The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

her home on Church street. The first prize, a handsome mirror was won by Miss Daisy Richards; the second prize, a Dresden tea pot, was won by Mrs. l..
 Zimmer, and the consolation, a pretty
 statuette, was presented to Miss Ray Markstein. Miss Miriam Shaffer was the score-keeper.
 Miss Florence Glennon was the hostess
 of the Discards Thursday afternoon, at
 her home on St. Joseph street. At the conclusion of the games it was found that Miss Jennie Fee Austill had secured the first prize, a beautiful souvenir spoon;
 the second prize, a silver shirt waist set,
 was won by Miss Mary Holmes and the consolation, a silver purse, was won on the cut by Miss May Ce. Robinson Upon
 the arrival of the guests luncheon was served. Mareschal Neil rose marked
 each place. The members and guests
 were given quaint score cards
 The competitive drill and dance of the
 LomaX Rifles in the German Relief hall ' Friday evening was very largely attend ed and was a success from every stand point Fourth Sargeant IA. V. B. Gilbert, | won the competitive prlze, a handsome
 gold medal but he did 1t In the face of l the greatest efficiency and with some of
 the finest tactical work ever done by | amateurs. There was a large crowd.
 
 LomaX Rifles, conducted the drill, gv- ing commands, the judges being Cap tain Galllard, captain and adjutant of the regiment. and Major Robinson, com. mander of the battalion.
 The boys made a handsome picture as
 they lined up for the drill. As 1t pro- gressed, however, one would drop now and then for some inaccuracy in the manual. This continued until there were
 only five left; then four, then three then two-and here the interest was intense.
 Seemingly perfect in every movement, 1t was but chance which would win of these-Sergeant Gilbert or Private Willie Fincher. But the latter made some little | inaccuracy and was sent from the line. Gilbert had won. The applause was en- | thusiastic and prolonged, and there was
 none heartier than, that which came from | his comrades.
 l Miss Daisy Tacon was the hostess of a 1 delightful but informal dinner Monday | evening" complimentary to MT. and Mrs. | Boabreer of Chicago The table was l beautifully decorated with cut-glass sil-
 yer and flowers. The guests were MT.
 and Mrs Boabreer. MT. and Mrs. Leech
 of New Orleans, Mir and Mrs c. w Cun- ningham, MT. and Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Chas.
 Smith, Miss Lily Bragg. Miss Rosa Ta- | con, MT. Abe Jackson MT Burgess of St. l Louis, MT. Langdon Hopkins and Dr. Tunstall Inge
 1 Mrs. N. K. Clarke was the hostess of
 the Pivot Whist club Monday afternoon, l at her home, on Government street. The 1 first prize, a Haverland cup and saucer. was won by Mrs. Harry Smith and the consolation, a Dresden olive dish, was presented to Mrs. Joseph Hodgson. Present were Mrs. l.. II. Horn, Mrs. Will liam Monk. Mrs. Joseph Hodgson. Mrs. r. O. Hoffman, Mrs. Chas Shawhan. Mrs. Caro M. Cameron. Mrs. Penrose Vass. Mrs Sid Robbins. Mrs. William
 Kelly, Mrs Harry Smith, Mrs. Rivers Rush. Mrs. w. K. Byson, Mrs. Lean Daugherty, Mrs Thomas St. John and Mrs. B. r. Adams
 Miss Mabel Heustis has returned after an extensive visit to New York city,
 Quite a party of Mobilians will travel in Europe during the summer. Among the number will be MT. and Mrs D. r.
 Bestor Miss Bestor, MT. Perrin Bestor. and Mrs. Sid Robbins.
 The many friends of Mir and Mrs R. H. Cobbs, Jr., are pleased to learn that they will make their future home in this
 city. They come from Anniston, Ala. The Do-As- You-Pease club was enter- tained Friday by Mrs. Edward J. Buck, at her lovely home on State street, in the dainty and lavish way for which she is so justly noted. The double drawing rooms were decorated with cut flowers | and potted plants among others several | specimens of rare lilies. There were | eight tables in all, there being quite a 1 number of invited guests. Hearts was | the chosen game, and was played with
 the queen of spades counting thirteen which added zest to it. The score cards
 were water-colored golf girls, and were | the work of a Baltimore artist. Mrs. | Inge Seldon Won the first prize. a set of ' gold and white plates; Mrs. Penrose Vass | the second, a cut-glass cruet, and the l consolation, a cut-glass salt cellar. was won on the cut by Mrs. James More
 land Dainty refreshments were served | at the conclusion of the games. l Colonel E. l.. Russell and family went l to St Louis to be present at the dedi- | catory ceremonies of the Worlds Fair buildings. They travelled in the colonel's | private car.
 ; Miss Virginia Thomas entertained the Discards at her home on Government street. Wednesday afternoon at o'clock Several games of progressive and bid | euchre were enjoyed. and at their con | clusion 1t was found that the first prize | a handsome parasol. was won bv Miss | Lily Higley. the second prize, also par | asol was won by Miss Mabel Heustis. | and the consolation. fan was won on | the cut by Mrs. ]. c. Thomas. Temnins refreshments were served, and delight