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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

Ladies and Gentlemen
 We have with us just now party than whom MT. Max (and as I remarked above, FLORALLY known as) Bloom, says there is none other than "whomer."
 He has been with us before and the Saints be Praised, may he often be with us again, for he's a joy to the down hearted, a bit of bottled sunshine to the depressed-he's the man that put the laugh in Musical Comedy, and he's the whole show" no matter where you find him.
 Tn last time, by the way, we DIDN'T find him fin vaudeville
 But
 AS I was about to say:
 I had an engagement Monday morning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
SHOW VARIETIES OF
 CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Washington, October 29.-Crowds of people including wives of cabinet officers and other capitol society folk, Hooked to the department of agriculture green houses today for the opening of the an- nual chrysanthemum show. Many new varieties developed under the direction of Dr. B. T. Galloway, head of the bu- reau of plant industry, are being shown and altogether there are more than 3to0 potted specimens on exhibition.
 In the new varieties are the Christy Mathewson, the William Kleinhinz, the Manhattan and the George J. Brusard blooms The latter has petals Of violet and red.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

or at least I thought I had, for a per fectly good interview with MT. Bloom but when the time came--the gentleman had ceased to Bloom, so far as I was concerned.
 The P. A. (which I have explained be- fore, some times means Press Agent" and still again Perfect Angel''. said he in town. because he'd seen a man who had seen a man, who had seen another man, who had seen him get off of the train Sunday night-but what good did that do Me?
 We'll
 At any rate. the whole day passed and no sign of the tnterview-ee-when late in the afternoon voice over the phone said
 How about MT. Bloom calling on your"
 "Dee-lighted," I cried. Bring him up."
 And before l could powder my nose. or see if my hat was on straight the P. A. and MT. B. appeared upon the Scene, and so my interview took place within the four walls of my little old den at the ALI, instead of at the theatre, as I had expected it wodld-sans scenic effects, sans Calcium, sans grease paint just MT. Max Bloom, as he is of" the stage. lowing with empressment to Yours truly
 Of course, had been wondering what manner of man I was to meet all tho while. for you can't tell about these strange looking comedians in their make up on the stage. and Mir. Blooms abso- lutely transforms him, even to the shape of his queer looking legs. that look like cork screws. that have been strengthened out. Consequently I wasn't prepared for the surprise that awaited me. in the ex- ceedingly boyish young person that greeted me, and who having submitted to an introduction and been left to my tender mercies. calmly sat himself down and took his medicine like a man.
 Just what is it that you want me to talk about ?'~Mr. Bloom said cheerfully. q always feel like Soubrette when I'm being inteviewed; I never know what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
CRITICISES BETTING
 ON FOOTBALL GAMES

Chicago, october 2s.-Criticism of stu dents betting on athletic games was made by Dean Thomas F.. Holgate of the Col lege of Liberal Arts of Northwestern Uni versity, at the chapel servie today
 Betting is what is ruining baseball and other sports said Dean Holgate. Tt already is tending to demoralize football. These players strive for the glory of their college and some students are so small in spirit and so little influenced by traditions of their school that they try to make money out of the work of these men. It is not right to commercialize athletics"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
An Ear Trumpet

"I will attempt to give in such a good cause l have many magazines to give away, different kinds Some shut in who would like them to read can have them for the asking. If any of your Corner folk have an ear trumpet to give away should be thankful for it, as l am very hard of hearing. As l read your Help ing Hand regularly, I think you are doing a good work. MRS E. D.'
 Thank youl I wish I knew at present of an ear trumpet you could make availa- ble. We register your case We have distributed many, and are hopeful that more will be offered The magazines will be applied for in due season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
CHARITY BRIDGE
 A BIG SUCCESS

The Charity bridge yesterday after noon at the J. F. Graham residence was a tremendous success if one may judge by the attendance. Twenty-two tables were filled, and number were disap- pointed in not being able to secure places. Though quite a business like assem- blaze, with the rooms filled with tables and every table taken, the personnel of the party was extremely interesting and exclusive. A candy table and punch table on the veranda were in charge of several pretty girls, and were a means of profit for the charitable enterprise to be benefited.
 The prizes were five in number and ex- ceptionally lovely A box of hand em- brodered handlSerchiefs, pair of em- brqIdered towels. a silk work bag and a Work apron, all hand made, with a fern for consolation, made the sum of the acceptable tokens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
PIanlxed Steak

Wipe the steak-a tender, thick one with damp cloth. Set your plank in the oven unil it is heated through. Rub the steak on both sides with melted butter and lay it on the hot plank, fastening it in place, if necessary with thumb tacks. Put the plank on the upper grating of the oven and cook, rubbing butter into 1t every few minutes until done. With draw the tacks carefully. slip the steak off upon hot platter, or, as most people prefer, send it to the table on the plank, laying this on a huge platter and gar nishing with cooked vegetables.-By re- quest of Grace M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Addresses Mailed

T have been hoping and looking for an opportunity to help. I'd be glad to get the address of s. E. D. the invalid who wants cards. Also of Mrs N. H. who wants guilt pieces. l sincerely hope to receive these. LOIS L."
 The addresses have gone to you by mail. Let us hear from you again.
 It is q relief to look away from the darker side of the work in hand to the light shed by charities done for loves sake"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
RECEIVERS
 FOR MOTOR COMPANY

New York October 29.-At a meeting of creditors of the United States Motor com pany, and subsidiaries today, presided over Federal Judge Hough. the receivers pre- sented a consolidated report showing an excess of assets amounting to s910,309 over liabilities which aggregated s11,s17,S56.
 Judge Hough thereupon authorized the issuance of receivers, certificated not to by Federal Judge Hough, the receivers pre- property of the company be sold as quickly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

T see in the Corner that M. B. has stamps to give away. l am very desir- ous to add to my collection, and cannot afford to buy any. I hope to hear from you. G. A. w
 That particular set of stamps was given away before l received your re- quest. I register 1t hopefully. Stamp col lectors always have duplicates. 1 may add that they are nearly as invariably generous, and in hearty sympathy with persons of like taste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
TO ASSIST
 MRS. BURR

Mrs. Borden Burr. who has accepted the chairmanship of the Wilson-Marshall campaign in Birmingham, will be assist ed here by the following, who will soncit sl subscriptions in their districts:
 Miss Marjory Weatherly, Miss Margaret I.atady Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, MISS Margaret Robinson, Mrs Hubert Scrugss' Mrs. Paul Mitchell, Mrs. w. D. Hooper Miss Mary Ratliff, Mrs. G. Rosenstihl Mrs. Charles Leper. Mrs. Brooks Forbes Mrs. Harold Robinson, Miss Mary Rob inson. Mrs. c. J. Palmer and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
BIRMINGHAM MAN WEEDS IN KNOXVILLE

The following item. taken from the Knoxville Tribune. will prove interest ing to friends of MT. Lyman in this city
 The marriage of Miss Marguerite Getaz and MT. William Johnston Lyman. which was postponed on account of the death of the bride-to-bes father, Mir. David Getaz, will be quietly celebrated OH October 30 at the home of the bride, No. S15 Fifth avenue. Relatives of the contracting rarties and few intimate friends will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
1T would be forever at an

theatrical career would be forever at an end.''
 And how do you manage to avoid that f2Oo and) Twelve Pound Look that MT. Barrie writes about?' asked.
 Why easy enough" said MT. Bloom. II merely glance at a cereal for breakfast; eat an olive for lunch and prune for dinner. Couldn't l give the fair Iil- Han some Hints on How. to Reduce Eh?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

devile stunt or in legitimate drama, must possess a very keen wit of his own to be able to hold his audience," I sug- gested.
 Personality. pure and simple" said MT. Bloom, count for more with the Comedian than anything else. The clever comedian interpolates most of his lines and business Just the skeleton of a play is handed to him and he must do the rest. He must be funny to look at as we'll. Now, take me. If I were to gain pound I'd lose my hold on my audiences, for they expect me to be as slim as an eel and as gaunt looking as Cassius himself. If I were to gain that much dreaded pound, and it should go to my '-er-legs-er-er-you know-why my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Gems Taken From Safe

Fort Worth, Tex, October 29.-Much stock and jewels belonging to the late S. w Wilson to the value of s105,000 were stolen from the safe of the Wilson Lum- Der company here during the night The safe had been left unlocked. There is no clue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Chemistry Books

'I am young man who is greatly in terested in chemistry, but l cannot buy books on that subject. My wages do not permit it at present, and I have to sup port my father. Would you be so kind as to put this In your valuable Corner? There may be some reader who has no further use for such books. I should be very thankful for them and would gladly pay postage or express. ALBERT K"
 The records of the II. II. c. go to prove that no other class of request meets with a more ready response than that from the man or woman with whom self edu- cation is a burning desire and steadfast aim.
 We have eminent chemists upon our staff of colaborers. Cannot they suggest some quarter from which the longed for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
MISS WHEELOCK HOSTESS
 FOR MISS ELLEN PERCY

One of the many affairs planned TOT Mis- Ellen Percy, whose marriage to MT Matt Murphy will be an event or next month, is luncheon which Miss Mabel Wheelock will give at her home next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

be the only attendants. Dr. A. R. Lam copal church, will be the onic1atng clergyman.
 Following their marriage ana prioai tour the couple will go to Dallas, Tex' bert pastor of the First Methodist Epis- to reside, MT. Lyman having been trans ferred to the Texas city from Birming- ham, where he represents the American Cast Iron Pipe company.
 Both bride and groom are well known in Knoxville. Miss Getaz has resided here all her life, and MT. Lyman also spent the days of his boyhood Tn knox ville. He is a son of Mrs. Margaret E. Lyman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARIO N KIRKLAND
Would Like Stamps

help may come to our student?. I hold his address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

stead at Urea m IeW uayS, 10 make their home.
 Miss Rose sibley and Miss Carrie Yates Hallowe' en party for the children in their dancing class, coterie of young sters whose meetings during the winter season are very jolly occasions,
 Mrs. Carl Seals who has been absent from Birmingham for several months Is two.
 Mrs. Walter Young of Wayoross. Ga, arrived this week to visit her brother, Joseph A. Phelan. 7 Miss Emma Corley, who has been the guest of her aunt Mrs. A. M. Ebrenz, left last night for her home in Atlanta.
 Mrs. E. D. Browns friends will be glad to learn that she is convaleseent after her recent illness.
 Miss Marguerite Haylew Is visiting friends in New Orleans.
 Miss Ann Richardson, who is remem- bered as the lovely guest of Miss Joy Tomlnson and of Miss Ellen Percy, is expected to arrive next Tuesday to re- main until after the MurphyPercy wed- ding.
 Miss Phoebe Judkins is expected Sunday from New York, to be Miss Percy's guest until after her wedding.
 
 An equestrian party Is planned for Miss Helen Gilbert and Miss Roberta Gilbert the two versatile young women whose visit to Mrs. Paul Mitchell has been the occasion of many types of Inequalities.
 
 Miss Estelle Strickland expects to leave soon to visit relatives in South Alabama. Miss Aileen Kirkland who Is visiting Miss Ellen Rice Smothers in Asheville, N C., is expected home Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Burnett leave to- day for Florida, where they will spend the winter in Jacksonville and along the east coast.
 Miss Elinor Blaire, who has been visit ing Miss Carrie Yates, has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa, but plans to re- turn to this city the last of the week. Miss Hattie Alexander of New Deca- tur is visiting Miss Willie Cole in Wood lawn.
 Miss Gladys Truett, who has been vis- iting Miss Estee Strickland, will make a short visit to her aunt Mrs. o. C.. Grayson. Miss Helen Gilbert and Miss Roberta Gilbert of San Francisco who have been the guests of Mrs. Paul Mitchell. will leave Saturday for Washington, D. C., where they will spend the winter
 Mrs Paul Mitchell will visit friends in Washington, her former home later in the winter. She expects to remain for the inauguration.
 Miss Florence Smith. a pretty and pop ular Atlanta girl, is visiting in the city. Miss Edith Orr left yesterday for Annis- ton to visit Miss Lucy Tyler die were in the city yesterday and noted among those lunching in the Indian room of the Florence with some friends.
 Miss Annie Sibley and Mr. Anderson McCampbell are the Birmingham young peopel included in Miss Carolyn Conger' S house party at Sewanee. Miss Sibley will visit other points in Tennessee before re- turning home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS

An important meeting of the Holy In nocents Hospital association will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at All Saints parish chapel. Members are urseo to he present, as officers will be elected and other matters of importance will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

The Ladies Benevolent society of Tenn nle Emanu-El chapter will hold an i'm portant meeting Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Morris Adler. The annual election of officers will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
DOLLY AND MIR. MAX (FLORALLY
 SPEAKING) BLOOM CHATTOGETHER

Clever Comedian Says He Was Just Born Funny'-Why Vaudeville Makes Such An Appeal to the Public Taste fo day-Wants to Be Entertained Quickly, Brightly
 and For Little Money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Fly DOLLY DALRYMPLE

1 to say for publication. You see, there isn't anything very extraordinary about me. l was born in Louisville and just grew up like other kids, and here l am, and there you afei | Which was precisely true-litue as you
 may think it! T was educated for commercial
 career" MT. Bloom went on pleasantly, ! "and l had fiourishing business in my
 native home but The Call of the Stage
 somehow got in my heart, got to buzzing in my bonnet, and the first thing
 knew I was in the limelight. 1 failed
 to tell you that I had always at school
 been the funny boy-the buffoon, the
 clown, the fool if you will-and I never
 went to a party in my life that my hos tess didn't say Nov, Max, if YOU don't smoke up
 and entertain the guests the party will be failure. " "So after all it was sort of intended that the stage should claim you" sug- gested.
 Seems that way" he replied thought fully. q made my debut in Musical Comedy The Belle of New York was the first vehicle for my talents, and from
 that I went straight on doing Musical
 Comedy stuff until"
 The Winning Miss" I interrupted.
 ''and The Sunny Side of Broadway-Ti
 my horse, MT. liilcIJtCl-
 ed, quoting the line in his play that
 makes the biggest hit"
 And, by the way, tell me just what
 is necessary for man to be funny" l
 asked interestedly. "A comedian is born, not made" said
 MT. Bloom "The hardest task in life
 imagine would be to have the command thrust at you:
 Be funny!" ttPnt naODlp inst naturally funny on the stage" l observed. Your self, for instance" "I think I was just born funny" said he. his bright eyes twinkling. But you aren't a bit funny off the
 stage" I added. T used to be. TR married now" he informed.
 "ohl' I calculated, and changed the subject
 And how do we happen to find you on Vaudeville?" l asked. Because Vaudeville has made good" said Mr Bloom. 'The legitimate drama has suffered from it. So many of the big people have gone in for it. There's Ethel Barrymore, for instance. What | more need be said? And Ebert Hubbard, and Sarah Bernhardt and Mugsy Me Graw, who Is drawing 5000 a week for a 'three-a-day' stunt" What is it that's so fascinating about Vaudeville?" I queried. Its the modern idea of being amused, quickly, clevery and for little money" said MT. Bloom. People don't want to be bored with long problem plays and spec tacular events. They want to laugh and forget their troubles, and they. want it
 all to be done as briefly as possible" "A comedian, whether he's doing a Vau-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

An art exhibition will be given today from 10 to 5 o'clock and tomorrow at the same hours in the studio Of the Margaret Allen school on Highland avenue. Ihe public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. Frank H. Crockard will leave Birmingham Saturday. the former to spend ten days at French Lick, the latter to visit relatives in Wheeling, w.. Va, and later friends in Philadelphia.
 MT. and Mrs. A. F. McNeal have named their little daughter Edith
 Miss Jennie Sibley will go to New York next month for an extended visit to her uncle.
 Mrs. George H. Harris and her little daughter, Josephine, are expected home tomorrow from California, where they nave been guests of the formers sister Mrs. Will Huey.
 Mrs John Armistead and her little son, John Armistead Jr.. will join MT. Armis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

Members of the Music Study club who have not already secured their year book may do so at the regular club meeting Thursday morning at the Clark and Jones l,all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
King Arthur Tales Wanted

We have an Order of Knights of King Arthur We want to found H. brary for them, but have practically no money. Perhaps through your Corner l might get help. We want good, clean boys stories: Knights of King Arthur Tales-such as Cooper, Scott. Dickens. Any book that boy may read with profit and pleasure. Magazines will be particularly acceptable. Or later books that are good and clean-in fact, any wholesome reading will be gratefully ac- cepted. I shall be glad to give further information to any one willing to help and wishing to know more before donat- ing. J. M B..
 We have founded three libaries by put ting into practice the trte principle, Ten times one is tenn' If each boy and girl who reads this letter in our Corner will send one carefully selected book from his or her library-perhaps one read years ago and laid by for newer publications will wrap it Up and send to me for the address of the secretary wno asks for the nucleus of library-the task will be ac- and without the symptom of a strain upon any one.
 Say the immortal platitude to yourself:
 '.Ten times one Is ten,'
 Then make yourself one of the Tens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

The Huntsville chautauqua circle will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. w. L. Woodruff. at 1911 Huntsville avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

Just what is it that you want me to talk about? ?' MT. Bloom said cheerfully. q always feel like a Soubrette when I'm being inteviewed I never know what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30

Mir. and Mrs. A. F. McNeal ha named their little daughter Edith.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-10


South Side as suspects in the al
legged hold-up of Joseph Maroch-
nick, who says he lost $4,000
worth of diamonds and some
cash.
Unidentified laborer fell from
hold of steamer Utica at Cass st.
May die.
Thomas Quinn, IS, 535 Root
ST., suicide. Gun. Dependent
over death of son.
Mrs. Sarah Pritchard, n, 2216
Arlington av., dead. Heart dis
ease.
Mrs. Alma Soderburg, 6325 S.
Paulina ST., lost $500 in bills out
of stocking.
Edwin Bell, 10, 1125 E. 51st st.,
sent to Bridewell for 80 days.
Charged with stealing auto.
Members of congregation of
St. Marks church voted not to
amalgamate with Church of the
TRANSPORTATION.
Mrs. Lucy Denny, 6163 Win
throp av., short handbag contain
ing $780,. Purse: snatcher.
Detective Otto R. label, the
woman" sleuth for purse snatch
ers, has become tired of his job
and quit his corset and dress
for good.
Onion warehouse at N. 69th av.
and Byron st. destroyed by fire.
Two hremen of Truck Co. No.
2 slightly injured when depart
ment store wagon horses dragged
them into Washington st. tunnel.
George Paxton has only stubs
Of hic leorc left R11r1 over NV C-or.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-10

INTERESTING LO
Detective George A. Mortimer
is commended for bravery in
letter from Judge R. E. Burke,
superior to Capt. Healey.
Anthony Czahonowsky, alias
Anthony Jordan, found dead in
gas filled room at rooming house
of James Nolan, 1906 S. Michi-
gan ave. Suicide.
That Boy" will be the the sub
ject of Bishop J. H. Wincent's adj
dress to members of the eongre-
CATION of the South Park Metho-
dist church Sunday night.
John Sabo; 921S Drexel av.,
beat Michael Nigi, his landlord,
then kissed Mrs. Nigi. Fined $50.
Andrew Seksee, another boarder
at the Nigi, home was fined SIS
and costs for threatening to shoot
Mrs. -Nigi.
Burglar entered home at $40
Cass st.. and escaped with cloth
ing valued at $35.
Malachy Cushelk, 361o S.
Hoyne ave, found dead on car
tracks at California aY. and w.
55th st. Police investigating.
Patrick Mccormack, 736 S.
State ST., given chance of acting
his own judge when arrested for
begging. Fined himself 81 and
costs.
John Leonard, alias George
R. Reynolds" held on $4,000
bonds, charged with passing forg-
ed money orders on loan agents.
Two hold-up men beat Joseph
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-12-25
A Royal Slave.

Of the many plays produced during
the past ten years, none has attracted
more wide spread attention or re-
ceived warmer praise than Clarence
Benefits great romantic drama of
Old Mexico, "A Royal Slave. which
comes to the opera house for one
night, Friday. Jan Sd It's freshness
and real genuine worth commend it to
every admirer of all that is good and
wholesome in play building. Tbs
fact that this sterling drama is still
everywhere receiving high water mark
patronage is creditable alike to the
author. Clarence Bennett. and to it's
manager. Geo. Fl. Bubb, to the excel
lent company presenting it and to the
amusement loving public A ROYAL
Slave has entered upon its tenth
year OF astonishing ,succefs playing
everywhere to capacity audiences.
There is only one reason for such
phenomenal patronage and that is that
the play strikes a responsive chord
in the hearts and minds of every body.
either of serious note or jollity, or of
the sweeter tone of love-so that each
auditor finds something to his or her
peculiar taste or fancy. The scenic
investure this season is entirely new
and the costuming as usual is elegant.
The cast is what it always has been
first clsss-and is headed again by
those capable artists Walter Huffel
and Irene Solomon.