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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Jelly Roll and Angel Food

T am pleasing myself by sending you few recipes-if you care to use them:
 Jelly roll; Three eggs, beaten sepa- rately, one cup of sugar, one and one half cups of sifted pastry flour, one teaspoon of baking powder. and one-third of a cup of milk. Sift the flour once, add baking powder, and sift again. Beat the whites stiff, fold in the sugar, next the beaten yolks; lastly fold in the flour lightly Bake In long tins in a hot oven. When it is done spread quickly with jelly and roll in a napkin.
 Angel food cake: Whites of Il eggs. one and half cups of sugar one cup of flour, one teaspoon of baking powder. one teaspoon of vanilla. Sift baking powder and flour together six times whip the whites to stiff froth mix together lightly the prepared flour, sugar, and va nilla. Bake 40 minutes in a moderate oven in an ungreased pan MRS. Hr
 The part of your letter relating to an- other subject will appear as soon as we can make room forit. Meanwhile accept our acknowledgment for recipes that are a noteworthy addition to our list of practi- cal formulas for the "culinary artist '' That is what l heard a professional cook called little while ago. Why may not cur practical housewife who has mastered her business claim the like honorab ble title?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
OPEN MEETING OF STUDY CIRCLE

The open meeting of the Study circle was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs R. NJ. Jenkins on Cliff road, and was attended by more than 100 promi- rent club women of the city.
 The house was beautifully decorated with dogwood and lilies. and many United States flags added a touch of color to the scene. In the dining room the table Nas centered with a miniature May pole bearing a flag at the top with crimson ribbons extending to the corners of the table. Here crimson ices and individual cakes embossed with the crest of the Study circle were served by the various members of the club.
 Mrs. Jenkins was assisted in receiving by Mrs. C. J. Sharpe, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, Mrs. P. G. Bowers, Mrs w, r. Redd, Mrs. J. F. Frazier.
 An interesting feature of the afternoon was the address given by pr. William c. Gorsas, surgeon general of the United States army. pr. Gorgas took as his subject his wonderful work in Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

And the summers night is a winters day,'
 Yet spirit of optimism will carry us through the bad times triumphantly, near ly always.
 Every life is made up of sunshine and shadows, and if the sun shone all the tlme We would get so accustomed to It that it's charm and beauty would grow stale from daily familiarity but a judi eious mingling of rainy days makes us ac- preciate the glorious sunshine all ths more.
 So it is with the pleasur and joys, for trials and troubles must be mingled with our happiness to the end that we will ap- preciate the beautiful and the good for the development of character dcoends largely upon the way arise out of our difficulties and worries
 There is much to be admired in the doc Urine of She "Stoics;% they faced life calmly, and with untroubled brow, re- garding it as mere passing discipline ana looking to the life beyond, but the "Stoic" teaching went too far, and in it's con- plete elimination of all feeling defeated its own end: yet the spirit of the "Stoics" was very fine and very noble one
 In the hour of trouble such an attitude will carry us safely through, for it IS cer- tainly possible, as has been proven. to raise the mind above trouble and sorrow and look forward to days of happiness ta come. That is real philosophy.
 Life is as much series of ups and downs as the elevator boys daily exist ence, and things are bound to go wrong sometimes-and those of us who are wise will look beyond the present into a hap pier and brighter future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Moths in Closets

Can you tell me how to fumigate or what to do to get rid of moths in closets !? believe this is the month to do it.
 FRANCIS"
 Fumigating, except when done by an expert, is too often a dismal failure. And respectable authorities differ in opinion upon the matter of attempting to destroy moths and bedbugs by the use of for maldehyde. The best way of getting rid of the eggs and larvae of these pests of which I have personal knowledge Is the following: Sweep walls and floors Of rooms and closets (burning the sweep ings) and hang clothing, rugs, etc, in the hot sun after beating them well. Leave them there for some hours. Swab walls and floors with gasoline and replace dra- peries and clothing while the gasoline ie still wet. Shut up windows and doors and do not open them for "A hours. Do not be sparing in the use of gasoline. Drench floors, carpets, and chacks freely. It will hurt nothing. Have no artificial light n the rooms while using the infammable fluid. It is a good servant but cruel. interruptions master At the end of 2l hours throw open the rooms to admit fresh air and expel odor. The stoutest hearted microbe quails before this treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

For instance, at a hospital she is regarded more officious than official. She is yer itable Jobs comforter, and is disliked by all who come in contact with her
 There are days in the lives of all of us when it seems as if every man hand were against us. and the offering of un- timely sympathy is but a further injury
 Actions speak louder than mere words and the silent inconspicuous act, done out of the fullness of a kindly sympa- thetic heart is of far greater value than reams of ill-timed rhetoric.
 To some it is an easier thing to offer sympathy to the afflicted than to offer congratulations to the unhappy.
 There seem more occasions for sym- pathy, too, than for congratulations. "Alas how hardly things go right; It is hard to watch on a summers s night, For the sigh will come, and the kiss will
 stay,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Cooking Matters Perplex

Finding many helpful suggestions in your helping hand, l beg your assistance in solving several matters which perplex me considerably. O) What will prevent entrants and raisins from rising to the top of the cake during the process of baking? @ Why is the crust of custard pie frequently soggy? (3) Should the pan in which angel cake is baked be greased2 l have never greased the pan and always invert the pan and allow the cake to cool be.oro removing. l invariably must use a knife to remove the cake, which gives the sides a scraped appearance.
 MRS. E. c. H."
 CD If the fruit be well dredged it will nethep rise to the top nor sink to the bottom of the cake while it is baking. @ You refer, of course, to the bottom crust, as all custard pies belong to the "open species The fault is in slow baking, which allows the milk of the custard to soal. slowly into the raw pastry. The oven should be covered until the custard is set Then brown lightly. If the heat bs strong d coating of paste is almost inn mediately formed which keeps the semi liquid from softening the crust. (3) If you will run a buttered finger lightly along the inside of the mold an inch from the top your angel cake will not stick to the upper edge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
CHARITY BALL
 REPORT GIVEN

The board of the District Nurses asso- ciation, together with the chairmen of the ball. Messrs. II. Key Milner and Mor- rs w Bush, return sincere thanks to the generous public, who made the ball such a success.
 The following is memorandum of pro- ceeds and expenses:
 Total proceeds derived, $1709 30.
 Expenses: Southern club $50. fruit punch, SIS; covering for chairs, $35O; putting up stage. $l1 rent of wigs, sl0; makeup for minstrels, $2 $230-total, $91. S0
 Net proceeds, $1617. 50
 Especial thanks are due to the Southern club, the friends whose check paid for the music; Mr. Syd Lazarus, who trained the minstrels the Phoenix club for lending the stage; Harris Transfer company for moving same to and fro; Blach x Co. for loan of scenery; "Saks" for the ser vices of decorator and use of stage fur nishirgs; Loveman, Joseph x Loeb for loan of chairs and dressing tables; Rob- erts & Son for printing badges.
 Last but not least, to the charming in- terlocutor, beautiful minstrels and com petent young gentlemen who were door, keepers MRS. T. G. BUSH,
 Trea sllrer Charity RaIl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
RANDOM NOTES

Miss Eula Weakley has returned from a visit to friends in Huntsville.
 MT. John Hancock is i'll with typhoid fever at St. Vincent's hospital
 Miss Mary Danner of Mobile is visit ing Mrs. William Mudd at Mountain Terrace.
 Miss Alma Rittenberry has been SC : lected as delegate to attend the con- vention of the U. s. D. of 1872 in New York next week. Mrs. c. M. Tardy of this city, Mrs Harry Inge and Mrs. Gregory Smith of Mobile will also at- tend the convention.
 Mrs Hal Dumas is the guest of her mother. Mrs. Burt, in Gadsden, where she Is being delightfully."- entertained
 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Hoke left last night for their home in Atlanta after being the guests of Dr. and Mrs James; McLester.
 Mrs. Thomas Hefling will go to At lanta Monday to be the guest of Mrs Dabney Scoville
 Mrs. T. G. Bush and Miss A. L. Will. Hams will go to Houston, Tex, early next month to attend the Southern Bap tist convention.
 Mrs. M. A. Forbes will leave Monday for Atlanta to attend the opera and be the guest of Mrs. L. A. Hawkins. Mary Elizabeth Fowkes, the title daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry FowllSes, is i'll with scarlet fever. Mrs. T. l.. Fossick and Miss Helen Lake Little will spend opera week ir Atlanta as guests of Miss Willie Asher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
MISS MALLAM'S PUPILS
 GIVE RECITAL

A large audience was present at the recital given last evening at Cable hall { by the voice pupils of Miss Sarah Nal lam and the excellent musical numbers were thoroughly enjoyed. The programme rendered follows: Male quartet. De Sandman (Prothe- roe), Messrs. Trice, Lawley, Monroe and McClesky.
 "Then You'll Remember Me" (Bohem- ian Girl) (Balfe) "Ah, I Have Sighed to Rest Me" (Trovatore), MT. Michael Ford.
 You and r CWoodman), Love Has Wings" (Rogers), Miss White.
 "The Wanderer" (schumann), Moth CT O Mine" (Tours), MT. John Ford. Dearest CHomer), Love Is a Rose" ansSoucD, Miss Patterson.
 "A Dream" (Bartlett). "A Day Dream (StroleskD, MT. Lawley.
 T Drink the Fragrance of the Rose'' (Clough-Leighter), "A Dream and a Rose (Salter), Miss Koenig
 Duet. oh! That We Two Were May ing" (Smith), Miss Jones, Mir. LawIey.
 Intermission.
 "Joy of the Morning" (Ware), "The Nightingale Has a Tyre of Gold" (Whippley), Miss McNeill.
 Little One A-Cryin'" (Speaks), "The Chase" CMatteD, MT. Monroe.
 1nvictus" GIuhn), Good Bye" (TostD. MT. Turner.
 Sunlight" (Ware), Sing, Sing Happy Heart, Sing" (Wood), Miss Jones.
 "Vision Fugitive" (Herodiade), (Mas- senet), Song of Steer' (Spross), MT. McClesky.
 Tn the Time of Roses (Reichardt), "Cry of Rachel" (Salter). Miss Flzell.
 "Orpheus With His Lute" (Sullivan). "There Is a Flower that Bloometht (Maritana -Wallace), MT. Trice.
 Mixed quartet, Now the Night in Starlit Splendor" Lucia- -Donizetti) Misses Jones and Ezell and Messrs. Lewley and Monroe. Miss Minnie Me Neill, accompanist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

served, following the afternoon spent in- formally with their fancy work
 Miss Cora Williams of Tuscaloosa is the guest of Mrs. Roscoe Hogan. Mrs. J. l.. Jackson has as her guest Miss Gertrude Ware of St. Stephens. Dr. l.. O. Dawson of Tuscaloosa is visit ing his son, MT. J. M. Dawson, at How ard college.
 Miss Della Cross of Corinth, Miss. is the guest of Mrs. E. N. Lee Miss Blanche Nelems has returned to Adamsville after being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Nelems. l Mrs. B. N. Wallace is i'll at her home | in Pratt City
 Mrs. R. E. Johnson has gone to Nash vile for a visit e 1 Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Wallace of Planters vile are guests of Mr and Mrs. c. w. l Overstreet.
 Mrs. J. e. Lowery is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. R. Stevens, in Chattanooga | Mrs Joe Welchel of West End is visit ing relatives at Reelfoot Lake, Tenn | Miss Ethel Cross has returned to Gads- l den after being the guest of Mrs. A. C. Jones.
 Mrs. S. R. Powers of Clanton is spend- ing some time with her sister, Mrs. James 1 Brown.
 
 day for Tuskegee after stay with MT. and Mrs R. D. Connor l Mrs. T. N. Huey was hostess to 20 young people yesterday afternoon ir Inglenook | in honor of the ninth birthday of her lit tie daughter, Beatrice hluey. The chil- dren enjoyed juvenile games and contests l and at the close of the afternoon ices an,i cakes were served in the dining room, which was prettily decorated with pink and white flowers. A large white cake with pink candle centered the table. Mrs. Huey was assisted by Mrs. R. Cotton and Mrs. Roscoe Hall.
 Doctor Devine, comedy, will bs given by Band No. 3 of the Ladies Aid society at the Inglenook Methodist church this evening.
 Miss Mildred Cunningham has been re- moved from the McAdory infirnary to her home in Inglenook.
 Dr. w. E. Quinn has returned to For, Payne after viisting his daughter, Mrs. ! l.. H. Smith,
 The Amicitia club was entertained yes. terday afternoon by Mrs c. A. Gapen ir Fairfield The rooms were tastefully dec orated with dogwood and other spring wild flowers and punch was servedlfrom d dainty table in the hall by Miss Virginia Gapen. Five hundred was the gamt I winners being Mrs. Jack Krehenbuhl ano 4 Mrs Robert Searson. Light refreshments brought the meeting to a close
 Mrs. Fred Malloch was hostess to tht Ensey Highland F'orty-two club at the home of Mrs. k. l.. Hassler yesterday aft ernoon Dogwood and vfolets were uset to develop color scheme of lxvender and white and a plate luncheon followed ar interesting game.
 The South Park Social club met yester. day with Mrs. Harry Spurrier. After spending a happy hour with fancy wor and chatting the 14 members enjoyed q light refreshment course.
 Mrs. c. w. Wilmore has returned Memphis after visiting relatives in Ensley
 Mrs. c. A. Bowles is visiting friends ir Eufaula.
 An interesting meeting of the Wednes. oay Afternoon Rock club had Mrs Ro, Frank as hostess at her home in Wood lawn Ferns and spring blossoms madt the rooms attractive, where tables hac
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
CLEVER PLAY AT ALLEN SCHOOL TONIGHT

The second class of the Margaret Allen school will give a Roman play entitled, '"Tertullas Garden" this evening in the school auditorium at o'clock.
 The following girls will take part in the play: Miss Grace Thompson. Miss Frances Glenn, Miss Harriet Forbes, Miss Martha Lamkin Miss Anne Lanier, Miss Rosa Whitehead and Miss Josephine Eos ter.
 Two seniors, Miss Marian Smyer and Miss Adele Woodrow, will give a mono- logue after the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Alligator Pear Salad

Please publish recipe for alligator pear salad. My husband wants me to make it, and l haven't an idea what it is like. Is it fruit or a vegetable?
 ALICE M" The alligator pear is more of vege- table than a fruit, but it may be classed among the missing links of the vege- table Kingdom. Peel the pears carefully and cut the fruit into strips prettily on a leaf of lettuce, cover with French dress ing, and serve. Thus treated, it is so good that your husband is far from being singular in his liking for it. It has be- come a fashionable salad within the last decade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

The weekly meeting of the Little Iokers took place yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Hill Ferguson being hostess at her home on Altamont road. Spring blossoms made a pretty center piece for the table and luncheon was served at l o'clock The members afterward enjoyed an exciting game of auction bridge and lovely lamp shade was given as trophy of the game. All of the members were present, the on'y extra guest being Miss Kathryn Terhure of New York. who is visiting Miss Bland Tomlinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Helps in Laundry Work

T have had a lot of help from the Cor ner, and think I might be of a little help to some one who does her own laundry work. Try this way of washing: Have the water boiling; add quite a bit of soap, washing powders, and a little lye. Put the clothes in dry, push them down well, let them boil 20 minutes, then rinse in three waters. It will be lots easier and will not set the dirt. If there are small
 children in the family try sewing two buttons on the back of their bloomers ton the inside), then button unions to them You can sew a piece of tape on the under side of unions. This saves time and an extra waist to button the boomers to. MRS. C. J. P"
 The thanks of editor and members of the H. H. C. go to you in abundant meas ure for your bits of practical counsel. Toiiers upon black Monday-Ssaid by a naughty wit to have been instituted in eelebra tien of the day Job cursed so vgorously-will bless you. Likewise, the mothers of small children whose buttons are all the time losing their right places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

| of pink roses as centerpiece. The hints and other oonfectioneries were also in pink tints. Two features of the enter tainment were the cutting of the bridal cake and a. wishing we'll" from which a basket, filled with many dainty gifts, was drawn by Miss Palmer. Late in the afternoon heart-shaped ices and cakes were served.
 Those present were: Miss Lillian Cross, Miss Susie Brooks, Miss Maude Daniel, Miss Alberta Hines Miss Helen Ewing, Miss Emily Malone, Miss Zoe Grove, Miss Julia Gholston, Miss Mary Mcdonald, Miss Alice Mcdonald. Miss Maude Pal mer, Miss Betty McDonald Miss Eliza beth Chew, Miss Stella Dowell, Miss Bertha Williams, Miss Florence Gambill, Miss Hallie Porter and Miss Caroline Me- GoWan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

will give a reading of War Brides at Cable hall Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock under the auspices of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association. Miss Norma Schoolar will have charge of fitting mu- sical programme.
 are invited to meet Mrs. Losey at head quarters following the reading. An in- formal receiving line composed of tile off cers will serve light refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
MALGREM-LINDSEY M
 WEDDING WEDNESDAY

Miss Ada Elizabeth Lindsey and Mir Joe Walker Magrem were married Wednes- day evening at o'clock at the home of the brides father Mr. James Lindsey. on the South Highlands. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. l.. Whtten Of the Trinity Methodist church and was witnessed by few relatives and friends. There were no attendants. Miss Lind sey wore a blue cloth travelling suit with hat to match with a corsage of pink Killarney roses. Immediately after the taking of the vows MT. and Mrs Mall grem left for a tour of the west, incud- ins Dallas, Fl Paso, Los Angeles and San F'rarcisco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
MRS. CARLTON SMITH
 ENTERTAINS INFORMALLY

Mrs Carlton Smith was a eharminS hos tess of yesterday afternoon when she en- tertained the members of the Young Ma irons Auction Bridge club and a few other friends at the home of her mother Mrs w. K. McAdory, on Highland ave- nue. The hostess used honeysuckle and dogwood to festoon the rooms where the players enjoyed an interesting game and a hand embroidered chafing dish apron was awarded to the guest having the highest score A salad and ice course was dis pensed In the absence of several mem- bers the following were substitutes: Mrs. Smiley Harris. Miss Lillian Hughes and Miss Maybeth Beddow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
PHI KAPPA PSI
 ALUMNI ORGANIZED

At a meeting held recently the local members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity organized an alumni association and elected MT. Walter c. Phillips president and Mir. II. C. Bennett secretary and treasurer.
 The guests at the luncheon which fol- lowed were Mfr Phillips, Mr Bennett, Mr John II. Brandon. Mir. F. J. Nelson, MT A. F. McNeal, Mr. II. c. Swannell, Dr.. Gaston Torrance and Mir Herbert C.. Ranks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB
 WITH MRS HOGAN

The Thursday Bridge club met yester- day with Mrs Dan A. Hogan at her home on Whitaker road. Red tulips were pret- tily combined with snowballs and dog wood to emphasize a red and white color motif, in decorating the rooms where the club game was played. Three dainty silk work bags were given as trophies of the game and late in the afternoon a two course luncheon was served. Only the members were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
No Two Agree

Am inelosing stamped, self-addressed envelope and would kindly ask that you forward recipe for thousand island dress ing. MRS A K H."
 Weeks ago I issued a hurry call'' for the and only recipe for thousand island dressing-the simon pure that might defy criticism. Of the dozen or more sent in to us in days past no two agreed in ingredients and treatment. Is there not rule for compromising it that is approved by chefs who make a feature of 1t in their menus? I cannot satisfy corr esI Iondents unless 1 can procure this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
BACHELOR HALL" AT
 MAJESTIC TONIGHT

The Ladies' Aid society of the South Highland Presbyterian church will pre- sent Bachelor Hall,' a clever little play, at the Majestic theatre this evening at S:30 o'clock for the benefit of the carpet fund. Many of the prominent church members have consented to be patrons and patr onesses, and will occupy the boxes. A large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
THURSDAY FIVE HUNDRED CLUB MEETS

Mrs Will Leslie entertained the mem bers of the Thursday Afternoon Five Hun dred club at her home in Norwood. Wild flowers were lavishly used in decorat ating and three prizes, including a centerpiece, box of dainty handkerchiefs and a bridge set, were awarded at the end of the game. A salad and ice were served The guests included the members only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
MRS. MALONE'S LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS

Mrs. w. N Malone was hostess at an informal luncheon Wednesday at the Newspaper club in honor Of Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs. Ike Young of Newport News, Va, who are guests of Mrs. J. Rivers Carter.
 A basket of daffodils and ferns adorned the center of the table about which were seated the guests including Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. George Morrow and Mrs Malone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
MISS PALMER HONOREE
 AT LINEN SHOWER

The first of d series of pre-nuptial en- tertainments for Miss Maude Palmer, a bride-elect, was delightful linen shower Wednesday afternoon with Miss Alice Me- Donald. hostess, at her home in Norwood
 The guests included the honoree's class mates with whom she graduated from the Louie Compton seminary last June.
 The hostess chose a decorative plan of pink and white, the dining table being es- pecially attractive and having a basket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

lie poet WHO wrote the little verse be- ginning;
 Alas how easily things go wrong A sigh too oft, or kiss too long, And there follows a mist and a weeping
 rain
 And life is never the same again certainy struck a very true note, for ony too easily do things go wrong with all of us at times.
 Troubles never come singly," is bro midism that goes hand in hand with It never rains but it pours,'' and while these ancient saying are very poor comfort, they are nevertheless quite true.
 Sometimes the offering of consolation to the afflicted is regarded as an impert- hence rather than kindness
 There is a certain type of womankind who makes point of doing such things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Banana Cream Pie

Please mail me a recipe for banana cream pie. Also instructions for regulat- ing the gas range for baking cakes.
 MRS. P. w. Peel, slice. and arrange in plate lined with good pie crust. Sprinkle each layer with sugar and lots of butter, and allow to each teaspoon of lemon juice. The acid relieves the dead sweet of the ba- nanas. Cover with bowl or soup plate and bake half an hour Uncover and brown delicately. Let the pie get cold and heap high with whipped cream slight ly sweetened. This is the one and only recipe for banana cream pie in my reper- toire. If housewives who read 1t have other and better, will they let us hear from them? Explicit directions should accompany every gas range sold.