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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
A LINEN SHOWER
 FOR MISS WALLACE

One of the most beautiful parties of the season in Columbiana was the linen shower at which Mrs. George Carlisle and Mrs. w. F. Davis entertained this week for Miss Roberta Wallace, whose marriage to MT. Joseph Hanna Taylor of Tennessee will be an important social event of March 6. The house was adorned with frequent bowls of pink and white carnations and ferns and hung with pink and white cupids When all the guests had assembled Miss Wallace entered the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn wedding march, rendered by Mrs. Wales Wellington Wallace, Jr., and was seated under a huge pink and white heart sus- pended from the ceiling and hung with cupids. When ribbon was pulled Miss Wallace was showered with rice as her
 little niece, Miss Catherine Parker, at tired in white lingerie with pink ribbons, drew in a chariot of pink and white fes- tooned with hearts and cupids and laden with the gifts of the assembled friends, each containing bit of advice and wish written on hearts. which were later bound into a booklet for future refer ence After Miss Wallace read aloud each wish and bit of advice the guests were ushered into the dining room, where were served delicious refreshments. carry ing out in detail the color scheme of pink and white. The table was spread with cluny lace and adorned with pink and white carnations.
 Mrs. Carlisle wore white lingerie with pink ribbons while Mrs. Davis was at tired in white marquisette embroidered in pink They were assisted by Miss Win nie Brooks, who was in pink messaline, and Mrs. Mary Parker in black silk.
 Miss wallace wore blue crepe de chine with touches of pink and a fillet of pearls in her hair. She is young woman
 .-I courtesy have endeared her to a large cir cle of friends who regret that her mar riage will take her away from them to make her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
GILBERT-REEvEs

At West Woodlawn Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon, Rev Lorenzo Reeves of Cullman. Ala, and Miss Una Belle Gilbert were married The bride was attended by Mrs. Reeves of Rich mond, Va, as matron of honor; Miss Ethel Harrison as maid of honor; Miss Carrie Hayer. and Miss Harriett Dobbins as bridesmaids.
 MT. Reeves was attended by MT. Berry as best man.
 The church was decorated in palms and followed a color scheme of pink and white-bridesmaids and maid of honor wearing white chiffon cloth draped over pink messaline; the matron of honor white cloth and velvet.
 Messrs. James of Cullman, Burns, Blackwell and Smith of Birmingham act ed as ushers.
 Little Ethel De Shazo and Katherine Lykes were the flower girls and carried baskets of sweet peas.
 The maid of honor and bridesmaids car ried clusters of these dainty flowers.
 The bride wore white messaline with overdrape of chiffon cloth and carried a shower of bride roses.
 Rev. Reeves of Richmond, Va, brother of the groom, performed the cere- mony, using the ring service.
 After the wedding the bridal party was entertained at dinner at the home of the brides parents, after which MT. and Mrs. Reeves left for Cullman. where MT. Reeves has been pastor of the Baptist church for some time.
 Mrs Reeves has been connected with the educational work both of the city and state and will be much missed among her large circle of friends in Birmingham.
 Many beautiful gifts were received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

Der eS, 1859. Owing to a natural fondness for adventure in his twentieth year he joined an African exploring party. The next three years were spent in pioneer work in the dark continent. In this eX- petition Colledge studied carefully mineral and agricultural possibilities of the most warlke tribes of Africa. He had many exciting experiences, taking part in all kinds of game hunting. He was also ac- tive in his work against the Arab slave traders, and in return for his work on the Zambesi delta he was elected fellow of the Royal Geographical society of Lon don. He returned to London in 1883 to complete his university course. These
 two years spent in London were rich in
 experience as well as scholarship. It
 was the time when Gladstone and Dis
 raeli were studying for political suprem- acy; when the famous scientists, Huxley,
 Darwin and Tyndal were fighting the bat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

r That Birmingham is becoming an i'm .portant musical center is proven in mo better way than by the type of Its additions to musical circles. The latest newcomer to interest those who are concerned with this phase of our social life is Miss Edgell Adams. a young pianist who promises to be one of the states best musical assets
 Miss Adams came to Birmingham last week. She is being introduced in a thoroughly charming way by Mrs. Tru- man Aldrich, Jr, whose judgment of her work is its best compliment. Mrs. Aid rich is presenting her to the musical set and to society in quite an informal way. She has on several occasions invited a little group, who are either musical or the happy possessors of an appre- citation for music, to meet Miss Adams and to hear her play. Both privileges have given pleasure. for she combines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
MILE. STEPHALI TO
 SING FOR THE U. D. c.

Mile. Sofia Stephali will present three illustrated lectures in Birmingham, be- ginning March 6, under the auspices of Pelham chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Mile. Stephali when a student in Der lin was one day coaching in operatic roles with the noted German composer. Herr von Felitz.
 ure in her work with such exclamations as "A lovely voice.' "A perfec, earl" "Splen- did natural endowment" -e
 She was at one time completing a high ly impassioned aria from a standard opera, when. turning to her suddenly, he inquired, Are you studying for concert opera or both? You have a great future in either field"
 Stephali's reply, though unexpected, was none the less sincere. T am studying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
SOME POINTS ABOUT
 HENRY B. VINCENT

Henry Bethuel Vincent, the well known organist, who appeared in Birmingham last winter, is passing through Alabama and appearing In many towns
 MT. Vincent is making speciality Of the "Art of Listening" To his splendid organ playing he adds witty, entertaining and helpful suggestions on the popular ap- precation and enjoyment of music. This unique combination of organ playing with much breezy comment concerning the 'hu- man" side of music is proving extremely popular, and MT. Vincent's present tour in- cludes 34 engagements from Texas east to Florida and north to New York
 During his stay in Savannah MT. Vincent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

that I may sing acceptably, whenever can, wherever I can to accomplish all the good that I can
 Noting an expression of inquiry on her questioner's face, she added, Yes, music has always appealed to me as an art that would inspire my best efforts and arouse my noblest thoughts" There is nothing more obnoxious to me than little self centered musician, with small intellec- tual calike and spiritual endowment, pur- suing this great art with but two objects in view-the increase of his fame or the filling of his pocketbook, with seemingly little or no thought of the relation of his art to the great throbbing pulse. of a struggling humanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
CALL OF THE
 COUNCIL OF CLUBS

A meeting is called of the Council of Womens Clubs for Tuesday morning at 1O:30 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce, directors room. The call is made by the Twentieth Century club, seconded by the Highland Book. The object of the meet ing is to secure Dr. Johnson of Canada who is making tour of the south deliv- ering his famous lecture, Fairgrounds of Canada" Illustrated with stereopticon views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

table course of reading which in- cludes Arnold Bennett, De Maupassant and other authors whom her busy life have deferred until now.
 Gardening seems to be the most pop ular pastime of Lent, however, when one has summed up the plans of the women whose efforts are always worth while. And everyone, without exception. anticipates the quiet of the period of fasting and prayer with keen interest and pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
DINNER HOSTS
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

Among the hosts last night at the Coun- try club were MT. Carl Wittichen, who was accompanied by three friends. Mir. O. W. smith, who had three guests; MT. and Mrs. Richard Massey, who were accom- panied by four friends; MT. Vernon Ram- seur, who had five; Mr. R. J. Mcclure and three, besides a number of others in parties of varying numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
J. L. M. CURRY CLUB

The Curry Literary society held it's reg uar meeting in room 104 of the Birming- ham High school. Tue constitution was adopted. Mir. Clyde Guthrie was elected critic and MT. Jesse Burbage correspond ing secretary to fill the vacancy made b. the resignation of MT Arthur Hale.
 After all business had been attended to the club received encouraging talks from MT. Certain, MT Sandman and also from the president of the Hilliard so- ciety..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
DIR. COLLEDGE TO
 LECTURE TOMORROW

Dr. William A. Colledge is to be the next lecturer appearing in the Lyceum course at the High school, coming to- morrow night. He promises to follow very we'll in deed upon the successful appear ance made by MT. John Kendrick Bangs,l who lectured 10 days ago. Dr. Colledge was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Novem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

XxC XxCLEvERsADDITIONST0 sLOCAE MUSICALtCIRCLES-THE LEN TEN PERIOD TO BE WELL SPENT BY BIRMINGHAM WO- MEN, SOCIAL HAPPENINGS. MISS ELIZABETH MORRIS TO WE'D MIR. CABANISS - MISS MARY KINNEY TO WE'D MIR. THROCKMORTON OTHER IN TERESTING TOPICS i,sf ,.s@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
wAsHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
 AT THE SEMINARY

At the Birmingham seminary the little folk of the primary and preparatory de- partments were given most delightful Washington birthday party by their teacher, Miss Eloise Hemphill. The 'it- tie men and women were appropriately dressed to represent George and Lady Washington. Every detail of costume was complete. from "cut-away'' coats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
MRS. ALDRICH TO BE A
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Truman Aldrich. Jr, will be a host ess Wednesday at the Country club at a luncheon in compliment to Miss Edgell Adams. Her party will include Mss Adams, Miss Marjorie Weatl1erly, Mrs. Viola Roden- Redin. Miss Mary Kirkpat- rick. Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Belle Rob- erts and Miss Mary Ware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
MISS MARY KINNEY TO
 WE'D MIR. THROCKMORTON

MT. and Mrs. Frank Griffith Kinney announce the> engagement of their daughter Mary to Mr. Alburto Martin Throckmorton. The wedding is to be celebrated on the evening of April 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
DINNER PARTY FOR
 MISS MARY RAY TRIMBLE

Mir. F. F. Bradenbaugh and MT. Carey Baker were hosts last night at dinner at the Country club in compliment to Miss Mary Ray Trimble of Kentucky. The party included Miss Trinble, Miss Ellen Percy. Miss Sue Blodgett, Miss Roberta Porter, MT. Bradenbaugh. MT. Baker. MT. Matt Murphy. MT. Val Kolb and MT. and Mrs. Fred Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
INFORMAL HOSPITALITY
 FOR MISS EDGELL ADAMS

Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., has invited q few of her friends who are interested in music to meet Miss Edgell Adams this evening at her home. The coterie- will number 10 or 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
MISS ELIZABETH MORRIS
 TO WED MIR. CABANISS

MT. and Mrs. John M. Cartwright an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Morris, to MT. Jelks H. Cab aniss. the wedding to be celebrated on tho evening of Wednesday. April r, at the Highlands Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
M'INTOSH-BAINS
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. c. w. Bains announces the engage ment of his daughter. Rosa, to MT. Rich- ard Hill, Mcintosh, the date of the wedding to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

engagement of her niece, Miss Sadie Cal4 ista Smith. to pr. Henry S. Ward, the date of tho marriage to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

will, by invitation of the Savannah Music club, conduct a performance of his ora torio, ''rhe Prodgal Son. which will be given on March 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
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Men as we'll as women need Satin skin cream and powder for youth keepers. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25
PERSONAL MENTION
 AND BITS OF NEWS

Miss Corrie R. Handley. whose studio was destroyed in the Cable company fire, has secured g. studio at the Young Wom- ems Christian association, where she will be for the remainder of the season.
 Miss Jamie Head. who has been at St. vincent's hospital for the past two weeks, will probably be brought to her home to- day. Her friends will be glad tor know that she Is greatly improved. t
 mingham during the week, will leave in a few days for Seattle, Wash, where he will be for. two months before going to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-25

WARD-SMITH
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mrs. Hattie s. McCarty announces the
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-03-21

for the dead and dying than the peo-
pie of Foster, and all express their
deepest sympathy for the bereaved
husband and little ones, who need a
mothers care in this their dark hour
of bereavement.
For some time the scarlet fever has
prevailed in this vicinity and with the
smallpox in town now, people were
afraid to attend the funeral, for they
feel they have enough disease to Con-
tend with, without taking any chances
on new ones.
Ada Mullies, nee Lindsey, was born
in Breckenridge, Caldwell county,
NO., Sept. II, 1875. Died March IL,
1912, agd SO years, Z months and 25
days. She moved with her parents
to Foster in 1883, where she grew to
womanhood. She united with the
M. E. church early in life and re-
manned a constant member until called
home to the better world.
She was married to w. P. MULES
in 1892. To this union eight children
were born, four boys and four girls.
Besides her family she leaves two
brothers and one sister, namely, John
Lindsey OF, Foster, Tom Lindsey of
Usage City, Kans., and Mrs. j. E..
Prince of Kansas City, Kans., to
mourn their loss. D1NAH.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-03-21

We expect to have the big wedding
to write about next week that is to
take place Wednesday.
Mrs. Alburt was taken very i'll Sum-
day night with stomach trouble but
was better Tuesday morning.
Farmers will sow oats the last of
the week if it does not rain.
Chris Cox, Alva Rich, Lige Bohan-
on and Sam Snodgrass went out west
to seek their fortune.
Joe West, who has been seriously
ill with pneumonia fever, is reported
to be convalescent.
Mrs. Ethel Bourquin of Butler, who
has been at the bedside of her father,
will return home Wednesday.
Chester Hubbard is building his
new house, His father, VIM. Hub
bard, was out the first OF the week
overseeing the work.
Aunt Mary Radford was taken quite
sick Tuesday morning and doctor
was summoned.
Mrs. Clark Wix came in from the
west Tuesday and will live on the
farm where Mr.. Wiv has resided the
past year. We welcome our old
neighbors back again.
Rev. Gather preached his last SER
mon for the year Sunday at the Pres
byterian church at Spruce.
LIBERTY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-03-21
East Lone Oak.

Last Saturday was such a pretty
day overhead that quite number
visited their neighbors.
Born, Thursday night, March IA,
to Will Harper and wife, fine baby
girl.
E. E. Eckles visited his sister, Mrs.
Lizzie Frou, of Rich Hill, last Sunday,
who recently underwent a surgical
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-03-21
Eastern Bates.

Howard Gilbert and family arrived
here March 8 from Gypsum, Colo,
with a car of stock and household
goods. They reside on the farm he
bought of H. H. Harshaw.
l. N. Barnett's family write back
that they arrived in California all O.
X and like the climate fine but find
things quite different there than in
the "show me" state.
l. E. Beard and wife are the fond
parents of another plow boy born
Saturday, March 16.
Miss Laura Young, of New Mexico,
is here visiting and helping take care
of her father who has been seriously
i'll but is reported to be better at this
writing.
James Browns condition remains
about the same.
Spring has come at last, the frogs
are croaking,< the robins are warbling
and the buzzards are flying. All these
are sure signs by the old residenters.
The wheat fields. which have looked
dead, have begun to revive within the
last few days.
Miss Matte Harshaw closed sue
cescful school at Valley last Friday.
Homer Clark brought his wife and
little son home Saturday from the
home of her father.
Ike White, wife and little son came
in from Illinois two weeks ago. They
will reside with his father, David
White. They moved from here last
fall to where he formerly lived but
was not satisfied so they came back.
Harry Padley, who had the bones
in his leg reset, is getting along as
we'll as could be expected.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-03-21
NJ. w. A. Notice.

Hon. j. X. Martin, lecturer of the
Modern Woodmen of America will
address the members of Butler Camp
next Thursday night, March 81, 1912.
All members urged to attend.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-03-21
VIRGINIA..

Mrs. Nora Lanyon of Lamar, Iowa,
who has been visiting her parents for
a few weeks, has gone to Gainesville,
Mo-, to join her husband, where they
will reside. They think Iowa is too
cold place to live in.
Elder J. w. Rogers filled his ap-
pointment Sunday.
James Crooks of Santa Cruze, Cal.,
who has been visiting his brother,
George, and sister, Mrs. j. H. Park,
left Monday for New Home, Mo-, to
visit his sister, Mrs. John Cope, and
daughter, Mrs. Julius Heckadon.
John Huffman sold D. C. Wolfe
nice bunch of shoats Monday.
Fred Bowman of Linn county,
kas., has hired to w. W. Park.
Miss Una Judy commenced her
school again at Foster Monday.
There was quite crowd in Virgin
ia Saturday.
The sunshine is drying up the mud.
James E. Parks winter term of
school closed at Belmont Monday.
A fine baby girl has arrived at the
home of Jim Wilson.
Clint Burns moved to his new farm
northeast OF Virginia Tuesday.
Geo. Ruble and Clate Wolfe drag
ged the roads Monday.
Rahl Hughs is not much improved.
Mrs. Jake Jundy and baby were on
the sick list Monday.
Dan Smith is about the same.
Frank Hedrick, of Ray county, Mo-,
is visiting his brother, j. C. Hedrick.
Grandma burst is reported not so
we'll.
The warm weather is giving the
farmers the farming fever.
The time of year to break the young
horses and mules to work has arrived.
Glade Jundy lost valuable horse
Sunday. DR.. Mulkey of Butler was
called.
Mrs. G. W. Park has tom turkey
for sale.
The mock trial by the Crooks Liter
ary and Debating Society last Friday
night was bowling success. Rosa
(Dawsom Jundy brought suit for
divorce against Clabe Jundy on the
grounds of ill treatment and non-sup-
port. Attorneys for plaintiff E. A.
Smiser and S. G. Adams; attorneys
for defendant Ike Lockridge and John
Foster. The Judge was Thomas
Hockett; sheriff, Cricket" Hedger.
The witnesses and attorneys on each
side did their parts so we'll that it re-
suited in Il hung jury and the trial
was put off until the first Friday night
in November, 1912. Shorty" linn,
a witness for the defendant, said he
hoped Mrs. Jundy would win for he
wanted her himself.
We sincerely hope that Emery
Porter won't see any more scraps"
while working in a field across the
road on Sunday.
The Charlotte township spelling
contest will be held at the Virginia
school house Saturday afternoon,
March 80 at 3 o'clock. All contest
lnts and persons interested are re-
luested to be present.
Dave Nestlerode started to cut down
, tree Tuesday and finished by cut
ing off the end of his big and second
oes and the third one to the bone on
his left foot. DR.. Smith of Amoret,
patched them up.-YOUNG AARON.
In and Around Maysburg.