The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26

while expectant faces when spiked team. gayly decorated. turned the curve and the driver delivered the following telegram;
 Sorry. Have been called away. Cam not see you until dinner time. Further directions awaiting you. Enjoy your selves. (Signed)
 LULA PRESTON COOPER.
 Just as the reading of this ended Mrs. Hale arrived upon the scene with words of encouragement, proffering her assist ance to do all In her power to make amends for the unfortunate absence or the hostess. It didn't take twice ten women half as many seconds to perceive
 hat delicious mystery was to be the or der of the day. and looks of joyous au- ticpation chased away the puzzled ex- pressions of the moment before.
 The winding road up the mountain. al- ways beautiful. was more attractive al this early hour when every bush ana wild flower showed the freshness of the dew bath of the evening hours, and merry songs and jests sent the happy echoes re- sounding from hillside to hillside
 second message ran thus:
 ITO protect the city bleached lady, ex- change your chappeau for sunshade. And such sunshadesl And enough of them to go round, trimmed with taste that a French mlliner might envy, With wreaths of blackberries, grape vines, pine needles. peaches, apples, sprays or Wild flowers, sunfiowers, gadiolus, roses, etc, Gladly were the old hats removed ana tossed into a miniature wagon, drawn py 4 shetland pony, the property of the Coop CT boys. But a few steps and the third message ran: wash away dust stains. Towels. etc.. to be found at Chambers spring" Descending the cliff, faces were hurriedly bathed in cool water ana the sroun hurried back, eagerly calling 10 each other, What next! What next! Tn response, as 1t were, to the cali' a fourth message said: Follow big road to Hale Springs" And there. unaer the biz sheltering rocks, blue smoke rose from under a gypsy kettle-conee and sandwiches to refresh early risers. linen souvenir cards for each, showing Haie Springs" before the big tree was sacrl- feed. or the wells above had lessened the flow of the crystal spring. Although as sured that other delightful experiences awaited. the lovely spot was left Witn re luctance. Slowly climbing the heights again pausing to get glmpses of the love ly views which rival Lookout, gathering here and there a flower or fern the next message inspired to quickened speed, TOT if read: "K eep on the crest to fork Tn the road" Then what? Sunset ROCK. Anu a, there. on the big fiat rock, arranged "i'i, exquisite taste a veritable 1east oi fruits" fit for the gods and goddesses' tooEannles peaches. plums, figs, black berries and all with the bloom unbrushed from their cheeks. just as they came from the Coopers orchard on the mountain Then Mrs. west posed the group for sou venirs of that rare day In June' day without parallel.
 Filing again into wagons the party was conveyed, as directed, to Fowikes springs, where fruit punch and sano"icnes ".le served and graphophone added the voices of the worlds artists to the voices of the woods. On the rustic bridge lead ing to the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Perry another snapshot was taken Tor future reference.
 A final message was then read from Mrs. Cooper: twill meet you at 'Espa- renza' grove at 12:3O." But before the hour for turning faces to the place or