The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19

offered in the various departments. It is believed that the fair this year will far exceed any previous one in the states history, and every effort is being made by the capable board of managers to that end.
 Mrs. John B. Reid, the able superin- tendent of the woman's department, is enthusiastic over the scope of her work. In that section of the catalog given to the womans department some of Mrs. Reid's excellent ideas are set forth. She feels that every woman in Alabama should exhibit something in evidence of her skill along some line, not only as an exhibit in prize competition, but to make broader the field of usefulness. Be- sides prizes for good examples in the domestic arts such as miscellaneous nee dlework embroideries, lace work of va rious types, and examples of skill tn the culinary line, the art department, too, offers attractive inducements for the ex- hbitor of paintings in oils and water colors and decorative work of various kinds The school department, which will be superintended by MT. T. c. Young, will doubtless also be one of the most attractive features. The work of boys and girls in all the schools of the state will probably be represented, and is all ways interesting.
 Dr. and Mrs. George H. Stubbs and chill dren returned yesterday from Boston.
 MT. Ben Milton of Memphis is in the city.
 MT. and Mrs. w. R. McArthur, who formerly lived in this city, have gone to San Francisco to reside permanently.
 Mrs Davidson and her two grand- daughters, all of Uniontown, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Perkins Ellis. Miss Marie Curtis of Columbus, Miss, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mcdowell at College station on Highland avenue. Mrs. G. F. Harrington has returned from an extended stay in Mississippi.
 MT. and Mrs. D. Vorenberg announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhet- ta. to MT. Merlin Clifford Herzfeld.
 MT. and Mrs Bradley J. Saunders and Mrs Frances DeBardeleben have returned from Atlantic City and other points in the north and east.
 Misses Maud and Rosa Davis are at Cook Springs.
 Mrs. Charles Sharp and two sons are still in Chatauqua, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. Fischer Humphries are enjoying camp life at Cook Springs. They have a cottage and a merry party of friends with them. They will remain two weeks
 pr. Joseph B. Greene is spending his vacation in Asheville, and will not re- turn until September 1.
 Mrs. w. P. Gould will entertain the North Haven circle tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Crevison of Atlanta Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tabler for the week. Mrs Crevison has one of the most superb contralto voices in the south and her admirers in this city look forward with much pleasure to hearing her sing. She will remain in the city only week.
 MT. and Mrs. A. J. Kennedy are at home in their new residence on Amy ave nue, Smithfield.
 MT. William Durham and Mr. William McCary are at Tybee Island.
 Mrs. M. A. Moore and Miss Edna Moore rSturrfed Monday from an extended stay in New York city and Washington.
 Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Alston Cooper announce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Mary Escambia to MT. John W. Wood the wedding to take place on Wednesday, September 1s, at their home in Norwood place.
 Mrs J. S. Odom of Dallas, Tex, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. M. J. Zimmer, on South Highlands.
 Mr. J. P. Rogers of Mobile is visiting friends in the city.
 MT. Hendon B. Mabson has returned from delightful trip to Milwaukee and Chicago.
 MT. J. Lee Hale, who has many friends in Birmingham, is visiting the city.
 The citizens of Avondale will meet Thursday night at o'clock D. m. in the Baptist church to consider ways and