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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MISS HARRIET FITS
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Miss Harriet Fitts was hostess yes terday afternoon to a coterie of girls in the younger and debutante sets in com pliment to Miss Frances Summers and Miss Sarah Cooper of Hopkinsvile, Ky. the house guests of Miss Virginia Ab- bolt, who introduced them Thursday evening with a dance,~
 The Fitts residence was tastefully de- corated with ferns and cut flowers. After the games a luncheon in two courses was served at the card tables. Miss Fitts' prizes were well chosen and most acceptable To the two honor guests she gave a box of correspondence cards and for the highest score a white beaded scarf was the trophy. A silver picture frame was the consolation. The score was kept on little water color seascape cards
 The girls who took part in this grace ful entertainment were the especial guests Miss Cooper and Miss Summers, Miss Fitts, Miss Virginia McDayid. Miss Edith Thompson, Miss Kate Earle, Miss Elizabeth Going, Miss Lillian Orr, Miss Mary Bradshaw. Miss Mary Lou Cobb Miss Henrianne Early of Lynchburg. Va,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

White, MT. and Mrs. Henry Howze, MT. end Mrs E. w. Barrett, MT. and Mrs. Viola Redin, MT. and Mrs A. J. Bowron, MT. and Mrs. l. c. Beatty, Dr. and Mrs. William Jordan, Mrs. w. c. Agee, MT. and Mrs. Leo Steiner, Lee Edwards. Nj. F. Phillips, Horace Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Phillips. Mrs. Florence Buck, Miss Hannah Elliott, MT. and Mrs w. J. Adams, MT. and Mrs. W, M. Mayes, Miss corrle Handley, Miss Abigail Crawford Reginald Canister, C. R. <lenk, MT. and Mrs. Vincent Ferguson, MT. and Mrs Arthur LoVelace, Mir. and Mrs. A. R. Dearborn, Miss Elizabeth Dearborn, Mrs Zach Nabers, MT. and Mrs. Hill Fergu- son, Mrs. William S. Mudd. Mrs. s. A. Benton, Mrs. Rivers Carter, Miss Kath- Teen VanTIoose Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Van Hoose, Capt. and Mrs. w. H. Graves, Miss Edna Moore. Miss Leta Kitts. MT. and Mrs Leonard Beecher, Col. and Mrs. T. o. Smith, Miss Hubbert, Mrs. O. L.. Stephenson, MT. and Mrs. James Bowron, Mir and Mrs. Cartright, Miss Elizabeth Morris, Mrs. l.. ]. Davids, Mrs. J. s. Bridges, Dr. and Mrs. w. E. Evans, c. A. Brown, Mrs. Eugene Fies, Mrs. John H. Minge and scores of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MAKING A STRANGE CAREER

To those who are interested in the up- lift of the drama through such agencies as the Drama league, that excellent or ganization which has so many interested students in Birmingham, letter which was received by clever Birmingham matron day or two ago and a little ex- planation of it which she has made will prove of interest. "rhe playwright and his play, the producer and the public" said the woman who is interested in art. no matter of what branch, 'have their especial responsibility where the drama is concerned, but I know 1t al- ways proves interesting to the sponsors of the Drama league to learn of the dramas elevation through its actors. It pleases me intensely to know that a woman of the character and culture of a young friend of mine has entered the profession, for I know this is the surest way to go about securing high class plays-elevate the actors l have just received a letter from this friend-AIiss Mary Ward Holton-in which she tells of the beginning of her career. She is col lege bred, having entered the theatrical profession after completing her literary education and then systematically com pletng the study for the stage.
 She is not one of those people who merely drifted into the profession and suddenly found themselves there without having previously made definite plans in that direction When she decided that theatrical career was the goal toward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
SUNDAY MATINEE
 MUSICALE TO-DAY

Never has there been so popular an in- noyation in Birmingham as that of the Sunday matinee musicale introduced this winter There have been several delight ful attractions already, and the one com ing to the Jefferson this afternoon-the Russian Trio-promses to be a treat.
 Birmingham's musical appreciation is growing rapidly. A few years ago such a plan would have been a losing venture owing to the fact that those who cared for music formed a mere handful, too small to justify the expense of securing the artists. There is small risk now be. cause not only have musical standards been raised but the number of appre- ciative people has vastly increased. There are many capital musicians In the city who are always glad to broaden their own scope by hearing the best that is of fered. But beside these there are hun dreds who without any vast technical
 knowledge are none the less lovers and sponsors of good music,
 The Sunday afternoon musicale has sup piled a great need to these people. It occurs at the most convenient hour of the day. Women may attend them unes- corted. The audiences are largely made rp, too, of men who are too tired after a long days work during the week to re- joice over music for which their very souls hunger, but who are delighted if they may have the privilege Of attending a first class attraction on Sunday afternoon. Many of the strictest churchmen in the city have sponsored the Sunday after noon musicale on the conviction that the hour conflicts with nothing of a religious nature, and that music itself is holy. And thus the matinee musicale is always well attended and promises to be even more as they are thoroughly found out. Having both a high cultural value and power to please, they deserve the social popularity which is theirs.
 The Russian Trio is composed of three brothers, each an exponent of the best art that his instrument has produced. Flu gene Bernstein is the pianist, Michel Bern stein the Violinist and Arthur Bernstein the violoncellist The matinee this after noon will begin promptly at 3:30, accord ing to the custom which was established the first of the winter
 Among those whose patronage is always given to musical affairs, and who are seen at most musical functions. may be mem tioned. in passing, MT. and Mrs. Nathan l.. Miller, MT. and Mrs. Frank Crockard, Mir. and Mrs. George Gordon Crawford, MT. and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux, Mir and Mrs. Truman Aldrich. MT. and Mrs Rob- ert Jemison. MT. and Mrs. John l.. Kaul MT. and Mrs. William W. French, Mir and Mrs. Victor Hanson, MT and Mrs William Grssen, Mir and Mrs Richard Johnston, Mir and Mrs Solon Jacobs. MT and Mrs. Charles E. Bowman, MT and Mrs. Charles Calhoun. Mrs. Flournoy Rivers, MT. and Mrs. Sidney Ullman. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews, Mir. and Mrs Frederick Gunster. Mir. and Mrs. F. G. Chandler Judge and Mrs. Oscar Hundley. MT. and Mrs. A H. Ford, MT. and Mrs Crawford Johnson MT and Mrs. Harry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
THE TESTIMONIAL CONCERT

The concert which will be given the evening of January 30 at the Jefferson theatre in compliment to Mir and Mrs. William Gussen will be one of the most artistic events of the winter. It will att tract a large audience both this reason and because of the spirit which inspired and which win make the programme pos sible. MT. and Mrs. Gussens fellow mu- sicians have been most generous in their offers of assistance in the concert ana MT Charles E. Doman. Jr, the genera chairman, is fast completing the person. mel of the programme. Mrs. John Turner,
 r F. I<lenk and Mrs Bowman
 will give a violin, cello and piano trio. MT. and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux are ar-
 ..is..s sn ensemble number; Mir. John Shaddick. Mrs Solon Jacobs, Miss Fern Minor and Mrs E. G. Chandler will sing. Mir. r Frederick Gunster will give a group of songs and MT. Emil f.eyy will he the aceompanist, and there will be others on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MISS BESSIE MAY THOMPSON GIVES LUNCHEON

Miss Norma Hood was again an hon. cree yesterday when Miss Bessie May Thompson entertained at luncheon in her honor at the Country club. The center of the luncheon table was a mound of narcissi and ferns The yellow and white effect was further emphasized in the tiny place favors-baskets of narclssi which stood at each cover.
 Miss Hood attended the luncheon wear ing a luncheon gown of somber tint showing a touch of green-a black hat topped with green plumes. Miss Thomp- son was also appropriately gowned for her luncheon and her other guests in their smart afternoon gowns made a pretty picture encircling the round table
 In the coterie were Miss Thompson Miss Hood, Miss Margaret Wellborn of Anniston, Miss Edith Bowron, Mrs. Rus sell Hunt, Miss Gladys Enslen, Miss Elizabeth Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
A. E. o. CLUB HOLDS MEETING

When the A. E. o. club held it's regular meeting at the home of Miss Edith Chl Friday evening. the semi-annual election of officers took place. The officers elect ed were: Mir Arnold l. Uhl, president; Miss Ruth Olmstead, vice president; MT. Henry M. Jungemann. treasurer; Miss Edith Uhl, secretary. After the business session refreshments were served, wftn music and dancing concluding the even ing. The members of the A. k. O. club, most of whom were present at the meet ing, are: Miss Marion Frawley, Miss Freida Lane, Miss Bessie Hunt, Miss Marie Steck. Miss Edith Uhl, Miss Ruth Olmstead, Miss Louise Courson Miss Bertha Carle. Miss Edith Thomas. Miss Lillie May Davis, and Mir. Joell. Johnson, . MT. Arnold J. Ull, MT. Carrall Harvill. MT John Crawford, Mir. Henry w. Junge- mann, MT. Frank Zimmerman, MT. Emil IIeer, MT. Edward F. Jungemann, Mir.
 Frank Westermann and MT. Hugh Dpn- can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MRS. BRAZELTON
 GIVES AFTERNOON TEA

Mrs. George Troupe Brazelton was host ess yesterday afternoon in compliment to her sister, Miss Norma Hood. Her guests included 100 girls and young ma irons.
 The Brazelton residence is well adapted for entertaining. A graceful arrangement of spring flowers beautified the living rooms, dining room and den, making them an especially attractive setting for the pretty women in the receiving party and among the guests.
 Mrs. Brazelton received wearing a rose colored hroadcloth trimmed In lace. Miss Hoods reception gown was built of Amer can Beauty satin with an overdress of crystalline net. The young women who are to attend her at her wedding were among those receiving, each wearing a becoming light reception gown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
NATIONS CLUB ENTERTAINED

An enjoyable afternoon was spent by the Matrons club of Pratt City Friday, when Mrs. C. N. Carraway entertained. Assisting to receive and entertain the guests were W. E. Jones of Birmingham and Mrs Joe Lacey. Games of 42 were played and Mrs. Abercrombie was pre- scented with an arm cluster of red car nations and ferns for having made the highest score. The score cards were hand painted forget-me-nots. After the games delightful refreshments of salads and ices were served A pleasant feature of the afternoon was the singing of Miss Pol lard, who favored the guests with several selections. Besides the members of the club the following guests were present. Mesdames w. F. Jones of Birmingham, E. B. Nelson of Empire, R. r. Mosley Of Hill Top, Haley, Joe Lacey, Misses Mas sengale and Pollard. The club will meet next with Mrs. Hlx Frazer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MISS FLEURANCE ROSTER
 HOSTESS TO CLUB

At her home on Highland avenue Fri day evening Miss B'leurange Rosster en- tertained the members of the Delta Tau club. A buffet supper was served in the dining room where the decorations, as in the other apartments, were pink and white. Silver candlesticks were topped with pink shades and the bonbons, which were served from crystal comports, em- phaslzed this color motive. Pink ices and cakes of similar shade were served to the guests following a salad course. The game which held the interest of the guests during the evening was 500 MT. John Williams and Miss Mildred Wall won the prizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

Birmingham las not been particularly bright socially this week. There is al ways something more or less interesting going on, though, at intervals, through out the year there Is a comparative lull like that of the present time. Plans are already being made for the period just before Lent, which is not by any means far off The little season just before shrove Tuesday Is always quite busy, and society this year is expecting full festive season.
 In the calendar for next week are sev- eraI events planned for visitors. There are a number of young women here from cities representing a variety of sections. Miss Gladys Enslen and Miss Mary Lou Cobb and the groomsmen for the Lester Hood wedding will introduce the week of festivities tomorrow afternoon and : evening with entertainments in honor of visitors and a bride-elect, Miss Norma Hood. Mrs Dan T. Smith will give a reception Tuesday afternoon in eompli- ment to her niece, Mrs, J. A. Emory of New York The reception occurs at the fhome of Mrs Smith, a block and half
 
 , line. It will be attended by many guests. Both Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Emory, who is best known as the former Miss Annie Conner, have a large circle of friends in Birmingham and it's vi ,inity. In the evening of that day MT. and Mrs. Will liam Hood will entertain the Lester-Hunt bridal party. and Judge and Mrs. Will liam I. Grubb will have a party of guests at a box party at the Jefferson theatre in compliment 10 Mir and Mrs. Valentine Nesbit, following with a buffet supper at their home in Idlewlld The table d'hote luncheon at the Country club will be unusually well attended on "Wednesday, when several affairs will also take place in compliment to the vis- iting girls, and the Lester-Hood wedding occurs; a musicale and several other at- tractive events will conclude week of especial interest, with the Gussen tes- timonial concert to follow
 There is the house warming to be given the first of February by MT. and Mrs. w. S. Brown. and followed with recep- tions by Mrs Hubert Scruggs, Mrs. Burt Forney and Judge and Mrs. Oscar Hund- ley and others not yet announced, until that important event which concludes the season-the Mardi Grau ball at the Southern club. During the flag end of the winter dates are always much in de- m2nd and the fortnight before Lent will undoubtedly be the gayest of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

INTERESTING EVENTS TO TAKE PLACE BEFORE PRE-LENTEN SEASON - SOCIAL CALENDAR PROMISING-HOW A COLLEGE GIRL ENTERED THEATRICAL PROFESSION-SOMETHING OF SUNDAY MATINEE MUSE CAUSE.-THE ONE TODAY-EN- TREATMENTS PAST AND IN PROSPECT FOR BRIDE AND VISITORS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
PEOPLES 28ss

the programme whom the lack of tele- phones has made it impossible to reach.
 The assistant committees are now being organized by the chairman. Mrs. l.. J. Haley is the treasurer. Mir. Emil Levy will be in charge of the programme; Mrs. Soon Jacobs is chairman of ticket committee and patronesses; Mrs. Victor Hanson and Mrs Richard Johnston con- stitute the press committee, with other to be added.
 Matters are now thoroughly organized for the concert and in few days the pro- grame will be announced. It is not to be a long programme. Mrs. Dorman stated yesterday that it is to have not more than il numbers. Tickets will be placed on sale the first of the week at the lead ing drug stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
SPONSORS FOR THE
 BASKETBALL GAME

Tomorrow evening a spirited game will be played at the Birmingham cinp pe- tween the Athletic and the Cumberland university. The hour is S:30 Miss Lydia Eustis will be sponsor for the Birming- ham team with Miss Florence Coffin and Miss Edith Orr as maids. Cumberland will be sponsored by Miss Fannie Evans, with Miss Adele Davidson and Miss Louise Minge as maids.
 The chaperons are to be MT and Mrs. Hill Ferguson, MT. and Mrs. James Bow ron, MT. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs and Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Nelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
ITEMS OF NEWS TO
 WOMEN AND SOCIETY

Miss Gamaliel Dixon, Miss Helen Rosa Randolph, Miss Emily Sommerville, Miss Fredricka Ferguson, Miss Bessie Me Grossln, Mss Dunbar Averitt, Miss Eime McCrossin, Miss Virginia Underwood Miss Clara Lee Woodson, Miss Carol Woodson. Miss Kate Perry, Miss Louise Glass Miss Polly Libby of Princeton, N. J.. Miss Serena Kirkpatrick, Miss Helen Eustis. Miss Margaret Latsdyi Miss Margaret Terrell Miss May Collins, Miss Annie LeGrand, Miss Adele Ellis, Miss Adele Davidson. Miss Louise Minge, Miss Helen Coubourne, Miss Kathleen Van Hoose, Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Mary Cameron, Miss Dorothy Walker of Con- nectlcut Miss Carroll Montgomery, Miss Watkins and Miss Jamie Robertson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

which I want to devote my life. We nave exceptional managers. a splendid director and a company of most charming ana talented people. Of course, being a De. ginner, and having had no professional experience, I had to begin at the bottom of the ladder. but I feel that I'm going up, for the managers have given me some splendid parts of late. This week, for instance they saw fit to give me the Juvenile lead in 'The Nest Egg" lovely girlish part which am thoroughly enjoy ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MUSICALE AT
 HIGHLANDS METHODIST

A musical attraction which is third in most interesting series presented thia winter by the South Highland Methodist church will be presented the evening of Wednesday, January 20, in the church auditorium. The three artists who are to take part in the programme are MT. Claud C. Gottlieb, pianist; Miss Marguerite Aus tin violinist, and Master Arthur Alex ander q boy soprano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MIR. AND MRS. REDO HOSTS AT DINNER

Mr. and Mrs. William Pittman Redd were hosts last evening at the Country club in compliment to their two visitors, Mss Ann Gaston of Montgomery and Miss Sarah Noise of Savannah in whose honor many Inequalities are planned. In their party last evening were Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Christine Glass, Miss Gaston. Miss Noise. pr. Gaston Tor rance, MT. Frank Glass Jr., A1r Robert Mabry and the host and hostess. MT. and Mrs. Redd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
CLIO ELECTION

on Friday, January 10. the Clio Liter ary Society club of the Birmingham High school, had semi-annual election of off cers with the following results:
 President, Miss Nora Burke; vice pres ident, Miss Tillie Alexander; secretary, Miss Allison Smith, treasurer, Miss Ruby Buckshaw; executive committee, Miss Irene Waldeorst, chairman; Miss Lena Kellogg, Miss Tillie Alexander; member ship committee, Miss Edythe Weaver, chairman; Miss Matte Hughs Kennedy, Miss Nora Burke; critic, Miss Mable Ray; assistant critic, Miss Lurle Barret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
FOR VISITING
 MATRON AND GIRLS

Mrs. W. II. Hit will be a hostess Tues day afternoon at cards, entertaining at 2:30 in compliment to Miss Ruth Arrighl of Natchez, Miss. Mrs. Alexander McGill of Atlanta, who is visiting Mrs. J. R. Me Wane, and Miss Mary Snider of Pennsyl- vania, the guest of Mrs. Ross Snyder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MISSION CAMPAIGN

At a recent meeting of the Womens s Mission societies 1t was decided that 6 membership campaign be conducted in the various denominations Results are to be reported at a meeting held some time dur ing February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
BOX PARTY FOR
 HOOD ATTENDANTS

The groomsmen attending Miss Norma Hood and Dr. Lester Wednesday even ing at their marriage will be hosts to- morrow evening at a box party in their honor at the Jefferson theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
THE HIGHLAND BOOK
 WITH MRS, LATHROP

Mrs, Frank Holland I4athrop will be hostess Wednesday to the members of the Highland Book club at her home on South Fifteenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MRS. w. K. M'ADORY
 TO BE HOSTESS

In compliment to Miss Ruth Alright Of Natchez, Mrs. R. l.. Crooks guest, Mrs- Walter K. McAdory will entertain Thurs day at luncheon, her guests to include IF of her girl friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

source of pleasure to all who are inter- ested in mission work.
 which she aimed she placed the plan before her parents who, instead of ve- toing it, wisely told her to go ahead, but that she must first complete her college education Seven years must he spent in college, then she could choose her own csteer If they hoped by this ultimately to destroy her desire for the stage they were wrong. for when she secured her diploma from the Northwestern univer- sity she began her preparations for be- ( ling an actress.
 Few graduates of that institution have received the honors accorded Miss Holton Tor excellence in dramatic pursuits while a student. In addition to her degree of bachelor of arts, she was given, at grad uation last June, a certificate for post graduate work in the Cummock School of Oratory. From the beginning of her col lese career Miss Holton gave especial at tention to every branch of study related to the drama, and in her freshman year she was elected to membership in the university dramatic club in recognition of her excellent work in the leading role in "Comus." During the remainder of her academic course she took prominent parts in every performance under the
 
 measure of success in the title role of ''Cathleen Nj Hoolihan' Her fame spread beyond college circles because of her work in this play and in Pinero's His House in Order,' Yates Land Of the Hearts Desire." and Shakespears's Julius Caesar"
 Miss HoltOn was not one ideaed col lege girl, as evidenced by the fact that her activities extended beyond theatricals and embraced literature and oratory Three college publications counted her on their editorial boards, and she was associated editor of the monthly mag azine, literary editor of the womans s edi- tion of the Daily Northwestern and a member of the board in charge of the Syl- labus, the college annual published dur ing her junior year. In her senior year she won the Sargent prize for Reclamation the only woman student who had ever attained that distinction. member of three societies and of the Council of Womaas league, the governing body of 800 co-eds. her life was decidedly busy.
 And this winter Miss Holton has entered upon her career well equipped to do much that is good. She is entering upon her work in fine spirit, as is shown in a note to her Birmingham friend, an exceprt from which is as follows;
 'Yes, I have really taken the plunge in fact, did so on August 15 last, when I began rehearsals with the Princess Stock company of Des Moines. The work is everything, even more than had hoped ie would be, and feel more and more alt the time that it iss Just the thing to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MIR. AND MS. WILLIAM HOOD TO GIVE BUFFET SUPPER

The Lester-Hood bridal party will be entertained at a buffet supper the even ing of Tuesday by MT. and Mrs. Will liam Hood at their home in Hanover Circle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
MRS. BOSTICK
 HOSTESS TO CLUB

Mrs. II. W. Bostick will entertain the members of the Inter Sc club Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
CHAIRMEN CALLED

All chairmen of the Confederate ball are urged to meet at Hillman hotel Mon day, January %, at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

The Council of Jewish Women will holl their regular meeting the afternoon 0 Thursday at the home of Dr. Morris New field. The study will be the economi laws of the Bible. Its leader will be Mrs Morris Newheld. The afternoon prom ises to be interesting and instructive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

A called meeting of the Mercy Hom
 Beard will occur Tuesday morning at l o'clock at the home. The meeting vii
 preced that of the annual meeting, whicl occurs at 10:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

Mrs. Charles Ferguson will entertai the Talent club Tuesday afternoon at 2.S sO5 Thirteenth street. south.