The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
WOMAN AND SOCIETY.
~ ANRIE kEMpRIoK MALKER.
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Moore will regret to hear of the continued
Illness of her mother Mrs. Luttren at her
home in Knoxville. Mrs. Moore left the
city few days ago, summoned by tele--
grams stating the critical condition of Mrs.
Luttrell, and the latest news from Knox
vile brings the sad tidings that her con-
dition has grown even more alarming.
The regular monthly meeting of the board
of control of the Womans club will be
held Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 in the
club rooms. Members of the board are
urged to be present
Miss Jimmie Byrd who has been in New
York for some time, is now with her
brother, Mr. B. f. Byrd, at Parker's sta
ton, Woodlawn, where she will be for
short while before going to Atlanta, Ca,
to reside and take a position in the choir
of one of the leading churches of that city
Mrs. Nesbit, of Georgia is the guest of
her son, Mr.. William D. Nesbit
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jemison and Mr.. and
Mrs. Rufus Rhodes are spending some time
at the Walderf-Astoria
Miss elaine Baker, of Atlanta. who has
been the guest of Mrs. Robert Munger, has
returned home.
The Nineteenth Century club will meet
this afternoon with Miss Maebelle Stolen
weeck at her residence at Sixth avenue
and Twenty-third street.
Aubrey Harwell of Atlanta, who is to
wed Miss Kathleen Lewis tomorrow af-
ternoon, is in the city.
Mr. and Mrs R. s. Warner and Miss
Lottie Wren have returned from the west.
OF Sarah Anderson, the latest American
prima donna. who is to be one of the great
attractions at Birmingham's May Festival,
a friend in New York writes as follows:
'She is really a grand artist-one of the
finest sopranos who has ever been heard in
this country. And in addition to her musi-
cal qualities she is young woman of rare
grace and beauty. The New York and Bos-
ton papers are enthusiastic over her sing
ing No American songstress has had in
recent years such flatterng engagements
as She"
The Boston Journal said of this artist:
"She is woman of commanding figure,
and at the same time seductive charm. The
voice of Miss Anderson is one of unusual
splendor. The lower tones are full, sensu-
Gus, plaintive. The upper tones are brill
liant, without being metallic. AS mezzo-
soprano or as a pure soprano, she gives
she has learned already the value of re-
pose She hints at first at the passion Of
a phrase; she does not explode it. She
does not see-saw with emotion. She pre-
pares her climax skillfully. yet you do not
observe her building it. There is always
the thought of spontaneity; and. young as
she is, Miss Anderson is always mistress
of quiet intensity"
Mr.. T. V. Boardman and Miss Ethel
Houston will sing at the Potter-Burgamy
wedding tomorrow af' erro1n. The wedding
party will be entertained at dinner this
evening at the Morris. u.f
Last night Sam B. Laird, who is so well
known in Birmingham and who has so
many friends here, left for his new home
in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Territory,
where he will in future reside. 5. e. Laird
of this city has recently purchased the
largest hardware store in the territory,
and Sam Laird his son, will have active
management of 1t. There was a large
crowd of young people at the station last
night to bid him goodbye and wish him
success. On Sunday Mr.. Laird gave an
elaborate dinner at the Morris to a num-
Der of his friends. His guests were j. G.
Johns, L. s. Handley. Jr, j. e. Benton,
r. s. Brown, Hubert Drennen, George Dam
forth, Fred Bowron and Ray Carr.
The Aurora Literary club will meet with
Miss Edna Snow this afternoon al o'clock
instead of tomorrow.
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Among the notable musical events OF the
season. now drawing to a close, have been
the concerts of the Treble Clef club. They
have certainly afforded great pleasure. The
third and last programme offered by the
club for this season will be rendered at the
Conservatory tonight. From all accounts
every seat in the hall will be occupied.
The adjourned meeting of the board of
managers and the advisory board of the
Mercy Home will be held this morning at
the new home at 10 o'clock.