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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
COMMUNITY SlNGING-By Frank Willis Barnett

l the pure joy and inspiration of it all-
 how the thought of working toward a
 common end stimulated each and every
 one; how we all enjoyed the delicious
 Blue Danube waltz and how. as we sang
 The Heavens Are Telling the Glory of
 God we could look up to the stars and,
 the glorious moon and see that the heavens were indeed sending us that
 message.
 "And as for the community singing, it
 Is teaching men to find themselves and
 to do it in unity and brotherly love. They
 may not know what it is, but watched
 the faces around me and I know there
 was not one man, woman or child who did not go home better and more har-
 monious. The great need is for better
 music, and it is coming'' Sure! And Tits coming fast here in Bir-
 mingham. Tn ecity commission, realiz- ing the need of furnishing the people not
 merely parks in which they can stroll,
 have arranged seats in Capitol park so
 that Leader Lawrence and his chorus of community singers can carry on their great work.
 Here are few tips: The numbers the programme that
 are to be sung by everybody should be
 sung heartily and in good time. This will be possible if everyone will watch Direc- tor Lawrence and sing out loud These l numbers are for the public to enjoy and all must assist in making them success ful by singing. Do not wait for some one else to start, begin yourself and the result will be beautiful community sing ing.
 There must be no talking during th&
 rendering of any of the musical nuIp-
 bers. If some one next to you talks while
 the music is going on, ask that theyA
 kindly refrain from making any noise.
 In this way the director will be able to have some solos and duets; so let every one keep perfectly still when numbers are being rendered. Remember, it is most discourteous to talk when any one is singing or playing.
 The audience will be divided into two sections, east and west. The east sec- ton will be those people on the east side of the path running from the bandstand out to Eighth avenue. The west section will be those people to the west of the path running from the band stand out to | Eighth avenue. Sometimes the east ssec- | ton will be asked to sing some verse or | part of one of the numbers and some | times the west section. By understand | ing how the audience is divided you will know what to do when one or the other of the sections is asked to sing alone. I Let everybody go out this afternoon | and join in singing. We all accomplish l so much when, instead of saying ''go | and do this," we say, Let's do it to-
 gether.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03

Kitty Cheatham and community sing ing.
 I promised to give a little study Of her
 work.
 It has been said, Music Is prophecy of what life is to be, the rainbow of promise translated out of seeing into hearing"
 This busy time I know of no one whc is doing more translating than is rare and dainty Kitty Cheatham, who lis to
 songland what Robert Louis Stevenson In "A Childs Garden of Verse; Is tc poetry. and what Kenneth Grahame in
 "The Golden Age" is to prose.
 Montrose J. Moses says: Whether il
 be in her own home or in the homes of others. whether in her shepherdess dress of pink and blue she stands be- fore you on the platform, she Is the cpl tome of melody, and you are carried away into a realm of her own making where there are only smiles and joyous dancing, and where you hear only deli- cate and dainty sounds"
 The children are now singing and the little children of the twentieth century will need new cradle songs Reared upon
 the contemplation of love, our future citizens will have firm foundation upon which to build the character of the Christ child, to whom Christ Jesus referred Except ye become as little chil- dren, ye shall not enter into the king dom of heaven"
 And yet this is the wonder of Kitty
 Cbeatham, while she Is the great child's interpreter the trained musician yet she has been a leader in "community sir ging," and her heart beats In sym pathy with the great mass of people whose ears have not been attuned te the classics. In speaking of a choral concert in Central park, New York, 1T | which she was a leading spirit, she gave
 out the following interview which is well worth reproducing:
 
 Let us not lose patience if some o1 the music seemed not altogether as great | in itself as the rest All men must finally climb up to the Horeb height of revela- tion before they can find harmony that is really a part of them. The ascent is seemingly pretty hard, for it is the over | coming of self, the silencing of the dis cords of material sense. It is the reality of all things which is being brought te | light that we are listening for, and wher | the knowledge of that divine love ano | truth and immortality comes to all men l then the flood tides of undreamed ol harmonies will come forth. We who have climbed little way 1T | the mount must tenderly and patientl,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Likes Reuerlx Rayne

T was certainly pleased with MISS Beverly Bayne," said Blanks Everett manager of the Chamber of Commerce
 "She is tremendously attractive ana found her entirely charming in eV- cry way. She is not only very pretty and a good dancer, but is a prllllahl conversationalist as well. The pictures she has appeared in would lead one to expect a great deal from her, but she Is in no way a disappointment Fran- cis K Bushman said some very com plimentary things about Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
PRESS AGENTS

From the New York Herald.
 in currency as the years roll by Is that newspapers are published for the pur- pose of puffing every ono who requests the favor. and especially those who arc unworthy of praise. So many editors have weakly yielded acquiescence to the stream of importunities that the once in conspicuous press agent. who worked under his hat. has established himself in suite of handsomely furnished offices and become a manufacturer of and dealer in publicity His practice is no longer confined to the theatrical profession, once his chief means of precarious support, but his clients include writers, politicians. women who are in society and others who would like to be, great railroad and other corporations, and individuals who have taken upon themselves the task of saving the country.
 Of the thousands who regard news paper renown as either essential to their material prosperity or gratifying to their vanity the few who do not employ this huckster of fame are their own press agents. Among the last named class are many writers. for the most part ob- scure, who do not hesitate to clamor in person or by letter, for praise that they have not fairly won.
 The press agent whether he is dis guisd as publicity solicitor" or SO cial secretary" is not deceiving the newspapers when they print his offerings
 He is only deluding his employers, whc by dealing directly with the newspapers could save the money they pay to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
COMPARATIVE ENGLISH

From a Yokohama merchant.
 Our shop had been experienced more than 20 years for the manufacture of foreign umbrellas and parasols and will supply at any requires Owing are shop is engaging manufacture of the articles. the materials are always plenty and su- perior qualities. Several frames ham dles, etc. are also so abundant that we can easily accept what kind of order are careful and promptness. Our articles with new fashion. We. heartily wishes to all customers to call on our shop to look upon them. The price is very mod est and hopes to have many orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Uncle Sam Must Pay
Fancy Price For Shoes

Fancy Price For Shoes
 HHE national defense council has N awarded contracts for 3,450,000 pairs of shoes for the army and navy. The price per pair will be $485 and thk total cost will be nearly $17,000,- na4o.
 This is apparently the lowest figure that could be obtained by the defense council, although we are told that con- tracts were awarded on competitive bids and distributed among 37 firms. Furthermore the bidders required op- tions on large quantities of leather secured by the defense councils com naittee on supplies.
 There is great hue and cry among manufacturers regarding a shortage of leather, but even granting that this shortage exists, Uncle Sam should have been able to buy shoes for his soldiers cheaper than $4.S5 a pair. There is no better shoe than the army shoe, made according to government specifications, yet when millions of pairs are bought they should not cost
 
 approximately what retail dealers have been accustomed to pay for the better grade of mems shoes.
 It looks as if the old game of "gouge the government" is still being played. It is up to the shoe manufac- turers to prove to the American peo- pie that they are not after exorbitant profits. If $4.85 a pair is the best price they can make to the govern ment, well and good, but if it isn't, they are giving an exhibition of greed that sickens every patriotic citizen in the land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Grocery Business Exciting

'The grocery business Is exciting" said Leo Loeb, who stood at. his post on the fourth floor on Saturday from a. m. to p. m. selling 42,OOO pounds of sugar. q had no idea folks were so iona or sweet things Just think of it. We nan dled 42oO customers without hitch and everyone seemed glad to get chance to take their five or 10 pound sacks away with them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
MEMORIES.

The sylvan slopes and valleys green, First blooms that OCT the waters lean Bring back sweet fancies half-forgot Once more a lad, he seeks the spot Where he was wont in years gone by Upon the soft, warm earth to lie Hechned in unfrequented nook And read a bold adventure book. With paladins and ladies fair, Whose virtues were beyond compare, He tarried till the setting sun Warned him the day was nearly done. Brave thoughts were his, in dreams
 he clove
 The tossing seas to treasure trove, With pirates fought the bloody fight And brought their secret gold to light, Or else in wars meath Englands skies lie fathered many a mad emprise. Now, wiser grown and somewhat gray, No longer yields to fancy's sway, Save when, in retrospective mood, He threads once more the trackless
 wood
 Where little creatures of the wild His youthful heart in sport beguiled.
 PLAYING SAFE.
 still thinking of buying a farm, Gadspur?"
 NO. Great Responsibility rests on the farmer nowadays I have decided to stay in town where my failure to deliver the goods won't create so much unfavorable comment"
 PREPAREDNESS
 By love, summer is here to stay% I'm prepared for the worst
 "Yes?"
 I've oiled my buzz fan and laid in stock of tales about the frozen north"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
SUITABLE ATTIRE.

SUITABLE ATTIRE. What sort of voting costume would you suggest for a suffragette of ma ture years?"
 votes, I would suggest a tailored suit in loud checks, a red necktie and gray derby hat, in order to make her look as much as possible like a po- black cigar and the profane language"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
CoEnrmur1ity Singing
I'm Capit@a Park


 THE first of the community con- ~ certs of the summer series will be given in Capitol park this after noon. As the singers and an accom- paning band have been well rehearsed, an excellent ensemble may be ex- eected.
 This community chorus, which ap- peared as a feature of the biennial in April, made decided hit. It had little time for rehearsal, however, and was therefore crude. It will be different today. Practice makes perfect and as every member of the chorus is now familiar with his or her part the eff feet will be at once stirring and up lifting.
 The programme will consist in large part of patriotic songs and hymn -tuilcS III uidACll 1OIiI. Oue Ol CHt greatest of the old Welsh marches, "Ye Men of Harleck," has wonder ful appeal and its rendition today will arouse the assembled crowd to a high pitch of enthusiasm.
 The larger the audience in the park the greater will be the thrill. With proper encouragement the community chorus will improve with each suc- ceeding week. It is safe to assume that before the summer is past Bir- mingham will have an open air band of singers unsurpassed by any or ganization of it's kind in the United \St4es.
 |me fine concerts by brass and x,ol wind players have been heard in Capitol park within the past five E 'er six years. The public seeking di- xorsion on hot Sunday afternoons ere made familiar with master com pooers, Those delightful entertain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
DRY TOWN FAUX PAS.

"rhe chairman of the reception com mittee seems to have misunderstood me-"
 How soY'
 T suggested three cheers and tiger for the distinguished visitors and he said he didn't mind cheering, but he would be dad-blamed if he speak easy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
HOTEL LOBBIES
Going to Tennessee

'1 am going to Tennessee" said Rev c. w. O'Hara, an old soldier of the cross who proudly wears his Confederate cross
 q couldn't go to the reunion at Wash ington, but got a short vacation rom Baptist headquarters In the Brown-MarH building to visit my preacher son. Rev U. w. O'Hara, a graduate of Howard college, who is now pastor at Newport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Tuesday Will Be Great Day


 Next Tuesday will be the biggest day Birmingham has ever had, viewed
 from a patriotic standpoint" said N.
 L. Fleming yesterday.
 preparations for the monster parade
 and patriotic celebration in connection
 with the registration of those between
 the ages of 21 and 31 who are subject
 to the draft for the new army are
 practically completed and the presence of Gen. Leonard Wood, one of the
 best officers the regular army of the
 United States has today, together with
 the royal Italiany visitors. who are ex-
 pected to be present, will do much tc lend enthusiasm to the occasion. "The new army which Is to be raised Is often spoken of as the 'conscript army which. in my opinion, is q wrong use of the term, as no stigma present instance. The usual contempt which people have for a man who has to be forced to serve his country in its hour of need is not present now as with the exception of the regular army and the National Guard no volunteers are allowed and the selective plan is the one chosen by the governmen as the best method of raising an army for the present war. Doubtless the majority of those who will be chosen
 under the selective principle would willingly volunteer If that were the method employed by the government but are not doing so because the other
 method has relieved them of the neces- sity of so doing.
 Under these circumstances dt not feel that they should be denom mated as conscripts, which implies in- voluntary service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03

s'MoRE PLIERS. That trade is good with him. I see, For watch repairer Sands Has so much work to do that he Keeps putting on new hands.
 Luke McLuke. We marvel not at his-success, For as he upward climbs, We're glad to note we must confess He keeps up with the times.
 Newark Advocate. And he's so very careful, too, So quite up to the notch, That over everything we do He has to set watch.
 Memphis ommercial-Appeal. We know just why that he succeeds; No job he ever shirks; And at his tasks he has his needs Some hands, some time, some works.
 Beaumont Enterprise. The secret of his rise to power Is plain to those who'd win; There's sixty minutes in each hour That MT. Sands puts in.
 Houston Post. But fashion now has made the trade Take on funny twist; We now can see a man parade With three hands on one wrist
 Youngstown Telegram. But even more exciting than The wrist watch, so they say, A pretty ankle 'tis to scan And see the time O day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03

BEGINNING THE DAY-TO the strong, difficulties and obstacles are food. To the faithful, hardship is opportunity. To the brave, disap- pOintment is training. To the wise, sorrow is Gods finishing schOOl.- H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
POINT IN OWNERSHIP.

POINT IN OWNERSHIP. "Let me drive a while Half of this car is mine"
 Didn't you agree to take the rear half and let me have the front half?s "Yes." Well"
 Well, the steering wheel belongs to the front half and that gives me the right to drive all the time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03

ments were educative and cultural in a large degree.
 Ideal park music calls for both chorus and concert band of sufficient size and quality to perform Wagner and all the light artistic music of modern composition. The programmes should be divided between chorus num- bers and instrumental numbers. But the large band is expensive and in these war times the public will be grateful for whatever is rendered by volunteers. All praise to the men and women who form the summer chorus. Oversubscriptiom
 Sho1ld Be Large t6T1HAT the governments $2,000,- 0 0o0,00O liberty loan will be ab- sorbed by the people goes without say ing. Just as soon as the issue was understood eager investors began to apply for the bonds. The demand is now remarkably brisk. The moderate ly well-to-do people are now clamor- ous for Uncle Sam's securities, and the average of the rank and file are doing their part for the good of the country.
 Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo was solicitous for a time that the $2,OOO 1000, ,000 of liberty bonds would not be subscribed for without some urging. A campaign of education re- suited in a wonderfully popular ap- 1 peal. From one end of the country to l the other the demand for the bonds has been increasing. If the sub scription lists were closed tomorrow the entire issue would be sold. Seeing now how popular the liberty loan bonds are, it is not too much to expect that they will not only be over- subscribed, but oversubscribed on a very large scale. The country is flush with money and it is keyed up to a high pitch of patriotism. Two bill lion dollars will be absorbed rapidly. If the issue were four billions it would be taken without any national strain. Let's make the subscriptions 100 per cent greater than the present proposition. What a splendid moral effect that would have on trade and on the masses.
 1 A Tennessee man who relied on the "unwritten law" was convicted. De- casionally a plea of that kind fails below the Mason and Dixon line. but not often.
 Big game is scarce in Alabama. but a blind tiger" hunt provides plenty of thrills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
TOTAL LOSS.

"An extravagant girl"
 Why so?''
 She seldom eats more than just the top off nut sundae"
 CT see. And you can't do much with a nut sundae after it has been tempered with"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03

The devil n puritan is he, or anything 2 constantly, but a time-pIeaser.
 Twelfth Night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Compliments Pretty ingham Child

Compliments Pretty Birmin gham Child Certainly the visit of Francis X. Bush- man and Beverly Bayne brought happi- ness to one little, ambitious heart in Bir- mingham," said Mrs. s. W. Hemphill yesterday. And that was my little daughter, Rebecca Churchill Hemphill.
 '"The afternoon Miss Bayne arrived little Rebecca, who has always been a great admirer of Miss Bayne, went to the Tutwiler to see the popular film actress and was received by Miss Bayne In her apartments She talked with little Re- becca and told her she saw no reason why she shouldn't get a chance to play in moving pictures because she not only gave Rebecca her New York address and asked her to call on her the first time she went there, which Rebecca will cer- tainly do The child, although only four years old, was cognizant of the great compliment Miss Bayne bestowed upon her by receiving her and Miss Bayne certainly added one more name to her long list of admirers by being so sweet and gracious to little Rebecca."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Coosa Well Advertised

"Coosa county has obtained more publicity the past few months because graphite field than since the county was incorporated said w. s. Doug lass of Russellville. who is vice presi- dent of a s100,o0O concern to be or ganized In a short time. People in that county didn't know what graph ite was until a few capitalists, anx- ious to add to their wealth, took op- tions on the land and began the erec- tion of plants.
 Now when Coosa county is brought into a discussion this Is what is said oh, yes Coosa county Is where the
 graphite is found in large quantities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter un- der act of Congress. March 3, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-22
ROUNTREE REACHES WASHINGTON OVER BANKHEAD HIGHWAY
Pioneer Pathfinders Are Ac- corded OvatiOns Along Route in North Caro-
 lima and Virginia
By LEO R. SACK

Washington, September 21.-(Special.) ) Tremendous ovations at every one of 20 cities and towns where the party ( stopped were accorded J. A. Rountree ! of Birmingham and his associates on the pioneer trip over the Bankhead national highway. MT. Rountree, who is secre- tary of the association, reached Wash ington today after four-day journey from Greensboro, N. C. His report to Senator Bankhead was full of optimism and indications of the hearty co-opera- tion of the people along the right-of- way
 "The enthusiasm Of the people was wonderful" MT. Rountree told The Age Herald. They are greatly interested in the proposed highway and intend to dc all in their power to make it sue cess.
 At every town and city We were met by large crowds of citizens the mayors, the presidents of chambers of com merce and other civic officials. Then, too, there was luncheons galore. If the people are as much interested along the entire route as they were along the first 420 miles from Greensboro to Washing ton the success of the project is as- sured''
 MT. Rountree made arrangements for the reception of the official pathfind- , ing party to leave Washington in Mo- vember. Tomorrow he will leave for Charlottesville, Va, to address a gath ering of citizens interested in the Pied mont route Then he will go to Atlanta and thence to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-22
Eighty Drafted Men From
 Madison County Are Off

Huntsville, September n-(SpeciaD-The second contingent of Madison county mon have been drafted into the national army. 80 in number. left this morning on . special train for Camp Pike. Little Rock. The special brought Jackson county's sec- ond contingent which boarded 1t at Scotts- boro, and at every county seat along the line to Memphis other squads got on board The Madison county squad were given a rousing send-off at the station. and their march through the streets dur ing the early morning was the occasion of considerable enthusiasm. Thornton E. Quinn, an employe of the Standard oil company plant Tn Huntsville. was in command of the squad.