The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

in compliment to Miss Nell Wallace of Blocton The color scheme was red and white. Richmond roses adorned the tables and were most effective Miss Evans received in a gray batiste gown, which was strikingly becoming to her vivid type of beauty The guests included Mrs. Charles Plosser, Mrs. Stanley J.. knecht, Mrs. Oscar Hayes, Mrs, B. A.. Pepperman, Miss Beatrice Simpson, Miss Elizabeth Dearborn, Mrs. c. J. Orrison, Miss Mary c. Whetstone and the guest of honor, Miss Nell Wallace. Miss Evans was assisted in receiving her guests by her mother, Mrs. J. w. Evans.
 The feature of the event was the an nouncement of Miss Evans engagement to MT Alden Mcclellan Wallace. This announcement has come as quite sur prise to the may friends of the popular young couple Miss Evans received the warm congratulations of the group or chosen friends gathered about for the oc- casion A game of hearts followed the breakfast which was one of unusually elegant appointments.
 MT and Mrs. Edward J. Best enter tained small party of friends last even ing at the Country club in compliment to Mrs John G. Webber of Nashville. Seated about the table were MT. and Mrs. Best, MT and Mrs. Percy D. Tabler, MT. and Mrs John Wallace Luke, MT. Gilpin of Cleveland and the guest of honor. Mrs. Webber who was lovely in prin- cess dinner gown fashioned of cream volle over silk. Her hat was a large blue satin picture shape trimmed with cream plWnes.
 At another table at the club were MT. and Mrs A. R. Dearborn and their guests, Mir and Mrs. Richard Randolph, Mrs. H. w Hyde of New York and her host and hostess, MT. and Mrs. Mason billiard. Mrs. William A. Porter was the hostess yesterday at one of the loveliest affairs of the week. when she entertained at bridge in compliment to Mrs. Thomas Powell of Demopols The guests included Mrs. B. c. Copeland, Mrs. Vassar A. Allen, Mrs Nevins, Mrs. Felton Vim berly, Miss Amy Ward, Mrs J. A. Le- vert, Mrs. William Mudd Jordan, Mrs. Hardee Johnston, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr.. Mrs. William Spencer, Mrs J: K. Lewis, Miss Louise Walker. Miss Alice Graham, Mrs Modie Cunningham, Mrs. Augustus Pope, Mrs. Stewart. Miss Grace Smith, Mrs Annie Jones, Mrs. Tipton, Mrs w. N. Malone, Mrs. Vincent Fergu- son. Mrs. Thomas Ellis, Mrs. J. Rivers Carter, Mrs. George M. Cruiks hank. s~ Following the game delicious not luncheon was served. Several other friends were invited in for this feature. Among them were Mrs. J. P. stiles, Mrs. Whelan, Mrs. Charles Whelan Mrs. Frank Ellis and Mrs. Hundley.
 The prizes were most attractive. The game prize, a handsome hammered brass hanging 1ardiniere, filled with ferns, was awarded to Mrs Felton Wimberly. Miss Elizabeth Ferguson won the prize for the highest score, an exquisite picture; and !, a,- fof yip was drawn by Mrs. George M Cruik- shank.
 The decorations used by the hostess were in keeping with the Valentine sea- son. Hearts ornamented with cupids-were the score cards. and a large bunch of red carnations formed the centerpiece on the table in the dining room, where after the game coffee was poured by Mrs. Modie Cunningham.
 Mrs. Porter was charmingly attired for the afternoon In a rose messaline gown with n yoke of soft laces. Mrs. Powell wore an afternoon gown built of white silk.
 Despite the rain that fell throughout a portion of the afternoon a coterie of Mrs. Norman Brooks friends gathered for one of her charming afternoons. The rooms in which she receives were filled with callers during the afternoon. These oc- casions are long remembered. They are among the most charming that are en- joyed by society in Birmingham winter. Informality is the keynote. No invita- tions are extended the guests coming at will and the hostess personal charm add ed to that of the friends whom she in- vites to assist her make them enjoyab pie indeed. Mrs. Brooks was assisted yes terday by Mrs. Maben, Mrs. Frederick Dow, Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. T->Nu, Wal ter
 Society is looking forward to the ball