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The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-24
A Startling Sequel.

After taking careful thought, Bur,
ton decided that the Investigation
should be intrusted to other hands
than his own. He wrote to the com
panys lawyers and requested them tC
send down a member of the firm and
an accountant.
John passed the next day quietly
enough. He came to like Marjorie
and was somewhat shocked by discov.
ering that Vests son was enamoreG
OF her. He made it his business tc
meet the young man, and liked him
AS a result, he resolved privately that
when skilled searchers proved beyond
a doubt that the older man had been
~defrauding the company he would sim.
ply be sent about his business after
receiving the severest of warnings.
U~nhappily. Richard West could not
guess this benevolent intent. While
burton was actually planning the hap.
piness of the younger ~people-since
there seemed to be no reason why
Thomas West should not step into his
fathers ShOes-the man who found a
criminal career so suddenly cut off
was making up his mind to save him
self by the fOulest means it was pos.
Sible to contrive.
West chose jim Wade as his tool
Wade was second hand on Rogers
beat. and n drunken, ne'er-do-well fell
low who was always borrowing.
The weather was fine, so John made
h most Of an unexpected opportunity
and took a long, solitary walk.
When he returned he found the vii
laSe III al uproar. 1t had beer stirred
to its very depths by a terrific fight,
and the combatants were none other
than jim Wade and Osuka,, Bnrton's
japanese valet.
The facts were simple enough.
Marjorie ana young West were chat
ting together at the fish quay when
Thomas waS summoned urgently by
his father. While strolling home, the
girl was met by Wade, who had al
ready accepted an installment of the
blood-money promised him by the de-
faulting manager, and was primed for
viciOuSness by bad whisky.
Now, this bulking brute felt more
than a passing fancy for the girl, and
the sight of her inf1amed him to i'm.
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zeal antithesis to his father, taking, no
doubt, after a more comedy mother.
The younger man was tall, slim and
fairly good looking, with a face in
clining rather to kindness of DISPOSE
ton than to evil.
the accepted suitor of Marjorie Rog-
ers, though hone OF the older people
was aware of the fact, since the Rog-
lers family were not on good terms
with the Vests.
John and the girl got along well to-
'gether. Soon she vas telling him
about her dance arranged for the next
evening, and inviting him to attend,
which he straightway promised to do.
They had wandered in the direction
taken by Osuka, and We're greatly di-
verified by the little mans antics when
they came upoa him Unexpectedly in
a small sandy cove. He had taken
off his shoes and stockings and rolled
up his pants, meaning to wade in an
attractive pool. 1t happened, how
ever, hat the place harbored q Pc
c~uliarly aggressive type of crab, end
he had not been il the water long be-
fore his toes were seized in a wise
like grip. When John and Marjorie
drew e q he was dancing about in
frantic contortions, ~enGeavcriEg to
pry open a pair of very tenacious
claws. John went to his assistance
ana helped him to get rid Of his as
sailant.
The incident was wholly unimport-
ant save in n vital respect-Osuka
got to knew Marjorie, and regarded
sher as a friend of bis masters. That
sufficed for the Japanese.
Next morning Burton went to the
company's Offices at what he deemed
a suitable hour, and introduced him
self to the manager.
"Glad to see you here, Mr.. Burton"
he said, with a great show of affahil-
ity. Il think you will find everything
in apple-pie order. Have you come
down for a few days fishing? The
weather is fine and dandy just now,
and you can stay out as long as you
like, even though you mayn't be a
very good sailor"
Before | leave l shall probably go
out with the fleet" said John. Mean
while, want to go through your
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books. There is a belief prevalent at
headquarters, whether Wel-founded or
rot, that thesl0cal catches run to rath-
er small quantities as compared with
those made elsewhere under similar
conditions"
West was startled, but strove to
hide the fear which suddenly welled
UP in his heart.
"The books are all O. X, Mr.. Bur-
ton," he said. 'Where do you wish
to start? At the beginning of the
year? Or would you care to see last
years accounts?"
"For the present" said John, 81 shall
content myself with examining the
records for the past fourteen days"
West produced certain ledgers, and
John ran through the columns until he
came to the "Mary r." the name of
the boat which Captain Rogers op-
Grated. He checked the entries with
the slip given him by the skipper, and
Vests red face showed deep purple
blotches when he realized what this
COilpdIlSOu meant
He needed no telling that he was ex-
ceedingly unpopular in the village.
Once tae fisherman became convinced
that the president Of the company was
on their side they would make no
bones whatsoever about giving evil
dence. He could not gather from
Johns ann the extent Of the neN-
comer's suspicious, but an evil con
science was more than ample in that
respect, and West found no cause for
relief when Burton rose quietly, peck
eted certain memoranda which he ha6
made, and said:
There appear to be certain matters
which mus be inquired into thoroIah-
~. ! will see you later. Meanwhile,
] shall be glad if you will lock those
books in your safe and hand me the
key"
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prudence. lie insisted on engaging
her IL ralk. and, whe2 she would have
gone Oh, restrained her f0rcihly.
She struggled To free herself, but
he threw his great arms around her
shoulders and strove to kiss her. This
was ali dome in 3 sort of drunken good
humor. lie pretended that she was
only coy and WOULD BE willing enough
to endure his embrace if it We're Dot
broad daylight and people were look
ing. Marjorie. however, now really
alarmed, fought with the Gesperation
of despair and screamed shrilly for
help.
Assistance came from a most upeX-
pected quarter. Oslka was among
those who ran. but while the ether
men held back-men who had already
toog good reason to know the strength
OF Waide's arm and the brutality OF
his temper-Osuka dashed at him,
much as a fox terrier might tackle q
bull.
At the little mans first grip on the
wrist Wade released the girl ana
turned to face his diminutive oppc-
nent. He laughed loudly when no
saw who had attacked him.
"1Vky, you dirty little monkey" he
cried, Il cars smash you with one hand
TIED behind my back"
Among the maay things which Jirs
Wade had \ heard of previously,
but was now destined TO acquire Il
close and intimate knowledge Of, the
art Of jiu-jltsu bulked large. Within
a few seconds he was not quite aware
whether he was standing on his head
n his heels. Biting little jahs struck
him on clusters Ct nerve centers, para
lying each limb OIL which they LAID
ed. He cruiaple3 up IS tb3ugss his
solid frame We're composed Of not'i.
ms more Substantial than Melted lari
lnclosed in sausage skins. He was
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mans heart, and the father was with
difficulty prevented from adding an
other crime to the terrible one already
laid to his account. He fred more
than once at the men who sought to
arrest him, but Osuka contrived to
trip him up and he was handcuffed
promptly and led away.
But an almost more tragic posi-
bility yet faced the Mortified people.
Osuka managed to convince them that
West had really planned the murder
of Burton and Rogers, and those who
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-24
TENTH EPISODE
Down to the Sea.
An Unpleasant Investigation.


One fine summers morning that
man of unhappy experiences, John
Burton, tenth marquis of CaStleton,
had managed for the time to rid him
self of the bugbear which possessed
his soul when it was rudely thrust
upon him once again by one of the
many letters facing him on the break
fast table.
OF late, he had taken an active in
terest in the management of his af.
fairs. 1t has been seen how his in
vestments in various industrial con
Germs brought anything but happiness
though, by some mockery of fate, his
already ample means continued to
swell by leaps and bounds. He fond
1y imagined, however, that he would
be spared any contingent anxiety
when he took shares in a small fish
ing company established in a town on
the New England coast. But it was
not to be. Fortune, while giving with
one hand, smote relentlessly with the
other.
Thus, from a letter written in a
grabbed calligraphy, stared an ugly
legend. He did not know the writer,
but it was clear from the text that
this correspondent with a diSpleaSing
budget of news must be a skipper of
n of the fishing boats operated by
the company. 1t read:
Dear Sir: You cannot be aware how
- hain0 CU-in1IaR hy pinhnrI Woo.
anager of the Emerson Fisheries com
pany 1t is not exactly my business. but
| hate to see any man wronged. AS you
are a director, and a large stockholder in
the company. l feel sure it will be to your
benefit if you visit the place and examine
Vests accounts. I am upt afraid to back
up this charge. 1 will give you every in
formation.
(Signed) CAPT. WILLIAM ROGERS.
John sighed.
1t was not quite convenient to
leave home that day, because his OWL
valet was away on vacation, ald the
mans place had been filled tempo
rarily by II japanese. Above all, he
disiiSed the task set by a weIl-inten-
toned informant. But he never
shirked a duty. Hastily running
through the other letters. and serb
bling notes on them for the benefit of
his secretary, he eatled his breakfast
and told Osuka to get ready at once
for a journey to the ~seashore.
Bring very little baggage" be add
ed. 'Just' a suitcase apiece for your
self and me-"
When John and his valet descend
ed on Emerson that same evening
they were lucky enough TO discern on
IN u-npretentious but clean-looking
cottage a notice stating that rooms
WeT1 ito let" within.
The interior of the humble dwelling
was spicll and span, and a motherly
woman quoted terms at which the
millionaire had difficulty in depressing
a smile.
After a meal and a change of gar
ment Burton went out to visit Cap
tain Rogers, whose house was pointed
out to him by the landlady. Osuka,
of course, had nothing to do, ana he,
too, strolled into the village, after as
pertaining that his master would prob
ably not return for an hour or more.
OF course, the arrival Of the two
strangers had been noted by many
curious eyes. Johns distinguished
appearance would have attracted at
tention anywhere, and the fact that he
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John Burton. a worker in a steel mill,
suddenly inherits an English title and $l0,-
000, 1000. He decides he will spend his life,
if necessary, in an attempt to solve the
question rs Humanity in the Grip of
Evil?" Each episode of this series forms
a distinct story in itself depicting his ex-
periences in his search for the truth.
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was accompanied by a diminutive but
sturdy japanese, obviously his serv-
ant, set scores of tongues wagging.
Indeed. Emerson was minded to be
somewhat too attentive to the little
man from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Some of the inhabitants had already
4.uffawed at him as he followed John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-28
MRS. HUNDLEY ENTERTAINS
 AT LOVELY "AT HOME

One of the prettiest events of Easter week was Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley's "at home" yesterday afternoon in compliment to her house guests, Mrs. Waiter Gulley, Mrs. Schaler Houser, both of Tuscaloosa, and Miss Carrie Knox of Anniston.
 The entire lower floor of the handsome Hundley home on Niazuma avenue was a scene of exquisite beauty, adorned with quantities of spring flowers which, was reflected in the smart gowns of the fashionable guests who called to meet the charming visitors.
 In the living room, where Killarney roses, purple lilaos and syringa were -ef- fectively arranged, Mrs. Hundlev, gowned in a striking model of yellow taffeta and gold lace, and Mrs. Houser, in hand some gown of nile green taffeta and tule, and Mrs. Gulley, in a white tulle frock trimmed with French rosebuds, and Miss Knox, in stunning gown of rose taffeta and silver trimmings, were as- sisted in receiving by Mrs Frank P. O'Brien, Mrs. Hundley's mother, who wore an afternoon frock of gray and lavender, French voile, and Mrs. George Cruikshank who wore an attractive froclz of white taffeta.
 Richmond roses and ferns adorned the dining room, where the contrast of the red and green was artistically arranged against the mantel, which was banked
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-28
HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS
 SHAKESPEAREAN PAGEANT

ITO mourn mischief that is
 past and gone is the next way to
 draw new mischief on."--Othello
 act 1, scene 3.
 The Birmingham High school has chosen this afternoon to stage their Shakespearian pageant at EaSx park Promptly at 3 o'clock. heralds announce the opening of the pageant. There will be two processions. one of Elizabeth and her court and the other of witches. clowns, heroines, fairies, flowers, etc., from the plays. After a grand march around the park. led by the band from the Boys Industrial school, 14 scenes from Shakespeare's plays will be en- acted and also a little play dealing with Shakespeare as a boy. Those taking part will be Miss Margaret Tynes, Miss Gladys Webb. Miss Rosa Bancroft, Miss John Kirchler. Miss Mary Coe Miss Lillian Karples. Miss Sophia Goldman, Miss Mary Allen, Miss Hartwe1l Holt, Miss Mabel Kennedy, Miss Florence Thornton, Miss Stanley Scull, Miss Adele Fries. Miss Onita Latardy. Miss Lola Woods. MT. William Baker MT. Fred Sloss. Mir Allan Wood. Mr. Wal ter Kennedy, MT Richard Caulder, Miss Liilie Maddox Miss Elise Sparrow. Miss Katherine Lynch, Miss Hosalie Ingle, Miss Mary Derebery, Miss Emily Me Cay. Miss Lucille Martin. Miss Martha
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vTHE handsome home of Mir. and Mrs 1

"HE handsome home of MT. and Mrs.
 Julius Jaffe was a scene of exquis-
 -A ite beauty last evening when their daughter, Miss Mildred Jaffe. became the bride of MT. Richard F. Lussier.
 bower of Easter lilies and graceful festoons of smilax formed setting of rare beauty for the impressive double ring ceremony, which was performed prompt ly at g o'clock, Rabbi Morris Newfield officiating. Preceding the ceremony, Davidsons orchestra rendered an exquis- ite programme and promptly at g, when the orchestra announced the approach of the wedding party by Loehengrin's we'd ding march, the house was filled with a fashionable group of exquisitely gowned members of the smart set, the especial friends of the bride and groom.
 Mr. Joe Kohn was the first to enter from the living room, and was followed by Miss Carrie Kent, first maid of honor, who descended the stairs. which were banked with smilax and palms, against which tall vases of Easter lilies, in their snowy whiteness, were beautifully con trasted. Gowned in an airy frock of white accordion -pleated tulle, with shim- mering touches of silver, fashioned with bouffant shirt and French bodice and carrying an immense arm cluster of
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R A NDOM NOTES

Col. and Mrs. Frank Deedmeyer will leave today for the gulf coast and will spend a week at Golden.
 
 Miss Rose Owen McDavid left yester- day for Atlanta to attend grand opera. Miss McDavid will be the guesttof Mrs. Thomas Daniel and MT. and Mrs. Henry lift, remaining for a visit of several days following the opera season. Miss Ruth Montgomery will leave Mon- day for Ward-Belmont college to remain until after commencement.
 
 Miss Irene Whiteside of Chattanooga is the guest of Mrs. Crawford Johnson. Mrs Helen Adams of New York, who has been critically i'll at St. Vincents s hospital, has sufficiently recovered to be moved to the home of Mrs. s. H. Davis on South Twelfth street. Mrs. w. c. Matohett will have as her guest Miss Jocelyn Crawford of Dallas, Tex. Miss Crawford is expected to ar rive Tuesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Karl Fleming Tut are attending grand opera in Atlanta. Iu6 OuLlOOk CluO VIII blScb tAiAo HUI 1T ing at 10:30 o'clock with Mrs. A. B. Lon ergan on Summit avenue.
 Mrs. Fred Caheen, who has been the guest of Mrs Adolph Goldstein in New Orleans, will return to her home tomor- row.
 Miss Lillian Gum, who has been visit ing relatives in Birmingham, has returned to her home in Capitol Heights in Mont gomery.
 Mrs Maggie Halter is visiting Mrs. J. c. Lee in Montgomery
 Miss Helen Martin is the guest of Miss Laura Featherstone in Atlanta for the opera season.
 Mrs. William R. Owsley left yesterday for Bessemer to visit her brother MT. B. M. Mcqueen. Mrs. Ows1ey will also visit friends in Birmingham before re- turning home.-Montgomery Journal.
 
 Mrs. John M. Stillwell has returned to her home in Anniston after visiting friends in the city.
 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hobbs and little daughter of Selma are the guests of Mrs. Hobbs mother, Mrs. Samuel Earle Green, at the Earle Place.
 Mrs. Charles Henderson of Montgom- cry, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Hunter of Mo- bile Mrs. A. D. Pitts of Selma, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stansfeld will leave to- day for Atlanta to attend grand opera They will make the trip in MT. Stans- fields private car.
 
 Miss Lucille Lamkin, accompanied by Miss Stella Gee of Mississippi, left yes- terday to join Mrs. J. D. Brown and Miss Louise King of North Carolina in Atlanta, where they will attend grand opera.
 MT. Joe Greenberg has gone to Phila- eelphia, where he will be married to Miss Minnie Wolff on May 1. Before re- turning to the city MT. Greenberg and his bride will make an extensive tour through the west.
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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
 FOR SPRING FESTIVAL,

The following is the official programme for the Music festival, which will take place May il:
 AFTERNOON, MAY H.
 1. ndelssohn-Overture, "Fingars Cave"
 2. Saiint-Saens-Aria, Amour viens alder ma faiblesse," from Samson and Dalila," Ruth Townsend
 3. Lszt-Symphonic poem, ''Tasso." 4. Wagner-Aria and duet from Act III, 'Lohengrin," Elsa. Eleanore Cochran; Lohengrn, Theodore Karle
 5. Fletcher-''Walrus and the Carpen- ter,' children chorus.
 Intermission.
 6. administration "A Rustic Wedding"
 EVENING, MAY Ii. 1. Beethoven-Symphony No. 3, Fro ica." Intermission.
 3. Kramer-Two symphonic sketches, op. 37a. I, Chant Negre; IT, ''Valse Triste"
 3. Wieniawski-"P Polonaise, for violin and orchestra, Maximilian Pilzer. 4 Rimsly- -Korsakoff- -"Capricco Espag- nol''
 D. Victor Herbert-Cantata, "The Cap tive" Chorus and orchestra; soprano and baritone solos.
 Philharmonic orchestra and chorus from Puthi in the afternoon, and grand chorus from the Music Study, the Treble Clef and the T. C. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-28
MISS MORGAN CHOSEN
 MAID FOR REUNION

Miss Louisa Carolyn Morgan of Co., lumbus, Miss, is one of the little pages attracting much attention at the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution congress and is being extensively entertained while in the capital" says the Evening Star of recent date. "She is a typical south ern girl and ever eager to do all in her power for the comfort and convenience of the delegates. As she is stationed at the steps leading to the stage, she has done many favors for those on the press bench.
 ''This is her third yeartas page. She was the maid of honor for the Forrest cavalry last year at the Richmond re- union and is to be maid of honor this year at the Birmingham Confederate re- union. Members of the Mississippi dele- gation in Congress are helping to enter tain Miss Morgan while she is in Wash ington and many dinners, receptions and teas are being given in her honor. She has received many more invitations than she could accept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-28
MRS. DUMAS ENTERTAINS
 AT BRIDGE TEA

Mrs. Hal Dumas entertained at an aft ernoon bridge tea yesterday in compli- ment to her guests, Mrs. Milton Steele of Ripley, Tenn, and Mrs. N. H. Burt of Gadsden and Mrs Nenian Steele, a re- cent bride.
 Wild honeysuckle and dogwood was artistcally arranged throughout the house and in the dining room the table was centered with pink and white spring blossoms. The prizes were lingerie for the score prize, a work bag for the con- solation, and for the honor guests a luncheon set a crocheted towel and a card table cover.
 After the series of bridge a number of friends dropped in for tea to meet Mrs Steele and Mrs. Burt. Mrs. Dumas guests included Mrs Milton Steele, Mrs. N. H. Burt Mrs. Nenian Steele Mrs. Carl Varth Mrs. George s. bowman, Mrs. Warren Lewis, Mrs. Warren Lewis, Jr., Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. Oliver Cox, Mrs. S. IT. Thurman, Mrs. William Worthington, Mrs. A. J. Lamb, Mrs. Mike HoSe, Mrs. Ed Irwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-28
MRS. MEYER HOSTESS TO LITTLE JOKERS

Mrs. Robert Randolph Meyer of Jack sonville, Fla, who spent yesterday as the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. M. J. Gregg, was hostess to the Little Jokers club yesterday at the Country club. Luncheon was served at 1 o'clock and the afternoon was spent in play ing bridge, the prize being a rickwood vase.
 Only the club members were pres ent. They are Mrs. I. F. Young, Mrs. F. L. Brown. Mrs. w. W. Crawford. Mrs. Alex Birch, Mrs Frank Fowlkes, Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Fred Phillips, Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mrs. A. L. Fulen- wider, Mrs. Richard Hawkins, Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss, Jr., Mrs. Ben F. Moore, Mrs. Val Nesbitt, Mrs Pelham Ander- son, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. w. W. Hazard, Miss Bland Tomlinson, Miss Lydia Eustis, Miss Margaret Moore, Miss Margaret Chenoweth, Miss Mar guerite Nabers.
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MISS TERRELL HOSTESS
 THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB

Miss Margaret Terrell entertained the members of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge club yesterday at her home on Jasper road.
 Spring flowers adorned t'-a rooms where bridge was played and after the game a salad and ice course was enjoyed The club prize was hand embroidered work bag. The members of this interesting club are Mrs. Warren Buchanan, Miss Lucille Lamkin, Miss Carey Johnson, Mrs Sidney Smith, Mrs. Ed Nornent, Miss Margaret Coleman Miss Louise Glass, Miss Annie Donnelly, Miss Minnie Dryer, Miss Carol Woodson, and Miss Irene Wbiteside of Chattanooga, an extra guest
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Miss Marguerite Nabers, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Miss Lucy Pinkard Miss Helen Eubank, Miss Lydia Eustis. Miss Olivia O'Neal, Mir. Robert Thach, MT. Harold Duncan, MT. Meredith Roberts MT. Jack Allison, Mr. Morris Bush. pr. Dabney, MT. Joe Mudd MT. Alfred Shook MT Robert Malone MT. Powell Nolan and other members of the 'Playgoers" will take part. Several of the "Paint and Powder" club, the junior dramatic club of the Drama league, are cast for children's parts Julie Drenners, Lillie Porter, Mary Hansel Shook, Jane Bar rett and Virginia Kaul.
 The musical selections have been ar- ranged by Mrs. E. T. Rice MT. and Mrs. Gussen and Mrs. Houston Davis, soprano. Mrs. Fletcher Quillian. baritone: MT Erin Farley, violin; MT. Clarence Klink. ladies chorus from Treble Clef and Music Study clubs, Mrs. B. G. Chancellor. Mrs. Nora Hughes Hoensfeldt, Miss Helen Janette, Mrs. Arthur Barton Mrs. Earn est Pomeroy, Mrs. Fletcher Quillian. Mrs. M. Fies, Mrs. E. T. Bruce, Mrs. R. T. Williams, Mrs. w. B. Allen, Mrs. Percy Gill, Miss Clara Hirst.
 Mrs. William Gussen, pianist
 Mrs. E. T. Rice, pianist
 Ladies chorus, (a) How Sweet the
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MRS. HALE ENTERTAINS
 THE BIDDERS CLUB

Mrs. Estelle Bethea Hale entertained the Bidders yesterday at the home of her parents on Highland avenue.
 Auction was played and after the series the prizes a pink pin cushion and a guest towel, were awarded, and a salad and ice course was served to Miss Ivy Jones, Miss Helen Bethea, Miss Alberta Tanner, Miss Nina NichoI- son, Miss Earline Reynolds and the club members, Miss Carolyn Rosenstihl, Miss Etoile White. Miss Madge Pol lock, Miss Lillian Yielding, Miss Hughlette Mae Adams, Miss Daisy Lee Douglass, Miss Cundell Baldwin, Miss Elizabeth Hurley, Miss Augusta Kat zenStine.