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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
CAMBRIDGE.

Snow is fast disappearing and wheels are
used mostly.
The ice in the little river broke up near the
bridge last week Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Labounty had little
glrl baby come to them Sunday morning.
Hiram Stafford of Morrisville was the guest
of his cousin, 5. M. Stafford, Monday and
Tuesday.
L. C. Leavens leads the G. r. meeting next
Sunday evening at the Methodist church un
ion service.
Miss Frances Flagg, who has been visiting
friends the past week, returned to New Haven
Conn Tuesday.
George Farrell has finished work for Perley
& Leavens and is to go on the road for Far
rell Bros of Swanton.
B. NJ. Ellnwood has let his farm to Mr.
Howard of Milton and has moved in with hil
son in law, DR.. 5. G. Start.
Clayton Cornell has made 200 pounds o.
maple sugar. A good many farmers have
not tapped their trees yet.
The annual meeting of the W. H. NJ. s. wal
held last Thursday at Mrs. h. j Gates. Mrs
Eliza Cutting was reelected President and
the other officers remain as before.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcclure, who have
been at Pike Station, N. H., the past winter
came home last week. Frank has hired out
for month to Homer Curtis, in sugarng.
Two granddaughter and grandson of Mr.
and Mrs. b. 5. Elinwood, from Waterbury
are stopping with them for few weeks. Last
Friday party of little people visited tbC
children aud had a fine time.
j. T. Mcclure has sold his farm to Mr.
Ryan OF Georgia. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure arr
visiting friends till their house, lately pur
chased at the village, is vacated. Mr.. Galmy
will move as soon as some repairs can b.
made on the Mills house Mrs. Mead hal
moved from the Mills place to Scott's tene
ment
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
WOLCOTr.

Max Noulton is ILL.,
Will May is sick with pneumonia.
Tracy Daguian is sick with measles.
Mrs. Frank Doying is i'll with a fever.
Raymond Darrah is visiting in Canada.
Harry Slayton visited in Stowe Sunday.
George Freeman has moved to Pottersville.
Arthur Billiard has gone to st. Adams to
school.
Mrs. Cordeia Davis is very low with heart
trouble.
Editor Sawyer of Hardwick Gazette was in
town Monday.
Archie Scott has moved onto the n. L.
Thompson farm.
Miss Elda Knight is recovering from an at.
tack os the grip.
George Richardson has moved his family
onto the Aiken farm.
Homer Fisher has gone to Hardwick where
he has employment.
Amos Boardman was in Barnet the past
week, the guest of c. E. Clark.
Mr.. Sweet of Canada is here looking after
his interests in the copper mine.
Chas R. White has gone to EImore to live
with his daughter, Mrs W. S. Slloway.
Mrs. H. W. Wheelock, Mrs, Chas. Wood
Master Fred Titus and Alice Billiard are i'll
with measles.
j. A. Ferris and wife of Mortified have
taken possession of the Wolcott House Mr.
Ferris comes here well recommended by the
travelling public, as an experienced an up-to
date hotel man.
The board of school directors have been or
gained by electing C. F Slayton, chairman
Fl. G. Leach, clerk DR.. E ?. Bigelow was ap
pointed Superintendent of Schools. 1t wa'
decided to have eight weeks of school for thu
| spring term.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
PARIS EXPOSITION OF 1900.

Gold Medal Award for Superiority was made
to the
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
WkTERVILLE.

Henry Mann of Troy visited in town over
Sunday.
Byron Lyon is at home from Newport for a
few days.
Leslie Wetherel has moved onto George
James farm.
Fred Mcfarland of Hyde Park was in town
over Sunday.
Charles Stearns has moved into the house
of Mrs Afford.
Allen Mann has novel into part of Mr..
yances' house.
E. B. Wetherell has moved into one of j. vs.
Stevens houses at Belvidere.
Carl Buker of cambridge has moved into
the mil house of Mark Stevens.
E. A. Randall of Bakersfield visited his
sister, Mrs. George Keller, last week.
Mrs. EateIla Gbbins of Rutland visited her
mother, Mrs, Walter Tracy last week.
Fred Marcy has finished work for J. V
Stevens and he and Mrs. Marcy have gone to
Boston, Mass.
Ransom Scofeld has moved into a part OF
LIE blouse oecppied by, his father-in.law,
Wfbn Wetherell.
NJ dbn W. Titcomb, State Fish and Game
Commissioner of st. Johnsbury. was in town
on business last week.
Fish and Game Warden, Ami Leach, has
been around among the deer hunters for d
few days and brought in one deer the hide OIL
another, without doubt killed by dogs. There
is storm gathering for some one.
DR.. and Mrs. c. L. Hodgkins returned to
town last week, they have been gone from
town about one and a half years and most
of that time he has been acting as Asst Sur
geon for the U. 5. Army at the Philippine Is
lands. The Doctors many friends are glad
to welcome him back again.
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EAST CAMBRIDGE.
Harmon Morse is gaining.

Harmon Morse is gaining.
John Prince returned to Montpelier last
week.
Elmer Stufiebean is at work for F. H. Full
lington.
Lois Waters visited at her home in John-
son Sunday.
Ruthford Weltcher of johnson is at work
for N. j Nye.
Daniel Prince spent Sunday at the home oil
his son. Myron, in johnson.
Army Warren of johnson is helping c. L.
Demerritt through sugaring.
Mrs Chas White and daughter and Clara
Wheeler OF Burlington are visiting at George
ShPldon's
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An Honest Medicine for Ia Crime.

George W. Watt of South Gardiner, Me-,
says: have had the worst cough cold,
chills and grip and have taken lots of trash
ofno account but prolific the vendor. Cham
berlains Cough Remedy ia tSe only thing
that has done any good whatever. | have
used one bottle Of 1t and the chills, cold and
grip have all left me. | congratulate the
manufacturers OF an honest medicine" For
sale by Hall X Cheney, Worthwhile; Foss &
Andrews, hyde Park; NJ. j. Leach, Wolcott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

Headache often results from disordered
condition of the stomach and constipation of
the bowels. A dose or two of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver tablets will correct these
disorders and cure the headache. Sold by
Hall & Cheney. Morrisville; Foss & Andrews,
Hyde Park NJ j. Leach. Wolcott
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a fifty cent bottle Of
Greenes warranted Syrup of Tar, if it fails to
cure your cough or cold. We also warrant
a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
pay.
l.. u. Sherwin, Agt., Hyde Park.
Frank Laraway, Waterville.
j. V, Stevens, Waterville.
NJ. Shattuck & Son, Eden.
G. b. Foss, Hyde Park.
O. 9. Fisher. No. WOlcOtt.
The age-herald., 1901-12-10
KATIE WON AGAIN. A Utah Woman's Management.

'"rhe first misunderstanding that Katie and 1 ever had was on account or cof1ee. She would not give it to me because she was sure 1t was the cause of my nervous ness and sick spells, so l regularly dropped into my aunt's house on the way from school q am a school teacher you see) and stealthily put down a good strong cup of coffee each day.
 One of my sleepless nights I lay won dering what ailed me and how long my money would last if I got sick suddenly. I went to school the next day as l had often done before, with nerves very tremulous and a distressing headache creeping over every cubic inch of my brain.
 When I reached the dinner table at night shaved and in my right mind, but very tired and faint, I gave little start of surprise and delight followed instant ly with feeling of shame.
 Had my sharp though mild-eyed little wife discovered the extent of my recent perfidity? Did she know I had been talk ing coffee each day, contrary to agree ment? Beside my plate, in my own beautiful silver Xmas present cup, smok- ed and fairly smiled the beverage, invit- ing, delicious liquid. I hastened to pour in a generous supply of cream with the usual ratio of sugar. Then I slipped the treasure Wltn uelgnt. t
 Tt tasted a good deal better than usual someway, but not exactly natural. When my cup was about half empty I began to wonder if it would be replenished so I stole glance at the little woman. She had a far away look in her eyes and a little victorious curl on her lips.
 '.All at once 1 understood. Now, Katie I said, amazedly, you don't mean to tell me this is Postum? Her pretty little laugh rang out at once, and she asked through the folds of her napkin, Don't you think now there is such a thing zs a good food coffeeP
 'I roared with my late experience fresh in my mind) Don't ever say coffee to me again; I am a saved man tonight I than and there hugged my guardian angel and swore off on coffee for keeps
 My health and spirits have been gain ing steadily, until now I sleep like a babe and eat like =, well, like a man who knows his food is going to agree with him.
 ''It was a happy day for wife and (and for numbers of our friends) when the real danger of coffee drinking was discovered and a beverage that wou>>. take its place was put on our table. have been saved from a spell of nervous prostration, the outcome of which no one can ever foretell." Ross House, Robin son. Utah.
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The Goulds' Honeymoon.

The beginning of the honeymoon of the Frank Jay Goulds was as unconventional as the wedding. which surprised all the friends of the Gould and Kelly families by its suddenness, says the New York Journal.
 After the quiet ceremony at Mrs. Ed ward Kelly's house on Monday afternoon that made 17-year-old Helen Kelly the wife of Jay Gould's youngest son, it was given out that the young pair were going away on a special train to the South. The carriage started for the Twenty-third street ferry. but it is doubtful if the two young people even crossed the river. The carriage swung around and took them back up town. They spent their first welded night in New York and are here still.
 The Essex new private hotel at Fifty sixth street and Madison avenue, har- bors them.
 They were brimming over with delight at having outwitted the world when they came into this hotel on Monday evening
 They were not seen abroad until shortly
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CONSUL NOMINATIONS.

Washington, December 9.-The Senate today confirmed the following nomina- tions:
 To be Consuls of the United States--O J. D. Hughes, consul general at Coburg Robert E. Mansfield, Indiana, consul at Valparaiso; E. B. Gessner, Ohio at Sit tau, Saxony; Edward c. Peevey, Con- necticut, at Glauchau, Germany; A. B. Garrett, West Virginia, at Neuvo Laredo, Mexico; Charles P. H. Mason, Pennsylya- mia, at Glenoble, France; Vim. H. Hunt, New York, at Tamative, Madagascar; l.. A. Martin West Virginia, at Cieudad Porforio Diaz, Mexico; w. B. Sorsby, Mississippi, at Kingston, Jamaica; c. V. Herdska, District of Columbia. at San Juan Del Norte, Nicaragua; Wm l.. SewelI, Ohio at Pernambuco. Brazil; E. N. Gunsaulus, Ohio at Toronto, Canada; George Sawter, New York, at Antigua, West Indies; Ethel Watts, Pennsylvania. Prague, Austria Frank R. Mower, at Ghent, Belgium; w. H. Williams, New Hampshire, Saltillo. Mexico; George N. Dale, Colicook, Quebec; Richard Sprague, Massachusetts, at Gibraltar. Spain; Chas. B. Wallace, Iowa, at Crefeldt, Germany; Pietro Cuneo, Ohio, at Turin, Italy; Geo. w. Colvig, Oregon, at Barranquilla, Co., lombia: C. K. Bolles, Pennsylvania, at Kielgery; Robert Skinner. Ohio consul general at Marseilles, France; Henry B. Miller, Oregon, Newschwan. China; Geo. Baldwin Ohio, at Nurembu9g Bavaria Jags l. McCullum, District of Columbia, at St Gall Switzerland.
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Every form of PRIVATE DISEASE Deformity and Lack of Development Weakness. etc., etc.. cured by the best approved of latest modern methods.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations att office or by mail in- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who can. not visit me.
 No written prescriptions-1 furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 DIR. DOZIER is a graduate in everv branch of medical and surgical science has twenty-five years experience. a ma. ttonaI reputati ton, and is endorsed bv tb A nress- national banks and thousands of n. irons as the most expert and reI,abIa snecialist in the south.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Doz;sr i. endorsed by the press and people of ev- cry section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We caprot sdd anything to the reputation pr. O IT Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession but we know him to he a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his --->s>-~sna-
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ALFRED HENRY

ALFRED HENRY LEWIS the well known author of 'Wolfville Tales, '' will contribute a strong story on the east side life of New York City, entitled The Boxers Christmas" GEORGE AIDE, whose fame as the au- thor of Modern Fables in Slang is international, will contribute a nove- lette.
 JOHN KENDRICK BANGS, the well known humorist, will furnish a charac- teristic Christmas tale. SANTA CLAUS AND THE CHINKS.' .' dainty, delightful conceit, by Neville Cane, will appeal to, every child and its parents.
 FOXY GRANDPA" and PORE LII NOSE" also add to the Christmas good cheer.
 Two charming Children's Pages in color will further interest young folk . MRS. LAURA FITIZHUGH PRESTON has written one of her inimitable South ern stories, entitled "The Midnight Visi- tor" which will appeal to readers all over the land.
 "CHRISTMAS IN THE NAVY" by D. B. Rogers, U. s. N, and ''The Music of Christmastide," by Gustav Kobbe are few of the many other attractive features contained in this unusually Interesting holiday number.
The age-herald., 1901-12-10
Children's Bazaar.

The bazaar held last Saturday after noon by the Kings Daughters of St Mary 's-on-the-Highlands was great success, nearly $40 being realized from the sale of the articles The children worked indefatigably for the bazaar the proceeds from which will be devoted to furnishing the children's ward in the Hillman Hospital.
 At the bazaar the most exciting feature was the voting for the most popular lit tie girl. There was a handsome doll to be given to the child receiving the great est number of votes, and Mayo Thach was the lucky little girl.
The age-herald., 1901-12-10
SOCIETY NEGLECTS TO
 ANSWER INVITATIONS
BY ANNIE kENDRIoK WALKER.

before o'clock last evening. when they took an automobile and went to the home of the brides mother, No. F East Thirty second street. In a few minutes they were joined by Mrs. Kelly and MT. Harn- ed
 The four drove out to dinner. They did not go to Sherry's, Delmonicos or even the Waldorf, but whizzed over to Sixth avenue in the auto and came to anchor in Jacks restaurant at Forty-fourth street. They occupied table near the door. and among the Bohemian crowd that was dining there they sat through an elaborate dinner. Mrs. Kelly and young Mrs. Gould were both in deep mourning, but this did not dampen the spirits of the four. The bride was par ticularly delighted with the new surround ings. It was noticed that nothing was served in the way of beverages except mineral water, but they had as good a time as any party there.
 After dinner MT. and Mrs. Frank Gould left the others sitting at the table and took the automobile again.
 No. 21S West Fifty eighth street" called MT. Gould to the chaffeur.
 Mrs. Gould smiled with girlish delight at this new throwing of dust into the eyes of the world. The address given is MT. Gould stable. They did not go there. 1n- stead tho auto took them right back to the Essex, wher it was dismissed. the Essex where it was dismissed
 at Jacks for an hour after the departure of the bride and bridegroom.
 Mir. oGuld said he had not yet decided on the plans for the journey they will make, but added that he might be able to tell today where they were going
The age-herald., 1901-12-10

their wedding party were present, the oc- casion also being in compliment to Col onel and Mrs. Shook, Miss Shook Miss Thomas and Miss Richardson of Nash vile. the guests including:
 MT. Ed Warner Mrs. c. Exum, MT A. H. Woodward. MT. Vim. Walker, MT. M Porter Walker, MT. Mudd Martin, MT. Jno Barr, A. H.. Carpenter. MT. Jack Bowron, MT P G. Shook, Mir J. w. Shook, MT. Chas. McCrery, MT. Jack Greenway. MT. O. P. Gaut Mir M K Moore, MT. Ross Smith. Mir J.. Weidman Murray. Colonel and Mrs. Shook, MT. and Mrs. Grider, MT Erskine Ramsey, Miss Rich ardson, Miss Whiting, Miss Hagood, Miss Yancey, Miss Carrie Sharpe, Miss Leedy, Miss Shelley. Miss Woodward, Miss Ethel
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pany MT. Wirth to Moss Point. Mir. and Mrs. Wirth will be in Birmineia by Friday, and will reside at 2230 Seventh avenue North.
 Miss Lulu Lide member of the faculty of the Tuscaloosa Female College, who has been spending day or two in Bir- mingham, returned to Tuscaloosa yes terday.
 The Jefferson Club will give a cotilon Friday evening.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Hidon of Virginia will arrive in a few days to spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Edward Wilkinson.
 Mrs. Rebecca Anderson and Miss An derson will receive this evening in honor of Miss Thornton.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of Typographi- cal Union No. 1O4 will meet this after noon at o'clock with Mrs. w. S. Lopez 5917 South Avenue N, Woodlawn.
 
 Miss Bearnice Fearn of Huntsville has returned to BTlHlnSndlIl, dIloT an dD- sence of several years, and is with Mrs. Y. P Newman, SIS North Nineteenth street.
 Mrs. George c. Whatley has returned from Washington, D. C., where she has been visiting Mrs. Lincoln Green.
 Miss Eula Whatley has returned from Atlanta, where sine has been visiting relatives.
 The Cadmean Circle will meet with Mrs w. S. Sorel Saturday afternoon instead of with Mrs. John London. 14SS amfwtpaodaworf fetacm fwtyaohm The St. Mary's Chapter of~the Hillman Hospital will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. J. M. Bingham, 1909 Nineteenth street.
The age-herald., 1901-12-10
UNION TRUST co. OF NEW YORK,
 30 Broadway.
New York. Dncember 4 1s

New York, DecemDer 6 1891. - In accordance with the provisions of the mortgage of the Birmingham Realty Company to Union Trust Company of New York, trustee, dated January 15, 19C0 twenty thousand dollars (sz9OOO re- ceived by the trustee on account of real estate sales Is available for investment in the purchase of mortgage 5 per cent bonds of said company, and notice is hereby given that sealed proposals for the sale of said bohds to the amount that the above named sum will purchase will be received at the office of the Union Trust Company of New York and open ed at noon on Wednesday, December 1s 1901, when the lowest offer will be accept ed, provided it does not exceed par.
 2-s-3t-sun-tu-thurs.
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Notes and Personals.

Colonel and Mrs. A. M Shook. Miss Shook, Miss Richardson, Miss Thomas and MT Edwin Warner of Nashville are in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Fannie Arnold DeBardeleben is in Fort Smith, Ark, the guest of Mrs. Ralph Montague.
 Miss Ruby Kennedy is in Montgomery.
 
 MT. John J. Wirth will leave this af- ternoon for Moss Point, Miss. where he will be married tomorrow evening to Miss Lyllah Eva Graham. Messrs. Charles Merritt and A. M. Wallace will accom-
The age-herald., 1901-12-10
GETS $15o,oo0 PLANT.
Huntsville Will Become Headquarters
 of Large Spoke Factory.

Huntsville, December 9.-(Special)- Joseph Kitchener and w. E. Henderson signed papers today for the location in Huntsville of a $150.0OO spoke factory which will employ not less than POO men.
 Huntsville will become the headquar- ters of a large spoke manufacturing in- dustry owned by the two gentlemen in several towns.
The age-herald., 1901-12-10

Treats success fully all Nervous, Blood. Skin, Rec tai. V e n e r @ a l, Genfto = Urinary and Chronic Dis- cases. F e m a l @ Complaints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and Wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of surgi- c a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- ftant
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DON'T EMPLOY A COOK.
 SAVE MONEY.
 USE A GAS STOVE.

LAND TITLES. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE TITLES GUARANTEED
 A GENERAL TITLE BUSIeJESs Insure your title as you would your
 house. Birmingham Title and Guaranty Go.
 CAPITAL $1oo,0OO. ns 21st St. Birmingham, Ala
The age-herald., 1901-12-10
Bachelors Club Dinner.

The dinner at which the Bachelor Club entertained last evening at the Hillman was brilliant occasion, at which Miss Morrow. MT. Shook, and the m embers of
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SMITH & STILLMAN, 20041b First Avenue.
MACHINERY FOR SALE.
 FOR SALE.

Engines.
 One 10x2O {" link motion; one S'' side crank; one 9x12" center crank; one 6 H. P. upright engine and boiler.
 HoistIng Engines.
 One pair 11x12 link motion; two pair 16x 20 link motion; one pair s. Flory link motion; one pair 1Ox12 Ledgerwood link motion friction drum
 Boilers.
 Five 72-x1e' horizontal tubular; one 66' x16 horizontal tubular; one 42'x10'. one 42',x12' one 4f,x12' and one 25 H. P. up- right submerged tube, New Nagle boil CTS; one 20 H. P. hrebox; three 4S''x1f horizontal tubular; one 16 H. P. engine and boiler on wheels.
 Pumps.
 One Knowles No. single acting; two Smith-Vaile duplex 6x4x6; one Worthing- ton duplex 71axS1ax6; one James G. Pull ing single 20x14x16; one Gordon compound duplex Sx5; one Cameron single No. 1O one Deane duplex 1ox7x1o; one Worthing- ton duplex 514xs14x5.
 Miscellaneous.
 Two new 12' drill presses; one second- hand 12' drill press; one set g. power boiler rolls, 60'' between housings one large pair Hillis & Jones power boiler rolls; one iron Quaker brick machine for soft mud; large lot woodworking, sash, door and blind machinery; one 13x6O iron turning lathe; full line of machinery, new and secondhand, always In stock; boiler fronts, new grate bars. etc.
 agencies.
 S. Flory Mfg. Co.,, hoisting machinery; Nagle Engine and Boiler Works; Curtis & Go. Mfg. Co.,. air compressors and pneumatic appliances; Hyatt Roller Bearing Co.,, roller bearing boxes. hang CTS, etc. CHAS. T. LEHMAN 11-26-1m-eod 1901 Powell Avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-10

Xmas prices on trunks. 10 per cent off on trunks and bags during Decent Der. Mag ic City Trunk Factory, 2l5 N. goth Street.
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MONEY TO LEND.

OUR FACILITIES for placing real es- tate loans are unsurpassed. Will lend money in amounts ranging from s10OO to $l5O,0OO at rates cheaper than can he obtained elsewhere. Steiner Bros.
The age-herald., 1901-12-10

While so much has been written of the absolute disregard on the part of many persons In acknowledging invitations, and while the great majority of people desire to conform to all eonventionality, there is a constant neglect on the part of many to acknowledge invitations The neglect or indifference is a frequent sub ject of comment by Birmingham hos tesses, and yet when a group of women discuss this negligence of society, each woman will declare that she does not fall under the ban.
 On several occasions the past week the question came up as to the impor- tance of acknowledging invitations and there was a request that the social de- partments in the papers should call at- tention to the indifference, or careless ness, on the part of so many persons when 1t comes to acknowledging invi- tation.
 NEGLECT THE
 LARGE ENTERTAINMENTS.
 Invitations to a dinner or luncheon are always acknowledged, and Birmingham hostesses have no complaint to make in regard to these small intertaInments. But they do declare that when it comes to receptions, that acknowledgements are4few and far between. They are in the dark until after the reception Is over'as to whether there will be twenty guests or two hundred.
 This is naturally an annoyance to the hostess as she Is at a loss what to expect ,sand the preparations for the re- ception are made without any definite idea as to how many guests will put in appearance. But it is not necessary to