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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
EVENTS YESTERDAY
 IN SOCIAL WORLD
Informal Card Parties and Din-
 ners at the Club
SOME PRE-LENTEN AFFAIRS
The Week to Be Brilliant With Many EVents-conferenee of the D. A. R.
 Regents.

- OR a pre-Lenten ball nothing more
 E brilliant could be imagined than the military ball given by MT. and Mrs. Cabaniss on Friday evening at the Country club in compliment to their son. Adidshipman Robert Wright Cabaniss' and to the house party of naval men, Midshipmen Hugh Kerr Aiken Reuben Iindsy Walker and Albert shafner Rees. The clubhouse seemed a reproduction of one of those regimental scenes, the mag nihcence of the flags and the picturesque beauty of the decorations inspiring the most brilliant of evenings. All of the de- tails. were characterized by unusual eie- ganee. Midshipman cabaniss, who is one of the most popular men al the Naval Academy. is tall, handsome and prineeiy looking and inherits brilliant person. ality. His visit to Birmingham is source of much pleasure to his many friends. He expects to leave soon for the Orient, his assignment to the Asiatle station having been officially announced The week will mean much informal en- tertaining for Midshpman cabaniss and his guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
ANNIsToN.

Anniston, February 17-(Special.) )-Mlss Emma Ellis entertained her little friends at the home of her parents, corner of Seventeenth street and Walnut avenue. Saturday afternoon in honor of her elev- enth birthday. The usual games were enjoyed, interspersed with pretty musical selections and dainty luncheon was served late in the afternoon.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the First Meth odist church was held at 3 o'clock Mon day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lulu Cooper on Wilmer avenue The meeting was exceedingly well attended, forty la dies being present to enjoy one of the most pleasant sociables of the season. After the routine business had been dis posed of, the members of the society were treated to a delightful entertainment, which consisted of unique contests, reel tations and stories by the ladies present. Before the meeting dispersed a delicious ice course was served by the hospitable hostess.
 The Philathea Bible class of the Par ker Memorial Baptist church entertained the members of the Baraca class of the same church at the home of Miss Willie Shellnut on Marvin hill Tuesday evening at o'clock. An attractive programme was arranged by the ladies and an en- joyable evening was spent.
 MT. hnd Mrs. G. D. Merrill of Carroll ton. Ga, came to Anniston Tuesday morning on & visit to their daughter Mrs J. B. Shelnutt, and other relatives.
 Miss Annie Love Nichols is on d visit this week to her cousin Lucille Foster. at Edwardsville.
 Mrs. J. B. Madden and little daughters Mae and Willie, are among friends and relatives visiting this week at Lincoln.
 Miss Matte Willingham of Easonville. after an illness of about a month. has resumed her studies in the Anniston business college.
 MT. and Mrs. Isadore Kayser of Selma are visiting MT. and Mrs. M. Marksten on Leighton avenue
 A notably beautiful valentine luncheon was given yesterday by Mrs. Eugene Turner to Miss Carrie Mcclure Knox and her interesting guests The table was very artistic with its decoration of hearts and cupids.
 Mrs. R. P. Thomson went to Gadsden yesterday to visit Mrs Bacon.
 Mrs. Thomas F. Kilby has returned from New York.
 The ladies and young people of the cumberland Presbyterian church gave a valentine social and candy pull at the manse on 10. street Thursday evening. A l0-cent collection was received at the door. good varety of entertainment was provided and a good time was had Miss Mary Brewer spent Wednesday with her parents after a pleasant visit to Atlanta.
 MT. and Mrs. l. E. Watson are in Jack sonville attending the funeral of Miss Sudie Journey, MT. Watson's cousin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
VALENTINE PARTY.

The handsome home of MT. and Mrs. J. NJ Morgan of Woodland was the scene oi a beautiful masquerade Valentine party on Tuesday evening. The decorations were in keeping with the occasion. They consisted of a wealth of smilax, with the tiny colored incandescent lights, and hun dreds of 'hearts" A band of music seated behind a bank of ferns and palms furnish ed delightful melody. At the punch bowl were colonial ladies and gentlemen, Jap anese girls and Gypsy fortune teller, queen of hearts, and knights, monks and sisters of charity. Some of the most notable costumes were Mrs. Charles Bur rls as night, Mss Schensler as Japanese lady, Miss Williams as a Gypsy fortune teller, Miss Cunningham as queen of hearts; Miss Sheldon, a French flower girl, and many handsome colonial cos tunes worn by gentlemen. A delightful buffet lunch was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
oPELIkA.

Opelika. February 17.-(Speciai )--This city has enjoyed a gala week In society one of the most brilliant social events of the season was on Thursday evening. when MT. and Mrs. Lee Echols opened their doors to entertain about fifty of the society set In compliment to their charm ing guests, Miss Eulala Clark of New York city and Miss Sujette Laner of West Point, Ga. Bid dominoes was the, game played and Miss Annie Dowdell of Montgomery, scored highest and was pre- scented with beautiful box of stationery MT. Harry Norman was the successful gentleman contestant and received for his skill handsome white tie The valentine idea prevailed in the decoration and in the score cards. Miss Artie Smith and Emma Thomas gracefully served the hot chocolate that was served at a prettily decorated table in the reception hall. Miss Lanier was handsome in a cream cloth suit and Miss Clark wore a beautiful gown of white embroidered net over silk.
 Miss Fannie Hester beautifully enter tained the Double Eight club at valen- tine party for bid dominoes on Wednes- day afternoon. The home was exquisitely decorated with garlands of green vines entwined with ropes of large and small red hearts. Two coong doves were paint ed on the unique score cards.
 Mrs. G. N. Hudmon, Jr., entertained al a small affair on Thursday evening for bid domlnoes in which MT. Frank Early and R. B. Barnes tied in making the highest score.
 Mrs. T. D. Sanford was the delightful hostess of one of the most elegant lun- cheons of the season, at which she en- tertained the Shakespeare club of which she is a member A tray of booklets to which pencil was attached contained questions on the various Shakespearian plays. The quick wits of the ladies of this club answered the questions so readily that the prize was drawn for, each guest and Mrs. c. Bulard was the fortunate one to draw the large bunch of Parma violets tied with a light violet ribbon. The dining room doors were opened and the lunch table was a dream of beauty the decorations being in violet and white. the colors of the club. At each plate was a handsome bunch of violets. The ele- gant menu was artistically printed and it was headed with quotations and each course of the elaborate menu was in Shakespearian quotations Mrs. Sanford was elegantly gowned in a soft heliotrope gown, becoming to her lovely style. The occasion will long be remembered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
HUNTSVILLE.

Huntsville, February 17.-(Special)- Shelby Cullum entertained his friends at a dance on Monday evening at his home near Belle Factory, in compliment to the members of the Nine O'clock German club of this city. There were about twen- ty-fiye couples present. several of them being young ladies and gentlemen from the city.
 Miss Hattie Morton Lane entertained at cards at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Charles P. Lane, on Saturday afternoon. Miss Mary Turner, Miss Clin- ton, Miss Sallie Lane and Miss Jessie Nance won the prizes Refreshments were served.
 Mrs. D. Irvine White entertained at cards on Tuesday afternoon at her home on McClung street.
 Mrs Bessie Daniels entertained a party of friends Wednesday evening at her home on West Clinton street in compli- ment to Mrs. Sam Thompson and Mrs Blount Clopton, two recent brides. Re- treatments were served and the guests spent the evening playing games.
 MT. and Mrs. James A. Robinson have returned to Nashville after visiting MT. and Mrs. A. H. Russell.
 MT. and Mrs. D. c. Marsh and Miss Annie Downs and Miss Lizzie Russell of Edinburgh, Ind, are spending the win ter In this city.
 Mrs Frank Tickling of Norfolk, Va. is visiting relatives here
 Miss Annie Lee Madkins, Miss Annie May Bronaugh of Madison, Miss Leila Sugg and Miss Annie Bradford of this city are visiting Miss Sammie Hale at Merrimack.
 Mrs. J. l.. Ferguson has returned from @ visit in Madison.
 Miss Henrietta Poston has, returned from Belle Buckle, Tenn.
 Miss Shelby Patton Is visiting in Chat tanooga.
 Mrs William Greet is visiting in Au- gusta Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
STATE SOCIAL GOSSIP
FORT PAYNE.

Fort Payne February f-(Speclal)- The wedding of Miss Cooper and MT. Benley Green at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening was witnessed by a large number of friends. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. M Me Cleskey.
 The bride Is a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joe Cooper of this place, and is beau tiful and charming girl of sixteen. The groom is the son of Dr. Billie Green and was born and reared at this place. The attendants were Miss White and MT. Tatum of Rising Pawn, Ga, and Miss Allie Cooper, sister of the bride, and Charlie Porter of this place.
 The bride and groom left immediately for a short bridal trip. They will be at home on their return at Mrs. P. M. Greens.
 Mrs. S. B. slone spent Thursday in Chattanooga.
 Mrs. J. B. Haralson was called to Lang ston Ala, to see her mother, Mrs Shook, who Is very i'll and not expected to live. She left Wednesday,
 Misses Sue Hunt Robertson and Mary Russell spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Sidney J. Yam at Battelle.
 Misses Mary Davenport and Fannie Carmichael of Valley Head came down for the Cooper-Green wedding.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry B. Brock left Monday for St. Louis, where MT. Brock will purchase his spring stock of goods.
 Mrs. Frank R. Rodgers and daughter Miss Mae, left this morning for their home in Columbus, Miss.
 Miss Mary Shepherd of Chattanooga spent Sunday with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. J. Shepherd
 Mastin Lyons and Miss Agnes Crow ran away to Trenton. Ga., and got mar ried last Sunday.
 Jake Keener has purchased the resi- dence on Alabama avenue, where John Merritt lived and has moved in MT Merritt has moved to the Arthur Marshall house on Park street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
SCHOOL MUSICALE.

A select audience was present by invi- tation to hear a most interesting concert of vocal music which was given Thurs day night at the Allen school. Dr. Brad leys classes of about forty-five girls gave highly satisfactory renderings of part songs duets, trios and solos. of the former Sleigh Bells" and "Glorious Sun light" were perhaps most liked. The pret- ty duet, After The Rain " was sweetly sung and a song by Miss Bell Roberts narrowly escaped an encore. MT Leon Cole (pupil of pr. Bradley) assisted by singing with much expression two beauti- flu. solos which were deservedly encored Dr. Bradley's new national song with verses for solos and choruses made an effective and suitable concluding piece to an enloYable programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
CARD PARTY.

The card party to be given on Wednes- day afternoon at the Hillman for the benefit of the Birmingham Free Kinder garten association will be a brilliant so- cial event at which 1t Is expected that fully two hundred women will be present. Mrs. Don Bacon, ono of the most promi- nent and popular women in society, has the arrangements in charge. It has been decided to sell the tickets in advance and they may be secured from Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Samuel Adler, Mrs. J. H. Phillips, Mrs. T. D. Parke. The Kindergarten as- sociation is in need of funds to carry on its work and all society should contri- bute to the Kindergarten fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs Mercer Barnett Is in Eufaula.
 Miss Carrie Turrentine came down from Marion during the week and Is the guest of Mrs. John M. Caldwell at her resi- dence. corner of Avenue H and Twenty ninth street
 MT E. H Holder spent yesterday in Montgomery.
 Miss Nina Lamar of Selma will arrive Tuesday to be the guest of Miss Grace Hardie.
 The members of the Twentieth Century club will meet on Friday afternoon with Mrs. G. II. Harrington.
 Miss Ray Fernstone will leave Sunday night for Plttsburg where she will enter a hospital to take a course as nurse.
 Miss Daisy Brown of Baltimore is visit ing her cousin, Mrs N. s. Stephens, 72i west Twentieth street,
 Mrs. Alfred H. Dow of Boston is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
MONTGOM FRY.

Montgomery, February T.-tSpecial-)- Social events are crowding one on an other in these pre-Lenten days when each hostess is eager to get her date on the calendar and entertain before Ash Wednesday begins the time of rest from the pleasures and tolls of society. The most important function which will take place before Lent Is the thirty-first an- nual ball given by the Montgomery Greys on next Friday evening at the auditorium. Capt. Everett Jackson will lead assisted by Miss Roberta Roberts, who has been appointed sponsor for the company. Sne is one of the mosc attractive of this sea sons debutantes. and is the daughter or Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Roberts. Miss Rob-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
TYPICAL BACHELORS ROOM

Interior decorating now holds such an important place in the minds of all womankind that background be it in stately mansion. country house or on the stage, is a most welcome topic. In De Laneey," which will be seen at the Jeffer- son this season. maids and matrons are allowed a glimpse of one of those mys- terious apartments-a typical bachelors room. It is the sort of room which breathes of comfort and has llveable qualities; where books are strewn about. dustless, to be sure, but with careless disorder; pictures grouped carefully and with regard to their subjects, and much thought bestowed upon the lighting ar engagements
 On John Drew's writing table of Santo Domingo mahogany there Is one of the seasons art lamps, a green, opalesoent mushroom-shaped globe on a Pompeiian desk standard bronze metal pow dered with vert de gris. A mans desk without one of these lamps lacks a splen- did touch. Then the desk fittings are so attractive on this table, being of that heavy white glass decorated with Napo- leon wreaths, in dull gilt, which has that ancient look now so desirable,
 Just back of a diagonally placed ma hogany settle, done in dull green hair cloth is a fireplace, with fittings thor oughly English. Everyone Is more or less familiar with the three-foot verti- cally railed lenders showing the green plush upholstered railing. Well. this is the kind which screens. this hospltable fireside. Huge fire logs flank the burning logs. and there is an ornamental brass hood on which gleams the De Laneey crest. Hangngs of tapestry shield the easements of the tall dreary town win dows and lend subdued attractiveness to the room.
 Is 1t not rather a novel background for two indlscreet young girls who penetrate this sanctum on their way to a ball, all decked out in evening finery? How Mar garet Dale's brunette beauty is accen-
 
 guest of Mrs. J. c. Carmichael Mrs Dow has visited Birmingham for the past two seasons and her many friends will be de- lighted to see her again.
 group of beautiful young women who were at the Cabanlss ball were Miss Grace Hardie, Miss Jennie Trimble and Miss Mary Gillespie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
- B. DINNER PARTY.

The most brilliant dinner party at the club fast evening was given by Miss hliza- beth Jemison to Midshipman Caoahlss and the members of his house party The dinner was served at o'clock In the private diningroom. The central decora- tion was a floral lighthouse in Whlte and green and the dinner cards were shells decorated with sea scenes | ne guests were Midshipmen Cabaniss, Wal ker. Rees, Aiken, Mrs Paul Earle, Miss Jelks, Miss Weatherly, Miss Gillespie Miss Hardie, MT. Baily and Mr. Earle.
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dles nresent Mra Rnrgess wore

ladies present Mrs Burgess wore a handsome black lace over white silk. Mrs Bush, white broadeloth, en prineesse and Mrs. Waterman white renaissance lace.
 The Dlseards were almost crowded out this week by the rush of social engage ments but managed to find a short breathing spell Tuesday morning and met with Mrs E. c. Hughes. There were four tables and four prizes, all exactly alike, were won by Mrs. Acker, Mrs. Luce Mrs. Palmer Pillans and Mrs. Jo- sep McPhillips.
 Mrs M. F. Fowler of Little Rock Ark, is the guest of Mrs. Georgia Gage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
TO MRS PHILLIPS.

Mrs. William Calvin Shackleford gave a card party yesterday afternoon to Mrs Walter Chew Phillips The occasion was one of the most enjoyable of the week. assembling forty guests, The score cards were heart-shaped with the initials of the guest of honor done in gold. The first prize was a cut glass vase, lone-hand prize was cut glass toilet bottle and the consolation, an exquisite chiffon scarf, drawn from a gorgeous bouquet of daffo- dils. An elegant luncheon was served at the close of the games. Mrs. Shaekeltord was a gracious and charming hostess.
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more enjoyed. The score cards were Dutch figures and the first prize was won by Mrs James Hughes. It was an ar- tistic Dutch picture. The lone-hand prize was a hand-painted plate beautiful in design, and was won by Mrs. Augustus Wilkerson. The consolation, Edith Whar- tons House of Mirth. was drawn by Mrs J A. Emery. Mrs. Calhoun was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Turner Weakley and Mrs Frederick Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
BIRMINGHAM SEMINARY.

The senior class of the Birmingham Seminary entertained the juniors and the faculty at a Valentine party in the gym nasium yesterday afternoon. The room was attractively decorated in green and
 white, the class colors, with festoons of red hearts Much amusement was fur nished by making anagrams on the word Valentine. The souvenirs were in red and white. Light refreshments were served afterwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
CHATTANOOGA.

Chattanooga, Tenn. February 17.-(Spe- cial)-The gayest week since the holidays marked the mid-F ebruary social season.
 Hostesses could scarcely secure a day for entertaining other than the date an nounced weeks in advance. The largest and most brilliant affair of the week was the dancing party rendered by Captain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18

Over 1000 good houses in Bir- mingham are fitted with Bur- roWer screens.
 Buy them now, and have them here when fly-time comes; pay for them when they are in your house and proven satisfactory.
 Call up A. H. Moore, local repre- sentative. He will call and give you prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
PARTY POSTPONED.

Mrs Richard F. Johnston and Miss Miles have postponed their card party until after Easter. They expected to eH- certain this week In compliment to Mrs. E. B. Thatcher of Louisville, but owing to the latter's illness her visit to Mrs. Johnston will be delayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
MRS. CALHOUN ENTERrAINs.

Mrs. Charles A. Calhoun, at a card party yesterday morning, entertained thirty-two guests from the young and fashionable married set, The details of the party made it one of the prettiest of the winter, and no occasion has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
VAN HooSE-MARkHAM.

MT. and Mrs. James Deverson Markham announce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Caroline Bernard, to MT. James Me Lester Van Hoose. The wedding will take place on the evening of April "A at the residence of the brides parents
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-18
DANCE AT THE CLUB.

The Country club will give dance to the members of the Vanderbilt Glee club tomorrow night after the performance at the Jefferson theatre, and the friends of the members of the club are cordially in- vited to be present at the dance.
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- -sm~-=-== TO MISS WARE.

A beautiful event of the pre-Lenten season will be the buffet luncheon at which Mrs. William G. Estes will en- tertain on Tuesday, February 2, at 1 o'clock in compliment to Miss Mary Ware.
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tuated by her shrimp pink evening irock or Iustrous panne satin The many Yarus or material Tn the untrimmed circular skirt make fascinating folds and nipples around her svelt, well moulded figure ana trail into a voluminous round sweep. ne bodice is bloused over a tight lining ana shows insets of eluny baby Irish ana flmy Yaleneiennes lace This combina- tion of three different laces on the same bodice requires a master hand, but when 1t is done well it is most effective ana thoroughly artistic Half sleeves or satin puffs alternating with lace entre- deux in tight, transparent lace bracelets just above her elbows. Her waist me IS girdled in the same material as her ifock.
 Another of her gowns Is a ecru lace reception dress which is balanced by bolero sacuue which comes down in loose fashion over her waist line, its extreme edge in graduated scalops. Frogs ot SIX, in the same tone as the ch1ifon eioth' adorn the fronts of this exeehently cut and exquisitely finished garment
 One of the odd shaped white satin hats faced with black and graeed with cockade of coque feathers caught Wlth rosettes of silver. seem just the right note of piquancy needed with this sort of dress
 Doris Keane wears a perfectly planned frock of pale blue liberty gauge. It shows an excessively full circular skirt, graced with futtering circular hares about knee high The distinguishing feat ures of the low cut bodice are the surpllce effects produced by tucked blue gauge, which opens over a tucker of filmy whlte lace ornamented with three blue SIX bows, In ladder arrangement These same dear little bows ornament the lace bands which hold up the short puffed sleeves. Miss Keane affects a gold chain on which Is suspended a matrix heart, and there Is a well placed red rose in her hair, rose which reveals her identity to her lover Kate Meek's gowns are stunning examples of the most correct modes Tor midde-aged women. Specially pretty IS the gray satin with cut steel and the regal robe of priceless black chantilly lace over white chiffon makes decora- tive and appropriate reception dress.
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The Holly chieftain., 1906-01-26
Amity Department

points 70 Gypsum and to Glenwood
SyHngs, tickets to be sold February 8
and I: limited for return February IL,
between Gypsum and Glenw00d
Springs, for the b,sncnt of those who
desire 70 70 tn Glen wood and remsin
over nieht, returning TO Gypsun in
the morning. 2a
Mr.. Borah states that this will be the
biggest hunt ever held In the state,
and in his competent hands there is
no reason why the prediction should
not be fulfilled.