The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
THE SOCIAL SIDE
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 WAsHTNGTON,s BIRTHDAY
 In an appropriate and patriotic man ner ths members of the Peter Forney rhapfer of the Daughters of the Amer ica7 Revolution celebrated Washing fon's birthday on Saturday when they were entertained delightfuily at the nome Of Mrs. George H. McCombs on perrv street,- This is the frst time in fha history of the Chapter that the members have celebrated the birthday of the Father of his Country. and as Mre McCombs Is chairman Of the Com u,iftes on Celebration and it was nt- ting that her home should have been the scene of the enjoyable occasion.
 The patriotic program arranged oy the hostess opened with an aaaress v Mrs. Amelia Wiley on George Washing ton and how he came to be called the rFafher of His Country" Mrs. chas. Stakely read a tribute to Washington that was found written on the back or an old portrait of him and Miss Estelie Mitchell recited two selections, Wash ington's Birthday" and '-rhe Mocking Bird.~
 guests were invited In the dining room where a beautiful table was decorated in the national coiors. Tn the centre was a large Washington cake, in which were planted many small flags. Sur rounding the table was a row of forty eight electric lights embedded in a mass of plumosa studded with Ameri- can Beauty roses.
 While the guests stood about the ta- ble. America" was sung by Miss Ada Young. and as she finished Mrs Amelia Wiley founder and Life Honorary Re- gent of the Peter Forney Chapter. cut the first slice out of the cake. after each of the ladies had taken from the cake tiny flag as souvenir.
 Each guest cut slice from the Wash ington cake. and its hidden treasures fell to Miss Cozart. who Rcut the key ring. Miss Rowan. who cut the thim- ble. and Mrs. Mary G. King. who se- cured the dime.
 Another beautifully appropriate fea- fure of the occasion was that the apart ments were heated with fires made of cherry logs. and in the cheer of the warmth a delicious buffet luncheon was served and a charming social hour was spent by the members of this patriotic organization.
 MEETING OF TFNTAGHL
 WITH MISS MACDONALD
 The Tfntagil met with Miss Olive Macdonald yesterday afternoon at her home oh Perry Street with a full at tendance.
 Miss Alice Lahey was leader for the afternoon and the prbgram included a number of interesting papers. Among them were q criticism of Browning $ poem 'Leon' after it was read by Miss Louise Marks. and a criticism of Browning's "The Epistle of Karshish'' after 1t was read by Miss Olive Mac donald. Both criticisms were read sbv Miss Alice Lahey.
 The literary program was followed by social hour in the nature of 5 o'clock tea.
 Mir. and Mrs. M D. sweatt, of sO4 Boyce Street. Highland Park. were hosts at a dinner yesterday given in honor of their son, James Albert Sweatt who has just reached the age of 21 |. The following young men were guests: $, Miller, c. Edwards, Earl Coins, BQ1- ling Tisdale. Ro1lie Coins, Leon Wright, Charles Coins. Jr. Mrs. Sweatt and daughter, Ruth Sweatt, were assisted in entertaining by Mrs. c. B. Coins, sis- ter of the hostess. Mr. Sweat is q popular employe of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
 Miss Virginia Norwood will go to Mobile Friday to visit her sister. Mrs. Clarke, and to attend Mardi Gras.
 The Art Study Club will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock with Miss Annie May Dimmick.
 Misses Alice Lahen and Jean Lahey and their guest, Miss Lyra Nickersoh,