The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06


 
 was a black beaver, ornamented with white plumes and aigrets. Msr. Fergu- son was gowned in white brocaded messa- line made empire and embroidered In gold. She wore a large black picture hat.
 Miss Sharpe wore a becoming pink mes saline gown with trimmings of rose point lace. Her hat was black velvet and trimmed with heavy plumes.
 As stated in these columns several days ago number of requests were made for change in the subject of the interpretive reading to be given by Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher on the evening of Tuesday, De- cember 8.
 It was first stated that 'The Servant in the House" would be given, but several days ago a list of the readings In Mrs, Beecher's interesting repertoire was pub lshed in The Age-Herald and It was found that the general preference was for "The Lion and the Mouse"
 Mrs. Beecher arrived yesterday morn ing and definitely stated her programme at once. She will give first "A Half Hour With Modern Comedy" This will be fol- lowed by "The Lion and the Mousse Those who have heard "The Lion and the Mouse" as a play or have read the book, will be charmed with it as Mrs Beecher interprets 1t. She is exquisite in any of the programmes that she essays Her reading will no doubt be given to a large and representative audience.
 Realizing that the growth of womens organizations in Birmingham has devel- oped to such an extent that the ques- ton of suitable and ample quarters must soon be met and solved, the Clionian, one of the oldest clubs in the city. and com posed of active, energetic women, has already begun the discussion of the erec- ton of a womans clubhouse. Committees have been appointed to investigate the successful achievement of a similar un- dertalSing in other cities and as soon as the club feels that it has the situation well enough in hand to warrant the launching of such a scheme, 1t is under stood that meeting of the Council Of womens Clubs will be requested that the Cllonians may bring their plans before the other clubs of the city for their approval and cooperation. While at first thought this may seem a rather large undertaking yet careful consideration reveals the fact that almost all cities that have large number of women's clubs also have a convenient clubhouse, built practical lines. as a good paying business invest ment
 Birmingham is too progressive a city to fall short of what others are doing, so that in this movement success may be ex- pected.
 The growth of women's clubs in Bir- mingham during the past year has been almost past belief. In one music club the number of active members at present is 90, and including the honorary mem bers numbers over 100. It has, therefore, almost outgrown the homes of the hos 41,o Ivy solution for the problem of entertainment.
 The Clionian club is a farsighted and very capable working body. Now that its members have conceived the idea of the clubhouse, it's future is assured. The matter will, of course, be taken up by the other clubs which will enter with the deepest interest Into making it's suc- cess a certainty.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Darden have moved into pretty home at Earl Place, on the Ensley car line. They took this l4s4..,.z 4.., tney might be near MT. Dar- den's business, which is located at Ems ley.
 One of the interesting women at the wedding of Mir Felton Wimberly and Miss Mary Gillespy Tuesday evening was the grandmother of the bride. She is So years old but time has dealt gently with her. and except for an accident, which caused a broken bone several years ago, she would still be active both physically and mentally. Mrs. Owen has lived in Jefferson county almost so years, the old homestead near Bessemer being the scene of many festivities in the old days, typical of the well-bred southern home In those times when the Hospitality of the south was far famed. Mrs. Owen has been the ideal mother and grandmother Her gen tie ministrations in the household of her daughter, Mrs. Gillespy, being her only occupation always. She has lived in the home and for those she loved there. Her happiness has consisted solely in the happiness of others. Her sweet motherly and anxious face looked it's benediction upon the bride granddaughter as she plighted her troth during the hush of the ceremony Mrs Owen wore a simple black silk gown with a touch of white lace at her throat There are not too many gentlewomen of the old school left, and those who know this sweet old lady have a feeling of reverence for her and are always glad to come in contact with her sweet personality.
 Miss Elizabeth Bowie will entertain a party of young people on the morning of Saturday, December 26. from Il a. m. to z p. by a buffet luncheon.
 Col w. H. Stone, United States gauger, and his mother, Mrs. J. K. Stone, from Ft. Thomas, Ky, are guests of Mrs. Joseph Worcester, 1014 Central avenue
 The wedding of Miss Carrie Cobbs and MT. Robert Dawson, to be celebrated the evening of Thursday at the Church of the Advent, will be witnessed by several hundred guests. Miss Cobbs' maid of honor will be Miss Susie McLester. Miss Dora McLester and Miss Isabel Caldwell will be bridesmaids. MT. Richard flaw kins will be best man and the grooms- men will be MT. George Eggleston, MT. Shepherd Roberts, MT. Herbert Cobbs and MT. William Cobbs, and the ushers MT. Norville Cullom and Mr. Hugh Miller. There will be no reception after the we'd ding but MT. and Mrs. Cobbs will en- certain the bridal party informally.
 The Music Study club will hold it's first open meeting of the year on the after noon of December IT. The friends of the club are looking forward to 1t with more than passing pleasure. As is their GUS tom the members will invite only two guests each. This fact makes an invita- tion quite distinction. The club is such a large one, however, that there will be