The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-10

Preston Blake. This was a fitting in
PRODUCTION to lovely events of the week.
The occasion assembled several hundred
guests, including a number of Mrs. Will
liams' married friends and many mem
bers OF the younger set. Her pretty home
on Thirteenth street was artistically dec
GRATED for the occasion; bright-hued
autumn leaves and gorgeous chrysanthe-
mus producing a charming effect.
An orchestra of several pieces concealed
in recess opening into the dining
room played softly throughout the after
noon and added much to the beauty of the
occasion.
Mrs. Williams and her guests of honor
received in the drawing room. The
hostess wore superb direetoire gown
built of satin messaline in one of the
rich, new tan tones. Miss Pickard who is
gracious and pretty, wore a girlish prin-
cess frock of pink lingerie trimmed
with laces Mrs. Blake's gown was a
draped princess, fashioned of empire
green messaline with trimmings of rose
point lace. Mrs. Ulmont Williams, who
is exquisitely beautiful, was never more
lovely than in the rose colored cloth
princess frock that she wore yesterday.
Miss Mason, who is one of the loveliest
of the brides-elect, wore a cream gown
with iridescent trimmings. Miss Nabers
was daintily pretty in a Dolly Warden
silk frock.
Mrs. Dewitt OF California poured the
coffee which was served at a dainty table
in the dining room. She wore fetching
white tucked frock over pink silk and her
hat was a black directoire model trimmed
with white plumes. Mrs. George Estes
gown was a silver gray silk with touches
of real lace Miss Annie Williams was
among those who assisted in receiving the
guests in the reception hall and looked
lovely in an afternoon gown of pink silk
deliberately tucked and trimmed with
lace. Mrs. Harrison Matthews looked
distinguished in a reception gown of black
embroidered mousseline over white silk.
Mrs. Robert Jemisons gown was in the
light champagne tints. Mrs. Lewis Nor
ris was one of the prettlest young ma
irons present. She wore canard blue
tailored gown, with hat en- suite.
Mrs. Charles 3. Glenn's gown was lin
gerle with trimmings of lace. Miss Sara
Luckie presided at the tea table. Her
gown was fashioned of blue silk, with
touches of lace. Mrs. Ella Smith wore a
white frock with exquisite white lace
coat. Miss Mary Gillespy, who is to be
one of the December brides, wore a pretty
Dolly Warden empire costume. Her hat
| was a becoming black model with trim
mings of white plumes. Miss Mary Ware
looked stunning in a black, gown with
button and braid trimmings. Two large
yellow chrysanthemums as a corsage dec
GRAFTON added an artistic touch to her cos
tune. Her hat was an immense black
model. Miss Henrietta Wilcox wore a
becoming blue cloth gown, heavily braid
ed, with large hat to match.
| Miss Alice Graham wore a white crepe
de chine gown with trimmings of lace.
| Her hat was trimmed with plumes. Miss
Linley Grahams gown was rose satin
| princess. Her hat was also in the rose
tints, and its wide brim was lined with
cloth of gold. Mrs. William Millpaugh
wore white cloth tailored gown. Her
| large hat was trimmed with plumes. Mrs.
Laura ]. Davids wore a becoming plum
colored gown with hat en- suite. Miss Bes-
sic McCrossin who is one of the prettiest
! of the seasons debutantes, looked charm
ing in white silk. Mrs Zach Nabers wore
a beautiful afternoon gown of iridescent
satin made directofre and her sister, Mrs.
Gunnells, was handsomely gowned in a
blue draped princess.
x.yil1 In ot
| tea Thursday afternoon in compliment to
| Miss Nellie Nabers and Mrs. Mason Dill
lard Mr. and Mrs. billiard recently came
| to Birmingham from Florence to make it
| their home and are regarded as among
it's most charming acquisitions. Mrs.
! Weakley's tea promises to be among the
most enjoyable events of the season.
| The Little Jokers met in business ses-
sion yesterday morning. Mrs. Porter
Walker was made president and Miss
Fannie Dunn was reelected secretary and
! treasurer. The club will meet Thursday
at 80 o'clock with Miss Dunn.
| Mrs. Robert Sterrett has returned from
a charming visit to friends in New York.
Baltimore and Richmond, Va.
| There will be a called meeting of all
| the former Judson girls in the Birming-
| ham district Tuesday afternoon at
| O'Clock in the parlor of the Hillman hotel
| for the purpose of discussing a matter of
interest All former students are urged
to be present.
| The Ladies' All society of the Westmin-
| ster church will give "a Trip Around the
World In a Hay Wagon on Friday. No
vember 10, from to II o'clock. The start
ing point will be the home of Mrs. Steph-
ems, 23O1 Twelfth avenue. The journey
will include America, Holland and China.
| Mrs. Brooks Forbes entertained small
coterie yesterday morning very informally
at bridge in honor of Mrs. Fred Lowery,
who is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Frank Bell Her guests included Mrs.
Lowery, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Frank Jones,
Miss Lucille CASTOR, Mrs. David Fox, Mrs
Robert Hood and Mrs. Haskins Williams
A dainty buffet luncheon was served at
the conclusion of the game. The prize,
kan exquisite handkerchief, was won by
Miss Lucille CASTOR. The guest of honor
was also presented with daintily en-
broidered handkerchief.