The age-herald., 1897-11-19
In the Social Realm Of
 Birminqham and Elsewhere

Mrs George B. Eager, after a visit of several weeks to relatives in the city, re- turned to her home at Montgomery yes- tel day afternoon. During her stay in Birmingham Mrs. Eager was the recip- tent of very many social attentions.
 Miss Knoxie Walker, of Montgomery, is at present spending some time at Att lalna.
 Judge and Mrs. H. A. Sharpe have re- eeived infoi Tl.a tie- Sf tho arrival of. dttle Miss Jordan at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Will M. Jordan, near San Francisco.
 The choice of white for the wedding dress is really a modern fashion. The bridal colcr differs-.n many countries to- day and has differed in various centuries. In many eastern countries the brides are dressed in pink, and the Greeks and Ro- mans wore yellow or saffron, probably derived from Hymens flaming torch. During the middle ages and the renais- sance the bride wore crimson, and most of the queens of France, England, Ger many and Italy wore this color, a custom which still survives in Brittany, where the brides are gay in crimson brocade. No less person than Mary, Queen of Scots, changed the color of the bridal dress. When she was married to Francis II, of France, in 1858, she appeared bIs- fore the doors of Notre Dame in a white broeade, with a train of light blue Per sian velvet, six yards long. This was regarded as a most singular innovation. It was not till the end of the Seventeenth century that pure while became the pop ular and correct bridal attira.
 The Little Jokers were the guests yes terday afternoon of Miss Matte Wetb Mrs. Charles o. Locke, Miss Lucille Smith and Miss Mamie Pearson tied for the prize, which was a lovely water color, the artistic wolk of the young hostess. Upon a cut, Miss Pearson carried off the prize. The club will be entertained next Friday afternoon instead of Thursday afternoon, on account of Tha nksgiving Day, by Mrs. Walker Percy, at her home on Tenth avenue, South Highlands.
 Miss Alice Moore, daughter of MT and Mrs. Syd Moore, who has been sick with diphtheria, is rapidly recovering, and will soon be able to be out again.
 Misses Lillie and Willie May Briggs of Franklin, Tenn, will visit Birmng- ham in a few days and will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. B. M. Starks, on Elev- enth avenue, South Highlands.
 
 Mrs Worthington, Sr., Mrs. Margaret Nance and Miss Carrie Nance will leave very shortly for Florida, where they will spend the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. Zac l.. Nabers and chil- dren will reside with Miss Kate Smith on Tenth avenue, South Highlands, after Dec 1.
 Mrs. John D. Dabney entertained few friends yesterday at 1::30 o'clock with a delightful luncheon in honor of Mrs. George B. Eager of Montgomery. The library and dining room were beautified with vases filled with lovely chrysanthe- mums. The table was decorated with violets, white chryanthsmums and artis- tic violet-embroide cries. A very elaborate menu was handsomely served. Mrs. Dab- ney's luncheon was charming compli- ment to a very accomplished woman, and was greatly enjoyed by the follow ing guests: Mesdames George B. Eager Robert ID. Johnston. Dr. Coulbourne, R. c. Bankston, Allen Campbell, William B. Phillips and George c. Ball.
 
 Mrs. John P Tillman will entertain the Cadmean Circle this afternoon at 8