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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MISS WARD COMPLIMENTS
 MISS CALDWELL

Miss Ella Louis Ward was hostess yes- terday afternoon when she entertained the Bachelor girls at bridge and her friends at miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Carrie Caldwell, whose marriage to MT. w. B. Neal will be an event of Wednesday.
 After the game of bridge the Bachelor Girls and Miss Kathleen Caldwell, Miss Hazel Hawkins, Mrs. George Harris and Miss Bertha May, assisted Miss Ward in receiving. Miss Ward was charmingly gowned in a smart afternoon frock of green taffeta, harmonizing in color with the decorations of the. dining room, where Easter lilies tied with a butterfly bow of tulle formed the centerpiece of the tea table, over which Miss Mabel Marler presided. Bonbons of green and white and green shaded candles completed the color scheme.
 Miss Caldwell was beautifully gowned in becoming frock of pink taffeta and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MRS. KOENIG HOSTESS
 AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. Lee J. Koenig entertained the members of the Friday Luncheon Bridge club and a. few additional guests yes terday at her home in compliment to Mrs. Andrew Cameron, a recent bride.
 A mound of jonquils tied with cloud like bows of white tu1le formed the central motif about which were silver vases of narcissi tied with yellow, and bonbons of yellow and white. The en- tire lower floor breathed the freshness of spring with the many vases of hya- cinths and narcissi. The prizes were silk hose and embroidered table covers and the guest of honor was presented with a box of dainty dkerchiefs.
 The following were included in Mrs. Koenig's hospitality: Mrs. Robert Hood, Mrs. Wilbur Kelley, Mrs. John l.. Yeat- man, Mrs. Thomas Hill, Mrs. Eugene Enslen, Mrs. William Leary, Mrs. I. c. Beatty, Mrs. Wilbur Smith, Mrs. Roy Knight, Mrs. Charles Davis, Mrs. E. M. Kilby, Mrs. Mark Dewstoe, Mrs. Ed Warren, Mrs. Michael Nolan, Mrs. kop- ert Burnett, Mrs. Lawrence Jones, Mrs. Carroll Steele. Mrs. Berry Baugh, Mrs. Brookes Forbes, Mrs. John LutZ, Mrs. Miles Watkins, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. Chapline Hodges, Mrs. John Dawson, Mrs Troupe Brazelton, Mrs. Frank Estes and Mrs. Benjamin Kidd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

At today's matinee, which is one of the most popular performances of the week, large crowd is expected to enjoy the entertainment that is being offered by the five vaudeville acts that are on the bill.
 For the children as well as the grown ups the dog act presented by Mr. Thies- sen be highly recommended. For those who love music much enjoyment will result from hearing the Seven Colo nial Belles in instrumental and vocal se- lections.
 Medlin. Watts & Townes are clever talk ing and singing comedians and they no doubt will prove delight. The big all week feature act continues. to be big entertainer. ''On the school playgrounds' has proven an attractive all-weelx num- Der. Adams and Gilbert have an act that is sure to please and both are clever dancers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
JUNIOR MUSIC STUDY
 CLUB RECTAL,

At Cable hall today at 2:3O o'clock the Junior Music Study club presents the fol- lowing members from the senior club in the following programme:
 Piano, Childhood Scenes, Op. 15 (Schu- mann); About Strange Lands and Peo- ple." Curious Story" Catch Me If You Can," ''Entreating Child.' "Contented- ness" Important Event. "Trauemerei," By the F'freside," "The Knight of the Hobby Horse" Almost Too Serious" Frightening" Child Falling Asleep" The Poet Speaks" Miss Edgell Adams.
 Soprano, (N At Parting (Rogers), (b) 'fMurmuring Zephyrs" (Jensen), Co Where Blossoms Crow (San SoucD, Mrs. E. G. Chandler.
 Violin, (a) Air on the G (Bach). (b) 'Serenade" (Arensky), Co 'Licbeslieb'' (Fritz Kreisler), Miss Rosa Fabian.
 Saphano, 'Love's Rhapsodie' (Bart- lett, with violin obligato Mrs. E. G. Chandler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Hints in Laundering

''Here are few hints for the house. wife, and such. ] think cannot be re- peated too often, for no matter how one tries to commit them to memory at the time they are most needed, either the clipping cannot be found or the scrap book fails us: A garment spotted with fruit juice can be restored to it's orig inal color by making a paste of salaratus (soda) and rubbing it in well. It wifi dis- appear. If stubborn hold over the steam ing kettle of boiling water. To remove stains from white clothes injured by a sock or colored bit of wash boil the clothes in soapy water to which has been added two cups of good vinegar. It will whiten them no matter how badly stained they are. Five cents worth of soap bark, two quarts of water reduce to one-half the quantity, and add three tablespoons of ammonia and bottle Keep on hand to remove stains from woolen clothing, skirts, trousers, etc. V. A. M."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MRS. HENDERSON ENTERTAINS
 AT ST. PATRICK'S LUNCHEON

Mrs. H. M. Henderson was hostess yesterday at her home on South Thir- teenth street to the members of the Friday Luncheon Bridge club, in com pliment to her mother, Mrs. T. H. Briggs of Franklin, Tenn.
 Carnations, ferns and palms adorned the rooms and bud vases of white car nations tied with green tulle were ar ranged on the bridge tables. St. Pat rick score cards and green and white bonbons in crystal compOrtes were used The entire lower floor was prettily decorated with white carnations and cloud-like bows of green tulle. The club prize was silk hose and the guest Of honor was presented with a box of monogram stationery.
 Mrs. Henderson'S guests were Mrs Briggs, Mrs J. S. Hoskins, Mrs. War ren Lewis, Jr., Mrs. l.. B. Leftwich, Mrs. D. B. Lightner, Mrs. Jack Eaton, Mrs. Motion Smith, Miss Carrie Cowan of Franklin, Tenn; Mrs. S. R. Simpson and Mrs. Isaac Houser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
FASHIONABLE GATHERINGS
 OF TODAY

Mrs. Davis presents pupils in recital. Luncheons at Southern club. Mrs. Clay entertains for Miss Elise Rob- nson.
 Montevallo students meet at the Hill man.
 Mrs. R. M. Holman entertains at linen shower for Miss Parker.
 Dinner-dance at the Country club. Miss Lovett entertains for brides-elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MRS. BARHAM ENTERTAINS
 THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB

Mrs P. F. Barhan entertained the members of the Cosmopolitan Auction club Thursday afternoon at her home in Norwood.
 Ferns and spring flowers adorned the rooms where the guests played and a cut glass bud vase was given as the score prize. The consolation prize was hand embroidered handkerchiefs. After the game a delicious salad and ice course was served to Mrs. Charles P. Mcclure, Mrs. A. J. Allen, Mrs. A. L. Kidd, Mrs. w. J. Williams, Mrs. K. T. Millsap, Mrs. l.. L. Williams, Mrs. W. G. Leslie, Mrs. Sydney Dinger, Mrs. A. Watkins, Mrs. B. w. Hendricks, Mrs. A. D. Carothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Formula for Hop Beer

T see that reader wants a recipe TOT hop beer. I have an excellent formula. Boil a 5-cent package of hops until the strength is out. Usually it takes seven or eight quarts of water. When cool, stir in one cake of compressed yeast, three pounds of sugar tor more if desired), II cents worth of wintergreen essence. and set in warm place until it bubbles. Then put into bottles after straining it. II will be good in three or four days. It is excellent for the nerves and is a splendid drink. He is recipe for anyone who is troubled with their fingers cracking. It cured mine and has cured many others: Two ounces of rosewater, two ounces of glycerin, two ounces of bay. rum, 15 drops of carbolic acid. Shake well before us- ing. F. K. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

There will be a call meeting of the Mercy Home board, the Creche club and the Nursery Gild this morning at the Woman's Christian Temperance union Headquarters, Twenty-first street. between First and Second avenues, at 10:30 clock. The meeting is very important and the members are urged to attend
 Miss Mary Norman Moore, president of Athens college, calls a meeting of the Bir- mingham chapter of the Athens alumnae this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Schuy- Ter Harris, on South Fourteenth street. All members are requested to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
CHRISTIE-SHAW WEDDING
 QUIETLY SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Bessie Shaw to MT. R. J. Christie of Belfast, Ireland. was quitely solemnized last Tuesday in Montgomery, the Rev R. 1T. McCasslin officiating. Only members of the family were present, the bride being the daugh- ter of Mrs. F. E. Shaw of Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Christie left immediately for Chicago, stopping in Birmingham for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MIR. AND MRS. INDUCTION HOSTS
 TO FRIDAY SOCIAL CLUB

MT. and Mrs. G. W. Moughon enter. tained the members of the Friday Night Social club last evening at their home in Norwood.
 A profusion of spring flowers were used to adorn the rooms, where five hundred was played, after which dainty refreshments were served The prizes were embroidered dresser scarfs and silver knife.
 W. Odum, MT. and Mrs. S. D. Nance, Mrs. John Foster, MT. and Mrs. c. c. Blackwell, MT. and Mrs. A. M Boyer, MT. and Mrs. John Wood, MT. and Mrs. Gregory Johnston and MT. and Mrs. C. T. Mayfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
By RUTH F. GAUDIN

the Bachelor Girls who assisted Miss Ward were smartly attired in modish aft ernoon frocks and coat suits. They were Miss Mable Marler, Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Helen Keser, Miss Kathryn Ross, Miss Etoile White, Miss Lida Otis, Miss Nellie Haylow, Miss Earline Reynolds, Miss Hazel Hawkins, Miss Annie Frank lin, Miss Kathleen Caldwell, Miss Made line Ward and Mrs. Bob Harris,
 Between the hours of 4 and many friends of Miss Ward dropped in for tea and to wish the bride-elect happiness, re- gretting that she would leave to make her home in a distant state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
JOYCROFTERS MEET
 WITH MRS. LIPSCOMBE

Mrs. J. M. Lipscombe entertained tho members of the Joycrofters yesterday afternoon at her home on Virginia ave- nue.
 The club is studying the drama this year and a most interesting programme was heard. Mrs. Lee was leader for the afternoon and several delightful pa pers were read. which was followed by an open discussion.
 St. Patrick's colors were used in tho decorations and after the programme the guests enjoyed delicious refresh ments, which carried out the St. Pat ricks idea.
 Mrs. Lipscombe invited as extra guests Mrs. Ned Banks, Mrs. Roy Dim nett and Mrs. ". A. Drake. and the club members are Mrs R. G.- Burger, Mrs. John Douglass. Mrs. Job Going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

on the Birmingham Ledger and the At lanta Constitution She will be a most valuable asset to the paper as her knowl- edge is not confined to the south.
 Mrs. Ball is not stranger to Mont gomery, for she has spent many years in that city, and will be given most cordial welcome by her many old friends. Her daus hter. Miss Sue Allen Ball, has accepted a position on the 'Ruralist' in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

Mrs. Arthur Dent of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. M. B. Wellborn.
 
 Mrs. James O. Dickens of Montgomery is the guest of friends in the city. Miss Lydia Sherrod who has been spending the winter with Mrs. C. B. Reed, has returned to her home in Anderson, N. c.
 Miss Lamira Camp arrived Thursday to be the guest for a few days of her sister, Mrs. E. F. Stovall, on St. Charles street. Miss Camp has been spending the win ter in Jacksonville, Fla, where she has made marked success in the Gaumount Film company.
 MT. and Mrs. H. Carlton Greesburg left Thursday for New York. Before return ing MT. and Mrs. Gheesburg will visit in Washington and will be the guest of Mrs. H. B. Moore in Wilmington, Del
 
 Mrs s. S. Lightner of Shreveport, La, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. M. An derson. on South Fourteenth street. Mrs. T. V. Harrison of Decatur, who is recovering from a recent operation at Johns Hopkins, is spending few days with her sister, Mrs. William Foreman, III ANOIWOOus
 Mrs. c. A. Moffett is i'll at her home on South Sixteenth street.
 Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald has returned from Atlanta, where she spent the last
 weeks. Her son, MT. Will Reynolds, of Atlanta, who is recovering from a re- cent illness, accompanied her home.
 
 Mir T ReachaY T eona ri of WiGcOY1 sin jg spending a few days in the city, after a visit to New Orleans.
 Miss Carrie Cowan of Franklin, Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. H. M. Henderson. Mrs. Paul Mitchell has returned from New Orleans. where she accompanied MT. Mitchell, who sailed for Guatemala. Mrs. Clyde Latta has returned to her home in Omaha after a visit to her pa rents, MT. and Mrs. Carson.
 Miss Bessie Abbott of New Orleans was entertained at box party at the Lyric last night. Those in the party were Mrs. A. V. Abbott. Miss Ethel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Helps for the Housewife

q have a few things which may be of benefit to housekeepers-ideas, l mean. If you wish to put a brass rod in a curtain put your thimble over the end of the rod. You will have no trouble. If you scale fish with baking soda, holding by by the tail 1t will cut the shine. This will help those who go camping in the summer season. Now, I have pie crust that can't be beaten. One cup of flour, two tablespoons of lard, 8 pinch of salt. and three tablespoons of water. Stir all together. This will make a double crust for pie. It is never failing. Can l get copy of the poem. My Mother?' l will send a stamp for the same
 MARY H. N"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MUSIC STUDY AND
 TREBLE CLIFF CONCERT

Those interested in the concert of the Music Study and Treble Clef clubs, which will be given at the Tutwiler Thursday evening, March 23 may secure tickets at the Cable, Shelby & Burton piano store. Although the concert is complimentary, this method is used to ensure seats for those attending as the seating capacity of the ballroom is limited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MRS. BALL TO RESUME
 JOURNALISTIC WORK

Mrs. George c. Ball, who has been ten- dered the position as social editor of the Montgomery Journal, to the regret of her many friends in the city, will leave Sun day, and immediately begin her work on the woman's section of the Journal.
 Although her many friends extend to her their heartiest congratulations, they regret that her new position will mean that her residence must be another city Mrs. Ball is eminently qualified for news paper work for she has wide experience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Waffles and Chop Suey

Would you please give a good recipe for waffles for a family of four and one for chop suey? EMMA L."
 Risen Waffles-Four eggs, two cups of milk, three tablespoons of melted butter, one tablespoon of sugar, three cups of flour sifted with half a teaspoon of salt, one-half yeast cake dissolved in warm water Beat long and well, set in a warm place to rise, and bake in waffle irons.
 Rice Waffles-One cup of boiled rice, one pint of sweet milk, two eggs, one teaspoon of baking powder, one teaspoon of salt, tablespoon butter and flour to make thin batter Sift salt. baking powder, and one scant cup of flour twice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Ole Miss, de onliest reason dat CT heap uv Folks don't .mek Fools uv deyselves is bekaze de Opportunity is Lackin'! Yassun!

''and his daughters; his taste is so much better than theirs and he seems to like to shop. It is the bargain sales, however, that attract him, for he never comes at any other time
 Hell haggle and talk for hours about one simple little $10 hatifor his wife," she continued "and as $9.95 is his limit. we always have an awful squabble over the extra 5 cents. I told the management of the shop one day that they ought always to mark few hats at his price as he was such a good customer at bargain sales He's worse than any women ever saw. And tight wad'-mercy! No wonder he is so rich! He knows how not to spend money
 I asked him once if his purchases al- ways suited his family the saleslady continued, land he said they were tickled to death with what he bought, and that was the reason he kept selecting their hats. Talk about women bargain-hunteds they are not circumstance to men bar gain hunters; they fall for marked-down goods worse than all the women I know put together
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Flushing Apples

T inclose the recipe asked for by Mrs. J. l.. R. Candied pears, should think, would be made like any candied fruit
 However, I have never made them. have made successfully blushing apples. l believe the original recipe Is Mrs. Janet Hills. I am glad to send it in Core six red apples and cook in boiling water without removing the skins until they gre tender. Turn the apples often with skinner so they may cook evently. Re- move to plate; carefully take off the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
AMATEUR PLAY
 AT CABLE HALL

The Phoenician club presented play Thursday evening at Cable hall before a most interested audience of several hum dred.
 Preceding the play a violin solo was rendered and between the acts several musical numbers were heard. Several de- serving mention in their cast are Mr. Abraham Mikwee as Moses Muligrub, MT. Toffey Shahid as Joseph, a bashful youth; Miss Sarah Shakra as Mrs Tan naus and Miss Lena Mikwee as Patty. flirt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

skins; scrape off the red pulp adhering to the inside of the skins and replace it on the opposite sides of each apple Re- duce the water to a cup or less, add a cup of sugar and the juice of an orange; also the grated rind of it if liked. Let all simmer until a thick syrup is formed Pour this over the apples. Drop a spoon full of whipped cream on each apple or serve the cream separately, not whipped. When I serve this dish with game, I do not have cream. But as luncheon des- sert it is delicious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

Mrs Murray Hitchcock, Mrs W. c. Lloyd. Mrs. Lucien Moses, Miss Ella Charles, Mrs. T. s. Neville, Mrs. N. w. Shannon, Mrs. J. J. Shannon, Mrs. J. D. Shelby, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Ira l.. Wat son, Mrs. Robert Webb and Mrs Stub bins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Mix With Milk
Dover Layer Cake

Gould some kind reader give me re- cipe for really good layer cake. one that has been tried-not an expensive cake but good? M. D. G."
 You should have dozens of responses. Every housewife has her favorite tested and true recipe for layer cake. I lead off with one that has been in use in my fam fly for 30 years and more called Dover layer cake: One pound of sifted flour, one pound of white sugar, half a pound of butter rubbed with the sugar to a light cream, six eggs (white eggs beaten to a stiff froth, the yolks beaten smoothl, one cup of milk, one even teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in two teaspoons
 vinegar, one tablespoon of rosewater. Flavor frosting with lemon juice. Thus stands the antique that brought satis- faction to hundreds of palates. Nowadays we substitute teaspoon of baking pow der for the soda and vinegar Filled with whipped cream slightly sweetoned and mixed with chopped nuts it makes a delicious layer cake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
MISS PERRY TO
 COMPLIMENT MISS BURNS

Miss Susie Perry will entertain at a bridge luncheon on Saturday, March 25, in compliment to Miss Kathleen Burns. 8 lovely bride-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
Time to Move

From Judge.
 "Bronks wants to sublet his apartment" 1" ''Why. he called it the ideal place. T know, but the janitor doesn't like the way he parts his hair.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18
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together; add milk and eggs; beat in butter and rice Beat two minutes.
 Chop Suey-(a Chinese recipe)-One-half chicken tor quarter of chicken and as much fresh pork, or you can make it all pork, but chicken is much better), one large handful of mushrooms, stalk of celery, six Chinese potatoes, bowl of rice, a small dessert dish of Chinese sauce (which answers for salt. When the chicken is cleaned scrape the meat from the bones and cut into strips about one and one-half inches long and one-half inch wide. If pork is used, cut the strips the same length. Slice the onions thin; soak the mushrooms 10 minutes in water, then remove the stems; cut the celery into pieces one and one-half inches long. Chinese potatoes require no cook ing; simply wash and slice. First put the chicken Cor chicken and pork) into a frying pan with fat and fry until done, but not brown or hard. Then add the sliced onions and cook little. Add mushrooms. Now pour enough sauce over the ingredients to make them brown. Then add some water and stew a few minutes. Add celery and after a minute the potatoes. Finally add little floured water to it, making gravy of the water which stewed it. The Chinese potatoes, mushrooms and Chinese sauce may be procured at any Chinese grocery. If the rice is not cooked properly it will detract greatly from the good taste of the chop suey. Otherwise it is a palatable dish.
 Mix With Milk
 Some one asked in your Corner how to keep horseradish white. Try mixing 1t with milk and 1t will keep white for months. After the horseradish has been grated sprinkle a little salt over it, then a bit of sugar. I then mix little white vinegar in water and add that; then, lastly, the milk-about a tablespoonful. You may also add in your Helping Hand if you wish that peach stains may be re- moved from silk or cotton by freezing it on the ice, then scrape off gently. L.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

 News Neetngs-otherA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

Mrs. Arthur Dent of Montgomery i the guest of Mrs. M. B. Wellborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-18

Mrs. James O. Dickens of Montgomery is the guest of friends in the city.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23
Miss Ella Bradna, Of Barnum
& Bailey Show, Owns
Large Stock Farm.

Here is a circus girl who raises and
trains her own horses.
She is Miss Ella Bradna, one Of the
youngest and prettiest bareback riders
In America, who this season is also pre-
senting with the Barnum & Bailey circus
q new trained animal act of her own Gre
alton. consisting Of horses. dogs. and
ponies in a wonderful trick and posing
novelty
Although this is Miss Bradna's first at
tempt to produce an original circus act
OF her own, she has been a famous rider
for several years and in the winter time
has made a speciality Of training horses
for the circus. She owns an extensive
stock farm on Long Island, and here she
spends most Of her time when the circus
Is not on the road. All the horses used
in both her riding and trained animal
acts were raised on this farm and trained
by Miss Bradna personally.
Miss Bradna prides herself on her
knowledge OF horses, and she is the pos
SCISSOR OF many prizes and blue ribbons,
captured by her equines at the New York
City horse show and other stock exhibi-
tions. In addition to training horses for
her own use in the circus, she also sup
plies horses for other bareback riders in
the various circuses, and the fact that
steed Is "Bradna horse means that It
represents the best that can be procured
in the way OF breeding and perfect train
ing
Miss Bradra is a Swiss girl, "a years
old, and she has been a circus rider near
Iy all her life, having spent many years
in small European circuses before coming
to America. In an interview not long
ago. Miss Bradna declared that she would
rather have her horses than the best au-
tomobile made.
The work Of an equestSenne Is not
taught in a day declares Miss Bradna,
and it is a well known fact that foreign
women take up bareback riding when
very young. Circus riders in foreign
countries are in one sense of the word
born riders, as the work is really one
that Is handed down from generation to
generation.
There are but few American girl
bareback riders, and it is due in part, no
doubt to the fact that there is no ap-
premiership system here, because the
laws forbid performances by children at