The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-30

SthtihC VI TIC tIilt1 ldlhif1tUl Dtli6 SlNCi
within its portals. The charity ball was
decided success. From the beginning.
intense interest has been shown by So
ciety, and the number in attendance was
large and most representative.
Both tie exterior and the interior OF
the club presented gala appearance,
with its myriads of flags and the dra-
peries of bunting caught in shield and
wheel effect in each of the apartments.
Hundreds of flags, small and large gave
the color effect which is always so at
tractive, and on entering one was almost
surprised at the absence of regimentals,
blue uniforms and gold braid. Every
chandelier was crossed with dozens of
small United States flags, and the ro-
tunda between the library and dining
room was twined with the national col
ors. while at either side immense flags
were unfurled. Around the balcony the
bunting was draped in elaborate designs.
The huge mantel, which gives probably
more than anything else, that cosy, home
like aspect to the club, was surrounded
with tropical plants, and white flowers
bloomed on the mantel-shelves. The al
cove, draped with the patriotic colors,
was bower of palms and ferns. Here
Mrs. Elias Davis, the chairman of pat
ronesses, who has successfully lahored
in behalf of the charity ball, standing
with Thomas D. Parke, first president of
the District Nurses association; Mrs.
Henry Gray, chairman for the first char
ity bali in Birmingham, and Mrs.
Charles Oracle Davis and Mrs. Hill Fer
guson led the grand march last evening"
and members of the board of the Dis
trict Nurses association
Mrs. Davis. who is an extremely beau
tiful young matron, looked very lovely
as she greeted the guests, wearing
robe of white point applique en- train,
and most becoming to her blonde type
Mrs. Gray's evening gown was Paris
ian creation of white chiffon, exquisitely
embroidered in pink blossoms and glisten-
ing with delicate crystals Her exquisite
costume was augmented by a huge
cluster of Easter lilies. Nile green mat
draped with a graceful oyerdress of
black net embroidered in sequns fash
Toned Mrs Parke's gown, in which she
looked charming.
Mr.. Charles Davis opened the ball with
the grand march, dancing with Mrs. Da-
Wis. A prettier cotillion has never been
danced in Birmingham than this one.
Mr.. Davis is regarded as one of the most
capable leaders in society, but for the
mast few years has not consented to as
sumo the responsibility undertaken last
evening His conduct of the german was
spIendid and the figures were especially
unique and graceful. One of the features
trooping the colors, regarded with es-
pecial admiration was led by Mr.. Rob-
ert Mabry. He held an immense flag, a
beautiful thing of silk and empfoiaered
stars, surmounted with the American
eagle. It was participated in by about
20 couples. First three couples, carry
ing small United States flags, We're called
out then ten couples with the flags of
all nations; next 20 couples with nags
of red 80 with white, and 40 with oiue
These formed separate circles. and with
all dancing the spectacle was wonder
fully lovely. The ballroom made a bril-
liant background for the gala scene.
The walls were draped with bunting ar
ranged In semi-circles as frieze. From
the beams above hung countless hags'
and the alcove where the orchestra sat
was draped with the national colors ana
screened with gorgeous palms. The man.
tel at each end was bedecked with roses
and other white flowers. ferns and palms.
showing among them the national eolors,
while all the chandeliers were prlgh'
with the stars and stripes.
The Growers executed one of the pref
test Of the figures. Scarfs of red, white
and blue carried by each, with one great
scarf which at a certain point was inter-
woven among the dancers, heightenlng an
effect suggestive of the grace and beauty
ne the Maypole dance. The Growers and
their partners who took part were: Mr..
walter Allen and Miss Sydie Moore, Mr..
Kennon Rowling and Miss Louise Long,
Mr.. Burr Blackburn and Miss Lucy Ly-
man Powell, Mr.. Bestor Brown and MISS
Elizabeth Going, -dr Clarence Barker and
Miss Annie Blinn, Mr.. Herbert Cobbs and
Miss Jesse Mae Perkins. Mr.. Billie COLDS
and Miss Gamaliel Dixon, Mr.. Frank
Davis and Miss Edith Thompson Mr..
Charles Estes and Mrs. Estes, Mr.. Tom
Estec and Miss Ella Robertson, Mr. c. w.
Ford and Miss Katie Sharpe, Mr.. w. W.
Ford and Miss Florence Coffin, Mr..
Tyalsev Ford and Miss Rose Owen Nc
David, Mr. Robert Hemphill and MISS
Asher. Mr.. Maurice Henderson and MISS
Helen Rosa Randolph, Mr.. Charles HEIDI
and Miss Fannie Evans, Mr.. Ashby Long
and Miss Helen Thompson, Mr.. John
Proweli and Miss Emee McCrossin, Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson Snow, Mr.. Hugh Wal
thall and Miss Serena kirkpatrick. Mr..
Jiuins Walthall and Miss Margaret Cam
eron MI. Frank Weiss and Miss Dorothy
Johnson.
The Dixie Girls, a group of young So
ciety women, and their escorts, made an
other beautiful feature of the evening.
Several hundred members of the smart set
took part and were seen In the ballroom
duiins the evening, and the spring cos
tunes worn by the many lovely women IN
attendance looked especially well with
the gay background of Stars and Stripes.
Mrs. Charles g. Davis wore one of the
toilettes seen in Birmingham
this season. 1t was a meteor crepe even
ing gown in the deepest gold tint. Draped
over 1t with the perfection given by the
French costumer alone was a black Cham
tllly lace of exquisite texture, and across
the skirt was broad band Of gold en-
with heavy sequins, finished with
a vide girdle of gold. The bodice was
garnitursd with gold lace, and showed
tiny sleeves of white Venetian lace. Mrs.
Hill Ferguson. whose charming, sincere