The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Mobile Society News.

Monday was not exactly one's idea of 2 | quiet Lenten day. The quiet was par ticularly noticeable by its absence and the number of affairs crowded into the limits of a few hours reminded one of the strenuous life of the winter season. In act the only difference between the nov and the then" is the abolition of big parties. dances. etc, and the in sutution of a greater number of small affairs.
 The presence of 8 small but influential portion of the navy is responsible for much of the entertaining that Is being done as naturally one must show cour- tesy to the strangers within ones gates and the officers with Captain Reeder as their delightful leader. are 90 prompt to return the attentions shown them that there is continual round of social pleas ures.
 The reception on the Hartford tonight was banner event. The ship which is the most picturesque ever sent here, was gay with flags and bunting and the off cers in full dress uniform combined with the light evening dresses of the ladies. formed striking picture. The ship z band which is most excellent gave a con cert and the decks were used for prone nading while below in the ward room. re- treatments were served. Captain Reeder and his officers were assisted in receiv- ing their guests by Mesdames Mccormick. Dayton. Zeiglemeire, Evans and McVeigh whose husbands are on the Hartford.
 The Pivot Whist Club met Monday af- ternoon at Mrs PenTose Vass'R lovely home on Catherine Street, and devoted 8 few hours to the mysteries of echoes and sub-echoes. second-in-hands, rufrs and ruffies. or whatever the things are called The players were: Mesdames R. H Clarke, Caro- Cameron. w. II. Monk, Jr. Rhett Goode. H. T. Smith. T. H. Horn C. <. Shawhan, F. Q. Hoffman, II. T. McNillan, G. M Luce. syd Robbins William BarnewslI. Thad Partridge Miss Hannah Lyon and Miss Lily Bragg Mrs. Clark won the first prize. a Hay Hand plate. Mrs. Cameron. a cake plate. and Mrs. Rhett Goode lovely Japanese waiter.
 A very delightful party was given at the Country Club last evening in compli- Evans. MT. and Mrs. zeigelweire. Cap tain Reeder, MT. Gilpin, MT Dambaugh. MT. Edy. Paymaster Camp all of the navy, Es; Rose. Mrs, T.. c Parker. pr. GUnderson of Chicago. Misses Gorham Bestor. Sara Bush. FIodgson. Clarke, Moore and Messrs; R Moore. ". M. Marshall. W. F. Tebbetts. Murray Wheel CT and Dr. Henry Goldthwaite.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gunderson of Chicago are spending a day or two in Mobile en route home from Havana where they have been sight, seeing Mrs spent a winter here. some two or three years ago. with Mrs. Rhett Goode and was one of the seasons belles, making many friends who are pleased to see her back again. even though for such a fiesting visit.
 Admiral Higginson came over from Pensa cola today to attend the Hartford reception this evening He was accom- a{n Hxy Mice I Hly MHhla nA Mice tenberger. two New Orleans bellies who have been on MT. and Mrs. Bryan Blacks house party at Pensacola. Miss Mehle and Miss Miltenberger will be Miss Helen Clarke's guests during their short stay here.
 Mrs NJ. F. Kirkbride's launch party this afternoon in honor of her guest. Mrs Dryer. was one of the pleasant affairs of the day. Her guests were: pr. and Luce, MT. and Mrs. E. B. Kirkbride. MT and Mrs. C. T. Hearin. MT. and Mrs. H. G. Donald, MT. and Mrs w. c. Pitts and Mir. Rittenhouse Moore
 Yesterday afternoon Captain Reeder entertained at luncheon Miss Gorham of Washington. Miss Ethel Hodgson, Lieu tenant and Mrs. Zeiglemeire, Dr. and Mrs. Mccormick and MT. Law of New York.
 Mr. straehan Barrett gave a most en- Joyabla launch party yesterday after noon in compliment to Miss PhenA George of Demopolls who is the guest of the Misses Irwin.
 Tn compliment to Miss Iska Brown. whose marriage to Mr. Charles Kohlmey- CT Of New Orleans, takes place tomor- TOW. MT. and Nrs. Charlas RrnEn an-