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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
NEWS OF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD A Card of TtankS for the Early
 Closing NOTES HERE AND THERE Birmingham Girl Married in Texas. Miss WeseI Issues Cards to
 Bon Voyage for Miss Dick
 erson and Miss Hand.
NOTES HERE AND THERE
BY MYRTLE MILES,

In appreciation of the proposal coming from one of the department stores to close It's doors on Saturdays at noon so that the employees In the establishment may have the afternoon for rest during the heated term, the ladies who endeav ored last summer to persuade the mer- chants to close early make the following statement:
 'The ladies who interested themselves last summer in the early Saturday clos ing wish to express their appreciation of the action taken by Loveman, Joseph &s Loeb to close their store after July on Saturdays at 1 o'clock during the summer season. After talking with the merchants of Birmingham and learning how many of them were anxious for an early Saturday closing, these ladies feel confident that as soon as they see their way clear to do so the different firms will arrange a general closing on Saturday at the noon hour. They have not asked the mer- chants 10 close this summer, feeling sat- isfied to await the decision of the mer- chants themselves.
 "They earnestly beg. however, that the people of Birmingham and this vicinity will arrange to do their shopping on Sat- urdays before noon, thus enabling the merchants to make the change as soon as possible. The 12O0 ladies who signified their desire to see an early Saturday clos ing effected and signed the pledge for early shopping are requested to keep the pledge this season and use their influence to induce others to do so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
NEWS OF GREENSBORO.
Unknown Negro Woman Found Insane
 on Road.


 Greensbiro, June 29.-(Special.)-A efew days ago some men driving along the road near Gallion, In this county, met up with negro women who was evil dently crazy. She was raving and could give no account of herself. They brought her to Greensboro and she is now in jail here. Her mind is so far gone that her name or home cannot be found out from her, and unless some of her people should find her soon she will in all prob ability have to be sent to the asylum as 'an unknown"
 Victor Marsh Haynes of Newborn and Miss Mary Apsey of this place will be married here in the Baptist church tomor- row evening at 6 o'clock. They will leave immediately for wedding trip to Ashe- vile, N. c.
 Almost all Of the first cuttings of both alfalfa and Johnson grass hay was lost to the farmers in this section by reason of the excessive rains.
 The Presbyterians of Newborn, in this county, have placed & handsome new organ in their church.
 Mrs. George Delaney has gone to visit her parents at her old home at Fernando, Miss.
 Miss Annie Julia Garrett is visiting friends in Newborn.
 Mrs. Lee M. Otis entertained today at "kinfolks'' dinner in honor of Mrs J. M F. Otis of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
A cHILDREN's DANCE.

Miss Mary Streit was one of the young CT hostesses of the week, entertaining at dance for Miss Esther Hall and Miss Opal Hall of Montgomery, the guests of Miss Mary Sibley. The Streit residence is especially well adapted for entertaining at a dance as the library, dining room and den may be thrown together, making one spacious ballroom. On the large ve- randa fruit punch was served, the bowl being gracefully presided over by Miss Dorsey Harris and Miss Dolly Boardman. The veranda, as well as tho interior of the house was adorned with flags and bunting in recognition of the approach of the Fourth of July. Tho ices and cakes also suggested the pa triotic color scheme.
 The children danced the german, three boys sharing the honors of leadership. First Reuben Lewis led with the hostess; later, Clifford Forbes with Miss Orline Barnett and at the close of the even ing Joseph White led, assisted by Miss Florine Hodges.
 There were 40 guests and the evening proved most enjoyable to everyone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
GOSSIP OF THE HORSE SHOW.

MT. Jack J. Pollard, the riding master at the acadamy and director of the horse show, received a painful accident yester- day, but one that did not prevent his ap- bearing last evening in the opening drill which he led with Mrs. Luke, or in the exhibition of the handsome high school horse, Alabama Chimes" Yesterday at noon MT. Pollard attempted to work a colt, Alabama King," belonging to MT. Upshaw of Newcastle, which has been much admired here because of his beauty and his aptness in learning certain tricks which during a brief training MT. Pollard taught him. The horse was under train ing only 30 days, and was taken by his owner back to his home, where for pe- riod he was retained without drilling of any kind. Mir. Upshaw brought him to Birmingham few days ago and placed him in the hands of MT. Pollard, who yes- terday, In preparing him tJ be ridden by Mrs. Luke, was struck in the face by the animals hoof, receiving deep gash on the cheek, which a surgeon had to be summoned to attend Mrs. Luke will probably ride Alabama King" this even ing. He is one of the most beautiful speci- mems of horse flesh being shown at the show, and the accident yesterday was no doubt the result of his youth, and the fact that he had forgotten his master.
 MT. Pollard as usual created much ad- miration last evening in his exhibition of Alabama Chimes" MT. schillinger's su- perb high school horse. Both he and the horse, which he has frequently exhibited on the eastern and southern tracks, are familiar figures in the horse world MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
WILL RECONSIDER.
People Demand Revocation of Near
 Beer License.

Guntersvile, June -(Special)-Public sentiment has reached such a height that the city council will reconsider revoking the license issued to a near-beer stand here.
 At a previous meating the council re- fused to revoke the license by an even split vote, which was united by Mayor Gilbreath in favor of the license.
 The councilmen are angry because of the petition being drawn up by citizens demanding revocation of the license. The mayor says the petition will be examined before final action Is taken, but that the lid will be tightly adjusted. The citizens are actively supported by J. A. Lusk, O. D. Street, WI c. Rayburn, w. R. Howell and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
MISS BEGGs MARRIED IN DALLAS, TEXAS,

The following account of the marriage of Miss Elnora Beggs of this city to Judge William M Holland of Texas appears in the Dallas Morning News:
 The wedding of Miss Elnora Beggs of Birmingham, Ala, and Judge William M Holland, which was quietly celebrated last evening, came as a great surprise to their many friends. The engagement was kept a secret to the hour of the service
 At 7:30 o'clock the immediate families assembled at the home of the bride 8 aunt, Mrs. E. l.. Snodgrass. 467 Fair mount street. The home was simply dec orated with palms and the bridal couple was unattended The Rev. Robert Hill of the Westminster Presbyterian church performed the ceremony.
 The bride wore a reception gown of Athenian blue silk with an imported flower toque, and carried a shower of lilies.
 Her only jewel was diamond bar from Col. w. c. Holland, father of the groom
 Mrs. Virginia Beggs of Birmingham, her mother, was present.
 Judge and Mrs. Holland left last evening for Galveston. They will return Monday.
 Miss Beggs is the niece of Mrs. Snod- grass and Mrs. J. Early Lee. As the very attractive visiting girl she has been the recipient of many social functions during the past season. The romance which was consummated last evening had it's be- ginning at one of these social honors
 Judge Holland is the first judge of the  act of the thirteenth legislature, and to which he was appointed by the commits sioners and elected later by the demo- cratic party In the following November he was again elected to succeed himself His staunch friends through the county are numerous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
STILL IS CAPTURED.
Baseball Player Suffers From Broker
 Arm.

Hamilton, January 29-(Special Limited States Collector Montgomery, with Deputy Marshal R. A. Smith, destroyed a still 15 miles northwest of here Saturday evening. c. Nichols was arrested at the still and brought before United States Commissioner Sulurs for trial. Nichols was arrested a short time ago at still which was in operation.
 Leland Nichols had his arm broken while playing baseball Saturday evening one mile north of Hamilton. He gan into basemen and fell breaking his arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Injured By Lightning. L

Huntsville, June 29-(Special. )-Sam Dar- win, a 10-year-old lad, had an experience on Sunday that few people ever survive. He was struck by lightning and the bolt passed down the right side of his body, burning a brown streak all the way to his toes The boy fell unconscious but revived in short time little the worse for his unusual experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Accidental Death While Huntinc.

Wfnston-Salem, N. C., June 29-W. A Wright, life insurance solicitor, accident ally shot and killed himself today while hunting squirrels near Ramseur, N. C. In getting over a fence his shotgun was &C., cidentally discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Dly Lady's DalnU Zaste Demand5
 7be AIy1esf Fabr1cs For Summer
Diaphanous Gowns of Many Materials Tailoring the Real Fetich For Plain Gowns-Garden Party
 Frocks of Net and Lace
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

ticoats I ever saw are the silk-topped ones with the lingerie iounces, and which have bought in the Rue de la Prix for a.5O"
 FOR THE BUSINESS WOMAN.
 The business womans shlbboleth always is neatness, and much more must she guard this in summer than in winter, for it is much harder to remain intact and well groomed in the long, hot summer days than in winter.
 If the business woman looks cool and neat 1t is a great benefit ana has a wonderful influence over her fellow laborers and she is usually given vote of gratitude for thls when the office is like fiery furnace during the sweltering month of July and August.
 One can scarcely find today better dressed woman than the clever business girl whose position calls for certain dignity and distinction of attire. and whose salary warrants an investment of the very best in tailoring and smart gar ments.
 In talking with very bright woman of my acquaintance who Is In a business office from early morn till dewey eve. she saidi
 Every summer Invest in half dozen new linen skirts, white, of course, and a dozen plain tailored shirtwafsts. These, with my left-overs of the season before give me ample opportunity to have a fresh start each morning, and of course l have dark skirt for rainy days and several dark China silk waists. with which I wear white turnovers."
 But your laundry, isn't it fearfuIly ex- pensive?' I asked.
 'Oh, yes, of course, I have large laun- dry bills, but that is to be expected If one Is to have spink. span, starchy things every day, and I just must have them. I feel that largo amount of my suc- cess has been due to my wise head in my expenditure for rainent, for nobody likes a dowdy person around least of all in an office with lot of mem
 And you show your good sense by eschewing furbelows," I remarked as l glanced at the smart tailored apparel she wore.
 "Frills and furbelows are for women who can afford carriages and automo- piles, but not for the working woman. To begin with, they are too dressy and absolutely in the poorest taste imaginable on a woman who works In a downtown office. For one, I never mean to wear anything but the separate skirt and shirt waist, although I have invested in sew erai one-pieec suits, but find them not nearly so satisfactory as the old style, said she.
 Another pretty woman with whom come In contact frequently is the neatest and most immaculate person l have ever seen, and whether I meet her in the early morning hours. or just before the day is done. she is the same sweet, clean, stylish girl who impresses every one with her neatness and her charm. And, after all, the clothes largely pro claim the man, and in this day and time there Is no avenue, whether in society or In business, that womans apparel | does not carry great deal of weight and advance her position in the worlds estimation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Library Experts Meet.

Breton Woods. N. IL. June 2s.-An invi- tation to make Chicago its headquarters instead of Boston was accepted for the American Library association by the ex- ecutive board at the meeting hero today. Since the association was started, three decades ago, the Boston Public library has been its headquarters. It was prac- tically decided that the 1910 meeting will be held somewhere in the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

summer, and the pleasures of the trip are eagerly anticipated. Canoe trips, mountain climbing, camping out, fish ing and athletic sports will be engaged in, while some of the boys will spend portion of the time in study. They will be away two months. In the party are MT. Young, Russell Lanier. Allen Jemison, George Cunningham William Kettig. Basil Clarke, Emmett Collins, White Doster, Clifford Forbes. James Nelson, Bradley Saunders and Walter Hood.
 Miss Ned Huson of Atlanta is the house guest of Mrs. R. E. Stacey She will remain until Friday.
 Miss Clara Gray of St. Petersburg, Fla, Is the guest of Mrs. c. T.,Randall while en route to her home after visit to the reunion in Memphis. She was the attractive sponsor of the Sons of Veterans for the state of Florida and was much admired at the various social functions. Miss Gray Is the daughter of Rev. Charles Gray who has many Ss Randall until Thursday.
 Mrs. Fannie H. Floyd and her daugh- ter. Miss Florence Floyd. will leave today for Talladega to spend month.
 
 Mrs. Frank Edwards and little vfr- ginia Cameron have returned from St. Clair springs. where they visited Mrs. Lge Loy.
 Mrs. Louis Lee Gamble will leave to- day to join Mir. Gamble in Nashville She will remain there a sh ort time be- fore going to New York to study.
 Mrs. L. s. Handley. accompanied by Miss Anna Monroe and Miss Anne Mays and MT. James Bailey, left Monday aft ernoon for Tuscaloosa to attend the Sunday School institute as delegates from the Central Presbyterian church. MT. and Mrs. Rodolph Gilbert plan to leave Saturday for Hendersonville. N. C., to spend a month.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Donnelly, Miss Annie Donnelly mad Mrs. Blinn, who are now in New York, will sail to- morrow on the French liner Provence for Havre.
 Little Miss Emma Agee Mattison of Montgomery Is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. John P. Evans.
 Mrs. A. s. Leath. Edward Leath and her niece. Miss Rose Snyder. left yesterday to spend the remainder of the summer at the country home Of Mrs. Leath's mother on Lavender noun tain.
 Mrs. E. J. Randolph has returned from Selma, where she visited Mrs. w. O. Agee.
 Mrs. N. B. Dickinson is quite i'll at St. Vincent's hospital.
 
 Mrs. Frances Crabbe of Atlanta is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. W. c. Wimbish, at 1929 St. Charles street
 The Home Mission society of Walker Memorial Methodist Episcopal church will have a barbecue at the Munger place, Elmwood station. Powerly, car line, Mon- day. July 5, from Il o'clock until p. m
 sS
 Miss Lucy Sykes Downey will leave to- day for Morristown, Tenn, for two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
New Steamer In Service.

Transportation company today an- nounced that it's first steamship. the Co., rinto. would sail July to Nueva Gerona with 10 passengers and large cargo of freight. Regular sailings will be made from now on once a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

tsDressing up'' for formal occasion in steamng hot weather is almost unendur- able ir the heart of our American mid summer, and a lined frock is not only quite nal apropos but absolutely intoler- able.
 With the thermometer way up in the nineties and the humidity scrambling on the trail of 1t. even foulards and pongees are uncomfortable, yet in spite of all this, Dame Fashion ayers that anything so jeune file as a simple white dress for formal occasions is out of the question for modishes.
 To meet these requirements the clever coutu rieres have evolved the garden party, or, as the Parisiennes would call it, the Casino" toilette, and it is a com bination of the 1lmiest of laces and cob webby fabrics, and In its fragility Is more expensive than the handsomest frocks of silk or satin could possibly be.
 The Grand Prix, the fashionable event when all the summer styles are exploited in the French capital, this year sees a brand new material, cotton net, which Is fashioned in the most attractive styles, combined with Swiss embroidery, and the reports of a revival of Louis KY and gathered on a band, and the bodice worn over it, certainly has not made its ap- pearance with modsh French women.
 "FOBLOW-ME' RIBBONS.
 The very latest fad seen on summer frocks is the craze for the long streamer, ribbons attached either to the chapeau or the shoulder, and which the French folks have given the name of "Suivez Moi" (Follow-Me) ribbons. If this name should be taken seriously and some love- sick swain should take advantage of the invitation many an American travelling abroad would have to be less resentful than such things usually demand.
 The houses of Paquin and Redfern have perhaps more influence than any others on fashions, and in talking with woman of my acquaintance a few days ago, who goes to Europe every other summer al least, she said:
 T of course always buy something at one of these fashionable mafsons. but the prices are so fearfully high, especially to Americans, that I buy most of my frocks at more modest places"
 And hats, too ?" asked. "I was shown a chapeau recently that friend of mine bought in Paris last summer and paid $40 for it., and I pledge you my word wouldn't have worn it. There were plumes galore, but absolutely no style to the affair.""
 Americans are more cheated in hats than anything else they buy" said this widely travelled woman, ''and personally wait until I return very often and buy my hats either in New York or here where we have good milliners.' Our conversation drifted to lingerie top l ics, and I remarked that in my opinion lingerie was very flexible word, tc | which my friend replied:
 "In Paris 1t means everything from or gandie to voile. although, correctly re | ferred to, I think 1t only means washable materials. think the most beautiful pet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
IamIn oattman Dies.

Sheffield. June 2s.-(special. .)-Benjamln Gattman, farmer, died here this morn ing at 7:SO of peritonitis, leaving his wife and one child. MT. Gattman was well known and highly respected throughout the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Drowned While Boatlno.

Columbia, S. C., June 2s.-Arthur l.. Royster, chief clerk to Superintendent Williams of the Columbia division of the Southern railway, was drowned today in the Columbia canal by the capsizing of a boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Drys Score a Victory.

New London, Ohio. June 2s.-The drys scored victory in the local option cleo tion held here today. Their majority was lS2 votes. Only the village of New Lon don is affected by the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
CAMPING PARTY RETURNS.

A camping party that spent two weeks tenting and fishing on the Ca haba river included Mrs. M. V. liar rison, MT. and Mrs. Ray Schultz. MT. W. V. Harrison MT. Perry Harrison, Mrs. Brett Reid MT. Matt otey, Miss Mary Harrison and Miss Nancy Har- rison. They returned Monday night.
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acter. He has been horseman since, at the age of 10, he began following the races riding as a jockey in the old world as well as the new. A few years ago he was second to Tod Sloan, at that time the foremost jockey of the world. His interest in horses is hereditary. his father having been the owner of handsome blue grass stock farm near Louisville all of his life, and his mother, too, is superb equestrienne, and will probably ride In the horse show which will be given in Birmingham this fall. MT. Pollard, who has made many friends here this season, has the support of all Birming- hams horse lovers in his efforts to en- courage horsemanship in our city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
"The Imp

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
ANNOUNCEM ENTS.

Miss Margaret King has invited some of her little friends to a party tomor- row afternoon at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. John Patton. 1730 South Tenth avenue.
 The Horse Show matinee will occur this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Birmingham Riding academy. and the second evening of the exhibition will be held this evening at S:15.
 The Birmingham Public Library as- sociation will hold a reception this evening from to ' o'clock in the H. brary rooms. The reception Is for members of the association and of the public library.
 The wedding of Miss Susan Wilson and MT. Hubert Smith will be an event of today, taking place at the home of MT. and Mrs. Oscar Smith in Bangor.
 At the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Alex A. Hogan, S11 South Twentieth street, this evening will oc- cur the marriage of Miss Margaret Nancy Hogan to MT. James Cresap Lovett.
 Miss Mary Elizabeth Weise1 has is- sued cards to a o'clock tea on the afternoon of Saturday at her home. 2901 Fairvfew avenue, as a farewell compliment to Miss Bessie Hand and Miss Ellen Dickerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

The wedding of MT. W. s. Stockard of this city to Miss Wadline Mann of Nash vile was an event of this week. taking place at the home of the bride s parents, MT. and Mrs. J. D. Mann, on the Porter pike.
 MT. T. c. Young and a party of Bir- minsham boys left yesterday after noon in special coach for their sum- mer camp at Greenbrier. This Is the second summer that MT. Young has taken a party of boys away for the