The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-23

ing gown was in yellow messaline. em- bellished with laces, in which she is lovely.
 After the theatre MT. and Mrs. Levert extended their hospitality in buffet sup per at their home.
 VETERANS RECEPTION
 A BRILLIANT EVENT
 The Stars and Stripes waved above al scene of rare beauty and significance last evening at the Chamber of Com merce when the veterans in attendance It the regular state reunion of the Con federate Veterans and the United Sons nf Confederate Veterans were welcomed Informally to the city. Gray uniforms and regimentals stood out bravely against the vivid tones of the patriotic colors and made the occasion one Of special significance and sentiment Bunt- ing was draped above the gold and blue of the mural decorations, and at intervals were floating the flags of the Confed- eracy. There were several hundreds h attendance, including the veterans and their wives and others who were interest cd in their organization, besides tho members of local patriotic orders Among those in the receiving party were:
 Miss Emma Leedy, sponsor for Ala bama division, U. c. V, and her maids of honor, Miss Marjorie Weatherly and Miss Virginia Means; Miss Sadie Giles pie, sponsor for Camp Hardee, and her maid of honor, Miss Fredrika Ferguson Miss Goodbrad of Mobile, sponsor for Alabama division, U. S.. O. ", and her maids. Miss Rosa Tardy and Miss Vera Williams; Miss Kathleen VanHoose, sponsor for Camp Morgan-Pettus. and her maids of honor, Miss Clara Woodson and Miss Gamaliel Dixon; Mayor Exum. Maj. and Mrs. Carl Seals, Senator and Mrs Joseph F. Johnston, MT. and Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Frazer, MT. and Mrs. Charles J. Sharp Judge and Mrs. William B. Fort. Miss Myrtle Miles, Miss Emily Somerville, MT. and Mrs. George Cruickshank MT. Mrs. Hill Ferguson, MT. and Mrs. John ". Sibley, MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Babb, MT. and Mrs. Sexton, MT. and Mrs. A. 0. Lane Mir. and Mrs. Culpepper Exum MT. and Mrs. Walter K MeAdory, MT and Mrs. Alfred H. Benners, Col. and Mrs. T O. Smith, Mrs. Ross of Auburn, MT. and Mrs. R. H. Woodrow and Miss Adele Shaw.
 At the head of the receiving line was Mrs. Carl Seals, who was general chair man of the social side of the reunion. Her white evening gown contrasted pret- tily with the vivid brightness of her hair, and she was as gracious and charming as always. Mrs. Charles Sharp and Mrs J. E. Frazier who were able assistants of Mrs. Seals in perfecting arrangements for the veterans pleasure in a social way, were conspicuous in the receiving party, Mrs. Sharp wearing black span- gled net and Mrs. Frazier in a black and white creation made with a graceful drapery. Mrs. Frazier's house guest, Miss Mary Ella Parish, was in blue; Mrs. R. D. Johnston was admired figure wearing a reception gown of black. one of the loveliest women present was Mrs. John T. Van Orsdale of Atlanta. She wore a zibeline gown of the grape tint
 ,ot, hot fa nnd of pro no vet and trimmed with point lace and ai- erettes About her shoulders was su- perb ostrich scarf in the grape tint touched Swith white. She was accom- panied by her husband, Col. Van sOrsdale. U. S. A., who wore his regimentals.
 Tea and sandwiches were served dur ing the evening in a coffee room deco rated with smilax and white chrysanthe- mums Handsome specimen blossoms adorned the tea table which twined with snilax and lighted with red candles in silver scones. A punch table was placed in the auditorium on raised dais deco rated with flags and surrounded by
 The reception at the auditorium was happy introduction to the session of the Confederate Veterans and one that will long remain in the memories of the wis., itng patriots.
 MRS. LOVELACE
 HOSTESS AT TEA
 Mrs. Arthur Lovelace will be one of the December hostesses entertaining the aft ernoon of December 15 at tea in com- pliment to Mrs. Harry Upson Sims and Mrs. Coleman Ward of Pittsburg.
 MISS TRIMBLE TO
 RE HOSTESS AT BRIDGE
 Miss Jennie Trimble will be the hostess .s-x~. .xtl l.~Ax A BOX PARTY
 Elizabeth Quinn and Jordan Quinn will be the hosts at a box party tomorrow afternoon at the Jefferson theatre when they will witness the presentation of .The Old Homestead" Those who will enjoy the pleasures of the afternoon are Gillian Goodall, Ella McGill, Yancey Goodall, Mary Ella McGill, Lee Bradley, Lyons Bradley. Charles DeBardeleben, Prince DeBardeleben. Mrs. Prince will accompany the children as chaperon. THE COMING OF GADsKI
 Music lovers anticipate with great pleasure the coming of Mime. Johanna Gadski, who will appear at the Jefferson theatre Friday. She is creating furore everywhere. The Nashville Banner com ments upon plans for her coming thus A delightful reception will be given | for Mime. Johanna Gadski at the Hotel | Hermitage next Tuesday evening at | 1o:45 o'clock. directly following her con- | cert at the Auditorium. Mrs. Cathey has | Invited a representative list of Nashville | society women to serve as patronesses of | the affair and these ladies may bring | their escorts to the reception and also | ask several of their friends to be pres- | ent.
 Mrs. John Cathey of Memphis who is | manager of a fine all-star southern musi- cal course this season, and under whose |