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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-29
FIRST MEETING
 MuSIC STUDY CLUB

The introductory meeting of the Music Study club was attended with especial interest yesterday morning. It was held, as usual. at Cable hall, and the attend ance despite the fact that the day was warm, and that there are & number of members still absent from the city, was evidence of much interest in the forth coming years work.
 Following & brief business session and an outline of plans for the season, con ducted by the president, Mrs. Hanson. and a talk from Mrs. Rivers, several mus ical numbers were presented. Piano se- lections were rendered by Mrs. Laurens Block, who is always a satisfying musi- clan, and was in particularly fine form on this occasion; Mrs. E. G. Bruce's voice numbers were excellently given, and the same may be said of Mrs. Marks. who gave a charming violin selection. Mrs. Bent's superb Faust number was heard with particular interest as she is new conner, and many of her audience heard her for the first time.
 Among the music lovers observed in the audience were Mrs. Charles Bowman. Mrs. Charles Sharp, Mrs. Wright. Mrs. William A. Porter, Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids, Mrs. Marie Kern Mullin. Miss Bessie Davis, Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux, Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs Vincent Fergu-
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firmed the suggestion. twill you waltz" asked the girl suave- ly of Peggy.
 doomsday," said she and looked mad enough to chew nails. In a short while the little girl came up and whispered something in Peggy's ear, and we went into the fitting ''parlor'- leaving behind us rising storm of pro- test from several of the 15 ladies who had been waiting anywhere from two to five hours for fitting. The door closed and we were-not alone, for there was the tailor himself, polite and agreeable as 8 dancing master and smiling cen through his troubles which were enough to make his black hair, even as that of the faithful Aeneas, stand on end.
 1T suppose a lot of those women are mad enough to snatch my hair out of my head" he said presently as Peggy ascend ed the little platform for a fitting" but how can help it? My wifes mother took sick'--
 "How. indeed!" smiled Peggy sweetly, she being on the inside both of the ft- ting parlor and the tailor's confidence.
 "So.' said the tailor. his mouth full of pins which prevented him from say ing any more just at that particular mo- ment, But he did his ::durndest," under the circumstances by grunting, which
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COLUMBIA LADIES
 TO IMPROVE SCHOOL
Motto of School Improvement Asso- citation Is "Clean, Cozy, Gull
 tured Columbia"

Columbia, September 2S.-(Special)- Promptly at D. m. yesterday afternoon the ladies, with their allies, the men, met in the library of the Houston High school and perfected a permanent organ ization known as the Columbia Scho9l Jmrrovement association by adopting a constitution and bylaws, electing perma : nent officers, selecting committees and outlining the work of the year.
 The officers elected were: Mrs. George H. Campbell, president: Mr. J. T. Carter vice president; Mrs. c. M. Britain, secre- tary: Mrs. w. F. Oakley, treasurer; Mr. H. H. Holmes, Mrs. J. F. Marlborough and Miss I.illie Jordan, executive committee; Miss Willie Johnson, Miss Lillian Jordan, Mrs c. H. Harris, Mrs w. l.. Lee and Mr. A. II. Aston, hustling committee.
 The purpose of the organization. as srecified in the constitution, Is to ad- vance the educational interests of Co., lumbia and Houston county.
 The motto of the association as in- eluded in the bylaws. is, Clean, Cozy, Cultured Columbia"
 The association began with a strong membership the first day, and the pros pects for the Columbia association to cap ture the prize offered by the State Feder- alton of Women's Clubs are very promis- ing just now, and that might be listed among the aims
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NEWS OF JACKSON

Jackson, Miss, September 2s.-(Speeial) The secretary of state is making up a
 list of the charters recorded since 1906, when the new law went into effect gov erning such charters. and finds there are about $50 that have not complied with the law in all respects ,and are liable to forfeit their charters. All such have never organized, but when they do or ganize and get ready for business they are required in 30 days to report such organization to tho secretary of state. Among those that have not done so are two important concerns in Jackson.
 There are about 15O0 charters recorded, and in all of which cases the laws have been fully compiled with.
 Dr. D. T. Herndon, director of the new ly created department of archives and history of the state of Arkansas, is spending few days in Jackson studying the methods adopted by Dr. Rowland of the Mississippi department of history, and expresses himself as delighted at the thor oughness of the plan of organization and conduct of the office. '"rhe best I have seen," says the Arkansan, and he will take it as his model.
 Dr. J. c. Gathings, superintendent of the state convict farm, was in Jackson today having come down to the Oakley farm near this city to superintend the transfer of 9 convicts from Oakley to the Parchman farm, in Sunhower county, where they will be put to picking cotton. The force on the big farm is sufficient to get the crop gathered in course of time, but it is opening more rapidly than usual, and the manager is anxious to have i. under shelter as soon as possible, hence the mobilization of labor on that farm.
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meant, specifically, that he had nothing to do with the sudden attacks of hi mother-in-law, which indeed few me, have or ever will have. | ''Please fit my collar perfectly" de manded Peggy at this point of the con versation, she surveyed herself in tho | cheval mirror. 'I have a very peculiar neck and I want it properly fitted hope it hasn't given you any trouble SC far Monsieur"
 Tt hasn't" said the tailor as he marked | chalk line about her neck and then stuck pins by the dozens in her coat until her back looked like a fretful DOT cupine's-or more so. Your neck is like a great many others, a little thinner. maybe,' suggested the tailor; but l can fix the collar all right Don't let that worry you. You may come for another fitting next Tuesday,
 And my suit finished and sent out on Thursday, remember" reminded Peggy.
 'Without fail," said Monsieur, lowing with empressment, as if he were making an affidavit.
 Remember, too, I want you to make me look exactly like that Robinson girl tall and slender and stylish. mean the one you made the velvet suit for.'
 But will you also kindly remember said the tailor defensvely, that you are not Miss Robinson. The short tailored coat is much better style for a short per- son, like yourself. You wouldn't look
 
 son.
 But I'm so awfully short waisted" snapped Peggy as the tailor surveyed the "handme-down" suit she was wear ing, "and a short coat will make me look short waisted-er than ever"
 "Short waistedi" exclaimed Monsieur. Never, my dear lady Quite the oppo- site. You should always wear short coats. Not every one can wear them, mind. It is on ladies like yourself that the short coat appears to the best ad- vantage"
 And then he held the unfinished gar ment up to view and Peggy examined the chalk marks that indicated where the pockets were to be, and the indenta- tions that meant lapels. and a dozen and one other things that looked like Pigs in Clover" puzzle.
 In adltion to all this, she learned that her arms were shorter than they had a right to be, and that the palm of her hand was wider than most women of her size (and Peggy brides herself on her long slender hands) and that she should take more exercise to reduce her hips.
 All of which," she confided to me afterward, q could readily have forgiven Monsieur the tailor had he not referred to me as a short woman"
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week end with Miss Martha Dabney at Bleak House," her home on Shades mountain.
 Mrs Fred Lowry of Chattanooga, who is pleasantly remembered in Birming ham as a visitor last season, is the guest Of Mrs. Frank Howe Bell.
 Miss Rose Gillespy is in Virginia attend- ing the Conner Mccormack wedding.
 
 Mrs Culpepper EXum her three chill dren, Mrs F. G. Kinney and Miss Mary Kinney, are at the Hotel Chalfonte in Atlantic City.
 Miss Alan Gray Mooring, who has been visiting Mrs Love in Chattanooga, has returned home.
 MT. and Mrs. A. w. Carey are at home after stay of several weeks in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles o. Locke and Miss Elizabeth Locke, who have spent the greater part of the summer in Deer Park, Md, and New York, returned a few days ago.
 The Rev. Dr. Preston Blake, who has
 
 time, is out again. His friends are sym pathizing with him because of the illness Of his son, Preston Blake. Jr, and hls two young daughters, all of whom are ill with typnoid. They were reported im- proving yesterday.
 Mrs. B. 5. Conner has come up from Conner to spend a few days.
 Mrs. Frank Lathrop and her children will be home next week from Nova Scotia, where they have spent six weeks Mrs. W. l.. Sims and her daughters will be at the Levert this winter.
 Mrs. J. E. Shelby, formerly of this city, but now of Denver, left yesterday for her home after a visit of two weeks with relatives and friends. MT. and Mrs. Shell by left here about two years ago to make Denver their home. During their residence in Birmingham MT. Shelby was manager of the Cable company, and was one of the citys most prominent business men. Mrs. Shelby's welcome to her one time home was charming Many hospital ities were extended to her. Roy l.. Jacobs has returned to Har- yard university after spending the summer with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Ben M. Jacobs. MT. and Mrs. Ben Veil and Mrs. Mar GUS Well will return Sunday from Chi cago. They have spent several weeks in the northwest including a stay at Waukesha Wis. The party enjoyed the trip and all are very much im- proved in health.
 MT. and Mrs. O. W. Stapleton and daughter of Macon, Ga, are visiting Mrs. c. l.. Stapleton of this city.
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HILTON WILL
 DEFEND TITLE

New York, September 27.-Harold Hilt- ton, the British golf player, will return 10 this country next year to defend his title of American champion which eo won recently at the national golf tourna- ment. The English golfer returned homo today on the steamship Campania.
 MT. Hilton said he liked the Americans immensely but could not altogether ap- prove of their patriotism in the game of golf. He criticised it in a friendly way saying they shouted too much for America and not enough for the game itself. If Americans he commented, would only recognize good playing no matter who did the work the game would be improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-29
DISTINGUISHED MUSICIANS TRIBUTE

MT. Emil Oberhoffer. the scholarly and magnetic conductor of the Minneapolis orchestra, which now ranks as one of the great concert organizations of this coun- try, in writing to friend under date of September 26, after discussing certain matters of mutual interest says: 'I meant to have written you before this Of the real success Mrs. Aldrich of Birmng- hem had with the Tschaikowsky concerto at Ravinla. She is splendid pianist and seems to possess all the requirements for 6 most successful professional career"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-29
AUTUMN EVENTS IN SOCIETY WORLD Some Interesting American
 Homes Abroad
  TRAVELLERS RETURN
Box Party Given for Pretty Mobilian. Afternoon Party for School Boys and Girls-Mrs. Aldrich Wins
 Praise From Musician
Fly MYRTLE MILES

Many Americans have secured their autumn quarters in Scotland. One is MT. Howard Gould, says an exchange, who is leasing Dunkeld house, "the Fort of the Woods" as it is called. from the Duke or AthoIi, In the moors some or the finest shooting is to be had and the fish ing in the Fay is famous. But the house is quite an ordinary one, prosy and com fortable, and one is amused at the glori- fed accounts one reads of it ill the news papers. Dunkeld is usually occupied in tie winter by the Duke of Atholl him. self. The woods in which the fourth duke planted over 1,000,00O trees are beau- tful, and this forest is full of dells and vistas which blaze with wild flowers and heather. It was this duke who spent G30, GOO laying foundations for a palatial castle which was never completed The neighboring people say an American mill lionaire will have to finish this castle
 in the air.
 Of the London residence of another in- teresting American, the same journal states:
 Friends who, during the rush of the cor
 
 Leeds at her wonderful Adams house in Grosvenor street, "the Keppel house." as it is defined, say it is the coolest place in London The hostess gave her after noon visitors their ices and strawberries and cream in the marble hall the pre- vaiiing colors of which are palest green and snow white. Thus is an optical it. fusion accomplished, for one cannot real ize neat penetrating the ice cold pave ment or lodging the massive stately stone pillars with their restful green veinings. The ceiling is in the best spirit of the Adams brothers. Nearly all the color schemes of the house commingle in vary ing shades of green and pale cream or ivory, and tho lovely tapestries picked un at great cost, are in similar hues, now ana then warmed up with browns and blues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-29
HOW TO R E M o V E
 FRECKLES
WlJson's FreckIe Cream Is Positively
 Guaranteed to Do the Work

Letters are constantly being re- ceived by the makers of Wilson's Freckle Cream from prominent ladies saving that they have at last discov- cred how to remove freckles.
 Just because you happen to have freckles is no reason why you should always have them.
 Mrs. M. J. Rivers wrote from Berne. Switzerland, saying: If after giving wilson's Freckle Cream fair trial 1t does not cure your skin. there is no remedy for you. I always took the hest care of my skin, but freckled dreadfully and could not get no remedy until I found Wilson's Freckle Cream" One far of Wilson's Freckle Cream will cause your freckles to perceptibly fade. and the second jar will entirely remove them.
 The druggist is instructed to return vour money to you if 1t doesn't do iust what we claim for 1t.
 Try a jar today. You'll be delighted with it's fine effect on your skin. If vour druggist cannot supply you. send 50 cents to the Wilson Frecklc Cream Co.,, Charleston, 8. C.. and they will full size jar. Sold by Jacobs drug storey 1904 Second ayspue.,w special agents.
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The tailor's representative. however was, and she happened to be pretty little brown eyed girl with coal black hair.
 T had an appointment at o'clock" said Peggy rather sharply" and 1t is very nearly that time now"
 The other 15, who had been waiting for heaven knows how long. At this junc- ture assumed more perpendicular pos ture than before. 7
 You would have been fitted at 3 promptly" said the little brown eyed girl, ''but Monsieur's wife's mother is ill.,"
 "Peter's wife's mother lay sick of a fever" quoted Peggy. trying to bear her
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iy the condition that Peggy had antici- pated.
 Seems that there are plenty of others of the opinion that the early bird catches the worm,' as I glanced around and saw at least f5 other women awaiting their turn.
 and well for him that he wasn't, for although it is written that it takes nine tailors to make a man, it takes consider ably less than that number of angry women to un-make tailor.
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MISS JOSEPHINE COSBY
 HOSTESS AT BOX PARTY

In compliment to her house guest, Miss Alba Cover of Mobile, Miss Josephine Cosby was one of the box party hostesses yesterday afternoon at the Bijou. St. Elmo" was enjoyed by the little party and afterward refreshments were served. In the group were Miss Cosby, Miss Annie Riinn, Miss Nell Cosby, Miss Cover, Miss Hettie Sibley, Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Martha Glover, Miss Ruth Mcdonald of Georgia
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BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

appointment with Christian fortitude.
 T guess, though he'll get to you to- day said the girl sweetly.
 Get to me today.'' gasped Peggy "and he promised faithfully that he'd try my suit on today!'
 The lady who was reading one of the latest Paris fashion papers, smiled and changed her posture-probably thinking
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A GARDEN PARTY
 FOR CHILDREN

The home of MT. and Mrs. J. O. Thomp- son will be a scene of gayety this aft ernoon, when their young son and daugh- ter, Magruder Thompson and Miss Grace Thompson, will give a garden party A number of their little friends have been invited to share the pleasure of the oc- casion.
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that Peggy was very young and inexper- fenced in the ways of the world and of tailors.
 He really couldn't help it. Madame, the girl said apologeticaly. Tt was very sudden"
 "So is tlIis,'' snapped Peggy.
 "Queer it always happens on days when he has fittings for me- said the lady of the Fashion paper
 His wife's mother has many sudden attacks" said another, and a general clearing of throats from the others af-
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~We'n go early and avoid the rush" said Peggy, sententiously.
 What she meant was that we'd go to her tailor's and have her suit fitted.
 As usual, she gave me no time to de- mur, but handed me my bonnet, grabbed me by the arm and dragged me to the car, post haste.
 Things at the talors were not in exact
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NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Louise Minge of Faunsdale ar rived yesterday afternoon and will spend the winter with MT. and Mrs. j.. H. Minge. Miss Minge is debutante, pretty, attractive and clever. She will be an interesting addition to Birming- hams coterie of pretty girls moved yesterday to 1857 Thirteenth ave- nue, south.
 Mrs. Samuel Cowin has returned home after a visit of several weeks to her pa rents in Bon Air, Va.
 Mrs Mason Dillard has returned from Staunton, Va, after accompanying her daughter, Miss Dean billiard, to Mary Baldwin seminary,
 Mrs M. F. Stevens will be with MT. and Mrs Barnes Morgan this winter.
 Mrs J. B. Raulston, who spent the summer in Europe, and visited relatives in Virginia en route home, has arrived in the city She has been confined at her home because of severe cold, but will reopen her studio in few days.
 Mrs. c. w James has just returned from Tate Spring and various resorts among the mountains of Tennessee.
 
 MT. and Mrs. P. J. Farland, who have been spending the summer months at Mentone. expect to return to Birmingham Saturday.
 Mrs James Bonnyman has returned from Mentone, where she spent the sum- mer.
 Mrs James A. Morgan of Valdosta, Ga., is visiting MT. and Mrs James Bon nyman.
 Miss Mary Gallacher and Miss Annie Gallacher returned this week from pleasant visit to friends in Anniston.
 Miss Helen Keiser and Miss Robins Galacher will leave today for visit of g. week at Atlanta.
 Mrs H. F. Stringfelow and Miss Kath- Ieen Stringfellow, who have been vis- iting friends in north Alabama. have returned home.
 Miss Vernon Marks is spending the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-29
RANDLE-MARSHALL
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Fife Marshall of Lumpkin, Ga, announces the engagement of her daugh- ter, Berta Arolyn, to MT. Ralph Chappell Randle of Birmingham. the wedding to take place October 25 at home.
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Notice

Tn my announcement a few days ago a mistake was made in the price. It should have read: Suit complete $35 and up. This price is the lowest you ever paid before. Will be glad to have my friends and customers call and see me. MRS. CAVALIER.
 1918 Third avenue. Bell 4007.
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You'll Like Blue Ribbon

No matter what brand of Extract you've been using you'll like Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon. Best and takes less." 4- it' ss,.E lAe t
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sen, Mrs. W. s. Lowell, Mrs. George F. Warrington, Mrs. Norman Morrison, Mrs Laurons Block. Mrs. Richard Johnston Miss Edith Bowron and others.
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COMMISSARY

COMMIssARY MANAGER AND TIMEKEEPER AT MINING CAMP DESIRES TO INTEREST PARTY WITH HIM TO DISCOUNT SALARIES. WILL HE IN TOWN FRIDAY. STATE WHERE CAN SEE YOU AND AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. ADDRESS G-6S, CARE AGE-HERALD,
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Charter No. of the Boys club will meet with Mrs. w. s. Sherwood, l5Vl St. Charles street, this morning at io o'clock.
 An important called meeting of Willlam l.. Yancey chapter, U. D. C., will be held ia the parlor room at the Hotel Hillman this morning at 10 o'clock, and all mem bers are urged to be present The meet ing is called by order of the president, Mrs. H. F. Stringfellow.
 The Wentworth will hold it's introduc- tcry meeting this afternon at the home Of Mrs. Charles Barber, 1i0l twenty fifth street, at 3 o'clock.
 The publicity committee of the golden anniversary jubilee will hold an important meeting this afternoon at o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church. A full attendance is urged by the chairman, Mrs. A. x. Ballard.
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EARLY BIRDS AT OUR
 TAILORS, BUT NOT THE FIRST

Find Droves of Women Lined Up At Fashionable Establish lnent Going Early to Avoid the Rush-Temper Showed = On Some Fair Faces-Impatient and Worried the
 N. Polite Gentleman Makes Things Smooth.
 Not All Beer and Skittles, for Either
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Miss Helen Keiser and Miss Robins Galacher will leave today for visit of a week at Atlanta.
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Mrs II. F. Stringfellow and Miss Kath- Ieen Stringfelow, who have been vis- ting friends in north Alabama, have returned home.
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Miss Mary Gallacher and Miss Annie Gallacher returned this week from pleasant visit to friends in Anniston.
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week end with Miss Martha Dabney at Bleak House," her home on Shades mountain.
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Miss Vernon Marks is spending the
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Mrs James A. Morgan of Valdosta, Ga., is visiting MT. and Mrs. James Bon nyman
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Mrs. James Bonnyman has returned from Mentone, where she spent the sum- mer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-06
LAD CLAIMS He IS
IS FROM GARY
Daniel Murphy, Aged IL,
Creates a Fearful Stir in
Classic Evanston.

Daniel Murphy, II years old, who
says HIS home is in Gary. Ind. went to
Evanston Tuesday with a begging let
ter to James A. Patten, from whom the
boys mother wanted $50. The boy be-
came lost. did not see Mr.. Patten, and
was taken to the police station in the
evening by a policeman. He il still
held there and the Gary police have
been asked to Ind his father and
mother, who he says are Michael and
Annie Murphy. The Gary police were
unable yesterday to find trace of his
parents.
The letter carried by the boy, who
went to Evanston on a street car, was
SAT follows:
Dear Sir:
Mr.. Patten, my husband amt work
ing and l amt got any money to get
out with Mr.. Patten, if you would lend
me $50 1 will give it back to you when
my husband gets working. Mr. Pat
ten 1 would have got out of here long
ago, only we never had enough. Mr..
Patten IL you give US this $50 we will
never ask again Very truly,
ANNIE MURPHY"