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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

pert diver is very much more difficult
 than to be an expert swimmer. In the
 first place a person must be very active and in splendid physical form to dive
 well. Control of the muscles is abso- lutely necessary for, after all, diving Is nothing more than that
 swimming develops the muscles to a splendid degree" said MT Abell. Tt doesn't develop hard muscle, but long muscle for endurance. A great many people think that is an erroneous im- pression. I've often been asked why thin people can't float as well as stout peo- pie and I can illustrate my answer in this way: Throw piece of lean meat into the water and it will sink throw a piece of fat meat in the water and it will float it is the same with people thin people sink. stout people float"
 What is the prettest stroke used in swimming?' I asked.
 The English overarm stroke. I consider the most graceful" said MT. Abell "It is good endurance stroke, too. For speed swimming the crawl stroke and the trud- geon are used with good effect. The broad or breast stroke is used great deal, for instance. Eighteen or 20 miles can be made with this stroke
 What are your plans for the physical department of the Y. M c. Al" I asked.
 Many new features will be included in the physical activities that we will in troduce,' was the reply. Tt Is my ear nest hope and intention to make the boys physical work in the Y. M. c. A here the equal, if not superior of any in the south. We have the equipment, the ma terials. and there is no reason why 1t shouldn't be perfect. We will give ex- hibitions at different times and show our patrons just what we are doing I am greatly impressed with Birmingham, but there is one thing that has surprised me tremendously, and that is why a city of this size hasn't a natatorium. Balti- more has magnificent one which is used both by men and women. and some- times on ladies' days hundreds of girls and women go in, and swimming is con sidered great accomplishment there is a natatorium desira ble in an inland city, because the chances for swimming are so limited. Every city of any size whatever has a fine natatorum- Pittsburg, Chicago, Baltimore and the rest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Darky and Indian Songs

will some of the Cornerites kindly send me the words of the songs Kitty Wells and Fallen Leaf?' The former is darky song, the latter an Indian song. I always read the H. H. c. for I thoroughly enjoy it. I should like to see good candy recipe in print please.
 RUTH C."
 Your request for songs Is referred to readers. I could give you dozen re- cipes for making candy. What kind do you want? Designate it and you shall have 1t. Meanwhile try this: Maple candy-Brea1x a pound of maple sugar into small bits and crush it fine with a rolling pin. stir 1t into pint of hot milk; put over the fire and stir until the sugar has melted. Now boil hard, stirring constantly until the syrup be- comes brittle when dropped into cold water. Try little at a time. Beat into it a tablespoonful of butter and as soon as this melts pour the candy into shalow greased pan. Cut into squares before it gets to ohard. You may add before 1t gets too hard. You may add before the butter goes in. They are a decided improvement upon plain candy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
VIOLET GARDEN SOCIETY
 MEETS IN PRATT CITY

The Violet Garden society of the Meth odist Ladies Aid society met Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. N Darlington in Pratt City.
 With Mrs. A. M. Johnson presiding, the following interesting programme was given:
 ''The Emigrant.' by Mrs. c. N. Carra- way
 Local Workers for Foreigners" by Mrs. George Donaldson.
 What the Wesley House at Ensley Is Doing for Foreigners" by Mrs. A. II. Daniels
 Save Them for the Nation," by Mrs. George Perkins.
 Several pretty musical selections were given by Mrs. H. G. Culverhouse and Miss Ethel Daniels, after which an ice course was served to about 25 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Another delightfully."- informal affair with Miss Ruth Allen as the honor guest, was a morning bridge party Saturday when Miss Martha Bradshaw was hostess at her home oh Highland avenue. Miss Allen is the guest of the Misses Allen and Is being rendered many courtesies during her stay in Birmingham where she for merly attended the Allen school.
 At the conclusion of the game light and dainty refreshments were enjoyed by the following guests, whom Miss Bradshaw asked to meet her charming honoree: Miss Holland Fitts Miss Alma Messer, Miss Alice Jones, Miss Lena Wilkerson, Miss Leona Plosser, Miss Emily Dixon, Miss Bessie Foster, Miss Louise Glass, Miss Sarah Wilson, Miss Marguerite Sib- ley and other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
MISS DOWELL COMPLIMENTS MISS THIGPEN

coterie of friends of Miss Ruth Thigpen, who will soon leave to make her home in Tennessee, were invited to at tend an informal party Saturday evening with Miss Stella Dowell as hostess at her home in Woodlawn.
 The house was simply but prettily dec- orated for the occasion and the dining table held a lovely pink and white floral decoration as a centerpiece. the hints and ices carrying out the same color motif.
 Miss Lillian Milner and Miss Lilla Dow ell presided over the punch bowl Games and contests were enjoyed until a late hour
 The guests were Miss Ruth Thigpen. Mrs. Hubert Marlborough, Miss Estelle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
How to Make a Rose lar


 Is it an unduly soft heart. or a sense of expediency, and perhaps an exasger- ated idea of what is due to an esteemed correspondent, that induces me to re- scind the rule made few weeks ago. when the rose season was in its young prime, and return a favorable answer to the next letter on our file? Read it and judge for me:
 T saw few months ago a recipe for making rose jar. Would you be so kind as to send me the same, as I have great many roses which I wish to use. E I. Mn
 Gather the full blown roses in the morning, day by day, but wait until the dew is off. The petals should be dry, but not wilted by the sun Put them by the handful into crock and sprinkle literally with salt. Set in a dark, cool place. When you have all the roses you wish to preserve salted down. spread them upon broad platter and shake apart to keep them from mating into clumps. Have ready half an ounce each of violet, orris root rose and helio- trope powder, teaspoon of mace and the same of cloves, a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon, all mixed well together Soften the mixture with four drops of oil of rose, 10 drops oil of chris, 20 drops oil of melissne, the same of oil of eucalyptus, 10 drops of bergamont, and two drams of alcohol Mix these with the peals and stir and overturn until the whole is thoroughly incorpor- ated. Turn back into the jar and cover closely. In 10 days you may fill your ornamental china rose jar with the scented mixture. Keep it closely cov- cred when you are not opening 1t for a few minutes to let the perfume steal through the room. It will hold the scent for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
LADIES' AID SOCIETY
 HAS MONTHLY MEETING

The Ladies Aid society of the Vine Street Presbyterian church held monthly business and social meeting yes- terday afternoon with Mrs. Sidney Nor wood as hostess at her home in West End.
 A social hour followed the business and missionary programme, during which the hostess served the guests, 25 in number with a delicious ice course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
DAVIS-LOLLAR WEDDING
 SOLEMNIZED IN WEST END

In the presence of a few relatives and friends the marriage of Miss Clara Belle Lollar and MT. James N. Davis, both of Tuscaloosa, was quietly soemnized Mon day morning at o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas in West End. The ceremony was performed by Rev J. C. Persinger of the West End Methodist church.
 A wedding breakfast followed and the young people left for a trip to Spartan burg, s. C., and Ashville, N. c. They will make their home in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
MRS. M'ADORY'S LUNCHEON FOR VISITING GIRLS

Pink roses centered the table when Mrs. w. P. McAdory entertained Miss Allena Hunt and her house guests at luncheon yesterday at the Newspaper club and dainty hand-painted cards marked the following places: Miss Ethel Duke of Gadsden, Miss Mary Ashcraft of Flor ence. Miss Josephine Sutton of Orrville,
 Miss Patte Haynes of Anniston, Miss Allena Hunt and Mrs. w. P. McAdory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
MONDAYS LUNCHEONS
 AT NEWSPAPER CLUB

Prominent among those lunchng at the Birmingham Newspaper club yesterday were the following guests:
 Miss Ethel Duke Gadsden Miss Pattie Haynes. Anniston; Miss Josephine Sutton, Orrville; Miss Evelyn Byrd Smith, orr vile; Miss Mary Ashcraft, Florence; Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Elizabeth Dick inson, Miss Allena Hunt, Dr. and Mrs. w. P. McAdory, Miss Mary Bethea. Miss Gertrude Jaffee, Miss Gillen, Miss Carrie Lee Pugh, Miss Mary Meighan, Mrs. Thach, Mrs. B. R. Alexander, Mrs. Charles Richardson, Mrs. J. H. Dough- erty, Mrs. Abbott, Miss Helen Abbott, Miss Mary Streit, Miss Gena Mae Ludu, Mrs. JJ. J. Eaton. Mrs. M. I. Cole, Mrs. Wallace Johns Miss Cawlyn Brandon, Miss Polly Brandon, Mrs. c. L. Cham bers, the latter three of Anniston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
MIR. RICHARDS HONOR
 GUEST IN PRATT CITY

MT. and Mrs. T. A. Taylor were hosts at lovely dinner party Sunday at their home in Pratt City, complmenting their guest, MT. Jeff Richards of Chattanooga
 bowl of yellow lilies adorned the cen ter of the exaustely appointed table and place cards of the same design bore the following names:
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Taylor, Miss Bettie Russell Miss Kate Bailey, Miss Bella Taylor Miss Willie Mills, MT Jeff Richards, MT William Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Mr. bell the New Assistant Physical Director of the
 Y. M C. A., Gives Some Pointers About Swimming

Every season is swimming season, but more especially is the good old summer time given over to that form of sport
 Women, as well as men, are accom- plished in this amusement. and there are almost as many god swimmers among almost as many good swimmers among men.
 Inland towns. like Birmingham depend almost entirely upon indoor pools for this recreation, for with the exception of few outdoor places where swimming may be indulged in, there is nowhere to go, nothing to depend upon except the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

visit Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands and points of interest in Canada
 MT Charles R. Reede of this city is stopping at the Wolcott hotel in New York city
 Miss Carrie F'ehrentz is spending the summer With her brother in Chicago.
 
 Miss Mary Will OBryant spent the weekend with friends at Fayette Miss Gladys Phillips. who underwent an operation for appendicitis last week at the South Highlands infirmary, is doing nicely.
 Miss Lou Abbe Chambless is spending the summer in New York, Boston, Wash ington and other points in the east. MT. Erin Farley is at Atlantic Beach, Fla, for two weeks.
 
 Mrs. Ike Starr and little son of Nash Vile Tenn, are guests of Mrs, D. C. Starr in Norwood.
 Miss Louise West is spending the sum- iler at Lake Placid in the Adirondac ok mountains.
 cards have been received from Mrs. tl. I. Shaw from Amsterdam
 
 MT. Fred Larkins has returned from a two months stay at Lake Orion. Mich. Mrs. Larkins end children will remain there until September
 Miss Byrd Moore of Selma is inc puast of MT. and Mrs. Frank P Glass.
 -
 Miss Harriet Fitts is the guest of friends at Meridian, Miss.
 Mrs. Clyde Holcombe has returned from an extended trip in the east.
 Mr. Ben Isbell Mayo and Miss Frances Winston Mayo of Searcy, Ark. who have been guests of their aunt, Mrs T ~ Mcdonald, have gone to visit friends a f Knoxville. Miss Agnes Gray of Clarksyille. Miss is the attractive guest of Miss Marea- ret Nelson. Miss Carrie Caldwell has returned from a visit to MT. and Mrs. John Caldwell Jr., at Squaw Shoals. ss cable has been received by MT and Mrs. F. G. Kinney from their son Mr. Hubert Kinney. After spending seyera, weeks Tn studylng the latest dances abroad, ne Will sail from Liverpool Sat urday on the steamship Mauretania
  Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ashworth have returned from stay of several week, at points along the gulf coast includine l New Orleans, Ocean Springs and Gulf port.
  guest of Mrs. Martha Truss at 1881 Eightl avenue, north. l Mrs. F.. M. Gardner and Miss Harri 1 will leave Wednesday for Los Angeles l Cal, to be away until the first of Oc | tober.
 MT. G. N. Taylor has returned from stay with friends at Altoona | Mrs. c. T. Smith of Pratt City i l visiting relatives in Chattanooga. MT. John McDonough is at home afte a visit to Caldwell. Ala.
 Mr. Hugh valleley left yesterday fc a visit to Columbus and Bridgeport, o later going to Chicago.
 Mrs Mary Rogers and her daughte Miss Florence Rogers, have. returne from a delightful visit to friends { | Brookwood.
 Miss Olla Griffen and Miss Eva Griffel who have been the guests of Mrs. R. Bearden in Woodlawn. have returned their home in Tuscaloosa. Dr. J. C. Anthony, after leaving u recent encampment at Montgomer, ! scontanued en Page Elevsal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
OR. AND MRS. AVERY
 ARE DINNER HOSTS

Complimenting their guests, pr. and Mrs. A. II. Bobo of Irondale, Dr. and Mrs. w. II. Avery entertained a few friends at dinner at 1 o'clock Sunday at their home in Wylam
 Among the guests were: Dr. and Mrs. A. Fl. Bobo, Mrs. M. J. Meadow, Mrs w. N. Avery and Dr. R. M. Avery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
ILL-M'WILLIAMS
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. Mortimer G. McWilliams of Chattanooga announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daugh- ter, Julia Pearl, to MT. Peter Francis O'Neill of Lawrence, Mass, the wedding to take place early in September.
 This announcement will be read with interest as MT and Mrs. McWilliams and their attractive daughter, Miss McWil- Hams. formerly made their home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
MRS. NELSON TO BE
 DANCE HOSTESS

an informal dance this evening at her home on Iroquois street in honor of Miss Agnes Gray of Clarksville Miss, who is the lovely guest of her daughter, Miss Margaret Nelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Altar society of St. Clements S church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Ernest La Point in Woodlawn.
 The Cunningham chapter No. "A, o. E. s. will meet this evening at o'clock at the Masonic temple in Ensley.
 The Senior Forty-two club will be en- tertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. N. G Clarke in Knsley.
 The Epworth league of the Sixty-sxth Street Baptist church will give an ice cream supper tonight at the church.
 Mrs. w. J. Tucker will be hostess to the Alabama Avenue City Beautiful club Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 The ladies of the Norwood Methodist church will serve a barbecue dinner and supper Thursday, August 6, from 12 to 10 p. m.
 The progressive holiday party which was to have been given by the ladies of the Woodlawn M E. church has been called because of the inclement weather and a supper will be given at the home of Mrs. w. c. Puryean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

evening at her home in Vivian and a pleasant time was spent by the guests.
 After the regular programme light re- treatments were passed to the following: Miss Annie I<elso Miss Martha Liddell Miss Christine McCrorie, Miss Louise Rammage, Miss Agnes Doherty, Miss Caroline Frederick, Miss Marian Brown, Miss Marian Johnson Miss Christine Barr and Miss Tennie McCrorie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
PRETTY DINNER PARTY
 JNINGLENOOK

MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Green had as their dinner guests last evening at their home in Inglenook the following friends: Miss Louise Brandt, Miss Pearl Marlowe, Miss Purlee, Miss Gladys Green, Mrs. V. E. Cloudus, Rev. J. F. Studivant, MT. Merritt Green and Prof. A. l.. Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
How to Pickle Beets

Kindly send me a recipe for canning young beets, also string beans and for pickling them. A K L."
 Directions for canning beets and string beans were printed so recently that We cannot venture to repeat them here. l hope you saw them? To pickle beets boil the beets tender and throw into cold water. String off the skins carefully and cut lengthwise into strips or round, as you may prefer Pack these into glass jars, leaving room for the vinegar. To two quarts of vinegar add a pound of brown sugar and pinch of powdered alum and bring to a boil Skim well and put into the boiling vinegar teaspoon each of whole cloves, a1lspice, mustard seed and a few peppercorns Boil up again and stir in a teaspoonful of salt and half as much cayenne. Pour over the beets, which must have been kept warm by setting the jars in hot water. Cover closely and leave until next day when drain off the syrup, boil up and return to the beets. Seal and wrap in thick paper when the jars are cold. This pickle will be of a rich red in color and de- licious. It may be used at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
INFORMAL DINNER WITH
 MISS CARTER HONOREE

MT. Cecil Duffey entertained few guests at dinner at the Birmingham Newspaper club Sunday evening compli- menting Miss Margaret Carter, a bride elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
MRS. ROCKETT HOSTESS
 CHURCH SOCIETY

Mrs Mitt Rockett was at home in lngle- nook yesterday afternoon to the members of the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society and an interesting programme was given by Mrs. B. w. Finek and other members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Cream Pie; Chocolate Icing

Please, publish good recipe for cream pie; also chocolate icing.
 M. E. e. Whipped Cream Pie-Line a pie plate With good puff paste and bake in a quick oven. Let it get cold before spreading the crust thickly with straw berry or other sweet jam. Whip a cup of rich cream, sweeten to taste with powdered sugar, and flavor with vanil- la. Heap this high upon the marmalade and smooth evenly before dotting with bits Of the red jam or with currant jelly.
 Boiled Chocolate Ieing-Mix together a cup of fine granulated sugar and four tablespoons of hot water and boil without stirring until a little dropped into ice water hardens into a thread Then pour it slowly upon the white of an egg beaten stiff with a pinch of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
MRS. GIRBBON TO
 ENTERTAIN MISSES M'VAY

Mrs. H. c. Girbbon will be hostess at her home in Woodlawn Wednesday even- ing for Miss Marie McVay and Miss Anna McVay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
K KENILWORTH CLUES YEAR BOOK IS READY

The Wentworth Literary clubs year book is ready. Members will please call at the library for a copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Schuesser, Miss Olivia Massey, Miss Nina Bain, Miss Elinor Gllem, Miss Jess Weissinger, Miss Modesto Karsey, Miss Stella Dowell and Miss Lillian Milerner Mrs. Roy Thigpen, MT. Hubert Kim prough, MT. Jess Atkins, MT William Hausman, Mr Laurence Morgan, Mr Jessie Johnston, Mir. Julian Picking Dr. Lamson Massey, Dr. Broadus Massey and Mr. Arthur Dowell and MT. Oliver Bentley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

swimming pools offered by the Y. M. c. A, the Y. ". c. A, the Athletic club and T few others.
 The Young Mems Christian association offers delightful advantages in this line and it is no uncommon sight to see doz- ems of men indulging in their favorite musement-swimming- all hours of the day and night at this handsome institu- tion
 Boys and men are here furnished with the most exceptional advantages not only in enjoying a plunge during the warm weather in the magnificent, big pool, but those who do not know how to swim have the additional advantages of being taught by the best professionals in this line that the country affords.
 A brand new acquisition to the associa- tion is Mir. William Warren Abell who comes with the highest recommendation, to take charge of the boys work in the physical department as instructor in swimming.
 MT. Abell in assuming the position of assistant physical director of the Y. M. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
ONWARD SOCIETY MEETS
 WITH MISS KELSO

Miss Annie Kelso was hostess to the members of the Onward society last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME,
By MARION KIRKLAND

cream or tartar. Whip slowly and steadily, adding as you beat two heap Ing tablespoons of grated chocolate. two of thick sweet cream, and a tea spoon or vanilla. Cover the cake with this while the mixture is blood warm. A simple method Is to make the frost ing in the usual way by whipping the white of egg stiff, beginning from the first to strew powdered sugar upon the meringue, and. when it will stand when heaped, whipping into it enough finely grated chocolate to color it we'll The chocolate should be moistened slightly with milk to prevent it from granulat- Ing. Beat the mixture to a smooth standing meringue and spread upon the top of the cake and upon the sides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
SOCIAL PERSONALS

Miss Edna Schoen left yesterday for Cleveland O., where she will join a party of friends, from there they will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Miss Mary Green of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. Martha Truss at 1881 Eighth avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ashworth ha, returned from stay of several wee] at points along the gulf coast includil New Orleans, Ocean Springs and Gu port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Mrs. F.. M. Gardner and Miss Harris will leave Wednesday for Los Angeles Cal, to be away until the first of Oc tober.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

A cable has been received by MT. ant Mrs. F. G. Kinney from their son, Mr Hubert Kinney. After spending seyera weeks in studying the latest dance abroad, he will sail from Liverpool Sat urday on the steamship Mauretania.