The age-herald., 1901-05-19

dances. Every morning has found con- genial little parties at cards on the broad piazzas or still larger assemblies within doors. The coming week will be filled, too, with numerous small affairs, thoroughly informal, and of course cards to be played It Is after all the most charm ing and satisfactory way Of entertain ing a limited number of guests and the giving of a series of card parties is growing in great favor with hostesses whose invitation list is alarming. From now until the middle of June this infor- nal entertaining will continue, and June will bring so many weddings that society Is not anticipating dull season by any means.
 The most brilliant event of the week was Mrs Alexander Troy London's re- ception Tuesday afternoon when she en- tertained in honor of Mrs. Robert London, Mrs. John M London and Mrs. George Huntington Clark. Her~h house, which is one of the most beautiful private resi- dences In the South, was thronged with an assembly of beautifully gowned wom- en. and the reception was followed by dinner, at which Mir. and Mrs. London entertained the ladies in the receiving party and their husbands.
 Among the most admired women at the reception was Mrs. L. A. Shipman, who wore an exquisite toilette of whie or gandie and lace. Miss Florida Graves wore an elegant gown of old rose, and Miss Mary Virginia Graves was striking ly handsome In an afternoon toilette Of dark blue cloth.
 Mrs. Clark, who was introduced under such charming auspices, wore her bridal gown of white satin. She Is a notably handsome young woman, and carries her self beautifully. She has the most ex- pressive eyes. and with her charm and Il a-.a- ous leader here in society. MT. and Mrs. Clark are keeping house in the Dryer residence in Arlington avenue.
 The weddings last winter that took away so many of Birmingham's most prominent women. have made the coming of the seasons brides a cause of consola- ton. The Birmingham bachelors who have married out of town have been for tunate in winning some of the most feted belles in the South, and society here is constantly receiving very charming &C., quisitions, and social life is growing more brilliant by the addition of so many charming people from other cities of wealth and culture.
 Among the beautiful events of the week was Mrs. Oscar B. Smiths recep- ton for her guest, Mrs. Robert l.. Mo Galley of Anniston. The luncheon served al fresco gave the occasion the charm of brilliant garden party. Among the young women who assisted were Miss Elizabeth Brady, Miss Ferry Nabb, Miss Ada Bowron.
 Mrs. w. S. Lowell entertained twenty five guests informally at cards Thursday afternoon. The first prize, water color, was won by Mrs. Peddinghaus, the second went to Mrs. Leath and the consolation to Mrs. Harris.
 pr. Lewis c. Morris little girl is quite i'll.
 Mrs J. Norman Brooks entertained the Thursday Evening Euchre Club the past week, there being number of other guests.
 The club prize was won by MT. John P. Tillman and the guest prize went to Mrs George Huntington Clark Judge Dan Greene drew the consolation.
 Among the guests were MT. and Mrs George Huntington Clark, MT. and Mrs. Robert Redus, MT. and Mrs Henry Hunt CT Mayberry, MT. and Mrs. E. T. Talia- ferro, MT. and Mrs. John W. Tomlinson, Miss Eloise Johnston. Miss Head, Miss Ada Johnston, the Misses Persons. Mrs. Sterling Lanier, Mrs. Musgrove, Mrs. .Sib- ley, Dr. Wyatt Hehin, Mir. A. J. Camp, Mir Morton Kirk Moore and others.
 Mrs Brooks wore handsome black net gown.
 MT. and Mrs. A. R. Dearborn gave delightful musicale Thursday evening. MT. Chalifoux, the Misses Cline and MT. Reed Miller were heard in several num- bers. The Misses Cline will not return to Birmingham the coming winter, and their departure will be a serious loss to Bir- mingham. MT. Miller will leave soon for New York, where he goes for further study and attention to his magnificent voice.
 MT. and Mrs. David Roberts enter tained a charming gathering Friday even ing, and their young daughters, Misses Meredith Roberts and Bell Roberts, also entertained a number of guests at danc- ing. The drawing rooms where the CO., tillon was danced were given over to the little guests. An elaborate supper was served for the elder guests in the dining room, which was beautifully decorated There were ssweral small tables grouped about the center one, and at these the guests were seated.
 Mrs. Roberts was beautiful in a soft grey gown.
 The music was delightful and the occa- sion brilliant one.
 The Cadmean Circle was entertained Friday afternoon at the Morris by Mrs Willis J. Milner, the occasion being the final meeting of the season. There was no literary programme, and the election of officers resulted as follows President Mrs. W. s. Lovell vice president, Mrs Addison G. Smith; secretary and treas-
 urer, Mrs. J. H. Philips, director Mrs.
 Thomas D. Parke; leader. Miss Willie Allen. fF.
 MT. Edward H. Cabaniss has returned from a fishing trip.
 Mrs. Robert L. McCal1ey and Miss Kate Huckabee of Anniston. who have been I the guests of Mrs. Oscar E. Smith, re- | turned home yesterday.
 Mir. J. A. Rountree returned last night from Chicago. Miss Anna B. Hartnell, daughter of Dr. J. R. Hartnell. for forty-two years a missionary to China. is visiting Mrs. T. A. Hamilton. Miss Hartnell is herself a
 missionary, and Is in. this country to recuperate from severe illness During her stay In Birmingham she will meet the women and children at the Southside Baptist church and give them an account of her work in China. Further notice of this meeting will be given in the papers. Mrs. Frederick Davis is the guest of her
 sister, Mrs. J. A. Rountree. Invitations have been issued to the | Shakespearen Symposium of the Clio Lit | erary Society of the Birmingham high school, May 23, at o'clock. Play, "Mer-
 chant of Venice"