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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Fun for the little ones and fun for
 the whole family in COLORADO

An outing in this great sunshiny out of doors vacation land will bring re- turns in health and happiness far in excess of the nominal expenses incident to the trip
 It's surprising, too, but it costs no more for the family than at home and you can go on the Rock Island Lines famous Rocky Mountain Limited''-- from Chicago, or the Colorado Flyer from St. Louis to Denver. Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
 Through sleepers daily from Birming- ham via Memphis and Kansas City.
 Other fast trains every. day. from Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis to Colorado, Yellowstone Park and Pacific Coast. Finest modern all-steel equipment
 We maintain a Travel Bureau at IS N. Pryor St, Atlanta, Ga. Our repre-. sentatives are travel experts. who will help you plan wonderful and an econ s-nfcal vacation. give you full informa- ton about hotels, camps, boarding places and look after every detail or
 Write for our fascinating picture books of wonderful Colorado. H. Fl. Hunt, D. P. A., Rock Island Lines. Atlanta. Ga.
 Low fares June 1. ps septesabss 90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MISS EDNA SMITHS TEA
 FOR MISS DRENNEN

Miss Fannie Drennen and her brides maids, with several members of her fam fly, were included in the delightful little tea arranged yesterday afternoon by Miss Edna K. Smith in her downtown studio.
 This was the second of Miss smith two interesting parties this week, the first having taken place Thursday after noon. Yesterday Miss Drennen and her bridesmaids were asked to call at 5:30 and they found a gaiiy decorated tea table, with clusters of Shasta daisies, and an abundance of tea table dainties awaiting them; the hostess in her fresh white frock making cool and refresh ing-looking figure amid surroundings which indicated her artistic career.
 Miss Drennen, Miss Mary Lee Drennen, Miss Margaret Drennen, Mrs. Richard Peters, Mrs Houston Davis, Mrs. Will liam Drennen, Mrs. Smith and Mrs Me Elroy composed the party enjoying this pleasant courtesy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MISS GOING'S LUNCHEON FOR MISS THORNBURY

Miss Louise Going was hostess yester- day at luncheon at her home in compli- ment to Miss Louise Thornbury, whose marriage to MT. Clarence Going is to be solemnized Thursday.
 Shasta daisies composed a large mound in the center of the table and the cards which marked each cover were decorated in the daisy design. Miss Going invited the members of Miss Thornbury's wedding party and several additional friends to her luncheon.
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gand, is well known for his arrangements of operatic works, Robin Hood. 'Giocon- da-in fact, many of the classics having been arranged by him for orchestra"
 What in your opinion is the ideal small orchestra?' l asked.
 ''rhe piano. first violin, violin obligato, cello. bass and flute" ss;l Ir. Wiegand. 'The orchestras for hotti and cafe work have been reduced to sextet in all the large places. Added to this we have an innovation in the shape of the har monium. which supplies the deficiency of oboe and basson and other instruments used in the large orchestras
 Later on my brother and l expect to give number of recitals for violin and piano." said MT. Wiegand. ''and we shall specialize on our Sunday evening pro- grammes. We mean to add singers on different occasions, and will encourage local talent whenever 1t is available"
 Are the classics popular with the aver age audience in hotels?" I asked.
 'I have found in my long experience that the average hotel audience does not want to be educated in music, but enter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MRS. SMITH IS
 CLUB HOSTESS

The members of the Phi Tau club were entertained at a Forty-two party Thurs day afternoon, Mrs. R. E. Smith being hostess upon this ocea sion at her home ill Ensley.
 A color scheme of pink and white was used in the decorations, scorecards and also IF the refreshments served at the conclusion of the game.
 ihose Included in this hospitality were: Mrs. J. W. 'Brigman, Mrs. I NJ Ps1l Mrs. R. w. Brown. Mrs w. w. Gar rett' Mrs. NJ. G. Harlan, Mrs. w. c Jones. Mrs R. F. Smith, Mrs. A. ] Me klnnon, Mrs. Ida Gorham Mrs. George Brigman, Mrs. J. A. Dupuy. Mrs c Baroour, Mrs. F. T. Shields, Mrs. A MeGee. Mrs. ]. R. Dobbs. Mrs. R. shive- ly, Miss Nettie Blackburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
W. s. w. CLUB MEETS
 WITH MISS NORRIS

An interesting event of last evening was the meeting of the w. s. w. club in West End with Miss Ruth Norris as hostess.
 Tables for rock were placed in the living and dining rooms and one of the new books was awarded as prize. Late in the evening a salad course was en- joyed.
 Those participating in the game were: Mrs. Murk Hickman. Miss Marie Co., lightly. Miss Elsie Thum. Miss Thomino Dunstan, Miss Mildred Bell. Miss Ruth Norris. Miss Margaret Gadsden, Miss Alice Stockmar and Miss Harriet Low man; MT. Walter Buck MT. Allan Low man, MT. Jack Faust, MT. Bob AlexandsE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MISS PALMER HOSTESS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Ruth Palmer entertained num- Der of friends at her home on Ensley Highlands yesterday afternoon, the occa- sion being her 18th birthday
 The dining table was pfettily decorated with pink and white. a large cake em- bossed with the chosen color motif being used as a centerpiece Ices were served
 Outdoor games were enjoyed on the lawn by the following young girls: Miss Sarah Mckenzie. Miss Kate Turnipseed Miss Norma Hickman. Miss Estella Good man. Miss Maxine McCarty. Miss Clara Logan, Miss Ellen Dupuy. Miss Lucille Williams, Miss Helen Hurlburt. Miss Mary Powell, Miss Helen Sparks. Miss Margaret Powell, Miss Marian Miller Miss Edna Stewart Miss Merle Swann Miss Margaret Mcbride, Miss Ruth Pal mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MISS GILLIAN HOSTESS PRISCILLA CLIIR

MISS Eleanor Gillian was hostess yes- ,eroay morning at her home in Wood of the Priscilla club
 Business was attended to during the early part of the morning and later fancy work and refreshments were features.
 The following members were present Miss Agnes Clarke, Miss Annie Maud Ken nedy, Miss Mary Robinson, Miss Eleanor Gillian, Miss Nina Bain, Miss Maria n Bradford, Miss Robena Mauchin, Miss Emina % Bhss, Mrs Edgar Van Keuren. Mrs J. E. Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
"The Arcadia" Opens to the Public This Morning
New Ice Cream and Fancy Drink Confectionery Will Be Operated By Local People At
 1921 Third Avenue

the purest of pure candies, the iciest of ices, amidst rigidly maintained standard of cleanliness and sanitary safeguards, being offered to the public.
 From 10 a. m. to Il D. m. will be the hours for the formal opening of "The Arcadia, and music, flowers and souvenirs will be pleasant feat ures.
 "The Arcadia" will appeal to the public mainly for it's unusually high standard of purity and quality in ev- cry product which it will handle and equally careful methods with which they will be dispensed. and comments of interest on the opening of the new place today indicate 1t will become immediately popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Receives Generous HeIn

Sometime ago l asked you through the Corner to procure for me a pair of woolen blankets. Since then 1 kind donor has sent me two pairs of cotton ones, for which l returned my sincere thanks also wish to thank the donor for the g she sent to us l think both donations came from the Corner--at least, l know the g did. I hope God will bless all that have been so good and kind to my sister and myself ANNIE NJ H.
 A cup refreshing to the editorial soul and, doubt not, to the unnamed donors of blankets and bank note. Heaven will surely bless them and their congeners, now and evermore. The chronicle of deeds in the Masters spirit and in the love of our fellow men is not in earthly records.
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NOTES
 Miss Margaret Irvine of Athens, Ala, Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. D. M. Dren- nen and will remain week or two.
 Mrs. Edwin Ball is in Michigan and does not expect to return to Birming ham this summer Her friends here are deeply distressed to know that she Is seriously ill
 Miss Bertha Pizltz is expected home today from Wheaton college, Norton, Mass, near Boston. She will remain in Birmingham for several weeks and later with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Louis Pizitz, will visit several eastern summer resorts.
 Miss Lucille Morgan left yesterday to join her parents at their summer home in Georgia. She was accompanied by Miss Berney Warnock, who will be her guest for several weeks.
 
 Miss Ella Hubbard's friends are learn- ing with affectionate sympathy that she is quite i'll. Mrs. Irving Fies and her little son, Jack Fies, are at sharon, Conn.,, for a part of the summer.
 
 Miss Ruth Fort will leave this morn- ing to visit friends in Selma and Ma rion Junction. One of the prettiest and most at | tractive of the visiting girls is Miss Blanch Devine of Atlanta, who is the guest of Miss Katherine Reynolds. | Mrs. Jack Walton (Julia White) of Greensboro is the guest of her parents Mir. and Mrs. J. Frank White, on Tenth avenue.
 l Miss Amelia Worthngton is visiting Miss Adele Davidson in Uniontown. 1 Miss Mary Crenshaw of Greenville Is the guest of Mrs. R. H. Eggleston at Fountain Heights. 1 Miss Louise Calvin is also here from Greenville to visit Mrs Eggleston. MT. and Mrs. R. G. Bradley and chill dren of Inglenook are spending month in Chicago Mrs. Kathleen Hunley-Cunningha who returned from Boston a short time ago, after spending . most successful
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winter in the study of pianoforte, will go to Anniston next week for a brief stay before going to her summer cot tage near Talladega for the remainder Of tue season. She plans to give the summer to her chosen study, and will nave her piano removed to the summer cabin.
 Mrs. Rosa Teague of Columbiana is spending several days with Mrs. S. B. Wallace in Inglenook.
 
 MT. and Mrs. w E. Hammond have come from Cullman to make their home in Inglenook
 Mrs. Ernest Booker and children of Boyles are visiting relatives in Colum- bia. Tenn.
 Miss Bessie Erwin has returned to Boyles from visit to friends in Selma MT. and Mrs. R. F.. Bradley of Boyles are visiting friends in Indianapolis Ind.
 Mrs. Will Jennings and children of Boyles are the guests Of relatives in Chicago.
 Miss Ivy Aldrich of Clanton is vis- iting Mrs. William Maddox in East Bir- gham.
 Mrs Louis Jones and children of East Birmingham are spending some time with Mrs. Louis Mum in Amory. Miss.
 Miss Willie Chapman is visiting Mrs. Charles Malcolm in Tuscaloosa.
 *** Miss Jennie Taylor is i'll at her home in East Birmingham. Mir. Jessie Staples of West End Is seriously III at the Birmineh in- firmary following an operation for an- pendicitis. Miss Florence Rudolph of Selma is the guest of Mrs. M. E. Bell in West End. Miss laura McGeehee of Pratt City has gone to Asheville, N. O., to join Dr. and Mrs. H. T. McGeehee They will remain away all summer. MT. J. c. Cohen of Anniston is the guest of relatives in Pratt City. l Miss Mabel Coleman of New Market S. C., and Miss Sadie Leslie of Norway,
 
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MRS. BROWN IS
 HOSTESS AT DOGMA

Leaving Wylam last evening in large motor truck, merry party of young people went to the home of Mrs. ]. $. Brown in Docena, where they were en- tertained in a most delightful manner.
 The following composed the party: Miss Belle Parlihurst. Mrs .J. E. Nolan Miss Lily Nolan. Miss Marian Brown. MT. Nor ris Fornier. MT William Layeock, MT. Roy Thomas and MT. Harry Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Accompanying for Practice

'I wonder if there is some one of your readers who would like to have an &C., companist on the piano? I am not look ing for position. but just a little practice with soloist, who perhaps has no one to accompany Her. In exchange for your kindness in publishing this appeal I will give two black coats, one short and one long. which can be fixed up little and would be good for some worthy person
 'E. H. S.
 We accepted and gave away the coats. but they were free will offerings and a thousand fold more welcome than if we had regarded them as exchange" for what is a joy to do for you. I turn over your letter to our chapter with best wishes for the fulfillment of your desire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MIR. AND MRS. ECHOLS
 IGNORED IN WEST PRATT

Compimenting MT. and Mrs. J. H. Eehols. who have recently returned from their wedding trip. MT. and Mrs. G. N. Taylor entertained a number of friends at luncheon yesterday at l o'clock at their home in West Pratt.
 The guests were: Miss Olive Echos Miss Blanche Taylor, Miss Mabel Isaacs, Miss Berneda Taylor MT. Charles Tay- Tor, MT. Owen Taylor, Mrs. A q. Crum- ley, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Echols and MT. and Mrs G. N. Taylor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20

The elysian realms of Arcadia" will be thrown open to the public this morning at 1921 Third avenue, where Wiley's old stand remodeled, redec- orated and refurnished, will begin a new career under new and signifi- cant name, "The Arcadia"
 Local people will own and operate "The Arcadia among those compos- ing the company which has taken charge being John l.. Parker, the well known druggist and florist, and Edward Arnold, popular club man and successful business man.
 Only experts will be in charge of the dispensing and serving depart ments, the fanciest of fancy drinks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
TYNES-P0LLARD
 CARDS ARE OFT

The following card has been received in Birmingham:
 Mir. and Mrs, Thomas Arthur Wal thall, Jr.. request the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of their sister. Miss Mary Ella Pollard. to MT. William Doric Tynes, on Tuesday afternoon. June 90, at 5:30 o'clock. Newberne. Ala"
 An enclosure states:
 'At home after August l, l7o5 Twelfth avenue, south Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Southern Ginger Squares

One cup sugar, one-half cup butter. one- half cup molasses, three eggs, one cup sour milk, two and one-half cups of flour, one level tablespoon ground ginger. one level teaspoon baking soda. Cream su- gar, butter, and ginger together beat in the yolks, add the molasses and milk Now sift the four and soda together and add the molasses and milk Now sift the flour and soda together and add the well beaten egg whites. Bake in a large square in a moderate oven When cold cut in squares and roll each square in powdered sugar. Blindness of Mrs. A. P)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Dress Form to Pass Alnnp

wish some of the readers of the H. H. c. would send me some reading mat ter some for which they have no longer any use. My husband works nights and the children go to bed at o'clock and the time hangs heavily upon my hands nave dress form, size s6, which I will pass along, If you have call for it.
 ''C. L. We have sent you a list of names of members who hold books subject to our order. Should they be empty handed for the present, write to us again and We will make general appeal. We hold the dress form for anyone who can make use of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Spaghetti Meat Balls

To one and one-half pounds chopped meat add one-half cup bread crumbs, one egg, salt and pepper to taste Form into meat balls and fry brown. Empty a can Of tomatoes into saucepan and to these add two large onions, peeled and chopped, one-half teaspoon ground cloves, one-half teaspoon of red pepper, one-quarter teaspoon salt Cook this until reduced nearly one-half of it's orig inal quantity. then add three meat balls and cook for one-half hour. In another kettle cook package of spaghetti and when done drain, put on large platter, and put the meat balls and spaghetti on 1t. Blindness of Mrs. A R. CD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Name Class of Music Wanted

am in receipt of several letters for music. am too busy to answer these let ters. Should you hear from any more per- sons wanting music, tell them to tell me just what kind they want. Send me some music for the piano is rather too thick for me. I will send music if only know what grade they want. R. J. He
 Our friend and well wisher asked last week that applicants for the store of music She so generously put at our serv- ice should be those who are not able to buy it for themselves. Her stipulation now is as reasonable. Surely the boy. or girl who longs for music should know what kind he or she would prefer. Com positions that would delight the skillful performer would be worse than thrown away upon a beginner ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MISSES PERRY
 HOSTESSES AT TEA

Another enjoyable afternoon party was the tea given by Miss Susie Perry and Miss Selina Perry yesterday afternoon to introduce their guest, Miss Lucille Byrn. of Murfreesboro, Tenn. About 40 friends of the two hostesses responded to their invitation and enjoyed the later hours of the afternoon in their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Offers Abdominal Belt

The Corner came into my life some two years ago and met great need. Though ill at the time l was able to help with letters and some small gifts, espe- cially two really beautiful spirits. Now strength and health are returned to me by the Giver of all things good, and 1 want to add more friends to the list of those whom l may help. Mother has an abdominal belt to give LOIS L."
 The whole of this beautiful letter is too personal for publication and too long for our Corner. The offer of the belt has been unavoidaby delayed. It can never be untmely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MIX. AND MRS. LOWE
 HAVE HOJTSE pApTy

Al their beautiful summer home near Jemison' MT. and Mrs. E. H. Lowe or East cunningham are entertaining a num- per or friends at house party this week. e,.s anohs the guests are: Mrs. R. K Simms, Miss Wilda Simms Mir and Mo. J. W. Garner, Miss Lucille Simms Miss Mildred Simms Miss Jewell Garner and MT. Grady Garner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
FRANK MERRITT
 4 DANCE HOST

Dancing, which is just now the chief diversion of the school set and of older people as well. has been the inspiration of a number of parties this week Yes terday evening Frank Merritt entertained party of his young friends at his home on Highland avenue. A dance was fol- lowed by dainty refreshments.
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courses and spending the later hours of the evening at the card table.
 The table in the dining room, from which the supper was served was adorned with roses and sweet peas, the chandelier and hooded candles shining through rose eolored shades, casting rose color over the room. In the party were only the members of the nuptial party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
SOME HEEL PING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME,
By MARION HARLAND

Corner that my husband got the coat which he so needed. l hope you may have lots of blessings for it's good doings
 MRS. G. F." We cannot ask for clothing except when the blue moon is at the full When It Is put into our hands unsolicited we reloice with exceeding great joy. For there is always long waiting list. pend- ing the right time of the benisnant 'smoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
M. L. o. w. CLUB
 WITH MISS BAZENRJrRc

The M. l.. O. w. Music club of wood- lawn was delightfully."- entertained vester- gay afternoon at the home of Miss Mil cred Bazenburg in Woodlawn.
 me house was tastily decorated with sarueh flowers and pretty musical pro- ~ ~siainlhe was gwen the various members .ahine part Light refreshments closed the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Gifts for Brother and Sister

Well. both the trusses were sent to- day to the addresses you sent to me. Later l will get up a box for Percy H. and 1 will send him some books and things to wear l shall also remember the l4-year-old girl wno does the housework and who takes care of this brother with a pretty dress already made. No doubt she loves pretty dresses as other young girls do. P. H. B.
 Your report lacks no element that could commend it to the approval of your col leagues. I cannot deny myself the grati- hcation of letting them enjoy your story With me today. It is their due. You Will forgive me when 1 tell you how much cheer the reading will convey to such as wonder sometimes if. after all their ef- forts for the suffering and needy avail aught in the sight of God and man. His promise Is sure, having this seal. The Lord knoweth who are his, "One family we dwell in him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Received a Needed Coat

About two months ago l wrote asking you to ask if there was not some one in the Corner who would help me to get a coat for my husband, as we had no means to buy him one. l wrote to you and promptly got one for him. which is dandy! l wrote and thanked the> dear givers of It. It was through the blessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MISS COCKRELL ENTERTAINs
 CROCHET CLUR

MISS Evelyn Cockrell was a hostess of ySes.eroay afternoon entertaining the mem ham. Aiiiiiihs-
 After an hour spent with fancy ,,or,, games and light refreshments were on poyed by the 20 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
Writing to an Invalid

am still writing to the young man who has been in bed for five years. and it has been my great joy to send him many things to make him happy. My greatest joy has been in the privilege of lifting him spiritually out of the depths of despondency to higher plane.
 FL H. F." Many of us might envy you the priv ilege of comforting the dear young fellow upon who mthe hands of the dear Father seems to press so heavily as to shut out earthly comfort. It is a blessed ministry and we wish you ''Godspeed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MIR. AND MRS. MOODY
 ENTERTAIN BRIDAL PARTY

MT and Mrs. A. R. Moody were hosts last evening to the members of the Rice Handley nuptial party after the rehearsal for the wedding, which is to occur this evening at the First Methodist church.
 They entertained at their home, their guests enjoying a buffet supper of several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20
MISS THUM TO GIVE
 LINEN SHOWER

Miss Elsie Thum will be hostess at linen shower Thursday, June 25, from to o'clock at her home In West End, com plimenting Miss Mary Huddleston. bride elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-20

MT. Robert Hanby, Mir. Frank Rosenburg. MT Dan Orr MT. Ed Norton, MT. Hamer.
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MRS. SAWYER'S PORCH PARTY IN WILLIAM

Mrs. Harry Sawyer was dainty hostess Iof yesterday. giving an afternoon porch party complimenting the members of the Domestic Art club and few extra guests.
 The afternoon was pleasantly spent with games, after which an ice course was passed. Besides the regular members the following guests were included in this party: Mrs. J. c. Mason. Mrs. J. E. Cross, Mrs A. B. Davenport, Mrs. Jack Alden, Mrs G. A. Gill and Mrs. J. T. Phillips
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NOTES

ner and supper today at Inglenook sta tion. Tickets 35 cents.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Baptist and Presbyterian Ladies' Aid societies will serve a barbecue din-
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