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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION HARLAND

writing no less than a dozen letters ask
ing for scraps or bits of cotton, silk or
velvet. / give some of these requests, and
am entering in our index the addresses of
the writers. Perhaps we may not be able
to crafty the longings of al these COR
respondents, but, as | said recently now
that the dressmaking season is upon us
many of us will have pits of material
that are too small to be used in any way
except for quilts and bedspreads. The
following, letters speak for themselves:
will you kindly send ME some cotton
patches? ] am poor widow and can use
them. l will pay expressage.
MRS. r. C. X"
Il am making quilt, and I have not
enough silk pieces. | wish l could get
some. | also need cotton material if il
is possible for me to get some. will pay
postage. NJ B."
Il should be glad to get silk pieces for
quilt; also some cotton ones. Are there
not some for me? HELEN S. s."
May l ask for pieces for silk quilt
that is being made by my grandmother,
who is lame, and also shut-in?
MRS. r. f."
'Have you some silk pieces to give
away? Also some cotton ones? | want
some very much. am past 50 years of
age, and got hurt on a street car. Since
then L have not been able to do much
work. / pass quite lot of time making
quilts. ! should appreciate pieces very
much. MRS r So
IF all the silk and cotton pieces offered
are not gone, please be kind enough IA
give them to me. will thank you from
my heart I am an old lady and I can
piece uilts which l do to buy food.
AK 60
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
MISS HELEN M'CLARY
BUFFET DANCE HOSTESS

Miss Helen McClary introduced her
guest, Miss Algie Ashe, last night at a
buffet supper and dance, to which 35 of
her friends were invited.
The McClary residence was prettily dec
GRATED with greenery and clusters of
white blossoms were artistically placed in
the reception room ard library. The young
people met at o'clock for supper AMI
a variety Of dainties, with the accom-
panying ices and bonbons denoting the
green and white color scheme prevailing
in the choice of flowers. The table was
centered with a large basket of white
roses and ferns.
Miss Mcclary met her guests wearing
a becoming white net and lace costume
and Miss Ashe was attired for the even
ing in green crepe meteor. Those who
joined them for supper and most enjoy
ahle dance were Miss Katherine Carey.
Miss Carrie Yates, Orline Barnett, Miss
Anita Eustis, Miss Alice Jones, Miss
Helen McAdory, Miss Iargaret Moore,
Miss Mary Sibley. Miss Rachel London.
Miss Louis Thompson, Miss Della Hous-
ton, Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Eleanor
Messer, Miss Mary Sessions, Messrs
Craig Perkins, Eaves Lee Poe, Homer
Urquart. Joe Yates, William Sanneman
Harry White, George Long. Lee Hooper,
Joe Meighan, Donald Drennen Frank
Papot, Clifford Forbes. Walter Orcutt
Dave Fox, Henry Hamilton Mac Nor
ment, Joe Mcintosh, Richmond Wet
more, j. d. Moore. Clement Wood and
Henry Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
COTTON PARTLY
RECEIVERS LOSS
New Low Records Made.
Nervousness Renewed i'm
Yesterdays Trading

New York, May 2.-After making new
low records for the movement owing to
the circulation of May notices and favor
able reports the cotton market recovered
part of the loss, but showed renewed
nervousness during today's trading, clos
ing several points off from the best May
notices were issued on Monday against
practically the entire local stock, and ac-
cording to official returns about $1,000
bales of cotton were taken up, chiefly by
houses with Liverpool connections. This
development was accompanied by predic-
tions that the bulk of the cotton would
be shipped out to Liverpool, and accord
ing to reports from the ocean freight
market, engagements for the shipment
of about 25,000 bales to Liverpool were
responsible for an advance in the freight
rates. Reports from New Orleans mean
while indicated that May cotton was being
taken there for shipment to Havre, and
quite pronounced bulish or reactionary
sentiment developed in certain local cir
eles owing to the prospective shipments.
would leave the July short here without
adequate protection. Buyers also argued
that the market had become oversold on
the decline of the past two months, and
that after considerable period of good
weather in the belt change for the
worse might be apprehended. Private
crop reports indicating increases in acre
age of from to per cent, or somewhat
less than generally expected may have
stimulated the buying movement to some
extent. The market, however, met in
creased offerings on a rally of % to 50
points from the lowest, and beariShly dis
posed traders are still emphasizing un-
settled political conditions at home and
abroad. while the circulation of few
additional May notices today was fol-
lowed by rumors that some of the Liver
pool houses would retender instead of
shipping their cotton out particularly
should there be shrinkage in the diff
ferences between New York and the Eng
lish market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Oatmeal Drop Cookies

Work one cup shortening (half butter
half lard) until creamy, add one cup SUI
gar gradually, beating constantly. Beat
two small eggs light, stir into one-tniru
cup milk, and then put with shortening
and sugar Add one and one-half cups
rolled oats, one cup seeded and chopped
rasins, one-half cup chopped Engllsh
walnuts, and one and one-half cups flour
into which have been previously shted
one-quarter teaspoon salt and one-hali
teaspoo each of cinnamon, cloves, al
spice and soda. Beat all well together
and drop by the teaspoon on buttered
sheet. about one and one-half men APART
and bake in moderate oven. rms VIII
make about five dozen little cakes-Alnd-
ness of Mrs. NJ. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03

The coming of the Symphony orchestra
promises to be one of the smartest Incl
dents of the month. A feast of music
in May--this~has become an annual Gus
tom, and deserves to be more firmly fixed
as an institution that it now is, since the
orchestra secured by the Festival asso-
citation is always so exceptionally fine.
Among the most delightful evenings the
music loving people of Birmingham have
ever enjoyed were the productions of the
Minneapolis orchestra last spring. The
Cincinnati orchestra has been heraded
with as much enthusiasm, and socially
will fill the early part of the weeks
calendar. A number of interesting parties
will have their inspiration in the charm
of the music.
A young matron who spent the winter
in Cincinnati and frequently was priv
ileged to hear the orchestra spoke of
their work yesterday in terms of the
highest praise. Birmingham has treat
in store.'' she emphatically stated. ''rhe
men who compose the Cincinnati orches-
ira are artists; they are chosen as care
fully as though each man We're expected
Ito do solo work only. And they are not
merely musidians-they are gentlemen.
know several of them personally and
found them cultured, delightful men,"
OF Miss Christine Miller, who is to sing
here for the first time, she also spoke
with appreciation. She heard her during
a brief visit to Chicago and says that the
contralto sings with delightful voice and
feeling. Personally she is also charming
and will be received socially during her
visit
Miss Elizabeth Cunninghams numbers
are certain to give pleasure to her hear
ers. Those who heard her this week at
the Music Study club, for whom she is al
ways kind enough to sing, are earnest
in their Endorsement of her art
The announcement of Mrs. Truman Al
drich's engagement to play with the or
chestra this season was received with the
unqualified enthusiasm which always
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
CHILDREN'S PLAYDAY
AT THE CARTER RESIDENCE

The home of Mr. and Mrs. j. Rivers
Carter will be literally turned over to
the children of the city this afternoon,
when children, big and little, tiny tod
dlers, rope jumpers, boys with tops and
marbles, girls and boys who like to dance
all girls and boys who wish to go and
have a good time, may spend three beau
tiful, merry hours in Mrs Carter's gar
den and lawn playing just what games
that suit them best.
The May day party is given under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of
the Church of the Advent but cordial
invitation is extended to children of all
denominations to take part. A small ad-
mission fee is charged and ices and other
refreshments will be served. In case of
rain the lawn fete will be abandoned,
but there will be a happy indoor party
instead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Soap Easy to Make

II am sending my soap recipe, which
think easier to make than those that have
been printed. l have also to offer some
nice gingham quilt pieces. / have four
little boys and one girl to make a living
for, and can't find time to piece quilts.
should much like to ask if any little
girl has doll she has outgrown or is
tired of. My little girl wants one, but
just can't afford to buy her one. She
gets so lonely away here in the country.
|, too. would be glad to have a Bible to
read on Sundays!
Hard Soap-Save cracklings scraps of
fat, bacon rinds. etc, until you have
three and half pounds. Mix one-half
can of lye (soap lye) and six quarts of
soft water. When at the boiling point
drop in three and half pounds of grease.
boil about two hours or until as thick
as honey. The cleaner the grease the
whiter the soap. Try some on a saucer
When it slips off ii is done. Wet a
small box or pan the soap won't stick.
pour In the soap. Let II stand over night,
cut, and lay out Of doors to dry. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
An Ear Trumpet Easily Made

Through your helpful Corner ! snouiu
like to pas on to those afflicted with dear
ness directions for the most eftectiVe
speak1hg tubes. We find, after tryins
MANY things, that to take a piece of stir
paper or thin cardboard and roll 1t GAS
one would send piece o fmusic tnroush
the maiD is best of all. Have II IL
inches long 1t could be shorter and GOV
cred with silk. II. - ~. ~
This is an ear trumpet that is WITHIN
the reach of all. Ouy deaf Cornerltes Win,
am sure, be delighted to hear OF II ans
will waste no time in testing .ne w. ,..,.e
of what our correspondent considers the
most effective speaking tube he mas
found. Covered with silk and f1edsheo
with a ribbon loop by which It may ps
carried or slipped over the arm or wrist'
il would not be unornamental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
MRS. JOSEPH COLLINS
ENTERTAINS HER CLUB

The members of the Tuesday Luncheon
club enjoyed a delightful afternoon yes
terday with Mrs. Joseph Todd Collins
Jr. A luncheon was served at / o'clock
and afterwards a series of auction games
was enjoyed. The trophies We're a sill
yer pencil and a perfume bottle.
Those who played were Miss Marianne
Hamilton. Mrs. c.. NJ. Nice, Mrs F. NJ .
Durham, Mrs. David Roberts. Jr.. Mrs
j. j. Asbury, Mrs. A. c. Ramsay, Miss
Agnes Terrell, Mrs. Henry 4. Dean, Mrs
Harrington Hehn and Mrs. I. c. Beatty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03

Miss Louise Glass, Miss Virginia Abbott,
Miss Harriet Fits. Miss Annie DON
nelly, Miss Elise Farrior, Miss Margaret
Terrell, Miss Minnie Dryer, Miss Dorothy
johnson, Miss Carey johnson. Miss Eve
lyn Glass, Miss Leila Smith, Miss Serena
Kirkpatrick, Miss Adele Ellis, Miss vir-
ginia McDavid, Miss Fannie Evans, Miss
Kate Terrell, Miss Alice StollenwerclS,
Miss Edith Orr, Miss Margaret Cameron,
Miss Mary Cameron Miss Hattie Mont
gomerY, Miss Lucy Lyman Powell, Miss
Margaret Roberts, Miss Margaret Cole
man and Miss Mary Lou Cobb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
NOTES

NOTES
Col. and Mrs. w. H. Sims and Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Upson Sims have re-
turned from a visit to the orange grove
of Col and Mrs. Sims on Lake Harris,
Fla. They were accompanied by Mrs.
T. II. Atkinson of Columbus, Miss, who
is their guest
Mrs Richard Randolph, who has been
the guest of relatives in Missouri, has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Culpepper Exum are at
home after spending several weeks in New
York.
Mrs. Oscar Turner is visiting in Mo-
bile.
Mrs. j. Rivers Carter will spend next
week with Tuscaloosa friends
Mrs. Y. t. Ashford is expected home
today from THE Plantation" the beau
tiful country estate of the Ashfords in
North Alabama.
Mrs. W. E. B. Davis has returned from
New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
AWFUL THOUGHTS
QUICKLY BANlSHED
Thought at Times That She
Would Die. Saves Herself,
Also Young Girl Whose
Troubles Were Similar
to Hers

Clarksyille, Tenn.--Mrs. H. L. Mason,
vi this place. writes; "I want to write
you a few lines in regard to your medi-
cine, Cardui. the woman's tonic
Before my marriage I lived in Evans
willie, Ind / suffered very much with
womanly trouble. thought, at times.
that would nearly die with pains in my
storach' and backache.
I saw your medicine advertised, and
sent and got a bottle. The first bottle
helped me, and haven't been bothered
with any of my old trouble since.
After my marriage, / lived in Mt.
Vernon Ind, and one of my neighbor's
girls suffered like 1 did. 1 told them to
give her Cardui the woman's tonic, as 1t
would help her. and it certainly did,
right away.
/ will surely recommend Cardui to all
women, for think it is good medicine
for all kinds of womanly trouble
If you are suffering from any of the
ailments peculiar to weak women, such
az headache, backache, sideache, ner-
vousness. sleeplessness, ETC., we urge
you to give Cardui. the woman's tonic, a
Atrial.
II should surely do for you, what it
has done for thousands of others, in the
past half century. who suffered with
similar troubles.
Begin taking cardui today. Your
druggist sells it.
NJ B.-Write to: Chattanooga Medi-
zine Co, ladies' Advisory Dept. Chat
tanooGe. Tenn. for Special ln;tru%etions %
Treatment Tor Women" sent in plain
ssPRs" s.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
MISS HELEN EUSTIS
HOSTESS TO THE CLAN

The Highland Clan met with Miss Helen
Eustis yesterday afternoon. In addition
to the members there were several sub
stitutes. silk hose and correspondence
cards were the tropics.
Those who took part in the games were:
Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Bessie Bethea,
Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Mary Tardy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Drop Boston Cookies

One and one-half cups brown sugar.
two-thirds cup butter, four eggs beaten
light Add to sugar and butter. one Tea
spoon soda in little hot water, two cups
flour, ia little nutmeg, and cinnamon
one cup chopped raisins one cup chopped
walnuts. Drop with teaspoon on but
fprod fin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Reauests for Pieces

The old adage that cit never rains but
Il po1lrs.'' frequently comes to the mlnu
or looking over the mail received throusn
orr, Corner. If one person writes for a
certain article several other letters ask
inr for tho same article come within the
n(,s. few days just now the rain
takes NC form Of requests for pieces d
various Minds. ! have before md at TINS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
MRS. BROOKS FORBES
HOSTESS FOR MISS HARRISON

In compliment to Miss Louise Harri-
son of Clarksville, Tenn, the guest of
Mrs Wilbur Kelley, Mrs. Brooks Forbes
will entertain two tables of bridge play
ers this afternoon at her home on High
land avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03

older the SOAP the better it is. | have
used this recipe for three years, ana II
has never failed me. H. ..
While I am sure that some one VIII
write to ask YOU for the gingham pieces,
7 am quite as sure your wish for doll
for your little girl and Bible for your
self will be granted You could OF course
apply to the American Bible society Tor
copy of the scriptures il you 90 not re-
caive one through the Corner, but 1 do
not think YOU will find it necessary to
turn to the Bible society while our con-
stituents are as warm of heart ana as
free of hand as know them to be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
MR.. AND MRS. CABANISS
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

One of the dinner parties at the Coun-
try club last night will have Miss Eliza
beth Carstairs of Philadelphia as the
honoree. Mr.. and Mrs Jelks Cabaniss
will be hosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
HOUSEWIVES LEAGUE
WILL MEET TODAY

At Clark & Jones hall this afternoon
the Housewives league will meet at 8
o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
BY Dolly DALRyMPLE

Sunday school work has become so
a different plan from what it formerly
was, that it takes much more learning
and training to become a good worker
than it used to.
II shows how interesting such work
becomes when a woman of such charac-
ter and earnestness as Mrs. Jesse
Wright, the general superintendent of
the home department of the Birming-
ham Sunday School association, gives
her time and efforts almost entirely to
this work.
Mrs. Wrights boundless enthusiasm,
untiring zeal and progressive methods
have set a new pace in Sunday school
work, not the least of which is the es-
Establishment and maintainence of the
| home department-an innovation which
has proven very satisfactory and very
worthy since it's beginning only few
| years ago.
! Mrs. Wright led Birmingham to win
the banner" which was offered by the
state superintendent of the home de-
partment, to the county that reported
the largest percentage in organization,
at the convention in Huntsville during
the past month.
Birmingham received probably three
times as many as any other of the 81
counties-which proved how hard the
work was that had been done and what
earnestness and fortitude We're required
in the doing.
Mrs. Wright and hei constituents are
|
deavor to keep it as long as it is pos
sible.
In talking with Mrs. Wright about
the campaign conducted by the home
department of the Sunday school, she
said:
"a great many people do not UNDER
stand the significance of the home de-
partment of the Sunday school, which is
a great pity. The main object Is not
opposition to the Sunday school, as
some are inclined to believe, but TO
help the Sunday school in every way
possible. The home department is
Ievangelistic, PASTORAL and educational.
| The idea of the home department is to
bring the home and every thing per-
tanning to the home life to the front
There are so many people for instance
who cannot attend Sunday school for
IOnc reason OF dHOtlcis L iiiSiPaiiy w
/ 1 mean by this the people who must
work on Sundays; the fire laddies, pris-
on employees, telephone operators and
tuberculosis camp nurses and workers.
Our idea is to take the Sunday school
to Them
| ''If Mahomet cannot come to the
mountain. then the mountain must go II
Mahomet," l suggested.
That is the idea exactly said Mrs
| Wright .'Thc home department estab-
fishes the Sunday school in these places
Already we have carried our work into
the fire department, the tuberculosis
camps, the Old Soldiers home, the tele-
phone exchange, the jail and the Rescue
/ home.
MANY people," Mrs Wright continued
seem to question the right of the nome
| department to enter these places, but Il
they will only stop and think a moment
| it is the only way that we have OF MAX
ing these people members OF the SUNDAY
School association. There are 1l6 SUNDAY
schools in the association and already we
have establihsed ia home departments II
Sunday schools. Our campaign in organ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Mrs. Jesse Wright Gen. Supt Of
Home Department Birmingham
Sunday School Association,
Talks About Banner" Winning

Proud of Birmingham Taking the lead in Organization
Departments Plans and Ideas-Object is to Help the
Sunday Schools and Take Them Those
Who Can't Attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
THE SOCIAL SIDE OF
THE MUSIC FESTIVAL

duc Interest Shown the Musical Events of the Coming
Week-Events in Prospect-Stag Dinner Party for DR..
H. S. Edmonds-Bridge Parties and Lunch
- Announcements - Personal
Mention of Well Known People
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Wants a Sewing Machine

Our newt letter tells OF favors received
and mentions hope of still another gift
to come.
"I received the address Of the woman
who had sewing machine, but when l
called found she had given it away.
The other addres syou sent me was Of a
woman ws,b had baby clothes to give
away. 9f5r baby no Longer needed them.
AS her child was one month older, but
much larger than mine. the little clothes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
MISS HARRIET Fits
HOSTESS FOR MISS SHIELDS

In compliment to her house guest. Miss
Shields of Mobile, Miss Harriet Fits will
give a buffet supper Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
An Offer of Cigar Bands

'.And now, having seen half dozen ol
our dozen requests for pieces, turn we &c
an offer from one of our readers:
sI have some cigar bands. Kindly give
any one wanting them my name.
e.'s - NJ IL ,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03

came in handy, and ca nbe worn for some
time. l was glad to get. them But
was SO disappointed about that sewing
machine. Perhaps another will be offered
later. MRS. M. r.
Perhaps, And, If SO. I hope you will
apply for it before it is too late. But we
are glad you got the baby clothes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Help for a Little Girl

.The Child of the Corner IL. W.,
whose address you sent to inc has
touched my heart. The word rear brings
up such a desolate picture to me. / shall
lContlnued On Psge Tcn.1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-03
Gives Work for Lessons

MY daughter wrote to you last month
about NJ ii. F., who offered to give
music lessons to be paid for my four
hours work on Friday of each week. She
tharks the Corner very sincerely for help
in securing the coveted lessons. 1t takes
a little more than one hour and half
to get from house to house. A. G. s."
When 1 published the offer from NJ
IT. r.. 7 knew that it would be answered
only by some one who loved music
enough to sacrifice foolish pride and
physical Incidence to gain instruction
And I was not disappointed! / rejoice
with this mother in the success her
daughter is making of her music, and in
the girls energy and determination.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-03
Salem Heights Happenings.

The Improvement league met In
regular session last Tuesday evening,
Mr. Chaplin gave a splendid talk on
"Better Crops" which everyone on
Joyed. Mr. slado, Of the Salem Board
Of Trade, also gave an interesting
talk.
Mrs. Robertson is visiting her moth
or, Mrs. Halvorson, nj Monmouth.
The new schedule Of the =, Y. & y.
railway provides for u throe-minuJo
wait at the school house, This is a
big improvement over the old metho-
cd. and is appreciated by the patrons
who come from the south,
The boys improved the looks Of the
school ground by removing the dead
tree which stood in The southeast cor
nor
Mr.. and Mrs, Dunlap visited the
Normal Training school at Monmouth
last Saturday
George Falk made a business tril
to Portland last week
The Improvement Leagues play IS
coming on nicely, It Is hoped to have
the play ready for the public in few
days, 0, l.. D.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-03
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