The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-30
DINNERS At THE COUNTRY CLUB.
MRS. BONNYMAN'S LUNCHEON
FOR vISIToRS-MISS MARY
CAMPBELL HOSTESS-ViSIToRS'
DAY AT ATHLETIC CLUB-THE
SOCIAL CALENDAR.
BY MYRTLE MILES.

Only few days are left before the
roming OF Lent puts a quietus upon
social gayety In Birmingham. There has
not been a mad rush for dates to give
entertainments. as was at first expected.
but at least every day is to be filed
with events of more or less importance.
One reason for a comparative dearth
of entertaining, now that the little sea-
son" is here, Is that several houses are
closed, socially speaking, ON account of
mourning, and parties, fortunately unan-
nounced, have been postponed until after
Easter. I have in mind three large re-
ceptions, two for the afternoons Of the
coming week and one an evening affair,
which were withdrawn for this reason,
and another still which has continued
ftnannounced because of the Illness of
the hostess, one of the most gracious
natrons in society. who planned to chris
ten her new home with large afternoon
party.
There are a number of popular visitors
in the city who will linger until the last
of the pre-Lenten festivities is over. Their
presence was the inspiration of delightful
some unannounced as yet, are antici-
pated for the days to come. favorite
visitor at this season is Mrs. Joseph
Richardson Rice Of Chicago. whom one
admirer said has more good cheer than
anybody I know" Mrs. Rice has been
much entertained She is the house
guest of Mrs. Scion Jacobs, whose bridge
party in her honor this week will be one
of the smartest affairs of the winter.
Mrs. Webb of Demopolis, who, as the
guest of her sister, Mrs. William A.
Porter is another lovely visiting matron.
Her beauty is the kind that is con-
slant joy-for bright animation gives her
face the charm of constant change of
expression and a charm that could not
be caught in photograph. Hers, too.
is beauty of coloring as well as con-
tour, the dusky hair which she wears fiat
and unadorned, making her fresh beauty
the more striking. Mrs. Noise Of Sa-
vannah, who, as the guest of her sister.
Mrs William Pittman Redd Is always
charmngly received, although her visits
seem to her friends always too brief,
plans to leave today, and will be decidedly
missed at affairs next week. Mrs. Spen-
Ger Maben of New York is another of
the circle of visitors who has made her
self decided favorite. She comes each
year for one of the seasons to be the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Maben, and
is the center of much exclusive and de-
lightful entertaining. Hers Is a person.
atty Of rare charm and news of her
every return to Birmingham is heralded
with intense pleasure. One of the most
delightful affairs given for her was the
bridge on Friday afternoon by Mrs. ].
Rivers Carter. She shared the honors
OF the occasion with Mrs. Hill Ferguson.
Mrs Vernon c. Badham, who is ex-
pected tomorrow, visited Birmingham
when, as Miss Leila Johnston she was
d resident of Eufaula. She comes for
the first time as a bride, and will be
the house guest of her husbands brother,
Mr.. Henry Lee Badham, and Mrs. Bad
ham. Already a number of graceful
eourtesies are promised for this lovely
woman. She will receive the same affec-
Tomato welcome that is always accorded
her Mrs. Henry Weston Hyde of New
York, the guest of her sister. Mrs. Mason
billiard, is always quite rayed over by
k0ciety She was the guest OF nonor at
Mrs billiards. reception Tuesday, one of
the largest of the winter, and was en-
tertained at luncheon informally Thurs
day by Miss Luetta Gregg at the Country
club and again yesterday by other friends.
The bevy OF visiting girls was never
more attractive. Mrs. william 8. Lovelrs
two house guests. Miss Katherine Stiles
ana Miss Beatrice Underwood. the for
1ner a Georgia girl, and the latter a fair
Tennessean, have been the recipients Of
much attention. Miss Katie Sharp of
Nashville is dividing her time between her
aunt, Mrs. Arthur Adams, and Miss Jen-
ME Trimble. Miss Sharpe was a visitor in
Birmingham last winter when the season
was at its height. and on this visit has
met the cordial reception which Ia ac-
corded the girls who have already won an
enviable place in the hospitable hearts Of
our people. Miss Sharpe, with Miss Es-
telle Hubbell of Montgomery, the guest
of Miss Jennie Bridges. and a former Bir-
lningham girl as joint honoree, was an
inspiration for delightful tnformality In
the James Bowron home yesterday after
noon. when Miss Edith Bowron asked her
girl friends to meet them at o'clock
tea
Another pretty visiting girl is Miss Vera