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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Waxing Hardwood Floors

May l trouble you to print trust worthy recipe for waxing a hardwood floor? Our house is new, but the finish is already growing dull upon the hall and library floors. They are waxed, not shell lacked. MRS R. E M"
 I have never tried the formula I ap- pend, my own hardwood floors being treated" semi-arnually by professional varrisher I am assured, however. that the method here described may be de- pended upon. To make a floor wax set pan in an outer kettle of scalding water and put into the inner vessel one-half pound of beeswax. When this is melted add gradually a quart of turpentnis, and when this is blended stir in gill of ann monia. Do not mix these ingredients over the stove for fear of fire, as turpentine is inflammable. When well mixed cover the inner vessel closely and set the pan con- taining it at the back of the range until the contents are warm, but not too hot. Apply this wax mixture to the floor with a flannel cloth. then polish with dry fan mel. The floor should not be trodden upon for a day after the wax is rubbed in. Set the doors wide open that the air may flow freely over them, but do not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
INFORMAL DANCES
 FOR COLLEGE SET
Social Arrangements Char acterized by Informality
THE DAYS EVENTS
Calendar Promises Several Attractive Functions-Miss Margaret Nelson a Hostess at Porch Dance.
 Plans for Bride-Elec
By MYRTLE MILES

Miss Margaret Nelson's dance last night was an impromptu party arranged by telephone as are most of the very in- formal college affairs just now, the day she returned from country trip. She invited limited number of young friends and the wide porch, which almost en- circles her home, made a temporary ball. room.
 Refreshments temptingly planned and served in the informal fashion of the times concluded a delightful evening, which was enjoyed by the following girls: Miss Elizabeth Wyman, Miss Annie Moore Provost Miss Virginia Hassen- ger, Miss Mildred Badham, Miss Marion Pinckard, Miss Marguerite Lewis Miss Hattie Cullom, Miss Dimmis Wilkinson, Miss Orlean Perkins, Miss Marguerite Wilkinson, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson. Miss Mary Grace Davis, Miss Bev- erly Leake, Miss Julia Shackle- ford. Miss Margaret Berry, Miss Lillian Powell, Miss Mary streit, Miss Lida Otts Miss Sara McLester, Miss Ger trude Motion, Miss Elizabeth Wyman, Miss Alice Bowie, Miss Miriam smyer, Miss Helen MsDonough, Miss Gladys AL lison, Miss Joe Smith, Miss Elizabeth smith.
 Among the boys were Richmond Wet more. William Badham, George Cunning ham, Robert Chadwick. Joe Mcintosh, Fred Hard Lee Bradley, Bradley Saun- ders Jr, Robert McLester, Mark Crulk- shank Jewell Whatley, Mason Dillar, Jr.' Henry Fowlkes, Donald Long, Joe Me David, George Long, Lamont MaJor' Richard Johnston, Fred Calder, William ISennon. Lee Poe, Tom Poe, Lennox Brooks. William Moore, William B. Stiles, Lee Hooper, Bob McPherson, Ed Bishop Alex Cecil Asa Rountree, Bryan Tomlln- son. Joe B Plosser. Louis Plosser, Tim Lee Steinhuise, Bates Whatley, Atwell Brown, William Kettig, Evans Dunn, Tom Hopkins, Rodericl1 Bethea, Frank Nelson, Theo. Nelson, Robert McDavid, Ben Moore and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10

Tn reading over your many useful hints and helpful suggestions I have found the one thing that I consider the most impor- tant asset to good housekeeping missing -clean mirrors. I find it is something that seems to be neglected in high class establishments as well as in meager homes. From my point of view if the furniture and hangings of palatial home are ever so costly and the mirrors are spotted and dlngy, showing signs of streaks caused by rubbing a dirty cloth ever, that has already served as a dus- ter after the removal of dust, I should say that it detracts from the pleasing ef- feet of the place Some may look upon this condition as being antique, but when we find 1t necessary to use a mirror we want 8 clean reflection. I have a set of soft cloths which I call mirror cloths They are used exclusively for that pur- pose. The mirrors in my house get their bath regularly. We find it necessary to do so and the time consumed in doing this Is such a small proportion that one could not consider 1t an interference with other duties MRS. E. T. C."
 If experienced housewives appreciated the value of personal experiences told in the easy, friendly style of the foregoing letter, our Corner would treble in inter- est It was said of a brilliant woman that she made petty occurrences and com monplace people interesting because she instinctively drew a mental picture of ev- erything that happened and imparted her interest in the subject to her listeners Mrs E. T. c. has the same knack We will look more closely at our mirrors for reading what she thinks of and does to hers.
 l wish her example might incite to do likewise. Tell us of experiment and fail Ire, and ask advice when the last befalls you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10

away, send them away forever and a day simply because she loves you and has promised to take her VOW soon of loving, honoring and obeying you-''
 Do you mean to say that you approve of and encourage fiirting?" Billy Bunting interrupted excitedy.
 Why. married woman fiirt is the limit of all things on the face of the earth" he went on. There is but one thing worse-a married man flirtr'
 T heartily disapprove of both" I said quite amiably, but emphatically but I do say that a man who doesn't trust his sweetheart. his fiancee, enough to allow her to keep few men friends she hap. pened to have known before she knew him or loved him. or because engaged to him, hasn't the qualities which go toward making up the model u91D husband. No. not by any meansl'
 But I'm serious Billy Bunting an- nounced. You're just making game of me. I'm jealous I can't help it. I'm built that way. I've got sense enough though, to know that if l put my foot down on Anne's friendship with these other fellows that she'll go up in the air and make it worse for me than ever. IT ats the way with woman. If she thinks she can worry man and make him miserable by going with some other duck, why she'll poster the very life out of him. day and night She'd probably send me packing on my way. That isn't al all unlikely.
 Exactly I acquiesced, "and that being the case, why not show yourself to be an arch diplomat and take some of those very fellows you are jealous of round with you to see her. Invite them out 10 dinner with you, and to go motoring. In fact, take some one of them along with you every time you go to see her, and I'll wager that by the end of 10 days or less, you'll find her the siclest and the most disgusted girl in the world. Don't be alone with her at all. It's bad medicine for you but the cure it will effect in her will be worth it. Why Anne will be so determined to have you back and all to herself that she'll just sobble you up so that you'll never know what happened"
 You mean work her by contraries?" asked Billy Bunting, nonplussed at the idea
 Certainly, goose-y,' I said, patroniz- ingly "The first woman in the world could have been managed that way, and the lastl Try it, Billy Bunting, and see.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MIR. AND MRS. STORM
 HAVE FORTY TWO PARTY

One of the most enjoyable parties of the past week was that given by MT. and Mrs. R. A. storm at their pretty home in Ensley last evening.
 Tables were arranged in the living and dining rooms for forty-two and a color scheme of green and pink was developed in the score cards and hints. Quantities of sweet peas and ferns made lovely setting for this pleasant evening and at the conclusion of the game tempting salad and ice course was served.
 Those enjoying MT. and Mrs. storm s hospitality were MT and Mrs. E. w. King, MT. and Mrs L. May McCree. MT. and Mrs. J. c. Murphy, MT. and Mrs. H. R. Cromwell, MT. and Mrs. G. D. Randle, MT. and Mrs M. V. Harlan, MT. and Mrs. Joe Walsh, MT. and Mrs. John Owen, MT. and Mrs r. G. LaMont, MT. and Mrs. F. G. Cutler Mr. and Mrs l.. H. White, MT. and Mrs. J. M. Lower, Miss Neil Blackburn, Miss Emmie ID. Eaxley, Miss Leta Randle. Miss Belle Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
A LITTLE DISSERTATION ON
 HOW TO MANAGE A WOMAN
By DOLLY DALRYMPLn

Billy Bunting lighted cigarette thoughtfully dhen asked me if I objected) and quietly put his match case of bril- liant gold, studded with diamonds, back into his pocket.
 And how are you getting along?" asked by way of greeting, seeing that he had son ething on his mind. How is the fair and not impossible she'-the girl of your dreams?"
 He fieeked the ashes from his cigarette which burned out unnoticed
 Presently he said:
 Woman was made from a rib. That's what we are told happened in the begin ming. Now she's the whole umbrella!'
 "or a perfectly good pompadour silk Palm Beach parasol," I supplemented.
 Curious. isn't it." Billy Bunting perked up, ''by the time a boy gets beyond his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MISS MOTION IS CLUB
 HOSTESS IN EAST LAKE

The members of the Thursday After noon Sewing club were pleasantly enter tained yesterday by Miss Haywood Mol ton in East Lake.
 Fancy work and dainty refreshments whiled away the happy hours, those pres ent being Miss Sarah Dryer, Miss Louise Archibald, Miss May Riser Miss Mary Brockman, Mrs John Anthony, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. Walter Hooper, Miss Mary Chollet Berney. Miss Marie Tanner, Miss Helen Watkins, Miss Gertrude Rosen- sthil, Miss Matte Lee Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Li'l Honey, when CT Gal marries fer Spite, dat's bout all she evah gifts out uv hit! YaSsum!
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sssss.sssssssssss.ssss..... motEers slipper, some girl gets her No. shoe on his neck and keeps it there''
 But if she's in love with him." I sug- gested, 'she is the best sort of disciplinar- ian for his own good"
 Speaking of women ringmasters." he said quickly, .'the man is the clown al ways Ever notice how I'm being put through all sorts of fool antics since l got engaged? I know!'
 'I know, too," l chimed in merrily. You've had some sort of. fuss with Anne. haven't you?"
 "An1 it can never be the same again, D he sighed like an airbrake.
 ''The course Of true love would be a long, fiat, monotonous road, unnteresting and absolutely undiverting, if 1t didn't have it's ups and downs"
 "Ie Anne loves me as she says" Billy Bunting pouted, better than all the rest of the world put together why does she?''
 "Well?' l asked, and waited
 Why in the Sam Hill does she still ap- bear 10 be interested in half dozen other fellows?' he said, bluntiy They are in love with her in way-as much as they can be in love with anybody-but I am going to marry her, so why doesn't she make those pikers stop coming around ? That is what I want to know I don't so With any girls except her. Don't want to. So, why should she behave like that ?,'
 I plaited my fingers carelessly and eyed him with a nervous glance, and then said:
 Jealous catl"
 Flows that?' he asked.
 One of these days" I suggested ..one of these beautifully, bright, happy, sum- mer days, somebody is going to write a book revealing the deep and dark secrets O. the feminine heart. The average wom- an is ready and willing and wants to give up the whole world for the man she loves. She would, in fact, be delighted to step back into Eden alone with just him. But she has awful examples to warn her against such step Take Eve. for instance. Adam got dead tired of her in less than three days. Now. what do you think of that?'
 Billy Bunting sat as still as a mouse.
 It comes on down in history. romantic history, went on, seeing that I was making great hit with him, that a man keeps on loving only what other men admire. If your adored one refuses to send away the other men who are fond of her, and whom she likes as mere-er-er frfends-I say, if she refuses to send them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Chicken Gumbo

Please condense upon the inclosed post card really reliable recipe for chicken gumbo, as the Creoles make it.
 EMMA Y.e
 l used the accompanying post card to tell you that we cannot send recipes by mall, nor would there have been room on the card for that which you ask. May l regret, furthermore. that your note was written in pencil characters so faint had to guess at some words? It is matter of serious import to us that communica- tions should be written in ink, and upon one side of the sheet. Much annoyance and not little loss to the Corner are caused by neglect of these regulations. Dozens of letters feed the waste basket weekly because they are penciled upon 10th sides of a single sheet of paper, sometimes signed with initials, and not in frequently without any clew to the resi- dence of the writer. As to post cards that way madness liesi" About per cent of them are so blurred by postman's and messengers finger marks that to de- cipher the post mark and addresses must be more or less guesswork. Pardon the digression From the abundance of the perturbed mind the pen writeth. Chicken gumbo is made as follows. Joint the chicken as for fricasse and dredge with salted flour. Have ready in your frying pan three tablespoons of butter. Bring to a hissing boil and lay in the f1oured bowl. Drop in among the pieces slice of onion and cook all together to a golden brown. Cover the chicken with boiling water slightly salted, cover closely, and cook gently for an hour, or until a fork pierces the largest point to the bone. Add a dozen young okras, cut small, small green pepper minced. and a cup of to- matoes cut small. Cover again and stew for half an hour longer. Some Creole cooks add a pint of oysters 10 minutes before removing the gumbo from the fire. You can use your own taste as to this. At the last stir in "roux" made by cooking together a tablespoon of butter and one of four Cook one minute after this goes in, and serve. Pass boiled rice with gumbo,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10

fore their return. MT. and Mrs. Harri- son Stuart Matthews and Miss Eleanor Matthews of Seattle will join them next week at Atlantic City and after a months stay will return to their home in the west. MT. Matthews has been in New York several weeks on business and had expected to leave there next week but found that he would be detained, hence his plan to have his wife and daughter join Cap tain and Mrs. Graves and go back to Seattle with him next month.
 MT. T. D. Wheeler of collinsville is the guest of his daughter. Mrs. R. l.. Glasgow
 Mrs. John Brown, who has been i'll in Wylam, is slightly improved
 Mrs. Mary Donovan has returned to her home in Wylam after @ visit to Memphis, Tenn.
 Mir James Vance and MT. John Stew art have returned from a stay at Springville. Miss Mary ODonnell left yesterday for a visit to relatives in New York and Boston.
 Miss Anne Murphy of Anniston is vis- iting Mrs. F. w. Graham. Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Bates of San An tonic, Tex, are the guests of Mir and Mrs. W. T. Tanner.
 Miss Eleanor Edney of Louisville is visiting Mrs. E. o. Edney.
 
 MT. Hayden Hall of Camden Is the guest of his sister. Mrs. Allan Gavin. Mrs. George Dunn is visiting friends Mrs. L. Cook and her daughter, Miss Eleanor Cook, of Louisville are visit ing Mrs. Will Doutaz. Mrs. A. H. Silverman and little son have returned to Chattanooga after a visit to Mrs S. Golstein in Ensley.
 
 Mrs. R. L. Daniel is the guest of her mother, Mrs. E. V. Lacey, in Anniston.
 
 Mrs. Roy Dimmitt and children are visiting relatives in St. Louis. MT. Russell Barnes of Pratt City is spending two weeks with relatives in Georgia. MT. and Mrs. w. l. Kingsmore of Sheffield and Mrs. S. c. ORourke and daughter of New Orleans are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Golf. Mir W. c. Ware is spending some time in Montgomery. 1 Miss Loretta O'Donald and Miss Mac belle ODonald of Mobile are the guests | of Mrs. Wynne Cummings l Miss Elizabeth Russell of Huntsville 1 is visiting Miss Aileen Glass in Nor wood.
 l Miss Sarah Hodges will return today l from a stay of several weeks with | friends in Ashville. | Miss Mary Motion of East Lake is spending six weeks in New York city. | Mir H. W. Oliver and his daughter Miss Lurine Oliver of West End are visiting relatives in Pensacola and other points of Florida. l Mrs. J. E. Burke and children are visiting Mrs. Alex Hickman in Hat tiesburg, Miss. 1 Mrs. George Morris of West End has as her guest. Miss Hattie Mae Price ol Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
PARTIES PLANNED FOR
 A BRIDE-ELECT

MT. Ralph Sanborn will entertain at luncheon today at 1 o'clock at the news paper club in honor of Miss Aleta Me- Donald and MT. Berry, the guests includ- l ling members of the nuptial party. | Miss Mary Brockman will entertain at luncheon Wednesday at Maplehurst in compliment to Miss Mcdonald Thursday, July IS, MT. Albert Lee Smith will be a host at luncheon at the news lpaper club for Miss Mcdonald and MT. Berry.
 Friday evening, July IT, after the re- hearsal for the Berry-McDonald wedding,
 MT and Mrs. T. c. Mcdonald will give
 and al fresco party at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
WEST END FORTY-TWO
 CLUB HOLDS MEETING

Mrs. O. A. Kennemer entertained the members of the West End Forty-two club yesterday afternoon.
 The parlor and dining room, where the tables were arranged TOT the club game, were simply but prettiy decorated with roses and ferns and dainty handpainted score cards were used to carry out the white and pink color scheme, also em- ployed in the ices served.
 Those invited were Mrs J. w. Hill, Mrs. c. c. Lewis, Mrs. J. l.. Swint, Mrs. w. F. Jordan, Mrs. Rufus Hines, Mrs. C. B. Sewers, Mrs. R. l.. Drake, Mrs. F. J. Healey. Mrs. J. w. Brown, Mrs. O. G. Taf, Mrs. R. l.. Bozeman, Mrs s. M. Cox and Mrs. George Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MISS NICHOLSON
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

In honor of Miss Aleta Mcdonald, Miss Nina Nicholson was hostess yesterday afternoon to the members of the Tues day Auction club and few additional friends. nd-embroidered lingerie was given as the trophies and salads and ices followed the games.
 Those who took part in the gamese were Miss Aleta Mcdonald, Miss Mary Brock man. Miss Sara Neill of Greenvile, s. C.. Miss Genevieve Burt, Miss Elizabeth Co., ing, Miss Sue Lee Weir, Mrs. Henry Free man of Ithaca, N. Y; Mrs Harwood, Miss Helen Slater, Miss Florence Halsey of Pensacola, Fla; Mrs. Cullen Smith, Miss Mary Cameron, Miss Margaret Cameron, Miss Helen Gains of Mobile; Mrs Clisby, Miss Louise Neville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
SENIOR FORTY-TWO CLUB
 MEETING IN ENSLEY

An interesting meeting of the Senior Forty-two club was held yesterday after noon with Mrs E. w. Gray as hostess on Ensley Highlands.
 Punch was served during the game ana later a salad and ice course was passed.
 Besides the regular members the follow ing guests enjoyed this hospitality; Mrs. J. E. LeMay, Mrs. Edmund Ewing, Mrs. H. G. Braxton, Mrs. J. F. Lee and Miss Hattie Mae Sadler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MRS. RAMSEY HONOREE
 AT AFTERNOON PARTY

The universal regret felt in the depar- ture of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Ramsey. whose efforts in behalf of Sunday school work in Birmingham have been so fruit full, was expressed yesterday afternoon in the delightful entertainment given at the William Hood residence on Han over Circle by the members of Mrs. Ram sey's class, 150 in number.
 The reception was altogether informal and members of the coterie constituted a receiving party. The house was attrac- lively decorated for the occasion, and a pleasing feature and one receiving the tender appreciation of the honoree was the presentation of handsome bracelet from this throng of women who so gen timely love her and regret to know that she and MT. Ramsey are leaving Birming- ham to make their home in Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MISS BARCLAY HOSTESS
 FOR MISS LATHEM

lovely party last evening with Miss Doll Barclay as hostess, at her home in Wood lawn.
 The house was prettily decorated with cut flowers and ferns and a merry even ing was spent with progressive games and music. At a late hour a delicious ice was served to the following guests:
 Miss Lien Ellen Cooley Miss Estelle Rainey, Miss Doris Mackey, Miss Jewell Mackey, Miss Margaret Proctor, Miss Georgia Tribble, Miss Mary Frank Ross, MT Ralph Hayes, MT. George Simpson, Md. Edward Henly, MT. Morris Simpson, MT. Donald Mitchell, MT. Gene Watkins, MT. Clyde Lovelady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MRS. EDMUNDSON'S BRIDGE PARTY FOR VISITORS

Complimenting her two visitors. Mrs. William Lamb and Mrs. Eugene Me Elvane of Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. D. V. Edmundson entertained the members of the Alpha Beta Bridge club yesterday afternoon at her home in Woodlawn.
 Shasta daisties and sunflowers were employed to deYelope a yellow color scheme in decorating the proches where the tables were placed for the players.
 Miss LaTrieve Hall, in a dainty aft ernoon frock, passed punch during the game and later salad and ice course was enjoyed by about 20 guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
AUCTION BRIDGE CLUB
 MEETS IN NORWOOD

The regular meeting of the Young Ladies Auction Bridge club took place yesterday afternoon with Miss May Bell as hostess in Norwood.
 The shaded porch was selected as a place for the tables and the club game, bridge was played, after which a salad and ice course was enjoyed by the fol- lowing guests Miss Onie Smith, Miss Mary Todd, Miss Flora Emonds, Miss Mary Lee Bell, Miss Mabel Marler, Miss Eugenia Price. Mrs. Peebles. Miss Jennie Price. Miss Bessie Ferguson, Miss Annie Mae Zimmerman, Mrs. H. l.. West Miss Estelle Strickland. Miss Myrta Harris, Miss Marie Rosamond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MISS BELL HONOREE
 IN EAST BIRMINGHAM

In honor of Miss Gertrude Bell the at tractive guest of Mrs. o. M. Hipps of East Birmingham, Miss Bessie Faulkner and Miss Viola Faulkner entertained a few friends at a furnace party last evening.
 After an interesting trip through the furnace the young folks were served aD ice course at the home of the joint hos tesses.
 Those composing the party were Miss Flora Saddler, Miss Anita Loveless. Miss Flossie Morgan, Miss Bessie Faulkner, Miss Lora Hawkins, Miss Gertrude Bell, Miss Viola Faulkner, Miss Reta Hawkins, Miss Annie Faulkner, MT. Fred Self, MT. Stanley Bees, Mir. Joe Tidwell MT. M. C.. Hipps, MT. Drennen Faulkner, Mrs w. J.. Faulkner. Mrs. T. Morgan, MT. and Mrs. C. Lightsey and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
Strawberry Jam

Please give me directions for making strawberry jam, so that 1t will not be hard. How long should 1t be cooked? Please tell me, if possible, before the sea- son passes. It may be useful to others as well as myself IGNORANT"
 Pick over and wash the berries. Drain in a colander and turn into bowl. Weigh and allow for each pound of berries pound of sugar. Put the berries on alone and boil for half an hour, stirring often from the bottom. There will be a super fuity of juice. Dip it out and put aside for jelly. Add the sugar to the berries and cook 20 minutes after the boil begins again. Put up in small jars, and when 1t Is cold pour melted paraf1n upon the top
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
MRS. WHALEY IS
 WOODLAWN HOSTESS

Mrs. Eugene Whaley entertained a num- Der of friends at luncheon yesterday at her attractive home in Woodlawn.
 Sweet peas centered the table about which were seated the guests, including Miss Sadie Brightman, Miss Helen Sparks Miss Rachel Simpson, Miss Ava Trist, Miss Hattie Barclay, Miss Mattie Barclay, Miss Ruth Gaines, Miss Rather inc Kidd, Miss Helen Forsythe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-10
SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN
 FOR MRS. SCROLLS

Mrs. Arthur Schols was complimented with a lovely surprise party by coterie of friends Wednesday evening at her home on Ensley Highlands, the occasion being her birthday.
 Music and games were the chief feat ures of the entertainment and later light refreshments were passed
 The guests were: Miss Edith Leonard, Miss Grace Hillhouse, Miss Roselle Ben nett. Miss Roberta Russell, Mrs R. w. Russell, Miss Ruth Morrow, Miss Kate Scholls, Mir. Rudulph Haycock, MT. Will liam Schools, MT. Alex Pow, MT. Roy Bartlett, Mir Sam Garrett, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Scholls.