The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-14

1 over gold radium cloth and carried or i chids. Miss Bowie wore a baby blue chiffon velvet with irridescent trimmings Her corsage was of pink rosebuds. Miss Moss wore an egg plant colored panne velvet with touches of silver Mrs Samuel Earle and Mrs Harold i Samson served the chocolate in the dining room at a very lovely table, a large mo- | tiff of bronze and yellow chrysanthemums | adorning the center. Mrs. Earle served ! the frosted chocolate and Mrs. Samson l the hot.
 About 100 friends called during the aft ernoon, the young men of the bridal party l being among the number.
 
 | Mrs Bibb Graves of Montgomery is vfs- ] ting her sister, Mrs. Harden Fitts and 1 will remain through the sessions of the l State Federation. Mrs. Graves has just ] returned from the convention of the daughters in Texas.
 The Musical Courier of November had full page picture of Frederick Gunster in colors and this paper has the following to say about this charming gentleman, l who IS so popular and well known ill Birmingham:
 Frederick Gunster is an American tenor who has had all the cultural advantages oS European training. Serious and sincere in his devotion to his art, possessing q naturally beautiful voice and a pleasing refined personality, he is a valuable ac- quisition to the concert, recital and ora torio field, and stands among the artists of the first rank.
 The greater part of MT. Gunsters vocal training was received in Naples, Italy, where he was pupil of Carlo Sebas- tiani. In Munich he coached with sev- eral noted authorities in German concert lore, acquiring a practically complete repertoire of songs. In London he made special study of oratorio under R. Wat kin Mills
 MT. Gunsters repertoire is extensive comprising all essential branches of song literature of the classic and modern com posers. Being proficient in the languages he sings in French, German and Italian with pure diction, and has mastered the art of singing in his native tongue in- telligibly. distinctive feature of his re- | cital always has been the artistic ar engagement of his programmes.
 MT. Gunster has sung on programmes with the most renowned artists of the world. His appearances with the leading oratorio societies and most prominent musical clubs in the country always have been received with appreciation by the public and press alike.
 His engagements this season are being booked under the management Of Haensel and Jones.
 Mrs. John A. Lusk of Huntsville, with her usual grace and dignity, organized and entertained a chapter of U. s. D. of 1912 at her lovely home on Wednes- day. This constitutes the third chapter in the state of Alabama. The other two being in Birmingham and Mobile. So with a membership of nine, as it only takes seven to form a chapter, we feel much encouraged.
 Mrs. Lusk was unanimously elected re- gent.
 Mrs Lane Moss, vice regent.
 Mrs. W. G. Henry, recording secretary and treasurer.
 Mrs. c. c. Anderson, corresponding sec retary.
 Mrs K, C. Donegan, historian.
 Miss Katherine Armstrong, registrar.
 Mrs. E. L. Fearn, auditor
 Mrs M. R. Murray, chaplain.
 On motion of Mrs. Moss and seconded by Mrs. Henry, Robert Fearn, Sr., was accepted as the name of the chapter. He was a friend of General Jackson and was prominent in Marshall county as a prop erty owner and a soldier in the Creek Indian war.
 Letters and telegrams of greetings came from the state regent, Mrs. Inge; Mrs. Woodrow, the charter chapter re- gent and Mrs. Kidd, state registrar. All
  ercise their influence in forming the new chapter,
 Mrs. Lusk had the honor of being ap- pointed state first vice regent by the state regent, Mrs. Harry Inge of Mobile in place of Mrs. w. F. Garth, resigned.
 The home was decorated with lovely cut flowers and ferns and in the center of the table stood a handsome vase of white carnations, the national flower. The D. A. R. were invited to meet the new membe CTS. Elegant refreshments were served and offered good wishes to the new chapter.
 Mrs. Robert Ewing entertained at luncheon yesterday, complimenting Mrs Thomas H. Rennie of Pell City, who is her guest.
 Among the guests were Mrs. J. w. Donnely, Mrs. Frank P. Glass and Mrs J. D. Rosenberg. This congenial little group of friends enjoyed together the re- cent Rotary convention in Cincinnati the pleasures of that occasion were re- called at this 'spend-the-day' party yes- terday.
 At the last meeting of the Writers club Mrs Flora Buelrs name appeared on the printed programme. Several months ago Mrs. Buell. died, the club has sadly missed the inspiration of her culti- Vated mlnu ana her splendid nature. Mrs. John D. Head referred to the va cancy on the programme and read grace fully the following tribute she had writ ten to Mrs. Buells memory: | Gentle modest, Christian spirit | A fleeting time in life's rough day 1 Was frightened by presence lovely, 1 Was gladdened while she walked this way.
 ] Many hearts have known thls spirit l When it dwelt in quickened clay; l Many felt an essence lovely | From their sphere had passed away. l When this child-like, God-like spirit l Scared into eternity. 1 Mrs. Wood Perkins will entertain the 1 Pipen-Snow wedding party this evening at the residence of Mrs. w. N. Wood i TfH young men of the Pippen-Snow we'd | ding party entertained at dinner compr- menting Mir Pippen on Saturday evening 1 at the Southern club. Among those alt tending the dinner were MT. Thomas ] Pippen, MT. Fred Wheelock, MT Glen Harris. MT. T. F. Hay, Jr, Mr. Oliver