The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-17
NEWS OF TIE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Open Meeting of Study Circle
 a Delightful Event NOTES HERE AND THERE Wedding of Mrs. Dawson and pr. Whit man-EIection of Officers of Joe
 Wheeler chapter-Per-
 sonal Mention.
NOTES HERE AND THERE
By MYRTLE MILES.

By MYRTLE MILES.
 One of the largest and most delightful affairs of many months was the open meeting of the Study circle which oe. cured with Mrs. Vincent Ferguson as chief hostess, assisted by the other mem bers of the circle al the home of the Vincent Fergusons yesterday afternoon The house, which is one of the most artistic in the city is ideally arranged for @ large gathering. The rooms are all on the same floor and communicating by large doors and. although cottage, it is connexions in the extreme In one end of the large diving room, en suite with the drawing room and dining room a grand piano stood, chairs arranged for the guests giving the appearance and comfort of a concert hall. The guests in- cluded a representa- ton of each of the women's clubs of the city, the club mem bers and other friends together with q number of the friends of the hostess numbering in all about POO Mrs. Fer guson received in a lovely afternoon gown of light blue lingerie and lace. Standing with her was her house guest, Mrs. Fox, who also looked charming in an afternoon reception gown Mrs. Rob-
 ert Sterrett the president of the circle.
 began the programme with delightful resume of the club work and a most gracious welcomel to the guests. Mrs. Charles Sharpe, who had charge of the programme for the occasion, introduced in her well known charming way the different numbers on the programme The first number was two piano solos from Chopin, by Mrs. Hoyt M Dobbs, who rendered the numbers in a manner which charmed her hearers. She was followed by group of songs by Mrs. Louis Lee Gamble, whose lovely voice was never heard to better advantage. Mrs. Rivers was then gracefully introduced by Mrs. Frazier, a former president of the club. Mrs. Rivers gave her lecture on Angels" which was greatly appreciated. Mrs. Bowman played two delightful piano numbers, after which Mrs. O'Neill sang a group of songs in her usual artistic manner. After the programme the guests were invited to the dining room where a table of exquisite appointments was provided with dainty refreshments Coffee was poured at one end of the table which was decorated in golden yell low jonquils, by Mrs. Norman Brooks, and tea at the other end of the table was dispensed by Mrs. Burr Ferguson Among the members of the club are Mrs. Robert Sterrett, Mrs Agnes Hankinson, Miss Virginia Hidden, Mrs R. G. Wood son. Mrs Samuel E. Green Mrs. J. b. Frazier, Mrs w. D. Hammett Mrs. Charles J. Sharp, Mrs. Ferguson Mrs Dobbs. Mrs. John Watts, Mrs J. w.. DonneIly. Mrs Edward Moore. Mrs. John Pugh and others. The open meetings of the Study circle which occur three times during the year are among the brilliant and exclusive affairs of the sea- son, and are always anticipated with great pleasure by their many friends.
 The marriage of Mrs. Annie Seals Daw- son to pr. Frank l.. Whitman was sol emnized yesterday afternoon at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. John K. War ren on Iroquois street The Rev. A. J. Dickinson officiated The only witnesses to the impressive ceremony were the inn mediate relatives of the bride. mere were no attendants.
 The Warren residence made an attrac- tive setting for marriage service The picturesque interior was especially pretty with it's adornment of growing plants and cut flowers. The wedding march was played for the entrance of the bridal couple by Mrs Edward Warren Jr. It was only a few months ago that her own bridal march was played by Mrs. Daw- son.
 The bride, who is an exceptionally beau- tiful young woman wan sowned for tray cling in tailored costume of gray cloth with hat en suite She carried a shower bouquet of white roses.
 Dr. and Mrs. Whitman left yesterday afternoon for a trip to New Orleans and other points on the southern coast. When they return they will make their home at 1926 Iroquois street, residence that they have leased.
 t.Ix ra1 fta Auburn, but has made his home here for several years is a popular young dentist His bride is former resident of Marietta, Ga. She is a sister of MT Robert Seals and Mrs. John Warren of this city and Mrs. w. H. Wyatt of Marietta. Ga., who was one of the guests | at the wedding.
 Mrs. R. E. Collins will be the hostess | for the Twentieth Century club at an | open meeting which will take place Fri | day afternoon at her attractive home on l Sycamore street. Mrs. Collins takes a 1 keen interest in all intellectual develop | ment and the meetings under her direc- | ton are always interesting Mrs. Flour nov Rivers will give her lecture on An | gels" that was also heard yesterday aft i ernoon at Mrs. Vincent Fergusons home. Several musical numbers will also be given, among them song by Miss Me whose SelecIiOn at the TeclpfOclty meeting of the Twentieth Century club held at the Hotel Hillman a short time ago. was listened to with intense pleas ure by her audience. Each club member will invite a guest. The number present will be about 10.
 The Joe Wheeler chapter, Children of the Confectionery, held an interesting meeting Monday afternoon at the home of Miss Sara Clayton. The chapter was three years old last Saturday and ap- propriate notice of the fact was taken in the exercises planned for the occasion..I The society has thrived since it's found ing There are now 20 active members | and the interest in the work as well l as it's effectiveness has grown continuous ly during the three years of its life Mrs C. M Tardy. president of the Pel- ham chapter, United Daughters of the and also state historian for the daughters, organized the local chil- dren's chapter and has manifested a deep interest in it, constantly working for it's success She has been the director for the chapter since its organization and | has pointed out the way for the young girls to be very helpful in the work done by the daughters. They work together | for the Soldiers Home and the promo tion of other causes. Another cause in | which the efforts of the chapter of young | people are made is the scholarship at | Auburn Twelve hundred dollars is the | sum needed for the establishment of the |