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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
Beads From China Berries

Several days ago I noticed query in your Corner about the pretty rose col ored beads with ridges, seen so much now They are made of seeds of the southern china berry tree. Those who live in the extreme south are familiar with this lovely umbrella-lilSe tree. whose fragrant little purple blossoms turn into clusters of yellowish berries about the size of Con cord grape. The berries are gathered any time after maturity. even off the ground after they have fallen. then are boiled. The odor' from the berries is dis agreeable. After several hours boiling the begries should be tender and most of the pulp boiled off. The see is scraped, then boiled again, and while still warm thread on a string. Use fine needle. The seeds are now ready for dyeing. A package of patent dye will give you d va riety of lovely colors. 1 have a string for every dress. 1 strung them with a
 small gold bead in between the Needs. If
 there are no berries in your particular
 locality you can write to half dozen diff
 ferent places. I will gladly give address if desired M. B. WILLOW"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
INTERESTING EVENTS OF
 DAY IN SOCIETY CIRCLES
Miss Ledbetter Luncheon for Miss HazzardMss Friedman Honoree at Informal Dance Entertainments for Visitors
 Notes From Here and There-The Passing Throng

Miss Hortense Jacobson delightfully."- en- tertained a number of friends lasts even- ing at her home on Crescent avenue in honor of her house guest, Miss Lois Friedman of Montgomery.
 Japanese lanterns illuminated the lawn and ferns and cut flowers were prettily used in decorating the rooms on the lowar ficor. Tuneful music was furnished fpr the dancers. including the Tuxedo club members and their friends.
 Miss Friedman was lovely in pink crepe de chine and the hostess was becomingly gowned in white vole.
 Punch and other light refreshments were passed during the evening.
 Those asked to meet Miss Friedman Ashs, Miss Bernice Meyer, Miss Hattie Marx. Miss Alma Blach, Miss Pearl Wald. Miss Hannah Klotzman, Miss Fannie Mae Crumrine, Miss Clarice Sommers. Miss Rebe Woodfin, Mir Harry Heyman, MT. Milton Schwartz, MT. B. Klotzman, MT. Ralph Blach, MT. Melvin Blach, Mr. Law renee Saks, MT. Julian Saks, MT. Irving Frost, MT. Leroy Marx, Mr.-Lathem Alt man, Mir. Ben Ashe, MT. Bernard Bert man, Mr. Stanley Bertman. MT. Theodore Lowinsohn, MT. Louis Bernhardt, MT. Julius Wiener of New Orleans and Mr. John Jacobson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
WILTSIE-LACKEY WEDDING
 SOLEMNIZED IN AVONDALE

Th9s marriage of Miss Beatrice Lackey, daughter of MT. and Mrs II. c. Lackey, to MT. Oscar Adams Wiltse was prettily SOL emnized last evening at 9 o'clock at the Avondale Methodist church.
 A color scheme of pink and green was chosen and the church was decorated with pink roses and many large and hand some ferns and palms.
 Miss Iva Averytt had charge of the nup- tial musical programme preceding the ceremony and MT. O. H. Murphy sang "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" Mrs. R. H. Allen, beautifully gowned in green crepe de chine and carrying an arm cluster of pink roses, was matron of honor and Miss Le Ila Lackey was her sisters maid of honor. Her costume was of pale pink crepe de chine and her bouquet duplicated that of the matron.
 Miss Lackey entered with her father MT. E. c. Lackey. Her wedding gown was of white satin with real lace and pearl trimmings, her veil being fashioned with the cap effect and caught with sprays of valley lilies and she carried a shower of brides roses and lilies of the valley
 Mir. Wiltse and his brother, MT. Ed- ward Wiltsie, as best man met the bride at the altar where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. l.. G. Sturdivant Mr. Earle Lackey and MT. Aurula Lackey were ushers.
 After wedding journey spent in Wash fnSton and other eastern points Mr and Mrs. Wiltsie will make their home in Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

Mae Allison. and Master Andrew Allison of Patton.
 Miss Nina Williford and Miss Dewdrop Williford have returned from stay with relatives in Columbus, Ga.
 Miss Margaret Gadsden is at the Bir- mingham infirmary where she will un- dergo. ans operation Thursday morning.
 The Theta Alpha Beta club will meet this week with Mrs. Elmer Heinze as hos tess.
 Miss Virginia Lide has returned to her home in West End after visit to her parents at Vincent.
 Mrs. Joel Taul is expected home Thurs day after a months visit to relatives in Gadsden.
 Miss Minnie Harper expects to leave Thursday for LaGrange, Ga, where she will attend Southern Female college.
 Mrs. Murk Hickman is spending several weeks with her parents, MT. and Mrs. C.. V. Norris, in West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
GROWERS ID SELL
 COTTON GRADUALLY Recommendations Adopted at Hartselle by Leading
 Morgan Citizens

Hartselle, September 9.--(Special. )-Fol- lowing a mass meeting of the citizens of Morgan county at Hartsele last Satur- day. committee of 21 business men com posed of merchants, bankers and farmers appointed at said assembly, met in spe- cial session here today to devise ways and means of handling the present cotton crop and submitted the following:
 We. the committee appointed at meet. ing held in the city of Hartselle, Satur- day, September 5, to devise some means of marketing the present cotton crop of Morgan and adjoining counties, beg leave to submit the following report:
 We recommend that where the neces- sity of the case demands, that growers of cotton market it gradually, that other wise it is the sense of this committee sponsibe concerns.
 That 1t should be protected against weather damage and properly insured against loss or damage by fire.
 That warehouse receipts for this com modity is proper collateral for indebted ness and will be accepted with such limi- tations as to margin, inspection and val uation as conservative bankers and mer- chants may each in their discretion see fit to impose.
 We heartily indorse the buy bale movement and ask all those who feel able to buy one or more bales of cotton and hold same until the market advances, and we recommend that this cotton be purchased direct from the growers at not less than 10 cents per pound. This 9th day of September, 1914
 COMMITTEE"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
Self Rising Bread

'I have noticed repeated requests in the Corner for information respecting salt rising bread. None of the recipes I have seen is like mine. I venture to contrib ute it as one tried and true in every in- do not use half pint cup as a measure, and all measures are level unless other- wise specified. In the evening scald two cups of fresh milk; mix smoothly with one cup of cornmeal; cover with a cloth and leave overnight where 1t will not be- come chilled. The next morning mix ono and one-half cups of warm water with four cups of flour: add saltspoon of soda and the previously scalded meal. I pre- pare this in a three-quart bucket. Set this bucket in large one of warm water, above the temperature for yeast While the bacteria to which the sponginess is due will bear slightly higher tempera- ture than yeast it may be destroyed bv overheating. When it has risen to twice the original quantity add three cups equal parts of water and scalded milk. cooled until comfortably warm to the palm of the hand. Mix with four quarts of sifted flour and one tablespoon each of salt and sugar. If a glutenous hard wheat flour is used a little less will be required in both the sponge and the bread This is suffi- cient for four French loaves and sr,aN pan of rolls. Bake 40 minutes turn out Of pans, return to oven. and brown 15 min- utes. Brush over with butter or larl This bread contains much nutriment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
BUNCO PARTY
 IN WEST END

One of the most enjoyable affairs of the week was bunco party given by the girls who were on d recent camp at Fulton Springs at the home of Mrs. B. Nj. Eastburn in West End The dining room and living room were decorated with garden flowers and ferns. The five tables for games were placed on the wide porch and the prize for the highest score was box of candy. The consolation was drawn from a bowl of white roses. A color note of green and white was car- ried out in the score cards and refresh- ments. After the games an ice course in the green and white with souvenir baskets of green and white bonbons was served. Those present were: Miss Harriet Low man, Miss Lillian Chamblee, Miss Louise Bell, Miss Mildred Bell, Miss Elsie Thum, Miss Lucille Harris, Miss Maud Mcclellan, Mrs. J. B. Swann, Mrs. B. M Eastburn, Mr. Bob Patterson, MT. Shine Tysoh, MT. Robert Hanby. MT. Charles Steen, MT. Hugh Bryan. MT. Bob Alexander, MT. Will Shannon, Mr. Frank Basenburg, MT. Walter Buck, MT. Drayton Chamblee, MT. J. B. Swann and MT. B. M East burn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

with something of green-something of
 mauve-combined with the dominant
 tones of rose. the latter being reflected
 in the brilliant crimson of her flushed
 cheeks. made a wonderful picture of
 the possibilities in mere-materials.
 After you had looked very hard, so
 that you were at last able to detach
 details from the ensemble, you saw
 that the lowered filmy stuff were
 used as bodice and sash while the soft black materials were used for the
 underdress, making an artistic com
 bination.
 Without doubt we would all take to Individuality in dress if we could achieve so artistic an effect as Madame Husted's lovely costumel
 This is to be season of outline" she told me in the course of conversa : tion. Materials remain much the same season after season--charmeuse, mes saline. chiffons, nets, velvets. plushes, brocades and laces, but the main thing Is not so much the material as the way 1t is used by the dressmaker" I recalled that a well known Parisian beauty once said:
 Material is of no importance. One might be exquisite1y dressed in ma terials used for horse blankets, If the right person had cut it."
 | Or
 Was it "Ouida" who made one of her characters utter that truism? "the manner of fashioning the gown and the coat is of added importance this sea- son, because of the quaintness of the Any way" Madame Husted agreed, styles. First of all, take the tight-fitting corsages reminiscent of the nyles of 1880. It is long time in the world of fashion
 since we had what is known as the dress bodce!' I mean by that, anything that
 wasn't shirtwaist or a blouse. or a
 kimona effect The quaint, tight, little
 basques we are to wear this season are replicas of what our grandmothers wore way back in the seventies and eighties. If they are not cut properly, on the best lines they will be flights, that's all, Here the dressmaker has her chance--the
 best chance of her life to do artistic work. Last week in New York I attend ed number of exclusive exhibitions of Paris models, the. very last that were
 made, for instance, by Peiret before he went to war. There was lecturer who told the interesting history of each gown, l how the last stitch was put in here and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

the last bit of ribbon was sewed on there, as the call to arms was heard by the Parfsian creators of fashion, and just be- fore their workshops were closed for well, who knows how long? One model was a marvel of taste and artistry. It was Peiret's last. Five different kinds of materials were used on the gown be- sides the material for the foundation. Jetted net fur, ribbon, chiffon. lace and charmeuse composed the exquisite crea- tion. The lines were wonderful, and the cost of the garment was $1000'
 Enough to make any ordinary woman green with jealousy and envy" I inter- rupted facetiously.
 Nothing is considered smart this sea- son without a bit of fur and ribbon said Madame Husted ''The ribbon called gondoline' is much used to stiffen the border of flounces and tunics, not giving a hoop skirt effect. but keeping the soft materials in the desired position. A Calet model I saw had graduated fiounces of the gondoline' ribbon on the skirt beginning with a wide effect and narrowing up to almost baby ribbon width. This was used on the softest chiffon imaginable"
 And the sleeves. the cut of the neck, will it still be decollette; and the skirts, are they short or long?" l asked all in one breath.
 "All the sleeves are long," was the an-
 
 evening gowns are entirely sleeveless Bare arms from the shoulder to the finger tips, the old-fashioned sleeveless bodice is what is being used. The long sleeves are us- ually transparent and highly trimmed and ornamented. Necks ar ecut very differ entity The decollette idea has given way to the narrow neck band-awfully unbe- coming, l think, but quite the style It stops just at the beginning of the neck line. The street skirts are very short, and some of the skirts so narrow you can scarcely step in them, while some meas ure four and a half yards about the feet. These are in circular style.
 Will the war motif be carried out in gowns and bonnets-sabre skirts and hel- met hats?" I asked
 fes, In many instances" said Madame Husted T passed very smart shop in Fifth avenue. New York and stopped to note the display of bonnets. There was model representing each nation, the Na- poleon, tri-cornered hat of French design. the Russian turban-in fact, it was very clever idea and very we'll exhibited"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
MRS. RENTS BRIDGE
 LUNCHEON IN ENSLEY

Mrs. J. F. Kent was hostess at bridge luncheon at 1 o'clock yesterday at her home on Ensley Highlands for Mrs. Charles Williams of Chicago, the guest of Mrs. W. G. Matthias.
 The rooms, where tables were placed for the game were prettily decorated with roses and asters and a delicious three course luncheon was served, after which the afternoon was spent with auction bridge. Hand-painted womens heads were used to mark the scores and an auto veil and bonbon dish were given as prizes.
 The guests included: Mrs. Charles Will Hams, Mrs. ". G. Matthias, Mrs. T. F. Abernathy, Mrs. w. w. McTyerre, Mrs. George A Miller, Mrs. Louis Mckenzie, Mrs. Harry Hillhouse Mrs. Nat c. Clark Mrs. F. E. Butcher, Mrs. Claude Rogers, Mrs. James Armstrong, Miss Carrie Kent and Miss Marian Kent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
ALAbAM|ANS URGED
 FOR FEDERAL BENCH
COngressmen Place Name of FavOrites to Succeed Shel-
 by Before Gregory

Washington. September 9.-(SpeciaI., Marked activity today was conspicuous Tn the rivalry between states and in- dlvidual candidates for the office of Judge of the fifth federal circuit, and the department of justice was invaded Dy supporters of the various aspirants f'urther engagements were made for tomorrow and large part of Attor- ney General Gregory's time will be claimed for the present action of in- dorsements
 First at the department were Rep resentatives Blackmon, Dent, Aber- crombie and Mulkie who urged the selection of John R. Knox for the po- sition. Strong inducements were pre- scented and each of the visitors spoke warm words in his behalf.
 Another caller was Representative Heflin, who talked again of the quali- fications of his Brother, Harrington P. Heflin, who he believes "has as good a chance as anyone"
 To Present Hoods Name
 Unable to obtain a hearing today Representative Burnett made an ap- pointment for tomorrow, when he for mally will present the name of O. R. Hood and will leave with the attorney general a large batch of inducements just received from Alabama Among tEeSe, ue says, IS one lTOm JOn0 Il. Bankhead, Jr.. son of the senior sena- tor
 Senator Walker was again at the capitol today with friends and held a. long confluence with Senator White, who is one of his most ardent sup porters He has been-i In town for about week.
 The candidacy of Senator Bryan of Florida was enthusiastically boosted by several friends from that an other states who called at the department while Senator Ransde1l. Senator-elect Broussard and several other members of the Louisan delegation appeared in behalf of former Representative Pujo.
 To all his visitors Attorney General Gregory gave attentive ear, but to none did he give any encouragement.
 Grubb Has No Champion
 In the midst of this activity on be- half of Judge Walker, MT. Knox, MT. Hood and others. regret was heard in some quarters that Judge Grubb had no champion at court to present his name and urge his qualifications.
 Even friends of other candidates de scribe him as most able jurist and as eminently' qualified for the posi- tion, and some even say that his pro- motion for the district bench would be a logical solution of the present rivalry But as 1t is none has taken up his cause. Tn the meantime. Judge Grubb has just handed down an extremely important decision in the New York district. and probably will be pressed into service in other big cases in that section. c. (. g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
PRESIDENT TO TAKE
 ANOTHER REST

Washington. September 9.-President Wilson practically has decided to leave Washington Friday to spend several days at the summer White House at Cornish, N. H., returning to Washington next Tuesday. He has found he can keep in close touch with affairs at Washington while at Cornish. At the same time he enjoys complete seclusion and is able to rest
 Mrs Francis B. Sayre and other mem- bers of the Presidents family are at Cornish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
ATTALLA MERCHANTS
 AID COTTON GROWERS

Attalla, September 9-(Special.)- IA move- ment was started today by the merchants of this city to allow indebted farmers 10 cents per pound on cotton. Only rher- chants who have advanced credit to cot ton farmers have signified their willing ness to enter such arrangement, and they will limit their purchases of cotton to farmers who are indebted to them. This plan will tide over many local farmers until they can find a ready market for their cotton at fair price, and the ad- vancing merchants look upon the plan as a good investment.
 By invitation of Miss Coleman, principal of the Attalla grammar school, number of ladies met in the Attalla academy Wednesday and made preliminary ar engagements for the formation of Civic Improvement club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
MISS M'NEILL HOSTESS
 FOR MISS GRAHAM

Complimenting Miss Charlotte Graham, whose marriage to Mr. Allan Daily will be an event of next Tuesday Miss Minnie McNeill was hostess at an enjoyable five hundred party yesterday morning.
 Golden glow and white roses carried out yellow and white color motif in the decorations and the same tints were used in the ices and cakes which were served at the conclusion of the game.
 Those participating in the game were Miss Mary Carr, Miss Jamie Going, Miss Mercedes Hamilton, Miss Margaret Dewey. Miss Florence Hamilton, Miss Nonie Wagoner. Miss Sarah McNeill, Miss Lucy Smith, Miss Estelle Lamlin, Miss Hester McGill, Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Clarence Going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
ENJOYABLE FORTY-TWO
 PARTY IN NORWOOD

was the forty-two party with Mr Hoffard Todd as host at his home in Norwood. eompiimentng the members of the young CT set Following the game a delicious plate luncheon was served at the various tables
 Those present were: Miss Katherine Wynn, Miss Vernell Batson, Miss Emily Candy, Miss Mary Krauss, Miss Beatrice Ezell, Miss Ruth McNeill, Miss Madeline Thomas, Miss Lillian Jenkins, Miss Do- rothy Vernon. Miss Violet Tyler, MT. Robert Stead, MT. Robert Burlington. MT. Robert Wynn MT. James Childers, MT. Forsythe Gordy, MT Almon Thomas, MT. Wesly Westmoreland, Mr. Hoffard Todd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
MRS. GIBSON HOSTESS
 SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY

.Compirnenting Miss Kate Howell of Att lanta, who is the guest of Mrs B. F. Howell Tn Wylam, Mrs. B. Gibson enter tained a number of friends at a spend the-day party yesterday at her home in Pratt City.
 Luncheon was served at l o'clock to the following guests: Mrs. B. F. Howell Mrs. John Gibson, Mrs. William Shaffer, Mrs. R.. s. Howell, Miss Lizzie Gibson Miss Jeanie Gibson and Miss Kate How ell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
Jam in English Style

In answer to the request for jam in English style: To pound of fruit allow pound of sugar and let all stand while to draw the juice out of the fruit. rut on the fire to cook without adding water. Cook until 1t will jelly when cold. II aoes not need to be sealed; it will keep without. Just tie cloth or paper over the top of the jar when you set it away. am an Englishwoman and this is ,he way every Englishwoman makes jam. It VIII Keep Tor years. MRS. E. G. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
TENNIS PARTY WITH
 MIR KENNEDY HOST

Mr. George Kennedy invited a number of friends to play tennis yesterday morn- ing at his home on South Fifteenth street.
 After several interesting games a de- lightful breakfast was enjoyed by the Miss Anna Baird Turner, Miss Helen Stone. Miss Elizabeth Turner, Miss Esther Kennedy, Miss Mabel Kennedy, MT. John Dearborn, MT. Henry Chenoweth, MT. Wyman Kennedy, MT. Harris Finnott, MT. Herbert Blank and Mr. John Ken nedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
How to Make Clover Wine

In answer to query regarding clover wine: Take one gallon fresh red clover blossoms pressed down in ineasuring Pour gallon of boiling water over them and let them stand 24 hours. Strain through cheesecloth, pressing out the liquid from the blossoms. To each gallon allow three pounds of sugar. two oranges and two lemons. Cut the fruit into small pieces and crush well with a potato masher before adding to the liquid Dis solve one-half cake of yeast foam in a little water and add Let all stand in an open jar from 24 to AS hours covered with a thin cloth Strain again and press, Iut- ting into a jug or other close recenlacle, leaving it open and filed up so that the scum rising will run over the sides. In six weeks strain and bottle, being careful not to disturb the dregs Have it ciea~- Cork tightly until all danger of ferlnenta- tion is passed, then cork tightly and keep as you would other vie. Be sure fernien- tation has ceased before bottling: tn,.n there will be little or none afterwsr1 Dandelon wine may be made in the sane way; also ederberry wine. by using q quart of the blossoms.
 MRS. KATHERINE w"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
ALL RECORDS ARE BROKEN AT AUBURN Session Opens Wednesday With Largest Registra-
 ti0n in History

Auburn, September 9.-(Special.)-- The forty-third session of the Alabama Poly technic institute began today with the largest first day registration in it's his- tory, the enrolment being in excess of last year, when all records were broken.
 New students were classified and classes organized to begin recitations Thursday morning. The college authorities were greatly pleased with the suspicious be- ginning and predict the best year in Au- burns history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
Rennet in Cheese Making

Tn my recipe for cheese, published lately, spoke of rennet A correspondent asks me what this is. and if the liquid or the tablets are the better. Pure rcnnct Is more satisfactory than most tablets. Rennet is the fourth stomach of a suck ing calf. It should be wiped or rubbed free from curd, but should not be washed. Then stretch it over a forked stick after rubbing 1t with salt and hang to dry. When it is dry, place in jar and keep secure from flies. MRS. C. c. K
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
SESAME CLUB
 WITH MRS. AVERYT

The first meeting of the fall season of the Sesame club was held yesterday after noon with Mrs. M. V. Averyt as hostess at her home in Ensley
 Current events were given in response 10 roll call and the year books, which are very attractive, were distributed After an interesting programme dainty re- Treatments were served to about 25 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
MISS HAZARD HONOREE AT LUNCHEON

Miss katherine Ledbetter was hostess at an informal luncheon Tuesday at her home for Miss Isabel Hazard, who has recently come from South Carolina to make her home in this city.
 Pink and white carnations adorned the center of the exqusitely appointed table and covers were laid for eight guests.