The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
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Wv and SOCIETY
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first prize, a royal blue vase, was won by
Mrs. c. Malone Cameron; the second,
match safe, by Mrs. Thomas st. John;
the consolation, a burnt wood plaque,
was won by Mrs. Sid Robins Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. Thomas
St john Mrs. William Buck, Mrs Will
liam Kelly, Mrs. F. o. Hoffman, Mrs.
Thad Partridge Mrs. Penrose Vass, Mrs.
c. Malone Cameron, Mrs. c. s. Shaw
han, Mrs. L. II. Horn, Mrs. N. r. Clarke
Mrs william Barnwell Mrs. c. T. Hear
in, Mrs William II. Monk, Jr., Mrs. W.
K. Syson, Mrs. Sid Robins.
The Hamilton Whist club was enter
tanned by Mrs. F. P. Davis at her home
on State street, Monday afternoon Miss
Mollie Irwin and Mrs. Davis won the but
tons.
The young men of the Althestan club
entertained Monday evening with the
third of their exceptionally delightful
cotilons. The favors and the different
figures danced were very pretty. At 1880
a delicious lunch was served. The guests
on this occasion numbered thirty-five
couples. with about six stays.
Mrs. c. M Luce left Monday night for
short trip to New Orleans. She will re-
turn on Wednesday.
Miss Mamie owen has returned from
a visit to the Misses Hooks, at Mcintosh
Bluff, Ala.
Mrs. C. w. Easton of Gufport is spend
ing a short time in the city. She is a
guest at the Bienville.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Powers are in the
city from st. Louis to remain several
weeks. They are stopping at the South
ern.
Miss Gertie Schwartz. who has been on
a long visit to Selma, returned home Sun
day.
Miss Ray Markstein arrived Sunday to
spend the carnival with her friend, Miss
Wolfe.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Hand of Cambridge,
ILL., are in the city and will be the guests
of Mrs. Edward Fearn during the carni-
val.
The german given on Monday night at
the Althestan club was very enjoyable
affair. The rooms were crowded, and
every one spent an enjoyable evening.
The german was led by Mr.. Frank Ward
in his usual graceful manner.
Mrs Charles Osgood and child Mrs.
Osgoods sister, Miss Elizabeth Marley
arrived in the city Tuesday night from
their winter home In Florida, and will be
the guests of Mrs. Tannenbaum. on ST.
Joseph street during the carnival Mrs.
Osgood is the wife of Col Charles Os-
good of New York, who was formerly
manager of st. Charles theater and the
Academy of Music, New Orleans.
Judge j. e. Afford left Tuesday for
Montgomery, where he expects to remain
for few days.
The annual ball given by the popular
mystic society the Order of Dragons, at
Temperance Hall Tuesday evening, was
ap occasion upon which every one pres
ent thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The
Order of Dragons celebrated upon this
occasion their crystal anniversary, and
they carried out in every detail the crys-
tai idea.
Mrs. s. +. Franklin entertained at an
elegant luncheon of thirteen covers Tues
day evening at her home on Broad street
Table decorations were exquisitely car
ried out in yellow and purple and quantl-
ties of cut glass and silver. To escape
any dire result following the use of the
unlucky thirteen at each course the
hostess service was passed to each of
those present, everyone participating in
that which 1t contained.
A beautiful card party was given Tues
day afternoon at 1870 o'clock by Miss
Elizabeth Van LEV, at her home, No 253
st. Joseph street Only violets and ia
ponicas were used In the decorations An
elegant menu of several courses was
served and the occasion was one of rare
pleasure to all. The game was pro-
gressive euchre, and the ladies' first prize
was handsome Dresden vase, won BY
Miss Venetia Danner; the second a pic
ture of Joan of Arch won by Miss Lol-
lie Belle Gould; the consolation, steel
engraving won by Miss Hattie Bethea
Miss Van Lew is a charming hostess,
and made the afternoon one long to be
remembered.
Mrs. f. M. Kirkbride entertained at a
whist party Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. E. NJ kirkpatrick of Greenville,
Ala, arrived in the city Tuesday after
noon and Is the guest of her sister Mrs
j. c. Hybart, on Palmetto street
Mrs. William c. Fits, entertained at a
reception Wednesday evening from to
7 o'clock, at her home on Palmetto
street, in honor of Mrs. Cochran and Mrs
T. A. Fits.
DR.. and Mrs. w. j. e. Cox entertained
Wednesday evening at their home on St.
Francis street from to 10 o'clock.
Mrs. James McPhllips, Jr.. entertained
at luncheon and card party Wednesday
afternoon at her home Ann street in
honor of Mrs Vincent Greenwood. There
were ten tables, in the center of which
was a vase filled with red tulips and
ferns. The place cards were hearts and
cupids, tied with crimson ribbons. After
several interesting games of bid euchre.
an elegant luncheon was served. The first
prize was won by Mrs Edwin Macart-
ney, the second by Miss Ulrich, ard tn.
consolation by Mrs. William Kelly.
The Manassas club gave their annual
banquet and ball Wednesday night at
their club rooms on st. Joseph street.
The rooms were decorated with palms.
smilax and ferns. while pink carnations
and tulips adorned the mantel. At II
o'clock supper was announced, ed the
guests were invited into the dining rec IN,
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dancing was resumed and continued until
a late hour. Reception-Col. Dan Huger,
chairman; Price Williams. w. ]. Black,
s. S. Rubira, ID. B. Burgess, ID. p Bes-
tor, e. l.. Russell. r. V. Taylor. r. Goode,
M, Mahorner, c. j. Gayfer, ]. o. Dick
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