The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-21

The regular meeting of the Woman's
Press and Authors club Monday after
noon at the Exchange hotel was well
attended. The president, Mrs. Hatwel
Smith. presided. The president opened
the work with complimentary refer
ences to the work of the individual
members and the high order of talent
represented in the club. Mrs. F. NJ.
Trimble gave an interesting paper on
Literature and Life" which was much
enjoyed. Miss Anie Arlington Tyson
read very clever original sketch en-
titled when She Met Him." and also
gave two beautiful original poems.
The War . and II Miss You So
Mrs Harwell Smith gave two orig
inal selections, The Fugitive" and
The Solution Obvious Upon request
Miss Leonora Pepperman spoke of the
relative demand for originality in let
ter and scenario writing
One of the most beautiful affairs
of the spring was the card party,
at which the Montgomery Health
and Nursing association entertained
Wednesday afternoon at the Woodlev
Country club. The card party served
two-fold purpose, that of giving
pleasure to over 100 guests, and realiz-
ing fine sum for the splendid work
winch is being constantly done by the
association. The clubrooms were pref
tiiy decorated with Dorothy Perkins
roses and wild flowers, and four tables
We're arranged for the game of bridge.
Three handsome prizes were awarded
The prize for the highest score was
an exquisite piece of lingerie, and the
second prize was two pair of silk hose.
box containing three pairs of silk hose
was give as the conslation prize About
100 guests enjoyed the afternoon Much
of the success of the affair was due to
Mrs. George Wheeler, the able chair
man.
beautiful wedding of Wednesday,
and marriage of cordial interest to
friends Throughout the state, was that
OF Mr.. Roland Douglas Carlton and Miss
Allie D. Longshore. which was i'm
pressively solemnized at 5 o'clock at
the Southside Baptist church The
church was artistically decorated for
the occasion with an artistic placing
of palms. ferns and tail white vases
filled with Easter lilies and white car
nations. Before the ceremony Mrs.
Junius j. Pierce sang sweetly several
selections, and the organ was played
by Mrs Lewis Jones' The bridal party
entered, led by the ushers, Mr.. Spencer
Longshore and Mr.. w. G. Longshore,
brothers of the bride. The brides sis
ter. Miss Mary Katherine Longshore,
who was her maid of honor, wore a
becoming costume of white crepe de
chine and carried a bouquet of Mrs.
Hederson roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Holloway
Jones, wore gown of pink taffeta and
Georgette crepe and carried a bouquet
of Mrs Henderson roses. The bride en-
tered with her father. Mr. w. G. Long
shore, by whom she was given in mar
riage. She wore handsome coat suit
of blue French serge, with a chic hat
of gray Georgette crepe, and gray shoes
and gloves, and carried bouquet of
brides roses and lilies of the valley.
Mr.. Carlton was attended by Mr.. James
M. Davis as best man, and the ceremony
was performed by the Rev G. H. Bolton.
Immediately afterward Mr.. Carlton and
his bride left for a trip to Atlanta and
other points. After May / they will be
at home to their friends in this city at
II Cramer avenue.
The bride is a bright and attractive
girl, and in this city. where she has
grown to young womanhood, has large
circle of friends, who wish for her every
happiness.
Mr. Carlton holds a responsible posi-
ton with well-known business house
of the city. and has a host of friends
who extend to him sincere congratula-
tons.
The members Of the Mothers circle
we're delightfully."- entertained Thursday
morning by Mrs. S. d. Suggs at her home
on South Perry street. The president,
Mrs W. j. Elliott, presided, and after
the usual business meeting addresses on
the far-reaching work of the army Young
Mems Christian association were given
by Dr. Van Ripper and Captain Warner,
who are in charge of hut 81 at Camp
GU Ua al ga a n
interesting talk on her experiences in
canteen work in France
The Mothers circle has adopted hut
81, and on each Thursday afternoon the
members sew for the soldiers who fire. |
quent that hut Up to the present time
525 garments have been mended.
After the programme social hour
was enjoyed and an ice course was |,
served. The home was prettily deco
rated with pink and white roses.
Talented Montgomerans continue 70
give pleasure with their programmes 81 |
music and readings at the various Young
Mems Christian association nuts. Oh
Thursday evening at the hut at tne
rifle range Miss Daisie Weld, Miss |
olivia Kennedy, Miss Dorothy Kennedy. |
Master Bruce Kennedy, Miss Muriel
Wingo, Miss Lily Mae Parker and Miss
Maybelle Schwend gave the programme.
The same evening at the Redmunt de-
pot a programme was given py MI. =
,ee Holloway, Miss Sneed and MISS Roi-
lings. xn;..,
Thursday evening at the base hospital
the convalescent soldiers were enter
tanned with a programme by MRS. y. :.
Havgood. Mrs f. B. Nicely, MISS Pauiinc |
Levy Mr. E. Q. Upham, Miss Eioise
cromwell and Miss Sailie Pearson
The members of the Lee-Rey no.ds
circle enjoyed the gracious hospi'ality
of Mrs. b. S. Chapman Wednesday
afternoon at her home on Wasniheeo-i
avenue. e.hn
The chairman. Mrs. T. f. stephens,
nresided and a number of business
matters were transacted ana p'ans
we're made for the entertainment OF
tha circle and for the missionary and
educational work, which the circle mas
undertaken.
A social hour followed the business
meeting and dainty. refreshments
were served, the hostess being as
sisted in entertaining by her mother
Mrs. F. G. Browder, and her daughter,
Miss Alice Browder Chapman inc
home was prettily decorated with
spring flowers
Mr.. and Mrs S. Eichold of M3hlic,
who have been enjoying a stay ~
French Lick Springs, will arrive co..
day to visit their daughter Mrs. Lee ,
Drum, until Sunday morning, Whsn
they will return to their home
Miss Rose Pincus is visiting MISS
IIjlda Simon in Mobile.
Mrs. C. ]. Beane and Miss Etnel
Reane have returned from stay az
Biloxi and points on the coast. Inc
many friends of Miss Beane VIII pc