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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Weddings and Bridge Parties
 Yesterdays Chief EDents in Society
Miss Hayes Hostess at DanceBridge Parties Planned for Visitors Mayfield Henry Wedding in Norwood-Notes
 of Interesting People-The Passing Throng

Another delightful event compliments fng several visiting girls, including Miss Martha Green with Miss Martha Glover. Miss Eloise Washburne, who is visiting Miss Lillian Hughes and Miss Annie Mar tin Green, the guest of Miss Margaret Dewey, was dance at the Newspaper club last evening with Miss Kathleen Hayes as a lovely hostess.
 The girls invitation list included Miss Martha Green, Miss Martha Glover, Miss Eloise Washburne, Miss Estelle Strick- land, Miss Ruth Gaudin Miss Margaret Dewey, Miss Annie Martin Greene, Miss Genevieve Burt, Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Alma Messer, Miss Eleanor Messer, Miss Elizabeth Scholar, Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Mary Streit, Miss Sara Collins, Miss Carrie Yates. Miss Eula Whatley, Miss Gladys Williams, Miss Doris Moughon, Miss Maebelle Cos by, Miss Nell Cosby, Miss Leita Will Goldsmith, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Sybil Hersberg, Miss Lillian Hughes, Miss Helen Keyser, Miss Jessica Lyman, Miss Agnes Bethea, Miss Bessie Bethea, Miss Mary Bethea, Miss Helen Abbott, Miss Holland Fitts Miss Garnett Piper, Miss Margaret Gage Miss Nora Scrivens, Miss Alice Jones, Miss Orline Barnett, Miss Mary Meighan, Miss Cundell Baldwin, Miss Mary Brockman, Miss Jessie Mae Perkins, Miss Lois Brown, Miss Evelyn Reynolds, Miss Catherine Reynolds Miss Catherine Ross, Miss Maybeth Beddow, Miss Margaret Hay1ow, Miss Geraldine Mccormack, Miss Gertrude Mccormack. Miss Malle Moughon and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
De bes' EXCUSE dat CT mans got fer KISSIN' CT gal is lbein' ENGAGED to her, but dar's OTHERS. Yas- sunni

the city commissioners to issue an ordi- nance compelling every single, blessed woman resident of Birmingham to carry one of these contrivances on her head, learning to balance it. until she had &C., auired the attitude of holding her head correctly
 What is the specific trouble that has caused you to come to this conclusion? ?'' asked the other.
 "The main trouble is that most of the women I know are round shouldered,' ' said the first speaker. 'It is not so much of a stoop from the shoulders themselves as it is craning of the neck-an attitude that absolutely eliminates every possible tradition that woman. lovely woman, is queenly in her bearing, and royal in her carriage. Maybe the styles are respon- sble for it. Has it always been so, or is 1t that I've just noticed it since high collars are relegated to the shades of retirement and the low neck dress is supreme, thus letting the head droop forward with no check rein or possible support?
 Tt is the style. innocent one. the style said the other woman, sternly. Tt is but part of the languid pose assumed by women as an added vagary of their eccentric toilettes. Are you ignorant of the fact that it is no longer smart, no longer fashionable to throw the shoulders back, to throw the chest out and to hold the head high in spirited fashion? Women now crane their necks forward so that they look as much like a turkey, gazing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
COTTON MEN WILL MEET IN LOUISIANA Formidable List of Subjects to Face Cotton Confer
 ence Today

New Orleans, August 26.-A formidable list of subjects will confront southerners interested in cotton who will meet here tomorrow for a two days conference, to decide, if possible, what they believe should be done to relieve the situation brought on by the war. The conference was called by Harvie Jordan of Atlanta, president of the Southern Cotton asso- citation, and representatives from several of the cotton growing states are ex- pected to be here.
 The subjects down for discussion range from warehouse facilities to next seasons s planting, and from the minimum price that spot cotton should bring this year to ocean transportation. It is the intention of those foremost in prompting the con ference to have the ideas of the southern- CTS presented to Congress before any ac- tion aiming at alleviating present condi- tions has been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
CONSIDER NEW
 SHIPPING LAW

Washington. August 26.-Presdent Will son today began consideration of regula tons to be issued under the new ship- ping laws for registry of foreign built ships under the American flag Assistant Secretary of Commerce Sweet has made recommendations and a decision is ex- pected within a few days.
 If the President adopts MT Sweets rec concentrations he will not flatly set aside the provision of the navigation laws re- quiring masters and mates of ships ad- mitted to American registry to be Amer lean citizens, but will set a time limit within which foreigners may serve in those capacities. Mr. Sweet believe for eign masters and mates should be encour- aged to become American citizens.
 Shipping companies whose vessels fly foreign flags are withholding formal ap- plications under the new law until the President issues an executive order as authorized by the act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MIR. AND MRS. JOHNSTON
 LUNCHEON HOSTS

Mir and Mrs. w. H. Johnston enter tained few friends at luncheon yes terday at the Birmingham Newspaper club in honor of Mrs. G. w. Sparkman of Tampa, Fla.
 Their guests were Mrs G. w. Spark '-man, Mrs. G. H. Charles, Mrs. c. A. Bryan, Miss Dora Bryan
 Other guests at the club Wednesday were: Miss Eleanor Anderson, Mrs. Joe B. Pool Mrs F. B. Earle. Miss Nellie OLeary, Miss Ada Palmer, Miss Maud Palmer, Miss Ethel Carr of Lafayette, Tenn, Miss Lucille Williams Miss Lillian Williams, Miss Jane Hazel of Owensboro, Ky, Mrs S. L. Ledbetter, Miss Francis Ledbetter, Miss Neal of Richmond, Va, Mrs. B. R. Pegram, Mrs. M. D. Orcutt, Mrs. Charles Allison, Mrs. G. w. Bhnn, Jr., Miss Marion Pinckard, Miss Mar guerite Haylow, Miss Margaret McGregor of Cincinnati, Miss Nellie Haylow, Mrs. R. A. Mullins, Mrs. S. H. Cayce of At lanta, Mrs. S. J. Conwell, Mrs. Max Karpeles, Miss Hannah Kaufman, Miss Rose Karpeles, Miss Louise Cunningham. Miss Clara Dean, Miss Miriam Symer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

and so on. In order to do it properly you must have large punch work needle. You can get them at any department store. You must do it in a straight line
 then go back and do the other side You start on the under side, catching your thread on any solid work there may be near the punch work. Bring your needle up one of those little marks, over the top down in the next one. Then repeat the same thing in order to make 1t good and strong. You then cross under to the next dot and repeat the same thing
 When you have done this in a straight line as far as possible. turn back and do the other side of the dots This may not be clear, and possibly some one may be able to explain better than I have done 1 should like to show the little girl how it is done. In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Are Present Styles Responsible for Round Shoulders and Poor Carriage?
sy DOLLY DALRYMPrs

T wish some clever merchant mar would import a lot of those old-fash- toned water bottles that we see pictured in biblical stories and eastern fables and sell them to the women-a real big consignment, enough to go round, re- marked a woman who is observant and very much interested in things
 And pray, what would the women dc with them, provided MT. Merchant Man brought the consignment to our door?' asked her companion curiously. "You surely don't mean those old-time water bottles that the women balanced on theil heads and carried water home from the wells in, do your"
 Exactly" said the first speaker, sand do you know what I'd do? I'd implore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Mildew In White Clothes

Mrs. H. F. B. asks for something to remove mildew from white clothes. This is strenuous remedy, but it will remove the worst case of mildew. It is worth knowing: Dissolve a half pound of chlor- idle of lime in three gallons of warm wa ter; wet the cloth thoroughly and hang it in the sun. Do not wiring. Allow 1t to hang in the sun for several hours. Re- peat if the mildew is not all out, and hang again in the sun. Wash thoroughly in several waters The material will be beautifully white. For delicate fabrics do not make the solution so strong; rinse well in clear water MRS. R. l. SD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Cleaning a Panama

Seeing the request how to clean and block Panama hat, do not try to block them, but keep them in their original shape, while damp, and they look well after I have finished doing mine. First, rip off the band: take out the sweatband, brush well to remove all loose dirt. Then make a good suds of soft water and white soap. With a brush give the hat a good securing, until it is thoroughly wet and clean. Rinse well. Then, while still wet cover the hat with wet cornmeal. Plaster it on all over it. Press the hat into shape, and place in hot sun to dry. When thoroughly dry, brush, and you will see the excellent result. White cornmeal might do as well we use the yellow. I have cleaned straw hats in the same way, except they were brushed, not scrubbed. MRS. J. B. C."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MRS. TOMLIN'S LUNCHEON FOR MISS M'COY

Complimenting Miss Jennie Mccoy of Demopolis, the guest of Mrs. B. c. Bur nett, Mrs. C. J. Tomlin was hostess at luncheon yesterday at her home in East Birmingham.
 Those asked to meet Miss Mccoy were: MT. and Mrs. B. c. Burnett, MT. and Mrs. Louis Borough Miss Nellie Me Coy, Miss Howe Marlborough, MT. A. T. Tomlin, MT. Louis Borough, MT. Webb Mccoy and MT. Jack Borough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MISS FREEMAN IS
 WILLIAM HOSTESS

Miss Lucy Freeman entertained CO., terie of friends last evening at her home in Wylam and quantities of crepe myrtle were prettily used to decorate the house. Progressive rock and forty-two were fea- lures of the entertainment.
 Those enjoying this courtesy were Miss May Bellew, Miss Iowa Bellew Miss Sarah Young, Miss Carrie Stewart, Miss Hazel Gibson, Miss Ethel Smith, Miss Annie White, Miss Lucy Freeman. Miss Annie Freeman, MT. and Mrs Arthur Snyder. Mrs. Robert Lusk, Mr.. Marcus Russell, Mir. Alvin Ethridge, MT. Claude McGee. MT Neill Young, Mir. Robert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
 ENTERTAINS FRIENDS

The young mems class of the Sixty sixth Street Baptist church gave an en- joyable social last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Sisson in Wood- lawn.
 After pleasant time spent with con tests and music by the guests, 30 in number, watermelon cutting was en- joyed on the lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
ENSLEY HIGHLAND FORTY TWO CLUB MEETING

Mrs. w. I. Burgin was at home yester- day afternoon to the members of the Ensley Highland Forty-two club.
 color scheme of green and yellow was developed by the use of large ferns and golden glow to decorate the house and punch was served as the guests entered by Miss Bertie Lou Burgin. At the con clusion of the game delicious two course luncheon was enjoyed
 The guests and members present were Mrs. s. H. Mann, Mrs. R. l.. Hassler, Mrs. F. E. Swann, Mrs. T. c. Mitchell, Mrs. G. w. Carr, Mrs A. ]. Pitts, Mrs. w. J. Kelly, Mrs. Fred Malloch, Mrs. M. M. Hughes, Mrs. c. J. Keenan, Miss An nie Mae Burgin and Miss Gladys Propst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MIR. AND MRS. MAYFIELD ARE DINNER HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. E. T. Mayfield were hosts at dinner yesterday in Norwood, compli- menting the out-of-town guests at the Mayfield-Henry wedding.
 A basket of roses centered the table and from this pink maline bows extended to the chandelier and hand-painted cupids marked the following guests places MT. George Thomas of Nashville Mrs. J. B. Wordsworth of Gadsden. MT. Earl Pitt man of Roanoke, Miss Sally B. Smith of Lynchburg, Mr. Louis Cullum of Atlanta, MT. and Mrs. w. G. Burton of Selma, MT. Cecil Duffey. MT. Sam Dall and MT and Mrs. E. T. Mayfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MYRON WILSON
 CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY

At the home of Mir and Mrs. S. L.. Wilson in Pratt City, quite bevy of young folks gathered Wednesday after noon the occasion being the 9th birthday of Master Myron Wilson.
 Mrs. Wilson was assisted in entertain ing by her sister, Mrs. J. R. Franklin and Mrs. Minnie Hollaway. The after noon was spent in various outdoor games and amusements, after which dainty ices and cakes were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MISS BANKS HONOREE AT BRIDGE PARTY

Miss May Banks of Montgomery. the attractive guest of Miss Augusta Clark. was the inspiration of a delightfully."- in- formal bridge party yesterday afternoon with Miss Ieona Plosser as hostess at her home on Beech street
 Nasturtiums and golden glow made the rooms bright and attractive, where six tables were arranged for the game. A box of dainty hand made handkerchiefs was awarded as prize and late in the aft ernoon salad and ice course was en- loved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

MISS Nina Lyman, who has been visiting Miss Lucy Hart Lyman, has re- turned to her home in Montevallo
 
 Miss Mabel Marler and Miss Ella Louis Ward will return this week from Denver.
 MT. and Mrs. Odis C. Tombstone have returned from their wedding trip and are at home with MT. and Mrs J. R. Estes.
 Miss Ruth Smith of Kentucky is the guest of Miss Mary Maude Atkins and Miss Annie Watkins at their home in Norwood.
 Miss Kate Wright and Miss Anna Wright of West Point, Miss, are house guests of Mrs L. w. Connell
 
 Mir. and Mrs J. E. Ford have named their little daughter Virginia Ford Mrs. Kettle Heisted is seriously i'll at her home on Tenth avenue, south. MT. Kelly Banks has returned from a stay in Tennessee.
 
 MT. Bradford True has returned to Newburne after being the guest of Dr. and Mrs. c. N. Carraway in Pratt City.
 Mrs E. M Thompson is visiting in Vicksburg, Miss.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. c. Nelems are at home after delightful trip to Niagara Falls, New York and Canada. MT. Paul Tubbs has gone to his home in Newcastle after stay with MT. Clyde Bennett.
 Mrs. William Burton of Atlanta is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Charles Gran.
 Little Fondron Dill is i'll at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Dill in East Birmingham.
  Mrs. Milton Webster of Greenville, s. C., is the guest of Mrs. R. Capes. Mrs. George Jones of Atlanta is spending sometime with her mother, Mrs A. J. Koenig, in Woodlawn. Mrs M.. S. Bowden is visiting rela- tives at Gulfport, Miss.
 Miss Margaret Griffith is expected to return the last of the week from 4Nash'hic, WhOiS SiiS HOS SSSiA ei'S e~SS@ of friends. Mr. and Mrs M. G. Burton of Selma are among the out town guests at the MayfieldH Henry wedding
 Mrs. N. w. Hamilton of Tullahoma. Tenn. is the guest of Mrs. Fl. E. Mc- cormack in Norwood:
 Mrs. M. Davis and son. MT. Cecil Davis, have gone to Prattville to visit relatives. Mrs. L. B. Lively and daughter Eliza beth are spending sometime with relatives in Kentucky.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hinds of Pine Bluff. Ark. are the guests of MT. and Mrs. R. R. Hall.
 MT. R. l.. Green has returned to Ingle- nook after a delightful stay at Blount Springs.
 Miss Myrtle Hinds is at home after spending several weeks with friends in Jonesboro, Ark.
 Miss Mary Burt of Texas is the guest of Mrs. F. J. Ansley in East Lake, MT. and Mrs. John Neill have returned from Coalburg.
 After a pleasant stay in Mentone, Mrs H. G. Wood and children are at home
 ses
 Mss Myrtle Avery has returned from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
RALLINS-HALL
 MARRIAGE OCCURS

A surprise wedding of interest to their many friends was that of Miss Lottie Hall and MT. s. H. Rallins, which took place Monday evening at the Methodist parsonage in Pratt City The ceremony was performed by the Rev. w. P. Me- Glawn.
 Immediately after the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Rallins left for Shreveport where they will reside in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
WILL KEEP TRUST
 BILLS MOVING

Washington, August 26.-Administration leaders in Congress were summoned to the White House. today and told that Ae President expected no let down in the programme of keeping the trust bills moving. Senator Kern told the Presi- dent he expected vote on the Clayton bill Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
 HAS SOCIAL,

The monthly tea of the Young Wom- ans Missionary society of the Pratt City Baptist church took place yesterday aft ernoon with Mrs. H. G. Cuverhouse as hostess.
 After the regular programme a social hour was enjoyed, during which dainty refreshments were served to 20 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MRS. SMITH ENTERTAINS
 MOTHERS CLASS

Mrs. A. D. Smith was hostess to the members of the mothers class of the Ruhama Baptist church at her home in East Lake yesterday afternoon.
 After a literary programme piano se- lections were given by Miss Frances Macon and Miss Clyde Summerall. Late in the afternoon light refreshments were passed to about 8 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MISS HAYLOW TO BE
 BRIDGE HOSTESS

Miss Eloise Washburn. the guest or Mss Lillian Hughes and Miss Annie Mar tin Green, who is visiting Miss Margaret Dewey, will be honor guests at an in- formal bridge party this morning with Miss Nellie Haylow as hostess at her home in Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Beads From Rose Petals

If R. C., who asks for a recipe for making rose beads out of dried rose pet als, will simply dampen them with a little cold tea before grinding them the first tune they will make as nice beads as the fresh petals. l am at present having some made from dried rose petals, and they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

dainty refreshments were served to the following guests: Miss Bessie Merrill, Miss Leslie Lanier. Miss Catherine Reed. Miss Emma Kennedy, Miss Mattie Hughes Kennedy, Miss Ruby Buckalew, Miss Mary Clark, Miss Frances Barclay, Miss Josephine Miller, Miss Carrie Lee Wilmot Miss Grace Stuart Miss Martha Cooper Miss Mary Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Stroud, where she has been for the past three months.
 visiting in Madisonvlle, Ky. for six weeks.
 Miss Lou Abbe Chambless is at home after six weeks spent at eastern resorts. Miss Gussie Williams is visiting friends in Attalla and Gadsden.
 
 MT. and Mrs. H. K. Krebs have named their little daughter Anna Elizabeth Krebs.
 Mrs. D. J. Eblen and children of Ken lucky are guests of relatives in Ensley. Mrs. c. c. Sullivan and children are visiting Mrs. M. M. Connor of Fairview. Mrs. Sam DeHaney has returned from a stay in Tuscumbia.
 Miss Lowrey Davis and Miss Leona Davis are guests of friends in Jasper. MT. E. H. Walpoe of Oklahoma City is visiting his brother, MT. Fred Walpole. in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert S. Warner have returned from a months trip to Can ada, most of the time having been spent on Jacobs Island.
 Mrs. James T. Dunlap and children will remain in Gainesville, Ga. throughout September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MarshmalIow Sauce

I note Miss M. M. asks for A recipe for marshmallow sauce. Cut one-fourtb pound of marshnF lows into pieces and melt in a double boiler. Dissolve one fourth cup of confectioner's sugar in one- fourth cup of boiling water. Add gradual ly, continuing stirring until thoroughly blended. Cool before serving. It should be poured over chocolate ice cream.
 MRS. K N. B."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Written By RaIfe

Mrs. R. E. asks for the music entitled 'Zingerela.' I have the music, I'm a Merry Zingara Pm not quite sure if this is what she wants, but If it is, Pm sure she can get it in the music stores. It Is written by M. W. Balfe.
 "R T. T."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

goods The garment should be boiled in tla sye several shades darker than de- sired; then washed thoroughly in hot soapsuds; then rinsed in several waters. Use good dye, follow directions on pack age and use the above suggestion. The color will be fast. HOUSEWIFE"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
By MARION KIRKLAND

are as nice when fresh. First dampen with cold tea, then run through the meat grinder about five times, each morning for three mornings placing them on piece of rusty tin or in an iron skillet to help darken them. l.. H. F."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MRS. BRADLEY HOSTESS
 SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY

Mrs. W. D. Bradley invited a flew friends to spend yesterday with her at her home in Inglenook, compimenting Mrs. H. A. Harris of Tuscaloosa and Miss Irene Rich of Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MRS. WOOD HOSTESS
 AT FORTY-TWO PARTY

The teachers of St. Johns Episcopal Sunday school gave a reception and forty two party yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Wood in Ensley About, 75 guests attended and a neat sum was realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MRS. BARRETT TO
 ENTERTAIN TIGERS"

Mrs. E. w. Barrett will be hostess to the members of the "Tigers' club and their friends Friday evening at her sum- mer home on Shades mountain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MISS DUNBAR TO BE
 PRATT CITY HONOREE

Miss Mary Dunbar and Miss Lallie Dun bar will be joint hostesses at their home in Pratt City Friday evening for Miss Alma Dunbar of Willamton, Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
MISS COOPER HOSTESS MIZPAH CLASS

Miss Mary Cooper entertained informal ly yesterday for the members of the Mig pah class of the Woodlawn Presbyterian Sunday school
 The hours were pleasantly whiled away with chatting and fancy work and later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Concerning Punch Work

''I read the article by the little girl about puch work. It is rather hard to explain, but l will do the best I can You usually buy the patterns stamped for punch work. They are stamped in this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
DANCE ENJOYED AT WEST LAKE

Miss Mary LeMont invited 90 guests to participate in a truck ride and dance
 Tuesday evening at West Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ladies Aid society of the Wood lawn Presbyterian church will serve ice cream at Wodlawn park Friday from to 10 o'clock An auto ride to Roebuck Srpings will also be given for the benefit of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

The ladies of the newly organized Methodist church on Ensley Highlands will give house warming Friday even- ing at o'clock at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

The B. B. band of the Methodist Ladies' Aid society of Inglenook will have call meeting this afternon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Lynch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Getting a Fast Color

correspondent asks for formula for keeping color from rubbing off dyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

Enlow, Mr. James Neill. MT. ArdeH Col ston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
THE PASSING THRONG

Miss Nina Lyman, who has been visiting Miss Lucy Hart Lyman, has re. turned to her home in Montevallo,
 Miss Mabel Marler and Miss Ella Louis Ward will return this week from s-