The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
SOCIETY IN MOBILE.

Mobile, January 3-(special.)- 1.-THE an
nual ball of the S. c. s., at Temperance
Hall on Christmas night, was an unus-
ualiy beautiful affair and most thoroughly
enjoyed by the many guests who were
present The hall was handsomely decor
ated with holly, bamboo and smilax. a
striking effect being produced by smilax.
garlands extending from the center post
to the corners of the room and studded
at intervals with brilliant electric lights.
All the pillows and posts were trimmed
with bamboo. and the balcony ratings
were completely hidden from view by
masses of the same bright green.
Soon after the appointed hour the
maskers entered the hall in beautiful cos
tunes of Louis XIV period, and circled
the room twice. AS the strains of a
spirited march glided into a waltz the
maskers chose their partners for the
first dance. and the floor was soon filled
with gay throng. The rich colorings
,.asid> hues Of the costumes blended most
beautifully with the elegant gowns of
the ladies, the whole forming a brilliant
scene. During the evening refreshing
punch was served and much enjoyed. A
bevy of lovely debutantes were present
and added much to the already pleasant
evening.
All too soon came the signal for the
disappearance of the maskers, and at a
late hour the guests took their departure.
after an evening of unalloyed enjoyment.
The following committee served:
Reception-R. v. Taylor chairman; M.
Warning Harrison, Henry Tacon, A. w.
Brooks, F. e. Overall. L. ]. Buck. r. c..
Hearin, F. p, Davis, DR.. r. A. Wright.
r A. Sadler. Mark Lyons, e. o. Fowlkes.
Society,". Irwin Burgett, chairman; AL
bert Bush, Joseph r. Little. Landon Hop
kins, John McCaa, e. M. Robinson, F. C.
Horton, ]. P. Moreand. Floor-Members
of the society In mask.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wheeler have re-
turned home from a visit to New Or
leans, and are at home to their friends
at the residence of the brides parents.
305 Government street.
Saturday night Miss Marcia Burgess,
Miss JesSie Whiting. and Mr.. Albert
Bush Mr. Sidney Williams and Mr.. Or
vile Carthorn left on the South bound
for Birmingham to attend the reception
of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Bush in honor of
Miss Annie Louise Harrison of Mobile
Mr.. Randolph ST. John, who is attend
ing college at Auburn, is at home for the
holidays
Professor and Mrs Julia Wright are
spending the holidays at Little River,
hunting
Mrs. q. Moses and her attractive
daughter, Miss Ethel left Saturday for
Montrore to spend several weeks.
Miss Katherine Ruse of Atlanta, Ca.
is visiting Mrs. Harry Pillans. on Gov
eminent street.
Miss Helen Clarke, who has been away
for several months visiting in the north,
returned home Tuesday
Those who received Thursday were:
Mrs j. w. Whiting. 931 Government
street, 6 o'clock, assisted by Mrs. George
Robinson Miss Jessie Whiting. Miss
Grace Bestor, Miss Eoline Russell. Miss
Amanda Moore, Miss Helen Clarke, Miss
Ruth Hrg4r.
Mrs. John Friend, 157 ST. Anthony
street, assisted by Mrs. Tom st. John.
Mrs. William orion, Mrs. Mark
Lyons, Jr, Mrs. w. J. Parham, Miss Mel
lie Friend. Miss Rosa Lyons. Miss Al
phonse and Miss Aline Hurtel. Miss
Blanch and Miss Sue Planck, Miss Kate
Crawford. Miss Eloise Withers and Miss
Ellen Jones.
Mrs. E. o. Fowlkes, so2 st. Joseph
street, assisted by Mrs. w. B. Rowland,
Mrs. J. T. Minis, Mrs. Imogene Little,
Mrs. Louis Dunlap, Mrs. Walter
Fowlkes of Birmingham. Mrs. Frank
Fowlkes of Birmingham Miss Mary
Minge, Miss Maude Middleton, Miss
Katherine Middleton.
Mrs G. NJ. Van Lew and Miss Van
Lew, 25s St. Joseph street, assisted by
Mrs. r. A. Gouson, Mrs. r. @. Hearin
Mrs. Thomas st. John, Mrs. F. p. Gail.
lard. Mrs. H. T. Inge, Mrs. Charles Her
.,ey Mrs orion, Miss Mary Bullock. Miss
Anita Gaillard, Miss Fringilla Smith
Mis- Marie Davis. Miss Annie Bidgood