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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

with their fingers, have little or no idea of how to combine colors. I generally give,a child a pattern to copy--roses, chrysanthemums tulips, wistaria-and they see from the combination of colors before them the way the work should be done, and usually they follow it rather cleverly"
 Do the styles in embroidery change as the styles in gowns and bonnets?" l asked
 '"Each year." said Mrs. Barnard Tt used to be very stylish to use the padded embroidery. for instance, but now that Is obsolete. The work must be done so cleverly and so deftly that the effect of raised flowers must be achieved in that way, rather than the old-fashioned way of padding. The 'cross-stitch' is very fashionable nowadays. Everybody is working on that, and it is very effective ard pretty Since the war knitting and crocheting have been revived as they haven't been since the days of our grand mothers. The most beautiful crochet stitches are now taught and some of the edges and insertions done with the finest thread, look like real lace Knitted sweat CTS and bedroom slippers and socks are in vogue once more, and the soldiers over in Europe are the cause of this revival also. Of course not many men in Bir- mirgham wear knitted socks because silk socks and lisle socks are too cheap and also more fashionable, but there still re- main few of the old school who wouldn't t year anything else in the wide world ex- cept the old-fashioned knitted wooen soclSs
 st1h he art department has a particu- larly interesting contest on just at pres- ent,' Mrs. Barnard told me, "and the children are working like wildfire to win some of the pretty prizes. The grown folk are equally as eager and jealous. and Lovenpan. Joseph & Loeb have made it quite an interesting contest by their generosity Fifteen dollars in gold is of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
MISS MUNGER WINS
 FIRST HANDICAP PLAY

Miss Mary Munger had the lowest score for the beginning of the series of five games to be played at the Country club for the gold pin trophy offered by the Southern Golf association The contest occurred Monday morning.
 The lucky winner, who holds the low score for the best three out of five games, will determine the standing of the big tournament to be held here in May. The five games will be played for five successive Mondays at the Country club.
 The result of the play on Monday was as follows: Mrs. F. W. Barrett, 121; Mrs. Eugene Brown. 110; Mrs. H. l.. Badham, 122; Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, 100; Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, 100; Miss Kate Earle, Ill; Mrs. Samuel Earl, 10S; Mrs. Frank Fcwlkes. 139; Mrs. w. H. Hunter, 126; Mrs. Henry Howze, 96; Mrs. Victor Han son, 105; Mrs. Crawford Johnson, 10S; Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick, 103; Miss Serena Kirk patrick, 106; Mrs. E. M Kilby, 1S1; Miss Martha Latady, 114; Mrs. Matthew Mur- phy 1O4; Miss Mary Munger, 9S; Mrs. E. NJ. Prince. 150; Miss Margaret Moser, 11o; Mrs. Samuel Rand, Ill; Mrs. John Turner, 123: Mrs. George Watkins. 104; Mrs. Low ell Yerkes, 116; Mrs. Otto Marks, 1O5; Mrs. Mason billiard, 131; Mrs. F. M Tutwiler, | 125
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

ATS. w. F. McAdory has returned from four months stay in North Carolina
 Mrs. James Sutherland and her little sor or Ohio are guests of MT. and Mrs. G O. Wright.
 Miss Frances Williams has returned to the university after spending the week end with her parents in Norwood.
 Miss Mary Snider left yesterday rol Columbia, Tenn, to resume her studies al Columbia institute, after spending T few days with her parents in this city.
 Mrs. Richard H. Clarke of Yonkers N. f., who has been spending the win ter in Mobile, will arrive today to be the guest of her daughter, Mrs Carl H. Seals.
 Miss Rena Swarz of Baltimore. Md. Will arrive today to visit Mrs. Herman Saks.
 Mrs. Gaylord Bristol of Chicago is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Dave F. Evans, on South Eighteenth street.
 Mrs. Andrew Raul and Mir and Mrs. J. J. Power of Philadelphia are guests of MT. and Mrs. John KauI
 Mrs. James Weisel left yesterday for Jacksonville, Fla, to attend a national conference of the Woman's Christian Temperance union.
 Miss Irene Whiteside of Chattanooga is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Crawford John son.
 -ii D. iAiNilhiu DIOWH dnu Der son, R1Cn- ard Brown, Jr., went to Fayetteville. Tenn, yesterday to visit MT. and Mrs. Joseph Smith.
 MT. Paul Earle is at home after a stay of two weeks in the mountains of North Carolina.
 Miss Augusta Clark Is spending a short time with her schoolmates at St. Mary's- on-tbe-Hudson.
 Miss Mary Lee Allison has returned to Gadsden after stay with Mrs. M. J. Johnson.
 Miss Mildred Jaffe expects to leave soon for Meridian, Miss, to be the guest of Mrs. Clarice Klein.
 Mrs. c. E.. owens of Columbia s. C.. who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. A. G. Forbes, will leave for Mobile the latter part of the week to be the guest of relatives.
 Mrs. Frank Nelson and Miss Carrie Knox left yesterday for New York, to De away about 10 days.
 Mrs. Anna VanHoose Davies of Bangor Is the guest of Mrs. Samuel Caldwell
 Dr. J. Berg Esenwein of Philadelphia Will arrive next week to visit MT. and Mrs Alexander Garber.
 The many friends of Dr. A l.. Stabier will regret to hear that he is seriously Ill with pneumonia at the South High land infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Two Babies With no Toys

''I am asking your help to find some old toys for my boy, ? years old, and a girl of 1 year. The children have nothing to play with except a headless doll which my wife found in the alley after Christ mas. l have been out of work too long and now only receive a small salary. think there must be families who have old toys lying around in the basement. My children would be so happy to get them. My wife promises to do something like washing or sewing, after her confinement, for them. Please help as far as you can. Any one coming into our home can con- vince himself of the truth of what I say.
 EMIL B.
 l think this is the first time father of family has applied to us for toys for his children. Mothers have written once and again to ask for the overflow of well stocked nursery cupboards. The yearn- ing to see his little ones happy after the manner of others of their age and tastes whose parents can provide fun as well as food for them is highly creditable to the laboring man. We must show our appre- oiation by substantial tokens of sym pathy. Send for his address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

Circle E of the Avondale Baptist church.
 Miss Eva Lee Collins of Collinsville is
 the guest of Miss Annie Mae Brown. MT. and Mrs. J. Holmes of Auburn are visiting MT. and Mrs. +. Mckenzie.
 Miss Myrtle Lynn and Miss Grace
 Lynn were joint hostesses Monday even ing entertaining about B guests at their home in East Birmingham. Games and music whiled away the hours and later refreshments were served The Womans Missionary society will hold meeting at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. H. H. Gaddis has gone to Ethels- vile to reside. Mrs. J. B. Reid will address the mem- beIs at meeting of the Inglenook School Improvement association Thursday after neon. Mir. Ernest Devine is spending a few days at Beaumont.
 Mrs. J. F. Lynch is visiting in Nash vile. Mir. and Mrs. F. B. Claxton have moved to Louisville. Mrs. F. B. Cowan of Decatur is visiting Mrs. Jesse Chantz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

 fered for the best piece of work done by an adult. and & in gold for the best piece Of work done by a child There Is a Vic trola. a wonderful doll, gloves. beauti- full rocking chair in white enamel and upholstered in lovely pink and white cre- tones, and sll sorts of valuable, use f1i things in the list of prizes, and my classes are really greatly interested in the contest of the little folks, so much so that they can hardly wait from one Saturday to another for the time to come when they can work on the pieces that they are going to enter in the contest
 Mrs. Barnard and her beautiful needle york are too well known to Birmingham to need an introduction. but it is really treat to visit her classes on Saturday mornings and see the dear little fingers of the tiny little seamstresses deftly threading their intricate threads and fol- lowing her instructions and turning out such marvellous pieces of needlework.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
l'As the war clouds lower

''As the war clouds lower
 Ever a bright spring flower Must be bought with exceeding care, So ladies fair, beware, beware
 And display old clothes at the charity
 ball"
 The charity ball will be event of Monoay evening April in the beautiful tudor room of the Southern club. The dancing starts at 3 and lasts until o'clock. The minstrels will begin at 10 o'clock sharp. A large number of at tendants is expected, for the charity ball is one of the biggest events of the sea- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Making Collection of Stamps

"I am young woman, making a col lection of stamps, both antique and mod err. I now wish some of the United
 States. If you know of any one who can
 furnish me with some I shall be thankful, ''T B." Some of our junior members are notable stamp collectors. Will they overhaul their hoards for duplicates and send to l the Corner for the address of their fel- low connoisseur?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
NR. AND MRS. ROBBINS ISSUE CARDS

The following cards have been received by friends:
 MT and Mrs. John Bailey Robbins request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy Gillespie, to Mir Cary Forney Baker on Wednesday evening, April 14, at S:3o o'clock, 2lo1 Pills bury avenue, Minneapolis, Minn."
 An inclosed card reads:
 At home after Saturday, May 1, 925 South Twenty eighth street, Birmingham. Aia."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
MRS. HICkHAM'S BOX
 PARTY AND DINNER

Mrs. M. F. Hickman entertained num- Der of friends at a theatre party at the Lyric Monday, and later the young folks en. oyed dinner at the Tutwiler.
 Composing the party were: Miss Myrtle Collins, Miss Bessie Lowe, Miss Rachel Lowe. Miss Zelma Craig, Miss Edith Craig, Miss Ruth Norris and Mrs. Hick- man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
MRS. MATHIS TO LECTURE
 AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Mrs H. G. Mathis of Gadsden, a prom inent woman farmer, who is representing the crop diversification campaign, will deliver an interesting lecture Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Chamber Of Commerce. The presidents of all the women's clubs have received 8 special in vitation to the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Many Calls for Old Linen

"Once again, after many months, come to you O, have so many calls for undergarments: also old pieces of linen and baby clothes. It is parrowing to be obliged to refuse them. I thank the Corner for what it has done for me and those I am interested in the past IDA B."
 One of our most faithful workers echoes the call for old linen and muslin. Also for baby clothes. It reads the heart to reflect upon the number of innocent tabies brought into the world where there is absolutely no place ready for them. Do our readers hear of, as I do, and see, as all workers in charitable or ganizations are forced to see and hear ip these dark days, distress such as never had been dreamed of in our favored land until the great tribulaton came upon us? Nobody who can give so much as a single garment or loaf of bread or punoie of old clothes that may be utilized as band ages can escape the obligation to Les sen if by feathers weight the load of human woe.' Send to me for the address of our beloved Ida and hold up her overweighted hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
MISS BARNETT ENTERTAINS M P C. GLIB

Miss Orine Barnett was hostess to the members of the NJ. P. c. club yesterday afternoon. These girls meet every Tues day afternoon and spend a happy time with their fancy work and chatting. A dainty refreshment course brought the meeting to a close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
MIR. NOLAN TO WE'D MISS
 NEWHOUSE OF NEW YORK

Nr. and Mrs. Oscar B. Newhouse Of New York announce the engagement of their daughter Isabelle, to MT. Michael M. Nolan of Birmingham, the date or the wedding to be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
HELPING HAND HINTS
By MARION HAnLAND Old Books in German

'T am anxious to get some old books and magazines, if possible. in the German language. l am especially interested in growing and raising roses in and out of doors-in general. to learn landscape and greenhouse gardening I have worked for a florist for the last 10 years, but wish to learn more about it. win gladly pay postage. KARL S."
 Germans are generally much interested in gardening and horticulture and excel lent gardeners when they take up the business. You may get the books or periodicals you want from one of them. In any case you should not plead in vain for English literature dealing with agriculture and it's various branches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
ROPP-HINESLEY
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

AIr and Mrs C. NJ. Hinesley of Colum- biana announce the engagement of their daughter, Ellie Beatrice, to MT. Gustaf Alfred kfopp of Carbon Hill, the wedding to take place the early part of May
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
MISS DRENNEN TO BE
 HOSTESS AT TEA

Miss Margaret Drennen will be an in- formal hostess of Friday afternoon, en- tertsining at tea at the home of her sis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
HIGHLAND BOOK CLUB
 WITH MRS. JACKSON

The Highland Book club will meet this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. |. N. Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
SANS SOUCI CLUB
 WITH MRS. BARCLAY

Mrs. H. G. Barclay was at home in Nor wood yesterday afternoon to the mem bers of the Sans Souci club. Roses were placed in tall vases in the living room where tables had been arranged for the club game, bridge, and hand-painted American beauties were used to keep the scores.
 The trophies were hand-painted cream pitcher and a dainty powder box, the work of talented hostess. At the con clusion of the game a salad and ice course was served to the following Mrs. R. M. McNeill, Mrs. J. T. Hury, Mrs. H. G. Davis, Mrs. J. B. Lawton, Mrs. Gregory Johnston, Mrs. E. E. Smith, Mrs Harry Waters and Mrs. Barclay.
 MRS. MESSENGER TO
 BE NORWOOD HOSTESS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
To While Away Long Evenings

"I have read with interest every let ter in the Corner, to see if ] could not help some one. read. d few days ago. the offer of embroidery patterns, books, and magazines by Mrs C. s. I wonder if I am too late to receive some of them? Please send me her name and address, as l live in the country. and they would help while away many dreary hours in the evening for my son, husband, and my self MRS. C."
 The address of Mrs. C. s. went to you by mail, but she has had so many appli- cations for the books, etc., l fear the supply may not be adequate to the rush. Hence, I am asking for fresh supply for your especial enrichment. I like to hear of husband and wife enjoying the same books. It evokes pictures of domestic delights on wet evenings when the days work is done. We must see that the books keep the picture bright
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
SOCIETY NOTES

tess al heart dice party this afternoon at her home in Norwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

The Mothers Self-Culture club of Wy lam will hold q meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs. Benjamin Arnold as hostess.
 The Baptist Ladies' Aid society will meet Thursday with Mrs Percy Holmes.
 Mrs. Joe Martin is spending this week with friends in Helena. Mrs. Will Shivers was called to Gads- den yesterday by the illness of her mother.
 Mrs. D. H. Handley of Roanoke is the guest of Mrs. James Rountree. Mrs. James Ebbige is i'll at her home in l Wylam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
By JANE SHELBY

ter, Mrs. William Bew White, s9O South
 Thirty. first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

Mrs. Charles weissinger will be hos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

Mrs. Arthur Brown was hostess to the Christ Church Guild yesterday afternoon
 in Avondale. An interesting programme was rendered and dainty refreshments were served.
 A silver tea will be given this after n1on at the home of Mrs. J. M. Orr by
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-17
west TEXAS READY
FOR A RECORD
GRAIN CROP
Grain Men Gather at Amar-
lilo to form Organization
for Market Purposes; East
New Mexico Crop Fine.

Amarillo, Tea, June 1.-THE PAN
hhndle Grain Dealers association was
formed here last night al a meeting
attended by grain growers and deal.
ers from all parts Of the Texas PAN
handle. as well as from eastern New
Mexico points. The grain dealers are
organizing 10 handle the greatest
wheat crop IN the history Of the Pam
handle. The wheat field OF which
Amarillo N the trade center. and
which includes parts N the eastern
New Mexico grain country, contains
this year about SO0.0 900 acres on
which the wheat crop will be ready
for the binder within i've or three
weeks. Estimating the average yield
on this vast acreage at 10 bushels the
crop shows at round i2.OO90O0
bushels, which at the market will be
worth from fifteen TO eighteen million
dollars. The crop II In good shape
and this holds good also for the New
Mexico country In curry and quay
countries where the biggest acreage
on record has been planted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-17
NARROWED
IN SAND HILLS
FAR AWAY
Sends Hurry Call for
Provisions and Help; Relief
Party by Train; Road Race
Details Complete.

Missing for twenty-rour hours and
beginning TO be the source OF CON
siderable anxiety. Col. ID. X. -. Sell.
Iers. who left Albuquerque Tuesday
for the ocean 90 Ocean highway con-
Vention al springerville. Ariy.. In his
car, accompanied by Mrs. Seliers.
was located today, high
and dry In the drear sand hills 20
miles north Of Socorro. Colonel Sell
lers sent "a passing cowboy into So
zorro for assistance In the form OF
automobile parts. food and other ac-
ccssories to n successful automobile
trip. His car broke down with what
appears 20 have been a serious break
u. Il. Gibbons leaves tonight by
train with supplies for the colonel
lie also will take along certain auto
mobile parts said 10 be necessary 20
b colonel's further progress.
Harry Leonard. one Of the active
promoters OF the Albuquerque-Mag
dalena road race on July 9Th, had
been waiting on Colonel sellers to
complete details OF the race at the
Magdalcna end. Mr.. Leonard was
advised today, however. that Magda-
lena had become weary waiting for
Colonel sellers n had buttoned up
that n OF the road race arrange
mcnts without his expert help. Tim
ers. starters. guards. etc. the tele-
phone message said. had been agreed
on and the names mailed. Mr.. Leon
ard expects to be able To
them tomorrow.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-17
SUGGESTS STATE
GEOG GRAPHICAL
SOCIETY
Chief Geographer of U. S. Geo.
logical Survey Suggests to
Governor 1t Be Initiated by
State University.

Santa Fe. y. NJ. June I7.-Govern-
or Mcdonald today receiverd a letter
from the chief geographer of the
United states geological survey at
Washington. In which the official
suggests that the governor encourage
the organization OF a state gsograph-
ical society. preferably through the
fundamentally of the state un.ver-
sity n having us central orgnniza-
and office at nat institution.
The geogrnpher writes ,n..: sttailar
organizations In other states have
proven successful and sources Of
great usefulness. The governor cN-
poets D. discuss the mate. with
President Boyd Of the university. who
viii he len Santa Fe tomorrow to
speak to the amt Pc summer insii-
tutc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-17

El Paso. Texas. June i6. 49, Large
shipments of bosh cattle and goats
nave been made through the port Of
ri Paso during the last week. The
largest single shipment Of goats
since the quarantine was lifted was
entered saturday. 3.0O0 head from
western chihuahua being crossed
The goats Will all De sent to pasture.
During the week the r. a =. has
handled about so ears OF Mexican cat
tie from sonora. which has been sent
to range around odessa. Texas. Large
shipments have also been made to
spur. Fifteen cars OF beef cattle.
from Mexico, were sent to the Fort
Worth market during the week.
Movements from western Chihua-
hua include a trainload of cattle en-
tered here saturday and another train
on Monday. The stock are In fair
condition and the greater part will go
To- range In Texas. The raising OF the
embargo has resulted in large ship
ments from both Arizona and New
Mexico to the Fort Worth market
where prices are holding we'll. Re
ports on range conditions IN the FL
Paso territory are all favorable.
There has been some rain 10 the east
aud the reports state that all the
water holes In that section are fun
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-17
HUN|NG HAS QUEER
GANG At WORK
ON THE ROAD

Heterogeneous might be applied TO
the crew o e~ndeavorlng 10 improve
the county roads under the direction
of Leonardo Hunick, and engaged at
present on Mountain Road. Men from
all conditions and walks OF life have
elected to work two days on the road
In preference 10 paying the $500 Hpe-
cited by law a. an alternative. In
deed, some O frne applicants who were
on hand early this morning gave the
impression 81 being more used to
welding a brazle on the links or man.
aging the steering wheel OF a 1915
"Fllyer" han dallyins with Dad inn
plements.
Everybody was good natured aad
cheerful about the work and the
scene nt dinner time TOOK on the as
poet of a picvnic. one gentleman re-
marked that he hadn't had W much
fun since he played hockey and went
swimming and another caused no end
Of amusement by his queer antics
with the pick and shovel.
Hugh r. Waters. Dad tax collector.
says he han a good many men apply
{ work out their tax but even a larger
number of delinquents In a rush TO
pay the fa.o0 and avoid additional
costs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-17
STOMACH TROUBLES
hir. Rasland Writes interesting
Letter on This Subject.

Madison Heights. Va.-Mr. chas. A.
Ragland, OF this place. writes: II have
beer taking Thediord's Black Draugli
tor indigestion, and other stomach iroub-
les, also colds, and find Il 10 be the very
best medicine ! have ever used.
After taking Black Draughi Tor a few
days, ! always feel like a new man."
Nervousness, nausea, heartburn, pain
In pit Of stomach, and a feeling Of full
ness after eating, are sure symptoms OF
stomach trouble, and should be given the
proper treatment, as your strength and
health depend very largely upon your
food and It's digestion.
10 get quick and permanent relief
from these ailments, you should take
q medicine OF known curative merit.
lis IS years OF splendid success, In the
treatment Of just such troubles, proves
the fe1l merit OF Thedford's Black
Draught. Safe, pleasant. gentle In action,
and without bad aiter-effects, Il Is sure
TO benefit both young and old. For sale
everywhere. Price &c. Ncta