The age-herald., 1899-04-09
A WEEK IN THE GULF CITY
Federation Will Meet Next Year in Bir- mingham-C Club Gossip and the Aftermath Miss Morrow in
 White H eather.
ny ANNIE KENDR1CK WALKER

BY ANNIE KENDRICK WALKER
 The interests of Easter week were mo- nopolized almost entirely by the meeting of the Alabama federation in Mobile, and it is unnecessary to say that the past week was a notably brilliant one in the old Gulf City when Easter Monday witnessed the departure of a number of well known peo- pie for this ancient center of southern aris- tocracy. The recognized superiority of Mo bile was summed up thus by Mrs. L. J. Haley, of Birmingham, who responded to the cordial address of welcome given by Mrs. Harry T. Inge of Mobile:
 Long before the vast mineral resources of our northern counties,' said Mrs. Haley, developed that section and built there a busy, bustling city, Mobile was the pride and delight of our entire state. Her beau- tiful sun-kissed bay, her magnolia groves. her tropic wealth of vine and blossom, above all the culture and refinement and lavish hospitality of her people were themes of praise on every tongue. A win ter in the Gulf City was the ultimathulc of every girls aspirations, while no matron knew full content until she had enjoyed season of your elegant social life Your quaint, aristocratic and lovely city has lost
  fascinates sand many of us realize today what has long been a most delightful an ticipation. We see at last the Mobile which in our childish dreams was situated in tho midst of a fowery kingdom, where the sun shone foverer, and the skies were always blue. The half has not been told of the grace and beauty of Mobiles fair daugh- tors; the galantry and chivalry of her sons has not been exaggerated, and do not marvel that rare courtesy and distinc- tion are everywhere accorded Mobilians.'
 In addition to the Easter balls at which the visiting ladies were conspicuously hon. ored was an afternoon reception given by Mrs. J. G. Mann at her house in Spring Hill avenue. The event was in every way a charming one and there was a decided crush for several hours. Mrs. Mann, her self a very handsome and charming wo- man, was assisted in receiving by Mrs William B. Lowe of Atlanta, who as presi- dent of the National Federation, was conspicuous and distinguished figure. She wore an exquisite gown of white satin, with oveTslirt of satin brocaded in pink roses, which also formed the train.
 Mrs. Haley of Birmingham was also in the receiving line, and was beautifully gowned in grey.
 Miss Miner, Miss Bradford, Miss Sharpe, and Miss Brown of Birmingham were among those present. Mrs. Solon Jacobs wore a distinctly smart toilette of gray. The gown had a princess effect and but toned down the back with small black but tons. She wore toque to match. Mrs. Edward Cabaniss was one of the most ad- mired women at the social functions, as she was one of the most charming speak CTS at the convention.
 Mrs. R. D. Johnston was one of the hand somest women at the Mann reception. She wore a cloth gown of a mode shade, with toque of violets.
 Mrs George NJ CruikShauk in gray mousselne over violet silk. Mrs. Thomas Parke, Mrs. J. H. Phillips, Mrs. w. s. Low ell Mrs. W. E. Catchings, Mrs. s. D. Cole, Mrs. E. K. Campbell, Mrs. William B. I.eedy Mrs. l.. Crozier-French, Mrs. J. r. Graham, Mrs. w. L. Sims, Mrs. s. L. Led better, Mrs. Fell and Mrs. Reilly were among the charming Birmingham women at the smart functions of the week.
 Mrs Albert T. Weems of Mississippi was among the visiting women. She is the TT g. ident of the Missippi Federation, and was one of the most admired women in Mobile. She will probably join party of Birming- ham people who are going abroad in June.
 Mrs. T. G. Bush, of Anniston, had the distinction of being one of the beautiful women in Mobile, which, in fact, is her old home She was strikingy handsome in an afternoon gown of gray silk, and wore a pompadour toque.
 Mrs. Robert H. Pearson, of Birmingham, was one of the distinguished women at the federation She gave a glowing report of the Woman's club and the Highland Book club, of Birmingham, and entered into the convention discussions with her usual ear nestness and enthusiasm. She was par ticuarly happy and graceful in the invita- tion which she extended the federation in behalf of Birmingham to hold the sixth an nual convention in this city. Mrs. John London was a conspicuous and charming figure She had the distinction of being president of two clubs, the Cadmean Cir cle and the Nineteenth Century club, or Birmingham, and spoke forcefully upon the questions brought before the convention. Miss Willie Allen was among the brilliant women on tho floor of the convention. With broad views on all subjects, and her earnest interest in the educational work Of the federation and her own great work along these lines, made her one of the re- markable women in an assemblage Whlch was characterized by the presence or so many brainy and progressive women Mrs' I. H. Phillips, whose Identification with ed- ucational interests has placed her consplcu- ously abreast with public work in this dl- rection, was one of the noted women pres ent.
 Mrs Cecil Browne, of Talladega, was one of the most popular and attractive women and her interest in club matters together with her charmanshp of the club eXten- sion committee, keeps her in touch with club movements.
 Mrs. w. B. Reynolds. of Montevallo, was among the prominent women, and repre- sented the Studiosis club. Mrs. Reynolds is inc wife of MT Reynolds, the president of the Montevallo Industrial School fol Girls.
 Discussion of oficial Organ
 The resolution in regard to consolidating Woman's Work and the New Era was in troduced by Mrs Chappell Cory or Mont gomery and was as follows:
 Resolved, That the State Federation o1
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