The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
DINNER PARTIES
 FOR MCCLELLAN BOYS
Rx PArRIor1C PATRICIA

number of elegant dinner parties were among the weekend gaities of Annis toms military social life. One of thu most delightful occurred at Camp Me Clellan, given by Gen Charles c. Nor ton, commanding officer of the canton ment, to honor Miss Harriet Glover, hei guest Miss Mary Lee Skeggs of Bir' .mingham, Mrs. c. M. Woodruff, and MT L. c. Watson. After dinner, accompanied by number of officers, the party at tended a minstrel given by Camp Nc Clellan talent. The minstrel was ar ranged under the management of capt Murray Cobb, one of General Morton's aides. and would have been credit tc any playhouse.
 The Alabama hotel was the scene ot brilliant assemblage, when Capt. John D. McRae of the base hospital staff, en- tertained 60 doctor officers at dinner Toasts and witty speeches were enjoyed after the seven-course dinner. At Il o'clock the officers were invited by the host to the private dining room, where from an improvised stage they were er- tertained for another hour by a vaude- vile troupe.
 Miss Kathleen Moore of Selma was the honoree at dinner party given al the Anniston inn by Captain Backoif' Lieutenant Barber and Lieutenant Bow let. After the dinner the party attended the dance at the Country club.
 Another dinner party was given at the Anniston inn by party of charming Maryland members of the military cir- cle, Mrs Charles Little, Mrs. Fi1ley, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs Johnson, Mrs. Hi.l, Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Braxton Bryan.
 At the home of the bride, Miss May Evelyn Matherly and MT. Broy J. Dal- ton of Company A, 11Sth machine gun battalion of Camp Wheeler, were wed Sunday.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. l.. Aldridge in the presence of the relatives and a few intimate friends.
 This wedding is the continuation of romance which started last summer when MT. Dalton was stationed here with the Alabama cavalry
 The Anniston woman's committee of the council of defense is a busy organ- gation. To every woman living near a cantonment, opportunities for unparalled service for her country are constantly presented. All of these opportunities ar e being met with eager willingness by the patriotic women of the Woman'S commit tee
 Every Sunday afternoon number of members of the committee visit the rest room for soldiers, which has been adopts by the council to greet the many sol- fyQ tn tNhi ax xro lonely hours. Boxes of goodies from home are brought, and, of course, en- joyed by the soldier boys who are a!- ways happy to receive homemade edi- bles. A musical programme in which the best talent of the community take part is always rendered. Sunday after noon the women of Grace Episcopal church, with popular Miss Augusta Cobbs as chairman, provided splendid entertainment for the soldiers.
 Mrs. John B. Knox, the chairman of the woman's committee of the council of de- fense. has appointed leaders throughout the country to act as chairmen for the third liberty loan drive, the woman in industry movement, and for renewed work for food conservation. A rally will be held this week, when prominent speakers will discuss these vital topics.
 The woman's committee are also en- thusiastic over the up-to-date kitchen they are fitting up in one of the rooms in the courthouse. Here the women o1 Calhoun county are to take a course in Hoover economies. Miss Emma Harvey and Miss Prentiss, the county demon strators, and Miss Mary Seminear ot Auburn, the state demonstrator, are to teach Calhoun's housewives the art Of making palatable dishes from war flour. corn meal, rye and other articles recom- mended by the government.
 On Saturday afternoon the United Daughters of the Confederacy enter tained at Noble apartments at a tea for the soldiers. Mrs. Pettus and Miss Pet tus, Mrs. George Goodrich, Mrs Blake Mrs. Frank Fowler and Mrs. Kenk Per- row assisted in receiving and serving A delightful musical programme was rendered.
 A dance was enjoyed at the popular Jewish rest room Saturday evening Rabbi Newfield of Birmingham, who is spending month here to work with the soldier boys of Camp Mcclellan, is al ready winning many friends among the men in uniform. He conducts services at the camp every week, and is doing beautiful social service work for the boys, both at camp and in town.
 The dance planned for the soldiers ny the Birmingham Council of Jewish Women is being anticipated with great pleasure The Birmingham hostess will bring musicians and refreshments and most enjoyable evening is assured.
 The dances at the Country club on Sat urday afternoon were well attended The presence of a large number of Eng fish and French officers and pretty visit ing girls added to the pleasure of the events. Among the visitors attending were: Misses Mary Lee Skeggs. Alice Bowie, Hettie Sibley, Jimmie TenseIl Cecil Hampton of Birmingham; Miss Tyrngs of Haver de Grace, Md; Miss Stacia Taylor of Richmond, Va; Miss frances Castleman of Greensboro Miss. Kathleen More of Selma. Miss Frances Henson, Miss Griffith of Washington, D C., Miss Kate Caldwell of Jacksonville Miss Helen Dodson of Greensboro, $. C.; Miss Glenn of Eufaula, Miss Gladys Man. nering Of Talladega.' Miss Louis John. son of Macon, Ga, Miss Sadah Bellingel and Miss Cornelia Elliott of Gadsden.