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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20
EAST LAKE FIRE
 LIMITS REDUCED

Fire limits of East Lake were re duced at Ian adjourned meeting of the city comrnission held yesterday for the purpose of considering the mater. The question was brought up by large delegation of East Lake citizens led by Thomas J. Wingfield, who appeared be- fore the commission at the regular meeting Tuesday.
 In order to allow Commissioner John H. Taylor to go over the question with Fire Chief S. A. Middleton. the question was postponed until yesterday. The con tention of the East Lake citizens was that the fire limits were much wider than was needed for the adequate fire protection of the town.
 The area included within the limits extended from Seventy sixth street to Seventy eighth street and from Sloss avenue to Sixty first alley, North By the reduction 150 feet was taken from the west end and 25o feet from the east end of the old limits.
 The action of the commission will allow persons to erect frame structures or make wooden repairs within the area left out of the original fire limits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20
LOOK FORWARD ID
 DUNKLEy'S COMING
New Church of Advent Or ganist Discusses Factors
 in Voice Training

In the coming of Ferdinand Dunkley Church of the Advent this city acquires another successful teacher of singing.
 Some of Mir. Dunkley's pupils have become prominent in the Pacific north west as church and concert singers. and recent issue of Music and Mu sicians." published in Seattle. Wash, has pictures of several who have been appearing in concert during the past season. Tn addition to his studio teach ing, Mir. Dunkley had charge for the last two years of the vocal department at Annie Wright Seminary Tacoma, and so unusually successful has been the department under his instruction that the principal said she was broken hearted" because he had resigned to come to Birmingham.
 Sometimes there is a popular notion that an organist cannot be successful voice teacher, but Mir. Dunkley seems to be one who has proved the fallacy of this idea. In writing of this depart ment of his work he says; "A choir director should thoroughly Understand the voice, and it was to that end that studied voice; but 1t was through Deln& a CnOlTIndSItT lildl portant discoveries in connection with voice production which my teachers had never revealed I found that while conducting my voice was much freer than at other times, for which l con sidered there must be reason. This was nearly twenty years ago. and 1t started me upon an investigation or the principles of voice production, which has been a fascinating occupa- ton ever since. In my teaching l have learned that the successful development of a pupils voice depends not only upon the teachers understanding of vocal principles, but upon his ways and means of inducing those principles to operate in the pupil. The controver- sies that rage over singing teaching are due to so many theories about the voice and so little good result.
 When theories begin to emerge from the theoretical stage into universally successful demonstration controversy will cease and voice teaching become an exact science. No longer will there be so much talk of relaxation" with out the relaxation being secured; or ot placing" the voice, while 1t Is only being displaced, and of bringing it forward" while it is becoming more hopelessly "throaty." The successful teachers are those who are able to induce in their pupils a subconscious performance of all the vocal activities that are desirable and necessary It is seldom that beginner in singing is spontaneously correct; he has to be trained to mental appreciation of the proper tone and taught how to gain that indirect control of his vocal ap- paratus by which good tone, expres- sion and color become automatic in response to his musical thought. It is along these lines that the singing teaching profession may eventually be- come 'standardized'."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20

For the first time in years the Manhattan e Co., closed their with surplus Blachs jumped and helped selves to the beat in the bunchbought them big sion, and will of course sell them the same way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN POND AT OPELIKA
aY AssnniAtnd PreSs

Opelika, August 19.-Considerable mystery surrounds the finding of a woman's body in Mitchells Mill pond, eight miles from here, early this morn ing, by John West Miller. The body is badly decomposed and it could not be positively stated whether it was white or negro woman, but an investi- gation is being made by officials, and foul play is suspected. The coroner here has organized a jury to probe the unusual affair, but no one is re- ported missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20
THREE CONCERNS
 ARE INCORPORATED
Papers of Interpretations Filed in Court-Capital
 Stock Is Increased

Papers of incorporation for three new boncerns and an increase in the capi- tai stock of a present firm were filed in the probate court yesterday. They were the Birmingham Metallic Casket Company, the Alabama Willys Light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20
Card of Tn anks

We wish to extend sincere thanks to our friends, neighbors and l.. N. Local No. 6s1 of the B. of R. C. for the kindness and sympathy extended during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. William J. Pernter. and especially for the many beautiful floral offerings.
 A. l.. PRINTER,
 CHARLES PRINTER,
 VICTOR PRINTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20
The Weather
Forecast

Washington, August 1s.-Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi Local show CTS Friday and Saturday; no change in temperature.
 Tennessee: Local thundershowers Friday and probably Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-20

You are liable to a sudden attack of bowel complaint. The best remedy is Dr. Seth Arnolds Balsam. War ranted by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store, Birmingharn Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a meeting of the A. O. H. this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the K. c. hall.
 The Twentieth Century Club will meet this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. c. B. Smith, 2717 Caldwell ave nue, Lilner Heights.
 The Clionian Club meets today with Mrs. Fred Shepperd.
 The Anaranth Club will meet this aft erroon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. B. Garden, 1901 Eula street.
 
 Llewellyn Johns chapter. 174 Order of Eastern Star, will hold their regular meet ing this evening at 7:30. West End hall. Members are urged to be present and visitors are welcome.
 The Woman's Club will meet this morning at 1o:3o o'clock at the Wood lawn library.
 The Claxton Club will meet this after noon at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Goodiow McGahey.
 Mrs. E1dridge will make an interesting address on Art
 The Culture Club meets this morning at 10:30 o'clock with Mrs. W. k. James 3234 Norwood boulevard.
 According to changes being made in plans, the New Era Study Club will meet with Mrs. Frank Anderson this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock at the Country Club. The study Circle has decided to post pone it's meeting to have been held this afternoon until the same day next week, because of the coming of Granville Bark er the English playwright, to address the members of the Drama League.
 Mrs. John Wills will entertain the Shakespeare Club this afternoon at F clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Fred wheelock and little son. who have been at St vincent's hospital, have been removed to the home of Mrs. Wheelock's parents, MT. and Mrs Hugh Franklin.
 The friends of Mir. J. c. Clellan will regret to learn that he is i'll at the Hill man hospital following serious opera tion.
 Master Charles lTruharts Clayton, son of Mir. and Mrs. W. w. Clayton, will leave in few days for San Antonio, Tex, to be the guest of his aunt, Miss Lela Truhart
 MT. and Mrs. Clyde Hunter have taken possession of their new home on Thirty second street.
 Miss Katherine Lynch is among the Birmingham girls attending the dances at the university.
 Mrs. George Connors. who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs. Samuel Wey. man in Atlanta, will return home to. day.
 Miss Katherine Redd and Miss Margaret Morrow are attending the mid-winter dances at the University of Alabama.
 Mrs, Vernon Gray and little son, after a visit to Mir and Mrs. Harry Wheelock, have returned to their home in Besse- mer.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roberly Munger have re- turned from Florida, where they spent the past few weeks
 Mrs. Sidney McFerrin Ford is the guest of relatives in Nashville.
 Mrs. w. E. Pettus and Mrs w. F.. Esslinger, who spent a few days in the city recently. have returned to their homes in Huntsville.
 Mrs. Charles Duncan. who has spent the past few days in the city, has re- turned to her home in Gadsden.
 Mrs. Susie Burke of Attalla is the guest of friends in the city.
 
 Miss Mamie Samuel is the guest of her brother. Mir. J. H. Samuel, and fam fly. in Talladega.
 Miss Louise Heacocke will leave soon Tor Baltimore. to be the guest of her sister. Mrs. Ward, and Dr. Ward Mrs. Ward. who is the guest of her parents. pr. and Mrs. J. D. Heacocke, will prob ably spend few weeks in Florida be- fore returning home.
 Dr. H. P. Shugerman has recently re- signed from the regular army and will make this city his home.
 MT and Mrs. Hugh Craig. after spend ing few days in Anniston as the guests of Mrs. Hillyer Robinson and Mrs. Karl Hicks. have returned home Mrs. Emmett Ledbetter of Anniston is visiting in the city
 The following from the Huntsville Te,e- gram will be of interest to many friends: Mrs. Edward Betts has returned to the city, after spending the weekend with Ter parents. Mir. and Mrs. Macklin Hobbs, at their home in Athens. In a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

sible. It takes all my strength, my mind, my whole body to conduct. It disqualifies me for violin work. They are incompatible.
 Our programmes require a tremen- dous amount of work on my part" con- tinued MT. Ysaye, and it takes all of my time to devote to it.'''
 Speaking of his fondness for cer- tain composers, the subject naturally came up as to German music, and in his big, splendid way, as big of heart ana
 mind as he is of body, the great macs tro said:
 Why talk of abolishing German mu- sic? It cannot be done. The founda- tion of German music is laid by Bach. Beethoven and the other great compos- CTS, and we do not want to give them up. The modernists. of course, there are many who are commendable, but there is no use to talk of abolishing the great masters. If one who really loves
 music were left upon a desert island 1 like Robinson Cruesoe and he were al lowed but one composer he would in all probability choose John Sebastian Bach.
 "Of the French school, the modern- sits" said MT. Ysaye, Dukas and De-
 pussy are foremost and of the Russians
 none is more to my taste than Tschai-
 koWsky while Rimsky- -Korsakoff is
 good, too. l do not bow in adoration
 of Rachmaninoff, as many do The real
 genius of all the Russians is Nous
 sorgsky. An, there is real genius!
 T was indeed sorry to hear of the death of one of your best American
 composers" MT. Ysaye said. Reginald
 deKoven. Too bad that his death had
 to come just at the time his opera, Rip
 Van Winkle,' scored such a great suc- cess in Chicago. You are not as proud
 as you should be in America of your
 music. By that mean you should have
 better composers and more of them.
 Mcdowell was undoubtedly the great
 est of them all. I am using his Indian
 Suite, No. ?, Op AS, on my programmes. with the orchestra, as l. consider that it ranks as one of the foremost works
 of the celebrated composer"
 chorus of violins was heard in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
SOCIAL AND CLUB NEWS AND ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN

candles lent soft glow to the beautiful picture.
 The bridal party included Mrs. Homer Dansby Webb, a sister of the bride, who was matron of honor, and Miss Annie Mae Pickens, the maid of honor The at tendants were Mrs. Joe Brown Glass, Misses Marion Buck, Marion Carlton, Adelle Jones, Louise Nichols. Helen Nor ton, Evelyn Thomas, Juliette Golden, Thelma Bailey and Frances Fox, all of whom were gowned in white georgette crepe and carried bouquets of white chry- santhemums. The ushers were Allen Chapman, Joe Brown Glass, Mcknight Buck and Floyd Parker.
 The matron of honor was gowned in flesh-colored georgette, and Miss Pickins in pink georgette, and both carried bou- quets of white chrysanthemums
 The bride entered with her brother-in- law, Mrs. Homer Dansby Webb, by whom she was given in marriage, and was vision of loveliness in her bridal gown of white satin, over which nfell a court train of satin, adjusted at the shoulders, with pearl ornaments. The tulle veil was arranged in coronet fash ion and draped with orange blossoms. Her bouquet was bride roses showered with lilies of the valley.
 As the bridal procession advanced down the aisles, preceded by the little flower SlTi, Nellle Buck, WHO scattered sweet peas before them, four little misses, Elizabeth Pritchett, Dorothy Lion, Evelyn Carlton and Barbara Way, opened the white gates through which they passed to the altar, where the handsome ring-bearer, Master John Daniel Harrell, awaited them, with the ring in a large white chrysanthemum.
 The groom entered with his son, MT. Bryant King Yam.
 The musical programme was arranged by Mrs. David Prowell, assisted by Mrs. Berry and MT. Duane Egbert. Mir. Vann gave a beautiful rendition of Sunshine of Your Smiie;' Miss Eileen Aliens voice was never sweeter than in "The Sweet est Story Ever Told,' and Mrs. Lowery sang 'Dawning."
 The bride and groom left immediately for Jacksonville, Fla, and other south- ern points. On their return they will be at home in Gadsden, where Dr. Vann is one of the leading dentists. Among the prenuptial affairs was a reception at the home of the bride to the wedding party and a rock party given in her honor by Mrs. O. D. Carlton.
 Mrs. W. B. Harrell gave most unique shower at which the presents were dis pensed from a gorgeously decorated Christmas tree by jolly Santa Claus. The beauty and daintiness of the numer- GUS gifts more testimony to the loving esteem in which the bride was held by her friends, and the good wishes that will follow her to her new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
MRS. sUTHERLIN ENTERTAINS

On Monday afternoon Mrs. w. II.
 Sutherlin was a charming hostess to he Powderly School Improvement As
 sociation. An attractive programme was arranged and plans for the year work were outlined. In the dining room at the beautifully appointed table were Mrs. w. W. Deason and MISS Agnes Ray served coffee and sand witches Among those present were: Mrs. J. H. Roper, Mrs. w. w. Deason,
 Mrs. J. M. Funderburg, Mrs. Carrie AL Hson, Mrs. Porter Waldrop, Mrs. w. Il.
 Fowler, Mrs. B. H. Davidson, Mrs Dick Waldrop, Mrs. J. T. Smith, Mrs. ". H. Hill, Mrs. M c. Holly, Mrs. T. M. Overly, and the Powderly teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

distance, and the tuning up of horni trumpets, clarinets oboes and flute and the great orchestra of so musician all trained and waiting for the believe matestro's baton, was impatient, and s I had to say good-by, but not until had assured Mr. Ysaye that he was en throned in the hearts and minds of tn great music loving people of this grea city, those who had heard his maste violin virtuosity and bowed in homag to his superb art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
MRS. WILKINSON
 ENTERTAINS

Miss Eugenia Wilkinson entertained at bridge at her home in Norwood in honor of Miss Georgie Dayton of Chat tanooga, Late in the afternoon plate course was served and Miss Anwtine won the prize a box of stationary. The guests included Misses Ruth Pierce, Mae Rogers, Winifred Witherspoon, Lynn Privett. Mary Privett, Frances Marsh, Hallie Ward Mildred Tarrant, Marguerite Antwine, Kate Green. Mar garet Nealin, Annie Crane, Mildred Crabbe, Annie Watson, Margaret Dem son, Charlotte Thornton, Lockie Win go, Mary Jo Patterson, Sallie Barnett,
 Ellen Barnett, Christine Rogers,
 Mesdames Len Agden, Holmeade Chi chester, Francis Zbinden, Florence Ger ard, A. D. Dean, Frank Hammond, J. B. Jeffers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

few days Mir. and Mrs. Hobbs, accom- panied by their daughter, Mrs. Morgan frlerson, and her little son, Macklin, Will leave for San Francisco, where they will take passage for the Hawaiian Islands, where they will sojourn sev' eral months.
 Miss Evelyn Peyton, who has been the guest of relatives in Birmingham and Selma, has returned to her home in Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
MRS. HARRY HALFACRE
 ENTERTAINS

Among the pleasant affairs of the week was delightful theatre party on Tuesday afternoon, at~which Mrs. Harry Halfacre. one of the seasons lovelest brides, was hostess.
 Mrs. Halfacre entertained in compli- ment to two of her college friends, Mrs. Howard Hays and Miss Margaret Till- man, and the occasion was most enjoy able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
THE DRAMA LEAGUE

The Drama League will meet this att ernoon at o'clock at the Tutwiler in the ballroom. Graville Barker, a noted British playright, will address the mem bers.
 Many interesting books can be found at the library to make the afternoon more attractive, as there are 9 or more Of his plays and number of biographical sketches of him tc be had. There are also number of his criticisms and other writings which will be enjoyed by those who will have the pleasure of hearing this prominent speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

8 handmade handkerchief on each table, which will be drawn for in some attractive way before the game begins.
 Later in the afternoon tea will be served. Mrs. Kaul will be assisted in the dining room by Mrs. Jesse Yeates. Mrs F. Y. Anderson, Mrs. Harry Burns Mrs. E. B. Vaughn, Mrs. Crom Beatty, Mrs. Wilbur Kelley and Mrs. Michael Nolan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
|SPALDING- G-BAINE INVITATIONS

The following invitations have been issued:
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Baine request the pleasure of your company at the mar riage of their daughter, Kathryn, to MT. Versal Spalding, on Wednesday, February 4 at o'clock in the evening at 1501 Twenty first street, South Bir- mingham Ala" S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
Y. w. C. A. ANNUAL
 MEETING

It is announced that the annual meet ing of the Young Woman's Christian association will be held tomorrow aft ernoon at 3 o'clock at the Business and Professional Womans club on North Twenty-first street. All members are urged to attend to hear reports of the years work and to elect the board of directors for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
CAKE SALE ANNOUNCED

The women of Unites Nos. 1 and of the Woman's Guild of the Church of the Advent will hold tri-monthly cake sale at the Piggly Wiggly store.
 1912 North Third avenue, tomorrow Those who wish cakes may call Main 4o44 or 6292 and their orders will be promptly filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
MRS. CLEMENTS
 ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Frank B. Clements entertained at luncheon at the Tutwiler in honor of Mrs. Walter McLendon of Knoxville. Tenn The guests included Mrs. Me- Lendon Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, Mrs. James Dunlap, Mrs. John c. Counch, Mrs. James Riley and Miss Stella Gee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
TACKY PARTY
 MONDAY ENVENING

The Matrons' class of the Fifty-sixt Street Baptist church of Woodlawn will have tackey party in the Piquik club rooms Monday evening at o'clock
 Refreshments for sale. The public is invited to patronize the worthy cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
UNIQUE PARTY AT MRS KAJrT,sS

Mrs. Theodora Swann's band of the Women's Guild of St. Mary's church will give unique card party at the home i of Mrs. John Kaul on the afternoon of Y Wednesday, February 1.
 This party will be unique in that no prizes will be given but there will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

There have already preceded these young men a number of recruits for both the army and navy, and Butler county has a large representation in the fighting force of the United States today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

The United States army was successful in obtaining from Butler county three re- cruits, Junius Crawford, Willard Sweatt and John H. Davis, Jr. These young men left recently for Montgomery, and from there were sent to Birmingham and later left for their post of duty in South America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

A family bu1get tells whether you are getting profit or loss from your hard work in shop or office. Make one in Thrift Week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

N09tTH the going of the drive for
 MW the near far east drive, many
 interesting things are told of the women of those countries, and it is said that the women of Turkey are dis ;arding trousers in favor of the Ameri- can one-piece dress.
 Miss Elsie Tanner of New York, Y. w. C.. A. worker with the American re- lief mission in the near east, is authority for the statement. Miss Tanner is one of the directors of a home for Armenian girls who have been rescued from Turk ish harems in Harpoot, Turkey.
 After the girls have been in the Rescue Home for one month they are given cloth enough for a dress. Miss Turnr has reported to Y. w. C. A. headquarters in New York that recently 75 girls were given enough cloth for a dress and for underclothes and that they were all busy sewing A tailor had been found to cut out the dresses from an American pattern for a one-piece dress. These will be worn in place of the Turkish trousers of varie- gated hue now worn by the women.
 The women in these homes range from 14 to 8 years of age, Miss Tanner says. They came originally from the villages and many of them have been brides of Turkish soldiers, while others have been servants and have worked very hard. VANN-ALLEN MARRIAGE
 The little town of Thomaston has never witnessed a more beautiful wedding than that which plighted the lives of Dr. George Staton Vann and Miss Ella Wat son Allen, which ceremony was solemn ized Wednesday, January 14, at S:So o'clock, by the Rev. Mir. Phares at the Presbyterian church.
 The, church was most artistically deco rated fnAgreen and white, while numerous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

Roy Williams, the young son of s. Will Hams, was painfully injured in an un- usual accident on the streets of Green ville yesterday. The young man. in com pany with one of his playmates, were playing in front of a large ice crushing machine in front of local drug store, and in some manner the machine toppled
 over. pinnng the foot of young Williams
 and inflicting such a wound that it is
 considered serious. He is, however, re- ported to be resting well at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23

The Greenville dealers in fertilizers are recognizing many car lots of fertilizer now, and it is being distributed to the farmers of Butler county. The quantity of fertilizer being distributed at the present time will far exceed any year since the outbreak of the war. Farmers who use fertilizer realize that it is a good investment on the money thus ex- pended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-23
GREENVILLE

Greenvlle, January 22.-(Special )--Hog sales day for Greenville yesterday result ether previous hog sales day since the organization of the Butler County Swine GrowersA ssociation. Six carloads of hogs were sent to the stock yards at Montgomery and it is believed by the prices, as some of the best animals ever shipped from Greenville were included in this shipment.