The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07

tially adapted for the concert room are trained for the opera stage, a mez- o-soprano is forced into a high col oratura soprano. and a coloratura so- prano into a contralto.
 And the end of it all, after years of hard work. Is perhaps an engage ment at a little court theatre that pays no salary to beginners and after long period of faithful service offers aa a reward-the prospect of an order. Tn ere have been cases, indeed. where it was the teacher who received the decoration Nor is 1t only the small court theatres that pay in this way; on the contrary. the services of celebrat- ed singers in opera festivals are free quently paid for with orders"
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 VII "S AND MIssfPELzER. ,
 Miss Anna Pelzer and Miss Carrie Hannon of Montgomery were the espe- cial guests at a bridge party given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Bradley Saunders. Though most informal. the affair was one of the most graceful with Which Miss Pelzer and Miss Han- non have been honored during their stay The guests included a coterie of the hostess's unmarried friends ana a few young matrons.
 The scores were kept on cards orna- mented with artistic pen and ink sketches. An inviting luncheon fol- lowed the game.
 Among the guests were Miss Virginia Means, Miss Dolad Seals. Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Miss Florrie Weatherly. Miss Lucille Gaston. Miss Isabel Cald- well. Miss LeMay Caldwell. Miss, Louise Walker, Miss Alice Graham, Miss Lin- ly Graham. Miss Marie Pinckard, Miss Belle DeBardeleben, Miss Eva Conner, Miss Marie Aldrich, Miss Mintedonico. Miss Pelzer, Miss Hannon, Mesdames Edna Snow Brown, Frances Debarde- leben, Hubert Drennen-Birmingha Age-Herald.
 SOCIAL HONORs FOR MONT
 GOMERIANS ELSEWHERE.
 A delightful break in the monotony of Lent was the beautiful card party at which Mrs. William Pittman Redd en- tertained few friends yesterday. The invitation was for a bridge luncheon at 1:30 o'clock. A delightful luncheon in several courses were served before the game of bridge. The house was deco rater In cherry blossoms and tiny Jap anese lanterns. The prizes were Pap- anese fans and were won by Mrs. Hfch- ard Johnston, for the highest score, and Mrs. l.. W. Collier. for the games. Mrs Phares Coleman was the guest Of honor and she, too. was presented. with Japanese fan. Those present were Mes. danes Lee c. Bradley, Joseph McLester, land, L. w. Collier, Richard Randolph Phares Coleman, Robert L. Simpson Nathan l.. Miller, Charles Stickney, w. D. Hammett, J. E. Frazier, Frank Fowlkes, Earl Alvord. Truman Aldrich, Hubert Scrugss, Henry Fowlkes and Miss Nimo Green.-Birmingham Age Herald.
 
 LOVING CUP TO MIR. WILL WYNN. t
 very pretty incident in connec. ton with Mir Will Wynn's departure for New Orleans where he goes to his, musical studies, was the to him of loving -cup-by the members of the Harmony GLASS; oi which he Is a member.
 The evening was altogether pleas ant one, the amusements consisting of an impromptu musical program and. The decorations were pink and white, these tones being used in the flowers as well as the re- treatments. Miss Katharine Davis pre- sided at the punch table, The presen- tation of the loving-cup was com pleteS surprise to MT Wynn. Mir. Lee Holloway made the presentation in . most pleasing speech. and the reclpi- ent responded happily.
 FOR MRS. COLEMAN.
 Mrs. Phares Coleman of Montgom. cry, who is visiting Mrs. Richard Ran dolph, Is being extensively entertained in an informal way, however. owing to the Lenten season. Each day this weeH Is filled with social engagements. each of which include a limited number of friends, given quietly and in keeping with the season.-Birmingham News.
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 MONTGOMERIANS HONORED.e
 MT. and Mrs. Porter Walker enter tained six tables at bridge Tuesday evening in honor of their guests, Miss Pelzer and Miss Hannon. It was a very enjoyable party. though planned along informal lines. Mrs. Edna Snow won the first prize and MT. Mudd Mar- tin tf1e gestleman's prize. both prizes being silk hose. Dr. Alfred Walker drew the consolation n.-Birmingham News.
 Miss Leo Henderson. of Troy. is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Richard Hob. bic. on Mildred Street
 Miss Clyde West, who has been quite sick at her home at Chisholm. is great ly improved.
 MT. Laurens W. Pierce has returned from e visit to relatives in Coosada. >--------------------->- ->----------~-~-->------
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