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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

Clubs, which convenes at Dothan during
the first week ia November.
The programme committee includes Mrs.
Prentiss B. Reed of Birmingham, chair
man., Mrs. Frederick ID. Losey, Tusca-
oosa. and Mrs. Charles Henderson, Troy.
Throughout the summer the committee
las been rnaking its plans by correspond
ence, / nd last week a conference was he'd
in Birmingham attended by Mrs. Reed
and Mrs. Henderson. At this conference
the details of the programme were worked
out, but the programme itself has not yet
been published. The committee has an
nounced, however, that the convention
will have four distinguished guests. any
one of whom would be attraction enough
to insure d large attendance of directors
and delegates even from those ciubs far
thest from Dothan.
Severa. new features have been EN-
bodied in the programme which will mark
this convention as not only one of the
l.ost interesting in the tederatioh's his
tory, but also most instructive and filled
with practical suggestions alons the va
rious lines of work undertaken by the
clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
A Letter Full of "JuiceY

Again, ! am asking for some addresses
Last winter | read request in the
Corner for quilt pieces and clothes from
Mrs. J. B.. of South Dakota. 1 mis-
placed the clipping but have since found
it. Is it too late for me to get the ad-
dress?
Il also would like the addresses of Mrs
H., who wants silk and cotton pieces
Work in an office grows very monoto-
nous. and I'll be glad to furnish little
recreation for this person.
Il also would like the addresses OF
Mrs. r. M and Mrs. c. C. NJ who
want old soft clothes; also Gladys W. S..
who wants some for her mother.
:. Minnie E. wants a teachers Bible
One of our number has a Bible that she
will send her. 1t may not be just what
this person wants, but I'm sure it will
be considerable help in the, study OF
the lessons.
I'm glad that | asked you for the ad-
dresses of 'E. j. D.. and b. w. c. II
one does not get a doll | can send it to
the other.
Our class accomplished great deal
since / last yrote to you, and planned a
good deal for the next few months.
I'm glar that l asked you for the ad-
dfess OF MISS H.. of Lynn n. G. 1t
opened up IA large field for home mis-
siondry work for us, and we hope to help
her and her assistant a great deal this
winter.
I'm still sen1ing quilt pieces.
I'VE expect to ship a barrel of dishes
cooking utensils, clothes, etc, soon to a
mission in Tennessee.
Il shall be glad to get these addresses
when you have time to send them to me.
NELL B."
A letter so fun of what slangy editors
call Juice that l dare not begin to talk
of it. The addresses have gone to you
by mail. | hope you comprehend how,
down to the very bottom of our full
hearts, we thank and bless you for your
noble service in the vineyard which wild
ems SO steadily before our vision that 1t
is at once inspiration and sometimes dis
may.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
Where a Word of Cheer Means Much

II am sending the incosea addresses
back to you, as have taken all the cloth
shall need while my dear mother lives.
want some one else to share the rest
and be blessed as l have been. l have
had lovely letters of cheer and comfort
from sympathzing -frinds of the Corner,
and Just now, while we are waiting hour
ly for the angel of death to come, a
little word of cheer means much. | nave
thanked the donors whose names l had.
but one was lost, and l take this means
of thanking her l shall watch the Corner
for some chance to help some one, as
have been blessed. G. w. s.
The addresses returned will be used as
you would wish.
1t is good to hear of the sympathizing
helpers raised up to you from the depths
of affliction. Believe it, dear friend the
death angel often bears brightness, il
not healing, on his wings. To the true
believer
1t is not death to die
To drop the weary load,
And mid the brotherhood on high
To be at peace with God
Wherefore, comfort one another with
these words',
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05


human ant-hill and bring them face to
face with things calm, lovely, grand and
enduring"
This thought was suggested when the
first Field Day celebration of playground
work in Birmingham occurred out at
Avondale Park. That place is natural
playground, and has proved a blessing
this hot summer to the stay-at-home chill
dren who have been permitted to romp
and playin the fresh air and wade in the
big pool. There are, however, several
other localities In which playground work
has been Systematically directed ever
since July, with the best of results.
In the East End park Mr.. Moore and
Miss Marie Goar are in CHARGE hundreds
of children are with them during the aft
ernoons to take part in the dances and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
OF METHODIST CHURCH

The annual Methodist missionary con-
ference of the Birmingham district will
occur today at the Mt. Vernon church.
Mrs. ]. f. Erhart presiding. Embroid-
cred materials and laces from the indus
trial schools at Soochow, China will be
shown at this meeting. 1t is not hard
ship to wear hand embroidered and i'm
ported materials when they may be pur-
chased at a cheap price, and 1t is phase
of missionary patronage that does not
require a sacrifice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
HARRIS -EMOND
FOR MISS SCHOPF

The marriage of Miss Willie Scott
Emond and MIR. Leon Earle Harris was
celebrated yesterday morning at $50
o'clock at the home of the BRIDES parents
In Norwood The residences was attrac-
lively decorated in roses with back
ground of ferns.
Hiss Bessie Ferguson played the we'd
ding march and the, first to enter was
the maid Of honor, Miss Flora Emond. the
h-,de's sister. She wore smart white
tailored gown and picture hat; and her
flowers We're pink Killarney roses.
The bride entered with her father, Mr.
w. b. Emond. Her travelling costume vas
blue and she wore smart hat TO match
it. White Killarney roses with orchids
and lilies Of the valley composed her
bridal bouquet.
The bridegroom, entering with his best
man, DR. T. Lawrence of Tuscaloosa, met
Miss Emond at the altar, where the cero.
mony was pronounced BY DR.. H. 6. Brans-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
Has Truss for Poor Boy

Il notice a small boy needs a truss. /
have a double one that was left by my
life partner. who passed away last VIM
ter [ will leave it at the office for
you to pass on to poor boy unless you
hear that his want has been supplied.
am an invalid and an octogenarian tSS);
nearly shutin. c. j.
By no means leave it at the office.
Keep 1t until we can let you know
whether or not the poor boy who asked
for the truss is yet supplied,
1t is safe in your hands. To leave it
at the office is to risk loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
MISS DORIS MOUGHON
ENTERTAINS AT CARDS

One of the informal parties of yesterday
was bridge given by Miss Doris Mough-
on in compliment to her guest, Miss
Evelyn Lawson of Greensboro. salad
course was served after the games and
the prizes were awarded. For the score
the hostess presented poudoir cap and
a box of stationery. pin case was
given as the consolation trophy
The guests were Miss Lawson, Miss
Marie Hardwick, Miss Katherine Rey-
nolds, Miss Helen Bishop, Miss Eula
Whatley, Hiss Mallie Moughon, Miss Mar
garet Griffith, Miss Elizabeth Russell,
Miss Annie Lee, Miss Oracle Sibey, Miss
Alberta Cannon, Miss Mary Sessions and
Miss Augusta Katzenstein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
A Report Full of Sweetness

Il wrote to you for the address of the
bed ridden man who wishes records to
help pass the time away. | forgot to in
close a stamp for reply. His name is
Fred o.
..Will you send me the name and ad-
dress of the old lady who asks for silk
scraps2 l will send her some.
Il send 16 records to North Carolina,
which arrived safely. MRS. w. c. e.
All the addresses for which you ask
have gone to you with heartfelt acllnowl-
edgments by mail.
You are businesslike as well as benevo-
lent. Your report is short. but full of
sweetness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
INFORMAL PARTY
FOR MISS SCHOPP

The Zion Lutheran league gave Miss
Ella Schopf surprise birthday party
tuesday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mis- Max Jacob of West Ena.
Games were played and Refreshments
We're served.
Those enjoying this party were Miss
Dora School, Miss Elsie School, Miss Al
lra Holtorf, Miss Sophie Meyer. MISS
Martha Jacob, Miss Eta Smith, Miss
Ella Schopf. Miss Sophie Smith and Miss
Theresa Schopf; Messrs. Robert Lackey
Henry zimmerman, Charles Miller,
Henry Meyer Otto School and George
Meyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
Enough Clothes to Last Years

Please do not give my address to any
one who would send me clothes. | have
sufficient supply, enough to last me
several years. VIII you be kind enough
to insert a little notice saying how thank
ful l am to all the dear Cornerites for
their kindness? l hope to be of service
some day. TILLIE F."
You are thoughtful in apprising us of
the full success of your application. We
do not want to throw away SO much as
a square inch of old muslin or linen.
The call for it is strenuous. and sus-
tanned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
Lemon Cake

Mix one eupful butter, two half cupfuls
sugar, add the beaten yoks of three
eggs, two-thirds cup of sweet milk with
one half teaspoonful of soda dissolved in
milk, four cupfuls of flour, the Juice and
grated rind of two lemons. Beat well
the whites of three eggs and add to other
Observation-Disclosures of N s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
MAY the Gift Bring Comfort

Kind letters from Mrs. o. and Mrs.
r. received. | shall be only too glad to
accept the mattress and carpet Some
times | may be able to return the SER
vice rendered me. ETHEL B."
You return the favor" in informing us
that you have secured the coveted good
we tried to get for you. May the gift
bring you health and comfort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

comb, presiding elder of the Birmingham
district.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris left yesterday
| morng for New York and other eastern
cities, where they will spend several
weeks, returning to Birmingham late in
the month to make their home temporarily
with the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Emond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
Baked Tomatoes

Cut in halves the desired number of
tomatoes. Scoop out center and mix with
rolled cracker crumbs, pepper, salt and a
little butter. and some beef chopped fine.
Put back in the halves, sprinkle over with
bread crumbs and balle.-Kindness of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
ny MARION HARLAND

one worker like yourself, backed by that
Dressed club Ito which give loving greet
lhg), is refreshment and tonic to the soul.
write again and as often as you Wilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
An Exouisite Lace Pattern

Il am sending you a sample of lace that
make in many different widths and
ways. If you know of any shutin who
would care to pick it up perhaps you
would send it to her., 1t is hard to learn.
but easy after once learned. Every one
thinks it lovely! 1t is scarce | was
taught and have taught others. II there
is one who lives near who would like to
pick it up, I'll teach her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

Charles w Eliot, president emeritus
of Harvard, in discussing a topic that
was particularly emphasized this week
in Birmingham, said; II have spoken of
the utilization of public reservations as
If they were to be expected to yield only
health and enjoyment and improved pow
ers of perception; but l should deal with
the subject very imperfectly if | did not
point out that the right utilization of pub
lie reservations is a strong agency for
promoting public morality and a high
standard of family life. The appropriate
pleasures of forest reservations or parks
are all cheering. refining and cleansing;
they are soothing and uplifting; they sep
arate city men and women from the
squalor, tumult and transformers Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
STATE FEDERATION
TO MEET IN DOTHAN

The first breath CT fall brings the first
news of the plans for the convention of
the Alabama Federation of Women's s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
PLAYGROUND WORK IN
AVONDALE AND ELSEWHERE

Informal Society AfairsParties Arranged for VsorsA
Morning Wedding at Home-Harris- -Emond-Miss Doris
Moughon Gives Bridge Party for Guest-state Fed
Grafton Plans for Meeting in Dothan-Personal
News of Well Known People
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

games which give them such splendid ex-
ercise and relaxation. AT Wahouma the
same is the case, and Mr.. Obenchain and
Miss Stillwell have been most successful
in their work. At Neghborhood House
the playground work is directed by Miss
Mary Rumph and at Avondale Mr.. Ell
mer l1. Smith and Miss Walker are in
charge. At Behrens Park Mr.. A. L..
Reese and Miss Virginia Henry are play
leaders.
The field day exercises at Avondale
Wednesday were typical of the work be-
ing accomplished in each of the play
grounds. In fact, Avondale was the host
playground and 1t was in fine spirit Of
mutual interest that the exercises oc-
Cured. over 2000 people We're present to
witness them.
At 2:30 a baseball game occurred be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05
NOTES

NOlES
Mr.. and Mrs Lee Moody of Bessemer
are expecting Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j.
Ferguson of New Orleans to be their
turing to their home after visit ito Al
lantic City and Asheville, N. c., and are
expected here Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs William Pittman Redd,
Miss Torrance Redd and Judge and Mrs.
b. CASTOR of Montgomery are at High
land Lake, N. c., enjoying a delightful
stay. Judge Gaston's Birmingham
friends will be delighted to learn of "a
was remembered that he was seriously
i'll several weeks ago.
Mrs. Gus Rotholz and her daughter,
Miss Cecile Rotholz, are expected home
next week from Colorado, where they
spent the summer months
Mrs. Chapman and Miss Rosalie Chap
man of Huntsville are spending the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Erie Pettus.
Mrs. w. d. Hammet has returned to
Mentone to spend two weeks. She was
there earlier in the season for a stay of
greater length.
Miss Lowela Hanlin, who spent the
summer in Cincinnati teaching at the
Conservatory and in repertoire work, has
returned to the city. She will have a
studio in the Clark-Jones building with
Miss Annie Lou Wood this season They
viii open it at once.
1t will also interest the musical set to
know that Miss Norma Scholar. who
arrived several weeks ago to visit her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Gus Rotholz and her daughter,
Miss Cecile Rotholz, are expected home
next week from Colorado, where they
spent the summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

Mrs. w. d. Hammet has returned to
Mentone to spend two weeks. She was
there earlier in the season for stay of
greater length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Chapman and Miss Rosalie Chap
man of Huntsville are spending the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Erie Pettus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-05

know that Miss Norma Scholar. who
arrived several weeks ago to visit her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
ISSUES WARNING
TO SAVE CHILDREN

Besides being season OF good cheer
ard kindly charity, Christmas is also
a season OF accident fire. pestilence and
often death. remarked a city Official
yesterday. as he was reviewing his
preparations to prevent as far as he
can the things which make the holiday
one OF bitter memory instead of ten
der "Reminiscences. He handed ont IA few
"donts" for publication. I'm the hone
that they might save few limbs and
eyes, life itself. perhaps, and few
homes on which tho last installmcnt
has not yet been paid. Here arc some
OF them:
Don't let children OF any age handle
frccrackers larger than No. s. It is
3Tainst the law to sell them so the
warning is for the dealer as well.
Don't let the smaller children toucl.
fireworks at all Set them off yourself
Don't point sliyrockets at any one
1t isn't funny, and may prove dlsas-
trous.
Don't let any dynamite crackers come
into your house, and don't place them
nnder somebody else's chair. Nature
fills the cemeteries fast enough
Don't let tho children place theii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
SUPERVISORS MAY
GRANT FRANCHISE
Chesterfield Board Will Consider
Application for Electric Line
to Falling Creek.

When the Chesterfield Board OF Su-
p"rrisors meets this morning at Ches-
tcrtield Courthouse II Will take up the
icr'nnl application OF the Richmond and
Chesterfield Electric Railway Company,
which seeks n franchise for 4 line be-
tween the New Road. Swansboro. to
Ealing Creek. paralleling the Broad
l:ock Road
The application was fled on Deem
hcr by John &. Robertson. OF Forest
ILL., who is promoting the new COM
pIny. Tho capital stock has been sub
!ciibed. chiefly by South Richmond
merchants and Chesterfield property
owners All that remains before con-
struction begins Is the permission of
The supervisors. as the right OF way
has already been secured.
il IS proposed to run the line from
the New Road At its intersection with
the Broad Rock Road, down stockton
street for distance OF about n half
mile, where ii VIII enter upon private
property, which has been donated for
the purpose. The terminal OF the pro-
posed railway Viii be on Failing Creek,
back OF the Cox estate
There are very few dwellings along
the route, but the territory is capable
OF great Development. The company
is planning TO construct q pleasure
park at Failing Creek. and in this man
ncr build up big patronage. Several
additions have recently been placed OH
ne market and the line will run
through these. The property is selling
.'epdly, and q number OF homes are
now under construction.
Viewers appointed by the supervisors
have been over the proposed route, and
County Engineer w. w. LaPradc has
inspected the proposed crossings over
The county roads. The reports will be
submitted to-day to the board for its
approval and consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
LOCAL COMMANDS
SUSPEND DRILLS
Militiamen Are Given Rest Until
After Holidays-Many Changes
Will Be Made Soon.

Weekly drills have been suspended
by all local military commands until
after the holidays. The men will re-
sumo their work during tho week OF
January 8. and will then start on the
Icing months Of preparation for the an
nual cncampment.
Tho new year will md numerous
changes In the various commands in
and around this city Two new OF.
quotations VIII begin active work.
and important changes will be made in
others.
Tho Ricnmond Grays Battalion will
s'art the most important year of it's
history. Before February l the four
companies will be in the handsome now
arpory Mt Seventh and Marshall Streets
which Is said by military authorities
TO be tho most up-to date building for
purpose In the South. 1t liz certainly
W thout equal In this State. and It's oc-
tupancy viii give the command n much
noeded boost In the right direction
The new full; dress uniform for the bat
talon Will also DO rcidy very shortly
VIII HIVE Full Dress Drills.
one Of the innovations to be tried
L? tho Richmond Howitzers Is month
~ full dress drill followed by a dance
in the arrnory. The fun dress uniform.
which was purchaser last April. was
hent back to the manufactures for al
tcrations and is now completed. New
all-stcel lockers have been installed In
tho company room. and there will he
no trouble in Keeping the new uniform
;'herc IL can be easily reached. It was
formerly kept BY tho quartermaster in
his rooms. and had to DC Issued each
tiIGe IL was needed
The Blues viii continue along the
same lines as heretofore. The COM
panies are working hard in athletics
but arc not ensglecting the military end
OF the duties.
rho newly -orsa nized infantry com.
oany a. Highland Springs. known as
Company II, Fourth Virginia Regi-
n.cnt was mustered In on Saturday
night. and VIII begin drills on January
3. Tho Highland Springs town hall
vii be used az n temporary armory.
Plans arc being made for the install
lat.on Of wireless receiving station
'r the new Grcys Armory, for the use
OF the signal corps. An aerial viii be
er, cted on tho mnin tower. Tho opera
tors VIII be able TO pick up uessases
from all points and Will &c, permission
from the War Department to operate a
sending station 10 one OF the suburbs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22

they come In holly-covered boxes
Ludwig Won Irrcnhaus. PHI. d.. pro-
feGsor OF philosophy and applied dy-
nanics. has prepared list of presents
extraordinary, which he has encounter
cd In a tou" of tho shops. The most
original ones Of tho long array arc here
listed, with Professor Won Irrenhaus's
PERMISSION, in Me aid OF the war
against the commonplace. The descrip-
tons are necessarily brief. and for OBJ
Nious reasons the names OF tho shops
Mt which the articles may be had are
emitted:
Set of table knives provided with pat
ented groove in centre OF blade. in
which green peas may be ranged In
din. lille and carried to the mouth with
out vulgar juggling
Celiuloid. naiap- proof tablet to be
pasted inside the hat, containing num-
her and location OF all fre-alarn boxes
and key to the numbers on the new
street ears.
Patent wire attachment for catsuI
bottles. upon which TO rest newspapers
WE,lc eating breakfast The svi,. "..c
models are recommended where the cat
sup used contains benzoate OF soda.
automatic photographic device pro-
v!dcd with cylinder denied to reproduce
tcn-sccond rcpctitiono OF the word
no" The device can bo concealed In
thc shirtwaist and started by the mere
pressure OF button when an unwel-
come suitor becomes too insistent. and
can be employed with good effect by
mCn when the barber at tho end OF
the shave begins rcciting tho other
things no would like TO do at 90 cents
each.
Combination safety razor and tack
hammer. The chief Virtue OF this de-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
HIS CONDITION CRITICAL
i. W. Ituinc.. Victim OF Assault. Re.
moved 10 stunrt circle Hospitul.

1T developed yesterday that J. "
it3!ncy. forty-a.X years old, OF SIG Ora
lE,n street. coal and wood dealer.
alleged to have been assaulted on Sat
Uiuay morning by y. w Thompson. was
more badly injured tnan was at first
Supposed. lie was removed at noon to
stuart Circle liospita:, and his condi-
TON last night WAS regarded as criti-
cal. While IL had not been definitely
determined. l. was thought his skull
w4s fractured.
Thompson md Rainey are said TO
have had quarrel at Brook Avenue
hni Leigh street. which resulted in the
attack. Immediately aftcrward. Thornp-
son, who was in q wagon, drove Off
hut was pursued and captured by Mo-
Iorcycle Policeman Clarke and Mounted
cliceman Whtlow. At the Second Po-
lice station a charge OF fclonious as
sau!t was lodged against him. He is
low under $1,000 bond for his appear
unce this morning in Police Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22

toniires too near the curbing. It's
against the law.
Don't burn barrels or set off fire
crackers near hospitals or the homes OF
the III. Be kind to those who are i'll
in bed.
Don't place lighted tapcrs on your
Christmas tree. Light them electri-
cally.
Don't use any decoration mado of in
hammnble material. Uso asbestos.
Don't hang any OF your decorations
On the gas jet, or near il. Fire is easy
TO start, but hard to stop.
Don't use firearms of any description
in your celebrations.
Don't make presents OF cap pistols or
oilers that require powder. Tctanus
Kills quickly. and 1t is II death OF
agony.
Don't do anything that will make you
regret Christmas.
Don't do anything I'm fun that may
result in Injury or death.
Then you will be happy.