The age-herald., 1897-10-12

tendency arl1 between tiss fooss effects ala1 the fancy fer plaids, the stout wo- men are going to have a trying time or 1t. Tlsa colors of these plaids are like Jossph's coat. but blue and green com binatiens are especially liked. and black white and red is also in favor. Eith.r of these has the advantage of locking we'll with almost everything.
 Another old fasfhfor rey4ve1 is seen in the retufz or popiin to popularity. And truly there Is a gI72ait deal to be said in faver of this material, fer if it ds ex- pensive, it is likewise very durag.e, and Ike good rees of black silk, looks well as long as thare is anything loft Of it. It neither musseg nor spots easily, and hangs with a richness of effect difficult of attainment in other fabrics. Princess gowns look very well made of it, ard this cut of gown promises to be seen a good deal this coming winter for house and dinner toilettes.
 Velvet is the proper material with which to combine poplin, and one gown that I saw in a rich tobacco brown was truly beautiful. The skirt was of poplin, four yards wide, and made with live gores, perfectly plain, the material be- ing sufficiently rich in itself. The blouee was of velvet of the same shade, opening over a. marrow vest of yellow satin, and gold collar front. Odd skirts made of poplin are very useful in either black. brown navy blue or dark green, and can be worn with variety of waists. A black skirt of this description worn. with plaid velvet blouse forms a ons-' tune which is always handsome and which will stand an immense amount of wear. fs.
 The Evening Euchre club which is one of the principal factors in ths de- lightful gaisties of Birmingham social life. held its initial meeting for the pres ent season at the hospitable home of MT. and Mrs. Jamas Weatherly, which was artistically decorated with autumn leaves on the occasion. There were sew en tables of players and for two hours thers were many spirited games of eu- chre enjoyed. The prize, a beautiful cut glass bon bon dish was won by Mrs. L. G. Wooidson. After partalxing of deli cious refreshments, the club adjourned to meet next Thursday evening with Dr. and Mrs. l.. G. Woodson. The very charming entertainment of the Euchr% club by MT. and Mrs. James eWatherly is the forerunner of many similar meet ings during the coming winter
 MT. and Mrs. A. G. Smith returnsd yesterday from a three weeks visit to various portions of North Carolina and a week spent at Washington, D. c.
 MT. Edward Smith left several days ago for Washington, D. C., where he has entered the Columbia college or law.
 Mrs. Charles L. stickney is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. w. Wadsworth, at Greensboro.
 Miss Emma Cotton who has been vis- iting friends at Athens, Ala, has return ed home.
 Misses Bessie and Anne Jemison have returned from the Nashville Centennial.
 Mrs Lewis Dupont, formerly of Nash ville and her little son, have arrived in Birmingham and are now at the hom= of Mir. Charles Wheelock on Fifth ave nue.
 Mir and Mrs. Wm. H. Kettig are at home again after pleasant Visft 10 Nashville.
 Mrs. Georga- Estes and chkildren of Talbotton, Ga., will arrive in Birming- ham tonight they will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. G. Estes for several days. MT. and Mrs. George Estes and family will soon occupy a home on Twenty-s4cond street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, North.
 MT. and Mrs Thomas J. Atkinson an- nounce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Grey, to MT. Paul Andrews, Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, at 7:3o clock, in the Methodist church, at Hen- rietta, Tex.
 Miss Marckstein, of Mobile, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. Oestreicher
 MT. and Mrs Windham Mason and family now ccupy the brick residence. 1913 Tenth avenue, South Highlands.
 pr. and Mrs. c. Wilson have moved to the home next to MT. Walker Percy's residence, on Tenth avenue, South High lands.
 The Highland Book club will meetNto- morrow, Wednesday, morning at 1O:3O o'clock, promptly, at the home of Mrs. Henry L. Badham, South Highlands.
 Mrs F. M. Tutwiler will entertain the Tuesday Whist club this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Mr and Mrs. H. P Lewis have issued invitations to the marriage of their Alyce, to MT. Thomas J. Perry, Wednesday morning, Oct. 20, 1897, at Il o'clock, First Methodist church, Bir- mingham, Ala. At home after Oct 2S, 2200 Fourth avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Miss Lewis and MT. Perry are very pop ular young people of the city, whose many friends are interested in their ap- preaching nuptials.
 Thursday evening, Robert Burdette, the well-known humorist, will lecture before the Birmingham I,yceum, at Seals hall. MT. Burdlstte was for many years editor of the Burlington Hawkeye, and his witticisms have been widely quoted and greatly enjoyed.
 
 MT. S. l.. Stevens, son of Col. A. H. Stevens of this city, has been appointed adjutant of the Alabama corps of ca dets at the State university, Tuscaloosa. Tlis is merited compliment to a very promising young Alabamian.
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