The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-12

W. Sbley, now of Chattanooga, but for
merly of Birmingham. She and Miss sib-
ley intend travelling through the south
and will go later in the season to New
York, where they win be Joined by Mrs.
sfbley of Chattanooga The late Mr.. sib-
ley was one of Augustus most prominent
men. and since his death Mrs. Sibley has
closed her beautiful old house there and
Will not return to Augusta for several
months.
The inclement weather together with
the general quletude. do not furnish many
interesting or startling facts to chronicle.
There is very little going on in the social
world. and the bad weather keeps people
from lunehing or dining in the fashiona-
bic cafes and driving as is the usual Gus
tom when there is little else to occupy
their time.
Mr.. Mansfield, who comes to the Jeffer-
son tomorrow evening. will be considered
a loop-hole for many people who are OBJ
serving Lent, and there will be several
small theater parties with the late sup
pers after the theater.
A charming Birmingham woman sends
me some very interesting gossip about
prominent persons now at Palm Beach.
"There have been large number of din
ners in the Hotel Royal Poinciana grill
room every night this week. which shows
how popular this sort of entertaining has
become. Among those who gave parties
last evening were Miss Mollie Andrews,
Mrs. Charles Goodwin Emery Mr..
Charles Goodwin Emery, Mr.. Charles G.
Gates, Mr.. Charles L. Tappin and MI.
Edward Gray. In fact there have been
as many dinner parties every evening,
and 1t is whispered about that one of the
grill-rooms, the smaller, has been en-
gagged for large party of distinguished
visitors next Monday evening. On last
Monday night the Duke and Duchess of
Manchester were entertained at dinner
In the palm garden.
Thursday night the long expected Tab
leaux Vivants, Chantants, Amusants
given for the benefit of the two churches
at Palm Beach, took place In the new
dining room of the Hotel Royal Poinciana.
had been united in performance of this
sort, and the event eclipsed anything of
the kind in Palm Beach history. both In
respect to the elaborate details and effec-
tive presentation of the programme, the
beauty and expense of the costumes, par
tlcuarly those of the participants in San
Toy" and the assistance OF Signor Mig
lionico and his wonderful orchestra.
Other things that made this occasion
remarkable and contributed in a great
measure to the perfection of every detail
were the valuable suggestions and pres
ence of Joseph Jefferson. the posing of the
groups and single figures by Thomas
Shield Clarke, and the gorgeous Chinese
costumes loaned through the liberality of
Mr.. William J. Allen. The labor of pre-
paration fell largely upon the managers.
Mrs Henry NJ Flagler and Mrs. Fred
eric1 Robert, and great credit is due, both
to them, and to the various committees
who worked faithfully under their in
structlons, to the success of the evening.
Mrs. w. f. Vandiver of Montgomery is
in the city as the guest of her brother.
Mr.. W. II. Merritt, on Seventh avenue.
Miss Julia Hay of Macon. G., a niece Of
Mr. A. L. Brooks is visiting his family
on the South Highlands.