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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
DIR. HEFLlN'S DINNER AT COUNTRY CLUB,

As a pretty compliment to Miss Linley Graham, whose marriage to MT. Harring ton P Hefiin will be one of the important events of the season in society, bis brother. pr. Howell Hefiin, gave beau tiful dinner last evening at the Country club His guests included Miss Idnley Graham, Miss Alice Graham, Miss Cary Campbell. Miss Maybelie Roden. Miss Mildred Tynes. Miss Luetta Gregg, MT. H. P. Hefin. MT. Ransom Mabry. Major devalcourt, Judge Ferguson. MT. Frank Foster, pr. Walter Scott and Dr. John Edmonson.
 The party assembled in the private din- ing room, which was a veritabie bower of pink roses and lilies. In the center of tho table was a large placque Of Kil- larney roses and lilies of the valley, and, taking their color from the flowers. the shades which topped the silver candle sticks were pink silk and daintfly fringed. Marking each place was a handsome card hand-patnted in roses and lilies, and the decorative scheme was completed by the chandelier ornament. rose-colored tulle with asparagus ferns.
 Miss Graham, the guest of honor. was herself like some queenly rose In an evening costume of pink chiffon cloth' with garnitures of tiny French roses. Miss Alice Graham's dinner gown was black chiffon cloth exquisitely fashioned.
 Miss Tynes was one of the beauties of the occasion in a blue satin costume, handsomely embroidered and embellished with Baby Irish laces. Miss Maebeile Roden's dinner gown was white imported lace and Miss Gregg wore white embroid- cred chiffon. Mss Mary Campbell was also lovely, her yellow satin gown being a notably becoming one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

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 Eating will not produce fat unless the food DO assimilated.
 Assimilated is the word
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 That is all there is to 1t. .
 Give thin, sornwny woman tho power 70 aesmi- late 1er food properly and in fortnight one my develop rounded figure which will be tho admirR- ion of passersby Let any fat and sssC happy -eo- lucky busiIsts asn ioss his powsr t9 prepssk sssi- miirts his food and tn 3dy hs clothes will bang in feslacus upon his emscatsd ffanis. -
 Duflne tho past ten or twelve months some ve5 couyipetlN tsats have boen made with new treHt- ment "A sssns to contain what night Do called ths : and tissue builder bss boen feuaKkable that Rr- rangsmspte are nov being made with tending papers whereby ell ieaders have an opportunity to test this nsw diseoycry free Of cbarya
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

tered over the white cloth were the double blossoms in various tints. The hints were in the purple tints as were the ices served in the three-course luncheon. Draping the chandelier here as elsewhere in the house were wistaria clusters while from the lights hung punches of vtolets.
 Coffee was served in the dining room by Mrs. Cross and Mrs. William Lee Roueche, two of the seasons brides.
 Miss Hopkins vAas girlishly pretty in a gown of soft blue. She is charming girl of the petite type and her gracious ness is winning for her many admirers in Birmingham. Those invited to meet her yesterday were Miss Marian Robin son, Miss Mary George Greene. Miss Mabel Moore. Miss Lucille Moore. Miss Margaret Ewing. Miss Rowena Cooke. Miss Martha Dabney, Miss Mary Harri- son, Miss Agnes Bethea, Miss Vernon Marks, Miss Virginia White Miss Ga- malisl Dixon, Miss Sadie Alison. Miss Nell walpole, Miss Maybelle Cosby, Miss Mary Tardy, Miss Elizabeth Going. Miss Frances stillwell, Miss Tiny Noryell, Miss Jane Going, Miss Helen Rosa Randolph, Miss Brett Reid, Miss Lee Ward, Mss Anna Stillweli and Miss Elizabeth McCaa. There were no prizes, but the guests drew for a souvenir--a pair of lilac silk hose The consolation was a handsome corsage bouquet of Parma violets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

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 By special arrangement. all rssders who arc lad, ing in bodily development and eymnstU can nakEs | test of Bafgo free of charge Al you need to d i1 to cut out the coupon bsiow apd lend | today kilS your name and addresa to ths targoi Co., l35rs' tle free trsarpent You wtn bs ahowp olsarlys M it is that have remained thin and uhat to des o put on mora aeeh, .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
'SUPERF[UOUS HAIR
 DISAPPEARS LIKE MAGIC
Lady Will Send Free to Any Sufferer {. The Secret Which Cured Her.

From childhood was distressed and humiliated by an unwelcome growth of hair on my face and arms. I tried all the depilatories, powders Liquids, creams and other rub-on preparations I ever heard of, only to make 1t worse. For weeks suffered the electric needle with out being rid of my blemish. I spent 0 great deal of money on various things in vain, until friend recommended sim pie preparation which succeeded where all else failed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
TO RECEIVE WITH MRS. WOOD.

Mrs Wade Wood, who will be chief hostess at the meeting tomorrow after noon of the Daughters of the American Revolution. who celebrate George Wash- ington's wedding day, will be assisted in receiving by the officers of the chap ter. Those who compose the party will be Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Charles J. Sharp, the regent: Mrs. J, H. Frazier, Mrs. Felix Blackburn, Mrs. Thomas U. Walter, Mrs. J. H Donnelly. Miss Hattie Morton. Mrs. Henry Badham. Mrs. J. D. Dabney and Mrs. J. T. HArwell
 The chapter is studying Mexican his- tory this year and has been especially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
The Social Calendar.

AAG SOEASAA AAACAuaIs Mrs. Bruce Brewer will entertain informally at bridge tomorrow aft ernoon in compliment to Mrs. J. R. Rice of Chicago. the guest of Mrs. Crawford Johnson.
 Tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate George Washington's wedding day, Janu- { ary IT, at the home of Mrs. Wade Wood, 1923 Sycamore street
 January IS, at 1890 o'clock. Mrs. Crawford Johnson will give a bridge luncheon in compliment to her house guest. Mrs. J. R. Rice of Chicago.
 January 1s, Mrs. Crawford John son will give the second or Q | series of two bridge luncheons III compliment to Mrs. Rice of Chi cago. {
 Mrs. Brokaw will entertain at 2 luncheon in honor of Mrs. Mo 2 Daniel and Mrs. Webb of Demop- oils.
 January 20. Mrs. Webb Crawford 2 will be the hostess at bridge 5 luncheon in compliment to Mrs. 2 Brokaw, Mrs. Henry Jones of Tus- caloosa and Mrs. McDaniel of Dem opolis.
 January 21. Mrs. Burr Ferguson will entertain at tea in compli- ment to Mrs. Hill Ferguson.
 Miss Agnes Terrell and Miss Margaret Terrell will give buffet luncheon in honor of Miss Linley Graham.
 January 22, Dr. Wyatt Hef1in will entertain at dinner in com
 pliment to Miss Linley Graham at the Country club.
 January 25. Mrs. Mason James billiard will give reception at home in honor of Mrs. Henry Wes- 5 ton Hyde. The hours are from to { o'clock.
 January 26, Mrs. Theodore Davis will give a bridge luncheon at her home on Crescent avenue.
 The Heflin- Graham wedding will be solemnized at the home of the brides parents In the afternoon. The guests will include only the relatives and friends.
 January 2s, the marriage of Miss Helen VanHoose and pr. Thetford will be solemnized at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. VanHoose. at S:s0 o'clock in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
MIR. JIMENEz TO LECTURE.

Monday night at Cable hall, under the auspices of the Yancey chapter of the U. D. C., MT. Alfonso Jimenez, the con- sul of Mexico in Mobile, will lecture on some phase of the political situation of Mexico. Mir. Jimenez is a delightful speaker and Is thoroughly familiar with conditions in his own country, 80 his com ing Is a rare treat for the people of Bir- mingham.. This lecture will be given for the benefit of the old soldiers, particularly to defray expenses of those wishing to attend the reunion in Mobile but not able to afford such. Capt. Frank P. O'Brien will introduce the speaker.
 Tickets will be on sale at the door. The cause is most worthy one and is indeed so well known that an explanation IS unnecessary. It Is hoped that the lec- ture will receive a wide patronage. An attractive feature of the entertainment will be series of solos by Miss Hughes, a talented Cincinnati singer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
TO RECEIVE WITH
 MRS. FERGUSON.

Mrs. Burr Ferguson's tea Friday after noon will be most informal. She has not asked any friends to receive formally with her, but will greet her guests ac- companied only by her guest of honor, Mrs. Hill Ferguson. and Mrs. Fred s. Ferguson. She has asked Mrs. Robert Jenison, Jr, and Mrs. William M. Walk CT. the sister and sister-in-law of the honoree, to preside at the tea and coffee urns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
THE CULTURE CLUB
 COMPLIMENTS TWO MEMHERc

Tho Friday meeting of the Culture club was memorable one in the history of this organization. It war found sev- sey, were to celebrate birthdays on Jan- uary 1s. 70 n reception in their honor was arranged by Mrs w. H. Hulsey. She asked each member of tho club to prepare toast and Mrs. John eydney white was appointed to servs aS toast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Old Colonial Jewelry and eheffleId
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There is on exhibition and sale the finest collection of old colonial jewslry and Sheffield silver at Hotel Hillman ever shown In the south; commencing Monday. January l7, and continuing all .hs week, od psrIor noors room H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
HIGHLAND CLAN.

The Highland club met with Miss Bessie Bethea Friday afternoon. Bid euchre was played. The first prize, a hat pin, was won by Miss Saliie Evans. The consolation. a handmade handk err chief, wes drawn by Miss Annie Blinn. Tn ose who took part in the game were Miss Sallie Evans, Miss Annie Biinn, Miss May Fox, Miss Mary Brockman, Miss Dorothy Johnson. Miss Cary John- son. Miss Pearle Guscott, Miss Margaret Latady, Miss Minnie Dryer, Miss Elise Farrior. Miss Helen Thompson. Miss Edith Thompson, Miss Sarah Dryer, Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Lucy Lyman Powell, Miss Haywood Motion, Miss Leila Smith. Miss Louise Long, Miss Mary Bradshaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
CHAPTER 2, BoYs' CLUB, TO
 HOLD IMPORTANT MEETING.

Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock the members of Chapter ?, Boys club. will meet at the home of Mrs. Henry Dean. It will be social and business meet ing, but the general purpose is to reorgan- ize It is hoped that every member will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
MISS HELEN vANHoosE-photo by Bert C. covell

favored in the courtesy extended them by the consul of Mexico in Mobile. Mir. Alfon- so Jimenez. who will talk at this meeting on "The Intervention of the French in Mexico. and the Tragedy of Maximilian." There will also be a musical programme. including among its numbers several Mex ican songs sung by MT. Jimenez. This is not only an event in their years work. but will be as well a delightful social oc- casfon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
MARkS-HEINRERG.

MT. and Mrs. Julius Heinberg of Florence, Ala, formerly of this city. announce the engagement of their daughter, Regina. to MT. Ike Marks of Bessemer, Ala. The wedding to take place in the early spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
c. Ghusling. MT. and Mrs. slade, Nil and Mrs. W. V. Cornwell, Jr.
NOTES AND PERsoNALs.

Mrs. A. E. Meadow. who conducted g party of 30 through California and other western states during the past summer, will leave early in February with a party of 15, among whom are eight Bir- ulinghan people. for a tour of Mexico. New Orleans and San Antonio will be visited en route and after Monterey. 10 or 15 days win be passed in Mexico
 CONTINUED ON PAGE 1y.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
A pEBuTANTs LUNCHEON.

Mrs. John Sydney White invited a cotsrfe of tho seasons debutantes, with the addition of one or two "second- -ses- son" girls. yesterday to meet her own attractive debutante guest. Miss Annie Cabot Hopkins of Columbus, Miss, at q buffet luncheon. The young women as- sembled at 10:3o o'clock and until o'clock enjoyed a series of games of euchre. after which tempting luncheon was served.
 The Japanese scheme, which is so ef- fective for decoration, was carried out in the appointments of the coffee table, the draperies and chandeliers and in the score cards. The latter were hand painted Japanese lanterns and fans. Tho tint of the wistaria blossom, its soft nebulous lavendar. shading to violet, made the color note. In the center of the bonbon table was cluster of maiden hair ferns and Parma violets and scat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

mistress. A luncheon of six courses was served to the guests as some of the most charming tributes ever paid to women were spoken by these friends of and co-workers with two of the ablest club women in Birmingham. This feature of the meeting was kept as a surprise. and it was only after completion of the lit- erary programme and a motion for ad- journment had been made that the doors leading to the dining room were thrown wide and disclosed a table of beautiful appointments decorated with vioiets and with covers laid for IS guests. The ladies first drank from a loving cup, which was a bridal gift to the hostess mother
 Mrs. White, who is always clever, was particularly interesting in the. office of toastmistress and the occasion was quite perfect. -a-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
 WOMEN AND SOCZE71

ENTERTAINMENTS FOR BRIDE ELEcT-MRS. WoRTHiNGToNs LUNCHEoN-DR. HEFLlN'S DiN- NER AT COUNTRY cLuB-MRS. WHITE GIVES DEBUTANTE LUCHEoN - PLANS FOR THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. THE SOCIAL CALENDAR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

It is important that there be a full attendance of the advisory board of the auxiliary of the district nurses at the first meeting of the year, The meet ing is called for Wednesday morning, January l9 at Il o'clock. at the resi- dence of Mrs. T. G. Bush
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
TERPsIcHoREAN CLUB.

The Terpischorean club, composed of a group of school girls who meet every Friday. held an interesting meeting this week at which it was decided to dis continue weekly meetings and assemble only once month. Club pins have been ordered and plans were discussed for a large dance to be given during June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

THETFoRD-vANHoosE.
 The following invitations have been received in Birmingham:
 MT. and Mrs. James Alexander Van Hoose request the honor of your pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

The Presbyterian ministers of the dis trict are requested to announce the meet ing of the Woman's Missionary union in the First Presbyterian church. Thurs day, January 20, 10 a. m. Thre Pres bytsrian women are urged to attend this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
MRS. CORNELL HOSTESS.

Mrs. W. V. Cornwell. Jr.. entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner last evening in honor of Mrs. Shades guest. Miss Bucks of Greenville, Mss.
 The dining table was beautiful, with a handsome and elaborate handmade cen- terpiece in the center of which was 4 beautiful silver fern dish, filled with cut flowers and ferns. A very elegant dinner was served in courses. After dinner cards were played until the stroke of 12. Those present were Miss Bucks. Miss Smith. Messrs. Archie Gibson. J. c. Love, H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
HOLDS OPEN MEETING.

An open meeting of the Fenelon club was held Friday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. R. A. Lewis and proved one of the most pleasant of the year. Mrs. w. S. Lowell addressed the members on ''Women in Art" a subject with which she is conversant through much research, and the practical achievements of her own efforts in art.
 Another interesting feature was the lec- ture delivered by Miss Nimmo Greene on Ireland" which she presented short time ago to the Cadmean Circle
 There were IS visitors and the social side of the meeting was very pleasant,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

The ladies of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will give book show CT tomorrow afternoon from to o'clock for the benefit of the Wesley House. The friends of the congregation are invited. It Will be given at the home of Mrs. George H. Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
MUSIC AT SOUTHERN CLUB.

At the Southern club this evening the following programme will be rendered by Calman's orch hestra:
 Overture, La Forza del Destlno (Verdi).
 Selection, Tannhauser (Wagner). Waltz Artist Life (Strauss). Selection, The Dollar Princess Cleo FalD.
 Reverie, op. 22, No. (vieuxtemps). Selection, The Love Cure (Eysier). Gavotte. Olivia (IIaig).
 Selection. Lucia de Lammermoor (DonnizettD.
 Intermezzo. Ivanhoe (van Alstyne and Butler).
 Valse, Poetique Gle Rose).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
MRS. CLEMENT SLApE
 ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. Clement Slade entertained in honor of her sister. Miss Anna Walker Smith, and visitor, Miss Sadie Maude Bucks of Greenville. Miss. Cards and dancing were the features of the evening. Cards were enjoyed until about 1o:3o. when dancing began and continued until late. During the evening delightful refreshments were served. The first prize, won by Miss Bucks, was a beautiful box of station cry; the second prize. awarded to Miss Wilber was dainty handmade chafng dish apron. The gentlemen's prizes-Rllli- kens-were won by Mir. W. V. Cornwell, Jr., and MT. Hanahan. Mrs. Slade en- tertained in her usual sweet manner and the evening was much enjoyed
 Those present were Miss Bucks, Miss Anna Walker Smith, Miss Annie May Wilber, Miss Maybelle Bradford, Miss Evans, Miss Gusson; Messrs. Hanahan, Zimmerman, Means, Smith, Spradley, Jackson Kimbro, Dr. Florence pr. Word, MT. and Mrs. M. V. Cornwell, Jr., Mr. and Mrs, Smith, Mrs. Hyeronemus and Mir. and Mrs. Slade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

 were in addition a number of out-of- town guests at the wedding. Miss Helen VanHoose will be attended only by her two sisters, and the wedding will bo soA emnized at home rather than at the church. It will however be one of those charming occasions that grace the Van Hoose residence-one of the most gen. timely hospitable of Birmingham's beau tiful homes
 Society Is keeniy interested in Miss VanHoose's wedding plans. She has been a decided fayorite since her debut, sev eral years ago, and her friends are es- pecislly concerned as to her wedding, since the accident that has kept her away from them during an entire season. A BRIDES LUNCHEON. sas
 Mrs. William worthington was tho hostess yesterday at a luncheon, the first of the pre-nuptiai compliments to Miss Ldniey Graham. who Will be one of the January brides.
 The table around which the luncheon party gathered was one Of the most at tractive ever seen in Birmingham. The colors were green and white. A central runner extended the length of the eiong ated table and was made of asparagus ferns against whose delicate fronds rest ed snowy narcissus. The tables center. indeed, suggested a winter garden plot.
 Candles standing in silver sconces were shaded with green and silver and at each plate instead of the conventional place card a broad band of white satin ribbon encircling the napkins signifed the places of the guests. At one end of the ribbon. in silver. was the name of the guest, and at the other end, a monogram beautifully wrought was made of the letters. "G.-H.." the initials of the prospective bride and groom, also in sil- yer. The place favors were exquisite white baskets tied with write ribbon and filled with green candies.
 Cutting the wedding cake made a happy ending for the luncheon. It was a hand somely embossed cake containing the ring. thimble and 'bodkin.
 Mrs. Worthington, who is always a de- lightful hostess. looked very pretty yes terday in a rose-colored gown en prin- cesse- Miss Graham appeared in a cash mere dc sole costume of one of the lav- endar shades and @ large hat The other guests each of whom looked exceptionally charming. were Miss Alice Graham, Miss Edith Bowron. Miss Berry Lathrop. Mss Estelle Nabb. Miss Sadie Gillespy, Miss Mabsl Wheslock. Miss Marie Smith, Miss Agnes Terrell, Miss Jamie Robertson and Miss Maebelle Rcdsn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Birming- ham Typographical union will hol; an important meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock in the Labor Advocate offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

Both services at the First Presbyterian church today will be marked by spe- cial music. as 1t Is pr Fosters first Sunday as pastor. This morning the quartet will sing Dudley Bucks s 'testivai Te Deum No. in b Flat and Mrs. Cole will sing solo for the offertory. At the evening service the quartet will sing Calkin's ''Nunc Dimittis in C." and Shelley's Savior. When Night Involves the 6kies," with MT. Muchmore as so- loist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

A social meeting of the Woman's For eign Missionary society of the First Methodist church will be held tomor- roy afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. T. Rosamond, on North Thirtieth street, at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

The Inter-se club will meet Tuesday afternon with Miss Geneyieve Burt at 1027 South Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

The Music Study club will hold its reg ular meeting Thursday morning at 10:3O o'clock at Cable hall with Mrs. w. M Mayes as hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
A HANDKERCHIEF BOX.

lid flaps. These should have one long
edge straight and the other rounded.
Now on the square place a piece OF
cotton padding. scented with a good
sachet powder, and over that square
of bright silk. Stitch this down,
binding with narrow silk braid and
then pad and cover the four sides and
lid flaps. Next take piece OF silk or
silkette three inches wide and a yard
and a quarter long and gather it top
and bottom. Hem the four sides on
to the bottom and draw ND the puff
around the sides with a ribbon draw
string.