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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
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 Mr. P. H. Wright left this morning for an extended trip to Cincinnati Cleveland, Toledo and other points of Ohio.
 Miss Annie Avent and Miss Juddie Lynch have returned from Rhea Springs, Tenn.
 Miss Earlyne Reynolds is expected home the early part of next week from an extended stay in the west
 Miss Ivey Jones will return soon from a trip to New York City.
 Mrs. A. Latady and Miss Martha La tady are at home after spending two months at Pass Christian.
 Miss Margaret Chenoweth is spending a short time at Camp Kenebeck.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Warner have re- Canada.
 Miss Beverly Leake is visiting Mrs. George Wheeler in Montgomery.
 MT. and Mrs J. D. Adams and family are at home after a stay at Lanart Springs, Fla.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Stone Hoskins are viisting in Florence.
 Mr. and Mrs. D. c. McComb and chil- dren of Florence are guests of his brother. MT. Carl McComb.
 MT. Rufus Wakefield has gone to Sill vers H., after visiting friends in East Birmingham.
 Mrs. J. M Kerrigan, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. David Richards in Pratt City, has returned to her home in New York
 Mrs. G. M. Lutrelle is spending some time with relatives in Chattanooga and Nashville.
 After pleasant stay with friends in Butler, Ga. Mir. E. M. McGee is at home. MT. and Mrs. George Burke are at home after visiting in Atlanta. tives in Texas.
 Miss Hattie Travarthern has returned from a stay in Anniston.
 
 MT and Mrs. A. l.. Andrews and MT and Mrs. Herbert Eiard have returned from Atlanta.
 Mrs. B. F. McCool and Miss Buna All good are at home from visit to Chat tanooga.
 Mrs E. N. Wheeler of Cullman is the guest of her father, MT. w. A. Williams
 Miss Danella Pearce has returned from stay at Vinemont.
 
 Prof. and Mrs. A. H. Olive will return today from six weeks stay in Chicago.
 Miss Edith Hammond of Denver will arrive Monday to be the guest of Miss Grace Schimmel in East Lake MT. Charles Beavers, Jr has returned to Inglenook after a stay with relatives in Oneonta
 Mr.. Luther Davis of Tuscaloosa and Mrs. Duncan Williams of Decatur have returned to their homes after attending the Williams-Par wedding. Miss Alice Longshore of Columbiana is the guest of Miss Frances Williams in Norwood Mrs. C, K. Cummings and her little son of Stewart are guests of Mrs. w. T. Whited in Woodlawn. MT. James P. Stone, Jr., of Atlanta is visiting MT. and Mrs. J. P. Stone in Woodlawn. Mir and Mrs. w. A. Moss have gone to Franklin, Tenn, where they will be the guests of relatives. Mrs Minnie Weir of Prattvilie is the feuest of Mrs. M. c. White of Fairyiew.
 MT. and Mrs. w. D. Still of Newton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

By MARION KIRKLAND

day to keep mold off. Four gallons of milk makes a four pound cheese. which may be cut in three weeks or left months to get strong and ripe. Do not get milk or curd too hot, as that hardens cheese. Do not put heavy weight on at first. as that takes from the richness of a cheese. Tablets are 9 cents dozen. One will curd two gallons of milk.
 FANNIE w" I have deliberately made room for this unusually long communication to meet the wishes of four correspondents who would like to make American cheese At their request I have asked for a detailed account of the process The length of the article precludes the possibility of repetition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Mock Devils Food Cake

You solicit contributions of tested recipes from practical housemothers l have not seen that I inclose in the Cor ner called mock devils food cake Two cups brown sugar, half cup lard and but Ire mixed, two eggs, half cup lard and butter mixed two eggs, one cup sour milk, three tablespoons cocoa, one tea spoon baking soda, half teaspoon salt, flour to make batter stiff enough for an ordinary cake. I read the Corner every day and find in it many useful hints and recipes. B. H. M"
 In thanking you for the recipe let me express regrets that the patterns for which you ask in the earlier section of your letter are no longer in our gift. Should new supply be rendered you shall have the preference in the distribu- iton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MISS PARRISH IS
 BOYLES HOSTESS

An enjoyable event of last evening was a porch party with Miss Bessie Parrish as hostess at her home in Boyles.
 Miss Annie Parrish presided at flower banked punch table and at the conclusion of series of rock games an ice course was served.
 Those present were Miss Annie Heig- Ter. Miss Bessie Erwin Miss Marie Moore, Miss Allie Erwin Miss Maude Downey. Miss Marian Moore, Miss Irene Erwin, MT Albert Moore, MT. Henry Heigler. Mr w. Pearce, MT. R. Roberts, MT. Dee Me Farlin. MT. Dudley Erwin, Mr. Alex Will son and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
A wise old sage has said:

A wise old sage has said:
 'Is there any one really happy? Women are not. are they? They merely keep up appearances"
 Now, then
 l resent that
 Because
 I happen to know several women who are really and truly very happy
 I'd like to- get hold of that old damp ener of public spirits and tell him that happiness is not a lost art, not by long shot.
 The customers I know have the super stitious proverb way back somewhere in their archives that declares the man whom is most cursed is he who continually cries:
 Anywhere but herel,
 Of course
 A eontented spirit is a continual feast. He that is born with such has wealth above riches and a blessing that tran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MISS WESTBROOKE HOSTESS
 FOR HOUSE GUESTS

Miss Eunice Westbrooke was hostess at a rock party yesterday afternoon at her home in 1ngenook for her house guests, Miss Erin Westbrooke and Miss Ina Westbrooke.
 Garden flowers decorated the porch where tables were placed for the game, and late in the afternoon ice cream and cake were passed.
 Among the guests were: Miss Erin Westbrooke, Miss Ina Westbrooke, Miss Rebecca Dayemore, Miss Mildred Ford Miss Helen Ford, Miss Ira Westbrooke Miss Mamie Harrington, Miss Mabel Bar ton, Miss Annie Huey, Miss Gladys Green, Miss Mildred Cunningham, Miss Ruth Walker, Miss Louise Cosby, Miss Nora Rothrock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
DELIGHTFUL BRIDGE
 PARTY FOR VISITORS

Miss Eloise Washburn and Miss Annie Martin Green, two popular visitors, were honor guests at a delightful bridge party yesterday morning with Miss Nellie Hay low as hostess in Norwood
 Three tables were arranged on the porch and during the game puncx s%as served by Miss Marguerite HaylcS. Later salad and ice course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
INFORMAL DANCE HAS
 ENSLEY HOSTESS

A happy event of last evening was an informal dance at the home of Mrs. J. T. Kent on Ensley Highlands with Mrs. w. F. Phillips and Miss Pauline Phillips as joint hostesses for their attractive guests, Miss Alise Dobbins and Miss Zoe Dobbins of Marion
 The rooms on the lower floor of the house were thrown together and pret- tily decorated with palms and ferns for the young people, and dancing was en- joyed until a late hour. Sandwiches and punch were served during the evening.
 About B guests were asked to meeet the honorees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
PARTY AT WOODWARD
 FOR VISITORS

Mrs J. H. Leonard and Miss Ruby Looney will be joint hostesses this after noon at Woodward for Mrs Eua Mo ragne and Mrs. J. F. McDuffie who will leave next week to make their future home in Attalla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
EDWIN YOUNG, JR.,
 CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY

Little Edwin Young, Jr., entertained 90 young folks at his home in Wood lawn yesterday afternoon, the occasion being his 1lth birthday.
 The children enjoyed games and con tests on the lawn and later were invited Into the dining room, where ices and cakes. carrying out pink and yellow color scheme, were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

the first mobilization It is certain that Russia cannot put in the field the force of S,000o00 men claimed in her dispatches
 The line of their front in east Prussia indicates that the Russian armies ad- vancing into this territory from the east and south have total strength of more than 40000 men. Germany can readily send to this province force Of reserves sufficient to stay this first Russian ad- vance, but it is doubtful whether Ger many will attempt to make this stand east of the konigsberg- -Allenstein line, for fear of exposing her army to the danger of being cut off from Germany alter, when the main strength of the Russian forces is brought up to their east Prus- sian army, Russia should have no diffi- culty in pushing back the Germany army to the line of the Vistula river. The op- erations in the east have as yet no in- fluence on the French situation.
 The operations in Galicia have now passed the stage of conflicts between raiding parties and are believed to rep resent the advance of the southern Rus sian army. If this army has the esti- mated strength of 2s0,0O0 men it should have columns advancing by way of Brody as well as those whose ocupaton of Parnopol has been reported.
 or Austria's 16 army corps of her ac- tive army reports make II probable that six are on the French border Not more than two are on the SerVian border prob ably only one corps. This leaves nine corps of the active army that may be on the Russian border; the developments of the next few days in this theatre of operations will help to determine this point. The Austrian mobilization began on July 23; her reserves by now should be appearing in force at the front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Lamar High School Opens

Vernon, August 7.-(Special. )-The Lamar County High school was begun here yesterday under the principalship of Prof. F. l.. Williamson. Senator Norman E. Gum and Solicitor w. B. Bankhead of Jasper, and W. A. Norris president of the Farmers union, of Sulligent, were present. and delivered short addresses. There is quite a ma terial increase in the enrolment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Black Currant Jam

"Not being able to find a recipe in my cook book for black currant jam CT pre- serves I turn to the Helping Hand. We have this year come into a new home and find several black ourrant bushes. The fruit is large and fine and I should like to use it. I think read long time ago this recipe in the Corner. Not being interested then I did not save it. I hope you will be able to give 1t to me.
 'tM. w. C."
 Allow pound of sugar to one of fruit. Put the entrants into preserving kettle after washing them, adding no water ex- cept what clings to them in washing. Break with a pestle and boil steadily for half an hour Dip out the superf1uous juice and stir in the sugar. Cook 20 min utes after the boil begins. When it is cold put up in glasses and pour melted paraffin on top. The reserved juice may be made into jelly. It is good for colds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Mrs. J A. Hendricks and Miss Evle Burt will be joint hostesses at miscel- Laneous shower September at the home of the former in East Lake in honor Of Miss Grace Schimmel, a bride of next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

scends any of the material benefits of life Lots of us have acquaintances, the bur
 den of whose song is a continual railing
 against fate and fortune
 Sometimes It is the envious girl who feels'that life hasn't treated her fairly because she
 hasn't the money or the clothes or the ad- vantages of other girls in her circle. l Again It is some other woman who declares
 she has been cheated out of love and happiness, Of course It is sad when a girl who craves the | material things of life so terribly hasn't been born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Also It is sad that the woman who thinks she deserves love and appreciation is
 not given this happiness. But Still We can't live in this perfectly good
 world year after year without sensing
 vaguely that there is divine justice back
 and above us
 Life is full of compensations. If you haven't been given what you
 want most, try to face about and see what you have instead. No doubt you have qualities lying dor mant that if you cultivated them, might bring you exactly what you want. l know one woman who has great bit terness of spirit, because she thinks no one likes her. 'The one thing I wanted most she says, was to be loved.' There isn't bit of use to tell her. But The reason she isn't loved is because she doesn't love. She is absolutely absorbed in herself,
 and the rest of the world is only interest," ing to her because of its attitude toward her. The happest people are those who have the least You don't often find the truly serene spirit in the person, or man or woman whom the world considers most blessed | in the matter of earthly possessions. l The little things in life bring the great est joys to those who have the capacity
 for appreciation.
 Take the pleasure of the moment-al- waysi Reckon not as the old tent maker of
 Naishapur' suggested, with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
AFTERNOON FORTY
 TWO CLUB MEETS

The regular weekly meeting of the Thursday Afternoon Forty-two club had Mrs. M. NJ. Hughes as hostess yesterday at her home in Ensey.
 Following the game salad course was served to the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
East Prussia Defense

B. W. Norregaard, in London Cable to the New York Sun.
 London, August 25.-"The German de- fense in east Prussia is based on four parallel and strongly portified lines run ming north and south Each is supported by natural obstacles. The foremost three lines are distinct groups of numerous lakes. The fourth and strongest defense line is the Vistula river, extending from the Russian frontier to the Baltic.
 Outside these defense lines the Ger mans have on the northeast the very strong fortress of Koengsberg, with for tified advance positions at Libau and Tapiau. This is situated on the flank of the Russian line and must be invested, necessitating the detachment of a con- siderable force.
 "The foremost three defense lines are extensively fortified. There are impor- tant and permanent Qualifications at AL lenstein and Boyen. and the whole is filled
 with lakes leaving only comparatively narrow defles for the advancing troops
 The country is full of Notifications, partly provisional and partly field works, most of which are armed with heavy guns. A
 frontal attack would be very difficult task.
 "The Vistula, from 5O0 to 1000 yards
 wide, Is guarded by six Actresses. The largest are at Thorn in the south and at Danzig in the north. Between them arc
 Fordon, Kuhn, Grauden sand Marien- burg
 "The defeat of three German army corps in northeastern Prussia was con- verted into rout by the timely arrival of another army coming from Warsaw, in the rear of the German position. Tho Warsaw army which was very powerful. completely turned the German position at Mazur Lakes, and while extending its operations over a wide front westward, headed toward Allenstein. The German Twentieth army corps thus became nut between stout crackers The commanders of both Russian armies acted with energy and promptitude.
 "In Galicia the theatre of Russian strategy will be on a level with the vic- terious plan adopted further north The Austrians in Lemberg probably will be taken in a similar wise. This may be inferred from the fact that one army has reached Rava. to the north of Lemberg. Another army is advancing from the southeast, as is shown by the fact that
 nine Russian cavalry sauadrons have
 routed the entire Austrian cavalry divi-
 sion at Plukhow.
 ''The Austrian force retreatng from Vladimir VolhynslSiy, Russia. IT miles | from the frontier, toward SolSal, in Gali- cia, Austria, probably has been cut off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MRS. ELLARD'S BRIDGE
 PARTY IS HAPPY EVENT

Mrs. Isaac Ellard was hostess at bridge yesterday afternoon for her daughter, Miss Gladys Ellard, at her home in Woodlawn.
 Ferns and cut flowers decorated the rooms and at the conclusion of the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prof. George Lang will give lecture at the Westminster Presbyterian church Monday evening, August 31, on "rhe Eu- ropean War" for the benefit of the build ing fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MIR. WILSON COMPLIMENTED IN EAST BIRMINGHAM

MT. and Mrs. J. M. Woffard enter taned eight guests at dinner yesterday In East Birmingham, complimentns their guest, MT. D. c. Wilson of Att talla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Cucumbers for Winter

"Please tell me through your Corner of recipe for slcing cucumbers for win ter use? MRS A F. H.
 I never heard of the recipe or of slicing cucumbers for winter use without pick ling them. We should be happy to receive directions for doing this from corre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
IANCASTER-WILLI
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. John Henry Williams an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Nettie Lavado, to MT. Willard Roy l4an- easter. The date of the wedding will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
WOODLAWN LITERARY CLUB
 HOLDS MEETING

An interesting meeting of the Wood lawn Literary club was held Wednesday evening at the home of MT. Warren Reprogle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
ROSEBUD EMBROIDERY
 CIITB MEETS

Miss Ruth Sloane was at home to the members of the Rosebud Embroidery club yesterday afternoon in Wylam. A happy time was spent with fancy work and light refreshments were enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MRS. HARKINS' LUNCHEON AT SOUTHERN CLUB

Mrs Clyde Harlkins will be a hostess at luncheon Saturday at the Southern club for her guests. Mrs. J. F. Roberts and Miss Marguerite Roberts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
The Russian Border

From the New York Times.
 Every day is increasing the strength of the Russian armies at the front, but the report from St. Petersburg of first line army of 100000 men must be accepted with caution. A careful study made before the war from every possi- ble source concerning the Russian peace strength system of training, and mili- tary resources indicated that she could place upon her western borders an armed force of 100000 men as her first effort Even this force can hardly be present in it's entirety in the invading armies at the present date. There is no question but that this force is on the way to the front and that it will be there by Sep tember 1. Also it was estimated that Russia could in time put on her western borders 100000 men, but that this would take 60 days or more from the time of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Dull Yesterday nor unborn Tomorrow.

Sometimes you find line-just a home- ly little bit of line from some unknown poet sticking around in a great. big, pro- saic old newspaper, that spells peace and happiness to your soul and means lot to you when you are considering things worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

a watermelon cutting was enjoyed by about 20 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MarshmalIow Cake

spondents who have put them Up in this manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

The European war does not seem to effect the business men at all. The merchants are daily receiving new goods while the farmers are very op- timistic. Crops of all kinds were never better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

The agricultural school will begin August s1. A strong faculty will be in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

When CT Man sez, "Wid All Your Faults I Love You Still" he means hit, kaze CT Man kin Forgive CT Oman anything on de face uv de Earth eff she'll only keep STILL. Yassum!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
ALBERTyILLE NOTES

Albertville, August 27.-(Special) The city school opened this morning with the largest attendance in the his tory of the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

Mrs. E. N. Wheeler of Cullman is tn guest of her father, MT. w. A. Williams Miss Danella Pearce has returned iron a stay at Vinemont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

Mr:. Luther Davis of Tuscaloosa and Mrs. Duncan Williams of Decatur have returned to their homes after attending the WilliamsParrish wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

Miss Alice Longshore of Columbiana is the guest of Miss Frances Williams in Norwood
The Detroit times., 1914-02-10
Boxing Benefit Wednesday
Means Much to Bob Farrell

The benefit to be given Bob Far
rell, the old-time heavy weight, at the
Windsor Athletic club tomorrow night
means a whole lot 10 the old fellow
who is now in poor health and needs
Whatever assistance that can be ex-
tended 20 him.
The boxing stars OF the city are
responding willingly enough 10 his
requests for their se~yices and nearly
every boxer OF any prominence in De-
troit. has promised TO be on hand FOR
some OF the milling.
Ii the fans OF the city take as active
an interest for Bob as have the box
ers, there is no doubt bat that the
show will be a financial success. The
following letter was received today
from Farrell:
Sporting Editor.
Detroit Tines. city
Dear Sir VIII YOU kindly give me
notice IN your valuable paper regard
ing my benefit IL Windsor Wednesday
evening realize a great deal de-
pends on the papers as 20 the success
OF my benefit and anything you may
do for me will be greatly appreciated
| think am deserving a benefit on ac-
count OF my physical condition.
might also state | have always given
The Detroit times., 1914-02-10

my services for any charitable cause
as early as 1877, for the Chicago fire.
and as late as the San Francisco dis
aster You can positively state that /
viii furnish as good an entertainment
as ever produced at Alr. Glasscos
arena. The following talent will an
pear George ST Pierre vs.. Emory
keusel, Tommy Hudson VS. Tommy
Lyon, Johnnie Pendergast VS. Joe
Cherry. Joe Wallace Us. Frankie Du-
pont. Jimmie Whalen vs. Lands Good
ell, Tremaine brothers. paperweights.
Harry White vs. Patsy Hebron, Jack
Hunter vs. Joe Sheridan. Louie Ia
May VS. FL Austin, Frank Boughner
vs. Rubt May, sammy Taylor VS. Geo.
Tesner, Charlie Dolan W Mack stone.
Frank Brennan VS. George Carruthers.
Jimmie Nolan VS. Bobby Howard
wind-up Patsy Drouillard vs.. George
KID" Laviene.
Thanking You IN advance for any
fayors YOU may extend me beg 10 be
Yours respectfully,
ROR FARRELL