The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07

as he. He possesses not only the men | tai grasp to comprehend the great dram atist, but has the robust physique, | splendid stage presence and well-modulat- ed voice to interpret the characters to others The inspiring influence of Pro- | lessor Losey on the students at the uni- versity has resulted in the organization of the Blackfriars, who will appear in Bir- mingham the latter part of this month.
 Mrs. T U Walter entertained the Ken ilworth club Saturday afternoon at her home on Highland avenue. It was an afternoon with Whittier, three delightful papers being read on the life and works of the Quaker poet Mrs. l. D. Steele read several selections from Miss Ethel | Armes charming book, Midsummer In Whittiers Country" The little volume has been widely read and has won such favorable comment that it has added laurels to the authors ability. Miss Ethel Clifford whose picture ap- pears on a page of today's Age-Herald, will be one of the February brides. Her marriage to MT Frederick Merrick Joy will be one of the most fashionable events of the season. It will take place | at high noon on Wednesday, February | IT, at St Paul's church, with the beau | tiful setting afforded by a bridal party | of 20, and the impressive and solemn | wedding ceremonial of the Catholic church.
 1 Miss Clifford has been, since her debut several seasons ago. one of the most be- | loved members of Birmingham society, and her popularity will undoubtedly con tinue when she becomes member of the coterie of young matrons. A number or graceful pre-nuptial festivities will have her as the honoree Among them is to be brilliant reception which Mrs. Will liam Bibb Leedy Jr., will give Thurs day afternoon. Mrs. Houston Davis luncheon will have her as the joint hon. cree with Miss Drennen Mrs Frank J. White will entertain for her Tuesday aft ernoon. Miss Grace Judson, who is ae member of the bridal party, will be the hostess at a large card party Wednes- day evening at her home in Bessemer in honor of Miss Clifford, while still other affairs are planned. Following the we'd ding MT. and Mrs Michael Clifford will entertain at a nuptial breakfast at the Hotel Hillman at 1 o'clock. MT. Clifford will give his daughter in marriage and MT Bert Clifford, her brother, who Is now in Pass Christian, will return home to be one of MT. Joys groomsmen. Miss Mabel Goode of Mobile is one of the most attractive of the visiting girls. She has been the house guest of MT. and
 
 the past two weeks and has been an admired figure at the social functions during her stay She was chosen maid of honor to the sponsor for Vanderbilt at the basketball game this week at the Athletic club and has had many other graceful tributes paid to her charms. Miss Goode was the guest during the past summer of Miss Ruby Munger and Miss Ellen Lynn Motion. She has become a social favorite in Birmingham, as well as in her home city and many friends will regret her departure next week. Mrs. Earl Alvord will entertain at a box party tomorrow afternoon at the Ma jestic in compliment to Miss Anne Gaston and Miss Van Ausdal.
 TomoEow evening Mrs. w. D. Ham nett will entertain at cards in honor of Miss Gaston and Miss Van Ausdal. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Spier Whitaker will be the hostess at a tea in honor of Miss Gaston and Miss Van Ausdal. | Mrs. Frank J. White will entertain Tuesday afternoon from 8 to o'clock In l honor of Miss Ethel Clifford and Miss | O'Keefe.
 The wedding of Miss Ethelyn Colby and l place Tuesday afternoon at the Highland l Presbyterian church.
 Mrs. Spier Whitaker will give bridge luncheon Wednesday at Il clock in honor of Miss Eula Drennen.
 Miss Ethel Clifford will be honored with a card party Wednesday evening by Miss Grace Judson.
 Mrs. Hubert Scruggs will be the hostess at an afternoon reception Wednesday from 3 to o'clock.
 The William l.. Yancey Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. R. H. Pearson at 2:S0 o'clock.
 Miss Mary Campbell will entertain a party of friends Thursday evening at dfn- ner in honor of Miss Bennie Brown of Texas and Miss Rebecca Benton of Sa- vannah.
 Mrs. Lee Bradley will giveNa bridge party Thursday afternoon in compliment to Miss Anne Gaston and Miss Van Aus dal
 Miss Jean Ballenger will give progress sive heart party Friday evening in honor of Miss Clifford and Miss Drennen. Q MT. and Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes will entertain at dinner Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Louise Walker.
 Pelham Chapter, U. D. C., will meet Wednesday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Joseph Zinszer, 9oS South Eff teenth street.
 MT. Robert A. Brown was the host al a dinner last evening which was a grace full compliment to Miss Bennie Brown of Texas as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Eu- gene Brown. It was given at the Coun- try club. and was function of elaborate and beautiful appointments.
 MT. Browns guests included Miss Ben- nie Brown, Miss Louise Walker, Mss Kathleen Nixon, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Mary Ruth McLester, Miss Sadie Gillespy Miss Mary Ware, Miss Van Ausdal of Dayton, Ohio, Miss Anne Gaston, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Brown, MT. and Mrs. Exum MT. Mudd Marton, Dr. Torrance, MT. Wilson Brown, MT. David Roberts, MT. Erskine Ramsey, MT. Charles Me- Crery. MT. William Dunn and MT. George B. Ward.
 Miss Brown the lovely guest of honor, ssWithin the limits of becoming mirths