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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
For Good, of the
 Community

NO1k1111 NA111N y THE most difficult of relationships is that of l friendship It should be the easiest of pernanency and would be if men and women re- garded the limitations to which the bond can be legitimately stretched
 Itis not tie of blood It does not call with the voice of blood None has right to ask of it what the blood-tie demands.
 Cicero in his essay on friendship said that no man had right to ask his friend to do nlgnoble act That sounded the keynote of friendship. Friendship is free-will offering. It is beautiful just so long as it is free When either party to the tie pulls too hard on the bond it breaks
 Friendship will not consent to the gall of har- ness As soon as that presses 1t Winces and stand from under.
 A self-respecting member of any secret fra ternitv heartily resents the ''brother" who makes the endeavor to link it with his business; who "brothers" his fraternity man in the name of trade; who as much as says that he is men- Der of the fraternity for the shekels which that connection will bring into his pocket.
 For the very reason that friendship abhors the collar and the label, the sweetest of them are apt to exist between men and women of separated social and business orbits. Edison and the late Joseph Jefferson are an example.
 Many an industrial captain unbosoms himself only to some forest guide, perhaps to the black smith in the home village. Uncle Remus and the boy to whom he told the wonderful animal stories were ideal friends.
 One of the founders of Birmingham, now gone, remarked one day after notoriously improvi- dent friend had borrowed the latest of many preceding hundred dollars: T never lend money to friend without kissing it goodbye and charging it up to profit and loss If my friend can and wishes to repay me, he will do so. If he cannot and doesnot wish to repay me- have lost the money; why should also lose friend by trying to get back what is lost?" Very good philosophy.
 Friends have fallen out on political issues: That is because they did not consult the lexicon of friendship. What right has friend to impose his religious political convictions on another? None in the world What right has he to suspect the other of sinister motives because he takes the opposing position? None; yet men often as- sume that false jurisdiction over the mind and soul of another.
 Friendship, if it is to last should avoid the as- sumption and show of intimacy. It should be so delicately poised that it does not obtrude on privacy and does not assert itself The friend should always knock on the closed door of a friends inner chamber before turning the knob. There is Holy of Holies in every being. Friends must not enter unbidden
 Friendship will not suffer commercialism. Re- ! latlOnS between business associates is ono kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
BRIDGE LUNCHEON

One of the delightful affairs of the week was the bridge luncheon at which Mrs. Herbert Batts entertained the We'd nesday Bridge club at her home in the Rogers apartments. Lovely Persian vio- lets and other spring flowers were artis- tically used, formed an attractive set ting for the guests. After the games of bridge the club prize, a cut-glass bas- ket, filled with beautiful hyacinths, was awarded to Mrs. J. H. Blue.
 A delightful luncheon was served to the guests, who were: Mrs. L. w. All len, Mrs Ed Deshazo, Mrs John Eagan, Mrs. Joe Lacey Mrs. J. H. Blue. Mrs. Bruce Snider. Mrs. s. w. Wright, Mrs. Peyton McEniry, Mrs. Guy Wilson, Mrs. Mac Batson, Mrs. John Eagan, Mrs. George Cochran. Mrs. Penry Evans Mrs. W. o. Hodgkins, Mrs. Phil Dorn, Mrs. Thompson. and Mrs. Fay Randle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

California proposes spending $20O, ,OOO, : GOO for the installation of giant power plants to utilize the energy from the waters of the Kern and San Joaquin rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
Death Message Received

Anniston, February Especial )-Ky- mulga Tribe. No. 162, Improved Order of Red Men, Friday night set the pace for all other fraternal organizations in the city by contributing St5 to the fund being raised by the Associated charities of the city. The ready response of the mem bers of the order creating much favor able comment in fraternal ranks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
AT THE CHURCHES

Rev, E. H. Hutchinson will hold serv- ices today at the First Christian church.
 His subject in the morning will be Marching With Jesus, Our. King" in the evening How Jesus Won Learned
 Scholar" Sunday school at 945, o'clock Christian Endeavor 6SO o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
MUSIC AT CHURCHES

A musical programme will be rendered Sunday at the First Baptist church rn- der the direction of T. Bryan Waller organist and choir director, which will include the following numbers: Prelude. < Gloria" (Mozart; chorus, "A Voice Came to Me, tGabrieD; offertory, "A1- dantini" (GuilmarD; postlude ''March'' (Joyeuse Battman). The evening service will include: Prelude, "Serenade" (Rin- guiD: chorus, Behold the Fields (t'ii- more): offertory. quartet. He Lifted Me- (GabrieD; postlude. "Festal March (Tapley).
 The services at the First Methodist church Sunday will observe the following order: Organ voluntary, "Berceuse, from Jocelyn tGodardD; hymn; prayer: quartet. The Lord Is My Strength (Simper) Scripture reading; offertory solo, My Redeemer and My Lord Dudley Buck). Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant; hymn; sermon doxology; benedction; postlude
 Tn the evening" Organ voluntary. March (RockwelD; song; prayer; chorus selected, junior choir; offertory quartet, There Is a City, (Shelley); scng; sermon doxology; benedction; postlude. The quartet is composed of Mrs. Cecil Cowan. contralto; Mrs. A. n. Sturdivant, soprano; D. c. Davis. bari tones George Bumgardner,' tenor. with Mrs L. l.. Vann, choir director and or ganist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

Alberta. Canada, is not oyeppopulated, the recent census showing only two per sons to each square mile of territory. There are many wide stretches of coun- try there entirely uninhabited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

Dr. F. o. Heller will preach at the First Presbyterian church Sunday. III the morning at Il o'clock he will use as subject, "IAt There Be Light" at the evening service. That Dreamer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
LABOR WILL SEEK
 EXEMPTION LAWS Will Introduce Bill to Prevent Prosecution Under All
 Conspiracy Acts
By Associated Press

Washington, February 26.-The Ameri- can Federation of Labor, through it's rep resentatives will introduce at the next session of Congress a bill providing for the exemption of labor unions from prosecution under 'all anticombinat!on and so-called conspiracy laws" Mat thew Woll vice president of the federa- ton, announced tonight.
 The announcement came after a meet ing of the executive council of the fed eration at Indianapolis at which the in dctment of officials of the United Mine Workers of America under the antitrust laws was discussed MT. Woll said that, because of hearings on jurisdictional dis putes, the council had delayed final ac- tion, but that the whole subject would be taken up next week and "a policy defined"
 The action of the government in prosecuting the mine workers officials, said MT. Woll Ifs accumulated evidence of the necessity of labor pressing it's programme to attempt by legislation to be freed from the shacllles of the anti trust law.
 Should labor be unsuccessful in getting exemption, he added another bill will be ready calling for the repeal of all antl- trust laws" t
 The executive council will make plans, it was stated, to bring these proposed bills to the attention of all labor organl- cations in the United States through an extensive campaign. Each labor union will enlist public support for the meas ures and bring all possible pressure upon the representatives in Congress from their districts to support the ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

corn and ycaiIus remover. Any e-.'.l. no
 natter how deep rooted. departs quickly when "Gets-It' arrives. Wonderfully sim- pie, yet simply wonderful, because all sore ness stops with the first application. Get, rid of your corn and wear shoes that fit. Big shoes simply make corns grow bigger. Your money back if "Gets-It' fails. Insist on the genuine. Costs but a trifle every where. Mid by k. Lawrence Co.,, Chi cago.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
MATRONS' CLUB 1

The Matrons club was delightfully."- Friday afternoon by Mrs. s. NJ. Matthews at her home in the Mat thews apartment. Quantities of fragrant jonquils and profusion of luxuriant ferns emphasizing the colors of yellow and green were used with charming ef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

Rev. l.. F. Stansel will hold services at the First Methodist church Sunday. using as topic in the morning, Who Shall Do the Work for the Salvation of the world;" in the evening. The Power of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

Services will be held at the Christian
 Science reading room in the Realty building at II o'clock in the morning and
 at o'clock in the evening, The sub ject will be Christ Jesus. There will be services on Wednesday evening at o'clock. Sunday school at S:s0 o'clock. The reading room is open every Tuesday and Friday afternoon from 2:s0 to 4;3O O clock. ls !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
PUBLICITY MEETING

PUBLICITY MEEI.NT aII e.e# N y The annual publicity meeting of the be held at the school in Woodlawn Tues day afternoon at o'clock.
 A play will be given by the girls of the school to which the public is cordially in- Nited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
Society News and Activities of City and Suburbs
MISS TEASDALE'S
 PRIZE POEM

The "Brookes More Prize" of $2oo for the best poem published in Con temporary Verse" during 1920 has been awarded to Sara Teasdale. The judges were: Robert Frost, Professor John L. Loves of Harvard and Professor Katherine Lee Bates of Wellesley. The winning group Give poems) appeared in the magazine under the title The Dark Cup" They are included in Miss Teasdale's latest volume, Flame and Shadow" The. first of the poems in the prize winning group follows:
 MAY
 A delicate fabric of bird song
 Floats in the air,
 The smell of wet wild earth
 Is everywhere.
 Red small leaves of the maple Are clenched like a hand, Like girls at their first communion i. The pear trees stand.
 Oh must pass nothing by
 Without loving it much, The raindrop try with my lips.
 The grass with my touch. For how can I be sure
 I shall see again
 The world on the first of May
 Shining after the rain?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
THE GALLIARDS
 ENTERTAINED AT DANCE

The Galliard club and their friends were entertained at q dance given by Mrs. T. S. Abernethy at her beautiful home on Summit avenue Friday eve ming
 The home was beautifully decorated with club colors and the lawn dotted with Japanese lanterns, which gave it an oriental glow.
 Mrs. Thelma Abernethy Allison served delightful punch throughout the evening, the bowl being embedded In bower of white roses Later in the evening a salad course was served
 During intermission the Galliard quartet sang several songs. The mu- sic was exceptionally good Dancing was enjoyed throughout the evening. The club members are pre- pairing many interesting events during the summer.
 Tie personnel of the club includes Junice Harrell, president; stanton Candy, vice president; Howard Stansell, secretary; Nelson Thomas, treasurer: Fred Riggan, chairman of entertain ment committee Erskine Tidmore, Ed win Rose, Douglas Camp, Dyer Aber- nethy. Frank Ward, Ed Marine, George McWaters, Thomas McWaters, Claude Walker, Al Finnell, Homer Perkins and Erskine Kicker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

NPRING, with Its fresh beauty Of N flowers and grass, and the first " tender venture of young leaves represents the youth of the year. It is the naturally appropriate season for all demonstrations and activities of youns people, the chosen time for school pa geants and festivals.
 A splendid pageant is being prepared at the South Highlands school in which 35O girls and boys will take part.
 The pageant will be held in the open Air at Magnolia park tomorrow evening, with most gorgeous scenic effects. It is being presented under the auspices of the School Improvement association of the South Highlands school, for the puf- pose of purchasing equipment for the play ground at Magnolia park.
 The play ground will be for the benefit of the children of the whole city and not alone for the South Highlands com munity.
 The children have been trained and di- Tected m their dances and tableaux by Mrs. Nathan Whitfield, who has dis played wonderful ability in the direction of this lovely pageant.
 She has prepared a beautiful and artis- tic presentation of the poetry of inter- pretative dancing, and the harmonies of movement.
 The entertainment is in two parts, the first entitled, "The Return of Spring and the second, "The Triumph of the Egyptians."
 In the Return of Spring" are por- trayed the rythmic harmonies of nature, which vibrates in all created things, ex- pressed in the interpretative dances.
 A fine orchestra has been engaged and a beautiful entertainment will be, given under the direction of really gifted artist. tf
 Following is, the story of the pageant:
 PART l.
 Mother Nature asks what season a child loves best and upon being told that Spring is the fayorite, proceeds to call upon her little creatures of air and woods to typify the magic of this beautiful sea son.
 First, the little snow flakes, the last vestige of Winter, fall but melt as they touch the warm cheek of balmy Spring. This little fairy creature breathes and the earth brings forth her flowers, whose beauty and fragrance attract the gor- geous fluttering butterflies. h
 As evening comes on the little bunnies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
Spring Pageant Prepared
 South HiQhl0ndS School

emerge from their cubby holes and play upon the green, but are soon disturbed by mischievous elves and gobblns. The good fairies, however, soon appear and the elves and gobblns run away.
 The moon now sinks behind cloud and the firefpes come with their little lanterns to light the wood nymphs dance.
 Next come the pipers of the Pan and Bacchus, the god of wine, dances and drinks. and falls in sleep upon the grass He dreams of beautiful maidens and tries to catch them, but in vain.
 Then the morning stars appear and Fdawn and the little pink clouds followed by the suns rays, and at last the won derful Goddess of the Sun.
 It is now Spring and life and love are born
 The first part ends with beautiful courting waltz.
 PART II.
 The priest of Osiris prays that his god may permit him to behold & scene of kingly spIendor in ancient Egypt Osiris grants his request. The Princess Kai with a vast concourse of people, has gone out to meet the victorious army re- turning from recent conquest. They bring back with them many of the spells of war and among these a captive maid en with long flowing hair, beautiful to behold, who is to be a gift to the prin- cess
 Princess Kai escends the throne and men and maideps, courtiers and slaves. join in a celebration of the victory.
 One after another, beautiful dancers trip lightly before the throne lively maidens bring them gifts of fruit; brave warriors join in mock fights with swords and shields.
 Finally a handsome youth appears who has followed all the way from his native land hoping to rescue his sweetheart, the captive maid. He, llneels and begs the princess for his captive loves release, and touched by his prayer she gives her consent and the captive dances a dance of freedom and joy.
 The priest notices that it is growing late and that the princess is weary and is about to say farewell when he sees Mother Nature with all her brood con- ing OCT the hill She has come to greet the past with smile of golden hours and bid them join with the fairy folk in the battle of the Flowers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
JOHNSON-SNYDER
 WEDDING

Minneapolis, April 90.-(Specal) )-An event of interest to the Twin Cities so- ciety on the social calendar today was the wedding of Miss Mary Stuart Snyder, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred B. Sny- der and Mr Crawford Johnston, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Crawford Johnston of Birmingham which took place at p. m. at St. Marks Episcopal church, Min neapols. The Rev. James E. Freeman, former rector of the church, now of Washington, read the service in the presence of more than 5G0 relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom.
 Mrs. William Howard Bell of Hibbing was Miss Snyders matron of honor and Miss Mary Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Johnston of Miuneapo- lis, the maid of honor. The other at tendants were Mrs. William Lloyd Hixon
 Beatrice Power) of Toledo, O.; Mrs. Harrison Lobdell (Jane CaldwelD of Chi cago Mrs Frederick Holiday (Ruth Hubbard) of Indianapolis, Miss Margaret Rowe of Indianapolis. Miss Katherine Kimball of Portland, Me-. Miss Francis Fleming of Kansas City and the Misses Correne Dickey and Mary tCrocker of Minneapolis. MT. James s. Thompson of this city was one of the ushers. Others included MT. Louis schllinger and Mir. Evans Dunn of Birmingham MT. Stanley Armour of Chicago, Mr.' John Snyder. Ebrother of the bride; MT. Stewart Me Donald and MT Walter Jaffery of Min neapolis,
 Mir. Allan Johnston, who is student at Yale, came from New Haven, Conn.,, to be his brothers best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Snyder, to which about 400 guests were invited.
 SpEND- -TUE-OA pARTY
 The Ladies guild of Grace church. Woodlawn, will give spend-the-day party Wednesday at the home of Mrs. p proctor o1, Sixtietla street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
MS EVELYN GoING's RECITAL

Q It.. q Ill n!ber of Birmingha T people recently bad sLe pleasure If h.:c.r g Percy Hennie, well known New York baritone, so delightfully."- presented in re- cital by Clara Harper Steele on the even ing of March 10. MT. Hennie is & New
 Zealander by birth, but muslcally is strictly an American product, and a most
 'harmingly finished product" Ills spe-
 cialty Is English diction, and 1t is exceed insly ref. eshsng to-have so accomplished
 an artist demonstrate the versatility of
 cur own lar rguage, and even inte~p;.t the text of foreign tongues in English with
 out loss of meaning or beauty of eX- pression.
 For several years Mrs. Steele had the privilege of studying in New York un- der MT. Hennie as pupil, aecompanist and
 studio assistant, and 1t is with great in- terest that her splendid results in pass ins on" the good work of her former ex-
 celent teacher to others has been noted. Mrs Steele will present number of talented pupils in a series of recita1s be-
 ginning with Miss Evelyn Going in de- iishtful programme at the Tutwiler to-
 morrow (Monday) evening.
 Miss Going has soprano voice of un-
 usual quality and a very charming stage
 presence as well. The programme at the
 Tutwiler offers a variety of interpreta- tion for this attractive singer. and real treat is in store for those who hear her on this occasion
 Mrs. Steele. who always does things
 cbarmingly, has invited a. group of friends to receive with her, including Mrs w. T. Sanborn Miss Abigail Crawford.
 Miss Sarah Dryer, Miss May Bell, Miss Nora Ella Fly Miss Etoile White and Hiss Esther White. The ushers will be MT. c. N. Wylie MT. Leicester Jackson. Mir Sam H. flaw kins, Mir. Alfred A. Halstead, MT. G..
 charner Batson and MT. Chappell Cory, Jr. The following is Miss Going's pro- gramme, to which the public is cordially invited:
 Hear Ye, Israel (Elijah) (Mendelssohn), Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (Quilter). Ashes of Roses (Woodman). Little Brothers Lullaby. Flemish folk song (Broeckx).
 An, Love But Day (Beach). The Divan of Hafiz (Harling).
 Four Persian love lyrics by Te Gal lienne: (a) Heart, Have You Heard the
 news? (b) An, Love! The Beauty of tho
 Neon Is Thine. Co Wind of the East td) Love, If for Nothing Els.. vissi D'Arte. vissi DAmore (Tosco PuccinD.
 Alteration (scaFmolin). Dawn (Curran).
 Butterflies (Seiler). The Crying of Water (Campball-Tipton). Song of the Open QaForge). Mss Minnie McNeill. one of E ming
 hams most talented pianists. will accom-
 pany Miss Going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01

ENTERTAINED AT ATLANTA
 Miss Rose Boatwright, who is the guest of her brother, MT. Thomas Boatwright and Mrs. Boatwrght in Atlanta. was honored at dinner party, followed by a box party at grand opera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
MISSES TOWARDS
 STUDENTS ENTERTAIN

One Of the chief events of the Misses Towards school during the past week was tn" c1ncert on Thursday evening at which the young ladies entertained friends of the school, having as the guest of honor for the evening a selected bunch of the young men of Birmngham-South ern college.
 The programme was as follows: Clever readlngs by Lola Mae Hoffman. Frances Day, Master Jack Nettfes. little Miss June Sharples, Agnes Dupnavant. Vocal num- bers by Carolyn Webb, Lola Mag Hoff- man, Misses Cashwell and Goodwin of the facuity. Piano number by Carolyn Shields.
 At the co' r!us'on of the pro g-amme a 5ocia hour Was enjoyed t-he youns ladies s.rved sandwiches and tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
TEMPLE EMANUEL
 SISTERHOOD MEETING

very important meeting of the Tenn pie Emanu-El Sisterhood will take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the tt mple,
 At full attendance is desired as the an rral election of officers will be neld and the final deiaiis of the Callander scep- ton will be worked out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
FOR BRIDE AND GROOM

Miss Frances McDorman entertained Friday evening at her home in honor of Mir and ,drs. Thomas WatsonJ a bride and groom. The house was prettily decorated with, Dorothy Perkins roses and blooming plants.
 A musical programme was given by Miss Minnie Estelle Watson, Miss Gladys Crawson and Miss vernell Batson and a reading by Miss Katherine DeShazo Miss Ava Mckay served punch.
 tlces and salads were served. Tho guests were Miss Gladys Crawson. Miss Katherine DsShaso, Miss vsrneu Batson. Miss Minnie Estelle Watson. Mir. and Mrs. Forrest Kihmball. MT. and Mrs. Tay- Tor 0lass, Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Mr. Easley Watkins. MT. Francjs Cook. MT. Roscoe Hicks MT. Leon Gibbs and Mir. Thompsou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
PROGRAMME AT AVONDAIE
 METHODIST CHURCH

The following programme will be given at the Avondale Methodist church this evening at 6:S0 o'clock in observance of Children's Week.
 All parents and friends of the Sunday school are cordially invited to be pres- ent. Children of primary age will be taken care of during this programme, with story hour in that department.
 The following is the programme of services:
 Hymn. Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. G. T. Harris, pastor Hymn. Purpose of meeting, Mir. E.. c. Thurston. Three minutes talk on Christian Edu- cation,' MT. ". R. Starbuck Offeratory collection. Announcements Hymn. Talk. "Go-operation n The Home" Mrs. J. n. Ellis; talk, sCh.ldren's Activities" Mrs R. F. Harvey, talk, Family Worship With Your Chlldrsn," MT. James Arthur Smith. Vocal solo. ''The Gift MT. Nay Tor. choir director. A story, Miss Helen Mohrs. Benediction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
WOODLAWN MUSIC STUDY CLUB

The Woo llawn Music Study club held It's regular meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. w. Fl. Yessick.
 The following programme was given: '"rhe English Polyphonie School" read by Miss Hattie Yandell; sketch of the lives of composers who had selections from their, works appearing on programme to be given by Birmingham Symphony orchestra, given by Mrs. J. NJ. Although. Several records illustrated the programme of the music festival. Men of the Times was read by MT. Goodwin. Mrs. F.. $. Atkinson read an appropriate selection. After which delicious salad course was served by the hostess.