The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Correspondent In Paris Dis
 cus8es Destruction of Trees
ENTERTAIN MENTS OF WEEK
Birthday Party for Tiny Tots-Spend- ing-the-Day Party for Guests-An- nouncements-Perso Etc,
 About We'll Known Folk.
By MYRTLE MILES.
Telephones: Bell, 116o; Peoples, 299

elepnoneSs DelIy iloO5 TSoPlSS, ESSs A correspondent from Paris writes of the devastation brought about in that city by trying to eradicate the dust nuisance for the sake of automobilists. The de- struction of trees and vegetation in some of the more frequented avenues Is quite formidable, apparently. 'For instance, he says, "in the Bois de Boulogne, the mixture of tar and other ingredients util- ized to prepare a dustless roadbed has not done much to improve matters, and the chemically charged dust is steadily kill ing off the trees, several having been re- gently felled and others are In decrepit condition. In many of the public squares the fiower-beds have also suffered, and the difficulty even threatens the parks. Mo fern ideas of transportation, in fact, lem likely to be fatal to the beauty of Paris.'
 It seems unfortunate that the beauty of Paris should thus become the prey of modernism; that the great old trees that have for so long added their charm to the picturesque boulevards are having to be cut down in some instances to prevent them from falling on pedestrians.
 Master Edward Magruder TutWiler Hobson has celebrated his seventh birth day. He invited a number of his little friends to come and play with him Tues day on the lawn at his home, and the hours sped very swiftly to the little peo- pie gathered in a merry and excited group about the little host, who had planned q number of games for their pleasure. Late in the afternoon the guests assembled about dainty table in the dining room, which was prettily decorated with roses The Teddy bears also figured in the dec- orative scheme, tiny one marking the place of each. Cakes, candies and cream were enjoyed with the same keen en- thusiasm which distinguished the other amusements of the afternoon.
 There were 37 little folks at the party, Anne Forney being the small guest of honor. Among others were Catherine and Francis Forney, Virginia and Bob Jemi- son, Florence and Amy Young, Caldwell and Bradford Jones, Eugenia and Martha Woodward, James Patton, Chies and Elizabeth Lacey, Lucille Doer and Frank Nesbitt.
 Mrs. William Worthington and her two sons, William and Joe, returned yester- day from Borden Wheeler Springs Many interested friends will be distressed to know that Joe, who suffered a painful accident in North Carolina several weeks ago, still remains in a serious condition.
 Misses Jennie, Rosa and Annie Sibley entertained Wednesday at a ''spend-the- day" party, complimentary to their guest, Miss Lucille Lumkln of Anniston, the fol- lowing being present: Misses Ruth Gau- din, Sallie Evans, Mary Georg- Green, Ruth Evans, Jamie Going, Nell Harris, Clara Cronk and Virginia White.
 Mrs. Brett Randolph is in Blount Springs.
 Mrs. Russell Hunt has gone to Colorado at Silver Plume She is at present in Denver, where MT. and Mrs. Hood have joined her.
 Mrs. John London, who returned home last week before completing her journey, is spending several days with Mrs. Alex T. London.
 MT. and Mrs. J. A. Emory will spend the coming winter in Toledo Mrs Sterling Foster, who has been quite ill for some time, is much better.
 
 Canada after a stay of about six weeks.
 MT and Mrs. L. B. Lund will leave in a few days for a visit to Mobile.
 MT. and Mrs John Brazeal and family are in Thomasville.
 MT and Mrs. w. B. Leedy will leave Monday for Chicago.
 Mrs. Tom Gillespy of Chattanooga is the guest of Mrs. l.. W. Collier.
 Mr. and Mrs. Will Cameron left We'd nesday for Saranac Lake via Savannah. During their absence little Virginia Cam eron and W. J. Cameron (3d) will be with MT. and Mrs. Frank Edwards
 
 Mr. Joseph Meade will return to se- ter, Mrs. Spier Whitaker
 Mrs. A. Maben Hobson will go to Blount to spend next week.
 The many friends of Miss Lizzie Morris Mason will regret to learn that she is seriously i'll.
 Panama, where he will remain indefin- itely.
 MT. Sterling Baggett will go to Panama next week to enter the civil service
 Mir. and Mrs. K. M Morrison returned this week from their wedding journey in Canada. Their wedding occurred last month in Piqua, O., the home of Mrs Morrison, who was Miss Irene Thomas. one of the most popular young women of that place. She is a sister of Mir. Rienzi Thomas.
 Mrs. D. T Taliaferro still remains quite i'll at her home, S2S South Twentieth street, where many sympathetic inquiries are made each day as to her condition. She was reported somewhat better yes- terday.
 Mrs. Margaret Patton King will return today from Nashville, where she has been the guest of relatives for the past two weeks.