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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
DECISIVE VILLA
 VICTORY CLAIMED

Washington. May 27.-Reports of a decisive Villa victory over Obregon's Carranza forces near Leon, as an rounced at Chihuahua by Villas for elen minister, apparently were pre- mature according to state department advices today. Best information oD- tainable the department said, indicated the opposing armies had rested after severe fighting with a decided advant- age to Villas forces, and that the bat rle was resumed today
 Advfces to the department frori Frontera said it was reported there that Carranza forces had been defeated Tn the northern part of Tabasco. Other advices told of fighting at Monclova with Villa forces attempting to re- capture the town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
MISS SMYER'S DANCE
 ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

Miss Marian Smyer was hostess at an informal dance last evening at her home on South Twenty-first street in honor of the girls of the graduating class of the Margaret Allen school, of which Miss Smyer is president.
 The entire lower floor was prettily deco rated with pink and white roses and an orchestra furnished music for the oc- casion. Sandwiches and punch were served during the evening.
 The girls invitation list included: Miss Julia Casey. Miss Anna Labarre, Miss Mary Ida Woods, Miss Madeline DeShazo, Miss Frances Woodrow, Miss Dimms Will kinson, Miss Virginia Hassinger, Miss Julia Shackeford. Miss Clara Dean, Miss Mildred Smith and Miss Eleanor Ander- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
Tutti Fruit Ice Cream

q noticed recipe for tutti fruitti ice cream in your Corner lately As don't reeolleet the date of the paper, will you publish it again soon? I should like to have it. K. C."
 Break the whites of five eggs into a chilled bowl; add two cups of powdered sugar and pint of sweet cream, into which you have stirred a tiny pinch oe baking soda. Put over the fire in a double boiler, and heat almost to the boiling point Set a saucepan in a pail of ice and churn until it is cold and light. Have ready the fruit you wish to add cut into small bits and mixed well together. Put the chilled cream Into the freezer and. grind until it is frozen, but not stiff; remove the top of the freezer with care, wiping all the salt away; turn the mixed fruits into the cream stir them in well. and replace the top. Pack the freezer down in pounded ice and rock salt; cover with a folded blanket or rug, and let it congeal for three hours longer without churning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28

Roses and sweet peas made the rooms bright and fragrant, and a pleasant time was spent with fancy work and light re- treatments Sixteen members were pres- ent.
 l Miss Matte Hughes Kennedy was hos tess to the Gretchen club yesterday morn 1 ing. Fancy work claimed the morning hours and at 1 o'clock a dainty luncheon was served in the dining room where the table was centered with crystal vase of pink and white sweet peas. Miss Dorothy weathers and Miss Elizabeth Edwards shared this hospitality with the members. Miss Lena Denny entertained few friends last evening at her home in Woodlawn in honor of Mrs. G. A Chlds Of Washington, who is the guest of Mrs. Irene Deny
 pr. and Mrs. J. N. Hankins chaperone.s party Of 25 young people on a moonlight picnic to Mt Pinson last evening Upon reaching their destination picnic supper Was enjoyed
 Miss Dorothy Weathers of Atlanta is the guest of Miss Emma Kennedy. Miss Elizabeth Edwards is spending a few days with Miss Hattie Hughes Ken nedy en route from Judson college to her home in New York.
 Mrs Jesse Chantz and her little S ''eNi pA V visiting itidllNeS III MOnC- gomery
 Mrs. Vel Freeman of Inglencok is wis iting friends in Tracey City, Tenn.
 Mrs. S. T. Bale and children left last evening Tor stay with her mother in Hopkinsville. Ky.
 The Epworth league of the Methodist church of Wylam will give a concert this evening in the primary rooms of the Sunday school
 Mrs. John Fully is i'll at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs Sam Wallace
 MT. and Mrs. H H. Turner have named their little daughter Audrey Elaine T,r- Ter. u
 Mrs. H. H. Hibbs has returned to Mur- ,,;., 'oo,o' ' lenh., after spending a week With friends in East Lake.
 Mrs. J. B. Ellis, Mrs. B. E. Dunnawav ana Miss Virginia Dunnaway have re turned to Orrville after being guests of Mrs. M l.. Harris during commencement at Howard college
 MISS Jean Mapes of Montgomery is the guest Of her sister, Mrs Mel Smith. in East Lake
 Mrs. J. c. Bryant was an informal hos tess Of yesterday afternoon entertainine. ho" iiieHuS al oOU party at her home Tn Ensley The house was simply hut prettily decorated for the event and tables for the game were placed in the iiVlng room. The score cards were hand painted Womens heads An lee colIrse Iohowed the game. Those present were: Mrs. .. R. Walker. Mrs. M R. Johnson Mrs. l.. H. Pennington, Mrs. John Nor rison Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell. Mrs. I c barrett Mrs. J. B. Adams, Mrs. G. R. Byrum' Mrs. Mcqueen Morrison and Miss Marguerite Nooiin.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Ihursday Afternoon Forty-two club had Mrs. J. M Donaldson as hostess at her nome on Ensley Highlands.
 Miss Augusta Bloodworth is the guest or Miss Mamie Blackwell, en route from opelika to New Decatur.
 Mrs. Ben Lewis and children are visiting in Greensboro.
 Mrs M. c. Dandridge of Greenville is the guest of Mrs. B. H. MePherson.
 Mrs J. w. McGee of Greedy is visiting her sister, Mrs. Walter Tatem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

MT. and Mrs. John Wood chaperoned the members of the Christian Endeavor or the Pratt City Presbyterian church. who entertained their friends at a picnic al West Lake Wednesday evening For ty young folks were included in the party.
 Miss Lydia Stillwell was hostess at a picnic yesterday complimenting the members of her kindergarden class of the Pratt City school The children en- loved outdoor games at Fairfield and at noon picnic luncheon was spread.
 MT and Mrs. w. A Smith have re- turned to Bell Sumpter after being tho guests of Mrs. w. T. Smith.
 Miss Dora Howard of Lewisburg is visiting Miss Willie Long.
 Miss Beulah James has returned to Tuscaloosa after stay with Mrs. Mary Anderson.
 Mir and Mrs. B. R. Kennedy of Ouinton are spending a few days with Mrs. c. A. Taylor en route to Tracey City. Tenn.
 Mrs. Bernie Vest entertained the Needlecraft club yesterday in Woodla Wu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
LAUREL, MISS.

Lsurel, Miss, May N.-(Special., l.,-rba contract for the erection of Laurels nev school building, to take the place of the old central school building. was awarded to C. O. Eury of Hattiesburg. at the repu. far meeting of the city commissioners. and Contractor Fury announces that he VIII put gang of men to work early next Monday morning. The contract price calls for s2O077.36, and covers the build ing complete, except furniture Meridian Jackson, Vicksburg, Memphis, Brming- ham and local contractors competed for the job The structure must he ready for occupancy by September 15 next. or the contractor must pay a penalty of S25 per cay for each day thereafter. Owing to the crowded condition of the three cen tral school buildings this session of the Laurel schools, which closes for the term this week, the new building was found necessary and the new building will be rushed to completion.
 News from Taylorsville, Smith county. says: Marshall Windham a prominent farmer residing seven miles northeast of there, was shot and killed on the public highway one mile from his home Roscoe
 
 scene of the crime, was arrested on sus- plclon, bloodhounds having trailed Boykin from the scene of the killing to Taylors- Vile, where he was arrested. There is said to be absolutely no evidence against Boykin except that of the ooodhounds The two men had been in Taylorsville during the afternoon with a half dozen other friends, and all seemed to be friend ly and no trouble of any kind occurred m town and the two men were never known to have had any difficulty.
 Laurel may soon be the center of an oil boom. Drilling for oil will be started immediately two miles northeast of this city by John R. Gilman. who has strong hopes of striking the valuable fluid. Mr. Gilman closed a deal recently for large tract of land selected because of what he believes to be its indications for oil. Many local business men own land in the same vicinity and are watching MT. Gillman's operations hopefully. He says the conditions on the land he purchased are similar to conditions on the land where oil was struck in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
EUTERPEAN CONCERT
 AT HIGH SCHOOL

The twelfth annual Euterpean concert will take place Monday evening at S:15 o'clock in the auditorium of the Central High school, with a chorus of 150 voices and an orchestra of IS pieces, all otudents of the High school taking part.
 A very attractive programme will be given, including a cantata, On Shore and Sea, = by Sir Arthur Sullivan, in which Miss Elizabeth Cunningham will have the so- prano solo part and MT. J. D. Mct1iil the tenor part. Miss Cunningham will sing the aria from the opera. La Traviata on the first part of the programme.
 The entire concert will be under the able direction of Miss Geta Kits, who has had charge of these delightful enter tainments for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
Two Southern Recipes

Knowing your fondness for south ern recipes, when they are good, 1 am sending two I picked up last winter. Spanish Mix Up-SiX thin slices of ba- con. half me4ium sized onion, cut thin; half dozen medium sized green pep rers; twothirds can of tomatoes; three eggs. Let the skillet get hot. put in the bacon and one-half teaspoon of butter, then the onion. Cook until slightly brown and add the peppers tchopped). Cook for several minutes, then add the tomatoes and cook 10 minutes. covered. Stir in the eggs and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
RADIATION EXERCISES
 AT ALLEN SCHOOL,

The graduation exercises of the Mar garet Allen school were held in the audi torium yesterday afternoon at o'clock and large assemblage of parents and friends were in attendance as certificates were given to 10 pupils.
 The brief programme was very inter- esting. pr. Shelburne's address was greatly enjoyed and later the benediction was pronounced by Rev. W. N. Claybrook of St Mary's church.
 An orchestra furnished music during the afternoon and pretty feature of the reception which followed on the lawn of the school was the forming of an aisle by the younger girls, through which the graduates passed and were showered with bright colored flowers Refreshments were served and congratulations followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
Encouragement of Amateur Dramatics
 and Dramatic League
By MITrIE OWEN M,DAvID

The impulse to act is inborn. It Js mo- ticeable in the very young child, and as
 he reaches maturity it is in evidence in proportion to the development of that i'm pulse, or the stifling of it by environ
 ment and circumstance. The Dramatic
 league of Birmingham, besides it's far reaching influence for good in the uplIft of the drama, is doing a great work in
 encouraging the amateur dramatists of our city. Amateur acting in either come dy-farce or drama, to be worth while.
 must have originality and artistic serious
 ness. The amateur actor may be IS seri-
 ous is his work as the amateur golf
 player.
 The members of the cast must play their
 parts. not play at them. and as each
 thinks out his Y'art for himself, the origi-
 nality and artistic seriousness will develop
 from the inside, as each interprets ac-
 cording to his own temperament. Such an amateur club will really develop dramati-
 cally. This fall the amateur club If the
 Dramatic league will have in stock full
 repertoire of excellent plays, all ready to
 be staged, the cast made up from the va
 rious members of the club. For nomi-
 nal sum these will be presented from time to time, the money to be placed in their treasury to be used for costumes, wigs, a library, etc.
 Some of their best productions will be used exclusively for the Dramatic league during the winter.
 On last Tuesday evening the club gave its initial performance in the auditorium of the Graymont public school for the benefit of the school improvement. fund. The play presented was farce someoy, Mrs. Oakleys Telephone" and the cast was as follows:
 Mrs. Oakley, Leona Plosser Constantine, her friend, Louise Lcng. Mary the Irish cook. Gustrine Miner Emma. the German maid, Amelia Warrington.
 The Telephone, Mayo Thatch. They were greeted by a crowded house, and an audience which was enthusiastic in it's appreciation of the good work Lone by these young society girls of Brming- ham. Their acting was so clever and | splendid that it could well be classed as professional.
 Besides this it gives promise os the in teresting possibilities of the Dramatic | clubs future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
PRINCE WON BUELOW
 ARRIVES IN BERLIN

Berlin, May 27-(Via London, 1O:l0 D. m.)-Prince von Buelow, the Ger man ambassador to Italy, and the Prin- cess von Buelow arrived in Berlin this morning. It Is stated that their de- larture from Rome was not marked oy the slightest untoward incident There was no display of i'll feeling on the part of the people toward Germany and 1t seemed as if Italy still hoped 10 avoid war with Germany while con- cuctins h,stilitiss with Austria Hun gary. Prince von Bueiow, it is asserted was compelled three times to reques his passports before he obtained them.
 Signor Bollati, the Italian ambassa : dor departed from Berlin at o'clock this morning aboard special train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
MRS. PERCY MEADOW
 ENTERTAINS HER CLUB

Mrs Percy Meadow was an informal hostess of yesterday, entertaining the members of her bridge club at her home in the afternoon. Tables for a game of auction bridge were arranged in the liv" ing room and later in the afternoon dainty refreshments were served.
 Those present were Mrs. Carlton Smith. Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. Hover Cox, Mrs. Anglin White, Mrs. Charles c. Heidi, Jr., Mrs. Roderick Beddow, Mrs. Hinson s. Sibley, Mrs. Eugene Smith, Miss Loa Coulbourn and Mrs. Meadow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
MISS MESSER HOSTESS
 THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB

The members of the Thursday After noon Bridge club met at the home of Miss Alma Messer for their weekly game of bridge. dainty prize was awarded to the player having the highest score and light refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
 The, club personnel includes Miss Alma Messer, Miss Mary Sibley. Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Anne Sibley Miss Pattie Rena Shepherd Miss Gladys Allison, Miss Marguerite Sibley. Miss Bessie Evans. Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Mary Ellen Perkins and Miss Nell Cosby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
DELEGATES SELECTED
 TO ATTEND REUNION

The following ladies have been appoint ed as members of the official staff of the brigadier general commanding the Fourth brigade of the United Confederate Vet erans to attend the reunion at Richmond: Sponsor, Miss Mary Munger, Birmingham: maid, Miss Lotte Slaughter, Taladega; maid. Miss Eloise Stevenson, Birming- ham; chaperone, Mrs. Chappelle Cory, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28

The second of series of recitals will he given by the younger pupils of Miss Norma Schoolar Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at Cable hall.
 The women of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will present Flora s Feasts" at Cable hall Saturday even ing for the benefit of the Wesley houses Admission 50 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28

Beth Crawford, Miss Corrie Crawford, MT. J O. Taylor, Miss Hostetler Mrs. w. T. Ward and Mrs. Robert Newman taking part and a delightful time is promised all who attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
NATIONS HEART DICE
 CHR MEETS

Mrs. Brown Parks entertained the Mat rons Heart Dice club yesterday afternoon al her home in Norwood Pink rose dec orations and score cards were used and a salad and ice course was dispensed at the conclusion of the game. Only the nem- bers were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
RECEPTION AT FIFTH AVENUE
 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The members and friends of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church will be en- tertained at a reception this evening al the church at s o'clock. An interesting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
Y0uRF0RTUNETOL Past, Present, Future--All Revealed
Wonderful Revelations That Will S0r-
 prise. Mxetlfy and HcIp You

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
MISS SNOW HOSTESS
 THURSDAY CLUB

The members of the Thursday Bridge club were delightfully."- entertained ysster- day by Miss Gena Mae Snow at the News paper club. Bridge was played at three tables and dainty refreshment course followed the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28

ManonfadandSH HoIpinqI1and
8lf Mtzn,l! llsnansi

serve al once Add pepper and salt n taste. rms Is south Florida recipe: fum Yum Cake-Two cups of suear tWo cups or water. two l.. .lespoons of lafd three teaspoons of cinnamon quarter teaspoon of salt, one pound or seedless raisins. Boil these insren- Tents briskly for five minutes. set away until cold, then add three cups of flour end one teaspoon of baking soda. dis solved in boiling water. Bake in a sheer in well creased and floured nan in :, moderate oven. MRS M n "a,
 our contributions are novel anu a,,. tieing. You are good to bear in mind my predilection for southern recines and the dishes they represent. and ro minister so graciously to them.
 Wants Bird Cage
 I should like to have bird cage. tbe kind that has a wheel for the hird r., swing on l don't see any offered. sc thought of this way Perhaps some ma has one she has no longer any use for should be glad to get it. and will nav
 es one has a singing canary she is tired of I'll gladly give if good care and home. MRS w l., Tn
 An empty bird cage is a piteous sight when the songster that made if thine, or beauty in the home has died or been stolen. If you have one. get it out of your gr1eving sight by sending for the address of Mrs. w. L. T. and using it to her advantage. If az ther member is per- plexed what disposition to make of bird she cannot take with her on a long visit. let her follow the same advice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28

Mrs Bernie Vest entertained the Needlecraft club yesterday in Woodlawp.
The Washington times., 1915-01-10

the studio and informs Storm OF her
strange experience. while Fal Green
goes TO accuse tho inventor OF spying
Oh him. storm returns with her after
notifying n detective agency 10 send
two operatives 20 the photographers
studio. Arrived there they force their
way into the inventors room, when
suddenly there is an explosion and tho
house Is in llanles.
And then a strange thing happens. In
tho general stampede for 1afctv storm
and thc others in the house reach the
street unharncd, while Iudora, alone.
Is trapped in the doomed building.
Storm seems dazcd by the danger to
his sweetheart ana wrings his hands
he!plcsGly. Then out o. the crowd
dashcs a solitary figure. IL Is James
Baird. He fights his way through the
dame and smoke of the burning bouse
to ZudorG's side and carries her safely
TO tho street.
He puts her down tendcIly. and when,
moment later, shc RECEIVERS her senses
"nd turns to thank him. he is gone
The Washington times., 1915-01-10
With the Local
Musicians

The quartet of the Mt. Pleasant Con-
ercsational Church. numbering as its
members Mrs. A. l.. Halycocl, soprano;
Miss Ada Arundel, contralto: c. y.
Church. tenor. and Arthur G. Gorbach,
bass, rendered q special musicul pro-
gram at today's service. This evening
4 chorus of forty voices under the di-
rection of William Buchanan will fur
nish the music.
William Standsfeld. orsanist and
choirmaster of the First Congregational
Church. prepared the following pro-
gram for the II o'clock service today:
Organ prelude, "Sursum Corda,'' by
Elgar: anthem, tenor solo and chorus
"Groat Is Jehovah, tn" Lord, 10y
Schubert; anthem, bass solo and chorus,
"Thc Lost Chord" by Sullivan; Crgan
ofTertory. The Question:" b. Wolsten-
hollne: -orsan postludc. "Fugre." pas
toral sonata by Rhcinbcrgcr. For the
9 O'Clock service this cvenin: tho num-
hers will include an organ prelude,
'Prierc," by GalIacrts: anthem, by
Babylon's Wave" by Counod: offertory
las Pants the Hart" by Spohr. The
ming service will comprise "Andante
r-~-,, ~ '-'s.h Sv,~->,"-''" W. ''~e.
,hoven prayer Of thanks; living, "Fslk
, tasin in Il minor. The storm, bA
Lcmluens.
A chorus under the direction OF c. \
| Gricst will supply the music for tho
,,vange!istic campaign Of Waugh Metho
dist Church. which is to be inauHlratet
tomorrow.
Special music will be q feature of the
weel. Of services planned by Grace Re
formed Church. beginning with, the i
F; o'clock service tomorrow. At this th
musical program will inclndc ''Th'
Ssrarlit. Hymn and Tie Dcum
. sung by the ConareSuti"n with Prof
! y, r. Mover as leader.
! The lehcarsals FOR "Jhe Chimes I"
Normandy arc progressing. The mex
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~. Alassachrset.s avenue. at o'clocl
,tnlo r.v r"c ing. "r. ! hc held a
, the Same hour and place on Monday
and Thursday evenings until further
notice. Mr.. Tress' still has places fol
u few more men and women with gooe
voices.
On Tuesday evening Trinity Episco
} pal Church will have charge OF Z