Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

erets If Edison continues to make his electrical strides hefwill soon be photo~ graphing our souls. Think what may await us-every man going about with his soul visible to his neighbor, provided his neighbor brings the X rays to fo- GUS upon his body. There will nothing be hid from the light thereof, and every suppressed emotion, every blighted hope will be illuminated for the amusement and jeers of the -unfeelipg crowds. I am living, as I said, up to my reputation, not according to my desires. I don't look so, but am a most rebellious. unwilling spouse. Yours. etc,
 "City. Feb. 15.
 Dear Madame: My husband and my- self have resided here year. and though we are both willing and devoted to so- ciety in the distant city from which we came, we do not go out here because we receive no invitations.
 Birmingham, Feb. IA.
 Dear Madame: The letter purporting to be from an unwilling husband who desires to be put down as in opposition to your proposition, is evidently from the pen of some sarcastic 'Barkis
 "Would say there are as many hand some, young-looking ladies outside so- ciety as within it's pales. The struggle to keep up appearances, the Jealousies and heart burnngs, the worry over real or fancied snubs and sights. leave lines of their own on many d fair face other wise charming. can make enough mon ey to keep the home nest cheery, but not enough to march in line with society Therefore, count me a bona hde 'unWlli- ing husband. Yours, -.
 Rt. Rev. Bishop Johnston of Texas will preach this morning at II o'clock at St. Mary 's-on-the-IGighlands and this even ing at 7:30 o'clock nt the Church or the Advent
 Miss Poindexter of Greenwood, Miss, one of the most attractive belles or our sister state. will spend today with her friend, Miss Lucy Martin, FPS West Twentieth street.
 The Highland Book Club met WedDes- day morning at l2 o'clock with Mrs. John w. Tomlinson It was a session of much pleasure and profit. and several very ex- cellent papers were read by the members. Mrs l.. G. Woodson read paper upon "Li Hung Chang" Mrs. T. o. Smith, for Mrs. N. r.. Barker. gave paper upon China, and the quotations were from Chinese proverbs. After inc literary pro- refreshments. Mrs. Henry L. Badham will entertain the club at the next meet ing, Ar
 As we predicted, "Elisa". was splen- did success, if large, fashionable au- dience and a thoroughly well-rendered programme count for anything. The so- loists were particularly satisfactory in voice, appearance and dramatic expres- sion. Misses Lucille Smith, Mamie Nor row. Patti Ruffner, Mittie Sherrod and Virginia Walker added to their reputa- tions as vocalists and actresses, and, above all, to their reputation for gener- osity and sweetness of disposition, which has caused them to do valiant service in many a noble cause. Each one sang wonderfully well and acted with an ir- resistible charm. Handley, Smith and Miles covered them selves with glory and sang and acted like professional artists.
 The chorus was large, we'll trained and especially fair to look upon, with the pretty quaint costumes.
 The dancing was one of the principal features of the performance. Mrs. w. H. Jones has the grace of Loie Fuller, and danced in way to entangle ones heart in the mazes of her art.
 MT Frank King and Miss Mary Ly- man Stone sang and danced surprisingly well, and Miss Ethel Clifford and Miss DeLacy won the heartiest applause be- cause of their beautiful dancing. The Snow Dance" was one of the prettiest specialties of the entertainment, and was one of the decieded hits of the evening.
 The quartette composed of Messrs. Handley, Miles. Smith and Adams sang with exquisite effect several selections and were enthusiastically encored.
 The fairies, devils, college girls dudes, gnomes, demons, etc, were we'll cast and we'll sustained throughout.
 Miss Smith, Miss Ruffner and Miss Morrow, with MT. Garter and MT. Cart wright, were compelled to respond to several well-deserved encores.
 The ladies in charge and Professor Erhart are to be warmly congratulated upon the signal success of the opera. On Tuesday afternoon there will be matinee of Elisa, at the opera house, with the same cast and appointments. The reception to have been given the members of Cyrene commandery by the Knight Templar auxiliary on next Fri day night has been postponed until the 28th The regular monthly meeting of the society will be held Friday, Fist, 2:3O D. m.
 The members of the Thursday Evening Euchre club enjoyed meeting with MT. and Mrs Rush Simpson at their home on Fourteenth avenue, South Highlands. The prize, handsomely decorated china tray, was won by Mrs. Harry Coffin. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. The Thursday Evening Euchre club will not meet again until after Easter.
 The Sons of the American Revolution of this city are preparing for delight full enterta inment to be given the 22d of February in the parlors of the Young Mems Christian association, to which in- vita tions will be extended to the mem- bers of the General Sumter chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. An interesting programme will be arranged for the occasion.
 The ladies of the Cumberland Presby- terian church will serve tempting, warm diner Tuesday, mardi gras, in the room next to the Postal Telegraph office. on Twentieth street. An unusually fine menu is being prepared-turkey, ham, salads. dessert. etc.-and those who find 1t inconvenient to go to their homes on that day can feast with the ladies of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
 Here is pleasant hint of spring fash ions: Many of the spring cheviot gowns are now in the hands of the fashionab ble dressmakers. One which is just having the finishing touches bestowed upon 1t is made of a brown and lawn broken check cheviot. with a green line running through 1t. The skirt is plain and full