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(All Items of social Interest will be gladly
noted in these columns if sent to Mrs.
George C. Ban. Nineteenth street, between
Tenth and Eleventh, avenues, South High
lands. Telephone 988.)
Any comparison on our part of the two
expositions, the Columbian at Chicago,
and the Cotton States and International
at Atlanta, argues an unfortunate Ignor
ance of the conditions which surrounded
both these exponents of American pluck.
The Chicago exposition was on a much
larger and more elaborate scale; It was
Inaugurated and sustained by the great
wealth of one of the most prosperous
sections, of the United States, and the
national government generously donated
towards Its support several millions of
dollars. The Atlanta exposition is vir
tually the work of a comparatively small
southern city, with meagre assistance
from the national treasury, and neces
sarily small contributions from the
states and cities of our section. No
matter how grand, how magnificent the
Columbian exposition was, the one now
in successful progress in Atlanta does
not suffer by comparison when we re
member the different conditions and op
portunities surrounding both. This sen
timent seems to prevail among all classes
which visit Atlanta. There is an unal
loyed enjoyment of everything, a gen
erous appreciation of all exhibits, and
marvelous good humor and good man
ners that obtain in the great throngs of
humanity which crowd through the ex
position gates. No southerner who can
do so, should fail to visit the exposition,
for beyond the personal benefit which
will come to him or her in increased
knowledge, there Is the opportunity of
witnessing the pluckiest, bravest thing
done in the south since the shadows fell
upon Appomattox’s fateful field.
• • •
i ne L-iuerai aits uuhuhik, wim uo
riches of foreign and domestic exhibits,Is
an education to old and young alike. The
exquisite statuary, mosaics, corals and
filagree work sent from Italy, the carv
ings and quaint works of art from Rus
sia and Switzerland, the display of beau
tiful jewels and other forms of artistic
workmanship from sunny France, ihe
odd specimens of handicraft from
Mexico, and the hundreds of exhibits all
over the large building, far too numerous
to mention even In a casual wuy, make
of this department a treasure house to
artistic temperaments.
In the transportation building, besides
the display of gorgeous vehicles and
every known form of getting about, from
the earliest to these later times, there is
a model of the proposed Nicaragua ca
nal that should be carefully examined
by every visitor, especially Alabamians,
ns its success implies so much to us, and
the name and fame of our most distin
guished citizen, Gen. John T. Morgan, is
indissolubly connected with it.
m * •
It is of little moment what your avowed
tastes may be, what principles you ad
vocate in the quiet retirement of your
home, or whether you be optimist or
cynic—you naturally drift towards the
Midway long before you have exhausted
your patience In viewing the wonderful
displays in the various buildings. You
will uncomplainingly climb the uncom
fortable steps of Midway Heights (if you
enter this curious precinct by one route)
and, after catching your breath, which
seemed to have gone up In the Ferris
wheel, you will find yourself In the midst
of the greatest and most Indescribable'
din and confusion. Horns are blowing
everywhere, drums are beating, men
(spellers they are called) are yelling In
every direction, telling of the manifold
charms and virtues (?) of their respective
shows. On either side of you are queer
places you are vehemently invited to
enter—living pictures, Hazenbeqk's ani
mals, ice palaces, plantation cabins, mys
tic mazes, Moorish palaces, Chinese beau
ty shows, Romare's illusions, merry-go
rounds and every other device of cun
ning but comprehending men. The Fer
ris wheel calmly revolves amid the con
fusion, too elevated to be disturbed by
such earthly sounds. In front of the
Moorish palace sit three musicians, who
always attract crowds by their excellent
performances. One of these singers is a
young boy of about 14 years of age, w*th
the most marvelous voice imaginable.
Its vibrant tones magnetize you, whether
you love music or nwt, e.nd you find upon
inquiry that the musical critics who have
heard him are as enthused with his rare
gift as you are.
In front of you, at one end of the Mid
way a huge gate bears the inscription,
"Streets of Cairo," and if you go with
the moving crowd you will Boon be with
in the mysterious portals, and in the
midst of the wildest crowd on the expo
sition grounds. Egyptian booths filled
with quaint wares are on either side
or this street, and patient-looking camels
and long-suffering donkeys are ridden
and driven through this queer mart. Men
and women who feel they must thor
oughly “do” the exposition mount the
camels with a bravery unspeakable to
the onlookers, and when the Egyptian
driver sings out, “Lean away back,"
they make a supreme effort to bring into
play American gra^je and agility upon
the beasts, who have calmly looked upon
the pyramids of ancient Egypt. But to
no purpose, for lean in whatever direc
tion you please the effect is alwrays the
same; there is neither grace nor beauty
in the effort, but apparently much una
dulterated fun, certainly to us who
looked on.
In the streets of Cairo is a theater
where the famous and infamous coochee
coochee dance is given in ail its shame
lessness and disgusting horror. The ac
tion of the Georgia legislature a few
weeks ago for awhile regulated this per
formance somewhat, but it is again at
its height, aye, its depth of human de
pravity.
The Confederate relics building is al
ways crowded with an eager throng of
humanity. The'torn and tattered battle
dags, the rusty, pathetic guns, the war
time dresses, the palmetto straw hats,
the military orders, portraits of glorious
southern heroes, and hundreds of re
minders of a period which grows more
luminous ns the years advance, are ten
derly viewed by thousands each day.
There Is never a noisy buzz of conversa
tion in the room, but as you enter the
door the sacredness of the place possesses
you and a solemn hush impels to silence.
There are many souvenirs of President
Jefferson Davis, Including his cradle,
nnd a portrait of Hon. Alexander H.
Stephens. Hut of all the relics, beauti
ful in their sacred traditions, the faded
gray Jackets and the empty, rust-eaten
canteens perhaps touch the deepest
chords of your nature. As you gaze upon
them you can picture the brave, glorious
southern men, who wore their jackets
upon bloody fields, who endured the heat
and the cold and well nigh starved be
cause of principle and right. Fevered
lips have quenched their thirst from
these same canteens, and many a well
aimed bullet has been stopped on its
mission of death by them. The exposi
tion without the Confederate relics
would have been an incomplete display
of southern force and southern power.
• • •
Maryland day. Saturday, December
■ft was one of perfect temperature and of
gorgeous pageant. The civic and mili
tary display was one of the most Impos
ing witnessed In Atlanta since the open
ing of the exposition. There were two
regiments of Maryland troops in gray
uniforms, besides naval reserves, mag
nificent regimental bands and drum
corps, Governor Brown and his staff and
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all the pomp and paraphernalia of civil
and military rank. AsAhe procession en
tered the gates the bells chimed “Mary
land, My Maryland,” followed by “My
Country, ’Tis of Thee.” As the bands
passed certain points they played the
same two airs, varied by "Dixie,” and
whenever the Inspiring notes of this
southern song came from fife or brazen
throat of cornet and trombone the frosty
autumn air resounded with the shouts of
the multitude! As I stood on one of the
great stairways that lead from terrace to
terrace, saw the splendid Maryland sol
diers march in solid phalanx down the
broad boulevards of the exposition
grounds, saw on all sides the huge build
ings filled with the products of the world,
heard the bells ring out "My Country,
'Tis of Thee,” and also heard the bands
take up the same refrain, and then re
membered that all this was transpiring
In our own beautiful south, for the first
time in my life I felt that “My Country,
'Tis of Thee” was a glorious national an
them, full of beauty and full of melody,
that binds all sections together with a
sweetness words cannot tell. After the
busy day’s duties and pleasures came to
a close, as the procession began its march
to the city, the notes of “Maryland, My
Maryland” were once more wafted upon
the breeze, and the bells chimed “Home,
Sweet Home” as a farewell to the chiv
alry and bravery of that grand old border
state, Maryland. Had James R. Randall
accomplished nothing else, he has
achieved immortality as the author of
that song. “Maryland, My Maryland,”
which, next to Dixie," fires the southern
heart and unlocks the southern tongue.
• • •
At night there was a magnificent dis
play of fireworks. The graceful steam
launches were Illuminated with many
colored lights, which were reflected in
two-fold beauty in the waters of the lake.
The buildings were outlined with thou
sands of electric lights, which gleamed
like stars In the dusky night. Every
where there was glorious beauty and re
fulgent lights, and you felt that while
Chicago’s triumph was called the “White
City,” Atlanta's should be named the
“City of Stars." But all things come to
an end, and when at last, in glowing let
ters, “Good-night” was burned upon the
waters’ edge, a happy, contented crowd
wended their tired way to the exit gates.
It was “good-night” for that day, brimful
of pleasure and happiness, but It is all,
every day and night, a glorious “good
morning” to the future south.
Mrs. Mary Martin Kinnalrd, who has
spent recently ten days with hef brothers,
Hon. John M. Martin and Mr. CharleB J.
Martin, and their families, has returned
to her home at Danville, Ky.
« • •
Mr. and Mrs. James Weatherly will
probably leave tonight for a brief visit to
the exposition at Atlanta.
• * *
Miss Mary Johnston returned Friday
night from a delightful visit of several
months to New York city.
• * •
Miss Lucile Smith has kindly consented
to sing this morning at St. Mary's-on
the-Highlands. There will also be the
regular vested choir.
• • •
The Duplicate Whist club was enter
tained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Henry L. Underwood. The members will
be the guests of Mrs. William W. Wilker
son at the next meeting.
* * *
The Tuesday Afternoon .Whist club was
charmingly entertained on Friday after
noon by Mrs. C. P. Pcrln, on Highland
avenue. The prize, a handsome crlbbage
counter, was won by Mrs. L. G. Wood
son. Mis. Perln served delicious re
freshments after the games of whist
were completed, when the club adjourned
to meet next with Mrs. J. M. Davidson
on Wednesday afternoon.
• • *
The members of the Cad mean Circle
were entertained by Mrs. Willis J. Milner
on Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. S. Lovell
read, by request, a paper upon the “Eng
lish Parliament," written by Mrs. J. C.
H*»ley; Mrs. J. D. Moore read selections
frdan the writings of John Quincy Ad
ams, and Mrs. Thomas D. Parke read
one of Hezeklah Butterworth's best
stories. After the serving of delightful
refreshments the Cadmean Circle ad
journed to meet next with Mrs. R. D.
Johnston on the South Highlands.
• * *
Capt. and Mrs. John G. Smith will go
to Atlanta this afternoon.
• • •
At the reception to be given Tuesday
by Mrs. R. D. Johnston and Mrs. George
L. Haran, in honor of Miss Alice Foree
of Kentucky, Miss Annie Erwin of North
Carolina, Miss Emma Whitfield of Vir
ginia, and Miss Virginia Sharpe of North
Carolina, the married and unmarried
friends will be entertained, but at differ
ent hours. The married ladles are in
vited from 3 to 6 o’clock in the afternoon
of Tuesday, and the young people from
8 to 11 o’clock in the evening. The re
ception will be held at the handsome
home of Gen. and Mrs. R. D. Johnston,
Twelfth avenue, South Highlands, and
will be a charming social function.
• • *
The Thursday Evening Euchre club
was delightfully entertained by Mr. and
Mrs. John P. Tillman, at their handsome
home on Highland avenue. After many
spirited and closely contested games, the
prize, an exquisite Dresden china powder
box, was won by Mrs. A. G. Smith. Mrs.
Tillman served delicious refreshments
during the evening. The club will meet
next Friday' evehlng with Mr. and Mrs.
James Weatherly.
Miss Mary Clare Milner gave a beauti
ful carnation luncheon yesterday after
noon at 2 o’clock at her home on Park
avenue, complimentary to the visiting
belles who are now adding to the charm
of Birmingham’s social life. Exquisite
pink and white carnations were used in
profusion in the decorations; and as
souvenirs of the beautiful function. The
table was adorned with bowls of them,
and the rooms were fragrant with their
spicy odor. Candelabras held pink can
dles, and lovely embroideries carried out
the dainty color scheme, of pink and
white. The menu was delicious and
elaborate, and was served in ten courses.
Miss Milner’s charming hospitality was
enjoyed by the following gueBts: Miss
Tatum and Miss Stratton of Memphis,
Miss Leila Johnston of Eufaula, Miss
Erwin of North Carolina, Miss Whitfield
of Virginia, Miss Foree of Kentucky,
Miss Sharpe of North Carolina, and
Messrs. George D. Allison, Frank Ellis,
Nat L. Miller, W. J. Boles, Will Hutton,
W. C. Agee. Walter Smith and Mr.
Churchill of Chicago.
« • •
The Edgewood Literary circle met on
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Burt Por
ter on Thirtieth street, South Highlands.
The life and writings of Mrs. Harriet
Beecher Stowe were discussed by the
members. Mrs. J. A. Montgomery read
a sketch of Mrs. Stowe’s life, and Mrs.
Harry Harsh read selections from "Un
cle Tom's Cabin.” After the literary
programme was completed Mrs. Porter
served dainty refreshments. The Edge
wood circle will meet next with Mrs.
William H. Johnston on College hill.
• * *
Two grand Christmas entertainments
are announced by the Birmingham Col
lege of Music, under the direction of Pro
fessor Boyce, on Thursday, the 19th, and
a matinee on the following Saturday af
ternoon. The programmes have been
prepared upon a more elaborate scale
than usual and will contain many splen
did artistic numbers. Both concerts will
be given In Seals’ hall.
• • •
The members of the Cllonlan club were
the guests of Mrs. Robert McLester on
Friday afternoon. The quotations were
full of Christmas sentiment and cheer.
Miss Bessie Blinn read one of Charles
.Dickens' Christmas stories, and Mrs. J.
W. Barclay read "Traditions and Le
gends Concerning Christmas." The club
offered resolutions of thanks to the Com
mercial club for the kindly loan of their
rooms for the lecture of Mrs. Robert
Cunningham on last Tuesday evening.
This was the last meeting of the year
of the Cllonian club. The next will be
held the first Friday In January with
Mrs. S. L. Ledbetter on Eighth avenue.
Tempting refreshments completed !the
exercises on Friday afternoon.
• * *
The Pletonian Reading circle met last
week at the home of Mias Uilman. The
circle Is much Interested In Prof. R. H.
Ely’s “Economics.” The study of Hugo’s
“Les Miserables” Is also a source of
much pleasure to the members. The
Pletonian will meet next Wednesday
evening at Mrs. Bernstein’s.
• * *
Miss Settle Glick is visiting her friend,
Mrs. A. B. Loveman.
4 • *
Miss Blanche Plant charmingly enter
tained a few friends at whist last week.
• • *
Miss Irene Lezens has returned from
a brief visit to Atlanta.
• • •
Misses Ophelia Levy and Estelle
Slaughter have returned from the At
lanta exposition.
• • •
The ladles of the First Methodist
church are making rapid and satisfacto
ry progress with the preparations for
their grand bazar, which begins Tuesday
evening next, December 17, in the store
rooms at the corner of Fourth avenue
and Twentieth street, formerly occupied
by George Passe & Co. There will be a
candy pulling every day for the delecta
tion of the children, and on Wednesday
afternoon at 3 o’clock there will be a "cat
show;’’ on Thursday afternoon at 3
o’clock there will be a "bahy show," and
on Friday afternoon at the same hour |
a "dog show.” Entries are desired for
these exhibitions by the ladies, and cer
tainly everyone can supply an exhibit for
one or the other of these shows. Few
families are entirely bereft of all these
forms of young life, so a grand display
of babies, cats and dogs will be the result
of the enterprise of the Methodist ladies.
* • *
Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw and
Mr. Charles Plosser have returned from
the Atlanta exposition.
• • •
Mrs. N. Haubolt of Indiana Is spending
the winter with her granddaughter, Mrs.
Louis Plosser.
• • •
The following elegant invitation has
been received from old Montgomery
friends:
“Mrs. Henry Crommelin desires the
honor of your presence at the marriage
of her daughter. May, to Mr. John Rich
ard Wood, Wednesday evening, Decem
ber 18, 1895, at 7 o’clock, St. John’s Epis
copal church, Montgomery, Ala.”
Miss May Crommelin Is one of the most
beautiful and fascinating belles of Ala
bama, and her brief young ladyhood has
been a series of social triumphs. She
comes from one of the distinguished fam
ilies of our state, which has friends all
over the south who wish for this lovely
daughter of the race all manner of earth
ly blessings in the years that stretch be
fore her.
» • •
The friends of Mrs. R. Lebolt will be
glad to hear of her improved condition of
health.
* • *
The announcement of the betrothal if
Mr. Morris Berkowitz and Miss Belle
Weinfeld was the cause of much pleas
urable surprise to their large circle of
friends. Mr. Berkowitz, who Is deserved
ly popular in our city, holds a very re
sponsible position in the large establish
ment of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, and
by his courtesy, efficiency and many
sterling traits has won the commenda
tion and friendship of our community.
Miss Weinfeld, although living in our
city but a short time, has drawn around
her a large circle of admirers, all of
whom extend the sincerest congratula
tions and good wishes to herself and Mr.
Berkowltz.
• • •
The departure of Miss Cora, Loeb is
greatly regretted by her admirers and,
friends. She spent several weeks In Bir
mingham with her sister, Mrs. Gelders.
• * •
The following handsome invitation has
been received:
"Mr. Rand F. Perry will give In matri
mony his daughter, Laura Walton, to
Mr. Charles LeGrande DeBardeleben
Wednesday afternoon, December 18,
1895, at 5 o’clock. Dr. M. R. Perry’s,
Russellville, Ky. At home after January
1, Birmingham Ala.”
Mr. DeBardeleben’s numerous friends
rejoice in his happiness and will welcome
his lovely young bride to our city with
the most cordial welcome. Congratula
tions are extended to the happy young
couple.
ft * m
There will be a quiet wedding next
Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock in which
the State Herald staff and employes gen
erally are deeply interested. At the res
idence of the bride’s mother, 2510 Fourth
avenue, Miss Mary Allen Powell will be
united to Mr. Allen M. Holt. The bride
to-be Is a sweet and winsome young
woman, in every way worthy of the man
of her choice. Mr. Holt is a valued em
ploye in the State Herald composing
room and is a young gentleman of ster
ling qualities and bright promise.
• * *
On Thursday afternoon, December 12,
from 4 to 6 o'clock, Mrs. James A. Going
gave a charming reception to the ladles
of the First Presbyterian church. Her
home was artistically decorated with
smilax and pink carnations, and delicious
refreshments were served during the re
ception. It was an afternoon of rare en
joyment to scores of church friends. Mrs.
Going was assisted in receiving her
guests by Mesdames Thomas Bradley,
A. O. Lane, F. Y Anderson, M. C. Smith,
J. C. Henley, William Hardlc, John Tow
ers, L. P. Worl, R. Y. Ware, A. E. Smith,
A. B. Curry, Tracey Harvey. Konkle,
Parker and Miss Weir and Miss Eliza
beth Going.
• • •
Miss Carrie Simpson of Montgomery
is visiting her brother, Mr. Rush Simp
son, on Thirteenth avenue, South High
lands.
• • *
Miss Davis of Charlottesville, Va.. is
the guest of Judge and Mrs. W. W. Wil
kerson. Thirteenth avenue.
The Young People’s union of the South
side Baptist church gave an enjoyable re
ception Friday evening in the Sunday
school rooms, and an entertaining pro
gramme consisting of musical numbers
and recitations was rendered. Rev, Dr.
Hale spoke briefly of his recent Journey
ings in the Holy Land, and much inter
est was manifested in the work of the
union by the appreciative company pres
ent.
• * •
The Southern club will tender a recep
tion Thursday evening to Mr. and Mrs.
W. E. Leake and Mr. and Mrs. D. M.
Forker at their handsome rooms. A cor
dial welcome will be extended these
happy young people, who have been so
recently married.
• • •
The concert to be given next Tuesday
evening at Seals’ hall under the auspices
of the Birmingham Music club will no
doubt be largely attended, as the artists
composing the troupe have received the
warmest praise of critics wherever they
have appeared.
* * *
The bazaar of the ladies of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church, which is
prettily termed ‘‘Carnival of Days," will
begin under the brightest auspices to
morrow (Monday) evening In the store
next to Nabers, Morrow & Sinnlge, on
First avenue. There will be seven booths
to correspond with the days of the week.
Monday’s booth, wash day, will hAve_all
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Birmingham'' s Busiest Street.
Jte5”‘ Get in the Throng.
The Popular Price
STORE
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First Avenue and 21st Street.
THE PUZZLE OF THE DAY IS “WHAT TO BUY!”
If you don’t find something suitable for somebody within our store, it
must be something that no one would care for. The best way is to come
and see for yourselves.
Sensible, acceptable, holiday gifts.
Handkerchiefs are appreciated at all
times, especially as holiday gifts, and our
Handkerchief Department this season is
more attractive than ever.
Here are some prices worth reading:
Ladies’ nicely embroidered scalloped
borders, 5c.
Ladies’ all linen initial handkerchiefs.
13c.
Ladles' very sheer Imported Swiss em
broidered, 25c.
Ladies' very handsome embroidered all
linen, extra value at $1, for 63c.
Children's colored border, liemned, at
5c.
Children's silk embroidered and plain,
25c.
Gent's colored border hemstitched, 10c
and 12%c.
A very handsome line of gent s all
silk, plain, white and colored borders,
that range in price from 25c up to $1.2a.
r Initial and plain. Visit this depart
I ment and you will find something to suit
I you.
Dolls...
Dolls Dolls
A girl's play house without a (loll is
like a home without children.
We have hundreds of dolls.
DOLLS FROM 5C DP TO $7.50.
Dressed nnd undressed dolls, patent
dolls, rubber dolls, papier mache dolls,
kid dolls, bisque dolls. Jointed dolls,
Japanese dolls, Indian dolls, negro dolls,
Esquimaux dolls, infant dolls, worsted
dolls, rag dolls, China dolls, kid dolls, 25e.
up.
Jointed dolls, papier mache body, mov
iug eyes, 25c. up to 12.60.
The Bebe Jumeau doll, the queen of
dolls, with real hair as light as a feather,
*5.00. .
Crying dolls, papa and mamma dolls,
changeable face dolls, rubber dolls,
dressed, from 50c up.
We are open even
ings until after the
holidays.
CAPES# WRAPS.
It is not necessary to enu
merate the details ol this de
partment, as our customers
‘are aware that nothing is lack- .
ing in this respect. It is also ,
universally known that
Our Prices Are Always Right.
JUST IN BY;EXPRESS.
250 plush and cloth Capes that are to go during the holi
days at from $2.50 up to #15.00. These goods were
bought extra low and you are the saver by at least 20 per
cent. How about r nobby Jacket? We show them from
$3.98 up to $25.00—the gems bf the cloak season. Chil
dren’s dressy and extremely new style Reefers, now from
#3.48 up to #7.50. You pay $5.00 to $10.00 for the
same goods elsewhere. Children’s long Cloaks that were
bought at a special sale and are worth #5.00 to $9.00.
The way we bought them enables us to sell them at the
low price of #3.00.
For the....
Holiday Trade.
Ten different styles of very handsome
pillow shams, that range in price from
*1 up to $7.50. Impossible to get a more
desirable Christmas present for the same
amount of mcney.
Mail Orders.
Send in your mail orders if you can’t
come in person. Fillea same day as re
ceived. Orders received every day from
the surrounding country. We will help
you select. Simply outline your desires
If you are not fully decided. Money or
der or express orders must come with
all orders.
We are open even
ings until after the
holidays.
Parasols.
Nobby new Dresden handle and taffeta
silk cover that start at $3.48.
You can buy of us a twilled silk cover,
black or colored handle parasol at $1.98.
Just arrived for the holidays, a line of
gent’s handsome trimmed handle umbrel
las. The silk of these is guaranteed for
twelve months’ wear. These goods make
an A 1 Xmas present. Have a. look at
the line.
Gloves.
Ladles’ and gent’s, bought especially
for the holidays (black only). “Fosteri
na" quality. $2.50 grade. Special adver
tising arrangement allows us to offer
these goods at $1.25 a pair. Nip the bud!
Buy two or three pairs while you can.
They are 7-hook. No olhcr house has
them. Gent’s gloves run from $1 to $2.
Ostrich Boas
Long and short, that range in price
from $2 up to $7.50. Quite nice for Christ
mas presents.
Holidav Caskets.
Manicure sets, shaving sets, comb and
brush sets, collar and cuff sets andi oth
ers.