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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
"The Ballad of Emma Samson

1 HOPE Mir. John Trotwood Moore real | 1zes how dearly he is beloved in this
 part of the country, but in case he doesn't, I want to say that few stories that l have evei written have brought lack to me more delightful returns than the o.e ! recently had the pleasure of writing about him.
 Letters, requests" all sorts of com mupications, have come to my desk about the story. and among them several for his r poem entitled, The Ballad of Emma sanson,' from which l quoted a verse in my story
 1 am delighted to repro9uce the poem, and am indebted to the Montgomery Ad- vertiser of Saturday, July 24, for a de- ltehtful bit uf historical data concerning MT Moore's writing of his famous poem.
 J. A. Osgoode, in d communication to
 the Advertiser of the date above referred to, says:
 "Of all the war songs of the southern Confederacy, is there another such as MT Jchn Trotwuod Moore's Ballad of Emma Sanson? Marylandl My maryland! was a challenge and a pr9pnecy-a challenge to the invader, prophecy of high pa triOtic achievement. But the victory ceie- brated in the Ballad of Emma Samson was one of those rare exploits whose grand reality cheapens sanguine antlci-
 
 a Void where all effort seemed abortive When the plain truth of undoubted fact thus steadily outshines every glowing fancy of expected imagination, bold is the pOet who matches his verse with the vic tory. Yet this is what Mir. Moore has at- tempted-and assuredly with success. The Confederate war throughout exhibits no more thrilling episode of patriotic daring and masterly leadership than Forests capture of Streight ana his raiders. Has any other incident of the time been so worthily celebrated n song as that re- corded in the Ballad of Emma Sanson
 'It is needless to point out the merits of this poem. It's dramatic force and fidelity, it's picturesque and varied express sion, it's vivid and effective contrasts and tra- sitions, it's profound response to the truly heroic, all speak in tones too clear to be misunderstood. Nathan Bedford Forrest was one of the great captains of all time. He easily bears comparison with Oliver Cromwell greatest of English cavalry leaders, And despite his oc- casional external roughness, he ranks am onE the heroes of genuine romance, , with as good title as the Cid, Bayard. | or DuGuesclin. Wounded often enough l 10 kill two or three ordinary men, he killed with his own hand some thirty of the enemy-a sufficient proof of per sonal prowess Continually pitted against chosen officers, picked men. superior and superior equipment, he us- ually annihilated h,s opponents, and al ways defeated them as long as he had 1 a command that still deserved the name. { How often has such record been euualled? It has never been surpassed
 Local information, said Wellington 1 is the safeguard of the general Of this | maxim the Ballad of Emma 1 Samson, affords vivid poetic illustration. For Forrest's triumph was made possible | only through the quiet heroism of the ! young southern girl whose name is here 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MOONLIGHT PICNIC
 AT "BRACEWOOD"

A congenial party enjoyed moon light picnic last evening at Brace wood" motoring out in the late aft ernoon and having supper later.
 Those who composed the party were MT. and Mrs. Webb Crawford, MT. and Mrs. R. A. Mullins, MT. and Mrs. Ed ward W. Barrett MT. and Mrs. Henry Badham, Jr., and their guests, Mr and Mrs. George R. Kelley, MT. and Mrs. Arthur c. Crowder MT. and Mrs. J. AL fred LeVert, Mrs. Orline A. Shipman MT. and Mrs. Richard Randolph, MT. and Mrs. John Turner Mir. and Mrs E. c. Chandler, and Dr. William States Jacobs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
.a>s@. .a2Sg'| EMMA REID RXALL- ]

red
 And still through the lightning sIeet XIV. She stood at the generals stirrup Flushed a mountain rose, When the sun looks down in the morning. And the gray mist upward goes. She stood at the generals stirrup, Calm as the dawn. and as fair I'll lead the way where the old ford lay I've seen our cows cross there. XIV How the gray troops thronged around Ano then the rebel yell!- With that brave firl to lead them They would storm the gates of he'll They toss her behind the general And again the echoes woke For she clung to him there with her
 floating hair
 As the wild vine clings to the oak
 XVI. Down the river she led them By the path of an unused road, Aud when the general dismounted To scan the old hidden ford Sine spread her skirts before him CTlie bullets were whistling near) Bette, get behind me, general, The bullets might hit you. here.
 XVII. And then the balls came singing And ringing quick and not 'dl tHS 5Ady NlOOpS gave tlCm DSlI TOT
 ball
 And answered shot for shot They have riddled your skitt.7 the gen.
 eral said
 T must take you out of this din." "Oh, that's all rghE' she answered
 light.
 Its only a crinoline"
 XVIII. Do you wonder they rode like Romans Adown the winnowing wInd, With Mars himself in the saddle And Minerva up behind? Was ever foe confronted And captured by such means Since days of old and warriors bold, And the maiden of Orleans?
 XIX The courage of man is of breed and of
 bone,
 But that of a maid is more, For blood is blood, and death is death, And grim is the battle gore. And the rose that blooms, though blls-
 tered
 By the sleet of an open sky, Is fairer far than her sisters are Who sleep in the hothouse nigh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Anna Mason and daughter Miss Darrell Mason, are the guests of Mrs. NJ. L. Pierce on South Fifteenth street. They will later be the guests of Mrs Walter Lynch at Ensley and Mrs. George Houston Mason at East Lake.
 Mrs. L. T. Owen and sons, Howard and Hudson, are the guests of her sister, Mrs. J. A. Selman, in Woodlawn
 Miss Maud Moore of Seattle, Wash.,is visiting her sister, Mrs. Asa F. Hull, on Roe street. south.
 Mir. and Mrs. w T. Eason and daugh- ter Dorothy. who have spent several weeks with Mir. and Mrs. Frank Eason at Norfolk and ocean View, Va, have re- turned home
 Mir and Mrs Charles Day and little son of St Louis are the guests of Mrs. Days mother, Mrs. M. P. King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
DANCING PARTY
 FOR VISITORS

Miss Ruth McNeill and MT. Robert McNeill were hosts last evening at a dancing party in honor of Miss Nc NeilHs guests, Miss Mary Frances Can non and Miss Frances Houseal, of New berry, $. C., and Miss Mary Floyd of OpeHka The house was adorned with summer flowers and punch was served in the library by Miss Minnie McNeill and sandwiches and an ice course were served later. An orchestra played during the evening.
 About sixty members of the college set were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
SELF-RELIANT HOME
 DOCTORS

is what women are called who all over this broad land make their annual col lections of roots and herbs and rely upon recipes which our pioneer moth CTS found dependable for different family ailments. In one of these recipes, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound had it's origin, and so successful has it proved that there is hardly city, town or hamlet in America where some woman who has been restored to health by its use does not reside.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04

ID oEBUCK SPRINGS CLUB in it's lNN prettiest summer attire will be the scene this evening of one of the most brilliant gatherings of the season, the second dinner-daEce of the summer taking place at the clubhouse.
 Last Wednesday evening the initial dinner-dance of the season was largely attended, and from the list of reserva- tions for this evenings dinner it looks as if the beautiful little clubhouse will be taxed to it's utmost capacity.
 Many new features have been added to the delightful environment of the club in it's newly organized regime, among those noted being the especial attention that will be given to the dinners served at Roebuck
 Mrs. Ross c. Smith, the chairman of the house committee, whose beautiful taste is always an assurance of any event which she sponsors being a suc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
CHICKEN SUPPER

There will be a chicken supper" this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Edgewood Community Church.
 The following programme will be given: When the Sun Goes Down in France" by Gilbert c. Tenant.
 Were Going Over," by Arthur Lange. Romance Waltz" by Lee David. Loves Devotion" waltz, by James D.. Johnston.
 "Romaine Melody" by F. J. St. Clair. lover There march, by George M. Cohan.
 The Miracle of Love-" ballad, by Frank w. Makee.
 Nights of Gladness,' valse, by Charles Aucliffe.
 Lucia sextet," by Donizitte. "Ragamuffin Rag," by Will Huff. "Memorys Dream" waltz, by F. J. St. Claire.
 '.Carolina Sunshine, waltz, by Erwin R. Achmidt.
 When Shadows Ea,l," waltz, by E.. Clipton keithley.
 sunny Songs.' by Harry l.. Afford. "Till We Meet Again. by Richard A. Whiting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MISS JEMISON'S DANCE

Miss Virginia Jemison was hostess last evening at dancing party at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., on A1tamont road.
 The house was bright with 8 pro- fusion of summer flowers, and on the terrace, where the dancing was enjoyed. many Japanese lanterns shed soft light upon the lovely young dancers in their gay colored frocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MRS. JONES BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. Charles X. Jones, Jr., enter tained yesterday at a bridge party at her home on Jnnfper avenue in honor
 of Miss Mary Frances Cannon and Mss
 Frances Houseal of Newberry, S. C.,
 and Miss Mary Floyd of Opelika. who are visiting Miss Ruth McNeill land
 are also the guests of Mrs. c. A. Jones on Huntsville avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
THOMPSON-BE -BESSIERE

The following announcement has been received by friends
 MT. and Mrs. Augusta Messiere an- nounce the marriage of their niece, Julie Jeanne, to MT. Charles Arthur Thompson, sunday, August l. 1920, Ensley, Ala.
 At home, 423 Fourteenth street. Ensley, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04

the Red Cross, and any women who are willing to help in this work, to come to headquarters today and Fri day and get their materials.
 Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr, and Mrs. Brenton Fisk will give out material on these days. Headquarters will be open from 10 to 4:30. It is most ur- gent that the workers get their bum dles as soon as possible. as storage space at headquarters is very limited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
TO GIVE OUT
 RED CROAS LAYETTES

Mrs. John London, eX-chairman woman's work for Red Cross, an nounces that the layettes for the needy and destitute babies in eastern Europe have been cut and are now ready for distribution at Red Cross headquar- ters, 5t7 Jefferson County Bank build
 ing. She asks all former workers in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MRS. MAsoN's LUNCHEON

Mrs, George Houston Mason will be hos 4ss Saturday at luncheon at her home in East Lake in honor of Mrs. Anna Mason and Miss Darrell Mason of Hunts vile, who are visiting Mrs. N. l.. Pierce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04

1919, when Nicholas Colias of the Colias Candy Company occupied the building and was arrested on charge of Illicit distilling. As it is located in the business district where there is great demand for business property, it is stated that the building can be easily rented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MRS sToBERTS LUNCHEON

Mrs Tom Stobert entertained few friends yesterday al luncheon at the Tutwiler. in honor of Mrs. M. E. May of New York, who is her guest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MRS. LYNCH HOSTESS

Mrs. Walter Lynch will entertain this evening at dinner party complimenting Mrs Anna Mason and her daughter, Miss Darrell Mason, of Huntsville, who are the guests of Mrs. N. l.. Pierce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MRS. PIERCE
 gI{ONORS VISITOR

] Mrs. M l.. Pierce was hostess Monday >at a luncheon at the Tutwiler followed by d Lyric party in honor of her visitors, Mrs Anna Mason and her daughter, Miss
 Darrell Mason of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
FOR VISITORS

Mrs M. l.. Pierce will entertain a party Of friends at the<Civitan picnic, which will be held Friday at Roebuck Golf Club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
sDcgrEf1ArTsvaa PkmOSOPIzi

Li'l Honey, hits jes' as well ter Consider de Perpor- ti2ne uv things, kaze hits CT Heap bettah ter be CT YOUNG June-Bug, dan CT OLE Bird-uv-P ara di S e. Yassum!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

ton Of taste and your prosperous con-
dition generally.
Frames are a very important fea-
ture Of handbags Just now. Quite
small bags have big. massive looking
frames and the frames Of more ex-
pensive bags are exceedingly hand
some affairs; some OF them hand
carved or engraved. or even set with
gems. A beautiful bag OF navy blue
MORE. designed and made for an
Easter bride. had a frame Of hand
chased gold with the brides initials
IN tiny sapphires, sunk in the metal.
Another bag OF black MORE silk has
frame OF tortoise-shell with initials
OF tiny diamonds in a Jet medallion.
or course, the beautifully economical
frame. pierced with holes so that the
silk bag could be renewed from time
TO time. could not last long! The shop
keepers saw to that! One must have
a bag with frame obviously put on
by other skill than ones own, to be
smart now. And few bags are drawn
up on cords or ribbons. Occasionally
one comes across this sort OF handle
on beaded bag or bag OF rich silk
for theatre use. and If the bag itself
is distinguished enough it can carry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

Conservative Styles In Beaded Bags;
The Smaller Bag In Black Satin And
Steel Beads; The Larger One, steel
Beads Combined With Mauvc And
Rose Shadings.
bangle at either side. In the same
picture is a quiet little bag that looks
very modest beside its gay companion.
II is made OF black taffeta and has a
covered frame with gun metal clasp.
But open this bag. and you find a fas-
cinating lining OF golden tan silk with
four little shirred pockets holding
cunning fittings: a mirror. a powder
box. writing tablet and lip-stick case
A small change purse in envelope
shape is attached 70 the lining by a
slender chain.
Two smart bags IN another illustra-
ton have the massive frames so fash
ionable just now. Both Of these bags
are OF MORE silk and both have huge
silk tasselS And both are luxuriously
lined. with pockets containing the nu-
merous fittings that so appeal 10 fem
ininity. II you are practical rather
than vaiu-that is. II you prefer use
full things in the shirred pockets Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

off the easily-pUt- n-drawstring. But
frames are the thing and a great deal
OF art and skill is devoted to making
them individual and conspicuous. one
OF the beaded bags pictured has a
silver frame with two birds gracefully
following the curve Of the frame. the
tail feathers sweeping downward and
the beaks touching a clasp in the
center OF the frame. The plumage OF
these birds is blush In tone. harmon
izing with a bluebird worked in beads
on the bag. This bluebird has very
vivid coloring and IS poised on a
branch Of magonlia. the white flowers
showing up daintily against back
ground Of dark green. black and gray
beads. This is a most beautiful bag
and a rather costly one. In the same
picture Is an oblong bag with small
neat frame Of gilt and a slender gilt
chain handle. The colors in this bag
are gOrgeous-great splashing red
roses nesting among green leaves
against a background OF Jet beads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
Charming Bingham Dresses

~ HE new ginghams are appearing
and 1t Is noted that the checked
- patterns are the favoriues. These
dainty checks in pink. blue. lavender.
green or yellow on a white ground
make charming morning dresses for
summertime and the new gingham
frocks are exceedingly simple and
youthful in style. Just a little elbow
sleeved bodice. a short skirt with sew
eral tucks-or even no tucks at all
sash OF the Bingham. and crisp collar
and cuffs OF organdy-and there you
are! G.nghams are no longer made
up in elaborate style for street wear
with feather and flower hats as they
were two seasons ago. The street
costume for warm weather IS now Of
linen in plain color. II was during the
war while linen was unobtainable that
gingham reached the height OF its
popularity; now that linens are back.
women find these lustrous. beautifully
distinguished linens more satisfactory
for tailored street costumes. But for
summer mornings on the beach. IN the
garden. around the house and veranda,
the ginghams are charming and you
may have a block check 50 tiny that
at a little distance there Is the effect
OF a solid color. or 50 zig that each
block stands out smartly. Mostly.
these checked ginghams are made up
on the bias, giving the diagonal effect
more becoming 20 the figure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

scending far on the shoulders. Some
OF thess neckpieces are just little era
vats OF fur which look very smart
with a tailored costume. Mink is a
favored fur for the little cravat and
those who can afford sable have their
cravats OF this costly fur. The twin
animal scarf is a new device OF Dame
Fashion TO add a little extra expense
to dress. How fashion does love TO
do that same! Two narrow animal
scarfs are used together. the two
small heads falling at the front and
the twin brushes dangling over the
shoulder toward the back. One Of
these twin-animal scarfs made OF
mink. is pictured. The two little heads
with their alert ears and bright eyes
do look rather cunning and alluring.
as every woman will admit.
Another smart neckpiece IS OF very
soft pelt. daintily lined and swathes
the throat as softly as twisted chif-
fon scarf The collar OF this sort. In
the picture. is OF moleskin. lined with
self-tone satin. but these collars come
in various furs. like. seal. kolinsky,
beaver and ermine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
COSTUME JEWELRY

serge suit and dainty white blouse.
Jet and crystal make a smart combi-
nation with some costumes. White
coral Is exceedingly good style with
black or dark blue frocks. Neck
laces OF cut garnets are having q
vogue just now-they look specially
well with blouses OF creamy chiffon or
pale ecru GeOrgette. A necklace Of this
sort costs from ten 20 fifteen dollars.
For a good string OF white coral one
pays twenty or thirty dollars Jade
is perhaps most expensive OF all tbs
costume" jewelry. A string OF genu-
Inc Jade costs about a hundred dollars
and some very handsome jade neck
laces are priced az three hundred.
OF course. the earrings must match
the necklace and now that hair is
dressed so low over the ears. drop
earrings are the only kind that show
70 advantage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03
AHANDBAGroR
ENercyOcCasiOn

90 TITLE by little. so gradually that
she did not realize II. woman's
taste has been trained up"-in
- handbags. Do you remember the
time when a perfectly good leather
handbag could be bought for sS cents?
Not a really stunning one OF course,
but a handbag quite presentable
enough for ordinary use when shop
ping and marketing. Nobody would
dream OF looking for n IS cent hand
bag now. Even were there such
thing It would be so impossible that
any woman would prefer TO run
drawstring through a bit Of silk cut
from the lining OF her 1918 coat. and
use the reticule thus achieved.
Several years ago silk bags were
regarded as Injuries Of dress and
leather bags as sturdy. standby COM
panions o.. everyday costumes. With
the Jump In leather prices during and
after the war. the leather bag has
come to be the luxury and fabric bags
step into the unitarian class. You
can get a very good MORE silk hand
bag now for FIVE dollars but a suede
bag OF equal smartness would cost
fifteen or twenty dollars.
And yet why on earth should not
one pay five dollars for a handbag.
What article in ones possession gives
more constant service; what is a closer
companion OF all ones expeditions7
What. pray. is more conspicuous as
an item in ones ensemble than the
handbag. You can draw a boot that
Is shabby behind you; you can thrust
a worn glove into your pocket; you
can cover a rain-spotted hat with a
new veil. But not for one minute can
you hide a handbag. You cannot even
hide its lining. Sooner or later a
worn and ragged lining is sure 10 en-
barass you when the bag has TO be
opened for carfare or the price OF an
ice cream soda. when you are In the
OF some one whom you'd like
10 impress with your dainty perfec-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

- HE modern woman does not
III wear her jewels" when she puts
on her formal gowns nowadays.
~ She picks out from her store OF
trinkets something that will give
proper style and color 10 her costume.
These new ornaments are called COS
tune jewelry." They are far less val
liable. intrinsically. than the diamond
sunbursts and crescents which used 70
be pinned 70 bodice fronts when one
dressed up in gala attire. but they
are ever so much more chic. Real
jewels are worn in the evening, but
glittering diamonds. rubies and en-
eralds are not quite so smart now. in
the daytime. as the new costume Jew
elry which is designed 70 bring out the
color scheme OF the frock.
With a black satin afternoon gown
one may wear string OF jade Am
Der beads go we'll with q navy blue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

slashes further back on the fronts
A stunning wrap in this model is OF
kolinsky. with lining Of fame-colored
dream crepe and bands Of gold braid.
And an exquisite wrap for evening
wear is of ermine. with lining of white
crepe.
Erm4ne IS favorite summer fur for
formal wear. though the real sum
mer ermine" is not white. but brown
lsh gray. In summer time the ermine
changes his color TO match the rocks
from which the northern SHOWS have
melted, so that the hunter cannot To-
cate him as easily. But woman loves
best the snow white ermine. The little
ermine is such a particular animal
that it Is said he would rather be
taken by a hunter than spoil his beau
tifuI coat by running in dirt or mud;
so originated. probably. the term,
pure white as ermine."
But, OF course. the summer wrap OF
ermine is not as practical as wrap
OF some darker fur that can be worn
on all occasions. for ermine Is an
evening fur only. 1t is not considered
correct taste for any daytime occa-
sion. and II you have a between dances
wrap Of snowy ermine you must own
another wrap Of mole. seal. opos5um
or kolinsky for wear with street frocks
and sport costumes.
Smart Little Collars For Daytime
Wear
The huge white fox scarfs that
began the summer fur craze, back IN
1916. have passed into the limbo OF
forgottenness These big white fox
scarfs are not considered summer
furs" any more-and few Of them are
worn even in winter. except with eve
ming wraps The fashionable neck
piece Of the moment is a collar or
cravat shaped to cover the bare throat
above a collarless frock. but not de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

handles are a smart detail. The
larger bag is exquisite In coloring.
steel beads are blended with the soft
est rose, heliotrope, mauve and ma
room shadings.
OF the four silk bags illustrated.
probably the Chinese bag win attract
first interest. An odd bag indeed is
this-with frame Of composition in
clear green jade color. The center Of
the bag is of navy faille silk, the edge
of Chinese brocade in gorgeous shades.
Long silk tassels Of pale yellow tint
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-03

Gay Bags In Old English Patterns.
Vivid Roses Decorate One; A Cor
geOus Bird The other. And Notice
The Bird Frame!
Bags OF this class come from France.
where expert workers do the beading
all by hand. A skillful bead worker
needs only the most lightly indicated
pattern. Like az artist, she blends
her colors over a rough sketch or out
line OF the design and produces a pic
ture OF individuality and beauty.
Another picture shows beaded bags
OF less colorful character but OF
equally distinguished class. One Is a
small pouch bag OF black satin almost
covered with steel beads. The bead