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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
WOMAN'S HOTEL.

The success of the Womans hotel, so marked at the opening a few months ago. continues and the promoters of the hotel realize more than ever the real import ance of a hotel for the many business young women in this city. During tho holidays the hotel was attractively deco. rated and on Christmas evening elab- crate menu was served. The many young women were made to feel that Christ mas could be observed appropriately, al though they were away from home. and every effort was made for happy ob- servance, the young women entering heartily into the spirit of the day.
 The Woman's hotel has been crowded all the winter. All the rooms were en- gagged a few weeks after 1t was formally opened. An article which appeared in these columns stating that there were several vacant rooms which could be secured upon immediate application brought twelve applicants the next day and Mrs Merriwether. the superintendent was kept busy assigning rooms.
 There are now two or three vacant rooms and applications made to Mrs Merriwether will receive prompt atten- tlon. These rooms are most desirable :ar,. applicants for them would do well to engage them immediately
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sve and beautiful, the large and brilliant wedding party making 1t one of the most picturesque of the winter.
 The bride will be given away by her father, and will have for her maid of honor, her younger sister. Miss Ruby Munger Mrs, Collett Munger will be matron of honor and the brides maids will be Miss Anne Earle, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Rena Munger of Dal- las Tex, cousin of the bride Miss Agnes Terrell Miss Louise Walker, Miss Susie MeLester, Miss Carrie Cobbs aliss Caroline Chisholm. Miss Dora Northng- ton, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Bessie Le- Grande
 Nr. Earles best man will be Mir. James Arthur Smith and the other men In the wedding party will be Mir. Robley c. Munger Mir Eugene Munger, brothers of the bride; Mir Frank smith, MT. John c. Henley, MT. William Manley 4,4r. Ben ianln Reynolds. MT. Brett Brown. MT. Carl Brown, MT. Ezel Craig. MT. Mercer Barnett, MT Theodore Koenig. MT. Chase Perkins. Mir Edward K. Collett of Ft. Worth. Tex; and MT. Munnell Wilson of Kentucky.
 The eolors of the wedding will be white and lavendar. The maid of honor will wear white and carry white violets and the matron of honor will wear lavendar and carry Palma violets. The brides maids will wear gowns of white radium cloth girdles Of lavendar. the shoes and gloves in the lavendar tints an. their bouquets to be purple violets. The re- ception at which MT and Mrs. Munger will entertain after the ceremony will be one of unusual brillancy, several hun dred guests to be present. and the decor ations to carry out the white and lav- endar colors.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

The visit of Mrs. J. R. Wheeler of Nashville, to Mrs. Henry Hiden, has been the occasion of several informal events during the week. Mrs. Wheeler is charming woman and receives always a cordial welcome from her many friends on her visits to Birmingham MT. and Mrs. Wheeler resided In this city num- Der of years Mrs. Wheeler is a Bos- tonan.
 Mrs Hugh Montgomery Lokey will return to Atlanta on Tuesday.
 Miss Jessie May Thompson will re- turn to the Randolph Macon college on Tuesday.
 Mir. Frederick C. Dunn of New York. is the guest of his brother, MT. Evans J. Dunn
 Mrs A. N Lovelady of Pine Bluff. Ark, is the guest of her sister. Mrs. w. N. Malone
 The Twentieth Century club will meet on Friday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Samuel M. Blake.
 A meeting of the Creche will be held on Tuesday morning at 1o:3o o'clock. at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Nixon.
 Miss Dora Northington will arrive on Monday to attend the Earle-Munger we'd ding.
 Miss Alice Mark of Uniontown, will remain the guest of her sister. Mrs. M. K. Erdreich at 1881 Tenth avenue. for some weeks longer to the delight of her many friends.
 
 Miss Hortense Lebeck of Nashville. Tenn, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. j.. c. Marks. 1920 Eighth avenue. north.
 Mir. Hudson Barker is at home from the University of Pennsylvania until Jan uary 4.
 NJ. and Mrs F. T. Frierson are visiting Mrs. w. c. Robinson 2 The Thursday Afternoon Euchre club will he entertained this week by Mrs. John Lewis.
 Sienor Moretti and Mrs Moretti were in town during the week, returning to Talladega on Saturday. A number of the sculptor's friends had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. MorettI. They have been in the south some weeks.
 rirs. ]. c. Maben and Miss Bettie Maben have been back several days Mrs. Maben went north to meet her daughter on her return from Europe. They will receive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
HE SOCIAL WORLb NEW YEARS WEEK Weddings, CotiIIons and Mu-
 SiCaIeS THE JANUARY BRIDE
JANUARY BRIDE
The Seasons Weddings Bring With Them a Train of Events, and There Will Bs Great Deal of h.
 formal Entertaining.
BY ANNIE kENoRlck WALKER.

New Years week will be brilliant social k and indeed January will bring group of entertainments notable for charm and brilhancy. The January weddings have already brought with their announcements train of events, these beginning the past week with several entertainments tn compliment to Miss Munger and MT. Earle On Monday evening MT. James Arthur Smith entertains at dinner In com pliment to MT. Earle and Miss Anne Earle also ente1tains in honor of Miss Munger. Following the rehearsal at the church on Tuesday evening the wedding party will be entertained informally at the resi- dence of the bride and the series of so- cial events will culmnate in the we'd ding itself on Wednesday evening.
 Among the charming affairs of the week will be the dancing party on Tues day evening at the Country club at which MT. and Mrs Frank Arnold Grider and the Misses Caldwell will entertain on Tuesday evening, the guests of honor to he Miss Agnes Bennett and Miss Agnes Gordon Both the married and unmarried sets have been invited, and the occasion while informal will be one of the delight full events that have been given at the club The eotllon win be danced some time during the evening. possibly from ten to twelve and the later part of the evening dancing will be general. MT. Yeatman will lead the cotillon. Miss Ben nett during her visit to Birmingham has been one of the most admired young women of the season. She is beautiful and charming personally Miss Gordon arrived only yesterday from Franklin, Tenn. Like all the women in the Caldwell family she is charming and attractive.
 Mrs Grider has been ill with a slight attack of grip during the week, but she is much better and her illness will not prevent her being present at the club on Tuesday evening.
 Brilliant among the events of the week will be Mrs. Solon Jacobs musical at the Country club on Wednesday afternoon' at o:30 clock It will be il. compliment to Mrs. Ripley Beaseley of Louisville. the charming guest of Mrs George R. Ward. About two hundred guests will be pres ent and the musicale taking place in the ballroom will include an artistic pro- gramme which will be presented by sev- eral of Birmingham's musical favori'cs.
 The wedding of Miss Nabb and Mir. Phil lips will be the occasion of a great deal of entertaining, the most brilliant event to be the domino cotillon to be given by MT. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders on the evening cf January s. The first of the events in compliment to Miss Nahb will be Mrs. Harry Jones card party this week. at which she will also entertain in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
BASkE EFT BALL.

An interesting event of the week will be the game of basketball to be played tomorrow evening at the Athletic club between the teams of that club and the Yale team, which played the Young Mems Christian association team last evening. The sponsors selected for Monday even ing will be the group of Christy girls, Miss Mary Gillespie. Miss Mary Ruth Me- Lester and Miss Jessie Thompson, spon- sors for the Athletic team, and Miss Ethel Clifford. Miss Bertha Slater and Miss Marjorie Catchings, sponsors for Yale. During the second half of the game, the Pierrots dance. such picturesque feature of the recent society circus, will he repeated, the following taking part: Miss Mary George Green. Miss Maybee Cosby, Mist Ruth Jordan, Miss Virginia White Miss Grace Blackburn, Miss Madge Chisholm. Miss Julie- Davidson, Miss Marguerite Ehrman. Miss Mary Sue Braz- cal Miss Edna Miles and Mir. Edward Miles.
 After the games dance will given in the gymnasium
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ENTERTAINED AT CARDS.

Miss Catherine Matthews entertained the following friends at hearts yesterday afternoon: Miss Ethel Norton, Miss Lucille Davidson, Miss Eugene Johnson, Miss Leonne Cosby, Miss Mildred Tynes, Miss Aletha Wallace, Miss Mary Trapp, Miss Evelyn Adams, Miss Ethelyn Colby, Miss Jessie Beasley, Miss Mary Clay, Miss Glida Jannett, Miss Lola Ridont, Miss Nellie Argue, Miss Annie Henry Miss Florence Hamilton. Miss Helen Jannett. Miss Mercedes Hamilton, Miss Mary Campbell and Miss Sadie B. James.
 The prize, a Fisher calendar, was won by Miss Florence Hamilton. and the con solation went to Miss Eugene Johnson, having drawn the lucky heart from a Christmas tree.
 The house was artistically decorated in red and white. Unique shaped ices were served during the afternoon in keeping with the color scheme.
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compliment to Mrs Eugene NorthinSton and Mrs. John NJ Fletcher, the occasion to he one of the very charming of the New Years entertaining.
 Besides the Bradley Saunders cotillon, Miss Nahb will be entertained at more informal events, among them to be Mrs Frank Y Andersons luncheon on Jan uary C. There will be dinner parties for Miss Nabb and MT Phillips and alto gether the wedding will mean much enter taining. and will be one of the promi- nent events of the January season.
 The wedding of Mrs. Susie Mudd Clarke and MT. ]. Rivers Carter on the alter noon of January 24 will be a quiet one. 10 he solemnized at the residence of Mrs Clarke.
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MISS WEAvER'S LUNCHEON.

Miss Marguerite Viewers luncheon on Wednesday was among the beautiful events of the week., the house decora- tions being holly, mystletoe and red car nations The table had for it's central decorations a Christmas tree beautifully decorated, and from the chandelier were festoons of crimson bells extending to the corners of the table. Miss Weaver received with charming grace, her guests being Miss Mildred Tynes, Miss Mary Campbell Miss Eugene Johnston, Miss Aletha Wallace, Miss Bessie Moore, Miss Emma Donaldson. Miss Evelyn Adams, Miss Isabelle Bidgood and Miss Carrie Ingram
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Hostesses who desire originality in dec orative effects have welcomed many of the novel things introduced this season, A Birmingham florist last season brought with him from the Adrondacks some of the artistic things made of the birch bark, and which as reeeptaeles for flow
 CTS have been in great favor in the northern cities. They did not prove as popular here. but this florist was not dis
 couraged by this fact, and this season he increased his stock. At several of the most artistic holiday parties the flowers used in the decorations have been mass ed in boxes made of white birch which is one of the most effective ways of deco rating a luncheon or tea table. At one of the events of the week the hostess used the canoes of birch bark and filled them with delicate ferns. Porcelain lin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
NURSES REGISTRY.

An examination of applicants for the Nurses registry will be conducted on Monday at 1 o'clock at the Hillman hos pital All applicants are requested to be present at this hour. Future examin- ations will be conducted on the first Mon- day in each month and any information will be given by Miss Hamilton, Miss Macintosh and Miss Barry. At the De- cember examination the following nurses passed most creditable examinations: Miss Ida Brown, Miss Matilda Moore, Miss Beatrice Evans and Miss Fannie Graham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
THE DIXIE CLUB coTlLLoN.

The cotillon given by the Dixie club on Friday evening at the Hillman was the initial event of this organization which promises to contribute a great deal to the gaities of the social world. Starting with a membership of about sixty. and with several of Birminghams most popu- lar young club men as officers and as members of the board of governors, the club will be an important factor in social life.
 The cotillon was led by MT. owen Gil lespie and Mr Browning and one of its prettlest features was q figure led with the club members only while the orches- tra played Dixie The ballroom was deco rated in the club colors. purple and white Coffee and light refreshments were served at midnight.
 Among the young women present were Miss Pauline Browning, Miss Etoile Ash ford Miss Fern Minor, Miss Margaret Mccormack Miss Lillian Moore, Miss Lucile Davidson, Miss Linly Graham, Mss Hay, Miss Lizzie M. Mason, Miss Mary Ware Miss Luretta Birch. Miss Lillian Brooks. Miss Minnie Eatherly, Miss Mary Gillis. Miss Sadie Gills, Miss Louise Howell. Miss Estelle Nabb. Miss Nellie Nabers, Miss Bertha Slater, Miss Helen Slater. Miss Jessie Thompson, Miss Isaurice rruslow. Miss Bessie May Thomp- son. Miss Orr, Miss Johnson, Miss Mary C. Whltston, Miss Clara Cronk, Miss Avis Ehrman, Miss Roberta Hawkins, Miss Jamie Marrs, Miss Nell Harris, Miss Whitfield, Miss May Mayheld Among the married set were MT. and Mrs. Will Bughy, Mir and Mrs. Henry Dean MT. and Mrs. Lucian Brown.
 MT Owen Gillespie is president, and MT. E. E. Irwin, vice president.
 The board of governors includes MT. B.. A. Pepperman, MT. Henry Hden, Mr. C. T. Terry, MT Henley Smith and MT. Reid Lawson. MT. Tom Brown is secre- tary and treasurer. The members of the club are: c. J. Orrison. J. D. Baugh, Ernest Shoaff, Doe Carlisle, William Car rett, John Paul McCartin, Frank Smith, Lawrence Smith, Robert Munger R. ". Roberts Herbert Moore Joseph Kelley, Robert Hood, White Matthews, J. L.. Davidson. John A. Gillian. l. T. Angel, Sears Lee. J. c. Hodges, Thomas w. Powers oscar Hayes, M. D. Smith, H. B. Johnson, Smith Cullom, Joseph An derson, Jones Abbott, Lon H. Baker. w. F. Conner. Frank Becker, William Minor, J. l.. Hill, Pope Seals, Spier Whitaker, Henry l.. Chsoms, J. Q. Smith, Arthur Picard. Carl Seals, James Sharples, c. F. Ware, Burk Savage, Kenneth Brad ford, Julian Dow. James Andrews, J. C.. Anthony, Zac Smith, Wilbur Kelley.
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PHINIZY-GLOVER.

Invitations have been issued by MT. and Mrs. James Conway Hunter to the marriage of their niece. Martha Glover. 10 Mir Barrett Phnizy, on the evening of Wednesday. January 10, at o'clock. at St. Iuke's church. Atlanta. The we'd ding will be one of the brilliant events of the New Year and of wide social interest throughout the south.
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ings or those of pottery come for these birch bark receptaeles and the flowers and ferns may be kept almost as long as they would be in the regular fern dishes. But even if there Is no porcelain liner the moist soil may be used. Besides, the canoes, there are several designs, baskets, boxes of various shapes and all of them designed for decorative purposes. They are useful as well as ornamental and some women have utilized the boxes of birch bark in more ways than one one woman who received a birch bark basket filled with Vlolets on Christmas morning found that after the violets faded that the box was just the thing for hand kerchiefs as it was made with top and was altogether the most artistic hand kerchief box she could find.
 One of the prettiest uses that birch bark has been put to. according to this
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the members of the club took part. The rooms were darkened. the only light being from beautiful illuminated star al the back of the stage.
 The three wise men in dark cloaks and turbans and the shepherd children in white robes, carrying evergreens, singing Stars of the Holy Night" formed a beautiful finale that will not he soon forgotten by the enraptured little au- dience.
 Candles were lighted on the tree and about the room. Each child received d prettily dressed doll a pair of gloves or stockings and generous supply of fruit and candy.
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TO MRS, WEBER.

Mrs. c. T. Randall gave an afternoon tea on Friday in compliment to her aunt. Mrs. Henri Weber of Nashville. about whom has clustered for two decades the sweetest and most treasured traditions. On the occasion of her S1st birthday on Friday, number of Birmingham women were invited to celebrate the happy oc- cason, the guests including the members
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TO MRS. WHEELER.

Mrs. l. B. Raulston gave the first of series of teas yesterday afternoon in her charming studio, the guest of honor be- ing Mrs. J. R. Wheeler of Nashville. The occasion was a most informal one and tea was served from to o'clock. Mrs. Raulston was a most charming hostess, and was assisted in receiving by her sis ter Mrs Henry Hiden.
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EARLE-MUNGER.

The most prominent event of the week will be the wedding of Miss Rosa Nun ger, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Sylvester Munger. and MT. Paul Hamilton Earle which will take place on Wednes- day evening at the First Methodist church. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev, J. II. Mccoy. Several hun dred invitations have been issued and the wedding ceremonial will he impress
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AFTERNOON TEA.

Mrs. E. J. Blackwood and Mrs W. w. silk gave a tea on Thursday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. w. IT. Smith of Athens. There were about forty guests and the afternoon was most enjoyab b'.- Music, both instrumental and vocal. and recitations made a most delightful pro gramme. after which a delicious buffet luncheon was served. There was also a woodland guessing contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
GENERAL SUMTER CHAPTER.

The General Sumter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet with Mrs J. D. Dabney, 1914 Thirteenth avenue. south, on next Wednesday after noon at O clock. Mrs Mooring, chairman of the board of managers, requests that all members of the board meet promptly at 2:30 O o'clock.
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Birmingham florist, are the hanging baskets. These are not the usual kind that are seen in the decoration of a summer balcony, but are long and look some thing like a golf bag, except they are made to hang on the walls and are filled with long stemmed flowers. Nothing could be pretter than one of these long bags filled with golden rod. Then there are the baskets in both a round and square shape which filled with either ferns and flowers give the most artistic touch to q table CT to a room.
 The birch bark baskets are made by the Indians in the Adirondacks White birch Is mostly used, although hybrid, the cross between the black and white birch Is frequently seen in the work. The baskets are bound with sweet grass, the odor fragant and dainty. Even In baskets most in use there is still the scent of the sweet grass.
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MRS. PUGH ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. E. c. Pugh entertained on Friday evening at her home in lso1sor of her son, Mir. Robert. Pugh The house was beau tifully decorated with the Christmas colors. holly, mistletoe and bamboo be- ing lavishly used. Chocolate was served in the reception hall. The double parlors were used for music and games, while
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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.

The Fletcher Music club gave a Christi mas tree to the little poor children We'd nesday afternoon at Mrs. Bridges studio. Each member of the club invited one lt- tie poor child and provided presents, fruits and candy.
 There was Christmas cantata, "The Coming of the King" In which ten of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
MISS MOSELEY'S CLASS.

The cotillon given by Miss Moseleys dancing class on Thursday evening was a delightful event. The decorations were in the holiday colors, and ices were served. The occasion was one of the most successful of her series of dances. The New Years cotillon will be given on Tues day evening
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in the dining room refreshments were served. first a salad course, followed by ices. Mrs. Pugh was handsomely gowned in brown silk, while her charming daugh- ter. Miss Nellie Pugh, who received with her mother, wore a beautiful gown of blue chiffon. The occasion was one of the most enjoyable of the season.
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CARDS.

A card party will be given on Satur- day morning at the residence of Mrs. Charles G. Brown on Fountain Heights by Pelham chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy. The proceeds will go to the Shiloh monument fund.
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on Thursday afternoons after 3 o'clock during January.

on Thursday afternoons after 3 o'clock during January.
 Miss Rosebud F. Loeb of Dallas, Tex, will arrive Wednesday to visit her aunt Mrs. Isaac M. Rubel, 1717 Eighth ave- nue, north.
 The board of control of the Boys Read ing club will meet at the club room We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock. A full att tendance is desired.
 Mrs Ripley Beasley will be heard in solo at the Church of the Advent this morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward H. Butt and Miss Arlington Butt of Liverpool, England, and Mrs. Margaret E. Dugas and Miss Grace Dugas of Augusta, Ga., will arrive on Wednesday and will spend a week with Mir Barrett on Highland avenue. Mrs. Butt and Mrs. Dugas are sisters of MT. Barrett.
 The Quivive club will meet with Mrs. A. B. Mckinney on Friday afternoon
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of the Highland Book club, which she frequently attends, and several other guests, among whom were Mrs. Quincy Ewing. Mrs. Joseph F Johnston, Mrs. s. E. Thompson and Mrs. William Mudd Jordan.
 The table was decorated with the birth day cake, and there were eighty-one crimson candles. The occasion was one of unusual social interest.
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PoLLocK-sTEPHENs INSTITUTE.
Capitol Park.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Select day and boarding school for girls. Faculty, buildings, location, etc., all first class in every respect. For cat alogue address. MADAME CATHERINE DESCHAMPS ELFORD, Principal. Both phones, 3S5
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From the "Fliegende Blatter."
 Sportsman displaying trophies of hunt)-- Yes, I shot this crocodile, this tiger and this polar bear-all within three days
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WOMAN,S EXCHANGE.

A meeting of the board of managers of the Womans Exchange will be held on Tuesday morning at 1i:50 o'clock.
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F. w. Bremberg, Jeweler, has moved to 2l6 N. 2Oth street, between End and 3rd avenues.

When it's bad it's very bad But when it's good it's "Ambrosia."
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Ubiquitous.

The Quvive club will meet with Mrs A, B. Mckinney on Friday afternoon.