The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01

 rant with the sweet perfume of Roman hyacinths, American beauty and Bride roses. After luncheon an exciting game of bid euchre began, and lasted for two hours Mrs Mathew Brewster and Mrs. Frank Overall tied for the first prize, which they played off. Mrs Overall win ming the game, which secured her beautiful hand painted water color sketch of three negroes-the old man and woman and their boy, the artistic work of Mlss Howell of New Orleans. The second prize, a Gibson head "rhe Widow pret- tily mounted in ebony, was won by Mrs. Imogene Little. The consolation, maid en hair fern in a beautifI Il Porto Rican mat, tied with a handsome bow of red liberty satin ribbon, was won on the cut by Mrs. J. o. Dickens.
 Mrs. Brownell of Tuscaloosa, Ala, Is the guest of Mrs. Imogene Little on Mon tauk avenue.
 Mir and Mrs. Joseph bradley Read of New York, are on visit for few days to Mrs B. F. Adams.
 MT J. Curtis Bush, who went to New York a fortnight ago to meet his daugh- ter Miss Ruth, on her return from Eu- rope, is home again, and being cordially welcomed by his many friends. Miss Ruth did not come with him. She will remain in New York for a time.
 The engagement of Miss Virginia Inge, | daughter of MT. and Mrs. Montgomery 1 Inge has been announced. The wedding will take place February 5, 1903 | The engagement of Mir Horace ". | Clarke of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, to Miss Alice Virginia Sheinner of fred- ericktown. Md Is announced The we'd ding will take place the second week in March and on account of the recent death of Mir Clarke's father, the wedding will be a very quite one.
 Miss Semmes of Arkansas, is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Electra Colston at her home, 754 Government street.
 The party given Monday night by Mrs. | D. w. Goodman at her home on St. An thony street, complimentary to Miss Vir- ginia Smith of Selma wa3 enjoyable l affair
 l reception was given Monday night from to Il by Miss Dollie Goldsmith, at her residence 312 Monroe street in honor of Miss Katz. of St. Louis, who is heV guest. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The color l scheme being white and green. The re- ception hall. and front parlor was decor ated with narcissus japonicas. bamboo, smilax and garlands of ivy. The back parlors where punch was served were similarly decorated, white roses being used in profusion. The hostess was as- sisted in receiving by Miss Katz. miss Bertie Eichold and Miss Etta Bloch. Miss Claire Pollock and Miss Lillian Frolichstein served punch. Miss Claudine Brown, Miss Theresa Stone. Miss Flora 1 Zimmern and Miss Lillian Frenlxle served the refreshments. Music added much to the pleasure of the evening Miss Gold smith was gowned in white silk null l trimmed with lace. Miss Katz wore a cos tune of red crepe de chiene, trimmed ef- fectively in red and black chiffon, and | red poppies. Miss Bertha Eichold wore a toilette of white organdy with lace and pink ribbons. Miss Etta Bloch was gown ed in gray cloth, with embroidered trim mings M
 Mrs. W. K Syson was the attractive hostess of the Pivot Whist club Monday afternoon at her home on Government street. sN1 .a
 Mrs. Harry Dyer. of waukeshaw, ar rived Thursday afternoon and is the guest of Mrs. M. F. Kirkbride for a month or six weeks. sts
 Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Rhett Goode gave a charming card party at her home on St. Emanuel street at 1:30 o'clock in honor of her sister, Miss Mildrcn Hutton. The score cards were of different marine scenes and figures of different national lties, and were much admired by all pres ent. Upon the arrival of the guests a Tour course luncheon was served After this bid euchre was played for an hour or more. Miss Bestor made the highest score, and was awarded the first prize q beautiful picture. Miss Katrina Ruse made the greatest number of lone hands and received large picture. while the consolation, a picture in a burnt wood frame, fell to Miss Virginia; Inge. It was delightful affair. and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were present. Miss Carmi Niemeyer, of St. Louis. ar rived Monday, and is the guest of Miss Lily Higley on St. Joseph street.
 The Hamilton Whist club met Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. M F. kirkbridge. Those who won the buttons were Mrs. Charles Gazzan and Mrs. w. c. Fitts, the score being plus 2-S. The Sketch club met at Mrs. Gardner c. Fuckers on Monday at noon and uil some fine work. All the members are taking great interest, and much will be accomplished if this interest only con tinues.
 Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock Miss Virginia Taylor Holcomb and MT. Daniel McNeill were married at the home of the brides grandmother Mrs. Virginia Taylor, No. 300 St. Louis street. The bridge wore travelling gown of blue eta- mine and carried a bouquet of Brides roses and ferns. Miss Annie Stewart act ed as maid of honor and MT. Laurie McNeill as best man. After the ceremony was performed by the Rev. w. P, Dicker- son, the bridal couple took the train for New Orleans, and on their return they will be at home to their many friends at No. 159 Church streeS.
 Mrs. William Kelly entertained at a 4 progressive game of hearts at the home