The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-05

 or celebrations, but the usual dining at the clubs was the principal diversion of the day and evtning. The races were an attraction for many and the ball games were largely attended by many parties of well known people, Birmine- ham society never losing its interest Ill the national game.
 Transatlantic travel is said to be great CT this season than in several years. Southerners are going over in great num- bers and the northern resorts which are so largely patronized by them are all most entirely deserted. Many of the sum- mer places which are usually in full swing by July are experiencing the dull lest of seasons. The tide of foreign travel is so great that 1t is difficult to secure passage for weeks ahead and the European editions of American news pa 1ers announce the arrival of Americans daliy, England and the continent De- ing simply overrun with tourists.
 By the way the London gossip of some of the eX-patriates is most inter- esting. According to q London letter the interesting personages among Ameri- can attended the -Astor concert, which has gi4en much inspiration to the chroh- iclers of the world of fashion:
 William Waldorf Astor gave his first grand concert at his residence, IS Carl toll House Terrace. London last week. It goes without saying that everything was magnifioently done. PaderewsN played and the other artists were the best that money could secure. For decorations MT. Astor sent up profusion of flowers from his Tudor castle, at Hever pos session which absorbs him at the mo- ment.
 Mrs. Spender Clay was hostess for her father. She wore a French frock, much purfed and frilled. Her corsage had heavy diamond shoulder-straps and was adorn- ed with diamond bows. Her tiara, Of huge diamondh, was of new pattern in fancy trelliswor;.
 rhe sensation of the night was Mrs George Cornwallis West She had brought from Paris the newest fashion; a dress of stiff black satin, made in the plalnest and severest fashion, and cut closely to her figure. except that on one side Of the bodice were a large ruche and bow of brilliants pearls, and silver.
 Looks as if half of the bodice has been forgotten" said Mrs. Potter Pal mer.
 Mrs. West looked well, but the general idea is that the new fashion is too try Ing, even for brett" woman. Mrs. Pot ter Palmer wore gown of bright sap phire blue silk, with q trelliswork of roses embroidered on the skirt. On her hair was a network of tlniest pink roses; this, ito, is a Il W idea from Paris.
 Mrs John Jacob Astor was extremely beautiful in white. Some women who do nol possess her superb figure expressed the opon that her corsage was extreme ly decollete.
 Mrs. Rothschild of Chicago was hand somely gowned in gray satin Mrs. Porter looked well in blue. Miss Hatch, who q, to be presented al the last court, was much admired. as usual. She has been great success this season having been en- tertained at Dorchester House, Chandus House, and by the Duchess of RoXburghe, who gave d big luncheon party this weeN to American visitors exclusively.
 Miss Post went to the Astor concert, chaperoned by the Dowager Duchess of RoXburghc.
 Mrs Whltelaw Reid wore a striking gown of emeral green satin, which she wore, too, at Lord Londonderrys dinner to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales. Quite out of the ordinary was the we'd ding of the celebrated beauty Miss Edith Stanley Prescott. and MT. Rochlort Arthur Manby, which took place last week in Taos, Mex. Through the long conservatory of her house the bride was escorted to the drawing room by her father, where tna ceremony was performed beneath a bower of peonies. Many distinguished guests wer present, and witnessing the ceremony were eight Toas Indian chiefs attired in the most brilliant of colors. The bride is related to General Prescott of Bunkel lii'l fame, and her family has played a dis tnguished part in naval affairs of this country.
 The Birmingham colony at Colorado Springs and other places in the west will be augmented by Mrs B. F. Roden and Mrs. A. J. Bowron, who are now journey ing west Mrs. Nathan l.. Miller will also pass several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Lafayette Rogan, and her sister, Miss Kate Rogan who have been in Col orado for some time
 The out going trains yesterday to the nearby country places carried many peo- ple who went for days outing Shades mountain and Blount Springs were popu- lar places for celebrations and there was large cotillon danced last evening at the Blount Springs hotel, participated in by the cottage colony as well.
 MT. Caldwell Bradshaw has gone to the James town exposition.
 MT. and Mrs. John Frye have returned from Anniston.
 Miss Louise Cobbs, who has been the guest of Miss Lucille Lane. has returned to Anniston
 Dr E. T. Camp, after a short visit to Birmingham, has returned to Gadsden.
 MT and Mrs. Otto Marx, who have just arrived from their wedding journey to the Orient, will go to housekeeping in the early autumn in the McLester house on Mountain avenue during the absence of the family in Europe They expect to be absent year and will sail for Germany in October.
 Little Margaret and Elizabeth Davis are passing very happy summer with MT and Mrs William Langley Sibley, at their bungalow at Warrior. These beau tiful children are adored by large circle of Birmingham friends.
 Miss Jean Williams and brother. Mir. A. H. Williams, will leave shortly for Liv- ingston and Meridian, to be gone two weeks.
 Miss Jennie Trimble is passing the month of July at Blount Springs.
 The ladies of the Southside Baptist church will serve ices and cake this afternoon at Behrens park from to 10.
 Friends of MT Harold West will be pleased to hear of hi smarriage to Miss Blanch Turner at the Church of All Angels in Los Angeles, Cal, June 2S.
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