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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22

LESSON TExT-Matt. 2:1-12.
GOLDEN TEXT-And when they had
opened their treasures they presented
unto him Sits; gold and frankincense
and myrrh.-Matt. 2:11.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Wise Men Visit the
Baby Jesus.
JUNIOR ToP1c-The Wise Men and
the Star.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
The First Christmas.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
The Most Joyous Day in the Year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22

DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
.Patience-Aren't you sorry now you
didn't do your Christmas shopping
early?
Patrice-Why, I'm going to. I'm
going out early this evening to do 1t.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22
Johns Disbursement,

Little John sat upon the stairs look
ing discOnsolate.
whats the matter, Johnny?" asked
Cousin Isabel kindly.
"Well. you see, Cousin Isabel. they
let me hold the baby on my knee.
sometimes, though he can't even hold
his head up straight. And they weigh
him every single day. but since they
began 1t he's gained only two pounds
and three ounces. And I've just been
thinking that I'll be an old, old man
before that fellow'll be Of any use on
the team"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
l<THE best thing to give to
w your enemy is forgive

ness; to an opponent,
tolerance; to friend. your
heart; to your child, good ex-
ample; to father, Difference; to
mother, conduct that will
make her proud Of you; to your
self. respect; to all men, char
ity."-F. M. Baifour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22
Sure.

Sure.
His wife is pretty picture"
Eyes, but it costs lot to frame
her "-Wayside Tales.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22
TIT for Tat

Jack-So you broke the engagement?
Tom-Yes, but not until after the
engagement broke me.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22
on the RtaIto.

"They say she's regular Shylock
In business matters" Eyes, she insists
on her pound of candy every time"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
i11nldaySelroel
' Lesson '

By REV. p. B. FTTZWATER, D. D.,
Teacher Of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
Copyright. 1891. Western Newspaper Union.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-22
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
FOR MISS LUvERNE

Mrs. Roy Armstrong entertained at
a miscellaneous shower at her home
yesterday afternoon complimenting
Miss Grace Luverne, bride-elect.
Baskets of white and yellow chrys-
anthemums, tied with yellow tulle'
were used in the decorations and
made a charming setting for the af-
fair.
A delightful salad and ice course
was served later in the afternoon.
Those included in Mrs. Armstrong;
hospitality were: Mrs. Pau Spinks,
Miss NJ. d. Clements. Mrs. Grady
Spinks, Mrs. Gregory Spinks. Miss
Bennie Spinks. Miss Agnes Spinks
Mrs. Freeman Bean. Mrs. Mccartney,
Mrs II. o. Keith. Miss Grace Brown.
Mrs. r. l. Lanier. Mrs. ". D. Lanier,
Mrs. Tom Jones. Mrs. Mac Clay, Mrs.
Al Ryan, Mrs Bird Haley. Mrs. J. L.
williams, Miss Catherine Collins, Miss
Nora Sullivan, Mrs. M. J. sullivan,
Mrs. j. c. Greene. Mrs. w. d. Por-,
ter Mrs. l.. c. Meigs, Mrs Fred
Owen, Mrs Albert Smith, Miss Ellz-
abeth Herbert, Mrs. A. b. Maddox,
Miss Maddox. Mrs NJ. A. Grover. Mrs,
Palmer Keith. Mrs. vickers. Mrs. In
gram. Mrs Earle G. Neil, Miss Annie
Wilson. Miss Margaret Crook. Mrs.
Swartz. Mrs Stoddard. Mrs. f. b.
Stephens. Miss Velma supple, Mrs, j.
b. Patterson and Mrs. MacLemore
Olive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24

@EE of the beautiful celebra-
II tlons Of the Thanksgiving
~ season took place yesterday at
MISS Stillwells school when the lit
tie pupils gave an interesting pro-
gram of songs, recitations, drills and
exercises.
Long before the appointed hour the
parents and friends of the pupils OF
Miss Stillwell had assembled In the
coy little schoolroom, where
Thanksgiving decorations were pro-
fuse, autumn leaves, vines. chrysan-
themums in lovely vases and hanging
baskets. making a beautiful scene for
the festivities.
The pupils were all in happy
frame of mind, their beloved teacher
having taught them that 1T is more
blessed to give than to receive" and
putting this beautiful thought into
practice they had come laden with
fruits and candles, as we'll as sub
stantial things-cereals, potatoes,
meats, canned goods and all sorts OF
lovely things. which latter, with Miss
StillwelI, they took to three needy
families, who had been brought to
the gentle hearted teachers atten-
ton.
Many clever little verses were re-
cited by the little boys and girls,
songs were sung and various bits or
history regarding our Pilgrim Faith
ers and the first Thanksgiving Day
were related, showing that Miss Still
we'll, besides teaching the pretty
games and songs and verses. also
teaches her little pupils the practical
things as well.
DR., Henry M. Edmonds had been
invited by Miss Stillwell to visit the
school to be among the guests at the
Thank sgiving celebration, and in his
usual graceful manner he told the
children charming little story
which he entitled. Little Miss Thank
full and Little Miss Grumpy"
In introducing DIR. Edmpnds, Miss
Stiilwell declaring that he needed no
said that she had invit-
ed him to the school because on one
Thanks giving Day some years ago he
had been such sweet friend and
adviser to her in her work, and she
wanted him to say something to her
little pupils which would be helpful
to them also.
Miss Stillwell also paid beauti-
full tribute to Mrs. Nabers, who had
been one or her pest and truoSt
friends, and who unfortunately was
prevented from being present. while
she introduced Mrs. William NJ
Walker as an honored guest also.
many of Miss Stilwells pupils being
pupils of Mrs. Walker in the Sunday
school.
At an artistically decorated table,
with place cards" of big strutting
turkeys and little "papier mache''
pumpkins filled with popcorn, the
children enjoyed a veritable feast
with pumpkin pie and gingerbread
cookies, and everybody was happy,
parents and children alike, through
the sweet cordially and hospitality
of Miss Stillwelf.
The girls and boys composing Miss
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
THANKSGIVING AT TUTwILER
TO BE UNIQUE

One of the most unique and orig
inal ideas in Thanksgiving decora-
tions will be seen at the Tutwiler to-
day. when the cafe will present an
unusually attractive appearance.
At the entrance, "a miniature
farm" will be seen with rustic sur
roundings. a huge tree with gor-
geous autumn leaves in the center
and in the Enclosure real farm
scene-turkeys, ducks, chickens and
'possums, all real live animals.
1t is decidedly clever and the man
agement has shown unusual origi-
nality in planning the miniature
farm" suggestive of the Thanksgiv-
ing season.
The entire cafe is decorated very
al tistically with "cornshucks," ears
Of corn. autumn leaves and beautiful
autumn flowers, all redolent of
Thanksgiving time.
An unusually attractive musical
program has been arranged by
Veo's music. while a real old fash
toned Thanksgiving dinner will be
served. making the occasion one OF
exceptional delight to those who de-
sire To- spend pleasant Thanksgiv-
ing hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
LUNCHEON FOR
MISS TERRELL

Mrs. X. W. Constantine entertained
at luncheon yesterday at the Country
club in honor of Miss Agnes Terrell.
an attractive BRIDE elect.
The table was artistically centered
with low basket of lovely pink
roses and narcissus.
A charming miniature bride marked
the honeree's place and dainty place
cards held the names of the other
guests. who were: Mrs. r. A. Ter
rell. Miss Kate Earle Terrell, Mrs.
Charles Woodruff, Mrs. Thomas Ma
gruder. Mrs. Alfred Dupuy. Mrs. J..
Arthur Smith, Mrs. Robert Hiden,
Mrs. Samuel Earle, Mrs. Morgan
Smith, Mrs. H. S. Geismer, Mrs. S. Y.
Caldwell and Mrs. Maclin Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
ZETA OMEGA SORORITY
LUNCHEON

The Zeta Omega Sorority of How
ard college entertained the alumni
and a few invited guests at a lunch
con at the Tutwiler yesterday.
The table was centered with foot
ball tied with the college colors, red
and blue. and adorned at each end
with a large basket of yellow chrys-
arthemums The places were marked
with small footballs tied with red
and blue ribbons.
The guests included: Miss Mamie
Myrtle Price, Miss Annie Johnston,
Miss Mary Horde Wilson, Miss
Francis Martin, Miss Mary Brown
Buckshaw, Miss Roberta Treschel,
Miss Aleen Gullaharne, Miss Ruby
Little, Miss Mary Lucille Ezell, Miss
Mabel Hodges, Miss Helen Lane, Miss
Vennie Spinks, Miss Mary Bum Gay,
Mrs. Hazel Stripping, Mrs. Robert
Nettles, Mrs Frances Sheldon DeBar-
deleben.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24

IN NE VI lIt lONtiltHN tNtllS ~
I'll the late fall was the wedding
~ of Miss Anne sibley, the
charming daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grigsby T. Sibley. and Mr.. Solon L..
Hood, which took place yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the home of
the brides parents on Mountain ave-
nue..
The colors chosen by the bride for
her wedding We're pink and white.
and in the decorations these colors
we're carried out with pink and
white roses, which were used in vases
and baskets. and in combination with
a background of southern smlax.
also in the handsome altar which was
improvised with palms and ferns in
the. drawing room.
Before the entrance of the bridal
party, Miss Eleonore Messer sang
AT Dawning' and Because" Mrs
T. NJ. Nixon at the piano, accom-
panied by her son, Mr.. David Nixon,
on the violin. furnished an enjoyable
program and played the wedding
march
Miss Yankey Sbley. sister of the
bride, was the maid of honor She
was lVNElg III a III COO VI Ai6hN bibN
crepe meteor deliberately trimmed
with pearls and a big bouquet of pink
chrysanthemums.
Little Eleonore Sibley, niece of the
bride, was the flower girl. She was
pretty in a frock of pink crepe de
chine, with trimmings of white lace
and a French basket OF pink rose
petals.
Tho four rlbbon-bearers, who
formed an aisle with pink and white
ribbons from the stairway into the
drawing room. through which the
bridal party approached the altar
were little Rosa Sbley Heidi and
Mary Mccormack, nieces of the
bride, who were attractive in pink
georgette: Jeanne Hood. niece of the
groom, and Daisy Dean Smith, daugh :
ter. of Mrs. Carleton Smith, who
were charmingly gowned in pink
crepe de chine.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and was never more beau
tiful than in her handsome going
away suit OF brown marvella cloth
with beaver fur and becoming brown
hat to match. trimmed with ostrich
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
MIR. PoWYS ENDORSES
PADRIAC COLUM

Following his recent lecture at
Temple EMANUEL. under the aus
pieces of the Birmingham Lyceum as
ISOLATION, Mr.. John Cowper Powys
stated to his audience that he was
glad Birmingham people would have
the opportunity of hearing Mr.. Pa
driac Colum. the leading Irish poet
of today.
Mr.. Powys said: "He is good look
ing physically. charming in manner
and my personal friend"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
MRS. PIERCE
w. NJ, u, HOSTESS

The w. NJ u of the Calvary Bap-
fist church held it's regular monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. N. l.. Pierce.
Mrs ]. NJ. Payton, Mrs. G. d.
Gerard and Mrs. Walter Gully were
the leaders for the afternoon.
Following the program social
hour was enjoyed and a salad course
was served
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24

SOUTHERN CLUB BALL

The members of the Southern club
celebrated their thirty-frst annual
Thanksgiving ball last evening.
The ballrom was artistically deco
rated with smilax and ferns and
splendid orchestra played from ~
o'clock until a late hour.
A special feature OF the evening
was the song and dance given by
Miss Grace Dean of Chicago.
A turkey supper was served at
midnight in the tudor room. Eight
hundred members enjoyed the oc-
casion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
OPEN MEETING OF
CANTON CLUB

The following invitation has been
sent out:
You are invited to attend an open
meeting of the Caxton club at the
Southern club on Friday. November
Is, at o'clock. Please reply to Mrs.
Carleton Smith, zoos Elm street,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
BEAUTIFUL THANKSGIVING AT
MISS STILLWELL'S SCHOOL

Stillwell's school, and who made the
Thanksgiving celebration such
happy event, are; Mary Virginia
Caldwell Frank walker Smith, 1r.,
Jesse l.. Drennen, Jr, Margaret
Yeates, Newton DeBardeleben, Miles
Watkins, Jr., Alfred Thompson, An
nette Hatcher. Bernice Lokey. Kath-
crime Robertson. Virginia Swami,
Peggy Crawford, Polly Spencer,
Peggy Loeb, Margaret Walker. Eu-
genia Ireland and Helen Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
THANKSGIVING ExERCIsES
AT KINDERGARTEN

The children of Mrs. Webb's kim
dergarten at 1905 Fourteenth avenue,
south, will celebrate Thanksgiving
with interesting exercises tomorrow
morning from. to 10 o'clock.
There will be song of greeting.
which will be followed by cunning
little songs and. marching exercises,
after which the children will attend
picnic on the mountain. The pub
lie is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
JUANITA CLUB DANCE

The members of the Juanita club
will entertain this evening at their
club rooms at a Thanksgiving dance.
The chaperons will be Mr., and Mrs.
Q. Antem, Mr.. ana Mrs. r. D. Day,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Hoover and Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Mize.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
INVITATIONS RECALLED

Invitations to the tea which was
to have been given by Mrs. Arthur
Crowder yesterday in honor of Miss
Agnes Terrell, whose marriage will
take place Saturday. were recalled
on account of the serious Illness of
Mrs. Crowders sister Mrs. Arthur w.
Finley, in Louisville
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
Y. w. A. MEETING

The Y. w. A. of the Calvary Baptist
church will meet with their coun-
celor, Mrs. n. L. Pierce. Friday even
ing at $50 o'clock, when Thanks
giving supper wills be served and
program rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
MRS. BIssELEs BRIDGE Parry

Mrs. T. L. Blssell will entertain at
bridge at the Country club on
Thursday, December /. In honor of
Mrs Hugh A. Locke, a recent bride.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
LORRAINE Soup
CONCERT ny BLIND SINGER

Miss Elizabeth street blind
SINGER. will give a concert Saturday
evening in the new Sunday school
building of the First Methodist
church. Mrs. William j. Hood. Jr.. is
assisting in the arrangements for
the concert, which VIII be an even
ing of interest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner "liI<e
mother cooked Doc. niltmore Eat
Shop. 2O29 Second avenue.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
MIR. BRADLEY j. SAUNDERS, JR,,
TO BE MARRIED

The many friends of Mr.. Bradley j.
Saunders, Jr., who formerly lived in
Birmingham, but now making his
home In Kansas City. will hear with
interest of his engagement and APP
preaching marriage TO Miss Sallie
Faxon of Kansas City, the daughter
of MIR. and Mrs, Henry Darlington
Faxon.
A beautiful three-column cut of Mr..
Saunders bride-to-be was shown in
the Kansas City Post of last Sun
day accompanying the announcement
of the engagement, as follows;
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Darlington
Faxon announce the engagement of
their daughter, Sallie to Mr. Bradley
Johnson Saunders. Jr., formerly of
Birmingham"
Mr.. Saunders is the only son of Mr..
Bradley Johnson Saunders and the
late Mrs. Saunders. two OF the most
popular people who ever lived in
Birmingham. Mr. Saunders, Jr.. Is
splendid young man, and numbers his
friends here by the scores.
He attended college at the Uni
versity of Alabama and at Auburn,
and was among the first of the Bir
mingham men to enlist in the late
world war, serving overseas with
credit to himself and his country.
making an enviable reputation in the
aviation corps of the service.
Many good wishes will follow Mr..
Saunders and his lovely bride upon
the occasion of their marriage, which
will take place during the Christ
mas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
Daily Menu

BREAKFAST
Grapefruit Oatmeal
Poached Eggs on Toast
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Tongue Sandwiches
Waldorf Salad
Cake Tea
DINNER
Lorraine Soup
Meat Loaf Baked Potatoes
Tomato Salad
Biscuits Preserves Coffee
Lorraine Soup
Cook one and one-third cups sliced
carrots and one sliced potato In
water to cover until very tender.
Heat two cups and a half of milk in
upper part of double boiler with a
slice of onion, a bay leaf and a ta-
blespoon chopped celery for five min
utes. then strain and thicken with a
scant tablespoon of butter. Add the
carrots and potato that have been
pressed through a coarse sieve and
season to taste with salt and paprika.
A little chopped parsley may be added
IL desired.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24

The Age-Herald has arranged with
leading fashion designers of New
York to furnish its readers daily
fashion and pattern service All pat
terms will be am-ma king and guar
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little In advance of the time you will
need them a stock is not kepl In
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IN New York for attention
Ladies' and Misses Camisole-Dain-
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The ladies' and misses camisole is
cut in sizes "a to Al inches bust
measure. Size SO requires & yard
27-inch material Price Is cents.
Every woman who wants to dress
stylishly and economically should or
der at once the latest issue of our
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24

feathers. Her shower bouquet was
of bride roses and valley lilies.
The groom was attended by his
brother, Mr.. liner Hood, as best
man.
The marriage service was spoken
by the Rev. William Ray Dobyns.
Following the ceremony an Informal
reception was held. Mrs. Sibley was
assisted in receiving by the mem
bers Of the bridal party. Miss Jennie
Sibley, Mrs. c. c. Heidi, Jr., Mrs.
Perry Mccormack, Mrs. Griffith
Harsh and Mr.. Hinson Sibley.
In the dining room the table with
It's white lace cover was conferred
with a big basket of pink roses and
lighted with pink candles In silver
candlesticks. The cakes, bonbons and
ices were in the chosen colors
Mrs. Carleton Smi u and Mrs.
Wayne Nelson poured coffee. In the
library Mrs. Forrest Robertson kept
the brides book.
Mr.. Hood and his lovely bride left
last evening for a wedding trip,
which will include visit to New
Orleans, and upon their return will
make their home in Birmingham.
The bride is a member of one of
the city's most prominent families.
and has many friends whom she has
won by her attractive personality.
She is an admired member of the
younger society set.
The groom is a well-known bust
mess man and is connected with n
prominent bank of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24
MISS ANNE SIBLEY BECOMES
BRIDE OF MR.. SOLON HOOD

~ NE OF the loveliest events OF
III the late fall was the wedding
~ OF Miss Anne Sibley, the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-24

IT,: :: r.. Z. s s:.. ,: :;;;':
Graham guardian., 1921-10-07
CHAPTER XIII.

Meanwhile Cherry, In the sick flut-
ter of spirits that had become familiar
to her Of late, kept her dentist ap-
po,ntmcnt, and at noon looked at a
flushed and lovely vision In the den-
lists mirror.
She went out into the blazing street /;
II was one Of the hot nOOntides of the
year. At two O'Clock q wild wind
would spring up ana send papers and
dust flying, but Just now the heat was
dry and clear and still.
She was carrying a parasol and she
opened II now and walked slowly to-
ward Geary street. She could not even
frame In her thoughts the utter blank.
ness Of the feeling that swept over
her at missing an opportunity to see
netcr. She turned and went slowly
up past the big shop windows that re.
Elected the burning Plaza, and so cume
to the cool, great doorway OF the st.
Francis, Inside was tempered light
and much noiseless coming aud going,
meeting and parting.
Cherry drifted into the big, deep
Graham guardian., 1921-10-07

Peter left them, without one word
,r look for Cherry, who went back to
The house with her sister In a most
lgltated and wretched state of mind.
She had the tclephr' o In her hind. to
wrccl m" er~a~ercnt with her den
Est when ~ suddenly consented to
accompany l.r into town "and NJ,
unch time wr'll tnl;c chance on the
-. Francis. Sis Alix said. innocently,
for Peter almost always lunches
here !"
Feeling that the question was set
lied, yet restless and unsatisfied stiII,
Cherry dressed for town; they climbed
Into the car; Allx's firm hands, in yel-
low chamois gloves, snatched at the
wheel; the die was cast.
Yet at the station another change Of
plan occurred, for as AK brought the
car to the platform Anne came toward
them from the arriving train, a gloved
and demure and smiling Anne, anx-
Ious, she explained, to talk over this
newest development, and whether II
proved to be of any value or not" to
try to find out what Uncle Lee had
really wanted for them al, md then
agree TO do that In friendly manner
out of court.
"My first feeling, when Frenzy told
me-" said Anne, chatting pleasantly In
the shade, was one of such relIefl
For l hadn't wanted all that money