The age-herald., 1897-09-17
BY MRS. GEORGE c. BALL.
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receive his guest, and consulted an American student, who tells me the story. At first the professor proposed to invite her to sit with him upon the platform, but the young American told him that would never do in the world, as it would make her too conspicuous. After consultation with the young lady, it was decided that the professor and the American student together should meet her at the fountain in front of the university building a few minutes before the lecture began and escort her to the room. They did so and the pro- lessor offered her his arm as they enter ed the door. She tiood modest seat in the rear of the room and occupied it daily for nearly two years. The students always treated her respectfully, and many of tlhem became her friends Since then women have had no difficulty in attending lectures at Halle on the pri- vate plan, although they are not official ly recognized.
 As all good housewves are beginning to think of beautifying their homes for She winter, nothing gives a room such cozy, home-like appearance as an open fireplace. To be up-to-date, one should have the regulation ingle-nook in the hall but 10 have a well-equipped hearth today one needs ito spend a goodly sum- Furnishings in brass are first in favor, and when one comes to get irons, tongs, shovel hearth-brush encased i'm brass holder, and fender to make the sst com plete, one finds it has been quite an ex- pense, unless one haunts second hand shops, where often these bi.s can be picked up quite reasonably. and when frightened up present quite a handsome and "heirfoomy' appearance.
 For portiers for both windows and doors, particularly for those chat are rather large, nothing Is so warm or beau tai as dark liberty; some of the shades of brown and erra-cotta are especially attractive.
 Nothing seems to vary less in design than chairs. This autumn there is very little or no change in them. Leather Binding in peculiar and delicate tints put on with brass nails, eli her perfectly plain or fancy, is very much used.
 For room with gay wall covering, plain dark cloloring for the upholstery of the furniture wfll be found more ac- ceptabIe and vice versa. Dull browns and shades of dark red will be cnuch in vogue for chairs this autumn.
 The furniture coverings for the con- ing season are handsome and more art istfc than ever. Liberty velvets are con- sidered very smart, and deservedly so. The zones are splendid, especially the blues; the yellow tints are exquisite, and sunfiower design seems to be most prominently in popular favor. All the figured schemes are exceedingly large, so much so that one blossom or convention affixed flower will do for a chalr seat, while for the back, two, with a leaf or two, will suffice They are one and all charmingly effective.
 Wednesday morning the funeral serv- ices of the late Mrs. Maggie W. Foun- tain took placs at the home of her nephew, Mr. w. J. Cameron, on South Perry street, Rev. Dr. Powers, officiat- ing. There was a large attendance of fri.nds and relatives. Mrs. Fountain for several years had lived in Gieenville, and was greatly beloved there.
 Professor J. B. Smith, superintendent of the public schools of Gresnville, with whom Mrs. Fountain was connected for five years as a teacher, came up to att tend her funeral. Prior to that she taught a private school for ten years She was known and loved by everybody The children of the Greenville public schools sent up a handsome floral offer ing, an immense pillow of roses, ferns and other flowers as a loving tribute to hsr memory. A lovely cross of ex- quisite flowers was sent up by her Sun day school class of the Episcopal church.
 MT. A. Steinhart, who was for sev- eral years member of the school board. and Mir. and Mrs. William Pierce, who were relatives of Mrs. Fountain, We're up from Greenville to her funeral.
 Miss Willie w. Allen returned a few days ago from a delightful sojourn in Europe, with quite party of southern friends. Miss Allen was absent sever al months, which time was spent chief ly on the continent.
 Prof. F. Grambs and his orchestra of sixteen members, are actively preparing to visit Talladega early in October. where they will give concert for the Coffin will accompany Prof. Grambs to Talladega, and will contribute several solos at the approaching concert Among other attractions, it is expected that Hon. Wm. J. Bryan may be induc- ed to deliver before long lecture for