Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-23

and Mrs. William H. Kettig to witness the christening of their infant son, Will liam H. Kettig, Jr. The rooms were ar tistically decorated with wild smilax and palms and Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Beard stood in. the parlor to perform the sole emn baptismal service. MT. Kettig held the splendid baby, whose dear little se- rious face indicated in an indefinite way that he knew something unusual was oc- curing; something that had not hap pened before in his short life of three months. Miss Mary Clare Milner, MT. H. P. Hefiin and MT. H. Key Milner stood as sponsor for the child and assumed the responsibilities enjoined by the Episcc- pal church. After the baptism the guests were invited into the dining room, where very delicious refreshments were served. The table was adorned with beautiful white embroideries, silver candelabra, with white candles coming out of white chrysanthemums, cut glass bowl hold ing splendid white roses and delicate ferns and magnificent christening cake, decorated with white and silver, which was sent from Louisville. The gentle men were presented with boutonieres of white carnations and gefAnium leaves, and the ladies with exqusife white bon bon boxes, filled with white candies, tied with white satin ribbon and with the name in gold letters of William Henry Kettig, Jr., on them. Many very pretty gifts were received by the baby in silver and gold. Punch was served during the evening. Mrs. Kettig was assisted in re- ceving her friends by her mother Mrs Kettig, Sr., and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Berle, both of Louisville, Ky. It was very happy, delightful gathering of con genial friends.
 The cotillion given by the young gentle men of the Southern club last evening to the visiting belles was in keeping with all the ha nd p1 f,1l f,,p tions previously given by this popular organization. The cotillion began prompt ly at o'clock and at l o'clock the music ceased. The young people are to be con graduated and commended for their de- terminal ton to insist upon earlier hours. The following guests were present.
 
 Miss Jennie Porter with w. H. John ston, Miss Mary Clare Milner with w. J. Boles, Miss Matte Webb with c. M. Will Hanson, Miss Orline Arnold with l.. A. Shipman, Miss Sarah Rogan with l.. c. Bradley, Miss Augusta Sharpe with Felix Drennen. Miss Mamie Pearson with Por- ter Moore, Miss Laura Schryver with F. s. Foster, Miss Patti Ruffner with Solon Jacobs, Miss Lucille Smith with T. J. Watson, Miss Margaret Smith with M T. Baptist, Miss Mabel Batte of New Or leans with B. M. Allen, Miss Susan Ball of Kentucky with I. r. Young, Miss OConner of Knoxville with G. D. Ali son, Miss Luttrell of Knoxville with A. c. Crowder, Miss Cottngham of Marietta, Ga, with E. AdeFuniak, Miss Ella Ly- ons with N. L. Miller, Miss Force of Ken lucky with Will Wsner, Miss Mason of Tennessee with R. H. Baugh, Miss Vert of Decatur with Henry Going, Miss Orme of Atlanta with Dr. Tally, Miss Lucy Ha- good with J. T. Patton, Miss Annie Vir- gin of Montgomery with Will Hatton, Miss Erwin of North Carolina with Wal ter Smith, Maj and Mrs w. J. Milner, MT and Mrs Rush Simpson. Mir and Mrs. T. C. Thompson, A. H. Carpenter, c. E. Carper. w. M. Drennen.
 Mir G. D. Allison led the german, in troducing several new and beautiful fig ures