The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15

saws, Alibamos and Apalachis. First set- tied by French under Bienviile in t72 at Mobile, where Fort St. Louis was built Mobile was founded in I'll and for 16 years was the capital of Louisiana. In 1763 Alabama was divided and the northern half given. to Illinois and the south to Florida. Later we were made a part of Georgia In 179S we were in- cluded in the Mississippi territory. Tn 1S1. Alabama Territory was organized, two years later was admitted to the Union, and so Miss Alabama, after many vicissitudes, made her VOW of allegiance Sam, and after few turbulent years ssterhood, withdrew in 1861, but in 1863 | was again taken in charge by Uncle Sam, and after a fe wturbulent years settled down to business and is now proud of her relationship to dear old | U. s. A."
 The last meeting of the season was held by the members of the Book club, when Miss Ethel Ledbetter was hostess at her home on Marvin Hill.
 The gathering was presided over by l Mrs. ]. c. Norton, who during the past year has made most capable leader for | the splendid programme carried out by l this club of women. Mrs. Norton gave in a most attractive way a resume of 1 the years work which showed Just how thoroughly these women have engaged Ili all federation causes, besides extra work | done in local matters pertaining to ad- vancement along club and civic lines. In retiring, Mrs Norton becomes federation secretary.
 Mrs. E. Lee Field, who represented the Book club at the meeting of the state federation in Birmingham, was present, and gave a most creditable report of the convention
 Mrs. Thomas F. Huey was elected to serve ss president during the coming | year with Mrs. w. P. Acker as vice pres- ident; Mrs. Frank Constantine was elect ed as secretary. and Mrs H. B. Rudisill treasurer. Mrs. George Leyden was ap- | pointed to act as chairman of a com mittee to plan the study course for ths ensuing year and Mrs. Will Wilson was elected to membership in the club.
 Mrs. Hoyt Dobbs, Mrs Frank Brandon and Mrs. c. E. McCarey called after the | business session when Miss Ledbetter was assisted in entertaining by her sis ters, Mrs Irving Brewer of Washington and Mrs. William Jenkins of Memphis, Miss Nelle Baker of Selma has arrived | for visit to Anniston and Is a guest at the Inn. Miss Baker is a well known Alabaman and is a charming represen- tative of the old fashioned type of south | ern woman. Since her visit here last summer she has suffered severe illness | but Miss Baker will be able to partici- pate in the affairs of the Confederate reunion and will be among the most prominent guests in the city
 1 MT and Mrs. R. L. Henderson of Chil- dersburg announce the marriage of their daughter, Jean Henderson Harper, to Mir. John Bryant Chadwell of Anniston, May 4, First Methodist church, Birmingham.
 
 ! Los Angeles, Cal, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Glenna Pearle. to | Mir Jack J. Cryan, formerly of Anniston but now a resident of Los Angeles, the wedding to occur In June. Miss Rudy who until recently lived in Wichita Kans. is quite well known and popular in her circle of friends. Mir. Cryan served l in the late war was overseas for two l years and In active fighting for several months He went to Los Angeles, after being honorably discharged from the army. One of. the most delightful parties of the week was givens Friday evening by Misses Annie Belle Locke and Alice Chandler who entertained with a mas querade party at the home of MT. and Mrs. A. w. Locke lon Noble street. north.
 A color scheme of pink and white was used in the decorations and quantities of roses were used in the parlor. reception hall and dining room. As the guests en- tered they were served refreshing punch from a prettily appointed table in the hall Delightful music was furnished by string band. and the scene was most effective as the soft glow of shaded lights fell upon the pretty, costumes or the girls and boys present A prize for the most attractive costume was awarded tn Mss Geneva Davis, who wore asduain dress of Martha Washington style and one to Mir Roy Huey. who was voted the ihandsomest man present.
 The guests were: Mir. and Mrs Eba Reaves. Mir and Mrs. Coleman, Mes danes L. R. Parker, D. B. Reaves. John Reaves, A. W. Lock. T. A. Heath, Misses Mildred Jordan, Gladys Reaves. Willie Fell McBurnett, Lillie Mae Gwin. Lucil Wright. Ethel Kuhn, Pearl Lloyd Lois Reaves Mary Glass. Ruth Howe, Amelia and Mildred Young, Bessie, Annie an1 Lucille Pearce, Martha Black Meesrs. adolphus Pilgreen, Richard Reeves. John Peoples. Leroy paughdrih' Gene vel chell Joe Ruford. Dave Young, Roy Huey. Joe Welchel Jesse Triplett, Frank Brown Oscar Hollingsworth and Good man Hollings,worth.
 A large and appreciative audience gathered at the Anniston Inn on Friday afternoon. the occasion being the presen- tation hy the Anniston Choral club, CT Grace D. Nixon. contralto. assisted by Mrs Samuel Pelham violinist. The pres ident Of the Choral club, Mrs. Irwin Levi, introduced the artists, remarking upon the pride the community felt in posses sing such gifted musicians.
 The programme was one of great In terest and enjoyment. Mrs. Nixon's rich mellow voice held her audience spell- bound her selections being especially charming and well suited to her well modulated voice. Her own compositions ''At Night" and "Cotton Picking rimc in Alabama" were loudly applauded an l she answered several enchores being re ouested to repeat her beautiful melody, "At 'Nieht '
 Mrs Pelham received an ovation. She reached her zenith possibly in 'Le Chan; du Bivou,." by I. Danbe. Never has she played so entrancingly and her An niston friends who have admired her since school days are delighted that she has consented to appear in public again. Miss Ruth Shaw was Mrs. Pelham's ac. companist and a most excellent one. Mrs. Nixon played her own accompanimerts and is equally as skilled as pianist as