The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
WOODLAWN

The Eleanor Horde club entertained on Tuesday afternoon at the Piquik club at one of the largest and most elaborate receptions held In Woodlawn. Lilies and pink roses used in profusion made the rooms fragrant and beautiful Those re- ceiving were Mrs. Miles Bradford, Mrs. Eugene Newsome Mrs R. L, Newsome, Miss Maud Sillimon and Miss Lima Dem ny. First on the programme was Miss Stella Dowell, who gave beautiful piano selection; song, "Go to Sleep, My Baby, by Miss Mabel Evelyn O'Neal, with Mrs. John Carus accompanying; Mrs. Miles Bradford the president, gave an inter- esting greeting; an address by Dr. Jack Montgomery of University of Alabama; piano solo by Miss Marjorie Culver; two solos by Mrs Claude ORear, with Miss Mary Lillian Caller. Mrs. Eugene New some gave a report of what the club had been doing during the year. The refresh ments carried out the color scheme of pink and white, and were served in the prettily decorated dining room to $50 guests.
 The Woman's club held their last meet ing of the year Friday morning in the club-rooms. Mrs. Won l.. Thompson, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Asa Faulkner were the hostesses. Rev W. B. Holmes gave interesting address on Gardening" and iMss Beatrice Shipp gave a talk on Can ming" A delightful salad and ice course was served to 8 guests.
 The Mothers club held their final meet ing Thursday morning in their club rooms. Plans for the coming year were discussed. A very interesting report of the National Congress of Mothers, which was held in Washington. was given by Mrs J. P. Levy. Miss Rosa Strickland also gave an interesting talk. Mrs. R. A. Clayton, Mrs. c. P. Underwood and Mrs. E. c. Brooks were hostesses. A plate luncheon was served at noon to 50 guests.
 The Golden Rule class of the First Methodist church, of which Miss Emma Jones Willoughby Is teacher, entertained at box party Friday evening at the home of Miss Clara White. Picnic lunch con was served on the lawn, which was prettily decorated with flags and other patriotic insignia. Games and contests were enjoyed. Forty guests were pres ent.
 Mrs Robert Ritchie was hostess Thurs day afternoon to members of the Young Matrons' Needlecraft club at her home, White carnations and Paul Neron roses were used as decorations. The business meeting came first. The club picnic will be held on May g. After the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed. An Ice course was served to the following guests: Mrs. w. c. Farrar Mrs. James York Mrs A. D. Terreson, Mrs. J. F. Rhodes Mrs. Fred Vann, Mrs. Dan Glid- den, Mrs. Jack Cheatham, Mrs, Otto Gladden., Mrs. Bernie Vest, Mrs. w. D. Laner, Mrs. Roland Crawford, Mrs. T. o. Cdane and Mrs. Harry Fossett.
 The Highland Crochet club met Thurs day afternoon with Mrs. Albert Cross. Pink roses were used to make the rooms fragrant where the guests did their fancy work Mrs. St. Clair Thompson, field secretary of the Womans party, made an interesting talk. Those who shared IT Duggar, Mrs. J. H. Oliver, Mrs. D. G. Scheuman, Mrs. w A. Prescott, Mrs l.. H. Urquhart, Mrs. T. L. Holcombe, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Propst.
 Miss Ollie Lou Davis was hostess Tues day evening to members of the Sixteen club. Baskets of roses decorated the ta- bles where the guests played forty-two. At the close of the evening a salad and ice course was served to IS guests.
 Division No. of the Woman's Ms sionary union hold their monthly social Mnoday afternoon at 3 o'clock In the Baraca rooms of the Fifty-siXth Street Baptist church. Mrs. George Allgood will be leader There will be an excellent programme in connection with the mis- sionary meeting.
 The Study circle of the Woman's Mis- sionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs R. F. Loveady at 3 o'clock.
 Mrs. Will Ivie and Mrs Ernest Hagood will entertain Tuesday afternoon at a linen shower to compliment Miss Ruth Gaines, a bride elect.
 Mrs. John Boyle will entertain Thurs day afternoon at kitchen shower for Miss Ruth Gaines
 The Astrae club will meet Friday morn- ing. Mrs. w. c. Farrar will be hostess.
 Mrs. Frank Spencer and children of Sa- vannah, Ga., are visiting her mother Mrs, Ada Buckshaw
 Mrs. w. E. Oldham is i'll at Nc Adory s infirmary.
 Mrs. E. P. Crawford Is visiting relatives in Moundville.
 Mrs. E. c. Brooks and children left Sat urday for a visit to Springfield Tenn.
 Mrs. J. E. Bush and daughter Caro- line are on an extended visit to relatives in Charleston, S. c.
 Mrs. J. A. Mayo has returned from a visit to her daughter. Mrs I. Shapiro, in Anniston
 MT. Harry Fossett left Wednesday for Norfolk, Va. Mrs Fossett and daughter will join him later.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Cobb have named their little son William Frank Cobb, Jr.