The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-15
GREENSBORO.

Greensboro, July 14.-tSpeeal 1.-The mid
summer dullness was delightfully."- broken
by the dancing party given by Mrs. Helen
Pickens on Tuesday evening in honor Of
her two lovely young nieces. Miss Nir-
ginia Withers and Miss Mary VIM
Withers All of the younger set were
invited, those who did not dance calling
from $50 clock until TO- while from 10
until 10 dancing was INDUCED in
A delicious iced punch was served
throughout the evening, and later in the
evening refreshing lees and cakes were
served the guests.
Mrs. Piekens inherits much of the grace
and charm of her mother. Mrs. Withers,
who was one of the famous hostesses of
the black belt in the ante-bellum days,
and an entertainment at her home is sure
to partake of the elegance of old time
southern hospitality.
Mrs Pickens was assisted in receiving
by her brother, Mr. Henry Withers, Mr..
and Mrs VIII Pckens. Miss Virginia and
Miss Mary VIM Withers, and Miss Annie
Withers. who Is one of the most delightful
women of Greensboro society and a leader
In clubdom
Miss Emma Louise Tucker and Mr.. Alex
Williams of San Antonio were married at
st. Paul's Episcopal church in Chatta-
nooga ON Tuesday last. The bride Is a
charming and accomplished young woman
who has lived in Greensboro all of her
life until the past summer. when the
family moved to chattanooga The BRIDE
groom is a young man prominent both
in the business and social world of San
Antonio.
handsome silver loving cup reposes
in Apseys window. 1t was donated by a
northern firm. and will be contested for
at an early date by the members of the
Greensboro Gun club. No arrangements
have been completed as yet In regard to
this contest. Mr.. Blount, the president of
the club. being out of town.
Mrs. Floyd Whittle entertained at a
delightful ehildren's party Thursday after
noon for little Miss Virginia White and
Master David white. The dear little tots
presented lovely view when they were
assembled on the lawn in front of the
house, ndulging in games.
Mr.. James e. Webb gave a most en-
ioyable dance Friday from until 3 for
his two lovely little children, Master
Withrow Webb and Miss Marylee Webb.
The large dining room and hall were
turned over to the dancers, who numbered
sixty-ive.
Master Edward de Graffenreid took a
"double-header'' from his bicycle Monday.
and 1t was feared at first that his nose
and one leg was broken. but later 1t was
found that a severely spralned leg and
badly skinned nose was the only injury
sustained.
Mr.. Fledsoe took a large party of chill
dren to Peeks well Monday evening for
a hayride. They returned just In time to
avoid the severe electrical storm that be-
, gan about o'clock.
Miss Sophia Murphy gave an informal
| dance Saturday evening in honor of her
guest, Miss Marion Walden of Union
town. About twenty-five guests were pres
ent.
Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson spent
Wednesday in Greensboro.
| DIR. r. b. Ward of Selma Miss Flor
ence Ward and Master Charles Ward
| spent Sunday in Greensboro. the guests of
| Col and Mrs. T. r. Ward and Mrs Eliz-
abeth Ward.
7 Miss Eleanor Ward has returned to
Greensboro after delightful visit to Miss
! Marion McGehee of Mobile.
Mrs. Goodloe OF Demopols is In Green's
| boro the guests of her parents, Mr.. and
! Mrs w. B. Inge.
| Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Upton and Mrs. James
Jones returned to their home in Birming-
! ham after a fortnight spent in Green's
I boro with friends and relatives They
were accompanied home by little Miss
Kathleen Jones of Greensboro
Mrs. j. W. Ray and Miss Virginia Wal
, Ter returned to Blocton Friday They were
called to Greensboro by the death of their
brother Mr.. Ernest Dunlap.
| Ex-Governor Joseph Johnston will spea |;
in Greensboro next Tuesday The candi-
dates are coming thick and fast, one or
more being In town each week.