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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
MISS MARY k. WILSON
 CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY

At the home of Mrs LeGrand c. Will son, their little daughter, Mary Eliza beth Wilson, celebrated her twelfth birthday Saturday afternoon with a rarty to which she invited 30 little girls. Pink carnations and ferns decorated the rooms of the residence and ices. bon bons and cakes. which were served ar- ter number of enjoyable games, were concluded, followed the chosen scheme of color.
 The little girls who participated in the pleasures of the afternoon were: Sarah Porter, Frances Hood, Susan Por- ter, Elizabeth Thomas, Louise Prickett, consuelo Neal. Elizabeth Turner, Eliza toth Hoyt. Mary Griffin John, Daisy Lee Rowley, Dorothy Brown, Julius Knight Merle Martin, Lilie Maine Bell, Doris Marler, Gillian Bagley, Margue- rite MeAllister Mary smith, Frances De- Nee Lawrence Lyle, Frances H. May, Genevieve Smith, Frances May Frazier, Katherine Tarkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
Replying to an Invitation

''Wil you kindly publish if one should reply to an at home invitation that is without the assuring R. S. V. P? One hesitates, but l prefer to observe the proper form MRS A B.
 If it be a large reception where the absence of one or two, or a dozen, guests would hardly b enoticed, it will be enough for you to send your card on the day of the function if you do not mean to at tend. Should you intend to be present II IS not necessary to return any reply, un- less, as you say, the invitation be accom- panied by "R. s. " P.'' Of course, the case is different, if the function be a din- her, luncheon, or a comparatively small affair. It is always len reggie" to write graceful acceptance to any form of en- tertainment should one care to do this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
Removing Precipitation Stains

T wish you would advise me through your Corner what to use to remove a blue stain from my wooden union suit, caused from blue silk waist; also tor underwear stained in the same way. had shields in my waist, but they either slipped or leaked. I have used everything I could think of on the woolen garment (which is fine soft wooD, but nothing seems to help. I succeeded in getting some of 1t out of the muslin underwear by boiling it almost whole day but ot course, I couldn't boil the woolen gar ment Please help me out if you possibly can, and I will appreciate it very much. Also advise me what kind of a shield pro- tector to wear, as I perspire to extremes and ruin everything I put on.
 M. l.. F."
 White vinegar is highly recommended by those who have tried 1t for the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
Accepting d Present

"I have been on very friendly terms, though not engaged. with a young man, at present living in another city. for about two years. As a Christmas remem- brance he sent me an inexpensive though acceptable present, as we were not on gagged. Now he contends that it was aw- fully improper for me to receive the present which is contrary to everything l have ever heard or read on the subject What is your opinion? O. M A.
 The only improprety in the whole case was in the impertinent and ungrateful comment made by the young man upon your friendly acceptance of his gift. He is sngularly lacking in common sense and familiarity with the rules of polite society, or he was in a bad humor when he in- suited you by the remark you quote. You have not asked my opinion as to the pro- priety of continuing the intimate acquain- tanee, which is. you say, two years old If you had, l should discourage further association until he had seen his fault and begged your pardon. Had your accep- tance of the gift been lawfully" Cor even rather) improper" he is the last person who should have told you SO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
EXECUTIVE MEETING
 BOARD OF CITY MISSIONS

The following announcement has been sent in
 The executive meeting of the city mis- sion board will be held Thursday, April 8, instead of the third Thursday. The Fed eration of Missions will come on that day, April 16. All presidents of auxiliaries and all officers are urged to be present as special business will be before the body.
 At the last business meeting Miss Grim made an interesting report on Ensey, her field. At the April business meeting Miss Dewar will report on her field-Avon- dale.
 The quarterly reports showed good re- suits and the work is growing all the time. nt The jail work has been suspended tenn porarily on account of sickness. This de- partment is always glad to have reading matter. MRS. GEORGE WADE,
 Corresponding Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
BELL.WILLIAMS WEDDING IN WOODLAWN

gar Bell were married at the home of his mother. Mrs. Lucy Jackson Bell in Wood lawn, Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
 The house was prettily decorated with white carnations and ferns, an altar be- ing built of palms where the ceremony was performed by Rev. w. E. Morris pastor of the Woodlawn Methods. church.
 Bell, who was his brothers best man. The bride wore a lovely costume of white crepe de chine with lace trim mings and carried q shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valiley.
 An informal reception followed. MT. and Mrs. Bell will make their home in Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
CROCK KETT-MASON WEDDING TO BE QUIETLY CELEBRATED

The marriage of Miss Fannie May Mason and Mir. Crockett of Nashville, whose engagement was announced sev- eral weeks ago. will be solemnized Sat urday morning at 9 O clock at the Wynd- ham Mason residence. The family and very close friends of the bride will wit ness the vows, the privacy of which is cue to the fact that Mrs Wyndham Ma son, Miss Fannie May Mason's mother, has been seriously i'll and plans have waited upon a much cesired improve nient in her condition Her friends will be glad to know that she was able to go downstairs yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
MRS. GLASGOW HOSTESS
 K. D. c. CLUB IN WILLIAM

Mrs. R. l.. Glasgow delightfully."- enter tained the members of tho K. D. c. club yesterday at her pretty home in Wylam.
 Spring blossoms formed the decorations and the hours were pleasantly spent with games and music, after which dainty re- treatments were served.
 The members present were: Miss Alice Davis, Miss Mary Guthrie, Miss Belle Guthrie, Miss Edith Ellis, Miss Alice Ellis, Miss Daisy Stacey Miss Stewart Guthrie, Miss Ruby Sergeant, Miss Lora Mae Jordan, Miss Mary Luck, Miss Alice Tow, Miss Lily Nolan, Miss Amelia Dobbs, Miss Claudia Mae Lambert, Miss Bells Parkhurst, Miss Mabel Ellis, Miss Belle Canterberry, Miss Myrtle Avery, Miss May Moxley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
MIR. POWELL TO
 LIVE IN SELMA

The local world musical will be inter- ested in the following item appearing in the Selma Journal:
 Mir. Edward Powell, formerly of Bir- mingham, but recently of New York; has come to Selma to reside. He has been rendered the position of bass soloist at the First Presbyterian church, which choir is already one of the best in the city.
 For seven years MT. Powell was in charge of the choir of the Church of the Advent In Birmingham, and in that city he had large class. He has also opened a vocal studio here and says that there are many Selmians with most remrkable voices, which has already been recognized in this city for a long time
 The Music Study club here is endeavor- ing to reach every music lover of the city and is doing fine work along that line. MT Powell will render the club every possible assistance at his command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN

listeners sitting beneath Healey's great portrait of Abraham Lincoln to hear one siGe of the matter. and the next even ing finds as big and as fashionable a gathering next door in the ballroom of Mr. William Phelps Bno to hear the other side. Ready speakers are develop ing among them, and there are many wfo could call their own carriages, were there need instead of appealing to a prime minister, as did the Duchess of Gordon of a century and a half ago, more or less accusing herself for ask ing service on the ground that he was used to speaking in public. Holy week brings a Hull in social activities and gives leisure for final fittings, final rehearsals, and a vast array of last touches before the curtain rises on the Easter sea son to be followed by very gay spring season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
MISS BEALL TO
 ENTERTAIN AT TEA

One of the delightful events of the week will be Miss Nettie Beall's tea at the Bir- mingham Newspaper club tomorrow after noon in compliment to her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Gaines, who expects to leave Sat urday to make her home in Memphis.
 Miss Beall has invited 150 friends of her guest of honor. The tea hour is to 5, xhd she will be assisted in welcoming her guests by Mrs. Charles Estes, Mrs Claude Estes, Mrs Henry Morscheimer, Mrs. Dempster Batchelor, Mrs. H. J. Por- ter, Mrs. Charles S. Morgan. Mrs George Huntington Clark, Mrs. W. C. Kilgor, Miss Myrtle Miles. Miss Helen Abbott, Miss Garnett Piper, Miss Mary Meighan, Miss Wilma Piper, Miss Edith Sparrow, Mrs. Maclin Smith, Mrs Thomas E. Beall, Mrs. Miller Krebs, Mrs. U. J. w. Peters and Miss Annelu Burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
CHUMS AND WORKERS
 CLUB MEETING HELD

The members of the Chums and WorN- CTS club met yesterday at the home of Miss Florence Coburn in East Lake for a pleasant afternoon
 An embroidery contest was enjoyed, the prize being a dainty Japanese pin cushion. A salad and ice course was served to the following guests: Miss Ouida Taunton Miss Eloise McLin. Miss Randa Lavendar, Miss Connie Lavendar, Miss Elsie West, Miss Pauline Goodwin and Miss Cleo Melchoir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
INTRA NOSOTRIS CLUB
 ORGANIZED IN EAST LAKE

Miss Lula Wood and Miss Tllie Wood were joint hostesses at their home in East Lake Saturday afternoon to the members of the newly organized Intra Nosotrls club.
 Present day writers will be studied by the members under the direction of Mrs Lula Bell Jenkins
 Election of officers was held the fol- lowing being installed: President, Mrs. W. R. Tarrant; vice president, Mrs T. w. Beck; secretary, Mrs. w. J. Waldrop. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. Mrs. J. B. Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
LITTLE BARRY KING
 IGNORED IN EAST LAKE

Little Barry King, who with his par ents, MT and Mrs. w. R. King, will leave today to make their future home in Philadelphia, was the honor guest at a lovely afternoon party Saturday with Master Joe Coburn as host at his home in East Lake.
 Punch was served as the small guests entered. An Easter egg roll on the lawn was a feature of the entertainment, the prize being awarded to William Taunton. Later ice cream and cake were served.
 The children present were: Barry King. Tommie Morris. Richard Tarrant John Tarrant, Eugene McIin, Robert Taunton, William Taunton. J. C. Nash Paul Jacobs, Ldpscombe Echols. George Tar rant, Frances Tarrant, Glen Graham, Don Farley, James Farley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
THOUGHT TROUBLES
 WOULD NEVER END
When Almost Resigned to Life of Misery, Good Friends
 Advice Proves Blessing

Toyah, Texas.--"For about eight years" says Mrs. R. A. Casey of this place, T suffered with womanly troubles.
 had pains all over. and was so ner- vous at times I could hardly stand 1t to live. I had spells, when would be in bed several days at the time.
 had about given up and thought I time friend asked me to please try Car dui, the woman's tonic, and I did. I have taken nine bottles and it cured me. I feel well and strong, and have not been sick at all for nearly year.
 Cardui is certainly a boon to suffering women. I do not think would be alive without it. I shall certainly say a good word for Cardui every chance have, for wish every SuIIeflnS WOlfldn could Know about Cardui and what it can do fol her"
 In the light of this experience, you may well decide that, no matter from wha form of womanly trouble you may b, sufferfng--and all women suffer a times--it will benefit you to take Car dui, the woman's tonic.
 It has been found to gently strengthen regulate and build, and thus, in a nat ural manner, restore weak women t' health.
 Try Cardui. It will surely help you
 N. B-Write to; Ladies Advisor, Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co.,. Chat tarooga, Tenn, for Special Instructions . and 6z-page book Home Treatment foI Women, sent in plain wrapper on re- guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
Recipe for Bran Bread

twill you give me recipe for bran bread? l should esteem it a great favor.
 MRS. 4. D." Having published recipe for brar bread once month for two years. deen it but fair to the general reader to state in inserting the following. that no other will find place in the Corner for the next half year. Space is too precious to be wasted in many repetitions. When mak- ing bran bread, any amount of bran may be used, but one part bran to four parts gluten flour is as much as can be used to make a palatable loaf, and with these proportions one cup of moisture must be used. If the bran is increased the mois- ture must be lessened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07

son, naively. "Teh part Is adorable and I would certainly sing it if there was any chance whatever. The next day I met MT. Bickerton and he offered me the part and I've been singing it since last Decem ber."
 How many times do you get kissed dhat isn't very grammatical, but 1t asks the question in my mind) during an even ing?" I resumed, unable to get away from the kissing proposition. It struck me as being so terribly ludicrous.
 ''Three hundred times" she answered shyly.
 Let's do some calculating" sug- gested You say you've been playing the part since last December?"
 Yes she replied.
 That's how many times?" I questioned.
 Approximately 150,' she answered, being a better mathematician than l.
 And $50 times 150," I puzzled, and got out my pencil but before I could reply she had answered.
 Just 45,000."
 Holy smoke,' I gasped. And you live to tell the story. Why you are a regular kissing bugl'
 "Oh, 1t might be wore," she said. "Of course it bores me in way but then it's only stage kissing. That isn't real kiss ing, you know Which I agreed, was rather philosophical way of looking at things, to say the least of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
BELL-WILLIAMS
 WEDDING OCCURS

The marriage of Miss Alice May Will Hams and MT. Edgar Thompson Bell took place Sunday afternoon at 4:St clock at the home of MT. Bell. On account of the illness of the bride groom's grandfather only the immediate menbers of the family were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
BY MARION KIRKLAND

moval of precipitation stains Should the color have suffered from the acid in the perspirstion, touch with ammonia wbeE you have cleaned the defaced places Sew the rubber shields securely in plac~ and tack absorbent cotton upon the out side of each. Renew the cotton fre- quently. Wash morning and night with water, as hot IS you can bear it, in which tablespoon of baking soda has been stirred. Mix soda also in the talcum pow der with which you dust the armpits after bathing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
REHEARSAL FOR SPECIAL
 DANCES TONIGHT AT CJJTR

MT. Henry Key Miner, under whose di-
 reetion the special dances for the charity ball are to be presented, announces that a rehearsal of the IS couples will occur this evening at o'clock at the Country club. Mrs. Florence Rosenheim is giving her services as pianist for the rehearsals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
MRS. HOWLETT ENTERTAINS SUNFLOWER GARDENERS

A very pretty and novel party was given yesterday afternoon with Mrs Robert Hewlett as hostess at her attractive home in East Lake when she entertained the club.
 Mrs. o. B. Newman and Mrs Dan Huff arranged an April fool programme and luncheon which was thoroughly enjoyable A contest Searching For the Pot of Gold'' was unique. each guest was given a tiny ribbon which led to the dining
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
aHOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE KISSED
 1 THREE HUNDRED TIMES A DAY LIKE "ADEI4E'
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

How should you like to be kissed three hundred times day every single blessed day of the week Sundays excepted)?
 Um-m-l
 Some kissing, eh?
 We'll
 That's what happens to pretty little Carolyn Thomson. the bright, particular star of the fascinating French opera Adele" which is playing an engagement around at the Jefferson.
 Wouldn't you think she'd be most kissed to death by now?
 But
 story of the Dutch girl who kissed the fellow
 "Py Golly because she liked it!'
 But
 Honest Injun- I don't care how much body likes kiss ing, don't believe any girl would want to be kissed that often.
 Do you?
 Of course,
 The man who does the kissing in this case is tickled to death.
 Because
 Miss Thomson has such an adorable lit- tie mouth to kiss.
 And
 Besides
 She's such beautiful girl and so at tractive and lovable.
 In fact
 She's just about the sweetest little "kiss-ee" that you've ever laid your eyes onl
 Pretty as picture and dainty as 8 piece of Dresden.
 Her creamy white skin is like dolls.
 And
 Her straight little nose is as aristocratic IS that of a princess.
 Carolyn Thomson has eyes that look like reflections from a patch of forget- me-nots, and corny silk hair with just enough red gold glint in it to hold rhe sunlight of the summer land.
 You'd thing to look at this beautiful child-for she's only 1S-what think you of that?-that she came from a long line ot light-hearted people who had never felt the snow in their faces and yet in tine coldest northern -Minnesota-this fair child's ancestors lived and moved and had their being. Carolyn Thomson looks less like an actress than anybody you ever saw.
 She's just naive little child-innocent and gentle and absolutely unspoiled, in spite of the fact that she has made such a tremendous hit in the first and only thing she's ever appeared in.
 She looks at you with eish delight in answer to your questions and of the deadly game of Interview" she has no more idea than any other child that you'd meet in the streets any day of your life She's just beautiful, sweet, unharmed unmindful, youth personifled. with a voice of golden quality, a personality of de- licious charm and future-wel, who knows?
 When l tell you that she gave up grand opera career to sing the role of "Adele"-
 We'll
 You'd hardly believe 1t;
 And
 At IS, tool
 MT Joseph Blckerton, Jr., a clever young New York lawyer, who, by the way, is responsible for Adele" (for it's really not French, but merely an adarta- tion), chose Miss Thomson for the role of Adele five minutes after he'd seen her and heard her sing
 MT William Harris, the veteran father of the late well known theatrical mag nate, MT. Henry B. Harris, predicted that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07

who have assisted us in the past to call up and offer their assistance again Mr.
 Robert Ewing, through whom the hand some invitations for last years ball and the one the year previous were donated by Roberts X Son, telephoned to us last week that his firm had not been called upon to give their services but that he wished it understood that they are willing to help. We have had many such in- stances and 1t is qualification to us all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
COLLEGE WOMEN
 POSTPONE OPEN MEETING

The open meeting of the Southern As-
 sociation of College Women, which was
 to have occurred today, is postponed be- cause of a bereavement in the family of
 one of the members A definite date for the meeting will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
w. S. w. CLUB MEETS
 WITH MISS GADSDEN
Miss Margaret Gadsde

Miss Margaret Gadsden was hostess al a pretty 1aaf pa1-v last evening at her home in Ntst End complimenting the members af he V $. w. club.
 In the pre lily orated parlor tables were arranged f0E e club game, Easter cards being esed mark the scores At the conelnsion q the game dainty salad and ice course was enjoyed
 The membffs tnclude: Miss Marie Golightly. AiiSs Elsie Thum, Mss liar. riet LowTnan Miss Margaret Gadsden Miss ToriiHa 9uns an, Miss Ruth Nor rs Miss eiier s'ockmar. Miss Mildr ei Bell, MT. tfapk Es.senburg, MT. Robert Handy, NJ. Jaet F ust MT. Walter Buck MT. Bob aisSan,ier. MT. Allen bowman MT. Ed Norton nfd MT. Fred Orr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
 IN WEsT IND FRIDAY

Quite ullisaa Entertainment is being planned % ne eren in West End, Fri day eveslas, eNf9 J. O. s. band of the Vine Stfeet sisyterian church. It is called "A frls Arpund the World" with each O. the affarent countries -epre- sented a. ts sarioiss homes. The automo- piles wi'llee rom America at the home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
BOOK CLUB POSTPONED TO MEET APRIL 16

The meeting of the Highland Book club, which was to have taken place tomorrow morning, is postponed to next Wednes- day, April 15. when Mrs. R. D. Johnston will be hostess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07

of Mrs. A. Wahli at 8 o'clock, going to Germany at the residence of Mrs. J. A. piles will leave from America at the home of Mrs. T. s. Morton. ending with Mrs S. J. Walker, who will present Ireland Refreshments will be served at each sta- ton and automobiles will leave every half hour. Admission 30 cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
MRS. ALLEN J. KREBS TO
 BE HOSTESS AT RECEPTION

In compliment to Mrs. Miller Krebs, one of the spring brides, Mrs. Allen J. krebs will be hostess at large afternoon reception Thursday, April 16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
For Weak Eyes

T want that sap from the grape vine for my eyes. I was raised in California, and 1 had such weak eyes that the physi- clans told me grape sap was good for them If you should hear from any one please let me know. R. G. S.
 A sprightly letter printed some weeks ago told us the sap of live grape vines is excellent for the hair. The information was in reply to a question suggested py your first letter There must be graperies to which you might resort in pruning sea son for the juice you need. l fear you will hardly get 1t in any othRr way. Still, should a grape grower who reads the Corner desire to get your address with q view of relieving your sufferings it will be gladly passed oyer to him.