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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
4sg9 HOW'DWOU WRITE e.
Ma LOVE'LETTER ?as4MsD
HOW BURNS WROTE TO "MIss E.

It is hardly possible to account for all
the love affairs of the poet Robert Burns.
for we have Burns own statement that
all of the multitude of love lyrics that
he addressed to one person or another.
at different periods.
Burns was only Is years of age when he
won the heart of Nell Fitzpatrick. 1t is
the first affair of his which is recorded,
but it was, like many others, of very
short duration. lie loved women and he
confessed it: MY heart was eternally
lighted UP by some goddess or other.
| felt as much pleasure in being in the Sc
cret of half the loves of the parish of
Tarbolton. as ever did statesman in know
ing the intrigues Of half the courts of Eu-
rope" ~.
Shortly after this affair two of his
songs were to MY Mamie, o." and Mary
Morison' Then came into his life his
Bonnie Jean'-Jean Armour, country
girl of allurlng grace and sweetness. The
poet first met her at a village ball in
Mauchline, and then followed a romantic
season of intense, palpatating love.
But alas, 1t was here the poet went
astray. jeans father protested against
the marriage to wandering rhymer who
had no visible means of support, and the
disappointment drove the poet to griev-
ous dissipation. We wrote 10 a friend:
Il have lost, sir, that dearest earthly
treasure, that greatest blessing here be-
low, that last best gift which completed
Adams happiness in the garden of bliss
I have lost, I have lost-my trembling
hand refuses its office, the frightened ink
recoils up the quill have lost a-a-a-
wife"
Next came Mary Campbell, his High
land Mary" and it was her loving hand
that bathed the wound that the father of
Jean had shot through the heart. 1t was
on the banks of the Syr on Sunday in
May, 1876, that the lovers made a vow of
eternal adherence. On this very day Mary
went to see her parents and was stricken
down with fever from which she died.
and never after that day did the poet
see his Mary.
But before a year had passed by two
other young women began to occupy his
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!. J. b. BURGIN
INFORMALLY

8. j. B. Burgin entertained a num-
)of young people informally last even
1t her home with a porch party ar
F$d to compliment Miss Nola Burgin
M. Earle Burgin. The veranda was
klafed with flowers and ferns, and
It was given by number of Chinese
berns. Ices and punch were served
ing the evening.
lcontest was followed by the award of
prizes, bluebird pin for the girls
u tie clasp for the men. The invited
were: Miss Marion Sweat, Miss
Austin, Miss Ruby Lehman, Miss
Lehman, Miss Lila Lehman, Miss
-ni Maddox, Miss Lily Maddox,
o,se Bell Frobus, Miss Lila May
Hiss Zoe Black, Miss Lorene
hg-ys Lucy Black, Miss Lima Bell
bck, Miss Augusta GILL; Miss Bessie
kr, Miss Mataline Ward, Miss May
bn, Miss Vivian Knighton, Miss
ne Nichols of Columbus, Miss, Miss
,Burgin, Miss Margaret Keith, Miss
leen Keith, Miss Fannie Iga, Mr..
hi& Sweat, Mr. John Black, Mr.. Ed
[ver. Mr.. Marsh Ackor, Mr.. Frank
her, Mr. VIII Elmore Thornhill, Mr.
4rt Murphy, Mr.. Jim Smith, Mr.. Laula
|eless, Mr.. Jimmie Riddle, Mr.. Fred
imam, Mr.. Nolan Lathem, Mr.. Gosbie
Mr.. John Golightly, Mr.. Earl Bur
Mr.. Moore and Mr.. Roberts.
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Childhood, Young Manhood. Old Age

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
Innocent and laughing childhood How
pleasant 1t is to hear the voice of a child
calling its mother. or its playmates Never
say to these lighthearted and happy
creatures, Go it while you are young,
chase the butterflies, play on the lawn
and have your little games and invite
your neighbor children to come and en-
joy refreshments with you" Responsible
ties are coming. Don't you think it would
be better for the children to wait and
find out for themselves. I think it is
much better to tell them the right and
cheerful side of life.
Young manhod. You are the hope of the
world; you are to do great and wonderful
things Prepare your brain, and body and
heart to do well the work that will come
to you. Be sure to learn the one impor-
tant lesson, do not become so interested
in trying to be great and rich that you
will forget your duty to your fellow man,
and the courtesies and real pleasures of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Offer of Paper Dolls

After getting a box of silk pieces off
to Mrs. p. and Mrs. NJ still have some
left and should like to know the ad-
dress of n. II. l have lot of pictures
which f. b. S. of same date can have
If they will do instead of picture books /;
also paper dolls for some little girl
when asked for. 1 intended to make
some pictorial books for children's hos
pitals, but did not find time. s. s."
The desired addresses went off to you
promptly. Your businesslike methods
do you credit and refresh the hearts
of the managers of Corner that must
be conducted methodically If it would
achieve the ends at which it aims
Thank you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19

Mrs. Pembroke Jones and their son,
Pembroke Jones, Jr., who will be at
Sherwood their country home Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Cass Ledyard. who are
equally prominent in the Newport set,
will be at Sunset LODGE" their home
in Washington avenue. at Newport for
the greater part of the season. Mrs.
Ledyard is a daughter of Mrs. John A.
Morris of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Brad
ish G. Johnson. the latter, who before
her marriage a few years ago was Miss
Emma Grima of New Orleans, are at
Woodland" the family home at East
Islip, l. l., and Mr.. ard Mrs. Theodore
Pratt, the latter formerly Miss Laura
Merrick of this city are just now at
the family home at Glen Cove, L. 1. Mr..
Pratts parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Il.
Pratt, have beautiful summer home,
Manor House, at Glen Cove, and are
also often out on their yacht, the
Weent. for short cruises"
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b PARTIES IN ATLANTA
nR MTSSDOROTHY ROBBINS

{ss Margaret Ashford. states the
|katitution, will be hostess at box
~ Monday afternoon at the For
81 I in compliment to Miss Dorothy
Ibtkns of Birmingham. who is visiting
e. IL. p. B. Allan, and Mrs. Harry
btebbury- Cutter will entertain at a
(dRe party Tuesday afternon at her
me- on Columbia avenue.
.r. and Mrs. w. 1. Maddox will be
ptess at dinner this evening in COM
|ment to Miss Dorothy Robbins OF
rmin CHAM, who is the guest of Mrs
p. b. Allan and to Miss Margaret
(clkner, of Roanoke, Va. who is
hiding the summer with Miss Helen
and. Mrs. Maddox's guests will in
Miss Robbins. Miss Buckner, Miss
Miss Nellie Kiser Stewart, Mr.
Mrs. Aram Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. j
Allan.
n dinner a number of young mer
join the party for an informal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
)DSUMMER GOSSIP
!, SOCIAL AFT AIRS
her Party for Miss Do
r0thy Gardner-COle
(ENTS OF THE DAY
Is OF Well Known People of Other
Fties-Summer Outings-Picnics
and Porch Parties-Swim-
ming Party and Picnic
By MYRTLE MILES

r. and Mrs. Frank Fowlkes were hosts
ulnner last evening in compliment to
& Dorothy Gardner-Cole, the pretty
Fl of Miss Emily Dixon. The rich yell
shades apparent in the flowers of the
summer were evident in the clus-
of cannas, double sunfowers and lilies
|ch graced the dinnerfftable
overs were laid fori2 guests, and in
aed Miss Gardnerf fcole, Miss Dixon,
's Frances White, Miss Elizabeth
Ike, Miss Alice Bowie, Miss Elizabeth
Pman, Mr.. Atwell Brown, Mr. Henry
Flkes, Mr.. Crawford Johnson. Jr, Mr..
Estes, Mr.. Vernon Badham, Mr.. Jack
III and Mr.. and Mrs. Fowlkes.
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life. 1t is these that bring us in touch
with the balance of the world that we may
share our joys and our sorrows together.
Old age-dear me, but / will not COM
plain, as you have not been cruel. Does
nothing please me, am | soured over mis-
takes and reverses, and am [ nursing the
sting of a Shiny tongue? 1 hope not. The
world is more gracious and beautiful than
ever. Family and friends are dearer and
closer The fragrance of the flowers and
the perfume of the magnolia were never so
refreshing The early morning call of the
birds is sweeter than ever. The skies are
bluer. and | trust that the hope of a
home beyond them increases with the mel
lowing of the years.
]. LAWLER DARBY.
Birmingham, July Is, 1918.
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WINNING PARTY
[CNICS AT WEST LAKE

favorite form of pleasure just now is
moonlight picnic. This combined with
thinning party lured a coterie of 10 to
Lake Thursday evening when the
fness and depressing heat of the day
Forgotten in the pleasure of dip in
he, a dainty luncheon served on the
p the radiance of waiting automo-
nd the ride homeward by moon
he party were Miss Gustrine Miner,
Elizabeth Locke, Miss Eula Weak
diss Elizabeth Going, Mrs. Charles
cke, Mr.. w. v. w. Robertson, Jr.,
4. X. Miner, Mr.. Arthur Adams,
r. Robert Mabry and Mr.. Alexander
orn, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Seeks Intellectual Companionship

THE spirit of the Corner is so help
full | long to enter in and do some-
thing practical for somebody. I Will
send pieces to any shut-in who may
want them; also magazines to some one
who may not have the wherewithal to
buy them. l will correspond with any
one who loves good books, and who
wishes to talk to somebody about them.
/ find myself in a small town without
much intellectual companionship. 7
have thought that by correspondence
might be able to spread a little sun
shine and keep myself brushed up on
literary topics at the same time.
-. E. K"
The suggested correspondence is too
attractive to pass unimproved. You
will have responses and congenial
friends will be gained thereby. One of
the most pleasing features of our work
is that persons of harmonious tastes are
brought together to the happiness and
ediflcation of all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Directions for Bead Making

Il received the address of Mrs. e. T..
and have written about the rug. I in
close stamped, addressed envelope for
the name of the rosebead members ad-
dress. l shall not forget the necessary
Is cents. MRS. w. NJ"
The address has gone to you by mail.
You comprehend, of course, there is no
charge from our honored colleague who
has the formula for the bead making
so far as the service rendered by her
is concerned. But demands for the di-
rections were so numerous that she is
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go. His destination was at the very
furthest point of a district, within which
only the lowest fare could be demanded.
1t struck Wagner Immediately that his
driver was taking a very affecting leave
of one of his fellows, as though he were
starting on a life or death journey.
Goodbye. William he said, 1--WE shan't
see each other again for a long time"
After the carriage had ratified on for
good while it came suddenly to stand
STILL The driver got down from his box
on the right hand side, opened the car
riage door, and banged it to again: then
he went round to the left side and re-
peated the performance, climbed up on to
his box and resumed the journey. At the
end of the drive Wagner asked him what
this dumb-erambo show meant. Tho
driver, with sly look, made answer,
81 just wanted to bamboozle my old nag;
he would never have believed that tho
whole drive was for a minimum fare.
and would have refused to go on. But
by banging the doors | got him to mag-
Inc that one fair had got out and an
other got in
Wagner laughed heartily over this ex-
PLANTATION. and the driver, in spite of his
greed, over which the composer made
very merry in his letters. realized the
handsome tip on which he had been spec
ulating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Received the Cart

Il received your letter in reference to
the go-cart. I have been to see Mrs
J. and she gave me the cart | am
much obliged for it. | thank the Cor
ner and you for sending me that let
teri If I ever can do anything for the
Corner l surely will do 1t.
MRS. o. p"
Every act of kindness done for love s
sake to friend or to stranger, every
gentle word to the weary and heavy
laden, is a help TO our small Corner
We are all bound by the ties of blood
all children of one Father and with
faces turned toward one and the same
home
Part of the host have crossed the flood
And part are crossing now"
The time is short. The reward is
sure. ''Inasmuch as ye have done ii
unto one of the least of these" Loving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Macaroon Pudding

Make a custard of two cups milk,
yolks of three eggs, one-quarter cup
sugar. -quarter pound macaroons.
two teaspoons vanilla, four drops al
mond extract. When cold fold inathe
whites of the eggs, which have been
we'll beaten Pour into buttered pan
and make in pan of water about one
nalf hour. Serve cold with whipped
cream. / have served six people with
this quantity. kindness OF Mrs. J..
B. So
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
MISS VIRGINIA MERRIWETHER
HONOREE IN MONTGOMERY

delightful party was given yester-
day afternoon at Oak Park in complf-
ment to Miss Virginia Merriwether of
Birmingham, by her cousins, Masters
Jesse and Wilson Trawick notes the
Montgomery Advertiser.
Music was furnished by a band and
the grand march was led by Master
Jesse Trawick with Miss Margaret Por-
ter Mckay, assisted by Master Wilson
Trawick with Miss Virginia Merri-
wether Punch was served from a ta-
BILE decorated with black eyed susans
and ices were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19

next week in Tennessee at the summer
camp of Mrs Perdue, near Waverly.
Mrs. J. J. Eaton and Mrs J. A.
Downey have returned after a delight
full trip which included New York, Buff
falo. Albany and other points in the
least. The were absent several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dexter Rood, Jr.,
who were married in Montgomery
Wednesday, spent yesterday in Bir-
mingham en- route to Oklahoma, where
they Will make their home. Mrs. Rood
was formerly Miss Lillian Lawrence
Lee of Montgomery, who visited in Bir-
mingham last winter and was one of
the prettiest girl visitors at a number
of smart affairs given during the sea
son.
Mr.. Marcus We'll and Mrs. Ben We'll
will leave Sunday for Atlantic City to
spend the summer, Mr.. Ben We'll join
ing them later.
Miss Murray Adams writes from
Rome, Italy, where, with Mrs. Ida
Adams, she is sojourning at present:
Since landing at Naples we have seen
many famous places, for instance
Pompeii, the City of the Dead; Capri,
| the Blue Grotto, and l have taken a
drive over the most wonderful road in
the world, The Amalfi drive Rome is
a city in which l would willingly spend
| a lifetime"
| Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Forbes, their
| son. Clifford Forbes, and Miss Harriet
| Forbes plan to leave August for At
lantic City to spend the remainder OF
| the summer.
| The Times Democrat, commenting
| upon the departures for the north this
week notes that among the passengers
! from out of town who were sailing was
Mr.. William Percy of Greenville, Miss.
son of former Senator and Mrs. Leroy
Percy, who was on his way north with
a party of friends from Mississippi in
GLIDING Messrs Malcolm Davis, Thomas
and Arnold Shields and others Mr. Percy
was guest here for a few days before
sailing of Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. westfeldt
and was entertained informally on sew
eral occasions while here.
| Mrs. Roscoe Mcconnell has returned
home from Biloxi. Miss, owing to the
critical illness of her daughter Mrs e.
R. Lyde, who recently underwent an
operation for appendicitis at the South
Highlands infirmary.
Mrs. Roberta Harris winn is spend
| ing few days in New Orleans
| Miss Alice Weatherly has returned to
| her home in Admission after visit to
Miss Martha Bradshaw
| Mrs. Bessie M. Gray is spending the
summer at Lake chautauqua. N. Y.
Mr. and Mrs Edmund e. Spencer have
named their little son Edmund Spen-
| Ger, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Winslow are
| spending some time in New York.
Mrs. Marie Buck, Miss Mena Buck and
Miss Louise Forth left this week for
chicago, where they will in the future
| make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
BRADISH JOHNSON
EAST ISLIP FOR SUMNER

Zfrulngham friends of Mrs. Bradish
hnson of New York, formerly Miss
|nma Grima of New Orleans, frequent
a visitor to this city, will be inter-
ed in her summer plans, outlined in
following note from a New Orleans
lily:
&Among prominent New Workers well
bwn here who are to be at Newport
the summer gayeties are Mr.. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Wagner's Cabhorse

From the London Standard.
A story of Wagner known to very few
is brought to the light by the ''vossische
Zeitung" When the composer was in a
really merry mood the right mood for
story telling, he used to say that being
in Berlin on very hot summers day,
and finding himself in the Donhoffsplatz,
he summoned one of the first-class
droschkes that were still fairly numerous
at that time, and told the driver where to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Ia TAU DELTA
OKER AT CLUB

Delta Tau Delta fraternity viii en-
smoker this evening at the Uni
club at $50 O'Clock. DR.. A. b..
will act as toastmaster and several
bt called upon for informal talks.
1bers of the northern, southern, east
Ind western divisions of the fraternity
Expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Is LILA DOWELL
IVES A PORCH PARTY

e favored form of entertainment at
moment is of the al fresco type. Miss
La Dowel's porch party yesterday aft
loon was thus particularly attractive
4 pleasing. Twenty friends were in
Ned in the courtesy, the guests enjoy
! series of interesting games. Little
.Eugenia Anderson and Miss Ca
Dowell assisted her by serving
En- Ices were also passed among the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
De onliest thing under
Heaven dat kin keep er gal
frum luvin' other men, is ter
be in luv wild another man.
Yassum!

question. On the other hand, during the
winter I saw at the theatre very pow
erful play which made a great impress
sion upon me. In it an older sister tells
her younger one that 1t is the right of
every woman to love and be loved. She
has sacrificed her life, and regretted 1t.
Now, what troubles me is just this:
IF 1 follow the dictates of my own con-
science, which tells me that my first duty
is to my motherless sisters and brother
and to my lonely father. who needs me
and is dependent upon me. then one OF
these days I wake up and realize that
the best years OF my life have slipped
away, leaving me only with bitter memo
ries of what might have been If 1 had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
Thanks for Records

Il have answered the letters you have
sent me. Please send me the address
of ]. p. II. [ want to thank him for
the records he sent me. IL. e. s."
The address has gone to you. / thank
you for recognizing the duty of ac-
acknowledgement of the favor done to you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
BY MARION HARLAND

compelled to employ a typewriter to
copy them, and to pay for the work
just what she asks for the copy. other
wise. the task would occupy too much
of her own time and strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
And Music at Mealtimes?

From the ST. Louis Republic.
Last year. l see the churches of
Cbristendom \ contributed more than
$50 O0O,O 900 to missionary work..
s.Great Scott. What on earth are they
feeding the heavens on now--canvas-
back duck and terrapin stew?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19

hearts and true will recall the rest ana
attest to the fidelity with which the
promise is kept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Rev. Father Dougherty, C. NJ,
will address the Ladies of Charity this
Afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at St Vim
cents hospital.
The Ladies' auxiliary to the Order of
Railway Conductors will serve ice
| cream in East park, Twenty fourth
street and Sixth avenue, this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19
PERSONAL NOTES

| Mrs. Oscar r. Hundley plans to spend
next week in Tennessee at the summer
camp of Mrs. Perdue, near Waverly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19

only had the courage to reach cut and
get it, what will happen? Please tell me
what you think about it, won't your
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19

TUsEDAY-HOw sCHUMANN WROTE TO CLARA wIECK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19

Mr.. Marcus We'll and Mrs. Ben We'll
will leave Sunday for Atlantic City TO
spend the summer, Mr. Ben We'll join
ing them later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-19

Mrs. J. J. Eaton and Mrs. J. A
Downey have returned after a delight
full trip which included New York, Buff
falo, Albany and other points in the
east. The were absent several weeks
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-07-11
J. S. Gerson and Family Go To Glen
mora To Open Up Big Store,

J.s S. Gerson, who with perhaps one
or two exceptions is the oldest business
man, in point of time he has been en-.
gagged in business here, in Welsh. who
recently sold out the Signal CLOTHING
Store to Mr.. Goldsmith, departed We'd.
nesday for Glenmora, La, where he
will re.embark in the mercantile bust.
ness. While he went Wednesday his
family Will remain here until the first
of the week before leaving. Mr.. Ger.
son has purchased a large brick build.
ing and expects to open UP complete
Dry Goods and Gents Furnishing store
within the next few weeks.
In the removal of Mr.. Gerson. Welsh
looSes one of her most progressive and
public spirited citizens. During his ten
years residence in Welsh, he has not
only made success in a business way
for himself, but has always been a
liberal giver to every good and worthy
cause, whether for public improvement
or to relieve private want. We but
echo the wishes of the great majority
of Welsh when we wish Jake" the ut.
most success in his new location.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-07-11
Keep Off The Grass Please SAYS
Mr.. Tubbs.

Mr.. TubbS, the affable Southern
Pacific Agent of this place is striving
to give Welsh as neat looking depot
yard and lawn as any station along the
line can boast. And in this connection
he asks the JOURNAL to call the atten.
ton of its readers to the fact that the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
ha been to a great deal of expense in
placing a fine cement walk along the
southern side of the depot lots, by
which it is possible for people to reach
the depot all the way on side walk
and not be compelled to cut across the
lawn, as heretofore. This walk was
put there to be walked upon, and Mr..
TubbS, invites ALL people passing that
way to use the walk, and not the lawn.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-07-11
What isDavidson doing?

Mayor John Gamble, and wife and
her brother. Lester Prentice of Jen.
nings, were guests of Mrs. CANDLES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Prentice,
Sunday.
FOR SALE::-A fine gentle driving
horse, and buggy. Inquire of Sam
Ringgold. Stf. .
Tom Bowers who has been working
at Mayville for several months, came
UP to Welsh Thursday and spent the
Fourth here visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Bowers. He returned
Sunday evening.
Paper Plates, Paper Ice Cream Dishes
and Paper Napkins save the work OF
washing and the expense OF breakage
when going to picnics. We have them
all at the Journal Book Stores
Mrs. Dave Thomas and her charming
daughter of Roanoke were shopping in
Welsh Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas is an
enthusiastic worker for high school
in the Roanoke District, and Judging
from the best reports that we can get
from Roanoke, when her mothers go
after ANYTHING for public and civic ad.
vancement, they ;are pretty apt to get