The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
WOODLAWN

Mrs. c. A. Merrill entertained the Eleanore Hord club Tuesday afternoon at an interesting meeting White narcissi were used in adorning the rooms. where the membes gathered
 The subject for the afternoon was Ital- ian literature. The club answered to roll call with quotations from "Snowbound." Mrs. John Carnes read an interesting paper on Italian operas, book review, "Betrothed'' was given by Mrs. J. H. Bemis. The discussion was led by Mrs. E. o. Carter. The songs given by Mrs. Clarence Hooper were much enjoyed Mrs Merrill was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. Clarence Hooper and Miss Bessie Merrill. A salad followed by an ice course was served
 The Christian class of the First Meth odist church of Woodawn entertained the evening at a musical and social in the church parlors. Miss Jamie McLaurine assisted by Mrs. L. A. Christian, Miss Mildred King, Miss Mildred Morris and others received the guests. Those who took part on the programme were Miss Ruth Willoughby, Miss Annie Mae Law ley, Mrs. Asa Faulkner, Mrs. J. W. Oli- phant, Miss Margaret Lykes, Miss Aleta Jones, Miss Hazel Newman, Miss Mildred King, MT. Jack McLarn and MT. Melton Collins. Following the programme a social hour was enjoyed. An attractive plate was served to about 100 guests.
 Miss Lillian Byrd entertained Friday evening at an ejoyable rock party. Ferns and chrysanthemums were used in dec orating. At the close of the game a salad course was served to the following guests: Miss Willie Fennell, Miss Carrie Dawson. Miss Lela Dawson, Miss Venice Knight, Miss Vesta McCarty, Miss Jewell Byrd, MT. Joe Moore, MT. Massey Boaz, Mir. Sterling Countless Mr. Herbert Byrd, and Mir. Ray Byrd.
 The R. D. Jackson chapter of the United Daughters Of the Confederacy met Thurs day afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. w. Brown. Pink and white carnations and blooming plants made the house bright and attractive. Mrs. Brown was assisted in receiving her guests by Miss Annie Claud Brown and Miss Helen Duncan. An interesting paper on the souths part in the later colonial period of our his tory was read by Miss Virginia Nixon, followed by a paper on the social condi- tions of 1760 in Virginia. by Mrs c. B. Yandle. Mrs. Ruth Gaines and Mrs. Ros- COG Brown gave readings appropriate to the occasion. The Daughters of the R. D. Jackson chapter are doing much impor- tant work in their department. At Thursdays meeting orders were given for ten Confederate markers to be erected and plans were made for a Christmas offering to be sent to the Old Sodierss home at Mountain Creek. At the close of the meeting salad course was served to Mrs. Lucy Bell, Mrs. E. H. Newsom, Mrs. Henrietta Speer, Mrs. !. w. Powers, AJ~.~. ~ m AT Tor phant, Mrs. Hattie Weakley, Mrs. II. B. 'McLaurine, Mrs. Roscoe Brown, Miss Helen Duncan, Miss Virginia Nixon, Miss Ruth Gaines, Mrs. c. B. Yandle and others.
 Mrs C. IT. Nesbit entertained a few friends Wednesday at spend-the-day party. The most of the day was spent in dressing dolls for the coming bazar. At o'clock charming luncheon was served to Mrs c. L. Clapp. Mrs. J. w. Knight, Miss Maidie Nesbit, Miss H. B. McLaurine and Miss Dorothy Clapp.
 Mrs. Will Zbinden was hostess Friday morning to the members of the Astraea club at the rooms of the Woodlawn public library The subject of the meeting was Immigration" Mrs. J. IT. Stephens act ing as leader An interesting paper. How the Immigrant is Admitted to the United States was given followed by Mrs. Ste phens, with Some Dangers of Immigra- tion" A debate on whether or not im- migration should be restricted was held between Miss Robena Mauchlin and Miss Mary Dugger delicious plate luncheon was served at noon.
 Mrs. Joel Cannon entertained the members of the Fifty-second Street Cro- chet club, Friday afternoon. compliment ing her visitors, Miss Lizzie Finlatter and Miss Jessie Coutts. The afternoon was spent with fancy work and a de- lightful salad course was served. Those present were: Miss Lizzie Finlatter, Miss Jessie Coutts, Mrs. J. D. Collins. Mrs. Frank Dotzheimer, Mrs. s. M. Carson. Mrs Pate Mrs. Walter Vernon, Mrs. Frank Cruise. Mrs. l. Q. Melton, Mrs. Bartholomew and Mrs Phillips.
 The Central School Improvement asso- citation held a most interesting meeting Thursday afternoon. A short costume play. representing Columbia and Uncle Sam welcoming representatives from other countries to our shores, given by the school children. was much enjoyed. following which moving pictures of west ern scenery were shown. About 50 moth CTS were present.
 Miss Charlie Hardin entertained at a rock party Friday evening. Following the game refreshments were served to Miss Alice Meyers. Miss Charlie Hardin, Miss Annie Meyers. Miss Lena Hardin, MT. John Knight MT. Luther Hollums. MT. Archie Feltus and MT. Claude Hol- lums.
 The Missionary society of the First Methodist church of Woodlawn will hold it~ rag,IIar monthly meeting in the la