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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
HE IS ONLY THE BRIDEGR M.

t/V WRITE to ask your opinion, and os 1t will come with more weight be-
 cause I understand you have chill
 dren of your own. Here is the
 trouble I am in. My only son Is engaged to be married. Of course, it was good deal of blow to give him up, but the girl is nice and sweet and I always got along pleasantly with her until lately. The marriage Is to take place soon. and 1t doesn't seem fair to me that shouldn't have anything to say about how 1t is to be managed
 |" To do the girl justice, I think it is more her mothers fault than it Is hers, for she IS much in love. and anything that Tom my son-or want would probably go with her. But it all Is in her mothers hands, and I am just sick about it. To begin with. Tom wanted a small house wedding. Instead of that there Is to be e wedding in church, Then he thought he might have his pastor take part-we are Methodists-but Ethels family are all Baptists and they don't want min tster of any other church. The only relief about that is that if they had two min- tsters there would be two fees to pay, and things are bad enough as they are, for I find the bridegroom is expected to give ties and gloves and a souvenir to the ush- ers--there will be four of them-as we'll as to his best man.
 "It might be all right if Tom were a rich man or a rich mans son, but he isn't His father and I are comfortably off. but we have to work hard and live carefully, and Tom Is just on a salary, and not big one al that. He Is in the line of promotion and will be better of after while. but now here are all these expenses thrust upon him against his will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

Is seldom erased is the remembrance of unhappy hard feelings on the part of a member of the family. That darkens the associations of the day and I know of no one who has 1t in her power to produce more distress of this kind that the mother of the bride or the groom.
 I grant that it is hard for the mother of an only son to oblterate herself at the time of his wedding, but it may be salu- tary for her to cast her thoughts back to the time of her marriage and reflect upon how much share she then granted her husbands mother. These meditations may not be agreeable. but they should be profitable in the patience they incul- cate with the thought1essness of others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

He doesn't want church wedding When I said to him the other day that I thought he ought to make a stand against 1t and have things his own way. he shook his head and said, You don't under stand, mother. I have nothing to say about anything. I am enly the bride groom It just made my heart ache to hear him You see, he's all the boy have, and his sisters are years younger, and somehow Tom and l have always been companions, and know how he has been saving money, and to see it go in this way makes me sick.
 z" So that is why want to know what you think about it all. Is this the way it always Is when man Is married? Doesn't he have anything to say about it? When l was married I am sure It wasn't like this, but then we lived in the country and had quiet wedding with DO fuss and feathers about it. so have no way of knowing if 1t is all right for Tom to have to pay for so much ties and gloves and presents for the ushers. flowers for the bridesmaids. and a fee for the minister and don't know what besides. Please let me hear from you as soon as possible.
 DISTRESSED
 I wish could shed a ray of comfort on your path. but I am afraid you and your Tom will just have to bear the expense and trials as best you can. He was riglt when he told you he had nothing to say about anything. since he Is only the bridegroom Many another man has felt the same thing, even if he did not say It. The wedding is the affair of the bride. Some persons say that it is the last time she will ever have her own way and that she should be allowed free swing for once some one told me that it was on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Her Neighbors Cossipcd.

"In reading the letters on gossip I was especially impressed by what E. V. said in regard to ones neighbors not caring for another neighbor who does not mix in everyday gossip first about the side which chances to be absent, then about the other side which did the talk ing the day before. This has always been my own experience. Living for five years before my marriage in the country. then moving suddenly into a community where there was nothing but gossip every day and all the time, I, who versation. would become so tired of the same things repeated and often enlarged so that one could hardly recognize the first statement that drew away from 1t all. In the four different cities in which have lived since then I have found 1t ever the same. The neighbor who does not join and enjoy the daily gossip is not cared for and consequently is more or less lonely. But speaking of women gossiping, l know a man who enjoys nothing more than to start something about some woman. Let a new neigh bor move into the vicinity and he will not allow any of his family to have anything to do with her. Maybe for a year every man who goes to the newcomers is won dered about and remarks are made on his business, etc. Every move is criticized. Don't you think man can cause more trouble by gossip than a woman. and don't you think it much worse for him to gossip than for a woman to do 1t?
 "J M"
 agree with the writer in thinking that gossip is especially despicable in a man. but l do not think feel that gossip Is as rife in all communities as she seems to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

either side should be avoided. Never was there time when there was so nluch freedom in the ma ma cement of marriages as now. A girl can have church we'd ding or one at home; she can invite horde of guests or only the family and intimate friends as seems best to her. Of one thing she may be sure, no couple was ever married yet no matter by what form or method that some ones feelings were not hurt and that some one did not fancy herself or himself slighted.
 When I recollect how much trouble I caused innocently and ignorantly at my wedding shall never feel wounded again at any apparent neglect by a bride and groom" I heard woman remark not long ago.
 It is a pity more persons cannot feel this, but the attitude of many of one's so- called friends seems to be that the chief aim of bridal pair is to show spite against their circle of acquaintances by emitting some of them from the wedding invitations or announcements. At a time of rush and excitement. when girl IS under a strain of preparation and of new happenings, it Is not to be marveled at if she forgets some one who ought to have been remembered; If wedding invitations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

up the powered sugar with the butter. Add the cocoa. vanilla, and coffee. When the cake is cool place between the lay CTS. A nice soft icing is made by beat ing the white of one egg; add sufficient powdered sugar to make an icing firm enough to spread on the cake.
 "J. c. H." Besides the thanks for the recipe. wish to express my gratitude not only for the lucid fashion in which the direc- tions are given but also for the beauti- full clear handwriting in which they are sent. Only one who suffers as l do from the propensity of correspondents to write with pencil can understand my grateful appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

motion pictures than am I. Can any one reply to these questions and tell M. l.. what she wishes to know? I have heard that the ranks of the motion picture &C., tors and actresses are crowded now and that every one who has the least incllna- ton for stage work is under the impress sion that it is an easy thing to qualify as film star. but of this I know nothing positive. will give the address of M L. to any one who can help her in her quest and who will write to me for her name, lnc.osing stamped and self-addressed enYelona
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Coloring q Chiffon Tcil.

should like to tell l.. M. W. that she can color her silk chiffon veil in the fol- lowing manner. Take small amount of the desired color of the tube oil paint which artists use Git is generally 10 cents a tube) and thin 1t with gasoline. being careful not to leave any undissolved par ticles. Test the shade with a scrap of similar material and add more paint or more gasoline. according to whether you wish to darken the shade with more paint or tighten it with more gasoline Arr tificial flowers, feathers. wings. straw hat braid, etc.. may all be dyed success fully in this way, and the color will be even and permanent if the worker Is careful. Select bright, windy day for the work. do the dipping by an open door. and see that each part dries at the same time. have often used this method and found it easy and satisfactory. Please tell G. M. N that have cured doves wings successfully with just common salt plentifully used and well rubbed n. then left undisturbed for about week. Now for my own request. Never before have asked for anything until I re-
 
 out of the pressure of great need. be- cause of feeble health and much work Won't you print my request? May E c. asks for cross-stitch patterns l have several yards of a cross-stitch transfer pattern which she may have for stamped envelope. It Is about two inches wide and quite pretty pattern. If Mrs. J. M is not already supplied with pie lures I will send her some nice unframed ones. Ruth H. may have some Sunday school papers and lesson picture cards if she will send me her address.
 "W. s. M" Thank you much for all your kind of- fers and for the suggestions you give The friends to whom you refer are al- ready supplied with the articles they needed. bue your offers will undoubtedly be welcomed by others less fortunate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

With all my heart trust you may get your cream separator. If your letter has not appeared in which you asked for it before. you must bear in mind that in the tremendous pressure of letters which come some are bound to be mislaid. and yours may have been among them. hope you may have better luck now and that the separator may soon be sent to you. It will give me great pleasure to supply your address to any who write for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

are overlooked or mislaid and the per- sons she wished especially to invite have no word from her asking them to the church or the house
 When I get married I'd like to tuck the girl under my arm, take couple of witnesses. and go to the parsons house to have the knot tied said a young man, apropos of big wedding for which prep arations were on foot.
 Who, would be the witnesses?" I asked.
 My mother and father of course-and I suppose Nell would want her father and mother"
 !" How about your sister and brother and her two sisters?" asked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

she can become an accomplished musi- cian- I print the plea for her on the chance that some one has an old violin to give away and will bestow it upon l.. B. will send her address to any one desiring it and inclosing a stamped and self-addressed envelope with the request and will also supply the address of Mrs. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
More Details Wanted.

"Here is we'll proved way I have found to get rid of ants after trying many things. Strips of outing flannel are tied around the legs of tables and chairs and cents worth of cinnamon did the work. All of last summer the fuzz seemed to retain the spice. R. k."
 This sounds little mysterious to me. and I am afraid I must ask for further particulars. Was the cinnamon rubbed on the strips of outing flannel. and how long did they have to remain on the fur niture before the ants were driven away? We have had a good many remedies for ants given to us. but, Judging by the per sistency of the plague. there are always housekeepers glad to know of some new means for panishing them. This seems simple, but I don't quite understand the modus operandi. Will R. K. please ex- plain? l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Pieces for Tpo or Three.

<<V HAVE some silk pieces for the tt lonely woman if you will kindly
 tell me where to send them. 1
 have enough pieces for two or
 three if there is more than one who cares for them. am crocheting rag rugs and the one have crocheted with the double thread Is much frner and I think prettier than the single thread. I suggest that they be tried both ways. and then the worker can tell which one she likes best H. A. C."
 l do not know who the lonely woman is to whom reference is made, but am sure the offer of pieces will be received with enthusiasm by more persons than the correspondent has rags to supply The suggestion relative to the crocheted rugs will undoubtedly be of interest to other rugmakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Sends No Address.

The following has been inclosed to me by one of our correspondents, signing herself Mrs c. A. It came from another correspondent who signed her name, but omitted to give her address.
 received your offer of hollyhock seed and would greatly appreciate some of them. Do these flowers bloom the first year? We have little four room cottage on large piece of ground and are paying for 1t on time, so that we cannot afford to buy plants for decorative purposes. 1 know what -hollyhocks are and that they make a splendid showing.
 MRS. M. M" It seems a pity that Mrs. M. M. should fail to get the seed she wishes because of her forgetfulness about giving her ad- dress. l trust this may reach her eye and that she may write to Mrs. c. A. whose address she secured through the Corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

Cereal. Bacon and fried tomatoes. Toast.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Beef hash tleft overJ. Sliced cuounbers with lettuce. Whole wheat biscuit. Canned peaches.
 Tea. DINNER. Carrot soup lleft over]. Boiled mutton with caper sauce. Young turnips. String beans. etewed rhubarb. Cake.
 Coffee.
 < A THURSDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal. Parsley omelet.
 Rolls. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Hamburg steak of veal Creanaed potatoes. String bean salad tleft ovsrl. Crackers. Cheese.
 Tea. DINNER. Scotch broth. siesd mutton warmed over in caper sauce. Fried eggplant. Green peas. Tapioca pudding. T Coffee.
 = 2: FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Slowed rhubarb. Cereal.
 panfsh. Quick rnufnns.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Mince of mutton on toast. Potatoes hashed and brownsd. Salad of green peas lieft sv~l. Gangersnaps.
 Tea. DINNER. Cream of pea soup. Baked blusdsh. Whipped potatoes. Spinach. Berry shortcaka. Coffee. Ns ts SATURDAY. BREAKTAsT. Oranges.
 Cereal.
 Bacon. Milk toast. CofSee. LUNCHEON. scalloped nsh fleft over]. Potato puff [left ovsrJ. Popovsrs.
 Jam.
 Tea DINNER. spinach soup [lsft ovsrl. Liver en casserole. Baked macaroui. etewed tomatoes. Balksd custarda.
 Cofboe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Film Actress Her Ambition.

"I want to get in touch with some or the motion picture companies in Florida. Can you give me the address of some or these companies? I do not know to whom to write or how to secure their addresses, so I turn to you in the hope that from you I may obtain the informa- tior. am anxious to become 8 movie actress. Can you put me in touch with sonle actresses or actors? How should I proceed in order to get into this line or work? Please give me whatever infor- uation you can. M. l..
 This query shall have to refer to some enc better informed on the subject of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

have found 1t in those with whom she has been thrown. I believe it would be interesting to know what readers think of this. I do not mean their opinion of gossip, for we talked that over while ago and it Is to that discussion that J. M refers, but I should like to know If 1t Is the judgment of most of our readers that gossip and unkind gossip are as prevalent as this latest writer feels it is. What do the rest of you think on the matter?
 <: s:
 Saping Some More.
 think you will be interested to know that my little girl received such a nice thank you card from the year old invalid that she sent the paper dolls to. The card pleased Cathryn so much that she has saved the address and be- gun to put away more paper dolls for another package to send. c. A. C."
 It is delightful to get such a letter as this and to know that the children of our Cornerites are getting the spirit of helpfulness which will make them of comfort and service to others. It aids one to understand the value that there is in suffering when contact with it arouses sympathy and the desire to send cheer and brightness into the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. It is a lesson one can hardly learn too early. and am happy to hear of the beginning this little girl has made in the path of helpfulness.
 * *
 Wants a Violin.
 ." know of poor young girl who is anxious for violin. She can play lit- tie, but has no instrument to practice on. She could get free lessons if she had one. Should any one have an old violin that is no longer needed or that could be lent this girl would be so glad to get it. Her initials are L. B. She is hard of hearing and seems to have a talent for music. l would like to ask some one in the Cor ner for glasses that are no le .iger in use. I am not able to buy them for myself. I would also like to correspond with some one. MRS. N. B.
 If I could judge of the abundance of musical talent by the requests that come to me for violins I should think the country was overrun with future Paga- minis! Unfortunately many who seek such instruments have merely an incli- nation and no real ability. I do not know if this is such a case, but feel sympathy for a child who is afflicted with difficulty of hearing, and although with this defect 1t is hardly possible that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
One Egg Mocha Cake.


 Here is good recipe tor one egg Mocha cake: One tablespoon of butter. three-quarters of a cup of granulated sugar, one egg, three-quarters of cup of milk, quarter teaspoon salt, half tea spoon of vanilla extract, one cup of flour.
 one teaspoon of baking powder. two squares of chocolate, grated, or quarter cup of grated chocolate or cocoa. Cream together the butter and sugar; add the beaten yolk of the egg: the milk. salt. and flour with the baking powder. the vanilla and chocolate. Mix we'll and put in the beaten white of the egg. Divide between two we'll greased layer cake tins and bake in a moderate oven. The fll- ing. which is made as follows. is un- cooked One cup of pulverized sugar, one
 tablespoon of butter. half teaspoon of vanilla extract. two teaspoons of cocoa. two tablespoons of strong coffee. Beat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Berries. Cereal. Deviled kidneya. Quick biscuit. Coffee LUNCHEON. Liver pate. Saratoga potatoes Toasted biscuit left ovse2. Sliced oranges. Iced tea. DINNER. Cream of pea soup. Fricasseed chicken. Rice croquettes. Asparagus. Vanilla ice cream with raspberries Coftee. as < MONDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal.
 Bacon.
 Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Pate Of liver sliced and heated in butter. Sliced tomatoes. Toasted English mullins. M Crackers.
 Jam.
 Tea. DINNER. Potato soup. Chicken stew rleft over] garnished with fried hominy. Beets with tops. Coffee jelly. Coffee. # |. TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. stewed prunes. Cereal. Poached eggs on toast. Graham gems Coffee. LUNCHEON. Dried beef crisped in butter. Baked potatoes. Fried bread. Marnlalade.
 Tea. DINNER. Chicken soup [left overl, Broiled beefsteak. French fried potatoes. Dreamed carrots. Berries and cream. Coffee. <: * WEDNESDAY,. BREAKFAST. Berries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-06
Industrial prenarcdne..

DHESlDENT WILSON'S address TO CON
gress Is. almost entirely. a plea for the
better regulation OF the nations industries
10 the visible and necessary end that In the
great period % adjustment and reconstruc-
tioh "h'ch VIII follow the war America shall
he IN position TO meet the competition OF
the world.
Mr.. Wilson's insistence on the completinr
OF his program 10 assure concord between the
railroads and their employees in train service
represents his conviction OF that programs
essential wisdom and justice and of its an
picabllity TO all conditions bu, il gains an
additional emphasis from The imminencc OF
freshly cmbttcred competition for the mar
kcts OF the earth. That fairness to the ra il
roads and To the public runs in This case
with the national necessity is clear TO every
unbiased mind.
Practically everything else in the address.
with the exception OF the references 10 the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-06

LENRN CARTON DE WlART She Belgian
l l Minister o! Justice. in a cablegrnm To
tue New York World describing the suffer
ings CT his people undcr German rule. has
this to say. "Germany's prctcnsion is 10
make people happy. even in spite of them
selves. by violence. There is only one
felicity in the world: it has to he German.
and as III" world does moi appreciate this
ielcltN. Germany Is making war upon it."
There is an epitome OF the whole Ger
man policy. not only toward belgium In,
toward every nation Germany is hGhting to-
ward every neutral nation and even toward
.Germanys allies. II is indeed the German
policy toward the German people themselves
The method in each is shaped by cir
cumstanccs but the underlying principles are
invarl"be. They are manifested in every
pfonuncia mcnto OF the ruling ella sses They
explain Belgium, submarine warfare fright
fulness and all The rest OF il, Incidentally
they justify everything. Germany is the
savior OF the nations; ii they don't care TO
accept salvation. so much the worse for them
! Danvilie motion-pcture operator has
been convicted OF bigamy. That will prom
ably nc seized OH as another argument for
censorship
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-06
News Of Fifty Years Ago

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