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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-27


ninth street between Avenues r and @
1t was announced that this ceremon1
would take place late in December, bnI
owing to an error in the engraving of thl
stone was postponed.
The Humane society will meet ThursdaJ |
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock on the thips
floor of the city hall. The members ana
their friends are urged to be present
General Sumter chapter d. A. r., will
meet Wednesday afternoon at o'clocl
with Mrs. j. G. Whitfield, 1000 Twelfth
street.
The Catholic Ladies' club of West End
meets Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock witt
Mrs. T. J. Abbott, 405 Cotton avenueI
West End.
. Mrs. Walter Moore Will be hostess fol
(CONTINUED ON PAGE I'D
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10 the Greensboro Graded school this
week a splendid picture of JEFFERSON
Davis and one of General Lee and his 70
generals, nicely framed and will place
one of Lee and his generals in the South
ern university. These pictures are splen-
did and of great historic value. The
James D. Webb chapter Is also planning
to have nag day" April rs, instead OF
tag day" They will have dozens OF
small Confederate flags mounted with
pins. ana every man, woman and child
will be asked to wear one of those nags
on that sacred memorial day and pay 10
cents, the money to go to the Arlington
monument fund and the veterans at the
Falkner home.
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Items OF Interest To
Women And Society

auspices of the District Nurses associa-
ton, just as was the one last year with
Mrs. Bush as chairman, and the first one
the year before under the leadership of
Mrs. Henry Gray. Society will give to the
managers of the ball the support that
would have been accorded Mrs. Kettig
had che not been forced to resign, for
they include coterie of the most promi-
nent women in society,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-27
MISS SHORTS LECTURE

The lecture to be presented by Miss
Josephine Short on the Passion Play In
Oberammergau,' under the auspices OF
the Women's clubs of Birmingham, will
be an event Of Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock in the parish house, Church OF
the Advent All clubs entitled to tickets
can find them at Clarke Bros Grocery
store on Twentieth street. No tickets
will be issued except to the clubs under
whose auspices the lecture IL given. Eacn
ticket will admit two persons. Others
wishing to attend the lecture will pay an
admission fee at the door.
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q. $. CLUB

Miss Frances White was an attractive
young hostess of yesterday afternoon.
entertaining the members of the Q. s.
club with matinee party The event
celebrated her birthday and a pretty
little gift from hostess to guests was a
watercolor sketch for each, the work of
her own deft little hands. The party
included Miss Mary Sessions, Miss Eliza
beth Jordan, Miss Eliza beth Massey Miss
Mary Sibley, Miss Grace Sibley, Miss
Carrie Boardman, Miss Mary Lykes,
Miss Nora Scriven, Miss Emma Collins
and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-27
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Little Miss Maxine Clifford Moss enter
tanned a party of her friends Saturday
afternoon in celebration of her 5th birth
day The parlors and dining room were
decorated in red and pink carnations. The
dining room was fairy picture, when the
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doors were thrown open to admit the
mothers who were invited for the &C.
casion to view their little tots. surround
ing beautifully appointed birthday
table, having for it's centerpiece a cut
glass bowl filled with red carnations. Sill
yer candelabra with pink shades and bon
bon dishes holding pink candies surround
ing the birthday cake completed the deco
rations. The pink and white color scheme
was carried out In the ices. -
| d Pinning the tail on the bouncing "Jaco'
| created great .mirth among the little folks.
The prizes were awarded to little Annie
Meyers and Master Bob Waldrop.
| Mrs. Moss was assisted in receiving by
| her mother, Mrs. A. D. Brown, and Mrs.
NJ. Fl. Jones. Miss Octavia Brown pre-
sided at the punch bowl.
MUSIC STUDY CLUB
| Tickets for the Oberammergau lecture
| to be given by Miss Short Tuesday even
| ing will be al the Public Library, where
members may call for them tomorrow.
| Members of the Music Study club who
| are also members of other clubs are ex-
| cuded from this. as they will be entitled
| to tickets through membership in the
| other organization.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
| The Council of Jewish Women will meet
Thursday with Mrs. S. NJ. Adler on High
| land avenue.
The Birmingham chapter of the South
ern Association OF College Women will
meet Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with
Mrs. H. w, Miner. A full attendance is
requested.
The cornerstone of st. Marys Free Kin
dergarten will be laid tomorrow morning
at II o'clock. The location is Twenty
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AN ATTRACTIyE yIsIroR

There have been many lovely visiting
girls in Birmingham this winter, bat not
one more delightful than Miss Caroline
Wood Draper of Admission, the house
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ Kilby Miss
Draper, in addition to being extremely
pretty, has charming little manner. a
sincerity of expression that is apparent
to all who meet her. She is a favorite
in Birmingham, as has been proven by
the number OF graceful Inequalities ex-
tended to her.
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FOR MR.. AND MRS. EASTWOOD

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan l.. Miller extended
their hospitality yesterday evening to a
party of friends at the Country club in
compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur East
wood of Cleveland, o. The guests were
invited TO dinner and assembled in the
private dining room, which was brilliant
ly alight and decorated with spring bios
SONS.
The party included Mr.. and Mrs. Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eastwood, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert NJ. Lynn of Pittsburg, Mr.. and
Mrs Pascha Shook, DR.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Mudd Jordan.
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MUSIC STUDY CLUB


| The Council of Jewish Women will meet
Thursday with Mrs. S. NJ. Adler on High
| land avenue.
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peas, intermingled with maiden hair
ferns.
At each plate was an individual
crystal candlestick,- burning a green
taper, about which were trailings of
smilax. In all of the decorations the
Easter idea predominated.
The place favors were bisque hens
with broods of "biddies and the place
cards were Easter lilies and chick
ems.
Suspended from the chandelier were
three white doves An attractive
feature of the lunch con was the drink
ing of. toasts by each guest to the
honor guest, Mrs. Lewis, from a loving
cup ornamented with Malaga grapes
and filled with grape juice.
course luncheon was served. A
Victrola musical programme was rem
dered during the luncheon.
Souvenirs presented to the guests were
copies of Mrs. OWENS Blue Book. and
those for this occasion were known as the
Mildred Lewis edition, the name being
that of the guest of honor.
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ORGAN RECITAL

ORGAN RECITAL
Mr.. Claude r. Hartzell will give an
organ recital tomorrow evening at the
South Highlands Presbyterian church. at
s o'clock Mr.. Hartzell will be assisted
by Mr.. John Phillip Shaddick, the bari
tone. The public is invited. Following
is the programme:
Organ: slavonic Cradle Song, Neruda.
Organ: Scherzo, Holman.
Organ: Ave Maria (Otello), Verdi.
Organ: serenade. Gounod.
Organ: Bell Rondo. Morandi.
Vocal: (a) The Temple Bells; (b) Less
Than Dust; (c) It'll Wake, Amy Wood
forde-Finden.
Organ: Song without Words (Simple
Aven), Thoine.
Organ: Overture (william TelD, Ros-
sini.
Organ: Andantino, Lemare.
Vocal: (a) Requiem, (Homer) OBJ Three
Roses Red. Norris; tc) He and She,
CLiddle).
Organ: The Enchanted Bells fBy re-
quest), E. Haberbier.
Vocal: slumber Romance (From Phil
emon ct Bancis"), Gounod.
Organ: Pilgrims Song OF Hope, Batiste.
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The cornerstone of st. Mary's Free Kin
dergarten will be laid tomorrow morning
at II o'clock. The location is Twenty
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Become Beautiful Yourself

We have studied the science
of Beauty Culture and believe
we have mastered this magical
art. We not only manufacture
perfect and valuable beauty
aids, but we tell women how to
use them intelligently.
A woman willing to be con-
vinced that she possesses as
many physical charms and at
fractions as any other woman
should attend our free demon
STATIONS all this week at
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Photo by Knox Studio.

cups. Flowers added to the brightness
end beauty of the little function which
made q pleasant ending to a Lenten day.
ne iil.gilsh custom has Internationally
won many devotees in Birmingham and
there is no doubt that the Saturday after
Moons at the Gold Lion will even grow
In favor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Meyer announce the
engagement of their daughter, Minnie,
to Mr.. Sam Picard of Oklahoma City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-27
MISS EMILY HARRISON
ENTERTAINs JOLLY GIRLS

The Jolly Girls met yesterday at the
home of Miss Emily Harrison at Noun
tain Terrace for luncheon and afternoon
PARTY. The patriotic scheme was indicated
in tho colors used to decorate the table.
Crimson carnations made brilliant cen
ter-piece and Mount Vernon pictures
adorned the place cards. Place favors
were small hatchets, which, being opened
became flags of truce. The red and white
ices held tiny United States fags.
FOLLOWING the luncheon the guests en-
gagged in an historical contest. In which
questions were answered with some fact
In the life of Washington. The questions
and answers were kept on red hatchets,
from which were suspended blue pencils.
The prize, a box of candy, was awarded
to Miss Alice Bowie.
The jolly girls In attendance were MISS
Emily Harrison, Miss Gussis Grower,
Miss Alice Bowie. Miss Elizabeth Locke,
Miss Margaret Bradshaw, Miss Mar
guerite King, Miss Margaret Evans, Miss
Joe Douglass Williams and Miss Blair
Ma zon
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Mr. and Mrs. P. ]. Rogers announce the
| engagement of their daughter, Zaidee
Marie, to Mr.. Max Patterson Mellon. The
wedding will take place next month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20
DEVICE INVENTED
TO THREAD NEEDLES

Here is a useful device Invented by a
clever woman. and ---!E..oh should have a
place on every sewing table Get a
block OF wood two or three inches
square. q dOuble-pointed tack Qil5e the
kind used in mauings) and a small
folding reading or magnifytnE glass
Open the glass and lay the cover on
top Of the block Of WOOD; let the gIa SIS
project its fun size over the side Of
the block Then fasten in place with
the tack II a block OF wood is not
Obtainable. use an empty spool Of bast-
ing thread size
When YOU want 10 thread a small
sized needle. hold the needle and the
thread under the glass and you will
have no trouble in getting II through
the eye When you use the machine,
tip the block over near the needle, and
save time and trouble tnere also
These blocks are invaluable for e.
derby women and those too busy 70
bother with threading and Unthreading
needles continually. A good plan is 70
thread. before starting 70 sew, all the
needles with their different kinds Of
thread and silk that you are likely to
have use for.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20

roaring. as II some grizzly bear were
playing with its victim as a cat plays
with a poor little mouse Now and
then sharp, frightened cry rang out
on the still night air. That's Teddy. %
whispered the Ticklemouse. Keep
close together now and he hurried
them toward the giants cave AZ top
speed.
Trembling. they drew near the mouth
OF the great black cave and peeped
IN A bright fire was blazing far 10
the rear and over Il a big pot was
bubbling and boiling Ready FOR Ted
dy," muttered the Mouse, as he saw
the waiting pot His paw shook as he
took the stick OF gum out OF his pOck-
ct After ali, II did seem pretty risky
with nothing between poor little Teddy
and that boiling pot but one lite stick
OF gum
He popped it into his mouth, chewed
IT, and stretched II ont into an elastic
band The tin fol- he rolled into a ball
which quickly hardened into a silver
bullet The giant rOared horribly
as he jumped To his feet and dashed
toward them, his sharp teeth flashing
and his matted hair strea ming over his
bare shoulders. but the Mousa's sling
shot was ready and his aim was true
In tviLkling the Mouse had grasp
ed Teddy and hustled him oJt OF the
cave, dlled now with the gIoars OF
the dying giant-Teddy Bear owed his
lie 70 little stick or guml
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20
ART OF REPORTING Pr ANTS
SIMPLE BUT NECESSARY
BY F. H. KRAMER.

When using new pots always soak
them before putting the plants into
them Being very porus when dry they
rapidly that very often the roots Of
the plants put into them are rubbed
and severely injured, sometimes be
yOnd recovery.
Provide every pot over five inches
across with good drainage, such as
broken pottery, crOclzery, brick, or
gravel. An inch deep viii be suf-
fiCient for five or siX-inCh pots For
seven or eight-inCh pots Use an inch
and a half Of broken pottery. and for
larger sizes from two 20 three inches.
Prevent Soil Washing.
It is a good idea TO put a layer of
spagnum moss or thin sod over the
drainage material before putting in
the soil. This will prevent the water
from washing the soil down, and fill
ing the cracks and crevices below,
through which surplus water should
find free exit
Do not overlook the mater OF drain
age II you want your plants TO grow
and be healthy.
In pOtung a plant see that the soil
is firm around the roots.
Your fingers are the best tools for
this, as they are not so likely TO in
jure tl,o delicate roots as a trOwel.
Make the soil around the roots fairly
compact and then water freely.
Let Roots Alone.
Disturb the roots of your plants as
little as possible. Simply jar them out
Of the old pots. setting the BAN OF dirt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20
SCHOOLGIRLS GIVEN
A PILLOW SHOWER

This was not given for bride, but for
two girls who were going away TO
school
To furnish their joint sitting-room
was the idea of the home girls who gave
II. The result was a fine collection Of
useful and ornamental pillows or cush-
ions. from those for the couch to dainty
CONNECTIONS of dotted Swiss and ribbon
for the dressing table. There were also
cushions filed with pins Of all sizes and
with needles.
There were denim cushions large
enough 70 sit on when placed on the
floor. and what girl does not adore sit
ting on the floor in front Of the fire and
dreaming long. happy dreams of the
days that are yet to come?
a bride-elect who heard of the affair
said she thought such a downpour
would be very acceptable, so the readers
who have been asking for sometime
new In the way Of showers may adapt
this to their needs.
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IN pot size or two larger and I'll in
around # with soil.
Formerly II was thought necessary "a
Tepot plants every year. but if sheen
fertilizer Is used ali the clements Of
plant life can he supplied without Civ
ing fresh soil TO them so often. or such
very large pots.
Entirely reporting a large plant tina.
has attained its full growth is seldom
necessary. Remove the top soil Wits
out interfering with the roots. Put fresh
Itch solL IN It's place. and the plant
should thrive and be healthy.
Young plants require reporting when
ever they have grown 10 the HINT of the
OLD pot. II not shifted at such times
they receive check from which they
are long time recovering.
Test of the Root.
You can easily satisfy yourself as 70
the condition Of the roots OF any nlGnt
by spreading one hand across the soil
the stalk Of the plant between your
fngers-then turning the pot upside
down, tapping II against a hard sub
stance, thus lOoSeninE the soil in Il so
that II viii slip out readily. II YOU
water the plant we'll before this oDera-
ton the earth Will seldom CrUmble away
from the roots.
II you find the soil full Of roots and
they have begun 20 make a network
about the outside of it. consider IL an
Indication that a larger pot is needed.
When young plants reach the age OF
two or three years they should be al
lowed to remain in the same old pots
the year around; simply remove the top
soil occasionally, as already advised, or
furnish your plants fertilizer, either dry
or in liquid form
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20
The Mystic FIover
Garden

lin What Did the Wealth Of the
Patriarchs Consist.
2-An Animal and a Covering for
the Hand.
3-A Dainty Feminine Belonging.
with Us Always.
5-A Wise Man and a Stamp.
ga Bird and Part Of a Bird
Feminine Members of a Society.
s-A Fierce Animal and a Flower.
"a Great Country and a Girls
Name.
Io-A Ruddy Wanderer.
IA Portion of Everybody's Face.
IA Fashionable Shade.
I3-An Emblem of Consistency.
IA Handsome Walking Stick.
I5-A Nice Boy.
I6-A Fathers Command To His
Son.
IA Boys Name, a Girls Name,
An Article, and Silent.
ia Kitchen Utensil, s., and Part
of a Railroad Track.
Ie-A Bottle, and Meaning AND.
2o-AnOther Name for IdlenesS.
2I-A Stone, and Part of the An
atomy.
IA Coin, and the Household of
of a King.
asa Boys Name and a Fruit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20
PUZZLE WORKERS RUSH
ANSWERS TO MYSTIC
FLOWER PROBLEM
BY FRANCES CARROLL.

-HE flower contest closes at 3
o'clock tomorrow. Remembering
this fact puzzlers have deluged
me today with their solutions 70
The Mystic Flower Garden. Answers
have come by special delivery, and even
one by telegraph. Folks who have been
out Of town for the summer and who
have but just returned write me that
they saw the flower puzzle and became
so interested in it, IN some instances,
as 10 have let their trunks go unpacked
until they had solved it,
mere man wrote as follows:
Il have been accusing my wife OF
wasting time fooling with Times puzzles
every week. Monday night she was
working over the flower puzzle with
such earnestness that L took look at
Il just 10 see what IL was that held
such a fascination for her
well, I took the look. and woe is me
ever since. for I have given every spare
moment to solving The Mystic Flower
Garden myself. II the future contests
are going to be as fascinating as this
one, you may count me in every single
time. even if it is wOman's page"
Here Is another very interesting letter
of Benning, Nd:
''Our Dear Miss Carroll:
Thank you for such q DELIGHTFULLY."-
simple puzzle. I have already decide,
TO get Din-a-ling ToqUe with the five
dollar prize.
The wealth OF the Patriarchs consist
ed OF Golden Fleece So much for thai.
With us always. Adder'S Tongue.
LAS they used 20 call a covering for
the hand slip, we have COw-slip for the
animal and the covering for the hand
Then I think I shall have my toque
made Of the fashionable shade London
Smoke CyOu know that flOWer).
The feminine members of a society
are Ladies in Waiting. The kitchen
utensils and part Of q railroad track
are Dish-clOth Creepers.
JaQUmlnOt answers TO the mans
name, the girls name an article and
silent. Jack IS the first, Jaquimin the
second, I the article, and always knots
are silent.
Sweet William IS a very nice boy.
China Aster fits TO T the great coun-
try and a girls name. The Queens
lace handkerchief is a dainty feminine
belonging Jacobs Ladder is a Wise
man and stamp. CThe Ladder stamps
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20
DAILY FASHION TALK TO READERS OF THE TINES
Models Of Short Waists
That Are Still in
Vogue.

THAT the shirt waist is stin in vogue
is demonstrated IN these two
models shown by lie Costume Royal
for Novembe~.
The handsome costume on the left Is
Of white cloth, beautifully trimmed with
sections Of black satin on which Irish
lace Is appliqued. These sections form
the collar. hip, and foot Of skirt trim
ming The opening down the front is
finished by double row OF black satin
buttons. The girdle is of draped black
satin finished by a chou at the left side
of the front. The sleeves are IN one
with the corsage and are finished by
cuffs Of the satin and Irish lace. The
yoke is OF white tulIe laid on plain
The model on the right is BY Cham
pot. II is a charming gown Of black
cloth and velvet. Sections OF the cloth
richly embroidered are set at the foot
of the skirt both at the front and back
and also form the corselet, yoke and
cap sleeves. Steel embroidery edges
the cap sleeves and lower edge Of yoke
The undersleeves are Of the velvet fin
ished by cuffs Of the embroidery. The
skirt is gathered at the waist and at
the top Of the embroidery sections.
These sections are Joined at the sides
by black silk ornaments and tasseIs.
The coat is Of black velvet with a
deep sailor collar OF black cloth richly
embroidered and reaching down TO the
waist at the front where it is held down
by silk ornaments. The three-quarter
sleeves are finished by high cuffs Of
velvet.
Nothing could be richer In design nor
moro distinctive than either OF these
models
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20

a SIGN arises in this period that Is
"A read ID betoken trouble. sorrow.
and disgrace for great ones
This day Mercury holds a place read
astrOlOgiCally as good for writings.
speaking TO strangers, seeking to inspire
others with interest in ones concerns.
and pressing al undertakings that need
the cooperation Of the others or require
the interest OF the public
An excellent sign is over learning and
study, benening scientists, DrOf essOrs.
lecturers, demonstrators. arttdcers, art
lists, and ingenious persons, as well as
all who have complex or delicate work
to do, both commercially ana indus
trially.
According 10 the accepted rulings. the
day should prove advantageous for Sc
lecung schools or courses of tuition for
professions or trades.
Tickle persons are under evil auspices
II they yield to their impulses for un-
reasoning change OF mind or purpose
rules. will fare best il they counsel
peace and agreement today. instead OF
advising suits,
Travel Is under a good augury.
They usually get the best benefits
from the conditions Of today who are
well-balanced, agreeable, kindly, and
cheerful A dispaSsionate view Of oues-
tons arising today will save much fu-
Often there are liable to be conflicting
impulses, especially in the case OF
ardent, enthusiastic persons, one ten
dency. incl5ning them TO seek pleasure
and the other melting them to labor.
Temperance in eating. drinking, and
enjoyments will prove wise IN these
twenty-fOus hours
Persons with this birth-date are unde,
a rule that may incline them 10 love
form and ceremony too much, making
them prefer the plaudits of society tC
more solid merits.
Children are born today with the stars
in positions held by astrology to give
mentality and self-will, with often de
cided leaning to philosophy or religion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-20
COATS SHORTER.

Goats Will be shorter than thosa NJ
last winter about twen1v-fo1,r y, 49,
ty-eiEht inches), and while a variety Of
sSlr1s are shown. the plain-gored one
VIII be very good sryIe- This Is con-
IoTtinE 10 those who must ecnnornize.
since the plain skirt Is easily prtssed at
nome WhAe the 0laits must 20 to one
skilled IN the ART