Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13

Irish Folk song''-Mrs. B. Guckehber- ger. ..E
 Piano solos, Ca) ''Black Key Etudeo (Chopin), (b) Butterfly" tGrieg) = Miss Cookie.
 Vocal solos, (a) aNymphs and Faunso !Bamberg), (b) Carmen - Mrs. H. H. Sinnige.
 Chorus, (a) Robin Adair," (b) "whirl and Twirl'-Treble Clef club.
 Mrs. Sinnige received her friends in a white organdy, embroidered In pink and trimmed with white lace.
 Yesterday was the first time that the Treble Clef club has been heard in pub lie, and the highest expectations of its most critical friends were more than real most delightful way, giving evidence of careful training and unusual musical taste. The voices blended harmoniously, and the selections were admirable.
 It was very warm yesterday afternoon, but that fact in no wise deterred Mrs. Walker Percy's friends from crowding her pretty home and enjoying to the ut- most her delightful card party, given in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles F. DeBardeleben, and Mrs. Henry T. DeBardeleben, both lovely young brides The rooms were fragrant with the odor of roses and lilies, which profusely adorned mantels and tables. Over the arch connecting the rooms were branches of white prlvet blossoms, and the front porch, which was enclosed for the occa- sion, was draped with graceful vines. The games of euchre began soon after o'clock and continued for two hours. During the entire afternoon an orches- tra concealed from view furnished charming music. There were twelve ta- bles of players, and the score cards were artistic and decorated with Dresden figures, quaint and picturesque. Alter the games were finished very delightful refreshments in courses were served. A beautiful punch bowl stood in the hall and champagne punch was enjoyed all during the afternoon. The highest sccHe was made by Mrs. N. E Barker, Mrs. Charles F.. DeBardeleben and Miss Louise Fucker. The first prize, very elegant cut glass bowl, was presented to Mrs. c. F. DeBardeleben by Mrs. Barker and Miss Fucker. The second prize, handsome pocketbook and card case, was won by Miss Louise Fucker
 Mrs. William w. Wilkerson and Mrs. Corrine Futile, who made the largest number of Hone hands," presented the prize, a lovely hand-painted candlesticH and shade, to Mrs. Henry T. DeBarde- leben. For the consolation prize there were six contestants, Mrs. Syd Moore, Mrs. David Roberts, Mrs. F. Y. Ander- son. Mrs. George c. Ball, Miss Bertha Woodward and Miss Hannah Elliott, but upon the cut Mrs. Syd Moore won the prize, beautifully decorated violet bowl, the work of Mrs E. G. Stevens Mrs Percy was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs Charles F. DeBardeleben, Mrs Henry T. DeBardeleben, Mrs. Alice Brittle, Mrs. w. H. Kettig, Mrs. Corinne Futile, Mrs. E. G. Stevens, Mrs. Stafford Smith, Mrs. Oliver ChalfouX and Miss Mary Petrie Bell. The following ladies were Mrs. Percys guests yesterday aft ernoon, and esjoyed immensely her de- clot aplo F. DeBardeleben, Henry T. DeBarde- leben, Sydenham Moore, A. w. Haskell F. r. Anderson, H. H. Mayberry, w. F. G. Harding, s. E. Thompson, B. F. Moore, Jack w. Johnston, John w. Tom linson, H. L. Badham, Wilmer Beard George c. Ball. Corinne Futile, Alice Brittle, Jennie Avent, Paul Free man, A. T. Henley, W. Garrett Charles Abbott, David Roberts N. E. Barker, w. W. Wilkerson, James Weatherly, Alice Smith, P. B. Clarke. Louis T. Bradfield, Stafford Smith Eu gene Brown, A. o. Lane, w. Warning, w. B. Leedy, Frank Fowlkes, James Hill man, and Misses Luc.le Smith, Amy Jor- dan, Louise Fucker, Mary Fucker, Han nah Elliott, Bertha Woodward, Mollie Jordan, Susie Howze, Mary Clare Miner, Margaret Smith, Mamie Pearson and Mary Petrie Bell. Mrs. Percy received her friends in an unusually pretty white organdy gown, trimmed with white sat in ribbons and lace. Mrs. c. F. DeBarde- leben wore her handsome wedding gown of white satin. and Mrs. H. T. DeBarde- leben was attired in a lovely white or gandy, with collar, sash, etc., of green chine ribbon. These two fair young brides represent distinct types of woman ly beauty-one tall and statuesque with rich brunette coloring, the other petite and graceful. with ruddy Titan hair both charming representatives of the beautiful commonwealth of the south. They received warm welcome from Mrs. Percy's friends yesterday afternoon.