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

Baptist church will hold a missionary meeting Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The subject of the programme will. be And Samaria." Mrs. V. S. Hodges will act as leader. No. ? will be the hostess division. All women of the church are requested to be present.
 A display of books on gardening is being made for the benefit of the public in the Woodlawn public library.
 The Eleonore Hord club will meet Tues day afternoon with Mrs. Sallie Stinson.
 The Woman's club will meet Friday morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Craige Thaxton of Grif- fin. Ga, are the guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Thaxton.
 Mrs. J. T.. McCarty and daughter, Miss Vesta, are out again after an illness.
 Miss Celia Campbell is at home on a visit from Brenau college at Gainesville, Ga.
 Mrs. J. B. Knight is visiting friends in Columbus, Ga,
 Mrs. Eugene Whaley, who has been very ill, is improved and at home again from the hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Roscoe Brown are located at 5921 First avenue where they will be for the summer.
 Miss Johnnie Countless, who has spent the past two months with MT. and Mrs. Arthur Boaz, has returned to her home at Huntsville.
 MT. Sam Hood of Berry is the guest of his sister, Mrs. w. J. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
ENsLEY

Mrs. Morrow Blackburn was hostess at | the meeting of the Twentieth Century Mothers club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. A. F. Hillike gave 8 report of the recent
 meeting of the Birmingham Council of Mothers clubs. Mrs. G. w. Smith was elected a member of the club and Mrs H. M. Cowart and Mrs. D. F. Faircloth were chosen delegates to the state con vention of mothers clubs to be held in Montgomery. A letter from Commis- sioner George B. Ward was read asking work. As the club calendar was already completed, the club decided that no def mite line of that study would be taken up. Mrs. F. G. Cutler made a talk on
 '+The Repressed Child" and Mrs. H. J. Cowart read an interesting articles on
 "Needless Denials." The discussion that followed was led by Mrs. D. F. Faircloth.
 At the close of the meeting a salad
 course was served.
 Mrs. Louis Mackenzie was hostess to the Cosmos club this week. Roll call was answered by court customs. The discussion of Among the World Powers was continued and a paper on "Babylo- nian Captivity was read by Mrs. Gar sian Courts" was read by Mrs. Poss. "The Silent Drama" was discussed by Mrs. Tidwell. Mrs. Harry Hillhouse and Mrs. l.. H. Pennington, also Mrs. Rich l ardson and Miss Richardson of South 1 Carolina were guests of the club.
 1 The Thread of the Story club was entertained by Mrs. N. R. Baker Thurs day afternoon, Current events were giver 1 in answer to roll call. Mrs. w. l. Burgir
 gave Sketch of Joe Jefferson ano
 Mrs. Lothaire Brooks read paper or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
INGLENOOK

Friday evening. at the home of Mrs. Clarence Harvey, the Methodist Ladies Aid entertained their members and friends with a St. Patricl1's tea. The lower floor was decorated in cut flowers and shamrock, carrying out the St. Pat rick idea. Several musical numbers and readings were enjoyed. A shamrock con- test proved entertaining, dainty prizes being awarded. Those assisting in receiv- ing were Mrs. W. A. Lavender, Mrs. Fry, Mrs. l.. F Hoffman and Miss Bailey Late in the evening an ice course, which further carried out the color scheme, was served.
 A very interesting affair of the week was the St. Patrick social given at the home of Mrs. l.. w. Walker, with MT. John Cosby as joint hostess The decora- profuse use of the shamrock helped to carry out the St. Patrick idea. Miss Beach and Mrs. Charles Sullivan had charge of an interesting programme. Miss Louise Cosby served punch. A St. Pat rick contest afforded much amusement and pretty fern was awarded as first prize. Late in the afternoon a salad course also in green and white was served.
 Mrs E. o. Edney was hostess to the Impromptu club Monday afternoon, Roll call was answered with quotations from George Ade. Instructive and interesting papers were given by Mrs. Charles Logan, aNrs J. F. Carlisle and Mrs. J. l.. An ae n. At the close of the programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
IRONDALE

MT. and Mrs. E. M. George have re- turned from a visit to friends in Oden- vile.
 Miss Miriam Prentice of Lincoln was a recent guest of her mother Mrs. J. M. Prentice
 MT J. w. Fortenberry is spending some time with his brother, Mir. Ed Chapman, in F't Worth, Tex.
 Miss Margaret Ellard of Bessemer is visiting her brother, MT. Tom Ellard.
 Mrs. Dode Spake is resting nicely at the Birmingham infirmary after a serious operation.
 Mrs. A. B. Walker has returned to her home in Springville, after visiting pr. and Mrs. A, H. Bobo.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Groover and fam fly have moved to Bessemer where they will make their future home.
 Mrs. F. M. Montgomery has gone to Montgomery to visit her daughter, Mrs. G. c. Kinney.
 MT. John McWhorter of Montgomery is the guest of MT. and Mrs. c. T. Col Her. He will leave today for Akron O.
 Mrs. J. L. Davis and Mrs. w. L. Smoke were hostesses on Friday evening when they entertained in honor of their at- tractive house guests, Mrs. l. s. Han cock, Mrs. T. H. Smith, Miss Ethel Price of Columbus, Ga, at the home of their mother, Mrs. M. N. George. The St. Fat rick idea was carried out throughout the entertainment, appearing in the house decorations, costumes, contests and mu- sic. At a late hour dainty refreshments were served to a number of guests and Irish flags were given as favors.
 MT. Frank Hall has gone to Greenville, s. C., to spend few weeks.
 Mrs. J. w. Mckinney was hostess at pretty spendthe-day party on last Friday in honor of her guest, Mrs. w. D. Smith, of Houston, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Army's Seyen-League Boots


 H. w. Slauson in Lesles.
 The efficient army may still travel on its stomach, but that stomach must now adays be carried, in turn, on the literal successor of tho seven-league boots In- fantry afoot, crawling at snail's pace, would reach the scene of local disturb ance long after its services had been needed.
 The recent experience with the mobili- zation of troops for the Mexican border has demonstrated that our army is woe fully lacking in those seven-league boots. Railroad trains, of course, serve for long distance hauls, but the collection Of the local units of the army at points of authorization can only be hastened through the use of motor trucks.
 The S500,0O0 pleaure cars and trucks in this country have thus the potential abil- ity to carry 15,000,O00 troops 20 miles in an hour-theoretically. This is the equal of 9OO00O,O00 "soldier miles, per hour.
 Only a small amount of this potential ability of the privately owned pleasure cars and trucks of this country could ever be required, and yet last summer throughout every section of the country, automobiles and trucks belon ging to pub He spirited individuals and corpora tions were pressed into service for assembling our National Guard. Touring cars were placed at the disposal of the officers, and trucks were employed for carrying troops, and in at least one instance the pleasure car was called into service to haul heavy field pieces to the point of shipment
 To concentrate a large number of troops in any one section, as would be required in case of insurrection, riot or invasion, 1t would be necessary to organize the automobile owners in some manner that would enable the proper authorities to ob- tain an accurate idea of the "mobilizing ability" of each county or division of every state.
 This need not consist of more than the registration of the car, its make and carrying capacity. and the name and ad- dress of each owner willing to donate his own time and the services of his vehicle to the cause of his state and country. Such registration would possibly avoid the danger of government communicating and woud merely obligate the owner to be on hand, with his car, when needed in any acute situation which might arise
 The natural organizer of such a pro cedure would be the American Automo- bile association, with it's headquarters at the national capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
EAST LAKE

The open meeting of the Shakespeare club was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs H. H. Hibbs. Pink roses and spring blossoms were used to mark the club colors, this being specially eff fective in the dining room, where the lace covered table was centered with silver vases filled with pinks roses and lighted by candelabras filled with pink candles Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. H. H. Hibbs, Mrs. George Bass, Mrs. D. G. Meadow, Mrs. Amelia Embry, Mrs. w. Fl. Helms, Mrs. w. A.. Hill and Mrs N. A. Barrett Guests were welcomed at the door by the hostesses and escorted to the punch bowl presided over by Miss Elizabeth Taylor and Miss Haywood Mol ton and after registering were introduced by Mrs. H. G. Grant and Mrs. Roscoe Meadows to the receiving line as follows: Mrs. H. H. Hibbs, Mrs. J. M. Minter, Mrs. Wayland Jones, Mrs. Jasper c. Hut to, Mrs. Joseph McLester and Mrs. l.. J. Haley. The splendid programme was as follows: Welcome, by Mrs. J. M. Minter; address, by Mrs. Joseph McLester and musical numbers by Mrs. Wayland Jones, Mrs. Amelia Embry, Mrs. w. c. Grant, Mrs. J. c. Hutto and Master Frank Best. Sweetpeas were the favors placed on the pretty plates passed Just following the programme. Presiding at the coffee table were Mrs. P. P. Burns and Mrs. Ernest LaPoint. Others assisting were Mrs. J. D. Bancroft, Miss Lucille Hill, Mrs. W. c. Caldwell and Mrs Donald Mcdonald. One hundred and fifty guests registered during the afternoon.
 The Sigma Nu fraternity of Howard college entertained in a most unique way at a springtime party in their chapter house on Friday evening. The reception hall was decorated in yellow and the tables, arranged cabaret style, were cen tered with yellow jonquIs and butterflies. Refreshments were served in four courses and guests progressed from one table to another, finding their places by matching butterflies. Besides the orchestra a mu- slcal programme was arranged by Mrs. Manly Moore and those singing between the courses were little Miss Dorothy Daw- son, MT. Baron Gipson, MT Fred Martin, MT. Forbes Marlborough, and Charles Mar tin. Thirty-six guests were present, the chaperons for the occasion being Prof. and Mrs. J. c. Dawson, MT. and Mrs. w. N. Griffin and Mrs. Manly Moore.
 Mrs. T. N Cottrell was a charming
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Mrs. Ida Simpson of Reform is the sVest of Mrs. L. l.. Mathews.
 MISS Norma Kellogg has returned from q visit to friends at Morris.
 Mrs. ]. w. Tucker Mrs. w. O. Porter ana little son. Walton, are in Athens vis- itng relatives.
 Rev- and Mrs. Dowden Reeves and hamlly have moved to 1409 Tuscaloosa avenue
 Mrs. Walter Penny was the guest of Mrs. A. J. Ozanne, en route from To- iedo, O., to her home in Mobile
 Mrs. R. c. Hamburg of Centreville spent q few days with her sister Mrs. F. k. James, in Tuscaloosa avenue.
 Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Farriss have re- turned to their home in Atlanta, after a pleasant visit to Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Farriss
 Mrs. Y. A. Neal has gone to Chatta- nooga to visit relatives
 Reuben. the little son of MT. and Mrs. Emery Fryer, continues very ill at his home on Oak street
 Mrs. Harry Metcalf was called to Chat tanooga on account of the illness of her mother
 MT. J. D. Russom has had a relapse and returned to St Vincents hospital, where his condition continues very se- rious It will be remembered that some tlme ago MT. Russom was injured in an explosion on train at Woodlawn
 Mrs. John Leach is quite i'll at her home in North Hawkins street
 MT. J. c. Stoutenborough of Selma has come to make an extended visit to his daughter, Mrs. w NJ Blackwelder, in Hawkins street.
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hostess Wednesday for the House. keepers club. The clever programme was given by Mrs. H. H. Hibbs, Mrs w. N Griffin. Mrs. A. H. Olive and Mrs Wayland Jones, with Mrs. P. P. Burns presiding Refreshments were served in two courses the hostess be- ing assisted by Mrs. Robert Morris and Mrs. Carlton Hooper.
 Mrs G. c. Moseley entertained the Dorcas club at 8 social meeting on Wednesday at the w. c. T. U. head quarters. The St. Patrick motif was splendidly carried out in the decora- tions, favors and ices.
 The Matrons' club will meet on next Tuesday with Mrs. J. G. Senn.
 Mrs. W. w. LamplSin and MT. Bed ford Lampkin spent the past week in Mobile.
 Mir and Mrs. E. D. Mcconnell have named their little daughter Louise Howell.
 The Pierian club will meet on Fri day at the home of Mrs. J. D. Ban croft
 Mrs. W. E. Davidson was hostess this last week at a meeting of the Lions and Lambs. The interesting programme was given by Robert McCluney, Miss Doris Woodbury, Mrs. Killough, little Simpson Cox Annie D. Thornton and Mrs. George Wade.
 The representatives of the Boys club movement will hold an interesting meeting at the library on Tuesday evening. Public invited.
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d delicious salad course was served to Is guests
 The Methodist Ladies' Aid society was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. J. L. Anderson. An apron parcel post sale was announced for April 24.
 The Seminole club held a meeting Mon day evening at the home of MT. Allen Deal. During the business session off cers for the ensuing term were elected as follows: MT. Glen Harvey president; MT. Delbert Helton, vice president; MT Marvin Anderson, secretary; MT. Al Cor don Rives, treasurer. At the close of the business session the club game, rook was enloyed. Delightful refreshments were served.
 Mrs. W..C. Pounds entertained at a luncheon Monday, complimenting the members of the Entre Nous club. The table held for it's centerpece a crystal vase of carnations. The guests were Mrs. J. H. Fender, Mrs. Walter Davidson, Mrs. J. P, Carney and Mrs. Kincaid.
 An oyster dinner and supper will be served Tuesday at Inglenool1 station for the benefit of the 1nglenook School Im- provement association.
 The Lady Maccabees of Inglenook re- view, will have a public delivery of char ter next Wednesday evening at S:30 o'clock at the Knights of Pythias hall. A splendid programme has been arranged Snd all friends are cordially invited
 Mrs. George Maxwell and children are guests of relatives at Ocean Springs
 Mrs. Dan Brogan has been called to Evansville Ky, by the serious illness of a relative.
 Mrs J. W. Jones and children spent the weekend in Helena.
 Mrs. Jessie Chantz and daughter are spending a few days in Decatur as the guests of Mrs. W. W. Nelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
HER SIIDE+--ANID HIS
WAITING FOR MARRIAGE
ny ZOE EEoxLEx -

A swift and satisfying friendship grew up between Cora Temple and her hus- band secretary, Janet Thayer It was e real joy in Cora's life. Especially now that DauG's work as tenement commits sioner cften kept him away from home evenings while he was getting his first firm grip of the situation.
 The two young women used to spend whole evenings together talking of the things that never lacked interest; per haps because they had no fixed solution love- friendship marriage, the psych- ology cf husbands and wives, of sweet hearts 9rd friends, work ambition ques- tlcns of tro day and per sonalities. Per- haps it was because they talked so many personalities that they were so in- teresting to each other. For each, they soon found, could discuss herself, ner experiences and views and the others self, experiences and views with perfect honesty, good nature, understanding and sympathy.
 That's why' said Janet one evening. i've made friends so quickly-because we're interested in the real things of life and aren't afraid to talk about them. I'm your kind and you're my kind, and when two congenial souls come together 1t doesn't take long to know each other through and through. That's the way 1t was with Walter and me. We belonged from the frst.''
 You'll be a happy husband and wife, said Cora confidently, because you have all three strands of the love rope. You have the mental, the spiritual and the physical fitness Your marriage is sure to be successful"
 That's why" answered Janet slowly, 'it seems such a pity to wait and wait and wait We've been engaged more than year now and marriage seems as far off as ever. Walt is splendid He's broad minded modern in his views, tolerant and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
AN OLD RECIPE
 ID DARKEN HAIR Sage Tea and Sulphur Turns Gray, Faded Hair Dark
 and Glossy

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea, and Sulphur. properly conn pounded, brings back the natural col or and 1ustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mussy and trouble some.
 Nowadays we simply ask at any drug store for 'Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound" You will get large bottle of this old time recipe improved by the addition of other ingredients for about 50 cents. Everybody uses this preparation now, because no one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and Ievenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair dis Iappears, and after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, thick and glossy and you look years younger. Wyeth's Sage and Sul- phur Compound is a delightful toilet lreQuisite. It is not intended for the cure mitigation or prevention of dis ease.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Brand New Way to
 Remove Hairy Growths

The vexed question of how to com pletely bantsh superfluous hair has been solved at last! By means of the new phelactine process. the hairs en- tire, roots and all, come out before your very eyes-easily, harmlessly, quick as wink" It is so different from the de- pilatory, electrical and shaving meth ods, you simply must tty it to fully ap- preciate its remarkable advantages.
 1s nbiid cn1d eat it without the least injury. It leaves the skin so soft, smooth and hairless, tache or other hairy growth. If YOU will procure stick of phelactine and follow, the simple instructions, you will cer- tainly be astonished and delighted with the result-or druggist will refund the price upon request.-Adv.
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sympathetic. And yet, Cora, he has a certain conventional streak-a sort or leftover om-the-ages theory that ne alone must make the home and proVloe for its maintenance"
 'They all have that streak, smiled Cora feelingly. And sometimes | love them for it..
 M-m-m-yes--but it didn't postpone your marriage. You wouldn't love it so much maybe, dear. if you had to watch your precious youth slip by, month by month, year by year maybe wishing Tor home and a close comrade, and not having them just because of a stupid tra- dition."
 You mean you'd like to marry Wal ter and keep on with your own work just the same?" asked Cora.
 Certainly. Why not?"
 Cora Temple couldn't just say why not" Somehow she felt there was a reason at the bottom of the problem if cnly she could get at it. But Cora had been reared in a conventional home. She had always possessed a good mind and brisk reasoning powers. but only since her marriage, with all it's problems, had she really tried to think out reasons for things-inportan thinks like economies, individual freedom and responsibility. so- cial inequalities and kindred causes for peoples doing or not doing this thing CT that.
 Have you told Walter Stedman how you feel about t?" she asked Janet.
 That's just the point Cora; haven't actually urged our marriage upon him. He knows pretty well my views. He knows I'm not of conventional mind And yet, Cora, somehow I do hate to be Der nard Shaws pursuing woman" Janet laughed, and Cora decided there was much of the conventional still left in Janet. What would you do in the cir cllmstances, Cora?' Janet added sud- denly I'm just dead tired of waiting.
 We women all get tired of waiting. I guess,' said Cora. And when circum- stances don't come to our rescue our nrimitvcness comes to the surface and l wonder if we aren't all-every one of us-'pursuing women.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
BOYLEs

Mrs. A. c. Mcclellan and Mrs. L. B. Mcclellan entertained the Methodist La- dies Aid society Monday afternoon at the home of the latter. The St. Patrick idea was carried out In the decorations and ices A contest, "A Love Story, was enjoyed, the prize being awarded to Mrs. R. c. Barton.
 The school improvement association Of the Boyles Grammar school met Tuesday afternoon at the school Interesting talks were given by Professor Moore on School Co-operation;" Mrs. E. B. Erin on Home Econ ornics;" Miss Black on Economies and Hygiene
 Miss Lola Mae Barton was hostess to rock party Saturday evening at her home Rock was played until a late hour, when a fruit course was served to Mrs. Jack Crump, Mrs. Don Helton, Mrs. Grady Locklier, Mrs Mack Moore. Mrs. Herman Barton, Miss Elizabeth Rogers, Miss Mamie Erurie, Miss Flossie Roper and the hostess.
 The Tutwiler society of the Jefferson County High school entertained the Jeffer- son society Thursday afternoon in the chapel. An interesting programme was given by Miss Esther Bryant on the prophecy of the two clubs: club jokes by Claude McCombs; music by Miss Mabel Moore Miss Annie Parrish. Miss Susan Beech. At St. Patrick contest was en- joyed, the prize being awarded to MT Cooper. Greene. Punch was served by Miss Ruby Barton. Miss Fannie Haigler and Miss Mable Jones. After very en- joyable afternoon an ice course was served to 60.
 A recital will be given next Friday evening at the Jefferson County High school at o'clock by the pupils of Mrs. Sullivan's expression class.
 Miss Mary Hatchett of Athens is visit ing Mrs. Lizzie Russell on Fourth avenue. Misses Ollie and Bessie Ervine spent the weekend with friends in America. Mrs. A. B. Aldridge has returned to her home in America, after visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Jessie Ervine.
 Mrs. Oscar Pyron has moved from In- glenoo1 to make her home here. | Mr. and Mrs. A. IT. Eason announce
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Sheldon and Romance" Drama on the Farm was given by Mrs. c. R. Walker and the story of "Thc Climbers" was delightfully."- told by Mrs. Thornwell Hayne. A salad ans ice course was served.
 The Ensley Forty-two club met with Mrs N. B. Gay at her home on Avenue E Thursday afternoon. A delightful game was played and afterwards dainty re- Treatments were passed to Mrs J. J. Walker, Mrs. F. o. Harriss Mrs. H. c. Russell, Mrs. Alex Hood, Mrs. James Donaldson.
 Mrs. T. J. Carpenter has gone to Kent wood, La. for a two months visit with her sisters.
 Miss Jamie Arnold, who has been visit ing her sister, Mrs. Joseph Walker has returned to her home in Wartrace, Tenn.
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the birth of a daughter, whom they have named Virginia Dare
 Mrs. s. Adams of Prattville Is visiting her mother on Fourth avenue.
 Miss F'lossie Roper has returned home after visiting Mrs Locl1lier
 Miss Alma Parker spent the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs c. M. Parker.
 Mrs. D. F. Peelson and Marvin Morgan have returned to their home in Milwaukee after visiting Mrs. w. P. Jennings.
 MT. Charlie Sharitt of Gardendale spent Thursday with MT. Bradley Swan.
 Mrs. J. F. Kinall of Allgood is visit ing Mrs A. B. Buckner
 MT. William Kelly Is visiting relatives in Haleyville.
 Dr. R. l.. Mitchell of Warrior spent Wednesday in Boyles on a. business trip. MT. Ollie Parrish has returned from the United States navy on a visit to his parents, MT. and Mrs. c. M Parrish.