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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-22
Ambassador Sharp Returning

New York. October M.-William G.
Sharp. American ambassador to France,
sailed today on the American line steam
ship st. Paul, accompanied by his fam
lily, to return to his post. Among those at
the pier to bid him farewell was Col.
President.
ed piece of dramatic work. The scenes
in which he drunkenly denounces o.
lante. his wife. and subsequently ridi-
cules her sacrificial services are, it is
said, especially powerful.
In the cast with Miss Dalton and
Hickman are Gertrude Claire. Dorcas
rimer and Leo willis. The production
was directed by Walter Edwards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-30
TASHUA AND LONG HILL.

The many friends of Walter Hawley are pleased to welcome him home af- ter an absence of 13 weeks spent at Bridgeport hospital.
 Mrs. Kate Kehler has been a re- cent guest of her niece, Miss Mary Skel1y of Bridgeport. Miss Jeanette Parmelee of Milford and Miss Emma Sherman of Monroe are visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Samuel G. Seeley.
 The board of directors of the Long Hill branch of the Y. M. c. A! held a meeting at the gymnasium Wednes- day evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester Emack are moving their household effects from Newtown to Long Hill and have rent ed John RadclifFs house near the station.
 Miss Mabel A. Seeley of Derby is enjoying @ two weeks vacation at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Charles Seeley.
 Mrs. Phillip Mead is i'll and under the case of Dr. Charles N. Gallup.
 Mrs. Charles B. Seeley and daugh- ter, Miss Mabel A. Seeley have re- turned from a four days auto trip, which included New London, Hart ford, Pittsield, and Springfield, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Lorenzo Wildman and son, Lorenzo are spending a week in Woodbridge with MT. and Mrs. Will liam Dickinson.
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BUILDING NOTES

Permits for buildings the aggregate cost of which will be $33,975 were granted at the meeting of the build ing commissioners last night. The permits were:
 Dwelling. west side of Benson street, for A. fBonitate. One-story brick store, east side of Main street, for c. Annante. Two two-family houses, south side of Madison terrace, for Oscar B. Ene- lund.
 Addition to public oarage, 1,031 State street, for George E. Beers. Private frame garage. east side of Barnum avenue, for Mrs. Smith.
 Shed over driveway, east side of Knowlton street, for A. w. Burritt Co. Private garage, east side of Eagle street for Joseph A. Macco. Steel garage. north side of 474 State street, for Dr. S. M. Garlick. {, Frame garage, east side of Read street, for l.. RNsse. Private garage, south side of Capi- tol avenue, for G. Natzke. Remodel frame garage into one- family house, 524 Huntington road.
 Steel garage, west side of Union avenue, for Henry Scheibe1. > One story frame shed, 62 Lexington avenue. for George Serofani.
 Elevator shaft, east side of Water street, for John Woodruff.
 Two-family house, west side of No- ble avenue. for Oliver F. Merillatt.
 Two-story brik block, east Side of Main street, for Louis and Jacob Men Idelson.
 Two-family house, north side of Westeld avenue, for Jennie E. Vviat.
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votes for women and only differed as to the best way to bring this result about. Pressed further, she told the story of two western women at the New Haven parade, boon companions, who said their stay in the east must be curtailed as both wanted to get home to vote for president. One was going to vote for President Wilson, the other for MT. Hughes: "Why not pair your votes and prolong your vis- its," queried Miss Mullen: "Nixy on that stuff,' said both together. eve have the vote and we're going to vote." "See?" "Seea' smiled the lec- turer upon her interleeuters. The next meeting of the league will be held at the home of >frs. A. G: Muzzy of the center, Oct. 4.
 The Democratic caucus for the nomination iof a judge of probate, two representatives to the General Assem- bly, and 12 justices of the peace will be held at the town hall, at 7:3e D. m., Oct. IA.
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LYON-SNITTH.

Eleanor G.. Smith, 33 Bayview ave- nue, South Norwalk, and MT. Andrew H. LySn; of S60 Park avenue. sthis city, were married at o'clock today at the home of the bride. The mar riage was solemnized by Rev. Arthur G. Boynton, pastor of the Babylon N. Y., Methodist Episcopal church, uncle, of MT, Lyon.
 There were no attendants. About 50 relatives and guests witnessed the ceremony. A reception and wedding supper followed and the happy couple left South Norwalk last night for a honeymoon trip that will be spent in New York city. On their return they will live in Bridgeport.
 MT. Lyon is the son of Mr. and Mrs F s. Lyon of 126 Flax Hill road.
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3rd, at the Union League club, New York city, it has sadly disappointed MT. Hughes campaign managers, serving only to expose the insincerity anl palpable hypeericy of the propos- ed "dear Theodore" and dear WHIP love-feast for campaign purposes only) and to focus attention upon the irreeoncilable differences existing be- tween the elements for which at one time each stood.
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ASKS CITY TO BUY
 HIS PRIVATE SEWER

Last night the common council committee on sewers considered the asking the city to buy the private sewer which he constructed in Laurel avenue, south of North avenue. The sewer is 137 feet long and cost s145. It was built in June, 1902. The com mittee will report favorably to the council at the meeting of Oct. 2.
 The sewer committee considered petitions for sewers on Holland ave- nue by the Blue Ribbon Auto & Car riage Co.,; extension of sewer on Bos- ton avenue by Michael Boone and others; on Eagle street. west of New field avenue by James H. O'Rourke,
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

An enjoyable dancing party was given at the Weatogue, Country club last night by MT. and Mrs. Walter Wheeler of Academy Hill, for their daughter, Elsie. Receiving with MT. and Mrs. Wheeler were MT. and Mrs. D.. Fairchild Wheeler, MT. and Mrs. Percy Allen and MT. and Mrs. David Rhoades. Bentley's orchestra played for dancing. Miss Wheeler's guest list included Mis- Margaret Minor. Miss Virginia Ives. Miss Esther Jack son, Miss Isabelle Capps, Miss Lor- raine Armstrong, Miss Dorothy 'Chapin, Miss Lorraine, Miss Lillian and Miss Helene Follett, Miss Mary Hall, Miss Pauline veit, Miss Elsie Silliman, Miss Josephine Reitter, Miss Lucy Baldwin, Miss Beatrice Goodell. Miss Margaret Beach, Miss Carolyn
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iblic hearings were ordered.

public hearings were ordered. The petition of Louisa Walters and others for the construction of a sewer
 in Morgan street, was not considered because Morgan street is a private street.
 Other petitions considered were: George F. Hughes, extension of sewer in Chalmers avenue; H. L. Blackman
 & Son for sewer in Sterling place: Alderman Moran for sewer well at
 southwest corner of North and Coe- man streets.
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this season at the homes of members instead of in the church parlors. Off, cers of the club are: Mrs Hartley, president; Mrs. F. s. Bishop, vice president; Mrs. w. N. Van Ness, sec retary; Mrs. F. J. Hughes. treasurer.
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POLICE BOARD TO MEET.

The board of police commissioners will hold its regular meeting this evening. The appointment of feserve men. promotion of sergeants and lieu tenants and the naming of four door men may be disposed of this evening.
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South Norwalk and for the past two years has been the city hall reporter for the Bridgeport Evening Post. The bride has wide circle of friends in South Norwalk and this city.
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Brown, Miss Evelyn Booth, Miss Elizabeth .Bunnell. Miss Eunice New man, Miss Catherine and Miss Cor della Ford, Miss Dorothy Northrop, Miss Harriet Windsor, Miss Margaret Neithercut, Ira Warner. Nathaniel Bishop, Jr., Alfred and Frederick Beach, Jack Curtiss, John Taylor, Sid ney Follett, Ben Graham, Walter wheeler. ,Jr., Edwin Hall. John, Will son, Irving Benett, Roy Fairchild, Harold and Louis Bristol. Henry Wells, Swan Brewster, Hubbell Fitz- gibbons, Jack Wheeler, Burr Bart ram, Henry Bishop, Raymond Bull lard, Newell Smith, Macy Wheeler, sherman and John Windsor, Junior Armstrong, Conrad Lashar, Jack Wade, Harold Hammond, Ross Van Gieson.
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A New York Coffee and Sugar Ex- change membership was sold for $4,4O0, an advance of $500 over the last previous sale.
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Members of the Universalist Women's club will meet next Tuesday afternoon, at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. A. V. Hartley. The off, cers wills receive informally. Miss Edna Northrop will arrange the musical program. The club will meet
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Street to a Sound BmnsfOrd Avenue has been construc ted here engineering ceptOn being laid its entire length. biggest highway North
 
 Restrictons-On each given first payment $2OO No a low of hema arranged for terracing. Price Six Hundred fully graded fy-fo Corner Dollars upward. Send for O a saeman-or both. ground a 952 Main Street
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The appeal of each one of the presidential candi- dates presented with equal fairness and mparality in THE\ LITERARY DIGEST. The who is Democrat, Republican, Prohibtionist or Social ist will find the truth about his party and the facts he needs to know about the opposing parties. The man who is still undecided will get a non-pa
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tsan review of all parties, their policies and their tvities which will help him in coming to his decision. This is news-magazne that commands the respect of every thinking whatever his party sympathies and that is indispensable to everyone who wants real and complete understanding of the political situation it unfolds each week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-25
FLOOR COMMITTEE FOR
 BLACK AND WHITE BALL

Only five more days has society to work and plan for the black and white ball. All of the committees are busy as bees working in various ways to make the ball the most attractive one that has ever been given in Birmingham, which it will undoubtedly be-
 Manly bewildering costumes are planned some of paper, some of tarelton, most original in design, and some are plan- ming elaborate evening gowns of black and white The decoration committee is the most mysterious of all, for not word will they tell except that they are mak- ing the most adorable pink roses.
 All ladies in costume will wear black masks, but the men will not mask neither will they wear fancy costumes This gives the ladies their chance. It is not a leap year ball, but one hour of the time will be given to leap year figures.
 The floor committee will have Mrs Frank Smith as chairman, and Mrs. AL
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tone and made him the artist incompar- able.
 'KreisIer is such a many sided man; besides his music he is a painter; he is a great composer as well as technician; he is an author, too. His book, Four Weeks in the Trenches is very well writ ten. In Boston recently it is recorded that the Symphony hall there was crowded to overflowing when Kreisler appeared. In Carnegie hall, New York, the building was packed to overflowing At the Metropolitan opera Sunday con- cert, when he appeared, there was not a seat to be had. In Los Angeles, Denver Salt Lake City, Houston. and New Or leans, capacity houses have been the rule. I do sincerely hope that Birming- ham will show herself equally as appre- ciative as her sister cities"
 "One other thing I should like to men tion," Mrs. Davis said, "and that is the programme for MT. Kreisler's concert. It is distinctly not 'hgh-brow' programme This was done intentionally, because so many people object to too classical mus sic. The programme comprises the most beautiful selections and is one that will appeal to all music lovers.''
 T regard the appearance of Kreisler here as one of the most rnomentous in musical history" Mrs. Davis observed. He is pre-eminent in his art. Many will
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MRS. HOUSTON DAVIS

ask What is the charm of Kreisler,' who may be said indeed to stand abso- lutely in a class to himself? Some would tell you it is his wonderful power as a musician. Others, his extraordinary dexterity with the bow. Others will tell you that 1t is the exquisite taste and musicianly feeling which he exhibits when he plays. For my part I think one of the great reasons of his tremen-
 dous and well deserved popularity is that he never under any circumstances whatever forces his instrument for the sake of some effect He keeps it abso- lutely within it's legitimate scope, with the result that he develops a tone of sur passing beauty, and of almost uncanny
 musical sweetness and quality. How many players are there of whom this can be said?-that they never force the in- strument, whether it be a piano, a vio- lin, a cello or even the human voice, for the sake of making a momentary ef- feet upon the groundlings.' Indeed, but few That, to me, is one of Kreiser's greatest charms-that he does not attempt to produce a cello tone from the violin, just as some 'cellists try to produce a violin tone on the cello and as some singers force the voice so as to produce an astonishing volume of tone, which presently results in their inability to sing a piano passage, or even mezza voce.'
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RECEPTION AT MOTOR CAR COMPANY

Yesterday at the Birmingham Motor Car company large reception was held in honor of Birmingham's first automo- bile show. Palms and ferns transformed the Motor Car company into a lovely hall adorned with pretty girls and matrons A 10-piece orchestra furnished music throughout the afternoon and evening.
 The guests were allowed the privilege of visiting the repair shops, paint shops and the show rooms of the company. All the new model cars were on exhibition and later in the evening the guests en- joyed dancing.
 Those receiving were: Miss Mar garet Moore, Miss Josephine Shields of New York, Miss Beverly Leake Miss Gladys Williams MT. and Mrs. B. F. Moore, MT. and Mrs. Charles O. Locke MT. and Mrs. Chalmers Moore, MT. and Mrs. E. L. Cotton. Mr. and Mrs. E. w Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Caldwell MT. and Mrs. J. Campbell Maben. MT and Mrs. G. H. Davis, MT. and Mrs. H. A Drennen and others.
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GOLFERS PRACTICING
 FOR THE BIG TOURNEY

Many of Birmingham's golfers will be interested in what the Montgomery Ad- vertiser says:
 Is it the balmy weather or the ap- preaching southern tournament that has put new life in golf? Every afternoon ot the past week the Country club links have been crowded with young girls and matrons who are preparing for the local medal and the big tournament to be held in Chattanooga in May.
 Much interest is centered in two young players-Jane Massie and Elizabeth Som- erville, who bid fair to become cham pions. They never miss an afternoon round, and always make good scores Their love for the game is inherited for Montgomery cannot boast of two more skilled players than their mothers, Mrs Bessie K. Massie and Mrs, Ormond Som erville
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matrons served punch. They were: Mrs. c. J. Palmer, Mrs Robert Gum, Mrs. Carl Seals, Miss Jean Marks, Miss Carol Woodson, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss AL wis Myatt, Miss Emily Irwin and Miss Lucille Lamkin. The ladies of the North Birmingham, South Highland and Northside chapters and Mrs Guthery of the Wylam chap ter received the guests,
 The home was formerly the St. Mary s kindergarten, and was purchased by the Boys club as their permanent home. Shower baths, games and athletic facili- ties have been installed, and the house has been repaired and furnished. The Rotary club has contributed consider ably to the quipment of the home.
 Many of Birminghams prominent peo- pie who are interested in this institu- tion were present yesterday
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MRS. HARRIS ENTERTAINS
 FOR MISS LAMB

Mrs. Robert Harris was hostess yes terday at her home on South Eleventh avenue, at bridge, in compliment to Miss Roberta Lamb, whose marriage to MT. Nenian L. Steele will be an event of Sat urday week.
 Pink roses and palms were used throughout the house, the score cards and the refreshments also carried out the pink and green idea. After series of bridge the guests enjoyed a delicious plate course Those included in Mrs Harris hospitality were Mrs Ed Irwin, Miss Florine Hodges, Miss Doris Moughon, Mrs. Shirley Harris, Mrs c. M RuduIph, Miss Alma Messer Miss Hughlette Adams, Miss Louise Neville, Mrs. Allen Henry, Mrs. E. Y. Keiser Mrs. w. l.. White, Mrs. Chalmers Moore, Miss Dorsey Harris, Mrs. Hal Dumas, Mrs. Harry Walstrum Mrs. A. J. Lamb, Miss Lois Brown, Miss Julia Carney, Mrs. c. T. Owens, Mrs. J. c. Dorsey Mrs. Will
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"HE new home of the Boys club was
 filled with many of Birmingham's s & charming matrons and members of the younger set yesterday afternoon when the ladies of the board of control of the Boys club extended to the public the privilege of visiting the home at the house warming and reception yesterday afternoon and evening.
 Palms and ferns, donated by Seals Floral company, were arranged through out the home, where the Boys Indus trial school band furnished music during the afternoon. In the evening Edison rec ords. furnished by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, were played. A lovely group of society's maids and
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MIR. AND MRS. ROSS SMITH
 ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

In compliment to Mrs. Robert Cath. cart of Charleston, the lovely guest oi Mir and Mrs. John Milner Caldwell, MT and Mrs Ross Smith were hosts at dinner last evening.
 Spring flowers of yellow and white adorned the table about which were seat ed Mir and Mrs. John Milner Caldwell Mrs. Cathcart MT. and Mrs George Cor, don Crawford, Dr. and Mrs. W. NJ. Jor. dan, Dr. and Mrs. Wallace smith, MT Erskine Ramsay and MT. and Mrs Smith.
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MRS. SHELBY
 ENTERTAINS CLuR

Mrs. D. B. Sibley entertained the mem- bers of the Thursday Bridge club yes terday at her home on Highland avenue The decorations of red, white and blue were effectively carried out in the ices and score cards. A centerpiece of red carnations adorned the tea table. The members of the club are Mrs. David Fox Mrs. F. F. Stovall, Mrs. Jack Taton Mrs. c. M. Stanley, Mrs. E. S. Moore and Mrs. Sibley. Additional guests were Mrs. c. B. Glenn and Mrs. Asbury Bar nett of Asheville, N. c.
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CHATTER AND
 GOSSIP OF TQnAY

Mrs. Maben gives luncheon for Mrs. Beecher.
 Miss Coffin entertains the Friday Night Dancing club.
 Miss Lassiter entertains at bridge Mrs. Murdoch gives afternoon tea. Vaudeville performance at West End Fenelon club meets
 Miss LaSalle complimented at miscel- laneous shower.
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RANDOM NOTES


 Mrs. Robert Randolph Meyer of Jack. sonville Fla, is the guest of her pa rents, MT. and Mrs. M J. Gregg. Mrs ! Meyer will be extended many lovely cour tesies during her brief visit and Mr Meyer will join her on Saturday
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lathrop, Jr., ol Lathrop will arrive today and will be a the home of MT and Mrs. Frank Lathrop Sr. during Mrs Lathrop's absence 1T Canada.
 Miss Margaret Bradley of Columbus Ga, is the guest of Mrs. Percy Meadow Miss Carrie Yates is i'll at her hom, on South Eleventh . avenue. !.
 Mrs. c. M. Carter of Jacksonville Fla, is the guest of her mother, Mrs ". L. Pledger.
 Mrs. Robert Cathcart, who has beer the much feted guest of her sister, Mrs John Milner Caldwell, is planning tC leave next week for her home in Charles ton S. c.
 Mrs. o. J. O'Brien, who has just under gone an operation, has been removed to her home.
 Mrs. Jack Eaton leaves today for Jackson, Tenn, to be the guest of Miss Vivian Whitlaw for the week end.
 
 MT. Bradley J. Saunders and her son, Bradley. and Mrs Frances DeBardele- ben, who have spent the past three weeks at Pass Christian, returned Wednesday night.
 Mrs. Milton Smith of Louisville Ky, is fhn 4aCf Cf George Ward.
 Mrs J. H. Phillips is visiting her sister in Washington.
 MT. and Mrs Arthur Chenoweth and MT. and Mrs. Beech Chenoweth will take possession of the Otto Marx home on Highland avenue March 1.
 Mrs. Oscar Hundley is spending a few days in Huntsville.
 Miss Margaret bowman and Miss Marie Hardwick have returned from Auburn, where they attended the mid-year dances Miss Gretchen Freeman has returned from Auburn, where she attended the dances.
 Mrs W. A. Shelby is i'll at her home on Georgia street.
 Mrs. Carl Seals and her mother, Mrs Richard Clarke of New York, will go to Montgomery next week to visit MT. and Mrs. Manley Foster.
 
 Miss Jean Lahey has returned from Montgomery, where she has been the guest of Mrs. Henry Foster.
 
 A lovely picture of Miss Nell Cosby appeared in the Memphis News-Scimiter with the following comment:
 One of the most attractive visitors of the season is Miss Nell Cosby of Bir- mingham, who is the guest of Miss Car olyn SmXthe, a popular and charming member of the younger social element of the city. Miss Cosby will be enter tained at numerous informal affairs dur ing the pre-Lenten season."
 Mrs. John w. Tomlinson has returned from Philadelphia, where she visited her daughter, Mrs. J. McQuillan Carter and her son, Bryan Tomlinson.
 Miss Agnes Terrell is spending few days with Mrs. w. M McGrath near Powderly.
 Mrs. Earl Drennen left yesterday for Tuscaloosa, to be the guest of her mother, Mrs. B. F. Film.
 Miss Bernice Meyer is the guest of Mrs. H. r. Hirschfield in Mobile.
 Miss Mary LeMaster has returned to HaF1ar nIos Foster
 Mrs. Middleton s. Barnwell accom- panied by her mother, Mrs. John Left Wlch, left today for her former home in Syracuse, N. Y.
 Mrs. w. B. Whitaker and Mrs. Ernest Hauk of Cullman are the guests of Mrs D. C. Johnson, 2217 Fifth avenue, north fred Walker and Mrs. George Morrow,
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YOUNG MATRONS MEET
 WITH MRS. REDDOW

Mrs. Roderick Beddow was hostess yes- terday to the members of the Young Matrons' club at her home on Highland avenue.
 The apartments were prettily decorated With spring flowers and a salad and ice course was served. Djeir Kiss toilet ar tcles were given as the club prize. Mrs Beddow's guests were Mrs. Oliver Cox Mrs. John Coxe, Mrs. James Garber Mrs Roscoe Harris Mrs Charles Heidt, Jr Mrs Henry Hidden, Jr., Mrs. Luke Hunt Mrs. Percy Meadow, Mrs Michael Nolan, Mrs. Hinson Sibley, Mrs. Carlton Smith Mrs. Anglin White, Miss Macbeth Bed- dow and Mrs. Leo Oberdorfer.
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MASSEY BUSINESS COLLEGE
 TO GIVE MUSICAL

On Friday evening, February 9, mus ical will be given by the Massey Busi- ness college, under the auspices of the instructors. The programme will consist of readings, solos, both vocal and instru- mental, and a group of songs by Miss Norma Scholar. Dancing for all who care to participate. After the programme punch and sandwiches will be served
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fred Walker and Mrs. George Morrow, Jr., will assist her.
 Three of society's most charming wom- en, Mrs E. W. Barrett, Mrs. John l.. Kaul' and Mrs. William Walker compose the general committee in charge of the ball, and they are displaying splendid ability and artistic conception in their plans.
 Since 1t is esential that the members or the committee should have some idea as to the number of guests to expect Mrs. Raul would appreciate an early re- sponse as it will facilitate the business end of the ball.
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l liam Worthington, Miss Kathleen Hayes, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Mrs. Dale Shel- ton Miss Margaret Dewey, Miss Dorothy Allen, Mrs. A. L. Hoyt, Mrs. Ben Cheese man, Mrs. Clarence Stobert, Mrs. L.. Forsythe, Mrs. J. M. Mason, Mrs. J. w. Sibley, Miss Lida Otis.
 Miss Lamb was presented with six d-painted pepper holders, and the prizes were a crocheted boudoir scarf and a handpainted bonbon plate