The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
MRS. w. l.. PICKARD'S
 ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES
 The many friends in Birmingham of Dr. and Mrs W. L. Pickard of Chattanooga are always interested in their movements, for when Dr.. Pickard was pastor of the First Baptist church here several years ago, none included in their large list of friends more genuine friends than the popular pastor and his brilliant wife. Mrs Pickard before going to Bessie Taft college to give reading" from her widely read book, Between Scarlet Thrones" and also reading in Chatta- nooga was the hostess a few days ago at luncheon for group of elderly ladies of the Central Baptist church, of which her husband is now pastor.
 "The Lookout" the cleverly edited paper of Zella Armstrong of Chatta- nooga, contains the following account of Mrs. Richards luncheon:
 Mrs. w. l.. Pickard, wife of the Rev. Pickard, D. D., was hostess at beauti- fully appointed luncheon this week when the honor guests were a group of elderly ladies of the Central Baptist church It was called a "sweet-sixteen party" as many of those attending wore costumes of the style in vogue when they were sweet sixteen. Old-fashioned jewelry in-. cludng heavy gold earrings and breast pins,' were brought from their trunks and worn for the occasion. Large satin fans and other accessories of half cen- | tury ago were used once again. "The ladies who were guests of honor | were: Mrs. s. E. Darling, Mrs. c. H. Rolston, Mrs. Haymore Mrs H. E. Lam dress, Mrs. A. w. I.essly, Miss May Bar ron, Mrs. Mary A. Wilkes, Mrs. E. G. Burton and Mrs. R. J. Keith. They were seated at one long table in the dining room, which was ornamented with large bowl of narciss and jonquils. The floral arrangement was surrounded with long sprays of spring blossoms, pink and white hyacinths and mainden hair ferns. Silver candelabra, holding yellow tapers adorned both corners of the table. The places were marked with dainty cards, hand-painted with pots of spring flowers. The cabinets and mantle were banked with cedars and cherry blossoms.
 'The deacons' wives were seated at an other table, which was attractive with large basket of calendula and ferns.
 "Dr. Pickard presided at the head or the table and offered the blessing, voic- ing appreciation for the type of woman hood of the generation now passing out and represented by the honor guests or the day
 "Following the luncheon a reception was held from to $, when several hun dred members of the church societies ana other clubs called. Mrs Pickard wore lovely afternoon gown of black lace over silk with a corsage of pink sweet peas HOLLOWAY-JONES
 One of the pretty nuptial events of the season was the marriage of Miss Brownie Jones. lovely daughter Of Mrs. Hattie Jones, to Lester M. Holloway or Gadsden, the wedding taking place a then ome of the brides grandmother, Mrs. J. P, Powell, Sr. on West Clinton street. Rev. Dr. J. W. Caldwell ofriciat- ing in a beautiful and impressive man ner, says the Huntsville Daily Times.
 Immediately after the ceremony ana the receiving of congratulations ,tr. and Mrs. Holloway left for an extended eastern tour, including Washington New York, Newport, R. l., and other points of interest.
 Miss Ruth Powell. a near relative was the only attendant. and the bride was given in marriage by her brother Powell Jones.
 D. Holloway of Gadsden' brother oi the groom, was best man.
 Preceding the ceremony Miss Ruth Sugg played a number of piano selec tions, and as the bride and groom en- tered sMendelssohn's Wedding March was rendered.
 Mrs. Holloway Is the daughter Of Mrs Hattie P. Jones and Is admired py a wide circle of friends, She was love- ly in a going away suit or navy oiue with gray accessories ana hat to match and also carried shower bouquet or roses and sweet peas.
 Tho groom Is one of Gadgden's popu- lar young men, holding responsible business position.
 Miss Ruth Powell. the charming at tendant, was exquisitely g9wned Tn navy blue taffeta and never looked prettier than on this eceas on. she wore black lace hat with blue esfrieh trimmings Miss Powell carriea shower of pink roses.
 MT. and Mrs. Holloway VIII maH' their home in Gadsdsn.
 Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. J. F. Robinson of Birmngham Miss Alma Powell of Sheffield. MISS Lila Blackwell of Gadsden, and William Halsey of Tuscumbia.
 CHORAL CLUB
 The East Lake choral club will givs the cantata. Seven Last Words" IF afternoon at o'clock.
 The choral club is composed ef "a voices under the direction or Pretes- sor Gordon Erickerson. This oantata will be repeated at o'clock this eve ming at the First Baptist church in the city.
 MISSION STUDY CLASS
 The Mission Study class or the Avon dale Methodist church will have ar all-day meeting tomorrow, heginnin2 at 10:30 o'clock at the church.
 The Blues entertaining the Reds COUNTRY CLUB PARTIES
 Among those entertaining at dinner parties at the Country club last even ing were MT. Matthias. MT. and Mrs. W NJ. Bush and Mrs. W. P. Redd. MRS. BOULDIN TO SPEAK
 Mrs. George w. Bouldin. returned missionary from Japan. will speak at the Ruhama Baptist church at o'clock. All Baptist women of the city ;py tr at