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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

ing a buffet luncheon and champagne were served as the prizes were distrlb- uted. For the women the first prize was a handsome cut glass rose bowl and the consolation was a cut glass and silver vase. For the men the first prize was a silver-topped clothes brush and the consolation one of the new books.
 Those asked to meet MT. and Mrs. Hoadley last evening were MT. and Mrs. A. G. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Edward Ware Barrett, Major and Mrs. E. M Tutwiler, MT. and Mrs. J. T. Stokely, MT. and Mrs. D. H. Cabaniss, Mrs. Ravens of New York, MT. and Mrs. w. A. Porter, pr. and Mrs. B. L. Wyman, MT. and Mrs. Harrison Stuart Matthews, MT. and Mrs. Harry Stringfellow, MT. and Mrs Mark B. Lewis, MT. and Mrs. Richard Johnston, MT. and Mrs Frank Holland Lathrop, MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemson, Sr., Mrs. Shipman, Mrs. J. F. Russell, Miss Kate Hopkins, Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson Miss Mary Ware, MT. and Mrs. Edward Devereux Smith, Lieu tenant Shaw, MT. Horace Johnson, Mir. Lee Tilghman, MT. Porter Walker, MT. J. J. Asbury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

Friends Resent Change In Appearance
Woman Who Has Been Wearing Her Hair the Same Way For Years Tries New Style and Is Immediately Told By Kind Friend That She Looks Ill-At Bridgs Party
 She Is Made to Feel Uncomfortable
By DOLLY DALRYMPLn.

'I weigh more than have in years," we proudly exclaim.
 "Yes,' she says, with a rising infiec- ton. Perhaps it is the way your hair is done. So stupid of me not to notice it at first. The style is rather trying to long, slim faces, don't you think?''. We scorn to reply. We consider it to the last degree un- kind that she should take advantage of us in the dimly lighted theatre when we have no mirror handy. We imagine the eyes of the entire audi ence are fixed upon our denuded head and we would give worlds for our dis carded rat and fluffy pompadour that we've worn since our advent into the world
 1! When the agony becomes too frightful we gently say to our escort: Does it look so bad?" Does what look so bad?' he asks | naivey.
 My hair, goose" we reply.
 "Isn't it just the same as usual" he says unobservantly. Men are such stupid things.
  They always see everything but the obvious.
 And so the miserable evening is ended and we happen within the next few days to go to bridge party"
 After we have led our king and are about to follow with the ace our part ner suddenly looks at us in the queerest sort of manner and says: Don't you need little trip down the American Riviera?'
 My health is excellent" we reply and | continue to take in the tricks on the heart declaration. You must have bought that hat before you began to arrange your hair in that old-fashioned way" she observes
 The words were few. but could any, thing be much worse? The party is spoiled for us and we long for refreshment time to come so we may beat nasty retreat and cry our eyes out over the remarks of our friend.
 We try to conjure up something clever to say that will make her feel as mis- erable as we do, but failing in the ef- fort, knowing all the time that her coif- fure is not above criticism, we meekly answer:
 "Yes"
 | And go on with the game. | But these incidents are only two in a great number and all because we have chosen to wear our hair parted in the middle.
 l It is enough to make us resolve that never again will ke make any change whatsoever in our appearance, no matter how tired we get >Qf the same old styles and no matter how much ignominy may be heaped upon us as a result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
BLAME FOR LOSS
 ON RAILROADS

Washington. January 4.-The new pol icy of law making an initial carrier of interstate commerce liable to loss 10 shipments while in transportation not only on its lines but on those of connecting carriers today was declared constitution al by the supreme court of the United States. The policy was incorporated in the "Carmack amendment" to the Hep burn rate law.
 Justice Lurton announced the opinion of the court. Justice Lamar, who today took his place as a member of the court, argued the case before the court on be- half of the railroads.
 One objection to the law was that 1t interfered with the freedom of contracts Justice Lurton replied there was no such thing as absolute freedom of contracts.
 Contracts which contravene public policy" said Justice Lurton, "cannot be lawfully made at all and the power to make contracts may in all cases be regu- lated as to form, evidence and validity as to third persons. The power of the gov ernment extends to the denial of liberty of contract to the extent of forbidding or regulating every contract which is req sonably calculated injuriously to affect the public interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

lifelong friend isn't looking at the stage at all, but straining her eyes ignomini- ously at us.
 In sibilant whispers she presently says: 'Have you been i'll, dear?"
 We become somewhat disconnected, to say the least of it, and we experience feeling as though cold water had sud- denly been dashed in our face.
 '.No," we whisper back "Never felt better in my life.''
 "Oh," says the lifelong friend, and looks a eHigh-brow" who has heard a naughty joke.
 ''Now what on earth did she mean by that?' we muse to ourselves all during the play, and can scarcely wait for the curtain to go down so we can draw her out.
 At last the desired chance comes and we say: r. q,
 You don't think look i'll, do you?'
 Moo" comes the fatal reply Your face Is quite thin and you look tired and worn"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
MIR. GUNsTER's PROGRAMME

Mr. Frederick Gunster the tenor, who is to sing Saturday afternoon at the Jeffer- son theatre in concert under the aus plces of the Music Study club, has com Dleted his programme, which is noted here today. It is exquisite and prom ises a delightful treat. The opening numbers are to be sung in Italian and the others, including the compositions of some of the famous German masters, will be interlarded with some American songs, one notably the charming Scotch ballad to Mr. Gunster's own music, and another the composition of a Birmingham wom- an, Mrs. Flournoy Rivers.
 The completed programme is as fol- lows:
 o del mic dolce ardor (Glucl), 1714- 17S7.
 Celeste Aida, aria from the opera Aida" (VerdD.
 Am Nicer (SchuberD.
 o wuesst ich doch den Veg (Brahms). Stile Sicherhet (Franz).
 Maedchen init dem rothen Mundchen (F'ranz).
 Come to the Garden, Love (Salter).
 My Loves Like Red, Red Rose (Gunster).
 Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes Oressler).
 Inter Nos. (Mac Fadyen).
 As die alte Mutter (DvoralO.
 Verborgenheit (Wolf).
 Morgen (Strauss).
 Der Lenz CIidach).
 Long for You (Hawley).
 I Love Thee (MS) (Warren). , The Surge (NS) (Mrs. Flournoy Riv- ers).
 Two American Indian songs (Cadman). From the Land of the Sky-Blue Water. The Moon Drops Low
 Socially, MT. Gunster is charming, and his personality adds greatly to the pleas ure given by his lovely voice. which alone would be altogether captivating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
ILLINOIS SENATE TO
 INVESTIGATE BRIBE

Springfield, H., January 4.-Senator Daley of Peoria today offered in the Senate a resolution calling for the ap- pointment of committee ito investigate the charges of bribery and corruption made against certain members of the Senate who have been indicted for or confessed to the crime of bribery"
 The resolution was later adopted Sem ator Holstlaw, who confessed to accept ing bribe to vote for Senator Lori mer, and at whom the resolution is di- rectly aimed, was not present at the open ing of the senate session today. Senator Stanton c. Pemberton, who is under in- dictment on charges of conspiracy, and Senator John c. Broderick, under indict- ment on a charge of bribery, occupied their seats today. The resolution also affects these two members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
PETITION IS FILED
 BY SISTER OF ROBIN

New York, January 4.-Dr. Louise Robinovitch today filed petition pray ing for the appointment of a commits sion to pass upon the mental compe- tency of Joseph G. Robin, her brother, who is under indictment charged with the larceny of s9O,O0O from the Wash ington Savings bank, of which he is president.
 A hearing on the petition is set for Thursday
 No effort was made today toward the postponement of the arraignment of Robin tomorrow on the larceny charge but a motion to that effect Is expected when the case is called.
 District Attorney Whitman says h. will contest.
 Dr. Rob'novtch in her petition de scribes her brother as mentally incom petent and details instances of his al legged behavior during the last to years
 Among the many delusions which th petition ascribes to him was the be lief that high financial authorities wel seeking his ruin, anon gthem "the Pennsylvania railroad and persons con nected with J. P. Morgan"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
MRS. HAMILTON'S HOSPITALITY FOR MRS. HUGH IOKEY

One of the most delightful events of the week was the meeting of the Nine teenth Century club yesterday afternoon with Mrs. T. A. Hamilton as hostess. Mrs. Hamilton is not member of the club, but her daughter. Mrs. Hugh Montgom- cry Lokey of Atlanta, when as Miss Rebekah Hamilton she made her home in this city, was one of it's most valu- able members. Her mother thus chose a charming ways of bringing her closest friends together, and, though the reg ular programme was adhered to, the so- cial features of the club were among the most novel and pleasant that the membership has ever enjoyed.
 A salad and ices were served at the close of the afternoon. A number of for mer members of the club-young matrons whose connection with the club was coin cident with that of yesterdays honoree, supplemented the following list of mem- bers:
 Mrs. John London, Mrs. Vassar Allen, Mrs. B. M. Brewer, Mrs. Donald Conner, Mrs. John Danforth, Mrs. s. L. Earle, Mrs. Henry Fowlkes, Mrs. W. E. Fort, Mrs. Hardee Johnston, Mrs. Victor Han son, Mrs. c. O. Locke, Mrs. J. Carroll Long, Mrs. R. E. Meade, Mrs. Hardiman Meade, Mrs. John Morriss, Mrs. John Minge, Mrs. Samuel Nabers, Mrs. Harold Samson, Mrs. J. H. White Misses Grace Smith, Alice Rumph, Emma Leedy, Emily Koenig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
JOHN ROBIN CHARGED
 WITH BANK LARCENY

New York, January 4.-F'lanked on all sides by court officers, John Robin, whose financial operations are alleged to be re- sponsible for the Northern bank failure, was brought before Judge Swann in gen eral sessions court today, where he plead- ed not guilty to an indictment charging him with the larteny of 5000 from the Washington Savings bank.
 Robin was then talsel. the district at torney's office to be examined by alienists employed by the prosecution.
 While Robin was being examined two bondsmen, 1t was learned, signified tlleii willingness to furnish the $40000 bail fixed by Judge Swan.
 In the event of Robin being declared sane the bonds will be accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

they visit This fact was again proven during the past week when three charm ing Montgomery mlsses-Miss Kate Alley Miss Georgia Saffold and Jeane Burke who spent the holidays with friends in Birmingham, and were the center of much delightful social attention
 Miss Alley was the guest of Miss Kathleen Stringfellow, who will be pleas antly remembered in Montgomery, where she has often visited. On Saturday even ing Miss Stringfellow entertained at an informal dinner in her honor, after which the party attended the dance at the Coun- try club. Those present were: Miss All ley, Miss Edna Moore, Miss Mabel Wheelock, Miss Mary Ware; Messres. Roy Knight, George Gambrill J. J. As bury, Morris Bush and Edward Williams.
 Miss Burke is the guest of Miss Gladys Enslen, winsome debutante of the Mag ic City. She was selected by Miss Mar garet Latady, sponsor for the Athletic club, as one of her maids for the bas- ketball game on Friday night be- tween the Athletic club and the Univer- sity of Georgia.
 Miss Georgia Saffold is the guest of Miss Mary George Cruikshank and Miss Elinor Matthews. She is a great fav- orite in the Magic City where she has often visited On Saturday evening MT. Henry Seibels entertained at beauti- fully appointed dinner in one of the private dining rooms at the Country club in her honor. Miss Saffold wore an exquisite dinner gown of pink mar quissette over pink satin with trimming of French rosebuds and crystals. The guests were Miss Mary George Cruik- shank, Miss Fannie Dunn. Miss Emee McCrossin, Miss Sadie Gillespie, Miss Eleanor Matthews, Miss Virginia Means and Miss Saffold; Messrs. David Rob- erts, William Johnson, William Dunn. John Kimball and Dr. Scott. A lovely picture of Miss Saffold appeared in the Birmingham Age-Herald of Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Prepare For Long Voyage

New Orleans, January 4. Capt. Adolph Frietsch, known as the Hone mariner
 who has gained considerable fame in the maritime world in the past 15 years by making long voyages in small boats, is in New Orleans preparing for the long est voyage of his career in the schooner Forward. In 1894 Captain Frietsch startled the world by making voyage from New York to Queenstown in a 13- ton schooner in 34 days. In 1899 he went from San Francisco to Honolulu in the five-ton schoonersCoke in 26 days. He aft erward sailed 10000 miles in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic ocean in t e Anna F., schooner of 21 tons burden
 The Forward is in the new basin canal
 being prepared for her coming voyage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

Isn't it funny how our friends re- sent any change in our appearance?
 Say, for instance, that after wearing one hair la Pompadour for more years than we would like to acknowledge, we have some little ambition to be differ ent and so arrange our coiffure in new manner.
 We happen to attend the theatre sadly conscious of the fact that we are striv- ing to be ultra, but determined not to let a small matter like that interfere with our appreciation of the drama, when To. and behold, ensco ssza next to us is a lifelong friend who h- ,ns not to have seen us since the change we have made in our headdress.
 We exchange to courtesies of the even ing and then we suddenly find that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

stitute in Anniston after spending the holidays with their parents, MT. and Mrs. T. U. Walter, at the Margaret.
 Miss Augusta Clarke and Miss Carroll Woodson left yesterday for St. Mary's academy to resume their studies after the holidays.
 Miss Abigail Crawford has returned from Decatur. where she spent Christ mas week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. B. Crawford.
 Miss Ira Bradheld has returned from Tuscaloosa, where she spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Charles Morris.
 Mrs Robert Hemphill has returned from a visit to MT. and Mrs. F. s. Moody in Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Teresa Brown has returned to the Sacred Heart academy at Cullman, after a holiday visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. C. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
A JOINT HOSPITALITY FOR

MIR. AND MRS. JOSEPH HOADLEY
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hoadley of New York are always the inspiration of a number of charming entertainments, and their last visit to Birmingham has hospitality was a bridge party given last evening in their honor by Capt. and Mrs. William H. Graves and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gunster of New York at the Graves residence, on Virginia avenue. There were eight tables of players chosen and in addition to these a few other friends who do not play enjoyed the evening with the hosts and hostesses
 Captain and Mrs. Graves home is a beautiful setting for social affair, how ever formal. It is a splendid example of architecture, following the colonial plan, and the tall ceilings. showing an occa- sional lovely tapestry or wonderful mirror, recalls the treasure trove of aris- tocratic ante-bellum South Alabama, whence many of them were brought, and the old-time hospitality of the grace full host and hostess of last evening.
 Mrs. Graves welcomed the guests last night wearing a green satin robe en- bellished in handsome black lace Yel- low roses added to the picturesque beauty of her attire, which was most becoming. Her lovely daughter, Mrs Frederick Gunster, who was the other hostess, was unusually pretty in Japa- nese robe of shell pink voile, embroid- cred in pink and scarlet roses. The guests were especially interested in meet ing again Mir Frederick Gunster, the singer, who arrived this week just in time to assume the role of host to his wife's friends, which he was found to do with charming grace. His marriage to Miss Virginia Graves occurred in the spring and was one of the most inter- esting events in southern society of the moment.
 This was a pink and green bridge party, Killarney roses and carnations in vases giving an artistic touch to the attractive surroundings. At the close of the even-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
GIRLS
 ADMIRED IN BIRMINGHAM

A deserved compliment is paid to the Montgomery girls in the Advertiser of yesterday, which noted a number of re- cent Inequalities inspired by lovely vis- itors from Montgomery to this city. The Montgomery girl is always beautifully re- ceived in Birmingham because she is universally sweet gracious and cordial. Miss Higgins, in her notes yesterday, said in part:
 Montgomery girls are noted for being bright and attractive, and are always de- lightfully entertained in the cities where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
MRS. FRANK GRIDER
 ENTERTAINED IN ATLANTA

Mrs. Frank Grider, who is visiting Mrs. H. H. Smith in Atlanta is receiving much social attention. She was the homo ee last night at a dinner party given at the Driving club by Mir. Telamon Cuyler, her hostess son. Commenting upon Mrs. Grider's presence in Atlanta, the Jour- nal said yesterday: Mrs. Grider was formerly Miss Gertrude Caldwell of Louisville and was a feted guest of Mrs. Smith in her girlhood'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
W. II. Whiteside Resigns

New York. January 4.-W. H. White side has resigned from the presidency of the Allis-Chalmers company, it was announced today, and D. w. Call, former ly assistant to the president of the Amer ican Steel Founderies company, has been elected to succeed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Two Killed By Explo.ion

Denver, Col, January 1.-Two men were killed and seven injured. one or two prob ably fatally, in an explosion of coal dusl today in the pulverizing rooms of the Portland Cement Works at Portland, Col All the dead and injured were Italians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
MRS. w. s. LOWELL HOSTESS AT TEA

In compliment to her house guest, Miss Beatrice Underwood of Knoxville, Mrs. William s. Lowell will entertain at tea an afternoon of next week to be de- cided upon later Her guests will include the girls in the younger set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
FOR MRS. VERNON WHITAKER

Mrs. Albert Dudley Caldwell will be the hostess at an informal luncheon Friday at her home in compliment to Mrs. Yer non Whitaker, a December bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
ULLMAN SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

The Ullman School Improvement asso- citation will meet this afternoon at o'clock at the school building. A full at- tendance is requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
BRIDGE PARTY
 FOR VISITING GIRL

Mrs. T. w. Weller will entertain at bridge Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in compliment to Miss Margaret Wright of Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
ANNOUNCEMENT

MT. and Mrs. H. NJ. Archibald, Jr., have named their little son Willard Baine Archibald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

The Study circle will meet tomorrow afternoon ct o'clock with Miss Vir- ginia Hidden, 16Ss Eleventh avenue. south
 The Culture club will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. H. M. Gassman.
 Mrs. Carter is hostess this week for the Fountain Heights Study circle.
 The Oui Vive club meets tomorrow with Mrs. Rosamond at Norwood Place.
 The Amaranth club meets with Miss Lanier.
 The Riding club will meet as usual at the S. l.. Ledbetter corner Tenth ave- nue, south, tomorrow afternoon.
 There will be an open meeting of the Edgewood club tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. J. c. King, 400 St. Charles street. The Rev. Ramundo de Ovie' address on Browning will be the feature of the meet ing. Each member has the privilege of inviting a guest.
 Dr. Evans Shakespeare class meets this morning at 10 o'clock at the rectory of the Church of the Advent.
 The Clionian club meets tomorrow with Mrs. W. P. McAdory, HOO North Twenty fifth street.
 Mrs. c. C. Latta will be hostess this afternoon to the Agenda club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

MT. and Mrs. A. H. Woodward will go Wheeling, w. Va, this week to visit friends.
 Mrs John w. Luke returned Monday from Ft. sMcPherson. Ga, where she passed the holidays with Col. and Mrs. John T. VanOrsdale. She was charm ingly entertained during her stay, a num- Der of pleasant informalities, notably a tea at the Piedmont Driving club, given by Mrs John King Ottley, having been arranged in her honor
 MT. and Mrs. Wade Barnes are visiting relatives in Montgomery.
 Miss Clara Shelby has returned from Ellisville, Miss, where she spent the hol- idays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. N. D. Shelby.
 Miss Dunbar Averett Is expected today from Maryland to be the guest of Mrs. Flournoy Rivers.
 left there last week. Mrs. Arthur Chen oweth and her little son, Arthur Illges, have gone to Columbus Ga. to visit er parents, MT. and Mrs. Illges. They will probably not arrive in Birmingham until February.
 MT. and Mrs. William A. Chenoweth and Miss Margaret Chenoweth returned to Birmingham this week after an ab- sence of several months, and are at home in their apartment at The Margaret They spent the carly part of the winter at their home, "rhe Meadows" in Eto- wah, N. C., Miss Margaret Chenoweth joining her mother there at the ter'nin,- : tion of her European trip and pursuing her studies with governess until she
 Miss Agnes Walter and Miss Marian Walter have returned to the Noble in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
THE CLUB CALENDAR

The Study circle will meet tomorrow afternoon ct o'clock with Miss Vir ginia Hidden, 16Ss Eleventh avenue south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

Wheeling, w. Va, this week to wis friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

The Culture club will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. H. M. GaSsman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mrs. c. c. Latta will be hostess tn afternoon to the Agenda club.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-07-14

Steamboat excursions
every thirty minutes as
the Picnic will be on the
bank of Current river, the
most beautiful stream in
Arkansas.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-28

st. Louis, Mo-. Jan. 2S.-Au former
leaders in the minor events were snow
ed under here yesterday in the Ameri-
can bowling congress tournament, Ohio
being wiped off the map by Wisconsin
and New York players.
Jimmy Smith was the hero of the day
with a magnificent compilation of L.
919 pins for his nine games that in
stalled him as the leader for that much
priced distinction. Smith was paired
with Eddie Gerhard of Buffalo in the
doubles, and the pair shot 1924, beat
ing out Richie and Gardell by 15 pins
Smith dropped 67s pins as his share OF
the work and then backed 1T up by 637
in the singles, which earned him fifth
position Oscar LANCE of WATERFOWL
Wis, proved the man to lower Charities
Schneiders colors In the singles, his
656 beating the Dayton man by five
pins.
Charley Wood of Chicago did the
heavy cannonading for his town with
total of 1869 pins in the nine games
his doubles netting him 675 pins. He