Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

 George c. Ball, Nineteenth street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South High lands. Telephone 9S8)
 Much interest is manifested in various parts of the country in the report of the engagement of Ex-President Harrison and Mrs. Dimmock. It is said not to be a surprise to Washington city people, who know the charming woman and who have had an opportunity to observe the interest felt in her by the ex-presi- dent. She s said to be q woman of many attractions and has been for years a congenial companion of MT. Harrison. She IS niece ot ms late Wife and spent much tune at the MnlIe nouse with President anu Mrs. Harrison. An eX- cnange says:
 ''1ne home of Ex-Presdent Harrison in Indianapolis is being enlarged and greatly improved. The eX-presIdent, so II is said, has often complained of being lonely at home since ms children nave married and moved away and since his wife died. Mrs. Dimmock is the daughter of the tavorite Sister of General harr- sons wife. Her mother died just before ExPresident Harrison entered the White House. As her husband has also been dead for some time, Mrs Harrison urged her to come and live at the executive mansion. This she did, and took part in the social side of President HarrisOn's administration, making it ali the more charming. When Mrs. Harrisons health failed Mrs. Dimmock not only helped to nurse her, but also assumed charge of the management of the presidents house hold.
 Mrs. Dmmock is about 35 years of age Young Dimmock, whom she mar ried, was one of the students at Prince ton, where she was great belle. He was the son of one of the wealthy and prom inent men of Pennsylvania, who was at one time attorney-general of the state.
 After the ceremony the bridal pair started on bridal tour of the west but had not gone far when Mr. Dimmock was stricken with typhoid pneumonia, and died just ten weeks after the we'd ding. It was a terrible blow to Mrs Dimmock She returned to Princeton, and lived there several years In strict se- clusion and mourning. She moved to Washington with her mother and her sister (who is now the wife of Lieut. John F Parker of the navy) early in the eighties, but for several years after the death of her bridegroom husband Mrs. Dimmock continued to live secluded and quiet life and to wear deep mourn ing Her husband had left her wealthy. She was induced to speculate in stocks. and lost considerable portion of the fortune although today she Is possessed of enough to enable her to live extreme Iy Wcll tuc iShidihuci VI hNi N"S''
 One of the prettest New Years eve en- tertainments was given by MT. ana Mrs R. P. Means on Tuesday evening at their home on Twenty-frst street, South High lands One of the most attractive features was the singing of MT. Means. Just previous to midnight he sang with fine effect "Old Black Joe," the refrain of which, 1T am coming" suggested the passing of '95. And just as the bells chimed the hour of 12 MT. Means rem dered with taste and pathos, Goodbye, Sweetheart Goodbye" meodious fare we'll to the year that had just passed into the vast eternity of the ages.
 Mrs. B. r. Moore will have with her for short while bevy of pretty girls house party, in fact, of fascinating bellies from other states. Miss Jennie Iuttrell, a cousin of Mrs Moore, and Miss O'Connor, both of Knoxville, Tenn, arrived last night and Miss Susan Ball of Versailles, Ky, and Miss Cottingham of Marietta, Ga., will in all probability reach Birmingham today, and will spend some time with Mrs. Moore.
 The handsome reception to be given by Mir and Mrs. B. F. Moore on next Tuesday, in compliment to Miss Marga- ret Smith is anticipated with great pleasure by their friends. The married . ladies are invited from to o'clock Tuesday afternoon; the young people at o'clock Tuesday evening.
 The members of the Aurora Literary club enjoyed a delightful New Years meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemt- son as the guests of their daughter, Miss Annie Jemson Beautiful souvenir cards commemorative of the day were pre- sented each young girl. The study of the club for the week was the Anglo Saxon period of English history from 40 to S27, A. D. Delicious and dainty refreshments were served after the fol- lowing excellent programme: Roll call, answered with historical facts of the pe- riod. quotations from Tennyson's "1dylls of the King" or New Years thoughts; reading from Tennysons Passing of Arthur" by Miss Elise Eatherly; original paper, 'Introduction of Christianity Into Britain" by Miss Bertha Eartherly; also an original paper upon "The Influence of the Anglo-Saxons on the Religion and Government of Britain" by Miss Bevelie Conner. The next meeting will be held with Miss Nell Arnold.
 Miss Rinnie Leigh Head entertained handsomely last evening the Leap Year Card club.
 The Cadmean circle will meet this aft ernoon at o'clock with Mrs, George Ball.
 MT. and Mrs. G. Mortimer Williams entertained the Duplicate Whist club and other friends last evening at their home on the South Highlands
 Misses Ferry and Mille Nabb will give A luncheon in honor of Miss Susie Mar tin this afternoon at the Morris hote''
 The New Years reception of the ladies auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association was largely attended, and the excellent programme arranged was greatly enjoyed. MT James Bowron made the address of welcome. which was followed by responses from representa- tives of the various religious societies of Birmingham: Epworth league, Mir J s. Kennedy; Christian Endeavor. MT. "A. T K Barbour; Brotherhood of St. An drew, MT J. T. Moore; Baptist Young Peoples union, MT. c. F. Wheelock after which came musical selections by Misses Myer and Mrs Vincent, recitations by Miss Mary Colvin and several numbers by Oppenshaw orchestra, composed of the following superior musicians: Misses c1,n. T