The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23
SOCIAL ITEMS.

One of the most important events of last week among club women was the lecture of Miss Caroline Mckinney be- fore the Mothers Union, on the moral value of kindergarten training which she delivered at Elks' Home Thursday afternoon, and which was attended by a large audience of interested and cul- tured women.
 Miss Mckinney speaks with the elo- quence that comes from heart full of sympathy for young children.
 Miss Mckinney Is the efficient teacher at the West End Neighborhood House, where she has a class of young teach CTS under training for Kindergarten work. She will deliver lectures there twice week upon that subject.
 The annual Chrysanthemum Show. under the auspices of the Neighbor- hood House Association, will take place on November 10, II and 12. This event will attract those who have had pleas ure in the growth of these lovely fall flowers.
 There will be prizes offered for the largest single bloom, the greatest va riety, the most singular bloom, and va rious other qualifications of perfection.
 The success of the Chrysanthemum Show of last year is still fresh In the memory of flower lovers, and the gor- geous array of these flowers. at that time, was a hearts delight. It Is pre- dicted that the display of this year will be even finer than that of last year.
 Many years ago, the belles and beauX of Montgomery found pleasure In the graceful amusement of the skating rink, but like all pleasures of an hour, such amusement has been superseded by some later day fad, until the exhi- bttion of this past time has been almost forgotten. However. there Is an an- ticipation that society pleasure seekers are to revive this attractive entertain ment. at an early time this winter. Many of the stately matrons of Mont- gomery socie.y can revive memories of remarkable skating and exquisite grace and whirl of fancy stepping to fine music of which they themselves must confess to having been a partici- pant haif century ago.
 The Woman's Exchange properly con ducted has secured permanent footing in most of our large cities. In it's broadest significance 1t means helpful ness to many women. whose skill in particular lines. finds recognition and suitable recompense, while the busy and pre-occupied class of women who need to have many things ready done to hand, greet with rejoicing this store house of blessings.
 There is an effort being made by a number of women whose broad philan- thropies reach out for the betterment of others. to establish Womans Ex- change in Montgomery.
 One of the brilliant events in society is to be the ball and reception at which the members of the Standard Club will entertain on Thanksgiving day, Thurs day, November 28.
 This function will open with grand march led by Mir. Alex Rice. president of the club. The dance will be led by Mir. Terry T. Greil, vice-president.
 An interesting feature of the Malone Cook wedding which was solemniSed at the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, was the attendance in body in full uniform of the Blues. which was a beautiful tribute of their esteem for their comrade.
 The music on this occasion was rem dered by Professor Galloway. A tender and beautiful song was given by Mrs. Julian Pierce.
 Harrison NJ Wild of Chicago will give an organ recital at the First Presbyterian Church Friday. Oct 28.