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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-07

D. M. Scott of Selma, Commander F. R.. Burk of the G., A. R. and others. ~
 A feature of this, reception will be a huge Alabama birthday cake, which will be cut and enjoyed by all, for it will be sure-enough good to eat cake, Ala bama's birthday comes a few days after December 10, but the patriotic organiza- .tions find it necessary sometimes to cele- brate this day at as convenient a day as possible to the real date, Presiding over the lovely birthday table will be Mrs Idylle King Sorsby, the originator of Alabamas birthday celebration, and Mrs. George c. Ball, the magnetic hos tess of the Southern club parlors.
 It is a most interesting fact that Mrs. R. H. Pearson, who is now presindent of Yancey chapter was president of the pleasantly remembered Womans club of Birmingham, when Mrs. Sorsby first suggested the Alabapea birthday celebra- tion.
 Tickets for this Confederate entertain ment will be on sale at Parker's and Adams drug stores and at Reynolds haberdashery and as the price is so req sonable, and the cause most sacred and worthy, it is expected the tickets will SC rapidly.
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that talent abounds and needs only good instruction to develop it."
 Tt is just here that I would like to remark about instruction" MT. Dolejsi said. During my short stay in America since my leaving the Imperial Royal academy in Vienna I have come more and more to the conclusion that it is a crime to allow inferior musicians and ann ateurs to have the right and privilege to call themselves teachers. They are. in reality musical quacks.' Why is it any more just to allow would-be instructors of an art so great as music to practice teachings than to allow medical quacks to practice medicine without 8 state board examination? There should be law in every state and there is already in some, that no one be allowed to teach before they can pass a strict examination, tech nical on their respective instrument and theoretical from general musical stand point, before a board formed by at least five of the leading musicians in the state. This would eliminate all those who have no right to the title of teacher instruc- tor and professor Think what it would mean to the hundreds of parents who are wasting their money and most important of all, their children's precious time. The parents do not know, and the children themselves do not find out in many cases unlh aIter years or Iutlle iapor when they decide that something is failing in their instruction, and they look about for a teacher of reputation, one who has ob- tained results. Can one blame them, then, when they are told that their years of hard but faulty labor must be partly or entirely undone? Can one blame them for becoming discouraged and many times dropping their music entirely or al- lowing themselves to continue in the old
 rut and developing into but a replica of their first instructor? No, certainly
 not"
 Continuing, MT. Dolejsi remarked: Musical America recently said that the teach of music requires as much
 ability and as careful preparation as the teaching of anything else The school
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teacher must have had some preparat
 for her work, but under present con tions anyone who wants to can start
 as music teacher. He may ha
 gained his knowledge of music in bla'
 smith shop, or from the negro bal playersin a saloon; it makes no differen
 He is able to set up as music teacher the same plane with the man or wom
 who has had the most thorough prepa, | ton.
 "'Why should not the public be D
 tected against fake or incompetent tea CTS of music as we'll as against ineom tent teachers, of English, of mathemati
 or of reading?' So it is plainly seen h the subject is enlisting the attention the big musical people of the world. "In my work at the different scho where l teach, I insist upon the high standards and shall continue to ins
 This is the only way that satisfactd results can be accomplished. Sometir | it is discouraging work both to mya and my pupils, but we tug away at faithfully, believing in our ideals. and deavoring to live up to them.'
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LETTERS PRAISING
 THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

The following clippings from letters re- ceivad by Miss Rowley indorsing the Christmas Festival" which was writ ten by Miss Rowley for the welfare de- partment of Birmingham. The play will be given Friday and Saturday at the Jefferson:
 T want to tell you what profound im- pression your Christmas Festival has made upon me. It Is sermon, masque, pageant. oratorio, opera-all rolled in one. I do not know whether I marvel more at its plastic--or it's musical excellence l do know that it is an expression of a very versatile genius, an original and thrilling modern statement of the won Gerful message of Christmas.
 ISABEL G. BEECHER"
 Miss Rowley has performed a real service in thus restoring to the child the true motive and meaning of the Christmas Festival. Miss Rowley has performed for the church and the Sunday school also service quite as important: she has shown the dramatic instinct in teaching religious truths to children.
 ''In the Christmas Festival Miss Row.
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GROTESQUE BALL
 AT PHOENIX CLUB

Members of the PboeniX club have re- ceived cards reading as follows
 Grotesque: Of irregular forms and pro- portions; ludicrous; fantastic; whimsical; capricious variety of arabesque orna- mentation
 This is the definition given to us by our old friend, Webster. Can you live up to it for few hours? Do your best. A first and second prize will be given to both men and women for the most srotesque costume. Be ludicrous, fan tastic and whimsical in dress but wear your regular face.
 This great exposition of foolishness will take place at the Phoenix club Wednesday evening, December s, at S;D o'clock.
 The married, the single, both being foolish, should all make it point to be present and join in the fun.
 TEE COMMITTEE. Dancing 33O to F.
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FAISON-CAMERON
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Mary Cameron to pr. Yates Wellington Faison of Charlotte, N. C., will be solemnized Wednesday aft ernoon, December 15, at o'clock, at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. George Ward.
 Miss Margaret Cameron will be her sisters maid of honor and MT. Marshall Mayes will act as best man for Dr. Fail son. The Rev. M. s. Barnwell of the Church of the Advent will perform the ceremony in the presence of the family and few intimate friends. An informal reception will follow.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an important meeting of the Lakevtew School Improvement asso- citation this afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. All members arc asked to be present Christmas tree and Santa Claus party Will be given for the children at the South Highland Presbyterian church Thursday \ evening, December 23.
 At the meeting of the Birmingham Writers club at the Press club this aft ernoon humorous programme will be given. Each member is requested to bring a humorous story or verse.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Children's Hospital association will take place Wednesday. morning at 1O:S0 o'clock at the hospital.
 The board of managers of the Alabama Training School for Girls will hold it's regular monthly meeting this morning at 10 o'clock in Mrs Searights office. 1 The women of the Southside Baptist church will hold bazar Tuesday. wednesday and Thursday in the building 1 used for the doll bazaar at 907 Twentieth l street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-07
MGAVOCk -GASTON
 WEDDING INVITATIONS

Friends in Birmingham have received the following cards:
 MT. Bernard Gasten requests the hon or of your presence at the marriage of his daughter, Anne Rowan, and pr. Robert John McGavock on Tuesday evening, December 21, at s o'clock. St, Johns church, Montgomery.
 An enclosure states:
 At home after January 5. 10le Twenty eighth street, south, Birmingham"
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MRS. HARGROVE HONORED AT INFORMAL DANCE

l At their home on Orange avenue last evening, MT. and Mrs. Frank Clements entertained informally for their guest, Mrs. Louise Hargrove of Laurel Miss 1 Ferns and yellow chrysanthemums were 1 tastefully used in decorating for the event
 and dancing and music were enjoyed until @ late hour. Punch and other light re- l treatments were served during the even ing Twenty-Five couples were included 1 in the hospitality.
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FRAZER R-DANNER
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The Mobile Register of recent date car ried the following item, which will be of interest to Miss Danner's many friends in Birmingham, where she has frequently visited Mrs. William Mudd:
 Miss Katherine Harris of State Line, Miss, who is a charming acquisition to Mobile society every winter. as she spends
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NOTES OF INTEREST ABOUT THE CONFEDERATE BALL

The confederate ball is one Of those versatile entertainments which suits all lasts and appeals to people of different beliefs. To those who do not care for dancing and wish to go home early is prepared the reception. which will begin promptly at 9 o'clock.
 Invited to receive with the members of William L. Yancey chapter are Gov ernor and Mrs. Henderson and some of the most distinguished veterans of the state, among them Gen. c. w. Hooper of Selma, Col. B. F. Ellis of Orrvlle, Col
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MRS. DEBRIS BUFFET
 LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS

To Introduce her Charming visitors, Mrs. w. M. Sheraid and Miss Lydia Sheraid of South Carolina, Mrs. Prentiss B. Reed was hostess at delightful buff fet luncheon yesterday at 1:30 o'clock at her home on Whitaker road.
 The house was lovely with ferns and other potted plants and in the dining room, where a delicious luncheon was served, the bright colors of the Christ
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SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
RANDOM NOTES

Miss Annabelle Dowd of Charlotte. N. C., will arrive Thursday to visit Miss F1orine Hodges.
 Mrs. W. A. Chenoweth is spending two weeks in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Wilbur Briscoe and children will come from Knoxville to spend thv Christ mas holidays with her parents. MT. and Mrs. H. z. Hodges.
 Miss Fay Layton and Miss Doris Layton of Sterrett, Ala, are guests of Miss LOT. enc Love and Miss Mavis Love at Earle Place.
 
 Miss Alice Bowie, who has been at- tending school in New York this winter, will come to Birmingham for the Christ mas holidays, arriving about December IS. Miss Leila Smith will return next week from New York. where she has spent sev- eral months.
 Miss Dorita O'Donald of Denver is ex- pected next week to be an attendant at the Hoslxins~J Jernison wedding.
 Miss Margaret Hamilton will leave Wednesday for her home after being a guest of Miss Emily Dixon.
 Mrs. W. F. Tyler is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. B. Thomas, in Eutaw.
 Mrs. John Miner Caldwell left yester- day for New York. Later Miss Mary Elizabeth Caldwell will join her mother and they will return to, Birmingham for Christmas.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Ross C. Smith have re- turned from trip to Chicago.
 
 Mrs Jesse Ward has returned to Aber- deen, Miss, after a brief stay with Mrs Hubert A. Drennen. Mrs William Bonnie and Miss Dorothy Bonnie 1eft yesterday for their home in Louisville, Ky after being guests of MT. and Mrs Charles Oscar Locke. Miss Sarah Cobb and Miss Virginia Cobb Of Ripley Miss, will arrive Thursday to visit Mir and Mrs. Russell Hunt MT. and Mrs James Boworn are spending fortnight in New York city. Mrs. S. H. Gardner has returned from an extended western trip, including san FranciSco, where she went as a delegate for Pelham chapter to attend | the U. D. c. convention. Mrs. Sam Galloway of Washington is a guest of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Rountree 1 Mrs. J. E. Dedman has returned from Memphis, where she visited relatives. Mrs. Saxton Crawford and her little son are at home after a visit to rela- tives in Knoxville, Tenn. Miss Leila Robinson, who is a student | at Ward Belmont, will return to Bir- Elingham for the Christmas holidays l MT. and Mrs. Louis Fox have named their little daughter, Flora. 1 Miss Bland Boardman iA spending this week with relatives in Greens boro
 l Miss Caroline Copeland has returned from visit to friends in Huntsville. 1 Miss Mildred Cook left yesterday for Meridian after being the guest of Miss 1 Lottie Evans. "a f-s
 Miss Nell Cosby has returned from a delightful visit to friends in Nash vile. A lovely photo of this popular belle appeared in Sundays Nashville Tennessean.
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TODAY'S HAPPENINGS
 IN SOCIAL, REALMS

Miss Edith Orr, hostess at luncheon for Miss Marian Orr, Mrs. Arthur Ellsberry and Miss Corina Eaglesfield.
 Clancy Jones wedding solemnized. Athens college alumnae meets with Mrs. Mcqueen.
 Mrs. Clyde Harkins hostess at card party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-07
NIXON-TAYLOR ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. William Lewis Taylor of San Antonio Tex, announce the engage ment and approaching marriage of their daughter, Hazel Roxie, to MT. James Rob- ert Nixon of Birmingham. The wedding is to take place December 29.
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HERTZLER-AN ANDERSON
 ENGAGEMENT OF INTEREST

MT. and Mrs. Charles c. Anderson of Huntsville announce the engagement of their daughter. Lucille Coles, to MT. John Richard Hertzler of Madison. The we'd ding will take place December 2s at the home of the brides parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-07

several weeks here with her sister, Mrs. Herbert C. Turner, was hostess on Sat urday at a very delightful afternoon tea in compliment to Miss Mary Danner, whose engagement to MT. Mel Frazer was one of the most interesting of the fall season, and Mrs. John Lawrence Lavret- ta, who is the most feted of the autumn brides. Mrs. Lavretta was gowned in gray crepe de chine with touch of old rose and drapery of georgette crepe, her hat being white with white tips, and at her corsage she wore Richmond roses
 Miss Danner wore dress of green taf- feta trimmed in chiffon and fur, with a corsage of pink roses, and hat of brown taffeta trimmed in fur, and Miss Harris was gowned in amber crepe de chine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-07
RAMP KILL RARE MEMBERS
 TO GIVE BUFFET SUPPER

A buffet supper will be given by the
 members of Ramp Kill Kare Wednesday evening, compimenting the many attrac- l tive debutantes of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-07
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-28
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court of Rock Island
county, Illinois. January term. 1916.
r. P. Wait VS.. Bruce Bradford. In
Attachment Demand, s110.
Notice is hereby given TO you, the
said Bruce Bradford, that writ of
attachment has been sued out of the
office of the clerk of the circuit court
Of the county of Rock Island, at the
suit OF the said r. P Wait, and against
the estate of you. the said Bruce Brad
ford. for one hundred and ten dollars,
besides interest, directed to the sher-
iff OF said county to execute.
Now, unless you, the said Bruce
Bradford, shall personally be and ap-
near before the circuit court OF said
county. on the first day of the mex,
term thereof, TO be holden at Rock
Island, in said county, on the first
Monday in the month of January next,
give special bail and plead TO said ac-
ton. Judgment will be entered against
you in favor of the said plaintiff, and
the property attached sold to satisfy
the same, with costs.
GEopGrl W. GAMBLE,
Clerk
Rock Island, Ill, Dec, 2. 1915,
Schriver = Schrirer, plaintiffs at
torneys,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-28
Publication Notice.


State of Illinois, Rock Island county,
S.
In the circuit court Of said county.
To the January term, A. D.. 1915.
Adam Finnegan, Marie Finnegan, by
their next friend Pauline Finnegan. VS..
Daniel Finnegan. j. William Sadler,
Mable Scott, Arthur Sadler, Florence
Jones, James Sadler and Harry Cover
man. partition.
Affidavit of non-residence Of James
Sadler, one of the above named defend
ants. implicated with DaLiel Finnesan,
j. William Sadier, Mable Scott, Arthur
sadler, Florence Jones and Harry Cow
erman, having been filed In the clerks
Office of the circuit court of said coun-
ty, notice is therefore hereby given to
the said nonresident defendant, James
SadIer. that the compliments .Iled
their amendment to their bill
of complaint in said court
on the chancery side thereof, on
and that thereupon, summons issued
out OF said court wherein. said suit Is
now pending. returnable on the first
Monday In the month OF January, A.
D., 1916, as is by law required.
Now unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant. James Sadler. above
named, shall personally be and appear
before tLo said circuit court on tie
/ first day of the next term thereof, to
be holden at Rock Island, in said coun-
IT. o. Rock Island. on the first Mon
( day in January, A. D., 1916, and plead,
answer or demur to the said complaint
ants bill of complaint as amended, the
same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated, will be
taken as confessed and decree enter
oil against you, according to the pray
er Of said bill.
{ Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this End
day Of december, A T., 1915.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE.
Clerk.
MeENIRY & McENIRY. complain
ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-28

known heirs or devisees of Fl. G. Wells,
deceased. Joseph Pollock; the un-
known heirs or devisees of Joseph Pol
lock, deceased, the unknown wife OF
said Joseph Pollock, on May 10, 1912,
II he then had one; Fernandez Pollock:
the unknown wife of said Fernandez
Pollock, on May 10, 1912, and on Oct.
Z, 1S47, If he then had one; the un-
known wife of Erastus Smith, on April
IS, 1854, If he then had one; the un-
known wife of Oscar Fowler, on Nov.
20, 1854, il he then had one; the un-
known wife of James Hannah on April
2S, 1855. if he then had one; the un-
known wife of John d. Brown. ON Feb.
10, 1874, if he then had one, the I'M
known wife of William R. Williamson,
on Aug. Il. 1879 If he then had one.
George Z. Hoyt, the unknown heirs or
devisees Of George r. Hoyt. deceased:
Emily Hepner; the unknown heirs or.
devisees of Emily Hepner. deceased;
Caroline La1ferty; the unknown heirs
or devisees of Caroline Lafferty: the
unknown owners or parties interested
in lots 195 and 1856, in the northeast
quarter, north of Rock river of section
Is, Twp. II N, r. West Of the 4th
p NJ. as shown on assessors plat OF
Black Hawk township for the year
1851; Lewis Knott; the unknown heirs
or devisees of Lewis Knott, deceased;
the unknown owners Of or parties in
terested In lots 2, 3. 4, 5, 6, and 81
in the northeast quarter north OF Rock
river of section Is, Twp. II N, r. 2
west of the 4th p. NJ. as shown on
the assessors plat of Black Hawk
township for the year 1864; and Alice
Breen, shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court, on the first
day of the next term thereof, to be
holden at Rock Island In and for tha
said county, on the first Monday in
January next, and plead, answer or
demur to the said compliments bill Of
complaint, the same and matters and
things therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed. and decree
entered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
; GEORGE W. GAMBLE.
Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. 4, 1916.
MARION e. SWEENEY,
Complainants' Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-28
Rock Island, Illinois, Dec. l, 1916.
SCHRIVER & SCHRIVER,
ConnIainants' Solicitors.
Attachment Notice.


State of Illinois, Rock Island county,
S.
County court of Rock Island county,
February term, A. D., 1916.
Charles Sehurr VS.. William Speng-
Ter. in attachment
Public notice is hereby given to the
said William Spengler that writ of
attachment, issued out Of the Office OF
the clerk of the county court Of Rock
Island county. dated the 21st day Of
September. a. D. 1915, at the suit of the
said Charles Schurr and against the
estate of the said William Spengler,
for the sum OF six hundred two (S602)
dollars, directed to the sheriff Of said
Rock Island county; which said writ
has been returned executed.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said
William spengler, shall personally be
and appear before the said county
court OF Rock Island county on the
first Monday Of February, A. D., 1915,
give special bail and plead to the said
plaintiffs action, judgment viii be en-
tered against you and in favor Of the
said Charles Schurr, and so much Of
the property attached, as may be SUI
ficient to satisfy the said judgment
and costs. will be sold to satisfy the
same.
Dated this 18th day of December. a.
ID. 1916.
HENRY B. HUBBARD,
Clerk.
JAMES +. MURPHY. plaintiffs attor-
uay
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Notice Of Publication -C8ancery.
State Of Illinois, Rock Island county
SIS.
In the circuit court. January term.
A. D, 1916.
K. P Wait VS.. Bruce Bradford and
Emma ]. Bradford; in chancery.
Affidavit Of non-residence Of Bruce
Bradford ana Emma J. Bradford, the
above defendants, having been fled in
the clerks office of the circuit court
Of said county, notice is therefore here
by given to the said nonresident de-
PENDANTS that the complainant filed his
bill OF complaint in said court, on the
chancery side thereof, on the first day
Of December, 1915, and that thereupon
a summons issued out of said court,
wherein said suit is now pending, re-
turnable on the first Monday in the
month Of January next, sas is by law
required. Now, unless you, the said
nonresident defendants above named,
Bruce Bradford and Emma J. Bradford,
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court on the first day of
the next term thereof, to be holden at
Rock Island in and for the said county,
on the first Monday in January next,
and plead, answer or demur to the
said compliments bill Of complaint,
the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated viii be
taken as confessed, and a decree en-
tered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island, Illinois, Dec /, 1916.
/ SCaRIVER & SCHRIVER,
crr,rf n Il, arfet Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-28
Legal.
IN ATTACHMENT.
State Of Illinois, Rock Island
County, IS.

State Of Illinois, Rock Island
County, SIS.
In the Circuit Court q Rock Island
County. H., January Term, 1916.
Adelbert NJ. Thornburg VS.. j. NJ.
Gross.
Demand. $2.o60
Notice is hereby given to you, the
said J. NJ. Gross, that Writ of At
tachment has been sued out of the Of
flee Of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
Of said County Of Rock Island at the
suit of the said Adelbert NJ. Thorn
burg and against the estate of you,
the said J. NJ Gross, for Two Thous-
and and Sixty (S2.060l Dollars, be-
sides interest. directed TO the Sheriff
OF said County to execute.
Now, unless you, the said J. NJ.
Gross, shall personally be and appear
before the Circuit Court of said
County on the first day of the next
term thereof, to be holden at the
City of Rock Island in said County,
on the first Monday in the month OF
January next, give special bail and
plead to said action, Judgment will be
entered against you in favor of the
said plaintiff, and the property at
taehed sold TO satisfy the same. with
costs.
GEO. ". GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island, Illinois. Dec %, 1915.
PHILIP H. WELLS,
plaintiffs Attorney