The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
HATTIE HIGHLANDS WRITES ABOUT THE
 HOBBIES OF BIRMINGHAM WOMEN

which you will be interested in are Helen keiser, who is sister of young MT. keiser, who married lovely Jamie liar ris, Harriet Forbes, the attractive young daughter of MT. and Mrs. Brooks Forbes. It seems only yesterday when that child was tiny tot Josephine Harris, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Scale Harris, who have only made, their home .n tine city Tor a few months, having come up from Mobile and have already made wlae circle oI friends.
 Ann Lanier, the charming young daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Sterling Lanler, Selene Rountree, talented young daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Rountree. There are several other attractive young girls who are in the picture, but with whom l am not personally acquainted. Among them are Dorothy Allen, Isabell Black, Frances Glenn, Katherine flaw kins Grace Thompson and Florence Vann. There are two other groups, both of which are just precious one of group of the younger set at Margaret Allen school and the other group of kiddies from Roberta Adams kindergarten.
 Many old friends of Mrs. Susan Glover May and her attractive sister, Mrs. B. J. Dryer formerly of Birmingham, will be interested to know that Mrs. May has achieved quite bit of success as writer for magazines and newspapers during the past few years in New York. Her articles are timely and well written and she has style that s quite capti- vating and appealing and whenever story bearing the signature of Susan Glover May" appears, countless readers are eager to know what this talented and clever woman has to say.
 In the current number of Prices Carpet and Rug News,' Mrs May has charm tcrlyr ortif at,tj lad ThA orative World: Paul Chalhn, the Man, the Artist, the Decorator, the Architect" The article is profusely illustrated with page pictures of the magnificent home of James Deering at Miami Fla, which MT. Chalfin executed colla borating with F. Durrall Hoffman, Jr., in the architec- tural construction of the home and grounds and doing the entire interior decoration and furnishing himself
 Mrs. May says concerning Mr. Chaflin, whom she regards as a great genius.
 MT. Chal1n has been the commander of this panorama of beauty (the Deering mansion) and the greater part of the ensemble was absolutely created by the decorator, for owing to the war, it was found to be futile to simply furnish with old pieces. This is the most remarkable part of this perfect home. It stands alone as monument to American genius American production. MT, Chal-
 
 buyer and importer of the artistic from across the seas, he has proven that America can give to the world of art
 
 An announcement of more than usual interest was that of Elizabeth Hardng's engagement to MT. Frederick Prince, in Washington, a few days ago. You re- member Elizabeth, don't you? She is the eldest daughter of MT. w. P. G. Harding, and has been a great social favorite both here and in Washington, where they have made their home for the past few years, having gone there when Elizabeth was school girl. She has frequently been the guest of friends in the city and Is always given most cordial greetings by many friends and is delightfully."- entertained It will be of interest, I am sure, to know that her 'beau lover" is a member of the French aviation corps. The wedding will take place on Saturday in Washing ton.
 Well, my dear, there are several other interesting weddings for the month, but ere this you are saying, tell me about something else, so I will wait until an other letter. Hastily,