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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
OUTING FOR VISITOR
 AT BLUFF PARK HOTEL

A very pleasant days outing was arr ranged and carried out by Miss Bessie Rotenstrech and MT. Morris Schwartz last Sunday in honor of Miss Lena Leva, the attractive guest of Miss Sara Sevelo- witch.
 The party left Sunday morning for Bluff Park hotel in automobiles. where a luncheon was served under the personal management of MT. Schwartz. In the afternoon the young people indulged in a number of outdoor games and several musical selections were rendered by Miss Rotenstreich. Among those who came on for their share of the enjoyment were: MT. and Mrs. David Letaw and children, Miss Sallie Allen, Miss Annie Levin Miss Bessie Rotenstreich, Miss Rose Letaw, Miss Sara Sevelovitch and Miss Lena Levy; Mr. A. Bonham Levy, MT. Bennie Lubelsky, MT. Lsadore Engle, MT. Hey man Levin, MT. Morris Schwartz and MT. Fernhemer. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
PYTHIANS RETURN
 FROM WINNIPEG, MAN.

Jackson, Miss, August 1S.-(Special) ] H. M Quin and Will A. Sessions have returned from Winnipeg. Man, where they went to attend the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias, and report a great time. The Canadians proved themselves fine entertainers and made the stay of the Pythians very pleasant.
 The supreme lodge declined to in- dorse the proposition to admit young men of IS years of age to membership, decided to issue an annuity policy of life insurance in addition to the ordinary policy, and adopted several other inn portant changes. The reports of the supreme officers showed an increase of about 10000 in membership during the past year and that the order is financially stronger than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
ALABAMA WOMAN COMPILE z MENTED IN LIMA, o.

The Times-Democrat of Lima, O., notes the following in a recent issue:
 'On last evening at McCullough's lake park, before a large assembly of Lima patrons, an exhibition of the Brazilian maxixe the Castle half and half and the Tango Argentine was gracefully given by Prof F. S. Laux, dancing instructor, from Toledo, assisted by Mrs. Lucille~ Arm strong Williams. an Alabama society young woman, now the guest of Mrs. Elm ma Swigart at the Lima house, Harry Horner, one of Lima's social leaders. in- troduced the dancers, the accompanying pianist being Miss Edna Irwin.
 "The spectacular demonstration of these new dances proved an enjoyable enter tainment for the evening. Mrs. Williams is the daughter of the late James P. Armstrong of Montgomery, and with little Virginia Stone Williams, spends much of her time, with her uncle, Judge John E. Stone, retired citizen of Kansas City. formerly of Selma
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times of the living humanity about ycu.'
 And making your trip to Birming- ham as you did by sea, you had an opportunity to glimpse the great war vessels--a touch of what things might be in reality If we were fighting with our huge fleet-to the front dauntless and unafraid." I observed.
 Coming back on the City of Mont gomery," said Mrs. Rivers, i've did indeed have chance to see several of the great warships-grim, gray things that they arei They squat down in the water in such a serious, business-like way that they give you the 'creeps' Despite their undeniable look of sym metry and force and the grace of con ming tower and wireless mast and tilament. When they set their sides full of long, keen metal spikes, guns at right angles for all the world like a porcupine abristle. I like to get out of the wayl They look as malevo1ent as moccasins, as suggestive as wasp's nest, or a spider or any other mott1ed, venomous. poisonous thing! The At lantic's quivering leagues of salty emp tiness are dotted with them now. You understand the wars menace when you look around New York's harbor at the splendid craft of all sorts--steam and sails, passenger and freight, crammed into pier and dock, waiting permission to get away If avarice should tempt one to slip out of harbor the grim watchers outside the three-mile line have a chance and a chasei
 "The playhouses-the Metropolitan, the music halls, Carnegie, and the rest-tell me what will be the effect on music this season?" I asked
 "The closed unplacarded front of the Metropolitan opera house hurts your feelings, Just think of Caruso and Am ato and Tito Ruffio all at the front! Those golden throats for targets! It will af- feet the Metropolitan, the opera in At lanta and New Orleans and everywhere. Our art mostly comes from Russia. Italy, France. Isn't it horrible that they can't naturalize? I was told that in some cases (notab1y Carusos) attempt was made to take out papers for him, but the call for mobilization came first and it is exile and confiscation If you refuse your country's call to arms. If you make getaway it is death, if you ever go back. So, the artists must be shot at as well as the common folk. This war will put civilization back hundreds of years--this horrid war! It's terrible enough to think of ordinary soldiers suffering such fate-but when the soldier is a Strauss. Paderew- ski, a Tasconini or a Nickisch. we stand aghast."
 And the dramatic world, T see by the poipers, as Mr. Docley would say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MIR. AND MRS. WILSON
 HONORED IN WOODLAWN

Miss Elizabeth Wilson asked a party of young people to meet at her home in Woodlawn and later the guests assem- bled at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson to tender them a surprise party.
 The hours were whiled away with five hundred and other card games and later an ice course was served to the following guests: Miss Nellie Kahn, Miss Carrie Hicks, Miss Eunice Wright. Miss Leslie Hinckle Miss Minnie Koenig Miss Mary Glover Miss Nell Devine, Miss Ella May Gaynor, Miss Carrie Hayls, Miss Lucia Hayls. Miss Grace Devine, Miss Myrtle Wilson Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Mrs. Harry Wilson, MT. Harry Hahn, MT. John Stewart, MT. Homer Suddeph, MT, Dick Betricrell MT. Ernest McGouirk, MT. Joe Ruff. Mir Robert Vance MT VIII Kuff, MT. Harry Jungermann, MT. Adolf Koenig, MT. Cleveland Counts. MT. Edwin wilson, MT. Harry Wilson and MT. Fred Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
SWIMMING AND DANCING
 PARTY LAST EVENING

A repetition of a delightful event of last week was the swimming party at Roe buck Springs. followed by picnic sup per at East Lake last evening, about 25 young people participating with MT and Mrs. Robley Munger, MT and Mrs Frank Estep and Mrs. T. T. Ashford as chape- rones.
 Those composing the party were: MT. and Mrs. Munger. MT. and Mrs. Estep, Mrs. T. T. Ashford, MT. and Mrs. R. T. DuBose. Miss Evelyn Reynolds Miss Catherine Reynolds, Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Carlotta Smith, Miss Jessie Mae Per kins, Miss Orlne Barnett MT Sam Black burn, MT. Kenon Boiling, Mir Ray Norris, Mir. Craig Perkins, Mir. Frances Brown, Mir. Alfred De Passe, MT. William Hous- man, MT. Bester Brown, MT. Brice Streit and MT. Lennox Mason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
Unanswered Queries

About once a year I find 1t imperatively necessary to have a frank, affectionate talk with my dearly beloved constituents with regard to letters which the writers complain are not answered in the Cor ner.
 Imprimis, let me make it clear that one of the pleasures of my daily living is to lend the Helping Hand to those who ap- peal to us for counsel and aid.
 The daily mall is interesting, and to me stimulus to higher effort The per sonal touch" in the exchange of letters is the chief charm to both parties con cerned. cannot look upon my family as an ''insttution, but as individuals to be studied as intimate acauaintances. Our circulating library is my pride and joy; in the tolls and hindrances of patchwork makers and rag carpet braiders and weav- CTS. l aid and abet the housewife by every means in my power and exult in new and better ways of performing the old tasks, as "one who findeth great spoil" I am pleased and fattered when junior members come to me with stores of perplexities and arguments they would have me settle. From all these classes l invite contributions, whether they be re- quests for informa ton, appeals for sym pathy or the supply of material wants. In each instance 1 engage to do my best to meet the expressed desire.
 This settled, bear with me while l men tion few letters that may not be an- swered in the Corner:
 l. Postcards written in pencil. They
 xY-ff get to my desk. Much handling has made them illegibe without expenditure of time and thought that are sorely needed else where.
 2. Letters written with poor pencil and covering several sheets of paper. We object to penciings at all times. When the characters are faint and the hand writing illegible, we do not undertake to decipher them. Strange to say, they are often from Constant Readers who ought to know, after all these years that letters the writers wish to have read must be written in ink and upon one side of the paper.
 3. We cannot ask for castoff clothing, although We gladly receive offers of such and distribute it judiciously. If "once in a blue moon,' for what seems to us good and sufficient reasons, we deviate from the rule, We make it clear that it is an exceptional case.
 1. We object decidedly to- asking our members for expensive articles. Type writers, sewing machines and bedsteads are occasionally offered to us and we ac- cept them gra .efully have in hand now petitions for four typewriters and as many sewing machines, while letter just re- ceived pleads for carpet, a bedstead and mattress carpet and a washing ma chine. It goes without saying that to attempt to comply with the demand would be an imposition upon a generous con- stituency and an absurdity in the eyes of our readers.
 It is not expedient to go further into reasons that impel me to inflict this long explanation upon our patient constituents The best friends of the corner will ap- prove of the candid statement and mo- body l hope, will misconstrue our mo- ! tives 1 am here to answer queries of all sorts. and so far as lies in me to meet the wishes of those for whom and with whom l work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MIR. AND MRS. JONES
 ENTERTAIN IN FAIRFIELD

MT. and Mrs. Harry Jones were hosts at a dinner party last ev@ning at their home in Fairfield. in honof1 of the birthday of the latter.
 Ferns and roses adorned the center or the prettily appointed table and beauti- full eight-course dinner was served to the following guests: Mir. and Mrs. w. N. Landrum, MrA and Mrs E. W. Brandon, MT. and Mrs. l. l.. Smith and MT. and Mrs. Harry Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MISSIONARY SOCIETY HAS SOCIAL,

The Womans Missionary society of the Pratt City Methodist church entertained their friends at monthly social yester- day afternoon with Mrs. w. P. McGlawn, Mrs. J. A. Smith and Mrs. Ed Flynn as joint hostesses.
 After the musical and missionary pro- gramme a social hour was enjoyed, dur ing which delicious ice was served to about 25 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
LITTLE MISS DUNN
 IS JUVENILE HOSTESS

A happy. event of yesterday afternoon was the juvenile party given by little Miss Frances Dunn at her home in East Birmingham in honor of her 11th birth day.
 The children romped and played games on the lawn and later were invited into the prettily decorated dining room. where ice cream and cake were served.
 The little guests included: Mamie Lee Wilson, Addie and Bertha Goldaner, le- ona Hendricks, Mary Ella Ianderfelt, Lil- lian Dunn, Amy Goldanerj Edilda Ken dricks simon Goldaner, George Dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
Wants Invalid Chair
our readers.

UUT S-
 q have a. brother who is helpless in valid and who longs to get breath of the outdoor air. Is it asking too much if say that he would be most grateful for an invalid's tricycle. chair for street use? Possibly there may be one which is no longer needed by the owner which we could procure. We would cheerfully pay all expenses connected with transporta- ton. s. E."
 The above offers yet another reason why letters remain unanswered. You sign initials. Please let us have your name in full, and we will try to find the chair for your brother. We cannot work with out explicit directions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MISS M'CRORIE HONOREE AT SURPRISE PARTY

Miss Christine McCrorie was rendered a delightful surprise party last evening at friends.
 The evening was pleasantly spent with games and music and at late hour ices and cakes were enjoyed.
 Among the guests were Miss Annie Brown, Miss Annie Kelso. Miss Marian BrownS Miss Marian Johnson, Miss Chris tine McCrorie Miss Christine Barr, MT. Robert Brown, MT. Harry McCrorie, Mir. George Ellis. Mir. Frank Neill and Morris Johnson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY
 FOR MRS. PARK FER

Complimenting her guest, Mrs. J. D. Parker of Augusta, Mrs. Wayland Jones entertained the following guests at spend the-day party at her home in East Lake yesterday: Mrs. T. B. Huey, Mrs. Sumter Lea, Mrs. w. E. Perryman, Mrs. Bruce Robertson, Mrs. J. D. Parker and Dr. C. E. Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19

rooms, where tables had been arranged for the game and golden glow and sun flowers centered the dining table; here ices and cakes were served at the close of the afternoon. Miss Selma Ffdger pre- sided at the lovely punch bowl.
 Those present were: Mrs. D. V. Ed mundson, Miss Grace Patterson, Mrs. G. s. Strong, Mrs. George Bremen, Miss Mary Robinson. Miss Mary Alice Strong, Miss Stella Howell, Miss Frances Field. Miss Sadie Borum, Miss Della Wood, Miss Ellie Mytle. Miss Sadie Bretman, Miss Kiackenburen, Miss Ruth Gaines, Miss Louise Nall, Miss Ruth Fidger, Miss Selma Ffdger, Mrs. E. J. Ffdger, Mrs. J. A. Thomas, MT. J. T. Parker, MT. John Burns, Mr. Will Snyder and Mrs. Henry Mallory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
WILTSIE-LACKEY
 WEDDING PLANS

The plans for the marriage of Miss Beu- lah Beatrice Lackey and MT. Oscar Adams Wiltsie have been completed, and the wedding will be solemnized September at the Avondale Methodist church at g o'clock. .l
 Mrs. Richard Allen has been selected as matron of honor and Miss ISeila Lackey will be her sisters maidsof honor.
 MT. Earle Lackey will act as best man for MT. Wiltsie and those asked to be ushers are: MT. Aureula Lackey and MT. Edward Wiltsie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
TORRANCE-WILKERSON
 INVITATIONS RECEIVED

The following invitation has been re- ceived by friends:
 Mrs. William Warren Wilkerson invites you to be present at the marriage of her daughter. Annie Sommerville, to Dr. Cas- ton Torrance, on the morning of Tuesday, September l, 1914, at 8 o'clock, St. Mary s. on-the- Highlands Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MISS BURT'S LUNCHEON
 FOR VISITORS

Miss Genevieve Burt will entertain a party of friends at luncheon at the Bir- mingham Newspaper club today. com plimenting Miss Mattie Butler, Miss Martha Green and Miss Annie Martin Green, three attractive visiting girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MIR. AND MRS. FORD
 DINNER HOSTS

In honor of the family reunion, MT. and Mrs. F. M. Ford were hosts at dinner yesterday at their home in Inglenook.
 The invited guests were: Mrs. M. Cobb of Texas, Mrs. Fate Pryor of Tennessee, Mrs. Will Smith, Mrs. G. F. Lowell, Miss Zoe Downs, Miss Winnie Ford, Miss Ma rian Ford, pr. W. H. Williamson of Geor- gia, MT. l.. Vandiver of Atlanta and MT. Jake Sawyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MISS FIDGER HOSTESS
 FOR VISITOR

complimenting her guest, Miss Alma Green of Pittsburg, Miss Ruth Fidger was hostess at a lovely five hundred party yes- terday afternoon at her home in Wood lawn.
 Red and white carnations beautified the
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later watermelon cutting was enjoyed on the lawn.
 Those enjoying this happy event were Miss Carrie Thomas, Miss Sarah Young, Miss Iona Bellew, Miss May Bellew, Miss Lulu Wallace, Miss Lucy Freeman, Miss Annie Freeman, Mrs. Roy Gholston, Mrs. Robert Lusk, Mrs. Mary Smythe, Mrs. John Freeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MRS. LAVENDER ENTERTAINS cIINDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Classes Nos and of the Inglenook Methodist Sunday school were given an enjoyable party last evening at the home of Mrs. w. A. Lavender
 Ferns and flowers made the rooms at tractive for the young folks and music
 (Continuea su Pare Eishs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
WATERMELON CUTTING
 FOR PHILATHEA CLASS

Miss Annie White was hostess at a rock party and watermelon cutting last evens ing at her home in Wylami for the mem- bers of the Philathea classl Tables were arranged fqf the game and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19

wood, Mir ". E. Gilbert, Mr. ". .tJones, MT. Ward Fitzpatrick. MT. W. c. Ballin- ger, MT. Parktain, MT. Jesse sherrill, MT. I H. Sims, MT. w. B. Fletcher, MT. w. G. West Mir H. T. Whitehead, Mir Dwight Chiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
LINEN SHOWER FOR
 MRS. BRANHART

Mrs. J. E. Wood, Mrs. E. A. Lynch and Mrs l.. A. Pool will entertain Jointly at linen shower at the home of the latter in Pratt City Friday afternon for Mrs. J. E. Barnhart, a recent bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
DATE SELECTED FOR WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Grace Schimmel and the Rev W. II. Carson will be sol emnized September 16 at the Ruhama Baptist church in East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
Wants Electrial Books

T am a man with family. About one year ago l lost everything I owned through sickness and l had to accept a position at very low salary in order to live I am given to understand that if learn more about the electrical profess sion I have entered my salary will be increased. 1 cannot go to school, and I haven't a cent of money except my present salary, which procures merely an existence I should like to know if there is some reader who has set of electrical engineering books he could spare me I could then be enabled to ac- quire more thorough knowledge of this business. c. H. D.
 Our masculine members will please give diligent heed to the foregoing. It is moi a mendicant who indites the straightfor- ward, manly letter. but one who is already a toiler in a certain field and who longs to be equipped for better work. This be- longs to what an apprecative friend calls the academic branch of the Helping Hand'-that which pertains to education and general culture. And highly inn portant branch it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MRS. CLARKE TO BE
 CLUB HOSTESS

Mrs. Nat G. Clarke will entertain the member sof the Senior Forty-two club Thursday afternoon at her home on Ens'
 ley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
MRS. HARVEY HOSTESS
 FOR CHURCH SOCIETY

Mrs C. E. Harvey entertained the members of the home department of the Inglenook Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
Box of Clothing for Girl

"A work that l am intensely interested in is seeking scholarships at educational institutions for indgents. Those secured in distant cities are supplied by our fed eration of the.Y. w. C. A. We have nearly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
GENERAL CLARK HOST
 AT LUNCHEON

Among those lunching at the Newspa- per club yesterday with a party of friends was Gen. Louis V. Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
SOME TIEL LPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

lo0 to date, some entirely free, some all lowing half of the expenses I recently received one allowing the price of tuition at college. The young lady who earnest ly desires it is indeed, indigent wid- owed mother has had struggle to keep her in the high school, from which she has graduated this summer. Of course if she can take the scholarship she will be day student. Her desire is to fit herself for teaching. One of the commit tee, writing to me- said: l fear this choice of ours can hardly secure necessary cloth- ing, but it won't deter her.' She is pa- thetically in earnest and she will make good Dear Mrs. Harand. are there not some of your readers college girls, may hap, who could contribute to box I am trying to surprise this dear girl with be- fore the next scholastic term? l should be most grateful if some one would contribute a coat, suit, skirt, shirtwaist-in fact, anything that young girl of 19 size 36, can wear. The name of each donor shall be put in the box and she shall be thanked by the young lady herself. A. R. w."
 Here We have a notable exception to a stringent rule noted just now. 1 am jus tiiied in my own conscience for the in- fraction. The story is told for the ex- press benefit of our young girl members. Will they gratify me in an especial man. her by undertaking the mission herein might be made available for the student and send to me for her address. The gift will be tenfold more acceptable if the donor will write a friendly note to ac- company it, expressly for the recipient, and wishing her success in her field of labor. Only girl can comprehend ex- aetly how another girl feels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-19
Donates Clothing

T am constant reader of the Corner and find have few useful things want to give away. A lady's suit, few shirt waists, and 9ther useful articles; also enough mating to cover bedroom nIce- ly The suit is not of the latest style, but would do well for one handy with her needle. Should you know of any one, please give my name and address.
 MRS. ". e. Your address and list of garments have gone to those who will be encouraged in life's hard battle by the material aid and by the Knowledge that the touch of rature that makes the whole world kin has moved you to the worthy deed May you be blessed and rewarded for 1t! The mating will be a welcome gift to some housewife. Will she send to us for the address of Mrs. w. C.?
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The Washington times., 1914-06-17


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The Washington times., 1914-06-17
Touches of Human Nature
The Queen and
X The Magic Flower
By wINIFRED BLACK.

on HE children had a little play last
night. What a time there was
getting ready for 1t. Such
whisperings and rustlings; such
huntings in the attic for old frocks;
such ransackings in the bureaus for
bright ribbons; such a gathering of gay
flowers from the garden; such a weav-
ing OF pretty wreaths; such making
of fresh garlands; such a barking Of
the puppy as he ran to and fro taking
what he thought was a highly impor-
tant part In the preparations.
The Flower of Love-" that was the
name of the play. and 1t was written
and composed. plot. dialogue. music and
costume, by the little girl who played
the Queen of the Roses.
The first scene of the play was in a
fairy wood, and somehow it did look
more than mortal-the geraniums that
fringed the balcony with their generous
The Washington times., 1914-06-17
Words of Wise Men

The worst way to improve the world is
to condemn it.-Bailey.
Good manners is the art of making
those people easy with whom We con-
verse; whoever makes the fewest per-
sons uneasy is the besi-bred man in
ccmpany.-Swift.
Silence is the element IN which great
things fashion themselves together
at length they may emerge, full-formC d
and majestic, into the delight of life,
which they are thenccrorth to rule
Carlyle.
Reason and love oft keep company; II
Is most happy when rney are made
friends.-Shakespeare
A lie that is half truth is ever the
clackest Of lies.-Tennyson.
Deal gently with us, We who read.
Our largest hope. is unfulfilled; tho
promise still outruns the deed; the tow
er. but not the spire, We build. Our
whitest pearl we never find; our ripest
fruit we never reach; the towering