The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06

and all were given bouquets of flowers, besides key tied with blue ribbon, typifying the freedom of the city.
 Mrs. Rountree gave clever original poem of welcome with that sweet southern accent and charm of manner, so envied by her northern sisters, striking the key of the convention with all harmony.
 On the afternoon of the first days through the suburban portion of Bir- mingham was given to all of the dele gates. The same afternoon the ladies were given a reception by Mrs. J. A. Rountree in her pretty South High lands home. An orchestra played southern and patriotic melodies, and the scene was a brilliant and attractive one.
 The reception and cotillon at the Country club on the night of the 23d was success in every way. This function was in charge of Mrs. E. T. Taliaferro, society editor of the Bir- mingham Ledger, who is one of the prominent society leaders of the Magic City. The Country club was ideal; adding perfect southern climate with beauty and softness like southern Italy.
 Ensley, where the great steel plant in full operation, was shown to the writers on October 24. We were met by a committee of citizens and shown through the steel plant. A 2oO-ton mixer, the largest converter in the world, was marvellous sight to us all. From there we were taken to beau- tiful grove, where an old fashioned barbecue was served, with speeches, songs and a. picture taken, completed the afternoon.
 Bessemer was visited October 2A We were served with fine banquet there, afterwards greeting speeches were made by different ones. Then we were taken through the foundry and shown how pipes were made. Each received a. small one made specially for the guests.
 Adding to our list of entertainments, q. theatre party was given, also a lit erary symposium by the delegates.
 Saturday morning we boarded the special train for Atlanta over the Sea- board Air Line, reluctantly bidding farewell to Birmingham and her people. The Quest club will meet with Mrs. James T. Harwell at her home in Glen Iris this afternoon.
 An announcement of interest to many in this state is that of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Foster of Atlanta, who announce the engagement of their daughter, Nellie f.ertrude. to MT. John Coe Rennie Of Selma. Ala. The wedding to take place December II.
 Mrs. W. P. Thomas is the guest of friends in columbiana.
 The Twentieth Century club will meet with Mrs. G. R. Stamps, 705 First avenue, West End, this afternoon.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Vest minister Presbyterian church will give a "Pte Sociar' this afternoon and evening from 3 until 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Crous. 1928 North Thirtieth street. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
 Miss Maggie Pearson of Lafayette IS spending some time with relatives in this city,.
 The ladies of the Fountain Heights Methodist church will hold a cake and fancy article sale today and tomorrow at Clarks grocery store on Twentieth street.
 The following from the Huntsville Even ing Banner will be of interest to many in this city:
 "A wedding of unusual interest to so- ciety in North Alabama was soiemnized this afternoon at 3 o'clock. in the Meth odist church at Madison. the high con- tracting parties being Thomas H.. Hop kins of Birmingham and Miss Ida Pryor Floyd of Madison. The wedding was at- tended by large number of people from Madison and Morgan counties. The bride is . granddaughter of John Buchanan. d former governor of Virginia and a daugi,- ter of the late S. H. Floyd of Madison. MT. Hopkins is a grandson of William Wyatt Bibb. who was the first governor of Alabama"