The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Engagements of Well Known Couples Are Announced
 In Montgomery
(CoDtinued From Page One)

course was served. The guests present were Mrs. Albert Eiffler, Mrs. Bob Jones. Mrs. Walter Shepard, Mrs. Kirby Clements. Mrs. Tilford Leak, Mrs. Gra- ham Golson. Mrs. Morgan Belser, Ms. Lowery Hall, Mrs. Howard Perish, Mrs Grimes of Selma, Mrs. Emory Dus- kin. Mrs. Arthur Meade, Mrs. Frank Perry Miss Margaret Miles and Miss Edwina Strong.
 The members of the Sigma Alpha Ep- silor fraternity were royal hosts on Tuesday evening, when they entertain ed at a New Year dance at the Coun- try club. The occasion was one of the most brilliant of the year and the club was decorated with smilax. holly ai.d fraternity colors. old gold and royal purple. The members of the fraternity who brought young ladies each pre- sented their partners with a silver photo locket as a souvenir of the happy occasion. At one end of the room the fraternity pin was placed in gold ana purple lights and on the punch table the fraternity co1ors were also used Mrs. Ben Noble. wife of Mir. B. F. Noble, prominent $. A. E., presided at the punch table. The splendid jazz band of the 68th infantry rendered music and dancing was enjoyed until l o'clock, the guests staying for the birth of the new year.
 The ladies of the board of stewards and directors of the Dexter Avenue Methodist church entertained at beautiful reception and watch party Tuesday evening in compliment of the new pastor, Rev. w.. II. Bickerstaff. and his wife. Preceding the reception short service was held with ad- dresses by Judge w. H. Carmichael, representing the board of stewards; MT. J. A. Chambliss, superintendenr os the Sunday school, Mrs. $. U. Turnip- seed. president of the Young Ladies Missionary society. Rev. Mir. Bicker. staff replied to the addresses in happS vein, and Dr. E. A. Dannelly, presid- ing elder. was master of ceremonies Following, a reception was held in the basement of the church, which were prettily decorated sin ferns and pink and white carnations. The coffee table which was decorated in ferns and white carnations was presided over by Mrs. J. N. Harrison. Mrs. W. A. Beasy, Mrs J. E. Duskin and Mrs w. H Whittle.
 l. At the chocolate table. where pink tapers burned in crystal candlesti cks and pink carnations were used, Mrs. w. w. Lancaster, Mrs Ben Capell, Mrs. William Chamhliss and Mrs. Felix Clay presided.
 In the receiving line were MT. and Mrs. Bickerstaff and their daughter. Miss Jamie Bickerstaff. MT. E. A Ram age. MT. J. A. Chambliss, MT. $. U. Tur- nipseed and Mrs. T. D.. Curbow. During the evening several vocal so- l los were given by Miss Mary Darby, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. P. ;. Minderhout A number of guests were present and most cordial welcome was accorded the new pastor and his family who have Just come to Mont- l gomery from Troy to reside.
 | The Wonlan's Press ana Author club l. held q delightful meeting Monday af- l terroon at the Exchange hctet, the | president. Mrs. uarwell Smith, presd- ] ing, Mrs Smith gave a nest inter l esting address speaking iE mosl | complimentary manner of the ta tent il the club and referring to the plans for the coming year. The resignation of the treasurer. Mrs Maude Williams Brewer, was accepted with regret ant Miss 'Clauselle Hood was elected to fil
 that office. Mrs. Sallie Tyson Mtno was elected corresponding secretary tt
 succeed Miss Nell Holt
 Mrs Smith read most interesti,s
 letter from Edwin Ranck, we'll knowr l Kentuckx short story writer. Ms 1 Cozart read the second installment 0
 Miss Annie Tyson's charming story
 You Little Match Maker which is ap
 bearing in the Photo Play journal
 Mrs John w. Durr gave interesting
 personal "reminiscences of her life ii
 South America. and Miss Ciauseu Hood read an excellent original shor
 story "The ~Copquering Moment" The members present at the meeting
 were Mrs. F. H. Elmore Sr., Misses Whitman and Clauselle Hood, Mrs. Sal
 lie Tyson Manor. Miss Annie Arringtoi ITyson. Mrs. F. l.. Matthews. Mrs. B
 A. Ross. Mrs. J. A. Olin, Mrs. John Dur land Mrs Harwell Smith.
 Il The New Year ball at the Standart [ club Tuesday evening was a brilliaE
 affair and so enjoyable was the occa
 sion that it will long be remember e
 by the members and their guests ~h