The age-herald., 1898-05-22

Mir. George B. Ward left Friday for Tam pa, to join General Wheeler's command Although he has contemplated going to the front ever since war was declared, yet his orders came suddenly in the end, and he left immediately for his post of duty. bearing with him the affectionate solictude of hundreds of friends, who wish for him con- stant promotions and safe and speedy re- turn home.
 The young ladies are beginning to take much interest in the proposed Old Maids convention, and Friday evening at an en- thusiastic meeting at Mrs. R. H. Pearson's the prehminaries were arranged with great satisfaction to every one present. The next meeting will occur next Thursday morning at o'clock, and every young lady who Is to take part in the entertainment is re- quested to be present.
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 The Thursday Evening Euchre club was entertained by Mir. and Mrs. Rush Simpson. The prize, a silyer-mounted cork-screw. was won by Dr. L. c. Woodson. The club will meet next with MT. and Mrs. J. P. Till man.
 Mrs. F. P O'Brien and Mrs. Oscar Hund- ley are visiting friends at Louisville, ky.
 The ladies of the Soldiers Aid society," desire to render sincere thanks to the firm of Fies & Sons for many favors received since the organization or their society.
 
 Mrs. J. P. Williamson, of Danville, Va, is the guest of her friends, MT. and Mrs. D. w. Barrett, on the South Highlands.
 First Lieut.. M F. Steele of the Third cavalry, United States army who has re- gently been appointed an aide on General Wheeer's staff, spent Saturday with hs parents, Colonel and Mrs. Steele. in Avon dale. Lieutenant Steele is en route from Fort Meade, s. D., to Tampa, Fla.
 Miss Elizabeth Shelley and her guests, the Mises Quimby, of Detroit; Miss Nora Leacy, of Atlanta. and Messrs. Charles w Ferguson, A. H. Carpenter, John Mcqueen and l.. B. Musgrove. attended the annual picnic of the Montgomery Shooting club, at Jacksons lake, a few days ago.
 
 Mr w. B. Bankhead, of New York is the guest of Birmingham friends
 The young people of the Southside Bap- list church propose having a trolley ride Thursday. the 2sth inst, for the benefit of their societies. Free and delicious refresh ments will be served during the evening. The two large trolley cars will leave the church at D. m., and Second avenue at SIS. A delightful time is anticipated.
 Everything is in readiness for the sue cessful presentation of the beautiful chil- dren's flag, Little Boy Blue" at the opera house, for the benefit of the Church of the Advent In addition to the drama, there will be introduced many cnarmins popular songs and dances, executed by many of the prettiest and mot sgraceful children in the city. The costuming Will be elegant and artistic, and neither time. money or taste will be spared to make Boy Blue' one of the loveliest amateur entertainments ever given in Birmlnsnarn' MT. A. N. Hawkins and Miss-M -Mamie-I I4a|'- kins left yesterdss-fso1 Tuscaloosa to spend a. shsil time with Miss Annie McGehee Miss Sallie Cullom Winston, who is at tending the Florence Female Institute, VIII visit her aunt, Mrs D. P Quigley, 14D7 Eleventh avenue, South Highlands, as soon as her school closes. She will stop in Bir- mingham en route to her home, in Sumter county.
 Mrs. w. A. Chenoweth gave a very hand some luncheon yesterday at her home on Highland avenue, South Highlands. The decorations were unusually elaborate and carried out the present patriotic sentiment with artistic and unique effect In the center of the table was a large floral ship made of roses, sweetpeas and violets, which rested upon a bed of ferns. Wide red,
 
 added to the novel beauty of the decora- tions Bon bons were served in little knap- sacks, and caps and unique favors were presented the guests. One was a picture Of the "Maine," in the Havana harbor, to which a small fuse was attached, which, upon being lighted, exploded and destroyed the vessel. Anther was a representation of the Spanish flag, which was transformed into the American flag by the igniting of a small fuse The ices and cakes were in the national colors and every course of the elaborate menu carried out the patriotic idea. The following were Mrs. Cheno- weths guests: Mesdames Frank Y. Ander- son, E. w. Barrett, N. P. Williamson Oan- ville), Charles O. Lock. Robert H. Pearson. w. H. Kettig, Robert Jemison, J. A. Van- Hoose, J. C. Henley, E. H. Cabaniss and Miss Susie Martin.
 Professor William P. Talor's school en- joyed it's annual picnic Friday at North Birmingham. There were about sixty boys and girls present who enjoyed the happy oc- casion.
 Volunteer aid societies are doing splendid work for the soldiers at Mobile, and the members will soon give an entertainment for the purpose of raising necessary funds The young ladies of the PolIock-Stephens Institute nave TalSeu 9l4 TOT tHlS WoftHy cause the relieving of the necessities of the Alabama volunteers.
 Miss Annie O!Brien leaves Tuesday for Chattanooga, where she will in the future reside.
 MT and Mrs. Rudolph Ehrman have re- turned from their honeymoon trip and are now at their residence on Twelfth avenue. South Highlands.
 Miss Mary Brown has returned from visit to Selma
 Miss Leonora Mayberry. the pretty lit- tie daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. H. May berry. has issued cards to about one hun dred of her young friends for Monday af- ternoon, from to o'clock. when she cele- brates her sixth birthday.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Motion entertained a number of their young friends Friday evening at progressive dinner.