The age-herald., 1900-05-06


 The Clionian club will meet Tuesday aft ernoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. B. Reagan,
 The Nineteenth Century club will meet with Miss Ava Bradford on Wednesday afternoon.
 One of the most delightful social events given during the recent convention of the Alabama federation was the luncheon given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. D. Moore to Mesdames Kirkbride and Good man of Mobile. Mrs. Moore, who is not only an enthusiastic club woman, but one of the most charming and lovable of wo- men. Is always a gracious hostess, and on this occasion Mrs. Moore was at her best in extending her sweet cordiality to her distinguished guests and those whom she had invited to meet them. Mrs. Moore has one of the handsomest and best appointed homes in the city, and her dining-room presented a beautiful scene as the lovely hostess presided at the head of the table, surrounded by her happy friends. The luncheon was served in eight courses, and was beautiful and delightful in every de- tail. Mrs. Moore's guests on this notable occasion were Mrs. Kirkbride. correspond ing secretary of the federation; Mrs. James Jackson, recording secretary; Mrs. Albert G. Weems. president of the Missis- sippi federation, and Mesdames Goodman, William Johnston, Boone, Towers. Ben Moore, Zack Smith. A. o. Lane, Hen derson, Gates, and Sam Ledbetter.
 Mrs. Frank Alexander entertained at her home on the South Highlands yesterday afternoon at euchre. Mrs. A. l.. Fulen- wider won the first prize and Miss Morri- son the second. The invited guests were Mrs. A. l.. Fulenwider, Mrs. H. K. White, Mrs. Benjamin Dryer, Mrs. Robert Jones, Mrs T. H. Aldrich, Sr., Mrs T. H. Aldrich, Ir JOhn White. Mrs C. c. HeiRh, Mrs. William Zeigler, Mrs. M. Williams.
 
 The Jolly Six club, a delightful contin- gency of Birmingham school girls was charmingly entertained by Miss Edith Lathrop Friday evning at her home on the Southside. The gentlemen guests favored with invitations from the club were Messrs. Bob Mabry, Sears Francis, Ludovick Far ley, Sim Nabers, Jim Dryer, David Eel lows, Will Hughes, Jim Brazelton, Joe Barnes, August Koenig, Bresse Vaughan, Ira Hood, L. P Levin, w. c. Fellows.
 Mrs Buckingham Smith of Montevallo. Florida, is the charming guest of Mrs. J. Norman Brooks on the South Highlands.
 Mr. Burnet l.. Clark, vice president of El Commercial, the leading Spanish American export paper of New York City, is a visitor to his brother, General Louis V. Clark.
 
 Mir. and Mrs w l.. Sims and their lovely little daughter, Margaret much to the re- gret of a host of friends, left for their home in New York City on Thursday morning. While in Birmingham Mrs. Sims was the recipient of numerous social attentions, and her return to New York earlier than she first intended prevented her from accepting many invitations she had received. MT Sims was one of the leading business men, and socially and in all charitable enter Sims nlaPb cannot be filled,
 The children's minstrel which took place last Monday night at the Jefferson, was a decided success. Miss Blanche Loury in her serpentine, toe and buck dances was one of the features of the evening. This bright and talented little lady is but 12 years old. For two years she was a pupil of the Manning School of Oratory at Min neapolis, Minn. Since last October she has taken a special course in the science of grace under Professor J. C. Weissner. She leaves shortly for the east to continue and complete her studies
 Miss Loprys first appearance in this city was at the Audtorioum in a benefit for the Daughters of the Confederacy some months ago. She has also appeared in the benefit given for St. Marys church, the Elks' minstrels and last Thursday night at Lakeview for the benefit of St. Vineent's hospital.
 The annual picnic of the senior class of the East Lake Atheneum took place yes terday at Lakeview, and most delightful day spent by the young ladies, their escorts and the chaperones. basket of delicious viands was prepared for the occa- sion and met with full favor at the hands of the hungry picniclSers when the dinner hour arrived. The members of the class are: Miss Anna Lou Wood, Miss May Ellis, Miss Julia Jones, Miss Mary Jones, Miss Annie Weisnger, Miss Corithers and Miss Morton and their escorts were Messrs. Col lins, Smith, Burwell, Norman, Compton, Law and Dr. Ellis of Howard college. Miss Florence Ellis and c. B. Neal were the chaperones.
 On yesterday afternoon a most enjoyable entertainment was given by the Kinder garten and Preparatory pupils of the Pol lock-Stephens institute. The following pro- gramme was beautifully carried out:
 l. Piano selection, Miss Leah Barnett.
 2 Kindergarten songs and games, (a) Bees; (b) The Builders; Co Pigeons; (d) Duties; (e) Lovely May; f) Spiral Drill.
 3. Song, Come to the Shady Grove" chorus of children.
 1. Mistress Mary Garden, Mistress Mary and Lord Fine Frills, Miss Emily Somer- vile and Master Kennon Bowling.
 5. Fan Drill and Recitation, class.
 G. Piano Selection, Miss Lilla Worthing- ton.
 '. Flower Drill and Recitation, class.
 g. Piano Selection, Miss Shirley Mallam.
 9. Song, Swing and Sing, chorus of child ren.
 10. Piano Selection, Miss Amelia Worth ington.
 One notable feature of the entertai1- ment was the blackboard work and coored maps drawn by little tots.
 The piano performers were all begin ners, the special debutante as pianist be- ing Miss Lila Warrington. just years of age
 The Jefferson club will give ESioker on tomorrow evening next at the Rifles arm ory, on First avenue.
 Miss Daisy Adler of Selma will be the guest through the May Music Festival of Misses Mena and Florence Kaufman, Scv- enteenth street. v The first summer dance of the Jefferson club will take place at Lakeview pavilion on Tuesday evening. The german will be- gin promptly at S:30. and will continue until