The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

that II WOulQ seem seem Oud To AS- socate with the idea of age. So decided is her personal charm that one can very readily understand why she meets with such exquisite deference in every city she visits She has been a dinner guest each day since her arrival in Birmingham and a member of several motoring partiess Her coming to the various cities in which she addresses her audiences is always heralded by adherents to her religious sect as well as by the large number to whom her name Is familiar socially. A recent visit in Dakota was marked by succession of functions at which she was introduced, and the homage offered through daily messages with American Beauty roses and orchids showed the love and admiration she receives.
 Miss Mims lectured not long since in Minneapolis. Previous to that she ad- dressed large audeince in California. So great is her popularity that 1t is impos- sible for her to accept all of the invita- tions which are extended to her in vari- . ous parts of the country. She has been in Birmingham before and will no doubt attract her usual large gathering of auditors.
 Mr and Mrs J. W. Laird announce the approaching marriage Of their daughter, Arie to Mr Clarence Elmer Fitch, the wedding to take place at their home on January 5, 1909.
 Mrs. George Donovan Fitzhugh an- anaounes the engagement of her daughter, Grace Lee to MT. Arthur Morris Pitts of Selma, the wedding to occur January S at her home. 'Glenwood, Blount Springs.
 Among the events of the coming week will be Mrs Alfred Eubanks reception from 3 to o'clock. Tuesday, in honor of her daughter, Mrs Thomas Coleman Ward of Pittsburg.
 Mrs Harrison Stewart Matthews will entertain at cards Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Gordon and Miss Bennett.
 Miss Linley Graham will entertain the Davies-Van Hoose bridal party at buff fet supper Tuesday evening"
 Father Daily, the philanthropist, will lecture in the Birmingham High school auditorium, this being the fifth number in the Lycem course.
 Wednesday morning, December 16 Mrs Robert H. Pearson will be hostess for the Highland Book club at 10:3O o'clock
 The marriage of Miss Anna Van Hoose u notable event of Wednesday evening, taking place at S:30 clock at St. Mary's- Highlands. A reception will follow at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Van Hoose.
 Miss Lucy Truss will give progressive uchre luncheon at o'clock Wednesday.
 The wedding of Miss Lizzie Morris Ma md Mr.. Tor To occur Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Miss Mason's parents, Mr and Mrs. Wyndham Mason. Miss Grace Evaneline Steward and MT. Asbury Wadsworth of Corinth, Miss, will be married at the Simpson Methodist church Thursday.
 The first open meeting of the Music Study club will take place at the home of Mrs. P. H. Lallande, 1241 Iroquois street, at 2;SO o'clock.
 Mrs. J. Norman Brooks will resume her Saturday afternoons at home after the holidays.
 MT and Mrs W. G. Robinson will en- for their young daughter Miss Ellie Gordon Robinson.
 Among the interesting holiday events will be a silhouette party on the evening of Thursday. December 31 given by Miss Lillian Hughes at her home on Tenth avenue south.
 Mrs. s. E. Greene will entertain at an afternoon reception on Thursday. Decem- Der 29, in honor of her son, MT. Robert Knox Green, who is student at Auburn, and Miss Margaret Terrell and Miss Kate Earle Terrel, both of whom are students at Mary Maldwin seminary The guests will include the younger members of the social set.
 Mrs John w. Tomlinsons luncheon yes terday was one of the most charming events of the week. Mrs Tomlnson is one of the most gifted hostesses in Bir- mingham society and graces any occasion with her attractive personality. The luncheon was artistic and beautiful in it's every appointment.
 The guests of honor were Miss Palmer and Miss I.uttrell, who are guests of Mrs. B. F. Moore. The other guests were Miss AmeAie Lyons. Miss Mary George CruickshaalS. Miss Dora McLester and Mss Susie McLester.
 Miss Susie White will return to her he me for the holidays the 18th from Lex ington, Ky, where she has been attending school for the past few months
 Miss Mary Cameron will return De- cember 20 from Womans college, Balti- Inore to spend the holidays at her home 123l South Twenty-first street
 Miss Mildred Downey will arrive on the 23d to spend the holidays with relatives She is student at Randolph Macon Woman's ooleget
 Miss Marie Smith was the lovely hostess yesterday at luncheon in compliment to Miss Elizabeth Morris Mason, who will be one of next weeks brides
 The luncheon table was exquisite in it's appointments The color scheme followed was yellow and purple, gorgeous yellow chrysanthemums and Parma violets com bining to produce an effect of rich color. A beautiful oenterpiece was large bas- let of golden yellow chrysanthemums and violets The same flowers were used in decorating large placques at each end of tho table, ana ferns added feathery beauty.
 The place cards were hand-painted and daintly suggestive of the bridal event. For the bride was the picture of a bride. The maid of Eonor received a bridal bou- quet. and there were a number of other pretty suggestions, such as horseshoes, a clock on which a cupid was resting, 'lockets an1 wedding bells.
 Yellow candles in silver candelabra