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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
SOCIETY IN GREATER BIRMINGHAM
 West End

One of the prettiest weddings of the | fall season was that of Miss Mildred Hazel Worrell to MT. Thomas Marvin Williams, which took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the | brides mother, Mrs. Charles Henry Wor- rell, in West End.
 Palms and ferns were combined with tall silver and crystal vases of white roses to beautify the house and an i'm provised altar, formed by ferns and trop- lcal vines, was built in the living room. At each side of the altar, tall white tapers burned in silver candelabra. Smilax and tulle bows decorated the candeliers Mrs. James Wood sang "A Perfect Day. and Mildred" accompanied by Miss Beatrice Tate, who also played the wedding march the bridal party en- tered. Little Helen Worrell of Cedar town, Ga, was her aunts flower girl. she made dainty picture in white lace with sash and ribbons of pale green, as she dropped the rose petals in the path of the bride.
 Miss Worren entered with her brother, MT. John Henry Worrell, who gave her in marriage. Her going away suit of blue With hat to match were very becoming and her bouquet was composed of bride s | roses and lilies of the valley. MT. Williams and his brother, Mr. Leon | Edwards, met the bride at the altar where
 
 1 Fierce Atkins of the First Christian church.
 l An informal reception followed and 1 later MT. and Mrs. Williams left for Asheville, N C., to be away two weeks Mrs. Williams as Miss Worrell was a great favorite among the younger set | and MT Williams is well known in both | business and social circles. 1 Among the out-of-town guests at the wedding were: MT. and Mrs. Junius Whaley of Atlanta, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Worrells of Cedartown, Ga, MT. J. R Barham of Jackson, Miss, and Mrs. j. H. Cook of Montgomery.
 The marriage of Miss Lottie William. and MT. Willard Roy Lancaster was sol 1 emnized Monday evening at o'clock al the home of the brides parents, MT. anc 1 Mrs. J. 1T. Williams, in West End. l The ceremony was performed by Rev l Forest R. Mapes in the presence of z number of friends and relatives. Palms ferns and smilax were profusely used tt decorate and pink carnations added l touch of color to the rooms. Miss Selma Wheeler played the wed ding march and Miss Dovie Roper sans q Love You Truly
 | Miss Williams wore a blue cloth sui | with black velvet hat having whit, aigrettes Her bouquet was composed o brides roses and valley lilies
 An informal reception followed, after which Mir. and Mrs. Lancaster left fo an eastern trip. They will make thei home in West End.
 Mrs. Allie Hardness has gone to Atlants | after visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. E l Walters.
 The Ladies' Aid society held dollal | social Wednesday evening at the Wes l End Methodist church and preceding tho presenting of the dollars amusing ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
AUTUMN SEASON OF SOCIETY
 OFFERS FEW DIVERSIONS
Serious Frivolous Interests Episodes More Less D verting in the Rounds of Well Known Fok-Parties for Brides -Elect-Persona News-Announcements of
 Club Meetings-other Matters and Gossip
Fly MYRTLE MILES

To judges from the number of musi- clans and artists who are returning to America from the other side, many of whom have been frozen out from their engagements in Europe by the war, we are more likely to suffer from a plethora Of talent than from a lack of it. One of the problems before concert mana gers, said a member of the Music Study club, is placing their artists; the music clubs of Birmingham, for example, and those who have in the past been instru- mental in securing musical attractions, are almost 6eluged with literature setting forth the advantages of various artists who would like to fix. dates" for Bir- 1ningham. There is, however, another question and very serious one, which is yet to be solved. With the public mind concentrated almost exclusively upon the war of nations. what will be its attitude to music this season?
 In Europe concert seasons have been abandoned, most of the opera houses closed Very little music is given any where over there, and what will be the attitude of the American public? Some appear to think that they will spend more money on music than ever before; others that the opera will be the gainer. but that what is called pure music" as presented by the great orchestral organi- zations will suffer. Time alone, however, will show.
 Fortune surely has smiled on the pow CTS who guide the affairs of the Century Opera company, which recently com- menced it's second season with signal suc- cess in New York city. However, it may be more truthful to state that the clever judgment Of the heads of the organiza- ton is reaping it's reward. Had it been the plan of the Aborns and their asso- ciates to present opera only in its foreign dress or tongue they might have found themselves in the same prediament as the other important opera companies. The season at the Metropolitan seems to be still only a vague possibility, and the Chica go- Philadelphia season has been abandoned and it's contract recalled. The Boston season is still in the balance. so say those who know its condition, very little chance of it's enduring more than a few weeks, if at all. So the Century, with its staff of singers drafted largely from American ranks, enter the field, leaving the rumble and rage of war far to the rear and faces an era broght with promise. This is a victory for those who have believed in and supported opera in English.
 The London season just before the war, writes Frances Frear in Lesles, was styled by a leading banker and social leader as a season of dementia." Look at the women dressing, or undress, said he, ''in fashion that makes every right minded man blush for them! Look at the rage for the Russian ballet. which is purely sensual satisfaction The suf- fragettes are not any madder than the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
Sweet( Chunk Pickles

T believe I have the recipe for chunk pickle asked for in the Corner and am sending it in for publication. I agree with the reader that asks for it that the pickles are delicious. Here 1t is: This is for seven pounds of cucumbers, all though l double it for my family. The cucumbers should be from seven to eight inches in length. Make a strong brine and put seven pounds of cucumbers in whole for three days. Then drain, wash, and put into clear water for three days. Drain again and cut the cucumbers into chunks of about one and a half inches. Cook slowly in three pints of good vine gar, with piece of alum the size of a walnut for three hours. Swim out the pickles and place them in jar To the hot vinegar add three pounds of sugar, one ounce each of whole cinnamon, all- spice and celery seed. Boil up for five minutes and pour over the pickles. Be sure they are we'll covered with this syrup. A CORNER SISTER"
 T saw request for a recipe for sweet shunlS. pickles. Here is a tested one which is fine: Seven pounds of cucum- bers cut into chunks. Soak four days in brine (not too strong) Then cook in weak vinegar with a level teaspoon of alum for two hours slowly Add more vinegar, as much as you think will cover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
MIR. ROUNTREE'S
 GOOD ROADS LUNCHEON

MT. J. A. Rountree, who has always been loyal exponent of the good roads movement here, and is secretary of the Alabama Good Roads association, was host Tuesday at beautifully appointed luncheon at the Hotel Tutwiler for the members of the executive committee of the organization in session here at that time.
 Those composing the guest personnel were Mr.. John Craft, president; Judge J. w. Shepherd of Jasper, MT. F. w. Gulledge of Verbena, Col. Gardner Greene of Pell City, MT. J. w. Carr of New De- catur, MT. W. ". Ogden of Sulligent, Prof. G. W. Mitcham of Auburn, Judge Daniel A. Green, Mir. II. K. Milner, Mr. Hugh McGeever and MT. L. II. Pennng- ton.
 The occasion was one of much pleasure and the reunion of some of the most prominent good roads advocates in the state.
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The Early Fall Styles In Hats
 That Hd0e Been "Wished'' On Us
By DOLLY DALRYMrLn

But the color protested Miss Petunia Angel-face as Sally Bugg sitting before the huge mirror in the Milliner's shop turned for her to inspect the bonnet she was trying on.'
 Madame Ia Milliner." shrugged her shapely shoulders.
 Tt is lovely-the color Is adorable ,'' said madame firmly, and my customers will certainly buy
 From the numerous combinations of colors and effects I should say we had returned to the cubists and the futurists ideas and worked them into hats" said Miss Petunia not in the least awed by the august statements of Madame La Milliner.'
 Ut was bad enough" protested Miss Petunia, flor those people to take the world of art by the ear and try to turn it upside down, without invading the realm of dress.
 Madame La Milliner' glared at the speaker as she took the purple hat from
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Sally Bugg's pretty head--the purple vel vet hat with brilliant cerise and green ribbon wound round it in hopeless sort of fashion, and the white aigrette pokfng out at the side, with a rage that would have been furry if she hadn't been so dead in earnest.
 Finally
 Madame La Milliner'' begs to tell the shoppers whats what" in the new hat styles, and assuring them in a hushed voice that the models she had shown them were very exclusive, and the very newest, she then proceeded to "yank' out some others.
 They were certainly worth viewing.
 To the casual untrained eye, the head gear of this season has the virtue of being totally different from anything hitherto worn as headgear within the memory of any generation.
 And
 The woman who has the courage to wear a purple bonnet with cerise and green ribbon and white aigrettes may safely walk in suffrage parade
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i Or The main idea this season seems to be
 that the more coors you crowd into the
 area of the bonnet represents the greater
 triumph for the new art. l And
 To this end there is some scurrving to
 get into the procession.
 Bless you the shape of the hat doesn't matter at all,
 Any old style, large, small or medium.
 will do nicely. and once the shape is de- cided upon the real fall begins | The idea seems to be to take as many
 different colors and materials and rib | bons and feathers, and stir them together
 and then add bit of fur, and there you | are, | Then | Be it known There are velvet flowers, galore-the colors of which you have never seen in
 any garden or flower snow or anywhere else, under the shining heavens.
 There are blue roses. l And Red velvets- And Purple poppies- White leaves Or No leaves at all, And wen Just any old color that happens to come along is applied art to any old thing in ribbon, fur or flowers The combination gives hat a sort of scrambled eggs appearance But Madame La Milliner," looks upon these creations as-lovelyl So chic-so stylish" she exciairns aso altogether smart!'
 "Humph," shorts Miss Petunia Angel
 face who always speaks her mind regard less,' and lsats ummer you were talking about harmony and graduation of color. | and pastel shades, and all that sort of thing
 tinctly pained at Miss Psturia's re-
 marks. surely you don't expect sane sensible women to wear such flights"
 Miss Petunia said presently in a de- I liant manner. i"MaGame La Milliner is placing a small black velvet har just at the
 moment upon Sally Bugg's Titan head
 and as Mrs. Petunia glances at it she says vehemently: Do take that awful looking thing or. It makes you look like one of
 the generals in the German army" l But
 All unmoved, Sally Bugg surveys herself in the mirror and summons
 Madame La Milliner 10 her assistance What do you thing of this one?"
 asks Sally of Madame" Lovely" exclaims that delectable person, and so smart" T don't think it is bad" says Sally Bugg, handglass in hand, the better i to obtain a working knowledge of the
 rear elevations of the bonnet. If it doesn't cost a mint of money, I think shall take it."
 sIt's simply dreadful" Miss Petunia says audibly, having been ignored completely as to her opinion which had been freely expressed somc minutes before" The combination on that hat violates at least 20 different rudiments of art" But Miss Petunia." says Sally Bugg plaintively, I'm not going to sit and | look at the bonnet, you know I'm | going to wear it." "Yes, but other people-your friends. they'll have to look at it." said the l Spinster defiantly. T don't believe | in buying such things and encouraging
 a set of people like the purvayors of fashion in their wild mad desire for | freaky things" | But Madame La Milliner assures us 1 (COntinued on page EIeven)
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Ensley


 Mrs Morrow Blackburn was at home to the members of the Philadelphia class of the Ensley Baptist church last evening in Ensley, and upon this occasion bright colored autumn leaves were used to make the house attractive for the young folks, who spent the evening with music and contests
 M4k. R. E. Tidwell, Mrs. MI l.. Flowers and Miss Velnon Supple assisted the hos- tess in receiving and entertaining the guests and at the close of the evening light refreshments were passed.
 The Sesame Literary club resumed it's meeting yesterday afternoon, having Mrs. J. c. Barnhart as a delightful hos- tess at her home in Ensley.
 As their names were called each mem- Der responded with current event, and the programme was then taken up Greek and Roman History" was the subject for study. Mrs. Robert Palmer had an interesting paper on "The Early Inhabitants" Mrs. G. D. Randle gave Contrasts of Greek and Roman Char acter.' and Mrs. w. F. Shehee's reading was ''The Early Roman Army" Mrs J. J. Walker and Mrs. T. F. West also had delightful papers.
 At the conclusion of the programme a salad course was enjoyed. Mrs. J. C. Heimes was a guest of the club, and the members present were: Mrs. J. G. Adams. Mrs. M. V. Averytt, Mrs. J. c. Barrett, Mrs. J. c. Barnhart, Mrs. c. Boterweg, Mrs. l.. E. Brubaker. Mrs. J. c. Bryant, Mrs. D. A. Echols. Mrs. A. L. Gaston. Mrs. J. s. Hall, Mrs. S. J. Harreu, Mrs. T. P. Hay, Mrs. s. s. Heide, Mrs. F. w. Mcdonald, Mrs. G. A Miller, Mrs. Robert Palmer, Mrs. G. D. Randle, Mrs. w. s. Shehee, Mrs. J. J. Walker and Mrs. T.. F. West.
 Mrs. w. c. Supple was hostess to the original 500 club of Fairfield yesterday afternoon at her home and chose zinias and ferns to decorate the rooms where talAes had been placed for the game
 Three prizes, including a combing jacket, an embroidered sewing apron and a guest towel. were awarded at the end of the game, when salad course was served to the guests and members, who weer as follows. Mrs. Joseph Sellars, Mrs. c. A. Buck, Mrs. Earle Daniels, Mrs James Lovett, Mrs. A. c. Montgomery, Mrs W. M. Persons, Mrs. Harry Mearns, Mrs. R. E. Hogan, Mrs. c. J. Donald, Mrs. Pauline Roberts. Mrs. Ellen Coch- ran. Mrs. Joseph Scholls, Mrs. w. B. Lewis. Mrs. Frank Reynolds and Mrs. w. c. Supple.
 The Twentieth Century Self-Culture club began it's third years work at an in- tcIcStlnS iuSStlH6 ycStcT0dy AILefQOOu with Mrs. J. B. Agnew as hostess in Fair field
 A delightful programme was given by the various members and later refresh ments were served
 The membership of the club follows: Mrs. J. B. Agnew, Mrs. c. A. Birk, Mrs. c. l.. Birk, Mrs. T. A. Burbridge Mrs. T. D. Craig, Mrs. F. G. Cutler Mrs. F. Faircloth, Mrs. T. NJ. Lyle Mrs. J. M. Oliver, Mrs. J. T. Phillips, Mrs. w. J. Syx, Mrs. A. G. Kelley, Mrs. A. F. Hilleke, Mrs. H. M. Cowart. Mrs. T. G.
 AOsatiauea sA PaEs EsvsnA
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rest of the women of London" MT. Philip Gibbs, an English novelist and journalist, characterizes the season as the gayest and most sensational in living memory, and says, Tt was the women who set the pace. At the very beginning of the season it was obvious that they were out for sensation for audacity, for splendid time at all costs" This description of society at the great English metropolis is Tot altogether inapplicable to social life in cities, big and little, in this country. There is the same extravaganza in enter taining, the same liberty in dress, the same mania for a new sensation, the same lack oT restraint. And MT. Gibbs Is right when he says it is woman who sets the pace" Women have not only allowed this era of madness to have full swing, but have been the leading spirits in it.
 What will the harvest be when the young peopleewho are now being ushered into social life under such a regime themselves arrive at the age when they will set the pace for othersl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
MISS ROBERTA LAMB
 ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE

One of the series of clever courtesies arranged to compliment Miss Genevieve Burt as her wedding day approaches was the auction bridge given yesterday by Miss Hoberta Lamb.
 Miss Lamb is always a cordial and graceful hostess, and her party for Miss Burt was exceptionally delightful. Six tables were placed in the living room of her residence, which was given gayety and color by clusters of garden roses. The score was kept on satin slippers and pictures were given as score trophies. After the games a dainty luncheon was served.
 The guests were: Miss Burt, Miss Cum dell Baldwin, Miss Martha Glover, Miss Marie Rosamond, Miss Mabel Marler, Miss Dorsey Harris. Miss Julia Carney, aMiss Margaret Gage, Miss Kathleen Hayes. Miss Margaret Dewey. Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Mary Bethea, Miss Holland Fitts, Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss May Banks of Mont gomery, Miss Nellie Haylow, Miss Helen Eubank, Miss Nell Cosby, Miss Josephine Cosby, Miss Maybeth Beddow Miss Annie Franklin, Miss Lillian Huges, Miss Alma Messer, Miss Mary Meighan, Miss Kath- crime Ross and Miss F'loreine Hodges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
How to Make Corn Portiers

"A correspondent asks how to make corn portiers. I will try to tell her how and hope to succeed, although I am not used to writing for the paper. Select smooth white corn and she'll Get some tin cans Gomato cans preferred) as many as you want colors. Fill the cans two- thirds full of water Color with water colors or patent dyes Dissolve a small portion of the color in the cans of water
 make the colors deeper by adding more powder dye. Have as many colors as you want color to each can. When you have the desired. color in each fill with corn and let it soak until soft enough
 String with a heavy linen thread or cord, using sharp needle. Arrange upon heavy curtain pole rods in an artistic design.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
Elderberry Wine

will you please let me have a recipe as to how to make elderberry wine-that is of ripe elderberries? J. R."
 gave recipe for elderberry wine last week. Instead of repeating it offer what our mothers called by that name and ac- counted valuable addition to their do- nestle pharmacopeia. Pour two quarts Of water over eight quarts of berries and let it stand covered 12 hours, stirring up from the bottom every two hours. Then strain through a cheesecloth bag. press ing out every drop of juice. Add to a gallon of the juice three pounds of white sugar, half an ounce of powdered cinna- mon and quarter of an ounce of DOW dered cloves. Boil for five minutes and set away in a stone crock, with a piece of doubled mosquito netting thrown over it to exclude dust and insects. In three weeks examine it and when it has ceased to bubble rack off carefully not to dis turb the dregs, and bottle. Seal the corks and lay the bottles upon their sides in a box of sand. It will keep for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
Letter "no On Coins

If you have not already found out what o stands for on coins just say 1t stands for Orleans mint, and means that there is a mint at New Orleans.
 "CHARLES R. NJ"
 You ask a reader what 70 mint stands for. It means the New Orleans mint. You find many dimes with the O. but most are of no value. Only the dime of 1860 with New Orleans mint is worth from 50 cents to $1. MRS. J. S."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
Doughnuts of Mashed Potatoes

Mrs. B. B. asks for recipe for dough- nuts of mashed potatoes: Three cups of hot mashed potatoes, four tablespoons of shortening, three cups of sugar, four eggs, five teaspoons baking powder, three cups of milk, salt and nutmeg to taste; flour to stiffen. If pieces of ray potatoes are dropped into the fat to prevent fat from scorching the remaining fat may be used for frying purposes. Doughnuts made according to the above directions are fine. HELPER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
NUPTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS IN WASHINGTON

Friends will be interested in the follow ing announcements that appeared in the Washington. Post:
 Dr. and Mrs. William W. Bussey of Augusta, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter Willie Pearl to MT. Ernest Gorham Phinney of Boston and Jacksonville. the marriage to take place in November.
 Miss Lucy w. Lamb, eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edwin Travis Lamb, and Lieut.. Monroe Kelly, U. S. N, a son of MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Kelly, were mar ried last week in the Sedan chapel of Christ church, Norfolk, Va. Only mem- bers of the two families were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
By MARION KIRKLAND

them; put in an ounce of mustard seed, one ounce of cinnamon buds and four pounds of brown sugar. Heat to the boiling point and pour over the pickles. Drain the vinegar off and heat to the boiling point for four mornings, then pour over the pickles. Put into glass jars. D. J. IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-01
Served a Sentence

Tn reply to q query in the Corner l would say that Eugene Debs served his time in the Woodstock jail. This was one of the greatest railroad strikes in his- tory. Its suffering and severity has les sened strikes ever since that time.
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original poetry was read by the various members. Late in the evening coffee and sandwiches were served.
 Miss Lily Johnson is spending a few days with Mrs. w. J. Bell in West End en route from Georgia, where she passed the summer, to Blue Mountain, Miss
 MT. and Mrs. II. R. DeLorme are visit ing relatives in Lewisburg, Tenn
 MT. and Mrs. George l.. Chamblee have named their little daughter, Mary Etta Chambee.
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East Lake

Miss Lucie Hill and Miss Estelle Hill were joint hostesses yesterday afternoon entertaining the members of the Psi Sigma Tsi club and a few additional friends at their home in East Lake.
 Golden rod and autumn foliage were prettily used in decorating the rooms on the lower floor of the house. Mrs. Cecil Alexander assisted the hostesses in re- ceiving their guests. Progressive games were played after which plate luncheon was served
 The members and guests present were Mrs. J. D. Thompson, Miss Jessie Macon. Miss Lucy Jones, Miss Kathleen Meadow Miss Dana Hilliard, Miss Alma Leonard Miss Ruth Ratliff, Miss Lena Hit, Miss Mona Pearce, Miss Lucille Hill. Miss Estelle Hill Miss Frances Macon Miss Ruby Moore, Miss Annie Lou Woods, Miss Gertrude Woods, Miss Estelle Lamkin. Miss Myrtis Wright. Miss Ella Lee Brew CT, Mrs. T. N. Cottre11, Miss Madeline Keene. Mrs. Ed Mckinley, Miss Alice Hurley and others.
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MYERS-LITTLE
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr. and Mrs. James Owens Little an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Lois, to MT. Davis DeJarnette Myers. the wedding to occur October IA at Christ church, Avondale.
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Hints On Scenario Writing

If Mrs. II. B. w, who writes asking | for information in regard to motion pie | ture writing will write to me I think I can give her some helpful hints along | this line. MRS. W. M. w."
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q saw Mrs. H. S. M S letter in the Corner. Will she please send me her name and address? I wish to write to her. l am a middle aged, homeless or phan all alone JENNIE.
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SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
Wishes to Correspond

yarnish with flaked gelatin dissolved il hot water until thin MARY L."
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spent last week in Denver, where Mrs. I Hammett was delightfully."- entertained by | friends