The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-23
NEWS OF The DAY
IN SOCIETY WORLD
Less to Chronicle This Summer
Than Formerly
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Residents Later Going Away This
Year Than Heretofore-The coun-
try Home Growing in Favor.
Announcements.
NOTES HERE AND THERE
BY MYRTLE MILES.
Bell Phone 1850, PEOPLES 300.


to chronicle just now than for several
large parties were given, the stay-at-
home spent her morning with a congenial
party OF friends in a game OF bridge or
duplicate whist on her front veranda. In
the evenings the front porch light was
turned on and a table or two of bridge
with light refreshments followed, the
game being over by 10 o'clock. This sum-
mer, however, things have been different
and whether those remaining at home are
tired of cards or whether the weather
has been more severely warm than last
summer, certain 1t is that there is abso-
lutely nothing doing in a social way ex-
cept an occasional picnic at East Lake or
dance by the young people at the same
delightful resort The very young folks
however, do not seem to realize that the
weather Is warm and the popularity of
little Miss Elizabeth Massey, as we'll as
that OF her parents have made her young
friends bestir themselves for her house
party guests and scarcely day has
passed without a party for them. There
nave been more people remaining at home
this summer than heretofore. The early
summer had fewer departures those who
usually go away early and stay until
late IN the autumn preferring this sum-
mer shorter vacation. August. however.
and early September will witness the de-
parture of many who will go to the noun
.ains and to the watering places, finish
ing up at the eastern metropolis, in Dem
yer or In Chicago, there being a differ
ence OF opinion among tho inhabitants of
this city of Birmingham as to the best
place to pass a season.
canada Is becoming more and more
popular, especially for those who would
pe away long time or where there are
children to consider. There are several
birmingham families who have Canadian
summer homes. 1t Is said that one of the
very handsomest of these is the home
OF the L. G. Woodsons. Mrs. Woodson
and the children are always ready to de-
part for this charming place as soon az
school Is over, never returning until the
last day before it begins again In the fall
Their home is a spacious, ambling house.
with magnificent grounds surrounding If
ing room or banquet hall of the old Eng
iish type. The grounds surrounding 1t
are beautiful and well laid off. The oli-
mate cool and bracing, no wonder thew
make haste to go there when the south
ern suns begin to beat down from this
southern sky. The R. D. Johnston home.
TOO, was remodeled with that skill and
taste so characteristic of Mrs Johnston in
all that she undertakes. Several vears
ago the old building in the Canadian hills
was seen by Mrs. Johnston. 1t was in a
state of neglect. but with her keen eve
for the artistic she realized that a little
paint here, a new floor there. a column NJ.
two repaired and with the addition n,
some OF her quaint, beautiful furniture
she could make an ideal summer home
She purchased it, and 1t is said nv those
who have visited there that It is an ide.,
retreat for the family and the friends
VINO have been fortunate enough to share
their generous hospitality.
Blount Springs retains its hold on manu-
and the cottages there owned bv Rir-
mingham people are always opened early
In the summer. The Randolph cottaga
Is one of the Oldest 1t having been the
nome or Mrs. Richard Randolph's father
Col. Peyton King. Later in the season
ana before the family return to their
town house they go for few weeks,
stay In the east. The Henry Badham
cottage at Blount Springs, too, is ALWAYS
the scene Of happy family gathering
during the summer months. Col. w. n.
NJ tIo z1I
nearby resort. and for many years the
quaint little cottage SO close to the hotel
is open for any member Of the family
who wants a change, and at the same
time nearness to the business or social
life of the Magic City. The James Wealth.
erlys have always gone early to their
farm in the North Carolina mountains
and the early summer always brings
the departure of the William A. Cheno-
weths for their magnificent home, ..The
Meadows" In the Sapphire country of
North Carolina Mrs. Chenoweth is an
ideal hostess, whether in her town apart
ment or this country home, with its hun
dreds of acres of fruit and farm lands.
The view, too, is one of the prettiest i1
North Carolina. The G. P. Orrs have.
their summer place nearer home. It is at
Mentone and is one of the most delight
full In the country. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Orr and the young lady daughters have
dispensed charming hospitality there
for several years and there are many
Birmingham people who think it the gar
den spot of the world. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pugh have just taken possession
Of their farm this summer, and they plan
to make perfect place of its large acre
age and house Of II rooms. It's nearness
to Birmingham makes it charming for
town conveniences, and at the same time
country quetude. So while those who
have had no definite place to go have
remained at home longer than usual the
number of families who have country
houses Is increasing as the city grows
and those who have already begun have
them builded for the future. The place
where the weary man of affairs can go
and rest for a season. away from tho
many obligations that confront him in
the busy winter months. is becoming more
and more a necessity and the country
home is gaining in favor over the resort or
hotel where peace and quiet cannot be