Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17

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 unusual artistic talent. After the serv-
 ing of delicious refreshments the Little
 Jokers adjourned to meet next with Mrs
 Jack w. Johnston. Miss Parsons enter-
 tained besides the club few guests and
 substitutes, among whom were Mrs. R,
 F. Johnston and Misses O'Connor, Susan
 Ball, Jennie Luttrell, Elizabeth Cotting-
 ham, Kate Smith, Margaret QBrien,
 Elise Ball and Ada Johnston.
 Mrs E. J. McCrossin's pretty rose
 embowered home was all aglow yester-
 day afternoon with light and color which was in refreshing contrast to the dreary
 rain outside, that fell in pitiless monot- ony all day yesterday. And the bright, beautifully decorated rooms were filled with Mrs. McCrossin's friends, who went to welcome her friend, Mrs. Ryan, of New York. to our city. Mrs. McCrossn and Mrs Ryan. both in handsome toilettes, received their many guests in the par i Tor, which was decorated in yellow and
 white. with flowers on the mantel and ta bles and lamps with handsome yellow 1 shades in different parts of the room. Mrs McCroSsin'S costume was of black satin, with yellow chiffon waist. Mrs. Ryan's gown was a becoming combina-
 tion of black and blue, with rich white
 lace. The dining room, opening into the parlor was also in yellow and white, and the table held candelabra. with yellow candles. yellow confections, yellow em- broderes and vases of beautiful Marechal Neil roses. Wide yellow ribbon hung from the chandelier to the table, where 1t was caught in a large bow. In the hall handsome punch bowl stood, | over which presided Miss Annie Erwin and Miss Mary Johnston, both attired in handsome black satin gowns In the hA fnn fa hn1 ind h hfnh sat Miss Minnie Downey and served the refreshing beverage. Miss Downey wore
 a pretty and becoming white toilette. Mrs ]. F. Graham and Miss Mary Me- Crossn presided in the dining room. Mrs. Graham wore a lovely black satin gown, | of pink and black. Salads and other dainty refreshments were served during the afternoon and an excellent orchestra played during the hours of the reception. Yesterday was certainly cheerful day as far as social functions go, notwith- standing the lcaden clouds, the drizzlng rain and the adhesive mud. There were several enterta inments during the day and evening. enough to make us feel that our town is really almost becoming gid dy. It was certainly festive, and in such a charming, delightful way: and the eight women who gathered about the hospitable board at Mrs. Zac F. Smiths at 1:30 o'clock at luncheon felt that it was festive in a way that was we'll nigh perfect. A few days before Mrs. Smith had invited seven good friends. con genial friends, to lunch with her on yes terd2y and to "bring their knitting" They gladly accepted the invitation to lunch but left their knitting at home, carrying instead a large fund of jolly experiences. At 1:30 o'clock Mrs. Smith invited her friends into her pretty dining room, where the handsomely appointed table. with it's rich yellow embroideries, yellow candles, cut glass and silver and a luxuriant Chinese lily in the center. awaited them. But all these lovely things were for time lost in the enthu- siasm of the guests over the beautiful souvenir cards which stood at each plate. On each plate were the name cards, in dicating the guests seat, and the dates, 1SS3-96; and yesterday was the anniver- sary, January 16 of the coming of MT. and Mrs. Zac P. Smith to Birmingham to reside. only two months after they were married at Nashville. And this beautiful luncheon was in commemora- ton of this anniversary.
 But beside each plate were the sou venir cards, exquisitely lovely pictures, some in water colors and some in pen and ink etchings on white satin. each one en- closed in a heavy white mat, on which was attached in graceful clusters the leaves. grasses and flowers that Mrs. smith SdtneFeu Ouf1HS ncF recent NtSlt to Europe from different places rep resented in the pictures of the souvenir cards. These cards were all painted and etched by Mrs. Smith her self, and each one reproduced some spot of interest in Europe which she visited last summer. These cards measure 8 inches by 15 inches, and no handsomer and more exquisite souve- mfrs were ever received by appreciative and enthusiastic friends. The delicious luncheon was served In eight courses. Mrs Smiths guests were MT. and Mrs. William B. Leedy. Mrs. J. c. Henley, Mrs Joseph R. Smith. Jr., Mrs. John w. Tomlinson. Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. Harry Jones and Mrs. George c. Ball. Mrs. Henleys card was a picture of the tower of London etched on white satin, with the words, "Old London's Gloomy Tow er," written beneath, and on the margin was bunch of ivy. taken from the tower and flowers that grew near. Mrs. Leedy's was water color sketch of the prison of Chiffon, with Lake Leman sur rounding it. and this -legend Lake Le- man Lies on Chllons Walls" Grasses gathered on the banks of the lake were attached to the margin of the card Mrs. Zac Smiths card was a water color sketch of a Scotch soldier in the famous
 Highland uniform of the "Black Watch" the crack company of Scotland which has just been ordered to the fransvaHl. Mrs. J. R. Smiths was a water color sketch of Lake Geneva. with this quota ton from Madame Dc Stael: My hero. my Napoleon. Yet vert thou shaken by a woman's wit. thou hero of war and thunderr' The margin was adorned with flowers from Madame De-Staels home. Mrs !. W. Tomlinson's card was an etch- ing on white satin of the Grand Trianon de Ia Maintenon, and the margin was beautified with primroses and daisises. heather and rose leaves, all perfectly nressed and preserved. Mrs J. D. Moore's card was another etching on white satin. and represented Warwick castle. in warwickshire. and on the mar gin were leaves from the surrounding