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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

MT. and Mrs. Amos McCreary have re- turned from their wedding trip and are at home with her parents in Wylam.
 MT. and Mrs. Edmond Ewing have gone to Albertville to visit relatives.
 pr. J. A. Wheeler has returned to Coll dron after visiting MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Glasgow
 Tie meeting of the Flower club has been postponed until next Saturday, when Mrs. Edmund Ewing will be hostess at her home.
 The Sorosis club met Thursday after noon with Mrs. Sallie Rast in Woodlawn and the members spent the hours with their fancy work and later enjoyed an ice course. Those present were: Mrs. G. A. Cook, Mrs. s. Williams, Mrs A. A. Chan cey Mrs. R. S. Chaney, Mrs. Craig Car rigan, Mrs Sawyer. Mrs. Lathem and Mrs. Jesse Winston.
 Mrs. J. w. May entertained the mem- bers of the Neighborhood club Thursday in Woodlawn and used profusion of wild flowers to brighten the rooms. Music and fancy work were features of the after noon, which was brought to close with an ice course.
 MT. and Mrs. A. R. Bowden have named their little daughter, Mary Frances Bow den.
 Mrs. F. W. Moore and Mrs. Thomas
 
 visiting Mrs. Alice Worrell.
 Miss Elizabeth Doherty is i'll at her home in Pratt City.
 MT. J. c. Usery of Clinton is the guest of MT and Mrs J. w. Usery.
 Miss India Lowery has returned to Aadmsville after stay with Miss Blanche Taylor at West Pratt.
 MT. and Mrs. A. D. Williamson are spel ding two weeks at Gulfport and Bi- lox;
 MT. and Mrs w. A. Taylor have come from Helena to make their home in Ingle- nook
 Mrs George Brigman was hostess to the members of the Phi Tau club yester- day afternoon at her home in Ensley. Pink carna tions and snowballs decorated the apartments and five hundred was played at the various tables. An ice course fol- lowed the game
 The weekly meeting of. the Thursday Afternoon Forty-two club had Mrs F. o Harris as hostess. The members played the club game during the after noon and later enjoyed light refresh ments. MI. and Mrs. w. G. Carr entertained the members of the Ensley Highland Forty-two club at their home Thursday evening Five tables were arranged Tn the living and dining rooms. which were testooned with dogwood and crabappie blossoms. Hand-painted women's heads wer. used as score cards. A plate lunch con concluded the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

An interesting event of yesterday aft ernoon was Miss Susie Nabb's informal bridge party at the home of ger sister, Mrs. Hubert Drennen, on Iroquois street. As the guests arrived a refreshing and delicious punch was served from a table prettily decorated with wild flowers on the porch with Miss Margaret Drennen and Miss Eleanor Messer presiding.
 Bridge was played, the tables being placed in the reception hall and living room, and a pair of silk hose was given to the player having the highest score. Late in the afternoon an ice course was enjoyed.
 Those included in this happy gathering were: Miss Alma Messer, Mss Alice Jones, Miss Bessie Evans Miss Anita Eu- tis. Miss Gladly Allison. Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Marguerite Sibley Miss Kath- crime Carey. Miss Ireta MtCrossn, Miss cecelia McCrossin. Mrs. Shirley Harris, Mrs. Carlton Smith. Miss Marguerite Nabers, Miss Anne Sibley, Miss Jeanette Ebersole, Mrs. George Watkins. Miss Martha Bradshaw, Miss Mary Sibley, Miss Mary Ellen Perkins Miss Florine Hodges, Miss Beverly Leake, Mrs S. J. Cole, Mrs. Fred Phillips, Mrs. Hubert Drennen and Miss Nabb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
COUNCILLORS WEDDING
 OCCURS AT BLOCTON

The marriage of Miss Lenna Lucas to MT. Robert Young was soiemni1ed Thurs day evening at 8:30 o'clock at the Bloctcn Baptist church and the vows were spoken by Rev. F. w. Barnett.
 Pink carnations and ferns decorated the church and many candles were used about the altar. The brides maids entered first. They were Miss Turner Alexander, Miss Hattie Lee Parker and Miss Louela Riley. Their costumes were of white crede de chine with lace trimmings ard carried arm clusters of pink carnations. Mrs. M. C. Davie was matron of honor and also wore a beautiful white crepe de chine gown. Miss Lucille Perry, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Shs was lovely in a pink gown and her bou- ouet duplicated those carried by the mat ron and maids. Little Madge McCool bore the ring in the heart of rose. She made dainty picture in a white lace dress with pink sash and ribbons.
 The bride entered with her father. Mir J. J. Lucas, who gave her in marriage MT. Young and his best man. MT. J. A. Brown met the bride at the altar.
 Miss Nalla McCool of this city had charge of a beautiful programme of nup- tial music. A reception followed at the home of the brides parents, after which Mir. and Mrs Young left for New York and other eastern points. They will make their home in aBlocton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mrs. John Dabney will return today from a visit to her father in Helena, ac- companied by her sister, Miss Rose Lips comb, who will spend few days with her en route to New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Spier Whitaker are spend- ng several weeks at the coast resorts.
 MT and Mrs. Thomas B. Wade of Nash vile are guests of Dr. and Mrs. w. D. Taylor in Bessemer
 Mrs. Walker Percy left yesterday for Montgomery to spend a week or 1O days.
 Mrs. J. R. Roberts has returned to her home in Sylacauga after being the guest of Mrs. James Bowron during the fed eration convention.
 Mrs. Holmes Smith of Cedartown, Ga, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will liam Leary.
 Mrs. John Ellis of Evanston. H., is wis iting MT. and Mrs. D. E. Ellis.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. J. Haley will take pos session of their new home on Chestnut Hill today.
 Mrs. Arthur Chenoweth is at home after visit to her parents at Columbus, Ga. Mrs James Henry Lane and Miss Annie Vardaman of Sylacauga are guests of Mrs. J. R. Hornady.
 Miss Mildred Jaffee is at home after a delightful visit to friends in Meridian Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Are Good Manners On the
 Decline, and If So, Why?
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

that it is the wrong number makes us all impa tient.
 We should remember that 1t is not the fault of the person who gets us Instead of the voice she expected to hear, and she does not want us any more than we want her. vel her tone is usually apologetic, and certainly we in turn should be equally as polite but somehow we are not.
 If we thought that our voices could be recognized (and often they are). probably we would be more considerate in our re- plies.
 If the person at the other end of the wire should happen to appear at our front door and inquire for us, and we happened to go to the door ourselves, we would no more think of using that tone of voice to them than we'd think of flying, for 1t would be equivalent to slamming the door right in their face, and no perfect lady would do that. Instead, we'd be apoio- gizing "to beat the band" if anything more happened, and we'd be very much asha med if we felt we'd hurt anybody or given offense.
 It Is the same way as with the tele- phone in other lines; we are impatient and snap out' things to people when the street cars are late; if the automobile fails to work as it should we grow impa- tient and peevish; if we are travelling by rail, and the train is several hours late, again our ''nawsty dispositions assert themselves. and altogether modern times and the way we live have sort of demor- alized our manners and "undermined' our old shioned courtesy and good be- havior
 Which reminds me of little incident l heard the other day which has to do with young women who boarded a street car and who had just six minutes left to meet an Important engagement
 As she got in the car she rushed to the front platform and said to the motor- man:
 Cant you go faster than this?'
 The motorman answered blandly: Much ia ster but you see I have to stay with my car"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

A lot of people declare that good manners" are on the decline these days, and the question naturally arises if so, why?
 Not few attribute the cause to the telephone.
 It seems to be the impression that people are tempted to make more inn polite remarks over the wire to un- seen parties. than they would make if they were speaking face to face" with the same people.
 Perhaps the impatience that we un- consciously cultivate in regard to the telephone has something to do with it.
 Men grow impatient if they Nave to wait a second for a telephonic connec- tion. even though they are saving a great deal of time. If they had to go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MRS. CHENOWETH HOSTESS
 AT INFORMAL TEA

Mrs. William Chenoweth invited a few friends to have tea with her Thursday afternoon at her home on Arlington ave nue, complimenting Mrs. John F.. Clarke and Mrs. Ike Young of Newport News, Va, guests of Mrs. J. Rivers Carter.
 Those who called to meet these charm ing visitors were: Mrs. George Morrow, Mrs. George Ward, Mrs. F. r. Ander- son, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Mrs. D. M. Tutwiler, Mrs. Oscar Wells, Mrs. Morti- mer Williams Mrs. John c. Henley, Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes, Mrs. Florence Buck, Mrs. w. s. Brown. Mrs. Florence Jor- dan and Mrs. John M. Cartwright
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
FRIDAY LUNCHEON BRIDGE
 WITH MRS. JORDAN

Mrs Mortimer Jordan was hostess to the members of the Friday Luncheon Bridge club yesterday at her home on Avalon street A dainty luncheon fol- lowed the game.
 Those present were: Mrs. Frederick Dove, Mrs. Tom Wingfield, Mrs. F. T. Dove, Mrs. Mercer Barnett Mrs. Georege Morrow, Jr., Miss Emmie Barnett, Mrs. E. w Fucker, Jr., Mrs. Ed Warren and the hostess, Mrs. Jordan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Ole Miss, it ain't always Economy dat prompts CT Gal ter have her Bathin' Suit made-Shorter! Naw'm!

out to see the man and were obliged to wait for a few minutes before an audience was granted, they would never dream of venting their impatience on the doorkeeper.
 Of course, the telephone has made us more impatient over delays, even if some of us have been able to preserve recently came to my knowledge shows that the average telephone manners un- doubtedly need a little brushing up."
 A woman who was visiting in Bir- mingham wished to look up an old and dear friend whom she had not seen for many years in fact not since the friend had married and moved to the city. She had married a MT. Blankley, but the lady who was seeking her did not know the husbands initials, nor their address.
 Her only hope, she felt lay in the telephone directory, in which she found six Blankleys. Any one of Bthem might be the one she wanted; but which one? She resolved to begin with the first, and work down the list until she reached the one she sought. She rang up the first Mrs. Blankley, who an swered the telephone herself. She ap peared to listen impatiently to the ex- planation offered, and before the story was finished snapped out that she was not the one wanted and hung up the receiver.
 The next three following were vari- ants of the first; no worse, yet not much better. One of those who answered was man, who said there did not hap pen to be any Mrs. Blankley in his house. The fifth turned out to be the friend who was sought, so the quest was ended; but ever since the lady has been wondering whether if she had tried Number Six she would have found her any more polite than the others.
 I don't know why, but somehow being summoned to the telephone only to find
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

the most prominent and charming of the younger social set. The fact that the tick ct of admission to the play is also good for the dance at the Southern club is causing more than usual interest to be taken in the event by the theatregoing and dancing elements of Birmingham
 Of the performance itself little need be said, as the work of the Blackfriars is too well known in Birmingham to need addi- uonal comment to the statement that this years production will be marked by the same high standard of excellence that has characterized the plays of this or ganization for the past 10 years. Addi-
 ional interest accrues to the perforr,- ance by reason of the fact that six out of it's cast of 10 are residents of Birming- ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MRS. LOSEY TO READ
 WAR BRIDES" TODAY

The Birmingham Equal Suffrage asso- ciatop will present Mrs. Frederick Losey in reading of War Brides this after noon at o'clock at Cable hall
 The following programme will be given:
 Musical selections by a quartet com posed of Miss Orline Barnett. Mrs. Arthur Grefenkamp, MT. Carlton Smith and Mr. Earle Stapleton, with Mrs Hugh Martin at the plano.
 ''Marseillaise."
 'The Watch on the Rhine.''
 War Brides" Mrs. Bosey.
 Russian National Hymn.
 God Save the King
 The regular meeting of the association will take place at 20 clock at headquar- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Supplied With Becks

I received the letters and answered them. l had some books from Miss . A. also some from Miss L. F. and a letter from Mrs. F. J. She writes that she also lives on d farm and is lonely. As soon as l have read the magazines I will for ward them to her. I am happy to think l am not foolish about books. There are more who love them than people might think O, 1 thank you so much, I really can't express myself well. How happy the books make mel MRS R S.
 Rest assured that nobody who reads your letter will think you foolish about books and the use you make of vours congratulate you upon the treasures you have received from different quarters. We rejoice together in reading that you are happy. Thank you for saying it twice over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MRS. LEARY'S LUNCHEON FOR MRS. SMITH

Mrs. William M. Leary was hostess yes terday a ta buffet luncheon with her sis ter, Mrs. Holmes Smith of Cedartown, Ga, honoree.
 This home was beautifully decorated with spring flowers and the luncheon table was centered with roses and lavender sweet peas.
 The following were asked to meet Mrs. Smith: Mrs. Jack Bowron. Mrs. U. J. W. Peters, Mrs. Belle Hunter, Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. Borden Burr, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs Arthur Gibson, Mrs. George Connors, Mrs. James Van>, Mrs. w. M. Drennen, Mrs. Felton Wimberly, Mrs. John Turner, Mrs. E. M. Kilby, Mrs. Samuel Rand, Mrs. A. B. Tanner, Mrs. Richard Hawkins, Mrs. Gentry Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MRS. THORNTON HOSTESS AT IJNCHEON

Mrs. W. F. Thornton entertained a few friends at luncheon Thursday in honor of Mrs. Holmes Smith of Cedartown. Ga who is visiting her sister. Mrs. w. NJ Leary.
 The guests were Mrs Robert Ingalls, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Leary, Mrs. G. H. Clarke, Mrs. Merriott, Mrs. John Ellis, Mrs. k. E. Ellis, Miss Margaret Moser and Mrs RaVaud Benedict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MRS. EBERSOLES LUNCHEON
 FOR MRS. CARTERS GUESTS

One of the delightful informalities for Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs. Ike Young of Newport News, who are visiting Mrs. j. Rivers Carter, was a luncheon yester- day with Mrs. c. D. Ebersole, hostess, at her home on Pine avenue.
 Those enjoying Mrs. Ebersoles hospital ity were: Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Young, Mrs Carter, Mrs. Florence Buck and Mrs l.. F. RunYon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
ManonlahandsHolpInQI
Sy Marion Hsnand

have book I will gladly send to some ore who would like to have it. It is entitled. The Rival Brothers W. s.
 The professors consistent liberality las won him high place in the esteem and anection of those cognizant of his benet- cence. He has rendered distinguished service to band of musical students who can never lose the memory of it. and has done all so quietly as to stir us his fel- low workers. to new appreciation of the good in human nature. It is easy to be- lieve that the world is growing better when one has such an object lesson in sight. Let us know when your book has been given away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MRS. TAYLOR ENTERTAINS
 AT BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. w. D. Taylor was hostess at a large bridge party at her home in Besse- mer yesterday afternoon to compliment her guest, Mrs. Thomas B. Wade of Nashville. The spacious rooms on the lower floor of this home were trans formed into a perfect bower of flowers, and after the game a plate luncheon was served A large number of prominent Br- mingham society folks motored out to be guests at this lovely courtesy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

Mrs. Russell Hunt. Mrs. Andrew Aldridge, MT. James Bonnyman, Mrs. John May nor, Mrs. F. k. Ellis Mrs. John Ellis Of Evanston, Ill.,, Mrs. ]. s. ,Leary, Mrs David Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Paul Gorham, Mrs. Leland Cross, Mrs. Lyman Berry, Mrs. Robert Ingalls,, Mrs. B. S. Lester, Mrs. Charles Calhoun Miss Emmie Bar nett, Mrs. John Yeatman, Mrs. Henry Porter, Jr., Mrs. w H. Sadler Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
TICKETS READY FOR
 BLACKFRIARS PLAY

The sale of tickets for the annual per formance of the Blackfriars of the Uni versity of Alabama. ''The Bachelors Ro- mance," at the Jefferson theater, Tuesday, April 27, and the dance following 1t will begin Saturday at the Five Points phar- macy and Reynolds haberdashery. Res. ,ervations may also be made at downtown drug stores, to be announced later, ard at the theatre.
 The checking list for the dance has been placed at the Reynolds haberdash- cry, and contains the names of some of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MISS GREGG'S DINNER FOR MISS TERHUNE

Miss Cora Gregg will entertain large number of friends at dinner this evening at the Country club complmenting Miss Katherine Terhune, the guest of Miss Bland Tomlinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Received Bundle of Music

'I received the music from Prof H. He sent me large bundle of it. It was a nice selection and l appreciate 1t very much. l especially thank the H. IT. C.. It is a great institution. Prof. H. and you have warm spot in my heart. l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
COOK WILSON
 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs T. A. Wilson announce the marriage of their niece, Julia Eliza beth Wilson, to MT. Farris Kennedy Cook, Thursday evening, April 22 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
MRS. ELLIS TO
 COMPLIMENT VISITORS

Mrs. F. E. Ellis will be a hostess of to- day in honor of Mrs. John Ellis of Evans- ton, Ill.. and Mrs. Holmes Smith of Ce- dartown Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Gives Spare Time

''It will be pleasure for me to dev 5te some of my spare time on Saturday after moons and Sundays to shut-ins to whom l could read or amuse in some way. If tEere is room in your Corner for my offer should be delighted to hear from sor.e shut-ins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
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Here is a dear girl who is eager to sur- render some of her two holidays to the pious task of brightening tho duller lives of her suffering sisters. Write for her address if she can be of use to you.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-30
CORROBO RATION
OF interest to Ardmore Readers.

For months Ardmore citizens have
seen in these columns enthusiastic
praise of Doan's Kidney Pills, by
residents of this locality.
Would these prominent people
recommend a remedy that had not
proven reliable?
Would they confirm their state
ments after years had elapsed if per-
sonal experience had not shown the
remedy to be worthy of endorsement?
The following statement should
carry conviction to the mind OF ev-
cry Ardmore reader:
C. C. Frank. Madill Okla. says;
81 gladly verify all l said praising
Doan's Kidney Pills in my former
statement. You can count on me as
one who is willing at all times to
testify to their value Doan's Kidney
Pills were the only remedy that gave
me relief from pains in the small OF
my back, and removed trouble with
the kidney secretions."
Price soc at all dealers. DOM
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same thai
Mr.. Frank had. Foster Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo N. Y.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-30

pany the commission had iut in place
more than us carloads of material,
the construction work including the
pouring of the mezzanine floor above
the main floor, which in reality is the
third floor of the building.
Because of the massive construc-
ton required for the foundation and
in the lower portions OF the rein
forced concrete frame, al most three
fourths OF this portion of the building
was completed After thorough in
specton by the contractors and tests
made under the supervision of the ar
chitects by Hunts laboratories the
work done was approved and its cor
rectness guaranteed in every respect.
"The total cost of the work done
under the supervision of the commits
sion, exclusive of the architects fees
and the commissions salaries, is ap-
proximately $17S,OOO in round num-
bers.
ne DItStll tpHlltSl LOl NhC WIN
to be done by the contractors is ST.
253, 800. The total amount author
lied to be spent is $4,000. 1t will
be seen from these figures that ST.
253, 900 with $17S,00O added will leave
sufficient sum, in the opinion Of
the commission, to construct the nec-
essary power and heating plants to
furnish electric current and heat for
the building, taking care CT vacuum
cleaning, force ventilation, fan sys-
TEN. etc .Tsf
"The building as agreed upon is
absolutely fireproof, having metal
doors, metal frames and sashes for
the windows and metal moulding and
metal or marble baseboards. AS con-
tracted for, the building will have a
low, or saucer dome, but under the
specifications of the last legislature
the footings and base of reinforced
concrete construction are sufficiently
heavy to carry high doue in the
event the legislature should make an
appropriation for that purpose, the
base extending clear up through the
roof"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-30
Of
CONTRABAND
ON COTTON
OF FEDERAL RESERVE
BOARD SAYS THE ACT DID NOT
CREATE DESPERATE SiTUA-
TION - HIS POLICY.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 2S.-W. P.
board, told the Alabama Merchants
association here that the placing of
cotton on the contraband list by the
allies did not create a desperate sit
uation, but rather one calling for
intelligent leadership. He urged
southern bankers to make conces-
sions to finance the crop and pre-
dicted there would be international
competition for the American crop
despite the fact that it was contra
band. Mr.. Harding handled, for the
reserve board, the arrangements for
the hundred d-million-dollar cotton loan
fund. He explained to the Alabama
merchants, however, that he was not
speaking tonight for the federal
board, but was giving his personal
views
Germany" said Mr.. Harding" is
as anxious to have cotton as the al
lies are to prevent her. 1t is not con-
ceivable that there may be evidences
before long of international competi-
ton for possession of the south S
greatest staple. 1t is at least a pos
sbility that cotton will be purchased
in large quantities for foreign ac-
count and stored in southern ware
houses, to be shipped out as needed
and as opportunities for shipment
arise.
"No one has ever accused the Ger
mans of being lacking in far-sighted-
ness. They are already looking for
ward to what will happen when peace
is restored and that they viii make a
supreme effort to recover their lost
trade with other nations cannot be
doubted. Is it reasonable to believe
that they would look with complac-
encv upon the absolute control of the
cotton market by the mills OF England
and America, permitting them to Sc
cure their supplies of cotton at very
low prices and defer their own pur-
chases until after peace is made and
take the chances of securing then
their own stocks at much higher
prices? is it not reasonable to be-
lieve that they will arrange to buy
cotton as the spinners Of other ma
tions buy it and can thev not easily
arrange to have their cotton pur-
chases stored in this country for their