The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

ladies of the Semple school by Henry J. Savers, under whose direction it will be presented in the grand ballroom of the Plaza. It will be interesting to sub scribers to know that $4OO0 has been do- mated by the young ladies of the Semple school from two plays given for philan- thropic purposes, this fund going to the free bed fund of two New York hos pitals. These beds are known as the "Semple school free beds,' in honor of the donors.
 The Young Judea held their regular semi-monthly meeting Sunday. March H., at Knesseth Israel. The programme of the day was the story of David by MT. Julius Stein. An essay contest which started six weeks ago ended Sunday, March II. The essays were on the Work and Achievements of Young Judians of America The judges, MT. Lass, Mrs. Lass and MT. I. Epstein, after much de- liberation, decided in favor of Mr. Harry Hurvich MT. I. Epstein announced the winner by a little talk which kept every member with interest until the very last MT. Shivinsky, the honorary member of the club, presented MT. Harry Hurvich with the silver medal the prize. Among the visitors were MT. Seigel and Mr Abelson. MT. Seigel, an alumni of the University of Illinois, gave a most in spring talk on the Secret of Jewish Immortality" MT. Abelson gave the club little talk.
 MT. and Mrs Henry Morschheimer had as their guests for dinner last evening at the country club MT. and Mrs. W. l.. Welton. MT. and Mrs. w.. w. French, MT. John Kimball and MT. Henry Fitts of Chicago.
 The Yancey Literary society held an unusually interesting meeting Friday afternoon at Central High school. The programme consisted of two very help full and instructive talks from old ac- quaintances as follows: Past Days in the Yancey," by Prof. F. s. McGlath- cry. the club sponsor, and The Yancey of the Past and Preparedness" by MT. Jelks Cabaniss, former president of the society.
 The marriage of Mrs. Roe Lathem and MT. William Shofner was quietly solemn ixed yesterday afternoon at S o'clock, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. w. Johnson at his home. in the presence of a few friends.
 The third of a series of recitals by Music Study club, give.n yesterday aft ernoon at Tutwiler hotel. was decidedly one of the musical treats of the sea son. Both Miss Finney and Miss Me Candliss are artists of rare talent and attainment, and were thoroughly en- ljoyed by Birmingham music lovers. Miss Finney has lyric voice of rare sweet ness and range. and rendered all her numbers in highly artist manner. Her Interpretation of Verdi was exceptionally good. No soprano who has appeared here has been more appreciated or more thor oughly enjoyed than Miss Finney. Miss McCandliss. as a pianist of the highest order was also thoroughly enjoyed The Art club held it's regular meeting | at Central High school Wednesday aft ernoon After reports were made from various committees. MT. Vincent Fallon was elected corresponding secretary Plans were made for, subscribing for the International studio. The programme was as follows; Life of Anpe Goldth- waits" by Hazel Hudson: brief ac- count of her Etchings. by Edna Sivley Leake. Several interesting talks were made by visitors and members of the work and the good 1t will do.