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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
DIR. AND MRS. RUSSELL
 ENTERTAIN FOR BRIDE

Miss Virginia Bell, who is to be one of today's lovely brides, was the hor- oree at buffet supper given at tho home of Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Russell last evening. The party included a com pany of young people who are especial friends of Miss Bell and MT. Jack Jen- kins whom she is to wed.
 A buffet luncheon of several courses was served and afterward the brides cake was cut. It stood In the center of the table In the dining room. handsome ly embossed and crowned with Cupid. From the chandelier depended a num- Der of diminutive Cupids, each bearing a message to the bride elect, with a bit of dream cake. The table was cov- cred with a handsome lace piece. Mrs. Russell was handsomely gowned for the evening in black lace made over rose satin. Miss Bell was in marquisette over pink silk. The coffee table was presided over by Mrs. Ralph Law Rus . sell and Miss Lucy Downey. Among the guests were MT. and Mrs. R. l. Russell. Miss Virginia Bell, Miss Mary Lee Bell, Miss Martha Bell Lyman. Miss Mabel Marler, Miss Olive Heaslett, Miss Lucy Downey, MT. James Burgin, Mr. William Arthur Jenkins, MT. Ellis Brown, MT. Albert Lee Smith, MT. Als- ton Greene, MT. Robert E. Caine, MT Pierce Ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
MIR. AND MRS. NABB
 HOSTS FOR MISS NABB

The marriage of Miss Estelle Nabb and MT. Frederick Neill Phillips, which will occur this evening at the home of the bride. has been preceded by brilliant series of hospitallties, the climax occur ring last evening in the dinner at the Hotel Hillman. MT. and Mrs Nabb were hosts, entertaining the bridal party and limited number of friends in one of the private dining rooms of the hotel.
 The rehearsal for the wedding cere- mony took place at an early hour of the evening at the Nabb residence. and the party repaired afterward to the ho- tel for dinner. Wedding bells developed in flowers hung above the table and ap- peared in the cards, souvenirs and the various details of an elaborate repast. The table was one of the handsomest seen this season and was decorated with con- summate art The guests of MT. and Mrs. Nabb were Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Collins, MT. and Mrs. Harry Jones, MT. and Mrs. Hubert Drennen. Mrs. Alden Howell, Jr., of Waynesvile; MT. and Mrs Walter Phillips, Miss Margaret La tady, Miss Mary Ware, Miss Mabel Vince lock, Mrs Viola Walker Miss Edith Bowron. Mrs. Viola Redin; Messrs. Fred erick Neill Phillips, Edward Crawford, John Gates, Edward Williams, John Den- son, Matthew Lacey, George Watkins and Jelks Cabaniss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
HON. EDWIN DEXTER VISITS TUSKEGEE
Member of Porto Rican Senate We'll Pleased With Work of
 Institute

Tuskegee Institute, November 7.- Especial. )-Hon. Edwin G. Dexter, mem Der of the Porto Rican senate and United States commissioner of educa- tion for Porto Rico, on a visit to the Porto Rican scholarship students in American schools, is at the Tuskegee institute, and expressed himself as sat- isfied with the progress made by the government wards here, and with the work of Tuskegee institute in general.
 Of the 50 Porto Rican students in American schools IF are at Tuskegee, and at no other school are there more than four.
 "I am very much pleased with the work done at Tuskegee," said MT. Dex- ter. q have never been here before and no representatives of the Porto Rican department has been here for four years I am very much impressed with what 1 have seen and with what is be- ing done.
 Tt is hoped that the Porto Rican students here will learn the various trades and scientific agriculture with a view of being able to teach in Porto Rican schools when they return to the Island. I believe thoroughly in this institution. I think 1t is one of the greatest in the country and that there are very few educators whose names are as we'll known the world over as Dr. Washington"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
AUTUMN LEAVES GIVE COLOR
 TO THE AUTUMN PARTIES
Branches Are Brought From the Woods to Give Brightness Gray November Entertainments For Brides and Visitors-Miss Nabb's Dinner At the Hotel Hill
 man a Brilliant Event-Other Topics of
 Social Moment-Today In Society
By MYRTLE MILES.

maids and matron of honor to Miss Fox. and her sister, Miss josephine Cosby. The table decoration was beautifully
 planned. Overhead ths chandelier was
 clouded in yellow tulle, a big bow of
 yellow satin ribbon tied to the lower jet appearing beneath draperies ex- tending to the several lights. The table was covered with lace. In
 the center was white satin slipper filled with white carnations and lilies of
 the valley. The candlesticks were
 topped with fluffy yellow shades and
 marking each plate was a hand painted
 slipper with cluster of orange blos-
 soms on the toe. Cupid stood within
 The slippers caught with a bow of rib bon. The souvenirs weres papier machs slippers.
 Just before the last course of the luncheon was served a handsome silver
 baking dish was placed before the -elect who found within a number of dainty receptacles filled with rice and a card bearing the remark: This Is one way to serve rice. If you wish it
 cooked, prepare in this dish With love, MT. and Mrs. William M Cosby ane.
 Miss Maybelle Cosby.
 Miss Cosby was pretty and graceful in pink broadcloth luncheon frock. Miss Fox wore a white lace robe over pink satin In which she is charming The other young women who forme ed
 an attractive circle about the table in |. cluded Mrs. John c. Fletcher of Mem- phis, Miss Pearl Guscott, Miss Josc- chine Cosby, Miss Ruth Evins, Miss Dunbar Avirett and Miss Gladys Ens- len.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Changes in Thirty Years


 To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 The announcement in this mornings Age-Herald that MT. I. S. Field of Bal CTS Record Publishing company, was In the city, and would in the near future issue review of the south's development fin the last 30 years will be receievd with great pleasure by our people.
 The gentleman has a wide field to cover, and no odubt will give his best effort in making known to the world what our people have accomplished. and their prospects, and possibilities of the future. Thirty years ago I built home on Avenue and Tffrty-f first street. When it was finished returned to Tal- ladega and brought my family to this beautiful valley. The change has been so wonderful during that time that I cannot trust my mind to dwell too long upon this rapid growth for fear It might prove to be an illusion. Many in- teresting characters-men of brain and energy, have lived here. In every direc- tion you go there are signs of their good judgment and faculty of receiv- ing knowledge. The work of most of these has been finished. Let me re- fer to one still living who has done so much in the building and develop ment of this city and district.
 Major Willis J. Milner. There are some young men here who were boys 30 years ago. They have and are still giving their brain, energy and money to make this the greatest city in all the south. Such fellows as Caheen Bros, the Marx boys, young Jemison. Hill Ferguson, John Henley and many oth- CTS. I am glad that I have had the friendship and confidence of the older citizens, and 1t Is a comfort in my old age to know that their children are my friends. J. LAWLER DARBY.
 Birmingham, November T. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
MISS FLORIBEL BROWN
 WEDS MIR. CONRAD OHME

A quiet nuptial service Which was celebrated in the presence of a choser coterie of friends yesterday afternoon was that of Miss Floribel Brown and MT. Conrad Ohme. The event took place at the South Highlands Metho- dist church at o'clock.
 The chancel of the church was massed with palms and other tropical plants among which showed clusters of white specimen chrysanthemums, in tall baskets. Dignity taste and simplicity in the decorative plan as well as in every other feature of i:le nuptial event made 1t unusually sacred and beautifui The officiating clergyman was the Rev Dr. L. c. Branscomb, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city.
 Preceding the vows beautiful or gan programme of nuptial music was presented by Mrs. Charles E. Bowman Jr. who at the appointed hour blend ed the passing tones of tender se- lection into the more majestic bridal march.
 Miss Brown was attended only by her sister. Mrs. James L.. Brock of Flor ence, as matron of honor. Mrs. Brock Is a singularly beautiful woman and yesterday in her black velvet robe with cascade trimmings of real lace. Gains borough hat, with heavy black ostrich feathers, and carrying cluster of pink roses, made an exquisite picture.
 Miss Brown and Mir. Ohme entered the church and approached the altar together. She was gowned for travel ing, wearing smart gray tailored cos- tune with cuffs and collar of blue name velvet. Her chapeau was a small blue French creation adorned with a Paradise feather and extremely becom- ing. Her flowers were bride roses Her distinction of manner and per son were never more evident than when she stood at the altar as bride.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ohme left for Wash ington immediately after the ceremony to be absent ten days. They will make their home in Alabama, dividing their time between Birming'fem and Tusca- loosa. MT. Ohme is a civil engineer by profession. He Is engineer for the city of Tuscaloosa, but has offices also in Birmingham. 4Mrs. Ohme, as Miss Floribel Brown, has been ad- mired and loved by scores of friends ham. She Is woman of marked cul- ture and delightful personality. For a number of years she has been leading educator, her services as teacher in the grammar schools of tie city giving place to the chair of history and Eng fish In the Birmingham High school which she held for.aeveral years Her family has been conspicuous in edu- cational matters in Alabama. and so- ctally, as well, hold a high position. Her father, the late Rev. Hardie Brown was formerly pastor of the First Meth odist church of this city, and after ward. during his residence in Florence was president of the Girls college at that place. Mrs. Ohme Is a sister of Mrs. E. K. Campbell and MT. F. L. Brown of Birmingham, and of Mrs James l.. Brock of Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08

her purse.
 Going bit further on she stopped in front of another window where they sell live things
 The objects that attracted her attention were pair of lovely birds in a cage
 They were bright green like the emerald wells one sees fashionable women wear rg nowadays, and their call to her was directly personal.
 Her nose was glued to the show win COW as she watched the pretty green bird on the bar. pirouette about and chirp and talk, and call to its slender, shining mate who was taking her morning rlunge. Presently she finished her ablutions, and met him on the bar and they kissed and billed and cooed and then began to talk right to her. Come on take us home with you" they said to Anne. "We'n keep you amused all the time. You will never be lonely with us about Something told Anne (maybe the Move- On Policeman, in her mind) to resist anu SCt dWdys put SIl5 SlOOu SIlll ana looked and looked and listened. Something to play with, and amuse me in my little bedroom at the board ing house at night" she reasoned with herself, during the long, long winter evenings. What company the birds would be. Yes, I'll buy them and take them home now"
 But just about that time the preach CTS voice thundered founder than a High land avenue car that passed, seeming to say:
 Wicked extravaganza; spending money for things not needed is wasting it''
 And she picked up her skirts and sped down the street.
 At the corner an autobomile had knock cd somebody down and great, surging crowd had gathered and Anne soon be- came part of it.
 Presently she felt a light touch upon her arm, and she knew somebody wanted something.
 It was a man on the verge of intoxica- ticn. without being actually drunk. lie was perfectly polite ' He began to tell his story. Anne did what she had never done be- fore in her life-she deliberately turned her back on him and fought out the situ- ation with herself-dumbly and desper- ately.
 She remembered the preachers word1 about unworthy charity' and wedged her way through the crowd toward. the office where her work awaited her.
 When she got there, she said to one of the girls:
 Here! Take these miserable old SIG and put them in the bank for me. I've reformed. Pm saving money now"
 Why" said the girl, opening the handbag Anne pushed toward her, there's no money here."
 What, no money? my good ten dollars had saved gone?' exclaimed Anne pitifully. I know. He got it at the cor her. The drunken man. know now he took it. My bag was hanging on my erm. Well, I'm glad of it."
 ''Why?" asked the girl.
 Because it will give him so much pleasure" said she. pensively. 1T hope he will buy himself something with 1t that he wants very, very n1uch-it doesn't make any difference what 1t is. I only hope he will get something that will make him happy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
MISS MINNIE RAND
 HONOREE AT LUNCHEON

A clever autumn hospitality was the bridge luncheon yesterday given for Miss Minnie Rand of Huntsville by Mrs. Kenneth Aubrey Ivy and MT. Earl Ivy at their home on South Sixteenth ave- rue. Sharing the honor with Miss Rand was Miss Marjorie Ludlow Fletcher, who hcs returned to Birmingham for the win ter after spending the summer in Pan- anna and Jamaica with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Richard Fletcher.
 Five tables were arranged for the guests and these, in keeping with the otrer details of the party were autumnal in their decoration each bearing a bowl of autumn leaves in the center. The brilliant colors appeared in the clustering branches distributed in the various rooms and were copied on the hand painted score cards which were used in the bridge games after the luncheon. The coffee table was especially attractive. In the center was giant pumpkin filled with yellow and red and freen fruits, oranges, bananas and grapes lending themselves to make a graceful centerpiece. Here 2nu on the buffets, tapers blazed in brass scones and candlesticks. Salads in vel lew apples, and green ices emphasized the pretty color motive which was a happy choice for gray November day.
 Mrs. Kenneth Ivy welcomed her sIests, wearing pale blue marquisette robe. Mrs Earl Ivy was in Dolly Var, den tissue. They had chosen their prizes with fine discrimination. They were sil- yer vanity cases. The consolation was drawn from autumn leaves.
 Those who enjoyed this charming hospi- ta'ity were Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Susie White, Miss Virginia White, Miss Bessie McCrossin, Miss Emee McCrossin Miss Lucille Moore, Miss Mabel Moore Miss Evelyn Reynolds, Miss Agnes Ter rell, Miss Margaret Terrell, Miss Annie Blinn, Miss Annie Donnelly, Miss Jennio Hopkins, Miss Sadie Allison, Miss Ralph Harwood. Miss Cary Johnson, Miss Mary Taidy, Miss Lucy Lyma Powell, Miss Marjorie Fletcher, Miss Minnie Rand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08

Miss Virginia Underwood was host ess last evening at one of the mos1 enjoyable of the winter functions. She entertained at the Country club In con- pliment to Miss Carroll Woodson. the son. The reception and cotillon was most informal and, including as 1t did a coterie, none too large, of con genial friends among the debutante dancing set, 1t proved one of those happy affairs that will long finger in the memories of the young people whose privilege 1t was to take part.
 MT. and Mrs. William Thomas Un- derwood, the hostess parents. with a group of their married friends and sev- eral young people. constituted the re- ceiving party. With them were Hon. and Mrs. Oscar w. Underwood, MT. and Mrs. Fred Underwood, pr. and Mrs. Lewis Greene Woodson, MT. and Mrs. E. K. Campbell, MT. and Mrs. John Lon- don, Jr., the honoree, Miss Carroll Woodson; Miss Mary Campbell, Miss Mary Kirkpatrick, Miss Serena Kirkpat- rick. Miss Clara Lee Woodson, Miss Sue I1dTuld, NlSS oyIu NOolSp IhiSo oCiic Roberts and others.
 There was no receiving line, as MT. and Mrs. Underwood preferred that only the simplest informality should be the rule in the entertainment of their guests, and their receiving party assisted in making the occasion pleas ant one Mrs. Underwood wore a pretty gray chiffon reception robe built over satin. Miss Underwood s costume was smart and becoming. It was fashioned of green crepe in a pale shade. with an overdress of crystal net and crystal fringe about the hem A crystal band worn in her hair fin ished a charming toilette. Miss Wood son was In pink chiffon beneath which a lavender satin showed through pro- ducing charming color effect. Her mother, Mrs. L. G. Woodson. who. with pr. Woodson. added much grace to the occasion, was gowned in black.
 The club was most attractive with the abundance of greenery in the ball room and living room. In the sun par lar was placed the bonbon table was which was adorned with big yellow chrysanthemums and held sweetmeats of corresponding color. A punch table stood near the entrance of the liv- ing room and this was also prettily appointed. A coffee table stood in ths private dining room. A salad and ico were also served late A cotillon was led by MT. J. Woodruff George danc-
 ing with Miss Carroll Woodson, about whom this charming hospitality cen- tered. The figures were especially graceful and attractive.
 Among the interesting matrons and maids noted at the club were Mrs. E. K. Campbell, in an evening gown of white crepe de chine, embellished with lace; Miss Edith Thompson, in Ameri- can beauty chiffon over satin with trimings of gold; Miss Elizabeth Bowie Miss Emee McCrossin, in blue mar quisette with lace garniture and touches of coral; Miss Florence Moore of New Jersey, who fs their guest, in apple green chiffon over white lace; Miss Mary Campbell. wearing white embroidered chiffon over satin; Miss Fredrika Ferguson, Miss Cary Johnson, Miss Alice Coughland, Miss Mary Tardy, Miss Alice Coughlan, Miss Mary Tardy, nelly and a number of other pretty girls in the dancing set, besides many of the young men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08

| Oic HUI iiiuE Sii0 StdItCu uOWA u uol work and before she knew 1t she had stepped before shoe store and there I beheld in the windows the most bewild- |erlng array of footwear. Now, if there's anything that Anne | adores, it Is pretty slippers-the right kind of slippers, and those facing her in the window, were eminently right. She loved the little slender lines anc tine way the instep arched and the pretty luckles, correctly put on.
 She wanted pair of them so much that life without them steretched before her prebbly waste.
 Anne mentally tried them on and thought and thought over them and then suddenly the preachers words came to her with dull thud. about being wick Cd and extravagant."
 She really didn't need the slippers, but oh, she did want them so No slippers lad ever meant in her life what these promised. but she turned and went on her way.
 Why" sFi argued, should I let the words of a prosy old preached, who dpesn't know the first thing about a ,,d shoe when he sees 1t. keep me separated from a pair of slippers that were just made for my feetr'
 |. s;he stopped stark still and hit her con- science slap in the face!
 They're 9nly s7,' the voice came back al i'd probably the man who fuaae ahn las family to support and .o,, ogsf 10 buy them"
 tiit s ought it all out and went avay~ f Dpers unpurchased.
 'r4e her little feet felt cold and ne ec,s. and unprotected and unappre- eis ai'e had conquered and she "l ct !s4 rnsr. with the slr still ir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
SUPPLIED HER FRIENDS WI T H WILLS ON, s FRECKLE CREAM
It Is Positively Guaranteed to Remove
 Freckles

lit IS fO8htIVely UU0EantccU 10 ttemOV(
 Freckles
 The following letter will prove of great interest to everyone in quest of a fair complexion:
 Dukes Island, Me-,
 September 19, 1910. "Dear Dr. Wilson:
 .Enclosed please find two dollars rso oO, for which kindly mail me four fars of your Freckle Cream to postofflce hox No IA, Halifax, N. C., as we are starting home tomorrow. As usual, we brought number of jars of your cream. hut our friends here at the beach are so charmed with it and so anxious for if that have given 1t all away. The drug .Ist here says that he will have 1t on sale newt season. Cordially yours.
 NANCY HOWERTON CONAN" wilson's Freckle Cream will remove sreckles. pimples, sunburn and chaps. If Ia a toilet salve and a mild and harmless sace bleach. One jar of Wilson's TreckIe Cream will cause your freckles to per- centibly fade, and the second jar win completely remove them. If 1t does not your druggist will refund every sent of your money without argument. If he cannot supply you, send 50 cents to the wilson Freckle Cream Company, Charles- ton, s. C., and you will receive at ouoe . full size jar. Sold by Jacobs drug store. Es.4 U sk venue. special aEenfA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
WHAT IS THE REAL BASIS:
 MONEY OR HAPPINESS ?
Sermon That Set One Young Woman ThinkngShould She Let Her Little Mite Accumulate and Rust In the Bank Or
 Get Gay and Spend It Ruthlessly?
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Annes mind was in a confused state Probably the preacher was right. Anyway she would begin from that day forth and save her money, but the
 thought also came to her as to how she
 could be more economical when she
 practically had no money
 But everybody said she ought to save
 ana the voice of the multitude is the voice Of wisdom.
 Anne works, has nice job, but it's hard to save on ever so little a week,
 bat save she was determined to do-put her money in the bank-let 1t accumulate
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''1t is a wicked thing to waste money"
 The text of the sermon rang in the girls ears.
 She had never been able to exactly decide how a person tells when money is wasted.
 Anyway, that particular Sunday when the preacher launched forth his sermon on the subject, he seemed to be looking straight through her grey dress under neath the bunch of Parma violets. into her extravagant little heart.
 Tt is wicked,' the one in the pulpit toned, "to even give to charity without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
MIR. AND MRS. SMITH
 ISSTJE INVITATIONS

The following card was sent out yes terday: MT. and Mrs. Hampton Sidney Smith
 request the pleasure of your company Gil Tuesday evening, November 21, at 9 o'clock, Country club, to meet Miss Har-
 riet Fitts. The favor of reply is re- ouested. Dancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
Declines Extra Session

Columbia. s. C., November 7.-Gov. Bleese today declined to call an extra session of the legislature at the request of Marlboro county planters, to consider measures for the improvement of cotton market conditions. as requested by them at meeting held yesterday. He gave as his principal objection his opinion that the expense would be disproportionate to the good likely to be accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
UNIVERSITY CLUB
 ANNOUNCES RECEPTION

One of the most brilliant of the many evening parties this winter will be the reception given by the University club during Christmas week. Their date Is Thursday, December 21. It was first planned to give the reception earlier. but the day was changed with hospitable in- tent. as the young college men who will be home for the Christmas holidays are 10 he included in the invitations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
THE LAX-FOS WAY

If you had a medicine that would strengthen the liver, the stomach, the kidneys and the bowels, and at tho same time make you strong with a sys- temic tonic don't you believe you would soon be well? That's "The Lax-Fos way" We ask you to buy the first bottle
 on the money back plan, and you will ask your druggist to sell you the sec- ond
 It keeps your whole insides right
 There Is nothing else made like Lax Eos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-08
MISS MAYBELLE COSBY'S
 BRIDAL SLIPPER LUNCHEON

One of the pretty pre-nuptial parties of yesterday was Miss Maybelle Cosby's Fox. whose marriage to MT. Harris will be an event of next week. She enter .ained at her home on Eleventh avenue end her guests were only the brides