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Evening journal., 1921-12-22
PUPILS TO CAROL
AT RODNEY SQUARE

The boys and girls from schools
Nos. I. 4. "a and 2s win assemble
in front OF the city building this aft
ernoon at 8 O'Clock for the annual
carol vosper service Mayor Har-
vey will extend Christmas greetings
to the children and 20 those who
will come to hear them sing.
The following carols make up the
program. o, Comel All Ye Faith
ful: o Little Town OF Bethlehem;
We Three Kings Of Christ Are;
Hark The Herald Angels Sing;
Christmas Eve: The First Novel;:
Under the Stars; Christmas Comes
Again: IL Came Upon the Midnight
Clear; Silent Night Holy Night
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
Our Poets Corner
For Verses Written specially for
Thc Evening Jon-nal.
STOCKINGS
BY LILLE NJ. BAUMANN.

DADDY. whore shall hang my stock
ing by the mantle or the door.
II seems TO me these last few years
santa does not stop no more.
I would like 10 ask my mamma, but
10 me she seems 50 sad.
I've tried to think Il out alone, but
can't, won't you tell me. Dad7
Is il because that we are poor or
Santa can not see.
That he passes by our door and moth
ing Is left for me?
I'd like TO have a great big doll and
lot Of toys.
Some clothes 10 keep me nice and
warm like other girls and boys.
I put my stockings last year. In
front OF the chimney flue,
So Santa could easy see them, a
note 1 left there too;
Daddy. not even a Christmas card
was put within our door.
Daddy, won't you kindly tell me, Is
Il because we are poor2
Yes. my dear. I will tell you. though
FOR me its hard 10 say.
It's because that we are poor tha
Santa stays away;
Daddy's not been working dear; M
order TO santa could give
You see. the poor must be conten
with the life they have TO live.
We are having hard times now. yol
know. and hardly d bite TO eal
It's those who has the money dear
that gets the Christmas treati
So, DO not try 10 be so sad, Will
Evening journal., 1921-12-22

sprlngerlec. sehiitter's. 500 King.
ADV
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
DANCE In HONOR
OF MISS DUPONT

The ban given last night by Eric
Bergland in honor Of Miss Vlotorine
Elsie DUPONT. one OF the seasons
debutantes. In the BAN room OF the
Hotel dupont was one Of the most
delightful affairs OF the holiday sea-
son. IL was graoed by unusual dec
orations, many beautiful gowns and
delightful music.
The decorations gave the real air
OF the Nuietlde season They con-
sisted OF Christmas greens and
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
BosToN LEAps N rIELpING

Press) boston for the sixth con-
secutive year leads the American
League in fielding. figures released
today show. The Red Sox felded
for an average OF .s75. followed by
Chicago 96s. Cleveland .967 and the
Yanks. .965
Only 1877 errors were chalked up
against the Boston players. as COM
pared with Philadelphia IN last
place with 274 miscues
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.


Apples may be stuffed with sau-
sage and chopped almonds and
baked.
Raisin bread IS delicious thinly
sliced. brushed with melted butter
and toasted.
Apples may be scalloped with
sweet potatoes and sweetened with
molasses.
To clean a clouded vinegar cruet.
let a teaspoonful Of lye stand IN 90
for several days.
When fudge becomes cool add a
cupful OF chopped raislns and beat
until creamy.
Celery salt can be made at home
Dry the leaves. crush 20 a powder
and mix with salt.
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
ENTERTAIN PATIENTS
: AT GARRICK THEATRE

Twenty war veterans OF the gov-
srnment sanitarlum at Hope Farm
we're entertained at the Garrick The
atre yesterday afternoon. They were
conveyed to the thsatre through the
courtesy OF William +. Metten as
president Of the Rotary Club.
The Garrick MANAGEMENT is plan
ming to entertain the prisoners al
the workhouse on Monday and pa
tlents Of at least one Of the local hos
pitais at another time during the
week. other Institutions may be
visited or arrangements made for
the entertainment OF the unfortu-
mates. The entertainments are a part
Of a generalCpian OF the Keith vau-
devlle circuit 30 spread Christmas
cheer among those confined In char
liable and penal Institutions and hos
pitals throughout the country or
wherever pleasure can BE dispensed
10 those who otherwise would not
have It. neither in the theatre OF at
the various institutions.
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL
assa4eseiasieHlasa8 ialatsistlsietese'
SUNSHINE oHnIsTAIAs PLANS.

SUNSHINE CHRISTMAS PLANS.
Ever Ready Branch, international
Sunshine Society, will give a Christ
mas party tomorrow evening at
Sunshine Hall, 1903 Delaware ave-
nue.. The members OF the society
will have as their guests nearly 90
needy children OF this city. One OF
the features Of the evening will be
that Santa Claus will present all the
little visitors with gifts toys and
goodies Of all kinds.
Evening journal., 1921-12-22

we have nothing in store.
It's all because daddy's not working,
because your daddy is poor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23

the kind that caused Germany to run amuck in the twentieth century, is under the frown of displeasure, it is well to shout it from the housetops all hear that war is not necessary evil, and that state can bind itself by treaties which it is bound to respect, that international law is not mere phrase, and that enlightened nations find a better way to settle disputes than by appealing to the sword
 History will show the truth as set down by some of the thinkers of the day that Germans blinded by their patriotism, having been taught from the scradle to the grave that they were supermen, allowed the socalstic militarism of Sparta, the national militarism of Rome, the military imperialism of Caesar, the military efficiency of Frederick the Great, the political ethics of Machiavelli and the biological morals of Nietzsche to be accumulated consolidated and organized, and then hurled against the wall of liberty; yet, thank God, broken to pieces by those nations of the west that had different ideals and believed that democracy and not im- perialism was the best way. With these facts in mind the conference at Washington ought to be able to do good work for the future peace of mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
 GERMANS SYMPATHETIC
TOWARD JAPAN

The newly aroused sympathy of Germans for Japan is due to the belief that there may be possibility of an alliance between Germany, Russia and Japan to "make over the world.'' If Japan should emerge from the arms conference isolated she might be expected to turn to these two countries. To a certain extent she will stand alone, for it is unlikely that the Anglo-Japanese treaty will be renewed
 Germany professes to see the danger of Japan being victim of the policy of encirclement,' alliance with Russia and terminal facilities" in Germany for Japan would open up a brave prospect for the militarists. Germany, of course, would dominate her two associates, and would soon be putting her well-known ability as an organizer to work. The result would be, sooner or later, another It would hasten the day to strike for revenge by many years. America and Great Britain doing most of the al- legged "jockeying' in Washington, with Japan at times, apparently, an unwilling third. Germany and Russia are outsiders. Naturally this gives food for thought to German leaders who are casting about for alliances.
 Doubtless these matters are being considered by the diplomats in Washington, and Japan will not, for the present, fall into the Tetutonic trap, regardless of what the future may bring forth An alliance between Germany, Russia and Japan would bode no good to the world, par ticuarly that part of it comprised in America Great Britain and France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
 COMMUNITY CHEST' WOULD OBVIATE DRIVES"

America has become land of drives" Some- times there are as many as half dozen going simultaneously in single city. Without in the least wishing to dsparage any of these movements, which are undertaken for worthy causes and are therefore necessary, it cannot be denied that they consume great deal of time, constitute a steady drain on the peo- ple's purses and result in much duplication of effort.
 There is better way to raise money for such purposes. It is known as the community chest" The plan has been successfully tried in Louisville One big campaign was launched to raise sum between $30O,O00 and $350, ,O00, which will be distributed among approximately 63 organizations and will constitute Louisve's donation to civic and philanthropic enterprises for year. The campaign was started Wednesday and by Saturday two-thirds of the quota had been raised, with three more days left in which to collect funds.
 The idea met with instant favor in Louis vile, which has had the same experience that many other American cities have had with a multiplicity of drives" People will gladly give large sum if they know they will not be asked to donate again for one year. As the situation is now in Birmingham and elsewhere, demands on public generosity are made almost every day in some form or other. In addition to that, hundreds of persons must neglect their busi- ness and other pursuits to act as directors, so- licitors, members of committees publicity pro- motors and whatnot. By having one campaign a year, large sum of money can be quickly raised and the work is done. What is put into the community chest' can be distributed inn partially where it will do the most good, and institutions which depend ot large extent on public donations will have the assurance months in advance that their wants will be supplied.
 This plan might be considered to advantage by the various organizations of Birmingham. Why not establish community chest" next year? It is step forward in philanthropic eff ociency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
ACTRESS KIND HEARTED

"So often I think the public never sees the inside life of an actress, and judges her by her performances the stage alone," said Mrs. Robert Jibb of Chicago, who is scenario writer and connected with the theatrical world q ans thinking especially of Blanche Ring, who is warm personal friend of mine, and whom have come to Birmingham to spend Thanks giving with. Miss Ring is the most kind-hearted and generous person I have ever seen, and re- gently in New Orleans an incident happened which proves this. A very old woman went into the theatre. happened to be in Miss Rings dressing room when she was asked if she would see the woman; and when she walked in she threw her arms around Miss Rings neck and wept, and thanked her for her kindness to her child It seems that the poor woman had daughter whose eyesight in one eye had been greatly impaired. The case had come to Miss Rings notice, and she sent the child to hos pital, had an oculist to operate on the bad eye, which had it's sight partially restored, by the way, and paid every expense. The grateful mother had come to the theatre to thank Miss Ring for her kindness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
DISCUSSES POLITICS

"It can at least be said for the socialistic party now in powder in Sweden that they have done two things for the country; they kept us neutral during the war, and they have allowed the bolshevists no chance to enter Sweden" says Olaf H.Lamm, royal consul general of Sweden at Birmingham, on an official visit.
 MT. Lanm is not member of the party. His appointment came from the royalty and has no political attachment with it.
 Being as close to Russia as we were, the country was in danger of being affected by the bolshevistic tendencies, and as peculiar as t may sound in America, the socialists in Sweden kept the bolshevists of Russia out of the coun- try"
 MT. Lamm left last night for Memphis. He will go to Texas and return to New York via Florida His home in Sweden is Stockholm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
MEN, WOMEN
 A N D T H IN c S

It is surprising to hear many we'll educated and thoughtful people expressing profound regret because the idealism of Woodrow Will son did not become accomplished fact after the termination of the great war.
 There were many who seemed to think that the conflict would forever settle the age-long problems which had kept the world in tur- mo since the time history was first recorded, forgetting the fact that at different periods this old earth had witnessed some upheavas quite as dislocating as the recent Armageddon.
 Surprise is evidenced that even the sigma tories of the League of Nations are dissatisfied, and that nation after nation is looking with covetous eye over the boundary lines of neigh bors and that war, instead of ceasing, has tinued in certain areas in spite of the inhibi- tion of even the larger members of the league.
 Humanity is not made well in a day, in spite of all the advertised panaceas for the ills which flesh is heir to. There always will be quite many who will need beds; but in spite of the slowness with which people and nations are re- stored to sanity and health, there is consola- tion and hope in the fact that any ideal which has once definitely permeated society remains forever as an ingredient of it's political, social, economic and religious life.
 
 the dove of peace is unable at present to alight with safety on certain spots where men still at war, but let us take courage at the thought that under the wise leadership of America the nations of the world have sernbled to at least delimit armaments and slow up the enginery of with all of its evils to mankind in the way of the sacrifice of life and the loss of property.
 The thing which reformers apt to leave out of account is that there is no way by which man can be made good by legislation, or that the heart and the desires can be run in one mold If we read history, both sacred and profane, correctly, there has been little change in the elemental passions since the days of Adam, and those busy with their little reform ing systems busily building twentieth century Garden of Eden are doomed to disappoint- ment. From time immemoria there have been quacks trying to provide us with panacea quick yet lasting cure for all the evils of human life. But this is an age in which every charlatan with brain and money enough to push theory can get in the spotlight.
 But just at present. while is'blood politics"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
THE CHILD AND THE DRAMA

From The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 A unique thing, an edifying thing, hap pened in New York the other day. Sothern and Marlowe gave a free performance of Hamlet" exclusively for children. Three thousand children crowded into the theatre. Some came and departed in limousines; some stroled in from the corners where they sold papers. They laughed over the drollery of the grave diggers, they wept with the lovely ,Ophelia, in tense silence they heard the m- mortal soliloquy, and they clutched each other in frenzy of excitement during the sword play.
 Never was a cast more enthusiastically ap- plauded; never did an audience enter more wholly into the spirit and action of a play. At the conclusion MT. Sothern said he had never played to more inspiring and appre- ciative audience. And this, remember, was "Hamlet,' the classic tragedy of the English language.
 The incident should teach adults certain things. For example, that children do not de- mand flappoodle for amusement; that the quick imagination of young minds is stirred by great climaxes and genuine drama to a larger degree, perhaps, than that of adults. It might teach the movie producers that en- tertainment need not be puerile to be popular. It should teach parents that Shakespeare has no equal as a story teller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23

the borrower. The cotton producer has been the principal beneficiary of the agricultural fund.
 Much of the money subject to the order of the borrower may never be called for The eff feet of having it available in it might. be needed is almost as good as the money itself. Having the money to their credit, the various marketing organizations have financial sta bility that enables them to function as business enterprises. It gives them prestige at banks and mills and with the largest buyers.
 The agricultural loan fund is good business, and better business still is the organization of marketing associations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
ENJOYED DEER HUNT

q had the time of my life on the big AL ison annual deer hunt at Bellamy last week, ' says Fred Phillips, land believe me, it is some sport to befn the drive. So far as I am con cerned there is no joy to be had on stand, but there-is something happening every minute when following the dogs. The fun is to jump deer and then see them run. I had good luck and got two. Thirty-ive were killed during the two days. Birmingham was well represented. The Allison estate is domain with its thou sands of acres, and MT. Allison is a princely host"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
SHOULD BE A BIG ONE

"I have one fixed idea as to an auditorium" said John c. Whatley. It should be big one with seating capacity of not less than 10000. I have never favored the present site, but the important thing is to build the auditorium, build it big and build as possible.
 "I really think I offered a superior location. It consisted of the Whelan and Vandegrift prop erty on West Tewntieth street, and gave a total area of 190 by 390. This was block from the Frisco yards and far less noisy than the present site, and the price was lower than that paid for the present one.
 However, the main thing is to have the audi torium and to have it big and soon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
PRAISES COMMISSION

"The state highway commission, in carrying forth fearlessy it's war for good roads, de- serves the commendation of every Alabaman, says Judge William Brandon of Tuscaloosa.
 Judge Brandon introduced as "the next governor of Alabama" at the meeting of the state highway commission Monday night.
 He mingled with the crowds at the sessions of the Alabama State Highway Improvement association yesterday, and was sought forth from the Tutwier lobby to have his picture taken by The Age Herald photographer.
 As demonstration of his democratic spirit and willingness to help, he allowed an Age Herald reporter to fix his tie "just right" for the picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
WEST ASKS FAIR PLAY
FOR SOUTHERN PORTS

Southern ports were given strong support in their plea for a parity of rates with the eastern ports in the United States Senate when senators from Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio filed with the interstate commerce commission their protest against the failure to make lower rates on iron and steel products to eastern ports apply also to southern ports. These senators from the Mississippi valley contend with justice that their people should have chance of shipping products to eastern or southern seaports; that they should not be deprived of the privilege of shipping by the most desirable route.
 This country has had more than enough of port congestion in the east and concentration of the interests of the Mississippi valley is going to make it more and more difficult to preserve the rate favortism that has been shown the north Atlantic ports.
 In taking a stand for fair play the western states are acting for their own advantage quite much for that of the southern ports be- cause these ports are strategically situated to serve the interests of the vest
 
 
 According to Shaw, "The notion that dsarma- ment can put stop to war is contradcted by the nearest dog fight" Like many of Shaw's witty sallies, this is not true, unless it can be proved that humanity has no higher powers of reasoning than pack of curs
 
 The calm detachment with which United States senator dictates private correspondence to stenographer while colleague is thun- dering in the index and laundering through the peroration does violence to our idea of sen atorial courtesy.
 German pamphleteer says Wilhelms only fault lack of brains. We are willing to concede that his upper story was and is un- furnished, but he has other deficiencies
 
 The investigation of Senator Watson's charges that soldiers were executed in France without trial will begin December 8. When it will end no man knoweth.
 Every diplomat who opens his mouth in Washington professes to love peace with a passionate adoration. There is such thing as protesting too much.
 
 A slight rift in the friendship of Senator IlSlIi anu oSiideVi " Wdtopi o1 NSOISld IS HOlcu, These little differences will occur from time to time aplong statesmen.
 The santi-beer bill is now in the hands of President Harding. A stroke of the pen will seal the fate of the most popular tonic ever known.
 Some of the watchful brethren in Washing ton are convinced that Japan does not want to retain her battleships merely for social pur- poses.
 Babe" Ruth's command of French is mar velous After listening to short speech from Marshal Foch he is quoted saying, 'Wee, wee"
 Stefansson is planning another dash to the north pole. An Arctic trip is worth while, merc- ly to get rid of the professional upifters. America takes only an academic interest in the reduction of armies, having barely enough soldiers on hand for parade purposes. By the way, why don't some of those bold bad bandits try to rob mail car?
 x German babies are still absorbing hate in the psurnSng food given t0 infaz1z-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
MILE.A-MINuTE YARNS

Those eerie tales of phantom ships
 And stealthy steps upon the stairs, Of shadowy forms and pallid lips
 And thugs who plot in secret lairs; Of crime experts and master minds" And smart detectives on the trail And the rope that too securely binds
 The victim while his captors rail, May not be first-class lit'rature,
 The kind that the immortals write, Whose fame for all time shall endure,
 But, gosh, they keep me up at night!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
THE INSECURITY OF OFFICE.
A pubic career has its comnensations.

"A public career has its compensations,"
 What are they?" asked Senator Shorts worthy suspiciousy
 Well, you enjoy certain honorable distinc- tion, you are much in the public eye and your fellow citizens pay you the respect due states man.
 Maybe so, but Pm never the center of an ad- hiring crowd of my constituents that I don't wonder which one of them cherishes a secret ambition to stand in my shoes and is figuring out little combination that may in a few years have me back in the home town prac- ticing law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
AN UNFoRGETTABLE SIGHT

"The trouble with most women is that they have no sense of responsibility outside of their homes."
 There exceptions. Have you ever no- ticed the agonized expression on the face of woman who was trying to learn how to drive and had forgotten whether the way to stop it was to pull the 'thingumbob' or push the 'what-you-may-ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA

To the New York Herald: You record that there are approximately 2,500 unknown dead American soldiers. Would it not be most graceful and appropriate for the government to gather the names of such and inscribe them permanently on the walls of the amphitheatre at Arlington? w. A. R.
 Bennington, Vt., November 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
NORMALCY.

Are you getting back to normalcy in your business?"
 q believe are,' said the head of the firm as he glanced out of his office window. Three years ago 60 per cent of our employees came to work in their own cars. I don't think you'll find more than a dozen cars parked about the premises now"