Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

P'oi't S-ue HiSL VIII be gwen d ptDA uoii, to the little boy bag of pretty marbles.
 Then, sixteen of Birminghams most beautiful young ladies will ride around the course and compete in striking bells suspended at intervals over the track. She who strikes them most audibly and unfailingly vii receive a beautiful prize. Then, to the slowest rider Is offered a reward, and one to the prettiest bicycle costume.
 The best trick-riding. e
 Fastest and best riding by a boy un- der F.
 Smallest and best bicycle rider.
 Four of our expert wheelmen and four most accomplished wheelwomen will plait the bright ribbons around the May pole. .raa
 This programme will consume the aft ernoon until almost twilight. There will be then an intermission given over to social amusement, and when light re- freshment may be enjoyed upon the ground by all who wish to do so.
 Then there will be drill by number of wheelmen, upon which will be thrown colored lights.
 Last of all will come the lantern pa rade. Each participant in the carnival is asked to provide at least one Chinese lantern to attach to his wheel.
 Among the patronesseS of the under taking may be mentioned Mesdames Chenoweth, James Bowron. w. w. Will kerson, George Morris, William l.. Sims, J. Douglas Kirkpatrick, Morris Adler, Richard Johnston, A. T. Henley,-T. c. Thompson, John c, Henley, Thomas Mol ton, A. Latady, John P. Tillman.
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 Miss Leonora Mayberry gave charm ing party yesterday afternoon to num- Der of her little friends at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Mayberry, on the South Highlands. Il was her 4th birthday, and right royalty the anniver- sary was celebrated. Many happy re- turns, little girl!
 The services on She Bourth, or the Feast of Weeks" at Temple Emanuel began last Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The regular morning service was conducted by Rabbi M Newfeld. At 10 o'clock the confirmants entered the tenn pie, marching down the left aisle, while Professor Grambs played an organ pre- Jude. The following was the order of ex- ,ercises:
 Chorus. Hail, All Hail.' by the choir, with violin, flute and clarionet accompani- ment.
 Opening Prayer-Edna Schoen.
 Chorus, Look Down, o God"-Choir.
 Floral prayer-Minne Meyer
 "En Komocho"-Choir.
 Taking out of scrolls-Edgar Newman.
 Hymn-Choir.
 Reading (Hebrew) from scrolls-Milton Fies and Rebecca Olim.
 Solo-Mrs B. Guckenberger
 Questions relative to the principles of Judasm-Asked the class by Rabbi New field.
 Notices of confirmants.
 Hymn-Choir.
 "Confession of Faith"-Della Hoch- stadter.
 < Solo-Mrs. Chandler.
 Address to class-Rabbi Morris New . field.
 h pIaecino ne oop p6 r,,,aptc Inv, E a hbi Nau- field, with clarionet solo by Professor Weber accompanying.
 ] Closing prayer-Victor Wertheimer. { Inyoca tion-Ra bbi
 The entire service was beautiful and very impressive The children spoke ing that they fully realized and under stood the step they had taken. The tenn pie was profusely and appropriately dec- orated with cut flowers and potted plants; the music was especially fine, and the ad- dress to the class by Rabbi Newfeld was simple but eloquent and was delivered in his own smooth and graceful style. The members of the confirmation class were very handsomely dressed, the young ladies in white toilettes, with bouquets of white flowers, and the young gentle men in full dress suits. Monday afternoon Mrs. J. Fies, at her home on the South Highlands, gave a very handsome and elaborate reception in compliment to her son, MT. Milton Fies, who was confirmed that morning. Mrs. Fies' home was profusely decorated for the occasion, and the dining room was very lovely and festive with beautiful pink roses, pink embroideries, candelabra with pink candles, and delicious Ices and cakes, handsomely served. The rooms were crowded with callers until late in the evening. MT. Milton Fies, in full evening dress, assisted his mother in re- ceiving their guests. He was the fortu- nate recipient of very large number Of costly gifts from various friends, and innumerable congratulations and good wishes
 The following is the programme of the bicycle meet, to be given next Friday afternoon and evening:
 Grand march of all wheels.
 Prize to largest company under one leader
 Prize to most tastefully decorated la dy'S wheel
 Prize to most tastefully decorated gen. tleman'S wheel.
 Prize to most ludicrously decorated wheel. ...,
 Gentleman's tournament prize.
 Baby boys contest. fN.
 Baby girls contest.
 Young ladies' bell ringing contest.
 Slowest riding.
 Prettiest bicycle costume.
 
 Fastest and best riding boy under 12.
 Smallest and best bicycle rider.
 May pole plaited.
 Best lady rider weighing over 1S0.
 Intermission.
 Military drill.
 Grand lantern parade.
 
 Yesterday afternoon. from to $ o'clock the elegant new home of MT. and Mrs. Nelson Earle Barker was filled with many friends of Mrs. Barker, who en- joyed with keenest appreciation the beautiful card party given in honor of Mrs. Walter Allen Sadd, Mrs. Barkers sister, who is now her guest. In the hall there were great palms, which made slladowy hooks; in the library roses blos- somed. and in the dining room nastur- tiums and ruddy lilies glowed and cleaned At one end of the broad Verandah there was an inviting corner, formed by rich black and gold Japanese uscreens, where one could rest between games and enjoy ices,s bonbons, etc: In this retreat stood table holding bowl of sweet pea blossoms and an ornate ! cover. embroidered In the same sweet ,1lowers. The score cards were unusually attractive and artistic. shaped in the four devices of playing cards-clubs,