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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24

Even the warmest admirer Of the
water wagon admits that John Bulls new
fighting tank Is greater help to civil.
zation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
W006w@r6 6 I0tbr0p
WASHING N-Pada
A National Duty

We know that when our patrons are in
formed to the governments desire to re-
lease men for war service they will take
such action in regard to returned goods and
deliveries as is necessary to comply with the
request. The government Is not seeking
stoppage of these privileges, but it does wish
to stop the abuse of them.
The government believes waste of time,
waste of mems services( waste of effort and
money can be eliminated by the acceptance
of these suggestions
Avoid the return Of merchandise as
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the store.
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ever possible.
Special delivery and G. o. D. pur-
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Of men In December for national
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24

News from Mexico reveals the fact
that that old Villa Carranza feud is still
going on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24

The shipbuilding question has never
been so urgent since Noah felt compelled
to 20 to work on the ark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
The Departure,

The Departure.
IT understand your servant has noti-
fed You that she Il going to quit work.
"Not exactly" said Mrs. Crosslots.
"she hasn't been working to speak Of
for some weeks. Now she has announced
that she doesn't intend even to associate
with u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24

Wets sho1y got . notion dat daxADtrou-
BILE ev'ywhere.
Oars nunln' but contention an COM
. R!a.1i On. Il 7. a ssy i1f You b a.Dnx
II you darel"
Dc thunders an dc lightings dey don't
seem to be enough.
Dat kaiser man he carted out dat big
explosion stun.
Dis old world keeps a-goin'. but de road
is mighty rough.
But de world is .ho'ly sticldn' fob to
fight dc trouble through.
An a-waitin' fob do sunshine and de-
dow'rs to como to view,
An: I reckon all OATS ler h 'beut Dc
same fob me an you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
WESTINGHOUSE
ELECTRIC WARES
A Happy Gift Choice

4 gilt that viii please-not
~ momentarily, but for
years. So serviceable, so
handsome, SO useful-and SO
easy to use. You simply attach
the socket to the current and
turn on the switch. Economical
no wasted heat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
The Lure Of Verbiaxe.

Tho Lure Of Verbiage.
"Some questions are never answered"
"True. A great deal Of discussion is
Like saying, Polly want q crackerp to
q parrot. The parrot hands it back and
the conversation goes on Indefinitely
over q cracker that nobody cared about
in tho first place."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
Tho ThArmometel

The Thermometer,
To gsse upon 1t now you stop
With terror in your soul.
Since every time 1t takes q drop
It costs q ton Of coali
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
LACE CURTAINS

To the EoneAt
To
Here with display Lace Curtains whose hn be measured in
applicable
most o
Marie
$3.50 to $500 pair. $3.50 to $3.50 pai.
Also Ne Curtains in hee
The PaneC oftolewth
hlet motifs c1my Swiss embroidery Antique $500 and $550pr.
~ ~ Cunyand NovetyN Curtains
"Aoo" A~AAS qualities whhe andec
to $500 pair. $500 to $1,000 pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-24
FINE ROYAL DOULTON
DINNERWARE
WILL PLEASE ANY HOUSE,
WIFE

A gift OF this kind Is splendid suggestion
for husbands to have in mind for the wives; sons
to their mothers; parents to their married chill
dren. The shapes are copies and adaptations
from historic pieces, possibly centuries old, when
interior furnishings and decorating were at the
height OF their excellence In England. The colors
are truly English, and blend perfectly with the
shapes.
One Of the best Of tho Old English Dinner
ware patterns Is Old Leeds-on an ivory-dnted
porcelain. octagon shape, with distinctive floral
decoration Of strong, warm, glowing colors.
The prices on an these sets arc most rea.
sonable.
Good to give and azfne- thought for Thanks.
giving.
Firth deer, street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
SOCIETY NEWS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY AND SUBURBS

Dessie Hamilton. At late hour re. treatments were served
 The district meeting of the Mission ary society of the Bessemer district will be held Thursday at the Methodist church. The meeting will be called at 9:30 by Mrs. J. w. Brigman, district sec~stary, with the following officers and their subjects: Miss Mamie Bethard of Decatur. "Our Finances." an address by Miss Edith Haze, a returned mis- sionary from Poochaw. China; Mrs. Alice Johnson, Social Service;" Work of the City Mission Board" by Mrs. John Elliott; Mrs. J. H. Mccoy, Young Peoples Work :" "Childrens Work" by Mrs. w. K. Simpson; Missionary Study and Publicity" Mrs. F. c. McCord of Gadsden. Demonstration of the junior work by the officers of the Junior Missionary society.
 MT. E. Grady is improving after an operation for apendicitis at the Bir- mingham infirmary.
 4, Mrs. Foster Clark has returned from Talladega. where she was called on ac- count of the sickness of her sisterin- law, Mrs. William Hubbard.
 The Missionary society of the, Methodist church will meet Monday' afternoon at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
FAIRVIEW

meeting of the Fairview School Inn provement association was held Tuesday afternoon at the school. Mrs. Neal Dug ger, the newly elected president. pre- sided Plans were discussed for the years work
 The New Idea circle will meet Tues day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock with Mrs J. H. Huling.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Hunter Street Baptist church is making prep arations for a rummage sale to be held at Ensley, the date to be announced later.
 Mrs. Harry Dearing and children, Doris and Harry, Jr., accompanied by Mrs Bearings mother, Mrs. N. w. Elliott, have returned from a delightful visit to Mentone.
 Mrs. Ira Jordan and children leave today for Florida to spend the winter
 Miss Angelyn and Miss Jessie Ruter left the past week for Madison, Fla. to spend the winter
 MT. and Mrs. J. T. Means and children lave returned from visit to Albany,
 The monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Hunter Street Baptist church will be held Monday afternoon at the church.
 Rev. l.. M. Bradley, Mrs. J. W. Miller and Mrs. Kyle Lawson were among those attending the Birmingham association held at Mount Pinson Wednesday.
 Mrs. J. w. B. Chambers and daugh- ter, Margaret, of Gadsden are guests Of Mrs w. " Glaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be meeting of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution Red Cross unit Thursday morning at 1e o'clock at the home of the chapter regent Mrs. R. H. Pearson, instead at the usual place, the home of Mrs. ". G. Montgom- cry.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Parliamentary Law Study club will be held on Wednesday morning at lO:S0 o'clock at the Civic association in the Jef- ferson Count Bank building.
 There will be meeting of the Catholic Women's club of West End Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home Of Mrs G. k. Hayden, 607 St. Charles street.
 
 The Birmingham Equal Suffrage asso- citation has recently organized a Red Cross unit. which will met on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Cable hall. Miss Hortense Bissell is chairman of this unit and all members are requested to at- tend and take an active interest Those in attendance are to be given supplies and instruction at this meeting
 The members of the Handley Memorial Baptist church will give their regular monthly social and missionary meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3:3O o'clock at the home of Mrs R. Meddisson, 911 Center street.
 The members of the Handley Memorial Baptist church will entertain at the church Tuesday evening at o'clock in honor of the new minister, the Rev. Mrs. w G. Wilburn and Mrs. Wilburn also the new members of the church
 
 Mrs. Walter Blackman's unit of the Red Cross No. 10 will hold a business meet ing on Wednesday morning at lo:Se o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. M. Dill lozi Glen Iris avenue All members are urged to attend.
 There will be a meeting of the Bir- mingham Graded union Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Meth adist church.
 The New Idea circle of Fairview, which was to have met with Mrs. Huling on Tuesday will meet with Mrs. l.. D. Jack son on Compton street at 2:3O o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs. oscar Hundley calls meeting of the Birmingham Study circle TOT Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Ca ble hall All members are urged to at tend, as DuSlneSS III CoilHeSeiSiA "iS' Red Cross work will be discussed.
 The ladies of the North Highlands Methodist church will give a social to- morrow afternoon at o'clock in the church parlors. All members are in vited to attend.
 There will be silver tea given Tues day afternoon from to o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. Cannon 1880 Nolen avenue, Fountain Heights, for the bene- fit of the Christian church. All mem- bers and friends are invited to attend. The regular bi-monthly meeting of the active and advisory boards of the Mercy Home will be held at the headquarters of the Woman's Christian Temperance union Tuesday morning at 1O:So o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
INGLENOOK

One of the most enjoyable affairs given recently was the Epworth League outing Wednesday evening. The members were invited to the woods. where a huge bonfire had been made Toasting marshmallows and games were diversions. At late houl coffee and Brunswick stew was served by Miss Mabel Barton. Miss Eunice Westbrook. Miss Jeanette Walker, Miss Florence Westbrook. Fifty guests were present.
 The Red Cross workers of the com munity unit No. 1 enjoyed spend the-day party at the home of Mrs. J. K. Bailey Friday. The morning was spent in sewing and at noon most delightful dinner was served.
 The opening of the public library at the city hall Friday evening was of unusual interest. Punch was served from a prettily appointed table by Mrs. S. H. Wallace, Mrs. w. P. Blair, Mrs. J. L. Anderson and Mrs. Moseley. Interesting talks were made by Prof. c. c. Moseley, Prof. c. R. West, MT. S. E. Coggins. MT. J. R. T. Rives and others.
 Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Taylor were hosts Tuesday evening at a dinner In honor of their guests. MT. and Mrs. Herman Keith of Fl Paso. Tex.
 The Inglenook School Improvement association held Its first meeting Thursday afternoon. The following of ficers were elected: President, Mrs. J.. H. Fender; vice president. Mrs w. A. Lavender; secretary. Mrs. J. L. Ander- son; treasurer. Mrs W. Davidson. Ev- eryone interested in this school are invited to be present next Thursday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock.
 The Methodist Ladies' Aid society held a most interesting meeting Tues day afternoon. Miss Emma Smith served punch from a cozy nook. Twen- ty-five members enjoyed the after noon.
 The public library will be open Sat- urday afternoon from to o'clock
 Mrs. L. T. Hoffman was hostess to the members of the o. F. s. No. 165, with spend-the day party Thursday.
 Mrs. R. P. Campbell and children left this week for several weeks stay with relatives in Corbin, ky.
 Mrs E. F. Crawford. Misses Ida and Helen Crawford are home after spend ing several weeks In Palm Beach, Miami and Jacksonville.
 Miss Irene Cobb of Hanceville will spend the winter with her sisters Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
FAIRFIELD

The Hypatian Literary club held pre- liminary meeting Thursday morning with the president, Mrs. w. $. McCrary, to rearrange their programme for the year in order to take up the federation field hospital work The subject of Citizen ship will be continued with current work and part of each meeting will be devoted to sewing. The officers for the year are: President, Mrs, w. 5. Mc- Crary: vice president Mrs. John Wicker, secretary, Miss Gertrude McLatchey; treasurer, Mrs Margaret Davis; parlia- mentarian, Mrs. David Park; federation secretary Mrs. Earl Williamson; re- porter Mrs. A. c. Hazen
 Miss Louise De Arnlan entertained number of the school set Tuesday eve ming, the occasion being her 18th birth day. Miss Gertrude be Arman served punch as the guests arrived. During the evening a shoe contest was played. Miss Kathleen Carter winning handsome box of stationery and Luther Davis tie, while the booby was awarded to Miss Lillian Bellew. Later in the evening ices were served as the guests gathered around the large white birthday cake, lighted by 15 pink candles. Pink and white garlands adorned the rooms, also an abundance of ferns.
 The young hostess received a number of beautiful presents. She was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. L.. J. De Arman About 20 guests were present.
 Mrs Charles D. Cary will be hostess to the Presbyterian Missionary society Monday afternoon at z:30 o'clock on Twenty eighth street. The leaders will be Mrs. Carter, programme; Mrs. Dun- can, devotional, and Mrs. Bretzen, roll call.
 The Rev. H. o. Chambers will preach both morning and evening at the Fair field Methodist church, and the Rev. William McDougall will hold regular services at Plunket Memorial church
 Miss Estelle Glenn is visiting in Selma. MT. and Mrs. Robert Donovan have named their young mon, Rob ert, Jr.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
WOODLAWN

The Missionary society of the Ladies' Aid of the Fifty-sixt Street Baptist church entertained Monday afternoon at the annual Home Coming Day" Miss Willie Jean Stewart of the Goodwill Missionary center at Pratt City was the special guest of the afternoon. She made an interesting talk of the work be- ing done at the center. An enjoyable mu- scal programme was furnished by the W. M. U. quartet, consisting of Mrs. J. B. Patterson, Mrs. George Allgood, Mrs. w. M. Basenberg and Mrs. Afford. Plans were presented for the work of the new year. Late in the afternoon a salad course was served to about 75 guests.
 Mrs. D. w.. Pickens was hostess Thurs day afternoon to the members of the Rob- ertson class of the First Methodist church. She was assisted by Mrs. Robert IGchols. Mrs. Webb, Mrs. J. D. Mosley. Mrs E. H. Williams and Mrs. N. C. Smith. An interesting musical and lit- erary programme was arranged by Mrs c. Mosley and Mrs. Lacey Bell. Later an ice course was served. Those present were Mhs. J. J. Hampton, Mrs.
 (Continued or Page Four)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
PRATT CITY

Mrs. Tom P. Civilian entertained a number of friends al a spend-the-day party in honor of her sister. Mrs. W. Il. List, of Chattanooga. Wednesday. The morning was spent on fancy work and at noon tempting lunch was served to Mrs. Mary Civilian. Mrs. w. H. List, Mrs. Henry Zuber. Jr.. and son, Rob ert Henry. or Avondale; Mrs. I. M. Whorton of Birmingham, Mrs. Robert Troutt and son. Robert. of Woodlawn.
 Mrs. J. M. Darlington. Mrs. Charles Atkins. Mrs. Will w. George, Mrs. b. L. Ingram and Mrs. s. Potts enter tained the Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. M. Darlington. Vases or salvia made the house very attractive. The programme was much enjoyed. A salad plate was passed to the guests, who numbered about 30.
 Mrs. w. r. Wyatt entertained at q luncheon Tuesday at her home on Third street. A course luncheon was served from a pretttly appointed table with place cards bearing the following names: MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Miles, MT. and Mrs. I. A. Miles. MT. and Mrs. w. Jack Kelley. MT. and Mrs. lrby zeigler, Mrs. s. c. Hurley. Miss Sal lie Pordue and MT. and Mrs. w. IF. Wyatt.
 Mrs. J. E. Wood and Mrs. c. D. Com stock were joint hostesses to the mem : bers of the Crochet club "Wednesday at a spend the day party at the home or Mrs J. E. Wood on East Highlands. It is the custom of the club members to remember birthdays and Mrs. ID. Eugene Cook and Mrs. J. w. Dunbar had birthdays and each received pirth- day gifts, Mrs. J. Clark Wood gave q reading which was very much en- joyed and at the noon hour dinner was served.
 Miss Catherine Gurley entertained a number of her friends Thursday alt ernoon at the home of her parents MT. and Mrs. B. T. Gurley. on Third street The occasion was in honor or her twelfth birthday. Punch was dis, pensed by Miss Gladys Hurley rom prettily appointed table. Juvenile games were the diversions of the aft ernoon and ice cream and cake was served to 15 of her little friends. A reception was given Friday even ing by the Woman's Missionary so- ciety and the board of stewards of the Methodist church, south. to the. new members recently received during the Bass revival.
 Mrs. $. H. Rollins of Shreveport, La. has arrived, to spend a month With relatives.
 Mrs Harry Hillman and sons MT. Fred and Hubert Hillman. of Selma are guests of Mr and Mrs. Tom English. The Woman's Missionary society ol the Methodist church. south. will meet at the church Monday afternoon a! 3 o'clock.
 Mrs. W. H. List and children. who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23

Leroy Higgins and Mrs. Leonard Shy der.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles German have named their little son Charles Finley German. Jr.
 Miss Willie Mae Tanner left last week for Chicago. where she will study music at the Conservatory.
 MT. Zac Hall has returned from Georgia. where he was called by the death of his mother.
 Mrs. B. F. Merriwether has returned to her home in Montgomery, after a pleasant stay with Mrs. Jesse Chantz.
 Miss Ella Toter of Mobile Is the guest of Mrs. George Maxwell.
 Miss lone Mitchell has returned to her home in Montgomery. after a visit with Mrs. J. P Carney
 MT. and Mrs. Willard Sheppard of Chicago are guests of MT and Mrs. Carl Sheppard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
CENTRAL PARK

The Era Study club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charley Hamilton. Quantities of golden rod was used as a floral decoration. Mrs. Harry Frohoff gave a very interesting reading on Music" After the programme plate luncheon was served.
 Mrs. R. A. Ellard entertained Tues day afternoon at a birthday party in honor of her little 7-year-old daughter, Ruby. The rooms were beautiful in streamers of the national colors draped in the dining room, and profusion of the national flowers. Games were en- joyed by the children, the prize, a lunch box, was won by Willie Long for finding the donkey's tail. The hostess was assisted in entertaining her little guests by her sister, Mrs. King, of Bessemer and Mrs. Hamilton and Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23

have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs Tom Civilian the past two weeks, left Thursday for their home in Chatta- nooga.
 Mrs. P. c. Vann and Mrs. William Candy and son. Billy, have returned from a visit to relatives in Tennessee.
 Miss Ethel Seagles of Coalina is vis- iting her aunt, Mrs. Tom English.
 Mrs. l.. l.. Allison of Patton is vis' iting relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
RANDOM NOTES

MT Wallace Hartsfield has returned to Marion, where he will resume his studies at the Marion Military institute.
 Mir. and Mrs. K. c. McMahan of Brier- field have named their little daughter
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-23
. Too Busy to Help.

Even in war times heroine is often
without influence in her own home
town, writes correspondent. A young
woman nurse gave up paying prae.
tice and offered her services TO her
country. Shells now nursing Tackles
in naval hospital, and. finding how
much pleasure the convaIescents take
in music, she wrote home to her ia
ther to put a notice in the local paper
asking for records if anyone had dupli-
Gates or discards.
It is place of about 5000 inhabit-
ants, but not one record did she re-
ceive in answer to her appeal.
Probably they are all too busy with
war work." she commented, humor-
ously.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-23
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-23
China Is on Guard.

While China has not provided for
the internment of Germans and Aus
TRANS, even those of military age, all
citizens of the central powers are re-
CURED to register and are forbidden TO
travel. They may engage in peaceful
occupations with Chinas permission.
The mildness of the regulating created
some comment among foreigners, but
Chinese officials replied to such crlti-
cism by saying they closed the German
banks and are limiting the activities
of Germans and Austrians even more
than the United States and Japan are.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-23
Leaves II to Audience.

One of the small Paris theaters has
set about proving that dramatic critics
are not infallible. Every evening be-
fore the rise of the curtain on an adj
versely criticized but no less success
full play, the irate manager appears
bearing bundle Of newspapers, from
which he reads the choicest condemna-
tory excerpts. Having thus stated the
newspaper view OF his play. he leaves
the rest to the judgment Of the audi
ence.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-23
Fewer Horses.

Despite the growth in population and
increased areas under cultivation, the
horse population Of Los Angeles coun-
ty, California, is now less than one
half as much as in 1900. The auto
mobiles and motortrueks have in
creased from 6 to T9.146 The $4,000
horses in the county in 1900 were val
ued at S5,00O,O00. In 1910 the drop in
number was to $1,000. and in the en-
suing six years to 10000. The pres
emf automobile valuation is nearly
$100000,000 Excellent road condi-
tons are considered largely responsible
for the above figures.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-23

pie and some newspapers may sug-
gest.
American history seems to us to
point to the fact that in this case as
in the past we will be instructed to
conserve our resources as was the
Colonial army at Bunker Hill when
the men were ordered not to shoot un
til they saw the whites of the
enemy's eyes.