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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC
 SENDS OUT INVITATIONS

Following the monogram, A. P. l. on each side of which are the significant dates 1872 and 1911, the invitation repro duced below has been received in Bir- mingham:
 'The faculty and graduating class of the Alabama Polytechnic institute request your presence at the thirty-ninth annual commencement, June to 7 1911, Auburn The following is the complete pro- gramme
 SUNDAY, JUNE 4 II a. m.-Commencement sermon, Bishop Eugene Russell Hendrix, D. D., IL. D., Kansas City.
 p. my. NJ c. A. address Bishop Eugene Russell Hendrix, D. D., IL. D., Kansas City.
 MONDAY. JUNE 5. Il q. m.-Junior class orations. 5:30 D. m.-Regimental review by his ex- celleney, Gov. Emmet ONea1. and staff. D. m.-Festival of Lights.
 TUESDAY, JUNE g. 10 a. m.-Alumni oration, Leonidas War ren Payne, Jr., Ph D., Austin, Tex p. m.--lnspection of laboratories and experiment station.
 5:S0 p. m.-Competitive company and ip- dividual drill.
 D. m.-Senior class orations
 WEDNESDAY, June T. 10 a. m.-Commencement address, Hon. James Calvin Hemphill, Richmond, Va. Conferring degrees by president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
MRS. C. P. ORR CALLS
 MEETING OF COMMITTEE

Mrs. c. P. Orr, who was appointed chairman of committee on organization last week at the initial meeting of the Civic club, has completed her commit tee and asks that they meet her today at 2 o'clock at the parish house, Church of the Advent. They are as follows: Mrs O.. P. Orr, chairman; Mrs. c. B. Spencer, Mrs. A. o. Lane, Mrs. A. B. Loveman. Mrs. John B. Reid, Mrs. George Harring- ton, Mrs l.. J. Haley, Mrs. N. A. Bar rett, East Lake; Mrs. S. J. Johnson,
 Woodlawn; Mrs. John T. Smith, Avon dale; Mrs. John Morrison, Ensley; Mrs. o. E.. Sanders, Pratt City; Mrs. J. B.. Harris, North Birmingham.
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the summer term, and my work is great

the summer term, and my work is a great pleasure"
 And your compositions?' I suggested
 '"The best known of my compositions I should say, is the oratorio, The Prodi- gal Son. and the oriental song cycle, The Garden of Kama Lawrence Hope. the wife of an English army officer, who wss on duty in India, wrote the beautiful poem of the latter, and 1t appealed to me so strongly that I set the words to music. have written two comic operas which have been quite successful, and I have another In the hands of the publishers now. Then there are number of my songs which have been widely used, and I also have several on hand now which the publishers will give me in the early fall"
 How do you arrange to get away from your studio work to make these tours throughout the country?' asked.
 My studio in Erie has established Itself sufficiently to allow me to leave occasionally said Mir. Vincent, "and give my lecture recitals. have had rather long tour this time, including the large cities from Indiana to Alabama Later I am booked to appear in Missouri, Ne braska and Colorado. getting home just in time for my commencement exercises. and then another season. at Chautauqua."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
ALUMNAE MEETING
 AT THE SEMINARY

At the meeting of the alumnae of Birmingham seminary on Saturday aft ernoon, May 6, the following officers were elected to serve for two years:
 President, Mrs. Nora Hawkins Shaw.
 Vice President, Miss Miriam Wolters- dorf.
 Treasurer, Miss Ruth Phillips.
 Secretary, Mrs Elva B. Reed.
 It was decided that the alumnae ban quet should be given on Thursday, May 20, in the afternoon the following chairmen being appointed to make final arrangements for same:
 Mrs. Elva B. Reed, programme and all literary features.
 Miss Helen Benners, finance, includ- ing all arrangements as to place and hour of entertainment.
 Miss Kate Riddle, decorative.
 Miss Bessie Ferguson, chairman of boosters.
 Each chairman Is to choose a com mittee of at least five to assist her in all things pertaining to the success of the banquet. The meeting was unusual ly interesting and the spirit of loyalty and good fellowship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
THE RECITAL OF
 HENRY VINCENT

The musical event of the day will be the organ recital this evening of Henry Bethuel Vincent, who will play at the First Methodist church at o'clock. His programme is an exceptionally fine one, and through a former visit his excellent playing is already recognized. free will offering will be taken at the church. critic who is familiar with his work wrote of him recently:
 ''Henry Bethuel Vincent has been well named as one of the leaders in the young CT generation of American musicians As Q composer, his larger works In the realm of oratorio, song cycle, etc, have been instantaneous and enduring successes. Two comic operas have had recent and successful production, and others are promised for next season; many songs and smaller works are widely used both in this country and abroad, and his compost tions are recognized as important and original contributions to American music.
 MT. Vincent has been for many years closely identified with the music at Chau- tauqua He is conductor of the Chautau- qua band. director of the organ depart ment, and official organist to the Chau- tauqua institution. In this latter capacity he gives almost daily recitals during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
CALLED MEETING
 OF WOMEN'S AUXILIARY

It is earnestly desired that every wom- an interested in the war against tubercu- losis in Jefferson county be present at the called meeting of the woman's aux Hilary at the Chamber of Commerce at 10:S0 o'clock this morning. It is the in- tention of this association to ask noth- ing of it's members except two meetings a year and membership consisting of hum dreds who are willing to give $1 year for dues. The campaign for 1000 members will be heard from at the meeting to- day The earnest cooperation of the women of the county in an effort to erad- icate the disease Is desired. The member ship has greatly grown, and every woman who promised at the last meeting to en- large the membership, as well as every one else interested in the home on Red mountain, is asked to attend the meet ing this morning. MT. Bowie, the newly elected president of Nne Tuberculosis asso- citation, will give a talk this morning, and the plan of the years work will be outlined.
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and the Findlay Memorial Organ school in Ohio, choirmaster of the First Presby- terian church for many years and lately director of the choir in St. Patrick's, Erie, said to be the handsomest parish church in America, Mir. Vincent holds the impor tant position of official organist at Chau- tauqua. He also has charge of the organ department of the Chautauqua institute, and is the director of the band as we'll
 With such a varied programme making up his daily work, Mr Vincent possesses wide experience of audiences, and a broad and understanding skill in the mak- ing and playing of programmes.
 Equally at home in the classical school of music, the romantic and the brilliantly modern, MT. Vincent never fails to please and keeping, he does, in harmony with the current musical studies, he is ably fitted to instruct as well as to en- tertain his auditors.
 In chatting with him about his work MT. Vincent said:
 ''The organ to my mind is the most sat- isfactory instrument by which I can H. lustrate my lecture recital, Listening to Music It's possibilities are tremendous and the big effects are easily produced by this wonderful instrument. Y0A un- derstand that my idea in making this in- novation is very much like what Mir Os- car Hammerstein announced when he opened the Manhattan opera. He said:
 T don't want to educate; I want to interest
 50 many people hear, and so few peo- pie listen to music, and I find that most audiences like the suggestions on possi- blities of increasing the enjoyment. Per- haps because the suggestions apply to ragtime as well as to symphony"
 And the organ Is adaptable in any case,' I observed.
 Both on account of it's variety and the possibility of orchestral color" said he. Such a composition as the Saint Saens Dance of Death, for instance, can be played with a great deal of realism which would be entirely lost on the piano. Dia- metrically different Is Victor Herbert's March of the Toys and yet it can be illustrated just as happily on the other"
 "I suppose you find your work at Chau- tauqua very congenia, do you not?" asked.
 "I have been there so long that it has become part of my life,' said MT. Vim cent. Tt is a great pleasure to play to such audiences as assemble there. The most cultured students and instructors throughout the country are there during
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
NEWS OF HE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Opening Lectures By Ed ward Howard Griggs CALENDAR OF EVENTS Miss Mary George Greene to Be Hostess-A Compliment to Mrs.
 Morgan Smith--Highland
 Clan to Meet

An appreciative audience greeted MT. Edward Howard Griggs yesterday aft ernoon when he opened his series of lectures at the Hi,h school auditorium. It was composed mainly of club women and other cultured members of society but the presence of a number of busi- ness men also bespoke the influence of the lecturer and his subject. It was the first of the group of lectures on Robert Browning, which the great lec turer and teacher is to give in the afternoon. The initial evening lec- ture had as Its subject, Social and Personal Evolu ion" This afternoon again at 3:30 o'clock MT. Griggs' sub ject will be "Browning's Philosophy of Music" Apt yogler Is the especial lesson today as was Rabbi Ben Ezra" yesterday. This evening at S:SO o'clock The Dynamic Character of Personal Ideals will be second in the series of lectures on "Ethical Factors in Social Progress"
 One cannot afford to miss these lec- lures. MT. Griggs makes of each one beautiful lesson and one easily com prehended. His initial lecture on the Philosophy of Browning was given largely to a personal view of Brown ing, the man; with so clear an idea of the personality, the ideals and prei- udices the lecturer made a logical foundation for the literary appreciation which he expects to inculcate in his hearers. He touched upon the cir cumstances under which several Of Browning's poems were written and upon their relative values. Rabbi Ben Eza,' however, he read and interpre- ted for his audience.
 Lacking in mannerisms, straightfor- ward and easy in his presentation of subject, delighting his hearers alike with the purity of his diction and his intellectual acumen, MT. Griggs re- mains the same charming speaker that the Birmingham people have found him in previous years, but with a new mes- sage and one which he gives the ob- vious pleasure of one who loves his subject.
 Among the many interested listeners in his audience yesterday afternoon were MT. and Mrs. John W. Tomin- son, MT. and Mrs. Ross c. Smith, Mrs A. B. Loveman, Mrs. Charles Roberts, Miss Buchanan, Miss Sara Callen, Mrs. II. H. Shell, Mrs. Samuel Rand, Miss Annie Pearson, Mrs. c. B. Glenn, Miss Lou Abbe Chambless, Mrs Leo K. Steiner, Mrs. James Bowron, Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Corinne Chisholm, Miss Belle Conner, MT. Charles A. Brown, A.ss Annie Ward, Miss May Ward, Miss Florence Ballard. Miss Sadie Allison, Mrs. W. A. Porter, Mrs. Vassar l.. Allen MT. A. A. Lyon and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
FIRE DAMAGES
 CREIGHTON COLLEGE

Omaha Neb., May 8.-A stubborn fire which started in the elevator shaft of Creighton college early today, did dam age exceeding s6O.00o, and will cause the suspension of classes of 500 students in the building for some time. Twenty-four members of the faculty, all of whom be- long to the Jesuit order, were summarily aroused by the alarm and appeared in their clothes when the firemen arrived Immense quantities of water were poured
 into the upper floors and came near play ing havoc with the valuable library, physics and chemical laboratories. All the members of the faculty escaped in jury, but one fireman was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
COMMENT ON
 BIRMINGHAM WEDDING

The Social World, published in Mont gomery, makes the following comment upon the marriage of Miss Eugene John ston and MT. William Eager
 f'Montgomerians are specially interested in the marriage of Miss Eugene Johnston and MT. William Geromvy Eager of Staun- ton, Va, which took place in Birmingham Tuesday at the home of the brides pa rents Gen. and Mrs. R. D. Johnston. The tride is a niece of United States Senator Joseph Johnston, and the groom is a son of the Rev. and Mrs George B. Eag- CT, formerly of Montgomery. now of Louisville. He is superintendent of the Light and Power company of Staunton, where the young couple will make their home after visiting relatives in Charlotte, N. C., for few days"
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Speaking of organ rectals" reminds me Of clever little story heard the other day.
 It was to have been a meeting of the Ladies' Aid society, and as usual when the members arrived it took them some time to get down to business.
 Mrs Wggins had to tell everybody about her recovery from a recent opera ton.
 After she got through it reminded Mrs. Higgins of an awful attack of angina pectoris that the doctor said she was threatened with
 That brought on more talk, and Mrs. Giggins then told about how she had had Q touch of cirrhosis hepatis, and of course that reminded Mrs. BIggns that she had recently had her kimona cut out-I mean her appendix-in other words her table of contents
 When this was through with, Mrs. Lig- gins felt in honor bound to tell about an awful 'spel" she had had, and so the talk flew thick and fast. about the ail- ments and complaints of the several ladies present.
 Finally somebody looked over in the corner and espied Mrs. Gigglns, who up to this time had been perfectly silent, and one of the ladies said to her:
 What have you to tell about yourself, dear?"
 1T am afraid that haven't suitable story" she replied suavely. T was under the impression that I was coming to a business meeting of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety, but I find instead 1t is an organ yecital'
 In the world of music, where there are singers, pIanists and harpists galore, it is very seldom that we ever hear a really nne organist.
 "The king of instruments" while used more than almost any other in church work, is scarcely ever the medium em- ployed for concert or recital work, and MT. Henry Betheul Vincent, who will ap- pear this evening at the First Methodist church in his lecture recital, Listening to Music' stands quite alone in this clever innovation
 While MT. Damrosch and others have given their lecture recitals in New York with piano accompaniment, MT. Vincent has opened an entirely new path in using the organ to Illustrate his work.
 Besides being the director of the Vincent studio in Erie. Pa, which is his home,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
MRS. J. MORGAN SMITH COM
 PLIMENTED IN LOOKOUT"

The Lookout" a clever journal of southern society, published in Chatta- nooga. pays this compliment to Mrs. J.. Morgan Smith in it's latest issue:
 Mrs. J. Morgan Smith of Birmingham. who was made an honorary member of the national society of the D. A. R., is a delighted southern woman with many friends out of the organization as well as within it who rejoice at the signal hdnor paid her.
 Tn forming the Nationally D. A. R. 1t was decided to honor but B honorary members, agreeing in numbers with the original states of the union. The election Is for life and it is of course only oc- .easonally that vacancy occurs. Mrs. Smith is one of the most popular women in the organization.
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social hour was spent, the hostess rem dering several piano selections.
 The. table was decorated in tiny baskets in which the ices were served in the club cblors. In the center of the table was handsome candelabra, which light ed the dining room.
 Those present were: Mrs. Robert Her nandez, Mrs. George B. Smith, Mrs. H. r. Latner, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs J. 0. Small, Mrs. Hamilton Hines Mrs. L. c. Smith, Mrs. Gentry, Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Coggins, Mrs. Fred Moore, Mrs. Ballard, Mrs. Housman, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs kronellenberg and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Step-Son Kills Father

zwolle, La, May S.-Y. b. West, a prom inent farmer, was shot and instantly killed yesterday by his step-son, John Napier. West secured his gun after quarrel with his wife and threatened to shoot her. She ran out of the house, when young Napier appeared on the scene. Coming up behind West. Napier shot him in tn eback of the head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Strikers Cause Riot

Oklahoma City, Okla. May s-One man was shot and four others were slightly in- jured here last night during a fight be- tween special police employed by the Oklahoma Street Railway company and sympathizers with striking employees The company has refused to meet the demands of the carmen for increased wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
ENTERTAINMENTS BY CHURCH OF ADVENT

The entertainment given at the rectory Of the Church of the Advent Friday aft ernoon and evening, beginning at 4:s0 o'clock, will be one of the most pleasant affairs ever planned by the women of the church. The church entertainments of the Advent are proverbial for their good taste and the pleasure which they offer to their participants. Salads and ices will be served during the hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
GIBSON-BARTON
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Announcement has been made in Georgia of the engagement of Miss Willie Trimble Barton, the daughter of Col. J. K. Barton of Marietta, to MT. Archer c. Gibson of this city, the wedding to be celebrated early in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
BUSSEY-JOHNSTON
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Phil P. Johnston of Waynesboro, Ga, announces the engagement of her daughter, Adele, to Mr. Henson Estes Bussey of Atlanta, the wedding to take place the latter part of June."
 The above announcement will be read with interest In Birmingham.
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MT. Henry B. Vincent Talks About His Lecture Recital
 Listening to Music

Noted Organst and Composer In Whom Visitors Chautauqua Are Particularly Interested-Offcial Organist There Wrote the Music To Laurence Hopes Beautiful G Gar den of Kama His Lecture Recitas'' Illus
 trated With Organ Accompaniment, 8 Dis
 tnct Innovation-To Be Heard at the
 First Methodist Church This Evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 WOMAN'S HOME MISSION

The annual meeting of the Woman's Home Mission society, North Alabama conference, Methodist Episcopal church. south, will be held in Anniston today. fine programme has been prepared and "a large attendance Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
MISS MARY GEORGE GREENE
 TO BE HOSTESS AT TEA

Miss Mary George Greene will entertain the Bachelor Girls and few additional friends "Wednesday afternoon at tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
WAX EFIELD-MORTON

MT. and Mrs. J. R. Morton of Anniston have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jewel Gordon, to MT. John Henry Wakefield of Birmingham, the we'd ding to be solemnzed June 91.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
MIR. AND MRS. MATTHEW'S
 TO ENTERTAIN CARD CLUB

MT. and Mrs. Harrison Stuart Mat thews will entertain the Monday Night Bridge club Thursday evening.
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AT THE SOUTHERN CLUB

Among those noted as members of luncheon parties yesterday at the South ern club were MT. and Mrs. George B. Kelley. Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., MT. Murray Brown, Mrs. Shipman, Mrs. Jesse l.. Drennen, Mir. Charles McCrery, MT. Fred Jenkins, MT R. A. Brown and number of other cubmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
MRS. A. D. M'COMICK
 HOSTESS TO CLUB

Thursday afternoon at her home. Mrs. A. D. Mccormick entertained the mem- bers of the Domestic Needleworkers.
 After business was finished delightful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
MISS MARY LOU COBB
 HOSTESS TO THE CLAN

Miss Mary Lou Cobb will be hostess this afternoon to the Highland Clan at her, home on South Fourteenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Iaps to Study Qualifications

Berlin, May s.-The Japan military com mission. headed by Major General Yame- ga and Major General Todoye, arrived here today for the study of artillery for tifications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS

A pleasant event of the day will be the bridge party given in compliment to Miss Jean Ballenger by Mrs. William Streit
  A called meeting of the Clionian circle will be held tomorrow morning at Il o'clock with Mrs. l.. J. Haley the presi- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

The joint meeting of the Woodlawn, Gibson and Kennedy Improvement asso- citations will be held Wednesday, May 10, at the Kennedy school instead of Tues day, May g. at the Woodiawn school az previously announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

St. Marys Church guild will have a called meeting at the parish hall on Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Sister Sarah, chief deaconness of the orphanage of Mobile will be in attendance, and will talk to the ladies. A full attendance Is requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

Havana, Cuba, but are at present with her aunt, Mrs. R. c. Bankston.
 Mrs. J. c. Maben is at home after visit of several weeks in New York city. She accompanied her daughter, Mss Bet tie Maben, who has gone abroad to be ab sent several months.
 Mrs. J. E. Frazier will leave today for Mobile, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Kirkbride during the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy convention.
 Mrs. Chapel Cory will be entertained this week in Mobile by Mrs. c. P. Rob- inson.
 MT. and Mrs. M. F. Northington and daughter have returned from a visit to Mir and Mrs. w. T. Northington in Prattvile.
 Miss Adele Shaw will be the guest of Mrs. w. T. McGowin in Mobile for few days.
 The joint meeting of the Woodlawn Gibson and kennedy School Improve ment associations will be held tomor- row at the Kennedy school instead of today at the Woodlawn school, as pre- viously announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
Blue Ribbon Vanilla Extract

Instes.1 of asking the grocer for van illa. sp4cify Blue Ribbon vanilla Extract.
 Pure. strong. delicious.
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The Birmingham delegation will leave this morning at 9:30 o'clock on the Bir- mlngham Special.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
LITTLE JOKERS
 WITH MRS. HILL FERGUSON

The Little Jolxers will meet at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Hill Ferguson.
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summer on one of the largest organs in the world.
 'He belongs to a famous family. son of Dr. B. T. Vincent, and a nephew of Bishop John H. Vincent, the founder of Chautauqua; brother of Leon H. Vim cent, the famous author, and cousin of George E. Vincent, the president of the Minnesota I1Oiverstv v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09

The regular and advisory boards of the Mercy Home will meet this morning at 10.3O at the parish house of the Church of the Advent instead of at the home, as previously announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
'I V 0'y

The repetition of the Robin Hood play, which the senior class of the Bir- mingham seminary had planned to give Wednesday afternoon at the Country club, has been postponed on account of serious illness in the family of one of the members of the class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-09
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Count Morosini, commisario for the Italian government, with headquarters in New Orleans, is an interesting visitor in Birmingham. He was a. member of a small dinner party at the Southern club Sunday evening. In the group were MT. John Dabney, Miss Martha Dabney. Miss Isabel Caldwell and Count Morosini.
 
 Miss Maybelle Cosby will leave today for Dyersburg, Tenn, to visit Miss Zelda King.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry B. Starrett have named their little son William Ferguson. They have been making their home in