The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
YESTERDAYS EVENTS
IN WORLD OF SOCIETY
Social Revolution Among Bridge
Whist Players
MRS. KETTLES LUNCHEON
Decorations of LaFrance Roses and
Lilies Of the Valley, With Delicate
GarIands of Smilax, Amid
Lights Frinsed With Flowers.
MRS. KETTIGS LUNCHEON
BY ANNIE KENDRIcK WALKER.

| luncheon yesterday at the Country club,
| the guests assembling at 1:30 o'clock in
| the handsome living room of the club
house, where brilliant musical pro-
gramme was presented by the Calman
| orchestra The luncheon was served in
the large cafe, the table seating 30 guests.
| The musical programme continued
through the luncheon, which was most
| elaborate and beautiful, the table at
?, which the guests were seated presenting
a brilliant picture.
The decorations were of La France roses
and lilies of the valley, and the entire
| room was hung with smilax.
The central decoration was a large
candied basket, carrying out in its artistic
design an exquisite arrangement of La
France roses and lilies of the valley, the
basket holding them of a most grace
full design and tied with pink tulle Its
base rested upon a bed of ferns.
At each end of the table were large
crystal baskets filled with long-stemmed
La France roses and lilies of the valley
and tied with pink tulle bows. The table,
filling almost the entire cafe, had the
appearance of an immense flower gar
den, for scattered it's entire length were
dozens of La France roses and lilies of
the valley and delicate ferns, while to
fruit course in cut glass compotes, orna-
entwined the delicate garlands of smilax
caught at intervals with lilies of the
valley. The candles were shaded in pink
and fringed with lilies of the valley.
An elaborate menu was served, the
the individual candlesticks of crystal were
mented with bows of pink tulle and lilies
of the valley.
The ices were served in baskets, with
delicate, gilded handles, and exquisite
flowers fringing the baskets. The cakes
were designed as La France roses. The
luncheon souvenirs were heart-shaped
bonbon baskets, in gold, tied with pink
tulle, and also miniature figures of ballet
dancers.
The luncheon cards were ornamented
with the gold monogram of the hostess.
Mrs. Kettig looked like lovely French
painting in a beautiful gown of pale blue
MORE. The skirt, fashioned with panels
over founces of white lace, was finished
with jeweled buckles. The corsage was
rich with laces, and the sleeves were
formed of wide lace ruffles. She wore
picture hat of pale blue trimmed with
purple orchids.
Her sister, Miss Daisy Moody, who
received with her, looked charming in
an afternoon gown of white lace and
pale pink brocade, with which she wore
a picture hat.
The toilettes worn by Mrs. Kettig's
guests were very beautiful.
The guests included Miss Moody, Mrs.
Percy, Mrs. Gray Mrs. Hundley, Mrs.
Tomlnson, Mrs. Edward Wilkinson, Mrs.
John Miner Caldwell, Mrs. Crawford,
Mrs. Badham, Mrs. Kaul Mrs. Crockard,
Mrs. Locke, Mrs. Samson. Mrs. McBee,
Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Fulen-
wider, Mrs. Jack johnson, Mrs Minge,
Mrs. Scion Jacobs, Mrs Richard w. Mas
sey, Mrs. DeBardeleben, Mrs. Hubert
Drennen, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Alexander
Birch, Mrs. Carl Seals, Mrs. H. s. Mat
thews, Miss Belle DeBardeleben, Miss
Leedy, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Annie
Walker.
Society is still discussing the social
revolution that seems imminent IL card
city, as now seems probable, at least
as far as concerns social life at the
Southern and Country clubs.
Hostesses have so long awaited them
selves of the convenience of entertain
ing at the clubs, where private enter
tainments are marked with charming
hospitality as well as unusual social
ri iop mill
upset domestic arrangements.
The tendency is to regard the present
agitation against card playing in pub
lie places lightly, believing that no
serious step will ever be taken and
that no one will interfere with the
social games that may be resumed at
any time at the clubs.
But no woman wishes to act in
absolute defiance of the law. Few
women would place themselves in
position where possible interference
might occur, but they now understand
that any possible interference with a
social game of cards In a public place
would come only as direct result
from an officer having his attention
called to the fact that card party
was in progress.
Over five persons playing cards in a
hotel or club constitute public
place." and such being the case the
law against playing in public places
has been violated from time i'm
memorial.
No one has called attention to it, and
the many innocent offenders have OPEN
ly played cards without the slightest
conjunction.
The bridge playing element is there
fore not adapting itself very graceful
ly to the present situation. 1t re-
sents having it's social privileges taken
away, simply because some one seems
to have suddenly discovered a law that
prob ibits social card playing in clubs
or hotels.
The question Of playing for prizes
is not involved In the present agita-
ton. The real tissue" Is whether OF
not society, now that it has been in
formed upon the law. will continue to
play any SOCIAL game at the clubs. and
If a hostess, who sends out caids for
a bridge in the Palm room of the Hill
man, or in the ball room of the South
tern club or Country club would be