The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-19

Mrs. Albert T Henley at her home on
Sixth avenue
The Philadelphia Inquirer has discover
ed another new woman, with very rev
occupation. Il. says:
Once again new and starting oeeu-
patton has been found for the new wo-
man. 1t is th1t of game warden, and the
woman who distinguished herself by
making this brand new department is
Mrs. Warren Neal, Of Neal, Mich This
woman was appointed game warden for
Grand Traverse county not long since,
and from ihe appearance of things she
will attend to the duties of her office
in a business like manner. The duties of
game warden are such that many wo-
men would not care to undertake to
fill the place; but Mrs. Neal is plucky
little woman, and she HIS no fear whal;-
ever of not belrg able to overcome all
obstacles. "A game warden is supposed
to travel all over the county and keep
a sharp lookout for violators of the
game ard fish laws. Mrs. Neal handles
a gun like an expert rows boat, and
is skilfful woodsman, and she knows
every inch of the territory she has to
patrol In order to make her way
through the dense growths DIN the forest
land as easily as possible, Mrs. Neal
has adopted costume modelled aft-r the
muchly abused bloomer.
MIR. and Mrs. S. Crutchfeld have re-
turned from a visit 10 relatives in Nir-
ginia.
The Treble Clef club will meet prompt
ly this morning at 10 o'clock at Seas
music store for the final rehearsal be-
fore going to Nashville next Thursday
to assist in the celebration of Alabama
Day at The Tennessee Centennial
Miss Flonie Graves, the beautiful and
charming daughter of CaIl. and Mrs.
William H. Graves, will reach home to-
day, after "a years absence, spent chiefly
at Washington, d. c., prosecuting her
musical studies Mss Flonie, although
barely more than a school girl, and, not
having yet made her formal debut in
society, has widespread reputation as
fascina ting belle and beauty She has
recently visited several Southern cities
en- route home, and everywhere she has
received social ovations, due to her mag
netic charm of manner, her rare bru-
neitte lovliness and 1.-The social prestige
of her family. With these outward
graces, Miss Graves combines a remark
able musical talent which has been
thoroughly cultivated under the best
masters, bright, well trained intellect,
and a heart loyal and loving.
Mrs E. Solomon is in Columbus. Miss,
the guest of her daughter, MIS-. Harry
frost.
Miss Jennie Walters has returned
from "a long, pleasant visit to various
points in South and Moth Carolina.
"A woman with clever, original BRAN
and deft fingers cam, however, small her
purse, work wonders in the decoration
of her homs. One such woman recently
rejuvenated one of her apartments and
made it a veritabl9 place of beauty. She
accomplished this transformation with
pot OF paint, several rolls of cheap,
coarse burlap, nickel-headed tacks
common-sense, quick fingers and good
taste. She is going to paper another
room soon, and will buy the rough finish
wrapping paper and stencil it herself.
Velvet ribbons are to- be especially
fashionable this season for dress trim
ming. Checked, striped and plaid vel
vet ribbons are also in demand and are
exceedingly effective in Frightening up
street and house gowns.
Mrs Sol Haas ana family have re
turned from their summ:r outing.
This first rehearsal for the harvest fes-
tival which occurred last evening at the
Young Mems Christian association BUILD
ing was a decided success, and greatly
encouraged the committee, Mesdames
Fac l.. Smith, t. Hardman, and F. d.
Squires, who have in charge the husking
bee. The young people were conveyed
from their homes to the association
rooms in a large tally-ho.
DR.. Charles Travis Drennen, of Hot
Springs, who spent several days in Bir-
mingham during the past week with
his parents, DR.. and Mrs. Charles Dren-
men, has returned to his home. Dr..
c. Travis Drennen has recently delivered
very forceful paper before the Missis-
sippi Valley Medical association, which
convened at Louisville.
1t is said by an observant fashion cor
respondent that to be in the swim women
must now wear gloves with buttons dec
GRATED with portraits of their favorites.
This is one of the latest fads in London
and Paris, and will undoubtedly become
popular in this country But 1t is only
on the very best gloves that the mini
allure buttons are seen. And such ex-
quisite gloves as they are. They are
made of the softest of cream color
suede and are bound with different del
icate shades of kid. The backs of the
gloves are beautifully stitched in two
contrasting shades of silk. The gloves
come in short, four button length. Each
button is miniature framed in tiny
rim of gilt. Various miniatures are
used. One pair of gloves will be deco
rated with the portraits of the BEAUTIES
of THE French court. Another pair will
show Princess Louise, whose picture is
CO 70 mons for IFS healltV and others will