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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
rERRIs-wR1aHr WEDDING

The marriage of Miss L. J. wright of New York city. and Mir. J. Stewart Ferris of Boston. was soiemnixed yes- terday afternoon at the First Meth odist church in the presence of rel atives and . few close friends. owing to recent bereavement in the bride'Y family.
 Mrs. Pauline Aidridge of this city was the matron of honor and Mir. Leslie Connor of Boston attended the groom as best man.
 The lovely young bride was attirei in gown Of navy blue charmeuse. with becoming hat to match. and car ried a bouquet of bride roses and valley lilies.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. C. Hodge
 MT. Ferris and his bride will leave today for 8 western wedding trip of several weeks and upon their return will make their home at the Belmont Stratford hotel in New York city.
 The bride was a former student of Finch school. New York, and the New England Conservatory of Music.
 The groom IS the son of Mfr. and Mrs. C.. C. Ferris of Boston and Is q popular travelling salesman out of New York city.
 Mir and Mrs. Ferris have many friends in Birmingham and in other southern cities. who are greatly in terested in the future of these young people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MoTHER's DAY PROGRAM

The Mizpah class of the First Bap- tist church held an inspiring and av- lifting Mothers Day service Sunday morning. The following beautiful and attractive program was rendered.
 The opening chorus. For Mother" was sung by the class and the open ing prayer was given by Miss Mary Sue Walker: a Scripture reading. Portrait of Good Mother" by Miss Berthyne Bartley: the song. My Sweet Little Mother" was sung by little Miss Daphne Clark: a violin duet was rendered by Chester and Virginia Tate. Tribute to Mother" Mrs. F. M. Espy. The solo, 70. Little Mother O Mine," was sung by Mrs, Pipher.
 Little Miss Daphne Clark, the g year r-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Shubert Clark. displayed unusual mu- sical talent and gracious charm in rendering the song. My Sweet Little Mother" After several encores she sang, Love" Little Chester and Virginia Tate also proved themselves artists of the violin, while the solo by Mrs. Pipher was . rare treat.
 Mrs. Espy. the class teacher, and also an elocutionist of ability. gave a beautiful and inspiring tribute to mother Miss Berthyne Bartley, the class president, presided graciously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MRS. FowLKEs HOSTESS

Mrs. Frank B. Fowlkes will enter tain at a luncheon tomorrow at the Country club. Those included in Mrs. Fowlkes' delightful hospitality are Mrs Kenneth Duffield and Mrs. David Gaut of Memphis. Mrs. Warner Shook. Mrs Harold Samson, Mrs. I. r. Young, Mrs. Eugene Brown. Mrs A. H. Woodward, Mrs. Henry Howze, Mrs. Crawford Johnson, Mrs Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. J. R. Rice and Mrs. Culpepper Exum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
LOVELY DANCE CARNIVAL

Professor Miles Is busy rehearsing his pupils and a number of society girls for the lovely dance carnival. which will be presented at the Jef- ferson on Saturday, May z7. Tho en- tertainments presented by MT. Niles are always so beautiful, every detail being perfectly prepared, that sn- ciety Is looking forward with great interest to this event.
 This lovely entertainment is being given for St. Marys church. St. Marys church Is doing wonderful amount of charity work, mono of which is better than what Miss Lima Denny, the district nurse supported by St. Marys church. is doing among the poor of the city and at the dispensary.
 This work is undenominationai and reaches thousands of unfortunates. It Is a service that q city the size of Birmingham needs badly and many homes are made brighter. happier and free from sickness by this useful work. The tickets for this enter tainmant are being mailed and those receiving tickets are asked to please mail checks to Mrs. w. L. Greaves at Terrace Court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
REFERRING TO APPETITE

From Judge.
 q don't see how you can endure that Spencer girl, Jack" said his sister; I'm sure there's nothing in her" "Nothing in her. indeed! I just wish you had been with us at supper tonight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MRS. BROWN TO
 HONOR VISITORS

Mrs. Eugene L. Brown will enter tain today at luncheon at the Coun- try club for Mrs. George Harrington of New York, and Mrs. Ralph Van Landingham and Miss Dean Van Landingham of Charlotte. N. C.. who are the guests of Mrs. J. D. Kirk patrick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MRS. YOUNG HOSTESS
 AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. I. F. Young was hostess at a lovely luncheon yesterday at the Country club.
 A basket of Dorothy Perkins roses centered the table. about which were gathered Mrs. Frank B. Fowlkes. Mrs. Henry Howze. Mrs. Harold Samson. Mrs. A. H. Woodward. Mrs. Felix Drennen. Mrs. R. H. Baugh. Mrs. Eugene Brown. Mrs. Paul Chalifoux. Mrs. Frank Crockard and Miss Kate Earle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
CARS FOR LAKEvIEw PARADE

All parents in the Lakeview dis trict who are willing to use their cars for the carnival parade next Fri day afternoon are requested to phone Mrs. 8. s. Riddle, chairman, phone M. 3244-J.
 The parade will form at IAkeview school at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
TO LUNCH AT CLUB

A congenial party of friends who will lunch together at the Country club tomorrow are Mrs. Knox Elem ing, Mrs. Ben McCann. Mrs. Clarence Mason, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben. Mrs. F. W. Barrett and Mrs. Laurens Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MIR. AND MRS. BoNDURANT HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. George Bondurant will entertain at dinner party on Sat- urday evening at the Country club in honor of their charming guest, Miss Priscilla Rogers of Galveston. Tex, who is attending the Women's s Southern Golf association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
YOUNG MOTHER
 NOW STRONG
Her Mothers Faithin Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound led Her to Try it
Kenosha, Wisconsin. n.--"I cannot say enough in praise of Lydia D. Pink

hams Vegetable lCo ompound. My mother had great |faith in it as she had takenso much |of it and when l had trouble after my baby was born
 she gave it to me. lit helped me so much more than anything else had |done that I advise zh - x tkL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
coLr TEA AT ROEBucK CLUB

Beautiful Roebuck club was the scene of delightful tea at 5 o'clock, given by that club for the women of the Country club and the golfers.
 Thi0 club was most artistically decorated from the gardens of the club This club is always bright with . profusion of flowers and the tables upon the terrace were adorned with baskets and bowls of petunias. popptes and the lovely pink towering shrubs of the club grounds.
 Mrs. Eugene L. Brown and Mrs Frank Fowikes were the hostesses and were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Henry Howxe and Mrs. I. F. Young.
 Ices, sandwiches and bon bons were served to 150 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MRS. scRUGGs HOSTESS

Mrs. Hubert Scruggs will entertain at a tea on Thursday afternoon. to o'clock at her home on Highland avenue, In honor of Mrs. Louis Hall of Chicago. who will be her guest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
FOR nRIpE-ELEcr

Mrs. John Black and Mrs. Harris Saunders will entertain at a miscel- ianeous shower Saturday afternoon, complimenting Miss Maude L. Hardy a charming bride-to-be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
yH0THERS DAY
 0HSERYED DY ". T. c. D.

Mothers Day will be observed at the Central w. c. T. U. rooms today, llsA Twenty first street. north. Each girl who takes her luncheon there is invited to bring her mother with her ss guest of the w. C. T. U. Fol- towing The lunch hour an appropriate program will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
REESE-LAPAGE
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Anna Kirk sey LaPage and Mir. Joseph Maynard Reese will take place on June l at the home of the bride with the Rev. Middleton g. Barnwefl officiating.
 Miss Lucille Williams Is to be the maid of honor.
 Miss Katherine Newsom and Miss Nell Waldrop will be the brides maids.
 Haliie LAPage. little sister of the bride, will sefvs e flower girl and her cousin. Bert Mills, will bs the ringbeareP.
 Mas Anne Green will havs charge of the wedding music.
 Mir. J. B. Bsaiyd will attend the groom e best man.
 An informal reception will be held immediately following the marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

patrick while attending the womanA Southern Golf association.
 Mrs. Katie Golightly is the guest of Mrs. John MeAllister in Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
TWO MOTHERS HoNoRED

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hagocd enter tained Sunday at . Mothers' Day luncheon in honor of their mothers. Mrs. T. M. Hagood of this city and Mrs. T. c. spraggins of Russeilvillc.
 The table was adorned with req roses from the miniature rose valley, in the grounds of their home. and was centered with . crystal vase or red roses amid which was placed Mothers Day poem.
 Mr. Ernest Hagood and Mir. Walter Hagood were among the gussts. A quantity of red roses were sent to Mrs. Della Cobb. mother of Mrs. Err nest HAgood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
l.. D. D. CLUES INFORMAL DANCE

The D. D. club will entertain at an informal dance Friday evening at the home of Miss Mary wifkerson on Norwood boulevard. Many elaborate preparations are being made to make this dance one of the most enjoyable of the spring season. The Melody Five, one of the best orchestras of the city. will furnish music for the dance, which Is to begin at o'clock. The officers of the D. D. club are:
 Maynard E. Baker. president: Fred Streit. vice president; Gene Pou. sec retary; Edgar Maise, treasurer. Other members of the club are: Warren Arrasmith, William Johnston, Ben H. Rutledge. Morris South. Sim Whittle. Dunklin T. Black, Leonard Hayaes, Sam Wakefield. NJ. F. Bumstead. Ve-- bon Sanders, c. Fl. Pate and Carl Hearn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
ETNy@1NITERE6TSg7WOMEN1

by Mrs George Thompson of Fort Worth, Tex
 The visitors were the guests of the local association at luncheon, when Mrs. J. c. Maben. Jr.. was the hostess.
 The luncheon tables were placed upon the veranda and were beautiful with the gorgeous colors of bright spring flowers. Roses. snapdragons. peoples and long sprays of clear blue celphinium belladonua were arranged in big baskets and tall vases inter spersed with the delicate green of early springtime foliage. The an nual business meeting was held at o'clock.
 The tournament will be held next year in Fort Worth, Tex.
 The following officers were chosen for the coming year: Mrs. As Luckett of Fort Worth was chosen president. and Mrs. Ben o. Smith of the same place secretary and treasurer. These women were not present but their names were suggested by the Fort Worth delegation.
 Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, the re- tiring president, was chosen as the vice president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
wOMAN's CLUB
 OPEN MEETING

The woman's club will hold an open meeting Tuesday. May z3. at
 the Woodlawn High school. The
 honor guests will be the state and
 national officers of the federated clubs and of all other kindred woni- ems organizations. Mrs. SoIon Jacobs will address the club and will give message from the PanAmerican conference The date of the meeting has been changed from May Is to May 23 on account of the convention of Alabama League of Women Voters in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Popular Ser vice. Family
 Washinv
w a&hIn0

Under this plan all of the family washing is handled st special prices by the piece. There are no elimina- tons. We handle all the household laundry FLAT WORK jn- cluded-at prices that will appeal to the pru- dent housewife. Aini- mum bunAlA ti.Bo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Dry Wash

Undsr this plan all the fAUtly wash is taken ears of. The FLAT WORK b tyoned just e carefully As If you wNre paying standard Iigt ps1ces for it. The wearing apparel is D R l P D but N o T SEARCHED and is re- turned in such condition that . great many artt- clas may be worn with. out ironing. pric~ ! cents per pound Minimum bundle 4l.eA
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
CHATAUQUA SEASON
OPENS THURSDAY
EVENING

The Ellison White Chautauqua will
open Thursday evening, May IL, in the
big brown tent which will be pitched
on the same lot as last year, at the
corner of Fifth and Olive streets. The
following program has been arranged
for the week, and if any changes arc
found necessary they will be announced
the first evening:
Thursday evening, opening announce
ments, followed by - An Evening of
Magic,' by Paul Fleming and company,
Friday afternoon, Junior Chautauqua,
Stearns- Helekson Trio and lecture,
Danger Signals on the Road to
Health,n by Edna Engenia Lowe; eve
ming, concert by Miss Frances Ingram
of the Metropolitan opera, assisted by
Stearns- Hellekson Trio.
Saturday afternoon, musical enter
tainment, Patton Brothers Trio, and
Junior Chautauqua; evening, Patton
Brothers Trio; lecture Working To.
gether for Billions,' Norman Allan
lmrie.
Sunday afternoon, popular concert by
Oceanic Quintet; Junior Chautauqua; ;
evening, concert, Oceanic Quintet; lee
ture, 'Human Nature and Politics, Z"
Opie Read.
Monday afternoon, musical entertain
ment by the Vatican Girls; Junior
Chautauqua; evening, the play, "Cappy
Kicks" by Percival Vivian Players
Tuesday afternoon, musical entertain
ment, Electra Plat and Vernon Stone;
Junior Chautauqua; evening, musical
entertainment, Electra Platt and Yer
non Stone; lecture, ''The Big Game, -
by DIR. Elmer Lynn Williams.
Wednesday afternoon, Gilvan Opera
company; conclusion of Junior Chautau-
qua and playground festival; evening,
closing concert by Gilvan Opera com,
pany.
The afternoon performances will start
at 2:30 sharp, and the evening at 8
CLOCK. Tickets for single performances
vary, according to the program offered,
and there is no war tax on single adj
missions. Season tickets are now ON
sale and can be procured from any mem
Der of the chamber of commerce, at the
drug stores, or the office of the HoltOn
Power company.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
slHE;AIRESS slI:;z7!:RSS
AT THE PALACE

Every Mae Murray picture is guar
antee of a beautiful and lavish produc-
tion, gorgeosuly gowned with the best
creations of Paris and New York. In
Fascination, which comes to the
Palace theater Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday, this famous star is again seen
in a picture which even eXcels all her
previous efforts. As the impulsive
daughter of Spanish-American mar
riagc, who becomes fascinated by q
handsome toreador, she creates lovely
new character, and brings to the screen
dramatic story which, for sheer inten
sity, would be difficult to surpass.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Live Oak Springs

w. j. Webb has returned to take
charge of the store for the summer.
Fred Girvin and family formerly OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4. Story, Los An
geles, visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Girbin.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Shedy, San
Diego, are spending n few weeks here.
W. c. Allen, FL Centre, was Il visitor
buying a lot and preparing to build.
A. l.. Sisson, Seeley, has nearly com
pleted his cabin.
Lumber is on the ground for the
erection of cabin for Mrs. NJ. V. Mas
tick.
Geo. Tally and family, FL Centro
were at home at their cabin Sunday.
COW. Barton and family and Mr.
Westerfield, III Centre, spent the day
picking outta location for their cabin.
The management is grading new
roads and getting ready for q new sub
division which will be opened soon.
Joe Smoot and Tom Houck, Holtville
spent the day arranging for the dairy
and saddle horses.
Mr.. Smoot will start building his
cabin in Il few days.
o. b. Fuller and party, Ell Centre,
spent the day, picnicing here.
Mr.. Faweett and family, FL Centre,
have selected a lot and are preparing
TO build, also did Mr.. Bonita and fam
lily.
The management will open the store
will a full line of merchandise May u.
c. l.. Schenweker and party, Calex-
,,t
Chas. Givens and family and Mrs.
Merchant, FL Centre, spent Sunday
here and have located with u.s.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
NEW BOOKS, MUSIC
AND ART AT LIBRARY

City Librarian Ferris has returned
from Los Angeles where she purchased
q new supply of books which will be
ready soon for summer reading. Miss
Ferris also selected some small pieces
of statuary in copies of famous art to
be placed in the library.
To foster an appreciation OF music
and art is one of the library's prerog-
atives. AS start toward building up
section of classical music Mrs. Ross
r. Hickcox has made a gift to the Ii
brary of Chopin s Nocturnes and selec-
tions from Wagner's Christian and Is;
olda.'
The library will gradually add copies
of opera scores and other music to help
musical circles in the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
SKATING ACROSS CONTINENT

DENVER, Colo, May 6.-ROIler skat-
ing from Philadelphia to San Francis
60, Jack Carson and his wife today
were making preparations to be on
their way after their arrival here yes
terday. They have been eight months
in rpaching Denver.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Miss Matte Settle is visiting at the
home of her niece Mrs. w. d. Moffatt.
McCabe home department met at the
home of Mrs. Grant for an all day meet
ing Friday, May 5. There were sc
members present. Mrs. Prong and Mrs.
Ralphs of Mesquite lake being visitors.
We were very glad to admit to member
ship Mrs. John Kuhns and Mrs. viii
Reams of El Centre, also Mrs. John
Stindt of Heber.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goss are mov-
ing this week to Banning on account
of Mrs. Goss's health. Her friends hope
the change will be beneficial.
The Fred Sunstrum family enter
tanned with family reunion on Sun
day, twenty-three visitors enjoying
their hospitality. The party, being u
farewell TO Mrs. Sunstrum' sister, Mrs.
Ralph Adams and family who left on
Monday to make their home in Los An.
geles.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Scottish Rite Meetings-Members c

Scottish Rite Meetings-Members of
the Scottish Rite bodies of the Masonic
fraternity iournied TO Holtville last
night to participate in the evemplifi-
cation of the degrees of the Rite. The
meeting was in charge of HOltville
members of the fraternity. Later in
the month a meeting of the Scottish
Rite will be held in FL Centre at which
time the ninth and tenth degrees will
be communicated by El Centre mem
bers of the Rite. The closing meeting
Of the year will be held as usual at
Calexico and it is the expectation that
the officers of the Los Angeles bodies
will visit the Valley on that occasion
to assist in comforting the fourteenth
degree
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
MATTRESS FACTORY

We make new ones and renOvate old
ones at reasonable prices, all work
guaranteed. 82l Commercial Ave. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Mr.. A. A. Grant will call sale on
the 18th of May on account of leaving
the valley for n time. The neighbor-
hood is very sorry to lose Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant, but hope they will find it to
their advantage to return soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
EWS BRIEFS
FROM CITY AND COUNTY

I Miss Decker specialist-Miss Jessie
Decker will arrive tomorrow from
Berkeley TO finish up the work of the
Gown Your Own Room project. Her
schedule. already announced, is fun for
the entire week.
so Percent off on Silverware this
week. Crescent Jewelry Co, 53i Main
street. adv.
so Percent off on Silverware this
week. Crescent Jewelry Co., 534 Main
street. adv.
Registering for Bond Election
Clerks are busy registering voters for
the court house bond election 10 be held
on June -. The registration will close
on MAY u. The county clerk says that
quite n large number have registered
since the election date was announced.
SO Percent off on Silverware this
week. Crescent .Jewelry Co., 534 Main
street. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Table d'Hote Dinner 81 per Cover
Hotel Barbara Worth. Special T-bon
Steak Dinner 00c.-Adv. ~

Bar Association Elects-The Imperial
County Bar Association met yesterday
at the Barbara Worth hotel for the
purpose Of reorganization and election
of officers. John Stewart Ross of FL
Anlt of Calexico vice president and
Harry Horton of FL Centre secretary.
A resolution, adoption of which was
moved by Robert of Holtville and sec
onded by James L. Allen of Brawley,
was unanimously adopted endorsing the
bonding of the county in the sum of
100000 for the purpose of building a
court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Farm Home Exhibit-The home de-
partment of the farm bureau is putting
on an interesting exhibit at the FL Cen
tro office showing types of work being
carried on by the extension department
of the state university under super
vision and direction of Mrs. Mildred
Corbin Yonge, home demonstration
agent. The exhibit includes hats,
dresses, room draperies and handmade
garments as we'll as canned and pre-
served food stuffs.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Gentleman wants nice room with sleep
ing porch and bath. Answer 7. ..
box 2S4. 6t3
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Wooda Eiessy Dancing
Studio, 723 Orange. Phone 4l1-w:
ADV.

History Section-The last meeting of
the history section for the season will
be held Monday at the suburban home
of Mrs. Ray Edgar, opening with mid
day luncheon. Mrs. Vaughn Francis
will lead the lesson study which will be
a continuation of the study on immigra-
tion, the specific topic being, ''Bene-
fits of immigration to the United
States.'
New officers will he installed at the
meeting as follows: Chairman, Mrs. +.
ID. Jacobs; vice chairman, Mrs. Ray Ed
gar; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. \. j.
Schaetzel.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

FORD, selfstarter, 1920, leaving val
ley, must sell atsacrifice, $40. Phone
49, Saturday and Sunday. It'll
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Mr.. w. r. Vanderpoel is very busy
these days planting 25 acres of his
home place to grapefruit.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
adv.
Meet me at Steves.
Marie Jenkins Violin Studio, 500
Olive. Phone All. adv.

Directors at Luncheon IGNORING Miss
Harriet G. Eddy, state leader of home
demonstration agents, directors of the
Imperial county home department had
luncheon today at the Barbara Worth
before opening the afternoon conference
at the courthouse. Miss Eddy addressed
the directors on general topics pertain
ing to the work of the department and
plans were made for the coming year.
Mrs. Yonge who has so ably led the
work the last three years, is taking a
leave of absence for several months
and another leader will be put in charge
in Imperial county after the summer va
cation.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

SO Percent off on Silverware thi
week. Crescent Jewelry Co., 53l Mai
street. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Honestly it's the best policy to in
sure your hay and grain with Edgar
Brothers Realty Company. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Too Late To Classify

PLAYER PIANO FOR SALE-Inquire
547 Olive Ave. 6t3
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
McCABE NOTES

Mrs. w. NJ. Paine is enjoying a visit
from her brother John McVey of Coro-
nado, Calf. Mr.. McVey is very favor
ably impressed with Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

FOR SALE-10 to Is head of dairy
co~s and young stock. Any quantity,
Jersey and Holsteins. mi. E., IA
north. G. W. Sturko, Seeley, Cal.
NJ 4-6-8-18-1c
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

WILL TRADE good close in residence
lot in FL Centre for good nearly new
auto. Roy Shepard, p. O. box 645,
FL Centro. 6t6
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

so Percent off on Silverware this
week. Crescent Jewelry Co., 534 Main
street ss-g-i.--.a adv :.