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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Based on Scientific principle

"Is there reason or a foolish notion in the belief that if you put silver spoon in a glass before pouring hot liquid in it 1t will not erack2 l have seen it done many times. but nobody seems to know why. To me it is good deal like the custom of throwing salt over your shoul- der to keep away bad luck after spilling the salt. MINNIE E. IT.
 So far from being a foolish notion, it Is based upon q scientific principle. The water should be poured Into the bowl of the spoon. The metal is a better conduc- tor of heat than the glass, and carries it off to some extent into the air, lessening the intensity of the heat upon the glass. I have practiced the experiment hundreds of times. and never have seen it fail. The spoon Is, so to speak, the defense of the brittle glass or china. The silver becomes instantly fiercely hot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Wearing A Mourning Band

Gan you tell me on which arm 1t Is proper for man to wear mourning band? I shall watch the Corner for an answer. as I have lost my father, and should like to know as soon as possible.
 "MOURNER" The mourning band Is worn upon the left arm, and for a public man, for 30 days; for a relative, for three months or longer. May l suggest that the fashion of wearing this badge of bereavement Is generally superseded in our day by the bombazine band upon the hat? It Is un- usual to see the strip upon the arm in public places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
sWAPPERs COLUMN

WILL SWAP for s1oo one coal black Shetland pony. height 40 inches, 1 years old, we'll broken to saddle or cart; gentle. we'll formed body. head and quarters, head we'll carried ped igree can be furnished; one year ago bought from Bell Meade. Va, for S135. Write for particulars II. B. Burwell, M. D.. Margaret, Ala.
 S-1-7 It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchnnts, Hanover Square. N
 Y. Members New York Cotton Exchange New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association
 Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil foS future delivery; Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments ei ence invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Offers Copw of a Poem

"I wish to ask you if any of your read CTS have the poem entitled. The Face on the Barroom Floor2' I will gladly give a poem entitled, 'Bessies Christmas Dream It has 32 short verses
 FLORENCE M" The poem went to you by mail. AS your return was not asked for by the donor we hold your offer of the Christmas poem" subject to the order of the reader who may care to profit by 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
DECATUR

Decatur, August 1.-(Special)-The mar riage of Miss Hettie Scruggs of this coun- ty, and Charles Daughter of New Deca- tur, took place at the home of the bride. They are now at home on Eleventh ave- nue, West Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, August 1-(SpeciaD-Th blacksmith shop of T. B. overton. both frame buildings on Washington street were destroyed by fire Saturday even- Ing. The fire started in the livery stable from an unknown cause. The loss on the livery stable was about sS0O0 and on the blacksmith shop about $500
 The state tax commission, 1t is an nounced, will begin to hear objections to raises made in the assessment of Madison county property on September 6. There are 2600 raises aggregating about s4,OOo,0OO.
 The Gull Paving company, of Chatta- nooga, has been awarded a contract by the city commissioners to pave West Clinton street from the First Baptist church corner to the corpora ton line. The old pavement was de- fioient and the city obtained a judge ment against the company that did the work six years ago sufficient to make 1t right.
 The Civic league was informed at its weekly meeting that laboratory will be established in Huntsville where blood tests and other work of this na- lure can be done. The league has been urging that this be done for sometime past A committee was appointed to call on all business firms where girls are employed and request them to give their employees a half holiday each week as the mercantile houses are all doing.
 The board of education has an nounced that all public schools of Huntsville, including the high school will open at the usual time. September 6. In spite of the financial condition of the city, it is stated that the schools will run full session of nine months The faculties have been made larger also to meet the increasing attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
ManonhhandsHoIpinQH
6Q Marion H5and

length to dislodge the dust. Then wash in clear gasoline. Do 1t out of doors and in the daytime. Souse it up and down a dozen times to reach every part Hang in the air to dry shaking several times to renew the fufflness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
SWAPPERS' COLUMN
SWAPPERS' COLUMN

WILL swap for cash. cottage at St Clair Springs on lot 105 feet by 210 feet; cot- tage in good condition and furnished;
 property carries right to use of spring
 water. Address Box 300, Birmingham. Ala. 6-17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

J. J. LeBrano, for several years past superintendent of the Gulf Cotton com press here, has gone to New Orleans, where he has accepted position with the New Orleans State Owned Warehouse association. as superintendent. He Is said to be one of the best cotton men in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
PERSONAL

LADIES-s10Oo reward; positively guar.
 antee my great successful monthly"
 rem edy; safely relieves some of the longest. most obstinate, abnormal cases in three to five days: no harm, pain or interference with work: mail $1.50;
 double strength. g: booklet free Dr. Southington. & Long Bldg. Kansas City. Mo. i0-l5-ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

WILL swap one or two lots at East Laks for good automobile; no junk wanted . give full details first reply. Address A-74. care Age-Herald. T-31-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
How to Clean Feather Boa

''Wil you please tell me how to clean white feather boa? M. N. Ll."
 Shake gently in a draft of air for minute, pulling 1t open throughout the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
WANTED-HELP
SITUATION WANTED
Ads under the head of situations wanted are free to deserving ones.

PHYSICIAN experienced desires salaried position. contract practice or would ac-
 cept a position in drug store; answer quick; references furnished as to abil- ity and integrity. P. o. Box 114, Cor do, Ala. 7-31-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

LOST-Boston terrier, brindle color, white throat and white spot on top of neck
 tail about inches long and broken in middle; has a flip lip from birth Lib eral reward. R. J. Hancock, Main 7sa4-J.
 8-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

WANTED-A good cook; must live n
 yard; without family; no others need apply. 141S 11th ave. $. S-2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
By"HOp''

Florence Hotel Cigar John L. Parker, Brown Marx Cigar Store lst Ave. goth First National Bunk vo and German Gammn Drug Ave-. kssel Pharmacy N. Mlner 1900 Ave Norwood Pharmacy 2631 12th Twenyfi-s Avenue Drug Ave. N Walker Drug Go, 2707 29th N. Quinn 300 Tuscaloosa Ave. WestE West End Drug Go. 1122 Tuscaloosa Ave-, Cheek Drug Co, 2200 Ave. F. s, Magnolia Pharmacy. Magnolia Point S., cigar counte East End 600 27th S, Reids Pharmacy 2720 Ave G. S, Maurice Letaw 1430 11th Ave. s., Five Points Co, Five Points, s. Richmond Pharmacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

Al FITTER in the ready-to-wear de- sires a position for the fall work, in or out of city; can give good references. Address Main 5106 1st ave, Woodlawn,
 Ala. 7-31-2t- mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
WANTED -SALESMEN

SALESMAN wanted who has had experi- ence selling boiler compound and disin- fectants: must furnish reference from two last employers. We want men who are not afraid of work Make applica- tion in own handwriting. Address B-64
 care Age-Herald. S-1-2t SALESMAN-Wanted to sell our line of blotters diaries and calendars for ad- vertising C. s. Hammond & Co.,, 30 Church st., New York. S-2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
FOR RENT-ROOMS

FOR RENT-ROOMS
 TWO furnished rooms for fight house Keeping. 1872 7th ave. 7-20-tf LARGE, cool, nicely furnished and new ly papered bedrooms. $2.S0 and s3; light housekeeping apartments com pletely furnished only $350; hot and cold bath with all other modern con- veniences; right in town. 2113 5th ave- 7-21 -tf ROOMS and board very cheap; 21 meals. S350 1916 9th ave 7-20-30t TWO nicely furnished rooms, modern home, board if desired; summer rates 1915 10th ave- S. 7-2T-7t NICELY furnished rooms with board. 1212 s. 2Oth st. Phone Main 1307-J. 7-2S-St FURNISHED room in quiet house, req sonable rent. 732 N. 20th st., opposite Capitol park 7-30-7t A CHARMING-room, very cool and large, with excellent board. in the home of cul- tiyated people: every convenience; mod crate terms. 926 s. 18th st. Main 8614-J.
 8-1-3t FOR RENTING furnished rooms, one has hot and cold running water, the other adjoining bath, sleeping porch; all conveniences, including table board; one block Five Points. Apply Main 2970. S-1-3t NICE cool rooms, s25O per week; gen. tlemen preferred. Phone Main 1237-J.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

The line is worthy of a more dignified parentage. But I have never been ablt to trace it to any other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Line From a Comedy

''Who said first. Time was made for slavesH One hears it quoted often, but I never knew whore it came from. It sounds like Shakespeare l am afraid you will be sorry for inviting us young sters to bring our puzzles to you. But you brought 1t upon yourself.
 "ELIzABETH J." Billy Taylor" a comedy written by J. B. Blackstone, who wrote many far better things by the way. published in 1880. contains this verse:
 Why should we break up
 Our snug and pleasant party2
 Time was made for slaves,
 Never for us so hearty.
 The line is worthy of a more dignified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
WANTED-MALE HELP

NEWS agent on railroad train: cash se-
 curity required. Union News Co.,. Ter
 fninal station. 7-9-ti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
TERMINAL STATION
BIRMTNGHAM TERMINAL sTATI,
 Seahaafd Alr Line RX

VAL AND DEPARTURE PASSENGER schedule
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
MONEY TO LEND
BUSINESS CHANGES

"ATTENTION'-See our proposition for making money; high-class business
 Rooms g. 4. 6. 511 N. Fist st. Ridgway Mfg Co. 1-2S-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

WANTED-To buy any kind of merchant
 disc for cash. Communications confl- dential. Telephone Main e43. Traders Salvage Co.,. I'll 1st ave. 7-30-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

NICE cool rooms, $2.50 per week; gen. tlemen preferred. Phone Main 1237-J.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

WANTED-Two W tents in good condi- / ton, suitable for camping; medium
 size. Al Bush Mecca hotel 7-20-2t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
Jessup-'I'homnx.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. July q
Gordon Lee Jessup, Of this city, and
Miss Dais!e Phillips Thomas, a for
mer student at the University of Nir-
sinia Summer School were married
last evening a the home OF the bride s
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Thomas.
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
Andrew j. Renforth. of York County.
Miss Mabel Thomas. OF Portsmouth.
cousin OF the bride. was maid Of honor.
and the bridesmaids were Miss Maude
Jessup. Of this city. and Mas Virginia
Thomas. J. Wise Thomas. brother Of
the bride. WAS best man. Mr. and Mrs.
Jessup left iInm ed!ately after the cere-
mony for a visit TO Washington, Bal
timore and Niagara Falls. Later they
Will go TO Cumberland Md. where the
groom is engaged in business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
LAWN FETE HELD
Woodland Heights Mothers CIub Give.
Playground BENEFIT

Inc lawn party held yesterday after
noon under the auspices OF the Wood
land Heights Mothers Club proved
great success. and the announcement
is made that it will be repeated az
an early date. The proceeds of the
party viii be used for ice and milk
for sick babies, and for the eouininr
of the Fairgrounds
mere were hve booths beautifully
decorated, and the arch made bv Mr.
Budd added much to the attractive
ness Of the party. The program was
we'll rendered, and was one of the
most interesting that has been ar
ranged for some time. The Dutch
dance, rendered by twelve small girls
deserves special mention. The party
was we'll patronized. and Mrs. ]. w
Dodd. president OF the Woodland
Heights Mothers Club, said last night
that she wished TO extend her hearty
thanks to all that had helped to make
the fete a success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
UNvEIL GREENE STATUE
Messrs. Clarke. Bryan and Jone. to
Represent Virginia Mt Exerciscs.

To-day at Guilford Courthouse. " c.,
will he cele brated the great battle of
Guilford Courthouse. near Greensboro,
which was fought March Is. 17Sl
The Governors of several States,
Northern and Southern. will he present.
and several addresses will be made;
and with imposing ceremony and pomp
of military. an equestrian statue Of
General Nathaniel Green. who com
manded the American troops in that
engagement, Will be unveiled.
Governor Henry c. Stuart was in.
Eited to he present and make an ad :
dress. but was unable to do go on ac-
count of his trip to San Francisco. on
which he started yesterday He was
then requested TO send a representative
and TO show his good feeling in tho
matter he mas commissioned t.rce TO
represent this State-Messrs. Arthur p
clarke, George Bryan and H. Stewart
Jones.
Mr.. Clarke is president of the Virginia
S'ciety. Sons of the American R.yoiu-
tioii. and is booked for an address ON
Ce lerai Henry Lee. who commanded
me Virginia forces in that BATH Mr..
C!arke is a direct descendant of 1nr ~
these men of arms. Mr. Bryan is pr.si
dent of the Virginia Society of the sons
OF the Revolution, and is slated fn. an
address al the banquet
Miss Ruth NanStory. OF Greensboro
mas been commissioned sponsor for
| virginia, there being one sponsor fn,.
each Oh the original thirteen States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
DENMAN IN CHARGE
VIII Manage Lyric Thenter During Al
sence OF Manager Rex

+. A Denman will arrive hore
from New York. probably to-morror-
TO assume the management of the Lyric
lheater temporarily. Manager Charles
W. Rex, who has successfully conduct.
ed the theater since its reopeninp lac,
august, Will leave for New York new
Monday or Tuesday. With Mrs. Rex he
VIII spend several weeks at Nortbarn
summer resorts, enjoying q well-earned
vacation. 'eu
Mr.. Denman, who will manage Tho
Lyric during the absence of Mr., Rev
mas oeen associated with the Wells
Wilmer and Vincent interests for man
years in managerial capacitv Ne
spent SIX weeks in Richmond. about
four years ago. when he managed the
colonial Theater during the absence
OF Edward P. Lyons, who was then in
charge OF the house. Mr.. LYONS tho
immediate predecessor of Mr. Rex as
manager of the Lyric, blossomed form
a Few weeks ago as an actor. with
MS wife, pretty New York girl 70
whom he was married a few months
ago. he is now appearing in romantio
playlei of the vaudeville stage The
act will probably be brought to Rich
mond for half-week engagement hv
Manager Rex this summer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs Benjamin Nash has gone to
WaSnesboro, where she is spending
several weeks, before going to the AL
legheny Inn at Goshen
Miss Nell Carneal will leave TODAY
for a weeks stay with friends at Vir-
ginia Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edloe Wright, Of this
city. have been recent guests Of H. n
Wright in Louisa.
Miss Fennel Tillman. of Atlanta. ca
is the guest Of Miss Mary E. Mattox
on Liberty Street. Petersburg.
Mrs. ]. S. Benson of Staunton baa
been spending several days in this CITY.
Mrs. Edward NJ. Taylor and children
OF Fredericksburg, are spending Julv
and August in Richmond and Norfolk.
Mrs. ]. Taylor Ellyson has returned
to this city. after visit to relatives
in Craigsvllle
Mr.. and Mrs Judson Cunningham have
left for an extended tour of the West
err States.
Hiss Ethel Taylor. OF Newport News
~sythe guest of friends in this city.
Mrs. George Mayo is visiting her
unushter, Mrs Frederick Palen, at her
home in Newport News.
Miss Elizabeth James, of 2417 Park
Avenue. has gone to Buckroe Beach for
ten days.
Mrs. p. 8. Wilkes, who has been the
guest OF her uncle, S. r. Atkins, here.
has returned to her home in Norfolk
|. Miss Rossbelle Hunter has returned
to Louisa, after a weeks visit to rela-
tives In Richmond
Mrs. George Larsen and her daugh.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03

have jumped up 90 per cent. For I
am no longer expected to charge the
machine guns, the most efficient killing
machine in the world
AT last | can see something. Unfor-
tunately there is very little to see for
trench is just like another trench
and for miles and miles it is just
long line of harbed wires and sandba gs
1t was much more picturesque this
winter. when the soldiers wore fur
coats and multicolor scarfs. Now.
even the soldiers are all alike in their
new gray uniforms the Confederate
gray exactly) Everything ia brand :
new and clean. y very pleasant sight
for an officer indeed. but hopeless for
a painter.
Besides. there is very little action.
Operations are at a standStill Allies
and Germans are of equal strength and
equally we'll fortified behind impreg-
nable earthworks. Between the two
lines are the corpses of the soldiers
OF both armies, some OF them lying
there since September last That shows
that the situation has little improved
Near Arras we are seriously gaining
ground. Just now, but all the same IL
is very slow; the task is incredibly
hard. OF course the allies suffer less
than the Germans from scarcity. for
the sea is free for US But 1t will be
a long way to Tipperary yet, I am
afraid.
England is just now realizing that
war is serious proposition. They
have been slow to understand 1t. our
friends, They are splendid fighters
and sure friends. but the people over
there do not realize at all the gravity
of the situation. They will have to
fight that war themselves and that
means immense sacrifices of all kinds
men and money.
have received a present of hand
kerchiefs and socks sent by Mrs Ell
Tyson. VIII you he kind enough to
thank her for me for her Find atten
tions? hope everybody in Richmond
is in good health Give my best re-
CARDS to MIR. and Mrs. Valentine and
Judge Christian. please. 1 am not for
getting my friends of Virginia, neither
the Confederate building. Often | lorc
after my studio and my work Let us
hope it won't be too long before T see
1t again.
Remember me most kindly to Mrs.
Ellyson please, and believe me, dear
MI. Eilyson, your most
Sincerely.
CHARLES HOFFBAUER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
.H0FFbAUER WRITES
OF WAR IN TRENCHES
Artist Who Worked Here Official
Painter for Fifth Army
Corps.
OPERATIONS AT STANDSTILL
Allies and Germans Of Equal Strength
and Fortified Behind Impregnable
Earthworks-Dead Lie Unburied
Between Lines for Months.
OPERATIONS AT sTANDsTILL

Charles Hofbauer, the French ar
fist who was doing the mural painting
at the Confederate Memorial Institute
when he returned to his native land
A the outbreak of the war in Europe,
writes Lieutenant-Governor j. Taylor
Ellyson that he has been made the
official painter" for the Fifth Army
Corps of France. When he first went
back to France, Mr. Hoffbauer was a
soldier" in the trenches Now he
says his chances of coming back to
Richmond to complete the painting in
the Battle Abbey. provided for by
Thomas f. Ryan. have increased 90
per cent.
The letter follows:
Etat Major de la Armee.
Second Bureau, Secteur So
June Is.
Dear Mr. Ellyson.-You must be
wondering at my silence. ! am more
alive than ever. and living an entirely
new and interesting life. For | am no
the official painter of the Fifth Army
Corps. That means that Instead of
eating and sleeping in muddy hole
in the trenches, | sleep on Cor upon)
A bed and dine with the ohicers-my
right place! 1t makes a great differ
ence in comfort and consideration. I
tell you, Before I was just a soldier
among s,illions of soldiers; now ] am
the artist" and a gentleman. / travel
in auto all along the front, making
sketches and water colors for the staff
and for myself too-of course I NAV.
just as before, get a stray bullet or
meet German she'll in a current, but
my chances OF seeing Richmond again
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
Invita- tons Issued.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
FREDERICKSBURG VA. July .
Invitations are out for the marriage of
Miss Eunice NJ. Daniel, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Aubrey NJ. Daniel, of Union
Vile. Orange County. to Goree G.
Waugh, OF the same county. The we'd
ding will take place on "Wednesday.
July II, at the Christian Church at
KNOXVILLE
S. r. Hales and Miss Adney Spi1lman n.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Spill
man. all of King George County. were
united in marriage yesterday at the
Baptist parsonage in King George
County. Rev. a. w. Graves performing
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Hales will
make their home in King George
County
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
"All Is Not Tragedy"

ter, OF this city, have been guests of
Mrs. 5. l.. Graham in Williamsburg for
short stay.
Miss Kate VIM has gone to Louisa.
where she expects to spend some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Ball Carter and
their family arc at Waynesboro for the
summer.
Mrs. 7. II. Brannon. of this city, who
has been visiting in Newport News. is
now at Buckroe Beach for the remain
der Of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwell Burruss. of Car
oline County, motored to Richmond last
week.
Mrs. John Timberlake and her chill
dren. Of this city, are visiting the
formers sister. Mrs. P. L. Wade, in
Newport News.
Miss Mary Anderson. OF Farmville.
who has been the guest OF Mrs. 3. J.
Taylor. on Grove Avenue, has returned
70 her home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
SAYS NEXT CONGRESS WILL
PASS CHILD WELFARE ACT

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2.-Repre-
sentative William Kent, of California,
predicted here to-day that the next
Congress would pass national child
welfare act.
Spca king at the closing session Of
Child Welfare Week" at the exposi-
ton, he said opposition to such 4 law
was based on "a dishonest appeal to
the Constitution"
The live Constitution Of the United
States is found in the Supreme Court"
he said. 1.-The great trouble with Con :
gress Is that it acts not for the good
of the country, but for individual dis
tricts"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
Richey-Clark.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, July p
Homer Richey. law writer for the
Niche Company, law book publishers
of this city, and Miss Eva Clark,
daughter of y. T. Clark, of North Gar
den, Va, were married this evening at
the home Of the bride. the ceremony
being performed by Rev. l.. Hunter
Early, OF the Methodist Church. The
groom, who is native of Mississippi
but has made his home in Virginia for
number OF years. The bride is a
graduate nurse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-03
Football stnr TO Wed.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatchl
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. July .
James T. Gillette, OF Capron. Va. right
end on the University of Virginia
football team for the past two sea
sons. who received his degree from
the law school OF thas institution three
weeks ago. and recently passed the
State bar examination. and Miss Eve
lyn Turnbull. for several sessions a
teacher i'll the Charlottesville High
School, Will be married at the brides
home. in Lawrencerille, Va, on July IA