The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16

 Christmas bells and ropes of greens. The dining table was centered with minia- ture Christmas tree. An enjoyable pro- gramme was furnished by Mrs. Aultman, Miss Helen Sparks and Mrs. J. s. Me- Gaughlin Gifts presented to the bride were showered from an umbrella Mrs, J. II Vann, Mrs. George Earnest and Mrs. John ODelI assisted in receiving, A salad course was served to about 50 guests.
 Friends in the city will be interested in the marriage of Miss Mae Roquemore and Mir S. R. Batson, which occurred on Saturday al the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. John Morgan Roquemore, in Oakman. MT. and Mrs. Batson will make their home in Wood lawn at 133 North Fifty eighth street.
 Tuesday evening Miss Ada Porter will entertain at the home of MT. and Mrs. Newton Smith, eomplimenting MT. and Mrs. Batson.
 MT. Barry Stiflett was host Monday evening at a delightful surprise party, complimenting Miss Louise Larmou at his studio. Interesting games were en- joyed. after which an ice course was served. Among those present were Miss harmon, Miss Mary Ashton, Miss Mabel Berry, Miss Gladys Cole, Miss Ruby Shiftlett, Miss Lottie Scott, MT. James Ashton, Mir. W. L. White, Mir. Charles Henley, MT. Robin Harrell, MT. Balfour Thompson, and Mir, Dixon.
 At a meeting of the missionary society of the First Methodist church, held Mon day afternoon in the church parlors, Mrs. E. H. Newsom was elected president for the coming year: Mrs. J. N. killough, first vice presidetnt; Mrs. Otto Gladden., second vice president; Mrs. J. H. Collins, superintendent of supplies; Mrs. II. B. McLaurine, superintendent of social service; Mrs. Hollingshead, superintend- ent of mission study and publicity; Mrs W. M. Lewis, recording secretary, and Mrs F.. H. Nesbit, treasurer
 Mrs Robert Perry was hostess Thurs day afternoon to the Needlecraft club The house was gay with Christmas bells and greens. The members engaged themselves with fancy work and knit ting. During the afternoon a salad course was served. Among those present were Mrs. Jack Cheatam. Mrs. T. O. Crane, Mrs II. B. Hewitt, Mrs. J. k. Rhodes, Mrs. Harry Ross and Mrs Perry.
 Red Cross Unit No. 1 will meet Tues day afternon from 12 to ? o'clock in the Woodlawn Red Cross headquarters, in the rooms formerly occupied by the bank in the city hall All members are urged to be present on this occasion. Mrs. J. E. Rhodes, chairman.
 The Woman's club met Friday morning in the library rooms and observed Ala bama. Day. The decorations were lovely white hyacinths and ferns. The pro- gramme was as follows:
 Events in Early Alabama History" Mrs. J. F. Burns; Great Alabama Men" Mrs. Gilbert Clapp; Great Alabama Women,'' Mrs J. P. Webb, and the read ,f 41,1 AZ Go, t,a1 Minturn Peck by Mrs. R. Y. Sparkman The hostesses were Mrs II. B. McI.au- rine, Mrs. H. s. Ware and Mrs. c. Zlin- den served salad course.
 The women of the Baptist church will meet Wednesday for work in the Wood- lawn Red Cross headquarters.
 The Woodlawn Woman's Christian Temperance union, the women of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches, will meet Thursday in the Red Cross headquarters. All are urged to be pres ent
 The Astraea cluh will meet Friday Morning in the library.
 Lieut. and Mrs. Horace Wilkinson have left for Charlotte. N. c.
 Mrs. J. H. Vann and little daughter. Mildred, have returned from a visit to Mrs T. IT. Mock in Atlanta. MT T. S. Lucins has left for Fort Ogle- thorp.
 Friends of Mir Robert Abercrombie. who left fer France with the Rainbow di- vision, will be Interested to learn that letters stating his safe arrival and telling of the good time he Is having in seeing France, have been received by friends here.
 MT. and Mrs. S. R. Batson will be at home with Mrs Lucie Bell on Fifty-ninth street.
 Mrs. J. F. Sims, her son. Mir. A. R. Cheney. and her little daughter. Frances, left Saturday to spend the holidays With relatives in Carrollton, Ga.. after which MT. Cheney will go to Norfolk, Va