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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

to those innovations. It would be diff cult to mention the best shrubs, because there is such diversity of opinion on this subject. Some people like large trees-for instance, the Magnolia, which is so closely associated with the South and the Land of Flowers, in story and in song, while others like a different sort of tree. Within the last few weeks I've planted over 5000 worth of shrubs in diff
 ferent lawns in Birmingham, so you see that shrubbery is very fashionable, quite
 as much so as the prosaic green lawn merely!
 When it comes to planting flowers, the
 rose, the peony and the Per-annual PhloX | l recommend heartily, although there are
 dozens of other flowers equally as beau tiful," said MT. Huffman in conclusion.
 "Eversreens that are indigenous to the soil should be chosen as far as it Is pos
 sible. They thrive better and are more
 easily cared for. Anybody caN arrange a lawn, plant it with grass and keep it cut properly, but the planting of lawn re- quires the greatest art of all because you
 are not planting for day, or a week, or
 a year, but for eternity. The Landscape Gardener must picture ahead of him what
 lawn will look like years and years from now, when the trees and the ever greens and the shrubs and the flowers have reached maturity. It is a beautiful study. and one that requires the greatest Ingenuity and knowledge of everything pertaining to the Florists profession"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MISS MAYBELLE COSBY
 GIVES A BUFFET SUPPER

Miss Meybelle Cosby. charming always. but especially so in the role of hostess, entertained a company of her friends last night with buffet supper in compliment 10 several who are prominent in the list of visitors. The dining room of her love- ly home was beautified with the shade fa- vored to best advantage by the hostess. Pink Killarney roses filled large will low basket in the center of the table, where a variety of tempting dainties en- phasized the pink motive. A Cluny lace piece covered almost the entire table. Miss Cosby was assisted in this room 1y Mir and MS. Roscoe Harris. Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hiden, Jr., Miss Edith Thompson and Miss Virginia White. Punch was served in the music room by Mrs. Chaplne Hodges and Miss Gladys Enslen. Pink chrysanthemums were lav- iEhly used in it's decoration.
 Lilies of the valley made an exquisite decoration for the drawing room. whose appointments follow the rose tones. Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Euchered Plums or Pears

"I read in the corner that some one wanted this recipe and hope she will get iy in time:
 "Euchered Plums or Pears Nine pounds of fruit. six pounds of white SUI gar, two quarts of vinegar, one ounce of cinnamon. Boil the vinegar and spice together, then pour it over the fruit which has been previously placed in a largS crock or bowl, and let it stand for 2l hours. Pour it back over the fruit in the bowl Repeat the process for five morn ings the last time boiling the fruit about 15 minutes. Put into canning jars and cover while hot. This recipe is good also for peaches and prunes.
 MRS. ". J. IT.
 My perplexed inquiry as to the nature of 'euehered'' fruits and vegetables was answered last week by a courteous corre- spcndent., With some comprehension of the significance of the word in a game of cards, and reading, furthermore, that it is defined in Bartlett's dictionary of "Americanisms" as "defeat' and Ito get the letter of one" it was hut natural that I should be obtuse in getting at the application of the terms to figs, pickles, etc.
 our accomplished correspondent handles it as easily as knight the simplest and most commonplace culinary phrase, ana proceeds to instruct us in the process ol "euchering'' divers sorts of fruits l had, after the publication of my confession If ignorance upon this point, gift of jar. of ''euchered piclSles' put up by well known firm with the assurance that "e'- chered f1gs' are as toothsome in their way as the pickles bearing the name that sounded ominous to my unaccustomed car. May it mean that the housewifely art of bringing sweetness and spieiness, cut of crude materials gets the hetter', oc nature?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
RECEPTIONS FOR VISITORS
 AND SEASONS DEBUTANTES
Mrs Penney Hostess at Afternoon TeaMss Evelyn Glass In troduced at Reception at the Country Club-Mrs [ Steiner's Bridge-Little Jokers With Mrs. Craw- ford-Mss Cosbys Buffet Supper-In-
 formal Luncheons- Other Events
ny MYRTLE MILES

The Country club, with it's lights and fits music was brilliant contrast last night to the outer world of gloom and dampness whose desolation the guests of MT and Mrs. Frank Glass left behind them when they entered it's inviting DOT tsls The debut party for their young daughter, Miss Evelyn Glass, was a beau- tiful event and made happy climax for one of the ugliest days of the year.
 The club was gracefully decorated with palms and other greenery and with flow CTS interspersed to make the surround ings harmonious with the graceful cos tunes worn by the women of the party. The coffee table held an elaborate floral ornament of yellow and white specimen chrysanthemams, with bonbons of the same shade From the club buffet a tempting plate was served during the late evening.
 Mrs. Glass was a gracious hostess and MT. Glass the most pleasant and attrae- tive of hosts She received wearing q handsome black charmeuse toilette with garnitures of real lace Miss Glass, in whose honor the guests had assembled, wore a lovely white brocade with over dress of chiffon and crystal, and carried an arm cluster of American Beauty roses. Her sister. Miss Louise Glass, who, like herself, has become very popular in the younger set during her residence in Bir- mingham, was a vivacious member of the party Her evening gown was pink crepe meteor and she carried Killarney roses. Miss Christine Glass was in yellow char mouse and Miss Sue Hardie of Alexan- dria, another attractive member of the party, wore yellow messaline with prin- cesse lace. Miss Dorothy Graham or Montgomery and Miss Elizabeth Hancock of Atlanta, who are house guests of Miss Glass, were very popular visitors noted later in the ballroom. Miss Graham wore a white brocaded charmeuse and crystal costume with Killarney roses and Miss Hancock was in pink chiffon with touches of blue and also carried Killarneys.
 The girls who, among the married folk and the bachelors, composed the person. mel of the party. were:
 Misses Margaret Latady, Elizabeth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

"satisfactory lawns. if taken at the right time," said Mir Huffman. which IS in the autumn--I never like to plant after October-and never before the first or April--may be obtained often within six or seven weeks. Now the present autumn has been anything but good on lawns. be- cause of a dearth of rain, up to Decem- Der 1. That is a healthy condition for human beings, but it is very hard on vegetation"
 Then after the grass has been gotten under headway what shrubs are most easily grown?' I asked.
 ..of course the Privot Hedge MT. Luff- man told me, 's the most used, because 1t is the healthiest in this climate, and it makes a very pretty hedge, too. l sell on an average of about 1o,000 Privot pants a year, and 1 work from 20 to 40 men, so it shows that people are interested in these things here. The Hemlock Spruce is a hedge that I've tried very hard to in- troduce in Birmingham, the kind that you see so much in the beautiful homes around Philadelphia and throughout the East, but is more expensive, and besides that, the people have to be educated up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

1t is on the shady side, or the sunny sids of the street; whether it is sloping of smooth whether it is high or low, and q dozen other conditions
 What is the most desirable exposurs far lawn?" l asked.
 An Eastern exposure is generally re- garded as the best" said he, just as in England the Southern exposure is deemed the most advisable.'
 And the lay of the land?" I queried.
 "A rolling effect makes the prettiest lawn" said MT. Huffman. Tt is capable of the most artistic treatment Sometimes 'Terracing can be used to good advan- tage, sometimes the rolling, unduating effect from the house to the street can be used more effectively"
 And the first step. after the lot has been decided upon?" tasked.
 "To have it graded as desired,' was the answer When 1t has been ploughed up or picked up, then the best fertilizers are used freely, and great deal of Lime is beneficial to the soil of Birmingham on account of it's peculiar qualities
 What grass is most desirable for a lawn?" I asked.
 The only grass to use sin the South to good advantage is the Bermuda said MT. Huffman, because it is the orly grass that can resist the intense heat of the summer sun in this climate
 How long after you've started the planting of a lawn is it before you get any results?" 1 asked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Preparing Round Steak

T am sending you novel way of pre- pairing round steak. Have the steak cut thin and in strips about five inches wide. Place upon each strip a small piece of ba- con, a slice of pickle tany kind), and a slice of onion. Roll it up and tie 1t with a string. Dust each with flour; place In a pan and brown quickly; cover with cold water and bring to boil. Allow It to simmer until done Use the liquid on the meat to make gravy. This is dis tinctly a German dish well liked in our family.
 "Can anyone tell me how to make cocoa sponge cake? The recipe was published in a paper about six years ago. Does anyone know how to make it? F. M.
 Your recipe is distintively German-and appetizing. I, for one, mean to try it. II this day of rising prices and increasing scarcity of eatable beef recipe that util- izes rleasingy round steak is godsend.
 Unless you mean cocoanut sponge cake, I cannot help youlfrom my own store or formulas for cakes.
 1 turn the query over to the family at large You probably will hear from it be- fore long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
"M RRY-GO-ROUND"
 WITH MISS CLELAND

One of the most enjoyable meetings of the Merry-Go-Round club occurred Wednesday afternoon with Miss Julia Cleland as hostess.
 After a short business session and a selection read by Miss Bell, the guests were given miniature art portfolios and progressive drawing was enjoyed The prize was awarded to Miss Amy Russell.
 Those present were Miss Mabel Waters, Miss Lucy Hall Miss Laura Woods, Miss Hattie Bently, Miss Amy Russell, Miss Leucie Walker, Miss Jane Hartwell, Miss Nell Argue, Miss Sadie Bell, Miss Bessie Ferguson, Miss Annie Lee Horne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

said he, "and then worked them out along practical lines. It is a matter, however, of eternal vigilance and care-this mak- | ing of and keeping a lawn in good condi- tion."
 What is the principal objection to Biz
 mingham lawns?" was my next observa- ton.
 "The main defect in most Birmingham
 lawns is that they are too small" said Mr. Luffman
 Granting, then, that they are small, what Is the first step toward beautify- ing the limited acreage?" I asked. "A small lawn requires even more at tentlon than ae large one, artlsticaly speaking. Laying 1t out and arranging
 the proper shrubs and grass and trees
 on it. After that, of course it is easier to take care of than a large one,'' he said.
 Another thing, whether the lawn is large or small, the treatment required depends upon how 1t is situated mainly. Whether
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Bran Muffins

q noticed a request for bran muffin recently am sending this which is both simple and satisfying, if the reader will follow the directions carefully.
 Bran Muffins.-Beat one egg and add 8 bit of salt, then add a half euptul of sirup GOT molasses) and mix thoroughly. Then cup of bran, cuptul of milk, two cupfuls of flour, two heaping teaspoon fuls of baking powder. Bake 20 minutes to half an hour. Add milk and flour al
 "P. E. P" The inquirer for bran mullins may take her choice from half a dozen published recipes in the corner at one time or ali other. They are highly esteemed as ,hcalth breads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
LITTLE JOKERS WITH MRS.tCRAWFORD

The Little Jokers met yesterday with Mrs Webb Crawford. Luncheon was served at o'clock and the prizes were handkerchiefs. The members of the club are Mrs A c. Birch, Mrs. Eugene Brown, Mrs. John Caldwell, Mrs. Nor borne Cooke, Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mrs. A l.. F,ulenwider, Mrs. Richard Hawkins, Mrs, H. B. Gray, Mrs. John Raul, Mrs. |B. F. Moore, Mrs. V. J. Nesbit, Mrs. Fred Phillips. Miss Mary Ware, Mrs. IJ. K. Young, Miss Marjorie Weatherly and Miss Fannie Dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

mneham, and Miss Tilfe Briggs Of Franklin, Tenn.
 The decorations were most unusual.
 The hallway and parlor were draped m 2arlands of wistaria and southern sni-
 lax. These were studded with small cleo
 tric bulbs of different colors, which were lighted after the game.
 About the middle of each garland in
 the parlor were strung pretty baskets.
 filled with rose petals, and these were
 famed on the guests just fbefore the luncheon was served. In the center of the dining room table was basket of cherry blossoms, tied
 with pink tulle, surrounded by southern smilax. The confectiors carried out the pink and green idea in this room. Mrs. NJ. Macdonald Bethel poured the coffee. and Mrs Milton smith, Jr.. served i tie punch.
 | Fancy baskets were filled with parma violets and were passed by little Jose | rhlre S. Starkssand Master B. M. S,arks. Jr. The guest Who drew the violet bunch
 with a certain pin drew the consolation
 prize. This fell to Mrs. NJ. Macdonald Bethel, and was a hand painted card case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MRS. ROBSON
 A BRIDGE HOSTESS

Mrs. A. Maben Hobson entertained the members of her bridge club with a de- lightful luncheon and bridge yesterday. A
 mahogany basket was gwen Tor nrst prize Those who played were Mrs. r4ilis Foust. Mrs. Ed Wilcox, Mrs. Syd Smith.
 Mrs. Hutchinson, Mrs. c: M. Stanley, Mrs. Matt Sloan. Mrs. Estes, Mrs. Yerkes, Mrs w. H. Hackney, Mrs. Cecil. Mrs. w, N. Malone. Mrs. Annie Stollenwerck. Mrs. Rivers Carter. Mrs. Felix Dren- nen. Mrs. Herbert Tutwiler, Mrs. Court ney Shropshire, Mrs. Horace shropshire.
 Miss Elise Shropshire. Miss Touimin or
 Philadelphia and Mrs. Charles Debarde- leben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND


 cloth of fine quality. a delicate green in color. It has no stains of any kind, is just soled from ordinary wear.
 T inclose an excellent recipe for:
 Sour Milk Cake-Oae cup of sugar, enc tablespoonful of butter two eggs one and one-half cupflls of flour. one-half teaspoonful each of cloves, allspiee, and cinnamon: one teaspoonful of baking so .da, one-half cupful each of. raisins and curraBts, one cupful of sour milk. Bake in two layer tins Use chocolate filling. This makes a delicious cake and never fails. MRS. U.
 If the cloth be of excellent quality and the oolors are fast you may safely sponge it with this mixture: Two parts alcohol, cne part ether, one rart gasoline, ad'i to a pint of the mixture tablespoonful of household ammonia. Lay the cloth smoothly upon the table and sponge with the mixture after shaking the bottle cor taining it until you have an emulsion. Do the work quickly. Pour some Of the liauid into a saucer, and when this is soiled. cleanse the sponge in alcohol and pour in a fresh supply of the cleanser
 Try the effect upon corner, or l bit of the cloth before you risk the rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. W. T. Lathem gave a pretty five course luncheon at her home on North Henry. Poinsettias were used for deco- rating.
 On the table was a miniature Christmas tree with imitation snow. Poinsettia place cards bore the names of Mrs. B. R. Brad ley. Mrs. H. c. Weller, Mrs H. Jinkins, Mrs. w. O. Lanning, Mrs. Charles Geo began, Mrs. w. A. Brown, Mrs. R. B. Watts, Mrs. w. P. McAdory, Mrs. Lula Baird and Mrs. F-J. Bradley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MRS. B. M. SPARKS k
 HOSTESS IN LOUISVILLE

Mrs. B. NJ Starks. who formerly livec in Birmingham, and Is delightfully."- enter tained during her frequent visits. was a hostess recently in compliment to Mrs Michael Clifford of this city, ana MISS Briggs. who visited Mrs Starks during her residence here. The Louisville Herald notes the party thus:
 Mrs. E. M Starks gave floral auction bdidge party Friday afternoon, in honor of her guests, Mrs. NJ. Clifford of Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
AN EVENING AT MONTE CARLO

All of the excitement of the famous Eu- ropean resort is promised at the evening of cards arranged by Mrs. Herman Saks and Mrs. Edward Miller for Thursday of the evening will be dancing and Dutch supper. Every day brings new an- lnouncements of this unique bazar given by the ladies of the chapter of Temple
 Emanu-El on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, November Il and 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MRS. FRANK HOAFF
 MATINEE LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Frank Hoaff entertained little party of friends yesterday with pleasant informalty at luncheon, with matinee party to follow at the Bijou Her honoree was Miss Pauline Neve, the guest of Mrs. w. D. Taylor of Bessemer. In the coterie were Miss Neve, Mrs. Taylor. Miss Mar garet Robertson. Miss Lucy Lyman Pow ell and Miss Rebecca Otey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Dresden Pickles
fKindness of Mrs. CHI. Y.

fKindness of Mrs. CHI. VI
 Two large heads of cabbage, two dozen mixed red, yellow, and green maneoes two dozen large onions. Chop all to- gether and add scant pint of salt. Tie in a bag and allow to drain over night In the morning turn the ingredients inso large granite pan, add three pints ci cider vinegar, two pints granulated su- sar. two tablespoonfuls celery seed, and Mix well and pack in glass jars, sealln4 carefully. This pickle requires no cook ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MRS. FRANK NELSON
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs Frank Nelson was one of yester- days hostesses. She gave beautiful luncheon for Mrs. John Storrs of Cincin- nati, the guest of Mrs. Robert Terrell. The luncheon table held as a center piece large silver basket filled with Easter lilies and pink Killarney roses.
 Silver candlesticks with pink tapers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Fudge Cookies

C<indness of Mrs. H. J. L.)
 One cupful brown sugar, one-half cup ful butter, one-half cupful sour milk, one egg, one-half teaspoonful baking soda, two squares chocolate. melted, one and cne-half eupfuls flour, one-half cupful of seeded raisins, one-halr cupful nut meats. well broken. Mix well and drop by tea, spoonful on buttered pans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MRS. HOOD A HOSTESS
 FOR ANNISTON GUESTS

Mrs. William Hood, Jr.. will be a hostess at luncheon Saturday for Mrs. Scott Rob- erts of Anniston, who is visiting Mrs. Steve Smith, and for Miss Carrie Knox the guest of Mrs Frank Nelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

and MT Albert Thornton, was one of the most brilliant events of The fall in Allan ta. 1t occurred at All Saints ciiussh "Wednesday evening. The night before, MT Thornton's mother and Miss Jane Thornton were hostesses in compliment to the b,jde and bridegroom-elec The Az lanta Journal states that it followed the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ladies of Charity will have their regular monthly meeting at St. Vincents hospital at D. m. today. All members are urged to be present. | The executive board of the Federation of Mission Societies will hold a session on Saturday at 10 o'clock at the First Meth
 odist church. A full attendance is re-
 quested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MESDAMES SMITH
 ISSUE INVITATIONS

The following card has been sent out:
 Mrs, stephen Smith, ST, Mrs. stephen smith, at home on Wednesday, December II, from until o'clock, Glen Iris park"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
FOR MISS REGARDLESS
 AND MIR. ALBERT THORNTON

The marriage of Miss Edna McCandiesf, who as the guest of MT. and Mrs ]. c.
 Maben. Jry has been 30 often and sn
 beautifully entertained in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
MRS. COLLIER ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE

| Mrs. l.. w. Collier entertained yester-
 day with two tables of bridge for the visitors from her home town. Chatta-
 nooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

plan.
 Hand painted girls heads indicated the covers for Mrs. Storrs, Mrs. Terrell, Mrs. Alfred Iatady, Mrs. Lee Morrow, Mrs. T. O. Smith, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. oscar Smith of Bangor. Mrs. Parke, Mrs. S. c. Powell. Miss Carrie Knox and Miss Luetta Gregg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Our Own Coffee Cake"

Some time ago there was published a recipe called our own coffee cake. made some and was very. much pleased with it, but for some unknown reason have lost the recipe and l want to know if you will be so kind as to send me an other d. E- N
 If any constant reader' has preserved the recipe here indicated will she have the goodness to send it to me for repro duction? Half an hours overhauling e. files has brought forth nothing except vexation and weariness No sign cf the recipe under the title you auote' Jnust' perforce, decline further search.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Old English Ale

"Will you kindly send me the recipe for making old English ale? The recipe was published about four weeks ago and if has been lost or mislaid at my home.
 'sW. F. J." It Is not an easy matter to look through files of papers some weeks old in quest of one recipe which, after all. may not have appeared during the last six months. Therefore. after one unsuccessful search to which I allude just now I appeal to housewives who have similar accumuia- tion of papers in manuscript and in prlrt to come to my relief. Somebody has cut cut and kept the formula for old English ale and will copy it for me?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Sour Milk Cake

q am in quest of information regarding the cleaning of piece of German broad
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-17
ELECTRICAL BUILDING
IS COMPLETED

One of the strong attractions
to the University of Nevada this
semester is the electrical building,
recently erected and equipped.
The structure cost $4,000 and
is a handsome addition to the
quadrngle buildings. although
simple in style. 1t is thoroubhly
equipped with appliances, includ-
ing a powerful engine and all
m&nner Of machinery for tic &c
volOpment and transmission Of
electrical energy. MOI only has
a large number of Nevada stu
dents enrolled in this course but
several have come from CalifOr-
MIA to take up electrical engin-
eering under the advantages pro-
vided by this institution.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-17
Notice Consolidating Townships
In Ormsby County

Notice is hereby given that by
order of the Board of County
Commissioners of Ormsby County,
Nevada. made at their regular
meeting held on the 9TH day of
August, A. d. 1912, the Township
heretofore known as the Empire
Township was duly consolidated
with and made a part of Carson
Township the whole to be known
as Carson Township.
I. F.. O. Patterson. the duly
elected, qualified and acting
County Clerk and ex oficio Clerk
of the Board of County Commits
sioners, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct
copy Of the Judicial Township as
appears upon the minutes and
records of Ormsby County, Neva-
da, as adopted by said Board OF
County Commissioners at a regu-
lar meeting held August 9TH, 1912
(SeaD F.. O. PATTERSON,
County Clerk and eX officio Clerk
Of the Board of County Com
missioners, Ormsby County
Nevada.