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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
FAIRFIELD

The Booklovers' club met with Mrs sT. A. Newbold on Forty-second street Tuesday afternoon, at which time the and Writers" A paper on "Nikolai Co.,
 gals was given by Mrs. M. B. Glasgow.
 "A. Pushkin" was discussed by Mrs. T.
 D. Temple and sketch of Ivan Tur-
 genieff," and talk on Anton Tackel-
 shon's Plays was gwen by Mrs. Ed
 Busch. The living and dining rooms were
 decorated in vases of spring flowers. The
 hostess served a salad course.
 Monday afternoon the monthly meet
 ing of the Fairfield School Improvement
 association was held at the Gate lodge
 A garden committee was appointed to
 prepare for the spring garden to be
 worked by the school children under the supervision of the teachers. Mrs. Charles
 Owens. president of Minor School Im- provement association, spoke the Junior
 Red Cross Work" of which the Minor
 school has made 100 per cent in mem bershp. Mrs. B. o. Edwards gave a delightful reading. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bob Hawkins, Mrs. c. C.. Whittle and Mrs. B. o. Edwards Fairfield's youngest literary club, the Delphian. met with Mrs. John Daniel
 Thursday afternoon. The election of of- ficers was completed, as follows: Mrs. c. A. Thomas, president; Mrs. H. c. Reilley, vice president, and Mrs. A. E. Wickham, secretary The pro- !, gramme was: Prehistoric Periods" Mrs.
 John Daniel; Discovery of Fire" Mrs.
 M. B. Glasgow; Primitive Homes,' Mrs. Pauline Roberts; Evolution of Food, ?
 Mrs. c. A. Thomas; "Clothing," Mrs. A. E. Wickham; The Religious Concep- tion.'' Mrs. Ed Busch; "The Taboo" Mrs. c. A. Birk. After the club programme Mrs. E. E. French read an article on How to Study the Delphian. Course ? and Mrs. w. W. Garrett, Jr., told of the work accomplished by the Ensley
 Highlands chapter.
 The guests assembled in the dining room,' where refreshments were served. Besides club members, the guests includ-
 ed Mrs. A. c. Hazen, Miss Gertrude Me- Latchey. Mrs. Robert King, Mrs. E. E. French and Mrs. w. w. Garrett. Jr
 The next meeting will be with Mrs. F. | J. Dempsey.
 The woman's auxiliary of the Plunkett Memorial church will meet Monday aft ernoon with Mrs. B. Hawkinson on For ty-third street.
 Mrs. T. J. Carter is spending the week. end with relatives in Montgomery The Missionary society of the Metho- dist church will meet tomorrow with
 Mrs. w. l.. Beckley on Forty-fourth street.
 Mrs. J. B. Agnew of Mt. Vernon, Pa,
 arrived yesterday to visit Mrs. A. D. Cochran.
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CLETY NEWS AND ACTIVITIES TN THE CITY AND SUBURBS

new principal. Prof. Foster Ansley was introduced A humorous reading was given by Mrs. McPherson. After the programme sandwiches and tea were served.
 Mrs. D. A. Partlow has returned from a visit to her sons in Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Lois Hendricks of Fort De- posit spent the eek-end with her parents, Prof. and Mrs. J. A. Hen dricks.
 Mrs. Cecil Alexander was hostess to the Pi Sigma Psi club Wednesday aft erpoon at her home. After the busi- ness session rock was played. The decorations and score cards carried out the Martha Washington idea. The club prize was won by Mrs Beecher Byrd and the visitors prize went to Mrs. Walter Hill, Jr.' Sixteen club members and Miss Marie Bost and Mrs. Walter Till. Jr., were present.
 The Red Cross unit met with Mrs. H II. Hibbs Tuesday and spent the day doing work for the soldiers.
 A Hoover demonstration will be given at the Robinson school Thurs day afternoon at 1:3O o'clock. The subject will be. "The Use of Oatmeal" Last week a demonstration on the drying process was given at the Rob- inson school by MT Wood from the International Harvester company. About 40 persons were present.
 Mrs. H. B. Wood entertained charm ingly at a community sing" on Sat urday afternoon at her home in honor of the Pierian club and Howard col lege campaign team Music of the allies was the theme of the programme and miniature flags of allied coun- tries formed an interesting decoration. Those taking part on the programme were Miss Genevieve Hammond, Miss Lucy Jones, Miss Bessie Hamilton, MT. Gladstone Jackson, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Amelia Motion Enbry, Miss Lorene Lawley, Miss Lida Palmer, Mrs. A. II. Olive, Mrs. Edgar VanKeuren, Mrs Wayland Jones, Miss Merle Beasley and Miss Emma Bliss. The Pierian club assisted the hostess in receiving and also the following in the dining rocm: Mrs. Hudman Hobson, Mrs. George Hobson and Mrs. Hugh Grant Ices were served by Mrs. l.. A. Keenc, Mrs. Ed Duke and Mrs. P. P. Burns. Tn the reception hall with Mrs. Wood were Mrs. E. G. Buchfiel. Mrs. N. A Barrett and Mrs. H. H. Hibbs. Mrs. w. N Griffin and Mrs. Manly Moore were receiving in the music room. A num- Der of guests were present, enjoying the social hour and musical pro g&rmme.
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daughter, Mrs. w. Crews, at WoodlaWn.
 Mir. and Mrs. Landers were called to Cedartown, Ga, on account of the sud den death of her sister. They will re- turn to Fairview Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. P. H. Meehls have had as their guests her brother, MT. Henry Schaffer, of Camp Pike.
 A delightful meeting of the Midweek Social club was held Wednesday after noon with Mrs. J. T. Blakemore at her home. An excellent report of the Red Cross. Work done by the club was given. At the close of the meeting a delightful ice and salad cosarse was served
 Mrs. D. s. McClain was st home to the members of the Women's Missionary union of the Hunter Street Baptist church on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Her bert Dearing. leader for the afternoon, had arranged an interesting programme. The topic for the day was "Evangel- ism and Enlistment" which was ably discussed by Mrs. D, S McClain. Mrs. c. w. Mcdonald. Mrs NJ. A. Jones, Mrs. J. F. Stevens and Mrs. Edith McClain. Mrs II. P Allen, president of the so- ciety, announced the addition of five stars to the service flag. The monthly social meeting of the society will be held Monday afternoon on Alois ave.
 Mrs. F. J. Thornton and little daughter, Mary Patricia, of Cullman. are visiting Mrs. Walter V. Glaze at her home on Larch avenue.
 Mrs. J. D. Butler is improving after a recent illness
 MT. and Mrs. Calvin Burns of Pratt City are guests of his mother at Shady side.
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Germary's Air Tactics

Lawrence l.. DrlggS in HarperS Maga-
 zine.
 Much has been made by the allied air. men over the German reluctance to ven- ture into enemy territory to offer an air attack. Statements appear frequently in the press to the effect that the allies have the supremacy of the air; that we have to seek out the German aeroplanes far into their territory; that they never venture over our lines except for bomb dropping at night or well guarded rec onnaissance by day; that their fighting planes never give battle unless they are overpowering in numbers; that when they do attack they sweep down out of the clouds, fire one volley and dive on down to safety, refusing further combat.
 We are nasty if we assume such charges prove cowardice, or even weak ness, in the German air service. Flying and fighting have never been regarded by the German military as a sporting proposition. They are part of carefully scrutinized programme of military ef- ficiency.
 The star German airman, Boelke, who had 45 air victories to his credit, and who did much to establish the pres ent programme of air tactics for his service, stated in letter to his mother:
 Tt has been said that German air1nen never fly over hostile lines. As regards chasing machines, that is true; but it should be remembered, first, that our new Fol1kers have some features which we ought to keep to ourselves; and, sec ond, that our object is only to prevent hostile aeroplanes from carrying out their observations. It is for these reasons that we prefer to wait for them where we expect to meet them"
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WILLIAM

The members of the junior depart ment of the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed colonial party" Friday aft- ernoon in the basement of the church. Flags, bunting and other decorations were used. Stories of Washington were enjoyed and games played. Later re- treatments were served by Mrs. John Guthrie, the hostess.
 The members of Mrs. Sarah Farrins' and Mrs. George Surtees classes en- joyed colonial social at the home of Mrs. Farrins' Friday night Games and music were enjoyed
 MT. Arthur Tyus has returned from Clanton.
 Mir and Mrs. Ellis Farrow have moved from Gadsden to make their home in Wylam.
 Carl the little son of Rev. Greer, is improving after an attack of pneu- m0Ylia.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Mitchell have rooms with MT. and Mrs. Roy Thomas.
 Mir. Gibson Oxley has accepted a position in Norfolk. Va.
 The many friends of Miss Retta Hen drix and Miss Zana Hendrix will re- gret to know that they will make their home in West End in the. future. Mrs. James Roberts has returned
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FAIRvIEW

The colonial tea given under the aus pices of the Women's Missionary society of the Fairview Methodist church at the parsonage Thursday evening, proved a delightful affair The parsonage was at tratively decorated in patriotic colors.
 Miss Ruth Rutledge and Miss Pearl Arnold were awarded the prizes for the prettiest costumes. Mir. J. B. Griffis won tho George Washington cake. Mrs. II. H. Thomas read an interesting paper on the life of George Washington. A vocal solo by Mrs. H. l.. Turney, Joan or Arc; comic reading by little Miss Myrtle Winston and piano selection by Miss Edith McClain completed the eve- ning's programme, after which refresh- ments were served.
 Mrs. Harry Dearing will be hostess to the Midweek Social club Wednesday aft ernoon, March 6. at her home.
 business meeting of the Womens s Missionary society will be held Monday afternoon at the Fairview Methodist church at 2:80 o'clock. Mrs. B. Ray will address the meeting
 Mrs. A. N. Buckner isf guest of her
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

There wilT be meeting of the Mi nerva Child Study club and the Martin School Improvement association on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the school. A most interesting pro- gramme will be given. Miss Rosa Strickland will give a talk on Child Welfare" and Mrs. T. l.. Hill of the National Council of Defense will also talk to the members The Martin school orchestra will furnish music.
 
 The Birmingham Art club will m eet on Saturday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. c. T. Ratliff at her home on Eleventh avenue, south. All members are urged to attend, as plans for the Easter sale of the Red Cross will be made.
 There will be a meeting of the Coun- cil of Jewish women on Thursday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock at Temple Emanu- Fl. Mrs Charles J. Sharpe will ad- al ess the members.
 There will be meeting of st. Pauls School Improvement association on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the school.
 The Catholic women's club of West End will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock with Mrs. J. E. Elem ing, 729 Tuscaloosa avenue.
 All young women who are to take part in the dedicating of the service flag of the Jefferson County Medical association are requested to be at the Iutwiler ballroom at o'clock tomor- row afternoon with their flag for the final drill.
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RANDOM NOTES

Miss Freda Lesser, who has been crit ically i'll at St Thomas hospital in Nashville, is reported to be improVing' following an operation.
 Miss Freda Karpeles has returned from Nashville where she was called on ac- count of the illness of her young cousin Miss Freda Lesser, who is student at St. Cecelia academy.
 Mrs. Frank Curtis is in a Boston hos pital, where she underwent an operation on Her throat yesterday.
 
 Friends of MT. and Mrs A. R. Dear born will be interested to learn that MT. Alex Dearborn, Jr, of the Aviation corps who has been ill at a hospital ill Washington suffering from an attack or bronchial pneumonia, is improving.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank J. Headley have returned from Hot Springs, where they spent the past two weeks
 Mrs. Walter Scott and children of New York will arrive this week to be the guest of Mrs. J. H. Edmonson.
 Friends of Miss Sara Neill will be glad to learn that she is improving, fol lowing an operation on her throat.
 Lieut. Norvin Eubank. who has been the guest Of his parents Dr. and Mrs. George Eubanlx, for the past few days, has returned to his regiment at Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga.
 Friends cf Miss Helen Eubank, who has been i'll at her home for the past few weeks with an attack of la grippe, will be glad to learn that she is improv- irg.
 < Lieut. William Lee Poe of Camp Wheeler, who has been the guest of his mother, Mrs William Poe, on South Sev- entcenth street for the past few days, has been ordered to Austin, Tex, tu study aviation at the University oi Texas.
 Among those attending the dance al Anniston last evening, given at the Jewish recreation rooms by the Counci of Jewish Women of Temple Emanu-El were Miss Josephine Moore, Miss Nina Simpson, Miss Bernice Meyer, Miss Alma Black. Miss Philis Ash, Mrs. Oberdoffer Mrs. Lenk, and Mrs. Philip Oster.
 Miss Bertha Engle, who has spent the past few months in New York, is now the guest of relatives in Baltimore.
 Friends of Mrs. Charles Martin Spen.
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BOYLEs

The Woman's Culture club met at the home of Mrs. R. c. Sackoff Thurs day afternoon in Tarrant City. A pa- per was read by Miss Ollie Erwin on "Alsaee. All Red Cross work was turned in and plans made to do other Red Cross sewing and to meet with Mrs. R. c. Barton Tuesday afternoon to cut and give out work.
 The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and roses. Flags and hatchets were used to carry the Wash ington birthday idea. A salad course was served and hatchets were given as favors. Those present were Mrs. G.. NJ. Parrish, Mrs. R. c. Barton, Mrs E. M McPherson, Mrs. M. Whitford, Mrs. Hubbard, Miss Susan Beck. Miss Ollie Erwin, Miss Willie Mae Barton, Miss Forbes, Miss Bessie Erwin.
 The Methodist Ladies Aid met Mon day afternoon with Mrs. IT. Mangrum. Election of officers. Mrs. Nettie Brown, president; secretary, Mrs. o. Thomas; treasurer. Mrs. Rudsille.
 The Baptist Ladies Aid will meet Monday, February 25, at the home of Mrs. Emmerson, in Tarrant City.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. B. McPallum an- nounce the birth of a little son, whom they have named Frederic Benford
 Miss Lucille Erwin of Warrior spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. r. l.. Erwin.
 Mrs. D. M. Jones returned from AL bany after being the guest of relatives for few days.
 MT. w. l.. Wooten is seriously i'll at his home.
 Miss Mable Jones spent the week end with Miss Estelle Hammer on North Highlands.
 Miss Johnnie Medcaf is i'll at the home of Mrs. Nettie Brown MT. and Mrs. T. $. Rogers have re- turned to Mississippi after being the guests of Mrs. M Garner. Mrs. James w. Riley and children spent few days with her mother, Mrs. Cowden, at Oneonta. Miss Ruth Brow is seriously i'll. MT. and Mrs. B. F. Waldrop of Lens Crossing were the guests of MT. and Mrs. c. F. Kelly Monday
 Mrs. Maggie Starr of Falksville was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. G. w Morgan, for few days Miss Claude Woods and MT. Curtis Wood of Lens Crossing spent Sunday with relatives.
 Mrs. G. w. Morgan and daughter Georgia, left Friday for Cincinnati to Nspend a few days with relatives. l MT. Q. R. Lathem and daughter Dorothy, of East Lake spent few days With MT. and Mrs. c. F. Kelly Mrs. $. R. Adams of Prattville is visiting her mother, Mrs. Russell.
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Her guests included Mrs. Stanfeld and her guest, Mrs. L.. J. Haley, Mrs. Garden, Mrs. Kirkman Jackson and Mrs. C. M. Rudulph.
 Miss Adelaide Ramson. Captain Lean Mrs H. J. Porter, Mrs. Samuel Befko- wits. Mrs S D. Harris, Miss Ella Chambliss, Mrs. A. w Nelson, Mrs. E. Gold, Miss Elizabeth Brown, Mrs. Roy Knight, Mrs. F. Y. Anderson, Mrs. B. A. Monaghan, Mrs. John w. Tomlin- son, Mrs Brooks Forbes, Mrs Fred Arnold, Miss Katherine Ledbetter, Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, Lieutenant Bay, Mrs. Houston Briee, Miss Harriet Forbes, Miss Margaret Moore, Captain Merritt, Mrs. A. M Taylor Mrs. Donald Dren- nen, Mrs. Sadie Cheeseman, Miss Trigg Miss Hettie Sibley, Mrs. simon Klotz Mrs. P. Toulmin. Mrs. William Gruob Mrs. A. B. Well, Mrs. W. w. French, Mrs. K. P. Marks. Mrs. John Sibley, Mrs. H. l.. Henderson, Mrs. Paul Mitch ell, Miss Mary Weber, Mrs. Hartselle and Captain Cutter.
 FOR TWO BRIDES
 Mrs. G. N. Fortenberry of 702o First avenue was the hostess of luncheon Thursday for two recent brides, Mrs Holley Cowherd and Mrs. Yelverton Cowherd Covers were laid for F..
 Among the guests present were: Mrs. J. N. Kirk of Philadelphia, sister of Mrs. Holley Cowherd, Mrs. Sarah Cook, Mrs. B. T. Cowherd, Mrs. Clarence Rice, Mrs. c. L. Gaudy, Mrs Arthur Daniels, Mrs George Bass and Mrs. Ernest La Point.
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EAST LAKE

The fortnightly Shakespeare club met with Mrs. J. R. Hardin Thursday mcrning The Tanning of the Shrew'' was studied and papers were read by Mrs. Scudder Ryall, Mrs. Willis Bass and Miss Lucy Jones. After the pro- gramme salad course was served by tho hostess assisted by Mrs. John PCgh. Those present were Mesdames Dixon McClendon, Scudder Ryan. w 2. Bass, George Bass, Tom Lee, John vincent, Minter, Mccoy and T. D. Moor
 The Barrett School Improvement as
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to her home in Indiana after visit ing relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs. c. T. Canterberry have returned from Huntsville.
 Miss Alice Davies spent the past week in Atlanta.
 MT. Paul Stewart of Akron, O.. is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Stewart.
 MT. Jack Gum, who has been away for a couple of years, has returned to make his home here.
 Mrs. Eugene Moore is with relatives in Sylacauga, having been called there on account of illness of her mother
 MT and Mrs. E. L. Howell have named their little daughter Evelyn Louise.
 MT. Delmore Cossart, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned to Oklahoma
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cer will regret to learn that she is i'll at the South Highlands infirmary, fol. lowing an operation on Thursday for appendicitis The latest reports are that she is resting comfortably.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles White of Wood lawn have named their little son John for MT. Whites father, the late Col John White.
 Mrs. Moneyhun and little daughter, Aerial of Abingdon, Va, are the guests of Mrs. Roddy Morrison at Ems ley. Mrs. Moneyhun was formerly Miss Ruth McCluen of this city.
 Mrs. E. B. McCaa is i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes Taylor, on Sixteenth avenue. south.
 Miss Ester Kelly of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs. Wilbur Brown at Terrace Court. She visited here last season and was one of the most ad- mired of the visiting belles,, and many delightful informal affairs are being planned for her during her stay in the city.
 MT. Cliff walpole, who went to France a few months ago as mem Der of the 117th engineers corps, has been transferred to base hospital No. in France.
 Mrs. Julius Chairsell and little son will leave this week for Virginia, where they will join MT. Chairsell in their new home.
 Mrs! Malcolm A. Smith and little son, Malcolm, Jr., left yesterday for PrattyiIle where they will visit T,ieI1- tenant Smiths mother before going to Waco, Tex, where they will join Lieu tenant Smith, who is stationed there
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Uncle Sam's Unpaid Sleuths

Thomas F. Logan, in LeslfeS.
 The secret service of the department of justice is now the largest force of skilled detectives ever organized in the United States. It's shadow reaches across the length and breadth of the land, a fact to which German sympa- thizers and disloyal Americans can bear eloquent testimony The membership of the service is not confined, however, to salaried or experienced detectives. An army of volunteer sleuths is now work
 ing for the department, without pay, but under pledge of government se- crecy. A tribute is paid to these anna teurs in the annual report of the at torney general of the United States, who declares they have been "of the greatest possible aid in thousands of cases in the principal cities of the United States" These effective assistants of 8 remark ably effective secret service are members of numerous local volunteer citizens com mittees or are enrolled in "The Amer ican Protective league" society that is nationwide in scope, Their development Of the art of listening has caused many loose takers to repent at leisure the fact that they failed to heed MT. Greg orys advice at the beginning of war to keep their mouths shut"
 l Fruit growers of California have de- clared in favor of the importation or Chinese stand other labor"
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Mir. Charles E. Sullivan is improv- ing after being ill for several days. MT. and Mrs. A. c. Mcclellan returned to Mineral Springs after a few days visit to, relatives. Miss Bertie Porter has returned to Chattanooga after a visit to relatives here.
 Mir. A. Dorsey still continues i'll with pneumonia
 Miss Agnes Walker was called to Albertville on account of sickness in the family.
 MT. Dewey Huey is i'll at the home of Mir. and Mrs H. Crutcher on Third avenue.
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MRS. J. M cELVAIN, THE EXPERT DRESS
 MAKER, IS NOW WITH THE SAKS STORE

The many friends of Mrs McElyain, the we'll known dressmaker of Birming- ham. will be delighted to know that she has been given charge of the fitting department of this stores dress shop, TO the many Birmingham women who year after year have availed them selves of the opportunity of having Mrs McElvain fit their dresses and cos tunes this same opportunity. may be taken advantage of in the Saks store With wonderful assortments of beau tiful spring dresses from which to choose and the added expert advice or Birmingham's best dressmaker. to take care of the fitting, tho critical woman and those who demand the utmost Tn style are assured of all this at Saks.
 In securing the services of Mrs. McElvain the firm of Saks have taken another step forward in completing their organization, and in building 1t np to it's highest efficiency, in na which the patrons of this store profit more.
 Mrs McElvain will be delighted to have her many friends call on her in her new position and the same courteous will be given by her.
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--- INGLENOOk

An enjoyable affair of the past week was the anniversary entertainment and banquet. given on Monday evening by the members of the Knights of Pythias
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Fruit growers of California have de- clared in favor of the importation or Chinese ''and other labor"