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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

Miss Margaret Coleman's tea yesterday afternoon gathered fashionable assem- blaze of young women together between 1 and o'clock at her home on High land avenue. She compmeted three biides-eect, Miss Helen Rosa Randolph, Tardy. inviting only her friends in the younger set to meet them
 The big rooms of the Phares Coleman residence were gay with flowers, which represented the spring woods. Dogwood blossoms and branches of honeysuckle and crabapples were rsaced against the walls and high over the mantels in the drawing room, living room and music room. Centerlng the coffee table was a great bowl of Easter lilies and the other appointments of the table were pretty and inviting.
 In the drawing room Miss Coleman stood with her three guests of honor to greet the callers. She had asked no receiving party to formally assist her, wishing this courtesy to her three bride elect friends to be altogether simple and spontaneous. The members of the three bridal parties, however, were especially requested to assist in making the after noon pleasant and gracious for the call CTS. No hostess in the younger set is more gifted in the art of entertaining than this lovely daughter of one of the most beloved women in Alabama society, Mrs. Phares Coleman. She looked ex- ceedingy attractive yesterday afternoon as she met her guests, wearing cool looking white voile robe of modish de- sign. Miss Randolph was in white lace and Miss Tardy appeared in white char mouse embroidered with lavender motifs of a graceful design green and pink combination of taffeta composed Miss Biadshaw's lovely afternoon toilette.
 Mrs. Claud Hanley Alabama King) of New York, was an Interesting member of the party. She wore pink creme de chine. Mrs. Richard Randolph and Miss Joy Tomlinson, both attractive in light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY IN WOODLAW WIN

Mrs. J. F. Brazeal was hostess at her home in Woodlawn last evening in honor Of the sixteenth birthday of her son, MT. William RrGze;il.
 Dogwood aiId other spring blooms were tastily used to make the house attrac- tive for ,he guests. Canes, contests and delicious refreshments We're features of the delightful entertainment.
 The invitation list included: Miss An nie Mae ODell, Miss Elizabeth Gaines, Miss Eliza beth Webb. Miss Margaret Proctor. Miss Jewell MaclSey, Miss Anna Belle Thomas, Miss Frances Strange. Miss Gladys Pickens. Miss Winnie Derryberry, Miss Mary Derryberry, Miss Brenda Lott, Miss Margaret Lykes, Miss Claudia Full lerton. Miss Madge Colbert, Miss Ethel Carns. Miss Vera Cox. Miss Gladys Cox, Miss Verlle Cox, Miss Mary Douglas,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

glimpse of Algiers-and the tale Is
 told. I knew practically nothing of the
 Arabs"
 Then you did work and study, and
 I'm glad l refused to believe that you've
 ever been lazy" I observed AS you will" said Mr Skinner with
 a merry twinkle in his bright eyes Primarily, l meant, when I made | that statement that when I was a schoolboy l was never studious. Of course, ] love the stage and the work have done there is not work, nor would l call it even a studious att titude for whatever we enjoy is not work nor does it seem like study To recall Macbeth's phrase, The labor we delight in physics pain I am stu dent of course in the sense that ev- cry actor is a student He is sensitive
 to his surroundings and is alive to inn pressions of people, their motives and their deeds"
 And do you like the character of Haji the wicked villain?' l asked. "I shouldn't call him a villain" MT. Skinner defended. Hes merely mur-
 derer"
 "Then in your mind, pray, what con stitutes villain if not murder, and" l began.
 "All his crime was done in the name of Allah, if you recall" MT Skinner sald. "HaJJ lived within those tradi- tions that made him believe that re- venge was his rghtful ownership Why he never commits a crime that he doesn't at once say his prayers When his enemy Is delivered to him he rem ders thanks for the opportunity to get i his revenge. No, I should not call him wicked considering the atmosphere of tradition and superstition he lived in. As for liking him, let me answer yon by telling you a little story that oc- cured when I was once playing with MT. Booth. The play was Much Ado
 About Nothing MT. Booth and I were | standing just outside the wings, await ing our cue. We were to go on the stage together As we stood for mo-
 ment MT. Booth touched me on the shoulder and said:
 1 'T do not like this part. I hate lover. l Ever since l went on the stage I've been l anxious to play the william That explains my fondness for Hajj,' said A1r. Skinner thoughtfully. i've always played the lover's part and it Is not nearly so interesting-not nearly so 1 satisfactory
 Mir Skinner truly is man of unex- pectedness
 | Scarcely have I ever asked an actor about his vocation who did not tell me straightway that iii the far off back ground he would have preferred being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
Offers a Baby Carriage

T wrote to the young woman whose address you gave me- and she sent me the manual on shorthand, also a kind letter l answered immediately and was thankful for the kindness shown Now, am sending for another address, that of Mrs. A. G., whose eight small chil- dren needed many things, and the S. months-old baby needed a baby cab. The one l have is an English affair and three babies have had the use of it. However, 1t is in pretty good condition but the tires are off. l have them, and perhaps they could be put on again l shall ship 1t to anyone who will pay the shipping expenses, as I have no further use for it. Let me suggest as name for the sewing club-as there are eight members-The Jolly Eight That was our clubs name until some Of us married and moved away The correspondent signed herself at F. E. M. If Mrs. G. has been supplied. you may hold my name for some one else
 MRS. A. B. T."
 Mrs. G. probably is supplied with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
MRS. SHARPE'S FORTY-TWO
 PARTY IN ENSLEY

Mrs. Charles W. Sharpe wasNa charming hostess yesterday morning, entertaining at forty-two in honor of the Thursday Afternoon Forty-two club at her beauti fnl home on ;nsiey Highlands.
 In the living room and library. where the tables were arranged for the game dogwood and violets were prcfosely used and the spring blossom idea was further carrieu cut in the score cards After the game the guests were invited into the dining room. The table, having Il lace luncb cloth ever pink, hell a Li,eket oi lovely crabaLp'c blossoms az q cItrsl ornament. A delicious luncheon was served. covers being laid for the guests including the members only.
 Those present were: Mrs. M. M Hughes. Mrs N. B. Gray, Mrs. J. M Donaldson, Mrs. Alexander Hood, Mrs II. c. Russell, Mrs. J. J. Walker, Mrs c. W. Sharpe and Mrs. r. O. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
BOYS SOCIAL CLUB
 HONORED IN AVONDALE

One of the most enjoyable affairs of last evening was the delightful entertain ment with Miss Lola McCool as hostess at her home in Avondale. compliments ing the members of the Boys Social club.
 This pretty home was made very at tractive for the occasion by the artistic use of the club colors, black and gold, in the decorations, tall vases of daffodils were placed throughout the lower floor of the house. I
 Games and contests were the features of the evening and at a late hour ices were served.
 The guests included Miss Alberta Mo Neal, Miss Lexie Little. Miss JJessie LIss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
LADIES' AID SOCIETY
 GIVES MONTHLY SOCIAL

The monthly social of the Ladies Aid society of the Fourth Street Methodist church was given at the home of Mrs A. F. Gainnoll on Cherry street, In Pratt City, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
 After a very interesting programme on missionary work, dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Those invited were: Mrs. John Green, Mrs. A. E. Wright, Mrs. Tom Thornton, Mrs o. n. Smith, Mrs. W. M Laird. Mrs. Joseph Iioskins, Mrs. D. c. Richards Miss Mary Anderson Mrs. Fred Hoskins, Mrs Georgs Blankinhorne, Mrs. John Hood. Miss Bessie Walker and the Rev and Mrs. Oscar Morton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
JOINT HOSTESSES FOR
 SCHOOL PUPILS

Miss Hattie Joe Mayes and Miss Irene Arnce were joint hostesses to the pupils of the sixth and seventh grades of the Wylam public school last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Ellis
 Fragrant honeysuckle and doswood were used in large quantities in decorat- ing the house. Games, contests and light refreshments were enjoyed by about 100 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
MIR. AND MRS. BOWERS
 HOSTS IN PRATT CITY

, MT. and Mrs. NJ. Bowers were at home to a small number of their intimate friends at their attractive home in Pratt City last evening.
 Spring flowers were used to decorate the dining table and dainty cards bore the following names: Mir and Mrs Louis Merkel, Mrs. Annie Kirkman, Miss Susie Strickland, Miss Thelma Bowers MT. Wayne Waggoner. and MT. and Mrs. NJ Bowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
Mailed to an Invalid

Does some one in your Corner, either a shut-in or one who lives in the coun- try, wish to have first class weekly remailed to him or her regularly? It seems shame to have expensive pub Gcations thrown aside. when others would enjoy them. I also have a dress form, size 34, which I shall gladly give to anyone who will call for the same during the next month, before we move. L. B. L.
 Both of your donations are gratefully accepted upon what we think of as our inasmuch' books. You do not need to be reminded of the rest of the text at Is promise--and sure,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
MIR. H. G. SIEBEL'S BOX
 PARTY FOR "KISMET"

Mr H. G. Seibels entertained the mem- bers of the Monday Night Bridge club last evening at the Jefferson theatre the party witnessing the presentation of "I<is- met After the theatre his guests en- jcyed a supper danc-at his home on Altamont Road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

something else-clergyman, lawyer, finan. cier!
 But the exception I found in MT. Skin. her.
 What else could I have been?" he ask. ed quickly. T was a dismal failure in two attempts l made before choosing the stage, so I've not been sorry of my choice The stage is very satisfactory. Every actor is a thermometer, but self-regis- tering one. Other men may work and succeed, but none of them received that instant and immediate reward for his work that the actor does from his audi ences Creating a part is like painting a picture, and hanging it on the wall for people to praise it. That reward comes to an actor from his audiences. rve en- 1oyed every moment of my work on the stage besides as I said before, l wouldn't have been worth a continental at any thing else in the world
 But
 Again
 l didn't agree with the gentleman!
 l think with his tremendous imagina- tion his exquisite artistry, his brilliant intellect and his graceful boise, that MT. skinner might have been anything he chose.
 Perhaps
 After all though, it was just Fate-blnd Fate that drove him to the sts1e this talented man-the son of clergyman of a mother whose temperament was art istic and withal exquisite.
 When I mentioned this and asked him if he took heed of the lesson herein taught by Fate. which the poets call Kismet," he said:
 "Yes-and mo-. Fate plays a strange part in our lives; often we can't escape it like Hajj, but of that there is no end, l don't believe in the three old women sitting up and weaving our future, but whatever and wherever Fate comes from, it is decreed that l bid farewell to Kismet within fortnight and essay another role"
 ''The Mob I Know, of MT Dalsworthy's 8, I said quickly.
 "A tremendous story of sociological life" he answered seriously. Totally diff ferent from the compelling, romantic, large, emotion of Hajj, the hero of Kis- met Just plain Anglo-Saxon man Mr. Galsworthy gives us in his play and I'm tremendously pleased with the prospect Another romance would have been an anti climax of three years work of romance.'
 Published encomiums and spoken eulogies of his triumphs in "Kismet' have sur rounded but not overwhelmed the creator of ''Hajj" but have left him enveloped in a philosophic calm, acknowledged by critique and diletantte as Americas lead ing romantic actor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME,
BY MARION KIRKLAND

coveted cab as We have sent her ad- ufess to one who was able and willing to help her. Moreover. she lives too far rom you to justify mourning the ex- penses of transportation. I thank you Tor saving that we may consider the cab ours until we find somebody who wants 1t. Your report of benefits ren- dered 10 other members of the great family is refreshing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
Will be Called For

Thank you for the address of Miss NJ. B. and Miss R. The former wrote that she received "a shorthand book. have not yet heard, so I presume the woman has secured the desired paper dolls. Perhaps in future I may be of service to some reader
 MRS. F. P W"
 You have already been of service 60 us, although your contributions have not yet been received by those you sought to aid. Please hold the book and the paper dolls until they are called for. They are valuable and never ego g. beg ging"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

visitor here recently and still is in New Orleans. Miss Bush has been a great faVorite and belle in smart circles here since her debut a few years ago. and has come in for a large share of at tention socially. not only in h CT home city but in Chicago, Atlanta and vari- ous other places where she has visited and been very much entertained. The nga cement is one of the most inter. esting announced this spring in New Orleans society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
Mock Angel Food

Sift together five times the following ingredients; One cup flour, one cup sugar, three level teaspoons baking powder. Heat one cup milk to the boil ing point and pour it into the sifted mixture, fold in quickly the beaten whites of two eggs, flour with rose or lemon, and bake for 25 minutes in an ungreased pan.-Kindness of Mrs. H. F. K
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
INTERESTING MEETING
 WOODLAWN WOMAN's GLIB

A most interesting meeting of the Wom- ans club was held at 1o o'clock yesterday morning at the public library in Wood lawn, the hostesses for the occasion be- ing Mrs. c. D. Henley. Mrs. R. G. Alex ander and Mrs. w. H. Compton.
 Alabama day was observed in the pro- gramme with Mrs H. T.. Ware, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

h. N. Hanl<ins, Mrs. & D. Thompson. Mrs w. w. Blackwell. Mrs. D. w. Me- Call and Mrs. w. II. Anderson taking part.
 The club rooms were attractively dec orated. violets and dogwood being used to develop a color scheme of violet and white which was also carried out in the hints and ices.
 Resides the regular members the guests were Mrs M. A. Maus. Mrs. Julia Truitt Bishop, Mrs. Edward Gregory, Mrs. F. F. Felters Mrs. D. E. Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
MISS BLAND TOMLINSON'S
 DINNER FOR BRIDAL PARTY

Miss Bland Tomlinson will entertain at dinner Saturday evening, April 25, in com pliment to Miss Joy Tomlinson and MT. John H. McQuillen Carter of Philadel- phia, Including the members of the Car ter-Tomlinson bridal party in her guest list
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

Hodges. Miss Mary Peaceley, Miss Louise Gilmore, Miss Hattie Trevartehrn, Miss Gladys Hoehn, Miss Lillian Frey, Miss Burns Waldman. Miss Belle Redd, Miss Delaris Chappelle, Miss Sara Lou Will Hams. Miss Lola McCool, Miss Winnie Lconey. Mir. Allen Hyde. MT, Ora Hood MT Selman Knight, Mir. Charlie Page, MT Frank Whitley, Mir Porter Will Hams, MT. Carl Steele, Mir. Hilrie Scnurne, Mir. Arthur Williams, MT. Jack AacWhorter. MT. Elijah Taylor MT. James Murphy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

Miss Louise Cummings Miss Mary Frank Ross, Miss Velma Stacey. Miss Margaret Nall, Miss Mary Ruth Byers, MT. Her. bert Backs, MT. Ernest Venable MT. Win dom Fullerton, MT. Pope Chambless, MT. Mabry Woodall, MT. Orlando Love. MT. Will Rush. MT. Clay Nelson, MT. Wilmer Nelson, MT. Walter Blackwell. MT. George Mason, MT Alexander Harrison. MT. Ed ward Henley, MT. Clarence Koenig, MT. Harry Mcfarland, MT. Charlie Dunn, MT.
 Fred Gilmer, MT. Frank Dodd and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
LOBDELL-BUSH
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The following note from the Times Democrat and Picayune will be read with interest by friends of Miss Bush in this city.
 Mrs Reuben G. Bush has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Ruth Bush. to MT. Charles Lobdell of Chicago. the wedding to be celebrated in the autumn. MT. Lobdell has been .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
MRS. MURRAY NORMENT ISSUES TEA CARDS

The following card was received yes-
 terday: Mrs. John Murray Norment. Miss Susie Norment, Friday April 24 Tea
 Four to o'clock Enclosed is the card of Miss Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
Instruction in Shorthand

T have copy of a shorthand system. If satisfactory, I shall mail it to Min nie B. if she will pay postage. Our post master says the postage will be 10 cents. The book is as good as new.
 MRS. A. E. e.
 If Minnie B. be not already supplied with the work she asked for, will she send for the name of her we'll wisher? And may we hold the offer for other claimants if she no longer needs the work? 1 think Minnie B. has her hook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
Donates a Dictionary

Sometime ago you had more re- quests for dictionaries than you were able to fill I have one published in the
 sos, which l will gladly give to any one who could use it. I could arrange to have it called for. Also, has the right address of the finely young girl. Martha D. NJ, who asked for things for her room, been received? If so, I should be glad to have it. N. B. H."
 A dictionary published in the sos is as valuable today as it was then, and we accept it thankfully. It will be called for speedily by some one of the scores of students who long for tools with which to carry on their life work. Kind ly tell us when it has left your hands No; l regret to say that up to this writing the correct address of the young girl is not forthcoming, although we advertised for it as soon as the flaw in it was discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN FOR MISS WRIGHT

Miss Violet Wright was the honor guest at pretty surprise party last even- ing at her home In Pratt City. The guests included a large coterie of her friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
MISS LOUISE GLASS TO
 HONOR MISS BRADSHAW

Miss Louise Glass will give luncheon Friday, April A, at her home in compli- ment to Miss Mary Bradshaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

bride. and Miss Lewise McI.aurine was bridesmaid. Mir. Rock Charlaron acted as best man to the bridegroom and MT.
 ioyt Illford was groomsman. The ush- CTS were Messrs. George Bernard Leon Irwin. Jr, and Harry B. Lacey Rev. MT. Miller of St. Andrews Episcopal church officiated at the ceremony, as- sisted by Rev. Mir. Foster of Annun- cia tinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

spring costumes. were at the coffee table with Mrs. Hanley.
 The callers numbered about 100 of Miss Coleman's friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18
Aid Society Cake

Put into a saucepan the following in- gredients and boil together for three minutes: One cup sugar. one cup water. one cup seeded raisins, one-half cup lard, pinch ofSsalt, one-half teaspoon grated nutmeg, one teaspoon ground cinnamon. When cool add two cups of flour sifted with two scant teaspoons baking powder. Last of all add one level teaspoon of baking soda dissolved In a little hot water. This is improved by adding one-half cup of nut meats dredged with flour, and f1avorihg with vanilla.-Kindness of Mrs. H. F. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-18

Mr. Skinner truly is a man of unex- pectedness.
 Scarcely have I ever asked an actor about his vocation who did not tell me straightway that iii the far off back ground he would have preferred being
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
SENATE PASSES THE
WATERWAY BILL WITH
$2O,OOO,OOO

Washington. ID. e.. Sept. 23.-Prompt
passage BY the Senate Tuesday ~ n sub
stitute measure providing s20.OO0,00O TO
bc expended by the army engineers on
existing projects. finally ended the long
iilibuster against the river and harbor
appropriation bill. which originally ear
ried $53.O00.OO0. The bill now goes 10 the
House, where il j. expected 20 precipi.
tate another vigorous fight.
When the Commerce Commission, un-
der the Senate's instructions, brought i'm
the substitute no show OF OPPOSITION
was offered and the measured passed
without a record vote.
Senator Simmons. who lei the long
fight against the fiIibnSter. made n Icing
thy speech just before the vote. lie DE-.
Tended the original measure and dis
cussed NJ length the theory Of waterway
improvement and the policy heretofore
pursued. lie declared. however. that the
theory Of controlling railroad rates by
waterway improvement would not work
out until the railroads were prevented
from meeting competitive water rates
and making up their losses hy raising
their rates on non-competitivc routes.
n tribute "a Senator Burton and the
other opponents of the bill who conduct
rd the successful flihnstcr, was paid ~
Senator Stone nf Missouri. who declared,
however. that despite the defeat of the
bill the sentiment of the country was
overwhelmingly in favor Of liberal wat.
crways improvement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
LEAGUE
MEMBERSHIP TO
REACH 1000
Interest IN iulersch0lastic League cg lha
University 81 Texas IS Increasing, viii
Frlbelii iies that Membership Will he
D0ahiet.
HEH FEATURES WILL APPEAL
ESPECIALLY TO RURAL SCHOOL,
Contests Are Expected 10 Revive Old Time
Interest III TIE Spelling Bee and 10 In
crease Che Number OF Good Spoilers.
Names Of District Officers.
Especial % The Herald.

Austin, Texas. Sept. Z4.-Proie~-or II.
ID. Shurier. State chairman VT the Uni
Iver~ify III Texas ln~icr9chola-tic league.
estimate that the membership wv ihc
.lcaeuc will in al probability reach a thou
sand this year. Last wear there we're sos
schools ni The State enrolled in THE league.
Among the new features that have been
added io the contests M the league ior The
present session are several that will APP
peal especially ~ iht rural schools. Among
these are contests for girls. both m lecla-
nation and ~ athletic contests. then ~
aadiii"n iu ihr debating. defamation Hrd
athletic contests. will De- added i spelling
contest open w boys and giri- alike. This
contest i- expected io revive ihe oid time
interest w the -peiiing bee and w increase
the number M good ~pellcr. Many pro-
pls have complained that The absence 81
the old fashioned blue back Webster
~prllcr in oar school system IL the cause
~ defective spelling. Tie decline w The
spelling bee b. probably an additional
cau~c.
Contests in debate. defamation. spelling
and athletics will BE- hcie first IN local
schools. then w counties. then wv sixteen
different districts. and finally the winners
III the districts viii meet III y grand con-
test "a y, held next May NJ The University
Of Texas. Professor Shuricr has an
n%onnred the following ~ Director If the
sixteen districts IN the State:
Amarillo. Professor NJ. "A. Me-