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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26

This Sunday being tho fifth Sunday all of the county Baptists will meet at the Second Baptist church of the city. A luncheon will be served the out-oftown guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26

News has been received here of the death of Ben Hardin, who lived on the Piedmont pike. At his death he was ' years of age, member of the Baptist church and one of the most popular men Of his community. His death was from pneumonia. He is survived by wife. four sons and daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
JACKSONVILLE ITEMS

Jacksonville, January 25. (Spe- cial)-A large number of Baptist members of the woman's Missionary union will attend the meeting in An niston Thursday.
 Miss Virginia Handley of Birming- ham. field secretary of the Red Cross. is scheduled to deliver an address here next week before the Jackson ville unit. Several of the members heard her interesting address in An niston right after she had returned from France, serving as Rcd Cross nurse.
 Mrs Byron Nixon of this city. who possesses lovely contralto voice. will give concert with W. H. Woods, reader, in Anniston Saturday eve ming for the benefit of the Choral club of Anniston.
 Rev. Basil Walton of Lenoir. N. C.. who was given a call to st. Lukes Episcopal church, has declined to ac- eept the call
 Foster West has bought the Nun nally home on lola street and will move into it February 1, wher John Nunnally and family move tc Anniston.
 J. R. Caine. who had both legs broken when Camp Mcclellan truck turned over several years ago, has just returned from a government hos pital in North Carolina and is able tc walk now without the aid of his crutehes, much to the qualification ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
DOCTORS BAFFLED
 BY WOMAN'S CASE
Mrs. E. Rose of Mobile Found Unconscious in Meridian
 Hotel Room

Meridian, Miss, January 25.-(spe- cial.)-Being overcome in her room at a local hotel and carried to local Hospital where she remained uncon- scious for several hours. her condition greatly puzzling attending physicians, a young woman who had registered the night before as Mrs. k. Rose of Mobile. late yesterday was declared to have regained consciousness and hopes of recovery were entertained. Groans heard in the room by female enaploye of the hotel resulted in an investigation, Mrs. Rose being found at the lime was thought to be In a dying condition. The police were mo- titled, physicians summoned and the stranger carried quickly to the hos pital, where for several hours her condition baffled every effort of the physicians, who, although she has been pronounced out of danger. arc still in the dark as to what caused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26

Herb. He came early In tho morn ing to talk the situation over with Gloria and Virainia--a sadder but wiser man. In Herb Richardson's darkest hour Gloria was his guide star. He realized, with cleared vision, her devotion to him and his love for her. He proposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26

Rev. Basil Walton of Lenoir. N C., who was given a call to St. Lukes Episcopal church. has declined to ac- eept the call.
Hickory daily record., 1922-11-15
PAGEANT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH

A. beautiful pageant was given by
the Light Brigade (ci1ildren's mission
ary society of st. Andrews church
Sunday night. This was witnessed by
the largest crowd ever gathered at
St. Andrews church. One Of the
special features that made the page
ant intensely interesting was that the
children spoke clearly and distinctly.
"Wor't you walk into my parlor"
was beautifully carried by three AM
eeican girSs1 Mary kiBer Margaret
Kuhn and Gladys Fincannon, Japan,
Mamie Deal, India, Voliet Huffman:
China, Louise Seabock, Helen Hudsoii,
Gertrude Hunt; Alaska, Russell Huff
man; Porta Rico Tom Peery: An3cri-
can Indians Louise Cox; The true
missionary" Mary Catherine Miller.
"Children's Pledge" Alberta Britton;
America, Irene Ulys saThe Thanks
giving Tree" was happily introduced
by little Martha Kiser who also led
Blessings Flow" A group Of children
gave scripture references on Thanks
giving.
The small children gave eve Thank
the Heavenly Father" and sweet'y
sang "Praise Him All We Little chill
dren." Eleven boys represented all the
Lutheran boards in America and
across the seas giving an abundance
Of wonderful information. "Pleese give
Dollar Tonight" by Louise Delane.
"A heart full of Gratitude" Little
Elizabeth Fritz The children march
ed around the tree singing Bringing
in the Sheaves" as their boxes were
hung an the tree. This was indeed a
beautiful scene. DR.. Peery made a
few fittino. remarks ard then six little
hovs gathered the offering.
While the offering was being taken
little Miss Frances Morgan sang
"Jesus Name of Wonderouss Love"
,'Teo much praise cannot be given to
Mrs. J. l.. Kiscr, +hc children's sun-
erintendent for the most excellent
way in which these children were
trained. st. Andrews fathers and
mothers are very fortunate in having
such a leader for their children. It
was indeed beautiful.
Jack Peery led the entire program
which was most excellent. IT, is gen
orally conceded that this was the
best young peoples entea.tta inment
ever given at st. Andrews. ~
The collection amounted to s65.95.
Hickory daily record., 1922-11-15
THREE CITIES VITALITY i,
INTERESTED In FIGHT

Greensboro, No. 15.-Actlon upon
the part OF the supreme court Of the
United States in granting application
Of the Southern Power company for
a review OF it's case with the North
Carolina Public e company
means that the :s..N /. company is
given the right l. ~ from the
decision of the fou,s1 circuit court of
appeals, decision OF which court was
shat the Southern Power must furnish
electrical current to the Public Ser
vice company.
The action OF the circuit court of
appeals had been such that appeal
was not possible without the United
States supreme court granting per
mission for such appeals.
The case is one of the hardest
fought in the legal history OF North
Carolint, having it's inception in the
spring of 1920, when the Southern
Power company sought to discon-
tinue selling current to The Public
Service company, the latter company
retailing it in the form Of light and
power to individuals here and at
High Point and with it operating
street car systems in those two cities
illu OdllSpuIy. Hc 1lloI 9eSP u ciiS
Southern Power was to apply for a
franchise to the city council Of
Greensboro to refill light and pow
ar. The council put the matter Up to
the voters of the city, and they turn
ed down the request of the Southern
Power. Next action was taken by
the Public Service company in Gull
ford superior court for an injunction
forbidding the Southern Power cut
ting off current, such Injunction be-
ing granted III the summer Of 1920.
The Southern Power appealed. to he
state supreme cou,-t which upheld
the superior court ruling and the
power company had the case trans
ferred to federal court, wesJer dis
trict of North Carolina, claiming the
North Carolina courts lacked juris-
diction.
Hickory daily record., 1922-11-15
CIGARETTES FOR CHRISTMAS

A new Christmas gift idea that
has gained widespread popularity
during the past few years is the
cigarette-smoker's favcritc brand
wrapped in special holiday paclsagnlg.
Cigarette manufacturers vie with one
another in bringing out attractive
Christmas packages Of all sizes.
An1ong' the most attractive this yeas.
are the new Fatima, Chesterfield, and
Piedmont cartons Of zoo cigarettes
each. The manufacturer Of these popu-
lar brands has succeeded in obtaining
unusually pleasing holiday effects.
The Fa5ima carton is III the same
warm yellow as the well known
package Of twenty, and the iilu5tra-
tions and decorations are IL corplesa
harmony with the quality Of the
cigarette. The Chesterfield carton IS
made striking by two fine,ss drawn
heads By a famous ,artist While the
Piedmont carton fittingly expresses
the character Of the cigarette with an
Illustration of ar old-tine yirgi1ian
Hickory daily record., 1922-11-15
WILLIAM S. HART
PASTIAIE TO-DAY ONLY

Every William S. Hart ar,nirer will
be delighted to learn that this ste,.i-
ing screen star will be seen at the
Pastinne theatre today only in a
(return engagement) in his Para
mount picture, Three Word Brand. =
Mr.. Hart plays three roles in this
production--ail Of them strol7g and
yirile. Of course, the story is Of the
old west-and that adds value to this
announcement.
Beautiful Jane Novak is his lead
ing woman, and You know what that
means. The support is unusually
clever and the photography beycndf
criticism
Don't miss this good piciusess If
YOU saw it the first time it WAS
shown here you will enjoy seeing It
again.
Hickory daily record., 1922-11-15

OF course prices that are prohibi-
tive can't take a DROP Fazmville
Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-05-07
New French Eponge
In 'Oiyid Sports Colors

In Ui,Id Sports Cozors
With many it's longer choice of what fabric for
sports but merely of what color eponge You may have
comprehensive choice collection of eponges both
plain and fancy weaves with brilliant checks on sober
backgrounds others white with gay colorcd patterns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-05-07

This anysded Saleone in which every value stands
particularly tempting and unusual
Philippine Nightgowt,s and Envelopes-Ea handmade
and danty hand embroidered fine quality fabrics 1885,
1855, 1926
Domestic Lingerie MADE of batiste or plain or
lowered crepe tailored lace trimmed models Night.
gowns and envelope cheses, CSC, $780, 1885, S2o5.
Vests and stepin drawers, CSC, $3.50, s1.e5
Costume Sips-Made Of white radum silk with elastic
nds or Of washable satin with knee deep hem, $5o5.
White saseen of fine quality, hip deep hem, SITS
japanese Kmonos-Silk crnkled crepe, satin trimmed,
and with handembrodered brocaded patterns $795.
Other japanese kmonos made of an excellent quality cotton
crepe are embroidered i'll colors American or apa.
nese sleeves, $4.o5 and $3.50
SECOND FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-05-07
New Lace Flou11cings
Springs Fdro,itcs Specially Prccd

Springs Fd'otfcs-Speeidzy Priccd
The Lace Department has moved and grown grew too
large for old home and had give more space
In honor of the its enlarged home have arranged
this special selling.
Silk Lace Flouncngs S3.95 yard -They 50 inches
wide and specially adapted the making Of piece
frocks. Black and spring coors.
Silk Lace Flouncngs S295 yard Full skirt width, 36
inches Black, white and many spring eolors Chanty and
Margot Flouncings $3.50 yard To make the daintiest
frocs for young girls. Cream color only 36 inches wide
Chantiy All Overs, s2.75 yard-4a inches wide, in
black and white. Dainty thread patterns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-05-07
Tomorrow! Our cAnnud[ Sale
Women's White Shoes

Warm days-novlng to the countfy-holidays-a White
shoes At the very beginning of this season we have our
Sale Of Womens White Shoes unusually low prices.
Beginning tomorrow and continuing through the week
you will have OPP ortuny to select from eight new styles
II low White Shoes.
olts675 A reifasEn (which is really fine canvas,
0A' y" one strap pump with low covered heel and
comfortable rounded toe.
oA$8.7S A buckskn one strap pump and a buck
|A' "" skin oxford, both made with vino RI, o,d
low walking heel A kid strap pump with baby Louis
heel sports oxford with blae calf saddle and
rubber sole.
o4tsQ75 A kid oxford with covered military heel.
Wv -" Two buekskin oxfords, one with rubber
soIes, one with military heel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-05-07
Chan1ois Gloves for Motori11,

When YOU slip in behind the wheel Of the roadster Or tuck
yourself into the you the gloves,
and nothing be faultless as chamois Strap
wrist gaanets particularly good style, III white natural
color, $3.50
Other sports gloves for golf, riding and here
In complete assortment, S175, $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-05-07

'ouu find of them decidedly Russian in tone when
you look them tomorrow There will be Ukranian bouses
sad 0eks for example gay stitched in the vivid eoors the
na love, red yellow blue green always touch Of black
V'nd IN the Art Needlework Department you will ind
SPECIAL dplay Of Ukranan sewing this week. And then'
20 return to the windows you will several of the gorgeous
costumes by and of the Russian Grand
opera Company that opens here tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-05-07
Special from Paris?
Beaded Bags 1895

,whenyousee these bags you'll scarcely
be able to believe the very moderate
Pfee marked: And they are obviously
OF superior quality in every respect.
Finely made of tiny steel beads in
artistic patterns, they reveal the most
Charming color schemes. Silk lined,
with beaded handles.
Change purse to match, in color
and design, 1895
}EWELRY DepARTMENT-C GRO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Taking a bird's-eye view of tho Better Films Movement Here and There" it is easy to see that while not so very long ago in the history of motion pictures the Better Films Movement" was, to the majority of persons. an unfamiliar term. now the movement is gaining such ground that one may venture to talk to a popular audience on tho subject without having to elucidate the term in the first sentence or to apologize for presenting theory rather than a fact.
 For pioneering days are over. We know, for instance, that right here in our own home town, Birmingham. thanks to the efforts of the. better films committee of this city,e coop eration with exhibitors has come to pass, and with 1t children's mati- nees. intelligent selection of films by theatre patrons is encouraged by the publication of the selected lists of motion pictures compiled by the national committee of better films of the national board of review, and generally satisfactory grade of pie lures Is exhibited.
 In many other cities and states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
Various Federations Of Clubs Indorse Better Films Movement

there Is corresponding interes. and activity Film Progress, a little mag azine published by the national com mittee for better films, has for six years told of the development of the movement throughout the coun- try.
 In 6 recent issue we are reminded of the successful Go Movie- Week." held here in Birmingham. on May 22-27. under the auspices of the Birmingham Civic Association and the managers of the moving pie ture theatres. Addresses were de- livered, placards posted all over town, and as result an unusual number of people who seldom att tended the modern picture show turned out and were convinced of the splendid artistic and recrectional values of the photoplay. This is of special interest to other southern cities. as 1t Is planned to have this demonstration duplicated in Atlanta and other cities of the south this coming fall.
 In neighboring Florida. as one might expect, the better films movement has taken hold. At the meeting of the Florida Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher asso- citations at Jacksonville, in May, a comprehensive report of the better films conference of the southeastern states, held In Atlanta. was given. Among the resolutions passed was the following:
 Be 1t Resolved, That the Florida Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher associations indorse the movement of the National Board of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
MRS. MARION M. MCKAY

sociation, made an address which was enthusiastically received, and a reso- lution was passed promising the CO., operation of the women with the industry in it's efforts to provide better films.
 Right upon the heels of this gem eral federation meeting came two other important national conven- tions. that of the National Confer ence of Social Work, held in Provi- dence. and the National Education association, in Boston. At the latter MT. Hays again spoke in behalf of the industry. accepting the chal- lenge that it gives to Americat youth the right kind of education and instruction. and assured the ed- ucators that the full instructional value of motion pictures shall be de. veloped and used"
 At the national conference, of so- cial work the speakers on commu- nifty cooperation in motion pictures were H. Turner Jones of the South ern Enterprises, Atlanta. who is pleasantly remembered during his visit ts Birmingham last May. when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

he made such an excellent impress sion by his sound. practical sugges- tons before the better films com mittee. and Orrin Cocks, secretary of the national committee for better films. Mir. Jones talked from the angle of the man who knows from intimate experience the complexities of the motion picture business, hut has helped bring about cooperation between distributors. theatres and the public and knows that 1t Is both feasible and beneficial on both sides. MT. Cocks. speaking on How a Neighborhood Can Improve It's Mo ticn Pictures" said:
 Some plan needs to be edopted generally throughout the United States which will clearly cypress to the theatre owners and to those who furnish regularly motion picture programs to him. well-defined out ;inc of community wishes. This plan must be of such character as will bring to hs theatre a sufficient att tt ndance to make it commercially possible for him to continue in ous- mess. The only one which has yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

been evolved is the better films movement. Every community and every neighborhood has the right to have exhibited those pie lures which they want. =. Yet {. .. because of the rapid circulation of motion pictures from the larger cities or exchange centers, 1t Is inn possible for neighborhood commit tees to review pictures in advance. This has been attempted and has failed. The exhibitor has already booked his pictures and stands a fi- nancial loss whenever one is re- jected.
 The only other alternative at present feasible Is that of relying on some national agency which reviews pictures and selects them far in ad- vance of their circulation. When audiences warrant it, the exnibitor Is able to arrange his bookings so that for part or all of the time he can obtain those motion picture pro- grams which meet the demands of the community.
 This better films movement has appealed to many communities throughout the United States ana has been in operation long enough SC that it has passed the experiment tai stage. Several facts are to be noted: Parents take a more intelli- . gent interest in this popular and al- turing form of entertainment; ex- hihitors find that they are supplying their communities with what they want; larger proportion of the community accept the motion pic- ture whole heartedly and without reservation; again. the community is
 assisted in the process of the refin- ing of this form of amusement, and finally. the producers of motion pie
 lures are learning more accurately
 the place of the motion picture as | the family entertainment and are modifying their product to satisfy | the wholesome family demand.'
 Coast to Coast Interest Examples of how the better films
 movement works out are found scat tered from coast to coast. Better
 films committees are reported ir
 Berkeley, Palo Alto. San Francisco
 and other California cities; Albany IN Y; Indianapolis, Ind; Memphis | Minneapolis. Salt Lake City. Provi-
 dence and Cleveland, to mention just
 few.
 The Cleveland group, it is sug- gested by the way, is one that Bir- l itlH nam AOlh ohOuiQ hcCP bL " ' on. They are planning, if you please, to hold in the fall a mo
 ton picture institute for the whole state, to last several days, with 1 speakers of both local and national fame.
 Birmingham and Atlanta both have a good start ever the Cleveland Gin ema club in holding their conferences last April for the better films of the southeastern states, and the result of the Cleveland conference will be viewed with interest by these two cities, as well as others.
 In Birmingham there Is no finer lot of young men to be found any where than those connected with the moving picture theatres. They as a
 unit stand for better films" educa- ticnal propaganda and the ideals that Mir. Hays has inaugurated and is furthering by his splendid work in the motion picture industry. With Mrs. H. H. Shell as "amuse-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
ENGAGEMENTS

Sibley.varne-Nr w engagement of his Sbey the wedding be solemnized September D. No cards.
 and approaching marriage of their daughter melda MT Henry Obering the wedding take place in September. seigaWnickRabbi and Mrs Winic of Knoxville Tenn Charles Siega ham, the wedding take place the home of the brdeect Au 22.
 Chapman bouyMrs Joseph Arthur Gaboury of Jacksonville approaching marriage of her daughter Josephine Caroline Chapman Huntsville ding take place on September G. Peaon-Caey-Dr Casey engagement daughter Pearson of Louisville Ky the wedding place September D. A. Toomsboro, their daughter Mary Mir Mms Marshavl The wedding will take the early  Harry Watkins John Callaghan, riage to be mnizedth part of this month C. DeSazo the their daughter Edyth ta MT Robert Nichols r of Palos the wedding to take place September g. Mrs Bon Kenney of Burlington Vt the of Birmingham the wedding to take place in the early fall Spgener of Taladega approaching her daughter Emily Margaret Birmingham, wedding of September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

Review for better films committees and urge upon the local organizations to form representative better films committees in every city and town in Florida to cooperate with the theatre owners and use all available methods to utilize the great possi- bilities of the motion picture for the highest form of entertainment and education of our families and young people,"
 Chnutauqua Interested
 At the biennial meeting of the General Federation of Women's clubs, held at Chautauqua, in June, the subject was also considered, MT. Will Hays, head of the Motion Pic ture Producers and Distributors as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

aIent inspector" for Birminghham the personnel" of the motion ptc- ture theatres of this city, composed of judicious minded. high-tone1 young men, and the better films committee" registering the names or many of Birminghham's mot prom inent women, moving pictures here hlv. been drought to standard which any city in che UnlScd S:ate s 1nsRlt envy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
DELIGHTFUL CAMP BREAKFAST.

Miss Virginia Murphy and Miss Elizabeth Murphy, who are visiting Miss Katherine Brothers, have been the inspiration of a number of de- lightful parties.
 Saturday morning these young girls went on a hike to the Rock House where they enjoyed a deli cious camp breakfast. Those in the party were; Eleanor Brothers, Katherine Brothers. Georgia Leary. Virginia Murphy. Elizabeth Murphy and the hostess, Katherine Glover. They were chaperoned by Mrs. Joe Randle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
MRS. THORNTON ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. Kate Nc D. Thornton enter tained a party of eight at the Tut wiler at luncheon for her guest, Miss Marylou Britt, of Triton, Ga, yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
LUNCHEON AND
 PICTURE PARTY.

Mrs. s. D. Murphy entertained at a luncheon and later at a moving picture party for Katherine Broth CTS and her visitors. Elizabeth Mur- phy and Virginia Murphy, of Annis- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
BRIDGE PARTY FOR
 MRS, DEVANE JONES

Mrs. Page Sloss was a charming hostess at her home Saturday after noon, entertaining at bridge party in compliment to her sister, Mrs. De- Vane Jones of Tuscaloosa.