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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
RECEPTION GIVEN
 FULLER SISTERS

The concert given by the Fuller sisters last evening was one of the most en- 1oyable of the seasons events in artistic circles.
 The Music Study club presented this pleasing trio, which so delighted and charmed a large audience. An especially attractive feature was the beautiful mas tery of the Irish harp.
 After the programme Mrs. G, Houston Davis, who is president of the Music Study club. introduced the Misses Fuller to the club members and their friends A delightful informal reception was held on the mezzanine floor or the Tutwiler hotel.
 Mrs. Davis was assisted by the officers of the club and the executive board, who are Mrs. Mrs b. T. Rice, Mrs. Laura Jackson Davis. Mrs George Harrington, Mrs. Overton Fulton, Mrs. Laurens Bloch. Mrs, w. J, Adams. Miss Sara Mallam. Mrs. II. M. Perry, Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch, Mrs. c. J. Sharp. Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs. J. w. Dean, Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux Mrs L.. J. Haley Mrs. F. G. Chandler. Mrs Robert Newman, Mrs. Max Fies, Mrs. J. A. kiernan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MRS. EMERSON AND MRS. BILL
 LINGS ENTERTAIN AT BRIDG D

Mrs. John Billings and, Mrs. Ray Emerson entertained yesterday at bridge at the home of Mrs Emerson. Crimson and white carnations adorned the rooms and formed a centerpiece in the dining room. Ices, frozen in heart shapes, and a salad course were served. The score prize was a red satin box of candy and the consolation, pair of silver hat pins.
 Those present were Mrs. Will Shu- mate, Mrs Henry Hiden, Jr Mrs. Will liam Kopp, Mrs. Charles Terry, Mrs. Walter Hardy Mrs. Allen Daily, Mrs. James Monroe, Mrs. Marvin Brown, Mrs. William Berry, Mrs. Berney John ston, Mrs. c. E. Edwards, Mrs. Berry Baugh, Mrs. Roscoe Harris Mrs. Hol- lon Harris Fletcher, Mrs Smith John ston, Mrs. Edgar Long, Mrs. Hubert Moore, Mrs. Lewis Johnson, Mrs G. B. Mccormack, Jr., Mrs. Jack Hazard, Miss Roberta Adams, Mrs. Billings and Mrs. Emerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

into the river backward with their clothes on?' I observed.
 q don't know who said it., he returned, "but whoever did, should have that fate happen to him"
 After this remark '"The Defendant" grew terribly serious; I rattled on, ask ing him all sorts of questions about who he liked on the stage and who he didn't like; expressed my opinions very freely; but he was very conservative and de- clared that an actor being a public serv- ant has no right to express his views or ventilate his criticism of his fellow ac- tors and actresses; about everything else he was just lovely. I found out that he
 always answers Nthe letters that matinee girls send him (and Pm sure they are legion), and has been known to give his
 autographed photograph to few q hope
 he sends mine), and that he generally
 makes himself as agreeable to ladies as
 he can (which is easy, I'm sure), and
 well, you may also be interested to know
 that when he's of stage" at home, way
 up in New York, just outside the big
 city, where he has a handsome country place, he just lives like any plain, ordi-
 nary business man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
World of Society Is Plan ming Many Opera
 Parties

rYyHE great, warm heart of Birming.
 ham society will pulse to tho
 \ strain of exquisite music next week. and the Birmingham theae---~oers will be surfeited with beauty, for never since this .wondrous city and It's be- ginning back in the seventies. has ther been such an opportunity for the gathSf- ing of lovelness of face and fashion. The three performance of grand opera next week will give Birmingham an op- portunity to show that she, too, holds within herself that love of music and the finer things as well AS thetpower of wealth asnd industry.
 Heretofore there has been hegira Of charming matrons and maids, each year, who felt lthe call of music infthe spring, and who lent to Atlanta for brief sea son the graciousness of their presence, appearing in her theatres in all the bril- lance of their beauty perfectly attired But this year Birmingham gets just q taste of it, and it Is hoped that the taste will lead to an appetite and that before many seasons arc past grand opera will be an established event in this city
 Already theN world of smart people is beginning Ito thrill with the novelty md beauty of 1t, and each night, and the matinee as we'll promises to e. in brilliance all hopes and dreams off the past. shmmering satins and fluffy taf- feta, the flash of jewels and the clouds of tuile. will make the boxes and sthe entire theatre beautiful indeed.
 Mir and Mrs. George Gordon Cfaw- ford have already taken a box for the season as have MT. and Mrs. John l.. Raul MT. and Mrs Frank Crockard, MT. and Mrs. J. Campbell Maben. Jr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Jemieon, Jr.. and many others
 Then interesting parties have been planned by some of Brmingham's bache- lors, when the very fairest of the fair will be guests of honor. Among those who will entertain are MT. ErslSine Ram say, MT. George Ward, MT. Robert Thach, Jr., MT. Oscar Underwood Jr., MT. k. A. Brown, MT. William Haus- mann, Mir. Alex Dearborn.
 Then there are others, scores of them, who have welcomed the occasion, andYare looking eagerly forward to the threel ex- auisite presentations Among those who have expressed their intention of attend ing are MT. and Mrs Crawford Johnson, MT. and Mrs. w. M. ofennen, NIT. ana Mrs J. D. Moore, Mrs. Houston Davis. MT, and Mrs. B. F. Moore. MT. and Mrs, Louis Saks, MT. and Mrs. Laurens Bloch. MT and Mrs. K. $. Munger, MT. and. Mrs. w. M Cosby. MT. and Mrs. W. D. Tynes Mir and Mrs. E. T. Rice, MT. and. Mrs. Knox Fleming, Mrs. David Roberts., Mr and Mrs. w. E. Allen. MT. and Mrs. E. E.. Burton, MT. and Mrs. Borden Burr. MT. II. L. Bailey. MT. and Mrs. W. ]. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moody, Mir and Mrs. J. W. Donnelly, MT. and Mrs J. G. Whitfield, MT. and Mrs J- K. Stern, MT. and Mrs. L. A Beck, MT. Col man Blach, Mir and Mrs. J. A. Kier nan, MT. and Mrs. Hill Ferguson, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Gunster, Mrs. E. G. Chand dler. ! Mir and Mrs. Charles j. sharp MT. anal Mrs. Eugene Brown, Mir and Mrs J. :, E. Frazier and Mir. Edwin Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MISS REYNOLDS HOSTESS
 AT BRIDGE TEA

In compliment to Miss Roberta Lamb, a brlde-elect Miss Jennie Belle Boyden of Knoxville, and Mrs. Herbert Gibson of Washington, D. C.. Miss Earline Rey- holds entertained the bachelor girls yes terday at bridge. The prize was bridge table cover
 Between the hours of and about 5O of Miss Reynolds friends dropped in for tea. Red carnations and jonquils gracefully arranged In crystal basket formed the centerpiece, and on each cor ner of the table were vases of carnations tied with crimson tu'Ie. A plate course was served. The bachelor girls assisted Miss Reynolds
 The members of the club are Miss Etoile White. Miss Nellie Haylow, Miss Doris Moughon, Miss Katherine Ross Miss Lida Otts. Miss Helen Keiser. Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Ella Louis Ward Mss Dorsey Harris, Mrs. Herbert Gibson Miss Mabel Maricr, and Miss Reynolds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
CHATTER AND
 GOSSIP OF TODAY

Mrs. Charles Davis entertains at the Country club in honor of Miss White. Mrs. Shireman compliments Mrs. Bon nie and Mrs. Davis at luncheon.
 Mrs Benners hostess at luncheon at Southern club.
 Mrs. Harry Wheelock entertains at luncheon.
 Mrs R. 1T. Woodrow to entertain at luncheon at Southern club.
 Miss Bessie Ferguson entertains bridge club.
 Dinner-dance at Country club.
 Mrs. Dodge entertains at bridge at Newspaper club.
 Miss Arnall entertains at tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
"FLIGHTS OF FANCY" TO BE PRESENTED

The ladies of the Sixty-seventh Street Methodist Episcopal church will present a very beautiful and artistic programme at the auditorium of Howard college on the evening of February IS, Tableaux will be shown, portraying scenes from the familiar legends Many very beautiful
 young ladies and matrons will pose and a lovely musical programme will be given in connection with the pictures The per- formance will be presented by Alvin Earnest Beden. Among tho tab'eaux shown will be 'The Lotus Eaters" Pie roette," and "Columbine. 'lillth,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
BOYS CLUB CHAPTER FOUR MEETS WITH MRS. FAIR

Mrs. A. V. Fair was hostess to Chap ter Four of the Boys club yesterday.
 A Valentine motif was carried out in the decorations of hearts and cupids. After business meeting, heart dice was played and four pretty Valentines were given as prizes Sandwiches and ices were served to the following: Mrs. w. E. Perry, Mrs. S. l.. Cresswell Mrs. C. T. Elder, Mrs. James Middlebrook. Mrs J. W. F'aulk, Mrs. T. J. Perry Mrs. James Andrews, Mrs William Gleason, Mrs Herbert Bruce, Mrs. John Meesc Alyerson. Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Orr, Mrs Dean, Mrs. Barfield. Miss Mamie Lewis, Miss Creswell, Miss Diana Fair, Miss Rosa Fair and Miss Ola Garfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MIR. AND MRS. GUNSTER TO
 ENTERTAIN OPERA STARS

MT. and Mrs. Frederick Gunster are planning to entertain several of the mem bers of the Boston Grand opera and the Paylowa Imperial Ballet Russe.
 Mir Gunster has wired to Mir Rabinoff, saying that he and Mrs. Gunster would like to give a luncheon at the Country club Monday for the stars of the opera.
 In the event of favorable reply MT. and Mrs. Gunster have asked several of their musical friends to meet the cele- hriftea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MRS. GREGORY ENTERTAINS
 FRIDAY BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Robert Gregory was hostess to the members of the Friday Bridge club yes terday at her home on South Thirty-sec- ond street, in compliment to Miss Lillian Morehouse of Milwaukee. the guest of Mrs. M. r. Scales
 Spring flowers and potted plants were used as decorations and salad and ice course was served. The club members are Mrs. Wilbur Kelley Mrs. A. C. Beatty, Mrs. William Lewis, Mrs. Lee Koenig, Mrs. Wilbur Smith, Mrs. Hunter Smith, and Mrs Gregory The extrs guests were Mrs. Herbert Bonnie o1 Louisville, Miss Dorothy Davis Miss Helen Eubank, and Miss Morehouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MRS. WARREN ENTERTAINS FRIDAY BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Ed Warren was hostess yesterday to the members of the Friday Morning Bridge club A few additional guests were asked to meet MrG. w. J. MvGavock, q recent bride.
 After series of auction a delicious luncheon was enjoyed by Mrs. Frederick Dow, Mrs. Mercer Barnett, Mrs. Arthur Chenoweth, Mrs. George Morrow, Jr., Mrs R. D. Johnston, Jr., Mrs E. w. Fucker Jr., Mrs. Herb ert ''.s---'' Mrs. l.. M. Tutwiler, Jr., Mrs. ThonN"" '.ing- field, Miss Emmie Barnett, Mrs. Harring- ton Heflin, Mrs. ]. D. Danforth, Mrs. Ed Crawford Mrs. Vassar Allen, Miss Lydia Sherrod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
By RUTH E. GAUDIN

ately, for throughout the music and the performance are az light and airy as the flakes themselves
 The Nut Cracker" story, it will be re- called. concerns Nut Crackers" the doll, q Christmas gift, who ultimately proves 10 be an enchanted prince, and who is finally released from his entertainment by his iit- tle mistress. In the progress of the story, and after the release of Nut Cracker" Tschaikowslty gives the pretty interpola- tion of the Christmas legend, and we are transported to a land of snow and wintry splendor.
 .'Snowflakes" has proved to be one of the prime successes Of the ballet and opera season in northern cities, as well as for it's newness of treatment as Tor it's extreme beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
INTERESTING MEETING OF
 THE KENIILWORTH CLUB

The Kenilworth club met yesterday with Mrs. Charles Ed Lewis at her home on South Fifteenth street The rooms were prettily decorated with spring flow CTS and the valentine idea was carried out Tn the refreshments. An interesting programme on Germany was heard An open discussion on German Military and Naval Episodes was enjoyed Mrs. A. l.. Reese read an attractive paper on "Germany's War Record" while Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
JONES-JONESs
 INVITATIONS ISSUED

The following invitation has been re- ceived: Mrs. Annie Lewis Jones requests
 the honor of your presence at the mar
 riage of her daughter, Alice Mclean, to
 MT DeVance King Jones, on Wednes-
 day evening, February g, at o'clock, 1917 Elm street, south, Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
Plague of Rats in Trenches

From the Washington Star.
 The British and French lines in France are being literally overrun with rats. The woods, fields and ohuses are choked with them Even in crowded villages one sees them holding congresses in the busiest roads. Now that provisions are so scarce. the rodents are beginning to feel hunger. soldier must be on his guard that he leaves no etabes in his pockets when he goes to sleep, for if he does, woe to his clothes The authorities are having giant and ingenious rat traps made on whole sale scale and placed everywhere in the trenches and villages to try and rid them of the rats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MISS ARNALL TO
 GIVE INFORMAL TEA

Miss Sallie Arnall will entertain today at tea at the Newspaper club, in compli- ment to Mrs. Charles Ryder of New Or leans, and Miss Roberta Lamb, bride elect. Only the girls who entertained for Mrs. Ryder, who is recent bride before her marriage will be Miss Arnall's guests This informal courtesy will also be ex tended to Miss Madge Pollock, who has recently come from Atlanta to make her home in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
CADMEAN CIRCLE
 HEARS MRS. LOWELL

The members of Cadmean circle were the guests of Mrs. David Roberts on Altamont Road yesterday
 Mrs. W. s. Lowell spoke to the club on the art of oriental Rugs" beau tiful collection of rugs was used to illustrate her talk which added to the interest of the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
A Prepared Pacifist
From the Washington Star

From the Washington Star.
 Are you in favor of preparedness? No" replied Bronco Bob. T think its all wrong for people to carry guns But you are carrying one right now'' Sure. If I didn't something might happen to me that ud keep me from ex- crtin' my moral influence in the cause of
 peace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be call meeting of the Bir- mingham Art club today at the public library at 3:3O o'clock. A full attendance is requested, as important business will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
DINNER DANCE AT MOTOR
 AND COUNTRY CLUB

Last evening was ideal evening
 at the Motor and Country club. The ballroom was a gala scenesfilled with
 maids and matrons gowned in smart
 dinner and dance frocks. Many inter-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
RANDOM NOTES

Miss Kathleen Hayes is expected to re- turn Sunday from Marbury. where she has been the guest of her sister, Mrs Ben Cheeseman.
 Miss Jane Rogers of Gainesville fig the guest of Miss Alice Jones Miss Rogers will remain for the Jones-Jones wedding Miss Ella Packer Biacksher of Mobile Will arrive Tuesday to be the guest oi Miss Alice Jones.
 Miss Ellen O'Keefe of Atlanta, who has been the guest of Miss Annie Franklin has returned 10 her home Many lovely courtesies were shown Miss OKeefe dur Ing her visit.
 Miss Lorraine Cunningham, who has been sthe attractive guest Of Miss Annie Franklin and Mrs. William Hersberg, left today for her home in Mobile
 
 Little Walter Brown Reed, the son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Reed. is critically i'll at his home
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Foster of Potts. vile, Pa. are the guests of MT. and Mrs W. L. Howard on Sylvan avenue. nr5' husSel B. Wise or Cleveland, O., IS the house guest of Mrs. Frederick B. Dodge.
 Mrs. Albert E. Nelson and party of young people who notored to Tuscaloosa yesterday for the Key-Ice dance, will return today. The party included Miss | Katherine Reynolds Miss Fannie George Young of Huntsville, Miss Carrie Yates and MT Hugh Conner
 Mrs. Victor Hanson has returned from visit to Mrs. Henry Evans in Mont gomery.
 Miss Minta Bowling of Gadsden is the guest of relatives in Birmingham Miss Jane Holdrow left Thursday to be- come a military nurse in England
 Mrs. l.. D. Dupuy and Mrs Alfred Dupuy left Thursday Tor St Petersburg and other points in Florida.
 Miss Edna K smith has returned from trip to New York.
 Miss Kathleen Cox is the guest of rela- lives in Montgomery.
 
 Miss Almedia Sadler of Sheffield is the guest of relatives in the city. Mrs. Natalie Beldman of Cleveland. o. VIII spend few days in Birmingham, en route to the west.
 Miss Lizzie Lee Pound has returned rom Atlanta, where she was the guest of Mrs. George Russey
 Miss Catherine Jones is attending the midyear dances at the university. MT and Mrs. Thomas Hopkins and Miss Josephine Evins will leave today for Au gusta, Ga, where they will remain for a snort time before going to join MT. and MS d. II. woodward in Orlando, Fla.
 $ 4
 Mrs. Edward Drummond Fraser and lit- tie daughter of Canada are guests of Mrs. Frasers parents, MT. and Mrs. B. B. Conner.
 Miss Annie Wilkerson of Massachusetts Is the guest of Mrs. J. R. Dewberry,
 
 Mrs. Charles Horton of Alicevllle, who underwent serious operation at St. Vim cents hospital, Is much improved. Miss Winifred Wright of Detroit is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Berry st
 
 Miss Miriam Pratt Smyer who is wis., iting in Washington, attended the dip lomatic ball given at the White House by President and Mrs. Wilson last Friday evening.
 Mrs. w. K. Loughran and Mrs. William Cruser of Norfolk are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Ben A. Taylor.  Cupid and Psyche" Lady Una" Ria now's Bird '"Titania," Arabian Nights" ''The Blessed Damozell '.,The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MISS KEISER TO
 COMPLIMENT MISS LAMB

Miss Helen Keiser will entertain the Alpha Omega club at her home on High land avenue, Tuesday, at rosette shower in honor of Miss Roberta Lamb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
ENSLEY MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS

The Missionary society of the Ems ley Christian church met Thursday with Mrs. Foster Crist at Eighteenth Court A delightful afternoon was spent and sandwiches and tea were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MRS. BENNERS HONORS MRS. E. K. CAMPBELL

Mrs F. II. Benners will be hostess to- day at the Southern club in compliment to Mrs E. K. Campbell of Washing ton D. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
MRS. DODGE TO
 COMPLIMENT MRS. WISE

Mrs. Frederick Dodge will H at bridge party at the Newspaper club
 today in honor of her guest Mrs. Russel
 B. Wise of Cleveland o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

Edward Smith talked on "The Wonder of the Ninteenth Century-the German Army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

Cupid and Psyche" Lady Una" "Ria- now's Bird" "Titania" Ara bian Nights" "The Blessed Damozell," "The Legend of the Holy Grail"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

Mrs. w. R.. Loughran and Mrs. William Cruser of Norfolk are the guests of MT and Mrs. Ben A. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

Miss Miriam Pratt Smyer who is wis., iting in Washington, attended the dip
 lomatic ball given at the White House by
 President and Mrs. Wilson last Friday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
Dolly Renders Verdict For "The Defendant" In
 "On Trial" Mr. Lee Baker, Whatever the Charge
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

k"HE defendant" Mir. Lee Baker.
 in "On Trialp is dear; he's
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-11-22

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-11-22
cALOMEL DYNAMITES
A SLUGGISH LIVER

Calomel salivates! It's mercury,
Calomel acts like dynamite on slug.
gish liver. When calomel comes into
contact with sour bile it crashes into
it, causing crampine and nausea.
If you feel bilious, headachy, con.
stipated, and all knocked out, just 60
to your druggist and get a so cent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which
is harmless vegetable substitute fol
dangerous calomel. Take spoonful
and if it doesn't start your liver and
straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without max:
ing you sick, you just 60 back and
get your money. go,
If you take calomel today you'll be
sick and nauseated tomorrow; be:
sides, it may salivate you, while Il
you take Dodson's Liver Tone you
win wake up feeling great, full OF
ambition and ready for work or play.
It's harmless, pleasant and safe to
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-11-22
SYNOD AT YORK
COMES TO- CLOSE
Former Resident of County Heard
by Large Consregation-Mem-
orial Services Hold.

York, Nov. 21.-With an eloquent
and impressive sermon preached by
the Rev. B. Frank White Of Jersey
City, N. j., the 18th session Of the
synod of the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian church, which convened
in the York A. r. p. church last We'd
|nesday morning, came to close Sum
day evening. The Rev. Mr.. White,
who is minister of the United Pres
|byterian church, is a former resident
|of York county and this fact and the
further reason that his reputation as
a pulpit orator had preceded his visit
Ito York, drew q large congregation
from the town and surrounding coun-
try. The scholarly and forceful dis
course delivered by the New Jersey
divine evoked much favorable COM
|ment.
The programme for the closing day
|commenced with two addresses in the
morning delivered to the Sunday
school, the speakers being the Rev.
Is. W.. Reid of Atlanta, Ga, and the
Rev. j. W. Carson Of Newberry. At
II o'clock a sermon was preached by
the Rev. E. B. Kennedy, D. D., of
Due West, which was followed by the
observance of the sacrament Of the
Lords Supper. A memorial service
at which fitting tributes were paid
the memory of ministers who have
died during the last IL months was
held in the afternoon.
The session that has just come to
a close was pronounced by many del
egates who have attended practically
every meeting of synod held in a de-
cade or more as the most successful
and inspiring session held in that
time.