Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28


Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ashford have
rented the home of Capt. and Mrs. John
M. Martin, on West Twentieth street,
for the next fifteen months and will be-
gin housekeeping at once. Mr. and Mrs.
3. G. Chandler will board with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ashford.
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Mrs. FAC Nabers and children left yes
terday for st. Clair Springs.
Miss Kate Jemison will go to Tuska-
loosa on Monday to remain some time.
Miss Carrie Nance will spend several
weeks at st. Clair Springs. She leaves
the city Monday.
Mrs. John D. Lykes and children have
returned from Louisville, KY. Miss
Stella Thixton,. Mrs. Lykes' sister, ac-
companied her home.
The new amateur orchestra has been
regularly organized, and held its weekly
rehearsal ON last Thursday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r, .. Williams.
The members will meet regularly once
week, and after a few rehearsals will sur
prise their friends by their skill and pro-
ficiency. The following ladies and gen.
tlemen compose the orchestra. MISS
Florrie Graves, Miss Ethel Sharpe, Miss
Carrie Braun, Miss Mamie Manly, Miss
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Miss Annie -OBrien, Miss Rice, Miss Mil
lie Nabb, Mrs T. s. Cox, Miss Mary Bos-
tick, Mr.. Will Rosenstihl, Mr.. Theo Koe-
mig Mr.. T. L. Carleton, Mr.. w. 5. Garlic
ton, Mr.. George Nealans, Mr.. Harry Mon
tague, Mr.. Rich, Mr.. G. w. warren, Or.
| t. T. Thaxton, Mr. Bonnie Williams, Mr..
t. M. Stapleton, Mr.. Archer, Mr. e. f.;
Manly, Mr.. Walter Drennen, Mr., Basil
Manly. Mr.. e. e. Williams Is director
of the orchestra.
Mrs. C. Lazarus left Friday afternoon
for ST. Simons Island, where she will
spend some time.
The Birmingham district meeting of
the woman's foreign missionary socie-
ties was held in the Sunday school room
of the First Methodist church, south,
Thursday, June rs, at 10 o'clock. Mrs. j.
H. Salter corresponding secretary or the
district, presiding Sixteen societies were
represented by delegates, four auxillarles
and twelve juvenile socities. The reports
from the different societies were encour-
aging for the past year, and all were fuii
of zeal for the prosecution OF the Mas
ter's work in foreign fields. The pro
gramme consisted of addresses, reports,
recita tons and songs. After the morning
session all were invited into the dining
room of the church, where the ladies or
the Missionary society of the First cnurcn
had prepared and spread bountlful aho
dainty luncheon, of which all were lnViteo
to partake The school room and tables
were beautifully decorated with cut flow
ers The afternoon session was continu-
ance of the mornings. Some OF the du-
dresses and original papers read denoteu
thought and intellect. The meeting was
adjourned to meet next at Avonoale. All
were we'll pleased with their days work
and carried away with them pleasant rec
elections of their hospita BILE reception
and kindly welcome. AT night Mrs. Y.
w. Brandon gifted and Jealous woman
delivered a very interesting ana lnstruc
tive lecture touching the missionary field
and the laborers therein. Mrs. Brandon
is native of our state, and previous TO
here marriage was a Miss Woodward OF
jacksonville She is an aunt OF our
townsman. Mr.. e. J. smyer.
Last Wednesday morning at u o'clock
Mr.. Lee G. Bradley and Miss Eleanor
Lyons were married at the home OF the
brides parents, Judge and MRS. L. -.
Lyons, at Charlottesville, Va, IN the
presence of only the immediate Iamlly
and very few intimate friends. NO
cards of invitation were issued Inc
beautiful home was profusely decorated
with palms, ferns and roses. Inc iair
Young bride was especially lovely In nef
handsome wedding gown OF wnlte sam
ouet of bride roses. Mr.. Nat L. Miller,
who accompanied Mr.. Bradley to VIZ
ginia, was best man at the weoolne;
After brief honeymoon trip Mr.. anu
Mrs. Bradley will return to Birmingham
and will be at home to friends at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed j. Snow,
Jr., 26O1 Seventh avenue. north.
Next Wednesday, July 1, at Lakeview
the Ladies of Charity of ST. Pauls
church will give grand lawn iese ron ar
to IL p. m. for the benefit OF the poor
of the city. There will be, besides mag
nfficent fireworks--from to IL o'clock
many attractions which should draw
large crowd. An excellent orchestra LOT
dancing and a brass band on the lawn
will furnish abundant music. In the aft
ernoon there will be various amusements
for the children, and refreshments both
at night and in the afternoon Sucn
noble cause should appeal to the sympa-
thies of our people, ana the lawn iete
Wednesday should be literally patroniz-
ed.
On Friday afternoon Mr.. Charles e.
Thomas gave a delightful Tally Ho party
In honor of Mr.. and Mrs. b. M. Starks.
The tally no, drawn by four horses' was
filled with the following ladies and gen.
tlemen as Mr.. Thomas guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. b. M. Starks, Misses Ola Roden,
Valette Moughon, Alta McMillar, Lila
Mcmillan, Mamie Cleary, Norris Ouer-
hacker Mary Barber and Messrs. Frank
Ellis, FRANK S1Tluef, L. w IeSuiii isooSis
Baugh, Scion Jacobs and DR.. Heflin. The
party drove out to Camp Iluckie, enjoyed
the dress parade, the review by Governor
oates and a visit to Colonel Clarke's
headquarters, when they repaired to the
pavilion at East Lake, where sumptu-
Gus supper-ordered by Mr.. Thomas from
Paul's-was enjoyed by the merry crowd.
They returned to the city about twilight
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Yesterday afternoon the Daughters of
| the Confederacy held large and en-
thusiastic meeting at the. home of the
president, Mrs. Joseph f. Johnston.
Business of importance was transacted.
Among other things the name of the Biz
mingham chapter was decided. Hence
forth 1t will be known as the Pelham
Chapter of the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy in honor of the brave young Ala
bamian who gave his life for his state.
Several new names were added to the al
ready large list of members. The ladies
decided to give on Wednesday evening,
July s. from 8 to IL o'clock. an al fresco
entertainment, which IS aptly to be call
ed Dixie tea. on the lawn of Capt. and
Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston's residence on
the South Highlands, when there Will