Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-05

turned home last night. During her ab- sence Mrs. Percy and a party of friends went to Memphis to enjoy Henry Irving and Ellen Terry when those artists ap- peared in that city.
 The ladies of the Southside Baptist church are arranging for a unique and beautiful entertainment for the benefit of their church. It will occur early in the spring and will be a "Ro3e Show" much on the order of the chrysant themum show annually held in the autumn. Pre- miums for the best specimens of roses will be offered and it will certainly prove a popular exhibition and one that will prove an incentive to the proper oulti- vation of many of our handScm st spring flowers. Birmingham has many enthu- siastic rose growers and if all of them make an exhibit of their flowers the Bap- list ladies will furnish our citizens an opportunity to enjoy an exquisite and aesthetic exhibition.
 Last night was a cheerful one among the young people of Birmingham. Misses Ada and Eloise Johnston gave delight ful card party in honor of Miss Anita Bell of Mississippi and Miss Moore of Virginia; Miss Matte Webb entertained handsomely the Evening Whist club, and MT. and Mrs. Samuel Ullman gave a charming conundrum party in compl- ment to their daughter. Miss Ullman, Miss Bloch of Natchez. Miss, and Miss David of Chattanooga.
 Mir. B. r. Moore leaves Thursday morn ing for two weeks visit to her parents at Knoxville, Tenn.
 Mrs. ! r. Whitfield of Montgomery is in the city. the guest of MT. and Mrs. y.Ir It.~l.1 .1a.,
 
 Rev Dr. P. T. Hale has consented to lecture on ''The Holy Band" tomorrow tThursday) evening, February 6, at the Central Presbyterian church. at o'clock. Dr. Hale has entertained large congre- gations in his own church on the South side every Sabbath evening for six weeks, telling of his recent experiences in Pales- tine, and delightlng old and young alike with his scholarly and graphic descr.p- tions. So the ladies of the Central Pres byterian church, realizing the pleasure in store for their friends, cordnally in vite all to be present tomorrow evening to enjoy Dr. Hales lecture. There wi be no charge for adm .sSion, but a free will offering will be gladly received. Re- treatments will be served by the ladies.
 Mrs. French-Sheldon will lecture this afternoon at the opera house for the ben left of the public library and the Mercy Home A large crowd will doubtless be present to hear this gifted woman.
 
 The Aurora Literary circle meet this afternoon at 1 o'clock-instead of 3-with Miss Annie Earle. The change is made in the time in order to allow the young ladies of the circle an opportunity to hear the lecture of Mrs French-Sheldon at the opera house. By order of the pres. dent, Miss Edith Snow.
 The General Sumter chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet this morning al 10:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, South Highlands.
 The members of the Tuesday Afternoon Whist club were charmingly entertained yesterday by Mrs H. K. White, on the South Highlands. The prize-a half doz- en beautifully embroidered doylies-was won by Mrs. James c. Hunter. Delicious refreshments were served after the games of whist. The club will be en- tertained next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. William B. Leedy.
 The Handmaidens of the South High land Presbyterian church will meet this afternoon with Miss Sallie Williams on concert to be given before Lent will be arranged by the young ladies.
 MT. and Mrs. c. P. Perrin will give a handsome reception on Monday evening. February TO- at their home on the South Highlands. The cards received by their married friends read thus:
 "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Page Perrin at home February 10, to 10 o'clock. R. $. V. F."
 !, Their young friends have received the following
 "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Page Perrin, at home, February 10. Dancing at 9 o'clock R. s. V. F."
 The following handsome invitation has been received:
 MT. and Mrs. E. De Poorper request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Gertrude, to MT. Charles F. Bridewell, Tuesday evening. February II. 1898, at 8: 80 o'clock, at their residence, 220O Fourth avenue. Birmingham, Ala. At home after February 20 at 3l4, Twen- ty-third street, Birmingham. Ala
 This marriage announcement will be of interest to a large circle of friends in our city. all of whom will extend the warm est congratulations and good wishes to Mir Bridewell and the flair girl he has chosen to be his bride.