Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
CA9ToR1A.
SOCIAL.

The ClOnlanS met Wltn tnelr preSlueHl on Friday. The following interesting programme was rendered:
 Paper Literary Boston, Mrs. F. White
 Reading from Innocence Abroad,"- Mrs. Barclay.
 Paper. Wm Dean Howells-Miss Blinn.
 The Clionians were proud of their rep resentations at the federation of clubs last week, and believe that the local fed eration will be of great benefit to all the ladies in club work. Mrs. John White will entertain the Clionians at her home at Balls Station next week.
 In a book recently published, entitled Virginia Before the War" by Letitia M. Burwell appears many interesting descriptions. The writer describes the residence of George P. Tayloe, Esq, fath- CT of Mrs. Dr. A. T. Henley. of this city, as follows: The residence large and handsome, was situated on an eminence overlooking pastures and sunny slopes, with forests and mountain views in the distance. The interior of the house ac- corded with the outside, every article be- ing elegant and substantial. The owner, a gentleman of polished manners, kind and generous disposition, sincere Chris tian and zealous churchman, was honor ed and beloved by all who knew him. His daughters, band of lovely young girls, presided over his house, dispens- ing its hospitality with grace and dig- nifty. Their mothers death, which oc- cured when they were very young, had given them household cares which would have been considerable but for the as- sistance of Uncle Billy, the butler, an all important character, presiding with imposing dignity over domestic affairs"
 Dr. M H. Wells and wife left yesterday for Courtland where he was appointed to take charge of the Methodist church. 
 MT. Smalley, writing of English so- ciety, says it is neither wealth nor rank that gives one the entree to society. There are many rich people and many of the nobility who never go into society. What society demands is a return for it's favors. This return may be made in wit in beauty, in politeness, or in some other way. Society does not demand a return of favors in kind. People are in- vited out to dine who never give din- ners.
 The society young lady has a newspa- per name in addition to her Christian and surnames. In the newspapers Liz zie becomes Elizabeth, and Mamie be- comes Mary. The newspapers have a good effect in checking the tendency to give nicknames.
 A delicate missive from Birmingham to the Times announces the forthcoming marriage of Miss Hattie Florence Hall, formerly of Florence, where she has many friends. The marriage is to take place at Birmingham on the 14th inst, and Mr. James Clarence Daniel is the happy groom m-elect.-Florence Times.
 
 I noticed in your columns some days ago an inquiry in reference to the num- Der of couples in the state who had passed their golden wedding anniversary. There is living at Falkville, Ala, couple, pa rents of Dr. F. s. McGlathery, of Wood lawn, Ala, who passed their golden wedding anniversary nearly eight years ago, having spent nearly three score years of life together. By inquiring of Dr. Me- Glathery he can give exact dates.
 MRS. M. E. HEBRON.
 Greenville Jan. 7.--tMr. William Yok- um and Miss Mamie Moncrief, both of Montgomery, were quietly married in the terday afternoon, at the home of the brides brother, MT. w. c. Moncrfef, of this city, Rev. Henry Traweek, of the Methodist Episcopal church, officia ting. Immediately after the ceremony the hap py couple boarded the 4:42 D. m. train for their home in the Capital City. May their brightest hopes for the future be fully realized.
 MT. and Mrs. T. S. Tate, of Cleveland, entertdlneu tneur 1rlenuS OH fTludy eVeH- ing last. Dancing was the feature of the evening, and was indulged in by the gay crowd until after midnight. Fruits were served at intervals. Those present went away hoping that it would not be long before they would again trip the Tight fantastic within such hosptable walls.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Parkes entertained quite a number of their young friends last Thursday night at their hospitable home at Woodlawn. Among the partici- pants in the evenings enjoyment were the following young ladies and gentlemen: Misses Della Wood, Emma Gotten, Sal lie Whitson, May Garner, Belle Olive, Maud Mcdaniel, Duesie Whitson and the following young men:l c. w. Grace, Os- car Montgomery, Lonnie Able, s. Mont gomery, H. E. Moss, J. V. Whitson, Claude Montgomery and F. T. Smith
 The meeting of musicians at Elks hall Monday night should be a large one. It will be the first step toward getting up the great May Music Festival.
 Next Sunday recital will be given at the Conservatory of Music by Mrs. Sinnige, assisted by Miss Openshaw.
 The many friends of Miss Mary Griffin, Miss Mae Simmons and Miss Bird Mc- Laughlin will be glad to know that they are well pleased with the Washington col lege for young ladies, which they are now attending, the former two young ladies to perfect themselves in elocution, the latter in music.
 As Birmingham society is aware, Misses Griffin and Simmons possess great talent in the direction mentioned, which has already been cultivated to some ex- tent at the school from which they were graduated last June. Those of us who have heard their recitations at church and other entertainments given here, will not be surprised to know that they re- ceived many compliments after some recitations they were invited to give at an evening reception given by the school they attend Miss Mclaughlin was also praised for the sweetness of her "Bird''- like voice. Nfti ns
 It is hard for their Birmingham friends to believe that these three talented young ladies can become more womanly and charming than they already are, and so. it is only for their sakes-knowing what a delightful time they will have in our capital city-that their friends are willing to give them up awhile.
 The second meeting of the Cleveland Belles- Letters club" was held at Miss