The age-herald., 1898-01-02

this gifted orator. The public is cordially invited to hear Dr. Powers on next We'd nesday evening at St Pauls.
 
 Dr. George H. stubbs, formerly of At lanta, has decided to locate permanently in Birmingham where he will devote him self to diseases of the eye, ear and throat. Dr. Stubbs for the past two years, has studied these branches at New York under Drs. Knapp, John Wyeth, St. John Rosa, Stafford and Foster, and returns to the south fully equipped for future that promises great results. pr. Stubbs served on the surgeons staff at Manhattan Eye and Ear hospital, and as assistant sur geon to the New Amsterdam Eye and Ear hospital and Northwestern dispensary. This able young physician is not stranger in Birrnin gham, having already a large circle of friends in the city who will gladly welcome and who predict for him phenomenal success in his especial practice.
 The New Years ball of the Phoenix club on Thursday evening was a great success. The grand march, led by President Eu- gene Flies and Miss Tessie Fraleigh, began at 10 o'clock. A beautiful collation. was served after the dances. The attendance was very large.
 Dr. B. L. Wyman gave a dining to number of his professional colleagues at his handsome residence Friday evening from 7:3O until Il. Among those present were. Drs. W. H. Johnston, Riggs, Clarke, LeGrand, Wilson. Henley, Tally. R. M. Cunningham. Davis, Robinson. Ledbetter, Hefin, Woodson, Barclay, J. D. S. Davis.
 On Friday evening, at his home, S13 Nine teenth street, Dr. B. L. Wyman gave a very beautiful and elegant dining to a number of his medical friends. The color scheme was red and green, and the lavish decorations in the parlors and dining room carried out the artistic idea. Holly and crimson carnations in profusion were used at all points of vantage. Each guest was presented with boutoniere of red carna- tions, and the lovely cards at each plate painted by Mrs. Zack Smith-were deco rated with sprays of holly, with the guests name in gold, and by. Wyman's mono gram in gold
 On the handsome appointed table was great bowl of red carnations, around which "SiS oPAoSS OA ioiiy dhb puhShSS ol Aoo- laga grapes. From the chandelier hung Malaga grapes, tied with red satin ribbon. and in silver candelabra burned crimson candles. The elaborate menue was served in ten courses, with the ices in the pre- vailing tints. The following gentlemen en- joyed Dr. Wymans delightful hospitality: Drs. Thos. Parke, A. T. Henley, J. w. Bar clay, T. L. Robertson w. H. Johnston, R. M.. Cunningham, O. Wilson, L. G. Wood son, S. L. Ledbetter, J. D. s. Davis, w. E. B. Davis B. F. Talley, J. c. LeGrand and Dr. Riggs.
 The anagram party given yesterday aft ernoon by Mrs. Samuel l.. Ledbetter in honor of Mrs. D. s. Bray of Paris, Tex; Miss Cathcart of Columbia, s. C., and Miss Kate Morrow, was brilliant social func- tion. There were holly, bamboo and lovely cut flowers in all the rooms, and in the hall a delicious punch was served by Miss Willie Morrow. There were eleven tables of players, and for two hours the bright women present taxed their wits to write as many words as possible from the letters found in the name Charleston" This word was selected in compliment to Miss Kate Morrow, who is to be married next Wednesday to MT. Cathcart of Charleston, and will go immediately to that city to reside. The players progressed according to the number of words written in three minutes. After the exciting contest the first prize was won by Miss Kate Morrow, and was a lovely cut glass olive dish. The second prize, a beautifully embroidered cen- ter piece, was cut for by Mesdames Clara Louise Fraley, Mrs. A. O. Lane and Mrs. J. D. Moore, and was won by Mrs Fraley. The booby prize, lovely embroidered cen- ter piece, was cut for by Mrs. J. W. Tom linson and Mrs. George c. Ball, the latter winning.
 Delicious refreshments in courses were served, and 1t was dark ere the delightful entertainment came to close. Mrs. Led peter received her guests in a handsome black silk gown, with white and gold vest, and revers. Mrs. Brays toilette was lovely blue and black silk with blue chiffon vest. and black velvet accessories and sash Miss Cathcart wore a pretty light silk waist and dark skirt, and Miss Morrow was exquisitely gowned in an ivory white wool. trimmed with fur, and with light blue vest and collar. Mrs. Ledbetter's guests were: Mesdames D. F. Bray, J. D. Moore, w. l.. Sims, B. F. Moore, B. L. Wyman, w. D. Nesbitt B. M. Tutwiler, w. M. Newbold, Cunning ham Wilson, c. O. Locke, Thomas D. Parke, Alex T. London, M J. Conquest, J. M. Davidson, G. M. Cruikshank, J. w. Barclay A. o. Lane, James Bowron, Clara L. Fraley, Thomas H. Motion, J. R. Smith, Hugh Morrow. Lee Terrell, J. w. Tomlin- son, Richard Randolph, Pete B. Clarke, A. W. Haskell, W. M. Bethea, W. L. Mur- dock, J. B. Robinson, w. J. Shackleford, R. Cunningham, John Towers, R. F. John ston, Eugene Brown, A. G. Smith, G. M. Williams. John Hine, J. B. Ellis, Maclin Sloss w. D. Smith, Dan Greene J. Ca- halan, John D. Dabney, John Tillman, Charles Caldwell, George c. Ball and Misses Willie Morrow and Katie Smith.
 Last night the beautiful home of MT. and Mrs. Harry H. Sinnige in Highland ave- nue was filled with guests. fragrant with flowers. and vibrant with music The music room was artistic in furnishings