Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

HipSt ulScICtL SlleICt Wiiit MI. thinks" but evidently in some unguard- ed moment, when he descended from the sublime heights of profound rum.nation she took an undue advantage of him and spoke her mind on the approaching national campaign. MT. Harrison would never have declined to become a candi- date unless Mrs. Dimmick had spoken a piece. Now she can relapse into almost unbroken silence since she has accom- plished this great good for her country and her people. But we shall have our mental weather bureau just the same, and perhaps after this last indication of Mrs. Dimmiclx's genius we may gain our desire easier, as it has been demonstrated that some women understand political complications as well as some men. whether they are silent or otherwise. Many things are yet due us, which only constant and persistent effort can bring, and we must continue to press our claims for this bureau of indications. MT. and Mrs Randall have returned from their wedding trip, and will De at home to their friends after the 10th in stant, on South Highlands. As the majority of Birmingham women love a good cup of tea it will interest them to learn how the beverage is made by the Japanese at Washington city: 'At the Japanese legation in Washing ton the quaint little ladies often serve their guests with cup of real Japanese tea, made according to the approved Japanese style. From a kettle of boiling water they pour into an earthen or china teapot enough to heat the pot thorough ly; then they empty out the water and put in the tea, over which they pour boil ing water let stand for five minutes ana serve. The teapot must not touch the stove. A little teacoZy of Japanese paper is clapped over the teapot the moment { gI,x. tar ic cup of tea Is thus secured without haV- ing extracted the injurious ingredient the tannin. The Japanese are very gen erous with their material, using twice as much tea as the Americans to the same quantity of water"
 On Saturday afternoon at o'clock there will be given at the Conservatory of Music, over the First National bank, pupils recital. and the music-loving people of Birmingham are cordially in- vited to be present and enjoy it. The following very excellent progra mme will be rendered:
 Seventh Pupils Recital Satr rday, February
 S,3p.m. Miss Amy Whaley, voice.
 Miss Grace Openshaw, violin. Miss Edna Gockel, piano. Piano-Etudes minor, minor Cho- pin)
 Songs-"One Spring Morning" (Nevin). "Wonderment" (Guckenberger), "Ecsta- cy" (Mrs. Brach)
 Piano-Impromptu (SchuberD; Rigan- don Raf). Nocturne (Chopin). Violin-Andante and allegro moderate from seventh concerto OeBenoO. Songs--"Ah! Love But a Day" oClara Rogers), "Snowflakes'' (Cowen), Re grets" Delibes).
 Piano--Concerto, minor (Mendels sohn), second piano accompaniment. These recitals invariably attract large audiences of cultivated persons, who ap- preciate the efforts being made to ele- vate the musical tastes of our commit nty
 This afternoon at 3 o'clock Hon. John M. Martin will lecture before the lyceum of Powell school, his subject being: "Dante's Influence Upon English Ltera- ture." The members of the Cadmean circle will attend the lecture as the guests of Miss Mary Cahalan, principal of Pow ell school and the corps of teachers of that school.
 Miss Schryver, at her home on High land avenue, entertained last evening the members of the Leap Year Card club and few other friends.
 Miss Annie Erwin of North Carolina and Miss Evelyn Orme of Atlanta, two charming. lovely girls, who. with their beauty and ia scinations, have frightened our social life for several weeks, return- ed to their respective homes few days ago, leaving many friends to regret their departure.
 The Aurora Literary circle was de- lightfully entertained on Wednesday aft ernoon by Miss Annie Earle, at the homa of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Paul H. Earle. The following programme was thoroughly well rendered.:
 Roll cali, history of the period.
 Reading, selection from Abbott's Richard Couer-de-Lion"-Miss Sallie Luckie.
 Original paper on the reign of Henry II-Miss Fannie May Mason.
 Original paper on the Life of Richard Couer-de- -Lion"-Miss Susie McLester.
 Dainty refreshments were then served, when the club adjourned to meet next with Miss Elise Eatherly on the South Highlands.
 Yesterday at o'clock at the Morris ho- tel, MT w. Melville Drennen gave an ele- gant luncheon complimentary to Miss Anita Bell of Mississippi. Miss Moore of Virginia and Misses Ada and Eloise Johnston. The appointments were hand some, and the menu was especially elab- crate. MT. Drennen is an ideal host and one of the most prominent and popular members of Birmingham society.
 The delightful luncheon given by him yesterday was greatly enjoyed by the following friends:
 Misses Anita Bell, Moore. Ada John- ston. Eloise Johnston, Momie Terrell, Orline Arnold and Messrs. Nat l.. Miller, l.. A. Shipman, Dr. Morris. Ross Smith and l.. B. Musgrove.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. D. Burdette have re- turned from their honeymoon trip. and are now at the Morris hotel.
 Miss Daisy Walton yeft yesterday for Bessemer to visit MT. and Mrs. H. M McNutt. Miss Walton Is one of Ten nessee's most charming young ladies' and has made host of friends and ad- mirers during her stay in Birmingham.
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 Mrs. M. E. Horton and daughter, Miss Mary, of Eutaw have arrived in the city to spend some time and are at the resi- dence of Mrs. James H. Patton at 716 Eighteenth street, north. h..