The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-03
SOUTHERN CLUB YESTERDAY

white organdy with hats of varied shades trimmed in spring flowers and June roses, were some of the tones used in the lovely gowns of the women and girls at the Southern club luncheon yesterday at noon. The fact that it is the college girls season has not been more evident than 1t was on this occasion.
 There were. of course, the usual contingent of men, even larger group than usual. because 1t had been announced that the club would report the Dempsey Carpenter fitht in the tudor room a fact that lelt Interest not only to the men, but the women and girls. who wanted to get quick information concerning the great bout.
 The music has become such an at- traction, too. that 1t adds to the pop ularity of the club. both on week days and the greatly augmented orchestra. which gives an additional attraction on Saturdays.
 Among the attractive young girls present was Miss Ida Thompson of Pulaski, Tenn, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Car1 Thompson who made their home in Birmingham for. so many years and whose lovely home was well known to their large circle of friends. MT. Thompson gave up his home here to go into the service, and afterward the family moved to Mrs. Thompson's old home in Tennessee. Their charming young daughter is the guest of Mrs. Walter Beasley, in Norwood. and receiving much atten- tion from the many friends of the father and mother.
 Another popular member of a group at the club, and a young lady receiv- ing much attention from the friends of her father and mother. was Miss Martha Minge who is spending the summer with her mothers relatives; the Sloss family.
 She is the especial guest of Miss Anita Sloss and her mother. Mrs. Lil- lie Sloss. Miss Martha's mother was before her marriage Rosa Sloss, than whom there was never more popular girl in Birmingham. Mrs. Nathan L Miller was hostess at the luncheon yesterday, which had Miss Minge as the honoree. A vase of royal and vel low iris occupied the table center: Miss Minge was lovely in gown or lavender organdie. Other members of the group were Miss Madeline Jacobs. Miss Elizabeth Smith, Miss
 
 Eastwood, and Mrs. Miller.
 Another interesting party of young people had for hostess Mrs George Headley. Her guests were Miss Will Allen Moore, Miss Carol Penney, Miss Elizabeth Adams, Miss Seline Roun- tree, Mrs. Asa Rountree, Jr.
 One of the most attractive parties was that of Mrs. G. B. Mccormack and 12 guests.
 MT. and Mrs. Sidney J. Bowie. were entertaining MT. John Raul. Mrs E. B. Crawford and MT. Edward H. Caba- miss.
 Mrs Edmund Armes and Mrs A L. Boores were together. Mrs. Giles MacQueen and Mrs. Richard Johnston occupied one of the tables. Mrs. J. w.. Mears of Montgomery, a former pop ular Birmingah woman was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. K. Jeffer- son. Mrs. G. B. Forbes. Mrs. Ford Cromer and Mr. Clifford Forbes were together MT. and Mrs. A. Y. Ayde- lott, their son, Chester, had for tneir guest Mrs. Harris Wilcox. MT E. J. Rowe entertained for MT. and Mrs. ;. B. Ireland and two children of Mont gomery, MT. w. C.ssAdams and Mrs. Rowe.
 MT. and Mrs. Mike Hoke and MT and Mrs J. l.. Yancey were togetheN
 Mrs. R. F. Ashworth entertained Miss Abbie Jackson. Miss Jennle Gadilhe. Mrs. r. D. Bryson, and Miss Rachael Lowe. Dr. s. L. Ledbetter Jr, Dr. J. A. Meadow and MT. M. s. Whiteside were together.
 Among others were Miss Eleanor Murdoch and Miss Dorothy wood Mrs. Hubert Scruggs and Mrs. bordan Burr. pr. Edgar Collins, pr. B. D. Sibley, pr. P. c. Kidd MT. E. c. Mat thews of South Carolina, MT C. h. Matthews, MT. H. w. Matthews, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Andrews. MT. A. l. Ehler. MT. and Mrs. Joe Taylor, Mrs. I. Mantau. Mir F. P. Kidd, who en- tertained MT. and Mrs. c. T. May field.
 Short and Mrs. c. M. Blanchard were together.
 Fl. Kettig, and MT. Reese Murray.
 pr. Edith Babe. the guest of Dr. Courtney Shropshire, MT. George w.. Yancey, George W. Yancey, Jr, MT. and Mrs J. Phillips Lavergue and Mrs w. L, Freeland of Hattiesburg, Miss. MT. and Mrs. Restt Ashburton, Mrs. R. F. Ashworth and guests, and many others.
 RAY-PARKER MARRIAGE
 The marriage of Miss Irene Parker and John Andrew Ray was quietly solemnized Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the brides sis- fer Mrs Will Waller. The house was prettfly decorated for the oc- casion in shasta daisies and Lady Henderson roses. The bride ana groom entered the room together ana were met at the improvised altar .py Rev. J. o. Grogan, who performed the ceremony. The bride was becom- fngly gowned in a modish suit or dark blue, with hat and accessories to match.
 The bride and groom left soon after the ceremony for a bridal trip which will take them to Chicago ana other points of interest Tney "iii reside in Louisville.
 Mrs. Ray has often visited in this city and has a large circle, of friends here who are interested in her mar riage. She is an accomplished young woman She was prominently con nected in Red Cross work, having served as nurse in Italy and France during the late war.
 Mr. Ray is very prominent In rail- road circles. being high official of the Louisville and Nashville. ===:====:ij|||
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