Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mrs. George C. Balls matchless social column, its wonted readers are assured, is not because of the good natured and satirical anim diversions of Max O'Rell upon the American society column, but on account of the absence from the city this week of the accomplished lady, whose writings, if she had been here while the acute Frenchman was visiting Birmingham. would entirely have con- yerted him IS to the sense, propriety and importance even of the social feature of American newspapers. But Mrs. Balls are very few at best.-Editor)
 The "IIrminie" rehearsals are progress ing finely. A great many novelties are being arranged for the performance, which are sure to create a great deal of enthusiasm. The next full rehearsal will take place at the Volunteers armory on Wednesday evening at o'clock.
 The White Ribboners of Birmingham promise their friends a delightful after noon at the Commercial club rooms Tues day, March 3, at o'clock.
 Their guest on this occasion is lady of rare intellectual attainments and culture, Mrs. Helen l.. Bullock of New York. She is particularly interesting and entertain ing and has been for years intimately aS- sociated with Miss Frances Willard in the work of the Woman's Christian Tenn perance union.
 Refreshments will be served and cor dial invita- tion is extended to all to enjoy this unusual entertainment.
 
 Miss Maggie Brady and Miss Maggie Dodd of Columbus, Ga, are visiting their relative, Mrs. M. Pagan, at I'll Sixth avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. w. E. Montgomery re- turned yesterday afternoon, and are at home at 1913 Fjfth aVenup.
 Another enjoyable evening was tender ed the members of '96 Literary circle by Miss Gena Whatley at the home of s Mrs. Knauff' on Fifteenth street and Third avenue. The affair was saone of the most agreeable the club ever passed. A reading by MT. L. D. Rose was very good. Recitations by Miss Gena What ley and Miss Martha Taliaferro were ex- ceedingly well rendered. After the bus mess part of the meeting a delightful collation. spread in the spacious and dec orated dining rooms, was partaken of, after which the circle adjourned to meet next at the home of Miss Lula Phelps on Huntsville avenue.
 It is not often that southern folks get an opportunity to do homage to their own kind who have won fame in the world of letters, but they feel it none the less a happy duty because the occasions are rare. The mere announcement of the coming to Birmingham of so kindly and gifted gentleman as Col Richard Malcolm Johnston the author of "DukeshQrough Tales" and other charming stories that have made luminous and delicious prose of the short and simple annals of the poor" of the south, sets ready to open the portals of our hearts and homes to greet him with pride and pleasure. Col onel Johnston is the father of his worthy son, Richard F. Johston, city editor of the News, who, with his charming wife, will make occasion tomorrow evening at Mrs J. T. Nixon's after the lecture for their friends to meet their distinguished guest.
 MT. H. B. Gray is building handsome residence on Twentieth street and Ave- nue N, South Highlands.
 Mr. R. Erhman and family will re- turn to Birmingham and occupy their beautiful home on the South Highlands about April 1. MT. Erhman desires his daughters to finish their education at the colleges and schools of music in Brming- ham.
 The art work of Mrs. Caroline Lowell is in demand by the northern magazines. Tn Peterson's. for February, Mrs Lowell has a drawing in which she used MT. De- Funiak and Miss Belle Stiles as models.
 MT. Edward Connolly of Lakeview has returned from a pleasant visit to Mobile. bringing with him his grandchildren, nI;,.a. xrfotorio and paI1Iina Giil1i