The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18

1 lty SafnerlnSS. community urdIndtic club has recently been organized and the members expect to present some interesting entertainments in the near future.
 Miss Blanchet. the librarian, has added greatly through her interest to
 the joy of little folk of the commun- ity house. They are invited to the library every Wednesday morning,
 when Miss Hannah Reynolds, Mrs. Walsh and other gifted story tellers l entertain them with stories and games. A Thanksgiving play and a pretty Christmas tree were among the special features planned to add to the delight
 of their visits to the library.
 On every. Tuesday and Thursday aft ernoon Mrs. Walsh visits the homes or the villagers. Sometimes cottage
 prayer meetings are held and dainties
 and flowers gladden. the heart of some lonely sick one
 The possibilities for good through this mission are manifold. Annis- tonians have been generous in their contributions to the work of the asso- citation and. remembering it's inestim- able value to the community during 1 the pa st 10 years. will no doubt rally to its support this year in larger measure than ever before.
 The most notable event of the past week was the celebration of the fif- teenth wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. Charles John Houser. Hundrds Of
 greetings were received by this be- loved couple on Monday from Anniston and numerous other places.
 On Monday evening a large number of their friends gathered at the hos pitable home of MT. and Mrs. Houser to share with them the pleasure of their golden wedding day. Mrs. French Bell sang Loves Old Sweet Song" after which, to the strains of the wedding
 march, played by Miss Ethel Houser,
 the bride and groom "of fifty sum- mers' took their place in the living room in front of a mantel banked with golden glow and roses, where Rev. s. E. Hodges, their pastor, paid them d beautiful tribute.
 Dr. Hodges spoke of their wedding in St. Charles. Mo, 50 years ago, of
 their seven splendid children, who were all present at their golden wedding. lie praised their ideal religious and home life, and wished that the future years
 might be filled with happiness and flooded with golden light.
 Mrs. Bell sang When You and I Were Young. Maggie" and Mrs. James Cresswell Sproull read an original | poem composed in honor of MT. and Mrs. Houser's golden nuptial day.
 
 trimmed white voile, with a corsage bouquet of golden sunset roses. one golden rosebud adorning her beautiful snow white hair. Sunset roses cen- tered the beautifully appointed dining table, where Mrs. Henry Booth pre- sided and served coffee. Mrs. Eva P. Comfy, Miss Virginia Cater and Miss Martha Sproul1 served a delightful salad and ice course, the motif of the Oo ,Nta ls. 4 in both decorations and refreshments.
 In golden figures 1S7O-1920 were iI.- termingled with the floral decorations above the dining room manteI. Mrs. Wade Elam of Nashville cut and served the artistically embossed we'd ding cake. The wedding book. where
 the guests registered their names, was in charge of Mrs. Leroy Woodruff.
 Mrs. Hanson L. Cater, Mrs Horace $. Miller, Mrs. Shaler Houser and Mrs. s. P. Kennedy received in the draw ing room and Mrs. James c. Sproull,
 Mrs. s. E. Hodges and Mrs. w. H. Heatherly in the living room
 Scores of encomiums were paid Mir and Hrs Houser on Monday evening by the coterie of friends attending their anniversary celebration, friends who through many years, have loved and appreciated them-a couple so highly estteemed that words become dull tools to express their invaluable rela- ton to the civic and religions life of the community. They have always stood for the highest and best in life. lending their influence to everything uplifting in character and helpful to progress, and their legions of friends unite in heartfelt wish that they may together enjoy many more years filled with all the joy they so richly deserve
 At her lovely home on Quintard avenue. Mrs. lIillyer Robinson entertained on saturday afternoon to honor Mrs. Hugh B. Craig of Birmingham whose we'd ding was an Interesting event of the past week.
 The home was artistically decorated in palms and roseS. A most enjoyable pro- gramne was enjoyed during the after noon. Mrs. Lindsey Smith, of Green ville. S. C., contributed piano numbers, Mrs Rush Cole vocal selections. Mrs, Add'e McCaa violin number and Miss Carrie Mcclure Knox, a reading The dances by little Nell Robinson and Mer- cer Price, arranged as black faced come dians brought forth much merriment and hearty encores.
 Assisted by Mrs. williamlR Owen and Mrs. Ebert T. Lyman, Mrs Robinson served delightful course of creamed chicgen. grape fruit aspic sandwiches, fruit cake, angel food cake and punch.
 A large audience enjoyed the concert given at the Noble theater on Thursd}Ar by Miss Rose Fabian and Miss Mary Fabian two Anniston artists who have made a name for themselves in New Yorl>'s musical circles. Miss Mary I'a- biau, ire vocalist. is a protege of Rose Po2sella, both having the same instruc- tor, the famous Mamani. She recently appeared with Rose Jonseella. accom- panied by the Metropolitan orchestra at a concert in New York. Miss Fabian is to make her debut at the Metropolitan in the spring. Miss Rose Fabian. the violin ist. is a pupil of Leopold Aver and hcr career has been {. decided success. Misses Fabian came to Annston to spend the holiday season with their parents and will return to New York this week to resume their studies.
 Mrs. w. P. Aoker was hostess to the members of The Book Club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. K. Lanning led pro- era ,nnie e., lrie,nich ia aNe~+rv Mr. Aclse~ gave T history of tapestry painting and the subject wassalso discussed hy Mrs. T. F. Huey and Mrs. Thomas Ingram. An open meeting will be held under the direction of Mrs Thomas Herren next wee&. when an Alabama day programme will be presented.
 Mrs. !. c. Kyle entertained the Sat urday Bridge Club last week at her home members, Mrs. Lindsey Smith. of Green vile. S. C., Miss Mary Gardner. Miss Elizabeth Roberts. Mrs. Eugene Turner, Mrs Gather Ferry Mrs Walker Rev