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""tl I'D SELECT TiiOsi. IiTTI:>T
Hh TEMPER NE\T ND JItI:Nr

''.''' ''h y hiNI NND TALENT
'"n'nre {" believe ,hA, II the
|'"af"I S"'.rnWcnt wcr" TO establish
uumh"r OF places throughout the
.hHs schools r'.parn;or! = III.
-'II''hrN academy at West loiu, and
Hr N"v"l Aca.iriny At .>unupoli.. In
neon To" ~sd lncura OF :, sound cdl
rh'.on IN" elements ~ mechanical
'"ill the principles oc business co-oril-
nation. Ind tn" bcciuniues ~ iuil:;ary
''''n'r Wtr" taught. these schools
would develop tn" natural apiitudcs Of
'H' STUDENT, in such ~ WAY as 10 sup
lE nose Nit"st hy '"ulpevain.lIt and
'tI"nl 10 pursue ~ IA. Military .Ac,d-
n\ ana the .saT!l Acs,demy ,he study
military scicnc,: aud incidentally
ICES" 5rho"lz would Furnish n rrra,
'"'i, or mon returning to evil life
fii'd "v irainin;; other 10 rcspoud in
'n 'n"rccncy to a caIl to ~. ,olur.
'r :" take thciv i,inr,s a. cjvn sol.
N'ere ~ the Scrric" OF the government
i" nos" Industries and urdcrtakinys
lnd''n'"t"l /" the Successful conduc,
"i military operations.
Tile suggestion here undc cu.,,,, M,
h"rl'aps I" IT, further elaborated i'm
'h's report. hut think il viii he an
rfr"n' "n reflection tina, no oxptndi.
'ufc I'm contemplation Of q military
query "n"i ""uld %" moro apt or helm
IL IMAM an" which gave 10 -, 600 or
100" young men tn" Inspiration Of i'm.
opS'riH "iucatiou a, Tho hands Of IN.
-"N"rnn"nt. inhocir,na,"d then. Win
iH" SPIRIT "f service 30 their country.
ud 'Hhulnicd them so that thoy would
"o always available for either the
W.IihrN o. Industrial service which
'l'''r academic oNp"ricnc" indicated
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1916 the authorized total strength Of
the reg ular army was 5,GIS officers and
1869 enlisted men. an increase OF ISL
officers and 23.4i5 men over the pre-
ced'ne year. The actual strength on
that date was i,S4;3 officers and a7.0l3
enlisted men, or . net gain during the
year OF 20. officers and l,24S men.
Anaiyzing the national defense act.
the report finds that the maximum an-
listed peace strength authorized s. is
-@3.0Sc. while the war strength would
rcac.l a total OF ceS. oOc. Th. strength
"i me National Guard contemplated by
IN" oill is liked at 1900 officers and
5000" men. but the report SAYS moth
ING as To the prospcc; OF cnlist;n-
enough men to fiji! UP either service.
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SOME DISAPPOINTMENT
As TO R:tUJ TING

som" disappointment i express I'd
over the situation IS TO recruiting for
the army. Whiic the Number Of men
accepted every month for army SER
vic" has increased since last year. .it
has not been as marked AN increa g
a. desired" the secretary says High
wages and scarcity of labor arc cited
as responsible
Thus tho recruiting service. which
Is simply one Of many employers, has
been unahl" "a secure the recruits
needed the report continues. How
over. during juno. ,Iuly and August.
i"l6. tho number of cnl!stmcuts in
creased practically i.5 per cent over
tn" corresponding months in lal5''
The report shows that on June 20.
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8 q; &. =.
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"pP"7iHn'iN for public service and Of
'hs Fa!:c Of the training received by
'Hem mas been evidenced from all
quarters
The report discusses at length what
Was accomplished hy the Wa. Depart.
ment through cooperation with the
American Railway Association IN the
rapid transportation Of troops and sup.
allies TO the Mexican border Declnr.
ing the movement was carried out
without au% serious confusion de-
lay. Secretary Baker adds:
Il, seems 10 me Just TO claim for the
War department and for the co-npcrat-
inS railroads that they managed the
task. although 90 unusual iiinculty and
s!ze, with great skill and most com.
mendablc success"
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raised again. INSTRUMENTATION .t,u,
thus has reached and shunod urbh,
opinion TO great aud .uuyarrant.L
d'Gr"" There can b" n" eNpcnli,ur.r
or pnh'lc funds SO we'll s;trranatd' IA ,t
az" th"S" mad" FOR the Improvement
81 rINnrS and hnlhnrSn
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November aggregated S2.oSs5i3. AS
compared with Sl.S77,eO; for the same
Week of last year. showing an increase
of Sl.2.3$:. according TO figures made
public Yesterday by Comptroller a n
Plant
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southern Reports Increase.
southern hallway tompanys csti-
'''t"d earnings for the fourth week Of
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ENLARGED FORCE SERVES
TO PRESERVE PEACE

Ihd"r the sIhhcadinv. The present
s1i"ation.' the report continues:
me MGR" pr"s"nc" Of this enlarged
Lore" mas served I" pr"s"rv" peace and
nr"t"' III" ana property. Disturbances
pv "p'ihWS and bandits in Northern
NcAIc" nay" continued, ana rowing
bands OF various numbers have moved
through the territory. harrassin. MrX-
l'"n forces and raidinG Mexican COM
WHhitIrs. bni They have not Ncntur.d
"h H'iack upon tho people Of :hc
nIt"d states In the meantime tho
mI''ih forc"s on the border have been
drIii"h' their organizations perfected
ana thc'f personnel accustomed 10 life
u" camp m Tn" performance of this
'"lr"S'Fe duty
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Henry Fisher Yesterday tIIcd -uif t,,..
$l''"po damages ia the Law aud tsuuif,
'onrt against the Virginia UAil,yI.
and Power COMPANY
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WANTS TRAINING SCHOOLS
FOR MILITARY ACADEMY
"ccretary Baker Urges ABANDON
mcht of Present System OF
Selecting Candidates.
ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS
reviews Briefly liis,or! of hflairS ON
Mexican Border. and Declares
PRESENCE OF Enlarged Force Serves
to Preserve Pence.


WASHINGTON. December C--i:Gi-
'''ht military organization Ut the
"'''n demands abandonment IT the
present system Of selecting candidates
for admission =" the Military Acadcny.
secretary Baker declares ia hi. annual
report. made public to-day. Instead
~ having IT," rrcsidcn, ana members
~ Congress d.signat. students to take
TIA" entrance .Aaininations the sccrs
t"ry urges that preparatory schools be
established by the government, and
@rhdutt"s Of these institutions win,
how the greatest n,mcss be further
trained at West Point or Annapolis
1T seems likoIy" Nj, t,,I,,
that schools of mis- s,y, ,.n,,i1 80,
tho Held of selcc,io, ,l,.,. .
country. ANA max. IA. c,dc,y -, W,
l.oin, and midshi,,r,r, ,.,,
bodies Of youu.. men ..,oc,od ~
Iuous,ration Of ,b.Ir sno,,.i ,t,,'do
for the pursui, o., ,,,iii,.
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white net over satin, and carried an
arm cluster of pink roses, and Mr..
Matthew Oxley and Mr.. Charlie Taylor
served as groomsmen. Mrs. w. A. Tur-
ner and Mrs. D. S. Rucks were ma
irons of honor, and were gowned in
silk crepe de chine with pearl trim
mings and carried white roses. The
flower girls, Virginia Taylor and Mil
dred Varnon, wore dainty lace frocks
with pink sashes, and preceded the
bride, who was given in marriage by
her father Mr.. G. M. Taylor The bride
was attired in a lovely bridal costume
of white satin, with draperies of sill
yer lace and pearl trimmings, and her
veil was caught with a wreath of Or
ange blossoms, and she carried show
er bouquet of brides roses and valley
lilies. The groom was attended by
Mr.. Tom McMeekin as best man, and
Howard Virgins bore the ring in the
heart of rose. Immediately after the
ceremony they left for a brief we'd
ding trip to Huntsville, the bride wear
ing a becoming blue cloth suit, with
hat and accessories to match. After
the honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley
will make their home in Docena.
On Thursday afternoon the ftrming-
ham District Woman's Missionary union
gave a reception marking the opening
of the Good viii Center" on Fourth
dent of the union was the leader in the
rendering of a delightful programme.
in which the devotional was conducted
by Mrs. r. L. Durant. Mrs. w. L.
Rosamond gave a very interesting ad-
dress on "The Good Will Center of the
Past" which was followed by THE
Good Will Center of the Future" by
Mrs. J. r. Busey. Miss Willie Dean
Stewart, who is in charge of the Good
Will Center, gave her plans for the
work, which was greeted with hearty
approval At the closing hour de-
licious fruit punch was served.
Mrs. D. Eugene Cook was a delight
full hostess to the Matrons' Social club
on Friday afternoon at her home on
Mabple street. Roses and ferns, COM
bined with Halloween ideas, formed a
pretty setting for the four tables ar
ranged for the club game of forty-two,
and the score cards were designed in
Halloween suggestions. At the conclu-
sion of the game a salad and ice course
was served, with the following club
members present: Mrs. Charles Atkins
Mrs. 7. ]. Carter, Mrs. D. e. Cook, Mrs
A. H. Daniel, Mrs. B. l.. Ingram, Mrs.
B. f. Mcpherson and Mrs. All. Mon
fee. The invited guests included: Mrs.
r. L. Hassler Mrs. o. b. Phillips, Mrs.
r. H. Franklin, Mrs. T. L. Waggoner,
Mrs. w. w. Whorton, Mrs. A. ]. Nc
Rimmon, Mrs. c. D. Gaines. Mrs. c. D.
Comstock, Miss EVE Phillips, Miss
Zoella Stiles and Miss Maude Daniel.
Mrs. A. H Carraway will be hostess
to the Bon Ami club on Wednesday at
the home of her sister, Mrs. j. Il.
Lack, on Third street.
The Alma Seay chapter of the Order
Of Eastern Star will give Halloween
party at the Masonic temple on Mon
day evening, October so.
Mrs. James Roberts left the past
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ton with it's regular programmes of
Improvement.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
church held an enthusiastic meeting
at the church Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Morse's dinner party Thursday
evening was a most enjoyable affair.
Decorations in potted plants and vases
OF fall flowers gave a pleasing set
ting for the occasion. Dahlias were
used on the table. A delicious dinner
was served the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Winfield, Mr.. and Mrs j. G.
Goodwin. and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Morse
The Woman's Missionary society met
Thursday morning at the home of Mrs
George w. Hamilton, Oak street. Miss
Maud Henderson of Birmingham pre-
scented an address on "Woman's Work.
which was much enjoyed. Miss Alice
Johnson, district secretary, also gave
a charming talk. An enjoyable social
rooms were decorated in fall flowers
A delicious salad course was served.
Miss Ruth Andrews is spending the
winter with her grandmother in Clay
ton, where she will attend school.
Miss Belle Acton Is visiting her faith
er and brother in Admission.
Miss Helen Rembert of Demopolis is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. c. c. Lamar
Mrs. Sledge of Greensboro is visiting
MI. and Mrs. Greenhalgh.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanford of Rutledge
Springs were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eggler.
Mrs. Northcut has returned to her
home after visit to her father at
Springville.
Miss Greenwood of Philadelphia is
visiting Mrs. Henley, Ivanhoe.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of managers of the Mercy Home
Industrial school will be held Wednes-
day morning at 1920 at the school.
The Federated Young Peoples Bap-
fist Missionary band will meet at the
East Birmingham Baptist church this
afternoon at 3 o'clock All Sunbeam
bands and young peoples missionary
bands are invited to attend.
There will be meeting of theVD. A.
r. Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock
at the Southern club. At this meeting
the delegates attending the conference
early in December in Montgomery will
be elected.
The West End Forty-two club will
meet on Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. S. C. Johnson, 202 North Pearl
street.
The Treble Clef club will meet
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at Cable
hall The meeting will be an import
ant one and all are urged to attend.
The West End Music Study club will
meet Wednesday morning at 1890
o'clock with Mrs. Alex Montgomery on
Tuscaloosa avenue.
The ladies of st. Mary's church will
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on account of the Illness and death OF
Mrs. Caldwells only brother.
Miss Frances Brady of Tuscaloosa will
arrive this week to be the guest of Miss
Elizabeth Paramore.
Mrs. J. M. Levine. who has spent the
past few weeks in Meridian, Miss, has
returned home.
Mrs. w. F. Greaves has returned homo
after spending the past three months at
Battle Creek
DR. Henry Edmonds has returned from
a short stay in Tuscaloosa, where he adj
dressed the Young Womans Christian
association of that place. During his visit
he was the guest of the Phi Gamma Del
ia Fraternity, of which he is a member.
Mrs. William Wingo and son, Augustus,
are visiting relatives at Huntsville.
Mrs. Robert JemIson and Mrs. Rufus
N. Rhodes will leave tomorrow for New
York, where they will remain several
weeks.
Mrs w. NJ Walker will return today
from Washington City, where she has
spent the past three weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Cullom.
Miss Elizabeth Caldwell Locke will re-
turn November from a visit to Mrs.
Clark Painter of Pittsburg, where she
has been delightfully."- entertained for sew
eral weeks.
Miss Katherine Moss will arrive
Wednesday to be the guest of Miss Louise
Long until after the Byrne-Long we'd
ding.
Mr. and Mrs. w. N Sharp of Wood
lawn will leave Tuesday to make their
home in Barboursville, o.
Mrs. w. B. Edmundson of Decatur is
the guest for the weekend of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Rountree.
Master Mac Rountree is spending the
weekend with his brother, Mr.. Asa Roun-
tree, In Tuscaloosa
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was plighted. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. James f. Plummer.
rector of All Saints Episcopal church. Ill
the presence of a concourse of relatives,
and the bride was most attractive in her
travelling suit of gray silk velours with
hat, gloves and shoes in harmony, tho
soft tone of gray peing most becoming
to her rich brunette coloring.
Mr.. and Mrs Walkley left on the ass
Afternoon train for trip further south
and expect to spend their honeymoon
down in Florida. Upon their return to
Mobile they will make their home with
the brides parents at GIL Dauphin street
MIR. Walkley, who is the youngest son
of the late D. w. Walkley, has made
many friends since his family came to
this city to reside and even since the re-
moval of his family-his mother being out
in Colorado new-he has remained here,
his business and the finish of the story,
Loves Young Dream" being ties too
strong to cause him to cast his fate and
lis fortune elsewhere
THE bride, who came here from Jack
son, Miss, three years ago with her par
ents found warm welcome from the
younger set and two years ago when she
made her debut and gave a lovely COM
ing-out party, she was chosen as one of
the maids of honor in the carnival court
to her majesty, Miss Ella Packer Black
sher. Those friends who had shared the
secret of this October bride and groom
have showered them with congratulations
and some very handsome presents with
best wishes for a life of continued happt-
ness"
Mrs. Clara Harper-Steele entertained
most delightfully."- yesterday afternoon at
an informal reception at her studio A
very delightful programme was rendered
with Miss Ann Faulkner singing. The
entire place was decorated with smilax
and ferns combined with cut flowers
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CENTRAL PARK

The Rainbow Study circle has
merged into the School Improvement
association. This action was taken at
the last meeting Of the former club at
the home of Mrs. Campbell Ivanhoe.
The two clubs had worked in close CO.
operation for year, and on account
Of the nature of their work, it was
concluded that both could do more eff
fective work as one organization. The
Rainbow club voted to donate it's SPLEEN
did library to the new association. This
library contains many up-to-date books
on child study and child welfare, and
is open to all members OF the asso-
citation. The association will arrange a
monthly child study feature in connec-
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INGLENOOK

Mrs Addie Hall was hostess Friday
iliary to the o. r. c, Division III and
few friends. The morning was spent
with crocheting and fancy work and
at noon tempting luncheon was
served. Those enjoying this hospitality
were Mrs. M. Hamburg, Mrs. James
organs, Mrs. c. j. Holt Mrs. J. T..
Adams, Mrs. c. w. McDuffie, Mrs. O. w.
Cunningham, Mrs. J. H Pender, Mrs.
S. X. Deid. Mrs. G. e. Harvey, Mrs.
Tyndal, Mrs Lewis, Mrs. Peck, Mrs.
Heath, Mrs. Sullivan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferguson.
Mrs. j. w. Adams entertained the I'm
provement club this week. The rooms
were tastefully decorated in autumn
leaves and berries. The subject OF
the meeting was Federation" and
roll call was answered with quotations
from women writers. Mrs. E. o. Edney
read an interesting paper on Begin
ming of Women's Clubs" What Wom-
ems Clubs Have Accomplished" was
given by Mrs. S. w. Boles, and 1.-THE
Influence of Womens Clubs on the
World Today" was read by Mrs Clar-
ence Harvey. At the close of the pro-
gramme a delightful fruit salad and
cake was served.
week was the Halloween party given
Friday evening at the home of Mrs.
f. b. Aclxis, when she entertained the
Baptist Ladies' Aid and their friends.
Decorations suggestive of Halloween
were in evidence. Fortune telling and
witching provided very amusing and
entertaining. AT late hour pumpkin
pies and other Halloween refresh
ments were served to 40 guests. The
hostess was assisted by Mrs Z. O.
Edney and Mrs. Charles Helton.
The intermediate class and class {
of the Presbyterian Sunday school were
the inspiration of an old fashioned
candy pulling Saturday evening al
the home of Mr.. VIII Rocket. Music
and games were enjoyed. A huge bon
fire was made on the lawn and much
merrimept was had in roasting pota-
toes and marshmallows.
Mrs. Jesse Chantz entertained
Wednesday afternoon with childs
party for her daughter. Jessie, ON her
ninth birthday. Yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS were used in adjoining the rooms
where the little guests gathered. Juve-
nile games were enjoyed on the lawn
In a grand march" the guests were
led into the dining room, which had
been made attractive with black cats
witches and yellow chrysanthemums
carrying out the Halloween idea. The
table held for its centerpiece a huge
birthday cake, holding nine yellow can
dies. In cutting the cake Annie Lee
Green found the dime. Lila Shepherd
the thimble and Mary Purdy the ring
Oranges, decorated with witches and
black cats, were given as favors. An
| ice course was served to 80 guests.
Mrs. c. r. Smith was a charming
! hostess Tuesday when she entertained
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open their lunch room on the balcony
or Drennen's hardware store on First
avenue on Tuesday morning at 11:30
and Will serve lunch until 2:30. The
ladies are specializing on home cook
ing, fine coffee and hot biscuit.
The Nineteenth Century club will
meet Wednesday, November /, with
Mrs F. Hopkirson Smith on Chest
nut Hill, instead of with Mrs. Har-
deman Meade. as scheduled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alanson jefferson Gray,
who have returned from their wedding
trip, spent in the east, are at home at
the Iris apartment for the winter
Mrs. Stephen Smith is leaving Saturday
with her two little daughters, Anne and
Elizabeth, for her home in Birmingham.
She and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Smith,
may take an apartment in Washington,
D. C., for the winter-Anniston Hot
Blast.
The ladies of the F'ifty-sixth Street Bap-
fist church will observe Homecoming
Day" Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock.
All members of the congregation are
invited to attend
The Catholic Woman club Of West End
" go 4AANNt W SNAiSoddy hllcIllOOll Will MIS-.
L. E. Dulion, at 1909 Third avenue.
st. AIMS Altar society of the Church
of Our Lady of Sorrow will give a card
party on the afternoon of November 6
at the Steele-Smith Roof Garden.
Mrs. E. j. O'Brien will have charge OF
the euchre tables, Mrs. j. P. Lambert
500, Mrs. Frank J. White bridge, Mrs.
w. c. McCarty heart dice.
y
Mrs. B. M. Allen will entertain at a
matinee party tomorrow afternoon in
honor of her guest, Miss Drake of Phila-
delphia, at the Jefferson to see Daddy
Long-legs.'
Mrs. Charles Leeper will entertain her
luncheon club today at the Bijou and a
few guests, complimenting Miss Drake,
who is the guest Of Mrs. B. M. Allen.
Miss Lucille Hobart will entertain the
Beta Sigma Beta club at a Lyric party
Saturday afternoon.
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Miss Leona Hassinger, who has spent
the past few weeks in Philadelphia and
New York and other eastern cities VIII
return home this week. During her stay
she was most delightfully."- entertained.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Floyd left a few
days ago for New York Philadelphia
and Canada, where they will spend sew
eral weeks.
Miss Mamie Halter. who is i'll at St.
Vincents, following an operation, is re-
ported to be improving.
The many friends of Mrs. J. r. Kirtley
will be glad to learn that she is recov-
ering from her recent Illness.
80
Miss Clyde Latimer will entertain with
"a Halloween party Tuesday evening at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James R. Latimer.
Mrs Louise Hargrove of Laurel, Miss,
is the guest of Mrs. Frank Clements.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Foote, who have
spent the past three months in Portland,
Ore. and other places in the northwest,
have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Blirdette Harris
nave TeLuTueu from u NiOLOF Trip LII Jug II
Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
Mrs. W. G. Abbott is the guest of Mrs.
Charles Posegate in Cincinnati.
DIR. and Mrs. David S. Moore, who are
in Philadelphia, where DIR. Moore is at
tending the Congress of Surgeons, will
leave today for New York, where they
will spend several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Walpole and two
children, Julia and Charles have returned
from a motor trip to Wetunpka, where
they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
L. w. Farrow. Mrs. Farrow will be
pleasantly remembered here as Miss jose
phine Mcknight.
Mrs. d. w. Caldwell and her daughters,
Mrs. Frank Order, Mrs. Charles Marks
and Miss LeMay Caldwell, have returned
from Tennessee, where they were called
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the Methodist Ladies' Aid society. A
chicken dinner was decided on for Mo-
vember II at Inglenook station. Dur
ing the social hour plate lunch was
served to 80 guests by the hostess. as
sisted by Miss Emma Smith and Mrs.
r. e. Lee.
An appreciative audience attended
the musical given Friday evening In the
school auditorium under the auspices
of the School Improvement associa-
ton. Theses contributing to the pro-
gramme were Miss Beach, Miss Flor
ence Westbrook, Miss Orman. Miss
Young, Mr.. Bishop, Mr.. Keith, Miss
Maybelle Downey, Mrs. G. e. Harvey,
Mr. Glen Harvey and others.
The Seminole club was delightfully
entertained by Mr. Harry Harper
Thursday evening. An ice course was
served.
Mrs. w. A. Lavender was luncheon
hostess on Wednesday. Her guests
were Mrs. Rebecca Lavender, Mrs.
James Sullivan, Mrs L. f. Taylor, Mrs.
Mrs. Clarence Harcvey, Miss Annie
Lynn, DR.. and Mrs. Lavender
The Campfire girls held a delightful
meeting with their guardian, Miss An
ME Mays Wednesday. A ceremonial
programme was had and proved very
interesting. Honor beads were award
ed to Louise Avery, Velma Lavender,
Emma Blair, Ida Crawford. (
Mrs. M. B. Kimball Of Gadsden ar
rived this week to be the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. G. Neville.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Blair and chill
dren are at home after pleasant
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. o. t. Goodrum
of Edgewater.
Mrs. f. G. Wells is visiting relatives
in Columbia, Tenn.
Mrs. D. C. Pinion is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. John Goddard in Gadsden.
Miss Mabel Barton spent the week.
end with friends at Montevallo.
Mrs. J. r.. T. Rives, Mrs. Ed Keith
and little daughter, Martha Lee. are
home after a visit to their parents in
Tullahoma.