The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16


 come.
 God has given us such true women, l say again and again we shall never
 lack true men"
 MISS HAMILTON
 DELIGHTFUL HOSTESS
 The afternoon reception with which Miss Marianne Hamilton welcomed a for mer Birmingham girl and a newcomer Mrs. Price Mckinney of Cleveland and Mrs. DeLeon Southerland-was one of the most delightful afternoon affairs of the winter. For the first time Col. and Mrs. T. A. Hamilton's new home on Hickory street has been thrown open to guests and the hospitality which reigned supreme yesterday was quite in keeping with the gracious home life that this charming family have lived, both here and years past In Georgia, where there is most distinguished connection. Flow CTS made a graceful and artistic motif in each of the rooms. In the reception room lights gleamed from the hearts Of pig yellow chrysanthemums, and speci- men blossoms stood in vases here and in the pretty drawing room, where the man. tie was banked with rare blooms. Here Miss Hamilton, her mother and the guests of honor extended a pretty vel come. There were hundreds who greeted Mrs. Mckinney that had forgotten the charm of her personality but to realize It again in its fullness, for, as Mrs. Me- Kinney she is even more beautiful than as Lucy Dwyer; the years have added a grace and charm. though it was not sus- pected by her admirers here that this could be. She wore an exquisite after noon gown of blue satin yelled in soft lavender chiffon and embellished with lace. Mrs. Southerland, who is most distinguished looking, with her prema- turely gray hair framing a patrician and charming face, was gowned in an ele- gant satin reception robe of the apricot tint, embroidered and garnitured with lace Miss Hamilton was exouisitelv pretty in an afternoon gown of blue and her mother was in black peau de soie satin. Mrs. A. O. Lindsay looked partic- ularly attractive in blue.
 In the library which was frightened roses. Mrs. John l.. Raul and Miss Mamie Hamilton presided over the tea and coffee urns, Mrs. Raul wearing black and gold and Miss Hamilton in a blue and white afternoon toilette A hostess who was receiving much homage here was Mrs. Viola Petty Walker, who is the guest of Mrs. Hubert Drennen. She was one of the prettiest women present. in a superb gown of satin, with an over | dress of gold lace.
 | Miss Fannie Dunn and Mrs Taylor Southgate greeted the callers in the re- ception room, Miss Dunn in a. smart ere ation of light blue and Mrs Southgate in a peachblow satin gown trimmed in lace. Miss Fannie May Mason was an attrac- tive member of the receiving party in | French gown of pompadour silk and chiffon, made in picturesque fashion, and Mrs. Henry Fowlkes another in a pink satin reception gown garnitured with rare laces and embroideries. Miss Mary Ruth McLester, who was in the dining | room. seemed to have caught the tint of the red rose electroler and the crimson | shaded candles which made the room so enchanting. Her frock was red chiffon Miss Marie Pinckard was most distin- guished In a fur-trimmed costume, and Mrs. William Mudd, who is always love- ly wore black.
 One of the most attractive women at the reception was Mrs. Henry Upson Sims who has just returned from her bridal trip. She wasSin all black, a wide fiat hat completing the charm of a stun ming black velvet gown. Mrs. William Worthington was accompanied by her pretty guest, Miss Jennie Browniow of Knoxville, who wore a smart afternoon gown and small hat. Mrs. Zel Gaston's guest, Mrs. W. P. Reynolds of Green vile. was another attractive visiting woman. and still another was Miss Char lotte Scott, who is the lovely guest of Mrs. Walter Phillips, and was with her at the tea. Miss Clara Lee Woodson was one of the most admired of the debutantes. wearing a striking tailored costume trimmed in gold buttons with wide hat topped with kings blue plumes. Miss Agnes George was one of the pretty visiting girls. and charming visiting matron was Mrs. J. E. 2. Riley of Ozark, who came with her sister. Miss Jamie Robertson. Miss Mary Martin was with her hostess. Miss woodson. Among other attractive women noted were Mrs. Alex ander Clitherill Birch. Mrs. Charles Cal houn, Mss Emmie Barnett, Mrs, Hu- bert Scruggs, Mrs. Mercer Barnett, Mrs. H. s. Ryall, Miss Sue Allen Ball. Mrs. John Wade Watts, Miss Virginia Means, Miss Marjorie Weatheriy, Mrs. Edward Magrudsr Tutwiler. Jr.. Miss Jennie Trimble, Mrs. George Troupe Brazelton, Mrs. Bradley Saunders. Mrs. Shipman. Mrs. Hubert Drennen. Mrs. Robert I. In- gals, Miss Luetta Gregg and Mrs. Rob-