The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-12

A@1NSNt charming wife of Captain Estes of the Twentieth infantry, United States army. was the guest of honor at a beautiful card party at which her aunt Mrs. Will- fam Gray Estes entertained yesterday afternoon at the Hillman.
 A delicate compliment to Mrs. Estes, who accompanied her husband to the Philippines. were the army insignia and the American colors which distinguished the details of the party. The score cards were ornamented with American flags and were tied with the national colors, while the souvenirs were miniature drums filled with bon bons and tied with ribbon-the national colors.
 The tables were placed in the palm garden, where the guests upon their ar rival were served with Ices. The table was unusually artistic and effective in It's decoration of pink roses and smilax. In the center was a huge block of ice, hol- lowed out, and from this was served a delicious sherbet in the green tint. At the base was entwined delicate wreaths of smilax and the tall cut glass vases surrounding the centerpiece held lovely pink roses.
 At the close of the games the ices were served in the national eolcrs.
 The first prize, cut glass bowl was won by Miss Helen Van Hoose. the sec ond prize. a Douglass girl. was won by Mrs. Henry Bramlette Gray, and the con solatlon, also a Douglass girl. exquisite ly framed. was won by Miss Clara Cooke.
 Mrs Estes was notably handsome in beautiful gown of white organdie, lace trimmed, and at the head of the receiv- ing line in the rose parloT. received "ith her characteristic graciousness.
 Mrs. Estes. the guest of honor, was a charming figure in a smart gown Of grey tissue, with a becoming touch of pink.
 Miss Martha Estes was beautiful pie ture in white. Miss Graham of Montgom- cry. was an attractive figure in tan, and Miss Clifford was lovely in an afternoon gown of green.
 The receiving party also included: Mrs. Addison G. Smith. Mrs. Lewis Greene Woodson, Mrs. William B. Leedy, Mrs. William Arthur Chenoweth, Mrs T. H. Aldrich, Miss Morrison, Miss Kate Smith. Miss Lake of Mobile, Miss Cooke of Vir- g;nia.
 There were about sixty guests and the occasion was among the smartest of the season.
 Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux will be the accom-
 nf f1o Jefferson on the evening of May IS. Mrs. Chalifoux is one of the greatest favorites in Brminghams musical world. As an accompanist she is considered uneXcelled and as harpist she ranks far above anna teurs Mir. Challfoux will contribute a violin solo and the many friends and music lovers who have not heard the Chalifouxs play in some time will take advantage of the opportunity presented at the concert.
 MT. and Mrs. Chalifoux have done much in a musical way for Birmingham, and for years they have had their in- formal wednesday evenings, at which a great many musical celebrities have been heard.
 The tickets for Mrs. Sinniges concert are selling rapidly. Father O'Reilly has personally disposed of one hundred and fifty and yesterday purchaser of two tickets paid $10 a piece for them.
 Mrs Sinnige has been so generous with her voice on charitable occasions that her concert will be liberally patronized, and 1t will be an event both artistic and brilliant. As previously announced, MT. Loder. the gifted baritone. will be heard in solo and will also sing duet with Mrs. Sinnige.
 The condition of little Miss Tleanor Matthews who Is i'll with typhoid fever, is considered by her phys1cIans to be as satisfactory as could be expected. She was taken Ill about week ago and was removed from the country house of her parents. MT. and Mrs Harrison Stuart Matthews, to that of her grandparents, Captain and Mrs. w. H. Graves on Fifth avenue. She Is attended by two physi- clans and a trained nurse Much so- lictude has been expressed during her illness, for she is a little social favorite and is considered so perfect a type of beauty that she is the admiration of her friends as well as strangers.
 Professor Samuel Robertson, who was famous as a teacher more than twenty five years ago in Birmingham. y.1 give out the words at the old-fashioned spell ing bee to be given at the rectory of the Church of the Advent Thursday evening. A prize will be awarded the most prof. cient speller and the occasion will be one of unusual interest.
 MT. Justin c. Thatcher, wno has so many friends In Birmingham, has been called to Hot Springs. Ark. on account J, c. Thatcher. MT. Thatcher received a telegram Friday announcing that his mothers condition was critical, and he left at once for her bedside. It Is feared Mrs. Thatcher is suffering from paraly sis. She became Ill at her nome in Nash vile some time ago, and went to Hot Springs in search of health.
 Miss Carrie Bridewell, a New Orleans girl at one time. who has won consider able fame in the realm of the drama, will visit relatives in this city during the present month, and while here, beginning on May 21. will give a series of concerts, A portion of the proceeds of which will he given to the confederate reunion fund, says the New Orleans Pycayune.
 Miss Bridewell possesses great dramatic .a,aa. Who're Ia m less authority for the