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


 decided that Miss Walkers room hold the picture for the incoming month. pleasant social hour was enjoyed, after which delicious refreshments were served.
 The Y. w A. of the Baptist church was entertained at the home of the counselor, Mrs. w. M. Blackwelder. on Tuesday evening. Miss Ada Jones was leader, the subject of the even ing being Home Missions at Work" Miss Catherine Holden gave talk on Geographical Bounds of Home Mis- sions" and Miss Lillis Allen, a love- ly reading, "Christ's Way" Next was Character of Home Mission Work" by Miss Marie Ward. and paper by Miss Sadie Rodgers on "Home Mis- sions Striving to Achieve" Envelopes were distributed for Christmas offer ings and plans discussed to send Christmas baskets to some needy ones. Four new members were enlisted and at the close of a very instructive pro- gramme the hostesses, Miss Elizabeth Tate and Miss Rachael Wright, served a tempting salad plate to the fol- lowing: Miss Rosa Gilbert, Miss Beat rice Tate, Miss Catherine Holden, Miss Lois Allen, Miss Sadie Rodgers. Miss Mary Weaver, Miss Julia Weaver, Miss Ada James, Miss Marie Ward, Miss Lillis Allen. Miss Zelma Matthews, Miss Grace Steen, Miss Ethel Foster, Miss Lucille Ward, Mrs. Farrel, Mrs. Banks ton and pr. and Mrs. w. M. Black , Welder. A'4 t Miss Minnie Looney was a gracious hostess when she entertained the West End Forty-two club at her home on Berry street. Cut flowers and ferns adorned the rooms, where the tables were arranged for the games. At the o1,, r.f inf inc games delicious salad and ice course was served. Those enjoying this occa- l sion were Mrs Robert Drake, Mrs. l c. B. Sewers, Mrs. w. F. Jordan, Mrs. | L. II. Warner Mrs. R. H. Schroeder, Mrs. S. M. Cox, Mrs. S. c. Johnston, 1 Mrs. w. c. Gardner, Mrs. Steen, Mrs. 1 IT. c. Evans, Mrs. c. c. Looney, Mrs. 1 Rebecca Harrison, Mrs. J. A. Weibens, Mrs w. l.. Simmons, Mrs. John Sim mons, Mrs J. c. Bryant, Mrs. J. w. | Burnett.
 | The Chatterers met at the home of Mrs. l J. K. Kennedy, where they were de- | lightfully entertained. The rooms were attractive in decorations of chrisanthe- mums and ferns During the business meeting a committee was appointed to purchase articles for a Christmas box to i be delivered to needy family. A dainty ice course was served at the conclusion. 1 Those present were: Mrs. w. A. Farriss, Mrs. McCrary, Mrs. F. M. Hatcher, Mrs. 1 J. K. Miller, Mrs. l.. J. Hall Mrs. Harry Metcalf, Mrs. William Scott, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Y. A. Neal, Mrs. c. P. Loranz Mrs. l Walter Thaggart, Miss Cora Barrett and the hostess, Mrs J. K. Kennedy. | Mrs. s. w. Crabtree delightfully."- enter tained the Neighborhood Crochet club at her home on Cleveland avenue. Plans 1 were made for playing good fellow to a very worthy family at Christmas time, and a committee was appointed to take charge of the proceeds of the club treas ury for this purpose. A lovely plate ] course was served the guests and club members. Those enjoying Mrs. Crab- | tiee's hospitality were: Miss Ola Martin, Mrs. A. D. Crabtree. Mrs. A. D. New some, Mrs. H. K. Newsome, Mrs. T. J. | Harmon, Mrs. J. A. Rountree, Mrs. Kate | Woodward, Mrs. D. U. Williams Mrs w. c. Mitchell, Mrs. J. E. Sheally, Mrs. J. w. Kirtland, Mrs. w. J. Tucker, Mrs w. O. Porter Mrs. w. w. Johnson and Mrs. Diffey.
 play will be given on the night of December 15 at the West End hall by the combined missionary bands of Mrs F. M | Kellogg and Mrs w. c. Gewin. The fol- lowing programme has been arranged. Instrumental music; reading, Aux Ital-
 lien," by Miss Evelyn Godfrey; violin solo, by Miss Mamie Maude Schwend; the play "A Musical Banquet" by mem hers of the bands; intermission; music; violin solo, by MT. Blatzner drill in | gymnastics, by class of young girls. | There will be dollar social at the ! home of Mrs. F. P. Bledsoe Monday
 afternoon for the benefit of her mis-
 sionary band. A free will offering will
 also be taken from visitors not in this band. A lovely programme has been ar ranged and an afternoon of pleasure is l assured those who attend
 Bands One and Two of the Baptist Missionary society will meet at the church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock
 end Band Three will meet with Mrs James G. Smith on Princeton avenue. These are regular business meetings. The Minnie Flynn band of the Vine
 Street Presbyterian church Will meet
 with Mrs. Joe Hull 30 Pine street, Mon-
 day afternoon at o'clock.
 The C. P. N band of the Presbyterian
 church will meet with Mrs. Baxter East
 burne S03 Cotton avenue, Thursday aft ernoon.
 Dr. and Mrs. W. NJ Blackwelder were
 the dinner guests of Mir and Mrs. Harry Fisher at their home, 4c4 Tuscaloos; avenue.
 Miss Ella B. Rowe has returned iron an extended visit to relatives in Si luria.
 MT. Lee Blackwelder spent the week end with friends at Marion. Broughton, the little son of Mir. ane Mrs E. B. Martin, is improving iron recent serious illness.
 Mrs. E. A.. Lively is convalescins after an illness.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williams an' little son. Ernest. Jr.. have moved t