The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-19

Miss Kathleen VanHoose, the youngest of the four lovely daughters of MT. and Mrs. James Alexander VanHoose, made her formal bow to society last night when her parents entertained in her honor at the Country club. The recep- ton, while limited to the younger set was brilliant one and notable in the social annals of the year. Miss Van Hoose Is member of one of the most influential families in the city. Her connection with the Jemisons, the Bow rens, the McLesters and other families of social prominence by marriage as well as by the ties of blood, will give her the social prestige which was enjoyed by her sisters, Mrs. Ivillam Williams French-Janie VanHoose, Mrs William A Davies-Anna vanHoose and Mrs. Kennon Thetford of Boligee-Helen Van Hoose, whose marriage to Dr. Thetford was one of the brilliant events of last spring She is one of the sweetest and most lovable of the little circle of debu- tantes. An impressive presence and cor dial, sincere manner give her somthing more than mere beauty, and she has many sincere friends among the older people as well as her young friends, who will assist in making her first winter tout" a royal one.
 Receiving with MT. and Mrs Van Hoose was a party of girls in the debu- tante set. In the receiving line were Miss VanHoose, Miss Elizabeth Morris, Miss Isabelle Cobbs of Montgomery, Miss Emily Somerville. Miss Clara Lee Woodson. Miss Fredrika Ferguson, Miss Gladys Enslen, Miss Virginia Under wood. Miss Gamaiel Dixon, and Miss Jamie Going Miss Mary Cobbs of Mont gomery, who was expected to assist was unable to come to Birmingham be- cause of her sisters illness and Miss Elizabeth Going was also missed In the group. Her absence was caused by her fathers critical illness.
 The clubrooms made perfect setting for the throng of pretty girls and their escorts. Autumn tints prevailed and the hast st-falling autumn leaves were used to advantage in the living room and din ing room. An aspect of freshness and youth, however, was introduced with evergreens. Twining the balcony and making a mural decoration in the din- ing room, living room and ballroom were bamboo vines. trellis of bamboo crossed the broad ceiling in the ball room and twined the clusters of lights at the sides The Japanese effect in troduced here was particularly attrac- tive. Japanese lanterns covered the lights. and In combination with chrys- anthemums and Japanese trifles height ened the picturesque effect. Japanese trophies were used as favors in the CO., tilon, which was an unusually pretty one Lanterns for the girls and dolls for the men with fans and other trifes were pretty souvenirs of the occasion. The grand march and cotillon were led by MT. Walter Hood, dancing with the honoree, Miss VanIIoose.
 The Birmingham society girls never looked prettier than last night. Miss VanHoose,s who was the center of ad- miraton, was gowned in white crepe meteor hand embroidered and en traine. She carried a bouquet of yellow chrys- anthemums. Mrs. VanIIoose, who is al- ways gracious and lovely hostess. was particularly attractive in a gray mar uuisette gown, hand embroidered and crystal-trimmed. Mrs. William w. | French and Mrs. Davies, the two sisters of Miss VanHoose, were receiving, | though they did not stand in line Mrs French was charming picture in pink embroidered chiffon evening gown, and