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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-31
Roots Ferv;d Plea That People Rule
Leads to Victory for Short Ballot
Hearers in Constitutional
Convention Moved to
Tears - Many Believe
Speech VIII Affect 1916
Campaign.

Albany, Aug. 31.-The Tanner short
ballot proposal, unamended in any I'm
portant particular. was advanced to the
order of final passage early this morn
ing by a viva voce vote, only two or
three noes being heard.
The most important amendment
adopted gives the Governor the right to
name the Secretary OF State, State
Treasurer. Tax Commission. the Sec
retary of Charities and commissioners
of Accounts. Health and Agriculture
without the consent of the Senate.
Nominations of all other appointive of
ficers will require the confirmation Of
the Senate.
From a star Correspondent of The Tribune.l
Albany. Aug 30.-One Of the great
est speeches delivered in the Assembly
chamber in a generation was made by
ex-senator Elihu Root this afternoon
in attacking bossism and "the invisible
government" When he finished, at
the end of two hours. there was not
dry eve in the chamber and not a doubt
that the Tanner short ballot pro-
posal. on which he particularly spoke,
would be adopted by the convention.
Those who have been familiar
around the Capitol corridors for TWEEN
ty years or more declared that Senator
Roots speech was the greatest made
in their time.
The chief topic Of conversation here
tonight. however. Is not what effect
Mr.. Roots speech will have in the
state particularly, but nationally in
connection with the Presidential race
next year.
The system Of bossism and invisible
government. Mr.. Root said, had domi-
mated New York for forty years, and
he pleaded that the people be armed
with the short ballot that they might
establish their own rule.
This domination" Mr.. Root declared
"has caused deep and sullel and long
continued resentment among the people
at being governed by men not OF their
choosing. They demand change The
short ballot plan is solution. or at
least il may be the first step that VIII
work out solution
The short ballot and departmental re-
organization proposal has had the sup
mort of the so-called Federal crowd in
the convention. but has been opposed
by members Of the "old guard" Among
those who have supported it Pre- Mr..
Root. George W. Wickersham, henry l..
Stimson and Frederick C.. Tanner.
Iemuel Elv Quigg, Ray B. Smith and
Edgar T. Bracket, who long have
fought with the regulars" In the state,
opposed ii.
Three Amendments to Bills.
The proposal was amended in three
unimportsnt particulars, one giving
the Legislature power 70 make the Tax
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-31
WEATHER

FAIR AND COOLER TO-DAY; FAIR
AND WARNER TOMORROW.
Yesterdays Tempersturesi
High, ~; Low. So.
Full report on page 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
MIR. HORNADY HOST
 AT NORWOOD PARTY

A happy event of Thursday evening was the informal party given by MT. Jack Hornady at his home in Norwood. which was made very attractive with flags and other decorations of the season he hours were whiled away with games and contests and later an ice course was enjoyed.
 Those invited were Miss Annie Flor ence Parker. Miss Lillian Jenkins, Miss Florence Miller, Miss Violet Tyler Miss Winifred Witherspoon, Miss Mary Charles Cole, Miss Catherine Williams, Miss Mary Leone Simpson, Miss Gladys Buffingt )n, Miss Eddie Lou Hill, Miss Anna Bell Smith. Miss Katherine Lawrence, Miss Bessie Lee. Miss Velma Walt, Miss Flor ence Harris. Miss Ethel Harris Miss Katherine Carter, Miss Francis Hood Miss Francis de Vaux. Miss Louise Pow CTS Miss Louise Puckett, Miss Ethel Clark, Miss Emily Frawley. Miss Sarah Frawley, Miss Mary Campbell of Arkan- sas; Miss Sarah Porter. Miss Dorothy Beatty, Miss Mary Elizabeth Wilson, Mri Robert McNeil MT. Sidney Johnson, M Harry Watkins, MT. Harry Campbell, Mi Raymond Smith, MT. Hewlett Parker, Mir Wesley Caldwell. Mir. Vance Otey, Mr Albert Vim, MT. Jack Cole, MT. Je~e Evans, Mir. Edwin Cummns, MT Albert Hockaday, Mir Wesley Westmorelald, MT. Phillip Phillips. MT. Ben Trees, 1T. Clarence Cox MT. Harry Cole, MT. Wal ter Harris, MT. Edgar Robertson, MT. Bill Boney, MT. George B. Tarrant, Mir .d ward Rosamond, MT. Henry Naff, MT Samuel Lateure, MT. Percy Taylor Mr. Donald Beatty, MT Charles de Vaux and others.
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! LAGS. cannon crackers and other emblems of the Fourth of July sea
 snn were nsed in decnrating last


 emblems of the Fourth of July sea x son were used in decorating last evening to carry out the patriotic colors, red. white and blue. when Mir and Mrs. Frank E. Turpen entertained 50 couples from the school and college set at an in formal dance to compliment Miss Eliza beth Ramey and Miss Christine Nelson of Atlanta, the much feted guests of Miss Kathleen Hayes. This merry party oc- cured at their home on Louise avenue and an excellent orchestra furnished music throughout the evening. sPunch and sandwiches were served.
 The girls invitation list included Miss Elizabeth Ramey, Miss Christine Nelson, Miss Kathleen Hayes, Miss Martha Glow er Miss Roberta Lamb Miss Lillian Hughes, Miss Maybeth Beddow, Miss Lois Brown, Miss Julia Carney, Miss Es- telle Strickland, Miss Dorothy Allen Miss Dorothy Meade, Miss Maebele Meade, Miss Irene Reynolds, Miss Mary Bethea, Miss Margaret Dewey, Miss Pattie Rena Shepherd, Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Dor sey Harris. Miss Margaret Lasseter, Miss Leta Stewart, Miss Marie Rosamond, Miss Marie Simmons, Miss Bessie Hamilton, Miss Susie Berryman, Miss Lillian Yield ing and others.
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Gives Aid to Many


 First, I want to tell you of the gen. erous and gratifying response which same in to my appeal for woolen and quilt pieces for the old lady who does cleaning Gas she is able) for a living It was a little slow at first and I was afraid of disappointment, but she has been nicely supplied, and although they came too late to help her much last winter. she will have a good supply for the coming winter and can make d nice supply for warm covering for her poor rheumatic bones before the cold weather cannes again. I have replied personally to each one, making contri- buttons and returned postage as I promised to all except one or two, who generously stipulated that this should not be done. In the same letter offered some things for young girls which on account of sickness l was not able to send out until recently. but I kept all the addresses as they came. and so was able to reply to the appeals as soon as my health permitted. In this letter I am asking for number of addresses which have appeared in your Corner from time to time, and if it is some trouble to look part of them up I will ask you to be patient with me. for in my spring overhauling I have came across things which exactly fill the re quirements of requests made. And I know from my own experience for my old lady friend that the fact that con tributions come late does not make them any the less acceptable. I have unearthed a veritable treasure chest for the correspondent who knows how to utilize odds and ends, and will be glad to have the address of the girl who asked for flour sacks. I know it is an imposition to ask you for addresses when | can't give the exact initials hIif if you knew how perfectly my dis coveries' answer to the requests of these, am sure, worthy applicants you would bear with me this once In the future l am going to follow the Tsug gestion of one of the Cornerites that we make a scrapbook of the requests that appeal to us, as to avoid losing an opportunity, or else making ourselves source of annoyance to you. I shall put in an extra stamp to make up for some one who forgets an dalso to make up in a small way for the special trou- ble am asking you to go to in finding these two addresses for me. I want them very much Please. L. H. M"
 The addresses you name went to you promptly. Please do not put us to the blush by apologizing' for any trouble, special or every day, to which you put us by accepting your invaluable CO., operation in our work. As will be seen by mere glance at your admirable re- port of business done and planned. the Corner is the obliged and grateful party In the present transaction. Please note the plural number of that last word and never excuse yourself for doing more than your duty. By the way, heroism is defined by somebody as doing more than duty requires of one" We gladly salute you as a heroine,
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Concerning Just Word ot
 Appreciation Nov and Then
By DOLLY DALRYmPLE

or with lachrymose chromos framed to
 guard ones peaceful slumbers.
 But have you observed" she asks,
 the passing of all this7 A very differ
 ent style now seems established. One
 finds few pictures in the well-ordered
 ruest room of today In the family
 rooms. I presume. each member has
 his or her favorite pictures, but in the
 room set apart as hallowed for the
 casual guest the walls are these days
 bare of any sort of pictures.
 "The wall paper is usually charming
 and bright, and motto poems are hung
 here and there. If the guest doesn't liko the sentiments expressed, the little verses are not obtrusive enough to mar the peace of the room. But usually they are an inspiration, and l like the idea" My correspondent also encloses some very lovely verses which she asks me to give place to in these columns, which l am delighted to do. She tells me that they were clipped from an old English magazine and are called
 THE GUEST CHAMBER I said, The day is long, and hard The work that l am fain to do; Love is a little, tender child. cannot guard him all day through. l cannot guard him all day through, But I have here a chamber fair, !, Where he may sleep the hours away; At evening I will seek him there.
 At evening will seek him; there, Warm in the folds of memory, Upon the pillow of my hope The rose of my desire shall lie The rose of my desire shall lie Where I may wake him with kiss, Casting the turmoil of the day Into oblivion's abyss. Into oblivion's abyss I cast the turmoil of the day; took the moon, took the stars l took the night with Love to play. I took the night with Love to play His hands were cold, his eyes were dim;
 I kissed him, and I called his name, | But oh, l could not waken him I took the night with Love to play
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THURSDAY CLUB MEETS
 WITH MRS. BLISS

The members of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge club were entertained by Mrs. A. Richard Bliss at the Tutwiler At the conclusion of the games delightful refresh- ments were served. The prizes, silver jelly dishes. were also awarded Mrs. Dan Hogan won the club score prize. Mrs. w. Oberhelman won the club game prize, and Miss Lutie Chisholm the guest score prize.
 The guests included Mrs. Dan Hogan, Mrs. J. Sellers, Mrs. J. Lovett, Mrs. S. A. Russell, Mrs T. Dusenberry, Mrs. w. Oberhelman, Mrs. K. F. Tut. Mrs Jack Justice, Mrs. B. A. Shroder, Mrs Claude Ellidge of Pulaski, Tenn, Mrs. Brooks Forbes, Mrs. B. D. Sibley, Mrs. c. G. Justice, Mrs. l. T. Houser, Mrs. M. k. Justice, Mrs. W. T. Mayfeld, Mrs. l.. c. Ledbeater, Mrs. A. J. Weathery, Miss Ware, Miss Jay Hogan and Miss Lutie Chisholm.
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Helped in Every Way

q am writing to let you know that haven't forgotten your kindness Tn sending my address to Mrs. M. You will be pleased, I am sure. to know that through her and your Corner my young sister has found lovely friend. who writes chaming letters and has sent several packages of dress goous--elt new You don't know how pretty they are She is surely d blessing. Mrs Nj. has helped me wonderfully in every way. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate everything that has been done for me and mine. There are surely good people working with your Cor ner. Mrs. M. sent a great basket of things. I should never have been able to buy them-meat, groceries. candy toys. etc. My children had a dinner which they would not have had had we not been put in touch with Mrs. M sent Mrs. l.. the coat I spoke of In my former letter and Mrs. H. called for the magazines I offered. Do you think could find some one who would like to piece quilts? 1 have a large quantity of scraps, and some one who hasn't got any might piece them upon shares. have five children to SC wfor I do not set much time, sand shall be glad to share them in this way l also have some embroidery patterns I will gladly give to any one who wishes them
 MRS. K. A"
 I have not the heart to cut your let ter short. Every sentence has it's weight and sweetness. The careful reader lays it down with the reflected sunshine in her smile. The writer Is the only per- son concerned who can hear the story without drawing the moral, Like at tracts like" An olden adage that holds true In a marvellous percentage of cases is We generally get our of life what we put into it." Our midest nar- rator does not see the application, per- haps. in what she tells of the goodness and mercy which follow her. The rest of us see and enjoy it.
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 ago. one of my correspondents tells me in delightfully."- gossipy fashion about some things she is doing, one of which is collecting "mottoes"
 Not the old fashioned work in wool, God Bless Our Home type of thing" she explains, "but cheerful and uplift- ing verses as room mates = ' Verses of helpfulness that one may place on ones dressing table, where the sun strikes it first in the morning-to buoy one up for the day Verses that are placed so that they catch the last flare of light from the lamps as a goodnight benediction.
 There was a time" she says, when didn't like to go visiting, because | was always put in guest chamber with all the monstrosities in the way of oil paintings done by the family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
MRS. ALLISON IS,
 INFORMAL HOSTESS

Another delightful entertainment in honor of Mrs. T. H. Miller and Mrs. Harry Smith of Selma. who have spent the past two weeks in this city as guests of Mrs. Harry Coffin, Mrs. Harry Wheelock and Mrs. Alex Cecil and have been the recip- ients of number of both large and small social affairs, was bridge luncheon yes terday at Greenwood lodge at Edgewood
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ISN'T it nice to have a few flowers
 while vou are living, instead of a n whole bunch of them when you are dead2
 All of which reminds me that 1 acknowledge with such pleasure several pretty letters of appreciation for recent stories on this page.
 l wish I could reproduce all of tnem' they'd sort of make you think that Yours Truly" Mrs. Dolly, has few sympathizers at least in this deadly newspaper game.
 After commenting a story which was published on this page a short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
CRUISE-DAVIS MARRIAGE
 OF INTEREST HERE

Friends of Mir. David Clayton Cruise, formerly of this city, but now residing iL Lexington, Va, will read with interest of his marriage to Miss Margaret Skill man Davis in that city on Tuesday even ing at the Second Presbyterian church. the Rev. C. L. Reynolds being the officiat- ng minister
 Cruise will be at home in Lexington, where he is secretary of the Young Men s Christian association, and is well liked by wide circle of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
BROWN-HINSON
 MARRIAGE IN MONTGOMERY

The marriage of MT. Cyrus Brown to Mrs. Ernestine Hinson took place Tues day. The Montgomery Advertiser has the following to say of the wedding:
 "A marriage of cordial interest to friends throughout the state was that pf MT. Cyrus B. Brown and Mrs. Ernestine Hinson, which was quietly solemnized Tuesday morning at 6:15 o'clock at he parsonage of the Court street Methodist church, the ceremony being performed by MT. James o. P. Grogran. MT. kal- ford Breath, a friend of the couple, ac-
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companied them. Immediately afterward MT. and Mrs. Brown left for a wedding trip and on their return will be at home With Mrs c. E. Bryan, at 311 Clayton street.
 The bride is young woman of unusual personal charm and has a large circle of lIlends who wish for her every happiness. MT Brown, formerly secretary of state. Is now prominently connected with an i1l- surance company. He has a wide circle or friends throughout Alabama who ex- tend to him sincere contradictions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
g MARION $ HARLANUS \
 HELPING HAND Le1Zaryo,z Hsszxsd
Piano Lessons for Beginners

q should be willing to give free les. sons on piano to three children, begin ners, between the ages of and 12 years. who are musically inclined and willing to work M. E. J."
 This is tempting proposition. Such giving is more than contributions of mere money It Is sharing one's life and thought and very self. with those who would help. This is emphatically per sonal service"-a much misused phrase nnWadaYS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
OPENING DANCE TONIGHT AT COOK SPRINGS

The opening dance of the summer sea- son at Cook Springs will take place this evening. These delightful weekend ai- fairs are always enjoyable and large number of people from Birmingham are planning to attend this first dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
MRS. MABEN TO BE
 SUPPLEMENTED MONDAY

Mrs. J. C. Maben, president of the Neighborhood House board, will be given reception and dance Monday evening by the class of young Servians which has been taught by MT. Phares Coleman, Jr., during the past winter. The event will take place at the Neighborhood House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
OPENING DANCE
 AT ROLSTON HOTEL

The following cards have been received:
 You are cordially invited to attend the dancing pavilion of the Rolston hotel Saturday evening, July 3, 1915, o'clock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
MRS. LEHMAN TO COMPLIMENT
 MRS. ULLMAN'S CHEST

On Sunday evening Mrs J. l.. Lehman will entertain a coterie of friends infor- mally eomplimenting Miss Esther Beer Lehman of Memphis. who is the attrac- tive guest of Mrs. Sidney Ullman. The event will take place at the home of the hostess on South Twenty eighth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
MRS. MINTYRE HOSTESS
 AT INFORMAL BREAKFAST

Mrs. J. B. Mcintyre will be hostess at an informal breakfast this morning at her home on Nelson avenue and the honor guests upon this occasion are to be Mrs T. H. Miller and Mrs Harry Smith Of Selma, who are visiting relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The children of the community gre asked to meet at Behrens park today at o'clock, where special car will be wait ing 10 take them to the playgrounds meet at the fairgrounds.
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RANDOM NOTES
Miss Stephanie Levert of New Orleans the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Leveri

Miss Stephanie Levert of New Orleans is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Levert. MT. and Mrs. T. A. Paine and their little daughter, Ellen Ashby Payne, have gone to St. simons Island, Ga. to spend some time
 Mrs A. L. Witherspoon is. spending a few days with Mrs. Will Rockett en route from her home in Columbus, Miss. to Ment Eagle Tenn. Mir. and Mrs. Wv ". Quinn have named their little son Walter Wallace Quinn. Jr. Mrs F. H. Hooff left yesterday for an eastern trip. including New York. Balti- more and Washington. She will be away until September.
 Mrs D. A. Rippy is the guest of Mrs. J. H. Wolfe in Greensboro, N. c.
 Mrs. Sidney Ullman has as her guest her niece, Miss Esther Beer Lehman of Mem phis. Miss Eugene Marx of Mobile, formerly of this city, is in New York taking a course in Kindergarten work at the Hor- ace Mann school Miss Marx is being delightfully."- entertained by Mir and Mrs. l@ociS th'cthiy anu olneT lTienQS QuTlnS her stay in the metropolis.
 Miss Carrie Yates expects to leave Mon day for Huntsville to be a guest of the house party of Miss Dorothy Gililand.
 Mrs. Harvey B. Ware of Tullahoma, Tenn, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. R. P. McDavid at Roebuck Springs. Later she will visit MT. and Mrs Ned McDavid.
 
 Mir. Edmund Armes has returned after attending commencement exercises at Se- vance.
 Mrs. Houston Davis left last evening fer Houston Tex, to join MT. Davis. They will be away until the fall.
 Dr. and Mrs. Earle Drennen have re- turned from western trip and are at home with Mrs. William Drennen on Glenn avenue.
 Miss Elizabeth Cornell is visiting Miss Emily Massee in Macon, Ga.
 Miss Elizabeth Going has returned from trip to New York and Washington.
 Miss Katherine Kearney arrived last night from New Orleans and is the guest of Miss Leila Smith.
 Mrs. c. T. Lundgren of Spartenburg, s. C., is with her sister. Mrs. c. M Stanley
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Mrs. George Leblanc entertained .hV following friends at dinner yesterday a. her Inglenook home: Mrs. c. L.. Huey, Mrs Roscoe Hale, Mrs. c. E. Harvey and Mrs. D. c. Pinion.
 Mrs. J, K. Couch and daughter, Miss Lucille Couch of Yolando are visiting Mrs. Henry Bailey.
 Mr. and Mrs J. l.. Anderson and chill dren are spending 10 days with relatives in Greensboro.
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with Mrs. Charles J. Allison as hostess. Eight guests were included in the hos pitality.
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SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. W. A. Hall was hostess at a spend the-day party yesterday at her home in Pratt City, complimentary to her guest, Mrs. Francis l.. Sanderson of Montgom- cry. Roses centered the luncheon table, about which the following guests were seated: Mrs. Norman Morrison, MT. and Mrs. Mcqueen Morrison Miss Lida Bell Hall, Miss Corletta Morrison, Mrs. San derson and the hostess.
 MT and Mrs. T. L. Waggoner and chill dren are visiting in Shelbyville, Tenn.
 Miss Ludie Taber has returned to Adamsville after being the guest of Nfr. and Mrs. A. R. Clelland.
 MT and Mrs. T. M. Gibson have re- turned from visit to Biloxi and Gulf port.
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Ole Miss, CT Mans Objec- tion ter Luv is dat whin hit Dies hit Dies Hard, but CT 'Oman's is, dat whin hits dead, hit stays dead! Yas- sum!
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Informal Affairs of the Week-End

MT and Mrs Tu Hosts Dancing Aons Mrs Lehman to Compliment Ulman's s Tn HostesOther
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Mrs. John R. Goodwin entertained few guests at dinner yesterday in Woodlawn and the afternoon was spent playing rock. Those present were Miss Kettle Zbinden, Miss Mabel Wood, Mrs. w. J. Zbinden and Mrs. Goodwin.
 Mrs. Lucy Bell is at home after spend- ing some time with MT. and Mrs. Gran vile Young at Moundville.
 Mrs. H. M. Fossett has returned from a visit to Mrs. T. o. Crane at Sheffield.
 MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Ritchie have re- turned from their wedding trip and are at home with Mrs. Leta Heaton
 Miss Annie Watson is the guest of Miss Dorothy Webber in Atlanta.
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 Miss Lois Washington and Miss Martha Truss are guests of Miss Eleanor Laney in Pell City
 Dr. H. H. Hibbs has returned from d weeks stay at Pelham Heights
 Mrs. J. G. Parker of Augusta, Ga, is the guest of Mrs. T. E.. Huey in East Lake.
 Mrs. l. w. Broughton was hostess at a farewell party last evening in honor of her son, MT Lawrence Broughton, who is planning to leave West End in a few days for an extended visit to relatives in Chicago and Wisconsin.
 Miss Mamie Lee Bowen Is convalescent from her recent operation.
 Miss Lula Wattlingtons left yesterday for her home in Dayton, after being the guest of Mrs. L.. J. Tindall.
 Mir. Wimberly Oliver is spending a few days camping at Lake Purdy
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delightful meeting of the Jollye..es took place yesterday afternoon in Fair view with Miss Mary zeigler as hostess. Shasta daisies were used in decorating the porch, where tables were arranged for a game of five hundred and the yellow and white motif also prevailed In the score cards and in the ices served at the close of the afternoon Those prese 1t were Miss Mittie Gaites, Miss Myrtle Winfield, Miss Willie Winfield, Miss Mar garet Pittman, Miss Leila Sanderson, Miss Gay McLemore. Miss Imogene Spurrier and Mrs. R. L.. Zeigler
 Mrs. Tom Winton is visiting relatives in Tennessee.
 Mrs. Edith Edwards has returned rom
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a stay with friends in Tuscaloosa
 Mrs. D. A. Echols Is travelling in Flor.