The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-07
Items And Gossip OF Interest
To Women And Society
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


which ladies' play the leading part. Ladies
as rule it states, are the very first
to discover what best suits them. what
lends most to their attractiveness, and
what Is the least common and most ex-
elusive way In which they can occupy the
pleasant hours of their fortunate exis-
tence. Made to be admired, born to be
sought and courted, they have laid hid
den behind the masks and goggles and
dustcoats of automobile armour much
longer than their sharp perception would
give them credit for. Woman for once
in her life, lured by the speed and excite
ment of automobiles, has actually forgot
ten herself until she has discovered that
gallant youth in turning toward the pref
tier and more attractive form of grace
fully attired beauty in a splendidly ap-
pointed park phaeton, or In a smartly cut
and exquisitely fitting riding habit, while
her wilowy form swings bewitchingly
to the every movement Of her thorough
bred mount How 1t is that ladies have
so long forgotten themselves is past the
understanding of the opposite sex who
have known them SO long. wooed them
so persstently, and admired them so thor
oughly.
There are many society beauties, how
ever, who would differ from this, MAIN
tanning, and very justly, too, that pretty
woman may look fetching and altogether
adorable with the soft motor scarfs and
wells, snappy little motor bonnets and
smart motor coats which may be so be-
comingly affected. Still the point Is well
taken that handsome gown, smart boots
and plumed hat is never more effective
than when the fair wearer sits among the
luxuriant cushions OF a graceful Victoria
and behind a pair OF restless, high-spirit-
ed thoroughbreds. But certain 1t Is that
while horseback riding as form of pleas
ant recreation Is increasing in Birming-
ham, there is no Indication that the auto
mobile will not continue to be the pref
erence even for the smartest social events.
If one puts any credence at all in the
murmurs of Dame Rumor, Birmingham
is to have very gay season, following
the summer quietude. Fashionable we'd
dings usually are the events about which
center the autumn entertainments. and
the nuptial quota promises to be larger
than for many seasons past. Miss Belle
DeBardeleben's engagement to DR.. Cooke
which is formally announced today, VIII
be the signal for a number Of exclusive
affairs. Miss DeBardeleben has been very
popular since her entrance into society
She has entertained dNightfully and has
also assisted Mrs. Walker Percy, her
office of hostess which she fills with
charming grace.
Miss Mildred Tynes, who will wed DR..
Edmonson in the early fall, will also be
the recipient of a number OF pre-nlptial
courtesies. She is one of the beaut ties in
the younger set, and has been much ad
mired both by society here and in Missis-
sippi, where she frequently visits.
Birmingham society will be much in
terested in the announcement of Miss Es-
telle Shocks engagement. Miss Shook
is sister of Mr.. Paschal Shook of this
CITY, and Mr.. Warner Shook of Tus-
ca1oosa- She has visited in Birmingham
many times, and is a belle here as well
as In her home state. The Shocks are
prominent Tennesseans. They have a
handsome home in Tracy City, where
Mr.. and Mrs. Paschal Shook are frequent
visitors. ~ ts4
A number of other interesting engage
ments which are being told conf1dentially
among friends will be publicly announced
very soon Engagements indeed are about
the only excitement vouchsafed society
here during August, when almost every
one is out Of town, and those who find
home more pleasant than mountain, shore
or watering place are entertaining little.