The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
Rediscount LoWering
 With More Strength In Reserues Feature
By Associated Press

New York, September 24.-Lower- ing of rediscount rate here and in Boston to pre-wa levels. concurrent with the stronger position of federal reserve banks throughout the country and a quickening of the in vestment demand were foremost fac tors of an active week in the finan- cial mrakets.
 Other stimulating developments in- cluded several highly favorable statements of August earnings by leading transportation systems, re- newed assurances from governmental sources that the acute period of re- adjustment has ended and promise of early relief by Congress.
 Various indBtrial and commercial signs incidental to the approach of the years final quarter also were of guest prize, which was French pow der, was awarded to Miss Lizzie Scott, and the consolation, a mani cure set, was drawn by Mrs. Walter Mcdowell A delicious salad course was served following the games
 This was one of the largest af- fairs of the week, Mrs. Batts includ- ing among her guests for the after noon about 50 of her friends
 Hosts to Teachers
 Mir. and Mrs. w. R. Parker were hostess at large party Friday even ing at their home in Jonesboro, when they entertained the officers of the Jonesboro Baptist church and the Sunday school teachers of the church.
 Preceding the social hours of the evening short business session was held in which plans were out lined for the winter work of the Sunday school. of which MT. Parker is superintendent.
 | Music and songs furnished a de- llightful programme of entertainment which was followed by delicious re- l treatments of salad and ices and cakes.
 | Teachers Entertained | A charming courtesy was extend l ed yesterday afternoon to Miss Mary l.. Shepherd and Miss Jeanne Dick 1 inson, two of the young teachers of J the city, when Mrs Schuyler Harris, with whom they will be at home for the winter, entertained in their honor.
 l Bridge and forty-two were the games enjoyed by the guests, who in- | cluded friends of the hostess and | large number of other teachers Of the schools. Delightful refreshments of salad and sandwiches and tea were served.
 Miss Ragsdale Hostess | Miss Rachel Ragsdale was hostess Friday afternoon to the members or the Junior Bridge club at her home on Arlington avenue
 The tables for the games were placed amidst attractive surround ings of potted plants and flowers on tke porch After series of games sandwiches and tea and ices were served. The members who enjoyed this delightful party were Misses Willie Lee Smith, Verna Laird, Doris Lewis. Maxwell, Vannie Strudwick, Dorothy Huffman and Lucille Mo Clesky, and Mrs. Golan Buck and Mrs. George Kirkpatrick Personals
 Miss Lucille McClesky of Jasper is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. W; C. Eaty. at her home on Dartmouth ave nue.
 Mrs. Cecil Cowan is in Baltimore, having accompanied her brother, Roy Huffman, who has been i'll for some time to the Johns Hopkins hospital. | A party of Bessemer people, in- cluding Mir and Mrs. Dan c. Davis MT. and Mrs Albert Moore. Gordon E. Jones and Mrs. G. C. Willis of Rirmin gham, will leave tonight for New Orleans, where they will spend several days.
 l Mrs, L. l.. Vann has returned from short visit to relatives and friends in Mobile.