The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
NOfeS and Personals.

NOfeS and Personals.
 Mrs. zae Smith will reach Birmingham the latter part of this week or the first of next, after a stay abroad of three months Mrs. A. O. Lane and Miss Lane, who were in Mrs. Smiths party, return- ed week or two ago. but other mem- bers of the party which has included many charming people remained until the last moment.
 The summer in Europe has been un- usually delightful and Mrs Smiths party have been rather reluctant about return Ing. It has been an interesting summer 10 all Americans travelling In Europe. On one occasion Mrs. Smth, with her party, were at the opera in Vienna when King Edward and Emperor Frances Joseph were in one of the boxes, and their visit to Rome about the time of the conclaye was naturally memorable. When in Lon d T in July they enjoyed an afternoon on the terrace" as guests of a member of the House of Commons. Recently in Ber- lin Mrs. Smith was the guest of honor at an afternoon reception given by Mrs Phipps-Miller, a cousin of Mrs. Smith, and a social leader in the American colony In Berlin. A number of prominent Amer jeans were present, and many of the German officers. It goes without saying that all foreigners resident in Berlin are devoted to some artistic study and there are number of artists there. The re- eeption was from 1 to and during the receiving hours Prof Melzat Chaffee of Detroit gave several violin solos. MT. Irwin Hassell of California, a pianist of prominence, and with the regulation hair, played and Miss Worrill of Rome, Ga, charmed every one by her exquisite voice and her attractive personality. MT. Will liam McWillams. also of Rome who possesses an exceptional tenor voice, sang several solos.
 Miss Fletcher of Huntsville is the guest of Mrs. J. D. Frazier.
 
 Dr. and Mrs. Elwyn Ballard have re- turned from their wedding journey and are at home for the present at the resi- denee of Dr. and Mrs. A. N. Ballard, 1105 North Twenty-ffth street.
 
 The members of the Highland Book club will meet Wednesday morning at 10:S0 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Lewis Greene Woodson instead of with Miss Ellerbe.
 Mrs. J E. Frazier has returned from Huntsville.
 Mrs. R. D. Johnston has returned from Montgomery.
 Miss Grace Hardie has returned from Atlanta and Marietta.
 MT. and Mrs. l. w Starr and son, Leo William Starr of Nashville. are visiting their mother, Mrs. E. c. Starr. and sisters, Misses Jeannette and Rosa Starr, on Third avenue
 Miss Jeannette Starr has returned from Nashville.
 Mrs. Alexander Sloan Tutwiler of New Orleans. who has been spending the sum mer with her father and mother at Full ton Springs, will, after October 1, spend a few days with Mir and Mrs. H. K. Milner, corner Sycamore street and High land avenue.
 Major and Mrs. W. J. Mllner will return from their summer home on October 1 and avenue.
 Mrs. Sarah Pickens Mcqueen has re- turned from Blount and is visiting her son. I. W. Mcqueen 101s Seventeenth street, South Highlands.
 Miss sallie Merritt has gone to Nashville to enter Belmont college.
 Miss Daisy Carwile left yesterday for Talladega, where she will spend several days with friends
 
 The Council of Jewish Women will hold its initial meeting of the season, Mon- day. September 2s, at S:S0 D. m, at the Temple. All members and friends are earnestly requested to attend.
 The Jefferson club will give dance Tuesday night at the Country club.
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 Mrs. Ralph Lowe of Baltimore and her son are on a visit to Prof. J. M. David son.
 Mrs. L. J. Richardson of Montgomery is the guest of her daughter Mrs. Sy- denham Smith, South Tenth avenue.