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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
AFTERNOON TEA AT MARGARET ALLEN SCHOOL

Miss Ruth Allen, Miss Willie M Al len and Miss Beth A.4Allen were host esses yesterday afternoon to large number of their friends at an after noon tea. The hospitality was extend- ed at their beautiful residence on High land avenue, which is at once home and modern school building; place ornamental to thoroughfare lined with handsome homes.
 In the main part of the building the guests were received by the three host esses, and introduced to the group Of interesting women who compose the Margaret Allen school faculty.
 The corridor leading to the large re- citation room of the school which has enjoyed not only by students of the school. but by young people whose student days are passed, and, on oeca- sions by assemblies of clubwomen gathered to discuss matters of current importance. was cleverly arranged for the afternoon with decorations of palms and other greenery. Several patrons of the school assisted the hostesses in the hallway by directing the guests to the larger apartment beyond, which was adorned to suggest the holiday seasons approach, with holly and pom settia to give bright red aspect, and mistletoe and roses to supplement and improve it's appointments. For the oc- casion it was transformed into a huge sun parlor as bright and cheery as the outer world was gloomy and depres- sing.
 The Misses Allen were assisted in receiving by Miss Martha Buchanan, Miss Gertrude Robeson, Miss Emma Bender. Miss Edgell Adams, Miss Helen Coulburn, Mrs Margaret Hunt Ruff. Mrs. Cornelia Meade and Mrs. Archibald Mcleod. All of these extended a well come to the callers In the sun parlor were Miss Hannah Elliott, Miss Mar garetta Williams Mrs. Mortimer Jor- dan Miss Della Dryer, Mrs. J. O Thompson, Mrs. Felix l. Tarrant, Mrs. Buck Miss Mena Buck, Mrs. J. A. Montgomery, Mrs. William Mudd, Mrs F. W. Dixon, Mrs Benjamin F. Moore. Mrs. A. II. Ford, Mrs. Richard Massey, Mrs Frank Nelson, Jr. Mrs. W. H. Nevins, Mrs. Sidney J. Bowie and Mrs. Charles Augustus Calhoun.
 A tea table and punch surrounded with flowers and foliage to make the daintiest and most feminine of decorative motives, with electroliers and candles beaming beneath softly tinted shades gave to the tea room an air of festivity that was quite charming. A large num- lightful hours of the tea. Presiding over a delicious fruit drink were Miss Annie Donnelly, Miss Elizabeth Going, Miss Edith Thompson, Miss Theolcen Elliott and Mrs. Anna Davies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
VISITING OLD FRIENDS
Capt. Thomas B. Afford Sees Scenes
 of His Youth

After several years absence Capt. Thomas B. Afford of Birmingham this week visited his former home and friends In this county, and was the guest of his wartime comrade, Col. W. c. Evans. of this city, says the Columbia (Tenn) Daily Herald
 Captain Afford was in Gen. Pat Gle burnes division under Polk with Colonel Evans and saw service in this imm ediate section about the time of the battle of Franklin, and was on outport duty on the night Hoods army crossed Duck river on the retreat from Nashville. He was ordered by Colonel Evans to hold the line until daylight and when they reached the river the pontoon bridge had been taken up. He and several of his men were cut off. The pontoons were located at a point on the river between the ford and the old bridge pier near the site of the electric light and water plant.
 Captain Afford married in this country in 1874. his bride being Miss Laura Howell. a daughter of Brinkley Howell, who was during his life one of the most sub stantial citizens of the county.
 He lived here in the county a num- Der of years and went to Birmingham in 1882, where he engaged in the real estate business, and where he has re- mained ever since. Success has attended his efforts in the iron city and today he stands high in his home city as man of integrity and good business ability and judgment.
 Time has dealt gently with Captain AL ford and he and Mrs. Afford are eacn enjoying fine health. He left this morn ing on his return to his Alabama home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

I am writing in behalf Of friend of mine who is blind. Is there any one who has any reading matter for the blind or can tell me where 1 can get some at moderate cost? Also, if some one has a typewriter he or she can afford to give it would be a great help to her. She dreads the long winter, as she lives in the country, and has no way of getting out or any way of passing the time, as she is alone a great deal. I would gladly pay charges on either books or machine.
 MRS. J. C. NJ"
 The typewriter Is possibility. The reading matter in raised letters should be a probable acquisition. May I not urge readers and members of our guild to exert themselves to secure for the blind woman the means of communication with the beautiful outer world? The horror of great darkness that envelops senses and soul is unutterable. Let us lessen it in some degree when the chance is laid be- fore us.
 ''I have a lot of old music to give away: also some old magazines if any one will call for them. A. L. E."
 Thank you! I hold the address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Invalid Chair for Soldier

q notice a request for an invalid chalr coming from a G. A. R. soldier Most unfortunately, I know of no wheelchair but should think one could be purchased for a reasonable amount, particularly one whitch had been used. l will gladly con tribute to such fund. Surely in a great city like ours we cannot afford to let a member of that grand army want in vain for so small thing. The request is signed Mrs. B. M
 We do not take up subscriptions through the Corner, although we dispense moneys consigned to us in accordance with the expressed wishes of the donors. Will Mrs B. NJ" communicate with us rela- tive to the "G. A. R. soldier that we may take counsel together concerning this exceptional case? There is probable flaw in her address, and we cannot move until we hear from her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
PERSONAL NOTES


 Mrs. R. J. Stout of Montgomery is here to attend the Warren-Orr wedding as the guest of Mrs. T. B. Bush.
 Mrs. R. A. Mitchell of Gadsden is in the city and will be among the guests at the Warren-orr wedding this evening. Mrs. James Blackburn of Pulaski, Tenn, Jean Ballenger) is the guest of her mother, Mrs J. M. Ballenger. She has been in the city a week
 Miss Bland Tomlinson will return Sat- .uprday from Sweetbrier college accom- panied by Miss Katherine Terhune of New York, who will be her guest
 Miss Caroline Well of Nashville arrived yesterday to visit Miss Bertha Levy.
 
 MT. and Mrs. D. NJ Tutwiler. Jr., have named their little son Edward Magruder Tutwiler III.
 Mrs. D. G. Henderson, who is spending the winter in Atlanta will pass the holi- days with her mother. Mrs. Palmer
  MT. D. M. Drennen and Mir Walter Melville Drennen left yesterday for New York, where Mir Melville Drennen's mar riage to Miss Eloise Johnston will be solemnized Saturday evening. Mir. and Mrs. r. w. Lasonewe of How ard. Kan, are visiting their niece, Mrs. W. l.. Turner, on Tuscaloosa avenue. They are en route 10 Florida to spend the winter.
 Miss Ruth Averett of Rome, Ga, Is the guest of Mrs. Lillie Sloss. Mrs. Allie Birch is in Montgomery 10. few days.
 Mir. Fernwood Mitchell of Gadsden ar rived yesterday to be an attendant In the Warren-Orr wedding today. l Mrs. A. Smolan of New York is visit ing her daughter. Mrs. l.. Piztz. Later Mrs. Joe Ehrlich of Greensboro. Ga. another daughter of Mrs. Smolian, vii join them and Mrs. Pizitz will be hos tess at a family reunion. | A very important business meeting vii be held by the Council of Jewish Womef at the home of Rabbi M. Newfield of Thursday at 3:15. All members are urge to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
BUFFET SUPPER
 FOR BRIDAL PARTY

The residence of Mir. and Mrs. Cyrus Putnam Orr was brilliant with light and perfumed with many flowers for the final pre-nuptial party in compliment to Miss Dorothea Orr and Mr. William Timan Warren. It was a buffet supper and occurred at the conclusion of the re- hearsal for the approaching wedding.
 The members of the bridal party and the family connections were included in the personnel of the guests. The ar engagements for the entertainment were quite informal but it was probably the most enjoyable of the many lovely social arrangement for a popular bride and bride groom-elect. Holiday decora tions were lavishly employed throughout the house making a merry setting indeed {; but in the dining room, where tempting supper was served. the bridal ,olors were evident-snowy blossoms gracing a table covered with lace over white satin. and crystal candlesticks tied with fes- toons of white tullle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MISS MARJORIE WEATHERLY
 ENTERTAINS AT LUNCHEON

Miss Marjorie Weatherly, who will be one of the bridesmaids this evening for Miss Orr's marriage to Mir Warren, in- vited the young women of the party to luncheon at her home.
 It was a typical bridesmaid luncheon, the table covered with white laces and holding low central decoration Of pink carnations, topped with white tulle drap- cries. The place cards were gilded horse shoes each, with the exception of The bride-elect's holding a bell while hers held a ring.
 Miss Weatherly was gowned for her luncheon in white lace, and her sister. Miss Dorie Weatherly, wore deep cream charmeuse. Miss Orr was attired in kings blue charmeuse with garniture of duch- esse lace, and her large black hat was adorned with a paradise feather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
EXTRAORDINARY PHOTO-PLAY
 ATTRACTS LARGE AUDIENCE

Even in the hurry of holiday shopping, which leaves few spare moments these final days, most of the downtown folk are finding time to see that extraordinary film at the Princess. which is picturing Sarah Bernhardt and her all-star con- pany in Queen Elizabeth
 A photo-play like this one deserves the patronage and appreciation of the pub lie. In none that have been presented here have the marvellous achievements of scientists of the film drama been so exemplifed. The art of Bernhardt loses surprisingly little when flashed on the canvas, and those who saw her here dur ing her last tour, were struck with the exactness with which her astounding dramatic powers, and her genius are re- produced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Four Kittens for Somebody

You have advertised and found homes repeatedly for cats and kittens which own CTS wished to give away I have been asked if I knew of any one wanting four kittens of a strain of cats known as good mousers. Two are black; one gray, and one gray and white. The owner does not know what to do with them, as her hus- band refuses to kill them, and she feels they must be disposed of as they cannot keep five or six eats. MRS. s. B.
 I was told yesterday a grewsome tale of the army of cats collected in the streets of a great city every night by men ap- pointed for the task of lessening the num- Der of "strays' and dereicts without owners or homes. The poor creatures are killed without delay and their fur is utilized in divers ways. I ask for a cat for a family as I would a carpet sweeper or rug. Always supposing the cat is mouser No other patent or trap has ever equaled her. She makes clean work of the job. The quartet offered are warranted true mousers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Quilting Work for Some One

"I have so many post cards that come in the large loaves of bread every day that, while they are not expensive, they are instructive as wei las entertaining. Would some invalid or shut-in child like to have them? And now one word more. as I may never write again. I have lot of quilt pieces I am willing to pay worthy person to put together as top or tops of quilts if they would do this for reasonable sum. I keep a small hotel and can use all I can get MRS. J. S."
 Why shouldn't you write again-and not once. but dozens of times? Your idea of the painted cards is good. As Christmas hears our doors one finds abundant and varied uses for them. Our junior meiA- bers will be glad to get them. And more than one poor soul will thank you for the offered work. l hold your address eN- pectantlV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

AFTERNOON TEAS SUGGEST THE APPROACH OF THE HOLIDAYS IN THE BRIGHTNESS OF THEIR DECORATION-EYENTS FORE CAsTED-P PRE-NUPTIAL FES- TIVITIES-THE MISSES ALLEN ENTERTAIN-THE AMERICAN WOMAN VIEWED FROM A POLITICAL STANDPOINT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
PLANS FOR THE
 CAN'T ELLIOTT WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Theo1een Elliott and MT. Cant. of Charleston, will De a quiet event of the evening of December 23rd, taking place at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. W. Brandon, where the bride-eect is temporarily residing, and including only a small bridal party and a limited number of friends.
 The personnel of the party is not fully decided, but the bride will have as her maid of honor. Miss Willie May Brandon and MT. Can't will be attended by MT Frank Jenkins, of Washington, as pest man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MIR. DRENNEN
 LEAVES FOR NEW YORK

Mir Walter Melville Drennen accom- panied by his brother Mir. D, NJ. Dren- nen, left yesterday for New York. where Saturday evening, the formers marriage to Miss Eloise Johnston, formerly of thls city, will take place. MT. D. M. Drennen will be his brothers best man and Mrs. l. Fenwick Young will atttend Miss John ston as matron of honor. while Miss Adah Johnston, the brides sister, will be ner maid of honor.
 The nuptial celebration will be quiet, taking place at the hour of eight. and being witnessed by only a small coterie of relatives and very close friends. Mir. Drennen and his bride will depart soon after the vows for the Bermudas, and at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MUSICALE AT HIGH SCHOOL

The music interpretation classes of the Central High school have arranged an attractive musicale to be given in the auditorium this afternoon at 2:45. rhe following programme will be rendered after which a musical contest has been arranged in which all present may par ticipate The public is cordially invited
 Piano Solo: Polonaise, Chopin-Carl vnr Talben.
 Violin Solo: Oriental, Cei-Florencs Smith.
 Vocal Solo: "All For You Guy d'Ar. delot-Jack Cousine.
 Piano Solo: Air de Ballet, Chaminade- Rachel London.
 Vocal Solo: My Love Is Like Red Red Rose" Hastings Mary Fabian.
 Harp Solo "Ln a Garden" Schultze- Bettie Fillmore.
 Accompanist-Orline Barnett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Rags for Carpets

T note a letter from a charitable wom- an who says she has great many carpet rugs, and that she would give them away if she knew of worthy recipient who could make good use of them. If she will do them up in sack and send them by freight will pay the freight if the weight is not too great. I have a mission-a mis- sonary home-here, and the friends will be glad to get them to work into carpets.
 I'll. T. w"
 Let us have the signature of the charit- able woman and we will put you into direct communication with her. The ob- ject is undoubtedly most worthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MORRIS-MOORE
 WEDDING OCCURS

Moore were quietly married at the home of the bride. in Gate City, Wednesday morning at II o'clock. Rev o. R. Burns officiating After the ceremony was per formed MT. and Mrs Norris left for Texas. where they will make an ex- tended visit to relatives in Hubbard City and Dodd City. They will make their home in Birmingham upon their return,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MISS DIXON
 TEA HOSTESS

At the Country club yesterday after- noon Miss Gamaliel Dixon entertained little group of her friends very costly over the teacups in the sun parlor.
 The party centered about Miss Mar garet Chambers of New York who Is a guest in the T. G. Bush home. and has been the recipient of a large number of courtesies irrespective of those ar ranged to compliment Miss Dorothea Orr, in whose wedding she came south to participate.
 Miss Dixon included only small num- Der in her delightful party. They were Miss Chambers. Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt, Miss Mary Cash. Miss Emily Somerville Miss Margaret Latady. Miss Elizabeth Going. Miss Frederika Ferguson. Miss Helen Rosa Randolph, Miss Gladys Enslen. Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Er lot uv folks hopes ter spend CT Pleasant Christ mas9 kaze dat's 'bout de on- Hest thing dey'll have left ter spend. Yassum.

wood and Arbutus. and the rain fall ing on New Mown Hay"
 There is the early summer perfume of roses and strawberries.
 Then the delicious Pickle and Catsup smells of late Summer and the early Fall.
 Chrysanthemums and Chestnuts and the Wood Fires of Winter mixed de- Iliclously with the scent of Roast Tur- key, Baked Apples and Mince Pie com plete the list And as for sounds. What would Christmas be without the blowing of horns, even if it's only little penny tin horn, when the streets are all crowded and alive with Christi mas merry makers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Abundance of Cow Feed

Chicago, December 17.-An abundance of food for cows soon will make for lower prices for butter than prevailed at this time year ago, according to Chicago produce men today. High prices a year ago, they said, was due to short supplies and the severe cold weatbpr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

'Why is it that Chrysanthemums al- ways remind you of Roasted Chest nuts?" asked Betty, as she buried her little pink nose in a huge bunch or shaggy blossoms which a brand new admirer had sent her the day before. Maybe it's because I'm so fond or both," she continued. "The scent of the flowers and the odor of the chestnnts roasting. Chrysanthemums are so spicy, so wintry, and to pass Chestnut Rooster in full blast is just as much pleasure to newell. l suppose as the scents of Araby are to the best of strong Perfume to Matinee Girl. They remind me that Christmas Is coming and it's time to sit around big old log fire again and be cozy.'
 "They both happen in the winter" l suggested. That's probably the REAL reason for the association of both odors in your mind"
 Betty had opened up an interesting train of thought.
 How much our iedas of seasons are made up of sounds and odors.
 There is the Spring smell of Dog
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Holiday Trade Quiet

Chattanooga, December 17.-(Speeial) Christmas activity with the retail fner- chants of this city appears slightly less than that of year ago. The fact is shown by the bank clearings. The de- moralization of the stock market in New York has plainly affected the local trade The real estate market lacks tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Has Music Enou gh

q received the many kind letters through your Corner and l was pleased with the music l am sending you stamps, as I forgot to inclose them in my other letters If any more requests come for my address please give the music to some one else as I think l shall have enough.
 'G. L. J. Well done. There is neither sense nor mercy in waiting until you are showed under by music and papers before you cry enough" We shall turn the tide Of heneficence in another direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
DOLL BAZAAR ASSOCIATION
 MEETING IS CALLED

An important meeting of the Doll Ba- gar association is called to take place this morning at Il o'clock at the home of Mrs. c. H. Nabb. Reports of com- mitteees will be presented and it Is ur- gently requested that all members attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Wants Pieces for Quilt

'T am a shut-in, having broken my hip three years ago. I have not been out since. not being able to walk I only hob ble around the house. Perhaps some one might help me little by sending me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
LUCY STRATTON CLASS
 GIVES A RECEPTION

The Lucy Stratton class of the South side Baptist Bible school will give reception in the class room at the church Friday afternoon, December %. from 3 to , o'clock in honor of Mrs B. A. Inglis and Mrs w. c. Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

some silk pieces or calca aeea estly dark, or for a silk quils ana . flow and live alone. l spend as Sins a.4i=ing quilts. ARAs MARY Aa
 This should be the hargssI time rl the uuiltmaker. We have Se6HHe tfess- makers and milliners am aH s1tiVe members. May l suggest mat some of them send for the address of the widow whose occupation is putting patchwork into shape and eomeliness?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
TEMPLE EMANUEL CHAPTER
 TO HOLD A MEETING

An important business meeting of Tem- pie EmanuEl chapter will take place to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs Morris Marx, 1730 south Twenty-frst streeet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MRS. w. H. WARREN
 HOSTESS FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Mrs W. H. Warren will be hostess at a miscellaneous shower tomorrow after noon from 2:30 to o'clock in compli- ment to Miss Mary Justin, whose en- gagement was recently announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Items of Interest
 To Women and Society

Ensign Robert Lee, U. S. N, of the [. s. s. Delaware, will also be in the party.
 "A number of delightful entertain ments are being arranged in their honor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

the conclusion of their stay, will return here January 20th, to make their home with Mrs. J. B. Head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
JUNIOR LEAGUE
 ISSUES DANCE CARDS

The following card has been issued: The Junior League University club, De- cember eighteenth, nine o'clock. Reply. Dancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

Matthew Murphy, Miss Joy Tomlinson Miss Kathleen VanHoose.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-19
EVERY FELLOW TO HIS oWMlt

". Iut n r.H. az Ha'saHaB = Z ~
When the Almighty made and FASH
toned two certain men whom Fate had
destined to later edit the newspapers
OF Writ county. he had to have two
mods and the finished product are at
variance with each other, as witness
what. Brother Mitchell, "the ornery
cuss," says about Brother Holmes,
the sanctfed feller:"
Nov, OF course, its every fellow to
his own Individual notion. We attend
church, regularly on Sundays, in sea;
son and out Of season, and plead gull
ty to being an ornery cuss at that.
But there is Bre'r Holmes, of The Mes
senger, nov. he's. one OF those sanctl,
fled. (?l 'felers' who prefers to stay
in his office, on Sundays, and drink
booze and play cards, rather than to
attend divine worship. Yep it's every
fellow to his own notion"-Lincoln
Monitor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-19

Nd iDG tlaN tvD!'l t"Hitttla
sYeniaE. Fepruary,lbsthe eeeasppibe-
ing sthe eighteenth bigthdayerQt Pie
genial host. b Mr.. Hoffman is acpNeni-
,pent, electrician associated with the
mining machine shops and ris) lopu-
lar because of his pleasing social dual
tiles Mr.. Hoffman was the recipient
OF many remembrances and had as his
guests
Misses Carrie Reese, Mary lawson,
of Monongah; Opal Fesler' Ada Stuck,
Ruth WEIGH, Refer Hoffman, hazel
Fesler, Eleanor Grove, Josie Norris,
Mamie Sullivan. Mary Vaughan, Mel
lie sypult, Marguerite Grove, Nettie
Hale, Susie Sstep, Messrs. Harry
Sheets Fred Thomas, Ralph HQnsa,
ker, Junior Stuck, Harry Kinney, Wal
ter Bellew, john Sheets, John Hale,
Archie Vaughan, Albert sypult, Jack
sypult, Don Reese, Raymond salter,
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fltzhugh, Mrs Mol
,lisS Knight, Mrs. SSemper,
AIRS, Las iea IN
], siSiS olos .wers 2lIlsEes
Rat Ts Mob:
lte S1lgh L, Mrs while.
ls5t,psF III Iltfilc eompani-
'.rfefHs 10 vocal ptos DE- MI Lawrence
Stuck, Miss Eleaflt ewe,l Miss Ma