The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-01
Birmingham Girls
 Have Gay Times
 at Camp Mcclellan
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA


 preciation seems to be one of the chief characteristics of military folk. Echoes of the glorious time the members of the band had in Birmingham last week are still being heard throughout the camp.
 predict a great influx of soldiers during the winter season for Birmingham, and perchance an Influx of Birmingham girls into Anniston, for all natural girls love attention, and you should have seen the popularity of those Birmingham vis- itors during their weekend visit.
 At the Country club dance for Delaware officers the girls from the Magic City were called to the center in one Of the figures, and it is said about 10 officers Lots of the girls knew "Richmond Blues" and such rush they received at their dancel The girls were persuaded to remain over until Monday and off cers simply thronged the homes where the girls were guests on Sunday.
 Knowing that they would be honored with the presence of so many charming visitors inspired the Richmond Blues to give one of the most elaborate entertain ments of the season. Streamers of red, white and blue paper were draped from the center of the ballroom, confetti added its gay effect to the scene, favors sugges- tive of Halloween and an American Beauty rose was presented each girl. Oyster cocktail was served from a block of ice through which the American flag was seen, the stars being small electric lights. Then followed dinner course of turkey, ham, beaten biscuit and all the entrees, parfait, cake and coffee.
 Among the visitors for the event were: Ex-Governor O'Neal Mrs. O'Neal and Miss Olivia ONeal, Major D'Aigne, vis- itor at Camp McClellan; Miss Louise Moultrie and Miss Tot Moultrie of Rome Misses Mary Zell, Margaret Nelson, Katherine Ledbetter, Josephine Johnson, Margaret Gaze, Jeanette Ebersole, Joe Douglas Williams. Elizabeth Wyman, Ruth Lallande, Eleanor Anderson, Rev. erly Leake, Miriam Smyer, Susie Green, MT and Mrs. Stanfield, Mrs. Smyer, Mrs Frank Jackson of Birmingham, Miss Helen Dodson of Greensboro, N. C., Miss Dorothy Barrett of Galena, H., Miss Lou ise Johnson of Macon, Ga.
 All of the Birmingham girls promised
 
 in order to attend the horse show, which Is anticipated with eager interest by the smart set all over Alabama and Georgia. The names and number of en- tries have assured the promoters of the horse show that the outcome will be a dazzling success. A big hunt ball on Sat- urday evening will mark the finale of the event.
 Having met so many Birmingham beau ties has caused scores of officers to de- termine to attend the dance at the Coun- try club this week.
 Speaking of appreciation, I just wish the Birmingham Congress of Mothers could have seen the convalescentS at the base hospital devour the 30 pounds or home made candy they sent last week. Please tell those good women," one of the soldiers told me, that the sweets from the sweet they sent us Friday Is the first bite of homemade candy we have had since leaving home months ago, and I'm sure nothing ever tasted quite so good"
 The social calendar Is full to overflow ing this week. Not content with brilliant evening functions, the calendar contains matinee dances for nearly every after noon to be given at the various club houses. A function of general interest also is reception to be given by Mrs. CnarleS w. Barber, who has the diStinc- tion of being the only generals wife in Annston. The affair is to be given in honor of the New Jersey officers wives and will occur at the Alabama club. On Wednesday afternoon the Alabama club will entertain for the officers of the de- pot brigade and on that evening the New Jersey officers will be entertained at the club with Halloween dance. The i Athletic club complimented military | troop with a dance at the club depart ments on Monday evening.
 Anniston Is full of attractive young | brides and they continue to come MT. | J.. w. Payne, a popular member of the ] Virginia regiment could not obtain a l furlough to go for his bride at the ap- 1 pointed time, so Miss Nellie Florence Tickle of Roanoke, Va., accompanied by her mother. came to Anniston last week and the continuation of their romance oc- cured on Friday evening.
 l The god of war and little Dan Cupid l seem to have joined hands. Ever since the god of war began his operations, Gu pid's bowstring hath hummed right mer- rily," and Dame Rumor says still there's more to follow
 Carrie Mcclure Knox, who Is enter 1 taining at luncheon today in honor o1 Miss Earle and Mrs. Moore MT. and Mrs. L. T. Smith entertained informal Fly at tea for the visitors tha;r