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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
Hearts Light at Axis Club
Monday Despite Bad Weather

lures lent to the club by Miss Carrie
Hill and Miss Marion Orr.
The Table Radiant
How lovely was the tea table, with
an exquisite all-over cloth dappled
with medallions of fifet. and how
coy the dining room with its color
full shadows made festive with a
magnificent bouquet of radiant rcd
roses-sent as handclasp of good
fellowship-from the Rotary club.
But 1t was the card accompanying
this gift OF blossoms which was so
greately appreciated by these busy
Axians, who in the past few months,
have paid $4,000 on their debt of
SIS, 000 for the new clubhouse, so at
tractively dedicated to service yes
terday.
For this card read.
MAY these flowers express to you
Rotarys best wishes for tho full
achievement of the ideals of the Axis
club. Rotary recognizes In your
club great addition to the assets of
Birmingham, and welcomes Axis to
the ranks of community upbuilders.
Congratulations on this suspicious
opening of your own home"
Southern Clubs Offering
Just around the curve of pretty
decorated corner, another bouquet of
red roses flashed out, In spirit. a
similar sentiment-these flowers
having been sent with tho happy
wishes of the Southern club-organi-
cation which includes 1000 distin-
guished citizens of Birmingham.
Christmas had arrived, If blossoms
had anything to do with 1t, in the
inviting living room. A huge basket
of capsieum, that green plant which
has such lovely red berries upon it
and Manifestations the read
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19

ing table. The basket was topped
with garlands of crimson ribbon, the
floral creation having come as the
personal expression of congratulation
to the club members from c. l. Baker
Callers Kept coming long past the
hours set.
All yesterday morning, the busy
hands of some of Birmingham most
charming matrons and young women
were tireless to make the party set
ting beautiful. They arrived early to
begin their fairy transformation of
tho club--those in the group being
Mrs. Dora c. Fell, chairman of the
house committee, who was assisted
by Miss Flora Blach, Mrs. C. NJ.
Blanchard, the clubs splendid home
making hostess, Miss Annie Floyd
and Mrs. Roger Morrison.
Decorations Committee
Then, as chairman for decorations.
Mrs. e. L. Scouten hurried here and
there, asking Mrs. Erie Pettus. Mrs.
w. l. Grub, Mrs. Dan Dimick and
Mrs. Angus Taylor what they thought
about such and such decorative
plan, and what they had to suggest
Then there would follow discus
sion until every little corner was
made to flash out a welcome to those
who drove up in automobiles
throughout the calling hours or came
on the cars or walked to the club
house for the joyful event
They were also aided in placing
the decorations by Mrs. Carson
| Adams and Mrs. Morris Newfield.
Mrs. Angus Taylor. charming pres
ident of the club, who has been but
recently welcomed back to the busy
affairs of the organization from an
attack of illness. stood at the head
of the receiving line. She was lovely,
gowned in a handsome creation of
! black. Mrs. w. /. Grub also wore
black-of soft Notwithstanding cut
steel beads of the Fashionable pleas
| ant shade. Mrs. Fell was charming
| in mauve embroidered satin, while
Miss Floyd was in brown satin crepe.
| Mrs. c. B. Spencer and Mrs. ]. w.
Donnelly dispensed gayety at the
same time they poured tea.
Miss Maurine Brownie kept the
guest register.
| The lovely coterie OF women asked
to receive were. Mrs. Morris New
| field, Mrs. ]. IL. Mi1spaugh, Mrs. L. ].
Rowe, Mrs. w. ]. wheeler, Mrs. Karl
Landgrebe, Mrs. w. l. Grub, Mrs.
Donald b. Wood, Mrs. A. J. Bowron,
Mrs. Thomas d. Parke, Mrs. W. J.
| Adams, Miss Hannah Elliott, Mrs.
Leo Oberdorfer, Mrs. Lloyd Josselyn,
Mrs Colman Blach. Mrs. r. Dupont
Thompson, Miss Flora Blach. Mrs.
John Mayer, Mrs. Palmer Daugette.
Mrs. John Flenner. Mrs. T.. l..
Scouten, Miss Ola G. Browne, Mrs.
Gordon e. Jones, Mrs. Dan Dimick,
Mrs ]. II. Eddy, Mrs. Dora c. Fell.
Mrs. Carson Adams, Mrs. II. e. Lin
thicum, Mrs. LeGrand Wilson. Mrs.
Max Blach, Mrs. G. T. Wofford, Mrs.
G. NJ. Lathem, Mrs. II. II. Hamilton,
Mrs. L. r. Towns. Mrs. Scale Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
NEW ORLEANS WEDDING
OF MUCH INTEREST

A wedding of unusual interest to
Birmingham people was that of Miss
Belle Seawell, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. B. w. Seawell of New orleans,
and DR.. Robert Rose Gillespy Of this
city.
The ceremony took place at st.
Pauls Episcopal church, New Orleans,
Wednesday evening at o'clock, Rev.
Alfred Berkeley, officiating.
Miss Seawell was exquisite in a
bridal robe OF white chiffon velvet,
with court train, her veil being
caught with orange blossoms. She
carried shower of bride roses. The
bride was attended by Miss Lucille
AIgeyer. as maid of honor; Mrs.
Freisin Page and Mrs. Harry Da
Ponte, as natrons of honor. and Miss
Elizabeth Randle as bridesmaid
These attendants wore rich looking
rainbow colored gowns with flowers
of a contrasting shade. Marie Es-
Their Schibberly, cunning little girl
dressed in pink, showered pink rose
petals in the path of the bride.
MIR. James Gillespy of Birmingham,
was his brothers best man, and the
ushers were Harry Da Ponte, Benja-
min Walter and Victor Ledbetter.
Mr.. Dewitt Milan. DIR. Lionel Bienve-
nue. and Mr.. Lawrence Gold We're
groomsmen.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was given at the home of
the brides parents on Audubon
boulevard. DR.. and Mrs. Gillespie
left for a bridal trip Immediately aft
erward. They WAL later make their
home with the brides parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19

Preparations are rapidly being
completed for the large tea which
is to be one of the biggest affairs
of the season, and which will be
given by the League of Women
Voters the first Tuesday in January.
Yesterday, the leagues executive
board met and Mrs Murray Brown
was appointed chairman Of the So
cial committee for the event.
The tea is one which will invite
and compliment the legislators of
Alabama and their wives. tho idea
being that the women of the Bir-
mingham district shall learn to know
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MRS. WILLIAM I. GRUB
TO HONOR COMING VISITOR

The after uletide days will be
made gay with an attractive after
noon tea at which Mrs. William l.
Grub will entertain in honor of a
former Birmingham woman, Mrs,
Troup Brazelton of Washington, d. c.
The lovely affair will be at Mrs.
Grubb's home, the date, however, not
yet having been set.
Mrs. Brazelton is coming to the
Magic City for visit with her
mother, Mrs. William A. Hood For
merly she was Nina Hood
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
FRANCIS CROC<kRD HOST
AT COUNTRY CLUB DINNER

MIR. Francis Crockard will have a
joyous group of young folks to be
his guests during Kris Kringle days.
He has framed up the merry making
right in his pennant-bedecked room
at Yale, and written lots of letters
home, asking about 20 Birmingham
boys and girls to be present.
The affair will be given at the
Country club the night of Decem-
Der so.
Mr. Crockard will arrive in Bir-
mingham Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
FRENCH PARTY OF BRIDGES
CUNNING WEEKEND AFFAIR

Quaint and irresistible was the
clever French party Sunday evening
at which Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bridges entertained at their home in
Ede ewood
The honor guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Woodward. Mrs. woodward
being the lovely French girl whom
Mr.. Woodward. former officer in the
army, married and brought right
back with him from overseas to pre-
side as the hostess of his Birmng-
ham household
Mr.. and Mrs. Bridges invited to
meet these guests group of artistic
friends, art devotees, as we'll as sew
eral acquaintance of the honorees
who speak French the injunction of
the invitation being that mo word
Of English must be spoken
Struggle With Syntax
AS number of the guests had to
brush up on "parle-lee- voo," and had
to jog their lazy brains to remember
which French word meant something
they hankered to say, wild We're the
moments of triumph when the peek
a-hoo world would dash into the ring
of their consciousness and they could
burst forth with it as a pure and
perfect gem of thought.
Outside of the fact that one mem
Der of the guest list kept repeating
Mercy" and the party would turn.
fearing some terrible conclusion had
happened, instead of realizing that
the language was plain ordinary
Thank you," everything went off
swimmingly; and the honorees werc
handsomely given to understand that
it was "beaucoup plaisir" to clasp
their hands and know that they have
decided America Is mighty fine
place to live in, even If dear Paris
does call and call.
There were 16 guests present who
enjoyed coffee and tea from a charm
ing table set in the Bridges dining
apartment, which Is two steps lifted
from their cunning, big art studio
living room Mrs. Bridges served
coffee at one end OF the prettily,
daintily arranged table with its
hand painted china of rose color,
while Mrs. j. d. Moore poured tea
at the other end of the board.
A Rival school
climax of the evening was pro-
duced when a rival school of English
burst cut actively in opposition to the
French, with the result that the
French, just as they did at the
Marine, defeated all opponents and
emerged overwhelmingly victorious.
The guests enjoyed the pages of
an unusually clever book of ultra
modern drawings. and declared that
the home Of the Bridges is the pref
test, quaintest, jollie-est, charmant-
INCEST spot in most all of busy Bir-
mingham. Etats- Unis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MRS. HOLMES ENTERTAINS
FOR MISS WHALEY

Mrs. Vernon Holmes entertained
beautifully at a shower last week
for her sister, Miss Elizabeth Whaley.
The gifts were presented to the
bride by little Jeanne Elizabeth
Holmes who stood in the middle of
the dining room table dressed as
Cupid and tugged at the strings that
loosened the gifts from the bower of
roses attached to the chandelier. The
home was tastefully decorated in
silver and green, these colors being
carried out in every detail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MRS. woFFoRD's TEA
FOR MISS MrCALLEY

Mrs. George T. Wofford entertained
at tea during the weekend in honor
Of Miss Lucy MeCalley. About 1oC
young girls of the school set were in
eluded in this Christmas tea.
Mrs. Wofford was assisted in re-
ceiving by Miss Mary Giles. Miss Dale
Oliver, Miss Lois Allen. Miss Lflliar
Fearn. Miss Marjorie Scruggs, Mis-:
Eleanor Peter. Miss Virginia leagues
Miss Lucy Thomas. Miss Martha
Hood and Miss Annie Lloyd Davies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
Mrs. Murray Brown Named
Chairman Legislators Tea

who personally Is representing them
at the legislature and the women
who make up legislative society. as
well as to do them honor.
Mrs ]. NJ. Hankins presided at the
meeting.
The plans are that all the women's
clubs of the city shall have delegates
a I'd representatives at the big party.
and that no club be left out.
The tea is to be staged at the Hill
man hotel. the leagues headquarters,
and at least several hundred guests
will call during the afternoon, it is
expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MISS EASTWOOD TO HELP SANTA
Make CHRISTMAS DELIG HrFUT

Here's another lovely party on
schedule for the Christmas holidays.
This is to be dinner-one of
charming group to be given at the
Country club the night of December
80 This will be Saturday night be-
fore the joyous New Year.
The hostess is to be beautiful Miss
Mary Alice Eastwood, who has just
returned from visit in Philadelphia,
and who will entertain more than 20
guests in honor of a visitor who Is
soon to arrive to have merry time
with holiday young folks-Miss Mary
Stout of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
THE AGLAIA
LITERARY PROGRAM

The Aglaa Literary society OK
Central High school held it's pre-
lmnary oratorical contest Friday
afternoon.
The Aglaia society is looking for
ward to the joint contest for which
they are preparing. when Miss Alice
Skilton and Miss Margaret Hanes will
represent the club.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MRS. CHARLES Il. LEHMAN
HONORS MISS WHALEY

Mrs. Charles 7. Lehman enter
tanned at her home on Ash street
Friday at a luncheon, complimenting
Miss Elizabeth Whaley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MRS. WHALEY'S PARTY
FOR MISS WHALEY

Mrs. w. Junius Whaley will give
bridge party Tuesday, December 10,
in honor of Miss Whaley, popular
bride elect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19

The ri Gamma club will entertain
at tea Wednesday afternoon az
the home CT Miss Mildred Ham
merick
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MRS. ROSS SNYDER
TO ENTERTAIN

Mrs. Ross Snyder will entertain
Ray Snyder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MRS. FELIX DRENNEN
TO ENTERTAIN

Mrs. Felix Drennen will entertain
at buffet luncheon Friday. De-
cember 90.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19

PARIS France-A French the short brushed
jacket with monkey shown the right above The
fitted links
black broadcoth skirt accompany the jacket
leur of Enthusiastically French origin of brown mouad
laine antique embroidered striking fabric
The hreequa length has tight bodice suggesting high
waine fulness the below of
fabric the skirt straight and fabric with
The trimming beaver
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19

Mrs. w. c. Knopf, Mrs. w. 3. Hill
house, Mrs. II. 4. Batterton, Mrs.
r. b. Broyles, Mrs. Frank J. White
and Mrs. j. r. McWane.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-19
MIR. AND MRS. II. NJ. ALLEN
TO GIVE BUFFET SUPPER

Mr.. and Mrs. b. M. Allen will en-
terrain at buffet supper Christmas
night.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
JAPAN EXPECTED
TO APPROVE PACT
Swift and Silent" Rati-
fication Predicted by
Ambassador

WASHINGTON. April l.-"Swift
and silgut ratification bv Japan OF
the four power Pacific treaty and of
tho incident treaties born OF the
Washington arms conference was
predicted here today by sadly Sn -
buri, acting ambassador Of Iaphu In
the United States. In dCprcCatiug
reports that japan, too, might lind
objections to tho soriCs of pacts.
1T was thought WISE Saburi
said. that the acts of ratification hy
Japan should await tho tiual out.
como NJ the rutitications discussions
in the United states senate.
Now that America has formally
set her seal OF approval upou tho
Pacific treaty and tho naval limita-
tions pact the japanese government
may hc expected To raUty with
haste.
Qualification Of tho treaty viii be
siloth,' Ssburi said because We
have no senator Bornh in that
branch uf the government whose
task % becomes to PASS finally on
tho treaties
Sahuu hastcnrd 10 add that there
are plenty Of Rornh5" iu tho diet,
especially iu the house Of rCprcsen
iut.Ncs. lie pointed out. huNoAor,
that the acts OF ratification would
ho cousummatod In tho pgivy Couu-
,il after tho imperial cabinet has
approved 10 following consultation
with the emperor Tho house Of
lccrs in tho imperial dict, ne point
cd out may De called upon to pass
upou the treaties ns matter of pul-
icy, II not merely ms n matter OF
CuuItCRN
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02

lynching who did not waive prcl.mi-
nary hearing and take y life inn
prisOnmeut term, and whose trial
ends today--the case TO 20 TO the
jury late this afternoon.
No explanation was offered by
him as to why he referred 10 being
"doped' and he was not cross
examined In regard to u.
When McAlestcr dramatically
made the statement, n number of
spectators In the courtroom chccrcd
and applauded. They were silcnoed
by the Judge.
The state rested It's case ycstor-
day after several negroes and others
had testified they could Identify
Harris as one of the party OF alleged
lynchors and the defense took the
stand this morning.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
ACCUSED IS RETICENT
Robert McAlcstcr. Held for partici-
pating In Lynching of Oklahoma
CiIN NrgTO. IgnOrps OmcsIIOns.

OKLAHOMA CITY, April IT
will not answer any questions In re-
gard 10 statement wrung from
me when 7 was 'dopeds"
This was Robert McAlester's an.
swor to question asked as 20
whether he was present ut the hang
ing Of Jake Brooks, negro packing
house worker, who was lynched
January -. McAlcstcr (whitc) Is
chief witness for John Harris (also
whitc). who was the eighth man
held in connection with the alleged
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
Stormy Seas Halt Flight
Of Portuguese AUidtOrs

Las PALMAS, Canary Island,
AprlI STORMY seas today pre-
vented Captains Cautino and SAGA
gguta' Portuguese naval avlators,
rom starting upon the second leg
OF their transatlantic flight from
PORTUGAL to South America. The
gglLrdmen "hopped Off from Lisbon
thursday morning early and ar
l.yed here at o'clock the samo
uay IL conditions are favorable,
,ne second leg OF the flight will be
commenced tomorrow,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02

from wounds ON bis head aud legs.
was picked up Ivy the police In an
uptown residential section lie be.
ramc unconscious after reaching th,
hospital whorc physicians stated
thnt hc had sustained conclusion
of the brain
Tho police believe that Roosevelt
Who was 25 years old. and son of
Nh and Mrs Ruhcrt B.Hooscvclt of
Washington. was struck bv an auto
mobile as hr stepped of tho Side
walk
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02

PARIS. April i.--Iromicr poin-
Cnirc, speaking this afternoon In the
chamber of deputies. said that tho
Washington conference arms trcR.
tics would be submitted to parlia-
mont for complete examination
I'm most reliable spirit toward tho
United states" lie said. however,
that France maintains her right to
exercise her national sovereignty.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
ROoSEvELT'S COUSIN DEAD
MystCrlously Injured lie Loses con.
sciousncss After Being Found

NEW YORK, April l.--Itobert n
Roosevelt. jr, a second cousin OF
the late President Roosevelt. died
In a local hospital today from in
ner.
Tho man, dazod aud bleeding
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
I'Mor. Go,crnmcnt Ovncrsi,ip.
BY B. Link

WASHINGTON. April 1t win
be up to tho public tu Try tho cN-
pertinent uf government ownership
ur the coal mines II the coal Indus
Try Be- not roorgauizcd in the interests
ot the public. Senator Borah ot
Idaho, chairman OF tho senate labor
COMMITTEES, declared in formal
statement TODAY
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-02
Poet Adindrcd Insnnc.

TOPEKA. Kan. April John r.
Van Dcrllp, known as the Wnkarusa
poet, who attempted to end his life
by lcnping into the Wakarusa creek
last Tuesday. was adiudgcd insane
Boo probate court today NaudCrlip
has been in poor health for several
months
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-03
man DIES IN
FOREST FIRE
Burning Snag Falls on Head
While Telling Tree

TACOMA. June 3.--Wlth one
death reported In the battle against
flames. 900 men were fighting Sat
urday 10 keep back a forest fire
that threatened completely to de.
stroy the camp Of the Mineral Lake
Logging company. near Ashford, on
the Tacoma and Eastern railway
Frank Valench. SO. was killed In
stantly Friday when burning snag
fell on his head while he was at
tempting TO fall q blazing tree.
The fatal accident occurred near
Camp No. II of the Miner Lake
Logging company. 1t was feared
today that Camp No. IL would be
entirely consumed.
This was the first new outbreak
In Pierce county since the forest
fires began 70 nbate.
with no new forest fires reported
TO the Seattle fire department Satur-
day. and with former high winds sub
siding. further danger from un'
checked blazes Is though TO be past,
unless fresh winds arise. Aiready
losses viii reach more than $1,000.
600. according TO estimates compiled
from the stricken sections Of Western
Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-03
ASK PROBE IN
WINE CASE
Commission Gives Docu-
ments to Los Angeles Jury

LOS ANGELES. June s.--Docu.
ments relating to the charges and
counter charges OF Dis;rie, Attorney
Thomas Lee wooiwine and ida
Wright Jones. whom he dismissed as
Juvenile investigator. today were In
the hands OF the grand jury. with the
recommendation OF the county civil
service commission for complete
and impartial investigation.
we are placing these documents
In your hands. not because OF their
relation 10 the dismissal of a county
empIoye. but because they contain
allegations of misconduct Of a seri.
Gus nature" said the commission'a a
communication 20 the grand jury.
The letter recltea the hiatory OF the
affair. beginning with woolwine's an.
nounccment Of Miss Jones dismissal
because she had threatened 20 sell
his reputation TO his political enemies
for $4,000" Notes containing Miss
Jones' charges that Woolwine had
been intimate with her. and her state.
ment flied with the commission. are
included
Woolwine. who this week an
nounced his candidacy for the demo
cratic nomination for governor. in a
stingiuE statement declared the Mt
tack on him "the most dastardly,
cowardly. viilainoua and groundiess
that has ever been launched against
a public official in California"
''Ife has done r." IL the bitter re
mark Of Miss Jones. 'tIIe has ruined
me. He has ruined HIMSELF