The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
NEWS OF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Prominent Southerner Chats Of
 Mrs. Beecher NOTES HERE AND THERE Dinner for Sir Harry Johnson-Enter- tainments of the Day-club Meet ings-InformaI Entertain
 ments-Personals
NOTES HERE AND THERE
BY MYRTLE MILES.

pated with much pleasure by the lovers of the drama in Birmingham and her ap- pearance in an interpretation of sThe Servant in the House" will undoubtedly be greeted with a large audience. She has already a large number of admirers in society, and is regarded entirely charming whether on the lecture platform or when met socially.
 Among Mrs. Beecher's distinguished ad- mirers is the Hon. John Temple Graves, who said of her recently, "I estimate Mrs. Beecher as the coming figure upon the reading platform of America. She is without a superior and with scarcely an equal among the brilliant group of American men and women who interpret the worlds great writers. Her powers surpass description and must be seen to be realized or appreciated She is, in- deed, the rejoicing heir to the genius and magnetism of the great Scott Siddons."
 Among the favorites in Mrs. Beecher's repertoire are "The Little Minister" Peter Pan," which she interprets charm- ingly for children "Monseiur Beaucaire," "The Tanning of the Shrew' Twelfth Night" and others from Shakespeare and selections in the new art from the musical setting, among which may be mentioned, Jeanne d'Arc," with music by Fred erick Converse, and "Parsifal," retold by Oliver Huckel. It was in such a peading as this that she was presented for the first time before a Birmingham audience. Those who heard her in "Enoch rJa xrr;4h tba at ha home of Mrs. W. D. Smith recall the manner in which she held her audience enthralled. Her repertoire Is large and varied. It is constantly receiving addi- tions and undergoing changes.
 Mrs. Beechers reading promises to be one of the truly artistic events of the winter.
 Miss Elizabeth Mooar of New York is the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. J. Lee Rust, at "The Margaret" She will remain two or three weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph O. Thompson en- tertained Wednesday evening at dinner in the private dinning room of the Flor ence hotel in compliment to Sir Harry
 
 Mrs. James Bowron, MT. and Mrs. Frank Lathrop, Dr.. J. D. s. Davis, Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Mrs. Oscar Hundley and pr. Preston Blake.
 The dinner was a most graceful oc- casion. The guest of honor has been entertained frequently during his stay and has made each function one of de- lightful charm by his extremely inter- esting personality. Besides being a man of letters Sir Johnson is an artist of ability. He came from Washington re- gently where he has spent some time after a lengthy stay in Africa. He left yester- day for Cuba.
 At the First Presbyterian church this evening there will be a social gathering of the members and their friends.
 St. Marys Aid society to afford Mrs. Claybrook an opportunity to become acquainted with the congregation, will tender her an informal tea Tuesday afternoon, December 1, from to 5, at the residence of Mrs. D. M. Drennen. It is the hope of the society and of Mrs Drennen that, without further invita- ton, the entire congregation will avail themselves of this pleasant occasion to meet the charming wife of the new rector.
 The young ladies of the First Bap- tist church will give a candy pulling for children this afternoon from 3 to 5, in the basement of the church. A small admission price will be asked.
 The Quest club will meet at 2:30 this afternoon with Mrs. J. T. Harwell, Glen Iris park.
 Little Miss Augusta Mason, the small daughter of pr. and Mrs, James Ma son, has issued invitations to her friends for 8 party on the afternoon, of Monday, November 30. The hours are from 8 to 5.
 Miss Eloise Perry Robinson of An niston is the guest of MT. and Mrs. S. J, Bowie. Miss Alma Park CT of Cedar town, Ga, is another attractive guest of MT. and Mrs. Bowie.
 Mrs. Bradley Saunders is expected to return today from Memphis.
 MT. Robert Malone is spending the Thanksgiving holidays at home with his parents, MT. and Mrs. W. N Ma lone. He Is a student at Auburn.
 Miss Annie Kendrick Walker spent at Rajah Lodge, the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. F. Aldrich.
 Mrs. John A. Walker and Miss Annie Kendrick Walker are at home for tho winter with MT. and Mrs. T. U. Walter.
 Miss Kathleen Stringfellow is in derbilt- -Sewanee football game yester- day.
 Miss Eula Drennen is not expected to return from Florida until the middle of December.
 Mrs. B. H. Cooper will be hostess to- day for the Twentieth Century club at the Jefferson hotel at o'clock
 ...lss Marie Smith will entertain the Amaranth club.
 The Fenelon club will meet with Mrs. Ira J. Sellers.
 Mrs. J. B. Aird will be the hostess for the Culture club. The Clionian club will meet with Mrs. Cole.