The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-10
RECEPTIONS FOR
 VISITING WOMEN Entertains for Mrs. Culp
 and Miss Culp MEETINGS POSTPONED Mrs. R. V. M0bley Extends an At tractive Lenten Hospitality for Two Visiting Matrons-Oth-
 CT Lenten Events
MEETINGS POSTPONED
By MYRTLE MILES

The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Porter on Niazuma avenue was thrown open yesterday afternoon for the first time to a large number of guests, Mrs. Porter giving smart re- ception in compliment to Mrs. John M Culp and Miss Alkaline Culp of Washington. D. c.
 The house is typical of the early southern manor-the Adams colonial and its architectural beauty combined with the artistic decoration which eS- tablishes Mrs. Porter as a wonderfully delft hostess. made the surroundings perfectly charming yesterday. Festoons of smilax forming frieze on some of the daintily tapestried walls and outlin- ing windows and portraits contributed to the o}d-fashioned effect of the house. This and the formal bay trees which stood in the reception hall made q splendid background for the quantities of lovely flowers which Mrs. Porter distributes with exquisite color sense. Waxen begonias and azaleas gave their pink prettiness to the adornment ot the mantels iS several of the apart ments. The living room was gorgeous with the yellow tulip. Here the callers were welcomed by gracious quartet of matrons--Mrs. J. c. Maben, Jr., Mrs. Edward Ware Barrett Mrs. Harold Samson and Mrs. Victor Hanson.
 Mrs. Porter introduced the hohorees as she stood with them in the living room. She was handsomely gowned for her reception in white messaline satin en train, trapped with marquisette and eli npqrIS Mrs. Culp, who stood next to her, was hand somely attired in mauve net embroid- cred In orchids and yelling, satin of corresponding shade. Miss Culp was much admired in white as becomes a debutante. Her gown was satin with rich tunic of sparkling sequins. Mrs Albert Sydney Edmonds, whose guest they are, was handsomely gown ed Her costume was yellow marqui- sette built over satin of a like tint. The other matrons who stood with the hostess and her honored guests were also gowned in the prettiest of spring creations. They. were Mrs George Con- nors, Mrs. A. W. B. Johnston, Mrs. Max R. Berry of Atlanta. Mrs. C.. w. Up church. Mrs. Howard Holmes and Mrs. Norvell Cullom. Miss Eugenia Johnston, who is to be one of the spring brides, stood with them.
 One of the cherriest apartments found by Mrs. Porter's guests was the library, which she had made most inviting with profusion of crimson carnations. Cof- fee was served at a pretty table by Mrs. U. D. Mooney. Mrs. J. T. Punk ct, Mrs Alan Jemison, and Mrs. B. D. Sibley.
 A punch table decrated with sprays of pink blossoms stood between the stairs. Serving the delicious ice were Miss Williams. Miss Beall and Miss Julia Chenoweth. The dining room was decorated with pink flowers which, with the back ground of dark wood, and the soft colors of the walls, made IL most inviting. The lights were shaded with pink silk and a huge gold bas- ket in the center of the bonbon table was filled with Killarney roses and tied with pink tuHe. Mrs. John w. Sibley, Mrs. A. A. Gaines, Mrs. Pey- ton Norvell were the gracious matrons extending the hospitalities of this room. The conservatory, interlaced with vines and bright with the blooms of begonia, hyacinth and narcissus was the habitat of the musicians who dis coursed throughout the hours
 large number of cards were left Mrs. Porter invited 250 of her friends and many of those who called renewed a pleasant acquaintance formed with the two guests of honor when Mrs A. s. Edmonds entertained for them dur ing a brief visit last spring. Miss Culp is one of the most popular debutantes in Washington society and both she and her mother have made many friends in local society, who will be de- lighted to welcome them on their fu- t,lre visits.