The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-14

l lovely ohrysanthemums, ferns and palms. the color scheme of white and yellow being most tastefully carried out In eV- cry detail. The broad bannisters were l twined with bamboo and evergreens ana completely hidden from view by a pro- fusion of white and yellow ohrysanthe- mums The receiving party presented an appearance of rare grace and beauty, | being composed principally of the de- butantes, friends of the young hostess. Miss Danner wore an exquisite gown of white mousseline de soir over taneta with elaborate trimmings of white ana l her guest of honor, Miss Northington of | Prattville, was handsomely gowned in yellow. Miss Northington is handsome brunette, and together the two made lovely picture as they received their guests. The receiving party consisted of MT A. C. Danner, Mrs Thomas McMil- Ian, Miss Kathleen Williamson, Miss May Prince. Miss Kate Crawford, Mss Edith Toxey, Miss Lollie Belle Gould, Miss Julia Lake and Miss Kittie Allen. The dining room was presided over by Mrs. R. M. Elder assisted by bevy of pretty girls, who kept the throng of guests supplied with dainty refreshments of ices. cakes and bon-bons. The table was attractive with It's gleaming cut glass and silver decorations of white tulle and fragrant white flowers. The punch bowl was presided over by Miss Mary Pillans, while Mrs. Huntington and Mss Virginia Inge served the guests with delightful coffee. The house was crowded with a handsomely dressed throng throughout the hours of the re- ception and a most delightful evening was spent by all.
 MT. and Mrs. E. J. Riekarby returned on Thursday from a pleasant visit to Montgomery.
 Mir. Liston Heustis of Belize. Honduras, is in the city on a short visit and is be- ing warmly greeted by his many friends.
 Miss Una Dorgan has returned from a delightful visit to friends in New York.
 Mrs R. H. Wilmer has returned from visit to Charlottesville, Va, and will spend the winter at her home at Spring Hnl.
 MT. c. F. Loxley. of Apalachicola, Fla, Is in the city on business.
 Mrs. A. J. Lamont leaves Tuesday evening for St. Louis to spend the holi- days with her mother-in-law Mrs. s. A. Lamont, ST.
 Dr. and Mrs. George c. Lyons who have been absent in New York for sev- eral months, are again at home.
 The German Relief association gave @ delightful dance on Monday night at their hall and a large crowd was pres- ent The floor was crowded with dancers and the music was good. The following committees served:
 efreshments-Theodore Ebeck, John YouclSer. George and John strolSer.
 Floor-William Hackmeyer, Ferdinan Karl A. Karl and Adam Cody.
 Miss Jennie McGlathery of St. Step hens, Ala, Is the guest of her uncle, MT. George Leatherbury Jr., 1ol7 Govern ment street
 MT. and Mrs Peter Joseph Hamilton a-f- rrT--. from to o'clock in their beautiful home on Government street. It was a ladies' affair exclusively, although the .. men folks dropped in at the end to es- cort their wives home There was a handsome showing of the newest styles of gowns and of the big hats that are now the fashion. The parlor, library, hall and dining room were decorated with holly, bamboo and red colors-appropriate to the Christmas season. In the center of the dining table was erected a log cabin, the logs being big sticks of pep permint candy, and the roof of ferns, encrusted with snow. Issuing from the door of the cabin was a figure of old Santa Claus
 Miss Jessie Fairfax Whiting returned Sunday afternoon from her summer trip.
 Mrs. c. A Little was the attractive
 
 ty on Friday evening at half past seven complimentary to the "Watermelon club" of the past summer. Her pretty home on Montauk avenue was brilliantly lighted and decorated with pink La France roses and crimson carnations and the table decorations were the work of Miss Minge so we'll known fo her artistic taste In the center was huge artificial water melon filled with crimson carnations and around 1t colonial candlesticks, holding candles and red shades The name cards were the work of a Greens boro artist and were cardboard water melons, which grinned small darkev faces some with slice of melon in their hands, others cycling one wistfully and tied with red and green ribbon. The menu was dainty and elaborate and beautifully served and at the conclusion of the dinner a merry game of up Jen- | kins" was played. The guests were Miss Kate and Miss Mollie Irwin, Miss Mary Minge, Miss Virginia Thomas MT. Vid- mer, MT. Murry Wheeler. MT. Hughes, MT. Windham, MT. Lyons and MT. Strachan Barrett; MT. and Mrs. Inge l Selden.
 Mrs. Rittenhouse Moore and daughter Miss Amanda Moore are at home again after an absence of several months Miss Moore and Miss Hodgson will begin the publication of Chat on December 13. The Do As You Please club was en- tertained on Friday by Mrs. Willis Pat | terson at her new home on West Gov ernment street.
 1 The following invitations have been re- | ceived: Mir. Sydney Prince requests inc honor of your presence at the marriage of his daughter Helen Rhodes to Mir William Tolson Kelly on the evening of December 10. 1902 at nine o'clock. Crist church. Mobile, Ala.
 The Clara Schumann club proposes to give in January al the celebration of the anniversary of the club, q musical en- tertainment complimentary to the asso. ciate members. There will be no tickets sold. Mir. Perry. the noted pianist will be the performer on this occasion. The clubs first musical meeting will take place December IS. At the February concert two solos are engaged to be sung by Mrs. Katherine Whippe Doods of Louisville who enjoys a high reputation as a vocalist.
 The Pivot Whist club was entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. H. Horn The prize was won by Mrs. Rush and the consolation by Mrs. Syson.
 The first public rehearsal this season of the Frohsnn was given last night in the German Relief hall in the presence of large number of invited guests. The hall was filled to Its capacity and the