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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
THE TRAINING CLASS OF
 THE FREE KINDERGARTEN

ognized as one of the noblest of all pro- fe,ss1ons for women.
 With all these advantages at our door, tt is surprising as I said before. that not more of our girls should decide to take this course One visit to a Kindergarten would, believe. cony nee most girls that this is just the kind of work they would choose.
 One must not imagine that it Is child 8 play. The work demands ones entire time and best efforts. It presupposes a good intellectual four -ation on which to buil4. The classes in psychology, history of education, etc, arc equally as import ant to work with the child itself The mornings are given for practical work. direct dealing with the child. The after noon classes, which occupy two after moons of the week, are devoted to the theoretical work.
 The training class of the kindergarten opens Tuesday and with a larger mem bership than ever before Miss Snyder, the superintendent of the kindergartens, will meet young ladies desiring to enter, or those wishing information, on Monday afternoon at o'clock in the parlors of , the Morris hoteI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18

The question with many girls often arises at this time of the year: What shall do with my time?
 The girl cannot go away to school, she has finished the course in the high school, or similar institution. She has time and does not know what to do with 1t. A del sire to continue her studies, and knows of no opportunity near at home, an ua- defined wish to do good in the world sfaa to choose useful profession
 The kindergarten training course meets al! of these requirements, and siPiee we have this excellent facility so near at hand, it seems strange that not more or our graduates take advantage or It.
 The trouble at one time pay in the fact that the work and ita benefits were not generally known, but th1s period lies behind us. Everybody k-loWi what a Kindergarten is, and realize the good the little child derives from the training, But not everybody resIlizes the import anee of the training class and the vast ar ount of good which must grow from 1t For harmoni6ds development of all inc faculties. for fa rounding out of a sir1,s education t/here Is no course that offars better adva a&ntages. Besides prepar- Inc the vounp IA a broader, happier and fuller home lifsA the kindergarten train Ing pives her A profession, which is rec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
TWO SOUTHERN BEAUTIES
 IN NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Two southern beauties who will for mally enter New York society this winter are Miss Ellen Semple and Miss Emily semple, the young daughters of MT. and Mrs Darlington Semple of 323 West seVenty-seventh street. They are consid- cred both beautiful and clever, and pos- sess distinguished air that one associ- ates With the aristocratic women of the south at time when there were no nou Neau riehe. When MT. and Mrs Semple resided in Birmingham their daughters were then little things who wore quaint little Kate Greenaway frocks and they have really been reared in New York. They are well educated. speak several languages fluently and combine in their many graces and accomplishments all the charms of southern women with the poise that is gained through an unusu- ally delightful environment that has been theirs in New York.
 They are members of Century cotillon and the Bachelors and Spinsters, and their debut into New YorlS's ultra set will bring into 1t two girls of remarkable fas- cnation. They are both tall, slender. with dark hair and wonderful dark eyes. and they dress in perfect taste. South ern society may see something of the Misses Semple during the winter, as they may probably visit their relatives in the south. Mrs. J. KirlSman Jackson, who, as Helen Gunter, was celebrated south ern beauty, is their aunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
THE PoLLocK-sTEPHENs.

The Pollock-Stevens Institute and Col- 1ege of Music will open Wednesday. Sep tember 21 under the control and drec- ton of Madame Catherine DesChamps Elford and Miss Jane Marie Hannum as principals. The school. heretofore con- ducted as a day school, will in future combine the advantages of a boarding school with those of day school.
 The building facing Nlnteenth street has been set apart as a dormitory for boarding pupils, and having been newly paper and painted and thoroughly ren- ovated makes an ideal place for the pur- pose. In the boarding department dis cipline and regularity of life and habits will be maintained and pupils will have the advantage of careful chaperonage as well as training in manners and de- pertinent.
 The school building, facing Capitol park, the prettiest site in the city, with the surroundings quite attractive, and at the same time convenient to all car lines and close to the city's center, leaves noth- Ing to be desired on the score of loca- tion. The laboratory, kindergarten, gym nasium and various class rooms are large airy, we'll lighted and ventilated. each ping equipped with the most modern ap- paratus according to their respective needs.
 The building contains an assembly hall, one of the finest in the city, seating 500 people.
 The association of Miss Hannum of Vassar college with Madame Elford as principal brings new strength to the faculty In the matter of method, disclp- line and general training. The depart ment of mathematics will fall entirely under the direction of Miss Hannum
 Especial advantages for the study of French and Spanish will be afforded un- der Mime. Elford Conversational classes will be formed with a view of fitting pupils for European trips. To these classes parents of pupils and other ladies are cordially invited.
 The faculty generally is composed largely of college graduates. conversant with the latest methods and capable of imparting instruction in the various de- partments along the best approved lines
 It Is necessary merely to mention the fact that MT. Henry Taylor Staats con- tinues as director of music. and that he will resume his position as 1ntructor on the piano, pipe organ, harmony, etc.
 MT. Herbert Raymond Loder in charge of the vocal music, will prove a decided acquisition to the school. MT. Loder studied at the College of Music, Cincin- natl, subsequently, with Robert Green
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
SAYINGS OF THE JAPANESE. Clever Observations from The American Diary of Japanese
 Cir" byYone Noguchi

Clever observations from "The Ameri- can Diary of a Japanese Girl" by Tone Noguchi
 2 There is nothing more light, more in. vitfng than Japanese fare. It is like a sweet summer villa with many a sliding shoji from which you smile into the breeze and sing to the stars.
 The brown people look upon the scat tering of things (however costly they bel as lower than barbarity. Japs believe in the sublimity of space.
 Japanese dinner has no strict order of courses You are a froliesome butterfly among the dishes set like flowers before you. You may fit straight to any one which catches your whim.
 Everything is tardy with Japanese. l was educated by slowness. l bow one dozen times before I speak.
 We 100000 Japs must raise our heads from wee bits of land. There's no room to stretch elbows. We have to stay like dwarf trees
 T cannot surrender under the accusa- ton that Japs are only imitators, but admit that we Nippon daughters are suit ed to be mimics.
 Our wooden clogs sound melodious. like a rythmic prayer unto the sky. Japs fit themselves to play music even with footgear.
 "A noble trade Is tobacco. Mans her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
oPELIKA.

Opelika, September r.-(Special.)-T. Lloyd spent several days this last week in Dadeyille.
 Mrs. L. M. Bunkley Is visiting at s.--rters.
 MT. and Mrs. z. P. Siler spent last Sun day with relatives in Lafayette
 Mrs. T. J. Williamson and daughter, Mrs. s. s. Strong went to West Point last week for a visit to relatives.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan is the guest of Miss Carrie Smith or Montgomery.
 Last Sunday at the .lome of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Elliott, at Aubrey, occurred the wedding of their daughter, Miss Mary Elliott and MT. Ernest Newman of this city. On Mon day the happy couple returned to this city and reception was rendered them by MT and Mrs. w. D. Newman, the grooms parents. The bride and groom will make their home here.
 Miss Sarah Milner returned to her home in Birmingham on Wednesday after a most enjoyable visit in this city to Miss Estelle Smith. Miss Glenn Hudman went to West Point | on Wednesday. 1 On Wednesday afternoon the Social club was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs A. M. Dougherty. The guest of honor for | the afternoon was Miss Adelle Turrentine of Tallassee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
HUNTSVILLE,

Huntsville, septerber 17-(Special.)- The Silk Stocking club was entertained Wednesday night by Miss Etta Lowen- thai in the rooms of the Standard club. Miss Rica Cohen won the first prize.
 Miss Jane White entertained at cards Thursday complimentary to her sisters Mrs. w. H. Wigton of Soddy, Tenn, and Mrs. Frank Tickling of Roanake, Va.
 A very pleasant card party was given Friday afternoon by Mrs. Ben Matthews and Mrs. Nellie Ryan at the suburban home of the former, "Olive Branch"
 Miss Alberta Taylor gave a tea Mon- day in compliment to Miss Louise Moore of Birmingham. Miss Moore was the guest of honor at a musicale given by Miss Dora Bradford last Friday even ing.
 Miss Theresa Veil. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Herman Well of this city, and MT. Ike D. Block of Montgomery will be married on Wednesday evening, Sep tember 2S in the Hebrew Temple, Rabbi Jacobs officiating.
 News of the approaching marriage of Miss Marion Buck, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Samuel H. Buch, former resi- dents of Huntsville, has been received here. The intended groom is Ralph G. Persell and the marriage will occur at Natchez, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
WILLIAM L. YANcEY CHAPTER.

The William L. Yancey chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy held its first meeting of this season at the resi- dence of the president Ms. R. H. Pear son, Friday afternoon. Much business was transacted and socially it was a delightful gathering.
 One of the features of the chapel is the systematic study of confederate history. The chairman of the prospectus commit tee discussed the plan of study with the members and much enthusiasm and in- terest was taken in this confederate llt- erary hour. No pains will be spared to make it both delightful and instructive. After transacting other business of im- portance the chapter enjoyed the hos pitality of the gracious hostess discuss ing busines over the teacups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
BOOKS FOR MERCY HOME CHILDREN,

An appeal is made for school books for the Mercy Home children as owing to the large number of children at the home the purchase of books Is no small item in the expense account. Parents of children who have been promoted in the public schools cannot put the cast off books to a better use than by send ing them to the little ones at the Mercy Home. These books may be sent to either Mrs Kate Ragan or to Mrs J. T. Nixon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
Society.
ERAesDALE.

The ne.rriage of Miss Ruby Ragsdale, the onlv daughter of Mrs. Annie Tomlin- son Re1gsdale and the granddaughter of Capt Thomas Tomlinson. to MT. John B. VVaddell of Atlanta, was solemnized Wednesday at high noon at Tate Springs. TRe wedding was the event of the fall sfason at Tate, and brought together About seventy-fve guests, including the relatives and close friends of the bride and groom.
 The ceremony took place at Mrs. Rags
 dale's cottage across from the hotel, which was charmingly decorated for the occasion. The drawing room was in white and green, and the bridal party stood be- fore a background of palms and rubber plants forming an altar, which was light ed with white candles. Overhead hung a large wedding bell of white carnations. The whole room was hung in white, with delicate vines drapinE the walls. The rest of the house as charmingly decked with cut flowers and growing plants, each room carrying out a different color scheme. The room adjoining the drawing room was in white carnations, and the other rooms were fragrant with pink roses. Miss Rosalie Gaut of Knoxville. and Signor Charles Pellettieri of Nash Vile, played the wedding march on piano and violin. The bridal party entered the room to the bridal chorus from Lohen- grin, led by the two little cousins of the bride, Bland and Bryan Tomlinson, of Birmingham, Ala, who were the ribbon bearers. The groom and his best man, MT. John H. Born, Jr., of Atlanta, came next, and were followed by the two bridesmaids, Miss Lillian M. Hazen of Knoxville, and Miss Margaret Waddill of Atlanta, the grooms sister. The bride entered with her brother, Mir. Thomas Ragsdale and the bridal party formed semicirele about the couple, and the of ficiating clergyman, the Rev. Dr. William Lyons of Knoxville. The ceremony was then performed according to the Episco- pal ritual. Traumerei was played during the service. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white yelling over white tafffeta, and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses edged with ferns. The gown was appliqued in cream oroadcloth, and was further trimmed with crescents of real lace. She wore the regulation tulle veil caught to her hair with white roses
 The bridesmaids wore dainty gowns Of white silk null trimmed with lace and broad pink girdles. They wore lace pie ture hats, trimmed with pink roses, and carried arm bouquets of bridesmaid roses.
 The ceremony was followed by hand some breakfast served buffet. The ices were in the shape of marriage bells, and the cakes in the shape of hearts
 MT. and Mrs. Waddill left in the after noon for St. Louis to spend several weeks at the exposition, after which they will go to Atlanta to visit the grooms rela- tiyes before returning to Tate, where they will make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18

1 mitage is situated only in smoking l | should say. l love 10 see man smoking 1 The elfhsh smoke acts ike a merry | hearted May gossamer. When l observe q mans eye pursuing his smoke, l say to myself that his soul must be stepping nearer to his ideal The road of smoke
 is the road of poesy.
 "Japanese speeehi
 Such beautifully indefinite, poetically untidy language.
 Nippon daughters believe everything gentleman mentionsi
 Japanese fiction penned by the totin,
 'It is a completely sad affair." me Japanese type could only be an Jdhpflh- cipled half caste.
 Your Nippon character eyed / in blue and hairy skinned always. IsT u ap- surd when 1t puts a Merican sMoe on one foot and a wooden clog on tyne other And if you insist on regis teflns IL as a Jap I shall merely laugpI loudiy- one heroine I have read of Vlacea IghI summer haori over her NeaVily pauae9 pal mid-winter clothes. Your orleh'al hofei Is a farce at it's best
 Most unhappily! I have oDserNeu tns Japanese fad in Amertea TOT years, anu anu it has not yet reached It's cnlmlhatloh' Eacb month the books on Japan are nlaced before the puplc. It is verify sad aVe, to el1t Their edges. l say that our Janan is entitled ito regard for worth,er things than geishla girls or fashion in lowing. We sbould decline your love, Amerieans. if it} is rooted merely in your fancy for our paper lanterns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18

rived at Warm Springs. Ga, Maud An drews in letter from there declared they were the most charming of the new arrivals:
 They are sisters and very different. Mrs. DeBardeleben of Birmingham is a young widow with all the graces and Vaccinations which are associated with belle veuve." She is tall with a graceful, perfectly proportioned figure dark hair and large, dark eyes, and reg ular and expressive features The con- tour and expression of her face and a complexion pale and clear suggests the French woman rather than the typical American. She has charming manners, and that passing sweet entertainment of a woman-a low gentle voice.
 Her sister, Mrs. Shipman, Is a slender, alert, clever woman, with A bright. in- teresting face and cultivated intellect She Is witty and broad minded. a deep thinker and a brilliant talker. Both Mrs. Shipman and Mrs. DeI3ardeleben are well known and popular socially throughout the south"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18

wood Jones, pupils of Sbriglia and Ran degger, and with Bush W. Foley, the teacher of many successful singers. MT Loder has taught successfully in the College for Women at Greenville, s. C., the Birmingham Conservatory of Music and in Fremont Normal college, Fremont, Neb., and has also appeared in concerts and recita1s in various parts of the coun- try. MT. Loders singing and that of his pupils is characterized by a pure, full and easy tone, perfect breath control and distinctiveness of enunciation. His aim Is to produce musicians, not merely singers MT Loder is a broad musician, having studied the piano under Romeo and Al bino Gorno.
 A cordial invitation Is extended to all who may feel interested to call and ex- anime the rooms. both in the dormitory and in the school building.
 Miss Marie Laverty. formerly instructor on the violin, mandolin and guitar in the the Synodical College of Fulton, Mo-, will occupy a similar position with the institution. Miss Laverty Is thoroughly capable teacher, and will form classes as well as give individual instruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
MITE SOCIETY TO ENTERTAIN.

The Mite society of the First Metho- dist church cordially invites their friends to join them in an excursion, explained in the following ticket: ITO the North pole. Owing to the specially low rate of 20 cents at which this ticket is sold for the benefit of the Mite society of the First Methodist church, it is good for September 19, 1904, at o'clock only. Mrs. J. W. Savage, Fourteenth avenue and Twentieth street, North
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
WITHERiLL-LATHRoP.

The marriage of Miss Ethel Lathror and MT. Frank Witherill of St. An drews Bay, Fla, will take place or Wednesday afternoon at 5:SO o'clock at the residence of the brides father, MT Frank H. Lathrop. The ceremony will be witnessed by only the family and will be performed oy the Rev. Dr. Rid dick. There will be no attendants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
TWO FASCINATING WOMEN.

In the passing show of southern so- ciety at the various summer resorts. one has heard constantly of the charms Of Birmingham women, and few weeks ago when those two delightful women, Mrs. Shipman and Mrs. DeBardeleben ar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
NOTES ANp PERSONALS.

NOTES AND PERSONALS. Mrs. Bertha schaefer Trower and Miss Schaefer have sailed for Capai. Italy. MT. and Mrs. R. L. Burton have re- turned from Atlanta.
 The wedding of Miss Clara Gotten to MT. Edward T. Douglass will take place on Wednesday evening, the 21st, at O o'clock at the brides home on Eleventh avenue, South. They will be at home af- ter October l at 7O9 South Twentieth street.
 Miss May Thompson's school will open September 2s at 1922 Twelfth avenue. South. Miss Emily Koenig will have charge of the kindergarten department.
 
 MT. and Mrs. James E. Webb. Miss Riddle Dezampert and Miss Alice Arm strong have returned home after a de- lightful visit on the coast. Miss Annie Chisolm left yesterday for Florence to enter the Normal school. Major and Mrs. Frank Y. Anderson re- turned yesterday to Winston Place. They have been in town for two weeks, and will return the first of October accom- panied by Mrs. Paine and the other mem bers of the family They will occupy their handsome residence on South High lands.
 Miss Genevive Parkhill of Pensacola is the guest of Miss Edna Moore at the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. D. Moore. Miss Moore and Miss Park hill will leave on Tuesday for Converse college
 Mir Frank Grider has returned. MT. and Mrs. J. A Morris will return this week from St. Louis.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. ". Mcqueen, Mir. and Mrs J. K Dimmick and MT. and Mrs. Lee C. Bradley left last night for St. Louis.
 Miss Lottie Wren Warner Is in Nash vile.
 Captain J, W. Bush has returned from Uniontown.
 Mrs James B. Head has returned from Asheville.
 
 Miss s. E. Wright is in New York.
 
 MT. Ernest Thompson has returned MT. J. M. Dewberry is in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. w. T. Ormand of Huntsville is in Birmingham.
 MT. W. L. Brown is in Anniston.
 
 Miss Elizabeth Cleveland will spend the winter In Birmingham.
 Judge and Mrs. Samuel D. Greene have returned.
 Mrs. George A. searcy of Tuscaloosa is in Birmingham. MT. and Mrs. R. S. Warner have re turned from a two months trip to Colo rado. Miss Lottie Wren Warner stopped | in Nashville to attend the opening o Belmont college Miss Edith Johnston of Anniston is tn, guest of Miss Lucille Lane.
  | Miss Maude Stone of Sulligent is visit ing the family of Dr. Charles Dreamer on South Highlands. 1 The Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet next Tuesday afternoon at 33o o'clock at the First Methods church. l Miss Eugenia and Miss Florenc Weatherly have returned from a tw, weeks visit to Washington.
 MY KINGDOM. | By Lucine Finch. A lowlymound. violet covered: | A snow white rrn | With ivy creeping fondly up, | A bending tree of living green, God blue above. | The sunshine everywhere, This is the kingdom where my hear must live. | Her love the crown 1 wear, l The sceptre of her mem'ry in my hand | To lead to gracious deeds
 Like hers-so fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
JEWISH WOMB EN.

A special meeting is called of the Coun- ell of Jewish Women for Tuesday at 3:3O D. m. at Temple Emanuel. Object: Succoth decoration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
TRAMPING IN SWITZERLAND
Birmingham Woman Walks One Hundred Miles Over Alpine
 Passes and Makes PerOus Ascent

lramping Is the only way to see switzerland" writes Mrs. E. c. Stevens In charming letter
 We had season tickets good for a month and we rode whenever we desired ohiy walking the famous passes that oth- CT people do by diligence. We spent a hight at the famous Haspin and then we finished the walk over the slmplon pass. At zermott I gathered some edel- "iss-you know how difficult 1t is to get, as you scramble among the rocks. We then walked the "Gower Grat" the most famous view in all Switzerland noun talns of snow everywhere-Monte Rosa the Brithham, Matterhorn and all the giants of the Alps. But 1t was hard work. We were ten hours doing it. Then we went to Lucerne to the midsummer fete-- a rairyland with millions of electric lights. All the buildings were illuminated with them and Japanese lanterns. The great mountainsl Pilatus with a cross of light floats with music and dancng and sing ing, everything that goes to make up a fete, and we viewed it all from a motor boat
 From Lucerne we did Lake Lemon, stopping at those dear little places that Rousseau has made famous. Geneva did not interest me and we found 1t quite warm. We went on to Chamoix, washed over the mer de Glace and the Narvals Pas. It was glorious weather and the people were climbing the Mount Blanc There we walked over the tete-noire pass tramping twenty-five miles one day. As the Englisman would say that made us
 Tine and fiji" Altogether we have done over one hundred miles.