The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-17

has always been an active member in the Woman's club and has been instru- mental in the development of those movements in which the club has con cerned itself. In the progressive policy characteristic of the club Mrs. Simmons has at all times maintained an attitude that tended to the hardest and most et- fective work. and she has been a tireless worker in the broadest sense of the word. Under her leadership the club, which has so long been one of the most influential organizations in the city, will continue Its influence in promoting measures for the best interests of the city.
 The election of Mrs. Simmons was made all the more hattering by the un- usually large attendance of the club members, The number of proxies from members who were unavoidably prevent ed from attending indicated that the en- tire club was unanimous in it's choice of a president, and Mrs. Simmons, while accepting the office reluctantly, could hardly have declined In view of her flat tering and enthusiastic election.
 Mrs. Simmons is prominent In Birming- hams social world She has charming apartments at the Hillman, where she frequently entertans.
 The newly elected secretary of the club Is Mrs. John B. Reid, who is emiuently fitted for the position. Her experience in public undertakings has brought her In touch with women throughout the state. and she is one of the most efficient and capable workers in the developing of those enterprises where the talents of women may be brought forward.
 A large part of the work in any organ ization falls upon the secretary and the office carries with it great responsibili- ties
 The other officers of the club elected yesterday are prominent in the club world of Birmingham. The list of officers is as follows:
 President. Mrs. c. S. Simmons.
 First vice president, Mrs. Bruce Harris.
 Second vice president, Mfs IT. Simon.
 Recording secretary, Mrs. J. B. Reid.
 Corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. EI Torrey.
 Treasurer, Mrs. J. 1T. Hardeman.
 Director, Mrs. Samuel Blake.
 Auditor, Mrs. D. H. Bell
 There will be a meeting of the club to- morrow afternoon at o'clock in Mrs. Simmons apartments at the Hilman.
 Mrs. D. H. Bell. the retiring president of the club has had a successful admin istration. Of the practical movements fos- tered by the club the success of the re- cent cooking school was largely due to Mrs. Bells efforts. and she has done everything that lay in her power to pro- mote the welfare of the club and to broaden It's influence through increasing it's membership and arousing the interest necessary for the growth and success of any organization. Mrs Bell succeeded Mrs Zac Smith as president, the latter succeeding Mrs. Robert II. Pearson, the first president of the cluo.
 One of the most beautiful and brilliant events of the week as the reception yes- terday afternoon and last evening at which Mrs. Frank Holland Lathrop and the Misses Lathrop entertained. In the afternoon the married set were received, and in the evening MT. and Mrs. Lathrop received a large contingent of the unmar- ried set.
 The house. Ideally arranged for enter taining, Is one of the handsomest in Bir- mingham, and needed very little decora- tion. The broad stairway at the rear of the reception hall had its deep window recesses banked with palms, and the. only decorations used in the drawing rooms were the roses ornamentng the man. tels.
 In the dining room opposite the drawing room the decorations were in Easter liles, these forming the centerpiece. large basket lined with yellow satin bows was arranged with a profusion of lilies and the bonbons and the tlnts of the candlo shades harmonized with the colorings car red out in the floral basket
 A buffet luncheon was served and cool ing beverages and Ices were served in the reception hall A delightful orchestra played during the receiving hours and for the informal dancing which followed the reception last evening.
 Mrs Lathrop at the head of the receiv- ing line in the afternoon was even more beautiful than usual in reception gown of blue grenadine, lace trimmed. the Frenchy touch to her costume being given in her large bouquet of pink carnations, bringing out the delicate tints of her gown
 Miss Lathrop was a very charming and gracious figure in a beautiful gown in silk and lace in cream tints, her flowers, pink roses. Miss Edith Lathrop, who Is one of the seasons debutants and bril7. liant belle. was exquisitely gowned in white chiffon, the lace trimming the cor sage being painted in pink tints She carried large bouquet of pink blossoms.
 In the receiving party were: Mrs. An derson, Mrs. Tutwiler, Mrs. Chenoweth Mrs T. o. Smith. Mrs. John Towers, Mrs Arthur Smith, Mrs. w. P. G. Harding Mrs. C. P. Orr, Mrs E. T. Taliaferro Mrs. Small, Mrs Goodall. Mrs. Robert Munger, Mrs. John P Tilman, Mrs col lett Munger, Mrs. George Rogers, Mrs Mccormack, Mrs. George l.. Morris, Mrs. E. K Campbell, Mrs. Hugh Morrow, Mrs Joseph R. Smith, Mrs. John w. Tomlln- son, Mrs. Algernon Nelson, Mrs. Thomas Benners. Mrs. Woodson, Mrs. Robert Jemison. Mrs. T. II. Aldrich, Mrs. l. F. Young. Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. John c. Hen ley. Mrs w. l.. Murdock Mrs Henry Williams Fowlkes, Mrs. Ira l.. Arm strong. Mrs. T. H. Motion, Mrs. Edward H. Cabaniss, Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes, Miss Conner, Miss Williams of Memphis, Miss Morrison, Miss Rogan.
 The receiving party in the evening in-