The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

HM NE of the most brilliant and beau
 ( J tiful balls ever given in Alabama
 was the patriotic ball last evening In the lovely ballroom of the Tutwiler under the auspices of the District Nurses association, of which Mrs T. G. Bush is president.
 The scene was a most inspiring one with the ballroom adorHed with the na- tional colors and hundreds of flags way ing here and there combined with spring flowers, ferns and palms.
 The grand march started promptly at s:9o, and was led by MT. Morris Bush, as- sisted by Miss Lettie Wood of Virginia, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Lupton. After the march the living pie lures were given under the direction of Mrs. W. S. Lowell. A most artistic stage was erected and decorated. Thoss talk ing part in the pictures were the chair men, who have served so successfully for the past 10 years. The chairmen were: Mrs J. Edward Miles and her sis ter, Mrs. Florence F. Buck, posed in her place; Mrs. T. c. Bush, Mrs. w. E. Davis Mrs Edward w. Barrett, Mrs. D. H. Cabaniss, Mrs. s. J. Bowie, Mrs. Frank Nelson, Jr., Mir. Morris Bush MT Key Milner, Mrs. John c. Henley and Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben. Last picture was the Peace Queen" Columbia, posed by Mrs William Jordan. As she posed the curtains on both sides were drawn and the beautiful young girls of the Volun- teer Relief association marched out and gave the most beautiful and attractive patriotic drill, led by MT. Joe Riddle, who drilled then so splsndidy, assisted by MT. Harry Miles. The young women wore most fetching frocks-the skirts were ot white tulle with an overskirt of blue and blue bodice, with white sleeves and Soke Their dainty Liberty caps were red. The drill featured many unique and interesting figures. One attracting much pleasant comment was when each young women was given a part of a flag and when formed into a tableau effect represented . huge United States flag, and with the orchestra playing national airs the scene was indeed an inspiring one At late hour delightful refreshments were served several hundred of Birmingham's most prominent men and women who aided in making this. the tenth annual charity ball a wonderful success.
 The following are due much credit In planning and arranging the details of the hall, Mrs. T. G. Bush. president of the District Nursery association; Mrs. C. c. Terrell, chairman of the decoration com mittee, assisted by Mrs. B. NJ. Allen: Mrs. Richard Randolph, Mrs. Charles Leeper, Mrs. J. M. Mason, Mrs. William Mur- doch Mrs. w. l. Grubb Mrs. Everett Meade. Mrs. Paul Chalifoux and Mrs. George Corners. Mrs. Lowell, chairman of the living pictures; MT. Harry Miles md MT Joe Riddle for the drill; Mrs. Leo K. Steiner and Mrs. Frank Nelson, Jr., chairmen of the refreshments. assisted by Mrs. Charles Nabb Mrs. Samuel Adler, Mrs Felix DrenneN Mrs. Frank Glass, Mrs. Charles Davis and Mrs. G. NJ. Cruikshank, Mrs, Thomas Parke, pub licity, and Mrs. F. w. Barrett treasurer.
 The ball to be given by Camp Henry D. Clayton this evening at 9:90 o'clock at the Southern club, in honor of Gen. George P. Harrison, commander-in-chier of the Confederate Veterans, promises to b. one of the distinct social events of the season.
 The grand march will begin promptly at 9:30 o'clock, led by General Harrison and Miss August Clark, sponsor for the camp. Her maids of honor, Miss Bland Tomlinson, Miss Margaret Moore, Miss Helen Eubank, Miss Josephine Zinszer, Miss Katherine Ledbetter with the so-