Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
IN THE SOCIAL CIRCLE.


 signed in the three co1ors. Miss Mildred Mcculilm and Miss Ethel Moore, belles of Pulaski Tenn. are the guests of Mrs. B. J. Mckinney, TIT Twenty-first street.
 Misses Alice Dixon and Christine Wat kins, of Columbia, Tenn, are visiting Mrs. F. w. Dixon.
 After an extended visit to friends and relatives at and near Huntsville. Ala. Miss Bessie Robertson. the sister of Messrs. H. M. and W. V. M. Robertson, returned here yesterday afternoon, to the great delight of her many friends and ad- mirers
 The First Methodist church was found- ed twenty-five years ago by Rev. Thos. Slaughter, Dr. Sears, Mrs. Hines, MT. E. " Gregory and Mir R. H. Roberts All have passed from the church militant to the church triumphant except MT. Greg ory
 The regular monthly meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary to Young Mems Christian asso- eiation will take place in the parlors of said society Wednesday morning, March 3, at 10 o'clock.
 Following is the programme of the sil- yer anniversary song service at the First Methodist Episcopal church, south, to- day:
 l. Organ prelude
 2. "Jubilate" (Wagner)-Choir. 3. Tenor Solo, (Selected)-Mr. c. P. Orr Anthem, Abide With Me-" with solo oblgata, by Mir. Gillis.
 B. Pass Solo-Luman Handley 6. Solo. Rejoice Greatly" (iandeD- Mrs. Sinnige.
 7. Male Quartet ette-Iessrs Gillies, Cart xyiIoht HaOdInu nd Smith
 8. Bass Solot Our Kipg' (By A. RotoD --Mr. Washburn.
 g. Duet, Calm as the Night"-Mrs. Sinnige and MT. Washburn.
 10. matus-Cornet solo, with cho- rus.
 The choir is composed of the following: Soprano-Mrs. Munger, Miss Clara Ma kin Miss Maggie Kelley, Mrs. Sinnige, Miss Moore.
 Alto-lMrs. Vinson Miss Sarah Rogan and Miss Annie Jernigar.
 Teno1-Messrs. Gillies, c. P. Orr, Cart wright and Lyons.
 Bass-Messrs. S. NJ Hanby Fred Shep- herd, Smith and Luman Handley. Mrs. w. s. Coren joined the Art league yesterday afternoon, and an informal re- ception was held in her honor She talked to her friends quite entertainingly about her Paris experiences.
 Miss Bessie Blin left this morning for Washington City, D. C., where she will take in the inaugural ton, then extend her visit to Philadelphia, returning via Cln- cinnati, where she will make quite a visit among her old school mates. Miss Virginia, Waller, of Bocton, is visiting Mr and Mrs Fl. w. Tinker on Eighth avenue, and will remain until af- ter the Mardi Gras festivities.
 
 On Friday the Cleveland Bellies Lettres club was elegantly entertained by Mrs. C. c. Myers, who although not mem- ber, hospitably threw open her doors to the club.
 The full membership was present be- sides inVited guests.
 The programme rendered was on the early history of Alabama, and should owing to the poor facilities for procuring literature the club had to use what ma terial lay at hand.
 Roll call answered by name of some Alabama writer wigh one or more works of note
 Reading Poem. "A Thought Morris. 'South Alabama" Mrs. Hilton. Indian Names and Legends of Ala bama"--Mrs. De ,Jarnette
 Historic Places and Events of South Alabama''-Mrs. Terry.
 Reading Sketch of William R. King" Mrs. Buck.
 "Question Box.'
 Minutes read and approved.
 AdjourLment
 After adjournment, the hostess invited her guests into the dining room, where delightful scene presented itself. Ihe table was beautifully decorated with eX- quisite ernbrSideries and a profusion Of violets. Indeed these sweet blossoms ran riot everywhere, the center-piece being mirror bordered with them, and the fa- vors tiny punches tied with the carnival co1ors.
 The luncheon was served in courses and was especially dainty, the menu be- ing as follows
 Chicken Salad.
 Waters and Olives. Charlotte Russe Cake. Fruit Salad, with Whipped Cream. Cake, Cheese Straws, Salted Nuts.
 Coffee.
 In every particular the afternoon was a decided success the hostess leaving nothing undone to add to the pleasure of her guests, in whose memory the occasion will long finger as one of the most de- nghtful of the season.
 Those present beside the club members were:
 Mesdames M. J. De Jarnette. J. P. De Jarnette, Simmons, Misses Marie Me- Queen, Maud Mims, Fannie and Bessie Robinson.
 The club meets next week with Mrs c. B. Powell.
 The friends of Mrs. Kate D. Mims will be glad to learn she Is recovering from her late illness