The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-15
TODAY is JOURNALISTS DAY
Press Clubs Reception atArmory of the
Jefferson Observation-Disclosures
of Chapter Regents Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution.
by ANNIE KENDRIoK WALKER

The reception in honor of the Woman's
Board of the state fair, which occurred
yesterday afternoon from to o'clock at
the residence of the president of the board,
Mrs. Robert H. Pearson, was not only quite
the largest afternoon function at which
Birmingham maids and matrons have wend-
ed their fashionable way, but was alto
gether an event of unusual beauty and
brilliancy 1t Is difficult to imagine a
more charming scene than the one pre-
scented at the beautiful functions of yes
terday which the members of the fair as
sociation gave in honor of the distinguished
women of the Womans Board.
The brilliant success of the reception en-
phaszed that the social events of the fair
are its most charming and picturesque side,
and that the assembly of richly gowned
women, which crowded the apartments
throughout the afternoon, proved that wo-
men are never more attractive than when
chatting over the tea table.
The details of the reception were in
charge of Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, the
chairman of the social department of the
fair, and she was congratulated by every
one yesterday upon the notable and beau
tiful success of the event. Mrs. Tomlinson
is one of the most universally popular wo-
men in society, and receives with an ex-
quisite graciousness of manner that has
always made her sought after by hostesses.
She appeared to unusual advantage yes
terday, and wore a superb toilette Of black
liberty satin, richly embroidered in gold.
The skirt was made in the clnging mode of
today, and was exquisitely embroidered
with gold. The yoke was finely tucked and
shirred, and the waist showed rich de-
sign in gold The toilettes worn by the
women in the receiving party were distinct
~ smart, and the large number of women
who called wore the prettiest of winter
toilettes
Mrs. Pearson looked unusually handsome
in a reception gown of black lace and or
over which she has been called to preside
as president of the womans board have
emphasized the charming social qualities
with which she is gifted, and when one
considers the onerous duties of a woman in
her position and the work which devolves
upon the president of a board, Mrs. Pear
sons unfailing courtesy and thoughtful
ness through all the passing weeks have
shown that no happier selection could have
been made than her election to the presi-
dency of the womans board of the Ala
bama fair.
She was the center of the assembly yes
terday and looked so particularly well
that there was not any visible evidence OF
the great amount of mental and physical
strain incident to her official work.
The woman's board includes a number
of the most prominent and popular women
in the city, who, with a large number OF
the associate presidents and county repre-
sentatives, were distinguished figures in the
assembly. Tea was served in the library,
Mrs Edward H. Cabaniss, Mrs. l.. q.
Woodson, Mrs. James G. Murray, Mrs. A.
II. Henley and Miss Mamie Pearson presid-
ing at the tea table.
In the dining room punch was served by
Mrs. Walker Percy and Mrs. Charles Ab-
bolt. The floral decorations in this apart
ment were of white chrysanthemums, an
immense jardiniere of these blossoms orna-
menting the center of the bon-bon table.
The room was lighted by pale green tapers,
and the bon-bons carried out the color note.
In the rear drawing room delicious frappe
with waters was served, Mrs. James Bow
ron and Mrs. Ripley Beaseley presiding at
the table.
The floral decorations were elaborate, and
delightful musical programme was given
by an orchestra under the direction of Mr..
Beckwith.
Among those in the receiving party were
Mrs Tomlinson, Mrs. Pearson, Miss Pear
son, Mrs. George c. Ball, Mrs. L. Crozier-
French Mrs ]. H. Graham, Mrs. Robert
Lyon, Jr., of Montgomery; Mrs. Nathan
L. Miller Mrs. Scion Jacobs, Mrs. F. Y.
Anderson, Mrs. Walker Percy, Mrs. e. w.
Barrett Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs Morris
Adler, Mrs. A. w. Nelson, Mrs. s. e.
Thompson Mrs John c. Henley, Mrs.
Henry Barnard, Mrs. E. A. Caffee, Mrs q.
M Tutwiler, Mrs. e. H. Cabaniss, Mrs.
John G. Murray, Mrs. J. Morgan Smith,
Mrs Thomas Parke, Mrs. r. D. Johnston,
Mrs T. T. Hillman, Mrs. Powell, Mrs.
Charles Abbott, Mrs. Harry Williamson,
Mrs William B. Leedy, Mrs. Ripley
Beasley, Miss Mamie Pearson, Miss Vir-
ginia Walker, Miss Zemma Webb Miss
Molly Jordan, Miss Daisy Moody, Miss En-