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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
Making Up Quilts and Rugs

"Will you please add to your list the name of a friend of mine who wrote to me for old clothes or goods (woolen or cotton) which she can use for quilts or rugs? She Is deserving. She is a- semi
 invalid and has been i'll for a long time. Her husband has to take care of her. so cannot spend all his time in earning a living. The small savings which they had accumulated went for operations and doctor bills, so they are needy in more ways than that which & name. They will try to pay parcel SboSt on packages received. Please let me have the address of the girl whose letter, with initials attached. I herewith in- close. MRS. WILLIAM w"
 The address of the girl went to you by. mail. Your story of the desolate elderly couple is another picture for our gallery of sketches from life. l add nothing to it except to say that it will be pure joy to me to forward your rious purpose by passing your address to such as are moved to lcsolS up and pack for the wife the old stuffs she wishes to work into bed covers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
SPENCER-RUFF
 WEDDING OCCURS

An interesting event occurred Tuesday evening at o'clock at the First Presby terian church of Tupelo, Miss, when Miss Ann Lucille Ruff of that city and MT. Leo J. Spencer of Atlanta were united in
 the holy bonds of matrimony, the Rev.
 George Scott, pastor, officiating. The church was elaborately decorated
 with ferns and the springs own flower, the golden jonquil.
 Miss Katie Topp presided at the organ and gave a rare rendition of classic se- , lections Just before the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Ola Gardner sang with exquisite tenderness "Momories' and T
 Love You Truly"
 1 At the first note of Mendelssohn's we'd 1 ding march the ushers, Messrs. Reyes, Gardner, Clark Troy and Floyd Adams
 of Tupelo, and MT. Wilbur Cole of Bir- mngham, moved up the aisles, pausing to
 await the bridal party, as follows: | The bridesmaids, Miss Annie McAlIister
 and Miss Susie McAllister in yellow crepe
 de chene. carrying pink roses; the grooms-
 men, Messrs. Thomas Wilson and James Cook of Atlanta.
 Mrs. Ed White of Florence, Ala- sister of the bride and matron of honor, in white crepe meteor and lace, carrying
 brides roses: petite Susie Clark Living | stop, the brides niece, in dainty white | chiffon. acting as ring-bearer. | The bride, in a toilette of white char
 mouse. pearl trimmed. with veil of misty | lace caught to her dark hair with a dia- mond pin, the gift of the groom, carry l ing white brides roses and valley lilies,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
|. B. M. Please Write

Recognizing that you have magic wand with heart healing virtues. try to be one of your assistants. I also need your speedy cooperation sthrough the Corner. My small black case which held some letters, a pansy decorated ad dress book, my railway ticket, and two Bibles, fountain pen, etc, also a card case containing many cards, was left in street car. Counting on intelligence leading any one to recognize this de- scription, and on honesty. or even GU pidity, leading to desire for reward. advertised-all in vain. My real loss was over the address of the cripple 1 had eheered by letters. I was on my way to her with large bag of silk pieces and chance for home work. Please help me again to find L. B. NJ. for l believe l can bring her good news. V. W" At this late day the reference of the loss to us is, | fear, a forlorn hope. But it is wise rule never to lose what we want for the lack of asking, and you have the full right to the space required for the tale of thes. disaster, and especially for the reasons that make the loss irreparable. Our terri tory is so extensive that the quest may not be in vain. So we cast out a line!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

not since her grandfather, the Pennsyl- vania millionaire, was representative in Congress from Erie, Pa, has the family taken the slightest interest in official life. When her husband mentioned his ambi tion to represent his district in Washing ton she went heart and soul into politics.
 Now it is Mrs. Gerry's verdict that if one wants to know the really interesting folk of the capital cultivate the congress sional set. With this in view, when Rep resentative and Mrs. Gerry started in on a series of dinner parties this season in their own home they invited, along with the French ambassador and Mme Jus serand, cabinet members and represen- tatives and their wives Several dinner parties have been given since then and at each Mr. Gerry's colleagues in Congress have made up the greater part of the list.
 Mrs Gerry's Tuesday at homes are the most interesting and the biggest events in Washington. Congressional women are there in abundance, standing side by side with the rich colony of widows, former diplomats and others who have come to live at the capital. Mrs. Gerry has made the most urgent calls demanded of her husbands position just as had the wife of the most obscure representative of a re-
 mote district She likes her husbands col leagues and she likes his constituents. The line between the official and the unofficial world of Washington is not an imaginary one. It has always been prac- tically dead line between the two save
 for the instances where distinguished men like Senator Henry du Pont, Senator Elihu Root, Senator Francis Newlands, Senator Brandegee Senator Lippitt, Senator Lodge or Senator Warren were chosen by the people to represent them and still claimed by the folk of fashion.
 Mrs Gerry has obliterated that line. Her social activities are the wonder of the capital. She takes her husband up to the capitol each morning and goes up for
 him when the session is over. She sits in the members gallery during the most ani- mated debates and when her husband made his maiden speech she was perfectly | enraptured with the situation. Mrs. Gerry reads, thinks and talks politics; every measure of interest to her husband is of interest to her. When she does not un-
 derstand a subject she takes particular pains to learn.
 ] She met Peter Gerry at country club ! in Virginia, where they both had string | of horses, and from that moment her fate | was sealed. MT. Gerry followed her to ] Washington and proposed and was ac- | cepted while they were out riding. Any morning will find the young politician and
 wife riding at sprightly speed Cover the ! Washington bridle paths or driving their | fast roadsters about the Potomac speed way.
 | The congressional women who were once
 shy of Mrs. Gerry are charmed with her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
LET ME TELL YOUR FORTUNE FREE
I Will Reveal Your Past, Present and
 Future Like An Open Book

want you to let me send you free test read
 ing of your life. I will point out the way to success. marriage love. health wealth and business affairs. will open your eyes, by making for you wonderful revelations of past. present and future and by telling you secret facts known only to your self. will prove to you that psychrometric astrolosy is accurate science 1t will toll you of changes to come and mistakes to avoid. whether friends false true. It will answer questions about present future marriages. dvorces. friend ships. etc. It will tell you what profession to follow. and how to secure your full measure of success and prosperity.
 If you are in troubls< perplexed. at loss what to do to secure your gFeAtest desire. want you let me help you. have taught many the way to success and happiness. well-known actress says she her to me. foFetold the future for prominent politician. My system of sstroioey found fortune for successful business man. will send full details of these and other cases What have done for others can do for you.
 Send me your full name and address. stating whether Mr.. Mn. Miss. and axact date of birth. put 2c postage on your letter and enclose l0c stamps tnot coin) to part expenses of typng. return postage. etc. and will send you specially prepared free test reading at Write plainly. AddEess Carlius Amhon. s1 Ghaftsbury Avenue. Flat sss-B.. London w., EHgland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

As the door was flung open I said in my gentlest pianissimo as was presented:
 "Mademoisellei
 I thought that might make an impress sion in the language line, even if l had to make signs later to keep up the bluff"
 Madame murmured the charmer, with shrinking movement of her pretty shoulders.
 So much for a "starter'
 Wont you be good enough to tell me something about yourself?" I asked changing from my French salutation to the more comfortable English of which I'm not master.
 "Oh, what shall talk about?'' Miss Ar caro said ingeniously.
 Yourself, of course" I replied, even more so.
 ~"Oh there's so little to tell, and yet I've done a lot of things" she said shyly. q studied to be a concert pianist to begin with, and then my voice began to develop and the first thing I knew was studying
 Which you'd much rather be- dare say l ventured.
 "I don't know, Miss Arcaro replied again most ingeniously. My two fads are books and the piano"
 Really" l questioned nf1ectively.
 "Yes, really" she answered peremptor- lilly.
 "Im rather surprised to find an actress who likes books" I suggested, and then apologetically added: '"They have so lit tle-er-er-time, don't you know, to err er-read."
 "Yes, I know came the quick reply, ''but we are human just as other women are and can't we like the things that other women like?" Why, certainly I hedged dextrously. q like the old books.'' she went on to say, and the new fiction. too. Just so It's a book-then I'm happy, and with my piano in sight, where I can reach it if l wish to-" "Tell me about your trip with Weber x Fields, and following in the wake of the perennially beautiful Miss Russell" I suggested. We had a wonderful company as you remember" said Miss Arcaro. ''and with Bessie Cayton, May Boley, Frank Daniels, with whom I'd sung for a season, and MT. Fields and MT. Weber themselves. we had most charming trip. remember Birmingham distinctly. and the kind re- ception we received'' Birmingham Is very appreciative," suggested. And now tell me- how do you like vaudeyille?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR MISS GILLIAN

One of the prettiest pre-nuptial affairs planned for Miss Joan Gillian, a bride of the week, was the miscellaneous shower yesterday with Mrs. l. M Varnon as hostess at her home in West Pratt City
 Ferns and cut flowers were profusely used Tn decorating the house and pink and white ices and cakes were served.
 Many useful gifts were presented to the honoree by Master Reed Varnon, the it- tie son of the hostess.
 The guests included Mrs. J. A. Schu- maker, Mrs. John Mcdonald, Mrs. Cora Dickinson, Mrs. M. H. Bennett. Mrs. w. M. Bonds, Mrs. J. L. May; Mrs. E. Con nelI Mrs. J. M. Newberry. Mrs. F. Leon- ard, Mrs. D. D. King, Mrs. J. Currer, Mrs. A. S. Howard, Mrs. J. H. May, Mrs Minnie Blanton, Mrs. R. G. Scoggms. Mrs. c. E. Johnson, Miss Esther May. Miss Virginia Lockey, Miss Eva May Silas, Miss Edna Mcdonnell. Miss Eula Gillian. Miss Minnie Irland, Miss Myrtle Gulledge. Miss Daisy Smith, Miss Emma Gunter, Miss Belle Cornelius, Miss Beulah V. Taylor, Miss Marietta Mckenzie. Miss Josie Cornelius.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
MRS. PRINCE COMPLIMENTS
 MRS. FAIRFIELD

Mrs. J. D. Prince was at home to the members of the Original Twelve Five Hundred of Norwood and a few extra guests yesterday in honor of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Bartield of Georgetown, :. C., who is her guest.
 A delicious salad and ice course pre- ceded the game for which,a dainty hand painted plate in clover design and a pretty combing jacket were given as prizes
 The guests and members present were Mrs A. A. Abercrombie, Mrs. M. R. Nc Neil. Mrs. J. H. Goodapplpe, Mrs. Thomas Barfield. Mrs. J. T. Hury, Mrs. c. c. Blackwell Mrs. George B. Neal. Mrs. .. H. Krauss. Mrs. C. c. Covington, Mrs. J. D. Prince, Mrs. James B. Roberts, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. John B. Labontie, Mrs. Eugene Hodmes and Mrs. G. S. Meahl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
INDOOR PICNIC AT
 WOODLAWN CHURCH

The Philathet class gave a delightful in- door picnic last evening in the parlors or the Woodlawn Presbyterian church.
 The rooms were prettily decorated to represent a forest and after many old fashioned games the luncheon baskets were opened.
 Besides an escort for each the following members were present: Miss Grace Forbes, Miss Robena Mauchlin, Miss Anne Rogers, Mrs. Edgar Van Keuren, Miss Annie Maude Kennedy, Miss Jaunita Lenier, Miss Ethel Ware, Miss Bessie Clarke, Miss Ernestine BucSshaW, Miss Emma Bliss Miss Anderson, Miss Rookie Thomas, Miss No1a Thomas. Miss Electa Porter, Miss Mary Lou McConnells. Miss Victoria Mauchlin, Miss Margery Moore, Miss Katie Jones, Miss Mary Grace Me Donald, MT. and Mrs. T. ]. Luckie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
A SURPRISE PARTY
 FOR ETHEL CLARK

The little friends of Miss Ethel Clark gave her surprise party which was one of the most interesting in the juvenile af- fairs of the day. Games were played and ices served The following were present. Misses Ethel Clark, Annie Florence Park CT, Florence Miller, Mary Huritte, Fran cis Hood, Sarah Fraley, Mallie Cole man. Bessie Clark, Alensda Smith, Hazel DeVaux; .Messrs. Alex Gibson George Tarrant, Sidney Johnson, Elias Lathem, George Stephens, Louie LaCroix, James Hood. Hewlett Parket, Charles DeVaux, Harold Stephens. ef s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
LADIES' AID SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING

Mrs. w l.. Doyle was hostess to the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church yesterday afternoon at her home in h. glenook.
 After the regular business meeting l social hour was enjoyed during which dainty refreshments were served to the following guests: Mrs. J. D. Lewis, Mrs. k. G. Farrar. Mrs. H. A. Russell, Ms. w. F. Gillian, Mrs. John Byrd Mrs. E. w. Bergan. Mrs. J. c. Cash, Mrs. A. L. Dillon, Mrs. W. A. Doritaz. Mrs. c. T. Helton, Mrs. c. R. Hall, Mrs. H. Harrison. Hrs. A., l.. Lancaster, Mrs. J. w. Lernard, Mrs. G. Maxwell, Mrs. M. J. Minyard, Mrs. T. J. Mcdonald, Mrs. A. E. McGraw, Mrs. D. F. Phillips, Mrs. c. E. Purdy. Mrs. T. Rice, Mrs. Dora Ragland, Mrs l.. c. Snyder, Mrs. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

"l like the legitimate better Miss Ar caro replied. I've never been off of Broadway but once. and that was when was on a tour with Weber & Fields. It seems to me that vaudeville is very diff cult and travelling is abomination to me-
 And the tango?' I asked. Are you a. follower?''
 ''The tawngo," she repeated after me. pronouncing it just so-'twango'-do you see? "Yes I like it, but I dance it very little.
 "Why?. Because it's naughty" ques- tioned.
 Dances are only improper" she an swered, ito those who have improper thoughts, nest ce pas?"
 "Certainment,' l answered with my very worst accent which sounded like I had a "cold in my nose."
 But I love the Spanish dances and the beautiful things that spell art with a cap ital A. she went on to say. 'I think them far prettier than the modern dances. Just as l love the Latin language. They are all so soft and beautiful. Once you've learned one of them the rest are easy. Spanish and Italian l speak better than l do"
 Pm going away, mademoiselle, seno- rita, haus frau" I interrupted and arose, extending my hand fearing that I was going to have something said to me in a language that I didn't understand, apd you know how you hate "to show your hand" and I'd put up such a good bluff Cat least to myself).
 You are going away from me-" Miss Arcaro repeated smiling.
 Now, please don't pull that Willie Collier stuff off on me-" I begged.
 ''Mais Madame Dolly" she began. pour quois cest n'importe--'
 "I repeat, I'm going away from here, fair lady" I said for the second time.
 She laughed.
 But before l go, please tell me that you are no longer afraid of poor little brainless interviewer, won't yOu?' I begged. Let us at least part as friends. I'm perfectly harmless, raised a pet-eat out of your hand, and"
 Why, of course Pm not Miss Arcaro replied I'm merely stupid at being in- tervewed-that's the cause of all my shy ness.''
 Then yours is a case of bluff, too?' I asked, delighted.
 "Of course, didn't you know all along?' she replied charmingly
 T got cha, Madomoiselle Steevie," I whispered and then said 'Au Revoir''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
MIR. AND MRS. MUNN HOSTS
 FOR MIR. AND MRS. PETERSON

Complimenting MT. and Mrs. H. M. Peterson, who were married in Selma re- gently, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mum were hosts at dinner yesterday at their home in East Birmingham,
 A large case of daffpdils was used as a centerpiece for the pretti1y appointed table and hand painted cards marked the following places: MT. and Mrs. w. N. Gillian, MT. and Mrs. Luther Armstrong, Mrs. Bertha Falstead, MT. Marion Mum, MT and Mrs. H. M. Peterson, MT. md Mrs. Louis Mum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
Fresh Fish Pie

Place small bit of butter in the bottom of baking dish; peel and slice thin five good sized potatoes. Place one half of the potatoes in the baking dish. Pick into fine bits enough cold boiled, baked or broiled fish to make a cupful or more; sprinkle over the fish one-half cup of cracker crumbs, add the remain der of the potatoes. Cut stale bread in thin slices, removing the crusts, and lay the slices on top of the potatoes. Beat two eggs light, add salt and pep per to taste and one and one-half pints of milk. Pour the liquid mixture into the dish and bake until the potato is soft, when tried with knife The top should be rich golden brown in color. If liked, a few drops of onion juice may be added.-Kindness of H. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
MRS. HUTCHINSON HOSTESS
 EMBROIDERY CLUB

The Embroidery club, o. E. S. no, met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. w. Hutchinson at her home in Woodlawn.
 The guests and members present were Mrs. c. E. Wetzel, Mrs. w. w. Whit field, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. J. B. Merrill, Mrs. 10. l.. Wfshart. Mrs. John Hutchinson, Mrs. J. l.. Campbell, Mrs. J. w. Hanby, Mrs c. D. Miles, Mrs. w. M. Green, Mrs. J. w. Abercrombie. Mrs c. c. Gibbs, Miss Julia Brown.f Mrs. Collier, Miss Claudia Cain. Miss Emma Henderson, Mrs. F. w. McDonald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME,
BY MARION KIRKLAND

some containing beautiful needlework patterns for crocheting, knitting and quilt blocks. I also have a large as- sortment of embroidery patterns should like to pass on. l have watched vainly for a sight of the catalog in the Corner. Yesterday 1 saw why it has not appeared. l had named the magazines. and the list would look like free ad- yertising. That is forbidden in the Corner. But now I am offering them again without the titles. They are req 1y fine. all of them, and I should like to have them in the Corner circulating library NELLIE D.
 The wealth of reading matter and the patterns will be enthusiastically called for. 1 note that you say you cannot pay postage upon them. They are cheap at postage rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

came in on the arm of her brother, MT. George Ruff, who gave her away. She was met at the altar by the groom, at tended by his brother. MT. Thomas Spen- cer of Birmingham. The organs hushed soft tones were heard in "Traumrei," while the ceremony was said.
 After the ceremony the bridal party was entertained at luncheon by Mrs. w. T.. Livingston, sister of the bride. The happy couple left on the 12:30 train for points in Florida. After their return they will be at home in Atlanta.
 The groom is assistant manager of the Crane company, Atlanta, while the bride Is one of Tupelos fairest and most &C., complished daughters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
KIND LADY HELPS
 SICK OLD SOLDIER
Gould Not Walk Step Both Make Statement Regarding
 Trouble, and Place Credit Where Due

Blackwells, Ga.-"Last year. an old soldier living in my neishborhood." :" says Mrs. Hattie Armstrong, of this place. twas 50 strickened with his back. that he could not walk . step. He got no relief from medicines he was taking. and recommended Thsdford's Black Draught to him. He got two 35c pack ages. and by the time he had used them, he was entirely well.
 I have been using Black -Draught for 10 years in my family. and am never without it in the house. have six children and give them Black Draught tor colds, and it cures them. I suffered with combination for loux tims. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
SPEND-DAY PARTY
 WITH MRS. ELLIS

In honor of her nineteenth birthday Mrs. Sam Ellis entertained a number of her friends at spend-the-day yesterday at her home in Wylam.
 A large cake with pink candles graced the center of the beautifully appointed table and covers for 10 were laid for the seven-course dinner. Dainty place cares bore the following names: Mrs. E. c. Day, Mrs. James Mcclure. Mrs. John Kennedy, Mrs. John Hertoz. Mrs. Will liam Ellis, Miss Annie Brown. Miss Ma rian Brown, Miss Savannah Dabbs, Miss Hannah Ellis und-M Mrs. Sam Ellis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

I could get nothing to do me the good that Blaok-Draught does. It is all that keeps ne on foot"
 MT. s. M. Watkins. the old soldier re. ferred to above. says: 1T was town with my back last summer, and couldn't get anything to relieve me- On friends advise. tool: two packages of Thed- :ord'z ck-Draught. and it did me more good than all other medicines put together. It's the finest medicine for headache. as we'll as constipation and colds. have ever tried"
 Get package of this old. reliable vegetable liver medicine today.
 At all drug stores. Costa only enc cent desc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

The following from the Washington Post will be of interest to many women:
 Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry has united Washington's social factions, the official and smart set, and from both has evolved for herself the most brilliant drawing room at the capital. Mrs. Gerry is the youngest matron in the congress sional set. She is the wife of Represen- tative Goelet Gerry of Rhode Island, who is also claimed by the ultra smart set of New York.
 As a leader in the smart social world Mathilde Scott Townsend. heiress to more than $15,000,0 600, held undisputed sway, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
SOCIAL CROCHET CLUB
 MEETING IN WOODLAWN

The members of the Social Crochet club were charmingly entertained by Mrs. Harvey Jones yesterday afternoon at her home in Woodlawn.
 After pleasant time spent with croch- eting and fancy work tempting Ice course was enjoyed by the following:
 Mrs. w. L. Poole, Mrs. J. w. Sims, Mrs. Pruett, Mrs. J. F. Dickson, Mrs. O.. w. Shelby, Mrs. c. L. Moore. Mrs. Busby, Mrs. E. F. Atkinson. Mrs. J. H. Duncan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25

decorated for the occasion and delicious refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
 E Mrs. Nolan Mrs A. D. Pow and MT. J. E. Brown gave several beautiful musical selections, which were greatly enjoyed by the following gusets:
 Mr. and Mrs. R. L, Glasgow, MT. and Mrs. John Guthrie, Mrs. Nora Phillips, Mrs. Jennie Ellis, Mrs. Thomas Ellis. Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Chella Poe, Miss Gertrude Newbert, Miss Lora May Jor- dan, Miss Mary Lusk, Miss Claudia Mae Lambert, Miss Belle Parkhurst, Miss Edith Ellis, Miss Mary Guthrie, Miss Bessie Moore, Miss Bessie Sergeant, Miss Gladys Haywood, Miss Myrtle Avery, Miss Lily Nolan. Mir. Roy Thomas, MT. Dave Moxley, Mir. Light, MT. Willie Hey wood MT Frank Meahl, MT. Reed, Mr. William Laycock, Mir. A. D. Pow, MT. l. E. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-25
WILMA LAVENDER GIVES
 BIRTHDAY PARTY

In honor of the 10th birthday of her lit tie daughteA Velma Lavender, Mrs. w. A. Lavender entertained number of lit- tie folks between the hours of and 6 yesterday at her home in Inglenook.
 Violets and jonquils were used in deco rating. Games and contests were enjoyed by the children, and at the close of the afternoon a delicious ice course was served.
 The little guests inchded: Annie Lind Huff. Rhoda Lavender. May Freeman, Mamie Lee Estes. Hattie Drake, Edith Downey, Louise Harvey, Christine Rock ett, Louise Trosch. Emma Blair, Carrie Blair, Frances Farrar Annie Lee Green. Emma Bradley. Sallie Bradley. Ida Crlw ford. Janetta Mitchell, Cordelia Doupaz. Arlie Barton. Ony De shazo, James Hall and others.