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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22

Monday for Florida to spend two weeks at their winter home. Miss Mary Munger and her guest, Miss Mildred Landreth, of California came home Monday from a visit to Miss Flor ence Harris in Montgomery. Mrs. M. F. Stevens of the Gold Lion Tea room left yesterday morning for. Johns Hopkins, Baltimore. The cafe and tango teas will continue under the able direction of her assistant, Mrs. George Wheeler.
 Mrs. Philip Rolf and daughter of Shef- field are visiting Mrs. w. H. Thompson in East Birmingham Miss Maud Morton of Crockett Junction Is visiting Mrs IT. T. Shoot of East Bir- mingham.
 Miss Lizzie Hatfield of Edwardsvills is the guest of relatives in East Birming- ham.
 Mrs. J. c. Luckett left yesterday for St. Louis after visiting her mother, Mrs. Louis Jenkins, in East Birmingham
  Mir. and Mrs. George Johnson are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Waldern in Wood- lawn
 Among those attending the crensha w. Chandler wedding at Athens are; Mr E. T. Byrd. Dr. D. l.. Massey, MT. w. B. Massey and Mir. Otis Helm.
  Miss Rosa Bain has returned to Avon dale from stay in St. Louis. Miss Lois Starbuck of Avondale ,s visiting relatives in Montgomery.
  Mrs. W. A. McCool and little son. Clar- ence McCool. have returned from a visit to relatives in Piper.
  MT. James Wood of Berry is the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. J. Holmes, in Avon dale.
 Mrs. John Names, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. Mckenzie in Ayondale. has returned to Republic. Mrs. Arthur Haley of Nauvoo is visiting Mrs. Will Haynes in Avondale.
  Miss Hazel Stone has returned from q stay with friends in Springville. Miss Lula Hamilton of Selma is the
 
 MT. Horace Nunnally of Tuscaloosa is the guest of his brother, MT. Fl. M. Nunnally in Boyles. Mrs. R. M. Crunk and children have returned from stay with relatives in Morris.
 Mrs. H. NJ. Prigott. who has been visit ing Mrs. c. l.. Drake in Boyles, has re- turned to Anniston. Mir w. Armstrong of Boyles is visit ing relatives in Hopkinsville, Ky. Mrs. M. M. Childress of Cullman is vis- iting pr. and Mrs. W. M. May in West Pratt.
 Mrs. Minnie scanlon of Memphis is spending a fortnight with Mrs. w E. Shirley in Pratt City. MT. A. J. Monfee and his mother, Mrs.
 
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MISS RILEY'S BOOK
 PARTY IN ENSLEY

Quite a pretty rock party was given last evening at the home of Mrs. J. w. Brig man with Miss Lida Riley as hostess, the guests including friends of the hostess from Birmingham and Ensley.
 This lovely home was transformed into bower of woodland flowers, fragrant honeysuckle, dogwood and other spring blossoms being profusely used in the dee- orations and the same idea was carried out in the score cards.
 From d beautiful bowl Mrs. Brigman served punch in the hall and Mrs. k. R. Maynard served the guests with tea and sandwiches as they entered.
 At the conclusion of the game ice cream and cake were enjoyed.
 The invitation list included MT. and Mrs. W. C. Cunningham, MT. and Mrs. Wallace Dammon, Dr. and Mrs V. T. Kis- sell, Mir. and Mrs. w. J. White, MT and Mrs. J. F. Stein, Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Rush. Mir. and Mrs. Jennings Baugh, MT. and Mrs. Robert Smith. MT. and Mrs. G. B. Brigman, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Dupuy, MT and Mrs. E. R. Maynard, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Brigman, Mrs. Hubbard MT 1aumer, MT. Truman, Miss Iida Riley
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND
 OTHER MATTERS OF NOTE
Iuncheons Given For Elect Are Compliment ed-Miss Bowie Kostess-Mrs Pearson Entertans. Prospective Events-Pans For Entertainment.
 Society Briefs
Fly MYRTLE MILES

Those who expect to hear grand opera sf Atlanta will be interested in this bit of gossip, which appears in Spur;
 l am glad to see MT. Giulio Gatti- Ca- sazza looking better. Earlier in the sea- son he had the air of an overworked man and seemed really i'll. Now that the burden of producing no less than five new operas is removed from his shoulders and the postponement of Car men" leaves him nothing to do outside of the seasons cut and dried routine he is, no doubt, feeling better.
 is, no doubt. feeling a sense of relief which only those who know the ins and outs of his work can under stand. The mere complexity of his task is enough to drive man mad. Chess and checkers are nothing to the patient study of moves required to lay out the seasons schedule to suit the several sets of subscribers, allowing the while for all necessary consideration of the principal singers. And whenever the schedule is disturbed in the slightest de- gree by unforeseen circumstances, it is like going at a Chinese puzzle to straight en things out again. A single change may affect plans for weeks to come.
 Happily MT. Gatti- -Casazza has a way cf not being easily perturbed He goes about his business quietly. Few opera goers see him in the front of the house. Occasionally one runs across him stand ing for a moment or two behind the orchestra circle or upstairs, his eyes in- tent on the stage. Those eyes are in- scrutable; but you may safely wager that they know precisely what they are trere for any hour of the day or even \ -II N.s- ter; when he has something to say, he says it with no waste of words. And 1t is always better to let him bide his own time for the saying of it. He has the proper business mans attitude to- srd the premature discussion of the af- fefrs of the great enterprise of which he fig the active hea1. fin this respect he does not see why he should not have the same protection as the president of big bank,
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odist church yesterday afternoon at teu at her home in Pratt City.
 Narcissi and Violets were used to de- velop violet and white decorative motif After the regular programme a very ie- teresting address was delivered to the members by Miss Dorothy Grim Of the Wesley Mission house of Ensley.
 delicious strawberry ice was served to the following guests: Rev and Mrs N. P. MeGlawn, Mrs. George Wade. Mrs. A. II. Daniel, Mrs. c. N. Carraway, ', Mrs. G. M Darlington, Mrs R. P Vann Mrs. Ed Thynn, Mrs. J. C. Rogers. Mrs. Will Atkins, Mrs. Etta Walker, Mrs. J. k. Rhodes. Mrs w. H. Mills. Mrs F. O. Sanders, Mrs. Etta Gibson, Mrs Isaar Walker, Mrs. (. l. Atkins, Mrs n. C. Culverhouse, Mrs. C. T. Smith, Mrs J. R. Retallic, Mrs F. T. Carraway, Mrs. D. l.. Ingram. Mrs. c. R. Perkins, Mrs W. T. Bynum, Mrs J. s. Inman, Mrs. Charles Hassler, Mrs. Gilbert Mulluru. Mrs. J. C. Traytor Miss Sue Rhodes. Mrs. w. s. McLane, Miss Alex Yam, Miss Vivian Yam, Miss Ethel Daniels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
MISS ELIZABETH BOWIE'S
 LUNCHEON FOR BRTDE-EL FCT

Miss Elizabeth Bowie was a hostess yes terday in compliment to Miss Joy Tom hnson and Miss Mary Bradshaw. giving a buffet luncheon at her home on ,ilenn avenue which included the members Lf the two bridal parties.
 The table from which delicious lunch con was served was decorated with a large basket filled with pink sweet peas and tied with huge butterfly bow Of tulle. Other appointments on the hand some table were in keeping with the chosen color motive.
 The guests were seated, and between the courses the young women progressed, changing places so that each might sit beside the two guests of honor Coffee was served at the conclusion of the lun ,h- con courses in the sun parlor.
 Miss Bowie welcomed her guests Wear Ing lovely white embroidered crepe gown and pink sash Miss Tomlinson and Miss Bradshaw were also charmingly at tired for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
Macaroni Croauettes

Break macaroni into inch pieces and cook in salted boiling water until ten der, then drain and throw into cold water. Drain again, turning the maca- roni into a colander to drip for some minutes. For a cup of macaroni allow cup of milk. Heat this and thickea it with a tablespoon of butter rubbed smooth with a heaping tablespoon ot flour and stirred into the heated milk. Stir to a thick. white sauce, season to taste, and add the boiled macaroni. When hot turn out upon cold platter to get cold and stiff When stiff mold with foured hands into croquettes. dip into beaten egg, then into cracker dust, then in egg again, and set in the ice chest to get firm. Drop carefully into deep boiling lard and cook to a golden brown. then drain in a heated colander. Roll in grated cheese and serve.
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ton, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. R. G. Alexander and Mrs. T. L. Douglas of the former and Mrs. J. D. Williams, Mrs. J. W. Allen, Mrs. Crossgrove and Mrs Green of the latter will be hostesses of the afternoon.
 The Music Study and Treble Cleft,club choruses will meet at Clark and Jones hall at 10:30 this morning.
 Mrs. W. R. Gum and little son Billie are visiting relatives and friends in Columbia, Tenn.
 The exhibition of the Birmingham Art club will be held at. Clark-Jones hall, beginning one week from tomorrow.
 The West End Music Study club will meet this morning with Mrs. w. L. Turner.
 The Thursday Afternoon Social club will be entertained by Mrs. W. J. Gar rett in West End
 The West End W. c. T. U. will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Alfred Eubank,
 At the home of Miss Mary Ellen Reed, in West End, the B. Y. P '. VIII give a IafeIell Soclal Friday even ing to Nr. Ross Hancock.
 
 A spelling bee between Boyles and Inglenool< will be given Friday even ing at the Barton schoooI Admission 20 cents.
 The Domestic circle will meet with Mrs. J. W. Day Thursday afternoon at her home in Pratt City.
 
 The Woodmen circle of Ensley will hold a meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the K, of P. hall.
 The ladies of the Vine Street Presby- terian church, West End, are planning an advertising carnival to be given in Odd Fellows hall the evening of May 5. Twenty two leading firms of Birming- ham will be represented in attractive tableaux. An orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. No admission will be charged and the public is cor dially invited.
 The members of the Woman's Auxil- iary of the Westminster Presbyterian church invite their friends to attend an apron, candy and cake sale at the home of Mrs. LeGrand Carney Wilson, 1928 North Thirtieth street, Norwood, Thurs day afternoon, April 32. Hours from to 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
SOCIAL CROCHET CLUB
 WITH MRS. SNOWDEN

The members of the Social Crochet club were delightfully."- entertained yesterday afternoon with Mrs. A J. Snowden as hostess at her home in Woodlawn.
 Handsome ferns and woodland flowers were used to decorate and punch vas served by little 1nza Mae Snowden. In the late afternoon a tempting ice course was served with cake.
 Those present were Mrs. W. L. Poole. Mrs J. w. Sims, Mrs. Truett, Mrs. J. D. Dickson, Mrs o. w. shelby Mrs. c. l.. Moore, Mrs. Bee Busby, Mrs. T. S. Atkis- son, Mrs. J. H. Duncan, Mrs. R. s. Smith Mrs. c. Harrell Mrs. Harvey Jones' Mrs F. H. Strickland. The outside guests were Mrs. C. L. Robertson, Mrs. R. j. Lemon, Mrs. A. J. Snowden, Mrs. F. E. Williams. Mrs. G. T. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
Scale on Ferns

T have bundle of cotton pieces which I will be glad to send to any one who desires them and who will send me her address. Do you know what to do for ferns which have scale on them
 MRS. J. W. II.
 Gracefully accepted, Your address will be handed over to those who let Us know of their needs and desires. Tho scale is a tough customer. Spray the stem of the fern and the underside of the leaves with tobacco water that is, an infusion of cigar ends in clear Wa ter. In 10 minutes spray with clear. cold water Let the smoker of your household sit near the infected fern while enjoying his post-prandial cigar and puff the smoke into the foliage. II will harm nothing except the scale. They hate tobacco in all it's forms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
YANCEY CHAPTER
 TO GIVE RECEPTION

The William L. Yancey chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy, will be "a. home" Saturday afternoon from to o'clock, to the members of the United Daughters of the Conrederacy chapters O. Jefferson county. Members of these chapters are cordially invited to meet Mrs. Townes Randolph Leigh, state his- torian of Alabama. Division chapter pres idents will please notify members of their chapters as invitations are given only tn ough the papers.
 This reception will be given at the res idence of Mrs. Leonard Hobart 1901 Six teenth avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
Glad-Eye Men

From Tlt-Bits.
 Forty Chicago septuagenarians have eoamed themselves into a club of boz rowed tirne.' With tho object of out witting Father Time. the following rules were drafted for the guidance of mem- fers by their president, MT. A. T. Hem insway, himself man of 70:
 Remain a boy till the end of time. e married. Be moderate and temper ate in all things. Read your Bible.
 Smile when you retire, smile when you awake, smile when things go wrong, and keep smiling.
 No person under 70 is eligible for mem- bership, and every new member must pledge himself Ito keep young and to cultivate the glad eye for the rest of the time that he remains on earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
China or Oil Paints

Has some one in your Corner oil, china, or water color paints she has no further use for? I am studying under a generous friend, but have no money to buy materials. l have some books. children's pictures and A B C. books also some one piece apron patterns for a child or years of age for some one who could use them.
 MRS. F. M
 Referred to our artists in china paint ing and water colors and to members who used to paint and who do not now Look up the boxes, tubes, and palettes and let our petitioner have them Hoarding is absolutely opposed to the principles and practices of the H. H. c.
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quest on one occasion for a sketch of her life, she said: Happy women have no his tories; besides this. I am the most fem mine woman you can imagine! I am as much afraid of mouse as any woman who lives The old. colonial home where l was born in Huntsville is still my roof tree. My prayer is that life, light and use fitness may go out from this house for ever
 Miss Weeden had many delightful ap- preciations of her work from her fellow writer's Mrs. Wealdey continued. "As far back as 1870 Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote Miss Weeden letters of praise. Father Ryan and Thomas Nelson Page have en- shrined in verse their appreciation of her work in the two fields in which she was so singularly gifted. Joel Chandler Harris Uncle Remus) wrote this introduction to one of her books:
 " I am moved to thank heaven for the beautiful genius that has preserved with such fidelity the characters that gave to the old plantation life and charm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
DELIGHTFUL BRIDGE PARTY
 FOR MISS RANDOLPH

One of the prettiest pre-nuptiel affairs with Miss Helen Rosa Randolph as honoree was the delightful bridge party yesterday afternoon with Mrs. R. c. White and Mrs. J. c. Phelps as joint aos- tesses at the attractive home of the for mer in Norwood.
 The library, hall and parlor were ex- quitely decorated with trailing southern smilax, where the tables were arrang sd for the players. The guest Of honor was given a dainty piece of light blue crepe de chine lingerie, the game prize being a beautiful corsage bouquet of orchids and ferns.
 The lace covered dining table was lighted with shaded tapers and held a beautiful basket of tulips as central or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
An Old Violin

T am coming to get aid from you again have violin which have had eight years. Inside is burned In 'Anto- nius Stradivarius, Cremonensis Facie- bat, Anno 1710.' I wish to know how I could tell the imitation from the genu- inc instrument. l am sure some good Cornerite could tell me how this is done, and what makes the difference I have a few good pieces of sheet music for the piano which I am willing to give to some one who will pay charges also have some patterns from infants to women's, and will be glad to give them to anyone wishing them
 EMMA S"
 You know, of course, that Antonius Stradivarius was the most eminent violin maker in Italy in the eighteenth century? Show your instrument to a connoisseur in such matters and take his opinion. There are numerous imi- tations of the "Cremona" volins, but if yours be genuine it is we'll nigh price, less in value. We thank you heartily for the worthy donations to our treas ures, new and old. Let us know when you have passed them down the wait ing line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
POSTER PRIZE AWARD
 FOR MISS LUCILLE DOUGLAS

Miss Lucnle Douglas was awarded the first prize in the poster contest of the Bir- mngham Art club Her poster theme was inspired by the coal industries and sug gests the German color idea.
 Three other posters which. were con sidered by the judges for first prize will be exhibited with Miss Douglas in the Bromberg windows after Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
Baked Beans With MOlasses

Soak pint of beans over night and put into a pot with one-half pound salt pork and boil until tender. Drain. sea- son with pepper and salt put them into bean pot, stir in a generous cup of molasses, thrust the boiled pork in the center of the mass, and bake, closely covered, in a moderate oven for four hours, or longer if desired. Send to tho table in the pot in which they were halxad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
MIR. AND MRS. FORD TO
 BE INFORMAL HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. A. H. Ford will entertain few friends informally at dinner Thurs day evening. This winter, owing to the illness of their son, they were prevented from formally opening their new home. and during the spring will give several small parties instead. Wednesday Mrs. Ford will have a group of friends with her at the Country club for luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
MIR. AND MRS. CARTLEDGE
 HOSTS IN EAST BIRMINGHAM

In honor of the twenty-first birthday of their brother, MT. T. J. Underwood, MT. and Mrs. Elba Cartledge entertained a number of young people last evening at their attractive home in East Birming- ham.
 Large ferns and woodland flowers were profusely used odecorate the house for the occasion. The evening was delight fully spent with music and contests and a t late hour a delicious ice course was dispensed.
 The guests invited were Miss Gertrude Williams, Miss Ruby Bagley, Miss Villa Sims, Miss Ethel Johnson, Miss Buna Dill. Miss Cornelia Andeson, Miss Maud Morton, Miss Elizabeth Coleman, Miss Beatrice Shoot, Miss Lily Railey, Miss Jessie Williams, MT Carl Miseldine, MT Leon Sawyer, Mir John Roser. MT, j. Messer. MT. Byron Meyers, Mir George Walker, MT. Norban Shoot, MT. Cameron Wright, MT Perry Roper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22

Miss Weeden's old home still stands at Huntsvile,' Mrs. Weakley continued, with its rare flower garden that she loved so much and from which she got much of her inspiration both in art and verse. Among the many admirers and friends that Miss Weeden has in Birmingham among the former Huntsville people and others Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hard are to be remembered Their pleasant associations with Miss Weeden began through Mir Hard being an emissary to her from a northern millionaire, who wanted to pur- chase some of her sketches, having seen and admired them very much. The incl dent led to a most happy friendship be- tween Miss Weeden and the Hards and they have in their possession many beau- tiful mementoes of her life and her works which they prize very highly. They speak Interestingly of visits to the old Weeden home, the only home that the talented writer ever had, and which is now cared for and occupied by the devoted sister of Howard Weeden.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
Donates a Baby's Cart

T notice a request signed E. L. S., Of young widow with two children who wanted go-cart, etc, to make a home for her little ones. Now, my sis ter's little girl has outgrown hers and her baby's crib. and she will be glad to give them away MRS. P
 D. l.. $. lives too far from you to make communication easy for either of you. l sent you the address of a woman who is your nearer neighbor I hope she secured the go-cart through your instrumentality? I wish sometimes that our territory were not so vast. Yet we could not do so much good as now, were 1t circumscribed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
MRS. DOW TO
 BE A HOSTESS

q Mrs. Alfred Dow will be one of the hos tesses at luncheon today at the Country club. Another hostess will be Mrs. Will Ham l. Grubb, who plans to entertain for Miss Jann.
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T am going to ask your Corner to help me. l wonder if any of the Corner ites have old scraps of lace and em- broidery; also white cloth of any kind they would give to me? l will gladly pay postage on same. I should like to do something in return for this favor. So l will tell you what I can do well enough to pay I have had success in using dyes. l also do-hand embroidery am not expert at embroidery. bur have done some pretty pieces.
 MRS. A. D. H..
 We expect nothing in return for any thing we can do for you, except that you will help the next to you when he or she needs sympathy or assistance in breasting the rough current of life. We will try to find some scraps" for you and to lend hand whenever We can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22

nament. Mints, almonds and other con- fectioneries were served here with de- iicious salad and ice course.
 The guests included the members of Miss Randolph's bridal party. Mrs. C. M. Hanley, Miss Emily Dixon, Mrs. Roo ort Brooke, Mrs. Archie Witt, Miss Lillian Howell of New York, Miss Margaret Cole man, Miss Frances Nance of Greenvii. !, Miss, and Mrs. J. c. Phelps of Dallas, Tex
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FORGED TO LIVE
 ON DRIED PEACHES
But After Being Rescued Maryland Citizen Says He Feels
 III Effects From Experience

Cecilton, Md.-In telling of his ex- ' Derience. Mir. Geo. R. Richards. of this town, says: "I suffered with stomach trouble for IF or IA years, and have spent lots of money for medicine. For three years I had to live on dried Deaches and buttermilk
 Last year was a physical wreck. I could not eat or sleep and was as near crazy as a man could be.
 At last I took Thedford's Black Draught, the old. reliable vegetable liver medicine and I want to say right here that two packages of Thedford's Black -Draught did me more good than hundreds of dollars that spent for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
ZOELLNER QUARTET
 A MUSIC STUDY FEATURE

The artist concert given by the Zoell- ner quartet at Cable hall will compose an open meeting of the Music Study club. The concert occurs Thursday evening at s o'clock at Cable hall. and members and their escorts will be admitted on regular membership tickets, all others being ad- mitted on the purchase of the usual admis- sion tickets.
 The members of the quartet are: An toinette Zoelner violin Amandus Zoell- her, violin; Joseph zoellner, Sr.. violin; Joseph Zoellner, Jr., violoncello.
 The programme includes
 Quartet, Op 12, Mendelssohn.
 Adagio non troppe-Allegro non tar dante.
 Ananta expressive.
 Motto Allegro vivace.
 Violin solos:
 Romance 6p. 9 (wiemawskD.
 Liebesfrend tKreser).
 Amandus Zoelner
 Serenade, Op 92 for two violins and piano-Sinding Allegro non troppo.
 Adagio.
 Deciso manon troppo allegro.
 Antoinette, Amandus and Joseph Zoell- ner, Jr. Cpiano).
 (a) Genius Loci Crhern).
 (b) One movement from quartet Op. 27 (Grieg).
 Un peso Adante--Allegro Motto ed Agi- tato.
 The New York Sun said of the Zoell- ner quartet last week that 1t has been quietly making a secure place for itself in public favor, both locally and through out the country, as a dignified and effi- cient exponent of chamber music The quartets usual standards were maintained in the programme offered last night. The players gave a good account of them- selves in their work and displayed not only zeal and musicianly feeling in de- livery but carefully trained skill, etc. ANNOUNCEMENT
 The Mothers club and School Inn provement association will hold joint ueeting at the Woodlawn school this
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NOTES

NOTES
 Mrs Mason billiard will leave in few days for visit to her daughter, Miss Dean billiard, at Ward-Belmont college.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry upson Sims left