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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
MUSIC STUDY CLUES OPENING MEETING

The Music Study club Will holu US first meeting of the season in the audi torium of the Chamber of Commerce, Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The active membership of the club is urged to be present and begin the work of the new year by becoming familiar with the detail work of the programme. The year books will be ready for dis tribution
 A meeting of the executive board Is called at 10 o'clock promptly, prior to the regular meeting. The following members of the board are requested to be present:
 Mrs Victor Hanson. Mrs. Houston Davis, Mrs. Sidney Ullman, Mrs George Harrin gton. Mrs. Laura J. Davids, Mrs. w. Fl. Welch, Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux. Mrs. J. H. Phillips, Mrs. W. A. Por- ter. Mrs. Barnes Morgan. Mrs. Moxie Fies, Mrs. c. k. bowman. Mrs. L. J. Haley. Mrs. c. B. Spencer. Mrs. W. M. Mayes, Mrs. F. H. Lathrop, Mrs. c. J. Sharpe. Mrs. T. D. Parke, Mrs. R. T. Williams, Mrs. W. D. Murdoch, Miss Sara Mallam. Mrs. Tourney Rivers.
 The associate members of the Mu- sic Study club are cordially invited and have full privileges of the regular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
NEWS OF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Parties for Brides-E Elect and
 Visitors THE DAYS EVENTS Invitations Received to Approaching Nuptials-Today in Society.
 Receptions-Weddings.
 Personalia
By MYRTLE MILES

Fortunate indeed were the hostesses who chose so wonderful day as Tuesday for to do honor to a bride-elect, and the spirits of the guests who assembled yes terday afternoon at the invitation of Mrs. w. ". Thomas and Miss Sadie Blanchard were in tune with the day. Miss Sara Flemming, fair October bride-elect, was the inspiration of the clever hospi- tality arranged by the two hostesses at the home of the latter and a china show CT was the type of the social arrange ment.
 The rather unusual color motive chosen for Miss Flemming's wedding is blue and white. In deference to this plan, Miss Blanchard and Mrs. Thomas arranged their decorations to combine the two. Over the windows were draped portiers of blue ribbons, this giving the correct blue and white effect for the background. In the dining room and elsewhere were clusters of blue asters intermingled with white roses. The cloth on which center piece after this fashion, was stationed, was bordered in lace through whose transparency showed a lining of blue satin. Blue and white hints filled china compotes tied with blue ribbons and the cakes which were served with a delicious ice were embossed in the monogram of the bride and groom, done in blue on a white expanse Stationed in the dining room was a punch bowl surrounded with blue asters and ferns Dispensing the refreshing drink Miss Marie Clarke was a pleasant adjunct to the receiving coteries.
 Standing with the hostesses and the honoree were Mrs. E. R. Blanchard, their mother who appeared in black satin; Mrs. A. D. Moore and Miss Elrose Blanchard in white voile. Mrs. Thomas was attred for her party in white em- broidered lingerie and Miss Blanchard in pink marqusette over satin. Miss Flemming wore pretty autumn reception frock.
 An attractive ceremony was presenta- ton of the linens. In the guise of an congressman, Eugene, the little brother of the hostesses, appeared at the door bring
 ing a huge box. This was filled with the china obviously received on an aft ernoon train and the pleasureable thrill of receiving an express package was added to the bride-elect's delight at her friends thoughtfulness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02

an actrss knows, the stars dressing room represents quite a bit of luxury and com fort'
 But the regret? You didn't answer my question:" I consistently insisted. T will reply to your query,' Miss Ack- erman smiled, 'by saying that can thor oughly understand how @ certain actress felt when she said that if she could re- member the persons who first advised her to go on the stage she would murder them outright"
 Then" I interrupted.
 Yes, l feel the same way" came the answer very quickly. "Although I've been very, very lucky, the work and the toll and the trouble would make me re- luctant to advise any girl to leave her home and go on the stage'
 VI often creep to a peep hole in the curtain,' Miss Alderman continued mus ingv, before 1t arises on the initial act of the play and my eye catches sight of some young girl in white shirtwaist q don't know why, but they always seem to wear white shirtwaists) sitting there in the audience with a nice young man by her side. He's in love with her. of course. think what a fool any woman is to give up the fate that awaits the young girl in the white shirtwaist and the nice young man beside her to start after fame and glory behind foot lights ''
 'But once you've started" I suggested.
 That's just it," Miss Alderman replied. "The tragedy of it is that once you've started after the one you can't go back on the other. Much as I envy the girl sitting there by her sweetheart I would not exchange places with her-NOW. Work becomes an obsession and the dream takes up it's abode with you, you can't drive it away couldn't lead a quiet life now-not if my life depended on it, much as l should have liked that to have been my fate. The stage is my home, al- though I really believe that love in a cot tage and the simple life is the REAL and ONLY life for a womaf."
 When you are not on the stage how do you spend your timer" I asked curiously.
 Tn the summer go up to New York, '' she answered. "and there I have a house boat and I live on it. My mother and l spend our summers on the water. love it dearly and my house boat is the one fad that I indulge myself in. I throw off all responsibility and absolutely for get that the stage ever existed when I'm there. Just carefree, wholesoued, jolly, every day sort of person I am trans- formed into, and l enjoy it to the ut- most"
 Do you like the part you play in The Goose Girl?'' queried s
 Very much said Miss Alderman. "It's rather difficult part to play, and keep the action right up to the notch, but I've almost grown to be the part now I've been playing it for two seasons and I've come to think I'm, real Goose Girl,
 How do you stand on the suffrage question:" I asked Miss Alderman
 I'm not suffragist in any sense of the word said the pretty star but I am not opposed to 1t as many are. I think it's all matter of taste, and have a great many friends who are ardent sur- fragists and believe in it's ultimate success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
AN AUGUSTA WEDDING
 OF LOCAL INTEREST

An Augusta, Ga.. daily gives the fol- loWpg item which will interest local friends:
 ''The social event of the week will be the marriage of Miss Virginia Dugas and Dr. Whatley Battey, Jr., on Saturday morning at il o'clock at St. Patrick s church. the church ceremony to be fol- lowed by breakfast at the home of the brides aunt. Miss Dugas, on lower Broad street. The wedding will be an especially beautiful event and notably brilliant. Miss Dugas and her maids were entertained informally yesterday at the Country club by Miss Marian Martin at luncheon. the guests being Mrs. Frank B. Morgan. Miss Terence Battey. Miss Theresa Dugas, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
MRS. RHODES HOSTESS
 FOR VISITING MATRON

At the beautiful home of Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes, in times past the scene of many a graceful hospitality was given one of the most distinctive of the parties compli- menting Mrs. Henley. Rich laces and em- broideries covering the mahogany sur face of tho table revealed a sort tone of autumn which harmonized delightfully."- with fruits and flowers scattered about in rare vases; the china and glass in which a superb luncheon were served followed the color tones and the flowers and au- tumn berries filling a massive silver basket in the center made the crowning touch of art in an exquisite ensemble. Cards suggesting great red roses were laid at the various covers and bore the fol- lowing names: Mrs. A. H. Woodward, Mrs. Rivers Carter. Mrs. George R. Ward. Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Lewis Morris, Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, Mrs. Rob- ert Jemison and Mrs. A. T. Henley,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
SMITH BELIEVED TO
 BE TEXAS MURDERER

Lake Charles, October 1--Charles smith or Leather Breeches.' as he was commonly known, who was killed last week by Deputy Sheriff Charlan. whose enorts to arrest him for complicity in the Grabow labor riot he resisted. is now be- heved to have been C. N. McFall of MOSCOW, Tex, alleged murderer of his mother-in-law. Smith was supposedly identified following his death as Benjamin Myatt. wanted in Texas for murder, but Texas authorities have disproved this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
EWING-FOWLER
 CARDS ARE RECEIVED

Mrs. Lettie J. Fowler requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Katherine to Mir. Ed mund Pendleton Toulman Ewing on
 the evening of Wednesday, October g, at o'clock. Methodist church, Albert vile. Ala.
 The above card has been received and will be noted with interest among
 friends of the young people here and elsewhere in the state. Miss Fowler
 has for the past three years been con- nected with the Birmingham public schools. Mir. Ewing was connected with the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company in the>capacity of mining en- sineer bat recently accepted a position with the Galloway Coal company at Garnsey, Ala.
 He is an only son of Mir. John Ew- ing of New Orleans. formerly a prom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
HUSBANDS
 FINAL DECISION
Results in Great Happiness For North Carolina Lady, As Told In Following
 Advices

Draper. N. C.--Mrs. Helen L. Dai- ton. of this place, says: T suffered for years. with pains in my left side, and would often almost smother to death.
 Medicines patched me up for while. but then would get worss again.
 Finally. my husband decided he want; ed me to try Cardui, the woman's tonic. so he bought me a bottle and I began. using it. It did me more good than all the medicines had taken.
 I have induced many of ny friends to. try Cardui and they all say they have been benefited by It's use.
 There never has been. and never will be, medicine to compare with Cardui.
 I believe 1t is good medicine for all womanly troubles"
 You can rely absolutely on Cardui, the woman's tonic.
 For more than 50 years. practically an average life time. 1t has been going right to the seat of most forms of wom- anly trouble. building up the weakened organs to their natural state, thereby restoring strength and health.
 In this half century of time it has helped more than a million women. Why shouldn't 1t do the same for you?
 Get bottle of Cardui today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

There's the prettiest sort of blonde girl round at the Bijou this week.
 Her name is Virginia Alderman, and she's playing the leading role in "Tht Goose Girl" a dramatization of Harold McGrath's clever novel, and playing il very charmingly, too. '
 She's even younger than Gretchen, "The Goose Girl" she portrays, when off the stage she entwines her long yellow braids trat are all her own. forming sort oi halo about her lovely face, which loses years when the make up is washed off and she's just-herself
 When Miss Alderman told me yesterday that she came of old fashioned Southern parentage, straight laced and puritanical I asked her to tell me just what the kine of life she's leading now meant to gir like her--of refined tastes and aristocrati' bearing.
 q often wonder, she said refectively If the successful ones ever try to re- member their early days. l read inter views with them often. Life is an easy thing after you've arrived at the stai period, but of the hideous years before one arrives They do not talk about then much, do they? Maybe, though, some ol them are lucky from the very beginning and only meet good fortune and much good luck, but the majority have to worh their way up and it's @ hard road"
 'There's Gladys Hanson I suggested and recalled how she had told me that
 
 and had never had anything but biz roles.
 But she's an exception" said Miss Alderman. There are only a few like that. My family humored my whm oi wanting to go on the stage and allowed me at the age of 13 to do my first part in theatricals. They though that after a little taste of it I would be glad to come back home and live quietly. I never went to a dramatic school in my life. but just started and, like Topsy, growed! l love my work very much. It's a beautiful way to express one's thoughts-just as the artist does in colors or the musician ID tones-so the actress who does her work conscientiously accomplishes this idea in her work. It was the one medium as saw it for all the artistic instinct that was so strong within me"
 And you've never regretted your choice?" I asked.
 .Pve been modestly successful Miss Alderman replied, modestly. I've always been the leading woman in the company I've been in and that means a good deal when out on the road. as we express 1t. It means the best dressing room and all the conveniences. and In life of incon- veniences and make shifts, such as only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
Summon Your Patience

The enclosed letter from Mrs. W. was great disappointment to me. as looked forward so much to owning type- writer. l earnestly hope I shall hear of some one else who has one he will give me. HITDA IIn
 The precious typewriter was given away before our correspondent applied for it. Read what has been said to the two who long for the like treasure, and possess your soul with what patience you can summon. O. for an avalanche of type writers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02

Irma Levy of this city. Miss Dorothy Mover, Miss Jean Abrams and Mss Beatrice Baum will be the flower girls.
 Mir Baum will be attended at the altar by MT. Simon Baum as best man and the groomsmen will include Mr- Carl Steiner. Mir. Samuel Sterne, MT Joe Saks, Mir. Louis Loeb of Columbia MT sam Hamburger of New fork, MT Walter Markstein of New York, MT Lester Jacobi of Jacksonville. Fla, MT Max Dreyfus, Mir Arthur Baum and MT Mark Sable of Montgomery.
 The marriage service will be read by Dr. Norris Newfield of Temple Emanu-Ei, this city, and an elaborate musical programme will be presented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
BAUM-LAZARUS
 WEDDING PLANS

An annroaching nuptial incident of special interest is the marriage of Miss Fiossie Lazarus to MT. Herbert J. Baum to be celebrated the evening Of October 16 at o'clock at the Phoe- nix club. A brilliant reception will follow.
 Miss Lazarus will be given in mar riage by her brother, MT. Arthur Lag rrus of Montgomery. Her maid of hon. or will be Miss Marcelle Sable of Mont gomery and her bridesmaids include
 Woolf of Bastrop, La, Miss Maud Hirsch of Vicksburg and Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02

inent resident of Mobile. He Is q ephew of Col. Robert Ewing, also of New Orleans, editor of the Daily State and national committeeman from the state of Louisiana; and a nephew as we'll of Judge Harry Toulmin of Mo- 1ile, and great-nephew of the late Ad- miral Raphael Semmes. TODAY IN SOCIETY
 'riss Stewards shower for Miss To- vett.
 .rs Birch's bridge part for. Mrs. Henley.
 The Norwood Forty-two club meets with Mrs. Charles Krauss.
 Miss Neva Edmundson gives a box party for Miss Annie Love Nichols.
 The Roberts Cooke wedding in Avon- dale.
 The Young Matrons' club meeting with Mrs. Brandon.
 Dixon- Bell wedding at First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
Correction

In the advertisement of the Perfec- tion Mattress company yesterday morn- Ing displaying their new box spring the printer got two views of the spring confused and used the wrong one AL thoughfthe cut used shows in detail the excellent construction of their new product. it doesn't look nearly so com fortable as the top view, which was intended should be used.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
Second Hand Telescope

''I am poor and have an expensive am biton, namely, astronomy. Last summer made a two and half inch telescope with n cheap menscus lens as. an ob- 1ec,ive. This has proved to be inadequate in keeping up with my interesting knowl
 edge. Do you know of a second hand optical dealer or could you find person through your Corner who would sell lens or telescope cheaply? I am very enthusiastic about my study, but must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
AFTERNOON TEA AT HIGHLAND METHODIST

An afternoon tea will be given by the women of the South Highland Methodist church next Monday afternoon, begin ming at o'clock. All members of tine congregation and especially newcomers are cordially invited. An attractive mus icai programme will be presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
FERGUSON-KESMODEL
 CARDS ARE RECEIVED

MT. and Mrs. Charles Frederick Kes- model request the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of their daugh- ter, Emma Augusta, to MT. Frank H. Ferguson. on Wednesday afternoon, Co., tober 16, 1912, at 2:30 o'clock, 201 North Sixtieth street Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
BAUM-LAZARUS
 CARDS ARE RECEIVED

Mrs. Carrie Lazarus requests the hon. or of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Flossie Florence. to MT. Herbert Joel Baum.. on the eevning of Tuesday, October IS, 1912, at 8 o'clock, Phoenix club, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Nora Screven is recovering from a recent illness. This will be pleasant news to the many friends of this pop ular young girl.
 Mrs. NJ. F. Stevens. who has spent sev- eral weeks in the eastern cities, re- turned home yesterday. She was ths guest of her son in his attractive bach eor apartments in Chicago and after ward visited in Boston and New York.
 
 Mir Robert E. Weiss, who underwent an operation Monday morning at local infirmary, is steadily improving.
 Mrs. ". E. B. Davis returned a few days ago from Tate Spring, where she has spent the greater part of the sum mer
 Bradley Saunders, Jr., came up from the University of Alabama to spend the weekend with his parents.
 Mrs. Leo Wolf of New York is ex- pected November to be the guest of Mrs. Sidney Lazarus. Mrs. Wolf is very popular in Birmingham and her coming is pleasantly anticipated.
 Dr. and Mrs. John Edmonson plan to move into their home next week. They purchased the Forney Johnston residence recently. Miss Florence Coffin. who is visiting Miss Sara Cooper in Hoptinsville, Ny. is not expected home until October lp. She has been delightfully."- entertained in Kentucky, one of the most attractive hos ptalties being a dance last evening at which she was a jcint honoree with lovely New Orleans girl.
 Mir and Mrs W. Q. Womelsdorf, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Morscheimer and Mr and Mrs. T. L. Hill composed a genislE party spending the weekend at the Iir- mingham Outing club at Calcis.
 Mrs Harry Coffin has returned from a visit to relatives in New York and New Jersey. MT. Coffin accompanied her to Baltimore, where he spent few days
 Mrs. Francis l.. Pettus of Selma is the guest of Mrs. Lucy T. Roberts. Mrs. Henry Gray, who has spent the summer in Maine and at several of the New Jersey beaches, returning to New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
pRADE.WESTMORELAND

Mir. and Mrs. George Westmoreland have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Evira. to Mir Juiian Prade, on the evening of Thursday, Uc- tober 10. at S:S0 o'clock, at 345 West Peachtree street, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
Canned Peas

Canned Peas
 Shell the peas and lay in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain, cover with salted boiling water, and boil until tender, but not broken. Drain the peas from the water, returning the latter to the fire. Put the peas into glass jars set in a pan or boiling water, and fill each jar to over flowing with the boiling liquid in which they were cooked. Seal immediately. Lima beans may be canned in the same way. By request of MRS J. E. M.
 Quick Pickles
 Into two gallon crock put a gallon of vinegar, cup of sugar, cup of salt, two tablespoonfuls of ground mustard and spices to taste. Have freshly picked cucumbers with the stems left on; wash and wipe them off and put them into the spiced vinegar. Put a weighted plate on top of them to keep from floating. They can be used in a week or two.
 Kindness of E. l.. P.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
Typewriter Sought

''Can you help me to find a person who is willing to give away an old typewriter, or sell a second hand one cheap? It makes no difference what the make of 1t is. l shall be very thankful to you.
 "B. J. J." A masculine member is the appellant now, and one who has asked before If we would lend a helping hand to his en- deavor to help himself.
 ryepwriters are not 10 be had for the asking. Yet if we could contrive before us out ltwe for the grievous need before us jt would be big feather in the cap Of the Corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
Letter Is Published

T have a dozen or so magazines namely. Popular Magazine, and Popular Mechanics which any one may have who will call for them.
 As some three months have elapsed since l made my request for old travel books. atlas. etc. and up to this time have not seen my letter published in your Cor ner 1 have concluded that either have asked too much or the Corner space was too crowded to make room for any but duly enrolled members of your band.
 T am unable to do much in the line of giving, but may have magazines from time to time, when shall notify you.
 "A. K. D.'' Before you read this you will have seen your request and my comment upon it in the Corner. It went in just as soon as l could make room for it.
 Your proffered magazines are the more gracious offering since you might have supposed yourself overlooked We are honestly desirous of lending to your en- terprise as described in your former lst- ter the hand of sympathy and substantial aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02

meetings and may secure programmes rom the corresponding secretary at the club sessions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Crescendo club will hold it's first meeting Friday October 1. at three P. M [. with Mrs. E. Ed Scott. 391s Sixth avenue, south.
 Owing to change in the place of meet ing the Twentieth Century club will meet with Mrs. Rivers Copeland at her home on North Twentieth street Friday instead of with Mrs. James A. Downey as formal ly announced. The hour is 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02
Old Typewriter Wanted

'I am an American girl 19 years old and have no one but myself to depend upoi. ] earnestly desire more education. Now ] am very fond of typewritng, and rented q machine for three months, but could not afford to keep 1t any longer. Do you suppose any of your Cornerltes would have an old typewriter they no longer use and would give it to me? l should be more than glad to have one to finish what I have started. ] will try to return the favor. l.. l. B.
 If we can hunt up that typewriter we ask no return beyond the consciousness that we have been of service to one who is trying bravely to earn an honest living. If there is an idle machine" anywhere in our territory I hope fervently that you may get 1t.
 I cannot deny that, they are rare ''finds'' Yet what has been, may be, and we must have brought to light eight or ten within q year. Keep up brave heart and rest assured that we are doing our best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-02

N. B.-Writc tos Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co, Chat tanooga, Tenn, for Special Inedruc- tons, and 64 page book. Home Treat- ment for Women." sent tn plain WEap.