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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29

prevails at all times in this splendid home and last evening 1t was exceptional ly charming. Spring flowers adorned the various rooms and in the dining room where the buffet supper was served, jonquils made a golden setting. The ta- ble held centerpise of these blossoms resting on Cluny lace cloth of rich pattern.
 Mrs. Tutwler was a handsome hostess In a lingerie robe of white embellished with web-lke laces. Miss Evans wore an evening gown of tulle embroidered with gold threads. The guests, who mum bered about 60, included the closest friends of Miss Evans and MT Sullivan with the members of their bridal party. The members of the bridal party who were the special guests, are Miss Evans, MT. Sullivan, Miss Sophie Evans of Vir- ginia, Miss Edith Howcott Of New Or leans. Miss Flora Orr, Miss Mary Kirk patrick. the Misses Meredith or Richmond, MT. R. w Beckwith of Chicago, MT. Ray mond Sullivan, MT. James Sullivan, MT. William Dunn, pr. Walter Scott, MT. James Towersfi MT. Joel Perrin, MT, Carl ton McKenny of Richmond. MT " j.. Nesbitt Mir Hugh Martin and Dr. and Mrs, w. E. Evans. Among the out-ol- town guests were Mrs. F. c. Beckwith and Miss Singer of New York.
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NEWS 0F THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD deception Card Party and Buff fet Supper Yesterday
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Wedding Anniversary-Major and Mrs. Tutwiler Entertnin Bridal
 Parfy-Cards at Gold Lion
BY MYRTLE MILES

There is always something about the singing of college boys that nothing else quite equals and no matter how often Birmin gham has the glee clubs of the various universities they are sure to attract an audience of society people. The concert of the Cornell Glee club during Christmas week last year is still pleasantly recalled. The young men made many stanch friends not only by their capital entertainmen but In the delightful manner In which they accepted the social courtesies which were bestowed upon them so abundantly They were guests at a number of affairs in the brief space of time allotted to them here-their engagements preventing the acceptance of many invitations. Society is al- ways most hospitable and most inter- ested in the college boys. Their songs lively and jolly as the boys themselves are whistled and hummed long after they are gone.
 There Is an especial interest felt in the glee club of our own state uni versity. Added to the general liking for the boys just because they are boys" is the personal interest that the younger set feel in their friends who compose the club and that the older folk feel in the sons of thei friends The glee club will come up from Tus- caloosa to sing at the Jefferson the atre the evening of Monday, April 4, Several members, including Byrd Ha- ley, John Wallace, Dixie McCrossin John Bradley, Ralph Barrow and Giles Mcqueen, spent the week -end in Bir- mingham arranging the details of the concert, and they state that the pro- gramme this season teens with good things. There will be solos, quartets bit of whistling and a lot of breezy brisk and irresistible choruses.
 MT. Tom Garner, who has been di- rector for the glee club for many seasons and has led them successfully through so many performances will be with them again. MT. Garner is one of the best known men in the state and may really be called one of the most important features of the con cert. With him he will bring the en- tire membership of the club includ- ing:
 P. A. Stevenson, Gadsden; law, 10 S. H,
 Bonnie Huff, Wetumpka; 12 s. N.
 l.. B. Haley, Birming gham; II, s. A. E.
 Frank Morrow, Birmingham; special Phi Delta Theta.
 Hugh Conner, Birmingham; IS, Pht Delta Theta.
 Melvin F. Schwarz Selma; 10. Robert P. Davison, Troy; 10, S. A. E
 c. M. A. Rogers, Jr., Gainesville 12. A. T. O.
 John H. Wallace, Birmingham; '19 Phi Kappa Sigma
 Paul Brinkman, Mobile; 10 post, A A. T. Riley, Evergreen; '1s. Dixie McCrossin, Birmingham; '12, A T. O.
 Ralph s. Barrow, Birmingham; 10, A T. O.. bushes manager.
 A. E.
 Leon G. Brooks, Brewton; law. 10 Phi Delta Theta.
 John M. Bradley, Birmingham; '1a Phi Gamma Delta. Vincent H. Bell, Fort Deposit: law. ,1t
 Giles E. Mcqueen, Birmingham. ri s. A. E.
 Tom Garner, Tuscaloosa ,ss. D. K E., director.
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Moore is surgeon for the Northern Steel works in Chicago.
 Mrs. John Wallace Luke left yes terday for Atlanta, whence she was called suddenly because of the serious illness of her moth CT, Mrs. Odelia Lo- gan. Mrs. Logan is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Van Orsale. at Fort McPherson.
 MT. and Mrs John Marshall Buck ner have named their little son John Marshall, Jr.
 MT. G. o. Friermood has returned from a brief visit to Mississippi.
 Mrs. John H. Frye returned yester- day from Anniston. where she has been the guest of MT. Fryes sisters, Mrs Turner and Mrs. Young.
 The Misses Hume have as their guest for the week Miss Ruby Richardson of Montgomery, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hughes.
 
 Miss Rose Owen McDavid and Miss Florence Coffin have gone to Tuscaloosa, where they will attend the junior dance at the university.
 Mrs Martha Gfelow, who was the guest last week of Mrs. John White left yesterday for Greensboro to visit her sister, Mrs, Mary c. Pickens. She will return early in April to again be Mrs. Whites guest.
 
 Miss Emma Grima of New Orleans has arrived to be Mrs. W. P. G. Hard- ing's house guest. Miss Grima's visit will be distinguished by a number of delightful affairs given in her honor.
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TERRETT-LATHRO NUPTIALS OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE

Mrs. J. M. DeCottes, in the Social World, writes of the approaching mar rage of Miss Berry Lathrop and Mir w. c. Sterrett as follows:
 Many friends throughout the state are interested in the approaching mar riage of Miss Berry Lathrop and Mir William Cleveland Sterrett, which will take place at the home of her par ents. MT and Mrs. Frank Holland La- tkrop. at o'clock on the afternoon of Saturday April 2. The bride will be att tended by her 14-year-old sister, Mss Eu- gcna Blount Lathrop, as maid of honor, and her little niece. Frances Witherill, and MT. Sterrett will be attended by Mir. James Dwyer of New York as best man. The ceremony will take place in the pres ence of relatives and a limited number of close friends, Dr. Lewis Branscombe of- flciating.
 'Mrs. Donald Conner will play the we'd ding march and MT Friermood, the bril- liant young baritone of Birmingham, will render a number of vocal selections.
 Miss Lathrop, 1t will be remembered, just a few months ago made her debut at a brilliant reception given by her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Lathrop. Her short young ladyhood has been a brilliant one, and as a young matron she is sure to take a prominence accorded so charming young woman, who is member of one of the most prominent families in the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
EASTER AFTERNOON
 AT THE ADVENT

Easter celebrations in Birmingham without the children would be incom- plete indeed. Sunday at the Church of the Advent, St. Mary Highlands and St. Andrews a veritable festival of song and flowers was presented by the younger folk making probably the most widely interesting portion of the days celebration in each case.
 The programme given by the Sunday school of the Church of the Advent has been very much complimented, and justly SO It took place in the afternoon at 4:3o o'clock and was witnessed by a large part of the congregation and friends of the church Mrs. Hale Tarrant, chair man of the music committee who ar ranged the programme, was remarlSa bly, successful, proving the influence of her own personality in persuading the young people to such effort. They were splen- didly trained both as to their songs and department. In addition to the vest ured choir of %, the Sunday school as body took part in most of the exer- cses. The programme began with the professional, Risen Victorious" by the school and congregation. It was notably beautiful with the banners and flower garlands carried by the choir. The creed and the Lords prayer and the collect fol- lowed.
 Miss Margaret Cameron, whose voice is charming sang the solo part in an unusually attractive chorus given by the Sunday school This was followed by the responsive scripture reading. after which an Easter carol during which the classes presented their banners and fow- CTS with the offerings, in each case most generous, was sung.
 One of the gems of the service was little Miss Katherine Lynch's Easter solo, She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Frank Lynch. Miss Sara Ellen Greene and Miss Emma Carr gave the solo parts In the anthem sung by the Sunday school Risen in Glory" and made of 1t one of the prettiest numbers on the pro- gramme. A party of little people gave an Easter acrostic, Jesus Reigns" They were Florence Tarrant, Dorothy Bart lett Louisa Wheeler, Isa Hoyt, Dorothy West, Rose Roberts, Frances Eberhart Halle Greene. Ruth Eberhart and Mar jorie Shropshire. Miss Margaret Latady's class and that of Miss Fisher followed, with a motion song, which was charming ly rendered. After Dr. Evans Easter talk and the superintendent's remarks the occasional was sung as the young people departed.
 These Easter celebrations are among the important things in the Sunday school calendar of the year. and the churches have made them artistic affairs.
 TO-DAY IN SOCIETY
 This will be an especially eventful day in society. The Charity Ball which is to take place this evening at the Country club is one always of the distinguished events of the year, and today all society is planning for it. Many who will be guests at the ball will go first to the Church of the Advent where they will witness the marriage of Miss Mary Cor ner Evans and Mir. Willard Parker Evans This is another event of signal import- ance The Coble- Charsell nuptials will take place at the home of .he brides parents. MT. and Mrs. Henry Chairsell, and this, too. will be an evening event
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SOCIAL MEETING
 OE REVIEW CLUB


 The Review club met in a social way the past week at the home of Dr. and Mrs H. c. Moorland, Mrs. l.. B. Cowen as hostess.
 The study of the last three months of the "Odyssy'' was most Interestingly re- viewed by Mrs. A. N. Deneghan
 The religion of the Greeks by Mrs. $. D. Harris
 .Aint Chartys Ligeon of Today?' en costume, dialect-Mrs. G. w. Dodson.
 The Flower Song-Mrs l.. B, Thomer- son, violin, and Miss Bertha cal plano'
 Mrs. James Hiilhouse, The liners
 Violin selection from Chopin by MT. and Mrs. Thomerson.
 Piano solo by Schubert-Miss Bertha Call
 Vocal solo, "Alone"-Mrs. Harris.
 Concluding the programme for the even ing a most enjoyable bow and arrow contest was indulged in. MT. and Mrs. T. R. Blake, Mrs. A, N. Donegham ana Dr. H. c. Moreland were the lucky ones to send the arrow from the nero Enrytus', bow, through the hole of one twelve axes" MT. Blake on draw re- ceived bouquet of jonquils.
 The Moorland home looked beauti1ui in the club coiors, gold and white, a scheme which was emphasized in the re- treatments.
 Those enjoying the evening were: Mrs L. B. Cowen. MT. and Mrs. s. D. Harris, MT. and Mrs. c. w. Dodson. MT. and Mrs. T. R. Blake MT. and Mrs. John Call, MT and Mrs. James Hillhouse, Jr., MT. and Mrs. L. Thomerson. MT. and Mrs W. A. Robinson, Mir. and Mrs. Full bright, ,/Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Duneghan, MT. and Mrs. Ford King. The guests were: Dr. and Mrs. H. c. Moorand, Col. H. o. Hoyt, Mrs L. Cowen, Miss Bertha Call, pr. and Mrs. M. E. Moor land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
White Girls for General Work Exist
 Only In Housekeepers' Memories
Varieties and Types the Present Day Tend the Door, Says One-Next Specialist Wouldn't
 Stay at Any Place Where Lady of House Interfered
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

'ePlease if anybody knows where l can get a good white girl for general house. work" said a belated housewife few days ago, in group of women who were discussing the ever-present subject of servants, tell me where, for my life is a perfect nightmare, bothering with inef- ficient help.'
 You might as well ask where to get a good specimen of the dodo, or to discover a live mastodon which you could use for & household pet" said one of the most pessimistic in the crowd. 'Id as soon 20 in search of the Fountain of Youth as to wander from my own fireside in search Of a white girl like mother used to get, who would of her own free will and ac- cord do general housework, with all its branches"
 "Specialism is the slogan of the age, ani nowhere is this disease to be found in more virulent form than with serv- ants" said the first speaker, and my minJ harks back to those halcyon days when our mothers used to get good Irish or German girls, w<o not only did all the cooking but laundry as well, and who never thought of such a thing as special izins.
 Those were lovely days for the house. keeper" said the other, and indeed they were so lovely that they couldn't last"
 Now it is no uncommon occurrence to hear it said," observed the first speaker, ..tbat Smiths cook has fiatly refused to do anything but cook, while the maid will not even sweep off the front porch, because that's the buffers place, and the butler won't answer the bell. because that Is the maids place-and there you are!'
 (Which reminds me- said the second speaker, "of a friend of mine who en- gagged a cook the other day who demanded s5 a week to do nothing but the cooking fo. family of four"
 "A cook" said the first speaker Zap piled to me recently and said she wanted tt week and would wait on the table, provided you uses de reach,' said she: but if has to pass de things I will have to charge S5 a week.
 And how did she turn out?' asked one of the listeners.
 "She appeared spick and span in blue frock and white apron, and looked like a trained nurse. She rolled wonderful but ter balls and set the table beautifully, but she couldn't cook"
 "Whatever else the specialist knew, she didn't know her speciality" said some one.
 Exactly" said the story teller ''and when I remonstrated with her about the dinner she calmly asked:
 Well what Is de matter wid it?'
 For one thing, the roast was overdone and the vegetables overdone' I sug- gested.
 Then we'd better part company right now said she in her hgh-falutn' Eng fish, for we evidently does not agree as to cocking.'"
 
 "One of my friends had funny experi- ence with a cook she employed who said she had been getting s a week, but would cook for this household for $4 If she didn't have to go into the dining room. She was employed any my over opti- mistic friend was telling everybody in the neighborhood that she had find that
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was simply splendid The morning after
 she arrived, no sooner was breakfast over
 than she appeared pencil and pad in
 hand ready to take down the menus for
 the day so that she could prepare them.
 She was large and stout and wore
 splendid checked apron and looked very
 Imposing, so much so that the entire fam Il stood in perfect awe of her.
 "Luncheon Is to be served at 1 o'clock" :"
 ordered my friend land we always want
 dinner on the table at 6:9O'' i In order to celebrate the arrival of
 the new cook the hostess had invited
 couple of friends to come in for dinner
 and they promptly arrived at 6:15
 They chatted and laughed and enjoyed themselves hugely until o'clock and no
 word was heard from the kitchen as to
 dinner. Seven-fifteen arrived and still
 dinner was not served At 7.30 the hos
 tess. becoming very much embarrassed
 excused herself and went to the kitchen to interview the new cook and ascertain what the matter could be that caused such delay-quite an hour and more ere now.
 There she found the cook comfortably seated in a rocking chair, which she had taken off the front piazza, reading one Of the new novels, entirely oblvious of the fact that four people were waiting
 with ravenous appettites for the dinner which never came.
 Too astonished for words the hostess finally got her wits together long enough to say:
 What about dinner, Amanda?" When 1t is ready 1t will be served" said
 she hantly-carelessly- like that. And I'll let you know At 8 o'clock the meagre dinner was served and 1t was very good, but, then, everything would have been good after
 people had waited that long. And did she dismiss her the next
 morning?" inquired some one NO, indeed, she was only to glad to
 get her and although luncheon was served at o'clock instead of l. while the
 man of the house fumed and fused be- cause he had an engagement. the mistress who presided over the dietetic arrange
 ments looked calmly on without even so much as an apology" q suppose instead of being discharged she just left of her own accord at last observed one of the crowd who recognized the type.
 Exactly said the story teller" she remained just one week and then told the lady of the house that she didn't like her job, because said she, you rummage about too much in the kitchen and. that illustrates me- "
 "All of which makes me long for one
 of those big. fat. red able-bodied Ger
 men girls that I spoke of, who don't
 ming being told to do the washing on Mondays, ironing on Tuesdays baking on Wednesdays, scrubbing on Thursdays, and so on throughout the week." Didn't mind being told,' corrected one of the party, flor those treasures are things of the past like corsets, low-heeed
 shoes and the absence of false hair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-29
MIR. AND MRS. JOSEPH ESTES CELEBRATE WEDDING

Of more than passing interest was ne wedding anniversary celebration yes- terday afternoon of MT. and Mrs. Joseph
 K, Estes at their home on the South highlands. This is the first anniversary TO tall s1ngce MT. and Mrs Estes mar. ried life outside of the Lenten season and their recognition of it was done in the most informal and the most charmins way. No invitations were issued but a lew especial friends were asked to receive with them besides their children and several relatives. Those asked to welcome the callers were.
 J. Riddick Estes, Jr. Willard Redd Estes, Mrs. J. Francis Redd. Mrs. James D. Carter of Atlanta, Miss Mar garet Carter of Atlanta Mrs l. R. Banks Of Atlanta, Mrs. Charles Elliott Carper. Mrs. Nina Redd Southgate, Mrs Ernest Redd, Mrs. Warren Barnett. Dr. and Mrs. William E. Evansf Mrs. Willard Wilson, Mrs. M. 0: Tardy, Miss Mary Tardy, Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Cleveland, O.. Mrs. J. L. Dewitt, Philippine Islands; Mrs VIII Ham F. Fort, Mrs. James T. Harwell, Mrs. R. c. Hemphill, Mrs. E. F. Enslen, Sr.; Mrs Benjamin Kidd. Mrs. H. K. White, Mrs. E. F. Tyler Mrs T. M Day. idson. Mrs. J. T. Schroder, Mrs. George c. Blinn. Jr., Mrs. W. c. Weston, Mrs.
 Hubert scruggs. Mrs. W. Y Dill, Mrs. E.. M. Tutwiler Mrs. Priestly Toulmin and Mrs F. F. Snedecor
 A color scheme of pink and white pre- vailed In the floral decoration of the res- idence and was suggested in the refresh ments as well. Brides roses were grace fully used In the parlor and elsewhere a profusion of pink and white carna- tions with ferns.
 Mir. and Mrs. Estes and Mrs Estes mother. Mrs. Redd, stood together to greet the guests. Mrs. Estes gown was one of the handsomest ever worn in Br- mingham. It is fashioned of roce point lace and was the costume worn at her wedding. Her mother was also beautiful ly gowned black chantilly laces form
 ing the materials. A group of attractive women receiving in the parlor were Mrs. J. T. Harwell. Mrs. w. F. Fort, Mrs. Willard Wilson and Mrs. Snedecor.
 The callers were welcomed in the re- ception room by Mrs. Hubert Scruggs who looked very pretty in an afternoon gown of <golden brown cashmere de sole. Mrs. w, c. Weston in black and white with touches of blue, and Mrs Ben iamin Kidd in rose satin gown. A punch bowl in the living room was pre- sided over by Miss Mary Tardy, assisted Hby Miss Margaret Carter of Atlanta. a niece of Mrs. Estes. In the dnning room, which was notably pretty with It's floral dress of pink and white, Mrs Binn pre- sided TEe ices were nodded in the form of pink roses, suggesting the floral scheme
 Among the many friends who called to congratulate MT. and Mrs. Estes upon the passage of the fifteenth year of their welded life were Mrs. Charles DeBardele- ben, Mrs. J. D. Moore. Mrs. s. L. Led better, Mrs. New McDavid, Mrs. J. G.. Whitfield. Mrs. John Hine, Mrs J. w. 1)onnelly. Mrs. Dan Greene Mrs Priestly Toulmin, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs. George R. Ward and others
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his voice, MT. Mccormack entered into cluding the lovely "Rudolph's Narra- tive" from "Boheme," and three beau tiful Irish ballads, "Killarney,' Come Back to Erin" and The Minstrel Boy"
 The series of Faust records is this month further augmented by another complete act of Faust-a superb rendi- tion of the impressive church scene. sung by Farrar, Journet and the Metro politan Opera chorus.
 Frances Aida is another of the newer artists who will make records for the Victor exclusively, and her two "Otello" records, which are in the April list give most pleasing impression of her rich and cultivated soprano voice.
 Among the lighter records are the Hero waltz from "A Chocolate Soldier" sung by Luch Marsh, and two brand new songs by Harry Laudsr-"Heyi Donal," and ''The Bounding Bounder."
 Other contributors are the Vienns String Quartet, Pryor's Band, Elisa beth Wheeler. Harry Macdonough, the Haydn Quartet and many others.
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MUSICALE AT FLETCHER STUDIO


 MUSICALE AT FLETCHER STUDIO
 A wealth of bloom and fragrance or spring flowers waited welcome to the large assemblage which gathered in the parlors of the Fletcher studio at the ln- vitation of Mrs. J. s. Bridges. The surprise treat which greeted the guests at this reception was the splen- did nlaying of the guest of honor, Miss Ora wford the Fletcher schools acquisi- ton to Birminghams piano artists.
 Miss Crawford delighted her audience with her varied selections, each of which showed some charm of technique, toucn of feeling and gave fine impression or her powers in every kind of music. There was no smuggling, no skipped or dropped notes but every one clean and distinct even in rapid passages so clear and crisp as to remind one of glstening hall drops The last number was especially line, the octave work and. chord effects being done twith much fire and power
 Miss Crawford was assisted by MT. Clarence Klenk, Birmingham's tone artist, and his stringed quartet, composed or MT. Klenk, first violin; Mrs. Edmund Castle, second violin; MT. Dunham, violas MT. Balsam, cello
 All pahts were so we'll sustained the four played with so much feeling and sympathy that each seemed to inspire the other.
 Miss Crawford, who Is a handsome brunette, was gowned in blue gauge over blue silk.
 Lingering to meet the guest of honor, those present were served dainty refresh ments by the tiniest of the Fletcher pupils.