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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Mr. Linden Smith, President of the Arion Club Makes Some Interesting Observations About This Organization
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

A no time in the history of Bir-
 "A mingham has there been more ac- tivity in musical circles than at present
 All the musical organizations in the city have been enthusiastically engaged in their work this season, many of them presenting beautiful programmes and bringing noted artists here.
 The Arion club-the only organization foi male voices in the city-is an honor ana pride to all music lovers; it's work in upbuilding and encouraging musical affairs has been sincere and loyal, and al all times beneficial.
 l. is one of the milestones in Birming- hams musical history, and in the years to come when it has achieved it's ambi- tor in the matter of membership and or ganization, it will undoubtedly rank with the noted clubs of the south in point of influence and inspiration.
 On next Friday evening the Arion club will appear in concert, their first this sea son, presenting on this occasion a beau tiful programme.
 In speaking of the club and it's work yesterday, Mr. Linden P. Smith, it's hon. ored and popular president, said, among other things:
 "In my attitude of discussing the Arion club and it's work 1 do so not as it's president, but as one of it's unheralded and sung members. In community work have had broad and comprehensive op- portunities to observe conditions, in my affiliations with the Sunday School as- sociation and other public enterprises of that nature, and in private life as an humble servant of Uncle Sam"
 One of the notable features of the Arion club is it's notable spirit of democ- racy," said MT. Smith. Men from all walks of life are members-doctors, law yers, merchants, newspaper men-in fact, the organization is quite cosmopolitan in it's nature. Some of these members are accomplished musicians, while the others are merely chorus singers. Personally l am representative of that class. As pres ident of the AIfon club it has been my pleasure to sponsor the kind of music which interests the majority. This repre- sents the spirits of the club as an organ ization.
 The Arion club was reorganized about four years ago." MT Smith continued,
 and placed on financial basis. Looking over the period before that time, the club was club in name only; since then it has been a club in fact This has caused the proadest appreciation and personal cooperation among the members, and through this influence it has grown to be the largest musical club in the city, We feel in having MT. Renzi Thomas as our director that we have d capable and splendid artist, both in chorus and orches- tral music. MT. Thomas is genial and popular, and has interested in all prob ability, a larger number of people in chorus work, than any other d- IT, connection the club feels that other feat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
TODAY'S HAPPENINGS IN SOCIAL CIRCLES

Miss Nora Screven Weds MI WIIUUI Barclay Lewis.
 Mrs. Gaston Torrance's luncheon TOT Miss Belle Roberts
 Mrs Mortimer Jordan hostess for Mrs McGavock and Miss Hill
 Dinner-dance at the Phoenix club. Dinner-dance at the Country club. MT. Donald Drennen host at dinner Southern club luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MISS NABERS HONORS
 MISS ROBERTS AT LUNCHEON

Miss Belle Roberts, whose marriage to MT W. W. Hazard will be an interesting event of January 26. was the honor guest at a beautiful luncheon party yesterday, given by Miss Marguerite Nabers, at her home on Highland avenue.
 The guests were invited for l o'clock and gathered about d dainty table cen tered with a basket of pink Killarney roses. Those enjoying this charming hos pitality were Miss Roberts, Miss Lucy Pinekard, Miss Lydia Eustis, Miss Mary Parke London, Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Margaret Chenoweth, Miss Helen Me Cary, Miss Amelie Hill of Montgomery, Miss Eula WeaNley, Miss Ella Blacksher of Mobile, Miss Alice Jones, Miss Rebecca Thornton, Mrs. Ernest Hettrick, and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MRS. CORR HONORS
 REGENT BRIDE

A lovely affair of yesterday afternoon was Mrs. John NJ. Corrs bridge party at her home on Juniper avenue, which com plimented Mrs. Charles Alley, who has recently come from Andalusia as bride to make Birmingham her home
 The house was prettily decorated for the event with ferns and pink Killarney roses, and a delicious and tempting lunch con was forerunner for pleasant aft ernoon spent with a series of auction bridge The players having the highest score at the close of the game received pair of silk hose.
 Mrs. Corr's guests were: Mrs Alley, Mrs. C. G. kershaW, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs $ J. Knecht, Mrs. Oliver Cox, Mrs John Cox, Mrs. Walter Scott, Mrs Walter Beasley, Mrs. E. P. Qugley. Mrs Mur- ray and Mrs. Frank V. Evans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Rate Held Reasonable

Washington, January 14.--A rate of 32 cents per 100 pounds on blackstrap molasses from Mobile, New Orleans and other points in Louisiana to Omaha was held to be not unreasonable by the interstate commerce commission in a decision announced today. The hearing was on complaint of the Omaha grain exchange against the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company and others. Since the complaint was filed the railroads have reduced the rate to 19 cents on imported and 22 cents on domestic blackstrap, but the commission held that it was not shown that the original rate was un- reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

ures being equal, it is necessary in or der to secure the best choral work in the giving of concerts and festivals, that the director who has coached and prepared the details for the chorus should di- rect the numbers when giVen.'
 About 90 per cent of our club member ship" MT. Smith said, belongs to some choir in the city That is one indica- tion of the purpose of the organization to recognize the value in it's place of the educational side of music. We study the choral literature of the Oratorio more es- pecially than any other form of music. From personal observation I find that this form of music is broader and more lasting in it's influence and it's benefits in a citys life than grand opera. In this connection I am happy to say that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MISS ALLEN ENTERTAINS
 FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUR

The Friday Afternoon Bridge club was delightfully."- entertained by Miss Dorothy Allen at her home on South Fourteenth avenue, which was made lovely with palms and ferns. At the conclusion of the game a pair of silk hose was given as prize and later a delicious luncheon was served.
 Those present were Mrs. Bob Harris Miss Gena Mae Snow, Mrs. J. C. Dorsey, Mrs. Owen, Miss Margaret Dewey, Miss Mabel Marler, Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Kathleen Hayes, Mrs. Ben Cheeseman, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Lucille Strick- land and the hostess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
RANDOM NOTES

MT. Bradley Saunders, Jr., is convales- cent from a serious illness of typhoid fever at the home of his parents, MT and Mrs. Bradley Saunders, and is now able to see his friends.
 Mrs. J. l.. Herring of Ashville is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Walter Hooper
 Miss Caroline Copeland has returned from a visit to Huntsville and has re- sumed her studies with Miss Mary Parke London.
 MT. and Mrs. R. D. Johnston, Jr., and their little son, Robert D. Johnston III have returned from months visit to her parents in New York
 Miss Margaret Stuart Cameron of New . York is a guest of Mrs. R. D. Johnston, Jr,, at the Richmond
 
 Mir. c. K. Maxwell of New York is spending a few days with friends in Bir- mingham
 Miss Helen Mellen of Knoxville is a guest of Miss Florence DuBose at Roe buck.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Driskill of New De- Cdlul nave returned nome alter visiting Mrs. c. C. Snider.
 Miss Mary Snider has returned to Vir- Sinia college at Roanoke after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs C. C. Snder.
 MT. and Mrs. Shelby Glass Taylor have named their little daughter Sarah Adele Taylor
 Mrs J. Holberg and her little son, Jake Holberg of Jackson, Miss, are visiting relatives here.
 Miss Rose Owen McDavid has returned firm an extended visit to rela tives in Texas.
 Mrs. Ben Wilkins of Texas is a guest of MT. and Mrs. Ned McDavid at Gray mont.
 Mrs Ida C. Chappell of Hopkinsville, Ky, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Chap pell.
 Mrs w. H. Warrington will go to Se- ma Monday to be a guest of Mrs Harry Ellis.
 Miss Elizabeth Hampton of Tracy City, Ienn., IS guest of Mrs. R. B. Watts in NorWood. Mrs. George H. Clarke has returned from visit to her mother, Mrs. Rachel Heustis, in Mobile. Alr. and Mrs H. B. Owens have moved from Chattanooga to Birmingham to re- side. Little Rebecca Frazier is ill with scar let fever a the home of her parents, pr. and Mrs. J. E. Frazier.
 Mrs. Charles Clapp is a guest of her sister Mrs. J. T. Leeper in Columbiana.
 Mrs. Asbury Barnett and her little daughter, Augusta Lykes, arrived yester- day from Asheville, N C., to spend a month with MT. and Mrs. James A. Dow ney.
 rothy Allen, Miss Dorothy Lum, Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Kathleen Burns, Mrs. Hubert Norwood, Miss Carrie Papot Mr. NT, DaI,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
HUGHES MOODY WEDDING
 ATTENDANTS SEL LECTED

Miss Frankie Dee Moody and Mr Charles Joseph Hughes will be united in marriage Wednesday afternoon, January 19 at 5:3O o'clock at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church.
 Miss Capitola Moody and Miss Kathleen Moody sisters of the bride, will be bridesmaids and the ushers will include Miss Lucille Lytle, Miss Esther Merrill and Miss Dorothy Merrill
 MT. Hughes will have Mir. Wilbur B. Nolan of Alexander City as best man and MT Marion Pointer is to be groomsman.
 The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. J. M Broadly, pastor of the church, and Mrs. W. M Cosby is to have charge of the music assisted by Mrs. w. J. Ward, Miss Minnie McNeal and MT. Cooper Law lev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MRS. GOLSAN HOSTESS
 LUCKY THIRTEEN CLUB

Mrs. A. M. Golsan was hostess yester- day afternoon at an enjoyable meeting of the Lucky Thirteen club at the home of Mrs Mark Lott. Pink and white car nations decorated the rooms, where forty two was played, and a dainty salad course followed the game
 Those present were: Mrs Mark Lott, Mrs. Russell Mrs. Eugene Skipper, Mrs. J. w. Brown, Mrs. Frazier Redd. Mrs J. w. Hill Mrs. Johnston, Mrs Martin, Mrs Barker, Mrs. Call, Mrs Horace Blake, Mrs. Claud Gholston, Mrs. J. Everett and the hostess. Mrs. A. M. GolsaE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
DANCE AT PRESS CLUB
 EVENT OF LAST EVENING

The Friday Night dinner-dance at the Birmingham Newspaper club is always hailed as one of the most delightful all fairs of the weekend, and the dance last evening was one of the largest ever held at this popular club. Many members en- tertained friends and the presence of a score of attractive visiting girls added to the pleasure of the evening. The music was bright and catchy and the young folks danced until midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MRS. FOREMAN HOSTESS
 FOR SANS SOUCI MEMBERS

Mrs. w. k. Foreman entertained the members of the Sans Souci club Thursday at her home in Norwood, and following a delicious luncheon the players enjoyed an which two attractive prizes were given.
 The club personnel includes: Mrs H. M. Bowdry, Mrs. w. F. Johnson Mrs. J. T. Hury, Miss Lila Brown, Mrs M. L. Meriweather, Mrs. G. l. Patton, Mrs. H. Waters, Mrs. E. E. Smith, Mrs. H. Bar clay, Mrs. Arnold Masburg and the hos tess, Mrs. Foreman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MRS. DAVID ROBERTS
 SENDS OUT CARDS

The following invitations have been sent out: Mrs. David Roberts requests the pleasure of - company at the marriage reception of her daughter, Belle Sumter and MT William Wigg Hazard, on Wednesday, January 26, at S:30 o'clock in the evening, at 4011 Altamont road, Bir- mingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
TUSCALOOSA WANTS.
 MOBILE ID GET DOCK.
Proposition Enthusiastical- ly IndOrsed by Board
 of Trade

Tuscaloosa, January 14.-(Special) )-The proposition of building a government ship yard and dry dock at Mobile is arousing great interest in Tuscaloosa. At a meet ing of the board of directors of the Tusca- loosa Board of Trade, they went on rec
 ord as enthusiastically indorsing Mobile for the proposed plant. The indorsement took the form of a resolution which was introduced by F. C.. Blair, who was re- gently appointed a member of the Mobile port commission. The resolution indorses gulf ports in general and Mobile in par ticular an ideal point for the location of such a plant.
 The Tuscaloosa district is solid behind Mobile i'll an effort to land this plant, according to Mr. Blair, and as he pointed out the interests of Tuscaloosa and Mobile are identical in this matter lie stated that the location of such plant in Mo- bile WoEId not only be a splendid proposi- tlon Tor the government on account Of the proximity of raw materials and the cheap water transportation for such ma terials, but that it would also benefit not only Mobile, but Tuscaloosa and Br- mingham as well, for from this section large quantities of minerals and lumber would be used. The resolution adopted has been sent to Secretary of the Navy Daniels and all members of Congress from Ala bana. Members of the Board of Trade plan to push this matter and help Mobile in every way to secure this plant.
 Last night Grand Master Walter Smith dedicated Tuscaloosa lodge, No. 7S5, of the Masonic order Peculiar interest attaches to this ceremony in Masonic circles, as it is thesecond time that lodge has been consecrated dedicated and constituted in Tuscaloosa since ISIS, when the Rising Virtue lodge, No. 4, was installed. The old lodge has been in existence for nearly 19O years without break and is today grown to such proportions that a second lodge was authorized The officers of the new lodge who were installed tonight are: Dr. R. H. Cooper, w. NJ; J. M. Rogers, $. w.; c. M. Ayres, J. w.. z. Jones, s. D.; J. c. Crutcher, P. D.; J. R. Stuckey, S. S.; A. c. Robertson, J. S; J. D. Davis, T.; George D. Johnston, secretary, and J. P. Melvin, treasurer.
 M. H. Bum, assistant general superin- tendent of the Railway Mail Service, is in Tuscaloosa today investigating with Postmaster sam F. Clabaugh conditions here with view of improving the service of the local postoffice. Postmaster Cla- baugh hopes to add many new improve ments to the local service, which are usually confined to the larger cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MISS NORWOOD HOSTESS
 FOR POPULAR VISITOR

Miss Mary Claire Norwood was among the hostesses at the press club last even- inG entertaining a party of friends as lovely courtesy to Miss Lucille Strick- land of Naldosta Ga, who is visiting Miss Ella Louis Ward. Those who en- joyed a beautiful dinner and later the dancing as Miss Norwood's guests were
 Miss Strickland, Miss Ward, Miss De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MISS SESSIONS LUNCHEON
 FOR ATTRACTIVE GUEST

Miss Mary Sessions entertained delight fully at luncheon at the Tutwiler yes- terday, honoring her guest, Miss Pauline White of Goodwater. Those enjoying the courtesy were Miss White, Miss Nora Screven, Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Doris Moughon. Miss Sara Collins and Miss Eliza beth Massey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
BOmbard Bulgar Trenches

London, January H.-A squadron of French aviators on Tuesday bombarded the first line of Bulgarian trenches in the Strumitza sector, wrecking several trenches and killing and wounding a number of soldiers, says dispatch from Athens to the Exchange Telegraph com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
LEWIS-SCREVEN WEDDING
 EVENT OF TODAY

The marriage of Miss Nora Slade Screven will be solemnized today at F o'clock at St. Mary s-on-the- Highlands. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev ". N. Claybrook the bride and groom leaving immediately after for an extended wedding trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

A. c. Montgomery, Miss Margaret Nun ger, MT. L. P. Munger, Mir. N. w. Proc tor NIr. and Mrs. Merrill Pratt, MT. Ham, ilton Wilkins, Mir. and Mrs. M. r. North ington, MT and Mrs. NJ. w. Hurt, and the hosts MT. and Mrs R. s. Munger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MISS EUSTIS TO HONOR
 MISS BELLE ROBERTS

Miss Lydia Eustis will entertain at bridge Tuesday afternoon at her home on Waucoma street to compliment Miss Belle Roberts, popular brde-eleCt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Rotan Director of Dallas Bank

Washington, January 14.-Appoint- ment of Edward Rotan of Waco, Tex, as director of the Dallas Federal Re serve bank, was announced today by the federal reserve board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MRS. MERRILL PLANS
 AFFAIR FOR MISS MOODY

Mrs Lee Merrill has issued invitations
 for linen shower today at her home on Twelfth street to compliment her niece, Miss Frankie Dee Moody, an at tractive bride to-be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MISS MASSEY HOSTESS
 FOR MISS WHITE

A happy event of last evening was Miss Elizabeth Massey's box party at the Lyric, experimenting Miss Pauline White who is being delightfully."- entertained as the guest of Miss Mary Sessions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
MRS. GODBEE TO
 ENTERTAIN FOR BRIDE

Mrs s. s. Godbee will give a kitchen shower Monday afternoon at her home in NorWood to honor Miss Frankie Dee Moody, a lovely bride-elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15
Famous Surgeon Dead

Philadelphia, January 14.-Dr. Charles M Thomas former dean of Hahnemann Medical college here, and a widely known authority on surgery and opthalmology, died today, He was 67 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

this seems to be the conviction of most of the musical clubs of Birmingham"
 In regard to the programme which we will present on next Friday evening" MT. Smith said. in conclusion, ''it has been selected with the view of pleasing everybody. It is full of color and inter- esting from every angle, and gives prom ise Of having an appreciative audience"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

rothy Allen, Miss Dorothy Lum, Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Kathleen Burns, Mrs. Hubert Norwood Miss Carrie Papot Mir. Percy Brewer, Mr, Roberson, MT. John Abernathy, MT Earl Martin, Mr. J. B. Gilbert Mir John Williams, MT. Marion Pointer and Mr. Cahalan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

Week-End Happenings In Smart Circles

Press Club Event % Last
 
  Spheres Random Notes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

Mrs. Asbury Barnett and her littit daughter, Augusta Lykes, arrived yester day from Asheville, N. C., to spend z month with MT and Mrs. James A. Dow. ney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-15

A T no time in the history of Bir- "A mingham has there been more ac- A tivity in musical circles than at
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
JOHNSON RECEIVES OVATION
Congressman Albert johnson Gets
FIattering Reception on His Re.
turn Home Last Evening

Congressman Albert Johnson receiv-
ed an ovation of which he may be
proud, upon his return home yester-
day from the national capital He was
met at Elma by number of friends in
autos from Aberdeen, Hoquiam and
Montesano and escorted by them to his
home city.
Short addresses were made by the
congressman at Elma. Montesano and
Aberdeen EN- route. The cortege was
met at the Eighth street bridge by a
torchlight procession, headed by a
band, and all marched to Heermans'
field, where Congressman Johnson
made telling speech. Taken by and
large, 1t was such reception as was
to be expected Of the personal popu-
larity OF Mr.. Johnson. many old friends
not at all in sympathy with some of
his reactionary views taking part with
genuine good feeling.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01

(Continned on Paga Eighty
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
TO STAGE CONVENTION

To arouse interest in the campaign
to enlist 100 members for the big class
the Knights of Pythias hope to put
through the latter part of this month,
an entertainment is to be provided
next Monday evening at which some
peculiar stunts will be pulled off. The
feature of the entertainment will be
a mock convention. at which candi-
dates for various offices will be nomi-
mated in the old-fashioned country
style of years ago, feature afford
ing plenty of room for much noise and
fun. The committee in charge, many
of whom have participated in these
same old backwoods conventions, is
composed Of F. w. Loomis, A. E. Gra-
ham, Russell Mack. c. NJ. Cloud, Good
bar Jones, E. A. Olleman and w. H.
Tucker.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
QUITS JOB TO
SUPPORT WILSON
Mrs. Axtell, State Chairman
Of the Congressional Union,
Declines to Support Hughes
Is CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE
Takes No Stock in Hughes
Talk of Suffrage Amendment
to the Constitution
IS CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE
CNew Oufk World! /!

SEATTLE, Aug. 31.-Mrs. Frances
c. Axtell of Bellingham, former men,
ber of the state legislature, has re.
signed as chairman Of the Congress
sional union for the state of Wash
ington, now known as the Woman's
party. This action was taken by Mrs.
Axtell as protest against the Wo-
mems party Endorsement of Charles E.
Hughes.
Mrs. Axtell, who is progressive
and the candidate of the party for
congress in her district. declares her.
self for President Wilson.
Neither party has stated specifical.
ly declaration in favor of the Susan
B. Anthony amendment said Mrs. Ak
tell today. I'VE of the West, knowing
that such amendment must depend
upon two-thirds vote of a new con.
gress, regardless of Mr.. Hughes be-
lated declaration for it, advised TAX
ing no action regarding presidential
candidates and devoting ourselves to
the coming congress.
Since to comply with their request
would mean an effort to return all
of the reactionaries to power and the
Western states would run the risk of
losing the ground for which progress
sives have fought for the last 20 years,
and as suffrage would gain nothing
by so doing, because reactionaries in
both parties are always opposed to
woman suffrage, and since all that
would be necessary for republicans to
do would be to say they stood by the
party platform and not by Mr.. Hughes
statement; and since prohibition and
woman suffrage have been settled in
this state on perfectly non-partisan
basis and in each of the II suffrage
states there has been an adherence to
this standard. find that must re-
sign this office"