The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12

The reception last evening at the Country club introducing Miss Clara Lee woodson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Green Woodson, to society. was one of the most brilliant events of the winter. Miss Woodson has, thus far, been the most frequently enter tained of the Birmingham debutantes and other events, until the Christmas h o4idays are here, have been planned. She Is member of one of the south s most distinguished families and traces her lineage back through a long line of distinguished ancestry to the proud est of forebears. Relatives in many southern cities are interested in her entry into society and in her social success. Besides the prominence of her family she is possessed of many per sonal charms, a sunny, lovable nature and bright, winsome face which will give her the affectinoate interest Of many friends, and enure many joyful years of belleship. Nine hundred were included in Dr. and Mrs Woodson's invitation list-a hundred cards hav ing been sent out of town. The club was thronged with guests come to pay homage to the young debutante, for almost everyone In society was there Clusters of roses beautif1ed the pie turesoue club rooms and gave them a noticeabl resemblance to the interior of her own home which was filled yes terday with flowers from her friends Standing with pr. and Mrs. Woodson to meet the guests were Miss Woodson, Miss Mary Martin. her guest; Miss Virginia Underwood, Miss Emily Nor riss, Miss Kathleen VanHoose, Miss F'redrika Ferguson, Miss Fanny Marks of Montgomery, Miss Vernon Marks, and Mrs. Truman H. Aldrich. Jr.
 Mrs. Woodson was a gracious and lovely hostess and many of Sher old friends recalled the days of her girlhood when she was the toast of her home city, and regarded as a belle and beau ty throughout Alabama. She was very handsome last night in black net over satin to which a toucth of color was added by a large cluster of crimson roses. Her daughter, the fair hon. oree, was a typical debutante in a French gown of white satin chiffon en train and made with quaint polon- aise drapery caught up with chiffon roses. Her flowers were American Beauties. Miss Martin, who stood next to her, was in white satin over pink and carried ping chrysanthemums. Miss Virginia Underwood was next in line, wearing blue crepe de panne with crys tai trimmings.
 Miss Emily Morriss was much ad- 70
 qusette made over satin and Miss Kathleen VanHoose, whose debut party Is to follow one week hence was an- other belle of the occasion. Miss Fred rika Ferguson was prettily attired in girlish white creation with touches of blue and Miss Fanny Marks was in white crepe de chine garnitured with duchesse faces. Miss Vernon Marks was queenly figure In white lace over satin Two charming members of the receiving party were Mrs. Paul Cooke and Mrs. Forney Johnston, the first in white lace and the other In rose colored evening gown. Senator and Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston were also re- ceiving, Mrs Johnston appearing very distinguished In black velvet and real lace
 Mrs. John London, Mrs. William S. Lowell and Mrs. c. T. Randall were three graceful matrons in charge of the coffee, and each was elegantly gowned. Mrs. N. B. Trimble was in gray messaline garni- tured with real lace, and Miss Jennie Trimble, who was also receiving, was unusually lovely in pink satin draped with marquisette and garnitured with si- yer and fox fur. Miss Florence Coffin was a pretty girl in the receiving party. She was in pink chiffon. Miss Mary Lou Cobb's gown was pink crepe de chine en train and richly trimmed with prin- cess lace. Her guest, Miss Sights of Ken lucky, wore white lace over pink satin.
 Mr. Will Johnston led the cotillon with Miss Woodson. introducing number of new and graceful figures. The enclosed verandas made very pleasant retreats for the dancers and punch bowl in the dining room was kept constantly filled.
 Among those receiving with Dr. and Mrs. Woodson were: MT. and Mrs. John S. Marks. MT. and Mrs Julian Lee Smith of Selma, MT. and Mrs. R. J. Lide, pr. and Mrs. R. c. Woodson, MT. and Mrs. A. G. Smith, Miss Kate Hopkins, MT. and Mrs. c. F. Orr, Mir. and Mrs. James Weatherly, Dr. and Mrs. Dabney, MT. and Mrs. James Bowron, MT. and Mrs. w. G. Estis, MT. and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, MT. and Mrs. W. P. Pinckard, MT. and Mrs. James McCary Mrs. w. E. B. Davis. MT, and Mrs, J. F Stokeley