The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-20
Notes and Personals.

Former Congressman William F. Aid
rich, who recently went to Washington
to confer with President Roosevelt, was
accompanied by Mrs. Aldrich and since
Mr. Thompson of Tuskegee, one of the
Alabama referes left for Washington
with the Aldrich's and was taken Ill with
| smallpox so soon after reaching his des-
tination, great solicitude has naturally
been felt regarding the members of the
Alabama party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrich. who are now at
Rajah Lodge, have safely passed the
usual limit after exposure to the dread
disease, and their countless friends will
be rejoiced to know that not the slight
est apprehension is now felt. They were
peculiarly exposed as Mr. Thompson was
taken Ill on the train and part of the
Journey occupied the drawingroom which
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrich had reserved. With
great thoughtfulness and solicitude they
insisted upon his remaining there
greater part of the Journey and contri-
buting to his comfort in every way pos
sibe. While smallpox did not develop
for several days after Mr. Thompson
reached Washington, great anxiety has
been expressed for tho welfare of Mr.
and Mrs. Aldrich and for Mr.. Thompson's
brother Congressman Thompson.
Miss Florida Graves, who comes from
Birmingham, but makes an annual winter
visit to New York. and. in consequence
has become almost New Yorker, Is one
OF the falrest of the southern young
women who have ever visited the metrop-
oils, says a writer In the New York
World. She is always widely entertained
and has a host of admirers in this city.
Mrs. Priestly Toulmin and Mrs Alex
ander Maben Hobson have issued invita-
tons for buffet luncheon Tuesday, jan
uary q, from IL to o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Herman Campbell
pliment to Mrs, Campbell OF North Caro-
lima and Miss Litchneld of Virginia.
Mrs. A. J. Riddle will leave Saturday
for Mobile to be the guest OF Mrs. ldch-
ard Clark and Mrs. Mcintosh.
There will be a meeting of the w. C. T.
u. this afternoon at o'clock at the resi-
dence of Mrs. C. B. Spencer.
Mrs Frank Order is very much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Gray will re-
turn today from Montgomery.
Mrs. A. ]. Riddle entertained informally
at whist party yesterday morning.
Miss Fletcher of Huntsville Is the guest
of Mrs. ]. e. Frazier
Mr.. and Mrs Edward II. Cabaniss will
return tomorrow from Montgomery.
Mrs. Edward Wilkinson will return from
Montgomery today
The members of st. Mary's chapter of
the IIillman hospital will meet this after
noon at o'clock with Mrs. j. T. Col
burn, 1901 Tenth avenue, south.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Cochrane an.
nounce' the engagement Of their daughter,
Elizabeth. to Mr.. John P. Mccoy. The
wedding will take place in February.
Miss lola Weiss is in New York, where
she Is taking a course in voice culture.
Miss Marjorie Catchngs has returned
from Cook Springs.
Mrs. NJ Wertheimer and Miss Retta
Wertheimer will leave this morning for
Memphis to visite relatives.
Miss Annie Brewer of Admission is visit
ing Mrs. T. II. Motion on the South
Highlands. Miss Brewer is society edi-
toress of the Admission Hot Blast
Mrs. Toulmln and Mrs. Hobson will
give a buffet luncheon next Tuesday at
the residence of Mrs. e. NJ Tutwiler.
Mr.. Penn Watson of Virginia is in the
city.
Miss Abbie Rickles will leave this morn
Ing for New York, where she will spend
a month with her sister, Mrs. Ament.