The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-18

ana his gown was also richly jeweled His
broad blue ribbon reached from shoulder
diagonally to hip. and was richly orna-
mented. And thus with so spectacular n
beginning the ball was launched, many
of the guests wearing cotton gowns. and
the women Of the board who were espe-
cialiy chosen, appearing at punch or.
cof1ee table in picturesque attire demon
strating the beauty of the cotton frock.
Mr.. Ned McDavid, who with Mrs.
charles 7. DeBardleben, chairman of the
pail who was in pink parleton,
and Mrs Viola Roden Redin, each
In appropriate attire, wore n beauti-
ful Dryad costume and her powdered hair
was encircled with frosted leaves. Mrs.
Robert Jemison, Jr, was in pink carleton
with sash of blue, and Mrs. Eugene Flies
In black and gold lace, Mrs. Henry Howe
IN pink Powered organdy with ruffled
skirt OF the Cos, Mrs. Crawford Johnson
In silver, Mrs. Sterling Foster in black
net with becoming white lace garnitures
Mrs. Steiner In pink organdy, Mrs. Maben,
Mrs. Ross Smith and Mrs. Exum in pink
and blue checked Bingham with white
hats made of corn shucks and brought
from the Georgia plantation of the Car
tiers. were among the many pretty and
attractive women who gave pleasure to
the guests at the ball.
Mrs. Samuel Caldwell gave a beautiful
luncheon yesterday for Miss Sarah Rogan
Wilson, including Miss Wilson, Miss Bev-
erly Leake, Miss Rose Owen McDavid,
Miss Martha Bradshaw, Miss May Col
Inns, Miss Ellen Dickerson, Miss Helen
Eubank, Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Dean
billiard, Miss Martha Bradshaw, Miss
Marguerite Nabers, Miss Helen McCary
and Miss Hattie Morris, in the courtesy
Yellow chrysainthemums were used for
decorations and the accessories followed
the same color scheme.
brisk winter sunshine brought many
smart people downtown yesterday during
the luncheon period. At the Tutwiler
the cafe was particularly bright spot.
since members of the board of Neigh
oorhood House and some of the younger
people who were assisting In preparations
for last nights ball had stopped long
enough to talk matters over between two
or three dainty courses of a tempting
menu. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Alexander,
the latter looking chic In an orange crepe
bodice and small black bonnet, were hav-
ing luncheon with a friend, and at the
next table Miss Bland Tomlinson's wide
red velvet sailor gave another bit OF
colcr as attractive as Mrs. Alexanders
orange blouse while she sat with Miss
Lydia Eustis and Mr.. Pete Smith for.
luncheon. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Wilson
were there, and Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Deedmeyer, who have just returned from
abroad and are staying at the hotel
occupied table in one corner, the op-
rosite having changing personnel of
busy cotton ball chairmen. including Mrs.
Campbell Maben. Mrs. Charles DeBarde-
leben, Mrs. Edward w. Barrett. Mrs
Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. George Con-
nors, Mrs. Sterling Foster and Mrs Ed.
ward ii. Cabaniss, who composed a smart
looking coterie even though a very earn
est one. Mrs. Ned McDavid was enter
tanning two guests. and a number of
other well known women, besides the
usual throng of men were observed.
Mrs. w. A. Quinn will entertain at
tea Friday afternoon from to 6 in COM
pliment to Mrs. Fletcher Tyler of Chi
cago, who is the guest of her daughter
Mrs. Guy Lilly. Mrs. Quinn will also in
clude In the courtesy Mrs. Harry Miller
and her daughter. Miss Lucille Miller
who have recently come from Memphis
TO make Birmingham their home, and to
MISS Keener of Knoxville, Miss Miller's
guest Besides these her receiving party
will include Miss Lamira Camp and Miss
Holland Fits, who will serve punch, and
MRS. Z. 5. Simmons, who Is to pour tea
Miss Cundell Baldwin entertained n
luncheon yesterday at the Ridgely in COM
pliment to Mrs. Lawson Gambill. includ-
ing among her guests the honoree, Miss
Grace Meighan, Miss Julia Carney, Mrs.
Jack Walton, Miss Nettie BeaIl. Miss
Marie Rosamond and Miss Katherine
Ross. The centerpiece was basket of
pink roses.
Mr.. Stapleton and Miss Orline Barnett
Will give recital tomorrow evening at
the Barker school, under the auspices of
the Music Study club, Miss Katherine
fierce and Miss Leona Plosser will assist
Mrs. Robert Embry directing.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. III. Woodrow were
hosts Saturday night at dinner for Miss
Frances Adele Woodrow, entertaining a
rarty of seven Auburn young people
Covers were laid for eight around a cen
terpiece composed of small tree adorned
with Auburn colors and small footballs.
The Southern club announces that invi-
tations to the twenty-fourth annual re-
ception, to be given the evening of
Wednesday. November Is, are now ready.
Every member may secure two for mail
Ing by calling at the club or sending.
The invitations, handsomely inscribed.
state that the twenty-fourh annual re-
ception will continue from to 2. Ar