The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
GAINS IN TRADE
 ARE CUMULATIVE
Improvement Still Trailing Behind Optimistic Senti-
 ment, Says Bradstreet

New York. Feb. 1i-Bradstreets Re- view this week will say: Gains in trade continue of a small though cumulative character, with actual improvement still tailing behind optimistic sentiment Like wise, industries, notably iron and stee.- coke. textiles and automobile manufac- turing, are rounding into better shape. but concededly at a low pace. and In consequence unemployment. the propor- tions of which have probobly been over exaggerated by many is giving way to increased employment and larger pay rolls.
 While cereal farmers have profited from high prices for wheat. they do not display unwonted activity in purchaslpg goods and the volume of business coming from that source, relatively good though 1t is. hardly fulfills highly keyed antlci- patton.
 Wheat exports for the week ending February il, were e.70s.55o bushels against a.0o2 40s bushels a year ago.
 Business failures for the week five days) in the United States were 43o com pared with 31s last year, in Canada, 5i, compared with 40 last year.
 
 the house. red and white hearts, cupids ferns and red carnations being used in profusion. The guests were met at the door by Title Miss Julia and Miss Mary Comerford while in the reception hall refreshing punch was dispensed by Mrs. Charlie Lenz and Mrs. Sam Raine. The guests were received by Mrs Charlie Stitts, Mrs. J. D. o'Gara and Mrs. w. B. Comerford and were ush- cred Into the parlor. which was ar tisucally arranged in ferns and jon- auils where they were received by Father kittriclS and Mir Sttts. In tho dining room tea, coffee and sandwiches were served The table was covered with lace piece over red, tho central decoration being a large vase of red carnations. A large bow of red tulle was tied on tho chandelier and reached to the corner of tho table. Mrs. Gleas, ,n poured coffee. while the tea urn was presided over by Mrs. Jack Cutlifre They were assisted by Mrs l.. l.. Look wood, Mrs. Joe Leonard and Mrs. Lo,s Comerford. while heart shaped hints in the rcd and white tones were passed by Miss Lillian and Miss Kathleen Cahill. neat sum was realized and will go to the convent fund.
 Mrs. ]. n. O'Gara was hostess to the members of the Altar society yesterday afternoon. at which dues in the amount of SIP were paid. All bills were ordered paid and five new members were en- rolled. At the conclusion of the bust ness session a social hour was enjoyed a plate luncheon being served.
 Miss Eva Hamlet Reeves. the daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Ferdinand Reeves, and John w. Foster were united in marriage last night at tho home of the brides parents at McCalla in the pres ence of number of relatives and friends. The impressive ceremony was pronounced by tho Rev. R. A. Thomp 7, son of oalSman. Miss Reeves possess9sf a charming personality, and was very popular at McCalla, where she has lived for several years. Mir. Poster is well known in Bessemer, having been book keeper for I E. Eidge for many years MT. and Mrs. Foster will be at home with Mrs. ]. B. stevens t71S Fifth ave nue.
 Chambers McAdory chapter Children of the Confederacy, win hold a meet ing Friday aftcrnon at 2 o'clock at the homo of Mrs. W. E. Cunningham As there are several matters of impor- tance to be considered. every member is urged to be present.