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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
A PORCH PARTY
 FOR VISITING GIRL

Miss Eleanor Heacock, who is visit ing Miss Linda Belle Heacock, was the honoree at a typical summer party yes terday afternoon when her hostess in- vited number of friends to join her afternoon of games.
 Tables were arranged for contest and a game of rock. A fan and silk hose were presented as prizes after these interesting affairs were over and an ice served in the form of a pink rose resting in a bed of green leaves was accompanied by dainty cakes. A punch table placed in a corner of the porch had sweet peas and roses as decoration and these flowers were dis tributed elsewhere to give an artistic and inviting air to the surroundings.
 Those invited to the porch party were Miss Katherine Morrow, Miss Annie Moore Miss Emily Harrison, Miss Helen Bishop, Miss Rosa Wood Wilder, Miss Mildred Clarke, Miss Margaret Brad shaw, Miss Mary Swindol, Miss Erlyne Reynolds, Miss Fannie May Crumrine, Miss Elizabeth Paramore, Miss Jessie Macon, Miss Adeline Keene, Miss Mabel Beasley, Miss Florence Vann Miss Esther Kennedy, Miss Mabel Kennedy, Miss Grace Meighon, Miss Mary Wood ruff, Miss Natalie Lenk, Miss Erin Bernard, Miss Myra Oden, Miss Marion Sweatt, Miss Mary Abraps. Miss Eliza beth Abrams, Miss Beatrice Robbins and Miss Olivia Massey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
MISS SELENE ROUNTREE
 ENTERTAINS AT CARDS

In honor of Miss Virginia Ford, who Will leave next week for Maine. Miss Se- lene Rountree entertained yesterday after noon at cards, tables being arranged for l6 friends. The forget-me-not plan was followed in arranging the decorations, and the cards of which the score was kept in a series of games of 800 were adorned with the little blue flowers, which were signff- cant of the loyalty of Miss Ford's friends. Ices and sandwiches were served after the games, and the trophies. slipper trees for the game and score. and book for the guest of honor, were awarded.
 Those who took part in the delightful hospitality were: Miss Laura Norton, Miss Harriet Forbes. Miss Katherine King, Miss Edith Whatley. Miss Jose phine Foster Miss Sarah Simpson, Miss Will Jemison, Miss Frances Woodrow, Miss Caryl Penney, Miss Elizabeth Prince, Miss Jordan Prince, Miss Katherine Me Cormack, Miss Damaris Smith of Mobile, Miss Elizabeth Riley, Miss Marie Bates and Miss Dora Dawson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS
 OF EARLY JUNE Birmingham Party Leaves for Tour of Europe EVENTS OF THE DAY A Reception at the Club for Mrs. Ford Hospitalities Extended
 to Miss Ford-Informal
 Dances and Cards
EVENTS OF THE DAY
By MYRTLE MILES

Mir and Mrs Carlton Pope smith le1t Monday afternoon for Boston and Will sail today on the s. s. Canopic of the White Star Line for Naples, making pleas ant calls en voyage to the Azores, Madeira, Gibraltar and Agiers MT. Smith completed very delightful party for his sixteenth journey to for eien lands. Those from Birmingham who will be his guests for the summer are Miss Leila Smith, Miss Rose Owen Me David, Mrs. Catherine Erswell. Miss Cath crime Kirkman, MT. and Mrs J. G. Whit field, Mrs. Louis Schillinger. MT. Lotus Schillinger, Mrs. w. V. M. Robertson J' MT. Wallace McAdory and MT. Berney Crook; MT and Mrs. Cliff William or Meridian, Mrs. Edward Sykes ana MISS Sykes from Aberdeen travelled east "lti MT. Smith, other members from tlorlua' South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois anu Alabama will meet the party at Hotel I,enox in Boston. I've tour of So days IS a very complete and delightful one through nine countries of Europe, lneiuu- inr nearly all the capitals of Europe with Buda Pesth with its touch or oIleh- tal grandeur and a very handsome cits es well as Vienna, Dresden, and befhh' The tourney after the Italian lakes rom Italy to Switzerland will be over the won derful new Loectchberg Simplon railway only completed in 1913, and through the rrandest scenery of the Bernese Alps.
 A diversity of travel by rail, laKes' rivers. to aside and summer resorts as well as many motor trips lends an ever changing variety to the summer trlp' which is most enjoyable. The tour tinlshes with Scotland and the party sails for the homeland on the Adriotic, one of the Palatial White Star steamers, due in New York September l.
 The vacation tour, chaperoned by Mrs Clara l.. Lanier, will sail from Boston on June 16 for England. MT. Zac Smith, Jr., is arranging a most charming tour or Saxony, automobiling through Europe to sail July 15 on the Lusitania of the Cunard line. MT. Smith is completing a delight ful party for his tour through England Wales, Scotland, France, including the quaint seaside resorts of Brittany and Normandy, Belgium, Ostend, Switzer- land the Austrian Tyrol and the Dolo- mites finishing at Nuremberg, Dresden and Berlin, returning on the lmperator uAeG-fhe Hamburg American Line in De- tober.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
DUDLEY FITS
 GIVES A DANCE

A number of boys and girls in the school set spent last evening very delight fully with Dudley F'itts, who gave a dance at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Henry Fitts, on Fairview ave- nue.
 The residence. built after the Swiss in fiuence is ideally arranged for dancing, and after most enjoyable evening spent in this way, ices and punch were served. Among the young people who shared the pleasure of the occasion with the host were: Miss Virginia Ford, Miss Jordan Prince, Miss Elizabeth Prince Miss El- eanor Fitts, Miss Elizabeth Paramore, Miss Elizabeth Jordan, Miss Mabel Floss CT, Miss Annette Hoyt. Miss Marion Lewis, Miss Won Ciel Oden, Miss Carolyn Copeland, Miss Jennie Hammond Cope land, Miss Katherine Reynolds Messrs. William Bromberg, Charlie Webb, Albert Tucker, Tinsley Harrison, Richard Her zog, James Downey, Wilbur Abbott Ryan Oden Philip Long, Donald Long, Fucker Agee, Hewitt Smith, Hampton Smith, John Terry Badham, Marcus Mcclellan and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Burnt Sugar Cake

Put a cup of sugar in a saucepan over the fire: add nothing to it, but stir until the sugar is melted and changed to a light brown color Add a cup of water. and When the bubblng ceases stir until the caramel is melted. then cook to : sirup. Do not cook too long, for, if you do the sirup will candy when cold. Beat one-half cup of butter to cream, add to it gradually one cup of sugar. Beat the yolks of three eggs, whip into these one-half cup of sugar, and beat this mixture into the sugar and butter Sift together two cups of flour and two level teaspoons of baking powder. and add this to the first mixture alternately with one cup of cold water and three tea spoons of the burnt sugar. Last of all add the whites of two eggs beaten stiff. Bake in loaf or in layers and when done cover with a burnt sugar frosting.-kind- ness of J. A. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
RECEPTION FOR GRADUATES
 AT SECOND PRESBYTERIAN

The girls department of the Second Presbyterian church gave a delightful re- ception this week in compliment to the six graduates. Miss Nell Cosby, Miss Lillian Cross, Miss Johnny May Cross, Miss Rob erta Livingston. Miss Barbara Ransom and Miss Celia Ellard.
 They entertained at the home of Mrs. w. M. Crawford, which was artistically decorated for the afternoon in wistaria, sweet peas and roses. An ice and punch were served for the dining room. Those who received the guests, numbering about 100, in reception hall, living room and din- ing room. were, besides the honorees, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Thornton, Miss Nell Case, Miss Eleanor Starnes. Miss Ethel Ellard. Mrs. w. M. Crawford, Mrs J. D. Broadly, Miss Josephine Cosby, Mrs. w. T. Cartwright, Miss Marguerite Lewis, Miss Hoy Lewis, Miss Annie May Price, Miss Lena Easley, Miss Lila Mcclure, Miss Sadie Young, Miss Madeline De- Shazo, Miss Elizabeth Hobart and Miss Corrie Crawford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
DEAD FEELING
 ALL THE TIME
Bad Condition of Arkansas Lady, Who Finally Over
 came Her Trouble

Broad Camp, Ark.-Mrs. virgie Bain, of this town. gives out the following ; statement for publications: When was just fifteen years old. I suffered dreadfully with a cramp in my stom- ach. about once month. and I had . dead feeling all the time--no life to do anything.
 took two bottles of Cardui the woman's tonic, and I felt like differ ent person. I had tried all kinds of medicine for over a year. but not a thing helped me, until took Cardui A short time ago. I suffered again. I would ache and hurt. until couldn't stand on my feet to do my work. My back ached and my head hurt all the time.
 I was glad I knew about Cardui! l took three bottles and now never have any aches or pains. and I am cheerful and happy. Ladies, let's take one another's ad- vice and not suffer so much. Try oardui the woman's tonic. It's a won- derful medicine"
  could find remedy to ease your pain and relieve the torment which goes with so many forms of womanly trou- ble-here is your answer!
 Take Cardui. the woman,s tonic, and be relieved. as Mrs. Bain was All duggists sell Cardut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06

enee-the South Highlands Presbyterian entertained in her honor at the Country club.
 his entertainment was arranged in order to give an opportunity to the wom- en with whom since coming to Birming- ham this lovely woman has been asso- ciated in good works the opportunity to say good-by to her on the eve of her departure for another city, and to express the feeling of appreciation for her helpfulness in church work and for her gracious friendship.
 It was quite an informal arrangement, and besides the church congregation in cluded but few of Mrs. Ford's other friends. Flowers were arranged on the mantels and on the bonbon table so that the exquisite setting which the clubrooms furnish for a hospitality was prettier than ever. Dainty refreshments were served and the reception hour was delightfully."- spent in the informal communion of con genial friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
TO RECEIVE WITH
 MRS. PHILIP BOWERS

Mrs. P. B. Bowers, who will introduce her niece. Miss Mary Bowers this aft ernoon at a reception from 4:30 to 6 O clock, has asked the following friends, chiefly among the girls, to assist her in receiving:
 Miss Mary Bowers, Miss Selina Perry Miss Elizabeth Massey, Mrs. Nina Redd Southgate, Miss Leila Robinson, Miss Selina Robinson, Miss Ethel Urquhart, Miss Virginia Cosgrove, Miss Kathleen Burns, Miss Annie Underman, Mrs. Eliza Redd, Mrs. Elliott Carper Mrs George Harrington. Mrs. J. w. Fain, Mrs. J. D.. Ramsey. Mrs. Russell Hunt Mrs. w. C.. Shackelford, Mrs. Sam Perry, Mrs. G. M. Bowers, Mrs w. T. Hill Mrs. Robert Ezell, Mrs. J. w. Johnson, Mrs. Ira Hood, Mrs. c. 1T. Brazelton, Miss Julia Bowers, Miss Fannie Bowers, Miss Eleanor Mas sey and Miss Julia Perry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Pleased With Her Gift

T cannot find words enough to express my thanks to you for forwarding my name to Mrs. G. for some clothing she offered. l am the mother of two babies and am 23 years old She gave me her daughters clothes. which fit me. for am still only a girl myself. They are beauti-
 ful, well made, and serviceable. The kind, donor promised to remember me later on. They are lovely women and when I got home I just cried for joy all over those lovely things so delieatelv and gracously given. MRS. C. NJ W"
 A "bonne bouche' with which to wind up our weeks report of work attempted and accomplished that I cannot withhold from readers, although 1t was meant especially for my eyes The ring cf youthful happiness. buoyant and ecstatic.. sounds through it all. I could wish I had been one of the lovely women" who in spired it. Heaven bless and reward them,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06

With the assistance of her partner, Mr. Rule, Miss Mishler has already become quite well known. although their Metro- politan debut will not be made until the week after next. when Kalil's Venetian Garden, the latest addition to New York s many beautiful "Dansants" will be opened, and they will be the star per formers.
 I predict that these two young people will make the dancing world 'sit up and take notice" when they appear-don' t you?
 Miss Lorraine and MT. Rule have capti- vated Birmingham completely by their at tractive work.
 Everybody is singing their praises and they have been accorded the most un- stinted adulation since their premier here.
 Chatting with Miss Lorraine yesterday I asked her how she had overcome our old-fashioned southern prejudice to pro- fessional dancing and she replied In her quaint little way:
 "Oh. that's almost an unspeakable sub ject Of course my family objected tre- mendously, but I just kept on working and pleading and convincing them that 1t was done in the best circles now adays and so I have overcome to some extent their rigid objections
 'How did you and MT. Rule ever hit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06

adorned with a basket of sweet peas, hints and other confectioneries carrying out the selected colors. Here an ice course was served
 The hostess and honoree were assisted in receiving by Mrs. J. w Johnston, Mrs. J. C. Scott and Mrs Adams
 Miss farrell, wearing a lovely lingerie afternoon dress in white with pink gir- dle. was the recipient of many dainty gifts which were rolled In by little John Vincent Glass in pink and white wheel barrow.
 Fifty guests were invited to participate in the delightful event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
MISS CROSSLAND HONOREE
 AT MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

One of the prettiest informal affairs planned for Miss Lisabel Crossland. a bride of next week. was the miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs H. F. Watt lington in East Lake yesterday after noon with Mrs. Washington and Miss Lena Hit entertaining jointly.
 were chosen to be developed in the dec- orations by the use of handsome ferns and quantities of white roses. The lace covered dining table held a basket of roses as central ornament and green and white was employed in the blocks of white 1ce cyesm wtth'71Eaan haaxt cen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
TYRON-MANGRUM MARRIAGE
 OCCURS IN RQYLES

The marriage of Miss Ella Mangrum and MT. Oscar Tyron was solemnized at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. J. Fl. Mansrum. in Boyles, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. NJ. P. Branham.
 The homo was prettily decorated for the event, pink and white sweet peas being lavishly used. The wedding march was played by Miss Nellie Firth.
 The ceremony took place in the pres ence of a few friends and relatives and there were no attendants. The bride wore a becoming travelling suite of blue with hat to match.
 MT. and Mrs. Tyron left immediately for a stay with his parents in Deatsville. and upon their return will make their home with MT. and Mrs. Edward Tyron in Boyles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06

ters, bearing "a cupid within a wedding ring.
 The guests were welcomed at the door by Mrs. J. B. Bancroft and Mrs. l.. A. Keene and punch was served in the re- ception hall by Mrs. w. S. Reynolds and Miss Nelle Ellis.
 About 75 guests wrote good wish tele- grams for the bride-to-be at the minia- ture Western Union office in the parlor. and each received tiny basket of brides cake as a favor.
 large green and white umbrella by little York Bass
 Those composing the receiving line in the living room were: Mrs. H. E. Watt lington, Mrs. E. D. Crossland. Miss Crossland Miss Anna Crossland. Miss Lena Hit, Mrs. N. E. Hit and Mrs. Leslie Hitt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
BUNGALOW SHOWER WITH
 MISS FARRELL HONOREE

Miss Agnes Harrell, whose marriage to MT Otto Gladden. will be an event of June 10, was complimented with a bung- allow shower yesterday afternoon with Mrs. E. T. Glass and Miss Aileen Glass Norwood.
 Sweet peas, in pink and white, the we'd ding colors. festooned the rooms on the lower floor of the house. Miss Glass pre- sided at the pretty punch table in the den. The dining table had cluny lace cover oyer pink satin and tho cepteR was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
U. D. c. MEET
 IN WOODLAWN

Mrs. Lucy Bell entertained the R. D. Jackson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confectionery yesterday afternoon at her home in Woodlawn, complimenting her father, Dr. R. D. Jackson, for whom the chapter Is named. An interesting programme was followed by an address given by Dr. Jackson. An ice course closed the meeting about 40 guests being present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Burnt Supar Frosting

Put together one cup sugar, four table- spoons water and three tablespoons of the burnt sugar. prepared according to the directions given in the preceding recipe Boil the mixtures until it spins thread. then gradually beat into it the white of an egg that has been whipped until stiH and dry Flavor with a teaspoon of va nilla and spread on the cake.-K'ndness of J. A. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Grateful for the Rug

After the receipt of your letter I called up the woman whose address it gave. She promised to send around the rug she had offered. I am grateful to the Corner and to her. I have not seen offers of other rugs and am fortunate in finding this so near to me. I have let ters from women at some distance offer ing fruit and furniture for our girls club. The transportation would be too much. I had hoped we might call or send for ar ticles. MRS. E.. M. T."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
A BOX PARTY
 AT THE LYRIC

At the Lyric Mrs. Tom Pankey and Mrs. J. Jackson entertained yesterday afternoon at the Lyric in compliment to Miss Davenport of Indiana. In the party besides the hostesses were Mrs. Blaine Brownell, Mrs. Cleve Richardson Mrs. B.. J. Cheeseman. Miss Edna Thomas. Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Lois Brown, and the honoree, Miss Davenport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
FINAL MEETING OF
 MOTHERS CLUB

With Mrs J. F. Terrell and Mrs. Claude Cunningham as joint hostess the final meeting of the Mothers club was held Thursday morning at the Woodlawn H. brary.
 The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. J. B. Merrill; first vice president, Mrs. J. P. Levy; second vice president, Mrs. c. l.. Douglas; treasurer, Mrs. J. H. Ferrel. and secretary, Mrs. R. G. Alexander. A brief programme was followed by light refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
MRS. DAVID s. MOORE
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. David S. Moore will entertain at luncheon today at the Southern club in compliment to Miss Jennie Hopkins
 Another interesting party planned for Miss Hopkins is the box party to be given at the Lyric next Saturday afternoon by Mrs. E. M. Ivy and Mrs. K. M. Ivy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
MISS MARY BROCKMAN
 HOSTESS AT CARDS

Miss Mary Brockman entertained a few friends at cards last night at her home in compliment to Miss Louise Taylor and Miss Margaret Proctor who are her house guests. The guests num- pered IA and at the conclusion of a series of games salad plate was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
MRS. FELDNER HONOREE
 AT SPEND.DAY PARTY

Mrs. c. Dillon of Boyies entertained a few friends at a spend-the-dsy party yesterday in honor of her sister. Mrs. Anna Feldner, who is her house guest.
 Those enjoying this hospitality were Mrs. Robert Barton, Mrs. w. o. Smith, Mrs. E. R. Barton. Mrs. Annie Feld- ner, Miss Olive Barton and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Received a Dictionary

'I have received large dictionary from Mrs. J. B., and l now want to thank the Corner for giving me her name. I am glad my wish is fulfilled PAULA G.
 And so are we! It was a wish that showed the appetite for learning and self improvement the Corner delights to honor and encourage. It is a significant fact that We are more frequently importuned for dictionaries and encyclopedias than for fiashy, highly seasoned novels. As a man reads, so is he.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
 HOSTS FOR MRS. FORD

A beautiful tribute was paid to Mrs. Albert Halsey Ford yesterday afternoon when the women of the church in which she had been such a valuable inf1u-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
ANNIVERSARY SERVICE AT
 MIR. BRYAN'S CHURCH

The friends of Rev. J. A. Bryan are in- vited to attend services at the Third Presbyterian Sunday in celebration of the twenty-fifth year of service of MT. Bryan as pastor of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
MISS CONNELLY HOSTESS
 FOR MISS TYSON

One of the prettiest parties given in honor of Miss Hettie Tyson of ruscs- loosa, during her stay in Vivian. was that of last evening with Miss Agnes Connolly as an attractive hostess.
 Sweet peas and large ferns were used in decorating the apartments and progress sive games and music were the diversions of tho evening.
 Light refreshments were enjoyed by the following guests: Miss Bessie Moore. Miss Carrie Traynor, Miss Bessie Tray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Gave Mandolin and Music

If the writer of the inclosed lives here I have nice mandolin for the little fel- low. Will you please send my address to Grace A. R.? I sent over 50 pounds of music to Miss w. She seemed pleased with 1t. MRS s. E. B"
 The mandolin has found it's happy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
MRS. TRUCKS LUNCHEON
 FOR VISITORS

Mrs. w. E. Truck was hostess at a luncheon yesterday at her home on Ems ley Highlands complimenting Miss Mag gie Moore of Selma and Dr. and Mrs J. F. Truck of Helena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Offers a Baby Buggy

Tn answer to the appeal for the baby buggy, l will say l have good gocart that will be given to the mother any time she sends for it.
 MRS. J. F. c." This baby cart will be caught at eagerly by some mother-I fear by more than one. Will the donor let me know when she has found the right claimant? I hold her address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
Wants Something to Read


 Wiii you ask some one in your Corner TOT IaVor? l have a little girl who has been SICK in bed for one year and a half She IS Is years old and pines for some thing to read or a book to paint with colors, or anything that would make time pass more pleasantly for her In return Will gladly give brace which was made for her spinal trouble and which she cannot wear. The brace is as good as new. will gladly pass 1t on to help an- other sufferer, whose trouble may not be as bad as my own dear little girls.
 MRS. V. J.
 The little shut-in shall have her books and painting materials. I promise this because I know how the hearts of our junior chapter will throb in reading of her confinement and her longings. If you do not hear from them soon oblige me by writing to me to that effect. am con- fident of their sympathy and of their mothers cooperation with them The brace supplies felt and expressed want often reported to us. Hold it in the name of the IT. H. c. until somebody writes for it, armed with the address secured from us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME,
BY MARION KIRKLAND

owner. The want of Grace A. R. was supplied before your letter came to us. That 90 rounds sounds royal No won der the lucky woman was pleased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-06

Located among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, famous health resort. College of first rank; Con- servatory affillation. Specialccurses ln music. art oratesys domestic