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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Mrs. Beecher's Reading at
9 the Country Club
LUNCHEON PARTIES
Mrs. Howe to Give a Reception This
Afternoon - Informal Luncheon
Bridge for Two Visiting Girls.
Other Topics of Interest
ny MYRTLE MILES

Today will be particularly important
socially because of the reading TO he
presented by Mrs. Leonard Thurlow
Beecher at the Country club this after
noon. It is 10 be given under the aus
pices of the women engaged upon So
cial settlement work in Birmingham
and for the benefit of Neighborhood
House a worthy institution whose
needs have frequently been pointed out
in the public press.
Attention is especially called to the
fact that the general public irrespec-
tive of membership in the Country club
is expected to hear Mrs. Beecher. 1t is
hoped that she will be greeted with
large audience, not only because her
programme viii be so thoroughly ar
tistic but because it is given in behalf
of one of the most philanthropic organ
izations in Birmingham. Mrs. Beecher
will be introduced by Mrs. Sterling
Foster.
Jeanne dare" is her subject, and
one of the most noted spiritualists OF
the day, said of it in one one of his
sermons
The following is an extract from a
sermon on Jeanne dare by noted
spiritualist of the day:
Reviewing all the stages of the
marvellous story, I ask you is it FEAST
BILE, is it not, in fact impossible that
all this could have been done by a
village girl--a girl of 17--without
knowledge or experience; a girl whd
had never seen a field of battle, much
less fought on one or manipulated an
army; girl who knew nothing but
10 attend her fathers sheep in the for
ests of Domeremy or sew beside her
mother at her cottage door. Impossible
| say that she could have done this in her
own wisdom or her own strength. And
is it not possible, nay, is it not eer-
tain that she did see that vision and
did hear those voices, and that ii was
On the strength of some supernatural
power or some princely Michael from
the hosts of God. champion of down
trodden and oppressed nationalities
clothed in the thunder of invincible
right that she went forth on her mis-
sion and smote the foe, delivered her
country and crowned her kingi"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Cornmeal Dressing

One pint cornmeal, little salt, small
teaspoon soda, enc egg one teaspoon lard
In hot pan on stove; pour the batter
made Of above ingredients into the pan
and set in the bottom of the oven. When
baked erumhle it up and put with 1t four
or five cold biscuits Put in a small onion
chopped fine and wet all with the water
the turkey was steamed in, but don't
make the dressing too wet. Add a little
celery seed chopped and put in few oys-
ters if desired. For gravy add TO a little
Of the dressing 9. hard boiled egg cut up
the liver and sizzard, cooked until tender
and chopped, and your over it some of
the turkey gravy. This is nice for fowl
or baked dsh.-Kindness of Mrs. A. j. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
To Crochet Rugs

"A reader asks how to make crochet
rugs. Ny grandmother, with whom
have lived ever since | was a little girl,
made what she called braided rugs. She
used fathers old suits and some of the
heavier of our things-coats and such
articles. Everything was washed first,
then cut folded, and sewed Some kinds
she folded once, others twice and some,
II of an especially good color, she would
fold three times, making them into pieces
not over half an inch wide when done.
Every piece was sewed the whole length,
then the pieces sewed together into strips.
These were wound into balls and when
she had a sufficient variety she would get
them all together, plan the shading and
begin to braid She used five strange.
After braiding a couple of yards it was
laid on the floor and if a centerpieee of
carpet was used the braid was pinned to
that; if not the braid was pinned together
in the shape she wanted the finished rug
tc be-s some oval, some nearly square,
some round. Great care must be used in
braiding and sewing not to full the work
and not to draw it too tight. This is the
reason she only braided little at time
and then laid it on the floor smoothing
it out and pinning again.
1--WE have some on the floor now that
she made the first winter l came to her,
and that was over is years ago. They
wear, as the expression runs, like iron.'
After being on the floor for a short time
they never roll up, but soon lie as fiat as
the carpet.
IF these directions are not clear to any
reader and she would know more about
these rugs, I nope she will not hesitate to
ask for more information. r. r. W.
Many thanks for the clear directions fer
braiding rugs. / publish all of your LETT
ter that I can possibly make room for
and regret that so much that was coed
had to be crowded out by the exigencies
of space. But 1 have entered your ad-
dress in the index and will give it to any
one wishing TO communicate with YOU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26

Under the most auspicious circum-
stances, with the glorious sun beating
down upon day that was as clear as
bell, and a touch of wintry weather in
its makeup, the new Birmingham In
firmary at West End opened its doors to
tie public Tuesday and formally an
nounced it's completion.
Birmingham is rich in handsome build
ings of all descriptions, but nothing has
surpassed the taste, the ingenuity and
the judgment that characterizes the Biz
mingham lntirmary from every stand
point.
The building. ideally located in one of
the most beautiful and prosperous of Bir-
minghams suburbs. is far enough re-
moved from the dust and Crime and noise
as to be entirely comfortable yet near
enough to be quite convenient.
1t is handsome three-story building
and basement of white pressed brick. con-
structed on generous lines, spreading over
a considerable part of the large, roomy
lot on which it is situated
The broad verandahs suggest most
homelike appearance and the numerous
windows and doors show conclusively
that an eye to comfort was aimed at,
when the plans We're arranged
Mr.. Ben Price, the architect and Mr..
W. r. Bowen, the contractor, may well
be proud of the work they have done.
Entering the broad hallway, which is
tastefully done in white and mahogany,
the office on the lett greets the eye.
This room carries out the hallway eff
feet in white and mahogany, while the
furnishings are In soft green tints that
are restful to the eye and make a pretty
environment
The reception room to the left is very
handsome, the walls tinted in pale blue,
the rugs following out the same color,
and the furniture in the mission tones.
On the ground fooisto the rear, passing
several handsome private rooms all taste
fully done in different colors, is the mag
nificently luipped operating room.
Spotless. immaculate to degree, with
i,every known contrivance for the safe
gun riding against ,ru1s and disease OF
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every kind. this room represents the very
zenith of modern equipment.
/ Showers, sterilizing apparatus, the most
perfect lighting that can be utilized, all
| is shown to advantage in the operating
room, which is the pride of the new in
flrmary and an ornament % any hospi-
tai
One feature that is partially noticeable
in the new infirmary is the excellent To-
cation of the kitchen and dining rooms.
Removed far enough away to dispose
of the disagreeable fumes that arise from
culinary quarters, the kitchen is yet con-
venently near while the cooking uten-
sis. range. and pure food cabinets, eacs
in its own way, is perfect.
A very new device is the flash signal
service, which is installed in the in
Urinary
A nurses desk is located in each corri-
dor and in the patients room a button is
pushed which flashes light instead of
the jangling ringing of a bell $50 distaste-
| ful to the sick and nervous), which makes
known the patients wants and fills a long
felt discrepancy in the matter of service,
when the patients are convalescent and
don't require the service of a nurse con-
stantly
On the second floor there are rows OF
beautiful rooms, the walls tinted in vari-
Gus restful colors-pale green, pale blue
the fainest pink tints, and white. with
rugs to match and comfortable beds, the
furniture consisting of tables, chairs,
ch.fonier and dressing table, some being
of bird s-eye maple, some of white enamel,
while still others are in mahogany
The wards where from five to ten pa
tients can be accommodated are all neatly.
furnished.
on the third floor. which has been ar
rarged in beautiful quarters for the res
icent nurses, she rooms are attractively
furnished and comfortably arranged--cn-
tirely separate and apart from the infirm-
ary proper SO that the much needed rest
that they require after strenuous houra
can be accomplished.
The vacuum PLAN" which Is quite
|coniplete, is a feature, while the linen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
DIDN'T THINK
COULD LIVE
Mrs. Mitchell Was Given Up To
Die. Health Had Been a
Wreck For Years.

Morganton, n. c.--"My health had
been a complete wreck for years." says
Mrs. c. C. Mitchell, of this city.
when 1 was only 16 years old,
commenced to suffer. I caught cold
and it went into fever.
/ stayed in bad health, and though
Z used all kinds of medicine, | got no
relief, until tried Cardui, the womanss
tonic.
cardui cured me- 1t is the best
medicine ever used. cannot praise
1t enough.
Then. some time ago, | was taken
down again very bad The doctors
all said I could not live. and they gave
me up. l used cardui, and was great
1y relieved. Now am entirely well.
cardui is a good medicine; and
worth its weight in gold l win keep
IL IN my nome all the time, as DO
not want to be withoufit."
II you are weak, tired. worn-out. or
suffer from any Of the pains peculiar
to women, such as headache. back
ache pains in sides, or limbs, or
any other symptoms of womanly trou-
bile. you should begin taking cardui,
the woman's tonic. without delay.
1t has benefited more than million
women in the past half century. and
it viii help you, too.
Try Cardui.
n. B.-Wrife TO: Chattanooga Medi-
cine Co., Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chat
fanooga. Tenn. for Special Instructions
on your case and 81 page book, Home
Treatment for Women, sent in plain
wrapper.
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Home for a Kitten

''CouId you nelp me TO find home for
a pretty kitten marked like a tiger
Somebody left it in my yard and as l
have two cats and a dog ! cannot keep
the kitten. 1t seems to me that people
should destroy kittens as soon as they
arc born If they don't intend to keep
them. Tt would be kinder than to turn
them adrift when half grown. ! drown
some every year
'144 DEWEY AVENUE"
I hope the writer of this letter will see
1t as IL is here printed. AS no signature
accompanied it, and no address save that
v hich ! herewith append-''14i Dewey
avenue-I do not even know in what city
she lives. 1T is therefore manifestly use
less for me To ask for a home for the
kitten for which she expresses so much
r,itN
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Things for Baby

Il am a faithful reader of the Cor
ner, and now I am going to ask you ii
there is one among your readers that
has a babyis crib and baby's clothes
she would pass on to me. | expect to
be confined about the middle of next
month, and. my husband is out of work.
He has had nothing to do for three
months and we are in poor circum-
stances. | cannot afford to buy any
thing shall appreciate any favor
done for me. MRS. NJ. f.
Husband out of work. expects to
be confined" "in poor circumstances.
1t needs no word of mine to add to the
picture that presents itself to the ten
der hearted reader May / hope that
those whose sympathies are aroused
will write TO me for the name and adj
dress of the faithful reader" who
asks for a baby's crib and baby's
clothes, and who will consider the re-
ceipt of any one of these artices "a
favor DONE for her?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Loom for Weaving Rugs

Il live here without a home and have
an old mother to support who cannot
work, and some friends suggest that /
weave rugs In this way l might get
work, but L have no money to buy a
loom. Can any one help me out? I am
willing to do anything that is within
reason for one. / can give references.
"OXFORD, MISS
Here again I am baked in my en-
deavor to help by the fact that this
correspondent forgot to sign any name
to her request. fear that my readers
will tire of my appeals for clear sig
nature and address, but without these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Needs a Bassinet

Il am about to become a mother. Do
you know of any one in the Corner
who has a bassinet she would pass on
to me? No matter how soiled it is,
can clean it and put it in good con-
dition. [ will pay eNpressage on ii. l
ask for one because those | have priced
are so expensive that simply cannot
afford TO buy one. 1 want one so much!
MRS. r.. 81
IF there is a disused bassinet which
some baby has outgrown will not the
eX-babys mother write TO me for the
address of the writer of the above let
ter-and write soon?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
MRS. LOWELL YERk ES
BRIDGE LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Miss Nancy Lynes of Lexington, Ky,
and Miss Garnsey of Memphis were
Joint honoress at delightful bridge
party given yesterday lC sheir house
hostess, Mrs. Lowell YerkeN
At l o'clock delicious luncheon was
served and series of bridge games
Followed, the prizes-a hand-embroid-
cred guest towel and a crystal vase
filled with roses-being awarded at the
conclusion of the afternoon.
The party was limited to a few
friends of the hostess, and included
Miss Lynes and Miss Garnsey, Miss
Emily Somerville, Mis- Marjorie Wealth
erly, Miss Nance, Miss Susie White
Miss Laura Guilfus and Miss Elizabeth
Going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Ginger Dron Cakes

Three egs, one cup lard, one cup mo-
lasses, one cup brown sugar. one large
tablespoon ginger, one teaspoon soda dis
solved in one cup boiling water, five cups
msifted flour. Drop tablespoons OF this
mixture in a slightly CREASED dripping
pan about three inches apart
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ven fifty picture to US glorifed Christ
| and His church, the spiritual seed OF
| Abraham, changed from earthly Ia
Heavenly conditions. These are the heirs
of Galatians 1929 and are referred TO bS
| ST. Paul again when he says, AS star
differeth from star in glory, so also is tne
resurrection Of THE dead Corlnth-
ians 15:41, A.
Gods glorious plan will only begin its
ACCOMPLISHMENT in the glorihcation of the
church. All mankind will be privileged
to come into relationship with God under
| Messiah's Kingdom. But all who viii
| fully reject the Divine arrangement VIII
finally be cut off in the second death.
| But all who shall became obedient to
the terms of Messiahs Kingdom VII
gradually be brought to perfection and
because of faith aid obedience will be-
come the earthly, or human seed OF
Abraham. blessed with human perfection
ard everlasting life in an earthly Eden
Gods Oath to Abraham
Professor Dods has ably pointed Out
| that the procedure of cutting an ANNA
| into two parts and passing between them
| was an ancient form of oath. Thus God
adopted the strongest possible symbolism
! fo1 assuring Abraham and his posterity
thar His covenant to bless Abraham and
his seed will never be broken.
| Incidently, prophecy was mace snow
| ing that IT would be four hundred years
before Abraham's posterity would have
even a semblance of divine favor; and
that meantime they would be in bondage
TO Egypt and then would be brought
| forth to the land of the promise.
f, ST stephen, evidently voicing the sentl-
ment of all the apostles. noted the fact
that Gods promise had not been fulfilled
IN to that time even though the Israel
| ites had possessed Canaan off and on for
centuries The promise reads that the
| land shall be given to Abraham and to
| his seed after him. st. Stephen noted the
| fact that Abraham had never owned
er,oligh of Canaan to set his foot upon
| Acts 1920. r.
St. stephens reasoning is that aItei
! Messiah and His church, His bride, shall
have been glorified as the kingdom, then
| Abraham will come forth from the dead
Ia inherit the land and to bestow 1t upon
his nosterity. But the antitype. as we
teve seen win be larger than the type;
fo1 the whole earth shall be the paradise
on God and the land of Canaan, TO all
| who shall return to harmony with God,
and through faith and obedience shall be
| accented as the seed of Abraham. Such
Il the length, the breadth, the height, the
depth. of Gods love for humanity, and
fIis provision for their futurel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Literature to Dispose OF

Il have never done anything to en-
title me to be a member of the grand
army of Christian workers--for which
L am sorry. But | read daily of the good
works and rejoice that so many have
been willing and able to help.
"I wonder il some one would care
for a number of years of magazines and
Presbyterian liteature? l also have a
good number of books for shut-in. ]
have been caring for a dear 90-year-
Old father and have not been able to
attend to this before. MRS. r. p. G"
We accept your noble contribution
with pleasure and welcome you into the
circle of active members of the H. IL.
&c. We are glad to know that you have
watched the Corner with interest and
have taken the first opportunity possible
for you to get into touch with those
who are hungry for reading matter.
VIII those who desire the ma gazines
and books write for the address of Mrs.
r. p O. 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26

Il should like to get song written by
the late j. w. Kelly entitled THE Songs
My Nanny Sang for Me" o. K''
If any one has this song will she send
a stamped and self addressed envelope TO
me for the address of the would-be recip-
lent of words and music?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Preposterous

From Ilt-Blls.
Mrs Jones: MY sons six feet in his
boots
Mrs. Smith: six feet in his boots?
Whatever win you try to get me to be-
fieve? You might as well tell me that
he has six heads in his hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
MRS. HOWE TO
ENTERTAIN FOR VISITOR

One of the delightful events of the
day viii be Mrs. A. C. Howze's after
noon reception in compliment to Mrs.
Gerald Howe, who is her guest.
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NOTES

w - I'D
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Wesley Mansfield Of
to Birmingham, Mrs. Mansfield is a sis
ter of Dr. Annie NJ. Robinson.
Mrs. Walter Kobbe Qrlorenee smith
who has been visiting her parents. Mr.
and Mrs Oscar e. Smith, at Bangor
left yesterday morning for her home il
New York City.
Mrs Matte Pope Seals is visiting Mrs
James Dow in Montgomery.
Mrs. T. T. Ashford who has been al
Biloxi and other points on the coast for
several weeks Is now with Mr.. Ashford
at their plantation in North Alabama.
Mrs. Perrin Coleman and her son, Per
rim Coleman, Jr. are visiting relatives
in Admission.
Mrs. J. w. EVins is quite sick at her
home on South Sixteenth avenue. HeI
daughters. Mrs. Alden M. Wallace, and
Mrs Llewellyn Davis, have been called
to her bedside.
Miss Ryding entertained few friends
last evening al bridge in compliment to
Miss Ingram, who is the guest of Mrs
f. II. Andrews. The party was quite
informal, but pleasing courtesy to a
visitor who has been very popular.
Mr. and Mrs. f. H. Thurman (Nelle
Worthington) are now in st. Louis fol-
lowing a delightful tour OF the West
They plan to go to Virginia to Mr.. Thur
mans old home and will afterward come
to Birmingham, where they plan to make
their home with Mrs. Thurman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Worthington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Hesterly and chill
dren, formerly of Birmingham. but for
several years past residents of Denver,
are in the city as guests of Mrs. Hester
ly's mother. Mrs George W. Scholar, ToS
West Goth street.
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MRS. w. b. LEEDY
TO BE A HOSTESS

In honor of Mrs. w. M Drennen,
Mrs. w. B. Leedy will give a bridge
luncheon tomorrow at her home
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Wants Young Woman Companion

MY need is a companion. l should
like to know of refined Christian
young woman to make her home with
me, as am much alone in the even
ings. I am a young married woman,
have one small child, and am in mod
crate circumstances. 1 would treat such
a young woman as a sister. one of the
family. MRS. E. j. r."
| hold the writer's address. she is a
Chicagoan and knows the loneliness OF
a big city, for her husband must work,
and the baby is asleep during the even
ings, when she will be solitary unless
she can establish communication with
such companion as she seeks.
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what can I do? May I not take this oc-
casion to beg once more that CORE
spondents will write briefly, in ink, on
only one side of a page, send stamps
when they want replies by mail, and
write the signature out clearly and
legibly, accompanied by the number of
the street and the name of the city and
state in which they live? This is not
much to ask, and 1t simplies increadi-
bly, the work of editor and secretaries.
Therefore pardon this earnest appeal.
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HELPING HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION HARLANp
A Song By J. w. Kelly

along the pleasant surprise" that H. NJ.
3. plans for her "neighbor."
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Holy Innoeents Hospital Associa-
ton viii meet this afternoon at Clark and
Jones Hall. It is hoped that there will
be full attendance. as business of i'm
portance will be discussed.
The Qui Vive club meets this week with
Mrs. l.. e. Reynolds, 1706 South Tenth
avenue.
The Cadman circle meets with Mrs.
A. o. Lane.
Mrs. W. l.. PEBBLES will be hostess for
the Fenelon club.
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necessary in such place.
The artistic eye quickly detects the
handsome hardwood floors all through
the building, and the doors are especially
beautiful. being of solid birch, and wide
enough for bed to go through easily, or
a ''stretcher' without disturbing the pa
tient.
| Stately old oak trees shade the beauti-
full grounds which occupy an entire acre
and the thought come st omind that 1t
would be almost worth being ill if one
had such comfortable and attractive sur
lroundings as those that the infirmary af-
fords.
The Birmingham infirmary is well
come addition TO the many other band
some infirmaries of the city, and to the
members of The medical fraternity WIN
are directly or indirectly connected with
| this institution, unstinted gratitude and
congratulations should be given, for the
srlendidly equipped building which haa
been erected. where the sick may be COM
| fortably as well as scientifically cared for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26

Methodist Sunday school at Howard Col
lege, Friday, February Is, $50 p. m. The
cast includes.
Edith Lee, a Southern girl, Miss Irene
Jones' Polly Chandler who loves cats,
Miss Jennie Darden; Catherine Stanton,
Miss Willie Montana; Lucia Lowering,
lovelorn lass, Miss Pattie Darden; Marcia
Summers. little older than other girls,
Mrs. Joe Embry; Mildred Chase, Miss
Ruth Ratliff; Mrs McGregor, Miss Annie
Jordan; Mrs. Goldthwaite, a widow with
an only son, Miss Irene Jones; Chauneey,
an adopted child, Tom Ferguson.
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"A PLAY PRESENTED
BY JUNIOR PHILATHEA

'Lucia's Lover will be presented by
the Junior Philathea's of the East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-26
Dolly Has An Inter0ie7U
She Hadn't Expected to Have

After Seeing Bought and Paid For Hobart Cavanaug
Makes jimmy Such Hit Becomes the vctim-An
Reports to the Contrary, the Young Gentleman Is
Quite Grown Up-He Has ideas