Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-16

silver valise tag. It was not only a beau tiful entertainment, but one that was im- mensely enjoyed by the many young friends of Dr. and Mrs. Barclay.
 Mrs. Barclay received her guests in handsome toilette of black satin skirt and Nile green silk waist. trimmed with pearl passementerie. Miss Mason was gowned in lovely white organdy. Dr. and Mrs. $. L. Ledbetter, MT and Mrs. Robert Cunningham, MT. and Mrs. G. M. Cruik- shank and MT. and Ms. Averett assist ed Dr' and Mrs. Barclay and Miss Mason in receiving their young friends. The following guests were present: Misses Jennie Luttrell, Susan Ball. Lula OCon- nor. Elizabeth Cottingham, Lucille Smith, Annie Redd, Mary Clare. Miner. Mar garst Smith.-=Mattie Wekb. Elise Ball. Jennie Porter. Iemma Webb, Lizzie Hut ton. Mamie Morrow. Kate Earle Kate Morrow, Katie Smith and Miss Inglesby of south Carolina: Messrs Will Ward, A. C. Crowder Nat l.. Miller, Solon Jacobs. John Mcqueen. W K. Terry, Thomas Watson. NJ c. Williamson. I. F. Young. Henry Going. Will Smith, Will Walker. E. T. Wilcox, R. H. Baugh, James Smith, Hugh Morrow, w. J. Boles Frank Foster. Potter Moore. Walter smith Thomas Benners and Charles Ledbetter
 The Literary Clique of 95 was de- entcftalneu on IueSQdy aItef- noon by Miss Minnie Merle Lane. at the home of her parents. Hon. and Mrs. A. o. Lane. Miss Bertha Gelders addressed the young ladies, giving them charm ing account of her recent trip to Europe. After the lecture Miss Minnie Merle served the daintiest refreshments to her young friends. The clique will meet next with Miss Sue Allen Ball.
 The ladies of the Church of the Advent are busily engaged preparing for the pre- sentation of the opera Elisa" which will be directed and managed by the com poser. Prof. Victor J. Erhart. The re- hearsals will begin at once, and the opera will be given before Lent. The first meeting of the young ladies and gentle men who are to assist in the presents tion of this opera will occur Friday after noon at o'clock at the residence of Dr. and Mrs A. T. Henley, on Sixth ave nue. prompt attendance is requested by the ladies in charge.
 Mrs. Zac P. Smith will entertain a few friends today at o'clock at luncheon.
 Mrs. William L. Sims and Mrs w A. Major will give an Old Folks Concert" for the benefit of the First Methodist church, next Friday week, January "A, at Seals hall. Many of our most popular young people will take part in the pro gramme.
 MT. and Mrs. w. E. Leake have return ed from Richmond and are now at the Morris hotel.
 At the residence of MT. S. w. Chad wick, Greensboro, Ala, January 8, 1896, MT. Horace H. Patton of Birmingham was married to Miss Hope Williams, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Johnathan Williams. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. s. Chadwick. After a brief visit to relatives they have ar rived In Birmingham. and are at home at 2104 Humboldt avenue. MT. Horace Pat ton holds an important position with the Southern Railway company.
 The dinner given by Maj. Willis ]. Mill ner last evening at his home on Park avenue was an unusually handsome one. The table. at which was seated eighteen gentlemen, was decorated with a pro- fusion of crimson and white carnations; crimson embroideries added glow to the scene. and crimson candles burned in beautiful candelabras at each end of the table. Tn the center of the table was an artistic arrangement of fruits, every thing carrying out the lovely color scheme of crimson and white. The menu was especially lavish and was served in many courses with appropriate wines. The following gentlemen were Major Mil ners guests:
 MT. J. K. Mcdonald, Maj. F. Y Ander- son, Gen. Fred S. Ferguson, Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes. MT James Weatherly, MT H. Key Milner, MT. Alex T. London, MT. John London, MT. R. H. Pearson, MT. Paul H. Earle. MT. w. H. Kettig, Gen. R. NJ. Nelson, Col J. W. Bush, MT J. w. WorthingtoD, Judge H. A. Sharpe and MT. James Bow ron.