The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-31
NEWS OF THE DAY IN SOCIAL WORLD Gossip and Comment About Well Known Folk
 fi. NOTES HERE AND THERE Fences Being Removed Daiy-BIock
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Fences Being Removed Daily-Block Improvement Societies Doing Good Work-Luncheon for Miss
 Boyle-A Wedding.
By MYRTLE MILES.

roundings. While there is still notice- ably large number of yards whose tall weeds announce boldly to the world that the mayors mandate has been utterly dsregarded, this seems to be principally confined to the property of those who are out of the city for the summer However, there are some who are here but are making no apparent effort to rid them selves of weeds several times four inches in height. This is a pity, too. 1t gives the whole city a ragged forlorn, un- kempt look. Doubtless, though, the last of these will go soon as the law is being rigidly, enforced. Fences are coming down slowly but surely Every day news comes of one that has been stacked for kindlng wood or is doomed to go. A cottage on the North Highlands Is with Its owner said yesterday: T built my house about 16 years ago when fences were needed in the neighborhood. Ever since then at intervals repairing had to be done to keep it looking presentable, and l just have not thought of tearing down as the best remedy. Now that it is gone I feel provoked that I didn't take it away before. The whole place looks so much better without it."
 Not only his home but the block itself looks 100 per cent better. His was the only one on the block with a fence, as the others, newer by several years, have never had them. The lack of uniformity produced by one or two fences in neighborhood is one of the most serious objections to them. Laws governing such things in foreign countries have proven fine thing for the cities. An enthusias- tic woman whose whole heart is in her lovely home, was heard to say a short time ago, "Oh, I am going to have the lovelfest most considerate neighborsi They are planning to build their house on line with mine, and do you know. have been afraid to have any one buy the lot next to me because I almost knew they would build nearer the sidewalk than we did. Our house is placed far back, but when we planned to put it there it didn't occur to me that the lots on either side were vacant, and there was nothing to prevent their purchasers from putting their houses so near the front that it would destroy the effect of ours. Only re- gently I saw that happen in my neigh borhood-the dearest little Swiss cottage simply overshadowed by apartment houses Now, my new neighbors are go- ing to have their terraces even with mine and nothing to separate the lawns so they will look like one."
 Some modern writer has written lately of the charm of the English village, tell ing of the variety of it's homes. and at the same time their general harmony so that the effect makes of each a place of endless attractions.
 In other European cities uniformity of building materials and of architectural style is governed by law, and the wisdom of such plan may be readily seen. So In Birmingham, with it's regular streets and it's claims to beauty because of the variety and individuality that character ize the many beautiful modern homes, both simple and magnificent, if we can watch such details as the fence ques- tion and the attention to property, such as the cutting of weeds and removal of things that will dsfgure any part of our neghborhood, Birmingham will be not only city of beautiful homes but a beau- tiful city.
 The wedding of Miss Josephine Boyle of this city and MT. Charles Henry Black man of Louisville, Ky, whose engage ment was announced several weeks ago, will take place in August
 Mrs. George Smalridge was the hostess Wednesday at a luncheon in honor of Miss Josephine Boyle, whose wedding will occur in August. Mrs Smalridges guests included several of her friends among the young matrons and her un- married friends. Red and white were the colors combined to provide color scheme for the decoration of the table and the dainty luncheon. In the center of the table was bunch of white carnations. In contrast to these were the ripe, red tomatoes in red salad plates and a soup of the same bright hue. In each course, even to the ices, the color detail was suggested.
 Mrs. J. J. Christian of Greensboro who was formerly Miss Rennie Lee Head of this city, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. B. Head, at MT. and Mrs. John l.. kauls residence on Highland avenue. Mrs. Raul is in Pennsylvania, where she will probably remain several months.
 Mrs. D. G. Stephens will leave early in August for the east
 Miss Mary Boards will leave Saturday.
 MT. w. T. Kilgore left yesterday for visit to Pueblo, Col. St. Louis, Omaha, Neb., and other points.
 Mrs.'Bettie R. Moore has returned from Mantou, Col
 MT. and Mrs. Barnes Morgan will leave today for Virginia Beach. Later they will go to Boston and before returning will visit Canada.
 Miss Gertrude Ehrman is the guest of her brother in Colorado
 Mrs. G. w. Ellis of Hattiesburg, Miss. who was formerly Miss Mamie Robertson of this city, is the guest of her brother MT. Walter Robertson. at his home in Woodlawn. She is accompanied by her four children.
 Mrs J. M. Hause of Greensboro. N. O.. was in the city yesterday. She has gone to Montgomery to visit relatives. but will