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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Don't Miss These $4 Dresses at $2.5O
$7.5O Dresses foH $3.95

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Aluminium Ware Demonstration

Mrs. l.. M. James is with us again to prove, through actual cooking, frying and baking tests, the superior ity of the Wear Ever Alu- minum Ware.
 Mrs. James fries waffles and cakes without grease, boils milk and chocolate from a quart down to pint without scorching, shows how easily Aluminium Ware is cleansed. etc
 Waffles are served free in the morning and sandwiches and Batterton's Royal Cup coffee in the afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 o'clock. (4th FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
 Cancellation Sales of Over 600 New Dresses Prices Are Half Less
Steele Smith Dry Goods oo, A W. B. Johnson Pres.
1913-1915 Second Avenue
Girls 10c Cambric Drawers Sc

Please note that this sale Is billed for Tuesday, The drawers of good quality cambric muslin, and usually sell for 1oc They straight hence be confused with the inferior stitched taped than four () pairs a
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Up to SIS Dresses $4.95

Wonderful values and styles here. All silk dresses, crash linens, voiles, tissues, lingeries and plain linens The best values silk dresses Many of them made of the celebrated Cheney fouards All the leading styles represented in the pepum ef fects macrame lace trimmings in fact every style touch Cotton and linen dresses also in the est effects. Cotton dresses worth sS.50 silks worth $l5; choice S4e5.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

he has hopelessly failed to move her. he
gives her the poisoned pellet. which she
swallows
Tho ono marked scene Of pathetic IN
terest Is that which in the interval be-
tween this act and her death leads her
to confess her love for the Manchu.
whose despair Is pitiful As had been
his wish. the hapIess Empress sits on
his throne as death almost imperceptibly
arrests the currents Of her life. Her last
appeal has been to exact q promise that
he will live to rule with mercy over her
people.
Q Miss Allen played the Empress with a
great deal Of dignity and her usual
rhetorical charm. The conditions are not
conducive to an actress doing impressive
work. and her long speech In the assault
scene might be profitably cut. She was
more than Interesting in the last scene.
and yet. perhaps. the display Of a little
more ardor would enhance the impress
sion of the Inherently touching incidents.
''Mr. Basil Gill, the young English ac-
tor who played the Emperor. appears to
advantage on short acquaintance. He
makes a good appearance. has fine
resonant voice. and his acting manifests
q great deal Of nervous force. Mr.. Lee
Baker. in about the only other prominent
part in the large cast. relied more on
the stentorian quality Of his voice than
on any histrionic subtlety-but~ then. per-
haps he was choosing the only alterna-
tive"
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

The visitations OF the season 1S12-13. of
the order. Daughters of America, began
October Is, when State Councillor Laura
E. Burdette. and her stan of officers.
paid Martha cambridge Council No. 1
the annual visit. The financial condition
Of this council Is excellent. The State
Secretary Charles H. Miller and State
Treasurer J. w. Schwent. both compli-
mented the officers upon the manner in
which the books of the council we're
kept.
Speeches were the feature Of the even
ing, as there had not been time given
to prepare a programme.
The National Session Of the order was
held at Erie. Pa, October l and 2, and
the national representatives were called
upon for remarks in the order following:
Sister Ella Herbert. OF American Flag
Council No. 5: Sister Naomi Hegerman.
Mizpah Council. No. 3: Junior Past State
Councillor Sister Anna II. Hill. Of Liberty
Council No. 6: State Secretary Charles
H. Miller. Of Liberty Council No. 6. All
gave interesting accounts Of the national
session and their trips.
Sister Floda Carter. Of Liberty Council
No. 6, has Just been appointed deputy to
Martha cambridge and she gave her
initial address in that Office.
Martha cambridge Council gave the
State councillor very handsome hand
decorated cake plate. with the date of
the event in gold letters burned in the
back or reverse side of plate.
The usual refreshments closed the ex-
ercises for the evening.
The next visitation will be paid to In
dependent Council No. tomorrow even
ing
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
THE P0CKETPECE WHICH
BROUGHT ABORN LUCK

During the early struggles Of the pres
ent notably successful firm Of Messrs.
Milton and Sargent Aborn. those two
impresar;os were often called to play
leading roles in the companies which
they had founded. Indeed, Milton Aborn
achieved renown as an opera singer and
comedian prior to the final establish
ment Of the big organizations now, un-
der the Aborn control He treasures to-
day a pocketpiece. one Of the boarded
collection of property" coins counted
over exultantly by the miser. Gaspard.
in the dramatic castle episode In Plan
quette's opera, The Chimes of Nor
For some time previous to his
first appearance as Gaspard. Mr., Aborn
had been unfortunate in being cast for
the thankless roles.
But upon the occasion Of his first per-
formance OF Gaspard one of the shining
coins counted by the gloating miser
found its way into a side pocket. where
he afterward found II. His success that
night was SO extraordinary that he took
the misplacing Of the coin as an omen
Of good luck. and for a score of years
he has carried It as a talisman.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
The Daughter of Heaven" Grand
Spectacle, but Not Great Play

have been transposed to the Manchu
palace to hear the resolve Of the En-
peror. and thence into a region Of ORR
entail poetry. the palace garden at Nam
kin. with its petal-strewn stage, the
glow and blush Of autumn in the foliage
Of the cherry trees, roses clambering
over the porticos. storks wading in the
waters. and peacocks basking in the sun.
We have been introduced to the interior
Of the throne room with its masses OF
soldiers and mandarins. and dancers
and satined servitors. And the scene.
changing again, has revealed an en-
chanting moonlight section outside the
pavilion Of the empress. as the story Of
the Manchu's hopeless love for the
daughter OF Ming threads its slow ac-
ton toward the catastrophe.
Great Is the shock Of the Empress
when she learns that the handsome
stranger II an imposter. a hated Man
chu. and beyond her vengeance.
Nov the war spreads and batters at
the palace door. It Il q war Of exter-
mination. with the Manchus always VIC
torious. Among the crumbling battle
ments and the dying. the lurid flash of
guns. the ominous sounds Of crashing
walls. the distant glow Of conffagration.
brought to the last stand. the young
Empress cheers on her followers still,
with bitter and defiant hatred Of her
foes.
As a bearer Of peace offerings. the
Manchu Emperor enters through a
breach In the wall. She receives him
with scorn and contempt. He pleads in
vain. promising that all shall be spared
II they will submit. Cheered by her
men, she refuses every condition and
sends him away with insults. herself to
apply the torch to the pyre on which
her faithful men proceed to immediate
themselves.
THE attainment Of stage realism can
hardly go beyond this picture Of the bat
tered ramparts Of the palace. yet the
next scene Of the street life outside the
great gate Of Pekin. with its scaffold
on which the executioner IL continually
hacking of insurGent heads and raising
them on bloody poles. its pillory, mob
of real MOngolians. street vendors, and
countless other details making for move-
ment and realistic nation. IL as
unique a. any In the play. And then
comes the fnal scene. representing the
throne room Of the Manchu palace at
Pekin.
The Empress 10 q prisoner. The noble
Manchu 10 about to receive her and make
one more appeal to her love. She is ush-
cred tn In white robes. and awaits his
coming. All are dismissed. and now that
he 10 alone with her he reveals his great
plan Of union and the love that impels
him to kneel At her feet and offer to
share his throne.
But the Empress has suffered beyond
endurance. Her little son has been killed.
and rivers OF blood now between the
AAnchus and the Chinese. It II too late.
A. last favor she asks to die. He
iakes . concealed daggee from her hands. |
but - last concsssaea of mercy, whom
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

THE Daughter of Heaven" . dramatic
spectacle in three parts and eight
scenes. by Pierre Lott and Judith
Gautier. English adaptation by George
Egerton. was produced at the Century
Theater, New York. by the LAebler Com
pany October Il. with Viola Allen in the
title role. Owing to the fact that work
on the production has been going on for
more than . year. the premiere was at
tended with unusual interest
OF the production the Dramatic Mir
ror writes:
"'The Daughter Of Heaven is a grand
spectacle. but not a great play. Marvel
Gus scenic and electrical effects are con-
nected by a thread Of poetic tragedy.
But the dignity Of Mr.. Lofts literature
il lost in a riot Of color and noisy con-
fusion. Miss Allen has whole scenes
Of heroic defamation which are ab-
sorbed by the din Of war. and the specta-
tors eyer keep trying to take In the be-
wildering mass Of stage effects at the
expense Of the story and the characters.
The poetry Of Mr.. Lofts muse IL hope
lessly submerged under the realism of
Messrs. Bierwah and Moore. the in
genious mechanicisns, and Gates and
Morange, the painters. One picture Of
ravishing splendor succeeds another Of
savage grandeur. and though the tragedy
eliminates in q scene Of serene beauty.
as q play pure and simple 1t 10 deficient
in more than the average of dramatic
qualities.
Perhaps 1t was designed 20. to justify
what Is probably the most realistic series
Of stage pictures ever produced. and to
give 1t the prestige OF q name like Lofts
since The Garden Of Allah prospered
under the patronage Of Robert Hichens
and Mary Anderson. II nothing else.
the Liebler Company has certainly sue
ceeded In producing spectacle Of un-
equaled realism.
The young Manchu Emperor of China
one day realizes that he has been q mere
II distracted by revolution. and at Nam
kin as Empress Of the South rules the
Daughter Of Heaven Of the true Chinese
dynasty Of Ming. He hears that she
will hold q grand reception Of her loyal
governors. and in the disguise ofo one
Of these he presents himself at her court,
inspired by q wish to put an end to
the war between the Manchus and the
Chinese by winning the hand OF the
Empress and uniting the country under
one dynasty.
His first meeting with her II In the
palace gardens In Nankin. She sees him
from her palanQuin and II deeply moved.
He 10 selected to address her in the
throne room on behalf Of the governors,
and grows ardent under the spell Of her
beauty. The keeping Of her young som
the discovery ID made that he 10 al
Aanchu.
The play has opened with . delight
ful atpospheric scene Of twilight on a|
lake Of l0tus and lflies. with bark and
tive lovee2 singing q thoir love We
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

The National Catholic woman's Circle
held its weekly meeting in the Public
Library. The meetings being open to
the public during the month Of october
brought many visitors and now members
to the circle.
The art Of Murillo was the subject
for the evening and with the aid Of re-
productions. under the dtrectorship of
Mrs Margaret L. Coope, the members
visited the various art galleries of the
world. In search Of the masterpieces by
Murillo and his school
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
Mile. Irene Bordoni In New York

Mile Irene Bordoni. the famous French
beauty and chanteuse who Is to make
her American debut at the Winter Gar
den in November. arrived from England
last week abroad the steamship La
Province. Mile. Bordont is to rehearse
three weeks before her New York open
ing.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
Orville Harrsld to sing 4. Opera.

Orville Harold. the American tenor.
has been engaged by Andreas Dippel to
sing In three performances with the
Chicago Philadelphia Opera Company.
beginning November I. His first appear
ance will be in "Rigoletto'' in which he
win sing the Duke to Titta Ruffo's Jes-
ter. Alma Gluck's 0ilda. Henri Scots
Sparafucils and Margaret Keyess Mad
daieuA.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

ob1srytne- Of the ladSea ,nigtf, = -.
moagnsed tby the Supreme Tent M
tene had Br1ghtwood Hive - the guesfs
o. the evening and WfIliam Mex. Clay
ton. one OF the charter members q tie
ssnt nae The address Of welcome IN
Of the hive. responded IN n mast eharm.
Ing manner
The evenings entertainment vns n
most charming anair, Win three n.
ceiient tableaus. Representing. n n.
ience. scenes in the Initiation Of ean6l-
dates. which was very impressive. and
caused many compliments to b pasoed
upon the beauty Of the supposed iuifaa-
ton OF candidates into this order. b
w. Gall. Of the X. o. T. n. and Mr.,
Melva J. Caswell. Of the L. o. +. II.
made addresses. pointing out the bean.
ties or membership In the association.
Refreshments were served and an en-
Joyed a pleasant evening in getting ae-
quainted and those who wished indulged
IN Q social dance. Several applications
were received by the tent
On Thursday night Metropolitan Tent,
NO. l.. gave reception to Columbia
Hive. No. g. a. its guests. vhicn Va.
well attended and an entertaining pro-
sramme rendered. This tent came in the
second. In responding to the wise sux-
eestion or having closer cooperation be-
tween the X. o. T. M. and the =. q 7.
NJ. and II has the assurance that CO.
iumbia Hive 10 going to prove a happy
auxiliary to the tent and win, no doubt.
respond happily to the assistance of the
hive ana In the two good results WIN
be had
Thomas L. Smith. district commander.
presided At the meeting Of Metropolitan
Tent ana introduced d. Edward Clark.
VINO dehvefed tho address Of welcome
and the same was responded to BY Mrs.
Jennie Rudolp, commander Of Columbia
Hive.
Mrs. caswell. lady state commander,
X o.. T. NJ. both delivered addresses
and several musical numbers were rem
dered. and among those who responded
to an encore was Mrs B. H. Smart.
who sang In her usual charming manner.
A beautiful little Japanese fan was
given to each one present Refreshments
were served and the meeting closed by
the entire audience singing the Star
Spangled Banner. Mrs Smart, playing
the accompaniment.
At the Brightwood meeting on Tuesday
night. Homer Smith. q past commander
OF the tent. presided.
Georgetown Tent No. & held a well
attended meeting on Thursday night and
perfected their plans for ladies night
on Thursday this week
Martha Washington Chapter D. A. r.,
held its first regular meeting last Tues
day evening at the Ebbitt House. The
regent. Miss Bennie Nobers presided
The attendance was large and three new
members were taken into the chapter,
Much interest and enthusiasm was man
ifested and the plans for the years work
were formulated. Resolutions were
passed regarding the death Of the late
regent, Miss Rebecca l. Higxins
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
woODMEN OF THE WORLD.

DR.. c. n. Chipman. J. Heidenheimer and
John Dickman.
wOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
The regular meeting Of Oak Camp.
No. 4. woodmen Of the World. was held
in its hall in the Northeast Templest.
| Wednesday evening. B. F. Williams,
consul commander. presided. Six candi-
dates were inflated, and twelve applica-
| tions passed upon. There was a large
turnout of the membership and after
the regular order Of business the good
Of the order committee served an old
Dutch supper. Several visitors were
present. who spoke in praise of the en-
tertainment given by Consul Commander
Williams In honor Of the seventh ami
versary of Oak Camp No. 1. Woodmen
Of the World. This is the largest camp
in the city and is doing good work in
the northeastern part Of the city.
Old Glory Camp No. a under the
leadership of Consul Commander Tippett,
will initiate four candidates next Tues
day night. The drill team will put on
the degree work on this occasion and
the Woodmen Of the World Of the Dis
trict are invited to be present.
The Head Camp Of the District At its
last meeting was well attended by dele
gates from Oak Camp. Elm Camp, Alma
Camp, Mount Vernon Camp and Cypress
Camp.
All the camps in the District are doing
fine work. and the gains that will be
made by the order in the District this
winter will be the best in the history of
the order.
At the last meeting Of Oak Camp, No.
4. woodmen Of the World. the camp was
presented with q set Of officers Jewels
by State Manager E. B. Lewis for bring
ing In the largest number Of candidates
for the quarter just ended.
Elm Camp. No. s, is having Joint dis
cussions among its members in different
subjects which is proving very interest
ing. This camp has the old Masonic
Temple as Its home at Ninth and F.
Streets Northwest. and all visitors will
find codrial welcome from Its consul
commander. Frank Murphy.
The head camp for this Jurisdiction
will hold Its next meeting in Parkers-
burg, W. Va. and the people of that
city are going to give the delegates .
royal time.
Maryland, will address Old Glory Camp.
No. 3. in the near future on what
Want to Do for the Members Of the
Order In the District"
At the next meeting of Alpa Camp.
No. 8. II IL expected that a larxe class
will be initiated. This camp. under the
leadership Of Consul Commander David
Wolf, 10 doing good work
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

In Scotland during last month moro
than 10000 poor persons were = ssssipe
Of relief.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
SAN BERNARD REHEARsMg
HIS NEW PRODUCTION

Sam Bernard has begun rehearsals for
his annual new musical production. 1t
Is to be entitled IAN for the Ladies'.
and Is founded on the wonderfully sue
cessful French farce, '.Aime des
Femmes." The English libretto II by
Henry Blossom and the music il BY Al
fred g. Robyn. Mr.. Bernard's role In
that Of the chief fitter in a ladies. tail-
oring establishment and he IL q lady
killer Of the most unique yariety
Prominent among the artists in the sup-
porting company are Adele Richie. Fer.
dinand Gottschalk, Teddy Webb. Louise
Meyers. Alice Gentle and Stewart Baird.
Armament snd pUvR being equal FsunrA -.
nos3 and s,tsntinfs have asci6ed TIT 4 uur-ssa
sesup1ans void hass an immanns s6vnufsa - q
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
THE RED MEMS CALENDAR.

by August r. Koehler. James 8. Carnell.
W. c. Wise. John T. Bundi, Charles
Limbaci. A. c. Nichols, James T. Jones.
DR.. c. n. Chapman. J. Heidenheimer and
John Dickman.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
X, O. T. NJ. CALENDAR.

Oct I-National Tent No I. old Masonic Tenn
ple ladies' night: Mount Vernon Tent, "" l. North
east Temple Twelfth and Street Northeast: Ana
costa Tent. No. :. Masonic Hall. AnacostiA.
Oct. -Briehtsooi Tent No ). IN Maccarce
Hall. BrRhtwocd. initistions.
Oct es-Georsetown Tent. No 6. Odd Fellows
Hail. just south Of Street. in Thirty first street
ladies' day: District Tent. No. 8. Mariners Tenn
ple foot If Seventh Strcet Southwest.
State Deputy Supreme Commander. ID.
W. Gall, was in Roanoke. Va. last week
attending the State convention. and at
the same time looking after the interest
of the several tents in the southwest
section OF Virginia
Thomas L. Smith, District commander.
visited National Tent. No. /, last Mon
day night and made a very interesting
and encouraging talk. which was appre-
cIated much by the members.
George E. Bufum, record keeper of
National Tent was called to his home
in Wisconsin last week on account Of
the death OF his aunt
Last Monday night John c. Gall was
elected and Installed sergeant Of Ma
tional Tent. No. /.
Mount Vernon Tent. No. L. held a
very well attended meeting last Mon
day night, and the indications are that
suggested by the deputy supreme COM
mander. is going to add a number of
new members to the tent. This tent
meets every Monday night at Twelfth
and H Streets Northeast
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

Anacostia Tent, No. I. held q well at
tended meeting on Monday night. at
Masonic Hail in Anacostia. where a
large. number Of the members discussed
the plans for q fall and winter cam
paign.
Tuesday night was a gala night for
BSixhtwood Tenk No. 8. In starting the
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

Not content with doing itself proud at
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

Potomac Chapter. No. 3. r. A. NJ.
worked the Mark degree at . special
convocation last Friday night
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

william P. Chroniger. Of COS Fourth
Street Northwest. sentinel Of Lafayette
Chapter. No. 5. Royal Arch Masons. and
member Of Washington Centennial
Lodge. No. H. F. A. A. NJ. IL confined
to his home with q serious attack OF Ia
grippe.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

The Head Camp Of the District At its
last meeting was well attended by dele
gates from Oak Camp. Elm Camp. Alpa
Camp. Mount Vernon Camp and Cypress
Camp.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

All the camps in the District are doins
fine work. and the gains that will be
made by the order in the District this
winter will be the best in the history of
the order.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-02
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