Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-07
SOCIAL.

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 SOCIAL.
 Mrs. MeMillan and daughter Elise. of Mississippi, are visiting relatives in the city. #
 Miss Susie C. Waller, the daughter of Hon. c. E.. Waller, of Hale, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John White. on Sonth Highlands. &
 In the lecture room of the First Fres- byterian church on Friday evening, Feb. 12, at o'clock, Mrs. M. l.. Selden will lecture on Along the Shores of the Medi- terranean," with "A Visit to Egypt and Palestine" This is a rare opportunity to enjoy views of this historic country, and hear a gifted woman tell of life there as she saw it in years stay
 The musicale will be given at the church of the Advent Monday evening as has been advertised.
 Mrs. ". H. Hughes has returned from Knoxville, Tenn, where she attended her sisters funeral Mrs. s. s. Thompson.
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 Yesterday evening MT. H, B. Christian. of Atlanta, Ca, entertained MT. and Mrs. V. .. olInHlOuS al an eldDOrdIe dinner at the Morris. The table was radiant in decorations of pink flowers, and the charming host displayed his knowledge of ideal hospitality in the many pleas ures he afforded his guests.
 MT. and Mrs. R. M Buck, of Cleveland, entertained the teachers of the Elyton Methodist Sunday school, of which Mir. Buck Is superintendent, at tea on Thurs day night. Quite an elaborate menu was lT- most artistically arranged;s the decora- tions of embroideries and flowers were in excellent taste, and added not a little to the enjoyment of the dainty viands spread for the guests. The occasion be- ing for the organization of the teachers in the interest of Sunday school work, matters pertaining to the work, such as Sunday school literature classification, infant singing, Bible class etc., were dis cussed and acted on. Mrs. Buck was ably assisted in her gracious duties of hostess by Mrs. Morris. Altogether the evening was most enjoyable. Those pres ent were: Rev. J. A. Bowling. pastor. and wife, Dr. A. Eubank and wife, Mrs. Dora and Master Dan White. Mesdames H. J. Saller, M. M. Davidson, Julia Terry, Miss Millie Alley, Mir F. S. Wilson, MT. F. E. Shadick, MT. Frank Harris, a greatly beloved teacher of the First Methodist church, and his wife.
 
 Mrs. ChaS. B. Powell entertained the Cleveland Beiles-Lettres club on Friday afternoon. The lowering clouds and mis- ty rain prevented a full attendance, so it was decided by those present to dispense with the regular programme and spend the time in social converse. Mrs. Powell is charming hostess, and in her graci- ouS presence the afternoon slipped quick ly away. Delicious refreshments were served. The club meets next week with Mrs. I. Smith.
 Mrs. c. L. DeBardeleben has returned from Russellville, Ky, where she has been visiting the past six weeks. She is 1t home to her friends at Mrs. c. C. Myers, Cleveland.
 Mrs. D. R. Myers left for her home at Hendersonville. N. C., on Wednesday days longer, and visit relatives in the southern portion of the state. sz
 The first class of the Birmingham High school will give an entertainment Friday afternoon and evening for the benefit of the public library. The afternoon will be devoted tosa candy pulling and guessing contests. In the evening literary and musical programme will be rendered. s tfs atrF 's -,a af
 Mrs. Walter Mims returned from Alex ander City Wednesday.
 Programme for musicale, Church of The Advent, Monday night at o'clock. This musicale will not be postponed as an- nounced:
 1. Chorus, 70, Taste and See'' (Sir John Goss)-Choir.
 9 Solo, Lead Kindly Light" (PinsutD- MT. J. M. Cartwright.
 8. Quartette, "Art. Though Weary" (Schnecker)-Misses Coffin and Hayes and Messrs. Gillies and Randall.
 4. Solo, Jerusalem" (Gounod)-Mrs. H. H. Sinnige.
 5. Solo and chorus, "Sanctus" (Gounod) MT. Gillies and Choir.
 G. Solo, Jesus, Lover of My Soul' Gawes)-Mr. Inman Handley.
 q Quartette, Sovereign Ruler Lord of All" Bendell-S -Shelley)-Misses Coffin and Meyer and Messrs. Cartwright and Smith
 8. Solo. "The, Lord Is My Shepherd Henry Patice)-Miss Lottie H. Coffin
 9. Chorus, Prepare Ye the Way" Gar rett)-Choir.
 Recessional hymn.
 The public is invited. No admission. Silver collection.
 A committee of ladies will meet Mrs Rorer at the station on Monday and con- duct her to the Morris where she will be guest during the present week. The most elegant matrons in society are avail ing themselves of the opportunity to hear this national favorite. Some of the la dies of the South Highlands intend en- tertaining her in their homes while here Her popularity is already established The Jewish matrons who are noted for their excellent housewifery are buying tickets for this course in cookery The ladies have all arrangements made for their cooking lessons in cozy, yet com modious quarters in Fox's Hall The severe weather will not interfere with the comfort of those who participate, the rooms are carpeted and we'll heated. A small sum will be charged for the eve ming lectures, Canning and the Chafing