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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

defense at the home of the chairman Mrs. John B. Knox. to honor the Y. M c. A. secretaries. chaplains and other religious workers at Camp Mcclellan. A musical programme was rendered. sand wiches and coffee served, and the priv ilege of meeting large number of An. niston's most charming maids and ma. | irons enjoyed by the faithful coterie of workers, who expressed great apprecia, ton of the hospitality extended by the woman's council. On Saturday evening the woman's committee of the council
 of defense gave a musicale for the sol. , diers who visited the rest room. This por ular retreat, made possible by the lo- cal Fosdick commission, has been adopted by the council. A weekly entertainment will be given at the rest room and every. thing possible done to make it attrac. 1 tive and homelike for the khaki-clad wis. l tiers.
 Mrs. Evans Crump entertained at a | musicale at her home on Quintard avenue Friday evening to complimen | Mrs NJ K. Gunzer of Philadelphia, Pa, and Mrs V. IT. Clark of Ceilings wood. N. J., who are visiting Mir ". H. Clark, member of the New Jer- sey regiment. An orchestra, composed Of members of the machine gun band. which was formerly the old Third regiment band of Camden, N. J., added to the festivity of the occasion with l martial melodies. Miss Nellie Gal liner and Mrs Crump contributed
 readings and dancing and games were enjoyed.
 vaudeville company. composed of professional stage characters, has been organized at Camp Mcclellan. Their weekly performances draw large au- diences of both civilians and sol dlcrs The company is managed by Corp II ". Downing of the ordnance department.
 On Tuesday evening "The Soy" an original production by Corporal Down. ing, with the author in the title role.
 made an immense hit Corporal Down. ing was assisted in the presentation | by Corp. George Barry. Bugler E. s. Arnold and Corporal Taylor. Mir. Kane i and Mir Kirk were heartily encored l for an original presentation of the Dutch skit. The Germs, or English l as She Should Not Be Spoke"
 Sergeant Porter. whose costly Scotch costumes are so greatly admired. gave
 q number of jolly Scotch selections : Piapologism in it's. broadest cona>p- 1 ton was admirably done by Mir. VII ] liam Wrieht The well known trio of l fun-makers MT. Small Mr. Jettehroc,S 1 and Mir Angelo. produced great fun with their antics MT. Fox and MT. James Smith gave some new nut stunts." MT. Earl Grimes. whose beau 1 tiful tenor voice always pleases, sang
 several numbers. Sergeant Wilson gave l a set of popular numbers. MT Ha- i herle presided at the piano. His ready and rapid interpretation added large- ! ly to the success of the star acts At the home of Mrs Beecher Greer on Wednesday the welding of Miss vir- einia Hawkins of Virginia Beach and , Sergeant Thomas Stormmont of the vir- 1 ginia troops. was solemnized
 The ride was accompanied to Annis- itoe Av her mother. The living room of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
COLE-BRoWN WEDDING

A wedding of more than usual in terest to a number of relatives and friends in the city was that of Miss
 Octavia Brown and MT. Henry Wads-
 worth Cole of Kentucky, which took place last evening at s o'clock at ths
 home of the brides mother, Mrs. Al fred Brown, in Norwood.
 -The entire house was thrown open adorned with quantities of southerr smilax, ferns and palms. combined with pink and white roses The guests assembled Mrs. Blanch Rob- inson played the wedding march ana Mir. J. J. Taylor sang. T Love You Truly" and Miss steck sang Al Dawning'
 The ceremony was performed in the drawing room before a very beauti- ful floral altar built of stately palms luxuriant ferns and white roses light ed with many candles. The Rev. pr J. A. Bryan of the Third Presbyterian church officiated, assisted by Rev Dr Fielding of the Episcopal church of Cincinnati.
 The lovely little neices of the bride were the ribbon bearers and formed an aisle for the wedding party They were Frances Ann and Dorothy | also nieces of the bride and were Maxine and Ethel Moss All the little folks wore dainty white frocks with colored ribbons, Master A. D. Brown III was the ring bearer and wore 3 white suit Mrs. Forest King of New York was the matron of honor and was very handsome in taupe gown with white hat and her flowers were pink roses. Miss Louise Davis of Me ridian and Miss varine Terrell of Flu taw were the bridesmaids and were lovely in froclSs of taupe and carried arm bouquets of pink roses
 The bride was given In marriage by her brother. MT. Jack Brown. and never .lovelier than Tn her travelling suit of taupe with hat to match She carried bridal bouquet of white roses and valley lilies.
 Mr. Cole was attended by Mr. George Moss as best man and the grooms-
 men were MT. E. R. Chisolm of At
 lanta, Mir P. J. Mcdonald and MT
 Harris Afford After the wedding an informal reception was held and Mrs
 Brown was assisted in receiving by
 the bride and groom and wedding
 party and Mrs. A. R. Johnson, Miss
 Florida. Mrs Browning. Mrs. Ruffing-
 ton, Mrs Howard Perdue. Mrs. Simp-
 son and Mrs. Williams.
 Later in the evening salad course
 was served in the dining room. where
 the coffee table was presided over by
 Miss Mary Leone simpson and Mss
 Hazel McKinnon.
 After short wedding trip Mir Cole
 and his lovely bride will go to Hat
 fiesburg. Miss. where he is stationed
 with the quartermasters department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
LOUIE COMPTON
 SEMINARY ENTERTAINMENT

Mir Roger Rothwell, secretary of the Young Mems Christian association at Camp Wheeler, near Macon, Ga, was tho guest of the Louie Compton semi nary Wednesday evening, when he led the meeting of the Young Women s Christian association, and again when he spoke before the student body Thurs day morning. MT. Rothwell told some interesting incidents of camp life, and gave several short war poems, among which were The Ohio Man" and No Mans Land" He also read very dra- matically "The Melting Pot" by Israel Zangwill, the great Jewish dramatist. The play, as given by him, was a stir ring appeal to the patriotism of all. but it was of especial interest to some of the students who had recently studied Zangwin.
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and to the men in the Rainbow divi- sion in France if transportation can be secured for them.
 Mrs. Hattie V. Myrick of Deatsville. near Montgomery. has announced the engagement of her daughter, Ruby Mason, to Dr. A. B. Moore of the department of agriculture. the date Of the wedding to be announced later. Miss Myrick is pretty girl of bru- nette type and possesses "a sweet na- ture that has won for her a large circle of friends. She is one of the states young teachers, having pre- pared herself for her work in the Fifth District Agricultural school and at the University of Tennessee. She has been a teacher in the public schools of Opelika and in the Fifth District Agricultural school Dr. Moore. formerly of Fayette county. Is one of the states leading young edu- cators. After his graduation at the Alabama Polytechnic at Auburn he was made ar >nstructor in that insti- tuition. in which capacity he served for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
WOMAN'S COMMITTEE OF THE
 COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

The local unit of the womans council of national defense, through the gener- osity of the management. has secured rooms in the Jefferson County Bank building for permanent headquarters. This is long step toward establishing an organization in close touch with and wholly at the services of our govern ment in whatever line of war service that may be delegated to us.
 Headquarters will be kept open every day. bureau of war information es- tatlished, pamphlets relating to the war, it's causes, purposes, etc, will be kept on file, also bulletins clippings etc, pertaining to the workings of the food and fuel administrations, liberty loans,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
lR GEORGE LANG

proving that, in every sense, the mem bers are living up to the Rotarian motto He profits most who serves 1 best
 l Dr. Lang holds the responsible position of chairman of the local FoSdick comniS- | sion, the organization that means more 1 to the Camp Mcclellan men than any other in the city. The Fosdick commit tee serves the same purpose for the sol- dier outside the camp that the Y. NJ. l C. A. does inside the cantonment. It is the agency through which wholesome en- tertainment is provided for the soldiers during their visits to town. A generous ! measure of hospitality for the visiting soldiers is also provided by the Fosdick commission. By the way, the committee greatly appreciates the hearty co-opera. ton given them by Birmingham in this
 form of service. Every week lonely boys
 are cheered by cordial southern hospi. taiity given during weekend visits to nCmes in the Magic City.
 During visit to Annston this week MT. Manning, the national financial agent io- the Fosdick commission. said: "Rela. ttons between the community and sol diers here are as fine as any place l 1 lave ever seen, and I want to congratu- late Anniston on what has been accom- pi'shed In commenting the work of the
 Fosdick commission. President Wilson said The spirit with which our sol. diers leave America and their efficiency on the battlefronts of Europe will be Vi tally affected by the character of the en- vircnment surrounding our military train ing camps
 Last, but not least, Dr. Lang holds an important position as one of the most elf gible and popular bachelors in Anniston's social world.
 4 delightful affair of Friday afternoon
 was the receptiEs and musicale given by
 the woman eAnHnittee of the council of
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THE STORY OF AN ANNISTON MANS WORK FOR HIS COUNTRY IN WAR TIME

Annistor. January 1s.-(Special.) Few men are rendering more valuable service for their country than pr George Lang He has consecreated all of his wonderful talent to patriotic en- deavors, and entered heart and soul into many phases of war work.
 pr. Lang is known as one of the south's most attractive platform and pulpit orators. He is a graduate of the Southwestern Presbyterian college of Clarksville, Tenn where he won M A. and D. D. degrees. He was afterwards president of the college. He also won degrees while studying in Edinburg, has toured Europe twice, and spent year taking post graduate courses in German universities. pr. Lang is one of the few men of his age who holds membership in the American Society of Political Science and fellowship in the Royal Society of Art in England and America.
 pr. Lang is now making a success as president of the Alabama Presbyterian college The laboratory and library of the college have been placed at the disposal of the soldiers. Even Dr.. Lang's rare collection of books are used by the men in uniform to whom the college is favorite retreat Professor Mason often conducts experiments in the laboratory for the base hospital. The athletic features of the college are also enjoyed by the soldier boys. Games between the college and camp teams bring forth great enthusiasm from both soldiers, and the splendid crowd of boys who attend the college.
 Az chairman of the war library ser- vice, Dr. Lang has raised several hun dred dollars in Anniston and adjoining towns for the Camp Mcclellan library. A library building is soon to be erected on the camp grounds. with trained librarian in charge. In the mean time up-to date books have been placed in the r. M. c. A. and Knights of Cos Iumbus buildings. As president of the chautauqua circle, Dr. Lang assisted in placing books at the base hospital in the ward adopted by the circle The women of the chautauqua circle enjoy mending for the soldiers. service greatly appreciated by the boys.
 The Rotary club, of which pr. Lang Is president. has only been organized a few months. but came into existence at a most opportune time. The club has already proven invaluable in quick ening interest in the public welfare of the community, and in stimulating the members to be of service to their fellowmen, including both civilians and soldiers. All phases of Anniston's s war work have been aided by the Ro- tarians. They have gone on record to support the government in all causes brought before the people. This week the club volunteered to cut down trees for the poor of the city. the mayor to deliver them where needed. In fact, Tavery week the community profits Through the efficient service and thopghtfulness of the Rotary club.
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E7NlHE Montgomery branch of the
 Southern Association of College S Women announces the following scholarship gifts to be awarded to Ala bama girls:
 Two at Newcomb college in New Or leans La., valued at $i1O each.
 One at Mount Holyoke college in South Handley, Mass. valued at s150
 One at Agnes Scott college, in Deca- tur, Ga.. valued at s75.
 One at Smith college in Northampton, Mass, valued at $50.
 One at the University of Chicago, in Chicago H., valued at s12o.
 One at Swarthmore college, Swarth. more, Pa, valued at $50
 Each of these scholarships may be used by the same girl four years except the one at Agnes Scott, which is good for two years, and the one at the University of Chicago which is good for three-quar- ters.
 F'irst-Applications must be submitted to the chairman of the committee on blank forms which may be had upon re- quest.
 Second-AppHcatIons must De accom- panied with a short letter from the ap- plicant herself.
 Third-Applicatton must be accom- panied with either statement from the college that the applicant may be admitted on her certificates of work, signed by principal of her school or if the scholarship desired is offered by a college with which her school Is not +te <,f aminationS.
 Tourth-Applications must be accom- panied with a letter or letters of rec onmendation from the principal or teachers as to the character and fitness for college work.
 Fifth-Applicatlons must be submitted by March 1 of the year the scholarship is to be used.
 All scholarships are open to applicants Send applications to Miss Marion P. Black, chairman scholarship committee "Cloverdale,'' Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
By EMMA REID RYALL

, Red Cross, etc, so that the women of Birmingham and Jefferson county can Keep fully informed as to the work of the national council over the United | States and specific information given out as to the work our women can do
 The knitting committee will give out wool here. and it is hoped that arrange ments can be made for the entertain ment of soldiers who may be in need of it.
 The executive committee of the local
 unit is the active representative in the community of the state director and the
 national woman's committee of the council of national defense. Every wom- an working under the direction of or in
 cooperation with such committee of local unit is thereby linked up with the national organization for the work of women in the war.
 ! The executive committee has the task of outlining the work to be done in the
 community, distributing the work and acting as a channel of communication l between the women of the community and the state and the national govern ment. This kind of local and state or ganization helps the government because 1 it enables it to reach all the women with word of what 1t wants them to do
 and because it permits uniformity of
 method and objective.
 | It helps & community to bring all the available forces together for women's war work with the least possible effort and avoids duplication, confusion and 1 friction among other organizations and individuals
 It tends to the subordination of every individual or group of interests to that of the community and the nation. | In the campaign which is to be put on next week for the purpose of raising the | GOO for Alabama soldiers, the local unit is most actively interested Bir- mingham's portion of this sum is s625O. and if the response to this call is as generous as it has been to all the other patriotic calls, we not only hope to go lover the top, but to make a victorious dash across mo mans land.' All above the allotment raised in this county is to go for the equipment of our own Jefferson county boys, so that they may lack nothing that will make for their comfort when they start on their long l journey to the trenches It is strongly l recommended that every organization ot women in tho county join the local tent l of the womans committee of national defense Every assembly of women of ] whatever character, whether social, re- ligious or literary, should have some bearing on the war both in regard to programme and practical work. For tho purpose of placing the aims of the coun- oil of national defense clearly before all organiza tions of the county, q speakers bureau has been established. with Mrs. W. D. smith of Graymont as its head
 and speakers can be secured by tele- n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
MONTGOMERY Y. w. C. A. TO HAVE NEW
 aEIQSTESS HOUSE" AIT CAMP SHERIDAN
Bx RosALrE ARMsrEAD HIGGINS

By ROSALIE ARMSTEAD hINuiNS
 Montgomery January 19.-(Special) The members of the board of directors of the Young Womens Christian as sociation in this city are jubilant over the fact that the contract has been awarded for the construction of "hostess house" at Camp Sheridan.
 This work which has been under consideration for several weeks past will now be pushed rapidly to conn pleton and the new house will be completed within 30 days. The house. which will be a bungalow in style of architecture, win contain several rooms and will be attractively fur nished with competent matron In charge to receive visitors at all hours of the day.
 It will be located near the T. M. c. hostess houses have already been opened at various cantonments throughout the country and 12 are now under construction. The hostess house" Is now an essential factor in the life of the training camp, there many wives, sweethearts and mothers who come from distant cities to visit the soldiers and who have no place but the hostess house In which to re- ceive them. Mrs. Charles A. Thigpen is chairman of the woman's war work council, and will, with q committee of 10 prominent women, direct the work of erecting and maintaining the institution.
 One of the most Interesting we'd dings in military life was that of Lieut. Howard D. Brown of the 134th machine gun battalion and Miss Evah Jane Jacob, which was solemnized Sunday January 13. at the home of Dr. R. H. McCaslin in the presence of few friends. The bride is girl of exceptional. beauty and rare personal charm and during the weeks she has spent in Montgomery has made many friends. She came from her home in Kalamazoo. Mich, with Lieutenant Browns parents to spend the Christ mas holidays, and the young people decided to have the marriage take place at this time. She was a junion this winter at the State Normal school at Ypsilanti, Mich, and is member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority Lieu tenant Brown was, before enlisting. q prominent young attorney of Cleve- land, O. The young couple spent their honeymoon in the Magic City.
 The scrapbooks which the benevo- lent committee of the Montgomery Federation of Women's clubs have been making for soldiers who are i'll at various cantonments throughout the country, have brought a great deal of pleasure to the soldiers. The scrap books have aroused much interest and over 50 letters have been received by the chairman, Mrs F.. H. Doughtie. asking for a sample book. so that the writers of the letters might make books like them. These letters came from every part of Alabama and one letter from England. A number of books are now being completed and they will be sent to Camp Wheeler
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three years. He then went to the University of Chicago and took a doctorate in history and political science. In this institution he was given owship in history and a membership in the Phi Eta fraternity. the highest honors which could be con ferred upon him. After leaving the University of Chicago in July his serv- ices were sought by several of the leading colleges of the country, the federal government and the National Security league of New York city. but he accepted position with the state department of agriculture to do some war emergency work.
 There have been several weddings of unusual interest In Montgomery this week. Among them was the marriage of Mfr. Marks Rosenberg of Dallas. Tex. and Miss Miriam Friedman. which was bril- liantly solemnized Tuesday evening at s;So o'clock at the Standard club in the presence of large and fashionable as-
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of the Five Points Methodist church.
 Miss Evelyn Westmoreland will be the maid of honor and the bridesmaids will be Miss Kate Steenhuis, Miss Esthe Kennedy, Miss Marjorie Gilmore. Miss Thelma Abernathy and Miss Grace Hall.
 The ribbon bearers will be Eula Martin. sister of the bride, and Jose |phine Simms, sister of the groom.
 The best man will be Mir. J. D. Chi- chester and groomsmen will be Hole- mede Chichester, Joseph Worthington. Anderson Jaffe, Robert Seals. Thomas Edward Coleman.
 Miss Valley Young White will pre- side at the piano and Miss Virginia Handiey will sing several selections. MT. Harry Steinmehl will play a vio- lin solo,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
YANCEY LITERARY SOCIETY

The Yancey Literary society held it's , weekly meeting Friday afternoon at the Central High school. The semi-annual l election of officers was held. and the officers elected are as follows: Ben l Cooper, president; Clay Jackson, vice president; Tom Moore, recording secre- tary; James Robertson, corresponding secretary; Allison Loventhal, treasurer; | Alfred Olaey, third member standing committed; Armstead Leake, chairman press corpmittee; Romaine Proctor and 1 Berney Perry, press committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
THE AGLAIA SOCIETY

The last meeting of the Aglaia Literary society of the Central High school was held Friday afternoon, when the fol- lowing officers were elected for the
 coming term: President, Mora l.. Burrus; vice president. Rosalie Walston; secre- tary, Elizabeth Webb; treasurer, Ruth Brittan; custodian, Margaret Mccall; ex- ecutive committee, Rosalie Walston, chairman; Eva Quirl and Hazel Haynes; membership committee, Velma Riggs. chairman: Louise Burrus and Clara Del ony; critic, Genevia Barton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
PARTIES FOR MISS MARTIN

Miss Lucille Martin, who will be bride of next month, Is being delightfully."- entertained and leach day from now to the wedding parties are being planned in her honor Among thoso announced are Miss Kate Steenhuis will entertain at a miscellaneous shower on Thursday afternoon. Miss Esther Kennedy will give luncheon F%day at her homo on South Fifteenth avenue. Miss Grace Hall will entertain at tea on Saturday at the Tutwier. On Monday, January %, Miss Thelma Ahernathy will give a luncheon in her honor at her home in Norwood. On Friday. February 1, Miss Marjorie Gilmore will give a Lyric party and on Sa turday, February ,, Miss Evelyn Vest moreland will give tea at the Tutwiler. On the evening of Friday, February l. the groomsmen of the party will give large dinner party at the Tutwiler. Mir. and Mrs. Edward Martin will entertain at dinner on the evening of February 6 In honor of Miss Martin and MT. Simms. Mrs. R. T. Pittman will also en- certain during the week for Miss Martin. AT THE TUTWILER TEA
 Mrs Ross Smith entertasned few friends at tea yesterday at the Tutwiler (Continued on Page Two)