The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
MOBILE.

Mobile February 25.-(Specia1.1 Mrs. John Quilrs reception and cotillon on Wednesday was the prettiest of the long series of handsome entertainments for which this hostess is noted. From 1 to 6 the house was filled with callers, who were most enthusiastic over the beautiful effect of the Japanese decora- tions, wistaria cherry blossoms, chry- santhemums. parasols, flags. etc. Under a huge umbrella stood Mrs. Quill with her daughter Mrs. l.. c. Parker of New York. Mrs Holeomb Quill Mrs. Wright of Pensacola and Mrs. James Sawyer. Assisting in the dining room were a number of young ladies, who later took part in the cotillon, which was danced at o'clock.
 The cotillon was led by MT. L. c. Dor gan. with Mrs Parker, who wore an ex- quisite gown of cloth of gold Mrs. c. T. Hearin, Mrs. Bixler, Mrs Sawyer and Mrs Buck presided at the favor table, which was loaded with prettiest Jap anese trinkets The eotillon lasted until midnight interrupted only by supper, which was served at midnight The guests were too many for the list to be given.
 Miss Maria Burgess dinner to Miss English Tuesday evening was one of the
  Beauty roses were the decorations and the souvenirs tortoise shell and feather fans for the ladies and silver trinkets for the men. Her guests were Miss Amanda Moore, Miss Jessie Whiting, Miss Helen Clarke, Miss Grace Bestor' Miss Edith English and Mir. A P. Bush, Mir L. c. Dargan, MT J. B. Waterman, MT G. A. Fuerst, MT. Ed Huger, MT. Perrin Bestor MT. c. E. Harrison.
 nv, Ire give a dinner for Miss English.
 Washington's birthday was celebrated \ at the Country club with open house. The day was ideal and large crowd was on hand.
 Mrs Clarence Robinson gave card party and luncheon Tuesday to Miss Jean Cook of Norfolk and Miss Caroline George, sixty or more young people en- toying her hospitality. Mrs. Read of New York won the nrst prize. Mrs. E. Buck the second, Miss Helen Boone, Miss Elcie Fry and Miss Lily Bragg winning the prizes for the unmarried guests
 In compliment to Mrs William Wright of Pensacola, Mrs. Harry Patterson en- tertained at luncheon Thursday Mrs. Robert Wayne, Mrs. L. c. Parker, Mrs. E. D. Bondurant, Mrs. James Sawyer, Mrs T. P Davis. Mrs. G. G. Lyon Mrs
 
 York, Mrs. c. P. Robinson, Mrs. Walter Cunningham.
 MT. Norris Fell of St. Louis spent sev- eral days in the city this week. The Athelstan clubs fourth and last cotllon was danced Friday evening, end- ing a very enjoyable series of entertain ments.
 In compliment to Mrs J. R. Tanner of Bay City, Mich, Mrs. ]. T. McKeon and the Misses McKeon gave a large recep- ton Thursday afternoon. Assisting in the dining room were Miss Mary Bull lock- Miss Gertrude Wilkins, Miss Anne Spotswood. Miss ErnestIne Cook, Mics Annie McColgin. Kate Moslander and at the punch bowl Miss Josephine Mickle and Miss Georgia Sage. The library was converted into a Japanese tea room, and Miss Bessie Movers Miss Fidelia Me- xeon and Miss Isabel Tanner served in Japanese costume.
 Mrs. C. E. Smith and son have re- turned to St. Louis. having spent part of the winter with Mrs Smiths parents.
 Mrs. D. w. Baxter returned Thursday to Canada after a pleasant stay of some weeks in Mobile
 Miss Carol Wilson left Tuesday for her home in St. Stephens, after visit to Miss Elizabeth Van Lieu, Prior to her departure she was the guest of honor at two parties, a matinee party Monday given by Mrs. Charles Hervey and a launch ride Tuesday on Mir. Thomas St. Johh's launch.
 Miss Mary Edmonds and Miss Eliza beth Brooks are visiting Miss Reba Neville and will remain through the car nival