The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
NEWS 0F THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD
Opening of Tea Room Was
 Fashionable Event
COUNTRY CLUB CONCERT
Was For Benefit of the District Nurs- ina Fund-Mrs. Gray Still In New York-Notes and Personals
 of Society Folk.
BY ANNIE KENpRlck WALKER.

BY ANNIE kENDRlcK WALKER.
 The opening of the Gold Lion tea room yesterday was quite fashionable event. After the concert at the club the tea room became the favored rendezvous, many autos and broughams arriving at the tea hour. which was really not observed at any special hour, owing to the informal ity of the opening.
 The Gold Lion is one of the handsomest tea rooms in the south. It is done in Flemish oak and has richly tiled floor The colorings are richly effective and the tea room Is at once charming and resttul' In contrast to the rather massive pacK- ground and setting of heavily paneleo walls is the saving grace of woman touch, which finds expression in the acc orative part of the tea room, the yellow covered cushions against dark woodwork' the glimmer of old brasses and the curl ous old hammered things that are both iardinieres and flower vases combined.
 The distinguishing touch of the Gold Lion insignia, almost heraldic, was seen in a. handsome dado and the lights seem to burn from beneath massive gold lions which decorate the electricals.
 Spring blossoms selected to harmonize with the gold-brown look of the tea room decorated the tea tables. The menu cards were of yellow linen. ornamented with the insignia of the Gold Lion.
 Tea was served by waitresses in yellow linen costumes. It was all quite smart and attractive.
 Mrs. E. G. Stevens well known clever ness was exemplified in all the details and her new venture promises to be success full in every way. Miss Caret Johnsons artistic talents were also seen in the dec orative effects. Miss Mary Baird will as- sist Mrs. Stevens in the tea room.
 Breakfasts and luncheons are to be served daily, and afternoon tea, which will no doubt be immensely popular.
 The concert at the Country cluD yester- day afternoon for the benefit of the dis trict nursing fund was largely attended, the ball room presenting brilliant scene, while the club balconies before and after the concert had the appearance of June afternoon when all society assemblies there.
 The programme was one of the most ar tstic yet presented and the concert both brilliant socially and an artistic success, was also a financial success. Although no tickets were sold, large offering was contributed to the fund for district nurs- ing, the auxiliary under which the con- cert was given including many well knox women.
 rI1 ,t1aff faA From ha Daisy Moody, Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Mrs. E. w. Barrett, Mrs. w. H. Kettig and Mrs. J. H. Caldwell worked enthusiastic cally for the success of the concert, and making possible the artistic success of the entertainment were the members of the Calman orchestra. who played Lohen- grin's overture, opening the concert eff Actively.
 The members of the auxiliary are also indebted to Mrs Harriet O'Neil Miss Alice Fallon, Mrs. D. c. Chandler, Mrs. Tru- man H. Aldrich, Jr, MT. Joseph l.. Roec- kel, MT. Percy Tablor
 MT. Wyatt Hefiin, who expected to con- tribute a vocal number, was prevented from attending. These favorites in Blr- minghams musical world received a per feet ovation. Mrs. ONeil, Mrs. Chandler and Miss Fallon9 were in fine voice, and the tenor and baritone numbers were well rendered. Mrs. Aldrich's piano number, an etude by Mcdowell, was played in her accustomed brilliant style.
 The visit of Mrs. Henry B. Gray to New York has been the occasion of much de- lightful entertaining. She will remain until late in Lent before returning to Bir- mingham, but will return in sufficient time to complete arrangements for the charity ball.
 The New York Herald in Its reference to southerners in New York says:
 MT. and Mrs. P. A. Carter of No 125 West Fifty-eghth street on last Tuesday evening gave bridge whist patty for 4-rs. Henry Gray of Birmingham, Ala, wife of the lieutenant governor of that state. The guests were Misses Eva McAdoo, Florence James, Frances Owen and Me Coy; Mrs. Roe, Mrs. Francis Corbett, MT. and Mrs. Richard P. Hart and Messrs. Richard Baldwin, John N. Steel w. II. Baldwin, Edward Fischer, J. H. Hall, Lewis c. Hall, John Mathews, Edwin Bruce, Shafer and Francis Turner.
 MT. and Mrs Walter c. Phillips, after being the guests of MT. and Mrs. c. Ii. Nabb at the Hillman, are now at their home on the South Highlands
 Mrs. Edwin Frances Hogle is the guest of her brother, Mir w. w. Ransom.
 The members of the Clionian club will meet with Mrs. F. G. Cole Friday after noon at o'clock at her residence, 2233 South Fourteenth avenue.
 Mrs. w. D. Evans Is in New York.
 Mir Ramsey gave luncheon on Tues day at the Southern club to Miss Moore of Pennsylvania. the guests including MT and Mrs. Furtwanger, MT. and Mrs. Bar rett, MT. and Mrs Crawford, MT. and Mrs. Kaul, MT. and Mrs Caldwell, MT. and Mrs. Badham, MT. and Mrs. Crock