The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29

pretty gown of blue crepe de chine, and | her flowers were red carnations. | The entire lower floor of the residence | was thrown open for the occasion and | for several hours presented a beautiful picture of animation the lovely gowns of the ladies, the flowers and soft lights pro- ducng a most attractive effect House decorations were unusually taste | ful and beautiful. The verandas were pie turesque in their settings of ferns, potted plants and palms. with number of Jap anese lanterns hung here and there. Upon entering the guests were received in the reception hall, which was a pie ture of dainty loveliness; the decorations here were natural grapevines, of which an arbor was formed, the clusters of pur- pie fruit and the fresh green leaves com binng to make a most inviting and at- tractive spot. In this pretty bower champagne puncn was served throughout the evening by Miss Eugenia Griffin. of Salem, assisted by Misses Mary Cook, Margaret Bragg and Nelia Dupuy. The punch bowl was wreathed in grape leaves and southern smilax.
 The drawing room decorations were roses; the library was in dahlias and the dining room In carnations. Over all sort glow was shed by numerous candles 1 anE other shaded lights
 | A very pretty and unique idea was car ried out in designating the card tables by different flowers. The monogram score cards were exceedingly handsome. to the card, on which was the monogram Tn gold there was flower attached with ribbon, indicating the table at which the guest was to play, each table being mark ed by different variety of flower.
 There were fifteen tables of slx-hand euchre' The first prize for the ladies. a beautiful white lace fan, was won by Miss Griffin O. Salem; the gentlemens flrst prize, pretty cigar box, was award ed to MT David P. Sites, while the con solation prizes went to Mrs. R. A. Buck ner and Dr. w. S. Gregory. Alter the game an elegant supper con sisting of salad and ice courses, was served in daintiest style. every annoint ment being characterized by exquisite taste.
 The following free kndergartens will open their doors on Monday morning. September 30: The Bryan kindergarten m the German Lutheran church, corner Avenue r and Twenty-first street. Mise Dorothy Ames, principal. The Ninth street kindergarten, Miss Mary Bessett principal St. Mary's Kindergarten. Miss
 Bessie Nabers, principal. The Temple
 Kindergarten, Miss Ida Gelders, princi- pal opened on Wednesday last. Foun- tain Heights kindergarten, Miss Eleanor | Emmons, principal, opened on Monday last. These kindergartens, together with the Mercy Home Kindergarten are all under the auspices of the Free Kindergar- ten association. with Mrs Agnes VII | son supervisor of the entire system. i The members of General Sumpter chap- ter Daughters of the American Revolu- ! toh, Will hold their first meeting of the season on "Wednesday afternoon at 8;3o clock at the residence of Mrs I V Allen, the newly elected regent The new officers will be installed at the meeting and large attendance is urged A meeting of the Oak Hill Memorial as- sociation will be held on Wednesday morning at Il o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Nixon.
 MT and Mrs. Aderton Boykln Nance of Greenville. Miss, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Mary Seymour, to MT Jesse France Yeates, the wedding to take place November 5, at the home of the bride at Greenville, Miss. After November 20 they will be at home with Mrs. E. c. Chandler, 1928 Thirteenth ave nue, south.
 Mir and Mrs Hubert Scrusgs will
 
 avenue and Fifteenth street for the cool winter until their Highland avenue res- idence Is completed
 Miss Mary Feltcher McCarty will return Monday to Winter Park, Fla, where she Will re-enter Rollins institute She will be joined later by Miss Mary Lee Dren- nen, who is in New York
 The friends of Mrs. J. w. Brockman will regret to learn that she is very i'll at Copelands infrmary
 Mr. and Mrs. John w. Anderson will soon occupy their new home in Norwood Place.
 The womans s mass meeting to be held this afternoon al 3;30 o'clock at the First Christian church will be addressed by Mr. Brooks Lawrence and MT. Loveady. A special musical programme will be given and the informal talks will present the prohibition question in sane and prac- tcal way. Women throughout the city and county are actively at work, ana with the arrival of several noted temper ance workers this week the organizations will be perfected in different localities The central committee includes Mrs. Will liam c. Sibley, Mrs. A. F. Meadow, Mrs. James Weisel. Mrs. w. H. Jeffries, Mrs R. n. Johnston, Mrs. George Estes Mrs F, A. Steele. Mrs. T. A. Hamilton, Mrs. c. R. Johnson, Mrs. C. s. Bissell, Mrs. C. R. Spencer. Mrs. w. c. Lewis, Mrs. F. w Dixon, Mrs. T, O. Smith, Mrs J. Mor-