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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
MRS. FLOURNOY RIVERS
 INTERESTING MUSICALE

Mrs. Flournoy Rivers was hostess of last evening, entertaining a party of friends at her beautiful studio home on South Nineteenth street. Her affairs are always charming and this, in spite of the uncertain weather, was most pleasant
 Her residence was exquisitely decorated rcinsettia and bamboo making rich background. and vases of American beauty roses adding an artistic touch in the rooms which so eloquently bespeak tho individuality and the culture of this interesting woman. Electric bulbs were buried in the hearts of American beauty roses and gave an additional charm to the decorative scheme.
 Mrs. Rivers assisted by Mrs. J. E. Frazier and Mrs. Vincent Ferguson re- ceived the guests. She was extremely handsome in an evening gown built ol white silk. Mrs. Ferguson wore be- coming blue toilette and Mrs. Frazier was in gray. The programme was par ticularly interesting. Mrs Rivers, in hei inimitable way, gave a talk on three of the modern operas-Mascagni's "Ysobel,'' Puccini's Girl of the Golden West" and Humperdinck's Children of the King,
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ice course were served and the bonbon table was notably attractive in its sug- gestion of the Yuletide tone in each of the tempting dainties standing in the tall comports. A crystal basket filled with California fruits occupied the center of the table, which was covered with lace mats, showing red lining and from the red-shaded chande- Hers tulle, which caught the tone Of the >poinsettia blossoms, was caught to the corners of the table. Among those receiving in the dining room were Miss Ruth Gaudin, Miss Kettle Sibley, Miss Ellen Norton. Miss Lillian Hughes Miss Jonsie Evans and Miss Carrie Yates.
 Coffee and tea were poured by Miss Jamie Harris and Miss Lucille Lamkin. The table was lovely with its antique silver and lace and the two attractive young women added the charm of their personality.
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SPECIAL MEETING SUNDAY
Rev. J. 0. Hanes Will Address Y. M. c.
 A. nt Beginning of New Year

A special New Years meeting is be- ing planned by the Young Mems Chris tian association for next Sunday after noon. Rev. J. O. Hanes, who conducted the meeting last Sunday, has con sented to speak again next Sunday aft ernoon "The New Year; What Will You Do With It?" will be the subject of his address.
 His address last Sunday made a great impression on the audience, and number of men at the close of the meeting expressed their purpose to lead a Christian life. MT. Hanes knows how to interest an audience of men, and doubtless the Pastime will be taxed to it's capacity next Sunday aft ernoOn,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
officers Elected By Eureka Lodge

Eureka Lodge No. 2297, Knights and Ladies of Honor. at the recent annual election selected the following officers for the year: Past protector, w. H. Carson; protector, Mrs. c. F. Weigandt; vice protector. Mrs. Pearl Shreves; sec retary, E. R. Spiers; treasurer, Mrs. Hattie Spiers; chaplain, Mrs. Maude Mechanism; guide. Mrs. Hattie Pat terson; guardian, J. A. Randall; senti- mel, Miss Edith Randall; trustees, w. H. Carson, s. T. McClanahan and Harry I<acker After lodge was closed re- treatments were served to the mem- bers. The officers elect will be in- stalled at the next regular meeting January II by Deputy Grand Protector Dan s. McEachern, at which time a rep resentative to the grand lodge will be elected. The grand lodge will meet in Mobile in April, 1911.
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The favors were holiday toys. The young folk presented motley appearance in their quaint attire. Among the girls noted in masquerade were Miss Annie Tardy typical Girl of the Golden West" in high leggins, broad sombrero, cartridge belt and short skirt; Miss Sara Collins cunning Humpty Dumpty' Miss Julia Carney, a funny Isis Hopkins;" Miss Lizzie Wilkinson, a Grecian beauty; Miss Lena Robertson, a coquettish Gypsy girl Miss Allan Gray Mooring, a Red Cross nurse, neat and sweet in uniform; Miss Katherine Livingston and Miss Alice Bowie, two saucy Japanese maidens, and Miss Janet Ebersole. naughty colonial dame. There were many others as inter- esting, and the mystery of disguise added to the attraction of the pretty girls in their quaint attire.
 Among the older people who watched the pleasures of the young folk were Mrs. George Eustis. Mrs. c. M. Tardy and Miss Allen.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
SIGMA, ALPHA OMEGA
 MORNING MASQUERADE

One of the joyous events of the holidays was the Christmas masquerade at which the members of the Sigma Alpha Omega club were hostesses yesterday morning. It was a typical schoolgirl affair and in the jollity of the dance, the wealth of bright decoration and the originality of the costumes will always remain a dis tinctive affair in the memories of the young people who attended it.
 Holly garlands were draped throughout the ball room and lanterns and pennants irtermingled with the green of bamboo gave the big room a most festive appear ance. punch bowl was kept filled as long as the orchestra played the dance music and the young guests fingered un- til several hours after noon enjoying the mirth and laughter of that best of holi- day pleasures. the dance en masquerade.
 Wilson Searight, dancing with Miss Leonora. Hassnger, led the cotillon fig ures with which the hop was interspersed.
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MIR. FRED JENKINS
 BOX PARTY AND DINNER

After dinner of splendid appointments served at 6:30 o'clock at the Southern club, Mir Fred I. Jenkins entertained his dinner guests last evening at the opera where the "Arcadians' was the att traction. The honorees were MT. and Mrs. Hoadley Those who enjoyed the hospitality of MT. Jenkins were MT. and Mrs. Hoadley and Mrs. Ravens of New York. MT and Mrs. Harrison Stuart Mat thews. Mrs. Shipman, Mir. l.. B. Mus grove, Mir and Mrs. Ed Russell, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben and MT. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders.
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again be the guest of Mrs. William s. Lowell, whom she visited last spring. She will be pleasantly entertained dur ing her visit to Birmingham in an in- formal way
 Mrs Loui Hart and children of Gads- den have spent the holidays with Mrs. Hart's mother. Mc.. A. O. Lane.
 Judge A. o. Lane is the guest of his daughter. Mrs. Tan Bailey, in St. Louis.
 Mrs. J. H. Phillips has been missed at the various sociol affairs of the hol- iday season. Her friends will regret to know that she is i'll at her home with la grippe.
 Mrs. B. J. Shienker and son of Vicks- burg, Miss, left Wednesday morning for Anniston, where she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs Joe Saks.
 Miss Helen Graves and her brothers, Carey and Walter Robinson, are spend ing the holidays in Waverly and ope- lika.
 MT. and Mrs. William Johnson of Gulfport, Miss, are the guests of Mrs. Johnson's parents, MT. and Mrs. c. c. Hafer.
 Mrs. John Ellis of Evanston Is vis- iting her son, Mr Edwin E. Ellis, of 1915 South Twenty eighth street.
 
 Mrs. Bankhead. wife of Senator J. H. Bankhead, is visiting Mrs. J. H. McCary, 1217 South Twentieth street.
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gain demonstrating her broad informa-

again demonstrating her broad informa- ton and scholarly mind.
 A group of her music students also took part In the programme. It was a manuscript recital and the littls tots and older girls gave their own compositions. They were Misses EliZabe Jordan, Alice Harding, Margaret Harding, Mary Byron Frazier, Harriett Forbes and Josephine Harris, six of her most talented students.
 One of the most delightful features Of the evening was the presentation of a group of Mrs Rivers own compositions by two well known singers, Mrs. Leon Cole and Mrs Boshwitz. Mrs. Cole sang "A Song.' the charming words of which were Clinton Scollard's. also the Sea Surge" whose words are Edwin Mark hams, and Mrs. Boshwitz' contributions to the programme were "A Roundelay" and "I Lift Mine Eyes" sacred song. Both sang delightfully."- and pleased their admirers. Mrs. Cole looked very hand some in a corn colored evening gown and Mrs. Boshwitz' picturesque beaut, showed to advantage in yellow gown.
 Mrs Rivers invited about 100 of hS- friends among the music lovers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
MISS JEAN CAMPBELL HOSTESS AT DANCE

Miss Jean Campbell entertained last evening at the home of her parents, Mir. md Mrs. E. K. Campbell. with a holiday dance. Her guests included 50 of her young friends, whose enjoyment was commensurate with the pleasure usually afforded In this delightful home.
 The decorations followed the usual Christmas color scheme and the dainty refreshments were also in keeping with the holiday idea.
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PERSONAL

Mir. Peter R. cefalu of Atlanta is with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Cefalu, at HOT Avenue I, for the holidays.
 Alden M. Wallace, who has been spend- ing the holidays with MT. and Mrs. J. W. Evens has returned to Montgomery. Mrs. Wallace, who accompanied him here, will remain with her parents several days.
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DEMOCRATS WILL HAVE GREAT TIME
 AT BALTIMORE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

Washington and Warner of Missouri, called at the White House and made statements to the effect that the dele gations from their respective states would unquestionably be for Mir. Taft in the convention Could anything be more con- vincng?
 Mir. Taft himself is represented as ig- norinS politics altogether and the wave" is being engineered by his enthusiastic friends entirely without his knowledge or cooperation. Insurgent republican senators and representatives are watch ing the game with amusement. They are wondering just how far 1t will be car ried and what will sbe the next one sprung. AS has been stated before, none of them has any real doubt that Taft can secure the renomination if he wants 1t, and very few persons have ever had any doubt about his wanting it. What they do not understand is the sudden and desperate desire to manufacture en- thusiasm for the Presidents renomina- tion at this time.
 Not Much Enthusiasm
 The President may they say be re- nomnated-in all probability he will-but they find themselves at this period ut terly unable to enthuse over the pros pect or to convince themselves that such renomination will mean anything but de- feat, whether it is accompanied by the Endorsement of Colonel Roosevelt or not The country has, it is contended, passed the point where it will swallow any old thing that bears the Roosevelt stamp of approval. It took MT. Taft that way two years ago and elected him President because MT. Roosevelt said he would make a good one.
 Since then they have lost some little faith in MT. Roosevet's judgment and there has within recent months been ex- hibted a strong tendency upon the part of the public to examine with care pack ages handed it by the colonel. It is also being pointed out by some insurgents here, in view of the frantic efforts to impress the people with the fact that Taft has once again Roosevelts approval that on November 8. last, the people took an almost unholy joy in politically slaugh- tering the candidates whom MT. Roose- welt approved and elevating to office those whom he denounced
 Roosevelt Dead Issue
 Therefore, they assert. if the enthusi- astic gentlemen who are engineering the Taft wave" really desire to promote the political fortunes of the President. they should endeavor to get the colonel to >de- nounce rather than indorse him, it having been demonstrated in the recent election that the more bitterly the colonel op- posed inan tne stronger pecaine tldt man with the people-Judge Baldwin in Connecticut, for instance, and Governor Foss in Massachusetts.
 Coupled with the story of Roosevelt's s making the nominating speech for Taft, it is announced that Representative Weeks of Massachusetts is looked upon as a good man for chairman of the na, tiona1 committee. Weeks is q regular who has at no time shown any sympathy for the insurgents He is a close friend of Senator Murray Crane, that arch standpatter, and Is generally objectionable to the republicans. He is a banker, how ever, and it is said he can raise money. This may after all account for his re- ported selection.
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four years. The act creating this office states that the commissioner shall serve for term of four years, unless sooner removed by the governor" Hence, there will be no vacancy for some time unless tho present commissioner is removed, re- signs or dies I trust none of these con tingencies will arise.
 By givi"g this space in your next is- sue you will gratiey, Yours very truly, K. H. Walker.
 Athens, Ala, December 29, 1910
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

According to custom, on Wednesday aft ternoon the pupils of the Fletcher
 School of Music gave Christmas tree
 to the little one whom Santa Claus for
 got and who had been overlooked by the
 charitable organizations. The pupils had as guests children near their own ages, for whom they were responsible both for entertainment and gifts. From to
 o'clock games were played in the studio, in which the forlorn little bits of humanity gathered from the highways and hedges entered with as much zest | as their hosts and hostesses.
 The children were then lined up, 40
 strong, to march into another studio where a tree laden with gifts and good things and twinkling with tiny electric lights stood. Their joy In the beautiful
 dolls and toys of every description was touching to see as well as their gratitude to the teachers and pupils
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
MISSES SHELBY
 HOsTEssES AT TEA

HOsTESSES AT TEA
 Miss Rosa Sibley, Miss Annie Sib- ley and Miss Mary Sibley were among the younger hostesses of yesterday, en- tertaining at afternoon tea at their home on South Eleventh avenue from 4 to o'clock. In addition to their gb' friends a number of the school /college boys called late in the aft. noon to join them in cup of tea. The Griggsby T. Sibley residence, which has been the scene of so many gracious Inequalities, was particular ly attractive when decorated for the afternoon tea. Southern smilax in pro- fusion draped the rooms in which the guests were entertained, while a wealth of palms and ferns stood in the background. Hundreds of poinsettia blossoms, distributed throughout the rooms, made an artistic appearance and crimson candles with flower shaded lights completed the beautiful appoint ments.
 The punch table was placed in a nook in the reception hall. which was the most attractive spot In the home It was a veritable grotto of smilax and ferns, while from among the green leaves peeped scores of tiny red and green lights cleverly arranged by the electricians. The punch table was draped with asparagus ferns and pre- sided over by Miss Grace Sibley and Miss Elizabeth Russell, assisted by Miss Marguerite Sibley, Miss Orline Barnett, Miss Nell Cosby and Miss Louise Musgrove.
 In the drawing room stood the re- ceiying party The three hostesses, Miss Annie Sibley, in white satin with pearl garnitures; Miss Mary sibley in blue chiffon and Miss Rosa Sibley wear ing a pink messaline gown, were as- sisted by Miss Carrie Caldwell. Miss Pattie Rena Shepherd and Miss Theo- leen Elliott. Miss Rose Snyder and Miss Rose Owen McDavid gave charming welcome to the callers.
 The dining room especially eempha- sized the holiday colors. A salad and
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MRS, PAUL EARLE HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Ip compliment to Mrs. Collett Munger and Mrs. Eugene Munger of Dallas, Tex, Mrs Paul Hamilton Earle will be a hostess today at a buffet luncheon.
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Mrs. Harrison Stuart Matthews bridge at the Country club was in keeping with tho usual charm of her Inequalities She entertained yesterday in honor of Mrs. Joseph Hoadley of New York, who is always graciously received by society in Birmingham. The affair was in &C., cordance with the type of decoration followed so closely during the holidays. Poinsettia blooms. red carnations and Christmas greenery made the Country club the cheeriest of places. Santa Claus score cards and Santa Claus bon-bon boxes, from which the consolation was drawn. revived the memory of the good Saint Nick and prolonged the jollity Of the holiday season. Egg-nog, served at a table of pretty appointments in the alcove, also pursued the holiday idea. and ices were molded in the rotund form of the patron saint. AS an especial com pliment to Mrs. Hoadley cakes and ices were marked with Mrs. Hoadleys mono- gram and Mrs. Matthews paid her a fur ther compliment in the guest of honor prze-a handsome silver vase engraved with her initials. The other prizes were
 
 was a cut glass decanter, another was a pair of hand-embroidered linen pillow eases and the consolation was a gold thimble.
 Mrs. Matthews was lovelier than usual, wearing handsome gown of Persian crepe and a stunning picture hat, topped with white plumes. Mrs. Hoadley was also superbly attired and was very gra- cous and attractive
 Mrs. Vincent Ferguson won the first prize and the second was won by Mrs. J. L. Drennen. The consolation was drawn by Mrs Stokely
 Among the guests were Mrs William Worthington, Mrs. Ed Russell, Mrs. Fred erick Gunster of New York; Mrs. Ed Smith, Mrs. E. J. Dunn, Mrs Felix Dren- nen, Mrs T. B. Boardman, Mrs. w. N. Malone, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. S. L.. Ledbetter, Miss Hoadley, Mrs. H. U. Sims, Mrs. Harrington Heflin, Mrs Spen- cer Maben of New York, Mrs. l.. w. Collier, Mrs. Robbins of Minnesota, Mrs. Charles G. Davis, Mrs. Viola Redden, Mrs Richard Johnston, Mrs. Maben Hob Mccormack, Mrs. Ned McDavid, Mrs. S. D. Thompson, Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs. LeSourd, Mrs. Dan Greene, Mrs. Burr Ferguson, Mrs. w. M. Walker, Mrs. w. A. Porter Mrs. Garber, Mrs. J. H. Mo- Coy, Mrs. Charles Abbott and others.
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NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Mrs. Matthews Hostess at the
 Country Club A FRATERNITY DANCE
Masquerade at the Margaret Alien schOoI-AfternOon Tea for College set-Mrs. Rivers Musicale.
 Notes and Personals
BY MYRTLE MILES
 TODAY IN SOCIETY <

Mrs. Paul Hamilton Earle's < buffet luncheon at 1 o'clock in com < pliment to Mrs. Collett Munger and < Mrs. Eugene Munger of Dallas. < The open meeting of the Music Study lclub with Mrs. Conner and < Mrs. Nrank Holland Lathrop as the hosSsses, this afternoon at the ! Country club. Miss Marie Rosamond's afternoon ! tea at her home in Norwood Place. !
 t%s Miss Margaret Nabers dance at < her home on Highland avenue. The Phi Kappa Sigma dance at < Friars' hall.
 MT. and Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider's < dinner at their home in Roebuck < Springs In compliment to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hoadley of New < York.
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 Mrs. Charles B. Elliott and Lieuten- ant Elliott of the Thirtieth infantry, San Francisco, are guests of MT. and Mrs c. M Williamson. They are ex- pecting Mrs. F. F. McMeenry of Dallas. Tex, today to also be their guest. Miss Zelda King of Dyersburg, Tenn, arrived yesterday morning to spend two or three weeks as the guest of Miss Maybelle Cosby. Miss Cosby plans to entertain in her honor one afternoon next week. Miss King has visited in Birmingham before and is much ad- mired here.
 Mrs. T. o. Naftel left yesterday for Montgomery after a visit to Mrs. w. H. Burton. She was accompanied by her niece, Saidee Bentley
 Miss Mary Tardy and Miss Annie Blinn will leave this morning for Sel- ma to attend the dance this evening, given by the Central City club. They will be honor guests this afternoon at a reception given by Mrs. Julian Smith. A joint honoree will be Mrs. Smiths house guest, Miss Kate Smith. Miss Beatrice Underwood of Knox vile is .one of the attractive visiting girls. She arrived last night and will
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The Immigration Commissionership

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In your issue of December 2S, in a news story, you state that R. H. Walker is an applicant for reappointment as im- migration commissioner. This is mis- take inasmuch as I was appointed by Governor Conner in October for term of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
GLIB CALENDAR

The Qui Vive club will meet this aft ernoon at the residence of Mrs. Will liam Kay, 1881 North Twenty-fourth street.
 The Riding club meets at 8 o'clock at the s. L.. Ledbetter corner.
 The Fenelon club meets with Mrs. Currie at 1902 South Twelfth street at 8 O clock.
 The Music Study club meetings occurs at o'clock at the Country club.
 The Clionian club meets this morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. Charles Froment. The Shakespeare club meets this after noon with Miss Margaretta Williams at the home of Mrs. N H. Williams.
 Miss May Collins will entertain the Amaranth club.
 There will be no meeting of the Culture club.
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Some After Christmas Snap Shots

What the World Saying and Doing When the Christmas Spirit Begins to Wane-"High School Girl and Her Suitor-The Aluring Woman and Cupid-A Pa
 thetic Story of Red Cross Seal Campaign
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Mrs. Loui Hart and children of Gads- den have spent the holidays with Mrs. Hart's mother, Ma.. A. O. Lane.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS

There will be no meeting of the Cultur club.
Gunnison news-champion., 1910-08-19
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>ome shorter and better outlet foI
the ever increasing miasng II IsyioT
park seems one of the immediate
business pecessst,es of the hour
Here Is the trade ,a l5o miners with
immense supply demands. every bit
OF II go,ag b Aspen, becsuse the
people at this esd oi Gsnnlson
county do not realize It's importaBce
AspeB business men realize u to the
extent that they spend 80 2C1D last
wear m helping keep the almost IN
passlble and impossible Taylor pass
road in condition These mines are
IN GunnIson county, the business
ought 10 come down hill here, and
News Champion has been learning
some facts as 10 conditions there
which II will sci before our people
IN succeeding issues Since open
ing Of the Star mine ON Italian
Mountain upon large scale, the
special pressure is for the short and
cheaper road down Cement creek, by
which the railroad is only fifteen
miles from the Star and only twenty
from Dorchester.
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The eospiss were attended by
Al-s Nellie Tyrer And Gsorse Aspes
and Miss Annie tbersol aud snow
dea Barkest. cos-sn IL the sreoms
The brides were dressed IN white
ssik and carried p'nk flowers
The News-Champlon extends con
erstuisr'ons 10 the happy couples