The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18

throughout the evening and pleasure reigned from the beginning until the close of the happy event. As is well known, the charity ball Is an annual function given under the auspices of the District Nursing association. It affords the only financial aid that this the hundreds who are in sympathy with the beautiful charity that the ball rep resents it will be a pleasure to know that this promises to be the most sue cessful of all in a financial sense. All tickets have not been heard from but checks amounting to a large sum have been received and a conservative es- innate makes the total figure larger this year than ever.
 A cheerful way to raise money for the sick and suffering was this ball. those who did not all their presence gave at least their good will and to all 1t Is joyous thought that much pain and unhappiness will be alleviated throughout the coming year as it's re- suit last night.
 The chairman of patronesses this year was Mrs. Charles Oracle Davis. Her efforts were largely responsible for the success of the ball. She is a de- lightful woman personally and her genial spirit permeated the entire af- fair, both in the plans and the realiza- tion of the splendid success. Mrs. T. G. Bush is always a leading spirit in the preparations for the ball. Her execu- tive ability and invaluable advice were of the greatest assistance this year as heretofore. though she has kept in the background. Mrs. Bruce Brewer, Mrs W. D. Nesbitt and Mrs. w. B. Leedy, -Jr, were also instrumental in making a success of the ball.
 The club presented a lovely picture with its poppy trimmed ball room and its many lights and it scores of lovely women. This, the first of the post Lenten entertainments, found society in gay mood and prepared for the keen est enjoyment. The Birmingham wo- men never looked lovelier, their gowns were never prettier or more becoming. In the living room the guests were well comed. Giant palms and other green cry furnished the simple adornment of this picturesque apartment. Mrs Davis, who stood in the alcove, was her usual gracious, lovely self, wearing an even ing robe of white lace. to which a touch of color was added by corsage clus- ter of handsome pink roses. Mrs. Bruce Brewer, Mrs. Elias Davis, Mrs. W. D.. Nesbitt and Mrs. W. D. Leedy. Jr., were officers of the association asked to as sist her in receiving.
 The grand march opened at 10 o'clock with MT. and Mrs. Charles G. Davis leading MT. Davis. who is one of the most accomplished cotillon leaders in society, was assisted by MT Owen Gil- lespy in the special figures. These were strikingly pretty. One of the most notable was suggestive of the cause for which the ball is given. Eight so- ciety girls with as many young men, took part in this and instead of the usual ball gown, their costumes were the quaintly becoming creations worn by the hospital nurse. The eight-Miss Helen Eustis, Miss Estelle Nabb, Miss Donald Seals, Miss Kathleen VanHoose, Miss Mary Kinney, Miss Mary George STulkSudHhs NlSS EllAdDCtA lICoiOOih II and Miss Eleanor Matthews, each made a charming picture in her blue ging- ham frock, crisp white stole and apron, to which the final enchanting touch was given by the coquettish little white caps. To make the costumes complete. the nurses >implements-thermo case, bandages and safety pins hung from their belts. Seeing this pretty group apparently ready to minister to the sick, one could easily understand the Vaccinations exerted by that most attractive personage-the sick nurse. The young men who took part in this figure were MT. W. B. Dicks, MT. Crook Whatley, MT. Tom Jones, MT. Burt Throckmorton, MT. Allen Krebs, Dr. Farley Harris and MT. Dick Hagler.
 This figure was danced as an es- pecial compliment to the four local hospitals-St. Vincent's, the South Highlands infirmary, the Davis infirm- ary and the Hillman hospital-which have materially assisted in the work of the District Nursing association.
 Mrs. Henry Grays double sextette- the young people whom she trained so successfully for the aeroplane dance in their speciality in the Society Circus were welcomed again in the cotillon. everyone at the club looking on with interest as they executed their graceful dances and sang their attractive little songs. The Growlers and the Friars, the two popular dancing clubs. also contributed two novel figures. The Growlers were Messrs. Bestor Brown, Kennon Boiling, John Prowell, Walden, Charles and Lewis Ford, Anglin White, John Marks, Irmin Caldwell, Sydney Smith, William and Herbert Cobb, Lee Adams, Thomas Estes, Robert McDavid, Maurice Henderson. Clarence Barker.
 The girls who took part with them were Misses Clara Lee Woodson, Rose Owen McDavid, Lucy Lyman Powell, Dorothy Johnson, Aileen Kirkman, Bes- sic and Emee McCrossin, Edith Thomp- son, Florence Coffin, Gladys Enslen. Mabel Wheelock, Fanny Evans, Kirk man.
 The Friars were represented by Messrs. Robert Ware, James Coleman, Harold Lewis, Clyde Pippin Jack Wal ton, Glenn Harris Roscoe Harris, Jesse Lewis, Priestly Evans, Tom Jones, Rich ard Jemison, Charley Brown, Campbell Gore, Courtney Henley, Clyde Hunter. Henson Sibley, Watson Andrews. Roy Norris, George Harris, Jr., T. B. Dryer.
 The girls dancing with them were beth Dearborn; Dunbar Avirett Mar garet Latady, Estelle Webb, Eleanor Matthews, Mary Kinney Gamaliel Dixon, Donald Seals, Lydia Eustis, Elm