The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-02
Huntsville Society

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, NOV. 1.-\Spe-
cial. )-Rev. w. NJ. B.ackwelder, retir-
ing pastor of the First Baptist church,
and Mrs. Blackwelder, were honor
guests at an informal reception given by
the Woman's Missionary society of the
church Tuesday evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Pierce on East
Holmes street. During the hours ap-
proximately 300 friends called. The
guests were welcomed at the door by
little Misses Dorothy Adair and Nelrose
Pierce, and then received by Mrs.
Thomas Block and Mrs. Mollie Hutch
ems, who >ushered thepN into the library
to register their names in book which
was in charge of Mrs. r. G. Allen and
Mrs. Frank d. Ware. The receiving
line was composed of officers of the
Missionary society, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e.
Pierce, Mrs. Frank Lynch, Mrs. Will
liam Harris, Mrs. r. e. Pettus and Mrs.
Thomas p. Hay. The Fidelis girls
served refreshments in the dining room.
During the course of the evening a pro-
gram of music and songs was rendered.
DR.. and Mrs. Blackwelder were the re-
cipients of several handsome gifts which
attested the esteem in which they are
held.
The outstanding Halloween party
of the dozen that were given here this
week was that of Friday evening in the
Hotel Yarbrough, which was given by
the Woman's club to raise funds for the
city hospital. 1t was masque affair
exclusively and there were many con-
testants for the eight prizes that were
offered for the best costumes. The
grand march was carnival affair and
ell Anr
tinued until late hour.
Members of Twickenham Town chap
ter, Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, resumed their monthly meetings
after the summer vacation on Tuesday
afternoon when they were guests of
Mrs. A. e. Mastin, former regent, and
her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Gill, at the
Mastin home at Quietdale. The an
nual election was held during the hour
devoted to- business, an account of the
opening of the d. A. r. school near
Guntersville was given by Mrs. Kate
Coles Donegan, message from the
president-general was read by Miss
Edna Rodgers and a historical paper
by Mrs. r. G. Brickell.
The members of the Zoe club were
pleasantly entertained Wednesday aft
ernoon by Misses Mable Mcclure and
Grace Brewster. The full membership
was present, and after a social hour re-
freshments were served and Miss Mary
Phillips was designated as the next
hostess. 5.
Mrs. Edward McGreger was hostess
of the Grace club at its weekly meet
ing on Thursday afternoon.
The members of the Aladdin club
were delightfully."- entertained Thursday
evening by Mrs. Luke Matthews, Jr., at
her home ON the Lee highway.
Miss Chestie Wilson entertained a
large party of friends Friday evening
at Halloween party at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Will
son, East Clinton street. In the games
that were played the prizes We're
awarded to Misses Kathleen Parsons
and Clara Camper and Messrs. Charles
Hopkins and John Berry.
Members of the What's In Name
club were entertained Tuesday evening
by Misses Bertha Norris at her home on
White street and after the business ses-
sion refreshments were served.
The Qui Vive club was entertained
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Melville
Fuller at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. P. Dilworth.
Members of the Study circle held
their weekly meeting Friday afternoon
in the Womans club rooms in Hotel
Yarbrough. Papers were read by Mrs
Il. II. Wade and Mrs. d. A. Grayson
and there was a discussion of current
events.
Mrs. A. J. Dickerson was rendered a
miscellaneous surprise shower Tuesday
afternoon in her newly remodeled home
On Randolph street. The affair was a
complete surprise to the guest of hon
or, who was the recipient of many hand.
some gifts from her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Allen have re-