Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

and George c. Ball.
 The young gentlemen of the Philhedon- ian club have issued the following invita- ton to their friends: "The Phihedonians will be pleased to have you attend their nasduerade ball, to be given in the club rooms Tuesday, February IS, 1896, 9 o'clock p. m.'' .. Mrs w. w Harkins of Fayette, Ala. is visiting Mrs L.. B. Shelton, 1724 Tenth avenue, South Highlands.
 The ladies of the First Presbyterian church will entertain on Tuesday after noon with Mrs. J. C. Henley. The follow ing invitation has been received by many friends .,
 "rhe Foreign Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church., at home with Mrs John C. Henley Tuesday, February Il, 2oO4 Fifth avenue. to6, Free will of- fering." .-4,...
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 The members of the Edgewood Liter ary club were the guests of Mrs. William r. Nabers, Thirty-first street at their last meeting. Miss Downey read an orig inal paper upon Preston, the Historian; Mrs. J. T. Glover read selection from Preston's History of Mexico; Mrs. J. F. Graham gave a biograp phcal sketch of Motley, and Mrs Blinn read selection from Motley's United Dutch Nether- lands" After the serving of tempting refreshments the club adjourned until next Saturday afternoon, when the mem bers will entertain the other literary clubs at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Graham from to 6 o'clock
 Mrs. Harry Jones gave handsome card party Friday afternoon at o'clock to a large number of her friends. There were twelve tables of players, and the n h.. Mayberry won the first prize, handsome iardniere: Mrs. James Weatherly won the second, a gold and silver spoon, and Mrs. H. H. Sinnige was awarded the consolation prize. -.--
 The members of the Cadmean circle were the guests yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Zac P. Smith. Mrs. B. l.. Wyman read a paper giving details regarding the duties of the president of the United States and his cabinet. Mrs: George U; RaIl read an historical sketch of Daniel Webster by Dyer, and Miss Allen gave 9 brief chapter from her European trav- els. Delicious refreshments were served, with beautiful suggestions or violet run ming through the entife menu and em- 'broideries. candeiabra ana conleG,ti,ons ,n,s corresponding. Baskets a.Tof Violets adorned the table and cream was served in purple fieur-de-lis.
 The Cadmean circle will be entertained rnext Friday afternoon by Mrs. A. o. Lane. .tat
 EElisa" is making splendid progress in every way. The interest in the pre- sentation of this pretty opera grows. and the rehearsals have become positive 'iv enthusiastic. Miss Lucille Smith and Miss Mamie Morrow will appear in their respective roles to the greatest advant- age. as they both have musical and his trfonic talents of a very high order. No expense will be spared to make Elisa" a gorgeous success. It will be presented next Friday evening at the opera house for the benefit of the Church of the Ad- vent, and should receive the liberal pat 'ronage of our citizens.
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 On Friday afternoon a large audience, al ble for it's cultivation, enjoyed a genuine treat at Powell school in the un- usually superior lecture of Hon. John M. Martin on "Dante's Influence Upon Eng fish Literature" Captain Martin was not only very eloquent. but exceedingly in structive and graphic, and he held his appreciative audience in rapt attention from the beginning to the close of his lecture. He was happily introduced by :Dr, J. H. Phillips who, just as happily. after the lecture invited the ladies and gentlemen into another apartment where A bountiful and beautiful luncheon was handsomely served by Miss Cahalan and was en fete with potted plants and cut blossoms and greenery. and with mantels adorned with foliage and flowers. Three very elegantly appointed tables were ar