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The age-herald., 1901-03-03
The French Classes and the
 Art Studios Durinu Lent

Just whether all Birmingham women are carrying out their Lenten plans or not will never be definitely known, but I know of several at least, who are taking advantage of the quiet season and are studying along some favorite line; for while there have been French classes and china painting, and this and that all win ter, there has not been the seriousness given to these classes that has come with Lent. The women who are going abroad this summer are studying French with as much regularity as they go to their Lenten services, whle those women who do not observe Lent, but nevertheless welcome any season that brings with 1t relaxation, are giving over whole morn ings te the study of French. These classes are immensely popular, and 1t would probably be surprising to knew how ac- eomplished many Birmingham women are becoming In their ability to speak French. They are not content to simply know smattering of the language in order to be understood when they are abroad, but they intend to become proficient and be able to converse upon any subject.
 l recall a remark from a clever Bir- mingham woman who spent several months abroad last year. and who con- fessed that owing to her inability te un- derstand French she was really being systematically robbed by Parislan shop keepers. She would make her purchases and then hold out handful of American dollars and implere the shepwoman to make the correct change. In the end she found that her bank account was rapidly decreasing, and that she had very little to show fer 1t.
 Besides the French classes that are so popular during Lent, there are the ever fascinating classes in china painting.
 The studies have their charming cote ries, who are working all the harder since there is a lull In the gay world. and there Is surely no more satisfactory way for a woman to spend her Lenten hours than in decorating china for her cabinets. The classes for china decoration would seem after all to be the greatest compensation, and the calm Lenten mornings afford the very best opportunity for the artistic wo- man to add many rare pieces of her own work to her china cabinets.
 The beautiful art, typography, Is at last being somewhat appreciated in Bir- mingham, although less here than in oth- CT cities. That 1t has not been properly
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
Mrs. Zac Smith to
 Chaperone Party to Europe

Mrs. Zac Smith will chaperone a charm ing party abroad this summer, sailing from New York on July on the Pretoria of the Hamburg American line. The success of Mrs Smiths tours in the past has made these annual journeys across the Atlantic permanent and her plans for the coming summer have been def- nitely outlined and her party Is now be- ing made up.
 In the itinerary for this summer Mrs. Smith has again included a long and short route, the one embracing visits to England, France, Belgian, Switzerland Italy, Austria, Germany, while the other tour is identical with this up to Antwerp, whence those of the party who so desire may sail August 10 Tor New York
 The advantage to be derived In travel ing through Europe under the guidance of an experienced traveller is admitted by every one, at least it requires only a short experience to convince one that the system of conducted tours by intelligent and experienced travellers enables one to see far more than could be accomplish ed independently. Foreign languages and money and strange customs are a con stant source of trouble and anxiety and to be relieved of all care regarding bag gage, hotels, cabs and an infinite number of details incident to foreign travel is in itself a great consideration.
 A special feature of Mrs. Smiths tour will be the coaching trips In rural Eng land, among the snowy summits of the Alps in Switzerland, and along the mex pressibly beautiful lakes of Italy. In the university town of Oxford and in the large art centers of, Italy, thoroughly competent native couriers will be em- ployed-
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
In Society,

Mrs J. C. Henley entertained a bevy of charming young women at luncheon yes terday, the guests including many of the visiting belles and beauties. The decora- tions were of red carnations and the menu served was delicious The guests were Miss Annie Smith. Miss Fannie May Ma son and the latter's guest. Miss Mamie Riley of Montgomery Miss Ella Smith and her guest Miss Rander of Georgia. Miss Green of New York; Miss Orvis of Cure of Pennsylvania, Miss Whiting of Knoxville, Miss Margorie Catchings. Miss Ada Bowron. Miss Annie Jemison, Miss Mamie Moore, Miss Alice Moore, Miss Leila McDonald Miss Rosa Leila Vel Ter of Anniston and Miss Annie Henley. MT. and Mrs E. N. Cullom have re- turned from Havana and Florida.
 MT. George Haven Is very i'll in Knox vile. where he and Mrs. Haven are spending the winter.
 MT. Ferd Marx has returned from New York. f.G a "
 Mrs. Herzberg of Gadsden is the guest of her parents, Colonel and Mrs. William c. Denson.
 The 'Woman's Club chorus will meet Wednesday morning at 10:15 o'clock.
 Miss Ashby of London, Eng, addressed the Womans Club yesterday afternoon.
 
 The latest news from the bedside of Mir. T. c. Bush. Jr., who is seriously i'll in Philadelphia, Is more encouraging MT. Bushs mother has been with him since
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
CoNTAGION AND INFECTION. LaGrIppe Is Infectious But Not Con-
 tagious.

Contagious diseases are communicated from one person to another; infectious diseases are conveyed through the air.
 Smallpox is' a contagious disease; La Grippe is infectious. When an epidemic of the grip Is prevailing 1t Is in the air we breathe and no one Is safe
 The only safeguard Is to keep the sys- tenn in the highest possible condition of health and on the first appearance of a cold in the head to use some safe anti septic like Stuart's Catarrh Tablets free ly, a tablet taken every hour or two for a couple of days will be sufficient to break up the attack.
 La Grippe attacks the weakest part of the system, 1t may be the lungs. heart liver. stomach or kidneys but wherever 1t finally locates 1t almost invariably starts with cold in the head and throat or in other words, the disease at the be- ginning Is acute catarrh.
 This is the reason Stuart's Catarrh Tab lets have been so successful in breaking up attacks of grip. The antiseptic prop critics of the remedy destroy the germs before the whole system is thoroughly infected.
 pr. Anniston says: stuart's Catarrh harmful drugs, should be freely used at this time of year on the first appear ance of grip symptoms.
 They check the excessive catarrhal se- cretions.. stop the fever and prevent pneumonia.
 They are composed of antiseptics and may be used by little children as freely as by adults and with great benefit.
 pr. Lewiston says: My usual prescrip- ton for the grip is Stuart's Catarrh Tab lets which can be found at all drug stores, keep to the house for day or two t. and use the tablets freely and. have rever heard any complaint of failure to cure.
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appreciated in Birmingham Is very sur prising when one considers the artistic taste that characterizes the interiors of the homes here and the attention that Birmingham women give to curios and the prettily inlaid tables and cabinets
 In all the art centers in America burnt wood Is among the rarest treasures, and in the commission just received by Miss Severance of Boston the New England commissioners showed their appreciation of this wonderful art by stipulatlng that the Massachusetts coat-of-arms be re- produced in burnt wood.
 There are so many notable instances where the beauty of burnt wood designs has taken precedence over other forms of art. and 1t seems total lack Of ap- nreciation that the artists who have in- troduced typography in their studios Tn Birmingham should not meet with the recognition that this exquisite art re- ceiyes in other cities. That 1t is howeV- CT. receiving slight encouragement is eVl- dent in the expressed determination or several Birmingham women to 1oan the typography classes that Mrs. Raulston instructs in her studio, and the Lenten season may yet be productive Of intro ducing permanently in Birmingham an art that stands out distinctively in the artistic world.
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
Same Sacial Gossip

While Birmingham's commercial Werla has been exercised over the probable de- parture of the Hardie-Tynes Company and Is gratiRea at the recent decision to remain In this city, the club and social world of Birmingham have been very keenly interested in the decision alse, since the prospect of Mir. and Mrs. Will Ham Hardle's departure meant a distinct loss to the social life of the city, They are both so well identified with all that Is best of the social life here that their probable removal was discussed in the nature of a calamity, There Is not woman who is more universally popular and admired than Mrs. Hardle. She is certainly one of the most brilliant and gracious women of the many brilliant women who give distinction to Birming- ham. and combined with her charming social qualities are those admirable ones of mind and heart that have made her a leader in the clubs and in the charities of Birmingham. 1t surely will not be amiss to recall that 1t was Mrs. Hardie who first inspired that broad intellectual life that characterizes Birmingham to- day. It was she who kept Birmingham abreast with the club spirit that was awakening Southern women to It's full meaning, and Birmingham women have gladly recognized that 1t was to the eff forts of Mrs HRrdie that the Cadmean Circle. the Sorosis of Birmingham, was organized. The announcement that MT. Hardie's business interests would not take him and his charming family from Birmingham was most gratifying to Bir- minghams social world. to whom they will present next season their beautiful daughter Miss Grace Hardie.
 And while Birmingham Is congratu- lating herself upon the fact of the Har- dies remaining, she Is deploring the loss of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Owen, whose permanent departure for Montgomery will be the last of March Mir Owen has practically entered upon his duties as director of the department of history creation of which was due so largely to his brilliant work The departure of Mir and Mrs Owen Is being discussed most sadly and they will be so greatly missed In many ways. since they are prominent ly identified with many interests.
 Mrs. Owen. who Is one of Novelist wo- men in the South. has been missed in so- ciety all the winter She has been in deep mourning for her little son whose death occurred last autumn and she has of course declined all invitations.
 There is universal regret that she will reside In future in Montgomery and there is of course universal good wtshes for her and her distinguished husband
 And perhaps in these columns a hope may be expressed Ghat will not cause the earth to tremble) that when the capitol Is moved to Birmingham 1t will mean the return of this charming family.
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that people should attend properly to the exterior; therefore the Dread girls are taught laundry and practical house keeping. for how can anyone direct any thing properly when she does not her self know how to do 1t in a way made perfect by a combination of science and practice.
 Mir. Perky has decided that the present Dread is neither large enough or sufft- ciently complete in equipment for his project. which enlarges with each years work. He Is at present completing the vlans for a new Dread which Is to be built at Niagara Falls. This Is to be an enlargement and improvement on the present Dread, and will be development of the latter both in construction and in struction. It will be fitted up to accom- modate 150 girls. for he will offer four scholarships to each state and fifty abroad. With such an opportunity be- fore them 1t is to be hoped that the girls of Alabama will begin to prepare to meet 1t.
 We of the South as a general thing know less about domestic science than the Northern girls, and with them there Is vast room for advance We hope that each state will take full advantage of this generous offer next year.. and that
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
School for Scandal to be Presented

The department of expression of the Birmingham Seminary will give the first of series of entertainments on Friday, March 8, under the auspices of rne sen for class. A short but thoroughly artis- tic programme has been prepared The two famous quarrel scenes' from Sheri- oans School for Scandal will be given, with Miss Mabel TownIey as Sir Peter Teasle and Miss Helen Shelby in the role of the spoiled beauty, Lady Teasle. There will also be given two scenes from Aldrich's "A Set of Turquoise" with 2 Miss Cochrane as the Count of Lara and Miss Marjorie Catchins as the beautiful wife Of the count, with Miss Robinson in the dual role of Miriam, the maid, and a page. The stage will be appropriately set for each scene. The fact that Van Horn & Son. the famous theatrical cus- toners of Philadelphia. will furnish the costumes, wigs, etc, Is proof positive that they will be beautiful and correct
 There will be an admission fee of 25 cents to defray the expenses of produc- tion.
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
Miss Clark Writes of
 School of Domestic Science

rbroupb the courtesy of Mrs. Kate Hutchinson Morrisette of Montgomery the following interesting letter Is pup lished from Miss Sara w. Ciark' 'ho bright young woman from Alabama "ho entered the famous Dread Institute near Boston last autumn. Miss Clark gradu- ated with honors at Auburn. Tn ner ie'- ter she writes most interestingly ol the methods employed In the school or oo- nestle service. and also of the plans Tor the new school that is soon to be erected near Niagara Falls She has fulfilled all the bright prophecies made for her when she acquitted herself so creditably at Auburn. and Alabama is very proud or the splendid record Miss Clark has made at the Dread It may not be generahy known that four Alabama girls may se- cure scholarships next year at the Dread so frequently called the most beautiful school in America. Miss Clark writes as follows:
 We learn to do by doing" is the very appropriate motto of the Dread Insti- ute, the school of Domestic Science at Worcester Mass. Here girls are taught those things so necessary TOT woman to know in order to be a true woman, whatever sphere in life she may occupy.
 About eight years ago MT. Perky. the president and owner of Dread Institute, reached a critical condition after many years of an invalded existence, the phy- sicians giving him only two days more to live.
 During this last illness he had been thinking much about why he was In such a condition. He had read that man was the highest creation of a supreme in- telligence and as he looked at himself and other men around him he thought that if this be so then something must be wrong. In searching for some ex- planation he remembered that the food we eat Is the material of which the hody is built- that if the body is not Drop-
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ried that all the members are heartily In favor of Montgomery's accepting Car negie's offer of $S0,0O0 for a library build inc.
 The guests of the morning were Mrs. Sanford, wife of Governor Sanford; Mrs. Hardie of Uniontown Mrs woolff of Demopolis Mrs Stoeker of Birming- ham and Miss Bostick of Auburn
 The Programme-"Current Literature by Mrs. Tisdale; sir Joshua Reynolds and Gainsborough," by Mrs Amelia Seelye; Portraits of Rembrandt, Ru- bens and Yandyke," by Mrs. Alex Gar land Influence of Art on Daily Life" by Miss Annie Clisby
 The Ionian Club met on Thursday ev- ening with Mrs. Phares Coleman, foun- der and leader of the club
 The Tintagil met on Monday with Misses Carolyn and Willie Browning Haralson. Y
 MT. and Mrs. John Mcqueen spent sev- eral days in Montgomery during the past week on the return from their wedding trip to New Orleans to their home in Birmingham. They were the guests of Mrs. McQueens parents, MT. and Mrs Jessie D. Beale. Mrs. Mcqueen as Miss Caroline Beale of Montgomery was one or the most prominent belles of Alabama. She IS beautiful and highly accomplished.
 
 The Seminary chapel was filled with ap- preciative listeners on Friday night in response to invitations sent by Miss Compton and the musical faculty to a pupils concert. Every number was rem dered with remarkable correctness, and skillful interpretation. Each young lady reflected superior training, and the friends of the Seminary were convinced that none but the very best teaching is being done In all departments. Hence concerts will hereafter be given every last, Friday night in each month, and all of the friends of the Seminary will be cor dially welcomed.
 Miss Nathalie Phelan has returned from New Orleans
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
MoNrGoM FRY.

As to social functions the hrst Week in Lent has been emphatically blank, fol- lowing as it does the last brilliant week of the pre-Lenten season, when every hostess hastened to square old scores and obligations.
 Two women of national importance have visited Montgomery during the past week.-Mrs.. Soloman of Chicago, Presl- dent of the National Council of Jewish Women and Mrs Hattie E. Ewing or Orange, Mass, Most Worthy Grand Mat ron of the Order of the Eastern Star.
 Mrs. Soloman was the guest of Mrs. Jaoues Loeb President of the Montgom- cry section of the council of Jewish wo- men. and reception was held there In her honor from Il to oclock on Monday. At O clock a meeting of the Montgom- cry section was held at Mrs. Loeb's and Mrs, Soloman addressed the members on the subject of the history of the coun- ell from it's beginning at the Religious Congress held at the Worlds Fair In Chicago, to the present time, when It's membership is composed of GOOD repre- sentative Jewish women. and when there Is at least one section in every state In the union Other features of this meeting were an address by Rabbi Lyon of AL bany, N Y, a violin solo by Miss Car rie Cohn; a vocal solo by Miss Alma Cohn; an address by Rabbi Messing, and the presenting of a handsome book and a cluster of violets to Mrs Soloman, compliment to her from the members of the Montgomery section. When the programme was completed reception was held that all present might meet Mrs. Soloman. .....
 Mrs Ewing, Worthy Grand Matron of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, was a guest of Mrs. Chambers, Worthy Matron of the Eliza beth Armstrong Chapter of Montgomery. She delivered an address to the Mont gomery Chapter at a meeting held at the Masonic Temple on Thursday even- ing Mrs. Ewing has been Worthy Mat ron and Associate Worthy Matron of the Chapter in Orange, Mass, Worthy Mat ron and Associate Worthy Matron of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts, and Associate Worthy Matron and Worthy Matron of the General Grand Chapter. She goes to Birmingham to form on the 9th of March a Grand Chapter of Ala bama. She will be during her stay in Birmingham the guest of the Worthy Matron of the Birmingham Chapter.
 The No Name Club met with Mrs. John A. Kirkpatrick. President of the Alabama Division W. D. C., on Wednes- day. There was a motion made and car
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Monday, and the telegrams received by the family last night convey the pleas ing intelligence of the possible change in his condition.
 Mrs Van Valkenburgh will return to Kansas City today.
 Mrs. Lyons, of Charlottesville, Va, IS the guest of her daughter Mrs. Lee Brad ley.
 There will be a meeting of the Creche Tuesday morning at 10:3O o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Nixon
 
 Mrs. w. W. Bussey has returned from Griffin.
 Mrs. William D. Nesbitt is spending part of the season in Mobile.
 Miss Lucile Fitzsimmons will spend the remainder of the winter in Birmingham. Mrs Frew Wolf, who has been the guest of her aunt and uncle Mir. and Mrs. H. Chairsell, In Fifth avenue, for several weeks, returned to her home In Newport, Ind, yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. Park Dunbar, of Green
  winter in Florida, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Fain for few days. The open meeting of the Jewish Wo- mems Council, which was to have been held Monday, will be postponed until Monday, March Il. There will be meet ing of the members and the Bible class tomorrow. Miss Berg, corresponding secretary of the National Council, will ad- dress the meeting.
 Miss Ruby Nave has returned home at- ter spending three weeks in Talladega with Dr. and Mrs. Harrison.
 MT. William A. Walker and Mrs. Walk CT have joined their son, MT. Porter Walker in Washington and will enjoy the Presidential inaugural ceremonies this week.
 Miss Virginia Walker will leave home about mid-Lent for Louisville to visit Mics Young.
 Miss Anna Morrow will go to New York at the end of next week to make pro tracted visit to her sister
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passed when women expected reeogni- ton of their work because they were women. and In the passing of that age there Is no cause for the cry of ehivalry and sigh for other days. On the other hand the present practicability is vel comed and encouraged by all women in either the professional or business world, and the very fact that the success that comes to them Is recognized not for sen- dmental reasons, but for the sake of merit alone, inspires them to higher ideals and lifts the world to a higher plane.
 She is woman. therefore may be wood; she is woman. therefore may be won,' may be beautifully true, but "she Is woman, therefore we will de- eide in her favor" is a fallacy long ago dispelled by fair woman herself.
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lected by Miss SallIe Jones, the first pres ident of the Alabama Division in 1897, when 1t was organized In Montgomery. At that time Mrs. Beale and Mrs. Kirk patrick formed the committee Mrs. Chappell Cory, Mrs. Alfred Bethea, Mrs. c. A Lanier and Mrs. M. Trimble were since added to the committee. The work of each member of this committee de- serves a brilliant paragraph. The Leg islature deserves monument.
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
Miss Jolly to Wed MT. Lester

The engagement of Miss Jack Jolly, daughter of Mrs. Susan w. Jolly, to MT. J. H. Lester of Atlanta is announced, the wedding to take place in April It will be probabaly a church ceremonial. Miss Jolly is a charming young woman, a pronounced type of brunette beauty. MT Lester Is cashier of the Bank of Atlanta and is prominent in both the bus mess and social world
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
MOz1ey's Lemon Elixir.

N 'Sooaih ICtuOIi prepared from the fresh juice of lemons, combined with other vegetable liver ton- ics, cathartcs. aromatic stimulants Sold by druggists. 50c and S1.00 bottles. For biliousness and constipation. For indigestion and foul stomach. For sick and nervous headaches. For palpitation and heart failure take Lemon Elixir.
 For sleeplessness and nervous prostra- ton.
 For loss of appetite and debility
 For levers, malaria, and chills take Lemon Elixir.
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
Mrs. winsIow's soothIno svrur

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for ths,r CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING udth PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SoFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS al, PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and ts the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Sooth'1g Syrup" and take no other kind. Tw. five cents bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
MozIey's lenon Hot Dron.

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage, and all throat and lung diseases. Ele- gant, reliable.
 25c at druggists. Prepared only by pr. H. Mozley, Atlanta Ga -
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
At the Capitol.

I have just taken the last of two bottles of Dr. Mozleys Lemon Elixir for nerv- ous headache indigestion. with diseased liver and kidneys. The Elixir cured me l found 1t the greatest medicine I ever used J. H. MENNICH, Attorney.
 1225 street, Washington. D. c.
The age-herald., 1901-03-03
From a Prominent Lady.

I have not been able in two years to walk or stand without great pain Since taking pr. Mozleys Lemon Elixir I can walk half mile without suffering the least inconvenience. MRS. R. H. BLOODWORTH.
 Griffin Ga.