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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-20


one OF the most Interesting en-
tertainments given in Waxahaohie
Tor a long time was the Tom Thumb
edding last night at the First
Methodist church. under the auspices
n, the Ladies' Home Missionary
society. A generous free will offer
ing was received and the society
members announce that the financial
feature Was a success, aud all In at
tendance pronounce the entertain
nent most delightful. No real we'd
ding ever had more attractive deco
rstions. The decorators were mas
ters of the art, and the church pre-
scented a veritabie flower land.
beautiful baskets, round and oblong,
IT. white and green shades, were
filled with white flowers and the
handles we're tied with tulle bows.
These were placed on pedestals about
the chancel. on the piano and along
the altar floor. The little chairs OF
the children we're tied in pink tulle
with sprays of the white flowers.
The entire decorative scheme was
nest effective and charming.
Tom Thumb was unprecedented by
George Pierce, little grandson OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Pierce. The
bride was Nancy Jane Rogers, lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Rogers. The minister was imperso-
mated by WILDER Rogers, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Rogers. Lem Curtin
Jr. was best man and Margaret
Calvin, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Calvin, was maid of honor.
Dorothy Grace Brady. Miriam
Sha kleford, Pat Kidd am
Pauleta 1Tankersly were the brides
maids. Flower girls were repre-
scented by Mary Thompson and Mar
garet Naughton. The ushers were
Dick Hipp and James Hardin. Tue
old maid cousins were represented
by Mary Alice Kidd and Hazel Reid.
Bachelor cousins we're represented
by Tom Kenner, Don Nugent. AL
dreege Lomax and Robert Hardin.
Walter Moore and Josephine Wilson
we're grandparents of the groom.
George Newton and Maude Felty,
grandparents of the bride q. 3.
McCombs and Ursula Ratchford rep
resented the brides parents. Eliza
beth Holland and Adelaide Graham,
as cousins of the bride, sang solos.
Other members of tho wedding party
we're George Henry Newton, who
sang Silver Threads Among the
Cold" and Josephine Wilson, who
sang solo. Invited guests we're
Paxton Littlepage and Ruth Dillon,
Gene Kenner and Mary Ruth Painter,
Alice Stell and Jackson Martin,
James McRoberts and Juanita Nu-
gent, Hayden Jackson and Josephine
NLoraax. J. w. Thompson and Eloise
Hamm. Tom Thomson and Thelma
Thompson, Louise Dunawey and
Mary Naughton, Edith Sims and
RAYMOND Newton. Robert Earl Rice
and Roberta Ownby, Dorothy Comp
bell and Vance Tankersly Fannie
Ruth Thomas was the minister's wife
and Warren McRoberts, rejected
sritor.
A wedding supper was served on
the platform by six little girls, Irene
Thompson, Dorothy Cunningham,
Nell Owen, Elizabeth Hines. Doll
Thompson and Ruth Walker.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-20

Mrs. r. Brady ien Friday night
for New york City. where she VII
attend the biennial 81 Women's
clubs. she Joined Mrs. Fred Fieni-
tnrs party atfDallas and went over
the Frisco TO st. Louis The perty
II 10 visit Toronto. Niagara. and
other interesting points ~ iaat sec
ton when the biennial IS over Ms.
Brady will be joined n chicaso by
her cousin. Mrs. II. y. Boyd. Of that
city. she viii be located at the
Auor hotel, where the 81 ennial viii
have headquarters Mrs. Brady will
represent the Waxahachie shakes
peare club and will be an alternate
delegate from the Texas Federation.
She viii spend week en- route home
In Chicago, as the guest OF Mrs.
Boyd. Mrs. pe1nybacker will retire
from the presidency With this meet
ing. Her administration has been
a pride to Texans. and larfc dele
cation from her state win meet her
there.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-20

bliss LILLIAN Rnshlug Who h.s
her. teaeains sfhotl at Forrestan
nsh leave Sunday Is rher hame at
Haskell Sac via Be- accompanied
hv Aer sister Mrs neher, Eaaans.
s. 70 etii saend ire safamer fu Wet
ttNa# Htfa Der parents
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-20

Ono OF the most elaborate parties
that the congenial club las enjoyed
during the social season, was the
meeting with Mrs. r, M. Rocket, on
Marvin avenue last Friday. Spring
roses and smaller modest flowers.
filled cut glass vases and bowls. and
made all the reception suite attrac-
tive. Score cards wero untrue
Dutch scenes. They we're passed to
tie guests by Dorothy Grace Brady,
the hostess little granddaughter.
Seven tables were arranged for the
game OF forty two. Mrs. Boyd
(sounah made high score. Mrs
Rocket was assisted By ner daught-
ers. Mrs. Jesse Kennedy and Mrs.
Carries BRADY. and Frances Louise
Brady. her granddaughter. Re-
freshments consisted OF angel food
and cream. with minis. The special
guests and substitute players were
Mechanics Tom Andrews. Ewell
Mccartney, II. X. Erwin, Charley
Kennedy. u. r. Listlepage. w d.
Boyd. ], II. Kirah, Quincy Getzenda-
ner. DIN Martin and John George.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-20

A. leaders OF the sides Mrs Brady'a
side lost and the vinniug side sili
bo entertained next Friday Fl Chsu-
taaaua park With an old fashioaed
picnic.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-20
Thursday Club Entertained.

The Thursday club was entertain
cd by Mrs. Harry Knowles at the
home OF her mother. Mrs. John Wat
con. on Ferris avenue. The music
room had attractions OF American
beauty roses. Swinging in the fold
ing doors were baskets OF poppieo.
In the dining room shades of yellow
nsnde an effective color scheme. A
basket OF yellow roses was placed on
a mirrored reflector. tulle bows of
the yellow hues giving an artistic
touch. Miss Katherine Cole and
Mrs. Robert Phillips made high
score. Cream. angel food sand
viches and reception sticks we're
served.
The guests were Mesdames e. p.
Littlepage, r. G. Forrest. Sid Turner,
Csrey Wilson. Tom Cole. Airs .Boles
o. Dallas. and Miss Modena Haw-
Eins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
WORLD-POET'S BIRTHDAY
m the Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 Rudyard Kipling passed his fiftieth birthday 'quietly''-according to the Lon trumpets everywhere, but he understood what that was for. MT. Tommy Atkins was making ready to be off to the war front, and the raw recruits were assem- bling to "sign up' for lifs or death for England.
 But the England of his song remem- bered him with grateful messages of love and honor, and the unkind critics of his later work were not in evidence In the British press even war news made room for the peoples appreciation of the sing CT of a mans song for England.
 Different conditions prevail now as compared with those of Kipling's barrack room ballad days, when he heard the east a-callin'." The east Is calling now, but in thunder tones that shake all Eng land He cannot sing of it as of old So loud and deep is the thunder call song cannot answer it. It Is not the time for singing.
 The poet of the widest world appeal is no longer the dreamer, but the doer o1 deeds-the worker. wherever work is tc be done-for the very life of England There may be time for songs and dreams when peace comes to his country the guns sing now; and before their aw. full music all is silent save the throbbine heart of the nation that awaits ..the tri. umph or the tomb.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
Alabama Packing Houses

Crop diversification in the cotton states will enable the south to feed itself and will keep millions of dollars in this section that have been going to the north and west for foodstuffs.
 Alabama made a great record in diversification last year, leading, as it did, all the neighboring states in per centage of gain in grain.
 This state will not only feed itself, but with favorable weather conditions this year there will be a large surplus of corn, and in order for the farmers to reap the fullest benefit from this crop, there must be an increase in live stock. This means that nearby mar kets must be provided for cattle and hogs.
 We must have packing houses. The enterprising farmer can make his corn worth $1.75 to $225 a bushel by turn ing it into hog meat, that is, if there is packing house within easy reach. Birmingham has packing house facilities that afford good market for hogs raised within radius of fifty or sixty miles.
 A large and modern packing house was recently completed in Andalusia that will provide market for Gov ington county and the adjoining coun ties, and now Talladega is getting ir 1 line. An enthusiastic meeting of citi zens was held in Talladega Monday fol the purpose of organizing packing house company. The necessary capi tai will be subscribed promptly and 1 the success of the project is assured.
 Before this year passes dozen ol more packing plants should be in the l course of construction. With packing l houses properly distributed Alabama's l meat production would be increased tC
 such volume as to add greatly tc the wealth of the state and the pros | perity of the individual livestock
 grower.
 Talladega is to be commended for its spirit of enterprise. Like Andalusia
 it is setting a valuable example to all l the smaller class of cities in Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
The Boy Scouts Campaign

The more the public learns about the Boy Scouts the stronger the pur- noses of the organization appeal to the community.
 The scout movement means charac- ter-building and character building lr the boy means a factor in social and commercial life whose economic value cannot be overestimated.
 Birmingham has 200 Boy Scouts The number in Jefferson county should be increased to 2000, and with that end in view 150 of Birmingham $ busy men are canvassing for funds with which to finance the organiza- tion for three years.
 The campaign began Monday and it will end today. Thus far nearly STOOD has been pledged and it is hoped this amount will be doubled in a whirlwind finish.
 The people of Birmingham are called on to aid many worthy institu- tions and they always respond liheral- lv. No civic or social cause IS worthier of generous support than that of the Boy Scouts. Make this a red letter day in Birmingham's up- lifting activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12

From the New York Times.
 Under the maternal prompting of ne. cessity the German people have shown a remarkable degree of invention in dis covering adequate substitutes for those necessities of life and industry which they can no longer obtain from abroad. It was reported in cable dispatch to the Times yesterday that the Prussian ministry of agriculture is planning to meet the serious shortage of cows milk in Berlin by herding large numbers of milch goats and distributing their milk free to the children of the poorer classes. There is no reason why the plan should not succeed. Goats milk
 is a perfectly satisfactory food for children, and in some respects it is superior to cows milk. It was strongly recommended for more general use in this city in a recent statement of the health department:
 "A number of medical authorities have advocated the more extensive use of goats milk for infant feeding, t''0 main reason being the well known immunity of goats from tuberculosis"
 Thus a substitute Wh1cn the Germa1 people will have to adopt under the spur of necessity may prove to be more beneficial than the product 1t replaces As a result of the war Germany is learn l ing to utilize sources of supply that were scorned in more prosperous peace times. The knowledge she obtains she cannot monopolize, and neutral nations would do well to note and make their l own the lessons which the German peo- ple are compelled to learn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
The Presidential Campaign

T am in no sense a politician, but ever since 1880, when I became of age, have always exercised my privilege to vote for one of the presidential tickets, to say nothing of state and local elections. T., therefore, take interest in political cam paigns,' said M. J. Swain, of the borough of Brooklyn.
 T may properly be called an indepen- dent, because I have never stuck closely to any party. In 1880 I voted for Garfield, but in 1884, 1888 and 1892 I voted for Cleve- land. I voted the republican ticket right along after Cleveland's second term until 1912 when I voted for Wilson. expect to vote for Wilson again next November, and I believe his chances for reelection are very good, but it is too soon to make positive predictions
 President Wilson has commended him. self to many business men in the east who were against him in the last cam paign. His foreign policy may not suit jingoes, but it has made him strong with those thoughtful Americans who see nc excuse for this country being embroiled in the European war. But if the republi- cans and progressives were to get to- gether and nominate some dark horse popular enough to rally all the anti democrats could conceive of a republi- can victory.
 "A month ago there was much talk ir the east about nominating Hughes and the opinion was then that he would give President Wilson close race. But dc not believe there will be any harmony ir the republican party as long as Roosevelt has to be reckoned with.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12

French wine growers have been handi- capped by a shortage of labor, but 1t Is believed that the wine harvest this year will be greater than previously expected. However, the harvest is much below nor mai, being about one-third that of 1914. The quality of the grape, particularly in Champagne and Burgundy, is said to be excellent and in these districts the produc- ton is almost up to normal The wines of the Midi will be much less in quantity than formerly and there Is also deterior- ation in quality. As rule the wines of the south have a high percentage of alco- hol. It is estimated that the whole French wine crop will amount to 20,s51,69O hec- toliters, as compared with 59,S56,779 hecto- liters in 1914 Unfavorable weather, par ticularly the incessant rains which engen- dered mildew, together with the ravages of insects. resulted in the wine crop being considerably reduced. It Is predicted that there will be a material increase in prices The better class wines will be from 50 to 80 per cent higher and inferior grades will be from 100 to 150 per cent higher. Certain wines of the south which cost s4 a hectoliter in 1914 are selling now at s960 to s1O.40
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
THIS SOUNDS MORE LIKE TT

From the Selma Journal.
 In the Birmingham Age-Herald of Fri
 day was a telegram from New York
 telling how a great corporation with large holdings in the Birmingham district had decided to increase the wages of all its employees 10 per cent. It was good news to the unskilled men who have to work on lower rates than seem com patible with the hard times. That sounds more like a reasonable, sensible, busness-like story, and that conditions are to get a little better for the masses. To have sleek, well fed, lazy politician to sit up in a carpeted of flee in plush bottom chair, never doing days real work in his life, and tell us that prosperity is sweeping over the coun- 1 try like the dews covering DiXieland, is
 but to add another streak of deep dis gust to what we already entertain con- cerning that worthy
 To have the head of mighty business institution which employees thousands ot ! men saying you get 10 per cent more sounds great deal better to the working mems ears,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
Ada Rehan

Older theatregoers have vivid mem- ories of the superb art of Ada Rehan, who died recently. She was one of the foremost women on the American stage and is universally regarded as one of the greatest actresses who ever lived She had not appeared profes- sionally in about ten years prior to her death, but her name was perma- nently fixed in the galaxy of stars. She was an idol of the stage, was painted by Sargent, modelled by sculp- tors and made the subject of one of William Winters most interesting books.
 Ada Rehan was born in Limerick, Ireland, April 22, 1860, and was edu- cated in Brooklyn. It is said that her family name was Crehan, but print CTS error, the dropping of the e." resulted in the name which she made famous. The Rehan family moved to Brooklyn when Ada was years old. Two of her sisters chose the stage for q career and her own inclination took like turn at an early age. Her first stage appearance was made when she was 13 years old, in Newark, N. J., in play called Across the Conti- nent." She made her New York debut the same year, at a theatre at that time known as Woods Museum. The name was later changed to Daly's the atre, where Miss Rehan, Clara Morris and other noted stars won some of their greatest triumphs. Before con- ing under the Daily management she had served an apprenticeship of sev- eral years. She played with John Drsk for three seasons, later appear i6g with Booth, Adelaide Nelson, John Mccullough, Lawrence Barrett, John T. Raymond and others.
 She first attracted the attention of Aneustin Daily in 1877, while playing < n Albany in play called Katherine and Petruchic." He saw her act two years later in New York with Fanny Davenport and engaged her forthwith Hdr debut under his management was opened in September of that year and in less than month Miss Rehan be- came leading woman there, position she held for nearly twenty years, ending with Daly's death in 1899.
 As Rosalind in "As You Like It. ahe was considered without peer, al-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
Southern Cities Growing

All the cities in the south seem to be growing steadily; some of them Bir- mingham for example, rapidly" said H.. Il. Judson of Philadelphia. "When l first visited Birmingham in 1897, this city had a population of only about 35,0OO. I understand that the population is now close to 100000. Atlanta claims 100000 and Richmond 160,000.
 T was in Texas in December and was
 much impressed with the evidences of prosperity in that state. Dallas and Houston are both going ahead fast. Dal- las, which had a population of 92,104 in 1910, now claims 135,000. Houston, which had only 7S,OO0 in the census, now claims 14S, GOO, and Fort Worth has grown from 75000 in 1910 to 100000.
 Birmingham will, in few years, out strip Atlanta. It will certainly be the largest city in the south, except possibly New Orleans. The Crescent City has not grown rapidly, but it is taking a fresh start and will probably get into the mil lion class by 1930.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
Let There Be Fairness

Some of the opponents of the state amendment have discussed the ques- tion in a dignified and temperate manner, passing their contention or fiscal economics and keeping clear of all underhand methods. Such oppo- nents are honest but their economic perspective is wrong and their reason ing faulty.
 With another class efforts are being made to defeat the bond amendment by appeal to the narrow prejudices and political passions of the ignor- ant. This sinister activity will cause some voters who do not think for themselves and who are easily mis- | led, to write mo- on their ballots, but it is hoped this baleful influence will
 not be widely felt.
 The advocates of the amendment include men of all shades of political belief, democrats, prohibitionists, To- cal optionists, republicans-men who supported Governor Henderson and men who opposed him in the guberna- torial campaign-and those who have been heard from through interviews or statements giving reasons why the amendment should be ratified have without exception appealed only to reason, business sense and patriotism.
 The bond measure is a business proposition. It has no political side, but it has a moral side with direct bearing on the honor of Alabama. The state owes floating debt, legal ly contracted. This debt is pressing for payment. Only by an issuance of bonds can the larger portion of it be liquidated.
 If the amendment should be de- feated Alabama's credit, now high, would be seriously impaired. Every vote against the amendment would be a vote against Alabama's honor, for it would be, to all intents and pur- poses, an act of repudiation.
 The thousands of prominent citi- zens who are urging the adoption of the amendment have no other motive than that which patriotism and good business judgment would prompt and quicken into action. These men are known for their prudent leadership, and the voter who has any doubts as to the bond issue will be absolutely safe in voting as they vote.
 Let the fair-minded and patriotic electorate assert itself next Tuesday and roll up big majority for the bond amendment. And in the mean time, let fairness in discussion pre- vail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
Music In the Schools

1T can remember when musical training was regarded as either a luxury or a pastime for the children of well-off peo- pie, but not so now. Music is fast com ing into its own and in all cities it is an important part of public school educa- l tion,' said A. c. Drayton, of Chicago. Twenty-Five years ago high-class con- certs were attended by only the select few but now people from all walks of life throng to the symphony. This craze is due largely to the wide sphere of music activities in the schools
 ! "A writer in Musical America has a page article which will be of interest to all educators as well as those of the musical profession Here are few extracts: | " Music is one of the most important 1 factors in the school life of Chicago. Not only is it working wonders as specializing | influence and in laying the foundations of true musical education, but it is proving an agency of reform for u1ruly and back ward pupils. Nor does it's influence cease with the schools.
 l " Through the music department of the public school system music has become a potent factor in hundreds of Chicago homes where the training given at school
 has been imparted to parents, brothers and sisters. Pianos and other musical l instruments have found their way to many of the humber homes of the city 1 because of the musical training given
 the little children in the public schools ' In these homes music, which was
 once practically an unknown quantity, is
 now necessity. The benefits of the mu- ! scal course in the public schools cannot be overestimated. They accrue not only
 to the children, but to the schools as a
 whole and to the community.
 "'The singing courses are the vehicles for social and racial idealism in guar
 ters where it is most needed. They bind
 the pupils and classes and schools in com. mon endeavor, they improve the physical
 the mental and the emotional natures o1
 the children They brighten homes. in. spire ambition and make life more wortf
 while to thousands of the city's fami lies.
 "In this the plano. the player-piant and the talking machine play a very i'm portant part. There are hundreds ol these instruments in use in public schools and the number is steadily growing al
 new schools are built or old schools fint the need of additional instruments. Int pianos range from the most aristocratit grands to the humblest uprights. ant
 here and there one runs across an olt
 square still doing Trojan service few of the schools can boast player grands
 and there are talking machines in all o I the schools st
 When it is remembered that there art between three and four hundred schools | in Chicago with a total attendance oi
 over 5oo,0oo, some idea of the number ol
 instruments used may be gleaned. II some of the schools there are half {
 dozen pianos and two or three talkint
 machines."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-12
GREECE RE-ARIsEN

Edwin Markham, printed on programme of Greek plays produced at California university. Greece is not dead. however it may
 seem!
 For our golden shores she still survives: Here is the violet sea, the murmuring
 hives Of green Hymettus. the Pernassian
 stream, And here the whispering Groves of Aca-
 deme:
 Here is Olympus here theN Delphian
 shrine
 Where Lord Apollo pours his lyric wine And builds in man the glory of dream And here within our dim O,ympian glen The griefs of Hellas stir the world again The crash of Agamemnons mighty
 years, Medea's madness and Cassandra's cry Orestess vengeance and Electra :
 tears Sorrows that are too beautiful to die. z