The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

from prettily appointed table, with the center motif a tall vase or pink and white carnations. Following the repast, games and music were enjoyed.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Adair entertained at dinner al their home on Second street, complimenting the birthday anniversary or their son, Wallace Adair Jr. The table was attractively decorated bearing the lovely birthday cake with it's burning tapers. Ten guests were included in this courtesy
 One of the prettiest mid- winter affairs was given on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Searson as a charming host. ess to the Eagles wives and their friends. The apartments were elaboratelv decorat ed with ferns and handmade flowers each room developing a different color schene. In the reception hall vases of Johqulls and ferns were tastefully ar ranged, and in the living room mink carnations and roses were used in nro 1usloh' While the dining room was a lovely settlhS m the Christmas coiors of red and green A handmade electrolier the work Of the hostess, centered the table ana rom this was suspended red and
 
 happles at each plate filled with hints in the chosen colors, and each and of the table was silver candelabra with red rose shades. and the burning tapers in red and green. These colors were further accentuated Tn the ices, served in red rose cups, With the green iced cakes embossed "lth l9l6 in red This pretty courtesy was shared by about 40 guests
 MT and Mrs. Charles A. Hassler gave n lnnnhann roIp home on Vine street, complmenting MT. and Mrs. M. l.. Flowers, on the eve or thelr departure to Memphis after spending the holidays with friends and reiatives A tempting five-course menu was served from prettily arranged table which was centered with a basket of luscious fruit, and 10 guests were seated about the board, sharing this hospitality
 One Of the most enjoyable affairs of the past week was a gathering Of friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Valleley at their home on North Highlands in Which the honors were shared by their brother, MT. w. l.. Travis, and his friend MT. w. E. Laughlin, both or Augusta, Ga. An artistic setting was formed of the chosen colors. red and green. which was developed with profuslon of red balls and evergreens. Interesting games and contests were introduced as diversions followed by musical selections rendered by Miss Kate McArdle, Miss Mae Val lely. MT. James O'Hare, MT. w. E.. Laugh lin MT J. R. Resz and Mir w. L. Travis. At the close of the evening a tempting salad course was served, and 30 invited guests were included in this courtesy. Mrs. Holcombe Smith, who has been spending sometime as the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. P. c. Vann, has returned to her home in Gadsden, hav- ing been accompanied by her sister, Miss Alef Vann, who will be her guest for several weeks
 Miss Nellie Hurt of Selma is visiting friends and relatives here.
 Mrs. O. Coft has returned to her home in Pelham, having spent the holidays with Mrs. J. l.. Little.
 Miss Mae Landers has returned to her school in Northport. after a pleasant visit to her sister. Mrs. J. M. Darlington. MT. and Mrs. M. L. Flowers. who have been spending several weeks with the parents of the latter, MT. and Mrs. w. D. Young, left Friday for Memphis.
 Mrs. w. H. Hill and two children have