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New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
McCrory Stores Corporation
Reports Larger 1910 Sales

Sales of the McCrory Stores Cor
poration for the year ended December
81, 1919, amounted to s11 ,4S7, ,045, com
pared with s9,6o7,25o in the preceding
year. Operating expenses were ST.
s4S,68s, leaving gross profits of s3,-
53a,S5O, against $2,99O,O25 in 1918.
After other expenses, taxes, etc, OF
SS,o74.151 had been deducted balance
available for dividends totaled $464,-
2oS. Holders of the preferred stock re-
eeived S79,709 in dividend disburse-
ments, which compares with $84 TAO
PAID in the year before. Surplus was
S3S4,499.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
Porto Rican Tobacco Earned
&277 q Share or, Can;ta

For the year ended December 81,
1919, the Porto Rican-American Tobacco
Company returned net profits, after all
charges and Federal taxes, of 1894,
equivalent to $2.77 share, $1OO par,
earned on the $4,976,Ss7 capital stock,
compared with $7O8,878, or s14.28 a
share, on the $4,958,s5O stock in 1913.
The payment to stockholders of $685.
6l2 in dividends caused a S16O,673
deficit to be made. When this loss
had been deducted from previous sur
plus, profit and loss balance amounted
to 81, 1,557,619.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06

than purchasing new stocks. The
monthly consumption Of silk in the
United States runs more than $4,000
bales. Without figuring stocks in the
hands OF silk manufacturers or throw
sters, the warehoused supply in New
York is sufficient to run the mills of
the country about two months.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
Good Investments

think that General Electric per cent ' boyda yda
TO expire in 1910 and Standard Oil pre-
ferred OF New Jersey gilt edge IN. S, 5.
Answer-Both General Electric a ner
cent debentures and Standard Oil of
New Jersey preferred stock, in our
opinion, are entitled to a righ rating
in the investment class.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
Investment
Information

QMesttons ~ osneya. intersse 20
snvestors sOtU b. answsred In this
eo!!nrnsn. es!n IN a1htck case only tnitia!5
WI! % used. Others will 30 an.
swersd by mail. Address all IN.
g1ss.esy snolosina stamped, ad.
91essSd T1 envelope to Financial Editor,
xne Tribune. l54 Nassau Street. Ne,s
York City. ~'
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
Manufacturers to Advance
Tire Prices 10 TO 20 p. e..

A general advance in tire prices will
be made on Monday, March s, by prac-
tically all of the leading manufacturers
in this country. The advance will run
from 10 per cent on fabric tires to
as high as 20 per cent in some in
stances on cord tires.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
Canadian Silver at Discount

MINNEAPOLIS March 5.-Canadian
silver is being discounted at Mime
apolis banks to-day for the first time
in many years. A 20 per cent discount
on all silver money from the Dominion
was ordered by the Minneapolis Clear
ing House Association.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
French Internal Loan

Brown Brothers & Co. announce that
the official subscription price on March
6 for the new French internal loan of
1920, based on the closing rate of ex-
change March s, is $72.99 a 1000 franc
bond
New-York tribune., 1920-03-06
Big Loss in St. Paul

Qusstion-About ten years ago pur-
chased l5o shares of st. Paul Railroad at
about 105 share. This road had con-
tinuous dividend record for many years and
was then presumed to be good dividend
payer. The fall in the market of this Sc
curity to present levels has induced me to
ask if you would advise its sale and con-
version into preferred stock Ihe possible
resumption Of dividends would. Of course
first apply to this preferred stock. Since
the government has paid an average Of
three years income prior to the war; ! am
at a loss TO understand why dividends have
been suspended for the last three years.
-. u.
Answer-The St. Paul road has per-
termed poorly of late. We are not sure
that this is entirely the result of gov
ernment operation. Its expenditures
for extensions have been enormous,
particularly in electrifying part OF the
road. Directors have probably been
wise In not paying dividends. 1t re-
mains now to be seen how the road
will fare under the new legislation. 1t
is our opinion that the preferred stock,
considering its price in relation to the
common, is worthy of consideration.
Missouri Pacific
Question-Please let me know the status
of Missouri Pacific common stock a spec
ulativa investment when compared with
others of the lower priced rails in the same
class Have the reorganization plans been
completed. and will there by any other as
sessments! What is the relative ratio be-
tween the bonded Indebtedness and the capi-
tai stock outstanding What is ratio of
the earnings to the interest on bonds &C. c.
AnswerMissouri Pacific stock can
not be considered an investment in any
sense. 1t pays no dividends. even on
the preferred issue. The latter is
cumulative, per cent from June 80,
1918, and we should say offers better
speculative possibilities than the COM
mon. 1t is not possible to forecast the
earning power of the company. 1t re-
mains to be seen how the railroads will
fare under the new legislation. The
reorganization Of the Missouri Pacific
was completed long ago. There will be
no further assessments. The total
funded debt Of the road is 1925, ,562, 500.
The capital is s71,800,l00 preferred
and ss2.sss,5oo common stock. Net
after rentals for 1919 was $4,402.472,
against $11,764,562 for 1918. Bond in
terest is about $13,o00,000 per annum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
 RECITAL

Miss Daisy Rowely director of the Academy of Music, presented number of her pupils in recital Friday evening when the following attractive pro- gramme was given:
 Water Lymph (Nevin), Miriam and Mildred Baker.
 Rose Waltz" (Presser). Jane Conner. Minuet (Bilbro), George LaRue.
 Simple Confession" (Thome), Maggie Mitchell.
 "Buttercups' (ward). Dale Oliver. "Sonatina, Op. 36, No. r-Allegro, an- dante (Clement), Mary Elizabeth Fowlkes.
 Polka" (Ehmant). Edith West.
 Air from The Poacher' (Weber)s Minnie shannon.
 "The Mill" (Kern), Elizabeth Pool
 SSonatina"-Allegro moderate, an- Ndante Q4ichner), Elizabeth Wells.
 "A Little Study" (RowleyG Sylvia Gerson.
 "Etude" ~(Burgmuner). Hamilton West.
 gro Water Lily" (MacDowell). Mar tha Lewis Scott
 "Gavotte Moderne" (violin) (Severn), Clara Claud Smith.
 "Sonatina, Op. 3s. No. 2''-A1legro (ClementD, Catherine Wood.
 Air de Ballet" (Chaminade), Willie Lewis Hauschey.
 "valse Chromatique" (Godard). Jamie Milton Cole.
 "The Butterfly" Qavallee). Mildred Brannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
Y. Nj. c. A. GLASSES POPULAR

It will be of interest to tho friends and members of tho Young Woman's Christian Associate to learn that there were enrolled in the expression clas sthe past year sixteen pupils, Spanish. '; etiquette. 52; Choral Club, 20; grammar. 5; psychology. 37; cook ing, IS; social hygiene. T2; business English, 35; first aid, 25.
 The enrollmeht in religious classes was as follows: Women Workers of the Orient 30; Women of the Bible, 25; Patriarchs 37; Helen Gould Bible contest, 15. Helen Gould Bible won by Miss Clara Patterson.
 Vesper services were held three times a week during the year and were led by ministers of every denomi- nation Special services were held also by Madame Anet of Belgium, Mir Nor gan of China, Mrs Omer of Mexico and Miss Winn of Japan.
 The attendance at parties and special events was as follows: Opening party for fall classes 75 Halloween party, 100; tea given by etiquette class, 100; art lecture, 35; foreign work, S5.
 The total number of persons helped by the two Travellers Aids at the Terminal station and one at the L. & N. station was 12,o46.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
LEVY -ABROMSON
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Jessie Abromson to Mir Ben Levy will be solemnized on Wednesday, February IS. in the Tutwiler ballroom. The Rev pr. Newfield will per- form the ceremony.
 The maid of honor will be Miss Toot- sic Goldman and Mrs Harvey Levy will be the matron of honor. The bridesmaids will be Misses Dorothy Goldman, Lima Sa cks and May Sacks.
 The bride will be given in marriage by her father, Mir. H. Abromson.
 The groomsmen will be MT. Norris Levy, Mir Leonard Weiss and Mir. Jack Levy. Mir. Jeff Levy will act as best man and Mir. Leo Chilney will be an usher.
 Little Albert Levy will be the ring tearer and Fannie Elaine Levy will be the little flower girl sF#
 Before the ceremony Miss Essie Jewell Kronenberg will sing several selections, accompanied by Wiegand's orchestra.
 A reception will follow the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
lI RITH the openlng of tnc-

NIX HITH the opening of Inc
 MV concerts" in Birmingham on
 Tuesday. February II, when Mrs. Richard F. Johnston and Mrs. Or line A. shipman will present for the pre- mjer. the world-renowned Metropolitan Ops~a ster. yrieda. Hempel, assisted by GcenrAAd Y Bos. "the king of accom- ( panists~ Aah August Rodeman. the fla nous "frht flutist" of the Philadelphia Symphony -pd the Cincinati Symphony, there will Aus thaugurated one of the most delightful snd charming series of musi- cal attractions which has ever been heard in u 's o~- vrnity.
 Wfr. aggressive move ment by the two popular women, ~no are. and have always been, deeply inter- ested in everything musical, cultural and educational in Birminghams growth, the interest in music is strengthened and an enthusiasm stimulated that is phenomenal in it's cordiality and genuineness.
 It is Birminghams S contribution to the great movement beginning in New York city today, for music week" which means the democratizatAn of music and the ultimate placing q music before every citizen of every community in America
 Music week" in New York is one of greatest steps forward that has ever been made musically and Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Shipman are in close touch with Headquarters there concerning the plans that have been made, the object of the movement and the general principles . underlying it, feeling as they do that lit is but a step toward a similar musi- cal celebration in Birmingham which is always ready and eager to sponsor any thing worthy concerning the progress of music
 In referring to music week. in New York, which begins today, when every church and musical society and musical organization in that great city will pre- sent musical programmes, Musical Amer iea says editorially:
 During the first wek in February, New Tcrk will experience a music week." an organized attempt to focus the attention of the great population of this center upon music in some form. Special con- certs will be given in churches, schools, stores factories, libraries, neighborhood settlements, theatres and other meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

swansonia. At the strains of the we'd ding march, played by Miss Nellie s1ad- dox and Mir. Bolin. Miss Gholston entered the church with her father, and they were met at the altar by the groom, who was attended by his brother. MT. Julian Jack son. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the brides sister Mrs. Grover c. Waite.
 Just before the wedding buffet supper was beautifully served at the home of Mrs, Waite in honor of the following out of-town guests: Mir and Mrs. T. s. Mor- ton, MT. and Mrs F. B. Williamson, Mir. and Mrs w T. Kemp, MT. and Mrs Mant Hood, Mrs. Bertie Terry, Mrs. Earl Butler, Mrs. W. T. Witt, Mir, Wynne. MT. and Mrs. G. A. Gholston. Misses Daisy Carlton, Margaret Walker. Margaret Gholston, Zelma Craig, Myrtle Collins, Esther Arnold and Iva Veltman, all of Birmingham and Mir. Julian Jackson of Atlanta. Miss Gholston until recently lived in Birmingham. and has many friends here. Mir. Jackson is young business man of Atlanta, having lived there for number of years, and they will make their home in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
YOUNG PEOPLE
 ELECT OFFICERS

On the evening of January 2s repre- sentative gathering of the young people Of the West End Methodist Church was called together for the purpose of organ izng a young peoples missionary society. They elected the following officers: Miss Mary Thomas, president; Mrs. Bert Pledger vice president; Miss Fiona Clem- CT ts. recording and corresponding secre- tary: Miss Emma Slack. superintendent of study and publicity; Miss Julia Bell Archibald, superintendent social service; Miss Vera Trawick, social and auxiliary treasurer The evening was very enjoy ably spent and hot chocolate and cakes were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

By EMMA REID RYALL

Mrs. William Gussen at the piano. The programme will be as follows:
 "The Morning Wind" (Gena Brans- comb; My Little House. Seneca Pierce): Pirate Dreams (Charles Huerta). Mrs. Frank w. Spencer.
 "Ghanson Norvvegienne" (Four- drain); "Oh kuand je dors OiszD : "Ouore tes yeux bleus)" (MasseneD, sara McCandless.
 Les Heures" Augusta Holmes); "J at pleure en Reve" (Georges Hue); Chi roula zingarella" (Paisiello), Mrs. Mrs Frank W. Spencer.
 "In quelle Urine morbide" (Puecini); "Minuetto (Manon Lescau)" (PuccinDs 2 Sara NJ. Candless.
 "De Ole Ark's 8 Moverin", (David Duion); "Standin in de need O Prayer (Reddiek); %. Didn't It Rain" (Bur- leigh), Mrs. Frank w. Spencer.
 Morning" (Mana Lucca); Dawn" (Pearl Curran); Butterflies" CLinn Leiler); At the well'' Richard Hager- man). Sara McCandleSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
COMMENT ON ENGAGEMENT

Announcement is made today of the en-
 gagement of Mrs. Lucile Stevens Cobb to Mir Kyle Brooks Shropshire, which will be read with interest as the bride
 elect is niece of Mir. and Mrs Thomas F. Huey of this city, and has frequently visited, where she has many friends and relatives She made her home in Me- ridian until recently, and is now living in Corbin. Ky, where the wedding will take {, place on March f.
 | Mir Shropshire is well known in this city, where he fnokes his home, and has many friends After wedding trip he will bring his bride to Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
BRIDE ELECT IGNORED

A pretty party in honor Of Miss Floyd Mable Wright. whose marriage yesterday afternoon to MT. Victor Whetstone was an interesting event. was that of M/ Charles Bernhard.
 TSe house was made most attractive with ferns and palms combined with cut flowers.
 Mrs Bernhard was assisted in receiving br Miss Wright Mrs A. R. Frantz. Mrs c. c. Davis Miss Kathleen Meadow
 Mrs F. G. Burchield greeted the guests in the reception hall. The tea table in the dining room was most artistic. belns centered with a huge basket Of prignt blossoms and the teacups were presioeo over by Mrs. D. E, McLendon- tuners re- ceiving in the dining room were Mrs, John McPherson. Miss Mary Lou Bernard and Miss Mary Mcdonald.
 About 75 friends were included Tn this hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
JACK ON-GHOLSTON
 MARRIAGE

A happy event of the week was the wedding of MT. James Robert Jackson and Miss Louise Gholston, which took place in the Methodist church at Eason- vile, Ala, on Wednesday, January 8, the Rev Lavender pastor of the church, officiating. 70 Promise Me- and 'I Love You Truly were sung by MT. E. B.. Williamson, and violin solo rendered by MT. W F Bolin, Jr., before the cere- nony. The bride was tastefully attired
 in a travelling suit of brown and o&r- ried a shower bouquet of orchids and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
MISS HANLIN,S RECITAL

Miss Lowela Hannn VIII present ifoi pupils in a group of plano recitais. the second of which will take place on Saturday afternoon at s:3o o'clock at Cable hall The programme will be as follows:
 Ride a Cock Horse, Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Harieauin (Diller and Quailel, Irene Ellis: Eskimo Lullaby Dorothy Biake), Ding Dong Bell fSpaulding), Eugenia Tyler; Maypole Dance (Bug- bee), Catherine Allen; Home. Sweet Home (Arr by Henry Weber,, Mar garet Mayfield: Jack and the Bean stalk (Florence Maxim) Margaret Kidd: Hungarian March (Engelmann). Helen Millar; Babes in the Wood (Florence Maxim, Matte Fike; Merry Huntsman (Merken, Marion Keith; Arpeggio Waltz (Caroline Crawford), Lyl Nevins; Gavotte (Cadman). Grace Finch; Playing on Neighbours Meadow fPauI Hiller). Marjorie Saver; Paper Chain Waltz Crank Lynes), Doris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S
 GLIB MEETS

The Catholic Womans Club met with Mrs Charles Lichty Wednesday last.
 Quite large nuUiber of members were present, and the afternoon was greatly eEpoyed. delicious plate lunch was served after which the club song was sung by all the members. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs, c. J. Me Gonegle February Il, 1900 Second avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
MRS BRUCE IGNORED

Mrs. E. D. Brown gave a peautifh luncheon party Thursday at her home in Norwood in compliment to Mrs. '' " Rruce who is leaving soon to make her home in Erie. Pa; Miss June Carey of New York city and Miss Jessie Porter of Key West. Fla
 The guests assembled at o'clock ana in the dining room. where an elaborate hrrffet luncheon was served, the taBle was adorned with jonauils and other spring flowers, arranged most effectiveiy and carrying out pretty scheme. MS w. D. Smith poured the coffee ana Mes- danes F. W. Dixon. I. C. Beatty ana M. |R McNeill assisted in the dining room.
 The guests included Mesdames " s' Webster, F. w. Dixon, w. D. smith. J. C. Henley, Sam Nabers. l.. ;. Hanuiey' Joseph McLester. J. H. Phillips, Jonn Builder. s r King. Fred Underwood. j.. A Macsporran, NJ. R. McNeill. l. V. Beatty. Matte Walker. L. J. Haley, w. F. McAdory and E. R. Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

The tacky party gwen by Inc matronS class of the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist Church was very delightful affair and was attended by more than 200 friends. The Piquik Club was never more attrac- tive with artistic decorations arranged for the occasion.
 The evening was spent most pleasantly with a musical and literary programme and late in the evening refreshments were served Amusing contests as well as for tLne-telling was among the unique feat ures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
MASS MEETING FoR GIRLS

Mrs Katherine Willard Eddy of the foreign department of the national board, Y. w. c. A, will speak to young business women this afternoon at c'clooil ot the Young Women's Club, 20s1k North Twen- ty~frst street
 Mrs Eddy has just returned from a trip in the orient and has a message of great interest to all young women.
 Miss Josephine Hailow. president of the Junior Music Study Club, has charge of the musical programme, and great treat is in store for all who come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
AFTERNOON EXCHANGE
 SICAL

The second of series of exchange musicals will be given under the au- spices of the Music Study Club on Thursday afternoon in the ballroom of the Tutwiler. when two splendid musi- clans from the Savannah Music Study Club will give the programme.
 Miss Sara McCandless, soprano, and Mrs Frank W. Spencer, coutralto, will give a group of songs accompanied by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
A VALENTINE PARTY

The Birmingham Graded Union will observe the annual social event of the year, valentine party, and have planned a programme and light re- fyeshments for Wednesday. February at inc First Methodist Church.
 Schedule has been changed for the second semester, February to May 26, which is as follows 10 to 10:35, train ing c1asses 10:35 to 11:l0. lessons by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

Finch; Mnuet in flat (MozarD, Katherine Byrum; June Rose tCad- man). Amanda Parker; Military Patrol (Poldim), Pippa's Holiday (J. Warren), Helen Shehee; Allegro from Sonata in q fMozart). Dorothy Moore McNutt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

departments; 111O to 11:25, business, offering; 11:30 to f2, Bible lecture.
 The Graded Union has secured Rev John McNeil. pastor of South High land Presbyterian, subject being Heroes of Faith" for the Bible course. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
IROouOIs CLUB MEETS

The Iroquois Club wishes to announce their grand masquerade ball to be given
 at the Hillman Hotel on Thursday, Feb I ruary 12. Prizes will be given for the farciest costume and most comic cos ! tune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
MOOREFIELD- ATHENS MARRIAGE

The Rev. and Mrs. Keener N. Mathews announce the marriage of their daughter.
 Mabel, to Mir Maurice Moorefield, on
 January 2s. At home. Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
MEADOWS -CHILDERS

A marriage of interest to large circle of friends in the city is that of Mss Mary Virginia ChiIdress and Mir. Bert Meadows, which was soemnized on Thursday afternoon at S:30 o'clock at the home of the brides father, MT. w H. Chiidress, on South Thirteenth avenue The house was a bower of loveliness, being adorned with bright blossoms, ferns and palms.
 Miss Pattie Jo Chldress, sister Of the bride, was the maid of honor and only attendant. She wore a gown of brown geergette with hat to match and carred an arm bouquet of Ophelia roses
 The bride entered with her father. by whom she was given in marriage, and was lovely in her spring suit of brown taffeta with spring hat. She carried bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies
 Mir. Meadow was accompanied by His best man. MT Melton Hatcher. and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. J. w. Johnson of the Thirteenth Avenue Methodist Church. Proceeding the ceremony Mrs. Wallace Journey, Miss Clara Claud Smith and Miss Lois Wat lington rendered musical programme
 Following the ceremony an informal re- ception was held and the brides table was centered with basket of pink roses and narcissi tied with pink and white tulle.
 Mir Meadow and his young bride left at once for a wedding trip and upon their return will be at home with the brides father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
ROAMERS TO ENTERTAIN AT DANCE

The Roamers' Club will entertain al
 their opening ball on the evening of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

places all under the auspices of the one committee which has the undertaking in , charge.
 IT, other words, New York. the city
 which in times past has supplied the nut { nitions of art for virtually every one of the hundreds of music festivals thas l occur annually throughout the country, and which never has one of it's own, is at last to have a glorified festival, which will engage the attention of every musi- elan and music lover in the city. It will do more. It will bring music into . heart of the industrial, business and so- cial life of the metropolis. so that the man on the street will be obliged, whether he will or not, to give a thought to music.
 To those few-and their number de- creases as the years speed on-who look upon musical art as something exclusive ly for the intellectual aristocracy. this wek of music will mean little. For here
 is a practical working-out of the the ory for which Musical America has for years past made increasing propaganda, the theory that music should be democra-
 tized, that it's message should be spread
 along the streets, through the homes:
 in fact in all such places where peoiH gather
 To those who are cooperating to make New Yorb's first music week success, Musical America extends it's highest wishes that their labors will meet with public response.
 Music needs advertising on a broad
 scale; the concentration of the forces which will he involved in this campaign will accomplish much in this direction.
 We have been shown concincingly in times past how a music boosting week, such as have occurred in many Amer ican cities with the editor of Musical America as central figure, can stimu-
 late the musical activities of com munity.
 It should be of interest to the readers of this paper that the original suggestion that a musical week should be held in
 New York city emanated from the treas urer of the Musical America Company Milton Veil, who proposed it to the Musical Industries Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
TACKY PARTY Al SUCCESS

Friday, March ,. at the Tutwiler bal room.