The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04


 academy. He was named chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1892, and was  girl, costume of yellow chiffon, sash of Roman stripes, satin bolero.
 Miss Cruikshank. Mary Jane. a charm ing costume of white and blue.
 Mrs. Latady, colonial costume.
 Mrs. Harriet O'Neil, Japanese costume of yellow, with purple wysteria.
 MT. Lee Tighman, tennis costume with racket
 Mir. Clyde Allen, costume of red velvet of the Elizabethan period
 MT. Edgar Mccoy, Uncle Sam.
 Dr. Howell Hehin, King Edward.
 Dr. J. A. Allen, clown.
 Dr. Shropshire, Mephistopheles.
 MT. Denson, countryman.
 Dominoes in delicate shades were worn over many beautiful ball costumes, a number of women being in evening dress, but zen masque," while the domino was the favored costume for many clubmen. Among other guests were MT. and Mrs. s. F. Thompson, Miss Chaney of Detroit, Miss Connie Evans, MT. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs, the Misses Caldwell, MT. and Mrs. J. C. Maben, Jr. Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. James Bowron MT. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders, Mir. Barrett. MT. Kettig, MT. Ramsey MT. Melee, MT. and Mrs. Rich- ard Johnston, MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Dren- nen, MT. and Mrs. Harry Jones, MT. and Mrs. George C. Whatley, MT. and Mrs.
 
 leben. Miss Graham, Miss Donald Seals, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Seals, MT and Mrs. Pascal Shook, Dr. and Mrs. William Mudd Jordan, Mir and Mrs. W. A. Chenoweth, MT. Herbert Tutwiler. While the ball was not as large as preceding events at the club, and num- Der of well known people did not partici- pate. the season at the club closed most brilliantly. Masques were removed short ly before 12 and the cotillon was danced. Supper parties were afterward made up, the cafe downstairs looking quite gay and interesting with so many people in fancy dress.
 Preparations for the bal masque had been going on for several weeks, although as usual with such events the costume makers were greatly hurried at the last minute, and many dominoes were sent out late last evening" Those who have en- tered with the proper spirit into the car nival ball have derived the greatest pleas ure in the selection of costumes, and know full we'll the delights of masquer ading. With few yards of satin and lace, tiny bit of masque. what trans formation Is wrought! But of all the sur prises from costume-makers the greatest shock came to one of Brmingham's best known young clubmen, who has ordered a wig expressly for the bal masque. Hav- ing grown slightly bald he seized upon the opportunity of bal masque to order wig. When his costume-maker sent out his order there came to the clubman's surprise one of those queer bald-headed wigs! And he laughingly told of his dis appointment last night from behand a black masque.
 Mrs. T. G. Bush will give an informal reception on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock, to which an invitation is ex- tended all members of the auxiliary to district nursing and to anyone who is in terested in the work. It is hoped that there will be large attendance in order to stimulate interest in this philanthropy. A charity ball will be given immediately after Easter under the auspices of the auxiliary.
 MT. Henry Mosler has sent out Invita- tions to private exhibition of his latest portraits and genre picture which will be held today from 10 to at Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's.
 Miss Bertha Reynolds of Louisville Ky, Is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Solon Jacobs.
 Miss Fannie Dunn is in Chicago, the guest of Mrs. David Thompson and will later visit friends in Cairo, Ill.
 Owing to Ash Wednesday the meeting of the Nineteenth Century club has been postponed until tomorrow. when Mrs. Carol Long will entertain the members. MT. William Payne of Valley Head spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 MT, WilSOn f5fOWn TetuTHcu ycSterudy. Mrs. Frank Butt, who has been the guest oI Mrs. Barrett. returned yesterday to Atlanta.
 Miss Florence Smith is the guest of Mrs. J. Campbell Maben, Jr.
 MT. K R. Cobb of Virginia is spending few days in Birmingham.
 Miss Emma Mai Griffis of Athens is the guest of the Misses Grace and Myrtle Mo- Quire at their home in Richmond Place. The Temple Emanuel chapter will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. J. Rosenbaun Twenty ninth street, Norwood.
 Misses Theresa and Gertrude Shaefer are visiting friends at Mobile during Mardi Gras.
 
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