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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

and band of gold in her hair. She in- personated very prettily lady In wait ing at the court of Louis XVI. Miss Gamalie, Dixon appeared as Mary Jane," a character that she essayed with her usual cleverness. Miss Mary Turner of La Grange, Ga, was a pretty Spanish gypsy, wearing one of the beautiful embroidered frocks that Miss Douglas brought this winter from Spain "a lovely coral gown and rich shawl. She had tucked some poppies fn her half, and this completed an enchanting picture. Miss Fannie Dunn was in colo nial costume, with powdered hair and patches. Miss Clara Lee Woodson was a pretty and vivacious representation of Night" in black chiffon and silver.
 Miss Mary Ware was a daffodil, or a Yama Yama girl. Her costume of white with the large black letters showing all over It. The front was adorned with back pom poms. The dance cap with a large black pom pom and the black shoes with the same finish, and large gauntlet gloves, giving a mischeieyous imitation of the real Yama Yama girl. Mrs. Charles Terry's costume was a dandy reproduction of the girl in the
 Spring Maid" Built of soft white ma
 teriai with a zig gag finish of ribbon and lace-red and white. A dandy apron made of red ribbon and white lace, and Normandy bonnet with gold tassels on each side and red roses under the left ear made an ensemble most attrac- tive. Mrs. Houston Davis could not have selected a more becoming costume than the old dress worn by her mother in her girlhood days. Its "polonaise" and basque" old fashioned and quaint, was most attractive. Mrs. Davis wore her hair curled on her neck as her mother did. MT. Davis was a typical huntsman in his hunting costume. Their guest, Miss of Texas, was pret- ty shepherdess fin her pink and blue vatican and carrying a pink staff.
 Among the men who appeared in in- teresting costumes were pr. A. c. Cam eron as a clown; Mir. C. M Hanley of Washington as a Mexican, MT. George McGaughey, who impersonated LaFay- ette, MT. Robert Mabry as Orlando. MT. T. M Hall in the costume of a Spanish matador, MT. Charles Terry as a clown, Dr. D. 1. Massey as a clown, MT. F. P Williams, who was dressed as Japa- nese. and MT. Hubbert Smith in Polish costume, MT Walter c. Phillips as clown, MT. Houston Davis wearing the costume of a musketeer, Mir Samuel Friedman, Mt w. P. Ballard, pr. Talley, Dr. Walter Rountree, in dominos
 This the final fete of the social sea- son. has passed into history, the enjoy ment reaching it's height when the revelers unmaske ed at midnight. In some cases
 he strictest secrecy was maintained in regard tos the identity of the dancers and there were some surprises when the unmasking occurred This was one of the most pleasant and successful of the club affairs, and a fitting adleu to the winter gayety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
MRS. J. V. ALIENS
 BUFFET LUNCHEON

An informal buffet luncheon was the welcome extended yesterday to a mat ron whose coming to Birmingham is matter of pleasant social interest Mrs. | Joseph V. Allen entertained at her home l in compliment to Mrs. George Ball AL len, who. with her husband, recently moved to this city from Chicago. The guests included principally relatives of 1 the two matrons, though there were added several others who,have been es-- pecially clever to the newcomer. Mrs. Allen, and her honoree also, is just go- | ing out of mourning and this is the | first hospitality that she has extended
 for some time. She Is an especially gra- cious hostess and 1t is a matter of sin cere pleasure that she Is again becom- | ing a figure in the social affairs, where she has been so much missed. Both Mrs.
 Allen and Mrs. George Allen were re- 1 ceived yesterday wearing black and white.
 The dining room, from which a fe- licious luncheon was served, was garni- | tured with spring flowers, yellow jon quils predominatng. A basket filled with yellow flowers was ornamented with full bow of tulle. At either end
 of the table. whose appointments were
 very danty and attractive, Mrs. Turner Weakley and Mrs. Overton Fulton, both
 kinswomen to dthe hostess, poured tea
 and coffee.
 Among those invited to meet Mrs. AL | fen were Mrs. John B. Weakley and her guest Mrs. Rather, of Tuscumbia. Mrs. Samuel Weakley and Mrs. Moore of Florence, Mrs. Turner Weakley and her sister, Miss McCune, of Pennsylvania, Miss Hattie Morton and Mrs Southall, Mrs. Paul Lee Cooke, Mrs. Flournoy Rivers and her guest, Mrs. Avirett, Of Maryland, Mrs. George C. Ball, Miss Sue Allen Ball, Mrs. Sue Ball Allen, Mrs. J. R. Coleman, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, Mrs. Mason billiard, Mrs. George c. Conn.rs. Mrs. James Hilman, Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, Mrs. Joe Yates, Mrs. II. E. | Strngfellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
POOR WOMAN
 SEVERELY AFFLICTED
But Troubles Which Caused Her Almost Constant Dis tress Finally Disappeared
 Because She Depended
 On the Right Medicine

Johnson City, Tenn.-"For years was a sufferer from headaches writes Mrs. Lucy Fine. of this place, and ,,as never entirely relieved of them, until lately.
 Now I am feeling we'll as result of having taken Cardui, the womans tonic.
 As soon as I began to take cardui I could see the severity of my afflic- tion greatly lessened'
 cardui also helped a stomach de- rangement which forced me to spit almost constantly.
 Since then have used bottle of Cardui occasionally, at longer or been benefited.
 That taught me to depend upon it and for that reason l will continue to use Cardui whenever it is neces- sary'
 You, too, can depend upon Cardui.
 It will do the same for you as it has done for other ladies.
 It will help to make you well and strong, because it's ingredients have tonic action, on the womanly organs; in fact, no other combination of medi- cinal ingredients Is of known superior ity for this kind of trouble
 Trust Cardui. Give 1t a trial.
 Let cardui show you what it will do for you.
 Your druggist sells cardui.
 See him about it today.
 N B.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co.,. Chat tanooga. Tenn. for Special Instructions, and GA page book, Home Treatment for Women,' sent in plain wrapper. on request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
MRS. ROBERT GREGORY
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Robert l.. Gregory entertained the members of her Wednesday Morning Bridge club yesterday at her home on South Twentieth street. The coterie WAS augmented by the membership of mother club-the Friday Luncheon Bridge-whose guest Mrs. Gregory has been a number of times this winter. A spirited series of games was followed by the award of two lovely prizes-siver slipper buckles. These were won by Miss Mary Ware and Mrs. i. c. Beatty. A dainty luncheon was served at the bridge tables at the conclu- sion of the morning
 Those who played yesterday morning many members of the Wednesday club were out of town, ss their representation was small--incuded Miss Mary Ware Mrs William s. Mudd, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs l. C. Beatty, Mrs. Thomas Wingfeld. Miss Mary Ruth McLester, Mrs. Robert Hood, Mrs John Yeatman, Mrs. Brooks Forbes. Mrs. Lee Koenig Mrs. M. E. Dewstoe, Mrs. Frank Clark, Miss Ethel Bray of Eufaula, Miss Mary Campbell, Miss kath- leen YanHoose and Mrs. will Major.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

clowns and courtiers, kings and knayes. So it all made a beautiful picture.
 MT. and Mrs Charles NJ. Spencer led the cotillon. she as calm, placid night whose twinkling stars and crescent moon sent out silvery beams from gown and coiffure.
 Mir and Mrs. Frederick Neill Phillips were there, having more fun than almost anyone. They struck an original note when they chose their costumes alike he Pierrot and she also a Pierrot; not, inlnd you, a Pierette Tall, pointed caps surmounted their heads and their necks were encircled with the big fluffy collar, while white suits were spotted with ldia- nonds, hearts and clubs and spades in red. Mrs. B. "A. Reynolds was there as a sailor girl.
 Mrs. Truman Aldrieh, Jr., represented lhe dslly press Tn one of the most original costumes seen. It was made of a fiiuv white fabric, the skirt short and much berumled, the bodice having revers and sleeve borders made of the headlinas of the three Birmingham dailies These were bordered in glittering silver stuff to make them decorative as well as in teresting. The skirt had panels front and back also with lines from the Birninp- ham press. Black satin slippers and stockings, and red satin band confining curling tresses, which were black through the kind offices of wig, made this real newspaper costume-black and white and red all over. Miss Ellen Percy was a stunning widow-and Merry Widow, too, Her frock was short and black and span gled She wore the small black velvet cap and the single big red rose that pro claimed her state of single bessedness.a Mrs. Viola Petty Walker as a belle of the sixties, with pretty lavender lowered frock. white ruffled fichu and cnarm- ing little white bonnet to hide her tell tale hair, was fascinating. There were several gipsy maids Miss Madge Chisholm in red skirt and yellow bodice, and with a lace mantilla draped about her was one dark eyed beauty to suc- cessfully essay the role; another was Mrs, William Byrd, Jr., whose skirt was black satin and whose zouave was sparkling with sequins. Quantities of beads were used in decorating the zouave, bright cap and gaudy sash, long ear rings of a barbaric character completed a costume the more fetching since it was worn by very pretty woman.
 Miss Jennie Trimble was there in a beautiful robe made of gold embroid- cred net, court train of yellow satin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
MRS. C. T. RANDALL
 RECEIVES INFORMALLY

graceful hospitality was Mrs. Charles Tyson Randalrs informal afternoon tea yesterday to Mrs. Samuel Randall of Bal tinlore and Mrs. Claud Cotton, who is a bride recently come to Birmingham. A number of Mrs. Randall's friends were invited, though the affair was quite in- formal, almost impromptu, indeed, and invitations were extended by telephone Monday. A delightful way this to enter tain, and it is one which Mrs. Randall s friends enjoyed to the full yesterday.
 The hostes welcomed her callers wear ing a white crepe meteor afternoon cos- tune; Mrs Samuel Randall was in black lace over white satin, and Mrs. Cotton wore her wedding gown. a white satin robe embellished with pearls and rose point lace.
 A spring flower motive was predoni- nant in the decoration of the rooms. Jon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

Lents advent this year has brought to a close a social season that everyone de- clares has been unprecedentedly dulI However, the curtain was rung down very brightly last evening with the annual masquerade at the Southern club For the next six weeks society will, supposed ly, rest in seclusion and quiet.
 Long after midnight there were still few of the late stayers at the club. draining the fun and merriment to the dregs. Throughout the evening all was jollity as is the way of fancy dress balls. The younger people were there in great numbers. For weeks before the ball every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
LOVELY PROGRAMME
 AT ALLEN SCHOOL

The pupils of the Margaret Allen school presented lovely programme last even ing to a large and interested audience. The numbers were all given in a manner refecting great credit on the institution. The programme included:
 Sweet Violet CHeins), Voncell Oden.
 (a) "Styrienne" (Kohler), tb) "Slum- Der Song" CTysonw wolff), Co "Mazurka" (EngeD, Martha Lapsley.
 (a) Swinging" Knapp). (b) "The Meadow Lark" CKnapp), Co Evening Song (Knapp), Margaret Laird. aged 6 years.
 "Mazurka" (MoszowskD, Orlean Per- kins.
 Break of Morn" Dorn), Lida Otis.
 Just a Wearyin' for You" Carrie Ja- cobs Bond), Aimee Marie Allen.
 "Sonatna, Op. 49, No. l" (Beethoven), DorAy Harris.
 "Novellozza" (GodardD, Francis Duncan.
 "Des Hold My Hand Tonight" (Bond), Lois Thompson. (a) "Scherzo" (Grieg). (b) Serenade (Rachmaninoff), Margaret Allen. "Venitienne" (Godard), Gertrude Mol ton.
 "Rosemonde" (Chaminade), Sally Nor veil.
 "Le Matin" GPeer Gynt Suite) (Grieg), Margaret Allen, Mrs. Malkoff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
MRS. C. M. SPENCER
 HOSTESS FOR MRS. HANLEY

Mrs. Charles M. Spencer was one of the attractive hostesses of the week, en- tertaining at bridge for Mrs. Claude M. Hanley of Washington. Her guests in- cluded small company of young matrons and few girls. Following the games several trophies of silver were presented as prizes. dainty luncheon was served the small tables.
 Those taking part in the games were: Mrs. Hanley. Mrs. Matthew Sloan. Mrs. Arthur Chenoweth, Jr.. Mrs. Robert Hood, Mrs. John Chisolm, Mrs. Pugh Pearson, Mrs. David Roberts. Jr., Mrs. Hudson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
MRS. FRANK LYNCH
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

one of a number of pleasant hospltali- ties to greet Mrs. Walter Chaffee of Col orado was the informal bridge party given yesterday by Mrs. Frank Lynch. There were but 16 guests-all of them especial friends of the hostess and honoree. Mrs. Lynch's residence looked most attractive with it's clusters of scarlet carnations, these blossoms making the very simple but very pretty decorative plan. A luncheon followed the games
 There were three prizes. The game trophy, awarded to Mrs. Robert Jemison. Jr., and the score to Miss Gertie Gehrs were cut glass candlesticks in silver holders. Mrs Chaffee was presented with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

Beginning about the middle of January, the Dir mngham Trust and Savings company changed its sav- ings rate from to per cent It will be interesting to very many people to know the result so far
 Of course there institutions for whom change has an Irresistible attraction and they adopt each new thing as it comes along and experiment with this plan and that Banks not different from other lnst- tutions but among them members of this class and by whom change of this sort would hardly excite comment But when an old established institution like the Birmingham Trust and Savings company makes so important experiment as raise in interest rate from the minimum to the maximum it exctes general inquiry into results.
 Inquiry at the bank shows that the result so far as increasing the deposits are concerned has been all and more than the management had hoped or anticipated.
 Instantly upon the announcement of the change the appreciation of the people made itself evident through the large increase in the number of savings accounts now being daily opened with consequent steady growth in the total of deposits.
 It must be remembered that the savings depart ment is not for the large depostor no being a lowed to exceed 5000 It is primarily for the small de- positor who puts by small amounts from time to lime until he accumuates amount large enough to buy home Or to make better paying investment.
 So it happens that great deal of money is drawn out of the savings banks between interest periods which the bank pays interest since the last previous interest period Besides, the larger the volume of money in bank the better able it is to meet demands which grow various and larger in size as com muny grows in population and wealth. Again, the larger the number of small depostors identified with bank the wider is the general radius of it's influence and the circle from which 1t draws business of all kinds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
Increases Its Rates Paid On Ss
 Deposits From 3 to 4%o

It must be remembered, too,. that this increase in savings rate is not plan of making money by borrowing from the people at rate and lending at higher rate but its real purpose IS to still further courage the people to their money; to educate them in the savings habit by stimulating their desire to make money; to build up the banking business gen eraly by coaxng money from it's hiding places with the very highest inducement that sound banking afford
 In the particular case of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company it does not altogether matter whether such change in rate shall show to the imme diate advantage of the undivided profit account. It has always been the policy of the bank to share it's earnings with its depositors and this it has done linn iting its dividends to stockholders and building up surplus security guarantee for the safety of the peoples money. Now that this surplus has reached the figure the capital stock it may we'll be the wiser policy to directly share the earnings with the depositors by paying higher rate to the boy and girl and the wage earner who save their money and thus lay the foundation for open accounts later
 Discussing the matter, official of the trust con- pany said: I believe state banks have entered on a We at last have banking law that is bet ter and more efficient than the National bank law will be. We have sound rules and strict rules, and have three capable and earnest whose whole time is given to state banks. This bank law is stimulating to the banks and is operating to wonderfully strengthen the confidence of the people in home banks. We have only to re- spond to this growth of public confidence. We must do part to show the people that all ends are not sefsh but that subserve great and useful purpose
 ''I know of no better way to prove this than by sharing with them to the limit of sound business prn cples the earnings of their money
 ''So far this bank is concerned we are more than earning and will gladly pay the per cent on all the savings the people may fit to confide to keepng.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
Photo by J. F. Knox

There is not an abundance of decoration, though the rooms are always made at tractive for the evening. The costume dancers gave to the scene ample color and gayety.
 There were French maids petite and pretty, in short black dress, black silk stockings and slippers mounted in silver buckles with white lace aprons and caps adorned with black velvet bows; there were Egyptian dancers with jewels about slender throats and scarfs twined about satin gowns of vivid color; Japanase girls in elaborate silk kimonos and gipsy girls with bright searfs and gay frocks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TalcumPowde
 Soft as Pollen on naHoneysuckleFlower a

MO other Talcum ~ Powder is entirely free from all gritty sub stance. No other man. ufacturers use a pro- cess like ours.
 After Ony Talcum is powdered, it is bL0,0n into Me air in a tightly sealed room. The heavier particles sink and are discarded - only the powder that is fine and soft enough t0 float is used. Any grittylumps harm the skin. Aboue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
When It Comes to Quality.

Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Ex tracts lead in purity. strength and de licious flavor. Best and takes less"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
MISS NELL
 ISSUES CARDS

The following card has been sent out: Miss Sara owen Neill. 1205 North Twenty sixth street, at home Tuesday February 27, 3:30 to 4:3O D. m. Please reply" In- | closed is Mrs. John l.. Henry's card.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
SENIOR CLASS DAY
 BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE

Thursday, February g, will be senior class day at Birmingham college. Tne public is cordially invited to attend the exercises to be held in the college chapel al 10 o'clock Thursday morning. The fol- lowing programme will be rendered:
 Presidents address, James Fl. Hewlett
 Grafton, Our Contribution to Cuban In- dependence,' John F. Sturdvant, Sr.
 Glass poem, Miss Mabel Whitehead
 History of class. E. E. McCarty.
 Prophecy of class. J. F. Sturdivant, Jr ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Mrs. Forney Johnston will be hostess Friday to the Cadmean circle.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance union will hold the annual Frances E, Willard thank offering meeting this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church.. The exercises
 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Barker, Mrs. Thomas Hill, Mrs. Jesse Yates, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Miss Sue Dexter, Miss Helen Benners. Miss Mary Lanier. Miss Amelia Worthington, Miss Ethel Norton, Miss Helen Rosa Randolph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

a pair of silk hose as the guest of honor prize.
 Those who enjoyed this happy occasion were Mrs. Barrow Eberhart, Mrs. F. B. Peddinghaus. Mrs. Rush Simpson, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr, Mrs. Maben Hobson, Mrs. o. l.. stephen son, Mrs. Kathleen Cunningham, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

W. W. French. Mrs. Harry Wheelock Mrs John Evans, Mrs. R. M. Brown, Mrs Barrow Eberhart, Miss Lise Shropshire, Miss Gertle Gehrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

bxes the skin clear. soft, healthy and ptiful. 30 cents and sl.00 by toilet ptes or mail
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
BALL AT CLUB
 ENDED THE SOCIAL YEAR

Personnel of Guests and Some and In terest In Picture and Freak Attire Aike-other Topics of Social Interest Bridge Parties and Luncheons-
 Among the Hostesses-Buffet for New Conner
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Announcements for the Evangel
ical church are as follows: Sunday
School at 9:l5; Preaching at 10 :15 !;
Christian Endeavor at 6 80 p. m. and
Preaching at 1880. Prayer meeting at
1880 Thursday evening.
On Tuesday evening the friends
of John Ault, gave him pleasant sur
prise call prior to his moving to Per
rysburg. The evening was spent III
games and music and midnight
lunch was served. All report good
time.
There will be held in the Presby
terrain church next Tuesday evening" 6
Feb. 20. a union service conducted by
DR.. Morgan who will preach. A gen.
eral good time is promised and the
Doctor will be glad to meet everybody
especially the new converts.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-16
AL H. WILSON IN 'rr HAPPENED in PoTsDAM" ;"

doubt require less than ever. There
is no "high-brow" effort at social
problem in his acting. Possessed of
voice that rings true, despite the
strenuous tasks required of it, Mr..
Wilson, as Metz-the eccentric Ger
man-is content to fall in love in
the good old-fashioned way, to sing
the songs that have a touch of SEN
timent and to dispense comedy that
always has brought and always will
bring laughter from the man who
thinks that his mission in life is
never to crack a smile.
During the performance Mr.. Will
son will sing, when You Part From
the Girl You Love-" "Songs of Old
Fatherland," Her Smile" Loves of
Bygone Days." and several other
new songs that will prove as popu-
lar as any he has yet given to the
public. By special arrangement he
will also introduce a medley COM
posed of the best of his songs made
famous in the past.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-16
COLUMBIA CONCERT Co

The fourth numbar of the High
School lecture course comes on the
evening of
February %
and is ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED to
make good with the audience in gen.
eral, otherwise NO FEE is to be paid
The Concert Co. consists of the fol
lowing BLIND musicians: Alva Q.
Thurman, Violin, First Bass and
Whistler; Charles j.. Myers, Flute
Soloist and Second Tenor; B. F.
Williams, First Tenor, Humrrist and
Piano; and the manager of the com
pany, N. V. Riddle, Second Bass.
The Columbians have sung and
played in TWENTY STATES and with
such eminent satisfaction that the
manager gives an absolute guarantee
that they will please their audiences.
Their programs consist of vocal
Quartets, Trios, Duets and Solos; in
strumental Trios, using violin, flute
and piano. Violin and flute duets,
violin solos, piano and flute solos,
piano duets.
They also play upon variety of
novelty instruments, double decked
ORGAN CHIMES and MARIMBAPH )NE.
The High School courses have nev
er offered a more unique entertain
ment than these BLIND singers and
players are giving where ever they go,
The date of the concert is Feb. 20
Leap Year day.