The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
origgs Lectures a Preparation for Re.
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The Griggs lectures and the tableaux
 and lectures on the Great Religions of
 the World" are two intellectual feasts
 whose equal Birmingham has never be-
 fore enjoyed pr. Griggs fame as lec-
 turer is national affair, and Brming-
 ham fs to be congratulated on securing
 this much-sought man for an entire week
 All who have heard him are eagerly
 making arrangements to attend both aft ernon and night lectures. The lectures which preced tableaux of 'TThe Great Religions of the World" are each an epitome or summary of the religion represented. These in themselves are lectures far above the average, and when followed immediately by such ex- qusite imagery as the tableaux are sure to leave lasting impression, whose edu- cational value is inestimable. For this reason the children should be given an op- portunity of witnessing them, especially those in the higher classes. It is to be
 hoped that arrangements will be made for
 matinee at such an hour and price as
 to bring it within reach of the school
 children.
 A little secret in regard to these
 tableaux has been found out, and as no
 one seems to know who told 1t, we may
 perhaps with safety divulge it. It seems 1t is the ambition of the Art club--an or-' ganization which has for it's aim the up- lifting of art and the cultivation of the love of the beautiful in our own city to establish a yearly entertainment that will surpass in beauty any other during
 the season. The fund obtained by the club this year issto be used in bringing to Birmingham collection of fine pie tures The desire to make this annual entertainment the "most beautiful" is a laudable one, and if those of the coming years will combine as successfully beauty of women costumes and scenery as this promises to do, they will help to make Birmingham an intellectual Mecca" as well as business one In the state. The Art club is an organization whose steady growth during this winter has proven that it will soon become an i'm portant factor in Birminghams growth The tbuilding of a public library and in connection with this an art gallery. or wing is a dream that Is not improbable of realization by any means. In all cities of note the chief attractions to visitors are the public buildings, libraries and art galleries Why should not Birmingham Ala, as well as Birmingham, England, aspire to these things? Events of the Week. The event of events this week will be the charity ball. given Tuesday evening at Hotel Hillman.
 Mrs. James Bowron will give lunch con tomorrow in compliment to Miss Ellen Ely Gregg.
 Tuesday Mrs. Culpepper Exum will be the hostess at luncheon in compliment to Miss Gregg.
 On the same day Mrs. Oscar Hayes will entertain at tea in honor of Mrs. Charles William Tolliver and Miss Rita Evans. On Wednesday evening at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs Mar wedding of Miss Ellen Ely Gregg and MT Robert Ingersoll Ingalls, of Dayton, Ohio.
 The marriage of Miss Rita Evans and MT. Alden McClelland Wallace will also take place Wednesday evening at St. An drew's Episcopal church. The same evening the marriage cere-
 mony of Miss Lalla Rookh Harris and MT. William Thomas Hill will take place at the home of the brides brother. Mir George H. Harris, on Mountain avenue.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crockard will en- certain their friends among the younger set at dance Thursday evening in com pliment to Miss Bondel of Wheeling, w. Va.
 Mrs. Mark Lewis reception will be a beautiful event of Thursday afternoon. Mrs Jackson Halstead will be the hos tess at tea Friday afternoon, which will be graceful courtesy to Miss Lehnhard of Missouri, the house guest of Miss MaS