The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26

ship and welcome to our hearts and homes. So:
 Here's health to you, and wealth to you,
 Honor and gifts thousand strong. Here's name to you and fame to you,
 Blessings and joys, whole life h long"
 Mrs. Thomas NJ. owen, always noted for the cleverness of her addresses, responded in a few well chosen words praising three clauses in Governor Kilby's platform; namely, the health measures, vocational education and good roads
 Mrs. owen stressed the fact that Ala bama was 100 years old, and that this was the first time that a banquet had { been given for the wife of a newly elected governor. She said, however, that it was a woman's age, and that new the custom had been started it should always prevail She then, in very gracious manner, complimented Mrs. Henderson and welcomed Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Kilby.
 1 Mrs. Graves then said that she would call upon one who for four years had had the opportunity of enjoying and knowing Montgomery people, and she called upon Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Henderson, in a most, charming manner paid beautiful tribute to Montgomery and voiced her apprecia- 1 tion of the many beautiful courtesies 1 which had been extended her and said | she would always love Montgomery. 1 She paid highest tributes to Mrs. Xiii by and Mrs. Miller, and said that she | had enjoyed the exquisite hospitality l of the latter in Anniston, and that in | the few short hours which she had known Mrs. Miller that she was also very lovely and Montgomerians were | fortunate in having them in their midst
 Mrs. Graves then called on Mrs. Kii- by for a few words, and she responded | in a delightful manner. saying that | when little girl that she visited Mont gomery to see President Cleveland at the time he paid his visit here. When she returned home she said her family questioned her as to why she was so qHiet and she replied that it was be- cause she was so happy, and that she thought to live in city like Mont 1 gomery and to ride in a parade would make her perfectly happy. And this wish of her childhood has come true she said, and that she was perfectly happy and most appreciatve of the very gracious manner in which she was received Mrs. Miller wife of the lieu, tenant governor. also responded when called upon by Mrs Graves in a manner most charming. The luncheon was closed with the following toast by Mrs. Graves:
 q tried to recall all the toasts I had | read,
 Then filch the most clever that ever
 was sair
 By lips of the great or near great in rhyme
 Regarding especially the trend of the
 times.
 My efforts was vain, for not one would
 fit.
 The times, they have changed since
 these toasts were writ
 And now, willy -nilly. we quaoff to the
 three,
 To Peace, Prohibition and Prosperity ''
 delicious siX-course luncheon was served and throushout the time, an 1r- 1 chestra rendered beautiful music 1 About 65 guests were present iti cludng number of visiting matron, II from Anniston and Birmingha
 Mrs. Kiby wore a handsome cos tune of plum coiored satin and crif- ion and a large hat of plum velvet, trimmed with ostrich plumes of tha same shade. Her corsaee bouuuet was of sweetheart roses and white hya- cinths. Miss Kilby wore lovely gown of blue Georgette crepe over gray satin and chic hat of blue, trmme ed in gray plumes. Her flowers were pink | roses.
 Mrs. Miller wore a becoming cos tune of taupe Georgette crepe com | bined with tricolette and an ermine | scarf. Her hat was of black lace and she wore corsage bouquet of Parma violets.
 Mrs Henderson wore a handsome l gown of black velvet, beaded and trim med with lace and a hat of black ma line.
 Much credit for the success of the | beautiful luncheon is due the chairman. Mrs. Henry Martin Hobbie who was in complete charge, and also made a charming hostess as she introduce the guests to Mrs. Kilby and Mrs l Miller upon their arrival
 The quests of the afternoon, were:
 Mrs. Thomas E. Kilbv. Mrs Nathan l.. Miller. Mrs. Henry P. Merritt, Mrs Travis J Bedsole. Mrs Charles Hen derson. Mrs. Emmet O'Neal. Mrs. A A. Evans, Mrs. Charles M Beckwith, Mrs w. Nash Read. Mrs. Warren F. Dent. Mrs. D. w. Welborn Mrs E. M Kilby Mrs. Justice Collins Mrs. Charles PoeI,- nitz, Mrs. Archibald P. Tyson Sr, Mrs O. c. Maner. Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt Mrs H l.. Millner. Mrs. oscar Wells. Mrs. F. w. Barrett, Mrs. w. R. Crawford Mrs Russell Hunt, Mrs. John D. McNeal Mrs. Borden Burr. Mrs P. IT. Drake ford. Mrs. Milo B. Abercrombie, Mrs D. F. Laslie. Mrs. Peter Preer, Mrs. C. l.. Lewis. Mrs Brooks Lawrence, Mrs |. B. Bush, Mrs, P A. Baker Mrs. Bihb Graves. Mrs E. Perry Thomas. Mrs Frank Harvey Miller. Mrs. Henry l.. Clayton. Mrs. H. B. Cooper. Mrs J. r.. Frazier, Miss Rosalie Arr1istead Hg- gins. Mrs. Charles Linthicum Mrs Charles Mcdowell. Mrs. James B. Ellis. Mrs. Willard A Holbrook
 Mrs. Frank Harvey Miller was the gracious hostess at beautiful tea Wed tuesday afternoon, when she complimented Mrs Thomas F. Kilby. Mrs Nathan L. Miller and Miss Anne Kilbv The hand some home on South Hrll street was a bower of beautv. with the artistic pIac ing of ferns and cut fiewers- Vases of pink roses, and pot.ed plants were used : throughout the several arartments .wh'ie