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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
A MUSICALE TO
INTRODUCE VISITORS

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux and Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Johnston entertained a
small eoterie of friends quite Informally
Sunday evening to introduce Mr.. and Mrs.
Edmond Rush Hatcher of Louisville
who are Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston's guests,
and the Pasmore trio, who had played
so delightfully."- during the afternoon at
the Jefferson theatre
The party included a group of mu-
sicians and music lovers who were called
by telephone during the morning, after
the arrival of Mr.. and Mrs. Hatcher and
asked to call and meet them during the
afternoon or evening at the Johnston res
idence. The presence of a number of
well known musicians gave to the i'm
promptu occasion the aspect of a real
musicale-just as Mr. and Mrs. Chalifoux
charming musicians and Bohemians, and
Bohemians as they are-can inject into
any atmosphere Their guests the Misses
Pasmore, and Miss Poppe, were delight
full additions to the interesting cotere
Among those whose musical art added
to the enjoyment of the evening was Miss
Fern Minor, who sang several difficult and
well chosen delightful numbers with Mr..
Emil Levy's superb piano accompaniment:
Mrs. b. F. Wilkerson gave a humorous
story of negro wedding from the view
point of the old fashioned southern darby,
showing another quality of talent not be-
| fore exhibited to her Birmingham friends,
since it has not been known that she
is an inimtabe interpreter of the ne
gro.
BY request Mrs. Wilkerson presented
| Lorraine Lorraine Lorree,'' that rare
story of the last ride of a turfman's wife.
Ms. Charles Il. bowman, Jr., who is a
most sympathetic accompanist. played the
incidental music. and none of the group
of delightful selections in the programme
was received with more appreciation. Mrs.
Benedict Boshwitz graciously assisted Mr..
Levy with the piano accompaniment gave
two of the little Indian songs so well
adapted to both her type and her voice.
Mr.. William H. Bason's two tenor num-
bers were thoroughly enjoyed, and the
violin numbers given Unexpectedly by the
Misses Pasmore were rare artistic
treats.
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MRS. DIXON ATTENDS
HER NIECE'S DEBUT

Mrs. f. w. Dixon was present at a num-
Der of festivities introducing Miss Louise
Witherspoon, the daughter of DIR. and
Mrs. John A. Witherspoon of Nashville,
to society. The Tennessean Of few days
ago said of the debut reception In part
The formal introduction by her parents,
DR.. and Mrs. John A. Witherspoon, with
reception from to o'clock yesterday
afternoon, followed by ball to the young
element in the evening, gathered hun
dreds of friends to meet the young lady,
whose charm and attraction assures her a
place as a belle in society. Mrs. Wither-
spoon and Miss Witherspoon received in
the front drawing room. Both were charm
ing In their gowns of white, the hostess
wore toilette of princess lace with
paniers of white brocaded satin. Her
jewels were diamonds. and the bouquet
was of orchids and lilies of the valley
The honoree was lovely in an exquisite
gown of white charmeuse with overdress
of chiffon, exquisitely designed in silver
and her only jewelry was a necklace of
diamonds. OF the many beautiful bouquets
sent her she carried an arm bouquet
of American beauties on the mantel,
shelf, cabinets and all available space
were dozens of American beauties, the
piano laden with the hand bouquets of
orchids. violets and lilies of the valley that
were sent, as were all of the flowers used
in the decorations to the debutante.
Assisting In entertaining were a num-
Der of members of Mrs. Witherspoons
family, who were guests in the city at
the Witherspoon home, having come es-
pecally to enjoy the brilliant occasion,
and her mother, Mrs. e. w. Dixon, and
her sisters, Mrs. j. II. Dixon and Miss
Alice Dixon. all of Columbia another sis
ter Mrs. f. w. Dixon of Birmingham;
Mrs. w. C. Dixon. Mrs. George Stubble-
field. Mrs. w. A. Bryan, Mrs. Garland
Tinsley, Mrs. 8. K Harwel, Mrs. Bow
ling Rice, Mrs. John C. Schoffner. Mrs.
A. S. Warren, Mrs. Joseph Aklen, Mrs.
Thomas Parkes, Jr.. and the attractive
young daughter of the household, whose
debut will be a feature of next year,
Miss Mary Witherspoon, who wore a
beautiful toilette of blue chiffon draped
over blue silk and finished with bands
of sable fur, combined with lace Also
assisting were a number of debuantes,
Miss Milbrey Keith. Miss Corine Wad-
dey, Miss Virginia Lindsey, Miss Marie
Harwell Miss Marion Atchison, Miss
Agnes Vance, Miss Elizabeth Hall, Miss
Lucy Wilkin Kirkpatrick, Miss Margaret
Trousdale and Miss Rebecca Sedberry
Miss Emma Anderson ana Miss Florence
Carr Riddle were also invited to assist,
but are out of town this week.
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TALK OF STRIKE is
NONSENSE

Buffalo, November 25.-"Talk of
strike at this time is nonsense" said
Warren B. Stone, chief of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, today
when asked the attitude of the engi-
neers on the award of the board of
arbitration.
'"rhe award has been made and the
engineers have accepted it. The flu
ture must take care of itself" Mr.
Stone is in conference with representa-
tives of 1880 engineers on So railroads
east of Chicago and north of the Nor
folk and Western, called together to
discuss the decision of its board of
arbitration appointed last January, to
settle differences between the men and
the railroads
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Baked Prune Whip

Soak and stew Is large prunes, stoht
and chop, and set aside to cool. Beat the
yolks Of five eggs light with two table
spoonfuls of powderde sugar. Cook to-
gether in a saucepan a tablespoonful OF
butter and two of flour, and when these
are smooth pour on them one-half cur
of scalding milk stir over the fire to a
smooth white sauce and pour gradually
beating them all the time. upon the
beaten yolks and sugar, then add the
minced prunes. Beat very hard for some
minutes and set aside to cool. Beat the
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Onaip?
The name in itself merits a ques-
tion mark and the Stunt" that he
does is so mystifying and so puzzline
that you'll suggest whole flock OF
question marks when once you've seen
1T!
Perhaps when it is solved, which OF
course 1t Will never be cat least, not
with the gentleman's consent) 1t Will
be Just as easy as his name, which, II
you'u take the trouble to observe, is
Piano spelled backward"
Onaip is wonderfully ma gnetic. at
tractive sort of fellow "off" the stage
suggesting nothing of the Orientalist
as he is announced, but just a plain,
everyday, up-to date, clever, American
citizen
In his Act" he has no scenic eff
fects-no dark curtains-no clap trap
or Magician's art---but just brilliant
1y lighted stage, with a piano and a
man, and small platform and-Onaipl
He does not appear as
"The poor Benighted Hindoo,
Who does the best he kin do
From first to last
He sticks to his cast
And for pants, he makes his skin dor
oh, no; he is very modish in his
evening clothes-he isn't even tur-
baned, as the proverbial Hindoo is in
the picture we see.
all nh
others, Onaip has made study of
Hypnotism and Levitation and the re-
suit is that he has mastered an art
which apparently is a combination OF
Mental Telepathy, Hypnotism and SUI
pernatural Power, defying the Laws of
Gravitation, and impressing upon his
audience the fact that 1.-The quickness
of the hand deceives the eye and leaves
the spectator in wonder"
onaip has baffled the wise men at
the Hindu Ghurus, in front of the Hab-
ba Abba Temple in India. as well as in
their noted localities and he does 1t
all very smoothly and with no apparent
effort.
Just after the performance yesterday
afternoon [ had little chat with Onaip
and found him to be very interesting on
the subject of his work.
What is it that enables you to do
that stunt so cleverly?" 1 asked.
1T is a form of Levitation and hyp-
notism," he replied My subject is en-
tirely within my power and when a
person is hypnotized nothing is i'm
possible At least, no good thing is
Impossible. A queer thing about a
person under the influence of the hyp-
notist is that you cannot make them
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
MONTENEGRO GETS
JAIL SENTENCE

Duluth. November 25.-v. d. NicIko-
Itch. Montenegrin representative in the
United States and Canada. today plead
ed guilty to one OF two Indictments
charging him with grand larceny. Nick
olich was arrested on September &c,
accused of Withholding trust, funds
from severel estates left in his keep
ing. Today he said the money was to
have been sent to him from the old
country but that the mails were de-
layed by the war. Judge DibeIl SEN
fenced him to the penitentiary to from
one to ten years.
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will some kind reader tell me how to
dress beaver fur which has become
creased and rough. E. L. H."
Kindly advise me how to clean ermine
furs. A. M. H"
1 bracket the requests, both being to
the same effect But refer that relating
to the beaver fur, having had no actual
experience with such. as to the ermine,
have more than once manipulated err
mine and moufflon with marked success.
Drench the fur with alcohol when you
have beaten and brushed out all the
dust Then sift into 1t down to the roots
all the boracic talcum It will hold. If you
cannot get the prepared talcum, powder
starch fine and mix it with one-third as
much of the best borax. Shake out the
first supply of powder and sift abund-
antly second into the fur. Put 1t away
in close box and leave for three days
before shaking and brushing out the pow
der. The CRIME will come with 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
BABY RUSHED EAST
TO SAVE HIS LIFE

Los Angeles, November 25.-"Baby''
George Harrington, months old, son
of Mrs. Charlotte Harrington, an act
ress. who lost her life in the st. George
hotel fire week ago, is being rushed
east today in an effort to save his
life. 1t will be placed under the care
of q Chicago skin specialist
The baby was so severely burned
that at first it was feared 1t would be
necessary to amputate one leg, but It
was decided later to try skin grating.
On the same train with the child is
the body of the mother.
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Birthday Gift for Boy

please let me know what is suitable
for me to give to boy about the same
age as myself for birthday gift He
is a distant relative of mine. We are
both 16 years old. He is on the verge
of II He gave me a very fine pin with
my monogram on 1t. A. g. r."
If he is fond of reading give him some
work by his favorite author, handsomely
bound. IL you are expert with your
fingers, crochet for him or knit two OF
the, silk cravats now so fashionable.
Or get him a tasteful shaving case, or
a handkerchief case, an ornamental inK
stand or writing set. IL is not convention
ally proper for a young man and woman
to present to one another jewelry, or
what may be called useful articles Of
wearing apparel. But the choice of suit
able gifts is large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
ORGAN RECITAL, AT
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN

An organ recital will be given this even
ing at the Second Presbyterian church by
Miss Mercedes Hamilton, assisted by Mrs.
G. A. Field The public is invited The
following organ and vocal solos will be
rendered:
Organ, "Larghetto' (AleX Gullmant)
Organ, THE Golden Wedding tGaprlel
Marie.
Organ, ITO the Evening Star CWag-
ner).
Vocal, Joan Ardently" (Benberg);
Organ, "Toccata'' Dubois).
Organ, The Swan (Saint-Saens).
Organ, "Gavotte," Thomas.
Voice, -Four Leafed Clover Brow
nelD.
Organ, "Humoreske" ((Dvoralf).
Organ, "Nocturne'' Qrysinger).
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The chief event Of this evening is the
appearance of Mrs. Leonard Thurlow
Beecher at the Birmingham High school
auditorium in her Interpretation of 1.-THE
Great Galeoto." Mrs. Beecher has never
before given this splendid Spanish drama
in Birmingham, and her presentation
promises to be an extraordinary treat.
She gave It not long ago in another city
and an excellent critic wrote of heri
One is inclined TO give her rendition of
'srhe Great Galeoto'' first place among her
many true and beautiful interpretations.
She is charming in a merely charming
selection. In great selection she is truly
great.
THE Great Galeoto" is worthy of her
powers and truly employs them. Judged
merely as a piece of art, it is wonder
full creation. In the unity of its con-
ception and the singleness of its pur-
pose. there are constant reminders of the
masterpieces of literature. 1t deals with
the elemental passions of jealousy as
these are played upon, not by deliberate
malice or revenge. but by the mere idle
movements OF careless and stupid tongues.
1t is Othello without Iago. or, rather.
with idle gossip playing lagos part, and
flashing the characters toward inevitable
DOOM The movement of the play is alb
solutely unbroken. Every action, every
phrase, moves the characters with mex
orable certainty towards the climax. There
is no by play-what seems like by play
is all contributory to the development
of the theme Like Anthony, the story
speaks fright on"
But perhaps the most noteworthy thing
about the play is that. in spite of this al
most classic severity of conception, it is
SO intensely human. One feels that it
might all be happening today, and not
In Madrid only--that 1t might indeed be
happening in the next street. There is
no surer test of story or play than
this-not that 1t should be probable but
that the human interest is so great as to
make 1t seem probable. The theme of
the play is classic. the execution is thor
oughly modern. The speech is the speech
of today-clever indeed, but the language
of real world. The situations are real
situations. The characters are not Mr..
Christian and Mr.. Worldly Wiseman-not
mere embodiments of the symbolism of the
play, meant to represent abstract virtue
and vice. They are flesh and blood men
and women, doing the things. whether ten
der or cruel or stupid, which we feel we
might do II we were in their places.
Probably this accounts for the tremend-
Gus appeal which 1.-THE Great Galeoto''
makes to our sympathies. The most in
tensely tragic situations never seem forced
or melodramatic. The tragedy is real,
vital cruel, inexorable And, at the end.
as we look upon faith and happiness
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Cleaning Pale Blue Satin

How shall l clean the lower part of
ar evening gown of pale blue satin? The
remainder of the gown is not soiled. ana
do not wish to send it to a cleaners.
The dust from the floor has soied the
bottom. MRS. E."
Try the effect of gasoline upon bit
of the silk. If 1t leaves no ring when
dry, sponge the lower part of the gown
with it. Should it leave telltale marks,
rub pure talcum into the satin with a
soft brush Proceed gingerly and work
with the nap of the satin, not to fray It,.
Fine flour will dry clean" satisfactorily
if carefully applied.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26

Miss Marie Tanner and the members of
lIer Thursday Afternoon club yester-
day with box party at the Majestic.
Those included in the party were Miss
Mary Ratliff and her two guests, Miss
Terrence and Miss Hamrick, Miss Hay
wood Motion and her guests, Miss Marie
Tanner and Miss Bessie Scarborough.
Miss Louise Archibald, Miss Bessie Be-
thea, Miss Gertrude Rosenteil, Miss
Sarah Ellen Greene and Miss Minnie
Dryer,
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trial? The most obstinate ink stain l
ever eneountered-one which mad IAN
unnoticed for a week before II zen INTO
nv handa-vielded to an all night bath
in "clabber', and a days summing. 1t
was wet hourly with lemon juice, rinsed
at night and put TO soak for another
night in the loppered milk. After the
rinsing the next day not a vestige of the
ink remained.
As the mischief had befallen child S
frock of fine material and exquisite work
manship, the successful experiment was
peculiarly gratifying.
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General sheridan's Nationality

"Will you please inform me of what
nationality General Sheridan was, and
what nationality supplied the most men
in the civil war? MARY F. E."
Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan was born in
Albany, N. Y. March 6, 1881 The name
Is Irish. Hence the impression in many
minds that he was an Irishman by birth.
2. The large proportion of officers en-
gagged in the civil war were native
Americans, and unless / am mistaken a
majority of the common soldiers were
American by birth. This was assuredly
true of the southern army.
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MR.. AND MRS. TANNER
HOSTS AT NEW HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. T. b. Tanner entertained
at their beautiful home near Mount Pin
son, recently completed, number OF
friends at a spend the day party.
Their entire home, which is one of the
prettiest around Birmingham. was thrown
open and the day was enjoyabiy spent. A
very elaborate dinner was served. Among
those who enjoyed Mr.. and Mrs. Tan
ners hospitality we're; Mrs. Adams, Mrs.
Barton Mrs S. w. Boles, Mrs. ]. w.
Craig, Mrs. coggins, Mrs. Files, Mrs. Holt,
Mrs. Miller, Mrs. W. T. Tanner, Rev.
Grow, Mr.. and Mrs. WIN Rocket, Mr..
and Mrs. II. A. Russell and Mr.. Patillo.
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Gould you Kindly tell me what VIII
take scorched spots out of gray WOODEN
material? r. F."
Sponge the spots with cold water and
lay them in the hottest sunshine you can
find on winters day. II the material
were white you could treat the scorch as
you would any other stain.
Correspondents assure me that the pro-
cess | have indicated will extract the
..scorch."
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Prune Whip

Stew Is or 20 large prunes and when
cold take out the pits. Chop the prunes
very fine and set aside until cold. Whip
a pint of cream stiff, sweetening to taste,
then add TO it gradually the minced
prunes, whipping all until very light.
Heap in tall glasses and send to the table.
(By request of p e. Id
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brutally slain before u.s. We look for the
murderer not in the world without but
within the world within, each saying to
his own soul, "Is 1t I?o
After hearing tails great creation, read
as Mrs. Beecher reads, one is inclined
TO say, not merely, 81 have heard and
seer" but-and is not this far more?-
Il have lived and felt"
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MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
by MARION HARLAND

the boiled mixture is cold, whip the two
together. Turn into buttered pudding
dish and bake in a hot oven for half
hour Serve at once with whipped cream,
sweetened with powdered sugar (By re-
quest of p e. LII
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The Author of "Di Carey"

win you kindly ascertain for me tho
author OF the novel 'Di Carey? L am
anxious to obtain copy Of this book and
cannot remember the name of the aa-
thor. MRS. w. d. M"
Referred. I have no knowledge of book
or of author.
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MISS ESTELLE SCHUESSLER
BOX PARTY HOSTESS

Miss Estelle Schuessler will give. a
box party today in honor of Miss Mar
garet Lynch of New York. the guest of
Miss Leila Smith, and Miss Fay Scud-
der of Vicksburg, who is visiting Miss
Mary Tardy.
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Removing Ink Stains

PLEASE tell me ii there is anything that
will remove ink stains from white linen
and cotton goods, except soaking in sour
milk. I have tried that repeatedly and
without success. MRS. F. f. c.
Have you given the loppered milk a fair
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MISS HELEN EUSTIS
ROX PARTY HOSTESS

Miss Helen Eustis was hostess yes
terday afternoon with a box party at
the Majestic for Miss Fay Scudder, the
guest of Miss Mary Tardy. The party
who enjoyed the performance num-
bered eight.
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MISS EDITH ORR
"A HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Miss Edith Orr will be hostess this
evening at a bridge dinner for her
guest, Miss Lucy Tyler of Admission.
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I "Will you kindly tell me what will re-
move coffee stains from cashmere
dress? HELEN.
| Sponge with a mixture of alcohol and
ether in equal parts Sometimes pure
chloroform will do wonders as defensive
AGENT
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MRS. ROBERT TERRELL
A LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Robert Terrell will be a hostess
at luncheon today In compliment to
Mrs John Storrs of Cincinnati.
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LITTLE JOKERS
WITH MRS. BROWN

The Little Jokers will meet Friday
instead of Thursday with Mrs Eugene
Brown.
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MRS. DONNELLY
A HOSTESS

Mrs. c. A. Donnelly will entertain the
Beta Sigma Beta Sorority with box
party at the Majestic next Tuesday, De-
cember g.
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MISS SARAH DRYER
ENTERTAINS VISITORS

Miss Sarah Dryer entertained Miss
Halle Terrence, Miss Ethel Hamrick,