Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
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.S SOCIETY'S DOMAINS. S GR@R@E@e@R= ~ The Mobile Register pays the following compliment to Miss Ella Nelson, who made her first appearance on the stage in Mobile last week. Miss Nelson, is '%eflSlSnown In Birmingham 1sceiety7 cir . cleS and has many friends here .~--y-z-s
 Miss Ella Nelson appeared for the first time before a Mobile audisnce last night She Is affair daughter of Selma, graceful and accomplished. She has been forced by circumstances to seek to make living by the gifts nature has giVem her. and this Is her first tour, Mobile being the f1fst city she has visited. The attend 1aRce.s although not large, was, in view of attractions elsewhere last night, high -'trfbUte 20 the musician, and an evidence of the love of Mobileians for good music. s-Th1s being the first hearing. it would be tpresumptious to pronounce definitely upon the extent of Miss Nel5on'S ability, but ishere can be no two opinions that sh Q can interpret the master composers in a superior manner and she excels in bravura, yet at the same time has a keen appreciation of what is most delicate and eharmonious. Particularly 10 be praised is her rendering of Chopin. Nothing finer stlan'' her handling of the "Nocturne' could be asked for. It was admira ble in seIery respect.
 The applause was at first rather per y. i've of the genuine pleasure the audience ssfalt-in recognizing woman of talsnt. This applause became more friendly and enthusiastic, and testified to the thorough success of the entertainment. Not one who heard her but was profoundly im- pressed by her skill and talen3, and wished for her the highest reward obtain- able in her career.
 The sIaage was a pretty picture. The decorations were in excellsmt taste The hall proved to be admirable both for the singing and instrumental music. The piano, Knabe, fit the occasion precisely. Those appointed to take part in the of the auxiliary to the Young Mems Christian association Wednesday afternoon, please take notice: Reception committee, Mrs. F. s. Squires, chairman; Mesdames James Bowron Wm Brooks, J. c. Henley, Zac Smith, James Vincent, tM.-J. Gregg and Mrs. James Bruce. Decoration Committee-Mrs. Harry Harsch, chairman; Mesdames Zac Smith, James Vincent, James Bruce and Mrs. Buell. @ sHt5
 Entertainment Committee-Mrs. Wm. Hardee, chairman; Mesdames Will Por- ter Amy D. Coapman, James Hardman. rJ. As9Bryan, Moore, Turner, Charles Reed and Harrington.
 Cards are out for the seventh annual eAsconmencement of East Lake Atheneum, which begins Thursday, May 27, ending z, @ as announced, will be as follows:
 Thursday May 27 S:90 p. m., primary entertainment.
 i Friday May 2s S:S0 p. m., concert >- Sunday, May 30, Il a. m. Baptist church, commencement sermon, Rev. E. E. Hoss, D. D.
 Sunday s D. m. Methodist church), ser mon before college Y. W. c. A., Rev. E. E. sHoss, D. D.
 )qrid 'pbveical ciIItura xhi hitiOp ~ Tuesday, June 1, 10 a. m., essays by the ,,, first section of graduating class. Ad- dress before the literary societies by Rev. John c. Murray, D. D.
 Tuesday. 8:30 D. m grand concert.
 Wednesday. 10 a. m., commencement exercises. Baccalaureate address. Rev. P. T. Hale, D. D.
 Wednesday. S:3O D. m, annual alumae F reunion and reception.
 There Is a pretty little story connected with the life of Eugenie Blair, who is playing a four weeks enga cement in the Metropolitan opera house. When a young girl she was of deeply religious nature, and as she advanced 70 maturer years it became her firm determination to re- nounce the world and devote her life to religion. She made preparations to enter a convent and take the veil. when her friends, recognizing her innate ealent an actress, prevailed upon her to make her debut upon the stage. Tn one even ing she made remarkable impression, and 1t was predicted in time she would make one of the most wonderful emo- tionai actresses which the world has ever seen Miss Blair has already made for herself a name which Is second to none on The American stage.
 Although she long ago gave up her ideas of the purely religious life, Miss Blair has neglected no part of her devo- ton to her religion, and whenever it is possible she slips away to attend ser x,ia tn ont uyho thA great s.rain of continuous acting heavy roles demands she should rest. Even in her dressing room at the theater a small ebony crucifix occupies the place of hon. or, and II is said that white waiting for the curtain to rise upon .he last act of ,r"Ca nsflle' in which the unfortunate wo- man ends her sad life, Miss Blair spendS her moments Tn silent devotion. At all closed and no one ts allowed to disturb her.
 Mesdames David A.,kors and John Cox are visiting relatives in Floravilie, Tex
 Friends Of the contracting parties n = .tfls' city have received cards to the we'd ding of Miss Annie Louise Besssllieu to Dr. Edwin Hus!n Sims Columbus, Ga. - JIulnn'efg2i, June 2-- a.
 Mrs. l.. c. French will give lessons in s-,seheol-ef expression this evening at 70 clock. ata 2o21 First avenue.
 Emma Josephine. she charming daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs Louis Galders, cele- bra ed her third bir;hday yesterday even ing, at Avondsle park, with picnic at 'vhfct were large number of her little friends. The evsning was most pleasant .siys spent by the little folks. ',< k .es +so,re." .s:E. {: ..EAT--.WELI4. 1