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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
HosO to Make the Best
Cough Remedy at Home
A Family supply mt Small Cost,
and Fully Guaranteed.

Make plain syrup by mixing one
warm water and stir for 2 minutes.
cents worth) in pint bottle, and fill it
up with the Sugar Syrup. This gives
YOU a family supply of the best couch
syrup at a saving Of So. 1t never spoils.
lake teaspoonful every one, two or
three hours.
The effectiveness of this simple remedy
is surprising. 1t seems to take hold al
most instantly, and will usually con-
1t tones up the iaded appetite and is
q cough, and has pleasing taste.
Also excellent for bronchial trouble,
bronchial asthma, whooping cough and
spasmodic Group.
This method of making cough remedy
with Pinex and Sugar Syrup Tor
strained honey is now used in more
homes than any, other cough syrup.
This explains why it is often initiated,
though never successfully. II you try
it, use, only genuine Pirex, which is a
most valuable concentrated compound
of Norway white pine extract, and is
rich in guaiacol and other natural
healing (pine elements. Other prepara-
tions will not work IN this combination.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. Your druggist has
Pinex, or will get it for you. If not,
send to The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28

society extended greetings and assisted
Mrs. Murdoch to receive.
Mrs. Murdoch was handsomely gowned
for her party. Her gown was maize bro
cade embroidered about the bottom of
the skirt with crystals, and a drapery of
black chiffon was caught over the hips
and bodice. A quaint sash of turquoise
satin was looped about the waist, and
the eorsage was finished with handsome
laces, and a large yellow rose and the
girdle. Miss Dexters gown was a hand
ldsome blue crepe meteor, gracefully
draped, and Miss Dixon wore a stunning
pink luncheon gown in which she is
unusually pretty.
Those whom Mrs. Murdoch invited to
assist her in receiving We're Mrs. Walter
Beasley, Miss Irene Whiteside of Chatta-
nooga, Miss Louise Witherspon of Nash
Vile, Miss Emily Dixon, Miss Kathleen
VanHoose, Miss Edna Dexter, Miss Helen
Rosa Randolph, Miss Elizabeth Going,
Mrs +. w. Dixon, Mrs. Henry Howe,
Mrs Solon Jacobs, Mrs. w. ID. Hammett,
Mrs William w. French, Mrs. Matthews,
Mrs. Crawford johnson, Mrs. Henry Bad
ham, Mrs William Pittmah Redd.
Mrs Murdoch's guests were limited to
the friends of the two honores in the un-
married set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28

SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARIAN HARLAND

the other must be occasional That re-
solves the question for families of mod
erat means down to this: Is 1t better for
the children to live in a city and have an
occasional trip to the country or to live
in the country and have an occasional trip
to the city? And right here is where am
stuck. Having spent most of my adult
life in the city I may be prejudiced in its
favor, but as each year comes along it
seems to me something is added to the
fullness of life for the city dWeller, and
it is offered to him either at no charge
whatsoever beyond n 5 cent car fare or at
a moderate price. There are parks, with
all they give In the way of recreation and
education; there are concerts. museums,
institutes, lectures, and libraries, to say
nothing of special classes organized for
every interest under the sum- But l also
realize there are crowds and nervous
stimulus of all sorts; there are tempta-
tons perhaps not TO be found ordinarily
in smaller place. and for families in our
circumstances city dwelling probably
means living in an apartment And for
the country there are quiet, more open air
room, the chance to occupy a house and
have a yard with all that means for chill
dren. One might almost jump to the con-
clusion the country would be better for
the child under 10 or IA and the city later
but there we run into that nervous period
of adolescence. In fact, | am completely
puzzled over the matter and shall be more
grateful than an impersonal letter can eS
press IL from your wide experience with
children. big and little, you can give me
some suggestions. MRS. c. H."
I prefer to throw the subject open to the
discussion of intelligent readers rather
than to express my own views upon IL.
If these were known I suspect that /
mieht be found of dear Sir Roger de Gov
erlv's opinion. 'There is much to he said
upon both sides of the question" You've
outlined Doth sides" After the votes
are all in I may be moved TO omen my
mind and mouth with regard to certain
advantages claimed by country dwelers
that do not commend themselves to me
with as much force as they once did.
Now we hear from mothers who have
thought over the matter for themselves9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
Crochet Pattern for Bedspread

II inclose a clipping containing a request
from Mrs. J. for crochet pattern for a
bedspread. If you should receive one in
response to her request will you kindly
print the directions to the Corner or tell
us where to get them, or perhaps let me
have a copy of them? / am subscriber
to the Corner and a constant reader of
the many good things found therein, but 1
have asked but once before for any infor-
nation through this means. 1 inclose a
self-addressed and stamped envelope. =
MRS. r. c. W."
Rest assured, faithful friend of the
Corner, you shall have the pattern in one
shape or another as soon as it is forth
coming. 1 have told you this much by
mail and now print your note in the hope
some skillful fancy worker may be stirred
up by the repetition of the petition to let
us have the crocheted bedspread. or.
rather, tell us how it may be made by
your nimble fingers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
PROMINENT WOMEN
TO ATTEND w. nj. u.

A number of prominent women from
over the state will soon visit the Tri-
Cities, for together, Florence, Sheffield
and Tuscumbia, are to be hostesses to the
delegates of the Woman's Missionary
union. This meeting will be in session
November A. and g. and will be addressed
by speakers known throughout the south
land.
Among the number will be Miss 1<ath-
leen Mallory. Baltimore, corresponding
secretary on Woman's Missionary union,
Southern Baptist conventions; Mr.. A. e.
Brown, superintendent of the mountain
schools in II states; Miss Marie Buhl-
maeir, port missionary, Baltimore; Miss
Salie Priest, Shanghai China; Mrs G. w.
Bouldin, Tokyo. Japan. With representa-
tives from the board and many others of
note.
Mrs. StalSeley, the president will pre-
side at each session, The arrangements
a,e being made by Miss Patrick, corre-
spending secretary of the Alabama Wom-
ans Missionary union. aided by the ex
ecutive hoard and local committee from
the Tri-Cities
The "Judson Girls" will lead the devo-
tional service on Tuesday afternoon. while
each morning the devition will be con-
Quoted hv one of the missionaries
In imagination we alreadv see this beau
tiful and interesting gathering, as the
women and young women-hostesse and
delegates-come together for the first
service on Tuesday morning in the Bantist
church in the historic little citv of Tus-
cumhia the birthplace of Helen Keller,
ands home of Naude Lindsey, daughter Of
Governor Lindsey. and great kinder
gartiness. whose books are used not only
in the United States. but also in London.
Mrs. Charles Stakelv and Miss Patrick,
with other officers. will leave Montgom-
cry Mondav, and will be Joined by mem
bers of the executive board and workers
from Pirmineham and other points and
roach Tuscrmhia Monday evening at 10
o'clock on November 8.
DELEGATES should forward names to Miss
Nina Tseftwich. Tuscumbia, Ala, and tie
assipned homes now.
Let us be present at the first session
of this great meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
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Wa LOVE'LE7TER ?zassgglMg - 4Mgg)
HOW ADRIENNE LECoUvREUR WROTE TO CLAvEL

"I hardly know what to think of your
neglect, at a time when everything ought
to alarm us Be always persuaded that
[ love you for yourself a hundred times
more than on my own account. Time will
prove to you my dear Clavel. what l
sweA to you today. Entertain for me the
sentiments that l shall entertain for you
all my life, for all my ambition is bound
ed by that.
with all the attachment that I have
for you, / should be in despair If you
did anything for me with repugnance
Reflect well that you are still master.
Make no promise that you do not intend
to keep. Were 1t necessary for you to
promise to hate me, 1t seems that it
would be easier to bear than to find my
self deceived l tell you again, my dear
Clayel, that your interests are dearer to
me than my own. Follow the course that
is most pleasing to you. / know you
to be of q disposition that will prompt
you to act generously and perhaps to
surpass me, but yet once again reflect
we'll Act like the honest man you are,
and follow your own inclination, without
troubling about the possible consequences
1 shall resign myself, by some means
or another as well as l can, whether
L gain or lose you. II / have you
shall have the sorrow of not rendering
you as happy as I should wish; my own
happiness Will perhaps make me loISet
the pain. If I lose you, | shall strive
at least not to do entirely. and |
shall still retain some place in your
esteem. If you are happy, I shall nave
the pleasure of knowing that / have not
prevented it; or, if you are not, l shall
not be the cause, and | shall endeavor
in some way to console myself
The literary quality of Adrienne's let
ters, considering that she was a mere
girl when they were written, is remark
able C1avel followed his own inclina-
tion. as Adrienne counseled. and decided
that marriage with young actress would
not be advisable. The actress was heart
broken when ne failed her. and she lived
in practical seclusion for several months,
her life Barren OF everything but the
toll of the theatre.
But the day of her triumph soon
dawned at the Coincide Francaise and
naturally a host OF friends gathered
about her She was far happier in her
friendships than in her loves. She died
at the age of ss, on March 20, 1870. She
was denied the last rites of the church
and her remains were refused burial In
consecrated grounds. In 1856, 56 years
after her death, an old man located her
final resting place and placed marble
tablet there to designate the spot. What
became of Clavel no one seemed to care
sufficiently to note.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28

Lewis will regret to learn that she is crit
ically i'll at her home. 1850 Highland ave-
nue. This will be learned with regret
throughout the state
Mr.. and Mrs r. j. Dunn, who have
passed several weeks in New York and
Atlantic City, returned home yesterday
afternoon. Mr. Dunn is recuperating after
a long and tedious illness and his friends
will be glad to know that he is recover
ing his strength.
Mrs. d. C. Cole of Marietta, Ga, is the
guest of Mrs. r. H. Mcintosh
Miss Howlette MacAdams came down
from Baltimore to attend the marriage OF
her sister and will remain with her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Adams, sew
eral days before returning to her home.
Mrs J. r. Hurry, who has been visiting
relatives in colupbus, Mis-, has returned
home.
Mrs. II. NJ. Archibald and children are
at home after lengthy, stay on the
Massachusetts coast.
Miss Mae Morgan, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. j. Morgan of south Alabama, ar
rived yesterday to be the guest of Miss
Medora Holcombe at her home in Nor
wood Miss Mary Ellen Fay from Pratt
vile, Miss Holcombe's other grest will
arrive today. A number of delightful af-
fairs have been planned for the two Wis.,
itors. Misses Hoicombe. Fay and Nor
gan were school mates at the Alabama
Technical institute, Montev:llo. A thea
tire party was given for Miss Mae Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28

whats living without loving?" was
the motto of Adrienne. Lecouvreur, one of
the greatest actresses the French stage
has ever had She was born in 1892, and
made her Paris debut in the role of
"Electre" in Crebillion's tragedy of the
same name, and her success was imme-
diate and for 10 years she was the queen
of tragedy at the Comedie Francaise at
tanning popularity never before ac-
corded an actress.
The life history of Adrienne contains
not a single, but a. series of passions,
but the grand passion" was for Maurice
de SAKE an Ajax in war and Don
Juan in gallantry. She sold her plate
and jewels to supply him with funds for
his i'll starred adventure as Duke Of
Courland. De SAKE is usually the soli-
tary hero when Adrienne's love story is
told, for her unhappy end centered in
him, but he is by no means the only
notable phase in her sacrificial passions.
Lecouvreurs love affairs began in her
girlhood her first attachment being for
a young baron. who died suddenly after
a few months of romancing, and her
grief was so profound that she earnestly
considered suicide. There were several
TO follow, but with the entrance of CLAW
e, an obscure actor, whom she met in
the comradeship of the theatre, her true,
tender womans heart is first disclosed.
In the collection of Adrienne's corre-
spondence, which has fortunately been
preserved. there are only two love let
ters, and these were both inspird by
Clavel, who was totally unworthy of
them. She concludes the first of these
letters in the following endearing terms:
"Assurediy, I believe that thou hast a
kind heart and consequently art faithful
to thy poor Lecouvreur, who loves thee
more than herself. I embrace thee with
all the tenderness of my heart, and
swear to thee a constancy proof against
all things"
Two years later she wrote the second
letter after she had come to suspect that
her lover was reluctant to carry out his
intention of marrying her. BY her bio
grapher this letter is considered lone of
the tenderest and most touching to be
found in literature, real or imaginative,
worthy of the famous letters of Manon
Lescaut.' This letter. IN part, is as
follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
BANKHEAD PARTY
EN- ROUTE TO MOBILE

Senator and Mrs. John II. Banlxhead,
Mrs John Bankheard, Jr Mrs. Arthur
Graves Lund (Louise Bankhead). Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Laey and Mr.. L. b.
Musgrove of Jasper were in Birming-
ham Sunday en- route to Mobile, where
they will be among the prominent visi-
tors at the Southern Commercial con-
gress. Mrs. Tom owen of Montgomery
Marie Bankhead) is president of the
woman's auxiliary to the Southern
Commercial congress, and Senator
Bankhead is to take part in the pro-
gramme, presenting an address on the
Life and Work of Senator Morgan"
Mrs. Lund is down from New York for
visit to her family in Jasper, and be-
fore returning will visit for a short
time in Birmingham. where she has
hosts of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28

w. L. Murdoch's buffet luncheon
Jay was one of the happiest of the
btial parties arranged in compliment
fs-elect. She entertained for Miss
q Dixon and Miss Susie Dexter,
er to be a bride of this week, the
be married November u. The
be motive used by the hostess was
" attractive and effective. In the
bonn, where the globes from the
gave a light augmented by can
ffets and tables, an atmosphere
heer prevailed quite regardless
my skies and threatening winds
Monday so unlovely.
bonbon tabe, which was COW
a handsome Cluny piece over
tin stood a large basket into
g-stemmed yellow chrysanthe-
re thrust with maiden hair
pducing a feathery bit Of green.
Ind bonbons which accompanied
4 con course followed the chrys-
luh color which was emphasized in
panese basket filled with greenery
wers on the serving table.
e library, where the coffee table
iced, a basket of marguerites made
active and beautiful adornment.
yellow flowers were distributed in
ms where some of the most gra-
mahrons and young women in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
PHOENIX CLUB
RECEPTION CARDS

Cards for the annual Thanksgiving Eve
reception at the Phoenix club are being
mailed by the members. They are sent
out by the entertainment committee and
are as follows:
"The entertainment committee of the
Phoenix club requests your presence at
the opening ball in the club rooms on
Wednesday evening, November 26, 1918,
at $3.50 O'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28

after that. I was asked to appear
before different conventions, and tell the
story of how we had done our work
and augmented our class and l was
asked to actively take part in the differ
ent conventions that We're held, but with
the old fashioned ideas l have always
had of woman's place being at home,
and her home life and the welfare of
her children always first, / declined and
kept within my limited sphere. Later,
as my children grew older and went to
college, it was possible for me to ac-
cept some of the Invitations that 1 had
been complimented with. and it is my
pleasure today to be in Birmingham and
add my experience to the work of the
Bible Training school here"
alabama stands very high in the inter-
national association Mrs. Geyer went
On to say, land only in numbers is it
exceeded by any other state in the great
work of the Sunday schools. Pennsyl-
vania in numbers only ranks first
l spoke of the great demand that Mrs.
Geyer is in, at all times, for her SER
vices and she said in her sweet, modest
way:
II want to tell the Sunday school work
ers here-the adult womens classes-in
the simplest manner possible, just what
| know by experience of Sunday school
work and how / have done it. I have
horror of talking in riddles, or problems
and theories, and soaring people by tell
ing them wonderful tales of marvellous
events and having them say:
'Oh, yes, we could do that IL we had
the chance you've had, but we haven't
THAT isn't my object" said Mrs.
Geyer in conclusion. ITS the plain,
simple, work of an everyday Sunday
school teacher that 1 want to relate
Just as | did when I went on tour of
two weeks last summer through New
York, speaking before the different con-
ventons and giving my auditors the bene-
fit of several years experience in Bible
training.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
New Berlin Dietary

1.-TWO or three years ago you published
the new Berlin dietary. I have used it
with marked success, but in some way it
was niislaid within few weeks. I can
not recall it with sufficient accuracy to
warrant the use of it. Yet should like to
try it again. viii you kindly let me have
it or publish it at an early day? ID. $.
Are you sure you read it in the Cor
ner?s have no recollection and no record
of it. l pass along the request to readers
who may have knowledge of the Berlin
dietary. The name is unfamiliar to me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
Pepnpr Relish

Twelve green peppers, twelve red pep
pers. IL onions, medium size; remove seeds
from peppers. chop, pour boiling water
over them twice, leaving the first lot on
for five minutes remove, drain. pour on
a second supply and leave the peppers in
this for 10 minutes. Add to the mixture
OF peppers and onions three TABLESPOONS
salt, two cups sugar. one quart vinegar,
not too sharp. and cook all together for
Is minutes.-Request of Mrs. w L. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
/ LADY
HUSBAND
kter Where Her Happi-
Vas at Stake, and is
ghty Glad She Did

ION, S. C.-In advices from this
Mrs. j. b. Marvin writes as fol-
"For more than three years,
d with womanly troubles, and
the different treatments l un-
seemed to do me any good.
q had pains in my left side, so
times, I could hardly get up.
husband told me to buy some
the woman's tonic, and did. I
! hiking it, and soon began 10
r. / took only a few bottles,
am perfectly well, and able
thing.
has done me a world of good
nly cured me of the trouble L
I am getting along nicely.
recommended the remedy to
kerers. and they have all been
BY it.
always keep cardui in my
use in time of need"
is a purely vegetable remedy,
no harmful mineral products.
tents act in helping, build
on the womanly constitution.
IN relieving womanly troubles
half a century, during which
~ proven of more than ordi-
a tonic for weak women.
on Cardui. 1t viii do for
{ has done for thousands
II will help you. Begin to
today.
1fe tor Chattanooga Medi-
dies Advisory Dept, Chat
nm, for Special Instructions
ne and 64-page book, Home
Tor Women" sent In plain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
GLASS-DAVIDSON
CARDS ARE ISSUED

Cards bearing the Davidson coat Of
arms have been issued to friends of the
bride and groom-elect throughout the
state and were received in Birmingham
yesterday as follows.
Mrs. Alexander Caldwell Davidson re-
guests the honor of -' presence at
the marriage of her granddaughter, Miss
Adele Davidson Ellis, to Mr.. julius Frank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
REID-DEXTER
INVITATIONS ISSUED

Mr. and Mrs A. I. Dexter have sent out
the following:
Mr. and Mrs. -Avelyn Isaac Dexter re-
quest the honor of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter Susie West,
to Mr.. John Augustus Reid, on Wednes
day evening, November Y, at $3.50
o'clock, 1900 Avenue G, Birmingham, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28

belong the credit of placing Ohio in the
front ranks as to efficiency and progress
in Sunday school work, and Dr. Clarke
is now doing the same magnificent work
in New York as general secretary that
he did in Ohio"
And the result of your attendance at
the state Sunday school conyention?" L
interrupted.
las most others. who have been moved
at such assemblies, 1 saw the vision and
my work then became a reality" was
the reply, land from that time forth
made up my mind to work as I had
never worked before. l went back home
and shortly afterward we decided to al
low the men to join our class, for girls
as you know have a way of marrying
and they wanted their husbands to come
with them to Sunday school, so our num-
Der increa sed TO 40, of which 81 We're
women and three were men. AT this time
we instituted six weeks campaign for
Sunday school work and what do you
suppose was the result? I can tell you
this without the appearance OF boasting,
because the work was done entirely
through the members of the class. AS
a finale to the campaign we had a ban
quet and 207 members We're enrolled in
our Bible class. Wasn't that splendid?
great many people We're doubtful as
to the lasting qualities of the new men,
bers. They declared it was a frenzied
sort of enthusiasm, engendered wholly
by the zeal of the campaigners, but when
I tell you that from that day on, the
classes increased and THAT we have never
numbered less than between three and
four hundred in all that time-you can
readily see that the interest was gen.
uine and that the members were prayer
fully and szealously in earnest. For
town as small as my home town Is (about
1900 is the population) 1 think we have
made rather good show, don't your
II expressed my admiration of the ex-
cellent work that had beer accomplished
and in the meantime, Mrs Geyer said
to me:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
Meaning of "Blna Monnv

'You have used several times the term
"a blue moon. What does it mean and
what Is the origin of the words?
"HELEN r.
Two dictionaries define it as IAN i'm
possibility, an absurdity." A third SAYS,
IAN old superstition affirms that the
moon looks blue four times a year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
Title of a Song

81 should appreciate 1t much if you
could find for me the title of the song,
the words of run somewhat as follows;
oh, come to me, my love! oh, come to me,
my lovel My heart calls out to thee, for
thee and thee alone etc. B. S."
Referred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
BpEAKFAST Pv rANDLELIGHT
WITH HISS MORTON

Miss Morton gave an II o'clock break
fast Saturday morning to the senior class
Of the Louie Compton seminary. Covers
we're laid for % and an elaborate SIX
course menu was served. The decorations
and place cards were suggestive of Hal
lowe en- and the Jack O. lanterns end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
MICS MAPLE TANNER
TO GIVE A DANCE

Miss Marie Tanner will entertain the
evening of November II with dance in
compliment to Miss MARGARET Horn and
MSS Marion cowan. the house guests of
Miss Ella Louis Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-28
MICS KATrrTr rrN HAYES
pARTY DECEMBER 2

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Hayes will give re-
ception and dance the evening of Tues
day. December 2 in commitment to theil
daughter, Miss Kathleen Hayes.