The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-25
SOCIETY
ur mMMA REID KYALL


MMR. AND MRS. EDWIN BALL en-
JM tertained at large reception
SVS and dancing party last evening
at the Southern club, introducing their
lovely young daughter Miss Mary Ball,
and Miss Katherine Ledbetter. The en-
tire club was scene of beauty, the dec
orations being most effective and elabor-
ate.
The reception room was decorated in
pink roses, ferns, stately palms and
southern smilax, the combination being
most attractive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ball, Miss Ball and Miss
Ledbetter with the debutantes received
in the reception room.
The young people danced until late
hour when a delightful course buffet sup
per was served in the dining room, where
the decorations were quite pretty. The
coffee table was arranged in the center
of the room and was adorned with a gor-
geous basket of Richmond roses. The
ices, mints, cakes and bonbons were car
ried out in the same color scheme.
Those assisting in receiving were Misses
Margaret Bradshaw, Alice Bowie, jose
phine Evins, Leila Robinson, Elizabeth
Prince, Catherine Carey Elizabeth Mas
sey, Susie Haskell, Gillian Goodall,
Susie Greene, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence e. Abbott, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Lee Ball, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin NJ. Ball,
DIR. and Mrs. S. L. Ledbetter, Mrs. John
e. Henley, Mr.. and Mrs. a. G. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs Sidney Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs Parker
Wilson of Cleveland, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Armstrong, DR.. S. l.. Ledbetter, Jr, Mr..
o. II. P. Piper and Mr.. Walter Henley.
Mrs. Ledbetter wore a gown of black
lace over silver cloth. Mrs. Clarence Alb
bott, a rose crepe de chine over silver
cloth, Mrs. Edwin M. Ball, a white Yucca
cloth over silver, Mrs. Tom Lee Ball, a
light green satin and silver lace. Mrs.
John c. Henley, a white lace over white
satin, Mrs. Willard Wilson, a black lace
robe embroidered in blue over black
satin.
Miss Ruth Gaines entertained yesterday
afternoon at a linen shower compliment
ing Miss Myrtle Cobb, u bride-elect of
next week The entire lower floor was
decorated with yellow chrysanthemums
and green's, presenting a lovely effect.
Little Miss Nelen Dotzheimer met the
guests at the door. In the reception hall
Miss Elizabeth Gaines and Miss Jessie
Colley served hot chocolate and waters.
Miss Gaines was assisted in receiving her
guests by Mrs. c. e. Gaines, Miss Myrtle
Cobb and Miss Louise Mewbourne.
Those who assisted in the dining room,
where a beautiful ice couse was served,
We're Mrs. Forrest Rush, Miss Katherine
Laird, and Miss Sybil Love. Little Doug.
las Bell, dressed to represent Cupid, drew
the gifts in little wagon into the draw
ing room and presented them to the bride.
About 80 guests were present.
The following announcements have been
received: Mr.. and Mrs. George Laurie
have the honor of announcing the
marriage of their daughter, Annie, to Mr..
Stanley Woodward. on Saturday, Novem-
her IS, 1916 Montgomery, Ala"
The Enclosed card says at home after
December H. 1882 Glenview road
Rev. J. J. and Mrs. Grove announce
the marriage of their daughter, Susie, to
Mr. Roy Everett Parke of McAhster,
Okla, on November 90
Miss Ella Newbourne will give a thea
tire party on Tuesday, complimenting Miss
Myrtle Cobb, a bride-elect.