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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
CHILDREN'S PARTY
 DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR

Mrs. J. l.. Yarbough, assisted by her daughter, Miss Florine Yarbough, was hostess to a number of little folks yes terday afternoon at her home in East Birmingham.
 Games and Easter contests were the features of the afternoon. Dainty re- treatments were served to the following guests: Lucille Sims, Annie Lowe, Mil dred Sims, Ruth Miller, Louise Miller Annie Faulkner, Helen Faulkner, Katie Zeeter, Margaret Chambers, Mary Eliza beth Glaze, Lottie Hipps, Gussie Hill John Wright, Heron Love- Frank Wright Frank Miller and Ray Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Needs a Long Mirror

"I wonder if anyone has a long mirror that he or she has no further use for? We are buying a home, and l do dress making to help, and need a mirror for fitting customers. I have two suits of mems underclothing, two small diction- aries, a small Bible, poultry magazines, cotton pieces, and good handbag that may help some working girl to carry her lunch in. If the mirror is to be found I shall be glad to send for It. Thank you for all the help I get from reading the Corner. MRS. D. A. C.
 The mirror, being an implement of your trade deserves more serious considera- tion than if it were a part of your ward robe plenishing. We must bestir our selves to find it. if only to express in some measure our gratitude for your noble array of donations, dictionaries, and Bible were given away almost as soon as we knew they were at our dis posa1 The poultry magazines. the pieces, and working girls handbag are still in our gift. "The help you get from us' has weighty balance in the other scale. We are largely in your debt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

"Recited at church sociables and took the leading part in amateur theatricals," I ventured.
 How'd you know it?" she demanded.
 ''Hunch," l answered. Do you play emp she inquired.
 Occasionally" I confessed
 Well you'd played a winner this time she said. why do you know that even my blood relatives thought I was clever when l recited and played the leading lady, so you know I must have been pretty bad-eh?'
 Anyway. that didn't keep me from go- ing on the stage" she continued, ''and I've been steadily at it ever since, and like it. I've never done anything but vaudeville, and let me say right here, that vaudeville audience is the hardest audience on the face of the earth to please. Personality is what makes joke a song go over the footlights believe me, and personality is the hardest thing in the world to give out. It's much easier to be dramatic than funny. It's really very simple being a high brow. i. and fine and attenuated to ideal and meticulous correctness. The woods are full of Maeterlincks and sub Maeterlncks so subtle that they can be understood only by themselves, but to be broadly funny and humanly melo or mellow dramatic is very difficult. In other words, to be obvious with your fun-mak- ing and interesting at the same time, shows tremendous personality, and that s what a vaudeville audience wants. Tt takes personality to make every one of them, from the bum in the peanut gall lery to the Browning devotee in the box, go away saying:
 T like her; she's great And will it always be vaudeville with you?' l asked
 "Oh mo-, said Miss Cox I'm getting back to New York next week to begin rehearsals for Margaret Mayo's new play"
 ''The name of which is?" I inquired. Twin Beds" she answered. Queer title, isn't it?''
 "A revival of The Great Divide, per haps' I suggested facetiously and made my adieu before she had time to call me Sass BOX
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MRS. GEORGE HUTCHINSON'S
 BRIDGE-LUNCHEON

Mrs. George Hutchinson's bridge luncheon yesterday in her apartment at the Ievert was one of the lovely events of the young post-Lenten's sea son. Seven tables of players gathered at the bridge tables for the dainty luncheon served at 1 o'clock and after ward enjoyed a spirited series of games with this pleasing hostess.
 Pink and white made the chosen color scheme, the spring flowers adorning the dining room tables and other rooms in her graceful apartment. Dresden china pieces were given as the prizes for the games and after they were concluded an ice sourse was served
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will be elected for the coming year and a full attendance is desired. The Sesame club will hold a meeting this week with Mrs. w. $. Shehee Tn
 Ensley. The Thursday Afternoon Forty-two club will meet with Mrs. C. w. Sharpe at her home in Ensley. The Girls Crochet club will meet this afternoon with Miss Gusse Hill in East Birmingham. Mrs. Enoch Smith will be hostess to her friends at her home in East Bir- mingham this afternoon. The Forty-ninth Street City Beautiful club will meet this afternoon with Mrs. R. L.. Livingston. The Outlook club will meet Friday with Mrs. Walter McNeil on GraymonJ Heights. The Graymont School Improvement as-
 socation will meet this afternoon at 2:D at the school. A meeting has been called to form City Beautiful club for South Woodlawn
 
 (COntinued on Page Ten)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MRS. PEARSON'S LUNCHEON
 FOR TWO VISITORS

One of yesterdays series of informal parties was the luncheon given by Mrs. R. H. Pearson in compliment to Mrs. F. Ward Pike and Mrs. Bertram Pike of New Hampshire.
 The festivity was typical of the East CT season, with lilies decorating the place cards and clusters of these lovely blooms in the center of the table.
 Those whom Mrs. Pearson asked to meet her two lovely guests were Mrs. Middleton Barnwell, Mrs. T. O. Smith. Mrs c. T. Randall. Mrs. John M. Cart wright, Mrs. Mortimer Williams. Mrs. James McIester Mrs w. s. Lowell, Mrs. Charles S. Simmons and Mrs. J. Rivers Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Wants a Baby Buggy

'T wish you would kindly ask through your valuable Corner if there is not some kind person who has a baby buggy, and having no more use for it, would give it to young woman who is com- pletely run down by constantly carrying a five months old baby. Before the baby came I was a nicely built woman, now I am mere shadow. This is the first time I have asked for help. We were in good circumstances and have helped oth- CTS. Now everything is changed, so I appeal for aid Amy old strong buggy will do, so that baby and I may do.
 MRS. w. O."
 Every mother comprehends what that phrase means, comparatively run down by constantly carrying a heavy baby" The mothers heart Is strong to the last beat of the tried organ. The arms ache! acheli achei, and the spine bends in agony Can other mothers make life bit easier for this young mother?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MRS. HENRY T. DEBARDELEBEN
 ENTERTAINS HER CLUB

ine Iuesaay Afternoon Bridge club held a delightful meeting yesterday with Mrs. Henry T. DeBardeleben, who included only the membership of 12 in her guest list
 simple trophy is always given at the conclusion of these weekly meetings and the score is kept until the conclu- sion of the years series when club prize is awarded. Following the club plan, Mrs. DeBardeleben gave bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

Equal suffragists will be interested in the following letter from Washington:
 "The supporters of woman suffrage in the Senate have not lost interest be- cause amendment No. 1 failed to receive . two-thirds vote" said Senator Shaf- roth of Colorado. My proposed amend fnent will be reported and we will find that it is 10 votes stronger in the Sen ate than the ono voted down on March : IS. Just think of the number of sena . tors who said they were in favor of woman suffrage, but would not vote for the suffrage amendment because it secure three-fourths of the states to control the franchise"
 Do you think it would be possible to secure three fourths of thee states to support the first amendment?" he was asked.
 Absolutely impossible now" replied Senator Shafroth, but after we have adopted this new amendment the other will come along in time This new amendment eliminates the fear of states rights. It is storng in the states where we need support
 There is no use of putting our heads against stone wall trying 10 secure the impossible' he added.
 Senator Shafroth has been a consist ent supporter of equal suffrage. When he came to Congress, IS years ago, he introduced a resolution to amend the constitution in the same terms as the one defeated on March 19. Since then he has been constant supporter of suffrage and is now trying the most practical method of securing federal legislation. He is not opposed to amend ment No. l, but he knows No. ? will get the most votes.
 Let both resolutions be reported ' said Senator Shafroth, and we will take the one which is the strongest Such action will be perfectly agreeable to the congressional committee of the national association, which is not op- posing anything that favors suffrage but supporting the new proposition be- cause it is more practical and will se- cure more votes
 Now that the amendment has received the support of such prominent man as A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania ir the House, the members of the congress sional committee, feel confident O.
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cleanse my stomach and liver. It never gripes but makes me want to eat. instead of making me sick.
 We have used Thedfords Black Draught for 40 years (since 1s73l. end feel that we couldn't get along with out it."
 For over 70 years long before the war. Thedford's Black Draueht has been regulating Irregularities of the liver. stomach and bowels. such as constipation, biliousness, indigestion. headache. dyspepsia, bad breath, sour stomach, etc.
 Purely vegetable Good for young or old. Twenty five cents a package. One cent dose. Try it for yourself. Begin today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
FORTY-TWO CLUB MEETS
 WITH MRS. WINNIE

The members of the Tuesday After noon Forty-two club were delightfully."- entertained yesterday with Mrs. Sam T. Wynne as hostess at her home in Ensley.
 Narcissi and yellow daffodils were used in the decorations to develop a color secheme of yellow and white, the same idea being carried out in the dining table decorations and mints Pretty hand paint ed score cards of Easter design were used for the game, which was followed by delicious luncheon.
 The guests and members present were: Mrs c. T. Thomasson, Mrs l.. c. Smith, Mrs. John w. England. Mrs. R. E. Chad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Cot Given Away

q see that Mrs. C. w. H. has cot bed to give away. Will you please give her my name? I should like to get the cot that is three feet wide l can explain how to send it when I receive an answer.
 MRS. P. K" It would be useless to pass on your name and address to the former owner of the bed, since we gave it to an earlier applicant before we had your letter Should the announcement of what will cause you disappointment move another reader to offer the cot to you, we shall be almost as much pleased as yourself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Salted Almonds

Shell almonds and cover them with boiling water. Leave until the skins will slip off easily, then remove these and lay the nuts between the folds of a clean dish towel to dry. When dry, put into a roasting pan with little salad oil turn ing them over in this until well coated and shining. Leave in the pan in the open oven until golden brown and turn ing, then shake in a colander to dislodge any superflous salt, and lay upon tis- sue paper until cold and crisp. By re- quest of K H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
OFFICERS ELECTED
 BY OUI WYE CLUB

The Qui Tive club held it's annunal
 meeting at the home Mrs. s. T. Sla- ton in Norwood, Mrs. C. O'Rear beins the hostess. The following officers were
 elected: President. Miss Mary E. Rob inson first vice president Mrs J, D.
 Strange; second vice president. Mrs. S. T. Slaton secretary, Mrs c. A. Hard
 wick treasurer. Mrs. T. M. Coke; critic.
 Mrs. C. O'Rear; director Mrs. c. w. Hughes; delegate, Mrs. A. B. McKin- ney. The Qui Vive club closes this
 years work with the last meeting on May |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MRS. SMITH HOSTESS
 w. C. 1T. U. IN EAST LAKE

The Woman's Christian Temper ance union of East Lake was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. A. D. Smith at her pretty home.
 The regular programme was given with the following taking part: Mrs. w w. Lamkin, Mrs. T. w. Beck, Mrs. R. w. Walker and Mrs. A. D. Smith A social hour followed during which refreshments were served by the hostess to about p guests.
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of kperfume for the trophy yesterday Afterward a dainty luncheon course was served.
 The club membership includes Mrs William Worthington, Mrs. Jones G Moore, Mrs. George B. Mccormack Mrs. George Whatley Mrs. John N Gunnels, Mrs. Dan Green Mrs. Ruff. fin Smith, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs W lC. Shackelford and Miss Maybelle Stol- lenWerck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
ADDITIONAL PATRONS
 TO COLLEGE SHOW

The following college men and repre-
 sentative citizens have been added to the list of patrons of the Blackfriar perform ance to be given Tuesday night at the Jefferson theatre: Rabbi Newfield, George Gordon Crawford, F. M. Jackson, M. V. Joseph, Dr. Eugene Jacobs, John H. Mill Ter. Js-. Friedman, A. H. Ford, Messrs. Caheen, Robert Ewing, John L. Parker,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

Leo Loeb, Messrs. Herman and Louis Saks, Lee c. Bradley, R. M. Goodall, J. r. Tillman, Ferd Marx, Louis Pizitz, J. D.. Moore, D. M. Drennen. Will Drennen, J. w Mcqueen, J. H. Phillips, Charles Brown, c. P. Orr, H. K. Milner Vassar Allen. Manley Allen, John Frye, Ross smith, A. Kaufman, J. B. Saunders Drs. Mason, Whelan, D. P. Hogan, Robert Stubbs, Prince; Messrs. Blach. Shapiro, Profs White and Dickerson, Gen E. W. Fucker, Judge Robert Green, ex-Gover- nor William D. Jelks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MASTER SOMMERVILLE'S EASTER EGG HUNT

Little Richard Sommerville entertained number of friends at a pretty Easter egg hunt yesterday afternoon on the lawn of his home in East Birmingham
 The delightful entertainment was great ly enjoyed by 25 little folks. A prize was awarded for the finding of the golden egg and delicious refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MRS. NORMENT AND MISS
 NORMENT TO GIVE A TEA

In compliment to Miss Mary Bradshaw, whose marriage to MT. Edward Norment will be one of the April events, Mrs John Murray Norment and Miss Susie Norment will be hostesses at tea the aft ernoon of Friday, April "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MRS. R. H. PEARSON
 ENTERTAINS FOR GUESTS

Mrs. R. H. Pearson will compliment Miss Margaret Chenoweth and Miss Katherine Pike Thursday afternoon with a tea at her home on South Twen- tieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MISS MINNIE COOKE TO
 WE'D MIR. P. H. PITTS

MT. and Mrs. John Cooke announce the engagement of their daughter, Min nie, to MT. Philip Henry Pitts, the we'd ding to take place at their home, 1716 Sixteenth avenue, south the afternoon of April 2l at 5:30 o'clock,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
TRINITY GUILD
 ELECTS OFFICERS

At recent meeting of the Trinity Mis- sion Guild in West End the election of officers took place.
 Mrs. w. A. Glider was made presi- dent, Mrs. J. D. Leonard vice president,
 Mrs. M. Meriwether secretary and Mrs. l J. S. Carpenter, Jr., treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Old POpular Music

q have quite lot of old popular music which would give gladly to anyone who cares to send or call for it. MRS. N. V.''
 The lot" will be received as gladly as it is given. I hold your address sub ject to the call of applicants for popular music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MISS AUSTIN HONOREE
 AT LINEN SHOWER

Complimenting Miss Louise Austin. a bride-elect, the Young Ladies Auction Bridge club will entertain with linen shower Thursday afternoon, following the regular club meeting at the home of Miss Estelle,s Strickland in Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
A Lover of Music

.I have been a reader of the Corner for years and know it has helped many people I now come for help. 1 am d lover of music and write to ask if any of your readers has a zither or violin to give away. I should rather have a zither than a violin. If you can help me 1 hope you will. Am I taking up LOO much of your paper? VIOLA P.''
 Viola's address is at the command of anyone who can Fulfill her desire. Music lovers will sympathize with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

wick, Mrs. H. J. Wurtele, Mrs. Augusta Heide. Mrs. G. Wynne, Mrs. T. D. Roy, Mrs. l.. K. Jones, Mrs. J. M. Donaldson, Mrs H. M. Cowart, Mrs. N. G. Clarke. Mrs. s. S. Heide, Mrs. Sam Wynne, Mrs. W. H. Wynn, Mrs J. r. Lee, Mrs. J. C.. Bryant, Mrs. George Crossett, Mrs. J.. H. Perkins, Mrs, c. R. Walker Mrs. J. c. Barrett Mrs. E. w. Gray, Mrs. M. II. McDQwell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MRS. GEWIN'S BOX
 PARTY FOR CLUB

Mrs. w. c. Gewin of West End will entertain the members of the Wednesday Afternoon Social club with box party at. the Lyric today instead of the regular meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Making Up Pretty Bags

q want to thank you again for all the help that has come to me through the H. H. C. I do not need any more silk and cotton pieces. I have nearly finished the silk quilt. have started another, and finished two cotton ones. I feel I ought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MISS MAYBETH BEDDOW
 HOSTESS FOR MRS. BEDDOW

Miss Maybeth Beddow will entertain at tea the afternoon of April 22 in com pliment to Mrs. Roderick Beddow, one of the seasons brides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MISS GOLIGHTLY TO BE CLUB HOSTESS

Miss Marie Golightly will entertain the members of the w. s. w. club Friday evening at her home in West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Hungarian GOulash

Chop two tablespoons of fat salt pork, brown it in a frying pan and saute in it a large onion, peeled and sliced. Add one and one-half pounds lean veal cut into inch cubes, and cook until the meat is slightly Drowned. Stir in a pint of boiling water, a red pepper pod cut fine, and three-quarters teaspoon of salt and thicken with tablespoon of flour rubbed to a smooth paste in two tablespoons of cold water.-By request of Housewife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
LAY-ADAMS
 WEDDING TOMORROW

The Lay-Adams wedding will occur at the Episcopal church tomorrow in Bes- semer. No cards have been issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

Tardy, Miss Lucille Lamkin. Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Lucy Lyman Powell, Mrs. Henry DeBardeleben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Music, Magazines and Remnants

T have some music, magazines and pennants to donate to the Corner. And I should like to secure some tiny rugs or Indian blankets that are packed in ciga- rette boxes. J. N"
 may not name the brand of cigarettes that come with pennants,.. blankets and coupons. Readers may guess at it and send in their contribution with fair chance of bestowing the right thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

favorable action in both Senate an House before the present Congress ter inmates next March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

The Joycrofters will hold their annual meeting tomorrow with Mrs. W. C.. Lloyd, 104S Caldwell Terrace Officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
BY MARION KIRKLAND

to be congratulated and do allow me to again thank the Corner for its help, for 1t made this possible. But laces, rib bons, and silk cords will help me to make up pretty bags, etc, and are al- ways useful to one who sews as much as 1 do. Will you keep my name for such bits? Miss H. M, who crocheted that pretty lace edging, sent me her pat tern. l copied it and returned hers in less than week, that she might pass it on to others. She is a dear little woman, hope I may entertain her in my home this summer. She needs a change. 1 know it will be a pleasure for me to have her. ''LYDIA E. H.
 Constant readers do not have to be told that this one of our accredited
 home missionaries does not make use ful and pretty things for herself, but for the need in her parish" and for benefit of the poor. Her work Is large and her vineyard wide. The above letter, written from the depths of her great, warm heart. was not meant for publication. I have gratified readers with myself by giving it a more extensive circulation than she dreamed of getting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sims-Kelly chapter, U. D. C.. will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock with Miss Maud Mcclure Kelly. on Louise street
 The school improvement association of Kennedy school, Woodlawn, will meet this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

lContinued on Page Ten)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26

merous manner announced that he
had warrant to read to Mrs. Skeels
the warrant being in the nature of
am address and presentation.
Mrs. tSkeels being presented with a.
beautiful set of silver knives and
forks and tIablenapkins.
Mrs. Skeel though very much taken
by surprise, but who lis never at a
loss to know just what to say on
such an occasion, responded. The
guests then partook of a most dainty
lunch after which music was rendere
by the Nc Murray OchestTa which
by the Nc Murray Ochestra which
could not be resisted by those pre-
sent, and those present tripped the
hight fantastic until the wee small
hours when with reluctance they de
parted assuring the ladies that they
enjoyed a very delightful evening,
and Mrs. Skeel said she would alWay
cherish in her heart the remem-
berance of her pleasant tsojourn in
Canada and the many friends she
made while here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Mosher will &C
company her mother and remain for
a two weeks visit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
NO JOKES, A CALAMITY

Seated side by each on a bench in
the court house Wednesday afternoon
were one of the beading legal lights
of the community and a newspaper
man. The newspaper man asked the
member of the bar (lawyer) We put
that i'm parenthesis so that no one
could misunderstood the true mean
ing of the word 'ibar'' in this case -
whether or not it was Illegal to
catch rough fish at this season of
the year. The aforementioned attor-
mey-at law, said that he could not
answer for two reasons, first, be-
cause he did not know what the law
on the subject Was, and second, be
cause he did not know What rough
fish Were. This rather startled the
newspaper man and his comment was
probably a little caustic for he re-
marked that being a lawyer and HAY
ing so much to do with suckers and
bullheads he ought to know at least
what rough fish were. The news
paper mann also remarked that it was
quite a joke this lack of knowledge
but the leading legal light with a
long drawn sigh and a melancholy
look pulled himself together and re-
marked, mo Joke-A Calamity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
SPRING OPENS SAT URDAY

The put-put of the motorcycle, the
song of the robin, for one has been
seen, the boys playing marbles, the
bright sunshine today, certainly are
the harbingers of spring. Even the
boat fiends are beginning to think
of the spring scrape and paint-up.
And to morrow, March q, lis the
first day of spring. Now if the wea-
Their man Will only make up for the
lemon he handed us about the ground
hog, and come across with some real
nice spring weather We will forgive
him everything he has done to help
the coal men, until he does it again,
and if he repeats on the ground
hog STUNT and hands us another
bunch of winter, we certainly shall
feel that the winter Of 1894, and
spring of 1914, have shattered all
our dearly loved traditions. Come on
weather man open up your heart
and give us some nice spring wea-
Their.