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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-08
CONQUEST
by HENRI cHAPELLE.
of the Nigilantes.

The hrood. beloved life OF a peace
ful. housekeeping nation. Is prod
Gcl, rot un ordinance 10 be proclalm-
od. Why, then. do We talk OF negotiat-
iug peace, when 4 tas been destroyed
hy violcnce3 The forces that make
ieacs mnst first be reestabllshed.
one misht as wcll talk OF peace to
a man struggling Ia the hands of a
marderous hlghwaymap one might
as Noli talk OF Pegee settlement with
the thief 10 a man who has been rob
bod.
Wherever moral issues are Involved,
lna fsilnot of mankind demands a
cltan-cui conquest OF evil,
Wherever there is definite attempt
so lniurc another person, the one as
sailed knows he must win a decided
conquest TO be safe.
NArrever there ls a man who lives
justly, hc Is entitled TO conquest over
those who attacked him.
E'ght, safety, aud justice all de-
nund conquest over wrong, danger
and brutality, Let conquest be the
ward we use in speaking OF the dis
poslgOn-o Of this SaI.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-08
sLAcKERs OLD AND NEW
BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY
Of the Xlallantea


The papers chronicle day by day III,
steady advance OF the British soldiers
] nortbward through Palestine. Thcii
lines extend from the Jordan 20 the
sea and they are slowly but surely
driving the Turks before them in this
latest greatest and most decisive
crusade.
II the followers Of Mahomet can
make any stand against the followers
Of Christ II will surely be ip the plain
Of Esdraelon. one OF the natural bat
tlehelds OF the world. II is singular
how some places lend themselves In
evltably 20 conflict. The plain OF Jez-
reel, to give IL another name, is one
Of these. II has been fought over con-
tinually since Thothmes there defeated
the Hittltes In the dawn OF recorded
history. jew and Gentle; Canaanite.
Assyrian. Babylonlan. Scythian, Per-
sian, Greek and Roman contested for
lts mastery In the East; English
French, Italian, German, Arabian, aud
Turk from Godfrey and Richard and
Saludin TO Napoleon drenchcd its fer
tile soil with blood in more modern
times. May the Forthcoming be the
last OF ifs many BATTLES, and Allenby
the last Of the long line OF crusaders.
One Of the most decisive OF the CON
flcts upon that plain occurred In 1aOC
B. G. when Barak. the Lightning In
epired by Deborah led ten thousand
men down the slopes of Mount Tabor
In n successful night onfal aud sur
prise OF the army OF the oppressor,
Jabln OF Hnzor. under the command
Of Slsera. The Hgzorites were dlsas-
trously defeated. driven IN panic ter
ror down the nnrrow pass cut by the
Klshon. then In full food. and killed
or drowned IN large numbers.
Deborah made a great song about
the triumph. One stanza runs this
wny:
Curse ye Meroz, said the Angel OF
the Lord, curse ye bitterly the Inhnbi-
tants thereof: because they came not
20 the help ~ the Lord. 60 the help
Of the Lord against the mighty"
No one knows whore Mcroz Jay. No
ruined vesiiFes remain to Identify Il.
There II no other mention OF II Ia the
pnges OF history. There Is no ground
even for speculation nbout II. Yet for
over thIrty-two centuries II has been
piiloried In It's infnmy In that immortal
song. Whatever It's prosperity aud It's
works. whatever It's hopes lnnd achieve.
ments, the loves and hates. the sue.
resses or failures. OF its people-they
are all forgotten IN the bllstering, with
rrlng condemnation of the singer. II
.,nnds ~ u place accnrsed forever.
Perhaps its utter Oblivion IN the re-
'ult OF the merlted condemnation.
Shall there be written against our
,lty, against our land, the curse of
Iferozi Shall We apply 10 these aud
q ourselves this slackers' textf or
'hall We come To the help OF the Lord |
oday. tomorrow aud forever, ia the
'reat conflict now. and at all times.
icing wnged IN Europe and everywhere
Igainst sin and the deyil2
Curse ye Merozi Non nobis. Domine
Net unto us. oh Lord.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-08
aainvu nolnlnr. Instead he bus losl

aaihed nolnlnE. Instead he has lost
lauoii. a..,........----.s .......s- .--4
And he viii lose more. II necessary
the whole world will rise 10 put him
down. Something In the soul OF man
could not toierats subjection 20 any
thing 20 visibly n.snstrous.
What will Germany be when the war
In over1 Indus1fally and commercial.
" cripple and q mendicant.
And how many centuries must pass
before the German people BY right liy-
ing and fair thinking can wipe away
the stain this pious devil has put upon
their namei
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-08
SOULS
by HAROLD CRAWFORD srEARNs
Of the vl0ilantes.

OF the Ni0uanteG
have n German nelghbor
Who has a son N
Twelve years old. 49,
Yesterday afternoon ftN
lie was playing In the yard,
some other youngsters passed
And called outl
Hey Joey you Germans are going 10
get licked.
How do you like being a German. Joey3"
joe's cheeks named
And his little fsts clenched.
II amt a German. see'" he cried.
And there were tears In his voice
,nd his soul3
We're tears there, tooi A.
We and ours r
Must be very careful these days
About the souls "
OF youth,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

Lyman has been cited for bravery and he's been placed on General McFarlands s personal staff, and has received special mention for his very efficient services with the machine gun battalion.
 Mrs. Lyman's love for little children and her sweet Christian spirit has made her most useful in her church. She has charge of the beginners and primary de- partment of the Parker Memorial Baptist church Sabbath school, the Sunbeam so- ciety and is also valued member of the Baptist Woman's Missionary union. In all these organizations she has gladly and capably served.
 She is one of the most brilliant mem bers of the Matrons club, lending her gifts to it's interesting programmes and entering into all it's plans, literary, civic, patriotic and social.
 To the Red Cross she gives a portion of time to the surgical-dressings Mrs. Lyman is also member of the hospital relief committee and a member of the central committee of the Y. w. c. A.
 Mrs. Lymans life is filled daily with unselfish deeds, for it is for others she gives unstintedly of herself and enters into the life of all 'Anniston With the spirit of elf-forgetfulness. She truly is keeping the home fires burning, waiting in patience for her loved ones to return, and giving to the world 2 true example of what real genuine womanly woman can do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
PATRIOTIC WOMEN

Alabama can boast of many patriotic women who have been doing their bit in these war times, but none have done more to aid in all forms of war work than Mrs Ebert Lyman of Anniston who is well known to the readers of this city as Patriotic Patricia, having con- tributed many very clever articles of Anniston life and Camp Mcclellan.
 Mrs. Lyman has led busy life in this great history making period, and has given time, her talent and self to the world and none deserve more genuine praise than she.
 fices she is making without murmur one cannot fail to admire her bravery and sweet, cheerful spirit.
 Mrs Lyman is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs T. w. Ayres,. who made their home for many years in Anniston. Dr. Ayers is now medical missionary in China, and is doing a remarkable work there with the assistance of his splendid wife. In this far away land also dwells . sis ter whose husband is professor in the University of Pekin, and writer of some note. Nestled at the foot of one of the hills surrounding Anniston is . cozy bungalow owned by Mrs. Lyman. Sus- pended in front is a service flag with its three stars, representing her husband, Major Lyman, her brother, Capt Henry Ayers, located in Washington, and younger brother, Emmett Ayers, who is in France Here she and her three at- tractive children, Celeste, Ebert, Jr., and William, wait the home coming of Major Lyman, who was among the first called to the colors and who has for sometime been in active service in France. Major
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
A DECEMBER MUSICALE

Monday night, December 16, at Gable hall, the Birmingham Conservatory of music will present Mrs. 0. N L. Stephen son, soprano; Miss Beatrice Tate, Miss Jeanne Adler, Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen, piano; MT. William Gussen, violin, in concert. The programme, with the. ex- ception of the Rimsky-Korsakoff song, consists of French and American conn posers. It will be the first performance in Birmingham of the Black and White suite, the Mcdowell sonata and Mrs. Gussen's song. The public is invited to hear the following programme:
 Violin and piano, second movement (al- legro), from sonata No 1 (F'ranck).
 Black and White suite for two pianos, four hands (Debussy) first performance in Birmingham, (a) Avec Experiment; (b) Lento Sombre; Co Scherzando.
 Songs, (a) Romance" Debussy); (b) 'Papillons' (butterflies). (Chausson); Co "Chanson Indoue GA Song of India), (Rimsky- -Korsakoff); Cd, "Mandoline' (mandolin) Debussy).
 Piano Sonata, "Eroica" (MacDowelD; <; (a) Slow With Nobility" (b) "Elf-like, Swift" Co "Tenderly, Yet With Pas sion," (O "Fiercely, Very Fast" first performance in Birmingham).
 Songs (a) My Star" (Mrs. Gussen); (b) Wind Song" Rogers); -(c) By the Waters of Minnetonka'' Oieurance); i; (with violin oblgato); (d) An Open &c., cret" (Woodman).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

York last season, and the famous Frieda Hempel was announced to sing the rola of the Queen of the Night, part beset with great difficulties-one that few so- pranos ever dare attempt.
 With the great Hempel indisposed the directors of the opera were frantic in their search for a substitute. They turned to MaDel Garrison, who had been with the company two seasons, but who had never had the chance before, to display her full scope. It was her opportunity. Would she sing 1t with only one rehear- sal, she was asked? Yes" she replied, and into stardom she arrived that night. The papers the next day said: Miss Garrison, sang the Queen of the Night better than 1t has been sung in New York since Mime Sembrfeh sang it at her best.
 Miss Garrison is under the distin- guished Wolfsohn management, and will sing at the Jefferson theatre on December F, being presented by the Birmingham Music Study club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

dance by Miss Amelia Harper of Mont gomery, which delighted all who had the pleasure of seeing this splendid young artist.
 MT. and Mrs. Miles gave number of attractive and new dances, as did 8 group of lovely children trained by Mrs. Powers.
 Later in the evening down stairs was the center of attraction where the cabaret was arranged so skillfully by Mir. Sidney Lazarus, whose praise every one Is sing ing.
 One of the features which was especial ly fine was MT. Morris Bush's take-off on the four-mirilite speakers.
 At a late -four a hot buffet supper was served and one of the most delightful evenings ever spent at the Country club was ended.
 F The affair was given for a splendid cause, for which a goodly sum was real ized and then the people of the city who were appealed to for aid were most gen erous in their contributions. All the flowers, ferns and palms were contrib uted by we'll known florists and this alone was one of the helpful of the many gifts.
 Among the women who helped to make the ball so successful were:
 Mrs. R. R. Meyer, Mrs. Phillip Oster, Mrs, w. H. Kettig, Mrs. Charles o. Locke, Mrs. Felix Drennen, Mrs. R. R. Ingalls,, Mrs. James Kirkman Jackson, Miss Or lean Perkins, Miss Harriet Forbes, Miss Margaret Davis, Miss Elizabeth Davis, Mrs. Kirkman Oneal, Mrs. Frank Grider, Mrs. Culpepper Exum, Mrs. Henry Gray, Mrs. John Builder, Mrs. Leo K. Steiner, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Miss Margaret Nelson. Miss Elizabeth Locke, Miss Dorothy Lum, Miss Margaret Gage, Miss Jimmie Ter rell, Miss Katherine Lynch, Miss Kath- crime Mabry, Miss Betty Woodson, Miss Virginia Raul, Miss Augusta Mason and Miss Wilbur Leake, Mrs. Arthur Crow der, Mrs. Alfred Shook, Mrs. James R. Rice, Mrs. J. l.. Drennen, Mrs. Francis DeBardeleben, Mrs. Ben McCann, Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Crawford, Miss Julia Mae Drennen, Miss Margaret Cal houn, Miss Cynthia Fowlkes, Miss Mary Alice Eastwood, Miss Rose Smith, Mrs. R. R. Ingalls,, Mrs. Charles Calhoun, Miss Jean Adler, Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Beverly Leake, Miss Hattie Cullom, Miss Agatha Byrne, Mrs Orline Shipman, Katherine Kirkman, Mrs. Roy Knight. Mrs. Mat Murphy, Mrs. Joe Norman Mrs. Edward Crawford, Mrs. I. J. Osburn, Mrs. Margaret Gillespie, Mrs. E. M Kilby, Mrs. E. G. Chandler, Mrs. Oscar Hund- ley. Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Miss Leonora Hassinger, Mrs. Sam Adler, Mrs. Robert Thach, Mrs. R. A. Mullen, Mrs. Eugene Munger, Mrs Harry Stansbury, Mrs. W. M Walmsley. Mir Sidney Lazarus, and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
DUNAWAY-WILSON

A marriage of interest to friends in Dallas county and throughout the state will be that of Miss Ellie Wilson Of Niota, Tenn, and MT. Benjamin Ellia Dunaway of Orrville, Ala The wedding Will take place on Thursday afternoon at o'clock, December F. at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Grady Jacobs of Scottsboro, Ala.
 Miss Wilson is a member of prolni- nent East Tennessee family and was edu- cated at Judson college, Marion, Ala, being a first honor graduate of that institution. She is g young woman whose lovely character has endeared her to many friends, who will welcome her re- turn to Alabama
 MT. Dunaway is a graduate of Howard college, highly esteemed in the business world land is cashier of the Orrville Bank and Trust company. He is the eldest son of MT. J. B. Dunaway, a prominent planter and stock man of West Dallas, and grandson of Col B. F.. Ellis, one of Dallas county's most es- timable citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
N NE of the most brilliant events in
 J the history of Birmingham was I the victory ball, which was an

Il the history of Birminsham was W the victory ball, which was an event of Friday evening at the Country club, given as the grand finale of the Children's hospital bazar.
 The club was thrown open and bril- liantly lighted and never appeared to better advantage than last evening when Mrs. W. H. Kettig, the able chairman of the decoration committee literally trans- formed it into bower of great beauty.
 The ballroom was veritable Egyptian garden, and along the walls were hand painted panels illuminated from overhead with lights draped in soft colors.
 The beautiful greenery was donated by MT. Baker, who was most generous and spent much time in placing it for Mrs. Kettig.
 At the far end was the Temple of Isis, formed with huge columns and braisiers which were painted by Mrs. Kettig and were exact copies of these in the opera Aida. The lighted panels in the back ground added great beauty to the scene.
 Here and there were placed leopard and tiger rugs.
 The other portion of the club was transformed into a miniature quaint Greenwich village and the guests were given an opportunity to- have real touch of Bohemian life, for there were the The Mouse Trap" "The Candy Stick "Ye Pig and Whistle in Ye Olde Greenwich Village" all these little niehes and corners that lure the sightseer and make him long to be villager; 'The Will-o'- -the-Wisp," with flames of in- cense arising from trinkets slender and artistic, "The Treasure Box, ,% "The Sam ovar," "The Lacquered Box "The Mad Halter in the Rabbit Hole,'' "The Sil- houette," and many other unique corners which allured the visitors. Too much credit cannot be given Mrs. Kettig for her splendid work as she has given her time and talent to make the ball the splendid success that it was. There are few cities in the south who can boast of such versatile woman, and whose exquisite taste in everything she plans is always admired.
 The grand march began at 9:30 o'clock and was led by MT. John Yeatman, and the first couple following him was Mrs. Robert R. Meyer, the general chairman of the ball and Col John Hammond of Anniston; next came Mrs. Hammond and MT. Meyer, next Mrs. Kfrkman Jackson. who was the chairman of the specialties, and one of the most successful features. She was with Lieutenant Colonel Diag.
 Mrs. Meyer was never lovelier than in a pink and gold brocaded gown with which she wore corsage of blue ostrich tips. She carried a shower of American beauty roses.
 Mrs. Hammond wore black jetted dress.
 Mrs. Jackson was very beautiful in rose velvet robe
 Among the specially interesting fea- lures of the ballroom dances was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
MASON N-STREET WEDDING

The following from the Anniston Star and Hot Blast will be read with interest by Birmingham relatives and friends Of the bride and groom:
 Altogether attractive and impressive was the marriage of Miss Gladys Street and MT. William Eugene Mason of Bir- mingham, which was solemnized on Tues- day afternoon, December 3, at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Street. on Marvin Hill Preceding the ceremony, Miss Elizabeth
 Roberts sang {" Calm As the Night She was accompanied by Miss Martha Street at the piano and Mrs. Baxter Golf with the violin.
 To the strain of Mendlesohns we'd ding march the bride and groom de- scended the stair. following the dainty little flower girl, Sarah Rivers, entering the living room where the ceremony vows were spoken before an improvised altar of stately palms and graceful ferns. The brides brother in Jaw, Rev. Kenneth H. McGregor officiating. The bride was lovely in a suit of midnight blue cloth, with accessories to match She carried a brides bouquet of roses, showered with lilies of the valley.
 A delightful reception followed the plighting of the marriage VOWS. Those assisting Mrs. Street in entertaining were: Mrs. Kenneth McGregor, Mrs. Rcr- ter Barnes, Mrs. R. NJ Ingram, Mrs Ross Blackmon, Miss Ethel Ledbetter, Miss Josephine Wilson and several charming young girls, members of the Euterpian club. Misses Jamie Street and Margaret Jemison served punch from table made attractive with maiden hair fern and soft pink candles. A delight full ice course was served by Misses Sadie Ingram, Gertrude Noble and Julia Davis. MT. and Mrs. Mason left last night for wedding trip east, after which they will be at home at the Fairmont apartment in Birmingham. where MT Mason is prominently connected socially andin a business way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
MABLE GARRisoN's TRIUMPH

It is not always true that just the right opportunity awaits just the rightl person, >~but in the case of Miss Mable Garrison, there can be no question. When it came to her. that charming young artist embraced it at once, She was "prepared' and no young genius ever went to her triumph more splendidly fitted for the cpnquests that waited her The occasion was the first advertised performance of Mozarts Magic Flute, at the Metropo1ftan Opera house in New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
By EMMA REID RYALL

most interesting programme will be given and MT. Harry Miles, who is one of the best known dancing instructors of our country has consented to give a portion of the programme with some of his most talented little pupils. The programme will be as follows:
 "Columbine and Harlequin,' Amy Fox.
 "Pavane," Edmonia Berry Henley and Lamira Parker Henley.
 Petite Coquette," Merial Debardeleben.
 Bouree, groups of girls.
 Minuet, groups of girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

War Savings Stamps in the three month drive Miss Harris sold s22, 707.6S and her sister, Mrs. Edward Keiser was the captain of the Five Points Methodist booth which won the Baby Bonds which were given the church. Miss Har- ris is a popular member of the younger set and is one of the city's most patri- otic young women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
MIR. TUCKER TO SING

Mir. William Tucker of New York, vino is the guest of his brother, MT. J. D. Tucker, will sing the offertory at the Seuthside Baptist church this morning. MT. Tucker possesses a baritone voice of beautiful quality and was heard at the Music Study club on Thursday morn- ing in group of three songs: Route Marchin," by Stock; '.The Knight" by Balakarew, and Tom O. Duln," by Ken nedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
CHRISTMAS EYE DANCE

The Volunteer Relief association an- nounce that they will give dance on Christmas Eve at the Country club, Funds, received will be used to aid in their work of charity to which they are most generous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
VICTORY BALL TICKETS

Mrs s. M. Adler of the ticket com mittee of the Victory ball asks all those who have not sent checks for the Vic tory ball tickets will please do so at once, as she wishes to make report on Monday. eHer address is 2625 Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

John Hubert Cornyn, head of modern language department at the Birmingham Southern college Interesting programmes have been arranged for the next several weeks and the public is invited to come and take part in the exercises The meetings are held every Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the directors room of the Birmingham Civic association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
MISS HARRIS WINS cIrp

The many friends of Miss Dorsey Har- ris will be interested to learn that she MT. Arnold Masburg for the young wom- an whoSmade the largest total sales of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
MATINEE CLUB MEETS

Mrs. John Bradford entertained the Matinee club at her home on Friday afternoon. After the business meeting social hour was enjoyed and the club prizes were won by Mrs. Ross Gross
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
ENGAGEMENTS
HALI-IJND

Mr Charles Eric Lind the
 Hall of Fairfield wedding Januar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
DUNAwAY-wILsON INVITATIONS

f W The following invitations have been is- sued:
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Grady Jacobs request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their sister. Ellis Will son, to- MT. Benjamin Ellis Dunaway, on Thursday the 12th of December, 1918. at o'clock in the afternoon, Scotts- boro, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
PELHAM CHAPTER LUNCHEON

The Pelham chapter, of which Mrs J. Jaffee is president, will entertain at a luncheon on Thursday at the Hillman hotel The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the chapter, which is one of the busy chapters of the state and is ever willing to aid the needy confederate soldiers of her state. Invitations are extended to all who are interested in the work of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
SAUNDERS-RLACK

Mr and Mrs John w Black ST. the and ing marriage their daughter Zoe Reed Mr. Harris Saunders Neb the wedding to be soemnized December 26, 1918
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

SPIEGEI-PATTERSON
  their daughter Alice MT Edward Speg of New York city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

MUSIC STUDY CLUB
 The Music Study club will meet this morning at Il o'clock at Cable hall. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

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