The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-05
NEWS IF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Brilliant Reception By Mrs. Calhoun and Miss Barnett NOTES HERE AND THERE Bridge Party for 5ride-EIect-shake- spearean Entertainments-Mrs.
 Marx to Give Recital-other
 Social Happenings.
 
NOTES HERE AND THERE
By MYRTLE MILES.

the reception given by Mrs Charles Cal houn and Miss Emmie Barnett yesterday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. James Mercer Barnett, who is their brothers lovely bride. The afternoon was ideal for an affair of this kind and society gath cred at the attractive home of the hos tesses throughout the several hours dur ing which 1t lasted.
 Mrs. Calhoun, Miss Barnett, their guest of honor; Mrs. Mercer Barnett Miss Eliz- abeth Barnett of Washington and Mrs George R. Ward received the guests in the large drawing room. Mrs. Barnett wore a superb afternoon gown of yellow satin with gold trimmings. Miss Barnett received in a white satin empire robe, with irridescent trimmings. A picturesque air was given to her toilette by Grecian coronet set with brilliants.
 Mrs. Barnett was a charming figure in her wedding gown, which was built of duchesse satin and garnitured with rare laces. The bodice and graceful sleeves were designed of rose point and encrust- ed with pearls. Heavy fringe added to the richness of the graceful skirt, which was also ornamented with laces. Miss Eliza beth Barnett was much admired in a reception gown of white satin messaline with lace trimmings and delicate trac- cry of gold Mrs. Ward. who was also a member of the receiving party was gowned In cream net with a bodice deco ration of laces.
 In a pretty recess under the stairs in the reception hall Miss Sadie Gillespy and Miss Kathleen Nixon dispensed punch during the afternoon from prettily ap pointed table The two young women pre- sented a charming picture. Miss Gillespy in a reception gown of lavender satin and Miss Nixon in blue satin with laces. Mrs. Sydney Johnston Bowie also re- ceived in the hall. Always one of society's lovelest matrons, she was particularly beautiful yesterday in an afternoon frock of callot blue and of becoming design. In the library coffee was served by Mrs. w. s. Loyell Mrs. Demere and Mrs. James Bowron. Mrs. Sterling Foster was also assisting in the library. She was gowned for the afternoon in white crepe de chine. Mrs Bowron wore black lace and Mrs. Lowell black silk with lace trim mings.
 Among those assisting the hostesses in the dining room were Miss Eva Conner, Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Elizabeth Bowie and Miss Martha Dabney A salad and ice course was served throughout the receiving hour The large table in the dining room was especially beautiful In the center oaIr xuff and bearing the monogram "B. C." in sil yer. Surrounding 1t were vases of sweet peas. Lighted candles were also placed on the sideboard and decorated the table. Bon-bons, whose blossoms suggested the sweet peas, filled the crystal bon-bon dishes.
 An orchestra rendered a brilliant pro- gramme during the afternoon. Notable among the guests calling throughout the afternoon were Mrs. Zach Lee Nabers, Mrs. William S. Mudd, Mrs. Felton Vim berly, Mrs Priestly Toulmin, Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, Jr., Mrs. Guy Johnson, Mrs. John N. Gunnels, Mrs. Zell Gaston, Mrs. Robert McDavid, Mrs. Spier Whitaker, Miss Mary Ware Miss Mary Ruth Me Lester Miss Lucille Gaston, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben, Miss Mary Addison, Miss Bradford, Mrs. John Pugh, Mrs. Ma son billiard, Mrs. Frank Nabers, Mrs. Will liam Pittman Redd, Mrs. John W. Tomlin- son, Mrs. John Hine and her guest, Mrs. Hunter; Mrs. Cary Thompson, Miss Mar garet Rose, Miss Alabama King, Mrs. E. G. Chandler, Mrs. Jesse Yeates, Miss Grace Hardie, Mrs. James MeCary and others.
 The Study Circle will meet today with Mrs. Markell, 1920 Avenue l.
 Mrs. J. D. Moore will be the hostess for the Cadmean Circle.
 Miss Ruth Ledbetter will entertain the Frou-Frou club at matinee party Sat urday afternoon.
 Mrs. M. " Hartwel and Miss Willie Hartwell were hostess at a luncheon in compliment to Mrs. Charles I. Wade of Bristol. Tenn, and Miss Margaret Wade of Christianburg, Va. Peach blossoms and cyclamen intermingled with aspara- gus ferns adorned the table around which the guests gathered. The party included Mrs. Hartwell, Miss Hartwell, Mrs George Hughes, Mrs. Allen Holt. Mrs Augustus Lee, Miss Wade and Mrs. Wade.
 The recital to be given this morning at Il o'clock at Cable hall by Mrs. Ella Marx of New York, with Mrs William Gussen as accompanist promises to be a delightful treat. Mrs Marx is known to many in Birmingham as an artist of note. She is soprano solost at Dr. Parkhurst's church and has been heard with distin- guished orchestras in other cities. She sang several years ago with Duss' or chestra in Madison Square. Her career as an oratorio singer is well known.
 After her engagement in Birmingham Mime. Marx will go to Chicago, thence back to New York. Her coming is an event of real import to music lovers. A pianist who Is familiar with musical af- fairs and musical folk said yesterday that Mme. Marx is such an artist as
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