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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04


 perintendents of sunday schools. teachers of. girls, directors and district presidents of the Birmingham Sunday School asso- ciation"
 A COTS cf 80 ushers under the direc- ton of Miss Louie Deaton,' Miss Black saie will leok after the comfort of the large audiences. so that there will be no trouble about being pleasantly located. The chorus of 1oG voices will give two numbers, Take Thou Heart and Jesus Calls Us Der thu Tumult and will be one of the attention features of the oc- casicn. The offertory will be a quartet con posed of Misses Irene Flippen Ila Jen,lings, Leila Chochran and Mary Rum- mage. The music is under the direction of Miss Rummage the girl choir master for the Older Girls council. Miss Emma Bliss, wcman chairman Mrs Van Kuren, director of the chorus. will also be fine acquisitions
 The address for the afternoon will be Outgrown Shells" by Miss Minnie Ken Dedy, the general secretary of the Br- mineham sunday School associa tion, and as Miss Kennedy always has something interesting to say, her address is antici- pated with much pleasure. The prayer of oonsecration will be given by Miss Rosa Strickland The installation of new officers of the Older Girls council will close the programme which we thing is by far one of the best that has ever been press nted'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
Candied Grape Fruit Rind

l ate some delicious crystallized grape fruit rlnd the other day. It was packed in a oox and looked like sugared shay inss. Can you tell me how it was made? Grapefruit has never been abundant in the market! HIS now. I should like to utilize the rinds MRS. s. R. O."
 Scrape, out the membrane and juice, leaving the peel clean. Cut into strips Of uniform size with the scissors and lay in cold wilter for "A hours, changing the water three times during this time. Drain and lay the peelings in clean, cold water
 Cock gently fer 10 minutes after the boil begins again; drain and cover with more caid water. Cook in the third water until the skins are tender and clear. Have ready in saucepan syrup made Tn the proFcrtion of one cup of sugar to one of wateI, and cooked clear. Put In the shredded reel and simmer for 20 minutes Leave in the syrup all night. Next day drain off every drop of syrup and spread the strips upon platters in the sun and air Finally, when they are cold and stiff, dredge thickly with granulateo sugar; spi cad out again to dry, and pack in boxes lined with waxed paper, with the same between the layers. This is most attractive sweetmeat, and it may be put up by any tolerably intelligent cook. l commend it to the notice of our amateur confectioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

merely means the work in the Sunday school for boys and girls from 13 to 20 years of age. A teacher said the other day. We do not take part in the teen ass work because we have an interme- diate anc senior department'-as if tha. made any difference, The same source. supplied the names intermediate senior and teen age and no school has tc charge~its plan of organization to use the principles that are applied to tho teen age"
 ''fhe one important principle that is being emphasized is that if we are ever to hold the life of teen age hoy or girl that we will have to grip the whole life: mean" Miss Black said, by that the physical, mental social and spiritual. Any Sunday school class can make pro vision for the four-fold life. All of our programmes in the forthcoming confer ence gre planned to meet the four-fold need F6f instance, in our conference the can pfire emphasizes the physical and the ianduet on the roof garden of the Young Wornen's Christian association the social The session on Saturday morning brings out the mental, and the mass meeting on Sunday afternoon the spiritual This last session is the climax of the whole conference. All girls from 15 to 20 wears of age, whether delegates to the conference or not, are invited Seats will be reserved in the gallery of the First Baptist church for pastors, su-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
LOCAL WINNERS OF
 U. D. C. ESSAY MEDALS

Mrs. l.. M. BashinslSy, president of the Alabama division of the United Daugh- ters Of the Confectionery, offered a prize of $10 in gold for the best essay on any subject pertaining to southern history and this trophy was won by Miss Minnie Foster. a member of the Pelham chapter of Birmingham. Miss Foster will read her article, "rhe South's First Hero, " Thursday evening. historical night of the convention, in Bessemer.
 A second prize, offered by the Lizzie Crenshaw memorial, was awarded to Miss Mae Payne of the Birmingham Central High school, her essay being the best on Alabama in the Confederacy."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
Chinaman Awarded
 Defamation Medal

Auburn, May S.-(Special.)-Sh Min Wong, a Chinese student at Auburn, was last night awarded the gold medal given annually to the best declaimer in the so- phomore class. While all the speeches were excellent, the work of Martin Shotts and J. E. Thomson deserve spe- cial mention The order of exercise was as follows: E. B. Henry, Lee county, Opportunities of the Scholar; J. E. Shotts, Marion county The New South l.. NJ. Ware, Georgia, The Death of Stonewall Jackson; J. E. Thomson, La mar county, Our Reunited Country,
 E. l.. Deal, Tuscaloosa county, tThe High Standard; H. M. Lewis, Bibh county, 'Emmet's Protest Against Sen tence As Traitor; H. w. Thomson Opelika, "The United States of Europe'' o l.. Martin, South Carolina, "Spartacus to the Gladiators'; s. M Wong, China Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death ! The judges were Rev. M. P. Edwards and Professors Rutland and Fulan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, May 2.-(Special. )-Harrison P. McEntire, aged 71 years. died at his home on Meridian street last night after an illness of three weeks. He was stricken with paralysis three weeks ago and after a second stroke a few days later his case was regarded as hopeless. Mr. McEntire had for 30 years been con nected with the internal revenue service and the United States marshal's office and had record for efficiency that made him one of the most valued men in the county, Alabama, and was Confederate veteran. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Laura McEntire. and two brothers, Rufus and Bennett Me- Entire, both of Decatur.
 A delegation of Huntsville business men left tonight for Montgomery, to appear before the railroad commission in oppo- sition to the granting of the petition of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad for an increase in freight rates on the Huntsville division. The delegation is composed of William S. Frost, secre- tary of the Chamber of Commerce; w. B.. Baker w. l.. Halsey Jr., and Ed H. Grosser.
 Early Elliff is in Jail here on charge of stealing two mules and driving them to Athens, where he offered them for sale. The mules were taken from the barn of Mrs Jack Andrews. Elliff is playing crazy and claims that he knows nothing of the matter.
 Will Humphrey negro farm hand, shot Andy Tibbs with shotgun yesterday and put out one of his eyes. The two men engaged in a fight in Cluttsville. Hum- phrey was arrested and brought to jail here.
 Good rains that have fallen in this sec- ton during the last two days have inn mensely improved crop prospects.
 Sheriff Forman of Morgan county brought negro murderer to jail here last night for safe keeping. The sheriff said he had no fears of a lynching, but thought he had better be on the safe side and bring his man here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
AGER-LAMAR WEDDING OCCURS IN SELMA

The marriage of Miss Leila Lamar to Mir. John Winifred Ager of Birmingham was solemnZed Saturday evening at 6.3t oclock at the First Baptist church in Selma Rev. Powhattan James officiat- ing. The church was beautifully deco rated and Miss Annielou Burns had charge of beautiful programme of nup- tial music which proceeded the taking of the vows.
 Mrs. Houston Armstrong, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Her gown was of a filmy white material with touches of blue. and she carried pink roses Miss Ethel Hinds of Portland, Me, was maid of honor. Her costume was of pink satin with real lace trimmings and lilies of the valley composed her shower bouquet. Little Miss Alice Isabel Armstrong was flower girl. The bride entered with her father, MT. Law Lamar, and was met at the altar by the groom and his best man
 A large reception followed at the home of the brides parents. After an ex- tended western tour MT. and Mrs. Ager will make their home in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. James Moore will leave this week for New Orleans. where he has accepted a position with the railway company.
 MT. and Mrs Cullen B. Smith, Jr., have named their little son Cullen B. Smith, Jr. MT. and Mrs. T. J. Holley, Jr., have re- turned to Kansas City after visiting MT. and Mrs. T. J. Holley Mrs. Henry Hughes of Florella is the guest of Mrs. M w. Lott.
 Mrs. Jesse Yates and her little son, Jesse Yates, Jr are visiting relatives in Greenville, Miss.
 Mrs. Bradley Saunders and Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben returned Sunday from a delightful visit to New York.
 Mrs Frank W. Smith. Jr.. will go to Memphis this week to be the guest of her mother. Mrs. Cash.
 Mir and Mrs. Richard Massey returned yesterday after attending the opera in Atlanta.
 Miss Edith Bowron will leave this week for Selma to be the guest of Miss Mary Anderson
 Mrs Richard Clarke and Mrs. Carl Seals have returned from Montgomery, where they were delightfully."- entertained as guests of Mrs J. Manley Foster.
 Mir and Mrs G. B. Mccormack, who went to Atlanta for the opera season. will remain q week longer
 MT and Mrs Morris Adler are in Louis vile, Ky, for a brief stay.
 Carolyn, the little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. D. Sibley, is ill at St Vincent S hospital, where she will undergo an oper- alton for appendicitis.
 Mrs Abe Rich is the guest of Mrs. Jo- seph Saks in Anniston.
 MT and Mrs. Walter Sessions and fam fly expect to leave soon for an extended tour, including the exposition and other points of interest
 Rev. and Mrs. Middleton $. Barnwel are spending this week in Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
Miss Zoe Black, President of the Older Girls
 Council, Talks A bout the Forthcoming Conference
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Next Friday will mark the initial day of the third annual conference of the
 Older Girls council, one of the most
 important and influential events which
 will take place during the year in con
 nection with the many activities con-
 dueted under the auspices of the Birming-
 ham Sunday School association.
 Through the splendid offices of Miss
 Minnie Kennedy, the general secretary of the association, Birmingham has be-
 come one of the most important points in Sunday school work in America and surrounding herself with an able corps of co-workers, young women who have the ability and the inclination, and the perseverance to push the movement for ward and make it a success she has per- fected the work of the Older Girls coun- cil until today it Is one of the most en- teirrising ard successful institutions con- nected with Sunday school work
 Eight hundred delegates will assemble next Friday for the conference, and so- eially as well as otherwise. the meeting will be marked by delightful atmos- phere. bringing together representatives from s1 Sunday schools, all busy, inter- ested progressive in their zeal and ardor to make the conference success.
 None has done better or more effective work in the organization and mainten- ance of the Older Girls council than Miss Zoe Black, a young woman of marked ability and cieverness, who. has given her heart and time generously to the accomplishment of successful results for the Cause.
 In talking with Miss Black about the conference of the Older Girls council last Friday, she said, among other things:
 Two years ago the word teen age was never heard in Birmingham nor in- deed in the United States. It grew out of need for word to definite a group of people who were beginning to receive earnest attention from the Sunday school world, Why, when we first began to use the expression we were sometimes asked How old are boys and girls in the teen age?' Two years of work and agitation have counted, however, for a glimpse recently into the windows of che of the large department store showed an array of dresses on exhibition with a placard. Dresses for teen age girls. This shows that the name with the idea back of it has found place in our voeabu lary and minds, because advertisers usually look for the newest and cleverest devices. to their business and the Sunday school is responsible for that expression
 Some people seem to have the idea that teen age work is some kind of new organization or outside movement Miss Black continued This is not true however. For years begin ners work, adult work and home depart ment work have been current terms in the Sunday school. Teen age work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
May Pass Muster

'ln my last letter I used the word re interest I am hoping to reinterest you Please tell me if this is correct?
 "C. s. H." Like many another homemade" word. it is hardly elegant. Yet is conveys your. meaning and may pass muster With gram marians. We speak of ''reinvesting and ''reasserting" and use the prefix re in dozens of other ways. So let your com posjte word stand. All the same, l should prefer to take more time and write ln- terest you anew or again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
By JANE SHELBY

afternoon, April 2s, and was indeed de- lightful. The programme follows.
 Gertrude Stein Bailey, contraltQ. May Mukle, cellist; Louise Truman-Aldrieh, pianist
 Songs for contralto: (a1 lei Grolle Nicht' Schumanm; (b) 'Ich Hab i'm Traum Gewelnetf (Franz) co ;Es Hat die Rose Sieh Geklagt" (Franz); td) 'Er Ists" tSchumann). Mrs A. R. Teal at the piano.
 Sonata for piano and cello; ta) Allegro Motto Moderate Appassionato (Chevil- ard) (b) Andante Con Moto Poco Scher- zando (Quasi Una Barcaroa) co Allegro Giocosco.
 Songs for contralto: (al Won Ewiger Liebe' (Brahms) (bl 'Serenate' (Bfahms); Co Tn der Fruebe' lHugo Wolh); (d) "Allerseelen' (Richard Strauss) Co King CRichard Strauss). Mrs. A. R. Teal at the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
How to Clean Milan Straw

her how to clean a white Milan straw hat. JENNIE s. f
 Brush out all the dust and then sponge the hat faithfully with peroxide or hydrogen. Set in the sun, but where there is no dust, and let it dry. Should any grime or sallowness remain, repeat the process. Another way is to go all over the hat. after brushing out the dust, with fine white cornmeal slightly dampened It should be just moist enough to cling to the straw without wetting it. Set away for day, covered to exclude the dust, and brush out the meal. Some advise mixing salt with the meal before moistening it. When the hat is clean you may bleach it with peroxide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
Studying Landscape Gardening

f Will you please print in your column a little Information IS to where land scape gardening may be learned? l should like to learn a little, if not a great deal, about the subject, but can not find out anything in this line.
 "DOROTHY."
 I cannot publish business addresses and as you do not give your address l cannot refer your query to those who might supply you with such addresses. can only advise you to consult florists and horticulturists in your city as to the right course to pursue if you would enter yourself as a student of land scape gardening. Can correspondents suggest this course? How shall she go to work to attain the end she seeks?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

instead of at the Mercy Home, as an nounced
 The Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet this afternoon at o'clock Tn the basement of the First Methodist church. The young peoples branch of the w. C, T D. will furnish the pro- gramme and full attendance is re- quested. A social -half-hour will be en- loved at the close of the meeting
 The regular meeting of the directors of the Mercy Home Industrial school has been postponed one week on account of the sociological congress.
 The Treble Clef club members are in- Nlted to attend the meeting of the Music Study club this morning at Gable hall, at which Miss Carman. representa- tive of the National Federation of Music clubs will deliver an address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

Complimenting her lovely guest, Miss Eleanor Ward of Greensboro Mrs W. F. Tyler was hostess at a small informal card party yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. J. Chapline Hodges. Bridge was played at two tables and at noon several other friends were invited to luncheon.
 Those asked to meet Miss Ward were: Mrs. Ben c. Morgan, Mrs. Allan Durham, Mrs. Brookes Forbes, Mrs. W. H. Jef- ferries, Mrs. W. l. Whiteman, Mrs. W. NJ. Cosby, Mrs. J. c. Hodges, Miss Nell Cosby, Miss Rebecca Thornton, Miss Mar tha Barnett, Miss Lizzie Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MONDAYS LUNCHEONS
 AT THE PRESS CLUB

Those lunehing at the Newspaper club yesterday were Mrs. b C. Varnadoe, Val dosta, Ga.; Mrs. Mary Boshnitz, Miss Ethel Gillen, Miss Mildred Jaffe, Mrs Joe Goldstine, Mrs. S. B. Simmons, Spar ta, Ga; Miss Ida Clay, Montgomery, Mrs Tom Stobert Mrs. c. Fl. Ungerman. Mrs Mary Stobert, Mrs H k. Hutchins Washington; Miss Orline Barnett, Mrs Sidney Hart, Mrs. M. $. Moughon. Mrs H. Schwartz Montgomery; MT. and Mrs w. R. Lathrop, Mrs E. L. Thomas, Mrs. R. F. Johnston, Miss Myrtle Miles, and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MITCHELL-WARREN
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. Andrew Fuller Warren of Pensaco- la, Fla, announces the engagement of his daughter. Frances Stearns Warren, to Mir. Fern Wood Mitchell of Gadsden, the wedding to take place June g.
 The above announcement will be read with interest by the wide circle of friends of the young couple. Miss Warren has frequently visited Birmingham as the guest of Mrs. c. P. Orr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded wyesterday in the office of the probate judge:
 $450O-Empire Realty company to Wind sor Realty company. lots 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, 6. z, 8. 9, 10. Il, 12, 1a IA, 16 r. 1s survey of West Princeton
 $1300-Georgia A. Jay to Ella V. Jay, the north half of northwest quarter of the northeast quarter. section 20, range 4, west. containing 20 acres. s1465-D. F. Gibson and Emma J. Gib- son to Victor L. Lackey, lot 14, block 65, West End Land and Improvement com pany's uurvey of West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
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Origin of "Tommy Atkins',

Will you please tell me how the name of Tommy Atkins was given to English soldiers? c. K. w"
 one authority upon the derivation of popular phrases and names says that the term is founded upon the English usage of niaksng out blanks for military accounts, etc.. after this fashion: Il, Tommy Atkins, affirm etc. I give the statement for what 1t may be worth. It accords well enough with the formula of John Toe and Richard Roe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MRS. LOUISE TRUMAN-ALDRICH
 GIVES MUSICALEIN NEW YORK

Mrs. Louise Truman-Aldrich, formerly of this city, and who has scores of friends and admirers here, but who is now making her home in New York city, took a prominent part in a smart private mus- cale, the guests including Mrs Benjamin Harrison, widow of the ex-President, and other equally interesting and well known people The event took place Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MRS. LYNN'S LUNCHEON
 FOR ALABAMA MATRONS

Mrs. A. M. Lynn was hostess recently at a beautiful luncheon at the Ritz-Carl- ton in New York, city and the lovely Edward ". Barrett of Birmingham and Mrs. W. F. Tebbetts of Mobile. A num- Der of prominent southern women, vis- iting in the metropolis, were included in this courtesy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
WITTE-DRAkE
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. Wallace Marion Peterson announce the engagement of their sister. Sadie Eliza beth Drake, to MT. Quintus Peter Witte. the wedding to take place Tuesday evening, June s, at the Wood lawn Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

T. U. will meet in the parlors of the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at o'clock instead of Wednesday.
 The board of directors of the Alabama Training School for Girls will hold meeting this morning at 10;3O o'clock at the city hall
 The Creche will meet with Mrs. Alexan- der London this morning at Il o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MISS TOULMIN HOSTESS
 TO BRIDGE CLUB

Miss Frances Toulmin entertained the members of the Monday Morning Bridge club yesterday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Priestly Toumin. The affair was
 delightfully informal and after the game
 a dainty refreshment course was en- loved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MRS. SHIEL TO
 ENTERTAIN VISITOR

Mrs. Vincent Shiel will entertain at auc- ton bridge this morning at her home for Miss Eloise Morrow, who is visiting Miss Helen Edwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
LUNCHEON COMPLIMENTING
 CONVENTION DEL LEG ATES

The Pelham chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, assisted by the Yancey and Pettus-Roden chap ters, will be hostesses at luncheon today at the Y. w. C. A. for the delegates ar irving at the noon hour to attend the convention in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MRS. RHODES LUNCHEON EVENT OF THITRSDAY

Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs Isaac Young of Newport News, Va, who are the much feted guests of Mrs J. Rivers Carter will be honofees at luncheon Thursday with Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes hostess at her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MRS. JORDAN TO
 COMPLIMENT VISITORS

Mrs. Florence Jordan will be hostess at luncheon at the Tutwiler Wednesday, complmenting Mrs. Isaac Young and Mrs John Clarke guests of Mrs. J. Rivers Carter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MRS. JEFFRIES TO BE
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. W. H. Jeffries will entertain at luncheon at the Newspaper club Wednes- day in honor of Miss Eleanor Ward, who is the guest of Mrs. W. F. Tyler. Covers will be laid for eight guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MISS ALEXANDER TO WE'D MIR. ROSSER

MT. and Mrs. George A. Alexander an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Florence to Mir. Walter Averett Rosser. The wedding will take place May 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
RITCHIE-HEATON
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs Leta Heaton announces the en- gagement of her daughter, Ruby, to MT. Gilbert Ritchie. The wedding is to be solemnized in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
MRS. MORGAN TO BE
 HOSTESS FOR MISS WARD

Mrs. Ben c. Morgan will be hostess at an informal party this evening at the home of her mother, Mrs w NJ Cosby. complimenting Miss Eleanor Ward, guest of Mrs. w. F. Tyler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

The Missionary society will hold busi ness meeting Wednesday afternoon a the Wylam Methodist church.
 The home department of the Baptist Sunday school will be entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Charles Allen.
 MT. Robert Pountell, MT. Ben Moxley and MT. Will Lusk are visiting friends at Petersburg, Va.