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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29
ELYTON SCHOOL WAS
FIRST WITH GARDEN
~ FLORA MINER HARRISON

home on First avenue and Broad street.
Elyton, was completed late in the spring
of 1909. The school was at once moved
from its temporary quarters across the
street and completed the session OF 19O6-O9
in the new building.
This building was planned and erected
while Mr.. T. T. Alley was president OF
the Elyton board Of education. and he
gave much of his attention to the school
and to its new home The Alley school.
at Green Springs in Elyton. bears his
name and attests to his interest in schools
as does the larger school.
School Building Is Highly Satisfactory
The latter is a red brick building Of two
stories with a basement above ground
There are four large basement ro0rns
that may be used for manual arts when
these subjects are added, thus supple
menting the II class rooms on the first
and second floors. These are we'll light
ed, comfortably seated ana equipped and
furnished in accord with the needs Of the
children of different ages. Like the big
bear the middle sized bear, and the little
bear, each grade has the equipment suited
to them, and. there is every provision
to make the school work successful and
pleasant. With these delightful class
rooms, library, principals office, wide
halls that may be used as an auditorium
for school entertainments, and with prop
or provision for ventilation and heating.
the Elyton school is one of the most
modern and perhaps the most satisfac-
tory and comfortable school buildings in
Birmingham.
School Garden
| In September, 1909, Mr.. A. L. Reese.
| from the Columbus Ca, schools. took
charge of the Elyton school and when
| 1t became a part OF the Birmingham sya-
| tenn the following January he remained
| principal SO the school has had the ad-
vantage of pursuing one plan and of
developing for five years uncer one man
\ agement.
| The advantage of this is clearly seen in
| the school garden. Five years ago there
were no school gardens here; they have
teeu added In the last three years. but
the one at the Elyton school dates farther
back. Mr.. Reese started it when he frs:
| went to the school, planning 1t even be-
| fore school opened in September, 1903
| Ever since then 1t has been a particularly
| prominent feature of the school, one tina
has been equally popular and profitable
| The children are genuinely proud of thel,
garden and teachers and pup Is have en-
joyed this part of the school.
| At first II was new to all, but Mr.. Reese
had practical and theoretical knowledge
| OF gardening and the teachers Learned
quickly and taught their pupils abou
planting cultivating and marketing Mr.
Reese says laughingly that there ar'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29

been penetrated But between the slender
lines that the routes of exploring expedi-
tions have woven like network over
the little known places Of the earth there
are vast spaces unmapped and unknown.
Nor will honor and glory be lacking to
those daring spirits who may succeed in
accomplishing these lesser tasks of ex-
ploration. The contemplated expedition
of Sir Edward Shackleton across the Ant
arctic continent promised to be the most
spectacular achievement of his career.
The University of Pennsylvania expedi-
tiion in the Amazon regions under the
leadership of DR.. Farabee, has already
covered itself with much glory though
its task Is but half completed.
This is big earth after all, and all
the centuries of exploration have not suf-
ficed to reveal its every aspect. There ID
still work for the explorer on every CONT
nent and he has today the inestimabl
advantage of the moving picture camera
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29

On the first day of January, 1910, the
act of legislature known as the Greater
Birmingham act became effective and
brought under one set of city officials
the jurisdiction Of what had been about a
dozen different municipalities together
With a large extent of territory that had
been unncorporated. This, of course, az
fected the schools in the territory added
to Birmingham 1t contained rs schools
for white children, the oldest Of them
being the one at Elyton.
This is one of the oldest In the county
for Elyton is older then Birmingham and
its first school building was land
mark for many years. 1t was frame
building, one of the oldest in Elyton. This
original building was replaced by the one
known as the Salter house. back of the
Elyton Masonic temple. From there the
school was moved into one or two resi-
dences and occupied these until its new
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29

some good farmers among the tcacners
now, and there are some very enthusi-
astic ones among the children.
A few days ago "a little girl ran up no
one of the teachers, exclaim ng, When
you get through here come and look al
our garden!' ~,
She is the same one who, in her kinder
garten days several years ago, said in a
distressed voice, "Oh, Mr.. Reese, some
body has pulled up one of our radishes.'
Yet the garden has never been simply
fad. 1t has considerable educative
value in many different ways. From the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29
Class Libraries

school--a. common interest for all from
the principal to the kindergarten chill
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29

NI6SS LlDT8IleS
The garden and the library, are two
phases of the school helped by the School
Improvement association. This associa-
ton is composed of a creditable per cent
of the number of mothers who have chill
dren in the Elyton school, It's president
is Mrs. R. c. Reid and the secretary Is
Mrs. c. B. Stamps. When the building
was new the members OF the associs-
ton furnished curtains, medicine chest.
rest room, and books for children who
could not buy them. and as these thingA
We're supplied they were enabled to give
more attention to the two prominent fea-
lures OF the school--the garden and the
library. They have bought numbers OF
books for the library, or rather for the
libraries, for there are several libraries
instead of one general library in this
school.
Each of the first four grades has It's
own class library which consists of three
or four sets of books with from six to IL
duplicate copies in each set. These are
selected especially for the grades when
will use them, simply told stories Tot int
first grade and more advanced reaons
for the second, third, and fourth graoes
These sets are kept in the class rooms
and exchanged between the two DIVISIONS
of each grade The teacher distributes
all the copies Of one set ana teacneS
a selected story to the children. II u De
unfinished in the lesson period the DOCKS
are carried home. the children finish the
story there, and take the books back to
the school next day for other children
to use them This frequent introduction
~ stories from other books gives a
change from the regular readers and the
children are being prepared to use and
enjoy a library when they are sufficiently
| far advanced to select their own books,
Recently a new set Of books was added
to the collection for the first grade. The
school is constantly improving and each
year sees 1t more and more nearly the
| ideal school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29
What He Could Do

From the Louisville Herald.
Don't you think you could do some-
think with that orchestra to improve
my song?" asked the lady soloist.
Whats the mater with it?" asked
the orchestra leader.
We'll, they could hardly near my
song for that drum"
We'll, we can put in a couple more
drums"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-29

sign of new and up-to-date patterns
for Christmas gifts. Crystal white
stones set in mems, women's and
children's rings of all kinds Bar
and lace pins, ear screws. cuff links.
scarf pins, studs, lavallieres. lockets
and other designs. Gift boxes with
each purchase. Our goods are direct
from factory to you with prices to
suit and small profits. Every ar
ticle is guaranteed.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
CITY Church WOULD
BE MOVIE Theatre
Father Grant Asks Police
Commission to Grant De-
sired Permission
SUBJECT UNDER
CONSIDERATION

Permission was asked of the Board OF
Police Commissioners yesterday by the
Rev. Martin +. Ryan, assistant priest
at st. Peters Cathedral, TO allow the
church to conduct a moving picture show
in the hall adjoining the church ON Sun
day afternoons. Father Ryan explained
that the church was endeavoring 10
counteract evil influences of the moving
picture shows and at the same time
keep children Off the streets at night.
With that end i'm view Father Ryan eN-
planned that lac had paid $500 ior a
moving picture machine and had also
entered into contract with a film eX
change for Sl2 worth of films weekly.
H. was the desire of the church. he eX-
planned TO hold the shows every Sunday
afternoon. The films displayed will be
of a religious character Father Ryan
explained that an admission of five cents
would be charged and the profits would
be used TO assist the poor of the parish.
The commissioners said that many
requests had already been made for
such shows on Sundays. some of which
the managers said would be free. They
also said that in the past such shows
had been prohibited as the commits
sioners desired a quiet city ON Sunday
Father Ryan explained that the Catho
lie Church had different views ON the
subject and he cited the instances IN
Europe where Sundays were given oyel
to pleasure by the working man.
Father Ryan said that later The
proposition would be presented TO th'
commissioners by delegation Of lay
men from the church.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
NORTH EAST CHUUCH'S
TRIBUTE TO LATE PASTOR

AZ the third quarterly conference of
the North East Md NJ. d. Church,
held a few days ago, the following tri-
butte to the memory of the late Rev.
r. II. Adams was ordered to be entered
upon the minutes.
Whereas. Since last we met as
a quarterly conference. God has trans
ferred from this charge our beloved
pastor. the Rev. Richard H. Adams,
TO the enternal reward promised TO
the faithful; Therefore. we deem IL a
merited though sad duty to give ex-
preston to our appreciation of his
sincere though briefly permitted
pastorate at North East.
"When Brother Adams came among
us at the beginning of this conference
year all with whom he came in con-
tact realized right from the first that
he was man of God. The readiness
with which he grasped the situation
here, his promptly made plans to meet
the spiritual needs of the church, and
the readiness with which he was get
/ ting his plans into active operation.
gave hope to the church of pastorate
of more than ordinary success. When
I inc llIhl whispered cali came iIulu
above. he did not recognize IL because
of the eagerness with which he had
entered upon the work that was CALI
ing into action a physical strength
more than he could master. and
though his body was enduring pain
he continued TO direct the affairs ol
the church with an eye that saw
naught save the glorification of ouf
God in the higher spiritual uplift o
those among whom he had come 4
minister. Although he was not per
mitted TO see in this life the realiza
ton OF his purpose: yet we do know
that his zeal i'm behalf of this people
made upon their hearts a deep anc
lasting impression Though his lips
are silent. the words that formerly
fell from them found lodgment in re-
ceptive hearts. Though dead. we re-
ioice in the belief that he lives
lives in the hearts of this people, and
lives in the glorified life eternal We
cherish his memory and thank God for
his faithful and fruitful ministry"
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Baker en-
tertained the immediate relatives of
their family at a dinner given at their
home on Penny Hill last Sunday n
honor of the ninth anniversary of
their marriage. Their home was
elaborately decorated for the occa-
sion, the color scheme being lavender
and white. the lavender and white
chrysanthemums being used. Those
present were: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer k.
Soloman. Mr.. and Mrs. Sheldon Fair
child. Miss Gertrude Soloman, Mrs.
Matte Zehley. Benjamin Soloman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Read, Harry
Soloman, Miss Anna Dale, Samuel
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
BY WILLIAM PHILLIP smMs.
United Press staff Correspondenl

united Press stan Correspondent,
PARIS. Oct. 3O-(By Mail TO New
York; Germany will have to "bleed
to death" slowly, drop by drop She
fights so well defensively that there
is no telling how long she can stay
in the game.
Competent, impartial military OBJ
servers here are coming more and
more to the belief that the Germans
are prepared to hold on indefinitely
and to fall back by inchs rather than
by miles The secret lies in the
wonderful German system Of
trenches.
Even French military experts now
admit France is far behind Germany
in the art of concealing and protect
ing her armies in the field.
German officers have studied every
recent war profoundly. No war has
been too small for Germany to ig-
more. She has found something in
all of them to put into practical
use.
The French army since 1870 has
made use of the three usual means
of concealing infantry sitting, kneei-
ing and standing room trenches. The
individual soldier. advancing a few
yards at time under fire. makes use
Of a shallow. individual trench which
he digs himself, throwing the dirt IN
front and placing his knapsack on
top Of the dirt. A company of $50
men carries so picks and so short
handled spades attached to the KNAPP
sacks 1t takes several minutes to
get at these utensils.
This means of entrenchment has
been found to be insufficient and
dangerous. The practice of plac-
i ing knapsacks in front of the in
( dividual trenches, makes it easy for
the enemy to count the exact number
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Elliott and
Mrs. Elliott's father, Clayton J. Dresh,
of Wilmington. are at Oxford, Md, the
guests of Mr.. Elliotta parents.
Registering at the Hotel McAlpin,
New York, from Wilmington. during
the past week, have been: John ID.
Johnson. Michael Sexton, H. ID. Belts,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mailman, f. A. War
denburg Willis Johnson. William G.
Ramsay, Miss Ellen c. DUPONT, Miss
Ethel A. Tallman, George w. Sparks,
H. G. Chirkering, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r..
Edgar. Fin Spare, c. J. Holloway,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Grant Harderer.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
AFTERNOON TEA.

A tea was given yesterday after
noon by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H.
Thomas. to introduce their daughter,
Miss Jeanette Thomas. A dance
followed in the evening.
Those who assisted in receiving
we're: Miss Susanne Speakman, Miss
Mary Purdy, Miss Eleanor Rupert,
Miss Harriet Kirkus. Miss Marjorie
Pyle. Miss Elizabeth Steward, Miss
Sarah Evans. Miss Mildred Taylor.
Miss Charlotte Thomas. Miss Barbara
Bispham, Miss Betty Hotchkiss, of
New York. The decorations we're
palms and chrysanthemums.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
Stories From the European Firing Line
As Related by Some Eye Witnesses

Of men with whom they have IN deal
The German plan is different The
German trenches are made as invisi-
Die as possible and in series. There
Is an advanced trench two feet wide
by hVe deep. The excavated earth
Is sprinkled about so that from a dis
tance of 300 yards the trench is in
visible. Back of it, and connected
by ziz-zag runways is a second trench
the same as the first. The runways
permit the Germans to fall back with
out exposing themselves. These two
trenches are 100 yards apart. A third
trench, 100 yards behind the second.
is carefully constructed. In Il are the
machine guns under turrets. Ii is us
ually covered with green logs placed
crosswise. On the logs earth and
bushes are placed to conceal the
trenches.
But the Germans do not stop even
here. AS soon as this series of three
trenches is completed. even though
they are under fire at the time, a sec
ond series, far more elaborate, is be-
ing constructed. This second series
of trenches is skilfully and intricate
ly protected not only against infan-
try attack. but from exploding shrap-
mel as well, so as to be almost equal
to permanent defonses of a fortified
place.
1t must be said, however. that since
the war began, the French have profit
ed by viewing the German trenches,
from which they have driven the enc
my. For this reason, the war has de-
veloped into a series of sieges. or it
might be called a war of the trenches.
for frequently those entrenched posi-
tions are so close to each other that
Gallo and Teuton soldiers pass many
moments kidding" each other. "Snip-
ing" has become the .pastime of the
days.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
To Strengthen Ankles

Weak ankles they of constantly
This be
mdy should unsupported ankles
o ~
good method simply dane
turned AT will balance but after
they il
good and prevents
catching
Never about the house neggee and slippers
ankles
to become an looking
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
Y. M. H. A. DANCE.

The second monthly dance OF
the Ellaness Society of the y. NJ. H. A..
will be held this evening at the associa-
tion auditorium. Third and King
streets. Special music has been ar
ranged for this dance. and the commit
tee i'm charge has spared no expense 20
made this dance a success. From the
interest shown by the members for this
dance record breaking attendance Is
expected.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
EVENING COMPANY.

Miss Meta Run entertained at her
home. No 29O5 Madison street. Mon
day night. Those present were:
Misses Mary Howard. Mary Collision,
Margaret Cooney. Bessie Imfeld, Ella
Farrell, Mary Randolph. Jennie Pratt
George Cooney, Curtis Diamond,
Richard Rhoads, John Brown and
John Horner.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18

Hemstitched teacloth and nap
kins
Lace collar and cuffs
Perfume Gloves Piano-player
Couch cover and cushions
Carpet sweeper Rubber gloves
Silver cleaning outfit
Waffle iron
Finger bowl doilics
Shopping bag Gold thimble
Sherbert glasses Darning bag
Nest of casseroles
Shetland shawl
Set of serving trays
Small workbasket for the guest
room
Oyster forks Butter spreaders
Nut crackers and picks
Flat pencil for the purse
Portable oven with glass doors
Twine bag for kitchen
Kitchen memorandum pad
Pretty negligee
Folding tea table
Card table cover
Set of place cards
Individual bonbon dishes
Lamp shade
Vacuum cleaner
Silver. glass or porcelain tile
Bird set of carving tools
Tortoise shell lorgnette
Sewing machine pincushion
Punch bowl
Chocolate pot
Box of hair curriers' and hair
nets
Arts and crafts ring
Moire handbag
White organdie chemisettes
Tortoise shell comb
Leather telephone directory
Black or bronze evening slip
pers
Glass top for diningroom table
Set of furs
Silver mesh for flower bowl
Rug for living room
Table cover
Slides of brilliants on moire rib
bon
China fruit stand
Tickets to series of lectures or
opera
Windsor chair
Box Of assorted and fancy pins
Nest of aluminium dishes
Set of Dutch bowls
Opera glasses
Martha Washington sewing
table
Pretty brassiere
Gate-legged tea table
Buffers assistant for breakfast
table
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
no MARRY ON THANKSGIVING.

The marriage of Miss Lillian NJ.
Hallowell, of Philadelphia, and Wal
ter w. Roeder, of this city, will take
place on Thanksgiving afternoon. at
Doylestown, Pa, the home of Miss
Hallowells parents. The Rev. Dallas
R. Krebs pastor of st. Andrews Re
formed Church, of Philadelphia. will
perform the ceremony.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
For Mother

Turkish bath towels marked in
cross-stitch
Turkish wash cloths marked in
cross-stitch
Luncheon set OF doilies: stem
ciled, crocheted. or in
linen with tatted edge
Bureau set in embroidered linen
Table fern dish in copper or
silver
Table runners in Japanese tow
cling
Electric toaster
Electric egg boiler
Electric iron
Electric coffee percolator
Guest towels
Japanese dinner gong
Cedar chest Music box
Candlesticks in glass or silver
Roll for center pieces
Dolly case busters
Dish towels Fireless cooker
Oriental rug for the house
Rug for the porch
Dress form
Linen sheets and pillow cases
Tea basket
Hanging porch scat
Bread mixer
Cake mixer
Ironing board cover with rings
and tapes
Set OF ramekins
Muffin stand
Ice-cream freezer
Salad bowl
Correspondence cards with en-
graved address
Asbestos table mats with en-
broidered covers
Set of diningrOom candle shades
Box of favorite soap. cold cream
and powder
Set of tumbler coasters
Tablecloth and napkins
Lemonade pitcher
Silk for waist Fruit basket
Medici lace collar Boidoir cap
Toilet set in tortoise shell
Small outfitted travelling case
Pendant in dull silver with
matriX
Chiffon veil
Hanging basket for flowers
Embroidered chemise or corset
cover
Cretonne covers for furniture
Book OF recipes
Hanging mirror
Oil and vinegar cruets
Horn spoon for salad dressing
Grapefruit knife
Embroidered centerpiece
Syrup jug in glass with silver
top
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
AID SOCIETY SUPPER.

The Ladies Aid Society, of Mt
Salem Methodist Episcopal Church,
will hold a supper on Saturday even
ing. in Odd Fellows Hall, Highlands.
Seventeenth and Woodlawn avenue.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
CHARITIES MEETING POSTPONEn.

The meeting of the board of man
ayers of the Associated Charities,
which was to have been held this
afternoon, has been postponed TO Fri
day afternoon.
Evening journal., 1914-11-18

Williams. of Camden. ~ j., Alfred
Lumberg, William Barker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry W. Barker, Harry w.
Barker, Jr., and Master Sheldon zeh-
Evening journal., 1914-11-18
WHAT SHALL | GIVE
FOR CHRISTMAS?
urOm December wOman's Home companiOn)
For Father
(FrOm December wOman's Home companiOn.)

Reading glass, horn handle
Letter opener, silver or brass
Grandfather or banjo clock
Rain coat
SILK shirts
Box of neck ties
Silk socks
Monogrammed or initiated
handkerchiefs
Gloves Box of suspenders
Hair brushes in ebony
Clothes brushes
Set of clothes hangers
Scarf for dresser
Bag for soiled collars
Tie rack, swastika shape
Shoe-blacking kit
Evening studs of pearl
Holder for newspaper az table
A dozen soft lead pencils
Engagement record
New card plate
Evening journal., 1914-11-18

Phonograph
Phonograph records
Phonograph cabinet
Set of chessmen
Chess board
Framed engraving
Umbrella, hook handle
Cuff links in gold or silver
Scrap basket of Japanese
wicker
Writing paper with engraved
address
Razor (be sure it's a good one)
Pad of shaving paper
Fountain pen
Billfold In brown leather
Bookrack in wood or bronze
Footstool upholstered in leather
Leather brief case
Leather case for papers
Shaving strOp
Evening journal., 1914-11-18

They're all wool. And a better
$3.50 pair of blue serge trousers
would be pretty hard to find. and
yet thanks to a lucky purchase,
they are offered TO you for only
$3.50 a pair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-06
TO DISCOURAGE
WESTERN FEVER
RAILWAY WILL RE
FUSE TO SELL CHEAP COL
ONISTS' TICKETS.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
Washington. ID. c., July 5-No more
low, one-way coIonist rates from any
point on Its lines to the West and
Northwest will be sold by Southern
Railway company. President Harrison
announces that the Southern Railway
company has permanently withdrawn
from the participation in such rates
from points where they have been in
effect by his line to meet similar rates
offered by competing lines.
This announcement is in accordance
with the policy of President Harrison
to do everything possible to discourage
the movement of people from South.
For number of years the Southern
railway has endeavored to discourage
the Offering of low colonist rates from
the South and has only placed them
on sale at points where it was felt
necessary to meet competitions From
this time on, however, no such rates
will be offered by the Southern rail-
way regardless of any action that may
be taken by any other line. The
Southern railway will continue to offer
rates into the South and
will do everything possible to encclr-
age the coming of desirable settlers to
I be. Tertiary along Its. lines. s..s
President Harrison feels tina. the
South offers greateE .pppoTtuRitY than