The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
WV and SOCIETY

palm garden beyond never presented more beautiful appearance than on yes- terday when Mrs Harrison Stuart Mat thews at the head of a charming receiy- 1 ing line. greeted her guests for card party.
 It would have been difficult to find group of more beautiful women than the hostess and her sisters, Miss Mary Nir- ginia Graves and Miss Florida Graves, the three making picture that would inspire the most famous painters of beautiful women.
 Mrs. Matthews was even lovelier than usual in her reception gown of white silk delicately lowered in pale pink. The yoke of hand work was finished with pink love knots and the French touch was given in the narrow black ribbon trim ming the exqulsitely fashioned skirt and used effectively on the corsage. In her smart coiffure was a single pink rose.
 Miss Graves brilliant brunette beauty showed to great advantage in a charm ing and becoming gown of cream eta mine the corsage rich in lace and the cream tlnts of the gown deepened in contrast with the exquisite coral worn as a fan chain.
 The artists who have selected Miss Florida Graves as the finest type of southern women would have found addi- tional inspiration as she appeared yes terday in a gown of pink silk. The skirt was trimmed with lengthwise tucks and the corsage, elaborately embroidered in French knots was finished with pink chiffon.
 The card tables were placed in the palm room, at the entrance to which was the punch bowl, the table massed with snowballs and decorated with smilaX The score cards were handpainted in flower designs. At the close of the games a delicious luncheon was served, the usual gay chatter and lingering over the ices proIonging the card party until quite late. The souvenirs were gilded Easter eggs and snow balls. the consolation being drawn from the former.
 The first prize q set of cut glass tumb- lers, was won on a cut with several or the guests by Mrs Charles Davis. The second prize superb toast cup m BlasA was won by Mrs. B. l.. Wyman, on cut with several ladies. Mrs. Harry String fellow won the lone hand prize, cut glass decanter and the consolation, cut glass celery dish, was won by Mrs J. F. Graham. The guests included only the married set, several young women punching the score cards.
 Those invited to receive included the Misses Graves, Mrs. Wyman, Mrs. Tut wiler, Mrs Toulman, Mrs. Hobson' Mfs' Arthur Smith, Mrs. George Ward Mfs' Stringfellow, Mrs A. T. Henley, Mrs' Harry Jones, Mrs. w. w. Crewford' Mrs. He.ward Bolb, Mrs Rknard Randolph Mrs. Henry Bramlette Gray, Mrs. John w. Tomlnson. Mrs. l. F. Young Mrs Alexander Troy London, Mrs William r. Redd. Mrs. John c. Henley, Mrs |. R' Russell. Mrs. Edward Russell, Miss Jor- dan, Miss Menge of New Orleans
 Miss Fay Miles is the most recent addl- ton to the list of young women writers on the Birmingham press. She has ac- cepted the position of society editor on the Birmingham Ledger and assumed her duties a few days ago.
 To her new position she brings the qualities that have made her a social favorite, and one of the brightest and most attractive young women in Bir- mingham; qualities that will naturally characterize her newspaper work, which is always more or less a reflection oi ones personality.
 Miss Niles begins her newspaper career under flattering auspices. She is already familiar with newspaper surroundings and has been associated with newspaper writers through her brother-in-law MT. Richard F. Johnston. one of the most brilliant Journalists In the south and city editor of the Ledger.
 Miss Miles many friends will watch her professonal career with much interest and predict for her great success.
 Mrs. Robert Cunningham gave a beau- tiful luncheon on Saturday In compli- ment to Mrs. N N Allen of Montgomery, the occasion assembling a congenial party of guests. The place cards were original verses written by the brilliant hostess and were pen pictures of each guest.
 The guests included Mrs. Allen, Mrs.
 
 Van Rensacllaer Mason. Mrs Florence Kelly, Mrs. Sarah Weakley Mrs. Samuel Ledbetter, Mrs. N. D. McCrossin, Mrs. Flora Herbert Buell..
 MT. Paul Chalfoux will entertain at luncheon Thursday at the Country club The occasion will be an elaborate and beautiful one, the table to be decorated with sweet peas. There will be twenty guests.
 Miss Kate Smith sent out cards yester- day for a dance Friday evening, in com plment to her guest, Miss Lake, of Mo- bile The occasion will be a brilliant one and a number of young women will as- sist the lovely young hostess in receiv ing.
 Miss Lake was debutante of the Mo bile season, Miss Smith going down for the reception, one of the most fashionable events given in Mobile last winter
 Mir and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux enter Efz lE Ea1Ea