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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
NORWO0D AUCTION
 WITH MRS JARONTIE

IIle NofWood Auctlon BfldBe was de- lightfully entertained yesterday by Mrs. John LaBontie Three tables were ar ranged for playing and score cards of poinsettia were used. About the apart ments Christmas decorations were in evil dence.
 The prizes were sherbet glasses and a brass fern dish. Mrs. LaBontie was as- sisted in receiving the guests by her sis ter, Mrs. Lou Meahl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MISS RANDOLPH
 HOSTESS AT IIJNCHEON

Miss Anne Richardson and Miss Jamie Penn were honorees yesterday at lunch con given by Miss Helen Rosa Randolph Those invited were Miss Richardson, Miss Penn, Mrs. Richard Randolph, Miss Joy Tomlinson, Miss Alice Coughan, Miss Gladys Enslen, Miss Gamaliel Dixon, Miss Kathleen YanHoose, Miss Susie White and Miss Emily Somerville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
TENNESSEE FALLS
 BELOW LOGGING TIDE

Chattanooga, Tenn, December ls.--fSre- cial.)-The river at this point has again fallen below logging tide, although there is sufficient water in the channel to allow navigation by all boats of the Ten. nessee River Navigation company Dur ing the time that there was a sufficient crest to float logs, however, the local mills received an adequate supply to last them until after the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

"The Lord Loyeth a Cheerful GiVer," quoted Mir John smith with some osten- tation as he glanced across the breakfast table at his shopping worn" wife. You know, Mary, there's something inspiring about the crowds in the streets at Christi mas time. Everybody bent upon pur- chasing something for somebody else, with no thought of self in it, but just that steady stream of humanity with that WHAT CAN l BUY TO MAKE NY NEIGHBOR HAPPY look written on their faces.
 Yes" replied Mrs. smith, biting wearily into a roll.
 Always, Mary, I've left you to do the Christmas shopping, but this year." Mir smith resumed, I've got notion that I'd like to go along with you. What's the use of keeping ones nose to the grindstone all the time. anyway"
 Mrs. Smith frightened perceptibly
 I've always told you, my dear" she said, keeping a colorles stone, but l couldn't make you see. Come on and go this morning with me. I'll get ready right now and we can make day of it.
 Before he knew it, she was flying up the steps in a hurry and calling back amiably:
 Just a moment, darlng.'
 Good, Lord. but women ARE literal" said MT. Smith. Now, l hadn't meant to trot right off on this expedition, but I suppose I'll never learn''
 "Before he changes his mind! Before lie changes his mind! I'll MAKE him go." was the charge that kept racing through Mrs Smiths brain, as she threw over her house gown, a long coat, which covers a multitude of Fashion Sins.
 ''You see. have the list all made out" Mrs. Smith presently aa;c as she stepped into the living room ready for the street.
 She thrust the long, closely knitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

charming visitors with luncheon at the club yesterday. Miss Jane Hood, the guest of Mrs. Cabaniss. and Miss Mar gdret Chambers of New York, The table was attractively arranged with red flow
 CTS and corsage pins with silk roses in- dicated the places set apart for Miss Hood, Miss Chambers, Miss Clara Lee Woodson Miss Maybelle Cosby, Miss Eliz- abeth Going, Mrs. Ravand Benedict, Mrs. Ed Fucker. Miss Mary Lou Cobb Miss Edith Thompson and Miss Harriet Pitts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Way to Clean Feathers

ITO Inquirer: This is the way I clean my feathers: Make bag out of cheese cloth larger thansthe ticks. Empty each pillow of feathers into a bag. Then fill the wash boiler with cold water, into which put one tablespoonful of washing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MRS. VANCE
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. J. NJ. Vance was among those who entertained for Miss Mary Vance. a Christmas bride, giving 800 party yes- terday in her honor.
 Sixteen guests were invited and prizes of hand made lingerie were awarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Can Have Poem

q wonder if the person who asked for the poem entitled, Q, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud? ever found | it? ] have the poem in an old scrapbook
 and l should be pleased to lend it to her to copy. The book is old and worn, but very precious to me JULIA E. J."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MRS. FRANKS
 SHOWER HOSTESS

Mrs. Roy Franks gave a linen shower for Miss Mary Vance Tuesday after noon. After an enjoyable game of 800 the brde-elect was presented with gifts from a decorated Christmas tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
REHEARSAL FOR
 REEVES BELL WEDDING

rehearsal of the Reeves-Bell wedding party by small reception was held at the residence of Mrs. C. F. Bell on Twelfth avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MRS. CALDWELL
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. John Miner Caldwell was among the luncheon hostesses for Miss Mary Cash of Memphis, the guest of Mrs. Frank Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Taking a Straw Ride

T notice that Irwin G. W. asks for d strawride. I know these are rare now adays, so l am going to tell of a very successful stra wride which our crowd of young people enjoyed at one time. It was a clear, crisp night and the punch of girls and boys gathered with their chaperons around a roaring fire in the back yard of one of the homes. When all had arrived the chaperon discovered a diagram drawn in chalk on the garage door. which gave the streets and their names in that part of town with arrows showing the direction to take. Following these directions we arrived at the site of new building which was going up and under brick we discovered another dia- gram. We eventually arrived at a place where regulation hay rack filled with hay awaited us, and we drove about three or four miles out into the country. There we found that the boys had hired an empty, new barn, which they had dec orated with autumn leaves and jaek-o'- lanterns (for it was Halloween night. Here also we found a. phonograph and some supper. The supper consisted of coffee, doughnnts, sandwiches and can dies, and at each place was tiny jacll-o'-lanteIn such as one can buy at the department stores and snapper which revealed the tissue paper hats little children sometimes have at their parties After dancing to the phono- graph music and having a grand froic we rode home singing all the songs we could think of and enjoyed one of the most perfect moonlight nights.
 ''J D M''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
JUNIOR LEAGUE ! AT UNIVERSITY CLUB

Tho holiday dance of the Junior league last night at the University club was one or the delightful incidents of the season. SmiaS. holly wreathes and crimson bells heralded the approach of the Yuletide anc in the arched window of the living room was an arch of American Beauty roses and poinsettia blossoms.
 The cards for the hop were adorned with girls heads, over which spray of holly with bright red berries were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
TERPSICHOREAN CLUB
 ISSUES INVITATIONS

The Terpsichorean club Wednesday, January l. country club dancing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MISS LAMkIN
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Miss Lucile Lamkin will entertain the members of the Wednesday Bridge club next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
WEDNESDAY AUCTION WITH MISS DRYER

The Wednesday Morning Auction met yesterday with Miss Minnie Dryer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

MISS DOROTHEA ORR'S MAR RIAGE TO MIR. WILLIAM T. WARREN CELEBRATED IN THE EVENING-AFTERNOON TEAS. LUNCHEON PARTIES AT THE CLUB-THE JUNIOR LEAGUE DANCE-OTHER TOPICS OF SO-
 GAL MOMENT - ANNOUNCE MENTS-PERSONAL MENTION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MISS WEAkLEY
 DINNER HOSTESS

MISS Eula WeakleY VIII De a hOste' at dinner at the club Saturday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
A DINNER HOST

MT. Archibald Witt will be among the dinner hosts Saturday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MAi,IoN KIRKLAND

soda and half q bar of soap cut into pieces. Put in one bag of feathers at time and boil 10 or 15 minutes; all the time use the clothes stick to pound with. When ready to take from the boiler put under the hydrant and let the water run through till all the suds is out and the water runs clear from the feathers. Squeeze out the water as best you can, hang over the porch banister. wiring out a { intervals. After the water is well drained off spread bags on the porch. Keep in the sun, turn and toss feathers often. 1t took week for my feathers to dry. The tick may be washed in the studs the feathers were i'll in the boiler. Use scrubbing brush. l forgot to say be sure to tie the bags so as not to lose the feathers. AN ENGLISH WOMAN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
DADDY JOINS NEVER-AGAIN
 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING CLUB

Hears So Much From His Wife About Christmas Shopping He Decides to Go With Her-What Happened to Hm-Had Some Fun But Oh, My!-Toy Engines and Tcol
 Chests, Mufflers and Handkerchiefs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

''You see. I have the list all made out, Mrs Smith presently sa;c as she stepped into the living room, ready for the street.
 She thrust the long, closely knitted sheet of paper into his hand.
 Johns present to Father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

sContinued on Last rnse)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
RED ROSE LUNCHEON
 FOR MISS CHAMBERS

Miss Margaret Coleman entertained two
Arizona republican., 1912-01-02

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Arizona republican., 1912-01-02

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Arizona republican., 1912-01-02

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
FINE PERFORMANCES GIVEN
BY SANGER SHOWS

Large crowds witnessed the two
performances yesterday of the great
Sanger shows, and all were delighted
with every feature of the aggrega-
ton. Last night over one thousand
tickets were sold. and everyone pres
cnt enjoyed to the fullest extent the
splendid acting of each performer.
OF course. all circuses are about the
same. but for good. clean show,
courteous treatment. etc, the Sanger
shows cannot be beat. Several fea-
lures of unusual skill that were noted
was the intelligence of the big ele-
phant, who did some splendid stunts;
the dancing horse, who bowed to the
audience so gracefully In response ia
applause; the japanese acrobats
whose unusual feats were especial,
fine, and the Williams family, who
kept the audience interested for some
time. The contortionists and ira
peze performers also came In for
big share Of attention.
The show was above the average
and Is one that should receive splen
did patronage wherever 1t goes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Having secured the agency for
the Penn, Case, and Maxwell cars,
three Of the best lines on the mar
ket, will open for business next
week. VIII have on display a Penn
roadster, one Ave passenger tour
ing car, each Of Case and Maxwell
also two Maxwell runabouts, and II
none OF these suit you, select class
car you desire and will get it for
you. Let us know II you want J
car. Will show them to you, show
you how they work and how the!
ride, whether you buy or not. Come
to see us in Peacock building, room
formerly occupied by Coast Line "a
passenger station. Lakeland Auto
mobile and Supply co. 3-3o-'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
AIRSnIP TfLEGRAM'S
APRIL FOOL JOKE

The Evening Telegram little
April Fool" joke on its readers took
amazingly and all over town yester-
day afternoon, singly and in knots,
people could be seen gazing intently
on the specklcss sky hoping to eaten
a glimpse of the aviator whose air.
ship was herald to make its APP
pearance. In fact, SO dilisent Were
many in their watch that today they
are affected with what for lack OF .
better name we will call Rubber
tits somewhat similar to timber
neck in its symptoms. except that IL
makes the neck stiff instead of lin
Der. Drug stores report an unusual
demand for arnica and other soothing
liniments. and people who yesterday
were more or less down in the mouth
have now got the habit" and 90
on their ways steadfastly looking up.
Perhaps fewer persons would have
been caught" by the joke had 1t not
been for the absolute dependence
which is placed in everything that
appears in the Evening Telegram.
The paper promises not to abuse this
confidence Oftener than on the first
Of April of each year. 1t feels that
if ii tells the truth every day in
the year hut one, it may be allowed
enc day in the year a little latitude
in the gentle and wholly human fail
ing Of lying. We are the more in
clined to palliate our dercliction In
this respect because Of the illustriouS
example our readers set before us to-
tlay-few of them owning up to b."
ing sold" but all stoutly maintain
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Amendments to Application tor Fran
chlse Oh Lakeland Gas
company.
To the Council OF Lakeland;

10 the Council Oi i-lhciaL"'
Your petitiOne", William K. Peters,
respectfully asks leave TO amend his
application for franchise Tor the
Lakeland Gas Company as follows:
Add to section ) OF the proposed
ordinance as published, the follow
ing:
Provided, that the said Lakeland
Gas Company shall not sell illuminal-
ing gas within the City of Lakeland.
| for the first five years OF its operation
at a lower price than above author
lied. without the consent of the
Council. Provided further, that the
Lakeland Gas Company shall not at
any time sell gas for fuel or power
al higher rate than above author
lied, but shall NOT be restricted III
selling il at lower rate, if they
find it reasonable to do SO.
Also add to section = the follow
ing:
The City of Lakeland expressly re-
serves the right to purchase the prop
erty of the Lakeland Gas Company
lin its plant and fixtures at the cX.
piration of this franchise, for its fail
market value, to be ascertaincd by
competent engineers in this line OF
business. One to be chosen by til:
city Of Lakeland, and one to be chOs'
en- by the Lakeland Gas Company
and ii these shall not be able to ar
rive at an agreement, they shall cal
in an umpire. who shall be thor
ough business man. and in thu
dominion of said arbitratOrs cOmpetcn
Ito pass upon the questions involved
land the three persons thus selecte'
Ishall have power and authority t.
INK the price at which the city q
Lakeland shall have the right to tax
lover the properties if they SO desire
provided that nothing in this section
o. in this ordinance shall oblige tn
city of Lakeland at any time to pur
chase the property Of the Lakclan
Gas Company unless the City Coun
ell. with the approval Of the Mayor
shall deem It to the interest Of tn
lefty of Lakeland to make the sal
purchase.
Provided, further, that II the eng
ncers as above stated, are unable
agree upon an umpire, then It sha
be their duty to apply to the Judf
of the Circuit Court In which III
lefty Of Lakeland may then be situa
ed to appoint the umpire. and whe
so appointed the three persons name
shall constitute the Board of Arb
ltration for the above stated purpos
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM r. PETERS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Rev. A. +. Householder, a former
much beloved pastor of the Methodist
church of this city. came up on the
noon train from Plant City today TO
Offciate at the funeral OF Mrs. Sher-
ouse. interment having been made in
the Lakeland cemetery. Rev. House
holder was pastor here over twenty
years ago. and is always most well
come visitor here He is much i'm
pressed with the growth Lakeland has
made in the last year or more, noting
great change here since the an
nual conference convened here two
years ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
OWN AN AUTOMOBILE.

We have contracted with the
Studebaker corporation to sell h. NJ.
r. 3O's and Flanders POS. VIII have
a 80 here about April -. Aay one
interested please call or phone and
will be pleased to demonstrate and
quote prices. Mr.. Carl Gibson. spc-
cial representative from the Factory,
will demonstrate either Of the above
models any time within the next two
weeks. 5. VI. STEPHENS.
3-2G-tf q. {. ItOGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Cammack, Jr.
who have ben spending the past sew
eral weeks in Lakeland. during which
time they have had rooms at Mrs &.
W. WatsOn's, left last night for Ocala.
They will take the Ocklawaha river
trip, after which Mrs. Cammack will
return to her home in Huntington.
W. Va. Mr.. Cammack will not az
company her, but will return IL
Lakeland to attend TO business con-
nected with the Bowman Realty Co.,
of which concern he is secretary and
treasurer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Mrs. John Bates, formerly Miss
Sslie Lou Franklin, sustained Sc
we're injury yesterday, which will per-
haps coniine her to her home sew
eal days. She was walking over a
vet floor when her feet slipped. and
when she fell to the floor her collar
bone was dislocated. A surgeon was
called and 1t Is thought she is now
getting along as we'll as could be ex-
pected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

ava nave eighty-six members
a =, for the Moose, and I've sent
:. MY membership card to put 1t in
=, ,ha,'s how much think Of
,,t.,ana" said Mr.. Harry Gage, dep
- snnreme organizer, to Telegram
..o.nnratiye this morning. Mr..
cac. is delighted with Lakeland and
sr,busiastic over the progress the
uo,sa is making here, although Il
,.s b4en organized but a few days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Nicknames in History.

The history OF nrknames would ne
an enormous compilation, for it would
be the history of the human race. The
most ancient chronicles contain not
able examples, and. doubtless, pre-
historic man, the lake dweller. the
cave man. thus dubbed his nelghbor
None have escaped. from the highest
in the land to the lowest. Kings and
statesmen, saints and sinners. poets,
playwrights, wits-all have had these
"eke-names"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
NEW BUILDING.

Say, Mr.. Smith, did you notice my
new building going up Yes,
where did you buy your material!
why, | bought from the Lakeland
Manufacturing Go. They sell every
thing you need TO build house ana
will surely treat you right.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
The FLAG in History.

It can hardly be doubted that flags,
or their equivalent. were used very
early in the worlds history. Among
the buried remnants of early races
and civilization are found records OF
objects which were apparently used
as ensighs These are accepted as
evidence that the ancient Egyptian
soldiers were not without their
standards The .ssyrians and Jews
also carried something similar in de-
sign and purpose.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

In another column will be found
some amendments To the application
for a franchise the Lakeland Gas
Company. The amendments are de-
signed to meet some objections that
have been mentioned to granting the
franchise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

ing that the moment they read the
matter in the paper they knew 1t TO
be a joke, and never once glanced
al the skv to look for the mythical
airship.
Cheer up, You are not the only
liar in the world nor are we!
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Mr. l.. Z. Ellis who Is shipping to-
natoes at Pompano, on the east
coast, writes that growers who make
crop this year on the west coast
will certainly make money as the
crop there is only about one-third
Of last years. He says that toma-
Toes are selling at $2.40 and pros
poets are they will reach So pei
crate
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Mr.. p +. Wilson. travelling repre-
sentative of Dixie" is in Lakeland
to-day in the interest OF that publica-
ten. Mr.. Wilson is an old friend OF
Mr.. q. Z. Quaintance. of this city
who is showing him over the town
while here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Good News!

The latest news can always %
found al my News Stand. where the
leading newspapers and periodicals.
magazines, etc, are on sale promptly
after publication.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Mr. and Mrs, w. Harry Gage have
,or.a from the residence of Mr.. R.
n Narler to that of Mr.. J. ". Hicks
;, Son,h Kentucky avenue, where
,sav will have apartments and be at
,ome 70 their friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

A regular cOnvOcation OF Lakeland
chapter No. 20, r. A. NJ, on Thurs.
day, April 4, at 1880 p. m. All Com.
panions are expected to be present.
Visiting Companions invited to meet
with us. {. G. ARENDELL. Sec.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

Dr. J. ". Reno, who has had a
room at the home of Mr.. II. G. Black
on North Tennessee. has moved to
Mr. T. J. Yates home on West Main
street, where he has secured room
and board.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Hard to Appoint a Time.

"Yes; she promised 10 be mine some
day." "But when?" "She can't ex-
actly say as yet. Seems she will first
have to break Of four or five other
engagements"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

NJ f. !. Yates is now occupying
his fine new house on West Main
s,ras, which is one of the most COM
,or,able and commodious homes in
thar part Of town.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

IT,. " NJ. Boswell has returned
sor home in Lakeland, after \
,i,i, TO the family Of Judge {.
Roswell at Barlow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
No Blues!

For those who smoke tho splendid
cigars carried. Lakeland and Tampa
makes. Fine smoking tobacco also
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

~. +. Davis and A. Davis ar
:" v,..,erday morning on short
''s ~. ~ relatives in this city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Good Habits In New York.

I'VE had a fine sunrise this morn.
Eng" said one New Yorker to another.
"Did you see it," Sunrise SAID the
second man. "Why. I'm always in bed
before sunrise. New York Ledger.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02

vr G P. Quaintance was among
many Lakeland people visiting
p.-,ow Yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Come, Choose!

From my varied stock, anything yOa
may desire in my line. You will not
be- disappointed in quality or price
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Good Views!

OF Florida scenery, including Lake
land postcards, are also in stock In
great variety Saster postcards. too
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-02
Improvement in Circular Saw.

Improvement ~ CITCuIaT odW'
Every other tooth in new circular
saw for cutting tool steel is a trifle
longer than its neighbor. the long
teeth making the center OF the cut
and the short ones. which are thicker,
gouging out the sides.