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Evening star., 1921-03-06
HEALTH GROUP WILL MEET
Pollution of Bathing Places to Be
Discussed at City Club.

Pollution OF bathing places in and
the public health group of the City
Club at u meeting at o'clock Tues
day evening. at the clubhouse.
DR.. o. B. Hunter assistant dean of
the George Washington University
Medical School. Is expected to pre-
sent a. report on investigation Of con-
ditions at bathing places. Asa f.
Phillips, District sanitary engineer.
is to talk on investigations he has
made during the past ten or fifteen
years.
The clubs public safety group will
meet at O'Clock Friday evening, at
the clubhouse. w. Pcarce Rayner,
chairman. will preside. George b.
Farquhar of the fire protection COM
mittee is expected to present a formal
report on better fire protection for
the public schools Of the District
Evening star., 1921-03-06

in diameter. four inches long and
weighing about a pound. fell by his
side as he was working.
Recently the bureau ordered the
demolishment of some experimental
safety vaults which had been con-
structed in the rarine to the north
Of il by the Federal Reserve board.
High explosives Were used and sonle
window panes in the vicinity were
smashed. Persons living on Pierce
Mil road near the bureau. were
thrown into alarm. Otiici us OF the
bureau said today they did not eX-
pect to make any more tcsts this
would be required.
Evening star., 1921-03-06

to account for a STRAY" shell which
is said to have found its way to the
A. =. Thorn property. known as
Woodlands and fallen within few
feet of Burgess Reckwith, a gar
dener on the property.
The experiments were conducted in
ravine Just north OF the bureau
OF standards reservation. and not
far from the Thorn estate. 1t was
stated that the gun was fired into
a thirty foot emtankment. Undrr the
immediate direction of ordnance Of
iicers OF The army. and that there
was no chance for bullet to go
wild. Beck in. however. maintains
that a shell one and-,ne-half inches
Evening star., 1921-03-06
ASSIST PRESS CAMPAIGN.
Local Catholics to Hear Address by
University Rector.

Rt. Rev. Thomas j. Shahan, rector
OF the Catholic University, will be
the principal speaker at the mass
Catholic press today at O'Clock, at
Gonzaga Hall. North Capitol and 1
streets, under the auspices of the
press and publicity department Of the
National Catholic Welfare Council
The vested choir of St. Aloysius
Church and the band Of St Mary's In
dustrial Home. Baltimore, will give
musical program.
The meeting Is under the auspices
of special committee of the stu
dents Of Clifton Service School, and
is part OF national Catholic press
campaign, which Is being held through
out the country during March. for the
purpose Of increasing interest in Catho-
lie periodicals Of all kinds.
Evening star., 1921-03-06
GARDENER SAYS STRAY
SHELL FELL NEAR HIM
Officials Who Tested Gun Not Far
Away Cannot Believe Projectile
Went Wild.

Ofic!als of the United states Ia
reau of standards who supervised
some Army experiments with Il new
aircraft gun last week were unable
Evening star., 1921-03-06

You choose any Grafonola OF any fni
type up to $l25-and any five l0-inch ID
Disc Records in the selected list OF l5O p
SOC each
Evening star., 1921-03-06

Delivery will be made at once
and the balance may be paid in
convenient amounts at con-
venient times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

of hre granddaughter. Mrs. B. A Kilgrow. in Montgomery.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ranse Mabry of Vio- la. Tenn, announce the birth of a son. Mir. Mabry was at one time a resident of Birmingham
 Mir. and Mrs. Ned Harris have an apartment at the Ridgley for the winter.
 Miss Mary Collett Earle, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Earle, is stu dent at Burnham school, Northamp ton, Mass.
 Mrs, Maurice Lenk will return on Saturday from New York, where she has been visiting for the past two months.
 Mrs. Leila Leslie of Atlanta is visiting MT. and Mrs. Frederick W. Dixon.
 Colonel and Mrs. A. E. Kenning- ton and family have taken an apart ment at the Margaret.
 Mir Robert Brooke Is in New York
 Mrs. Raymond Hall of Greensboro, is the guest of Mrs. c. o. Raaiff, for few days.
 MT. and Mrs. A. T. Simons have ramed their little daughter Mary Katherine.
 Mrs. Charles Morgan, who was the guest of Mrs. w. H. Smith and Mrs. S. Jesse Johnston, has returned to her home in Columbus, Ga.
 Mrs. J. A. Dodson, who was the guest of Mrs. ]. t. Rice, has gone to Fort Bliss and is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Adna R, Chaffee.
 Miss Vernon Albright of Tusca- loosa, who has been the guest of Miss Elizabeth Pittman, has returnd to her home.
 Mrs. w. H. Smith is visiting rel atives and friends in Marion.
 Mrs. George Whatley left yester- day for Pittsburg, to be the guest of her son. MT. Rates Whatley
 Mrs. 0. l.. Hulburt and son, MT. Don Hulburt. who have been visit ins Mrs. ] R. Rice, have returned to their home in Chattanooga.
 Mir I ,nn Caldwell has returned to his home in New York, after visit to his sister. Mrs Knox Flemming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
M0NTEVALLO>COLLEGE

Montevallo, October 5.-(Special)- many members of which are on the faculty at Alabama Technical Insti- tute and College for Women, has de- cided to present "Niobe,' a dramatic farce, on November 19, in the college auditorium. The cast will consist mostly of faculty members with the assistance of a few men of the town. The Studioss club Is endeavoring to present dramas this year in connec- tion with it's programme study of modern dramas.
 At its second meeting, October 3, the club discussed "The Melting Pot" by Israel Zangwill The important facts in the authors life were told by Miss Elsie Richardson; the first two acts were reviewed by Dr. Will lena Peck, and Miss Dorothy Richey gave a reading of the third act. "The Lure of America; It's Perils and Prob lens for the Immigrant" was the subject of a paper by Mrs. w. NJ. Jones' Williams, while a round table discussion was led by Miss Vivian Monk on Our Attitude Toward Jews"
 Mrs, W. K. Simpson was appointed senior delegate to the meeting of the fourth district of federated clubs, Uniontown, November 1o-11. Miss Annie Kemp, fourth district secre tary, will serve as junior delegate from the Studosis.
 The list of those invited to become members of the Studiosis this year follows: Misses Lois Beem Maude Cheek, Anna Irwin, Margaret c. Jones, Vera Paschal. Alice V. Peter son, Elsie Richardson, Dorothy Rtchey. Ruth G. Stanton. Bess Still wagon. Vivian Monk, Mesdames Clara B. Evans. Lucia c. Joiner. c. H. Ma haffey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs Stanley Woodward Is visiting her mother in Montgomery.
 Miss Jocylyn Lane of Sylacauga, Is the guest of Miss Mildred Martin.
 
 Mrs. J. K. Vardeman of Vicksburg is visiting her daughters, Mrs. w. T. Ratliff and Mrs. Albert Fairley. Miss Lucille Franks of Talladega Is visiting Miss Mildred Martin.
 Mrs. Robert Dunn of Greenwood, Miss. Is the guest of Mrs. w. T. Rat Tiff md Mrs Albert Fairley.
 iLr. and Mrs. Henry Vaughan are with MT. and Mrs. Angiin White un- til their home on Sixteenth avenue Is completed.
 -.
 Miss Frances Reason of Decatur is visiting Miss Mildred Martin.
 Miss Ftoile White is expected home today from Atlanta, where she has been the guest of Miss Ethel Beas- ley.
 MT and Mrs. George w. Maddox Frances.
 Mrs. G. F. Harrington, who has been the guest of Mrs R. B. Smyer. has gone to Tampa and St, Peters, burg to spend several months.
 Mrs. S. c. Hewes has as her guest MT. and Mrs, w. G. Corlmery and TWO children. of Nashville. Mir. and Mrs. J. O. Thompson and their daughters. Mrs. John Phelps and Mrs, Farrier, have moved back to their home on Eleventh avenue. Miss Annette Ratliff of Raymond, Miss. is visiting Mrs. John Cox
 Mrs. IT. L. Dent and MT. and Mrs. T. r.. Logan have returned from a visit on the coast.
 Mrs. A. Brown of Gadsden is spend- ing the week with relatives here. Mrs. Lem Durham and Mrs. J. B. Whorton of Gadsden are the guests os friends in Birmingham.
 Mrs. 1rice Johnston of Tuscaloosa has been called here on account of the Illness of her sister.
 Mrs. A. R. Wilson has returned from Selma, where she was the guest of Mrs I G. DeBardeleben,
 MT, and Mrs. l.. W Tyus and Mrs J. R jores motored to Birmingham fl,ora' l'uscaloosa to spend the week.
 s
 Mrs. r. F. Nunnally of Gadsden is visiting ia Birmingham. Mrs. II E. Johnston has retprned to her home in Tuscaloosa, after a tFief visit to Birmingham.
 Mrs. R. E Hunt. Sr.. is the guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
VALLEY HIGHWAY
 BODY 10 CONVENE
Attendance at Annual Con- vention in Meridian Prom
 ises to Be Very Large

Meridian. Miss, October 5-(Spe-
 cial. 1.-The annual convention in Me
 ridian Friday and Saturday of next week of the Mississippi Valley High
 way association will be largely at tended. according to letters and in
 formation received by Cliff Williams of Meridian, vice president of the as
 sociation for the south. New Or
 leans. Bogalusa, Poplarville. Mobfle' towns and cities along the three di-
 one to Mobile. another to Gulfport' and third to New Orleans, as well
 as from points north of here. all
 promise to send good sized delega-
 tions The attendance from the far
 north" as far as St. Paul, Minn, also
 promises to be larger than antci-
 pated, many letters coming to Vice
 President Williams, indicating that
 there is a widespread interest all along the highway from the Great Lakes to the gulf in the coming con vention. ~Flaborate arrangements are being made hy local committees from
 the board of trade. Rotary club and Exchange club for the entertain ment of the visitors during their stay
 in the city. The convention will be held during the week of the Missls- sippl- Alabama fair, and there will be many other strangers iW Meridiah'
 all seing the city in gala attire as the entire business district will pc decorated with flags and buntlnS and thousands of electric lights strung over the streets>at night will I afford brilliant illumination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
DRAMA LEAGUE
 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

l Mrs. Mitchell Williamson. chair- man of the Drama league member ship campaign committee, announces the campaign to be progressing nice ly. Letters are being sent out to all the clubs of the city announcing the programme for the coming season and soliciting their cooperation in the educational work.
 Mrs. Williamson has as her com mittee Mrs. James ". King of Wood- lawn, Mrs. Louis Mckenzie of Ems ley, Mrs. James Hood, Norwood; Miss Lee Ola shannon and Mrs Herbert Levy, South Highlands.
 On account of the members, who live at some distance from the cen tral part of the city, the meeting will be held promptly at o'clock during the entire season in order that the homekeepers may return to their homes before dusk.
 The artist meetings will be held at the Jefferson each month, and the educational meetings at the South ern club, The entire public, men and women, are eligible to membership in the Drama league, since it Is an educational organization working for the promotion of good drama in the community. Those wishing to join the league may phone Mrs. c. M. Williamson, Main 5705-J. and mem bership cards will be mailed to them a- once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
White House Association
 Presented Bust of Davis

Selma, October 5.-(Special.) )--Pre' sentation of a bust of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, and modelled by Alexander Galt. a lieutenant in the Confederate army was made the past week by F. F. Galt of this city to the White House of the Confederacy association in Montgomery.
 The bust was the model for marble figure. lost in the evacuation and President Davis sat for the model during the days of the strug- gle between the north and south.
 Accompanying the gift was short sketch of the artist, who died as 2 young man. having contracted small pox from a soldier. to whom he loaned his overcoat. Alexander Galt did number of other pieces. among these being statue of Thomas Jef- ferson, which he modelled in Florence Italy, and brought home at the out break of the Civil war, to nave placed at the University of Virginia where it still stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
WILL REPRESENT
 MOBILE COUNTY

Miss Helen Courtright the young est daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. R, : Courtright. has been selected by the Kiwanis club the queen to represent Mobile county at the Birmingham semi-centennial celebration, begin ming October 25, says the Mobile : Register.
 The Kfwanians are to be Congrat- ulated in their choice as Miss Court right is a decided beauty of the chat tan class. girlishly slender and of medium height. Her delightful per- Eonality has made her one of the most popular members of the younger set, and since her debut year ago she has been in great demand at all social functions. She was acknow- ledged as one of the most beautiful and gracious maids in the carnival court of last season. Miss Court right is a graduate of Barton acad- cmy and attended the convent of the Visitation, where she took a special course in art and French. She Is as talented as she is beautiful.
 On Wednesday Miss Courtright will be a guest of the Kiwanians at their luncheon at the Battle House. At the centennial celebration, Mobiles queen will ride in a float which will bear the insignia of the Kiwanis club.
 It is interesting to note how the selection was made. The committee on the county queens of Birmingham composed of Mrs. J l.. Haley, Mrs. J. W. Hornady and Mrs. Chappell Cory. instructed Mrs. Erwin Craighead of this city, to draw up committee of ladies to confer Qn the manner of selecting the queeh to represent this county. The committee with Mrs. Craighead as chairman was as follows: Mesdames c. J. Torrey, w. w. Groom, LeBaron, B. D. Padgett and T. K. Jackson. The committee invited the Kiwanis as club repre- sentative of the Ncity and county in membership to undertake the selec- tion. The Kiwanis club at their meeting of last Wednesday nomi- mated 21 young ladies, all popular and beautiful members of Mobile coun- tvs younger social set as possible queens. A secret committee of seven was then appointed to elect a queen from the 21. The result of their cleo tion is now announced for the first time. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
RECEPTION FOR MR. AND
 MRS. SHAPIRO

Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Cooper enter tained last evening at a reception from to II o'clock, at their hom' on Juniper street. for Mr. and Mrs D. M Shapiro. who have been recent ly married.
 The house was handsomely deco rated with purple asters and other autumn flowers.
 MT. and Mrs. Cooper were assisted in receiving by Mrs. NJ. Shapiro. Mrs, AI Garden and Mir and Mrs. D. M Shapiro.
 Mrs Cooper was attractive in q dress of black lace over black satin. Mrs. D. NJ Shapiro was charmingly eowned in black brocaded chiffon. Mrs. M. Shapiro wore costume of black satin with silver trimminss,
 The dining table was covered with lace and ccntered with basket of purple and white asters Ices, cakes and bonbons were served.
 \ large number of friends called during the evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
ELEONORE HoRD CLUB MEETING

The first meeting of the Eleonore TIord club was held yesterday after noon at the home of Mrs. c. P. Bed dow.
 The house was adorned with bright autumn flowers and leaves in gay colorings
 There were forty members present and the meeting was very enthusiasts tic over the number of interesting subjects assigned by the committee for the years work.
 Members answered roll call with short accounts of their summers experiences. An interesting musical programme was enjoyed, and an in- teresting address was made by the retiring president. Mrs. Roscoe Me- Connell
 The installation of officers was followed by an inspiring address by Mrs. D. M. Huey, the incoming pres- ident
 Mrs. Beddow gave the outline of the years work, and after the sign ing of the constitution by the new members plate luncheon was served. Mrs. Beddow was assisted in receiv- ing by Mrs. N. L. Mewhinney,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
Mrs. Estes Hostess 10 D. A. R. Chapter
 Yesterday
Bs JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

IA AT Rs. J. R ESTES. vice re- lAVl gent of the General Sum SV e ter chapter of the Daugh ters of the American Revolution, en tertained the members of the organ isation yesterday afternoon.
 The Birmingham chapter has 100 members, and is an important branch of the great organization of the United States, with it's membership of over 100000 patriotic women
 This society stands for Amercanlz- alton, and it's object is to teach others to be patriotic, to honor the flag, and to be loyal to the govern ment.
 The General Sumter chapter is CO., operating with the other chapters throughout the state in tho en- deavor to do away with illlteracy In Alabama and for the establishment ot rural schools It. is their inten- tion to build an industrial school where trades will be taught to the boys and the girls, who will be so Instructed that they may become
 
 Mrs. Estes at the meeting yester- day served a delightful buffet lunch- con at l o'clock and her pretty tea table was bright with decorations of autumn blossoms.
 Immediately following the lunch con a beautiful musical programme was given under the direction of Mrs. l.. H. Dent. Mrs. will Shelby, soprano, sang a group of songs, after which the chapter joined in singing "America." Next, Tho Salute to the Flag" was given and The Star Spangled Banner" was sung
 At the conclusion of the business session Mrs. Morgan Smith made an inspiring address. Mrs. Smith IS one of the national officers, and has been made national vice president general for life.
 The officers of the Birmingham chapter are Mrs. Arthur Adams, re- gent; Mrs. ]. R. Estes, vice regent; Mrs Watt Brown. secretary; Mrs. J. F. Donohoo. treasurer; Mrs. c. A, koenig, registrar; Mrs. L. H. Dent, musical director, and Mrs Mamie Williams, historian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
---------777--777----.sF-7- sF-7-77--7------------- CLASS OFFICERS ELECTED

Meridian, Miss, October 5.-(Spe- cial.)--'rhe 1s3o-22 graduating class of the Meridian High school have elected officers for this years school term as follows: Newtoa Fowler president; Mary Wright, vice presi- dent: Evelyn Sheehan, secretary: Frank Grlggs. treasurer; Dick Quin janitor; Virginia Moore, maid. Miss Ida K. Smith was elected sponsor for the senior class for this year. A meeting will be held shortly for the purpose of appointing a nominating committee to nominate members ot the senior class to serve on the kal- dron staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

ten bottles. It has done me a great deal of good. I weigh 138 pounds and am in good health. l will gladly recommend Vegetable Compound to anyone who suffers with the troubles which I had, and you are welcome to publish my testimonial. WIENER HENDRICK, Route 1, Sunnyside, Ky.
 To many American girls life is often . heavy drag in consequence of ills ness, and every mother should heed the first manifestations, such as cramps, backaches, headaches and nervousness as Mrs. Hendrick did for her daughter, and give Lydia K. Pink hams Vegetable Compound a fair trial. For over forty years this old fashioned root and herb medicine has been relieving women of just such troubles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
NOMINATIONS FOR
 MONTGOMERY COUNTY QUEEN

The following list is given from the Montgomery Advertiser of the 10 girls from Montgomery county who received the largest number of nomi- nations from which list one will be selected by popular vote through the press of Montgomery to attend the Birmingham semi-centennial.
 They are: Miss Elizabeth Fowler, Miss Laura Mae Hill, Miss Will-Aileen Moore, Miss Eva Murray, Miss Vir- ginia Bragg Smith. Miss Elizabeth Sommerville, Miss Elizabeth Thigpen, Miss Elizabeth Thomas and Miss May Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
BISHOP GREEN AT HOME

Meridian, Miss. October o.--l lspe-
 al9-.R,shop William Mercer Green
 of Meridian is spending a few days at
 home with his family this week,
 Thursday morning the popular Epis- copal leader will go to Columbus to deliver an address at St. Pauls Mems club of that city. Sunday he will be in Brandon and Bolton. Monday next he will preach the ordination sermon in Bolton. installing Fred v. Jones of Brandon. From there he will go
 to Jackson. where he will preside at the meeting of the executive coun- cil of the diocese tc be he'd in that city on Wedn esday. October l2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
BIBLE STUDY EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

The following invitation has been extended to the, women of the city:
 The Bible study extension commit tee of the adult section of the Graded union prayerfully invites you to join in making Thursday day of praise, lntercession and Bible study at the First Methodist church, Birmingham, Ala, 1921-22. The adult officers are: Mrs. Charles L. Ledbetter, chairman Mrs. F. F. Hall, vice chairman; Mrs. Donald Conner, secretary; Mrs. Her bert Ephgrave, treasurer; Mrs. Os- car Reinhart, teacher. The Bible study extension committee Is composed of the following: Mrs. Frank Jones. Mrs. Alex Mcleod. Mrs. F. l.. Ken drick, Mrs. Eugene Reed, Mrs. J. s. Norton, Mrs. Y. A. Dyer, Mrs. J. l.. Iancey. Miss Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
rn.Ns pAsrEunIzING PLANT

Meridian, Miss. october o.tspeciao Harry Hayden of Crawford well known Jersey cattle breeder and dairyman of his section of Mississippi, lis in Meridian for the purpose or es- tablishing pasteurizing plant and a dairy business on 3 large scale here. With the establishment of the plant in Meridian he will ship milk daily from his dairy farm a, Crawford, Iasteur- izing 1t here and then placink it on the market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
MCDD-WILIxINsON
 WEDDING INVITATIONS

The following invitation has been sent to friends: "Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilkinson request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter.
 Marguerite Grenet to Mir. Joseph Paul Mudd, on Tuesday evening the twen- ty-fifth of October at six o'clock,
 Southside Baptist church, Birming- ham, Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
SEMI-CENTENNIAL
 CAST COMMITTEE

Mrs John R. Hornady, chairman of the semi centennial pageant cast committee, announces that just as soon as MT. Donald Robertson's as- sistant reaches the city the cast committee will be notified and meeting will be called. at the sug- gestion of Mir. Owen, the assistant pageant director.
 Mir. Gordon Erickson, who left the city for Chicago Sunday is expected to return today, and 1t is generally understood that MT. Owen will ac- company him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
CLASS OFFICERS ELECTED

The senior class of the Margaret Allen school held their meeting for the purpose of choosing officers for the coming year. Those elected are: Miss Laura Virginia Ray, president; Miss Elizabeth Forsyth, vice presi- dent Miss Blanche Tendon, secre- tary; Miss Henrietta Eastman, treas urer; Miss Caroline Shields and Miss Mary Knowles, social editors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
MISS GILLESPY'S
 BRIDGE PARTY

The pretty bridge party at which Miss Alice Gillespy entertained, at her home in Glen Iris Park, was in honor of Miss Pauline Haynie and MISS Lee Tyler Jackson of Llano, rex, who are visiting Mrs. B. F. Tyler.
 Twelve friends enjoyed Miss Giles py's hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
MRS. RATLIFF'S
 BRIDGE PARTY

In honor of Mrs. Robert Dunn of Greenwood, Miss, who is visiting in the city. Mrs. w. T. Ratliff enter tained informally at bridge last even- inc at her home.
 The guest of honor was presented with a lovely dorin. and at the close of the game salad course was served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

Misses or Small Women's Dress.- As smart as it is simple is this frock of soft crepe de chine which Is severely plain as to bodice and fashionably wide as to skirt.
 The misses or small women's dress is cut in sizes 14 to 20 years. Size
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

ana nerVOuSneSS, and was not able to help my mother do the housework. II took treatment from two doctors and they did not do me any good. M o t h CT saw Lydia E. Pink lham's Vegetable Compound adver- tised in the paper