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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-23
MISS MURPHY'S
 PUPILS' RECITAL

The piano pupils of Miss Abbie M. Murphy wilt appear in recital tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock at Cable hall The following programme will be rem dered.
 Bilbro-Duet: Little May Queen, Sadie Israel, Jeannette Roobin.
 Haydn-(iypsy Rondo. Sadie Cohen Spaulding- Water Mill. Child's Good night. Jolly Raindrops, Eleanor Coving- ton.
 Burgmuller-Ballade. Jennie Lehman, Spindler-Sonatine c major Mary Rose McCowan
 derewski-Minuet. Lena Roobin Grieg Sailors Song, Elizabeth Foster. Esterhaz3-H Hungarian Song, Henri- etta Joseph.
 Grieg g-Grandmothers Minuet; Koei- ling, Fluttering Leaves; Beethoven, Minuet in G, Ruth Roobin
 Bach--Invention No. S; Hoeck, Etude, Vera Nelle Batson
 Streabbog- Schottische, Ereanor Gov ington.
 Schuett-Valse Lente. Sadie Cohen,
 Mueller-Indian Pappoose Song; Max
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-23

ID BIRMINGHAM has never yet been lGA tco preoccupied to lend an ear
 and hand to sweet charity. The women especially are devoted to such causes and many worthy movements now in successful operation are being conducted almost exclusively by them. And whiis Birmingham citizens have been called upon with intending regu- larity for contributions to charity, ana these in addition to the patriotic re- quirements of patronizing Liberty Loan sales. War Savings Stamps, Red Cross donations and soldier entertainment funds, De f said to their credit, they do not fail to respond to legitimate appeals for pure charity.
 The womeD of the various Jefferson county chapters of the Order of Eastern Star. the sisters of the great Masonic fraternity. collectively and individually support many worthy charities and are especially generous in supporting the Masonic widows and orphans home at Montgomery. The obligations of this Institution are always increasing and the need of funds continuous. For the especial benefit of this home the East ern Star women of the county have arranged for the presentation of Long 1eliows beautiful pageant in two per- formancss to be given Thursday and Friday evenings at the big amphi- theatre in Capitol park
 Miss Cora Belle Morse of New York city, who is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music and a nationally known teacher of music and dancing, has been engaged to stage these per- formances. Miss Morse came very highly recommended by other organiza- tions for whom she has staged similar entertainments For several weeks past plans have been perfecting and rehears- Hls going on. More than one hundred semiprofessicnal and amateur perform CTS arc required for the cast and these have been drawn from the belles and beaux and young matrons of Birming- ham, carefully selected for their ability. Among those having leading roles will be Mrs D. A. Echols, who will be Lib- erty; Miss Susie wishart, Goddess of Liberty; other leading characters will be Mrs Phillip Oster, Mir. Clarke Will Hams, Miss Fay Winn, Mrs. Jack Ed mundson and Miss Catherine Jones. Mrs. J. J. Strickland will render a number of vocal selections.
 The Masque of Pandora has been adapted by Miss Morse for pageantry pi ieoSAe1ei0ii, aiu ilofe tndn elS1ly pretty dances, dramatic dialogue, music and tableaux enjoyed The leading roles, supporting cast and dancing groups have all been carefully trained and the pageant promises to be a sur prisinSly well staged one. Enthusiastic committees are covering every detail or the work and a number of tickets have already been sold. The Capitol park amphitheatre has seating capacity of over five thousand and it is predicted that every seat will be occupied at both performances.
 WOMEN GOLF COMMITTEE
 At recent meeting of the officers
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ments for the men in uniform. which are anticipated with eager delight ny men of every denomination. Father Charles O'Gallagher, the post chaplain and Father Simon Wallace are greatly beloved by large circle of admirers.
 Frank B. Camp, the poet, who is go- ing across ere long to carry cheer to the soldiers lover there" has received note bearing the signature of Gen John J. l'ershing, which Mir. Camr prizes as his most valuable war souve- mir. The general says.
 Your book of poems, American Sol dier Ballads, has just reached me. In- deed, they take me back a moment to the days in Mexico and on the frontier. While. of course, I have not time just now to read theni all, I extend to you my sincere thanks for remembering me in this manner.
 With best wishes for your success, believe me, sincerely yours,
 JOHN J. PERSFIlNG." into camp. The girls will be called upon to bid them welcome and keep in tact the reputation of southern hospitality. Our aid in this phase of war work is not only a duty but pa triotic opportunity. In truth. we should be grateful to be able to have at our doors this fine opportunity to show our brave boys. who have left family, homes, friends and business, that we appreciate their patriotism, that the women of the home land are with them heart and soul.
 It is said by army officials that a soldier can be made or unmade by the character of the training camp en- vfronment--a responsibility which must be met by the good women near the cantonments. For the first time in history. our country, in building it's army. has made provision at the out set to turn the soldiers leisure hours and the environment of the training camps into an asset instead of lia- bility MT. James w. Vose who has charge of this phase of work in con- nection with the war camp community service. is most complimentary in his accounts of the excellent co-opera- tion he has received from the women, young and old. in all of the towns near Camp Mcclellan.
 tons loveliest, brightest girls, has given her time and talent unreserved- ly to war work. Miss Cobbs, who vls- it's frequently Montgomery. Birning ham. Mobile and Tuscaloosa, reign ing belle wherever she goes is one of Alabamas best known girls. She is unusually vivacious and attractive, her magnetic personality causing her to te ever in demand at all social functions. She is valued member of the Wednes-
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MISS WILSON'S DANCE PARTY

Miss Elizabeth Wilson was charm ing hostess last evening, when she en- tertained few friends at dinner in honor of MT. Dick Wasson. who leaves soon for training camp. Miss Will sons guests were Miss Mary Ada Tar rant, Miss Carolyn Harris, Miss Mada- lene Paramore, Miss Lucy Smith, Miss Kathleen Cox, Miss Frances Harris, MT Frank Loy, MT. Jack Hornady MT. Al Stafford, MT. Hewitt Heninger, Mir Joe ! Madden MT. Billie Moore, MT. Tom Poe and MT. Wasson.
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MIR. WASSON IGNORED

Mir. Dick Wasson. who has joined
 the army and expects to leave early next week for training camp, was the honor guest at a delightful dinner party at the Tutwiler Friday evening, when group his friends enter tained for him. Patriotic colors were effectively used as decorations and many original toasts were made to this young man who has answered the call to the colors. Among the guests were Miss Evelyn Hoke. Miss Carolyn Harris. MT. Frank Loy MT. Jack Hor- Miss Lucy Smith, Miss Kathleen Cox
 Miss Elizabeth Wilson, Miss Frances
 Harris. MT. Frank Loy, MT. Jack Hor- nady. MT. Al Stafford, MT. Hewitt Hem finger, MT. Joe Madden. MT. Billie Moore. Mir. Tom Poe and MT. Was son.
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HENDERSON, -BRoTHERTON

The following from the Fayette Ban- ner, will be read with interest by many friends
 Sergt. Phil L. Henderson and Miss Della Brotherton were married Sunday evening at the home of the bride's s parents, by Rev Marvin R. Heflin, the impressive ring ceremony being used. Sergeant Henderson is native Ten nesseean but was connected with the
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MUSICAL AT CAMP MCCLELLAN

Last Wednesday a group of Birming- ham artists went to Anniston to give ln entertainment for the soldiers. The party was chaperoned by Mrs H. l.. Bumsteal and was sent under the aus pioes Of the Drama league. The pro- gramme was given in the Young Mems Christian association house No. l12 and many soldiers had the pleasure of att tending. Mrs. John Turner, who is clever piano monologist and as well as an exceptionally talented yiolinist de- lighted the audience with her charming numbers. Mrs. Hugh Martin gave sev eral piano selections in her usual fin ished style. Mrs. J. J. Strickland, who possesses a voice of unusual beauty, sang several solos and Mrs. H. A. Me- Kinnon's musical numbers were en- thusiastically received.
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MRS. vIETCH ENTERTAINED

Mrs. C. E,. Davis had a few guests at tea yesterday afternoon at the Tutwiler to meet Mrs Louis B. Vietch of Mont gomery. Her guests were Mrs B. D. Heck, Miss Eloise Heck and the honores.
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MISS ROWLEY'S
 PUPILS RECITAL

Miss Daisy Woodruff Rowiey, director of the Academy of Music will present q number of students in a series of piann recitals from Monday to Friday. Mis- cellancous programmes will be given to- morrow and Thursday by students from all grades
 Miss Rowiey will present little Eva Catherine Hydinger, age years, in a piano recita. Tuesday David Lisch. koff, age 10, violinist, will assist her. An interesting number on little Cath l. crimes programme will be the rendition of Clement Sonatina, Op. No. 36. win second piano accompaniment. She will play all three movements
 Friday Miss Mildred Frances Crabbe and Mamie Agnes Rencher will receive diplomas and eight other students wilt receive teachers primary certificates. Miss Rencher will play the first move . ment of Rubensteins D Minor Concerto. composition of Professor DAgostu:os will be played by his violin class. All recitals will be at HIS South Twentieth street and will begin at s:30 o'clock in the evening. The public is cordially invited.
 MARY ECHOLS CHAPTER o. E. $.
 At . recent meeting of the Mary Echols chapter No. 125. Order of the Eastern Star. of Fairview, the follow ing officers were elected: :.
 Mrs. William Lawson, worthy matron: Mrs. w A. Gibbons, worthy patron; Mrs. Alice Spurrier, assistant matron; Miss Douglas Nabers, secretary; Mrs. c. D. Foster. treasurer; Mrs. E. E. Full Ter, conductor; Mrs w. w. Naples, chaplain; Mrs. H. P. sims, marshal; Mrs. Simpson Hamilton. organist; Mrs. J. H. Hueling, Ada; Mrs. w. A. Gib- bons. Ruth. Mrs. W. N. Johnson. Esther: Mrs. Robert Jennings, Martha; Mrs. H. J. Serrell, collector: Mrs. A. 3. Whitehouse. warden Mrs. E. E. Fuller. sentinel. These officers will be publicly installed Tuesday evening at 8:50 o'clock at the Masonic temple at Fairview at joint installation with No. GA. A. F and A. M.
 SPANISH CLUB MEETS
 Interest in the proceedings of the Spanish club is increasing and several new members were enrolled at last Thursdays meeting. programme of music and short addresses entirely by the members was well presented. The addresses, with one exception, were in Spanish MT. Charles A. Calhoun talked on Spanish law and its development from old Roman law. and pointed out some features of resemblance to and divergence from our English common law Miss Elizabeth Steadham spoke on education in Cuba as she observed f during several years there as a teacher. Mrs E. L. M Morris gave some im- pressions of Cuba and it's people. gained during several visits to that delightful island country Professor Reames spoke briefly of Spanish instruction in ths Birmingham schools, and the classes Es
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Canadian army. will be in charge dur
 ing the eight weeks and representatives of the French and British armies will
 be on hand for special training during the camp season.
 The following boys make up MT. Young's party
 Lindsay Bruce. James Bridges, James
 McLester, William Cabaniss, Maxwell Stern, Bernard Steiner, Edward Hood, Edwin Bruce, Drayton Nabers, Frank Nabers, Jack Reilly. Adolph Loveman, Jack Shannon, Nabb Drennen. Charles
 Kantrowitz, Lawrence Falk. Arthur
 Crowder. Maurice Caheen, Earl Vena- ble, J. D. Rosenberger, Jr., John Coe, IT,
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Brown Lumber company here before he went into the United States army last summer. He Is located at Camp Wheeler and has just received the com mission of sergeant. He Is splendid young man. and Is held in high es- teem by all who know him.
 Mrs. Henderson is the daughter of MT and Mrs. Brotherton and Is a mem Der of one of the oldest and most prom fnent families of Fayette county. She is charming young lady. and is ad- mired and loved by a host of friends who extend to the happy couple their heartiest congratulations and best wishes.
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i'm, Jack and the Beanstalk. Mary Rose McCowan.
 chopin-Po Polonaise, A major. Dorothy Brown.
 seharwenka-P Polish Dance. Beatrice Reed.
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PATRIOTIC LITTLE GIRLS

Quite patriotic little play was given last Thursday afternoon by little Margaret Taylor, Virginia Suits and Elizabeth Sutton at the home of Mrs. H. Taylor. 70S South Twenty street The little folks have long planned some way to help Uncle Sam. and they made $3 out of their play, which was invested in War Stamps.
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of the Country club the following members of the womens golf commit tee were appointed Mrs, Samuel Nabers chairman; Mrs. Walter Beasley and Miss Martha Latady
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GOLF TOURN AMENT
 FOR RED CROSS

Much interest is felt by the many golf players in the city in the tourna- ment which will be given at the Coun- try club on Thursday. July Fourth for the benefit of the Red Cross.
 MT. John Kimball chairman of the mems golf committee of the club, has the plans under his supervision and many attractive features will be in troduced.
 The playing will begin at 8 o'clock and continue all day, and late in the afternoon tea will be served on the links Many expect to enter the con test and others will join them in the afternoon for tea and to be present when most interesting patriotic dem- onstration will take place.
 BOYS SUMMER CAMP
 MT. T. c. Young will leave with a party of Birmingham boys for Camp Greenbrier in the Allegheny mountains of West Virginia, on Thursday eve- ming In addition to the tutoring and the usual out-of-door sports, such as baseball track, tennis, swimming, fish, ing. canoeing, etc. the camp is af- fording the boys this summer excel lent military training.
 Major Martin of the United States army. assisted by a captain of the
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BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. Wade Oldham entertained at a bride party Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Earle Perry won the first prize. pair of silk hose, and Mrs. John Carnes won the second prize, War Savings stamps. The consolation was drawn by Mrs. D. A. EchoIs, and was a bot tie of toilet water. After the games an ice course was served.
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beth Cunningham, soprano, in a piano recital on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Gable hall.
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TuTWILER TEA PARTIES

Among those entertaining at tea yes. terday afternoon at the Tutwiier were Miss Marjorie Gilmore, who had few friends to meet Miss Miriam Meeks of Gadsden, who is the guest of Miss Louise Mccormack The guests included Misses Louise Mccormack. Villa and Daisy Sommer, Virginia Stevens, Elizabeth Schooiar and Mrs. Estele Bethea Hale.
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ATHLETIC CLUB DANCE

The Birmingham Athletic club an nounces series of dances to be given in it's gymnasium every other Thurs day evening. The next dance will take place on Thursday. June 27. from 9 to 12 o'clock.
 The gymnasium has recently been decorated and electric fans installed and with Napprs band, the affairs promise to be attractive.
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is conducting at the Chamber of Com merce. MT. J. M Longmire discussed the great government developments on the Tennessee river. MT. J. c. Weinberg and Mrs. Morris rendered some beautiful Spanish compositions on the flute and piano
 At Thursdays meeting Dr. Julius Cooper will deliver an illustrated le,- lecture on the Philippine Islands. He has been asked to repeat this lecture and will dc so, using new slides anI many new features There will also be music
 The meetings of the club are held weekly in the rooms of the Birmingham Civic association, and everybody inter- ested in the study of Spanish is cordi- ally invited to attend.
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The announcement of the marriage or Miss Helen Annie Owings of Louisville. Ky, and MT. Raymond Starr McPike of this city has been made. The @ed- ding was an event of Saturday. June l.. at Louisville, The bride will be pleas antly remembered here, where she has frequently been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Kenneth c. Charlton, and Judge Charlton.
 MT. MePilSo has made his home in this city for the past few years and has many friends. He is now first class sergeant, attached to the 309th engineers stationed at Camp sherman, Chillicothe. Ohio.
 MISS GLEN MELCHERS' RECITAL
 Mrs. Corrie Handley will present Glen
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Mrs. Corrie Handley will present Gle Melcher. piano, assisted by Miss Eliza
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-07
IS BRITISH VESSELS SUNK
Nine Ships Of Over 1900 Tons. Win
SIX OF Lesser Tonn,1e Constitute
Losses OF the Week

London An Increase In British shit
ping losses is shown In the official
seminary. which reports the dcsTuc
ton Of nine vessels Of more than 800
tons and six Of lesser tonnage.
The official statement follows Ar.
rivals, 1859. sailings, .,3O9
British merchantmen of 1900 tons
o. over sunk by mine or submarine. .,
under 1900 tons. G. fishing vessel. !.
British merchantmen uHucocsstully
attacked :
The sinking Of - British merchant
men exceeds by seven the total Tot tho
previous two weeks. In both OF which
six large ships and two small ones
were lost The admiralty reports Of
both Jan. and Jan gave the sink.
lngs as u merchantmen. In each case
OF which IS measured more than 500
IONS
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-07
WILSON CREATES RESERVE
National Reservation Of $50, 900 Acres
In Northern Alabama Set Apart
for National Forest.

Washington President Wilson has
issued proclamation creating the
Alabama National Forest. comprising
about 10000 acres OF public lands in
Lawrence and Washington Counties
,n the northern part Of the State.
which have been Withdrawn from
entry. and approximately 1900 acres
OF purchased lands
Options on $4,000 acres 81 addition
al land have been secured and event.
ually the forest will be enlarged to a
total Of about 10000 acres
It's purpose is to protect the forests
al the headwaters OF the Sips'y river.
an important tributary Of the War.
rior. where the government is build
Ing extensive locks and dams. OF the
gross receipts from timber cut and
grazing charges % per cent viii be
returned TO the road and school funds
Of the State and 10 per cent In road
building In the forest
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-07
HUNS STARvE U. S. CAPTIveS
American Prisoners OF War 10 be
Stood UP In Cages for Four
Days Without Food.

With the American Army In France
American officers at the from, have
come into possession Of documents
said 10 have been taken from Ger
mans opposite our positions, which
deal with the treatment 10 be accord
ed prisoners.
The documents say tina, all prison.
ers, including commissioned and non.
commissioned officers. after being
captured. are 10 be kept in cages for
four days without food and be com.
PEELED to stand all the time. After
the four day period only small guam
titles OF food are TO be given
Although definite information on
the point is lacking, some American
officers expressed the belief that the
order resulted from the difficulties
the Germans probably experienced In
extracting information from the first
American prisoners captured in No.
yember. Such treatment OF prisoners.
Il ~ felt, could be designed only 10
make them give up military infor.
nation.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-07
SPAIN TO ACT ON SINKING
Complete Details Of Reeen, Torpedo
ing Of Spanish Steamers viii Be
Carefully Investigated.

Madrid 1t was announced here BY
the Marquis de Alhucemas. the pre-
mier. that owing to the exceptional
character OF the torpedoing OF the
Spanish steamer G,ralda, sunk by u
German submarine. tho Giralda having
been entirely engaged in coas,wiso
trade, the government intends to take
exceptional decisions as soon as com.
plete details OF the incident have been
received.
Tho Giralda OF 400 tons, was sunk
by q German submarine Jan &c. after
the vessel had been pillaged. according
TO a Madrid dispatch OF sunday last
The crew was saved
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-07
AMERICANS HOLD
SECTOR IN FRANCE
6ECRETARY BAKER SAYS U. s
TROOPS DEFINITELY STATION.
Ed ON FRONT TRENCHES.
REPORTS ARE FLATTERlNG
All Glasses Of Troops Have Been "Bap
tired BY Fire and Good Accounts
Are Given Of Their Bravery
and Ability.

Washington Secretary OF War Ba
ker officially announces that American
forces have formally taken over a sec
tion OF the line in France.
The announcement followed a dis
patch from the American expeditions
sry force in France telling OF the LAT,
est raid on the American trenches by
German forces. In this raid two Amer
lean soldiers were killed. four wound
I'd and one made prisoner.
The fact that this and other raids
have taken place and that reports ara
beginning TO be received daily OF men
killed and wounded In action" said the
secretary, makes II proper 10 say that
American troops are now definitely In
action
When the first deiachments OF
Americans went into the front lines n
was made plain that this was simply
for training purposes. French troops
were in reserve at all times and would
A'Ii0'N Att hHl'l lNhn AIUppN NutU lHo
la,ter were brought back from their
baptisms of fire,
Secretary Baker declined 10 sanction
the publication OF the sector that Gen.
PershIng's men have taken over. This
will not be done. Il was indicated. un.
I'll Gen. pershing himself hits the ban
Ever since the first contingent II
Americans went into training behind
the lines the Germans have been seek
ing by aerial reconnaissance and other
means 10 ascertain where the Ameri.
cans would definitely take position
Representatives OF every class OF
military service, including regulars
national guardsmen and men OF the se
lectlve draft. have already gone under
fire. and nattering reports have been
received from Gen Pershing concern.
ing their conduct In action
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-07
| EIGHTH DISTRICT BANKS BUY
Many Banks In This District Avail
Themselves Of Chance TO Buy
Federal Certificates.

St. Louis.-As a result OF a meet.
ing here between representatives Of
the clearing houses in Memphis,
Louisville, Evansville, Little Rock
and ST. Louis and Rolla Wells, gov
ernor OF the Eighth Federal Reserve
Bank District kilograms were dis.
patched TO S,l0O banks and trust com.
panies in the district directing them
to make ar effort to subscribe one
per cent of their footings to the S400,.
O00, 900 present offering OF per cent
United States government certifi.
Gates OF Indebtedness due in cash
April %,
Request was made that meetings
OF boards OF directors be called i'm.
mediately and that subscriptions DO
announced by Jan. rs.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-07
PLAN MOTOR POST ROUTES
Postnsster-Gen. Burleson Announces
Aim to Establish Motor Truck
Postal Service.

Washington, ID. C.--Dslive-ies over
parcel posts aggregating between
three and four thousand miles by mo.
tor truck within the next three
months, is the aim announced by
rostmasterGen Burleson.
One chain OF motor truck routes
will link up Portland. Ne. with New
Orleans. and another will cover a
large stretch OF territory in Ohio. H..
linois. Indiana and West Virginia
1t is the belief Of the postofiice de
partment that the operation OF these
routes and others TO be established
will materially aid in the distribution
and in lowering the cost OF food prod
uCts