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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mrs S. w Ashley and daughter are the guess
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Selman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Mercedes Oaks, of New Orleans, is the CUES
this week of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Ford.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Pauline Theobald, of New Orleans,
to her home Sunday, after pleas
ant visit to relatives in Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Miss May Lacy returned on Wednesday, after
few days spent in New Orleans,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mrs. Emma Poole, of Poplarville, Miss, is
on visit to relatives in Covington, the
guest of her brother, Mr.. H. R. Warren
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mr.. S. Kleindolf, of New Orleans, visited
friends in Abta Sunday
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mr. John P Rauch visited Folsom Wednesday.
Lieutenant J. f. Elfert, with his daughter and SON
Wednesday for New Orleans, after several weeks
spent at Lorio Cottage.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mrs. Robert L. Hattenger will leave shortly fo1
her home in the Crescent City. Her many friends
will no doubt be pleased to learn that she greatly
improved in health during her stay here. Mrs. Hat
tenger was accompanied by her lovely daughter Miss
Ethel Hattenger
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mr.. P Allen Streck has just returned from de-
lightful trip through the North and East.
Mr.. j. E. Foster, of Junction City, Ark, was a
visitor here Sunday, where he organized the local
Retail Merchants Association.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Anita Theobald, of New Orleans,
visited her cousins, Amelia and Annie Miller
Loot S11ndov
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Louise Duquesne left last Friday for ne
home in New Orleans after months spent at COZ
Cottage.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mr.. Leon Verges left for his home in New Or
leans after delightful visit to his mother, Mrs. L.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

]. Miller and B. Krammer, Of Vaudeville,
visited friends in Covington Wednesday,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

From excellent authority it was obtained that a
number of capitalist paid secret visit to Ablta IN
h Sat nopv While hothng definite could be obtained
is claimed that the proposed hotel will be modern in
every respect, and will compare favorably with
the best hotels located at the different resorts of the
North and West.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Mr.. VIM. Keen left last Tuesday on business
trip to the Crescent City.
Mr.. G. E. Millar visited New Orleans on bust
ness trim Mnndau
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Abita Strobe, of Meridian, is the
guest of her brother Nh J. T Strobe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
SOME OF THE NOBLEST OF
 BIRMINGHAM'S CHARITIES
FRANCIS CRAVEN PARKS, GIFTED LETTER WRlTER-A POPULAR ARTIST TO STUDY IN NEW YORK AND THEN GO ABRoAD-EN- eAeEMENTs-socIAL NOTES.
sv MYRTLE MILES.

Among the noble institutions for which our growing city is distinguished IS the society of the United Charities, Whien stands out in bold relief as the oldest and one of the greatest of all The Mercy home and the Greene, for unfortunate it- tie ones; the free kindergarten' WHICH aims at teaching the willing hands anu minds of the infant poor to devise and ef- feet noble ideals; the Boys club, whlch provides assistance both material and eth- ical to the boys who are working on the streets; the Boys Industrial school, Whlch has shown to many a youth groping in the dark his true bent-an of these make a speciality of the young in our city The United Charities is an organization that reaches every phase of the poverty In this community. It deals with each case carefully and wisely investigating the needs of the people who receive its help in A systematic and business-like manner, attending to their wants with a lack or ostentation which is an evidence of true charity
 For many years the organization has carried on it's work in Birmingham with women at its head whose minds equip them for their noble work and whose ten der hearts guide them in the performances of their duties. The United Charities was organized in 1884 There are women or social prominence who have been lnstru- mental in carrying out it's work Tor more than 20 years and are as faithful to the institution now as during the early years of it's history.
 Among the early members were Mrs. Charles Simmons, Mrs. William Hardie' Mrs. F. G. Squires, Mrs. J. A. Montsom- cry, Mrs. J. M Smith. Mrs. W. T. Un- derwood, Mrs. J. c. Henley, Mrs. A. B. Ioyeman. Mrs. J. B. Lucllie and Mrs. J. B. Torrey-some of whom are still asso- ciated with 1t.
 ties are in the Mayberry building, near Third avenue and on Twenty-second street. There are two rooms in use, and 1t is here that charity is dispensed to worthy objects.
 The first apartment is the office of the superintendent, Mrs. H. M Johnson, where meetings of the society and va rious committees are held. An apartment in the rear contains chests and barrels and trunks in which are stored donations of food or clothing, so that at any time Mrs. Johnson is approached by a deserv- ing person food or clothes may be dis tributed. There is system in the method
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northside, the Fifth district has on the
 relief committee Mrs. Don C. Loveman
 Mrs. J. Lowinsohn and Mrs. c. P. De- shazo. In the Sixth district Mrs. c. s. Simmons is chairman and Mrs W. b. Evans a member. Mrs. T. W. 0'Byrne is chairman of the Seventh district. As sociated with her is Mrs. Robert McCon- nell. Mrs F. w. Dixon Mrs. B. A. Thompson and Mrs. J. K. Copeland are in the Eighth district, and Mrs. J. M. Merghan Mrs. R. NJ. Russell and Mrs $. J. Barnes are members.
 Many are the homes that are brought to the attention of these committees, who visit every one and report upon condi- tions there. Among other things the questions that must be satisfactorily an- s,s cred are in regard to the cause of the unfortunate's condition, whether sickness or lack of work. The number in the fam fly is also investigated, as are other points. among them being general ques- tions of cleanliness and thrift
 The society aims to give only tempo rary aid. When the person asking aid has been given assistance before, the fact can easily be ascertained by reference to the books in which such records are kept and, while no one who is a worthy ob- ject of charity is ever turned away, the society does not encourage idleness. To further enable the society to give help only in a worthy cause, the members are now cooperating with other organizations in the city.
 Mrs. Wallace T. Ward, who is the eff cient president of the United Charities, said in regard to this, a few days since: We have found that an interruptions person may, by appealing to churches and various other charitable organizations, such as the Improvement associations connected with the schools, receive assist ance from five different sources. The re- quest Is sometimes made, Never tell that l have asked aid. I have never done so before l have communicated with all the churches, asking them to report to the United Charities every case to whom assistance is given. In that way we will be able to render help only to those de- serving it." '
 Mrs. N ard is tireless and very able worker in affairs of a public nature. She has communicated with a number of like organizations in other cities and is thus keeping in touch with the best methods in use. She Is at present in communication with ch ritable institutions in Columbus, Ga, ~.. is said to have a superb sys- tenn.
 Mrs. William Hardie is vice president of the society. Mrs. w. s. Lowell, the for mer president, Is secretary, ana MIS- Samuel Earle, treasurer.
 The rooms ot the Jnited Charities are open every morning throughout the year, except two months during the summer, from to F o'clock. During those two months they are open three days in each week.
 There are many applications for help, and it is rendered in most systematic and and at the same time the most practical manner possible Mrs Johnson who is in charge of the rooms, has had 10 years ex- perience in this city and Is invaluable to the society. Many calls come during the hours of her absence from the headquar- ters, at which times a telephone call to
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our soldiers fell and are buried, let this old church, rejuvenated and readorned, stand silent sentinel over these countless graves, and when the sons and daughters of the Confederacy, from whatever state they may come, wend their steps toward this shrine and view their handiwork, they will rejoice to feel that they have done what they could in honor of those who gave their lives so bravely in the cause of constitutional liberty and law.
 A fascinating little guest in a Birming- ham home is little Frances Craven Parks, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank L. Parks of Atlanta. Frances came Thursday to visit her uncles, Messrs Alexis and Clarence Craven and Mrs. Craven, and already she has been heard in a drawing room recital by few friends gathered together informally. Yesterday when I called to see Frances, of whom I had read as captivating large audiences with her quaint little songs and recitations, l was prepared to find one of those blase little persons that bring tears to our eyes with their incon- gruous combination of grown-up man ners and baby stature. l breathed again, however, when the maid said, She's out in the sand pile, but I'll bring her in.' This gives the key to her charming lit- tie life. Called from the sand pile of her daily playtime, she can entertain audiences of grown-ups and children, too, but back to the sand pile she goes, ready and eager for play. She is essen tially child. The years of her life are only six and yet there is a dainty mag netism that draws one to her insistently. She is a slender, gypsy-like little girl, with bobbed hair and fascinating dim ples. Her grace is as natural and un- affected as though she had not from babyhood been admired and noticed by hosts of people, Never does she seem to tire, though there are always repeated calls for other recitations and other songs, and she is more gracious and willing to use her little gifts for the en- tertainment of her friends than many older girls would be. In her Indian cos tune, with a sombrero hat decorated with red feathers, she sang "Red Wing" the popular Indian melody, the varying
 expressions of her mignonne face pic- turing the Indian maidens sorrows, as did her graceful little gestures of grief and despair. Following this she recited
 Angelina" an amusing selection in dia-
 lect, in the most captivating way. Near ly always she chooses something very ! gay to follow her little sad songs and stories. Her voice is charming~-every little tone being perfect-and she does not make the mistake common to so many tiny singers, of over-taxins 1t.
 Realizing her limitations she carols the
 little melodies softly. but just distinctly !, enough for a drawing room audience to
 hear every word.
 Frances, at the conclusion of her visit
 in Birmingham, will go to New York
 city to spend the winter. She has an en-
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 employed by Mrs. Johnson in her disposi- ton of supplies, to each mendicant being given articles in equal quantities. The danger of assisting unworthy cases IS minimized by the careful record of the disposition of supplies which is kept in a ledger also containing the names of the persons to whom donations are made. Moreover, every family receiving the help Of the United Charities is carefully inves- tigated. For this purpose relief commit tees are appointed by the president, the duty of whose members shall be to visit the homes of those petitioning for aid, in order to ascertain whether or not assist ance is needed. There are several mem- bers of relief committees in each of the nine districts In the First district, which is on South Highlands, Mrs. M. D. Brandes is chairman. She Is assisted by Mrs. ". J. Adams and Mrs. J. D. Brandes. Mrs H. K. White Is chairman in the Second district. Other members are Mrs B. L. Guice and Mrs. Cooper Hodges The Third district has as chair man of the relief committee Mrs. w. S. Lowell and other members are Mrs. Kate Earle and Mrs J. H. Johnston. Of the Fourth district, Mrs. Samuel Earle Is chairman and Is assisted by Mrs. VII liam Hardie and Mrs. c. Harsh. On the
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cases. In the womens ward there are several cases of typhoid, some or whom are conyalescent. There is also some ty- nhoid among the negroes in the Wafos set anart for them, but all seemed rest ing comfortably on a morning thls Weeh.
 The patients are all eXcelently careu Cor There are 56 in the hospital at pres ent with 15 nurses in attendance. IL IS honed that In the fall there will be zo'
 Miss Hamilton and the assistant super intendent. Miss Beatrice Tait, instruct the nurses in a large room ooWnstalrs which is set apart for their study. here they have classes in those branches tnat are necessary to their calling and In wnlch inc beginners are all deficient There are also several physicians whose outies ias. during two months, their places pe.ne taken by others at the expiration or that time. At present. besides Dr. HenoriA and pr. Moon, the physicians are pr Hardee Johnston, Dr. B. M. Prlnce' Dr. Charles Whelan and pr. Snyder, wnose duties continue during August ana sep tember. ,,,.,,
 The Birmingham Medical college, wnlch ,s on the lot back of the hospital, Is con nected with the surgical cases, especiaiiy, heinz of the greatest assistance 10 tiie students. The operating room, Witn iea tiers of seats, Is the scene or many scien- tific experiments by local specialists.
 Many who have lived in this clty number of years will remember the oio
 IIillman hospital, which was located a'
 smithfield. It was burned down apout
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sentinels, the grim walls stand, covered only with ivy which chung and draped it more and more-as the years sped by.
 Within the last two years the Southern Memorial association of Petersburg has restored to It's original plan this oio structure, which will be for every south- ern state a non-sectarian mortuary me- morial chapel, carrying down to ages yet to come the story of a nations oeath struggle and of the deathless glory or her sons. Within the inclosure of the churcn sleen 250o0 of the heroes of the Confed- crate states, from Maryland to the lone star of Texas.
 Knowing the love that the sons and dauehters of the Confederacy bear to these dead heroes, the memorial would not be complete without their sympathy and cooperation, and it is requested that each state place memorial WlndoW III the church. Virginia, Missouri ana Lou isiana have already complied. It Is an historic fact that Alabama soldiers were specially noted for their bravery and valor fin the battle of the Crater. So decidedly was this the case that Ohio has placed on the battlefield a large powder to tno memory of their noble foe. Alabama VIII not be less appreciative of her own. A state which stood first in bravery VIII not i be last in recognition of the great deeds | wrought in her behalf.
 l At the last state convention of the Al i abama United Daughters of the Confed. eracy a committee was appointed to erec.
 a window in the church. and 1t Is hoped
 the work may be speedily successful
 Mrs. c, M. Tardy, chairman; Mrs. Nc Clellan of Athens and Mrs. Christian ol
 Mobile form the committee and have its
 success much at heart.
 l Here. where the great struggle wal
 fought to its close, where thousands ol
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the president, Mrs Ward, receives prompt attention.

the president, Mrs Ward, receives prompt attention.
 The Hilman hospital, an imposing red brick edifce which stands on the corner of Avenue F and Twentieth street, IS one of the most helpful of the local charitable institutions. At the time of its erection' several years ago, it was not charity hospital, though there were wards Tor such patients. About two years ago, now ever. the city of Birmingham assumed charge, Miss Mamie Hamilton became superintendent, and since then 1t has been entirely charitable in it's nature.
 No more pleasant or comfortable place for long siege of illness may be found than the long, cool rooms, with their rows of little white beds at intervals, and the gentle attendants moving softly about, administering help to the sufferers. For merly there were a number of private rooms, but partitions have been removed and patients of certain classes are Kept together. as in the babies ward where there are at present eight little ones who are attended by a physician whose spe- cialty is the treatment of childrens dls-
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NEW YORK DAYS
Some Favored Canvasse the Metropolitan Museum of Art
 The Girl Artist As a Copyist.
BY ANNIE KENpRlck WALKER.

New York September 12-(Speeial. .)-The girl artist in New York may be seen these days with easel and palette, putting the finishing touches to the canvass upon which she has been working for weeks, copy of some of the old masters, and modern as well, whose pictures hang Tn the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Go there at any hour in the daya at least any time before o'clock, and you will find the girl artist in all her glory, and if you are there, say. at 5 exactly, you will hear the girl artist complaining that the light gets bad about that hour-fussing about the light.
 Such industry I have never seen among young women who work at art for liv- ing. Positively the butcher down here on Madison avenue has more leisure. No class in the world work so constantly as do the young artists, who feel that they must get on with something, must have something for the annual exhibits.
 The copyists are seen hard at work in the museum in the early morning when upper Fifth avenue is still quiet and into the fading light, until the big, ponderous doors swing to and the stupid looking at tendants look at you as if you had no right to be there.
 Those who attempt the Flemish school are the most interesting to me. l fell in with a young Hungarian girl, drawn to her for her colossal ambition to paint from Rubens. Every one has seen the Return of the Holy Family From Egypt" that admirable picture painted for the church of the Jesuits at Antwerp, after Rubens' return from Italy, and be- fore he had called in the aid of assist ants. It was done immediately after fin ishing the "Cruciixion," in the cathedral at Antwerp, and before the execution of it's companion piece, that other master piece. "The Descent From the Cross
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sagement to fill in Atlanta before going east, ana Will appear with the Indian band, singing some of her oua;nt little melodies. It is from her mother that she lnherits her marvellous talent. Mrs. fsrks Is a brilliant dialect reader and mas appeared before many audiences in the south and east. She will give read lngs in most of the girls colleges in New fork this winter, one of her earliest en- gagenlents being at Mrs. Semple' a school Both she and her little daughter VIII VIII study while in New York Little i frahces VIII nave the most careful train ing possible, as her mother greatly lears over-taxing her. The late Joel Ohahdler Harris, whose Uncle Remus. ~ ~-7-.~~-S-
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Miss Abney will open her dressmakng department at Burger Dry Goods com- pany Tuesday, September 15. and will be glad to see all her customers. She VIII have with her Mrs. Ida Bowron.
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years ago, but not until 1t had furnished the avenue for many kind acts upon the part of benevolent men and women In the city. Among the women in our city who have been at various times associated with the charitable works connected with the hospital were Mrs. R. s. Munger, Mrs. A. H. Benners, Mrs. c. s. simmons, Mrs. J. W. Bush, Mrs. T. G. Bush, Mrs. William Tyson and Mrs. c. T. Randall
 Few places of historic note appeal so d. rectly to the interests and sympathies of the south as Old Blandford church, near Petersburg, Va, within half a mile Of the scene of the battle of the Crater. The hallowed ground on which this colonial relic stands was given for the purpose by the ancestors of Mrs. Aurora F. Me Clellan of Athens, Ala, widely known and loved as the state regent of the Ala bama Daughters of the American Revo- luton.
 The bricks of which the old church was erected were brought over from England in 1735.
 The relentless hand of time has long ago marked the building for its own. Like
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wish to announce to my friends and patrons that l have returned from New York after studying the latest autumn styles and will be ready to take orders and consult with my patrons in reference to latest fashions on September 15 and have arranged by help to be better equipped to serve you than ever. Hop ing to receive your patronage, and thanlx- ing you for past favors, very truly yours,
 MRS. l.. GINZLER
 s-lS-2t 1921 Third Ave.
 Write the Atlanta Score-Card Com pany for prices on plain and fancy score-cards, Lace Paper Mats, etc.
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The Hungarian girl has been going to that one spot in the museum for weeks, copying this Rubens. She is herself very rich in color, but very dark, and she makes a charming picture at work on her canvas, now approaching something of the masterful color of the original. In- deed, while so ambitious a subject for her she has secured the color very well, and Is satisfied with her success as far as color goes. Of course, she has missed something, although so fine copyist- that expression on the face Of the Ma donna that is at once so tenderly beauti- ful and so loving. But she knows-knows where she fails-and twilight comes and finds her still at work
 People in the gallery, wandering aim lessly about, see her at work and go over and watch her. She goes on uhois- turbed for a while, but sometimes the gaze of the curious gets on her nerves and she shuts up her paint box with quick little click, which proves that sne is very much of a woman. And then she Is furious with herself for shutting up ner paint box.
 'sWhy do I allow myself to be disturbed bv these stupid folk?" she asks herself. q said yesterday that I would concen ate-concentrate-lose myself in what I am doing. and now today-here It is- the crowds upsetting me-"
 Every one knows those charming can- vases, Spring and Autumn" by An ton Mauve. Well, there are two young southern women copying them, and as these two canvasses are hung so near to- gather these women, with their easels, at- tract a great deal of attention.
 They, like the Hungarian appear un- mindful of the throngs, and work away as is they were alone in their southern studios. Mauve is exceedingly popular among the copyists. The Romneys are popular among the portraitists. but MauVe for landscapes.
 By the way, in one of the new plays, model who has been sitting for the hero finds herself displaced Weeping over the situation, she says that he no longer paints the figure, painting nothing now but landscapes and politicians"