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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21

Hours have been spent in searching through history trying to discover an unhappy fat person, but we find no record of any
 It goes without saying whenever you meet a stout person, there you will find good nature and jolly, sunny smile that bids morbidity-VANISH!
 Point your finger at one of the type, mockingly, and in all probability the an- swer you will get will be hearty chuckle that bursts into a loud laugh, and a jest is polled back at you for being-slender! Inmate good nature, one feels safe in saying. is the chief, or perhaps is one of the chief characteristics of obese peo- pie.
 The old adage, ''Laugh and Grow Fat" doubtless had its origin from the fact that fat people usually ,augh, but there is possibility that we have changed the proverb around, so that as it now stands 1t is the converse of the original.
 Human nature" is great institution, we have long ago observed, and maybe that is why we laugh at an excessively fat person and then turn right around in
 
 much at an exceedingly thin one.
 In either case, the smile is irresistible. So the fact is easily explained as to why the playwright strikes happy sub ject when he introduces a fat man into a play as MT. Rupert Hughes has done in his clever comedy, Excuse Me-" in which the role of Little Jimmy Yelling ton'' Is prodigiousy ana capably played by MT. Sydney Greenstreet, who tips the scales at err err well, err say 300 pounds?
 You might travel a days journey and you couldn't find a handsomer more charming, clever and delightful gentleman than MT. Greenstreet. and his wit and humor Is delicious. ss
 Wasn't it L.r Thomas Bracket Reed said MT. Greenstreet, as he noted my look of astonishment. when he beared upon me yesterday, "who said that nc gentleman ever weighed over 200? We'll he was mistaken. Some of the finest gentlemen ever knew were afflicted with an obesity that was almost porcine."
 Then you don't mind talking about your er-er size?p asked, trying to be tactful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
SOUTHERN DEBUTANTES

Writing of Washington society, Daisy Fitzhugh Ayres has the following con- cerning southern debutantes who are known to Birmingham:
 ''This year there are unusual numbers of pretty southern nlaidens entered l the debutante race. some of them daughters of consressnen snd others belonging to the tr.i ip anteI ta:i.liss rom the soot, wilo now live in the oau,idi.
 one very prominent young dehutante will be Miss Lucy Hol<e Smith, the charm ing young daughter of the senator from Georgia. Washington is waiting with open arms to welcome again Senator Smith, Ms. Smith and his household. They ase no new corners to the capital, for during one of the Cleveland adminis- trations Mrs Smith was one of the most popular of the cabinet hostesses, and now that they are returning, this time with a debutante daughter, Washington society is going to put the big pot in the little one to show them just how welcome they are.'
 In the same article Miss Ayres men tions several other southern girls who will be in the debutante set and who are krown iii Atlanta, among these Miss Mary EIowry, daughter of the iestice of the | supreme court, and Miss Celestine Fin | ley, daughter of the president of ths Southern railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
FOUR MEN SAVED
 FROM ANGRY WAVES
A Barge Crew Has Thrilling Ex- perience in Storm off New
 England Coast

New York, November 20.-The four men aboard the barge Helen A. Wyman, which was wrecked yesterday near Block island, were rescued and landed last night at New London. This information came to the Scully Towing company here today from the captain of the tug Mary F. Scully, which made the rescue ten hours before the barge went down.
 Wires along the southern New Eng land coast last night were congested with reports of disasters at sea. The barge Wyman broke adrift from the tug Mary F. Sculy and it was reported at first that all her crew had been lost.
 The western coast of Block island was strewn with wreckage, among which were pieces of the barge Vermont. which was stove to pieces Friday night near Plum island. and it was believed all aboard had been lost.
 The Vermont was being lowed by the tug Holsendauqua, which also belongs to the Scuny Towing company. The president of the company said that while the captain of the Vermont, with his wife, was rescured, y@t one sailor and a 17-months-old baby Were drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21

'Bless you, mo-" said he and laughed one of those contagious, delicious, mirth- ful. big, fat laughs that make you want to join the chuckle.
 "Of course I don't Why, live up to the definition of the most conservative of men,. You know what that IS? No? Well, they define the conservative man now days as one who is too cowardly to fight and too fat to run. But really, laying all | joking aside, haven't you ever noticed that man who tips the scales at the 200 pound mark, and who has face as round as a silver dollar, and neck that rolls over the back of his collar, is the fellow that everybody loves?"
 "Of course I have" I answered quickly. 'Thin men always have dyspepsia" said Mr. Greenstreet, good humoredly, "and | they can't think about anybody but them selves. They can't make good sweet hearts or husbands because they are al- ways thinking of themselves. Dorothy Dix said once that when girl got ready | to pick out husband she ought always to select him by his weight. Then she'd be certain to be happy, though married: 1 '"Then you refute the adage that one should never save "dye' to middle aged
 woman or diet to a fat man?" I sug- gested.
 "Certainly, do," was the answer. q could go up to Muldoon's any time
 chose and diet and work off 40 or 5t pounds-maybe more-but l don't want to
 My flesh is my stock in trade. I'm de- caring a dividend on it every day. don't you see? It's fine investment. Then I'm | as we'll and robust as was at IS. I shed | trouble like duck does water, and I'm never in a bad humor-that is hardly ever unless it's early in the morning Haven't you ever noticed that in the fam flies where the wife thinks she's drawr the matrimonial prize, and the children sii
 at the window watching for their father | to come home, that it's fat man who plays the leading role? Most of the recon | ciled widows that have ever known were | those who had been married to skinny men,
 "Now that I come to think of it, l don't believe I ever heard of woman getting divorce from man who was the size and shape of President Taft
 observed.
 "Of course, a man wno is built on the plan of bay window house may not be the hero of your dreams said MT. Green
 street, laughingly. but somehow there is something sort of comfortable about l him that makes you like to have him | around Most of the pictures that you see in the newspapers of 'affinities are | slender men with straight front figures, | but where do you ever hear of great | big, fat, good natured fellow running
 away with his neighbours wife and being
 sued for alienation of her affections?"
 "The fat man has terrible time of it
 in our play, Excuse Me- take it from
 me-" said MT. Greenstreet presently
 You know a fat man couldn't be fun
 nier anywhere than in a Pullman car. In
 a way the travelling companies of the
 play really live the play. every day. as our | time when we are not in the theatre is spent in Pullman car, where the ac- l ton of Excuse Me taxes place. Some times we switch off from our special and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
SMITH-PAYNE
 WEDDING IMPORTANT

One of the most important marital events of the year in the south was that Nof Miss Laura Hill Payne and MT Alex w Smith, which took place Saturday at the Payne residence on Peachtree street, Atlanta. Both young people are members of very old and prominent southern fam iIies The nuptials have received com- neat from all of the. exclusive journals of fashionable society in the country.
 sS The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev. John E. Gum, bishop oi Natchez, assisted by Rev. Father Gastor Payne, an uncle of the bride. The guests at the brides table included, besides the bridal couple, Miss Edna McCandless Miss Helen Payne, Miss Esther Smith Miss Elizabeth Rawson, Miss Maitland Marshall of Washington, D. C., Miss Bes- sic Woodward, Miss Sophie Meldrum ol Savannah, MT. James Ragan, MT. Tom Clark Wheatley. MT. Albert Thornton, MT Winship Nunnally, MT Hughes Spalding MT. Arthur Clark and MT. Jackson Dick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
BIRMINGHAM MEN AT
 NASHVILLE BANQUET

Zella Armstrong in The Lookout, Chat tanooga publication, comments upon plans for the banquet which will honor Ted Coy, the Yale football man during the Thanksgiving holidays, thus:
 "Ted Coy of Yale and football fame will be the guest of the D. K. D. Frater- nity at Vanderbilt university during the Thanksgiving holidays, having' accepted the invitation to be one of the speakers at the annual Deke banquet at the Her mitage hotel, Nashville, November 30, 1911. The usual Thanksgiving dance will be given on the %, followed by several box parties at the game next day.
 For the banquet, H. N. Morscheimer of Birmingham will be tc1st master and the list of speakers will include besides MT. Coy William Hughes of Branham and Hughes school w. R. Webb, Sr., of Webb school; Hon. Jeff McCarn and William Hume Jr., of Nashville; pr. M. M. Gull lom of Nashville and DevereauX~Porter of Birmingham. A reunion unusual in size and enthusiasm Is expected this year. The chapter house on Twenty-third ave- nue will be made the headquarters of the alumni while in Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
MRS. HARRY JONES
 HOSTESS FOR MRS. WARD

The week opened brilliantly for society with an afternoon bSYGge party at the Country club, at which Mrs. Harry Jones was the hostess. It was an especial com pliment to Mrs. Jesse Ward of Aberdeen, Miss, who is her house guest. There were a number of tables and the games and the reception which preceded them made the afternoon ideal for the many tables of players. Mrs. Jones is an eX- ceedinsly clever hostess and her entert ain ments never fail of enjoyment. She re- ceived her guests wearing a superb lin- gerie gown embellished with filet lace. Her sister, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, assisted her to receive, welcoming the guests in her gracious, pretty manner, which is always cordiality itself. Mrs. Ward, who is a general favorite in society, was a charming honoree. She was gowned ele- gantly in embroidered chiffons.
 A yellow and white color scheme was effected with great success. The bon bon table held a central basket filled with white and yellow specimen blooms and with its tall handle topped with bow of green chiffon. Candlesticks were crowned with white satin shades hand-painted in yellow flowers, and gold and white tints prevailed in bon bons and ices. Eggnog was served in the private dining room which was attractively decorated
 A Venetian service fork and spoon was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
SOCIETY HERE AND ELSEWHERE Mrs. Harry Jones Gives a
 Smart Bridge  THE SOCIAL CALENDAR Brilliant Southern Weddings = De- butantes-Engagements-Wed-
 ding Cards-Other Topics
 of Social Interest
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
By MYRTLE MILES (Telephones. Bell 4gOO, Peoples 23D

thciSphontss beli 43UUy IcOpAcs <oAj
 Referring to the gayety of the New York season, which was opened two weeks ago on the first night of opera, Town and Country has the following note:
 Society, which is now in town for the opera and horse show has made the Ritz Carlton rendezvous for dinner and sup per, as well as luncheon and tea. Never before has there been such a gorgeous and artistic floral display planned for the different public apartments. An en- tire change of floral scheme each day has been made by the Rosary and it gives the vert latest note in all that is beauti- full and ia mode-there are fashions in flowers as well as in ether things-in su- perb decorative effects. Each evening for the rast month a representative set has dined and supped at the Ritz-Carlton and among these have been a score or more of titled peopleh, notabilities both foreign and American, as well as all that is best in New York society. Among those who are at the Ritz-Carlton, or who have been dining there recently are Lord and Lady Agernon Gordon-Lennox, MT. and Mrs Clarence H. Mackay, who have suite for the season; Mrs. French Vanderbilt MT. and Mrs. R. Livingston Beeclkman, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Scott Burden, MT. and Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas, MT. and Mrs. Tracy Dows, MT. and Mrs. John Magee, MT. Franklin Hummer, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Dyer, MT J. Barton Willing, MT. and Mrs. w. Bourke Cochran, MT. and Mrs Eban Jordan of Boston Sir Montagu Allan and party of Montreal, Countess l.. de Gon,ant Biron Miss Leishman), Sir Edward and Lady Clou- ston, MT. and Mrs. John D. Archbold, Countess Mercati, Hon. Arthur Crichton and party, Lieutenant Governor Frothing- ham of Boston, Mir Robert W. Goelet and Prince Pignatelli d'Aragon and Col. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor. who have post poned their Egyptian trip until the spring,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
 AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. Marie McRees bridge luncheon in compliment to Mrs. Joe Feeder of New York who is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Otto Marx, was one of the graceful events of yesterday. It was quite in- formal but the details of the luncheon and bridge were planned with the usual taste and cleverness of the gifted hos tess. Chrysanthemums made an effec- tive color scheme and delicious menu was served in the luncheon which pre- ceded the games. Those whom the hos tess invited to meet Mrs Feeder were Mrs. John l.. Kaul, Mrs Walker Pervy, Mrs Edward Ware Barrett Mrs. J. A. Levert, Mrs. John Miner Cald- we'll. Mrs. Robert Jemison. Jr.. Mrs. Webb Crawford, Mrs Frank A. Grider, Mrs. William Mudd Walker Mrs. Pas chal Shook, Mrs. Samuel M. Adler, Mrs. Houston Davis, Mrs. Hill Ferguson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
SPEND THE DAY
 PARTY WITH MRS. M'CLENDON

The Ladies' Auxiliary. A. B. Garreston division 296, were entertained with spend-the-day party at the home of Mrs. c. H. McClendon, Littleton, several days ago. A lively guessing contest was one of the features of the day, Miss Mar earet Conrad winning the prize, beau tiful hand made lace handkerchief. Those enjoying the party were Mrs. c. H. Me- Clendon, hostess; Mrs. W. E. Stout, Mrs. J. M. Buckner Mrs. Frank Vaughn, Mrs. Herrin, Miss Margaret Conrad, Miss Itara Sims and Mrs. T. M. Young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
MISS MARILON ALSTON
 TO WED DIR. RUDULPH

MT. and Mrs. Samuel Fike Aston of Tuscaloosa, Ala, announce the engage meat and approaching marria.e or ;Leir daughter, Marion, to pr. Charles Murray Rudulph of Birmingham, the wedding to occur early i'll the winter.
 The above announcement will be read with particular interest locally, as Miss Aston is quite popular in society through visits to Miss Marie Pinckard and other friends,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21

we see some funny sights. Not long ago in a section of the country where the trains are patronized by very 'seedy lot Of country people, an amusing thing occurred. A man got on the train with a small boy; both were 'hayseeds' from way back. The boy had evidently never seen train before. He had red hair and about two front teeth and enough freclSles for dozen boys. He wore @ blue shirt and some home made brooches and there was an intermission of about 15 minutes between his socks and his pants. He be- gan to look out the window as soon as he got seated and hung out-all but his toes-when the train began to turn a curve at the end of which was a cattle pen--you know, the kind that runs right down to the very edge of the railroad track. The small boy jerked his head in the window suddenly and grabbed his father and screamed out:
 Hump yourself, pa; she's going ter jump CT fence.'
 Cant the very funniest things in life happen on a train?' asked, following up the story.
 Absolutely" and it was a happy idea of MT. Hughes to write comedy with such an amusing environment" said MT. Greenstreet You know, really, I am doing a different line of comedy in this play from my regular work. For years played Shapkespeare with Sothern and Marlowe, and Edith Wynne Matthison and the rest, and ony recently I went into this sort of work. I was on in New York with Oza Waldrop and Orrin John son in Speed a clever up to date com edy which New York has liked very much I left the caste of that play to fulfill my contract with MT. Savage. in Excuse Me- But really, love Shakespeare. I've done nearly all the comedy roles. Shakespeare appeals to me tremendously. have my serious moments even if am fat, and l am honest in saying I love Shakespeare very, very much"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
SOCIAL MEETING
 OF THE w. c, T. U.

The socia, meeting of the woman Christian Temperance union Will pc ieio tbis Q Afternoon at o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church.
 The programme topics are from cur rent issues of The Survey. which include Alcoholism and Social Problems, by Mrs c. B. Spencer and Social Aspects of Alcoholism" by Mrs. w. H. stock man. Other interesting features gre prom ised ,r
 The hostesses for the day are Mrs. R. B. Blackburn, Mrs A. w. ba,iaru' Mrs w. C. Sibey and Mrs. R. D. John ston. All members and friends ot the cause are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Midnight Crew. will hold spe- ,y c,ol meeting at the home of Mrs. Paul II. Shropshire, 15O6 Eleventh avenue, sout,i' tonight. This will be an important meet ing and all members are urged to pe present. ... e.ou
 The Talent club will meet thls ,, m,'e, ,oo, of o.oo o'clock with Mrs. J. G. Theil- man, APO North Allen street.
 This morning at Il o'clock an important meeting of William l.. Yancey chapter U. D. C., will be held at the Hotel Hiii- man. The call for the meeting is made by the president, Mrs. H. E. Strinsfei- low
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
MISS ELSIE WINKLER
 TO WE'D NEW YORK MAN

MT and Mrs A. G. Winkler of Greenyille announce the engagement or their daughter, Elsie. to MT. James >. Moore of New York, the wedding o ao take place the evening or Decenioer 70 in Greenville.
 Tba above announcement will be read with interest in Birmingham as Miss Winkler has often visited her brother MT C. r. Winkler, and Is much ad- mired socially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
OPEN, MEETING
 COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN

An open meeting of the Council of Jew ish Women will be held on Thursday November 23, at 3;15 o'clock. Programme as follows:
 Music.
 Paper-Jehuda Halevy, Mrs. M. Lenk.
 Reading of Palms-Members.
 A short business session will follow. A large attendance is urged as very inn portant business relative to the Tri-ennial soon to be. held, will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
NESBIT- MEANS
 CARDS ISSUED

Ths following card is o4;
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Preston Means request the honor of your ossence at the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Pres ton, to M- Vsientiae Jordan Nesbit, on ;i,e evening ef saturday. December 2, at S:3O o'clock, the Church of St. Mary's-on- the-Highlands, Birmingham, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
DIR. w. k. GUNN TO
 WED IN TENNESSEE

The above announcement appears in Nashville paper:
 ''Mr and Mrs. Frank F. MoGavock, of Columbia, have announced the en- gagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mrs Julia McGavock Shields and pr. William Robert Gum | of Birmingham. The wedding will be solemnized the latter part of this month"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
PERSONAL MENTION
 AND BITS OF NEWS

Mrs. Lyman F. Berry and her little son are guests of relatives in Mobile. Mrs. Harvey IeSourd who has been in New York for the past three weeks, re- turned home yesterday.
 
 MT. and Mrs John Towers have as their guest Mrs. Donigan Dean Towers of Vir- ginia. She was formerly Miss Pauline Embry and will be remembered by for mer classmates at Rollins. After q pleasant visit to Mrs. Kate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
SOUTHERN CLUB
 CARD ISSUED

The following card has been sent out by members of tie club:
 "The Southern club invites you to be present at its twenty-first annual recep- tion Wednesday evening, November 29, 1911. from to 2, Birmingham, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
LYCEUM COURSE
 AT HIGH SCHOOL

The sixth season of the Lyceum will be opened tomorrow evening in the high school auditorium with a lecture by Montaville Flowers. This and the at fractions which follow it are pronounced the best series that the Lyceum has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
Partial to Blue Ribbon

In most homes where dainty, delicious desserts are required. they are partial to Blue Ribbon Vanilla Extract. It is pure Vanilla, strong and delicious In flavor. Best and takes less.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
Determined to Curtall

Tokio, November 2O.-Minister of Finance Yamamoto is determined to compile his pending budget of the bus mess principle of curtailng expenses. His uncompromisinE attitude it is said may cause a cabinet crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
CLUB MEETING POSTPONED

The meeting of the Tuesday Socia club which was to have been neld q the home of Mrs. Carr is postponed uh til further notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
Capital Increase

The National Syrup company has filed notice in the probate court of an increase of capital stock from s5o,oo0 to S55,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21

Lewis, Mrs Aubrey Harwell has returned to her home in New York. Mrs. William T. Mayfield and little daughter Margaret, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. J. H. Cook in Montgomery.
 
 MT. and Mrs Clifford Lu Adams have named their little daughter Leila Mar garet.
 MT. George F. Lum, Jr., is i'll at his home on South Sixteenth avenue with pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21

After pleasant visit to Mrs. Kate
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