Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-08
SOCIAL.

The advancement of psychology has proven that man is of a dual nature-his self and his second self. Good society recognizes this dictum, and it is now considered good form to offer the guest two glasses of punch-one for his self and the other for his second self.
 A platonic friendship between man and woman is like all other tonics-exciting.
 The Chicago city council has passed an ordinance putting penalty on the man. ager of a theater who fails to require both men and women to remove their hats. It seems to require the aid of the law to work a reform in the wild west which the law of good taste enforces in more polite communities.
 How marvellous the inventions of mod ern geniusi One of the greatest is the triumph of Edison in his large phono- graph with its huge funnel attachment, by means of which thousands can hear the selections. One of these, operated by Prof. Laing, will be exhibited tonight at the South Side Baptist church. One hears the great singers in soils, duets, quartettes and the most famous bands as if those distinguished artists were present. How the rarest pleasures are .cheapened!
 Auburn, Ala, Jan. Hast night at the Methodist church in this place was celebrated the marriage of MT. J. w. Howard, of Birmingham, to Miss Lute Harris, of Auburn, Rev. Dr. Rush, the pastor, officiating The church was ar tistically decorated with evergreens, roses and hot house flowers, presenting a most beautiful and lovely picture.
 The bridal party marched up the left aisle of the church to Mendelsshon's we'd ding march. the bride with the maid of honor and the groom with Maj. Fleming. The church was crowded to its capacity by the many admiring friends of the ac- complished bride.
 A reception was rendered immediately after the ceremony at the home of the brides parents, at the conclusion of which the couple left on the south bound train via Montgomery for Birmingham. They will board with the family of MT. J. H. Patton 2017 Fifth avenue.
 The attendants were as follows:
 Miss Agnes Bradford, West Point, Ga.; Mir c. K. Redd, of Columbus, Ga.; Miss Mary Casey, of Auburn; MT. w. K. Arm strong Auburn Miss Mathilde Bilbro, Gadsden; MT. W. S. Askew, of Montgom- cry; Miss Fannie Casey, of Auburn, maid of honor; Maj L. P. Fleming, of Birming ham, best man; Miss Lila Harris, of Au- burn; MT. Erisler Ashcraft, of Opelika; Miss May Rec Harris, of Auburn; MT. Codie Collier of Opelika; Miss Leila Fletcher, of Gadsden; MT. W A. Barton, of Brmingham Miss Mary Crawfor, of Mobile; MT. H. B. Gullatte, of Auburn; Miss Ella Lupton, of Auburn; MT. Ed McCurdy, of Lowndesboro; Miss Olivia Armstrong, of Auburn; MT. Arthur Crowder, of Birmingham.
 The federation of womens clubs has been perfected. There are several in- f1uential clubs in the city, and prominent in the list are the Cadmean, Clionian, Fenalon, Novelists, Edgewood, Pierian, High School Lyceum, South Highland Book club, Nineteenth Century and Hip pocrenian. Representatives from these clubs met yesterday afternoon at Fox's hall and formed a federation. It was very interesting and enthusiastic gath ering The Federation was organized by the election of the following officers: Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, president; Mrs Oscar Underwood, vice-president; Mrs. Halle, secretary; Mrs. s. D. Cole secre- tary. An executive committee, consisting of representatives from the different clubs was appointed. It was decided to engage Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart to deliver a lecture in February. Several interesting papers were read. Mrs. G. M. Cruikshank read paper on the work of the Federation. This was followed by two-minute talks. Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss read a paper on Literature as the Pre- cursor of Reform Mrs Zac Smith and Mrs. James Weatherly read able papers. Wednesday afternoon, January 6, the Edgewood club was entertained by Miss
  gressman Forney. Americas greatest hero, George Washington, was discussed at length. Mrs. Bert Porter contributed an excellent paper on Washington, after which the ladies joined in a general cont versation on the topic for the afternoon. The next meeting of the club will be held with Mrs. J. w. Webb, January 14.
 Miss Seals, of Atlanta, is the guest of her brother, MT. Claude Seals.
 
 Mrs. Ella Lowery Moseley, wife of Dr. R. A. Moseley has resumed her Woman's Department in the Birmingham Times. This feature of interest will be gladly welcomed by the Times readers. Mrs. Moseley has written many bright things for the press.
 MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Cooney, who have been domiciled with Miss Kate Smith left yesterday for Atlanta.
 Mrs. A. W. Nelson has returned from Nashville.
 There will be a meeting of musicians on Monday night in Elks hall to arrange the chorus for the May Festival The auditorium will be completed by May and will be used fer the May Festival The great auditorium, which will seat