Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-02
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

tA1 items of social interest will be gladly noted in these columns If sent to Mrs. George c. Ball, Nineteenth street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues. South High lands. Telephone 9SS.)
 Pere Hyacnthe, the famous Catholic priest, who afterwards became a preach CT of doctrines at variance with those of his church, is soon to marry again. It has been several years since Pere Hya- cinthe has been brought to the attention of the public, and during that time he has been laboring faithfully to promul- gate the ideas he conceives to be right. It Is needless to say he has not met with much encouragement standing, as he does, midway between professionalism and Catholicism. He is now 69 years Of age and a widower, his first wife having died several years ago. He is about to marry an American girl-Miss Laura Bucknell- and as his first wife was also an Ameri- cana Mrs. Merriam, a handsome widow it is apparent that he is partial to our country women. Pere Hyacinthe was born in Orleans, France, and was always devoted to the Catholic church. He was admitted to the priesthood when 22 years of age, and was conspicuous as a teacher in the schools of his church. He was Dominician friar originally, but spent two years at Rome with the Trappist monks. Afterwards he became a Car melite friar and at one time was perhaps the most notable preacher in Europe. He preached at Notre Dame Paris, for years. He differed with the tenets of the Catholic church later in life and re- fused to be governed by the canonS, al- though never entirely rellnguishing his connection with it. The latest rQmantic chapter in his life brings him again be- fore the public.
 
 Yesterday, with all the gorgeous cere- monies of the Catholic church at St. Francis Xaviers, New York, Miss Pru- dencia' Vidauri Milmo, sister of Mrs Eu- gene Kelly, was married to Pripce Ratzi- will, lieutenant in the czar's cavalry. The bride is @ Mexican by birth, the daughter of an enormously rich banker, while the groom is a man of estates and a nice young fellow as well. The brides maids were Miss Leonors Mjlmo, sister relative of MT. Eugefie Kelly. Two of the groomsmen were MT. Thomas H. Kelly and MT. T. Pearsall Thorne, both of whom have friends in Alabama. Dur ing the service an elaborate musical pro- gramme was rendered, which included professional hymn written by MT. Pear sail Thorne Archbishop Corrigan, as- sisted by the rector of St. Francis Xa- vier performed the ceremony, and spe- cial benediction was sent by the pope. oeIlOT MllIIO, ldlncT Ol lnS DIloc, BdfC her away, and the best man was brother of the groom, Prince Matias Ratziwill. A large reception was held at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Kelly after a wedding breakfast, at which was presented only the attendants and nearest relatives and friends of the bride and groom MT. Eugene Kelly Is largely interested in railroad and mining affairs in Alabama, and, having visited our state several times during recent years, has many acquaintances and friends in this section.
 The following paragraph from an ex- change will be refreshing reading to those men who lose no opportunity to deal a sledge hammer blow to the poor "woman question" When America, be- cause of it's generous treatment of wo- men, becomes uncomfortable to those men who object to the advancement of women save in the art of cooking, wash ing, sewing and nursing, it is comfort to know that Germany will afford con genial retreat to these conservatives" There, as is we'll known, women are al- lowed their ancient and inalienable right to labor" in the field-pulling a plough-in the home, and on the streets carry the bundles, while their handsome military husbands and sweethearts walk like princes by their sides. AS will be seen from this paragraph, the battle has
 
 thus far the men are triumphant
 German women who yearn for eman- cipation are having hard struggle. As a rule German men are manly and strong and sure of their superiority, but they are acting as though they were not anx- ious to put 1t to the test Universities are only just now being opened to women, and many of the professors are up in arms against the innovation. The other day in Berlin a. woman went to lecture given by the leading professor in his- tory. AS soon as the lecturer saw her in the audience he stopped, and not con- tent with ordering her out he descended and put her out with his own hands. Such is the legal condition of the German woman that recently a meeting was called by. some feminine leader for the purpose of organizing to obtain the same laws and privileges that are enjoyed by women in England.' England is so far behind America in many respects in this matter that the German women must, according to American standards, be very oppressed indeed One may judge of their condition from the fact that Ger man women and boys under age alike are forbidden to join political assooia- tions or attend political meetings. The attack that the German government has been making on the socialist party is mainly because women are allowed to take part in the political affairs of the party"
 Mrs. Willis J. Milner and Miss Milner are spending several days at St. Clair Springs.
 Miss Alma Lane is now at Blount Springs, where she will spend several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Porter of Atlanta gave charming tea few evenings since in honor of Miss Susie Howze of our city, who has been the guest of friends in Att lanta for some time.
 Mrs. James H. Blount, Jr., and her little daughter, who have recently been visit ing Mrs. Blount's parents, MT. and Mrs. B. B. Conner, returned to their home at Macon, Ga, several days ago.
 MT. and Mrs. H. L. Underwood and children will leave early this week for a months sojourn in New York city and suburbs. Mss Mary Underwood will vls- it relatives in Kentucky.
 The Tuesday Whist club will meet this morning al 10 o'clock with Mrs. W. w. Crawford, South Highlands.