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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

The little white blossoms worn on many a coat today typifies q reverence and appreciation for Gods holiest gift-a mother-that is q gentle and beautiful incident of this busy age. There Is many silent tribute in the hearts of the good people of Blrming ham today. but one that was penned for the eyes of any mother who will read it, but for one mother in particu- lar, was given to the editor of this department yesterday by pr. l.. F. Luckie, and because it is very sweet and will touch a responsive cord in many hearts, it is reproduced just as he gave 1t. thus:
 To all good mothers-one in particu lar.
 When God created the first mother, there was a new name given to the world; new note in it's clamor; a new song in the heart of man.
 If l were asked to sound word that stood for faith, hope, love, virtue. tenderness, affection, sacrifice, noble- ness, honor, loving kindness, justice the one word that means "home"-a beautiful word in itself-that causes
 
 one to feel nearest to heaven when it is spoken-I should unhesitatingly say-''mother."
 Dr. Parkhurst said: Society rises no higher than the mass, and the measure of the home is the mother A nation rises no higher than it's mothers"
 An! what would home be without her2 Ha Homes not merely four square walls Though with pictures hung and gilded, Home is where affection calls, Homes a shrine the heart has builded." And that's where mother IS.
 On this day we celebrate as Mothers day may our hearts grow tender for her, and may memory call to mind how sweet ly and patiently she taught us to play the manly part in life. May we strive to be better men and women for her sake, so that those who come after us may be strong also.
 Think ye, men and women, boys and < girlsi Think seriously with bowed head .-gand reverent, loving hearts of how she with much suffering, yet with q smile dared step into the shadows near deaths cold valley, with feet unfalterng, that she might bear your unfolding life from the unknown upon her breast, with a
  might be the gerat and good life that it should be. If she Is gone from yon, rev. erence and love her memory. If she Is still with you, love her very. very tender ly in these days of her lfe's evening. For all that we are more than we might have been we owe to mother
 How we should bow down before thee, oh thou most excellent of all Gods crea- tions, who has blessed the world with your offspring. For art thou not Gods vice regent in creating and training souls thatthey may bring gladness and regen- eration to the dark places of the earth? "A partnership with God is motherhood: What strength, what purity. what self
 control,
 What love, what wisdom, should belong
 10 her.
 Who helps God fashion an immortal
 soul"
 So little white flower with all thy beauty, we wear thee in commemoration of this greatest of all days. Let thy puri- ty and fragrance be waited on every breeze and to every cline. telling to the world that there reigns in our American homes queen, the queen of them all mother 5.#4f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MASTER TRUMAN ALDRICH, JR.,
 ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS

Master Truman Aldrich, Jr., was host yesterday to his playmates of the kind@- garten, He invited them to his home to say good-by to them before leaving Bir- mingham with his parents to reside in Massachusetts, and for so distressing a purpose the occasion was very happy in deed. There was 20 or 30 little tots and they spent the afternoon in the Aldrich garden playing among the flowers in the gay spirits that are so trunly lovely. Ices and bonbons were served to them after play, making q pleasant conciusion to hot afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
SEMINARY COMMENCEMENT
 PLANS ARE OUTLINED

The Birmingham seminary commence inent exercises this season will begin or Friday night May 25. and last through Thursday night, May 30. The pro- gramne is as follows:
 Friday night, May 25, the junior con- cert will occur in the school auditorium; Saturday at l o'clock the alumnae ban uuot wil be given at the Hillman ho tel: Sunday the Rev. E. c. McYoy will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the First Methodist church; Monday night the chi1dren's play will be given in the school auditorium: Monday night and Tuesday morning the art rooms will be open to visitors. The expression classes will entertain Tuesday night The annual concert will be given by the advanced music pupils Wednesday night Thursday night at the Jeffer- son theatre the Rev. Hugh K Walker Of Atlanta, Ga.., will deliver the com ment address to the seniord class
 Ncxt Friday night. May IT, a gradua- ti1n recital will be given in the sem inary auditorium by Miss Myrtle Htuchison Miss Sadie Pettyjohn. Miss Dudley Tutwiler and Miss Pattie south all in piano, and Miss Dudley Tutwilei in expression.
 Miss Fannie Mae Pointer, who has taken a post graduate course in music at the Birmingham seminary will give
 
 torium Saturday afternoon.
 In response to the invitation of Miss Compton and Miss Marlow, over 100 guests gathered In the seminary parlors Friday evening to meet the graduating clas. In addition to the young gen. tlemen. the menbe of the junior class and some of the girls in the boarding department were also invited. all ea ger to enjoy this debut party of tho seniors. After the first formalities Of the evening were over those in the re ceivinr line were privileged to minglc with the other guests and the little groups seen everywhere showed en- ioynent by their laughter and vivacious conversation
 The parlors, halls and gaily lighted porch, all decorated with palms, ferns and flowers, made an ideal setting for the pretty girls dressed in soft shades of caiffon silk, or crepe de chine A more attractive scene one rarely finds In the dining room, decorated also in palms. the table was gorgeous with a great vase of deep pink carnations and masses of ferns, among which were al- most hidden dishes of pink and whire bonbons. Here as at the punch bowl some of the younger girls served. looking like little fairies In their white dresses and gay ribbons.
 The senior reception is an event long Anticipated and long remembered by each class as year after year they take their turn in being guests of honor Miss Compton and Miss Morton he.ve the gift of knowing their girls socially and have long been known as gracious hostesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
WEEMS- BROOKS
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Marie Brooks and MT. Walter Colquitt Weems, whose engagement was announced several weeks ago, will be celebrated the after noon of June at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and, Mrs George Brooks.
 Miss Brooks will be attended by her sister, Miss Elsie Brooks. as maid of honor and her bridesmaids will be Miss Lee Horn of Union Springs. and Miss Bessie Brooks. cousin. The little ring bearer will be Master Edward Lowry of Atlanta. Mir. George Brooks will give his daughter in marriage.
 Mir. Weems will have his brother, Mir. John Weems of Atlanta as best man and will have no other attendants. The nuptial music vii be played by Miss M4llie Davidson and Mrs. Harry Burn Will sing The bridal party will be en- tertained the night of the rehearsal by Mr. and Mrs. Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
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ITEMS OF IMMEDIATE INTER- EST TO SOCIETY-OTHER MAT TIERS OF SOCIAL INTEREST. THE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT TRACTS MANY VISITORS TO CLUB FOR FINAL EVENING. MISS SARAH LUCKIE EN- AGED TO MIR. MORTON--WED- DING PLANS = PERSONAL NEWS OF WELL KNOWN PEO- PILE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
ALUMNAE BANQUET
 BIRMINGHAM SEMINARY

The Birmingham Seminary Alumnae banquet will be May 25. at 1 o'clock D. m., at the Hillman hotel. All members are urged to be present. The following members have been appointed to receives
 Mrs. Roach. Mrs. Todd Wood, Mrs. II. B. Wood, Mrs. Frank Address, Mrs Flanders Johnson. Mrs. Charles Reid, Mrs E. B. Heiser, Mrs. Patterson. Miss Bessie Ferguson, Mrs. Lindley Mcclure. Mrs. Dr. Lester, Miss Maud Mitchell, Mrs Oldham, Miss Katie Riddle, Mrs. G. T. Brazelton. Mrs. Arthur Smith. Miss Ellen Spears. Mrs. Tom Bowron, Mrs J. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
A SPRING RECITAL R
 BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY

The second of a series of spring re- citals was given by the pupils Of sthe Birmingham Conservatory of Music. at Five Points on Wednesday, The follow ing pupils took part: Miss Anne IRnier, Miss Phoebe McVay, Miss Natalie Lenk, Miss Beatrice Tate Miss Rachel London, Miss Olive Rumph. Miss LAta Bklden. Miss Leita Stewart. Miss Ellie Gordon Robinson, Miss Kathryn Tierce, Miss Allan Gray Mooring, MT. Grayson Orr, MT. William Holmberg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MRS. DAVID ROBERTS
 HOSTESS FOR MRS. ALDRICH

Another beautiful hospitality incident to Mrs. Truman Aldrich's visit to Bir- mingham was the luncheon at which Mrs. David Roberts was hostess yesterday. Mrs. Roberts guests were Mrs. Aldrich, Mrs. John London, Mrs. Houston John ston, Mrs Hopkinson Smith. Her lunch con table was exquisitely appointed, the shades of green with fragrant white roses making a superb central motive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MISS MARY DOUGLAS
 AT WARD SEMINARY

Miss Mary Douglass Birmingham friends will be delighted to know of the splendid success that this talented young singer made in her final year lat Ward conservatory. She gave her graduation recital last Tuesday night and received most flattering mention from musical critics. Miss Douglass ex- pects to continue her voice study next year with an eastern celebrity. She Is the daughter of Mrs. A. M. Douglass of this city and very popular in the coll l-ge set. She is expected in Birming- ham the latter part of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Mrs. P L. Walker and J. R. Duncan. and Mrs. c. D. Comstock. Miss Vann was assisted in receiving and entertaining her guests by her mother, Mrs. P. J. Vann, and her two sisters, Misses Addie Way Vann and Mae Yam. The family wore a lace, with a corsage bouquet of red roses, Id a touch of red in her hair. The parlor. .dining-room and library were thrown open to the guests and were law ishly decorated with roses which bi eathed out a grand welcome as the guests entered the hall. Games were played at six tables in which tempting hints were placed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MRS. SOLON JACOBS TO
 COMPLIMENT MRS. ALDRICH

Mrs. Solon Jacobs will be one of the hostesses of the week, entertaining Tues cay afternoon with an informal 5lo'clock tea in compliment to Mrs. Truman Ald- rich, Jr. Mrs. Aldrich will leave Bir-. rsihgham the following morning to make her home in the east and this will give some of friends an opportunity to say goodbye to her At ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MRS. MARC HUBERT
 HONOREE AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Marc Hubert of Tacoma, Wash, who has been the recipient of so many pleasant attentions from Birmingham people, was the inspiration of delight full luncheon party that occurred in the pretty Indian room of the Hotel Flor ence. Mrs. w. D. Smith was the hostess and the party included Mrs. w. D. Smith. Mrs. Hubbert. Mrs T. o. Smith, whose guest, Mrs. Hubbert is. Mrs John M. Cartwright, Mrs. Cyrus Putnam Orr and Mrs. Hugh Morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MISS ANNIE L,GRANn

c. Lowell, whose talent as an artist is well known, and will make an unusual combination of music and art.
 The executive board and officers of the club, a most charming coterie of women, who know well the duties of hostess, will act as receiving party and hope to make all members and their friends both well come and comfortable.
 All members holding tickets are en- titled to two guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MISS VAIN ENTERTAINS

One of the most pleasant social events of the woSx took place when Miss Alef Vann was hostess to the Rock Club. . Not only the club members but number of invited guests were present tosenjoy Miss Vann's hospitality. Among them were Misses Lucie .valker, Mabci At kins, Hattie West. Emily Dryman. Clyde McPherson. Ruth Philips and Mfiniam Waltersdorf; also Mrs. J. NJ. Darlington,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
CHARETON-OWINGS
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Announcement is made of the approac ing marriage of MT. Kenneth c. Charlt of this city in the Louisville, Ky, Cot ier-Journal on last Sunday as follows:
 MT. and Mrs, Luther Clay Owings a nounce the engagement of their daughts Miss Louise Owings,- to MT. Kenneth Charlton of Birmingham, the wedding take place on June 6, at their home, "C darcroft," near Jeffersontown."
 MT. Charlton has been a popular mel ber of the social set of this city for number of years, and is private secreta to Judge w. l. Grubb of the Unit States court at the present time. Mi Owings, who is the daughter of Hon. C. Owings, representative from Jeffers' county in the house of the Kentucky le
 lCoutinued on Pnge Thirtyl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Roberts, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Harrison MI thews. MT. and Mrs George P. Bondj ant, MT. and Mrs. M. J. billiard, Mir al Mrs. E. M. Kilby, Mir. and Mrs. NesbI MT. J. M. Jones, MT and Mrs. N. l.. M Ter, MT. and Mrs. Richard Peters, N Elliott Knight. MT. and Mrs. E. H. q baniss. MT. and Mrs. William M. walk MT. and Mrs. E. E. Ellis, MT. Murpl MT. Julian Blob, Dr. and Mrs. w.
 Gum. Mir Richard Randolph, MT. al Mrs. Robert Gregory and scores of othe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
INVITATIONS RECEIVED
 FOR BRILLIANT EVENT

Plans for one of the most delightful events of the early summer were aban- doned when Mrs. Florence F. Buck and Mrs. Henry Bramlette Gray withdrew the invitations to their reception for Mrs A. M. Throck morton. The invita- tions had been sent out when word was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

I eceived telling of the death of the hon
 oree's grandfather. MT. George Kinney of Dayton, O. The cards were at once recalled with the statement that the reception planned for May A at the Country club was called off. Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Gray will entertain later, how ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
AN OPERETTA
 AT ELYTON

At Elyton school dainty little operetta, Fairy Crowning.. composed by MT. and Mrs. c. M. Manning, will be presented Thursday evening at s30 o'clock at the Elyton public school. Thirty children will take pat and in the concert which fol- lows. Mrs. Eugene Holes, the daughter of the composer, will sing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MRS. MORTIMER JORDAN
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Mortimer Jordan will entertain Friday afternoon at bridge in compli- mert to Miss Stephanie Levert of New Orleans, the guest of MT. and Mrs J. A. Levert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MRS. CHARLES o. LOCKE
 HOSTESS FOR MISS MILNER

Mrs. Charles oscar Locke will be one of the hostesses entertaining in compliment to Miss Martha Miner who will be one of the especially feted brides of this season. She will entertain at luncheon next Saturday at 1 o'clock, her guests including Miss Miners brides maids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

pr. and Mrs. Eugene Argo of Good water announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daugh- ter. Mary Italine, to MT. Miles Harris Gardinor of Columbus, Ga. No cards The wedding to take place at the home of .he brides parents at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
MISS SARAH LUCKIE
 TO WED MIR. MORTON

Mrs. James Buckner Luckie announces tho engagement of her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, to MT. Herman Fryer Nor ton. the wedding to occur at home on the evening of June 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
SMITH -MEISNER
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. A. II. Meisner of Hop kinsville. Ky. annou3ce the engage mont and approaching marriage of thetr daughter. Etta Keith, to MT. Algie H. smith, of childersburg. the wedding to take place in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12

Durham, Mrs. Chester Alexander. Mrs.
 B. A, Reynolds. Miss Sarah Luckie, Miss Nelle Harris.
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-19
ITCHING AND BURNING

iberia, MOT was troubled with
scalp eczema for about FIVE years and
tried everything heard of, but all OF
no avail. The doctors told me would
have to have my head shaved. Being
a woman, hated the idea OF that. l
was told by friend that the Cuticura
Remedies would do me good. This
spring l purchased two boxes Of Cuti-
cura Ointment and one cake Of Cuti-
cura Soap. After using one box OF
Cuticura Ointment l considered the
cure permanent, but continued to use
It to make sure and used about one
half the other box. Now l am entirely
well. also used the Cuticura Soap.
"The disease began on the back Of
my head, taking the form OF ring.
worm, only more severe, rising to a
thick, rough scale that would come on
when soaked with oil or warm water
bringing few hairs each time, but in
a few days would forc again, larger
each time, and spreading until the en-
tire back Of the head was covered with
the scale. This was accompanied by
a terrible itching and burning sensa
tion. Now my head is completely vel
and my hair growing nicely" (Signed)
Mrs. Geo. F. Clark, Mar. 25, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample Of each
free with 32-p. Skin Book Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston.
| Adv
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-19

Christian customs adhered to by the Austrian
German peasant can be traced back to heathen-
ish Germanen rites some dispute the use Of
tree at the Jul festivities; nevertheless it is GER
tain that in Sweden needle pines and frs were
set up at this time before the houses" Teutzel
of Saxony, an antiquarian authority on these
subjects, says: THE ancient heather sat before
their houses between two crossed pine trees and
ate and drank at the turn of the year for nine
teen days"
The Christmas tree was introduced into Aus
tra some eighty years ago by a Duchess of
Wurtemberg and spread throughout Germany.
About 1910 it is supposed to have taken fresh
root in England, and became highly popular.
Both Thackeray and Dickens seized hold of the
idea of happiness begot Of Christmas gatherings
and the Christmas tree, and Charles Dickens in
1850 used "The Christmas Tree" as a title for
of his annual stories.
Although Christmas was not celebrated in the
first centuries of the Christian era, there
indications in the records of early Roman his
tory of the setting up of decorated tree at
Christmas time and the presentation Of gifts Of
fruit and toys. The Romans are supposed to
have taken the idea from the early Egyptians.
Centuries old, the customs of Christmas OBJ
servance have taken myriad forms in the various
countries of the world In many cases they per-
petuate some ancient custom which long ante
dates the advent Of Christianity. Such are the
customs which have grown up around the mis-
tetoe, worshiped by the ancient Druids of Brit
ain a sacred and magical plant. An old Eng
lish writer, speaking Of the Druds celebration of
the winter solstice, our Christmas, says:
This was the most respectable festival Of
cur Druids, called Yuletide; when the mistletoe
which they called allheal was carried in their
hands and laid on their affairs as an emblem of
the salutiferous advent Of Messiah This mistle
toe they cut off the trees with their upright
hatchets of BRASS called celts, put upon ends of
their staffs, which they carried in their hands
1nnumerable are these instruments found all
over the British isles The custom is still pre-
served, and lately at York on the eve Of Christ
mas day they carry mistetoe to the high altar
of the cathedral, and proclaim public and uni
versal liberty, pardon and freedom to all sorts
Of inferior and even wicked people, at the gates
of the city, towards their four quarters Of
heaven"
The lore of the strange plant is prominently
in evidence in the Voluspa and other Scandina
Wan Sagas 1t was with mistletoe branch-or
an arrow prepared therefrom-that the blind
and heavyheaded deity Holder aimer his deadly
blow at Balder, the god of light or benevolent
principle of northern mythology. The inspira
tion of the use of the mistetoe was Of course due
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-19
FOUR MEN ARE HUNG
OREGON GOVERNOR REFUSES
cLEMENcY TO coNvIcTs.
Electorate Of state Given Chance TO
Pronounce Verdict, Which They
Did, Favorlns Hanging.

Salem, Ore, Dec. 16.-Four men
were hanged in the penitentiary in
this city Friday despite efforts to save
their lives that were unprecedented.
The quartette had been under re-
prieve granted by Gov. Oswald West
for varying periods in order that the
electorate of the state might have
an opportunity to pronounce its YER
dict whether the men should hang.
The verdict was given on November
and was in favor Of hanging. Gov
ernor West turned a deaf ear to the
scores of appeals that he save the
mems lives. He said he would let the
hangings go on.
The men executed were Frank Gar
rison, Noble Faulder, H. E. Roberts
and Mike Morgan, all murderers from
obscure counties Of the state.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-19
IMPORTANT NEWS
ITEMS

Baldwin, Mich, Dec. 80. M.
Auerbach Of Chicago, an 'O9 Princeton
graduate, was sentenced to life impfis.
onment Monday at Jackson for the
murder of his employer, Harry w.
Fisher, former Chicago promoter.
Plymouth, Dec. IAN unknown
steamer with her entire crew lies at
the bottom Of the English channel as
the result of a collision with the Brit
ish 3O,000-ton dreadnought Centurion
The disaster came with terrific sud
denness in the dark hours of Tuesday
morning. The apparently lost vessel
attempted to cross the bows of the
battleship, which was steaming at 20
knots, and sank before the Centurion
could render help.
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 12.-After
being knocked down twice in the six
teenth round, Jim Flynn was in such
a helpless state that Referee Charley
Eyton stepped In between the fireman
and further punishment and decided
in favor Of Luther McCarty Tuesday.
Wytheville, Va, Dec. 13.-Sidna
Allen, leader Of the Hillsville gunmen
who shot up the Carroll county court
and killed five persons, was convicted
of involuntary manslaughter Wednes.
day. The jury fixed his punishment
at five years Imprisonment.
Washington, Dec. 14.-Representa-
tive Charles c. Bowman of the Elev-
enth Pennsylvania district was un.
seated by the house of representatives
by the passage, 1853 to 118, of a reso-
luton declaring that corrupt prac-
tees had been used in his election in
1910.
At the same time the house refused,
1S1 to SO, to seat George R. Mclean,
his Democratic opponent.
Washington, Dec. 14.-Secretary of
War Stimson issued orders Thursday
for the removal of the Twenty.fifth
infantry and Companies Ten, Sixty.
eight and Seventy-tive of coast artil-
lery from Pacific coast to Honolulu.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-19

DR.. Woods Hutchinson, at the
Twentieth Century club in Boston,
condemned baked beans.
I'VE hear lot" he said, about the
raw vegetable cure, the starvation or
fast cure, the fruit cure, and what-not.
These things. no less than baked
beans, are bad for us unless they are
recommended by an experienced die
tician.
There are too many amateur die
ticians-and we all know the ANA
teur.
AN amateur photographer was
showing me some snapshots Of Italy
"'And these leaning buildings, what
are they? asked.
"'They are some buildings in Pisa,
he replied. That perfectly straigh
one near them is the famous leaning
tower"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-19

not given definite promise to Freya to prove
harmless If used against the person of her son
Balder Thus Scandinavian mythical lore ac-
counts for the death of the latter. And accord
ingly, traditional idea of the poisonous proper
ties Of the mistletoe is found to persist in
mote regions of the north and west of Europe,
even to the present day. In Great Britain Tin
the Forest of Dean) 1t has been used down to
recent date as popular remedy in the treatment
of cardiac troubles. Like the strophanthus of
African arrow poison fame, it proved a reliable
substitute for digitalis.
kissing under the mistletoe is all that now re-