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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MISS MARY BRADSHAW
 HOSTESS TO THE CLAN

Miss Mary Bradshaw was one of the hostesses of yesterday, entertaining the men bers of her club, the Highland Clan, and their house guests. The Bradshaw residence on Highland avenue is .beauti- fully arranged for a hospitality. It's broad. spacious rooms and cheery hearths are particularly fitted for Christmas en- tertanment, for it can be made to present the most inviting aspect. Holly and crim- son flowers were distributed yesterday with fine effect, and in the score cards and refreshment course the Christmas idea was predominant. Games were played during the afternoon and at their con- clusion two prizes, silk hose and a lace handkerchief, were presented. Those who took part in the pleasures of the day were: Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Annie Blinn, Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Bessie Bethea, Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Flor ence Coffin, Miss Helen Eustis, Miss Fan nie Evans, Miss Elise Farrlor, Miss Louise Glass, Miss Pearl Guscott, Miss Cary Johnson, Miss Virginia McDavid, Miss Kate Perry, Miss Lucy Lyman Powell, Miss Evelyn Reynolds, Miss Leila Smith, Miss Edith Thompson, Miss Mary Tardy, Miss Virginia Underwood, Miss Carroll Woodson, Miss Ruth Haynes, Miss Roberta Porter, Miss Harriet Fitts, Miss Serena Kirkpatrick, Miss Belle Roberts, Miss Doris Weatherly, Miss Ruth Evens, Miss Salle Evens, Miss Lillian Orr, Miss Virginia Abbott Miss Josephine Cosby, Miss Maybelle Cosby, Miss Leo Jackson, Miss Dorothy Lynch, Miss Louise Dugger, Miss Mary Kinney, Miss Annie Don- nelly and Miss Christine Glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
The Approach of Christmas Heralded
 With Holly and Crimson Flowers
Mr. and Mrs Cockard Hosts For Miss McCandess Events In Society World-Miss Mary Bradshaw Enter tains Clan-Tom Elton O'Byrne Host to School set-Bridge Club With Mrs Koenig
 Other Notes of Society
BY MYRTLE MILES

guests, but there was no receiving party, the dance being entirely informal. Mrs. O'Byrne wore a handsome evening gown of blue satin in the coronation shade and overdraped with beaded embroideres.
 Among tie young people enjoying this pleasurable event were: Miss Mary Streit Miss Mary Sibley Miss Kitty Sibley Miss Orline Barnett, Miss Alice Jones, Miss Mary Sessions, Miss Elizabeth Massey, Miss Doris Moughan, Miss Mary Meighan, Miss Margaret Drennen, Miss Bessie Evans, Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Lois Thompson, Miss Nell Cosby, Miss Anita Eustis, Miss Dorsey Harris Miss Irets MeCrossin, Miss Bessie Foster Miss Annie Franklin, Miss Julia Shaclleford Miss Margaret Moore, Miss Gladys Alli- son, Miss Emma Collins, Miss Virginia White, Miss Rachel Condon, Miss Ger trude Motion, Miss Alma Messer Miss Elenor Messer. Miss Lillian Powell, Miss Elizabeth Davis, Miss Florence Thornton: Messrs. William Ratliff, Joe Mcintosh, Richmond Wetmore, Joe Carson, Cecil Barker Carey Robinson, Stuart Coleman, Lot Brown, Arthur Major, Elwyn Cobbs, Ed Leath, Harry Nevin, Clifford Forbes, Eugene Powell, Alfred Eaves, Leslie Barker, Harold Bowron, Henry Hamilton, Lee Hopper, Bryant Tomlnson, Ruben Lewis, Bell Foster, Frank Papot, William Heidt, William Sanneman, Brad ley Saunders, Eugene Ross, Bob Walker, George Morris, Craig Perkins, Lucian Hood Cranford Johnson, Sam Greene, Dick Searight, Lee Poe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
RAMSEY-COLEMAN

A beautiful home wedding was solem- nized Thursday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs. James B. Coleman, PIP Humbolt avenue, their daughter Miss Annie Benson, being given in marriage to MT David Wordlaw Ram sey, the Rev. w. M. Blackweder officiat- ing.
 MT. and Mrs. James Thispen Coleman preceded the bride and groom and Mrs. Coleman held the brides bouquet during the ring ceremony. The bride was very attractive in a tan travelling suit and ae- cessories. Miss Ada Sue Hawthorne of Pineapple played Mendessohn's wedding march, Ferns and ivey decorations pre- vailed everywhere, but in the dining room where the table was effective in tones of pink and green, carnations and ferns were used together with tulle. Here Miss Susie Brook served punch. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Coleman. She is a lovely young woman and is popular in church and social circles, where she will be great ly missed. The groom, who is a son of Rev, D. w. Ramsey of Pineapple, is successful business man of Carbon Hill number of handsome presents were re- ceived
 Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey left immediately after the ceremony for Carbon Hill, where they will make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
JAPANESE SING AS
 DEATH APPROACHES

Victoria B. C., December 15.-Going to death singing the national anthem and shouting "banzai" for their em- peror, 95 members of the crew of the Japanese torpedo boat destroyer Haru- samo. went down with the war vessel on November 24 according to advices brought by the steamer Panama Maru yesterday
 Stories of the 15 survivors as off cially communicated to the admiralty by the commander of the destroyer Isenamo are dramatic. The Harusamo, which was caught in hurricane in the inland sea. started for Wakanour in distress. the vessel swinging with force in the tremendous trough. The com mander sought to make Matoya island. The destroyer was manageable, how ever, and an hour later dashed on a reef. She slowly foundered.
 When the end was near the crew gathered at the bridge and continued singing the national anthem and shout ing banzai until the sea swept them away,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MRS. SALMEN GETS
 ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

Coyington, La, December 15.-As a re- suit of a professional "heart healers fail ure to patch up domestic differences" the marital troubles of Frederick w Salmon of Slidell, La, and his wife, May Ella Salmon, were brought to an end yester- day when the court awarded her absolute divorce and $9OCO. She was Miss Drane and lived in Chicago. Salmen is a wealthy lumberman.
 The troubles of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Salmon of Slidell, La, were brought to light in this city several months ago when tie husband brought criminal ac- tion against Carl A. Conlin, who called himself 'Astro, the Heart Healer" Sal men charged that Conlin swindled him out of seevral thousand dollars while sup posedly applying himself to the task of restoring the alienated affections of Mrs. Salmen. Conlin was released after a pre- iiminary hearing, but was turned over to Memphis officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

pretty home wedding was solemnzed Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the residence of AIr. and Mrs. H. s. Thorn ton, 5405 Union avenue, their daughter Stella, being given in marriage to MT Grass Scruggs, Jr The Rev. w. M. An derson. pastor of the Fifty-sixth street Baptist church, officiated. The attend ants were Miss Bessie Thornton of Eu- taw, a cousin of the bride, and Mr. McC Brce of Mobile. Miss Thornton was gowned ia white,
 The brite wore a handsome gray travel ing suit, kith hat and shoes en suite Mrs. J. Ti Parker sang very sweetly, Al For You, Sweetheart" Mendelssohn's wedding march was rendered by Mrs Maur
 The parlors and dining room were ar tistically decorated with white crysanthe- nuns interspersed with green vines and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

The second day of the sale of the Red Cross seals was particularly successful when one considers the inclemency of the weather. The Christmas shopper, unde- tered, is purchasing seals notwithstand- ing the downpour, and so the fund for the benefit of the sufferers over the moun- tain continues to grow. It is sincerely hoped, however, that today the sun will shine on the efforts of the Red Cross workers for unquestionably fine weather would facilitate the sale. Miss Bessie May Thompson will be chairman today, as- sisted by a corps of attractive matrons and girls. Miss Thompson is the only girl who has been made chairman of days and the suggestion of capability and cievelness was merited She is one of the most attractive girls in society, one of the most intellectual and one of the cleverest. Her committee promises to be one Of the most successful engaged in the work for the Anti-Tuberculosis auxiliary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
TOM ELTON O'BYRNE
 A DECEMBER HOST

Tho handsome home of MT. and Mrs. T. w. OByrne was thrown open last night to a party of young friends of their son, Tom Elton O'Bryne, who was one of the earliest of the Yuletide hosts. Christmas greenery and crimson shaded lights gave the ballroom a brilliant appearance, while the dancers swayed amid the spicy frag- rance of carnations. From the breakfast room in the late evening a buffet supper was served. The table here was adorned with Richmond roses, and bon bons and ices suggested their bright color.
 The pallnroom was lovely with the law ish use of greenery and blossoms, which made an attractive setting for a punch table. MT. and Mrs. O'Byrne assisted the gracious young host in receiving his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MIR. AND MRS. CROCKARD
 HOSTS FOR MISS REGARDLESS

Miss Edna McCandless, the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. c. Maben, Jr., who has been the recipient of a series of graceful at tentions this week, was the inspiration of a delightful hospitality last evening in the Frank H. Crockard home when Mir. and Mrs. Crockard entertained at a dancing party. The guests numbered but 30, and were gathered chiefly from the mar ried set. Several girls were added and a dozen bachelors. The ballroom and other apartments of the handsome resi- dence were gay with brilliant lights, music and flowers. A buffet supper was served after the dance. MT. and Mrs. Crockard are capital hosts and their en- tertainment last evening, while entirely informal, was charming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

and bright. The hostess wore a becom- ing white messaline gown garnitured with gold embroidery and a Juliette cap to complete the costume. A punch table was presided over by Mrs. D. N. Hill Miss Mamie C.. Orr and Miss Pauline Thomas. Ices and cakes followed the Christmas color scheme. The early part of the even ing was spent at the card tables and 800 was the game. Later dancing was en- joyed by the young people. The prizes for the games included one of the late books and a hand painted fan. These were awarded to MT. J. B. Gilbert and Miss Margaret Morrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MRS. HARRY LEE KOENIG
 HOSTESS FOR BRIDGE CLUB

Tho Friday Bridge club held delightful meeting with Mrs. Lee Koenig al the residence of her. parents, MT and Mrs. R. s. Warner, on Highland avenue. The club members met for luncheon at 1 o'clock, according to their custom and a dainty repast was served, after which a series of bridge games were enjoyed. The members of the club are Mrs. Koenig, Mrs. Owen Gillespy, Mrs. Frank Bell, Mrs. Brooks Forbes, Mrs. Wilbur Kelly, Mrs. Hunter Smith, Mrs. Thomas Wing field. Mrs. John T. Yeatman, Mrs. Sidney Ednonds. Mrs. M. E. Dewstoe Mrs. Mor- timer Jordan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
ENGLAND EXCLUDES
 AMERICAN PACKERS

London, December 15.-The government has decided to exclude all the American meat packers from bidding for contracts to supply the British army and navy pending the settlement of the Illinois suits
 The attitude of the government is due to tle opposition of labor and the ad- vancod radical members of parliament to the American trusts. The contracts given out by the war office, which had been heretofore secured by American firms, are expected to go to Argentine meat packers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MRS. LEE MOODY
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

In honor of Miss Florre Little of Bes- semer, whose marriage to MT. Robert T. Smith will be an event of next Thursday, Mrs. Lee Moody will be a hostess Tues day at 1 o'clock at the Southern club. Her guests will include the bride-eiect, her bridesmaids and several intimate friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MRS. ROBETR JEMISON
 TO GIVE BOX PARTY

The fact that the Fritzi Scheff com pany has been prevailed upon to play matinee this afternoon will be learned with pleasure by many who were dis appointed in an earlier change of plan, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., will be a hostess in compliment to Miss Mc- Candless at a box party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

chase were carried on through Lord Decies, MT. Gould's son-in-law.
 The purchase of the property has revivified rumors that MT. Gould ex- poets to retire from active business life. During the past year he has re- linquished a number of his important railroad posts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
GOULD BUYS FINE
 ESTATE ABROAD

New York, December 15.-Dispatches printed here today assert that George J. Gould, by the purchase of Castle Menzies, near Perthshire Scotland, has added his name to the list of American millionaires possessing great landed estates in Great Britain. The new Gould estate comprises several thous- and acres and it is said that MT Gould will spend a considerable part of each year there. Negotiations for the pur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
DELTA TAU
 WITH MISS THOMAS

Miss Josephine Thomas was hostess at this weeks meeting of the Delta Tau club The details of the party, like most of the affairs of the day, were effected with thought of the approaching holi- days. Poinsettia, ferns and palms made the interior of the residence very pretty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
IT. D. c. DINNER

A most successful week has crowned the efforts of ePttus-Roden chapter, U. D. C., who will serve their last dinner of the week today at 305 North Twentieth street, for the benefit of the Old Ladies' home. The following ladies will be hostesses to- day, and the public is cordially invi,ed: Mrs B. F. Roden, chairman Mrs. Rob- ert Hemphil Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. W. Y. Dill, Mrs J. M. Dill, Mrs. Mamie Will Hams and Mrs. Bowron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
JANUARY DANCE
 FOR WESTERN GIRLS

Mr. and Mrs. T. w. O'Byrne will enter tain the evening of January 3 with a dance in compliment to their guests, Miss Elsie Miner and Miss Beth Pickett of Montana, who will arrive in Birming- ham next week to be their guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MRS. HELEN SNOW
 ISSUES TEA CARDS

The following card has been received: Mrs. Nelson Maurice Snow at home Tuesday, December 26, to 5. Please re- ply"
 The cards of Miss Elsie Gllett and Mrs. Nathaniel M. Banks are inclosed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

The sale of the Red Cross Christmas seals continues today at Drennen's, Nor tons Drug company, Parller's Drug store, Adams drug store, Loveman, Joseph x Loeb's, Ferd Marx Dry Goods company
 Steele-Smths Burgers, Gum Drug com pany, Five Points, the postoffice, and other places. They are sold for the pre- vention and cure of tuberculosis, under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MIR. AND MRS. PORTER
 ISSUE COTILLON CARDS

The following card has been issuel: MT. and Mrs. William Alexander Porter Miss Porter, on Wednesday evening, December 20 9:30 o'clock, Country club. Dancing. Please reply"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Mcqueen and their son, Will Mcqueen, Jr., who have spent the past two weeks in New York, are ex- pected to return home today.
 Miss Rose owen McDavid is expected today from Washington, where she Is a student at Washington college, to pass the holiday season with her parents, Mir and Mrs. Ned Richardson McDavid.
 Miss Edna McCandess, who has been for a week the much feted guest of Mr. and Mrs ]. C. Maben. Jr., expects 10 leave tomorrow for her home in Atlanta
 
 Mrs. Marue McBee will have as her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MIR. AND MRS. DRENNEN
 TO GIVE BUFFET SUPPER

MT. and Mrs. Felix Drennen will enter tain few of their married friends the evening of Saturday, December 30 with buffet supper at their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
THE DEACON

THE DEACON | "The Deacon" a comedy drama in four i acts, was successfully given last night at thu Church of the Advent parish house for the benefit of the Fratres and the Sunday school. The cast follows:
 The Deacon, in love with Miss Amelia, Phil Edwards.
 George Graeff. his nephew. Hubert Smith.
 George Darrah, alias Matt Wheeler. Fulton Seelbinder.
 James Reed, a pal of Wheelers: Pedro. an irate organ grinder; Policeman, nec- essary evil, Avery Bruce
 Parson Brownlow, the village parson, Felix Harris.
 Billy, the deacons valet. Albert Ross. Pete, That Devilish Nigger." J. R. Foster.
 Mrs. Thornton, stately dame. Miss Edith Kestler.
 Helen, her daughter affianced to Wheel- CT, Miss Della Houston.
 Miss Amelia, Mrs Thornton's maiden sister, Miss Emma Carr
 Mrs. Darrah, George Darrahs discarded wife. Miss Daisy L. Douglass Nellie, her child, Miss Betty NeDonaid Daisy, Mrs. Thorntons maid, Miss Ed wna Wood
 The scenes were laid as follows: Scene-Hotel lobby, the Robbery-The Deacons arrival.
 ACT II.
 Scene-Mrs. Thornton's Parlor-The Deacon's Reception.
 ACT III.
 Scene 1-Street; meeting of husband and wife.
 Scene 2-Graeff's Lodging; meeting of Graeff and Mrs. Darrah.
 Scene 3-In the Woods; the treasure hunters, Pete and Billy. ACT ". Seene-Mrs. Thornton's Parlor; an in- | terrupted marriage. The Deacon wins his love. At the Church of the Advent parish house, Friday December 15, D. m. Ben- eft "The Fratres' and the Sunday school. Admission Poo and 15c. Stage manager. c. J. Pierce; assistant, H. M. Paschall. Electrician, John r. Rivers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
E. N. CLUB ENTERTAINED
 CHRISTMAS MORNING

Louis Schillinger will be host to the members of his club, the E. N. on Christ mas morning. Each member will be ac- companied by girl friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
MIR. AND MRS. CABANISS
 HOSTS TO BRIDGE CLUB

MI. and Mrs. Edward H. Cabaniss will entertain the Monday Night Bridge club Monday evening at their home on High land avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

The service of dinners under the au- spices of Fettus Roden chapter, U. D. C., will continue today at 3O5 North Twen- tieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

the auspices of the auxiliary to the Anti Tuberculosis league of Birmingham and by party of matrons and girls interested in the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The WoDlan's Civic league will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the City hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

The board of control of the Boys club will meet this morning at 10:S0 o'clock at the home in the old DeBardeleben place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

potted plants. A number of out of town guests were in attendance, and great many valuable present were received.
 The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. 5. Thornton and Is graduate of the Alabama Central Female college of the class of 'O7.
 MT. Scruggs is a prosperous young plan- ter and merchant of West Bend, Ala, and Is a young man of high integrity and sterling worth.
 MT and Mrs. Scruggs left immediately after the ceremony for points south. They will make their home at West Bend, A1n,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16
A Sensation in FurS. Muff and Scarf Sets.

pum picked by our buyer on his last New York trip No when these gone for these sets represent makers surplus stoccosed out to at very low price
 Made of high grade Belgian hair fur with extra large coal and large pillow huff Both pieces lined with the genuine guaranteed Skinner san Black only ReadytOWear Sd F0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-16

Plenty of suits in town at 1495, but to compare with these All spic span newsupus stocks from New Yors best makers In the house less than 10 days Bought at very low price; sold to you the way Plenty of staple navy bues brown and blacks Also novelties Any woman can be fitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-18

Now. while Mr.. Taft's hand-picked
tariff board may have all wisdom con-
centrsted in il. there is sonnet hing in
the American mind that reNoIts
against it 1t - the viii OF the ma
jority OF the people expressed
through the representative Of the
people that counts i'm this country.
The doctrine OF Thomas Jefferson
thst the people could ne trusted 10
do the right thing. has obtained a
strong hold upon the voters whether
they belong TO one party or another.
When President Taft sets himself up
as the representative Of certain
class Or men who claim 10 be the pro
tectoTs OF protection and thus admit
that protection Is in need Of protec-
tion and claims that any board or
commission appointed by him are the
proper guardians Of the people and
the legislature he goes step beyond
not only the constitution, bur the
spirit of the law.
II there : anything in Mr. Taft'5
administration that spells defeat fer
him in the coming campaign il : tG.s
disregard OF the constitution and
deafness 70 the voice of the people
a good healthy congress that i un-
swerved by hopes Of patronage OF
preferment and which realizes and
prizes its own rights would teach
such a president the lesson which lie
evidently needs 10 learn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-18
ILLINOIS DEMOCRACY

Journal, was not only refused the
privileges of the floor, but was
roughly handled by bunch of Chica-
go ward heelers, evidently brought
from Chicago for the express pur-
pose of seeing that no man opened his
mouth who had a word to say in crit
icism of either the men or the meth
DDS in that gathering.
If Hiram y. Wheeler is not entitled
TO talk freely and frankly TO any
gathering of Illinois democrats.
wherever they may be assembled,
then no man in Illinois may consist
emily claim such a right. His treat
ment at Springfield was an outrage
that should be resented by every
democratic editor in the state.
The treatment accorded Editor
Wheeler offers scant encouragement
TO other democratic editors to offer
honest advice TO the party. And any
other advice is not worth the space
which might be given it.