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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
FREEM MAN-GUNN WEDDING
 SOLEMNIZED IN ENSLEY

In the presence of a few relatives and friends at the home of her aunt, Mrs. w. l. Phillips on Ensley Highlands. Miss Mady Gum and MT. Guy H. Freeman were married Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock Rev. George l.. Jenkins. pastor of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony.
 The house was beautifully but simply decorated for the occasion with pink roses and ferns and the vows were taken beneath an archway between the living room and reception hall. Miss Louise Sprague played the wedding march and later Melody of Love- during the cere- mony.
 Miss Gum, in a becoming travelling suit of blue with hat to match. entered with her maid of honor Miss Pauline Phil l lips Her dress was of white lingerie
 l with pink girde ard trimmings of lace. | MT Freeman had MT. Frank Sutherland
 l as his best man.
 | An informal reception followed Miss
 | Gum is one of the most popular of the
 ! social set in Ensley and Mir. Freeman is
 l employed by the Tennessee Coal. Iron
 and Railroad company They will make
 l their home in Ensley.
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| iii the remedy, Betty replied" It might
 have been mine, but I believe it was the
 nutmeg pure and simple. and I'd go d mile
 out of my way to tell anybody who is
 suffering from sites about it''
 Speaking of superstitions," said Nancy.
 still unconvinced that the nutmeg cure | was anything else but a superstition don't you think each one of us have our hobby? Now, l happen to know man I who firmly believes that he can cure any
 form of rheumatism with an Irish potato What" Betty questioned. Yes" Nancy repeated. flor years this
 man has suffered with twinges of rheuma-
 tism. These developed into full grown | rheumatic pains finally, and he suffered
 the greatest possible agony Some old weather prophet down in south Alabama
 told him if he'd carry an Irish potato in his pocket he'd never feel a pain again.
 Since then he's been a regular potato patch.'
 And did it really cure him?" asked Betty.
 q don't know whether it did or not" Nancy told her, but he was certainly under the impression that he was suffer-
 ing from rheumatic pains and since he carries the potato in his pocket he defes
 all sorts of climatic changes and is i'm pervious to drafts and weather of all de-
 scriptions.''
 T know man in the east Betty said.
 encouraged by Nancy-s recital who raises bees as a preventive of rheuma- tism.
 'The remedy Nancy observed, "seems infinitely worse than the disease, and it is hard to understand 1t unless he figures 1t out that fair exchange of pain is no robbery"
 T can't voice for the bee cure" Betty said; I've only heard about it. Well, I know about the Irish potato cure. Nancy declared. 'I don't mind vouching for simple home remedies like that, but draw the line when it comes to decoctions that one is advised to take. I
 remember once visiting a girl down in the country who had the most terrible chills. We covered her up with blankets and quilts, and got hot water bottles and all sorts of things, while the old negro
 nanny began to brew some sort of a witch's cure which she said was made of the ashes from the northeast corner of the stove, and if we could 'jes' git Miss May ter tek hit, she sho' would be cured It is needless to say that the brew was never imbibed."
 You don't believe in superstitions do your asked Betty, thoughtfully. after a while.
 "Oh, don't know" said Nancy seri-
 ously. q ought to. I suppose. We had an old negro in our service once who was so superstitious about onions that he carried one about in his pocket all the. time, and as long as he wore it he was free from illness, according to his be- lief. One day he got hungry and ate the onion that killed him or giving up his he was dead Whether it was eating the | onion that killed him or giving up his mascot, we never knew!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
 GIVES MONTHLY SOCIAL

The monthly social of the Woman's Missionary society of the Pratt City Methodist church was held yesterday aft ernon with Mrs. J. T. Rhodes as hostess
 The house was prettily decorated with ferns and blooming flowers, and an inter- esting programme was given, after which an ice course was dispensed.
 Among those present were: The Rev and Mrs. W. P. McGlawn, Mrs. George Wade. Mrs. A. H. Daniel, Mrs. c. N. Car raway, Mrs. G. M. Darlington, Mrs. R. P. Vann, Mrs. Ed Thynn, Mrs. J. c. Rogers Mrs. Will Atkins, Mrs Etta Walker, Mrs. J. R. Rhodes, Mrs. w. Fl. Mills, Mrs E. O. Sanders, Mrs. Etta Gibson, Mrs Isaac Walker Mrs. c. I. Atkins, Mrs. H. G. Culverhouse, Mrs. c. T. Smith, Mrs J. R. Retallic, Mrs. F. T. Carraway, Mrs. D. l.. Ingram, Mrs. C. R. Perkins, Mrs Charles Hassler, Mrs Gilbert Mulium Mrs. J. c. Traytor, Miss Sue Rhodes, Mrs. W. s. McLane, Miss Alex Yam, Miss Vivian Vann, Miss Ethel Daniels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
"PYGMALION AND GALATEA"
 AT WOODLAWN CITY HALL

'Pygmalion and Galatea,' a mytholog- ical comedy. will be presented in the audi torfum of the Woodlawn city hall Tues day evening. May %, at o'clock. The cast of characters follows: Pygmalion, a Greek sculptor. MT. Will liam Compton. Il fs
 Galatea, the statue, Miss Margaret Nall.
 Cynisca. Pygmalion's wife, Miss Susie Wishart.
 Chrysos. an art patron. MT. Walter Ken nedy.a
 Daphne his wife, Miss Margaret Alex ander.
 Luecitte, a soldier, MT. Roland Sparkman.
 Agesimos, Chrysos' slave. MT. Foster Hayes. EfI
 Myrine, Pygmalions sister, Miss Lillie Maddox.
 Mfnos, Pygmalion's slave. Mir. Joseph Harrell.
 Dancers Miss Katherine Gregory, Miss Doris Macley, MT. Foster Hayes and MT. Clarence Conway. tf .lg
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gave her a tonic; she took it. She rfbhed gold ring on her frock until 1t was so hot 1t burned and then applied it to her eyes. This, not on the physician g advice. however She touched the sty with a bit of turpentine; this. too. without the physi- clans knowledge. All the time she kept steadily on taking the tonic. The sty went away, but in quick succession others followed it. She went back to the physi- clan. He gave her something else to take, and something to put on it, and that one disappeared but another soon came trooping on."
 We all know that is the way sites have with them" said Nancy bromidi- cally.
 Everybody at our house felt so sorry for the girl that we began to rack our brains to see if we couldn't do something for her." Betty said. One day 1 hap pened to mention to old Mrs. Hardue, a neighbor of ours that my visitor was hav- ing the most awful times with sites. She asked me if shed ever used the nutmeg cure. I mentioned that l didn't know what might have been contained in the various medicines the doctor had given her, but she said she didn't mean that. She then advised me to get nutmeg and bore a hole in it, and put string through it and put it around the girl s neck. l suggested that it would be & sort of La valliere. and when l went home and broke the news to my visitor she declared she would do no such fool ish thing. Of course, I didn't insist The next morning, however, the chicken man and his wife came around, and as l usually chat with them in a very friendly manner, I said something about sites. when lo and behold the old lady asked me if I'd ever tried the nutmeg cure. l told my visitor about this. but she stood firm and sent for another eye doctor, who advised her to stay in a darkened room and left a prescription mile and half long which the poor girl took re- ligiously all the while three more huge, big, red defiant sites appeared and she looked like she'd been on a bat for a week. Finally the washwoman came with the clothes one Friday afternoon and she, seeing the poor girls plight. asked her if she'd ever used the nutmeg cure. I then took matters in my own hands, I said she had to use the nutmeg cure or leave, if for no other reason than that I wanted to nip those old womens super stitions in the bud. So I got a nutmeg, bored hole in it, and hung it around pretty Pollys neck"
 with what result?" asked Nancy, very much interested.
 "She's never had a sty since'' Betty said proudly Shes still wearing the nutmeg necklace. The sty that was nearly formed when she put it on s went away and no other has ever come.'
 Maybe it was faith that cured her. suggested Nancy.
 Not hers, because she didn't have any
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MRS. HALE HOSTESS IN INGLENOOK

Mrs. Roscoe Hale was at home yester- day in Inglenook to the members of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist l church.
 1 Ferns and cut flowers made pretty i setting for the meeting, which was fol- lowed by a social hour and dainty re- treatments.
 The guests included Mrs. T. W. Huey, Mrs. Stollenwerk, Mrs Jessie Chantz, Mrs. c. Beavers, Mrs E. O. Edney, Mrs. R. D. Farley, Mrs. R. C. Goad, Mrs R. R. Hall Mrs. c. F.. Harvey, Mrs. c. l.. Huey, Mrs. G. Masters, Mrs. A. Parker, Mrs. J. H. Finder, Mrs. w A Lavender, Mrs. w. c. Lamar, Mrs. c. O. Stover. Mrs. J. Snyder, Mrs. John Cohby, Mrs.
 J. T. O'Brien, Mrs. T. F. Mitchell, Mrs. E. B. Cowan, Mrs. l.. Hall, Mrs. E. c.
 James, Mrs. J. M. Green, Mrs. w. T.
 Mackey. Mrs. R. F. Lee and others.
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MRS. FREEMAN ENTERTAINS
 BRIDAL PARTY AT DINNER

Mrs. M. E. Freeman entertained at din- her last evening at her home on Park avenue, Ensley. complimenting the mem- wary Gum and Mir. Guy H. Freeman 5unn wedding This event included sev- able.
 Plnk and white carnations and ferns centered the prettily appointed table and hand painted cards bore the following names:
 MT. and Mrs. Guy Freeman, Miss Paul. llne Phillips, Miss Louise Sprague, Miss Saidee Hudson, Miss Edith McWilliarns, MT Frank Sutherland. MT. Earle Noble. MT. Albert Day, Mrs. Gus Nelson, Mir. Willis Kent, MT. Charles Bradford, MT. Eugene Freeman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
LUNCHEON PARTIES
 AT THE PRESS CLUB

Among the number of interesting women lunching yesterday at the Birmingham Newspaper club were Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Sophie Kluttz of Salisburg, N C., Miss Annie Chapin McLane of Pensacola, Miss Helen Mewhinney, Miss Mary Neigh an and Miss Robina Gallacher, who were noted at one of the tables, and at another were Mrs. R. F. Young of Jackson Miss, Mrs. NJ. Fl. Sherman. Mrs w. J. Harmon Mrs. Joseph sherman and Miss Louise Sherman.
 Mrs Rufus N. Rhodes, Mrs. Robert Jem- ison. Mrs, A. H. Woodward and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler composed a party at one of the tables, and others who were there were Mrs. Donnelly, Miss Helen Turner Miss Venabe, Mrs. Lester, Mrs. Joseph Lawrence. Mrs. C. s. Simmons Mrs. Tru-
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Lii Honey, hit sum times teks CT "Clingin' Vine" ter keep CT Sturdy Oak" straight. Yassum!

 to doctor everybody because he had studied medicine in New Thought mag azine.
 There's your real relic of superstition. Your long haired Indian doctor, to my mind isn't half so dangerous" she said. will you listen to a story I have to tell?" asked Betty, quizzically. Depends upon what it's about" said Nancy.
 Its about a sty on the eye Betty confided.
 "She had sites on her eyes, so she could scarce see the skies" Nancy quoted flip panty.
 No, really, I'm serious,' said Bet ty. T know a girl who had 'sty on her eye and it was so painful and awful look ing that she had to go to a physician to see if he could do something for it. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
A FISHING PARTY.
 ON WARRIOR RIVER

Mrs. w. Long entertained q party of friends this week with an outing at Tus- caloosa, near the Warrior river. A mum Der of Birmingham people were included in the number, leaving here on the early morning train and returning at night. An old-fashioned fish fry added to the pleas ure 'of a day in the woods.
 Among those included in the party were Mrs. F. A. Duncan, Mrs. Myrtle Miner Mrs. Murray Wallace. Mrs. E. c. Wal lace, Miss May Strickland, Miss Susie Sims, MT. Joseph Lee, MT. Carl Lawrence, Mr Earl Lawrence. MT. Andrew Strick- land and MT Webster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
OUT-OF-TOWN ENGAGEMENT
 OF LOCAL INTEREST

Mir and Mrs. Victor Friedman, notes the Tuscaloosa Times Gazette entertained at an elegant dinner at their home on Greensbpro avenue. During the occasion the engagement Of their daughter. Miss Tessie Friedman, to Mr. Harry Cohen of Louisville was announced
 Among the prominent out- -of-town guests Were Miss Lillian Loveman of Birming- ham, Miss Carrie Rich of Nashville. Mrs. Herzberg and two little daughters of Gadsden, Miss Leona Loveman and MT. Berney Loveman of Birmingham; MT. E. ]. Kohn of Louisville and MT. Harry Cohen of Louisville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
MISS GWILLIM WEDS
 MIR. HUBER IN ENSLEY

Miss Annie Gwillim and MT. Henry Zuber of Pratt City were married Mon day evening at s o'clock at the parson- age of the Ensley Methodist church, Rev. G. W. Jenkins performing the cere- mony
 The only attendants were Miss Gertrude Gwillim and MT. Will Gwillirn . The bride wore becoming suit of blue with hat to match.
 NIr. and Mrs Zuber will make their home in Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
MISS HARKINS MARRIES IN LOS ANGELES

A marriage which will come as a sur prise to her many friends in this city was that of Miss Harriet Harkins of Pratt City to MT. Earle Mitchell of Los Angeles. The wedding occurred in that city on May 10. while Miss Harlxins was visiting relatives.
 In the fall MT. and Mrs. Mitchell will visit her mother, Mrs. John Harkins, in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
SOCIAL CROCHET CLUB
 WITH MRS. CRJMI.EY

The members of the Social Crochet club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joe Crumley in Woodlawn.
 Ferns and spring flowers were used to decorate and after the regular meeting a delicious ice course was enjoyed by the following guests: Mrs. A. J. Snowden. Mrs. J. A. Snowden Mrs. Joseph Crum- ley, Mrs. Annie Lemon, Mrs Fred Will Hams, Mrs. w. l.. Poole. Mrs J. w. sims, Mrs. Truett, Mrs. J. D. Dickson and Mrs. Harvey Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN

here in his great fight against Mormon ism. Senator Cannon is recognized as the foremost authority in the country to- day on the subject. and the facts shown by him are truly astonishing
 Montaville Flowers speaks on the Jap anese question taking it up from a de- eidedly new point of view This lecture is undoubtedly one of the strongest of the entire week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
MIR. AND MRS. CARTER
 RECALL INVITATIONS

MT. and Mrs J. Rivers Carter, who planned to entertain the members of the Wednesday Night Dancing club and few
 neighbors this evening. are withdrawing their invitations because of a bereavement in the latters family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
MISS RIDDLE HONOREE
 AT PRETTY LUNCHEON

Complimenting Miss Fannie Mae Rid dle, who will graduate from the Birming- ham High school this term Miss Irene Peerson was hostess at a sweet pea luncheon yesterday at her home in East Lake.
 The class colors, pink and white, were tastiy used in the table decorations and score cards. A large bowl of sweet peas of the chosen colors graced the center
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
Concerning Home Remedies,
 the Nutmeg Cure and Onions
By DOLLY DALRYMPI.E

Betty folded her hands complacently and challenged her companion.
 'Im not so sure" she began that I believe the times have advanced much. Medicine may be ap right. but what you call 'supersttions have an argument, too."
 Nancy laughed lightly and remarked that she loved the musician who wanted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
GOLDEN AGE" THE
 EVENT OF THE DAY

The event of the day will be Mrs Leon- ard T. Beecher's reading "The Golden Age, at the Southern club for the bene- fit of Neighborhood home. Tickets may be secured at the door, and the reading takes place at 3:30 in the club ballroom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20

man Aldrich, Jr-, Mrs Frank Stockdell, Mrs. James Dunlap, Mrs. Fulton Clark, Mrs Luther Reynolds, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. c. M. Richardson, Miss Ethel Armes, Mrs. G. W. Taylor, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Kathleen Hayes, Mrs. Rand, Mrs. John Henley, Miss Neil and Mrs. Harry Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
MISS YIELDING
 ISSUES TEA CARDS

The following card has been received
 Miss Lillian Yielding at home on Fri. day afternoon. May %, 6 to ', 233O Highland avenue. Tea. Please reply"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-20
LADIES' AID SOCIETY AT INGLENOOK

Baptist church entertained the ladies of the Presbyterian church yesterday after noon.
 A social hour followed the regular bus- ness session, and delicious refreshments
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of the table, about which were seated Miss Lucy Jones. Miss Fannie Mae Rid dle, Miss Irene Peerson MT. Roy Jones, Mir. D. B Gibson and Mr. Earle Holmes.
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with the panel down the front en-
broidered in white mercerizcd floss.
with a belt OF pink suede.
Important Are the Dress Details.
Among the features that count for
much on the small dresses and suits
are the belts or sashes and the but
tons. For afternoon wear belts and
sashes OF plaid and Roman striped
ribbons, plain satins and taffetas are
being worn; patent. leather and suede
belts finished with large plain
buckles are effective for general
wear. Buttons are covered with the
material of the frock or sash; the
colored porcelain or bone novelties
are also being used.
Most distinctive are frocks made
of Rumanian homespun. with what
ever elaboration there may be
worked out solely in Rumanian peas
ant handword. The model illustrated
in the corner shows the excellent,
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of
Take the Place
O.

"slip-on" variety. with no opening
save the short slash down the front
on the order of the MILDLY blouse.
This design is perhaps most popular.
There are numerous long wasted
frocks. buttoning down front or
back, and quaint Empire models with
the long French waists.
Bloomer. Instead of Petticoats.
In place OF the berufflcd and be-
frilled petticoats that were consid-
cred indispensable even in midsum-
mcr, children are wearing boomers
Of the same material as the frock, at
tachcd TO sleeveless under-waists.
The comfort. GOODNESS and plain
common sense governing this prac.
tice need not be emphasized.
This summer soft browns. terra
cottas, dull blues, rose colors and
delicate mixtures ATE most worn.
Yellow, touched with black or other
dark. harmonious relief. is popular,
and there are some charming checks
and plaids. The oldtime Anderson
plaids are general favorities. A
small 'nut-brown' maid lressed in
one Of the dull yellows bordering on
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The Christening Robe

THE sentiment that once at
tended the making OF the
christening robe seems TO
have passed away, for whereas these
garments were formerly made by
hand at home they may now be, and
often are. purchased ready-nade in
the exclusive shops.
These robes are as lovely as the
most fastidious infant could desire.
One model is of sheer tiaxen mate
rial embroidered by hand with deli
cate tracery stitches.
Another robe is generously
trimmed with fine Valenciennes clev-
erly arranged in loop motifs, each
tiny loop ending in a cluster OF en-
broidered flowers. BY skilfIl over
tapping arrangement these oops
form the yoke of the little garment.
A garland effect of the loops finishes
tie bottom OF the skirt, which is only
moderately long.
A third model OF the very finest
handkerchief linen has narrow Va
lenciennes inserted in long curved
lines down the front panel. Sprays
OF embroidery are scattered at inter
walls.
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and serious thought in this direction
will be found effort well expended
by the good results that follow.
Unfortunately, for various rea-
sons. many people are detained the
major part OF the summer in town,
or possibly have late season vacs-
tons. and the wife prefers to make
the home comfortable in summer
dress and wait until her husband can
20 with her and the babies, rather
than start of alone. especially it the
babies are well, and she can keep
them cool and happy until she IS
ready to go.
The Nursery Of Most Important Con-
sidcration.
Naturally the nursery is her first
consideration. for here the babies
spend the heated part of the day
after their morning ride and before
the late afternoon airing.
All draperies should " taken
down. and all upholstered furniture
and pillows covered with linen slips,
and the heaviest pieces OF furniture
be removed and replaced by willow
ware.
The rugs should be removed from
the floor, leaving it bare. except for
a grass rug under the play table.
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of magnesia takes the place OF lime
water in some cases. and then tea
spoon of the milk Of magnesia is put
into the food mixture before it is
bottled for the day. so that it is
evenly distributed throughout.
AS baby grows older and gains its
pound week, as every rightly nour-
ished baby should, there is malt
soup preparation made into stock
after the directions that come with
it, and a small proportion OF this is
added to the feeding mixture.
Up to the third month one part
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ROM the smartly tied bow on
\ her hair 10 her small brown,
black or white shoes the little
maid presents chsrmingly harmo-
NOUS picture this summer.
Ease and Grace in the Low Belted
rocks.
Perhaps the mos. popular ensem-
bic for general wear is the long
WASTED. straight-lined frock of linen
or rep, bclted loosely about the hips
with a contrasting or self-colored
girdle OF suede, patent leather or the
material OF the frocx; white socks,
repeating in their bordered tops the
color Of hair ribbon or belt and tan
or black sandals to complete the cf-
feet.
Good Taste Within the Reach Of AL.
The simplicity OF line which has
ever been mark OF good taste
in childrcn's clothing IS the
rule this season Ill rcady-madc
garments; and prices are such that
the mother with the most modest OF
incomes may dress her small daugh-
ter well and bccomlngly.
Many OF the dresses are OF the
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of those of down. for the little head
does not sink in and get hot.
To obtain the best sleep in. hot
weather the children should be I'M
dressed and, after light sponge Oft
and light feeding. dressed in little
shirt and diaper or drawers. If there
is any danger OF any sort of disturb
ing fy or mosquito. throw over the
drapery holder of the crib the square
OF blond netting, finished with a
sil.en hem and weighted at the cor
ners. for there is nothing as annoy
ing to the child as the crawling of