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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-12
Ancient "Chapman."

Ia olden days there was a merchant
who would buy his stores in the cheap
cot market. load them into a wagon,
and drive about the country. selling
where he could. He was known as a
chapman and the modern name is de-
rived from that word AS the mer.
chants chief stock in trade was a
jcyial personality the word chap has
long meant a jolly fellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Bessemer April .-(speciaD-w six federated clubs and with two district off, ficers and six district chairmen Bessemer will send a large delegation to the Ala bama state federation of Womens clubs which meets in Birmingham next week.
 The clubs to be represented are the 'Bessemer Culture club the Wednesday Music club, the Civic. Improvement league, the Jonesboro School Improvement society, the Fortnightly club of Wood ward and the Bessemer Writers club. These clubs will be represented by the following delegates: Mrs. B. P Harris, Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth, Mrs. W. w. Holingsworth and Mrs. l.. D. McCollum.
 The district officers are Mrs. E. l.. Huey and Mrs H. L. Bains; the district chair men, Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, chairman want, of the music committees Mrs. w. P. Price, of the Writers club; Mrs. L. D. McCollum, of literature and library ex- tension committee.
 Reservations may be made for the "stunt luncheon" at the Southern club Tuesday by purchasing tickets at Lewis Read drug store tomorrow. The wives of the Kiwanians as well as the wives of the Rotarians with other members of the league who desire to attend may purchase tickets at $15O a plate. These tickets will not be at this store later than Sunday evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Dudley Miss Jessie Pringle, Charner Batson, Meredith Waller, Miss Inez MeHarg, Miss Louise McFall, Miss Vivian Crawford and Miss Helen Mc- Intosh are among those who take prominent parts in the play.
 The general committee for the pro duction includes Mrs. Horace Wander voort, chairman; Mrs. J. B. Montgom- cry. Miss Ella Sapp, Miss Esther White Mrs. J. T. Crofford, Mrs. Sam Reid, Mrs. Robertson, pianist; Miss Mae Fountain, stage manager, and B. L. Michaelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
AMERICAN STUDY CLUB

The reciprocity tea given by the Amer ican Study club at the home of Mrs J. h. White at Shadyside was one of the pretty club affairs of the spring and proved to be charming way of return ing the club courtesies of the season.
 Quantities of red cluster roses in bas- kets and vases were combined with ferns in decorative scheme in the living and dining rooms and made an effective cen ter motif for the dining table.
 The guests were received by Mrs Fred Osborne at the door and the receiving line was composed of the hostess and club officers who were Mrs Steven Hoage, Miss Louise Peytavin, Mrs. Claude Eubanks and Miss Christine Robbins
 Mrs. Glenn Montgomery and Mrs Will liam Schall served tea and coffee and were assisted by Mrs. Le May Mckee and Mrs. C. A. Sanders. Miss Alma Snapp served frozen punch from a bowk ern, bedded in roses. Others assisting in re- ceiving and serving were Mrs. Louis Smith Mrs. J. D. Clark, Mrs. Heidt AL mon Mrs. Harold Mandy and Mrs. John Brawner.
 About 60 guests called during the hours from 3 to o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
YOUNG FOLKS HELP
Methodist Movement Is Proving Huge
 Success

Attalla. April 2S. = Special )-More than 2,500 young people in the South ern Methodist church have signed up for definite life service within the last SO days as a result of the emphasis being placed upon this phase of the Christian education movement, said Dr
 R. H. Bennett, secretary of the life service department, while in this city en route from Nashville Tenn, to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
THE WISHING RING

A large crowd is expected to witness the opening performance of "The Wish ing Ring which will be given under the auspices of the Minor School I'm provement association at the High school auditorium next Thursday evening. Pretty scenic effects and costumes of the chorus win be added attractions to the show, which will include in the cast about 100 of the local young people.
 The wishing ring is the most preten- tious affair ever put on by local talent in Ensley. There will be two perform ances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
ST JOHNS CHURCH

St Johns Episcopal Church-Dr. Ed monds Bennett, rector. Holy communion at 7:3o o'clock Morning subject, If Christ Were Proved FaDle;" evening service, What Shall I Have or What Shall l Give"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
Sunday School Day

Attalla, April (special.)--- day School Day will be observed by the congregation of the local Metho- 6ist church Sunday morning. An at tractive and interesting programme has been arranged for the occasion. Every department of the Sunday school will participate in the exercises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
Piunket Memorial Presbyterian {

Plunket Memorial Presbyterian Church Rev. John F. Logemann pastor. Sab bath school, 9;3o o'clock; A. Clinton Decker, superintendent Preaching serv- ices every Sunday Il o'clock and AS o'clock. A congregational meeting will be held at the close of the morning wor- ship. Let every member be present. Special music by the choir at both sery- ices under the direction of Mrs. R. H. Bumgardner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

The brotherhood class of the First Methodist church will be taught this morning by Hugh Ellis prominent at torney of Birmingham This class is the pioneer brotherhood class of the district and has a large attendance each Sum day morning when the class meets at g 30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Now Needed by Nearly Every One to Purify the Blood and Build
 Up Strength.
 Few come to these trying spring days without weariness. debility, that tired feeling" caused in large nart by impure, e-vitalized blood. Change of season often takes all the strength out of me-" as many people say.
 The tonic and blood purifier needed is Hoods Sarsaparilla. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Miss Alberta Davidson, a charming hride elect, whose wedding will be an event of May 3, was complimented with a miscellaneous shower Friday after noon by Miss Bernice Hagler at her home on Fourth avenue.
 The colors of green and white were used in the decorations for the afternoon, the living rooms being beautifully adorned with quantities of white roses and ferns. Punch was served from table banked with roses hy Thelma Joyce, an attractive young figure attired in green and white.
 Progressive hearts was the game enjoyed during the afternoon. The prize for highest score, a silver vanity case, was won by Miss Katherine Baty, who presented it to the honoree.
 In contest, Advice to the Bride" Miss Carolyn Moore received the prize, a bottle of French perfume, which she presented to Miss Davidson.
 The gifts for the bride-e elect were brought into the reception room by little Joe Hagler in miniature tub decorated with green and white rib bon. The gifts were beautiful articleJ of silver, cut glass and linen. Those who shared this delightful hospitality were: Misses Katherine Baty. Mar, Mildred Woodrow, Carolyn Reid Boh Pennington, Ora Stansell, Winner Phil lips, Linnic Williams, Elizabeth Purser. Mary Sue Davidson, Maggie Johnston Etta Malone, Katie Ling, Edith Brad ley, Lois Gray, Lillie Croker ani Louise Perkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Anthonys Alter society will meet Tuesday morning at g o'clock with Mrs J. c. LeMont, 25l2 Avenue E, for an all-day sewing. The business session will be held at 2 o'clock. The members are requested to bring a box lunch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
MASONIC CONFERENCE

Jefferson Valley lodge, No. 7s5, A. F. and A. M., will be host to the firth quarterly conference of the Jefferson county Masonic conference on Wednes- day afternoon at 1:3O o'clock at the Ma sonic temple.
 The lodges which are included in this conference are Doiomite lodge No 4oz' Bessemer lodge No. 45S; Johns lodge Nc. 511: Concord lodge No. 5S6; Flint Hiil lodge No. SlO; Brighton lodge No 5S5 Victoria lodge No. 573; Oak Grove lodge No. 617; Jefferson Valley lodge No 79o'
 Extensive preparations have been made for this conference and all officers or lodges and as many Master Masons as can are urged to attend this meeting.
 The Woodmen of the World lodge NO s1 and Bessemer Grove circle No 72 Will have a joint apron social on Wednesday evening. May 4. at the Woodman's hall on Fourth avenue. The meeting will De featured by splendid talks and refresll- jments and the surrounding camps ana groves are cordially invited to be pres ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
Spring Medicine

quickly dispels that exhausted feeling, enriches the blood and ben- efits the mental. muscular and ner- vous systems. In a word, says druggist, Hoods Sarsaparilla is our most dependable restorative"
 Only the best tonic and purify ing ingredients used.--roots. herbs, barks and berries, such as physi- clans often prescribe. A record of 46 years successful use. It will do you good. Try 1t this spring.
 A mild laxative. Hoods Pills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

the meeting of the Progressive Study club Friday afternoon. The programme follows: The Problem of Americanizing Our Entire Pople," Mrs. Sturdivant; The Movie and Trench Piano as In- struments of Characterization" Mrs. H c Russell; discussion, What The Jew ish Immigrant Owes to America"
 The hostess was assisted in serving punch and an ice course by Mrs. Letson who was guest of the club.
 Mrs. J. Hardy Bossong will entertain Saturday afternoon, April 30, from 3 to o'clock at her home, 3909 Parkway, for Miss Mae Swygert. a bride-elect. The occasion will be a tea and shower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
TWO STILLS RAIDED

Reputies Sandefur and J. G. Thomas raided two stills near Adger today, both being of eighty gallons capacity and gall vanized stills. Four hundred gallons Of beer were destroyed at each place. No arrests were made as the still was not in operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

The meeting of the Ensley Shrine club will be held Sunday afternoon, May l.. at 230 o'clock at the Masonic temple. All members are urged to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Beginning this morning a series of evangelistic services will be held at the First Baptist church at Fairfield of which Rev T.. B. Gatlin is pastor. The services will continue through the week. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

The Womans auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. E. l.. Black burn, 2122 Avenue l. The April committee will serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
TO POSTPONE OPENING

The opening of the high school athletic field has been postponed from Tuesday, April 26, to May at which time the opening game will be played between simpson high of Birmingham Southern and Ensley high. Plans for additional athletic attractions are being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Ensley chapter, No. 12o, Royal Arch Masons will meet in a business session Monday evening at 30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
JOINT HOSTESSES

With a profusion of gorgeous pink peonies and lovely yellow roses used in the decorations, with the softened glow from pink and yellow candles adding attractiveness to the surround ings, the home of Mrs. j. c. B. Gwin presented a lovely scene on Friday aft ernoon when she and Mrs. Ellis Terry entertained for Mrs. R. R. Moore of Detroit, Mich, who was, before her marriage several years ago, beautiful Miss Annie Herbert.
 Mrs. Gwin and Mrs. Terry were as- sisted in receiving their guests by Mrs. J. E. Naftel, Mrs. Albert Smith Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. E. l.. Read, Mrs. Moore and Miss Elizabeth Herbert.
 The dining room was beautiful with a basket of pink roses on the table an l further ornamentel with pink candles Tn silver candlesticks. The living room was in yellow roses, and yellow can oles were being used with artistic ef- feet to emphasize this color.
 Games of forty-two were played, after which plate luncheon with ices and cake and tea was served, with at tractive favors of pink and yellow spring birds. This was one of the largest affairs of the week, 75 guests being included in this hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

The Christian Workers of the First Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs Earl Damon at her home on Arlington avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Mayor B. c. Jones has received notice that the new street rolling machine which he was authorized at the last meeting of the council to purchase, has been shipped and will arrive in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Bailey c. Smith was arrested at his home at the old McAdory place Friday afternoon for alleged violation of the prohibition laws. Seventeen gallons or whisky were found at his house, officers state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

points in Georgia. Enrolment cards are still being received daily at head quarters at Nashville, added pr. Ben rett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church will meet Monhay afternoon at 2:3O in a general missionary meeting of all bands. Note the change in hour from 8 to 2:S0 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Advertising and news items. Cora Chapman Boterweg, 1912 Ave. E., Russell Bros. Stu aio. Phone Ensley 300
 The ARe-HornId
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
MIR. AND MRS. CLAY ENTERTAIN

MT. and Mrs. J. A Clay entertained at their home on Avenue F. bridge be- ing the diversion of the evening. Pink and white was the color motif used, stun ming baskets of roses being placed about the rooms.
 The ladies' prize, basket of pink rose buds, was awarded to Mrs. Louis Man cin and Mir Murphy won the men's prize a box of linen handkerchiefs An ice course and white cake embossed in pink roses were served at the conclusion or the game.
 The guests included MT and Mrs George Tragessor, MT. and Mrs James Murphy. MT. and Mrs. Louis Mancin, Mir and Mrs R. C. Rush, MT. and Mrs. B. J. Donnelly and the hosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

The Bessemer Music Study club VIII hold their regular meeting Monday even ing with Mrs. Charles Brownrigg at her home on Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Mrs. A. D. Bell will entertain with miscellaneous shower Friday afternoon at her home in honor of Miss Alberta David- son, guests on this occasion being friends of Miss Davidsons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Mrs. Macon Williams will entertain the Thursday Forty-Two club Saturday alt ernoon at the home of Mrs. Walter VII liams. Miss Alberta Davidson being the guest of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Joe Lowery and F. Davis were bound over to the grand jury by N,oOO bona in the inferior division of circuit court Saturday for alleged illicit distiiling; ana z. T. Johnson was fined S50 and costs in circuit court for alleged violation or prohi bition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

art, the latter being in Scotch costume
 Nappfs orchestra furnished music for the dancing which was enjoyed by about 75 couples
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mandy were re- cent hosts entertaining at, bridge Tor the Evening Bridge club. Mrs Heidt Almon was awarded a handmade card table cover and Mir T. A. Melville collar pin as first prizes.
 The rooms were attractive in decora- tions of pink and white roses and follow ing the games salad course was served.
 Those playing were MT. and Mrs. Heldt Almon, Mir. and Mrs. T. A. Melville, MT. and Mrs. J! A. Jarvis, MT. and, Mrs. Glen Montgomery, Mir. and Mrs. Ray Hassiei and the host and hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

There will be no meeting of the Won1- ans auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church in Bessemer Monday afternoon the auxiliary having accepted an invi- tation to meet with the Womans auxili- ary of the South Highlands church or Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
SESAME CLUB

The annual business meeting of the Se- same Literary club was held with Mrs &. Gilbert Friday afternoon. The fol- lowing officers were elected: President, Mrs. B. $. Gilbert; vice president, Mrs. L. l.. Brothers; secretary, Mrs Sam Fort treasurer, Mrs. J. J. Walker critic, Mrs Conrad Boterweg; federation secretary Mrs. J. s. Hall; reporter, Mrs. Carrie Turner; directors, Mrs. w. F. Shenee and Mrs. H. D. Keith.
 Following the business meeting Mrs. Shehee gave a sketch of "Carranza, and Mrs. s. S. Heide read paper on 'For- eigners in Our Midst" The book com mittee has Mrs. Shehee as chairman, as- sisted by Mrs. Robert Palmer and Mrs. Oscar Berney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Mrs. H. F. Williams of Nashville wno has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs F. O. Heller, left Saturday for her home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
HOSPITAL ROAD PAVED

The improving of the Ridgeway road from Fairfield to the T. c. T. hospital is well under way and when finished will be an added convenience to those going and coming from the hospital. The curb and gutters have already been laid and the paving will be started this week. The road connects with Valley road. one of Fairfield's most prominent residence streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

{. Mrs Lawrence Hood will entertain on Thursday afternoon for Miss Alberta Davidson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Mrs Jake Cohen and Mrs. Irwin Strelt- field of Atlanta are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Sol Kartus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

St. Agnes Guild of Trinity Episcopal church will meet Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock with Mrs. A. T. Drysdale at her home in the Mingea apartments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
MATRQN,S CIIIR

The members of the Matrons club and thelr husbands were delightfully."- enter lained on Thursday evening by Mrs w w. Holiingsworth and Mrs John Neal at the home of the former on Third ave nue. V -
 Beautiful decorations of sweet peas. Killarney roses and crimson rambIers were used with charming effect in tbe dining room, living room and library. The guests were received by MT. and Mrs. Hollingsworth and MT. and Mrs. Neal in the reception hall, and punch vas served by Mrs. Wilbur Golan Buck rom table banked with roses
 Score for the games of Forty-two was Kept by Miss Maud Buck and Miss Im- ogene Maxwell on attractive hand-paint ed cards. The prize for the top score. q lovely Madeira centerpiece, was award ed to Mrs. E. W. McNeil; the gentle mems prize. gold cuff links, was won py MT T. G. Carlisle; the consolation, a silver pencil, fell to Mrs. Tom Benton.
 A salad course followed by ices and cake, was served at the close of the eve ming. The guests who enjoyed this charm ing hospitality were: Mir. and Mrs Tom Benton, MT. and Mrs. Richard Faull. MT. and Mrs. B. P. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth, Mir and Mrs. E. L. Read. MT. and Mrs. J. A. Snider, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Johnston, Mir and Mrs. Henry Hurd, Mir. and Mrs Gordon Jones. MT. and Mrs. George Rutledge MT. and Mrs. George Woodrow, MT. and Mrs T. c. Carlisle. pr. and Mrs c. A. Harris, pr. and Mrs. R. w. Waldrop Mrs George Harrison, Mrs. w. L. Rush and Dr. E. P. Lacey, Dr. and Mrs K. w. McNeil, MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Buck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

The First Presbyterian church or .ln' city has undertaken the support or Key and Mrs. Stacy Farrior, foreign mlss'on, a aries. Rev. and Mrs Farrior VII pe stationed at the North Presbyterian Kiangsu mission in China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

There will be a social and business meeting Monday afternoon at 3:3O or the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church in the basement of the church with Circle No. 2 as hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
MEMORIAL SERVICES

The United Daughters of the ConIeu- a,acv will hold memorial services Sun d.v afternoon when the members Will meet at the City park at o'clock with then cars, bringing beautiful flowers, wreaths and flags which will be taken to Cedar Hill and Brighton cemeteries to be placed on the graves of the con federate dead The president or the cbapter. Mrs. J. B. Morton, has appohteo no committees for the occaslon' this ing a beautiful custom ahnuahy sarved by the members in which loving interest is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Christian Science reading room when the subject for the morning and evening serV- ices will be Probation After Death. Regular service on Wednesday evening at at o'clock Sunday school at s:So o'clock Sunday morning.
 Services will be held Sunday at the First Methodist church when Rev. Stansell will use as a subject, ~"Alone With God, m the morning and Our Great Reward, Tn the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ward No. l of the Civic league will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:lo at the Clarendon avenue school Business of inn portance will come up and each member is urgently requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Mrs E. P. Lacey is in Chattanooga where she is visiting relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
ENSIEY


 advertising and subscriptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
DAUGHTERS OF SCOTLAND

A pretty affair of the week was the mask dance given by the Daughters of Scotland club at the Civic association roof garden.
 The grand march was led by Miss Jo- sephine Williamson and MT. Hugh Park and costume prizes were awarded to Miss HiIda Carlson and MT. James McDill. During the intermission songs were given by Miss Dewey Bryant and Jimmie Stew
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

Adger memorial services will be neio on May l this year and all those wno have friends or relatives inferred tneIe are requested to meet on Aprl ~ haa,t;fv tbe grounds for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
rrU RANGE AT WEST LAKE

The Elks dance on Tuesday evening, .t west Lake planned with the mos. gorgeous and elaborate features, w, be one of the brilliant and deisheiui affairs of the week
 A large committee of attractive vouns matrons of the city will nave charge of the various details Of the entertainment, including Mrs. $. E. C,rout. who will be chairman or the candy booth, and Mrs. A. $. FItzpatrlcA, Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, Mrs. trea Stover. Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. A. n. Rickert, Mrs. Joe Little, Miss Nellie Adams, Miss Rachel Ragsdale ana rumber of others who will have ciga rette and cigar stands, cake tables ana fortune telling tents, in whlcn redl fortune -tellers" will preside. The music for the dance will be beautifu. feature, and the spacious pavilion a. west Lake will afford ample room Tor the large attendance expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
4KATCHA-KOO"

"Katcha- a-Koo,' an Oriental American musical comedy to be staged under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher asso- citation at the high school Wednesday and Thursday evenings. is said to be the most brilliant and stupendous amateur affair ever presented in Bes- semer This is the opinion of those who have witnessed the rehearsal, which are being held under the direc- tion of Miss Grace Wandal.
 In "Katcha-Koo the mystery of the Orient and the practical patriotism O. modern times are artfully combined amid weird and spectacular scenic ef- fects, shadowed lights, brilliant, cos tunes and lit of sweet music. There are scores of pretty girls in every scene, while the closing tableau, Lib crty Aflame,'' presents an attractive group.
 Among the dances. which are all diff ferent, are the veil dance" polo dance and the Aud Lang Tyne group. The latter will be greatly enhanced by the singing by Miss Esther White as Dolly and Howard Bailey as Dick of "When I Went to School With You
 "Katcha- -Koo," a fakir, is portrayed ,y Hoyt sherman, and Miss Thelma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

c. E. Wellborn, evangelist, will hoii services Sunday at the Church of God using as subject in the morning, Prayer and in the evening, Prevail ing Prayer
 Services will be held Sunday at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

PROGRESSIVE STUDY CLUB Mrs Garner Sturdivant was hostess tc