The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
WV and SOCIETY

T Wo clever plays were recently given l in Birmingham by the young ladies of the Misses Aliens school on South Highlands. On a recent occasion examina- tions were interspersed by the introduc- ton of amateur hlstrionic talent that sur prised and delighted very cultured audi ence
 'Dr. Divine" an English comedy in two acts. was presented by several young 1 ladies, each of whom won separate honors in her respective role.
 The scenes are laid at the Hillside sem mary. a fashionable boarding school and the first act shows a typical school room with the young ladies discussing various topics of interest.
 It is gradually revealed that a young Doctor Frances Divine. presumably hand some and romantic, has arrived In the vil- lage. and this fact is sufficient to cause futter of excitement in the hearts Of the young ladies of the Hillside seminary. When 1t becomes known that he is coming to the seminary that very afternoon ex- cltement runs high and each girl pictures the "Divine Frances at her feet.
 The second act Is in the parlors of the seminary and the young ladies and the principal of the school in readiness to re- eeive the young doctor who has previous ly been informed by the principal that the young ladies are in perfect health.
 At dramatic moment the young doctor appears and the entire school colIapses, not alone at his good looks and romantic appearance but-because Dr. Frances | Divine is a woman. Tae curtain falls on an indescribabe scelie in which disap- pointment is blended with humor. both qualities being Admirably portrayed by the following cast:
 Rebecca{ (monitor). Miss Willie May Bates | Elizabeth (who is restless) .......... ........ ...... Miss Florence Smith Marie (who writes) .................... ............. Miss Mary Lou Wilson l Grace (who writes) ............ ...... l ...... .......... Miss Roberta Pearson Rose (who wants to know) ..... ...... ...... Miss Edith McCrery Laura (who conJugates Ito love" in Batin) ...... ...... ..........Miss Means Maude (who conjugates Ito love" in English) ....... Miss Anna Van Hoose Helen (who conjugates Ito love" in German) ...... ...... ....Miss Motion Frances twho conjugates ''to love-
 In French) ................ Miss Munger Madame tprincipaD ........ ......,...
 .... .... ....Miss Mary Kerr Campbell Dr. Frances Divine. Miss Mary Campbell
 A French play entitled Ma Tante Flora" was also presented. It Is beauti- full little story of the generosity of French girls who assist a little girl of near their own age whose mother sells flowers and fruits outside of church in Paris. It was artistically produced and l given entirely in French. The cast was as follows;
 Mme. Duvayne (aged 56) ............
 ........ ........ Miss ktrkpatr1cK Mile. Flora tagged 66). Miss Nellie Nabers Henrietta (bonne, aged 5s) ............
 ...... ...... Miss Roberta Peirson Helene (aged 12).....M Miss Florence Smith Claire (aged 10)....... Miss Ruby Munger Luzette (aged 1O ........ ............
 ........ Miss Marjorie Weatherly La Meme Claude (iorisD ....,........
 .... .... ...... ..... Miss Bessie Brown
 After the presentation of the plays and several dialogues in German and French and a song by Madame Jacques's little French class. there were two quadrilles by the smaller children, and later a Sir Roger De Beverley was danced by the following young ladies:
 Miss Florence Smith, Miss Nellie Ma bers, Miss Edith McCrery, Miss Mary Kirkpatrick, Miss Mary Lou Wilson and Miss Bessie Sims
 There was a luncheon served al fresco, and the occasion was among the most interesting events of the year at this very charming school.
 At the Central Presbyterian church, corner Eighteenth street and Fifth ave nue on next Tuesday evening, May F, there will be given an illustrated lecture by the Rev. Fred R. Graves of Courtland, Ala.
 The subject will be Italy, and 1t will be treated from an historical and de- scriptive viewpoint with touches of hu- nor interspersed There will be more than fifty views shown of the most inter- esting points of this fascinating country. MT Graves, it will be remembered, as- sisted the pastor of the church, Dr. Hand ley, recently in series of meetings and has now kindly consented to return and give his well known and popular lecture on Italy.
 Mrs. William Gray Estes has issued in- vtations for card party Monday, May Il, at 2:30 o'clock at the Hillman to meet Mrs. George Henson Estes, Jr. Mrs Estes Is the wife of Captain Estes of the Twentieth infantry, United States army. and was among the American women who were in the Philippines. She is Californ- ian and Is very charming and attrac- tive.
 Mrs Leslie Fulenwlder and the Misses Pierson of Baltimore who have been her guests, will leave today for Baltimore and Mrs. Fulenwider will go to New York to visit her mother. Mrs. Harney, for several weeks.
 The Highland Euchre club will meet | this afternoon with Miss Helen Van l Hoose.
 | There will be meeting of Genera. 1 Improperly di-