The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
WEST END

Mrs. E. C. Ellis was hostess at her
 home when she entertained the members
 of the West End Forty-two club and
 several guests. The Christmas idea vtls
 prettily observed in the decorations, and
 at the conclusion of the club game salad
 course was served.
 There was a meeting of the School 1m-
 provement association at Hemphill school
 Thursday afternoon. Splendid talks by
 different members were made on the
 "Co-Operation of Mothers"
 On Wednesday evening Rev and Mrs,
 IT. c. Cassidy celebrated the twentieth
 anniversary of their marriage at thelr
 home on Berry street. The rooms were
 beautifully decorated in cut flowers and
 ferns, and before an altar of evergreen
 MT. and Mrs Cassidy received their
 guests. Splendid music appropriate to
 the occasion was rendered by Mrs. Stew
 art, accompanied by MT. Taylor on the
 violin. To the strains of the wedding march the guests, led by Mir and Mrs. Cassidy, marched into the dining room, where they received a dis play of beautiful gifts as tokens of love and friendship. A beautiful dinner set was presented by the members of the board of stewards and Ladies Aid. A delightful salad course was served to about 40 guests.
 Little Miss Ida Lackey celebrated her 5th birthday Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents. Outdoor games were played and an interesting contest was enjoyed. Fruit and candies were served throughout the afternoon and later delightful refreshments were en- joyed by 20 little folks.
 The "Chatterers' club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. P. I haot ift111 decorated in cut flowers. Chatting and sewing were enjoyed and a delightful salad course was served. The Young Peoples Missionary society of the West End Methodist church met Tuesday at the, home of Mrs. William Dobbs. There was a short devotional, after which music and chatting were en- 1 joyed. Delightful refreshments were served. l The programme committee of the Y. W. A. of the West End Baptist church met Friday evening at the home of the counselor, Mrs. w. NJ Blackwelder, for the purpose of making plans for the Christmas offering and the week of prayer.
 The Young Peoples Missionary of the West End Methodist church will meet
 Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Hunter Armstrong on Cot ton avenue.
 The Womans auxiliary of the Vine Street Presbyterian church will have a spend -the-day party Thursday in the church parlors. They will devote most of the day to the study of home mis- sions
 1 The Minnie Flynn circle of the Vine Street Presbyterian church will be en- | tertained at a spend-the-dasy party Tues | day at the home of Mrs. Sandusky on l North Hawkins street.
 The Epworth league of the West Enc | Methodist Episcopal church Will mee ! Sunday evening at GAS in the basemen of the church. All members are urged | to be present.
 | MT. Roy Burt has returned to Atlants after spending some time with his family
 on Walnut street.
 l MT. R. D. Lewis continues quite i'll a his home on Pearl street. l w. F. Hammers who has been i'll witl pneumonia is improving rapidly l Mrs w. w. Johnson has returned iron | Gastonburg, Ala, where she attended l the wedding of her sister.
 Mrs. Hilderberg of New York is tn