The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18

Another brilliant entertainment was
added yesterday to the social annals
when Mrs. Priestly Toulmin entertained
between the hours of and o'clock In
compliment to Mrs. Herbert Tutwiler,
one of the seasons lovely brides. and to
Miss Mobley of Atlanta.
The golden sunshine and the crisp air
of the first chill day of winter made the
afternoon an altogether perfect one for
large afternoon party. Never have the
women of Birmingham looked lNelier
than on this occasion and seldom have
they appeared so well gowned.
The Toulmin home is charming in its
appointments and its beauty was height
ened yesterday by the clusters of chrys-
anthemums adjoining the reception rooms.
Invited to receive with the hostess were
Mrs. Tutwiler and Miss Jennie Mobley,
the guests of honor, and Mrs. e, NJ.
Tutwiler, Jr., Mrs. Maben Hobson, Mrs.
Frank Grider Mrs. Frank Y. anderson,
Mrs. George R. Ward. Mrs. Mercer Bar
uett, Mrs. W. A. Chenoweth, Mrs. Will
liam Arthur Chenoweth, Jr., Mrs. A. II.
Woodward, Mrs Lewis Coleman Morris,
Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr, Mrs. A. s.
Leath, Mrs Dan McDonough, Mrs. John
w Tomlinson. Mrs. Demere, Mrs. H. S.
Matthews, Mrs. William Worthington,
Mrs. w. Carson Adams, Miss lie May
Caldwell and Miss Louise Walker. The
receiving party with few exceptions, was
in attendance. The living room, draw
ing room, dining room and library all
were adorned with chrysanthemums OF
a different shades. The color motif in
the dining room was carried out in the
rich colors of the autumn, suggested by
clusters of red and green grapes. The
dining table was notably beautiful. In
the center was a tall basket of pink
chrysanthemums the blossoms falling
over graceful clusters of vari-colored
grapes. The bon-bons and ices were In
the pink tint, and a tempting buhet
luncheon was served during the hours
OF the reception. In the library Mrs.
Demere served tea. In an alcove at
the rear of the downstairs corridor an
orchestra played during the afternoon.
Mrs. Touln1in wore an exquisite white
reception gown richly trimmed with laces
and crystal embroidery. Mrs. Tutwiler
was in white messaline satin en1bellished
with point lace, and Miss Mobley, who
has received cordial welcome from
her many birmingham friends, wore
handsome green cashmere de sole gown.
Mrs Allen Harvey woodward was one
of the handsomest matrons present. Her
robe was in the deepest mustard tint, the
bodice and skirt richly trimmed with
embroideres. Mrs. Lewis Morris was
lovely in white satin gown garnitured
with rare laces. Mrs. George r. Ward
wore a beautiful black afternoon toilette
with her ruby ornaments. Mrs. Demere
was most distinguished in q black recep-
ton gown with touches of white in the
iaces
Mrs. Mercer Barnett was most gracious
and charming In an afternoon gown OF
peach crepe de sole, and Mrs. W. A.
Chenoweth Jr. was In rose pink. Mrs.
Anderson was gowned for the occasion in
black crepe de chine; Mrs. Matthews was
extremely pretty in a French crepe mes
saline gown of white with a front and
back panel of crystal and silver: Mrs.
cabanis wore a superb white gown rich
ly embellished with lace and Mrs. Girl
der's costume was black and gold. Mrs.
Tominson was in gray and Mrs. Hobson
wore black and white with laces. Mrs.
Worthington was charmingly gowned In
white with touches of pink and black.
One of the prettiest women leaving
cards at Mrs Toulmins was Mrs.
John Fletcher. who wore a tailored gown
of white brosdcloth with a large hat
trimmed In white willow plumes. Mrs.
iron seen at the reception. She wore
a blue messalne with a hat in the
chamios shade, lined with brown and
adorned with white willow plumes. Miss
Virginia Graves was stunningly gowned
and her hat bore a graceful white plume.
Mrs. S. L. Ledbetter's tailored costume
was in one of the pastel shades and she
wore with it becoming hat of medium
size Mrs. Mason billiard was one of
the loveliest matrons present in a green
draped princesse with a large black
hat Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., wore a
handsome black costume threaded with
gold. and pink fiower-trimmed chapeau.
Mrs T. o. Smith was receiving a cordial
welcome from her friends after long
illness. She wore tailored costume.
Miss Hubert wore an afternoon cos
tune with gray furs. Mrs. J. w. Nc
Queen was handsomely gowned in black
and wore a large black hat trimmed with
touches of gold and two immense white
ostrich feathers. Mrs. Felix Drennen was
in blue cloth and her black hat was
crowned with white plumes. Mrs HUI