The age-herald., 1900-12-28
w and SOCIETY.
eY ANNIE KENpRIcK WALKER.

not expire until alter two years, and IL IS more than probable that the former will retire from the stage at the expiration of his present contract He has large busi- ness interests in New York, to which he will devote his time. It is understood that Mrs. Le Sourd Is ambitious for her hus- band to continue his stage career. He is one of the most gifted young members of the Frohman company fact that indi- cates a notably successful career, for the greatest favortes of the stage are either members of the Frohman company or were at one time allied with MT. Frohman s forces. There Is Henry Miller, Viola Allen, William Fayersham, three famous players brought out by MT. Frohman, and there Is a brilliant galaxy of theatrical stars that the mention of MT. Frohman's name re- calls.
 Lucy Morrow Le Sourd, the charming and beautiful wife of Mr. Le Sourd, will not return to the stage. She will preside over delightful apartments in New York, and she is sure to be greatly admired and courted among New York's artistic set.
 
 Miss Gertrude Wheelock gave a beaut- full luncheon yesterday at o'clock at which Miss Edna Coughlan was the guest of honor The occasion was in every way one of the most charming of the holiday events, and was enjoyed by eighteen of Birmingham's most attractive young girls The charming rooms were decorated with holly and mistletoe, and the dining room was in red. The table had for its center piece a cut glass vase filled with red car nations and ferns, while carnations were placed at each corner Red tapers in gold candelabras added to the beauty of the decorations, while the souvenirs were boxes of bonbons tied with red ribbons
 A luncheon in ten courses was served. Miss Wheelock was lovely in pink gandy over pink taffeta, and Miss Cough Ian was unusually attractive in pretty toilette of lavendar chiffon over lavendar silk The guests were Miss Coughlan, Miss Haclie Meade, Miss Mabel Roy, Miss Emma Koenig Mss Margaret Nixon, Miss Bennie Plasser, Miss Kate Bradshaw, Miss Floy Cecil, Miss Caroline Chisolm, Miss Fannie May Mason, Miss Alice Moore, Miss Callie Patterson, Miss Sarah Echols Miss Earl Adams, MT. Eulas Drennen, Mir Gena Ballanger, Miss Edna Hayden. The marriage of Miss Eleanor Frances Boswcrth to MT. J. N. Mears was quietly solemndzed yesterday at 1:9O o'clock at the residence of Mrs Ida Adams in Fifth ave- nue. The ceremony was performed by pr. Owen P Fjtzslmmons, rector of St. Ma rvs. on the Highlands. MT. Mears best man was Mir. Thomas Watson. There were no other attendants. The bride wore travelling gown, and owing to her mourn ing the wedding was a quiet one.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mears left yesterday for Savannah, Ga. where Mir. Mears ds one of the ost prominent officials of the Ocean Steamship Company and the Central of Georgia Railroad. He was formerly cash- fer of the Central of Georgia Railroad Company in this city.
 
 Miss Dillon Welch entertained informal ly at cards last evening in honor of Miss Ethel Clifford
 Mrs. Cunningham Wilson will give luncheon today for Miss Jessie Eubank. Miss Lucy Randall of Union Springs will arrive today and will be the guest of Miss Helen Smith.
 Miss George B. Eager will go to Annis- ton.
  The CMonian Club will meet with Mrs. S. G. Robertson this afternoon at o'clock. Dr. Baker will give a lecture. The mem- bers are urged to be present.
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 The subject of Dr. Meta Haley's lecture which she will deliver at the Woman's Club tomorrow afternoon is "Tempera- ment in its Relation to Dentistry"
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 Miss Emma Koenig will entertain in- formally at Anagrams this afternoon in honor of Miss Edna Coughlan.
 Announcement is made of the marriage of MT. J. Archie Mcconnell and Miss Ber- tie Robinson, which will take place Thurs day, January 3, at the residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. W. T. Rob- inson, 910 Avenue F. A reception will fol- low at the residence of Mrs. A. s. Vim, sister of the groom, at 23O4 Twelfth avenue, North.
 The ceremony will be performed by Rev I. D. Steele of the Cumberland Presbyter- ian Church and the attendants will be Miss Matte Monroe and Miss Carmine Rodli- guez, and MT. James P. Jones and MT. J. Anderson Mcconnell.
 
 the Empire Laundry for number of years and is a young man of fine character and standing. His bride to be Is a most charm ing and amiable little woman, and their friends are extending congratulations. MT. and Mrs. Mcconnell will be at home at 2312 Twelfth avenue.
 Miss Sadie Goldberg of Atlanta is now the guest of her cousin, Miss Rosalind Hymes, 1905 Fourth avenue
 The Jefferson Club will give its Christ mas dance tonight in Elks' Hall About midnight the club members and their guests will repair to the Arlington Hotel, where supper will be served.
 Miss Laura Higgins of Chicago, who has been the guest of Miss Nabb at Eighth avenue and West Twentieth street, has returned home.
 Hunter A. Lang of St. Louis is spending