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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
Magnificent Pageant for Semi Centennial
 Celebration

The most spectacular feature of the semi centennial celebration will be the pageant to be given in Avondaie park Monday, Wednesday and Thurs day evenings. It will be. the first time Birmingham's story has ever been dramatized. A thousand voices will be heard in the grand chorus and an equal number will appear as actors in the six episodes. Monday evening the 67 queens" will attsnd, and Wednesday evening the pageant will be honored with the presence of President Warren c. Harding and Lis suite.
 Thissmagnificent pageant was writ ten by MT Wallace Rice, the fore most author in the country in his special line.
 It will be produced by NIT. Donald Robertson, assisted by MT. William Owen.
 In tie prelude to the gorgeous spectacle will be shown the spirits of mountain, valley and river, who will appear in dance. while the |ehoristers sing song descriptive of Che various elements.
 h the first scene will be shown sachems and braves gathered about bright campfire. There IS the chief, Tuscaloosa, his daughter, Tal- lacoosa, with her maidens, and One onta, the medicine man. In the midst of their religious ceremony the run Aner. Poosahassee, will enter, an- bouncing the arrival of De Soto snd his. warriors, in the mystery of their cleaning armor. Tuscaloosa asks De Soto of what his sword may be made. 10 which he receives the reply: 'Tis steel. of every metal in the world meet serviceable as wand of pow err Upon being refused the gift of the sword, Tuscaioosa and his war liors recognize the fading of their race and retire, singing a doleful chant.
 The second scene humorously pre- sents the election by which the courthouse was removed from Elyton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
MISS LIPsCoMB WINS DIAMOND MEDAL

A student in the expression depart ment- of Louie Compton seminary, Miss Linnie Mae Lipscomb. has re- gently won the diamond medal of- fered by the Woman's Christian Tenn perance union. The reading contest took place In Tuscaloosa on Wednes- day evening before a large and en- thusiastic audience, who evidently agreed with the judges in this de- cision. Vandyke's Lost Word" was the selection read.
 Miss Lipscomb Is senior in ex- pression at the seminary. Miss Alice Harsh. instructor, and has always shown real talent.
 This brilliant young Bessemer girl has won in other contests the silver and the gold medal offered by the ". c, T. U.. and Is the only Alabama reader who has won the diamond medal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23

to Birmingham. It Is held in 8 shed in cotton cid, where the ballot box Is placed upon table, and at the right of the scene Is barbecue for white people, and at the left one for negroes.
 Col. John F. Powell duke of Bir- mingham, enters upon horseback, re ceded by band, and upon inquirlag of Uncle Zeke how the election Is going, receives the reply T just done voted for Birmingham, colonel, md the jedge she's pretty near unionani- nous"
 Next will be presented the his.ori- cal calico ball. given by Charles Linn on his sixty seventh birthday. In this scene will be danced the lancers, quadl'ille and the Virginia red ly groups of girls and young men Tn costumes of 50 years ago, and very merry occasion Is to be shown.
 Next will be presented the old blast furnace with mound of red ore, W hite | limestone and black coal. To the clang of wheel will enter the black smiths Upon his call, Iron will spring from his mound and call his dwarfs around him. Next Limestone and his dwarfs and Coal and his gnomes appear. Then the dance, with
 
 fuguring the fusion of the three cle- ments. Upon the call for Steel. a woman will respond with her tt- tendants carrying the model of a steel ship. With the song and ballet of steel the scene will close.
 To the stirring strains of Victory and Glory" will approach a comp1ny of soldiers, each with an American flag, then a company of sailors. also with flags. They will form on each side and through an arch at the back of the stage band which tredds a dance of victory. The choristers sing the Victory and Glory chorus;
 Victory Glory!
 To the Lord of Might
 Who heard our plea
 On land and sea And cheered us to the fight victoryi Gloryl
 Back from war are we To guard the Right
 Through Victory To Glory.
 In the last scene will appear three thrones; at the back, the highest. for America; the next highest. Alabama, anu etI tlle ieAt d man III StSel hfHtof ! representing Birmingham. Before | these thrones an altar bearing the l shields of the United states, Alab ana l and Birmingham. The various a. tions, entering with their flags, re- ceive in exchange the American flag. 1 Then is the singing of The Star | Spangled Banner" concluding with the original verse:
 .'on thy shores, happy land, all the nations of earth
 As thine own they have come here
 in festival mirth,
 As thy children stand forth to take
 part In their story To obey thy comr ands and to share
 in their glory; 'Tis the Many in One to thy standard have run
 One at heart one peace, under Lib erty's sun,
 So the Star spangled Banner iD tri-
 umph shall wave ! Der the land of the free and he home of the brave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
EupoKIA CLASS BANQUET

The Eudokia class for young men of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church gave a banquet to the young people of the church on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock. About so guests were present. The banquet was given in honor of the new mem- bers of the young peoples depart meht. MT Sidney Godbee is presi- dent of the Eudokia class and Mir. Ray Crow Is teacher. More than 30 young men are Identified with the class.
 There were a number of very in- teresting talks made. among which MT. B. c. Adair. president of the de- partment, welcomed the new mem bers into the department. Mr. LeRoy Holt, superintendent of the depart ment. outlined his plans for the work to be carried out this year and plans for increasing the membership.
 Dr. Broadly, pastor of the church, gave most interesting talk on "The 1 Growth of the Sunday School Since l It Was Organized Fifty Years Ago | The banquet was the first of the celebrations of the semi centennial 1 of the Eft h Avenue Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
INTERESTING MEETING
 OF BILLIARD SOCIETY

Seventy members of the Hiiliard Literary society met on Friday. The programme for the afternoon was studies of France, Italy and Russia. This programme held the interest of the club members to the fullest ex- tent. The essays were given by Mir. Jim McCullan. France; Italy MT. Vincent Russo, and MT. V. Minnes- ment gave Russia.
 MT Greer, one of the new sponsors of the Hilliard.. expressed his pleas ure\ of being with the club. MT, Chase gave an interesting talk on different forms of government through which we have passed and are passing. Mrs Bowden gave her usual inspiring talk. After tne reg 5ular business and a report from Mr. ts..Rafnses. who had been visiting the other clubs. the meeting Was ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23

The Kappa Delta Sorority had a luncheon yesterday at the Southern club, which included a number of college girls. who attended the Se- wanee- Alabama football game, and members of the alumnae in this city.
 The table was, ,.centered with a tri- pod holding football banked with white roses.
 Those present were: Mrs J.. Downey. Mrs. J. D. Wilcox, Jr,, Miss Elizabeth Smith, Miss Katherine Morrow, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. F. H. Pitts, Mrs. W. B. White, Miss Catharine Wales, Mrs. Oger, Mrs. B. s. Lester, Mrs, c. M Williamson, Mrs. Caro- line Brown, Mrs. Frank Clark, Mrs. Thad McCarty. Miss Hattie Montgom- cry, Mrs. J. Cha oman, Mrs. Asa Rountree, Miss Charlotte Mcleod, Miss Marietta Randolph, Miss Ruth Palmer, Miss Bessie Ratcliff, Miss Mary Grey Morgan, Miss Louise Montgomery, Miss Alice Moody, Miss Anita Jones, Miss Elizabeth Searcy Miss Gladys Pugh, Miss Elizabeth Mcleod, Miss Mary E. Southgate, Miss Mary Griffin Johns, Miss Merle Martin, Miss Flo Creel, Miss Dorothy Monnish, Miss Rosa Greene, Miss Ma talie Wood and their patron, pr. Tomlinson Forte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
 PRESENTS PAGEANT

One of the prettiest and most eff fectiye programmes of the fall season was given at the Woodlawn Presby- terian church last evening, the occa- sion being the fall rally of the Wom- ems Auxiliary of that church. The church was beautifully cec- orated for the occasion, with a pro- fusion of cut flowers and greens, arr tistically arranged.
 The programme was unique and over 30 people took part in the mis- sionary pageant, which was interest ing instructive and inspirational.
 The costumes were beautiful and fitting to the parts taken by the diff ferent participants, representing in- dia, Africa, Japan. China, Korea, Syria and the islands of the sea
 The programme was so arranged as to magnify the interests of home and foreign missions and history of the work at home and abroad was graphically portrayed.
 Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Hershey rem dered beautiful solos during the eve ming.
 The missionary society of this church has an enviable record ana the interest is becoming more and
  church organization.
 This is perhaps illustrated by the fact that the social evening for the month of November is to be in part a missionary programme put on by the men of the church, something unique in the history of Birmingham churches. MT. c. M. Campbell, MT Virgil Bell, MT. c. r. Wittee and Dr. Clarence Hooper are the committee in charge of the November programme
 The lecture room of the church was filled to capacity and many were | forced to find seats in the auditorium of the church. At the close of the 1 programme delightful social houi was enjoyed, during which refresh ments were served by the ladies ol the auxiliary.
 This is a regular monthly feature of this growing church, and goes far in accounting for the wonderful spir Lit of harmony and good will so eyi- dent to all who visit this church. | A church that has the enviabie rep utation of increasing it's benevolent contributions more than four -foie during the present pastorate of two years. Rev. Roy G. Hershey IS the l pastor of this church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
CRESCENT CLUBS
 HALLOWEEN DANCE

The Crescent club will give their largest dance on Thursday evening, October 27. at the Southern club.
 Noble O. U. Cook will be host to the club, entertaining at Hal ween-centennial dance.
 The Halloween spirit will be brought out in an impressive man ner Souvenirs and all things that go for a good time are promised.
 This club has taken on new life and is looking forward to many en- joyable affairs during the winter, giving two entertainments each month
 Many out -of-town visiting nobles are expected to be the guests of their friends who are members of the Crescent.
 Due to an error. notices were sent out by the secretary announcing this dance for Friday. However, the cor rect date IS Thursday, october 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
CLIO LITERARY socIETY

CLIO LITERARY SOCIETY
 A large number of girls of the Ciid Literary society of Central High school met Friday afternoon
 Members answered to roll call with humorous quotations on the subject, What l Would Have the Extra Ses- sion of the Legislature Do."
 The following programme on tho present session of the legislature was much enjoyed:
 Miss Lillian Jackson spoke of "Ths Present Extra Session and It's Pur- pose"
 Knoxie Faulk's subject was, Three Main Issues"
 Mildred Love told of the outcome.
 After the reports of the secretarS, critic and various committees the meeting adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
WOMEN's AUXILIARY CONVENTION

The annual convention of the Wom-. ems Auxiliary of the Diocese oi
 Alabama will meet on November l, and at the parish house or the
 Church of the Advent. On Tuesday. November l, at o'clock in the evening pageant VIII
 be given entitled 'Phe Mission or the Church" to which the public Is cor dially invited.
 On Wednesday evening at CLOCK
 missionary mass meeting VIII pc
 held in the church. The prime pal
 sneakers will be the Right Rev.
 Henry J. Mikell. bishop of Atlanta
 and Miss Blackwell. q missionary from Alaska.
 It is hoped that there will be q large attendance. Several notices of the convention will be given neNt week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
AsTRAEA LITERARY
 SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING

The Astraea Literary society of Central High school held it's regular meeting Friday evening. Roll call was answered by quotations on in- ternationalism Five more girls were voted into the club-Lena Margaret Powell. Laura Collier, Jessie Turner, Hattie Lee Johnson and Loretta Slade. After an interesting pro- gramme on "lnternationaiisrn' the club adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
AGLArA LITERARY SOCIETY

The Agiaia Literary society or Central High school held its regular meeting Friday, No programme was prepared, as this was the tune Tor lne annual parliamentary drill A me nagerie was presented by me new members of the club. Several songs and recitations were given extempo- raneously by members of the club. After the reports of various commit tees the club adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
MRS. JEMISON WILL
 rnNrERTAIN nIrIrnsN

Miss Clyde Willihgham of Florencs is spending the week end with Mrs. John Cain. Miss Willingham Is the attractive semi-centennial queen Of Lauderdale county. and will be the guest of Mrs. Robert Jemison next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
MISS MORTON WILL
 HONOR QUEENS

Miss Hattie Morton will entertain the county queens and their maias Thursday afternoon Tt f o'clock a' beautiful Louie Compton seminary '223O Ridge Park avenue
 The St. Claire and Jefferson coun- ty queens will be the guests or hCnor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
PHOENIX CLUB
 sEMI-CENTENNIAL DANCE

The following invitations are being received:
 "The Phoenix club requests the pleasure of your presence as guests of the club at formal dance "Wednesday night, October 26, at p. m. Midnight supper. R. S. V F."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
PIEHIAN CLUB
 ENJOYS PROGRAMME

The Pierian Literary society of Central High school held It's regular
 meeting on Friday afternoon, Tho
 usual large attendance greatly eu- joyed a very interesting programme,
 which was the initial on the clubs topic of the semester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
THE CURRY LITERARY SOCIETY

The Curry Literary society of Cen- tral High school was called to order Friday afternoon by the president, which was followed by the addition of four new members to the roll A programme was held under the head of parliamentary drill.
 Miss Boden, "Our Mother" of the club, and MT. Lem Bryant, ex-presi- : dent. made very interesting talks about the club Also three other in teresting talks were made by vis- itors, after which the club adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING

There will be a meeting of the League of Women Voters on Novem-
 ber l.
 The annual election of officers will be held, annual reports will be made by the secretary treasurer The nominating committee is; Mrs. Myrtelle Shell, Mrs. R. A Clayton Mrs. Charles Sharpe, Mrs Maoei Leeke and Miss Eileen Lambkin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
MIR. AND MRS. JONES ENTERTAIN

MT. and Mrs. Laurens Jones enter tained at buffet supper last evening at their home on Cliff road. in honor of their guests, Mrs. Stanley Wood ward of New Jersey and MT. and Mrs. R. T. Simpson, Jr., of Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
ANNOUNCEMENT A
 CARDS RECEIVED

Cards have been received by friends of Miss Carlotta Smith an nouncing her marriage to Dr. H. " Smith. which took place in New iork city at the Church of the Transfis- uration, September IT. Mrs, smith IS the daughter of MT and Mrs, K. F. Smith of Birm's z'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
WRITER'S CLUB
 SELECTS JUDGES

Perhaps among the big things which are planned for, to tell the world of our great city, which Ms on the eve of celebrating it's semi cen tennial, few will create more talk and pleasant comment than the prize offer made by that splendid body of women which comproses the Writers club of this city.
 At a luncheon given at the south ern club, at meeting called by MT sydney Movie, general chairman Of arrangements for the celebration, where all secretaries and treasurers of civic boards gathered to discuss plans and details for the great event and the visit of President Harding, this offer was made public.
 Mrs. Mabel Ford Leake, one of the club members, was present and in be- half of the club, through it's presi- dent, Mrs. J. N. Cornelius, told of the prize of s150 which the Birmingham Writers club will give to the au- thor of the best poem to be read on the occasion of the semi i-centennial
 This announcement was enthusias- tically received and accepted by the members of the general committee. The announcement was published in the literary journals of the coun- try, and met with hearty response Every day numerous poems are be- ling received from the north, south, east and the most distant western towns. At the last meeting of the Bir- mingham Writers club the following committee was selected as judges for the poems: Prof. Carl Garner, teach CT of poetry and assistant professor of English and literature at the Uni- versity of Alabama; Mir Paul Cook of The Age Herald and MT. A. La tady. It is probable that the de- cision win be made tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-23
KAPPA DELTA LUNCHEON

 celebration of this week.
Evening star., 1921-07-20

Two of the three men to serve on 1t
have been decided upon and the selec-
tion of the last is now a matter of only
few days.
An act has been passed by Congress
providing for the government to take
over the market house property, fix
ing the extent of damages to the
company The ground upon which
the building is erected belongs to the
government. The matter of selecting
the members of this commission has
been left by the President with the
bureau of markets of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. The two mem
understood to be officials of that
bureau, and the third member will Be
a local business man or lawyer, it is
understood.
POrtests Abandoning Camp.
Senator Willis Of Ohio called on the
President today to protest the proposed
abandonment of Camp Sherman, Chilli
cothe, Ohio. Upon leaving the Presi-
dent the Ohio senator did not say
whether or not he met with any sue
cess. From the White House he went
continue his protest and to present
his arguments in favor of retaining
the camp.
The factional fight for republican
leadership and control of federal pat
ronage in Missouri was brought to the
executive offices of the White House
last night when for more than two
hours President Harding listened at
tentively to the claims and conten-
tions of the leaders of the two fac
tions. 1t is inferred today by politi-
cal leaders that he injected a word or
two of advice during the long ses-
sion, as he has on more than one oc-
casion expressed to his political con-
fidants that he would be most happy
If he could bring the party leaders in
Missouri to an amicable working
agreement and to see them lay aside
their knives and b1udgeons.
With the President were E. Mont
Reilly, who managed his pre-conven-
ton campaign in Missouri and vicinity
early last year, and who recently was
awarded by being appointed Governor
of Porto Rico. and Jake Babler, re-
publican national committeeman from
Missouri. who have Joined forces,
and Senator Spencer and Gov. Arthur
NJ. Hyde, who represent what they
term the regular republican organi-
cation Of that state. 1t is understood
that the President suggested this
conference with the hope of bringing
peace or a better working agreement
prior to tn departure of Mr.. Reilly =
his new post s.iM
Evening star., 1921-07-20
BALTIMORE MAN TO
ENFORCE DRY LAWS

Edmund Budnitz, a Baltimore law
yer. has been selected for appointment
as prohibition director for Maryland
it was made known today. Formal
announcement to this effect will be
made late today or tomorrow by Roy
H. Haynes, collector of internal
revenue.
Mr.. Budnitz was picked for this
important post from among A large
field of aspirants and in the face of
opposition on the part of the Anti
Saloon League and other prohibition
organizations. He has been for many
Baltimore and is close personal
friend and follower Of Senator Weller.
Besides the latter's backing he had
tn, Endorsement of the Maryland re-
publican congressional delegation. re-
publican state leaders and Galen TAFT.
the recently appointed collector of
internal revenue for that state.
Will Succeed Thomas f. Stone.
Mr.. Budnitz will succeed Thomas E.
Stone, although his activities will be
confined to Maryland, whereas the
forcement in Maryland. the District
of Columbia, Ohio and West Virginia.
In the future each state will have it's
Individual director.
A detailed account of the recent
republican state convention in Nor
folk. Va. at which Col. Anderson was
nominated for governor, was given
to President Harding today by Rep
rseentative Bascom Slemp, republican
leader Of that state. The latter Stated
that the prospects are growing
brighter all the time for republican
gains in the Old Dominion. He pre-
sented to the President a copy of the
platform adopted,
G. wilkins. president; w. G. Car
ter, vice president and r. l. Weller,
representing the Washington Market
Company, called at the White House
offices today to ask if it were not pos
sible to lose no further time in ap-
pointing the commission to conduct
the condemnation of the Washington
market, at 7th and B streets north
west. They were told that the COM
mission would shortly be announced
Evening star., 1921-07-20
LOCAL GOLF STAR
WELL UP IN LISTS
Robert Finkenstaedt With a
Is One of Three Amateurs
to Qualify.
BY w. r. McCALLUM.

One feature of the tournament to
date considered by the experts to be
an unusual one is the fact that Of the
forty-three qualifiers the first day
three Of the men are amateurs. The
men are Robert l. Finkenstaedt, the
District amateur champion; Nelson
Whitney of New Orleans. former
southern champion, and ]. B. Rose
Of Pittsburgh. Whitney had 10, Fin
kenstaedt had 75 and Rose had II.
FinkenStaedt and Mcleod were the
only local qualifiers yesterday. The
local men who failed to qualify were
Orrin A. Terry of the Chevy Chase
Club. who had an 80; R. C. McKimmie,
unattached; Dave Thompson of the
Washington Golf and Country Club,
]. F. P. A. Darcy Banagan and w. c.
Ballantyne. James E. Davis, jr., an
amateur of Columbia. withdrew. A.
R. Mackenzie. Guy NJ. Standifer and
Miller b. STEVENSON of Columbia
played with three of the profession
ais, but did not turn in cards.
Finkenstaedts score is considered
quite re:narkabl under the strain of
tournament play. He went around
with Walter Hagen, the 1919 cham
pion, and played golf fully as good as
the former titleholder. although
Hagen breezed back in a snappy "a
to secure his IA.
Jack Burke, the wiry little profess
sional from St Paul. who was a run
ner-up in the championship last year,
played a consistent game to secure
his "a.
The galleries at the tournament
Yesterday were very well behaved
and the men in charge of the immense
Evening star., 1921-07-20
Preliminary Continues Wedding Out Golfers Open Tourney Columbia
MINISTER, BEST MAN.

The minister of Nicaragua, Gen.
Chamorro, acted as best man at the
marriage this morning at o'clock of
Miss Victoria Vidaurre and Mr.. jose
A. Cabrera. both members Of promi-
nent Nicaraeuan families. which Took
place At the Church Of the Blessed
Sacrament, at Chevy Chase Circle.
the rector, the Rev. Thomas G.
Smyth, officiating.
The bride was attended by Miss
Bessie Pemdreton as maid of honor.
and the bridesmaids were Miss Bessie
Robinson and Miss Cora Harmon. A
breakfast for the bridal party and a
number of the guests present at the
ceremony followed at the Hotel
Washington. Nine. Chamorro, her
niece. Senorita Adela Enriques. and
the secretary of the legation OF
Nicaragua, Senior Manuel Zavala.
being among those present The
bride of today attended the Holy
Cross Academy in this city.