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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
WOMEN AT STATE FAIR.

Mrs. John B. Reid, superintendent of the woman's department of the Alabama State Fair, announces that on next Thurs insists that all needle work and art which Is to be shown at the Fair shall be sent to the fair grounds by Friday evening, so as to enable her and her assistants to give Saturday to the installation of culi- nary exhibits All exhibits for the wom- ans department must be at the fair grounds by Saturday night. and no ex- hibit will be received after that time. Mrs. Reid has selected the judges for her department, but following the usual cus- tom, their names will not be published. The judges will be notified to be at the fair grounds early Tuesday morning, Oc- tober 16th, and by Tuesday night 1t Is expected to have all the blue ribbons on the prize winning exhibits. By Wednes- day afternoon full report of tle judges will be made to the officers of the Fair association.
 Mrs. Reid announces that most of the fancy work which will be oh exhibition will be for sale. and that prices can be had from the superintendent. A large number of women in this city, county and others from many counties of the state, have sgnlfed their intention of making exhibits, and Mrs. Reid is conh- dent that the woman's department this year will be unusually attractive and in- structive. Liberal premiums have been offered for all kinds of woman's work, needle work, sewing, weaving. cooking, art, etc, and special prizes will be of fered fo rold ladies work, but such work must be up-to-date and not something that was made thirty years ago. as there are no premiums offered for relics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
STOkELY.SMlTH. :.

The marriage of Miss Kate Smith and MT. Jehu Thomas Stokely, which will be solemnized at the home of the brides parents, MT and Mrs. Addison G. Smith on South Highlands on Wednesday even ing next, will be not only wedding of unusual social interest but one of which in every detail and appointment will be of rare beauty grace and dignity.
 Miss Smith is the daughter of an old and distinguished southern family. and Is one of the most charming and attrac- tive young women of this city.
 Mr. Stokely Is the son of Mrs. Anna Stokely of Newport Tenn, where his family are prominent in the business and social world. MT. Stokely is a well known lawyer, and Is a member of the firm of Weatherly & Stokely. of this city
 Miss Smiths matron of honor will be Mrs Edward Devereux Smith and Mr. Stokely's best man will be his brother, Mr. James Stokely of Tennessee.
 A number of prominent people from several states throughout the south will be present to witness the ceremony, which will be performed by the Rev. J. W. C. Johnson, rector of St. Mary 's-on-the- Highlands.
 Among the guests are: Mrs. Anna Stoke ly of Tennessee, MT. James Stokely, MT. and Mrs. Swann of Tennessee, MT. and Mrs T. H. Lake MT. and Mrs. Devereux Lake, Miss. Bessie Lake, MT. and Mrs. Edward Fenn and Mss Margaret Lake of Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
HORSE SHOW.

The Horse Show to be held during the State Fair will be a brilliant event Mrs. W. P. G. Harding the social chairman, has appointed the following ladies 10 as- sst her
 Mrs. Henry B. Gray, first night Mon day; Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, Tuesday; Mrs. F. M. Tutwler, Wednesday; Mrs Robert Jemison, Jr., Thursday; Mrs. Y D. Dimmck, Friday; Mrs. Bradley Saun- ders, Saturday.
 The chairman of the Horse Show com mttee also announces his full committee The two vice charmen are: Mir c. Mur- ray Brown and Mir. Robert A. Brown. The others are: w. M. Drennen. Col. 0. P. Gaut, IIinds Peevey, J. M. F'rierson, George B. Ward Charles McCrery w A. Porter. Edward Crawford. John T. Yeat- man. John II. Barr j. J. Ashton, Otto Marx. Dr. Frank Lupton, Dr. Lewis Nor ris, W. M Martin. Carl Seals, Robert Munger, Jesse Yates, Thomas Bowron, Jack Asbury. R. D. Curry, F. w. Barrett, William Johnston, Wilson R. Brown N. L. Steele, Alexander Birch, Dr. Arthur Tooe, Dr. Norman Cooke, Thomas Wat son, II. s. Stiles, II. c. Seibles, George Eggleston, Robert G. Hiden, James ]. Smith, Herbert Tutwler, McGee Porter, Chase Perkins Edward Finch, John P. Frye, Frederick Bowron. Felton Wimber- ly. Edward Warren. William Leary Edgar Adler, c. E. Buck. Maj r. Y. Anderson will be chairman of the reception com mittee and MT. Rufus N. Rhodes and MT. NJ. V. Joseph the vice chairmen The full reception committee will be named Inter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
SOME OBJECTS OF THE
 FREE KINDERGARTEN WORK
BY EMMA ToULMIN REID.
 Bell Telephone No. 1897.

he is not allowed to enjoy the united play of the others-he thus early learns in q small way the responsibility of each 10 all
 The Kindergarten affords the best prep aration for school life. To the kinder garten child. entrance into school is but a step, for he has acquired habits of obedience order, self-control and indus try. Accustomed to the simple rules of the kindergarten he comes willingly into the necessary discipline of school life. he is used to doing things in an orderly way and at the right time. The child-like work has given him a power of applica- ton which 1t is very unlikely he has receive at home. The child in the kin dergarten who works obediently at his building and clay modelling will go into school with habit of work-he has learned to obey, to copy, to observe. The children who have not had Kindergarten advantages will have these habits to &C., quire as well as reading and spelling.
 Aside from the work of school prepara- ton done for a child by the awakening and exercising of all his faculties. a kln- dergartener sends him into school life with clear conceptions of form. color, number. direction and position, and with an inclination to learn and the power to do and in addition his originality has been allowed to express Itself and has grown thereby, and he has learned to talk by talking. and So is able to make clear his expressions to a greater ex- tent, Ito direct the tendencies of mind and heart to prepare the mind to love truth and goodness, 10 lay broad and deep the foundations on which the future eduea tor may build" This is the work of the mother and the ldndergartner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07

ing for man, go to the Ouvidor; if you want your shoes shned, a cup of coffee or newspaper-the Cuvidor or if you want nothing more than to be amused, go thither, for here can be foind the shops, the gossip and the celebrities of the Brazilian world. Il is the only place for display except the opera in winter.
 South American shops are most at tractive, filled as they are with the best goods of the latest fashion from Eng land. Germany and France. Materials are usually imported, even IF the garments are made to order, but cotton cloth of native growth and manufacture Is rapidly displaelng the foreign article The de- partment store has not inflicted its cong lomerate self on Brazil, so that in the Ouvldor dresses are In one shop, jewels In another, hats In third, and I saw one dainty store where only fans are sold. In the large new buildings pn the Avenida there are however, stores like Liberty's in London. but even in these the sexes are segregated. Stockings on one side of the street, mems shons an the other. Shoes are On a curious model. and although American leather Is popu- lar, the shoes must be of the Brazilian style, long and narrow but not pointed
 A display of shoes In shop window looks like nothing so much as a coliec- ton or miniature coffins In black, gray,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
GOLF TOURNAMENT.

The coming of many golfers to this city early this week to take part In the tournament to be held here the last three days of the week at the Country club Is being much discussed both by the women and the men who are frequenters of the club and the links.
 The prizes sixteen in all, are among the most attractive ever been presented at tournament in the south, and have been very much admired by the club nlein- bers. They will be exhibited this week at the club. number of informal affairs will be given during the week. besides the banquet on Friday evening. barbecue on Saturday morning, the dinner-dance in the evening. Among the well known men who will enter the tournament are: Mr. Robert Strain and Mir Clark of Georgia, Mir. s. D. Cowden of Nash vile. Mir. R. w. Daniels of Memphis. pr. Rainbow of Montgomery. Mir. J. s. Raymond of Montgomery, Mir. Andrew Mason of Darien. Ga. who was the cham pion of the south. MT. Lowry Arnold of Atlanta. MT William Hill of Atlanta, Mir Clarence Agier of Atlanta, MT. Joe Tll- son and MT. Bird of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
MISS DIVER wEDs MIR. M,kINNEY

The marriage of Miss Lucy Dwyer the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Dwyer, formerly of this city, but now of Rich mond, Va, and Mir. Price Mckinney of Cleveland, O., took place last Thursday in Toronto, Canada at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Elliott on Bloor street. The ceremony was performed by Canon Curtis rector of St. Pauls church of Toronto and was witnessed by only fe wfriends. Miss Dwyer wore white princess gown and long veil. Miss Mari anne Hamilton of this city was the maid of honor. She wore white frock and carried crimson roses. Miss Eva Conner of Birmingham and Miss Muriel Armstrong of Ottowa were the bridesmaid. Both wore white gowns and carried roses. Miss Dwyer was given away by Dr. Elliott whose guest she has been for tno past few weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Mckinney left immediate ly after the ceremony for Montreal and will leave tomorrow for tom of Europe.
 MT. Mckinney is a man of much wealth and is a member of the firm of Mckinney & Corrlgan of Cleveland O. MT. McKln- ney and his bride will tour Europe in their motor car MT. Mckinney has q handsome home near Cleveland and en- tertains extensively. Both Miss Hamil- ton and Miss Dwyer have been among his house party guests during the summer.
 The marriage of Miss Dwyer will be read with interest by her many friends throughout the south. she having been most popular young woman and has won much admiration by her beauty and gra- ciousneSs of manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07

The dinner hour at the Southern Club tomorrow evening will be from to 10 o'clock aid the programme to be ren- dered by Calmans Orchestra is as fol- lows:
 Overture-(Jupiter)-F Hoffman, Selection-(Gypsie Bram)-Millicker. Cornet Solo-eThe Charmer. The Rosary MT. Fred Nappi
 Selection-(Ham Tree)-J. Schwartz. Intermezzo, A Stray Sunbeam-R. Hat field.
 Waltz-(Return of Spring)-Waldleufe Watersceues-Nevins.
 selection-(claude DuyaD-solomon. Bell solo-(selected)xM Steve G. Chamflus.
 Caprice-( Awakening of the Lion)- Kentsky.
 re-(Maxmlllan)-E Archer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
Shopping In South America.
Iale, in the Reader.

Albert Hale, in the Reader.
 The great shopping street, the Rua do Ouvdor Is one of the unique spots in the world; there is nothing else like if. The Puerto del Sol in Madrid, the cor. ner of the Linden and Friedrichstrasse in Berlin, Charing Croso in London, Unioa Square in New York. each has it's indi- vidual charm. Perhaps the Rialto ir Venice conveys the best idea of the Rua do Ouvidor. although the Rialto Is a bridge only few yards long. while Ouvi- dor, though scarely wirer than the Rialto stretches its half-mle, bridse-like. from the First of March street over the new Avenida to San Francisco square. If the sun is too hot, awnings are spread nearly across it. Carriages are not allowed there; the pedestrian enjoys an undis- turbed monopoly, and every one in Rio finds some excuse to pass through Ouvi- dor at least once day. If you are look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.

The following address has been issued: Your attention is respectfully called to the Birmingham School Improvement as- sociatlon recently founded in our city for the promotion of our educational n- terests. The work already accomplished speaks for Itself. Plans for the future ara now under consideration. You are in- vited to join the association and to assist in the work which means so much for the education and civic welfare of our city. The annual meeting of the association will be held in the lecture room of the High school building ct o'clock D. m, Tt-~-1ay October 9. We shall be pleased to welcome at that meeting all who are interested in the aims and purposes of the association. Respectfully.
 MRS r, M. JACKSON,
 MRS M. V. JOSEPH.
 MRS D. J. M MCROSsIN,
 MRS F. w DIXON,
 Membership Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
SUNSHINE SOCIETY.

The Birmingham Sunshine society has moved its headquarters to SIS South Twelfth street where they have rented rooms, and have them fitted up. The members will give a house warming" on Tuesday evening at the rooms. which will be In the nature of a reception, and re- treatments will be served during the evening. The feature of the evening will be a literary contest. and attractive prizes will be given. It is the desire of this society to engage actively in the charity work of the city this winter. Tho mem- bers will be glad to receive contributions for the orphanage, and as the orphanage wagon stops each Saturday at the society room, all goods will reach their destina- ton promptly
 There will be social mee ting held each week, and business meeting every Sum day at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
FOR MISS UNDERWOOD.

Miss Agnes Walter entertained the members Of a literary club composed of a number of young women of the South Highlands in honor of Miss Virginia Underwood, who leaves in a few days for Kentucky, where she will spend the winter. Miss Underwood is the former president of the club. The following young women were the guest of Miss Walter yesterday afternoon: Miss Virginia Underwood Miss Kathleen VanHoose. Miss Mayo Thatch, Miss Serene Kirkpat- rick, Miss Annie Wilkerson. Miss Eliza beth Morris. Miss Emily Morris, Mss Mary Park London, Miss Margaret Ma bers, Miss Bell Roberts. Mss Ellen Percy Miss Helen Juwhinny Miss Helen Thompson, Miss Mary Forbes Miss Susie Hardie. Miss Brett Reid and Miss Matte Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
MEYER-RoTHENBERo.

MT. and Mrs. l.. Rothenberg, of meridian, Miss announce the engagee- ment of their daughter, Maud, to MT Henry J. Meyer, of Cincinnati, formerly of this city. The wedding will take place in December.
 membered in Birmingham, having been the guest of Mrs. Leo Rich and was one of the brides maids at the Rich-Meyer wedding. MT Meyer is the son of Mir and Mrs. Ben Meyer and Is we'll known in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. Rothenberg will receive to- day at their home in Meridian In honor of their daughter and Mir. Meyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
NANCY LITERARY SOCIETY.

The usual meeting of the Yancey Lit erary society was held in the High school Friday. The meeting was called to order by Professor Adams. After an interesting talk on such work by Professor Adams he installed the officers. Mir. Estes, vice president. took the chair, as MT. Cobbs, the president, was absent. After the re- port of the critic. talk by MT. Cunning ham about the future of the Yancey, talk by MT, McGlathery. seconding what MT. Cunningham said, and the club ad- journed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
HlLLMAN HOSPITAL CHAPTER.

Hillman Hospital Chapter No. 1 ad- journed June 1 with enough money in the treasury to carry them through the sum- mer months allowing the hospital s3O each month The chapter should have resumed it's work the first Tuesday in October, but owing to the rain there was no meet ing last week. They will have their first meeting with Mrs. Seals 1900 Twelfth ave- nue, south, on Tuesday. October 3, at o'clock MRS. D. T. SHAW,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07

salnMn of New Orleans, Miss Annie Laurie King of Columbia. g. C., Mss Annie Grey Stinson and Miss Mary Rob inson. MT. Kings best man will be MT. Robert w. Mathews. The ushers will be MT. John Wood, Mr. James Robinson, MT. Clarence Burns, Mir J. C. Crouch; The groomsmen, Mir. C. C. Blackwell, Mir. Jerome Edmundson Mr W K. Ramsay and MT. c. B. Smith.
 The bride will be given away by her father, MT. Jesse L. Burns. and the cere- mony will be performed by the Rev. Austin Crouch pastor of the Woodlawn Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
MIR. AND MRS. GREGG
 TO ENTERTAIN.

One of the delightful events of the sea- son will be a delightful affair to be given by MT and Mrs. M. J, Gregg, in honor of their daughter. Miss Nellie Gregg who will be one of the debutantes. Miss Gregg has spent the past summer travelling abroad, and has recently returned to Bir- mngham. She is one of the most popular of the younger set and a number of de- lightful affairs are being planned in her hnr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
AFTERNOON TEA.

The ladies of the Eleventh Avenue Meth odist church will entertain on Tuesday afternoon at an informal tea from 3 to 6 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Hubert Scruggs. The affair will be in the nature of a reunion as many of the ladies have spent the summer out of the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
MIR. AND MRS. MCCORMACK
 WILL ENTERTAIN.

MT. and Mrs. G. B. Mccormack will en- certain early in November at a brilliant cotillon at the Country club In honor of their daughter, Miss Margaret McCor- mack. who will be among the most at tractive debutantes She will have as her guests, Miss Mummaugh. of Columbia, S. C.. Miss Schaefer of Tocoa, Ga., both
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
----sCs--7-- U. D. C. MEETING.

The first meeting of the season of the Pelham Chapter. United Daughters of the Confectionery, will be held on Wednesday at 8 o'clock with Mrs. N. D. Whitley, Sl1 South Twentieth street. Members are urged to attend as business of im- portance Is to be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
THE kiNe-BURNs ATTENDANTS.

The marriage on the 16th of this month of Miss Agnes Burns to Mir. James W. King will be an event of much interest to many friends in the city and in Wood lawn, where the ceremony will be per formed. The bridal party, which will number eighteen, is to be made up of the following Maid of honor. Miss An nie Lizzie Hopson; matron of honor, Mrs. John c. Dawson bridesmaids, Miss Ella
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07

tan and yellow. Women do not play much of a part in the shops; a few mil liners and corset makers are women but almost all employees are men.
 Women's dress Is altogether French in style, but adapted to the hotter climate; much white Is worn-hats, dresses, gloves, shoes and stockings-and 1t is a pretty sight to see a dozen or more ladies dressed in this becoming fashion and to feel sure that soot will not within halt an hour make polka dots on all this daint. Fnasc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
CLASS REUNION.

The following invitation has been re- oeived
 The members of Class Twelve cordially invite all of the old members of the class to the autumn reunion, 10 a. m., Sunday, October 7th, 1906, in the class room, First Cumberland Presbyterian church, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
ANpE8soN-JoHNsoN.

The marriage of Miss Kettle Johnson of Greensboro to MT. James Lawson Ander- son of Birmingham will take place on the morning of the 17th of october at o'clock at the Methodist church at Greensboro.
 Both Miss Johnson and MT. Anderson have many friends in Birmingham who are interested in their approaching mar riage, and will be glad to know that they will return to this city to reside. And after November 1 will be at home 1891 hIh ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
A Certain Advantage.

From the Washington Star.
 "A woman can always get the beter of a man in an argument" said te visitor. f
 ''Yes," answered Miss Caynne. "Ht we should remember that in an arg- ment A woman always has certan advantage. She Is not expected to 1c a gentleman.'
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--se.--- VENABLE-BR

MT. John Venable announces the en- ,gagement and approaching marriage of his daughter. Edna Eugenla, and MT. Robert F. Brazeal Of Birmingham, the wedding to take place October 1T at 2:30 D. m., at the Venable home, Il South Fourth street.-Nashville Banner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
BABY SHOW.

The members of St. Agnes Guild will give a baby show Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the rectory. Among the prizes to be given will be a bracelet, a set of pins, silver cup, q pair of shoes, cup and saucer, a ring and spoon.
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of whom were her classmates at the Agnes Scott college Besides this affair number of others will be given in honor of Miss Mccormack and her guests Miss Mccormack is a delightful young woman and has a graciousness of manner that has made her many friends throughout the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
RAlNWATER-EDMUNDSoN.

The marriage of Miss Blanch Edmund son and Mir. Charles V. Rainwater will take place on Tuesday evening at Grace church in Anniston. Miss Edmundson has many friends in the city who will be in- terested in her approaching marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
First Lesson In Politics.

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 politician who can't fall Ill or have another and prior engagement at the right time has yet to learn the rrhl- ments of his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION,

There will be a meeting of the Lake view School Improvement association Tuesday afternoon at the school build ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
Mt USICALE.

One of the attractive events of the week will be the musicale to be given on Tuesday evening at the Country club by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brewer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
CARD PARTY AT SOUTHERN CLUB

The card party at the Southern club to be given on Thursday evening will begin promptly at S:3O o'clock and MT. Tilg1- man hopes to hear at once from all who expect to attend in order to be able to prepare for them. This affair will be the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
WRITERS, CLUB,

There will be a meeting of the Writers Club Tuesday afternoon at the residence of the president, Mrs J. A. Rountree on South Eleventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
BERRY-JOHNSTON.

Gen, and Mrs. R. D. Johnston announce the engagement of their daughter, Eliza beth Evans, to Mir. Maxwell Rufus Berry of Atlanta. The marriage to take place early in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
DINNER AT SOUTHERN CLUB.

beginning of q series of informal events to- be given at the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
Mrs. Harriette WiSWeIl O'Neil Announces the Removal of
 Her Studio

to 314 Chalifoux Building, where she will receive a limited number of pupils for vocal instruction.