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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
PRATT CITY

Miss Mary Lou Wood was hostess to the Leap Year" club and additional guests at her home on Highland ave- nue. Dainty baskets filled with sweet peas adorned the apartment, where tables were arranged for club games The following were the guests: Miss Ethel Shores, Miss Erie Phillips, Miss Anna Shores, Miss Maude Daniel Miss Lora Poole and Miss Laure Worrell, Mr. A. T. Simmons, Mrs. G. A. Rey- holds, MT. Ernest Gresham, MT. Reud Vines, MT. W. H. Grim and MT. B. G. VandeGraff.
 tained at luncheon complimentary to their son, James Sloan, Jr A cut glass vase filled with pink carnations cen tered the attractively appointed table. Mrs. William L. George was hostess to the "Boni Ami'' last week at her home on Highland avenue. Pink Kill arney roses combined with ferns added much attraction to the apartments. After series of interesting games of five hundred dainty ices in rose cups were served.
 The members of the Crochet club were delightfully."- entertained Thurs day afternoon by Mrs. D. Eugene Cooke. Those present were Mrs c. D. Com stock, Mrs. S. L. Batey, Mrs B. F.
 
 liam Jenkins, Mrs. Walter Payne. Mrs. Raymond Custred, Mrs. Robert Frank lin and Miss Erie Phillips. Mrs. R. l.. Taylor entertained the members of the Needlecraft club this week Progressive conversation and crocheting formed the diversions of the afternoon.
 The 'Boni Ami" club will meet with Mrs James Howard Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Raymond Custred will be hostess to the members of the Thursday After noon Crochet club.
 Miss Overton Peterson of Montevallo is visiting Miss Marie McGlown. Mrs. G. W. Darlington has as her guest her sister, Miss Mae Landers of Helfin.
 Mrs. J. E. Wood is visiting Mrs. l.. 8. Allison at Patton.
 Mrs. Mitchell Upright has returned to her home in Mt. Eulah, N. C.. after a pleasant ctay with Mrs. W. D. Suther. Mrs James Nichols of Carbon Hill is the attractive house guest of Mrs. James Roden
 MT. and Mrs. James Nelson of Athens. MT. and Mrs. J. T. Walton of Dadeville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
GERMAN MACHINE
 GUN IS KIDNAPPED Russian Crawled up and Tied Rope to it-COm-
 rades Hauled It In

Petrograd, May 20.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press. )-How a machine gun was forced to desert the German army is recounted in the story of the he- roism of 16-year-old Italian volunteer in the Russian army-Constantine Zepolli whose part as the leading figure in the episode earned one of the two St. Georges crosses he has won.
 Overhearing his commander expressing a wish that someone would silence or capture'' a gun which was stationed at troublesome proximity to the Russian trenches, Zapolli on his own initiative. crawled on his stomach for 100 yards, located the position of the gun, returned from the danger zone and conferred with his trench fellows, and crept forth once more, this time dragging coil of stout rope. Reaching the gun, he tied one end around it without being discovered and again reached his own lines, with the free end of the rope in his clutch.
 Presently the Germans were astonshed to observe the gun disappearing toward the Russian trenches. It was successfully dragged from their possession, a number of Germans being killed in an effort to prevent it's departure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
IRONDALE

Miss Annie Forte, who has been visit ing her aunt, Mrs. c. T. Collier, has returned to her home in Montgomery.
 Mrs. John Horton of Talladega is the guest of Miss Stella Powers.
 Mrs. J. W. Waller has returned to her home in Knoxville, Tenn, after spend- ing quite awhile with her son, MT. J. F. Waller.
 MT. w. D. Bishop, who was operated on for appendicitis at the South High land infrmary, is improving rapidly.
 MT. Carol Fortenberry of Sipsey was visiting his mother, Mrs. J. w. Forten- berry, last week.
 MT. and Mrs. H. $. Miller have re- turned to their home in Dothan.
 MT. and Mrs. E. Blau announce the birth of a daughter, whom they have named Mary Magdalene Blau.
 Mrs. F. E. Caine and attractive daugh ters, Maurine and Annie Lou, have gone to Fayette to visit relatives.
 Little Miss Elizabeth Fortenberry has returned from Sipsey, where she visited her brother MT. Carol Fortenberry.
 Mrs. A. H. Bobo and little daughter, Elizabeth, is spending sometime in Fayette with MT. and Mrs. w.. s. Bobo.
 Mrs. Dan Jones and Miss Achsa Jones, who have been the guests of Mrs. J. F. Waller for the past 10 days, have returned to their home in Lenoir City, Tenn. They were accompanied by Masters James Waller and Lynn Waller, who will spend the vacation months in Tennessee, &G ' pr. and Mrs. F.. A. Stroebel of Thomasville, Ga, will spend few days with their parents, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Mckinney before going on to Daven- port, Ia.
 Mrs. Betty Montgomery and Mrs. Belle Claypool are the guests of Mrs. E. M. Montgomery for few days.
 MT. Clifford Wilson and Miss Georgia Wilson chaperoned a box party at the Strand Friday evening given for the Fidelis class of the Baptist Sunday school. Members of the class are Miss Laura B. Thacker, Miss Susie Mckinney, Miss Lucille Hulgan, Miss Velma Card we'll, Miss Maud Evans, Miss Emma Stills, Miss Lucille Hawkins, Miss Otis Joiner and Miss Mary Brown.
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north. On their return they will be at home in Ensley.
 Mrs. Walker Woodall entertained at her home, 2000 Avenue G, Friday aft ernoon at novelty shower in compli- ment to Miss Leona Davis, whose we'd ding will take place June 21.
 With City Commissioner John R. Hornady as speaker on needs of the city school system, more than 40 guests were entertained Wednesday afternoon at the annual fiesta of the Seasame Literary club, held at the home of the president, Mrs. J. c. Bryant. Mrs. T. r. Hay greeted the guests and present. ed them to Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. J. c. Barn hart and Mrs. w. s. Shehee were in the receiving line. The library and the reception hall were decorated with baskets of white carnations and ferns. In few chosen words Mrs. Bryant welcomed the guests and gave brief sketch of the clubs study course the past year. Later she introduced the speaker. The programme rendered was as follows: Vocal solo, "The Valley of the Stars" (RusselD, Miss Sadia Me Williams; address, MT. John R. Hor- nady. An instrumental number by Miss Lowela Hanlin; group of songs, Miss Maybelle Dasher, accompanied by Mrs. Conrad Boterweg; piano number, Miss Lowela Hanlin At the close of the musical-literary programme the so- cial committee took charge. The com mtttee was composed of Mrs T. F. West, Mrs. s. J. Harrell, Mrs. D. M. Lewis and Mrs. T. P Hay. An em- erald colored punch was served on the veranda by Mrs. H. w Mcdonald Many of the club women of Ensley en- joyed the hospitality of the Seseame club
 Dr. D. H. Bryant and family, who motored from Monteagle recently to visit MT. and Mrs. D. F. Faircloth on Ensley Highlands, left WednesS<y.
 Mir. and Mrs. Will Lawson and chill dren have returned from a short stay at Fort Payne.
 Mrs. w. M. Weir of Hanson, Ky. Mrs. Lee Wilmington and Mrs. D. c. Cary of Hopkinsville, Ky, have gone home after visiting Mir. and Mrs. L. M. Girod on Avenue H.
 Miss Willia Van Dyke. and father, Sidney Van Dyke, and Miss Grace Mil Ter of Plainsville, Ga. are the guests of MT and Mrs. w. L. Van Dyke on Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
AVONDALE

Mrs. Steve Jones entertained at dinner recently. The following guests were present: Mrs. T. H. Wildsmith of Poca- hontas, Va; Mrs. Temple, Mrs. John Keith and MT. and Mrs. R. L. Greene.
 The Methodist Epworth Ieague cele- brated it's twenty-third anniversary in the league room Friday night An inter- esting programme was enjoyed.
 Mrs Abner Hankins entertained the Round Dozen Forty-two club at her home this week. The following were present: Mrs. Amos Corey, Mrs. J. A.. Wilking Mrs. w. F. Suydam, Mrs. M. D. Bishop, Mrs. w. N. Starbuck, Mrs. w. A. McEachim, Mrs. W. A. Goree, Mrs. Abner Hawkins.
 MT. and Mrs. Locke Atwell of Selma are the guests of relatives in Avondale.
 Mr. and Mrs. Willie Jordan have re- turned from Anniston.
 Mrs. F. B. Riddle and children have gone to Talladega for a few weeks.
 Rev. S. J. Bently, who has been the guest of relatives in Avondale, has re- turned to Furman.
 Rev. J. W. 1nzer fias returned from Ashville.
 Miss Annie Collins of Akron is the guestof her sister, Mrs, Foster O'Bry- ant
 Mrs. Claude O'Rear was hostess this week to the Matrons' Forty-two club. The members present were Mrs. Harry Passmore, Miss Margaret Waters, Mrs. E. Thurston. Mrs. Horace Little, Mrs. Walter Passmore, Mrs. Will Terry, Mrs. Walter Harrell and Mrs. Hillhouse. Miss Lucie Walker has returned from Athens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
IGNORANCE COSTLY IN TREATY MAKING Lack of Exact Geographical Knowledge Has Cost Ma
 tiOns Millions

London, May 20.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press.)-Lack of geo. graphical knowledge has cost the nations of the world millions of dollars in treaty making, declared Sir Thomas Holdich, the British army's greatest geographical authority, in lecture before the Roy Geographical society on Problems in Boundary Making"
 Lack of exact knowledge" he said, lis the first rock on which boundary treaties split. Where maps did not eXisl, and where it was out of the question to wait for them to be made the arbitra- tors have been forced repeatedly into adopting the worst of eXpedientS the straight line.
 The disadvantages of the straight line have been illustrated in several instances lately, notably in boundary disputes in central and southern Africa. Tn one case an awkward international complication arose when it was found that a wide tract of valuable land had been erro- neously ssgned to England and had to be transferred to Belgium. Then there was the adoption of a definite meridian which crossed the Kalahari desert, the eastern limit of German southwest Africa This entailed years of scien- tific labor costing a sum equal to the value of thousands of square miles of uSclul Hap DldkllS lo llIu out where the meridian really lay o'at
 Absurd incidents arose over the de- liniita tion of the boundary between the United States and Canada. One of the main difficulties arose as to what was meant in the treaty by main channel : Between Vancouver and the mainland there is an archipelago, and among them at least three channels that might be called main channels Chief among these islands was one called San Juan. In 1859 pig was shot by an American on San Juan and the American was haled before British magistrate and threatened with imprisonment. This put a climax to the dispute. American honor was touched, and troops were landed from both sides. It looked as if the pig incident would lead to war. but the position was saved by arbitration. The award gave away the whole archipelago to the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
ENsLEY

Mrs. Earle Griffith entertained at a spend the-day'' party Tuesday at her home for Miss Mollie Mcdowell of Russellville, Ark, who is, the guest of Mrs. Fred Lindsey. A luncheon was served at noon. the party including Miss Mollie Mcdowell, Mrs. Fred Lind sey, Mrs. Robert Ring, Mrs. James Bransford, Mrs. John Brown of Wylam and Mrs Griffith.
 Miss Hazel Mcdowell and MT. w. D.. Rawlings were quietly married Tues day evening at S:30 o'clock at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. J. N. Mo Clain. 2210 Avenue G. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. E. Hix- son and was witnessed by only a linn ited number of close friends. Miss Me- Dowell had as matron of honor Mrs. J. Little, who was attired in blue and carried white flowers A. c. Davis was best man. The bride was gowned in a travelling suit of blue cloth. MT. and Mrs. Rawlings left immediately for Duluth, Minn., and other points in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
WOODLAWN

The Ladies Aid society of the Fifty
 sixth Street Baptist church compli- mented Mrs. w. M. Anderson, their re- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. D. Dowell. Little Genevieve Hopson re- ceived the cards of the guests in the re- oeption hall, where they were met by Mrs. O. E. Spark and Mrs w. E. Ald- ham. The living room was decorated with pink roses and here the receiving line consisted of Mrs. D. w. Dowell, Mrs. w. M. Anderson, Mrs. C. F. Burris, Mrs. o. D. Freeman and Mrs. J. k. Gun ningham. Mrs. Ross c. Baker and Mrs. Thorton assisted in receiving. The dn- ing room was decorated with sweet peas and the table was centered with a big basket of them, tied with pink tulle. Mrs. J. P. Webb and Mrs. R. P Cross- well poured tea and sandwiches and 1 ices were dispensed by Miss Mildred Clapp, Miss Eugenia Anderson, Miss Lilla Dowell, and Miss Grace Stewart Dorothy Perkins roses were the flowers chosen for the library, where frappe was served by Mrs. E. H. Coley and Mrs. J. E. Sims, assisted by Mrs. J. w. King, Mrs. George Allgood, Mrs. J. w. Allen, Miss Jessie Colley, Miss Eunice Wright and Miss Gladys Cox. Mrs Anderson and the faithful secretary, Mrs. Burris, were presented with corsage bouquets of sweet peas. Music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. Asa Faulkner, Miss Myrtice Wright and Miss Stella Dowell.
 Miss Mary Hill Moore was hostess to the Priscilla club Friday morning Daisies and roses were profusely used in decorating the rooms, where the guests met. The morning was spent with fancy work and in playing forty-two. At the conclusion of the game an ice course was served. Among those pres ent were Mrs. LeRoy Dart, Mrs. Q. P. Witte, Mrs. Edgar Van Keuren, Mrs. Clarence Hooper, Miss Wessie Herring Miss Nina Bain, Miss Robena Mauch- lin, Miss Emma Bliss, Miss Laura Rob- ertson, Miss Eleanore Gillam, and Miss Myrtice Wright.
 The Needlecraft club entertained at reception Tuesday afternoon at the Piquik club.
 The young men of the Sixteen club en- tertained at a party at the Lyric Tues day evening. Those present were Miss Ollie Lou Davis, Miss Rowe Newby, Miss Lizzie Willoughby, Miss May Roquemore, Miss Emma Wiloughby, Miss Ada Por- ter, Miss Jamie McLaurine, Miss Hallie Willoughby, MT T. S. Lucius, Mir. S. E. Batson, MT. A. L. Smith, Mr. V. T. Frost, Mrs. Folly Rawls, MT. T. Terry and MT. Claude Thornton.
 The Eleanor Hord club will entertain at a garden party Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Miles Bradford
 MT, Asa Faulkner's class of the First Methodist church of Woodlawn will give an ice cream supper Tuesday evening at the Woodawn park.
 Miss Stella Dowel will leave Thursday for Cincinnati, where she will enter the Conservatory of Music.
 Miss Olivia Massey has returned from Judson college.
 Miss Wessie Herring of Plant City, Fla, is the guest of Mrs. Robert Moore
 Miss Mary Clark has returned from Converse college
 Mrs. E. O. Wright will yeave Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. H. D. Billings ly of Tuscaloo
 Mir. and Mrs. Hoehn and sons Henry and Walter and Miss Marie Marks of New Orleans have returned to their homes after being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoehn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
WEST END

l A pretty affair of the week was that given by Mrs. F. P. Bledsoe when she entertained at her home in honor of Miss ! Gussie Bowling Of Ozark and Mrs. Charles Hulin of Salem. The apart ments were attractively decorated with Dorothy Perkins roses. Following the | games of Forty-two an ice course was enjoyed.
 l The West End Forty-two club had as hostess this week Mrs. s. M. Cox en- | tertaining at the home of Mrs. c. B. 1 Sewers on Tuscaloosa avanue. Forty 1 two was played In addition to the cub membership, Mrs. J. w. Hill of Knox ville was present.
 Mrs. Beulah Wheeock was hostess Thursday afternoon to the Neighborhood Crochet club, entertaining at a porch party A picnic will be enjoyed in the near future by the club, and plans were made on this occasion for the same. The guests were served a delicious ice course late in the afternoon. In connection with the social meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the Walker Memorial church, which will be held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. M. Shelton; a shower will be given for the benefit of the infant department of the Mercy Home Mrs. A. w. B. Johnson will be present and address the meeting.
 The Wednesday Afternoon Social club will meet Wednesday at 2:30 with Mrs. J. E. Walters.
 Mrs. s. A. Townsends committee of the Woman's Missionary society will meet Monday afternoon at her home, 1922 Cotton avenue.
 The Lucky Thirteen club will have as hostess Thursday afternoon Mrs. Eugene Skipper on Tuscaloosa avenue.
 The w. M. U. of the Baptist church will hold their social meeting Monday afternoon in the church parlors, band No. 1 in charge.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Rogers have re- turned from short trip to St. Clair Springs
 Miss Ava Lowery of Georgia is the guest of Mrs. c. c. Marlborough.
 Miss Katie Gamble of Athens is the guest of Miss Rena Cullen.
 Mrs. G. IT, Downs and little daughter have returned from Talladega.
 Mrs. H. J. Salter will attend the Tus- caloosa centennial next week. i
 Mrs. L. o. Davis has returned to Ed wards, Miss, after a visit to MT. and Mrs. J. w. Davis.
 Mrs. M. B, Hollandf of Florence is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Archibald.
 Mrs. O. G. Thompson has returned to Jackson Miss, after a visit to Mrs. Bettie Wilson.
 Mrs. David Hollis of Fayette was the guest last week of Mrs. E. w. Ellis.
 MT. G. B. McCallum has returned to Greenville, N. c. after visit to MT. and Mrs. J. E. McReynolds.
 Miss Helen Shaw of Shubuta, Miss, is the guest of Mrs. J. G. Shaw.
 Miss Temple Batson of Athens is the guest of Mrs. s. E. Batson.
 MT. E. J. Tarpley and Mrs. E. J. Tarp- ley. Jr., of Dublin, Ga., and Mrs. E. c. Woodward of Atlanta are guests of MT. and Mrs. J. o. Woodward.
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WYfAM

Mrs Thomas R. Walker was hostess to The Mothers Circle Friday afternoon at her home on Eighth avenue. Follow ing the business session an interesting programme was rendered. The circle will disband for the summer.
 A picnic for the children was planned for some day in the near future. Also Fathers Meeting,' to be given right away. Those present were Mrs. Ed Cross, MT. Davenport. Mr. Ewing, Mrs. R. l.. Glasgow, Mrs. John Guthrie, Mrs. Walter Hiam, Mrs. J. c. Mason, Mrs. F. w. Mcdonald, Mrs. W. A. Nordan, Mrs Fred Reid, Mrs. H. A. Riviere. Mrs. B. S. Sloan, Mrs. Marvin Walker, and Mrs. D. P. Page.
 MT. and Mrs. G. M. Ponders recently complimented MT J. F. Dutton and Miss Ruth Dutton of Danville with lunch con at the Birmingham Newspaper club. After the luncheon box party was en- joyed at the Lyric
 Mr. and Mrs John Freeman and son, Richard, Mrs. Roy Goldston, Miss Annie White and MT. R. c. Casey have re- turned from several days fishing trip at Palos.
 Mrs. Hugh Gilmore was a delightful hostess, entertaining at luncheon at her home Nhose accepting Mrs Gill more's hospitality were Mrs. William
 
 Brown, Mrs. William Gilmore, Mrs, S.. H. Beddow, MT. and Mrs. Matt Mar shall, Mrs. Ellen Stewart
 An enjoyable social affair of the week was the surprise shower given MT. and Mrs. Marcan Russell, who were recently married at their home on Avenue l.. Among the guests were Miss Taury Mae Askew, Miss Nellie Wallace, Miss Maude Coleman. Miss Edna Hoeghn, Miss Min nie Glaze, Miss Halle Eakin, Miss Bes- sic Moore. MT. and Mrs R. Chisenhall, Miss Emily Russell, Miss Beulah Dodd, MT Charlie Guthrie, Mr. Will Lonvem, Mir. George Guthrie MT. Cecil Nelson, MT. H. Chisenhall, MT. Alfred Eubank, Mir Charley Waldrop, and others.
 Miss Grace Miller of Plainesville. Mir and Mrs. T. D. Wheeler of Collinsville, MT. Newson Alexander of Moody. Tex. after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. L.. Glasgow, have returned to their re- spectve homes.
 Mir. w. T. Stewart of Sylacauga is the guest of relatives here.
 MT. James Smythe of St. Louis is the guest of relatives and friends.
 Miss Beuah Dodd of Republic is visit ing Miss Maude Coleman.
 Mr. B. s. Sloan is spending several days in Montgomery.
 Mrs. John Nolan has returned after
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have been arranged and refreshments will be served.
 The Pastors Aid society of the Crestline Methodist church will give play, "The Deacon's Courtship," at the schoolhouse on Thursday evening, June l. at o'clock. There will be a small admission and ice cream and cake will be sold
 The regular meeting of the Central School Improvement association will be held at the Central High school Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Reports of the various branch associations will be made; officers will be elected for next year and other matters of importance will be considered.
 The Wednesday Morning Music club will meet Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Clark & Jones hall for a rehearsal. The Woman's Missionary union of the Southside Baptist church will give a re- ception on Monday afternoon from to 5 o'clock in the church parlors. All the lady members of the congregation are ln- vited to attend.
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the Handley
 
 a missionary and social meeting tomor- row afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. LeGrand Carney, 1928 North Thirtieth street.
 The First Baptist church will give a musical programme this evening, assist ed by the Apollo and the regular chorus, under the dictatorship of MT. Naylor. and assisted by Mrs. Belle Mccoy at the organ.
 The committee of the auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will give an ''old maids convention on the roof gar den of the Y. w. c. A. Monday evening at o'clock. Miss Marandy will be an in- teresting feature of the affair, affording much amusement in her attractive way. The recently erected platform will be decorated attractively, and musical programme also arranged.
 
 There will be a meeting of the Br- mingham Graded union on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, at the First Meth odist church.
 The charter chapter of the Daughters of 1872 will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday at o'clock, with Mrs. R. H. Woodrow. This will be the last meet ing of the season and the election Of officers Will be held.
 There will be a meeting of the execu- tive board of the Music Study club Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, at Cable hall Important business will be transacted. The Norwood Social club will meet on Thursday at 2:30 oclock, with Mrs. New ton Paisley.
 
 There will be meeting of the Treble Clef and Music Study club choruses on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, at Cable hall All the active members of the Music Study club are asked to attend. Miss I,owella Hanlin will give a pupils recital at Clark-Jones hall Friday after noon at 4:S0 o'clock. Miss Gertrude Wood will give a piano | recital June at S:30 o'clock, at Clark & | Jones hall. She will be assisted by Mrs. | A. H. Darden as soloist and Mrs. Robert | Dickson violin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Floor Scrubber Propels Itself

 From the Popular Science Monthly.
 machine for cleaning floors has been brought out, so quiet in it's opera ton that it can be used in hospitals and so gentle in its action that frail wom- an can manipulate it without difficulty. It's chief feature of interest is that it departs radically from the suction or vacuum type of cleaner. Attached to the lower end of long iron handle is an industrious, but small electric motor. As the motor spins it rotates a circular brush, which can be applied with any desired pressure to the floor surface. Behind the brush motor are two rubber wheels serving a double purpose of the rotating bristles against the floor and as carriage for rolling the equipment from one part of the building to an- other.
 Because of the brush's rotary motion the machine is self-propelling. Various grades of brushes are supplied for var ious floor surfaces. For polishing hard wood floors and mosaic or tile, brushes of other types are employed.