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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MIZPAH CLASS GIVES
 CHARMING PLAY FRIDAY

The young women of the Mizpah class of the First Baptist church en- tertained their friends in delight ful manner Saturday night in the Sunday school auditorium of the church. The room was beautifully decorated in purple and gold, the class colors. As the guests entered they were served punch by Misses Eunice Ford. Biglow, Elsa Metzler, Jessie Lane, Mary Tew, and Mrs. Sa- rah Mcintosh.
 The first part of the evening s entertainment was Tn the form of q musicale, in which some of the city's best known musicians took part. Later the class presented charming g play, The Evolutions of Sir Ad- miral.' All of the players performed with unusual zest. The work of lit tic Johnston Hawkins, Jr.. as admi- ral at the age of 4, and Daphne Clark, his baby sweetheart, deserves especial mention.
 After the program, free-wll of was taken by Misses Nettie Stoddard and Cecile smith. This will go toward the payment of a piano for the>>use of the Mizpah class.
 The Mizpah class has an enroll ment of over 90 young business wom- en of Birmingham and they are do- ing a beautiful benevolent work in
 
 largely to the seventyfive million campaign.
 These girls have succeeded in get ting the name of every young busi- ness woman in the city and have sent out an invitation to each of these to join their organization, if not already affiliated with some other class. It is their aim to reach 800 in membership. At present there is contest between the groups in getting new members.
 The president of the Mizpah class is Mrs. Frank Webber. The first vice president is Miss Berthyne Bartley. Miss Bartley edits the weekly paper of the class, in addi- tion to being chairman of the mem bership committed. Miss Alma Mar tin is class secretary, and Miss Net tie Stoddard, treasurer. Miss Biglow of New York, who is teacher in Central High school, is the song leader.
 Under the leadership of Mrs. Espy, their teacher, the Mizpah class has grown to be one of the strongest and most influential classes in the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

ation of better drama, and a pro mitigation of interest in Howard throughout the state.
 During that year the Howard Play CTS presented several plays to the Drama League of Birmingham, and also to large audiences in almost every suburb ef the city. Every where they met with great success and enthusiasm. A farce. "The Els capades of Esmeralda,n written by Miss Clark. was given under the aus pices of many civic and social cluhs of Birmingham. and was repeated by request in some of the suburbs.
 The year of 1921-22 found the Howard Players determined to msk e their club one of the best in the college. In the fall they presented the dramatic club of Montevallo in several one-act plays in the college auditorium. This visiting club was received enthusiastically During the spring the club directed it's atten- tion to the presentation of Jerome K. Jerome's Fanny and the Servant Problem"
 The complete cast for The Scrap of Paper" is as follows:
 Prosper Couramont-Walt Bent ley.
 Baron de la Glacierc-Hcrman Thomas.
 Brismouche Ga landed proprietor and naturalist)- )--Jep Dendy
 Anatole (his ward)-J. Jones Stuart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Committees Now Chos. en For Brilliant
 FestiUal

Mrs J. D. Kirkpatrick, general chairman for the spring festival which will be given by the Guild of St. Marys church on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, April ] 1 and ), in the Ledger building, has re- gently announced the complete per sonnel of her committees:
 Advisory Committee-Mrs. A. T. London. Mrs. Il. |. sims, Mrs. John Kaul. Mrs. W. s. Lowell, Mrs. oscar Randolph. Mrs. Ruffin smith.
 Luncheon Commttee-Mrs. Erie Pettus. Mrs. D. M. Drennen, Mrs. Alice Smith. c II. Clark, Mrs. Alex London, Mrs. T.
 Afternoon Teas-Mrs. T. D, Parke and her unit
 Arrangement and Decoration-M fs, W. S Lowell.
 Children's Hour--Miss Elizaoeth Chapman. ,,a Cadwallader Jones. Mrs. Alex bireh' Mrs. Tom Weller.
 Candy Booth-Miss Emily Williams, Miss Letitia McNeel
 Cakes and Preserves-Mrs. T. F. Moore and her unit.
 Maids Aprons. Caps and Collafs- Mrs. |. C. Beatty ane her unit
 thilJrcn's Clothing and Accessories S Mrs. ]. T. Munds and her unit
 Garden Booth-r-Mrs. Jackson Hal stead and her unit.
 Flowcrs-Mrs. Sterling Lanier.
 Fancy Articles-Mrs. Norborne Cooke.
 Handk kerchiefs-Mrs. Carl Wit;i- chen and her unit
 Pubiicity-Mrs. John D. McNeel, Mrs. Brenton K. Fisk. Miss Mannah Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
M-lBURY-HALL WEDDING IS SOLEMNIZED.

A marriage of interest to a great many Birmingham and Alabama friends was that of Mrs. Myrtice Bistow Hall and MT. Robson J.. Mabry, which took place Saturday evening, March IT.
 The nuptials were quietly per formed at the manse of the Fifth avenue Presbyterian church, Dr. H. NJ. Broadly being the officiating divine.
 Following the ceremony, MT. and Mrs. Mabry left for Meridian where. for the present they will make their home. Later, it is probable, they will come to Birmingham to reside. The groom is the brother of George Mabry of Birmingham, and for some years was associated with him in | business here,
 Among those present at the cere- mony were: Mir. and Mrs. George | Ma bry. .Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mabry of Talladega, Mrs. M. E. Mabry, and Mrs. Armstrong of Little Rock, Ark, cousin of the bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Auxiliary of American Legion Issues
 Plea

The following plea has been issued by the Birmingham post, auxiliary of the American Legion:
 we want the Birmingham post, auxiliary of the American Legion, to be 100 per cent organization, uni Nersally recognized as power for good in every community. The care; of disabled soldiers is a responsbili- ty that we must assume; the memory of the dead may be honored only by service to the living veterans.
 Every woman who is interested in the Birmingham post legion auxiliary should come around to Mrs. Harry Saunders, 1917 Thirty first street, north. Wednesday afternoon and join us. Bring some one with youn, for there is so much good you can do for tue disabled man in Birmingham. There shouD be a feeling of great pride in the wearing of the emblem of the legion. (Signed) Mrs. Lacey Edmundson. national committee woman for Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
COIiB-DROWN
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Julia Estelle Brown will be solemniZed on Tuesday evening, April 3, at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. Claudus Wright Brown, on Woodlawn High lands.
 Miss Brown has chosen her sisterS Miss Annie Claude Brown, to act as maid of honor. and Mrs. George J. Roebuck is to act as matron of honor. Little Dorothy Wright Brown, niece of the bride. will he flower girl and Master Richard Woodcock, ringbear- CT. Misses Francis Horton and Elea- nor Woodcock will be ribbon bearers. Mir. r. V. 1ubb will act as best man.
 The bride will be given in marriage by her father. and the ceremony will be performed py Rev. J. F.. Morris. Mrs. George D. Carnes, Jr., will be in charge of the nuptial music. Mrs. Olive Check Humphrey and Mrs. Hu- bert Lacy, sister of the groom, will sing, and Mir. Edwin Ives will give some violin numbers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Ct HRY SOCIETY
 MEETS FRIDAY

The Curry Literary society of Gen. tral High school held it's regular gram on Politics" was given. Those taking part were Mir. Foster Thomas. who spoke on the "Doctrine of the Socialist Party" Mir. Nolney God . dard, on the "Electoral Collece;" Mr. Thomas Allen. on the Doctrine of the Republican Party" and Mir. Sol Harelick. on the Duties of the United States President" One new member was enrolled. After the reports of MT. Leslie Burdette. sub-critic, and Mir. Harrison Byrd, acting critic and after a talk by Miss Whaley. the club sponsor, the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
VICTORIA SOCIETY MEETS.

Mrs. Bertha Ludwig entertained the Victoria Rebekah Sewing club Thursday. \ large quantity of work was accomplished and the members planned to give cereal shower Wednesday. March 2S. for the benefit of the Cullman Orphans Home.
 This shower will be given at the home of the club president. Mrs. Newbourne. 662S. Hillman avenue at 2 o'clock. All Rebehahs are re- quested tc come and help in this work.
 The next regular meeting of the sewing club on Thursday April ,. will be at the home of Mrs. T. M. Haynes. 5f0S Union avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
PARTIES AT THE.
 MISSES TOWARDS SCHOOL.

Inc Urinary and elementary grades of the Misses Howard s School for Girls celebrated all March birthdays in the customary manner Friday. The picnic lunch and birth day songs and rhymes provided a Happy Time" for the children. Those celebrating birthdays were: Helen Mathews. age I: Marjorie Fendley age ,: Marvin Silverstein, age .; De- lore Thomas, age s; Dorothy Clark C age 9; James Hill, age s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Widely known is the dramatic club the Howard Players, which will ap- pear at the Jefferson theatre. April 20. in The Scrap of Paper"
 This play is q delightful comedy full of ludierous asituations. having strong element of Suspense.
 The cast is composedA of college boys and girls who possess not only talent, but experience on the stage. One of the leading parts will be be remembered for3 his exceptional work in Fanny and the Sepyant Problem" and The Maneuvers oi Jane" plays presented by the How : ard Players at the Jefferson in 1921 and 1922.
 Virginia Carswell already well ability on the stage, wiIk play the leading role. Walter Bentley, who plays the role of former sweetheart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MISS HANDLEi ENTER-
 TAINS PHILATHT CLAS

Miss Virginia Handley entertained at rock and bridge party Friday afternoon, complimenting the Phila- thea class of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. Those present were: Mrs. F. E. Chapman. Mrs. w. G. Alsmiller, Mrs. J. R. Green, Mrs. $. V. Iip< omb. Mrs. A. w. Lamar, Mrs. F. (. Mound. Mrs. J. F. Rothermei, Mrs. Homer Urquhart. Mrs. Howard Urquhart. Miss Kathleen Clark, Miss Laura Hunt and Mrs. l. A. Crumly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MR. AND MRS. KELLEY
 HONOR SEN .TOR NARDEMAN.

EX-Senator James K. Vardeman of Mississippi, who is visiting his daugh Mrs w T. Ratliff, was complimented by q theatre party given at the Jefferson Saturday when Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Kelley. old friends of senator Nardeman were host and hostess. Other guests were Mrs. Ratliff and Mir. and Mrs. R. C. Miles. The party was also enter tained at an informal dinner at the home of Mrs. Ratliff on Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL
 ASSOCIATION MEETS.

An interesting meeting of the Phillips High School association was held Tuesday. Lloyd Jesselyn talked for few minutes about the new lii rary. Mrs. Louis a Underwood, president os the Parent-Teacher as- sociat,on talked on What the Asso- clation Is," telling how anxious she was to see the Phillips High school become a member of the state or ganization. Two committees were appointed to assist in receiving the teachers during the A. E. A. con- NentiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MRS. CLARK ENTERTAINS CLlR IN WOODLAWN.

Mrs. E. S Clark entertained the members of the Anne Halverson club at her home on Woodlawn Highlands Wednesday afternoon. An Interesting contest was enjoyed, Mrs. Hendricks winning the prize. A delicious salad course was served late in the afternoon. Thrty-five guests attended the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
DANCE AT UNIVERSITY
 ATTENDED BI MANY.

Among those who left Friday to attend the Athletic association dance of the University of Alabama were Miss Amanda Parker, Miss Eliza beth Gibson. Miss Margaret Gibson, Miss Sarah Martin. Miss Anne Gal lion, Miss Mathilda Hood, Miss Florence Young, Miss Amy Young, Miss Myra Belle Pope, Miss Sylvia Aird and Mr. and Mrs. Clovis Jearce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
SOPHOMORES
 ENTERTAIN SENIORS

The sophmores of the Misses How ards School for Girls were hostesses Saturday to the seniors. The occa- sion was a box party at the Lyric, concluded by refreshments at Martha Washington. The faculty were the chaperons for the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MRS. NORTHINGTON COMPILE MENTS MRS. NICHOLS.

Mrs. Merrill Northington was hostess at a buffet luncheon Satur- day in honor of MT. Nichols of Lex ington, Va, the house guest of Mrs. T. o. Smith. The guests included only the intimate friends of Mrs. Nichols and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
SENIOR CLASS OF LOUIE cnNpTON HONOREIcS

Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Miss Eliza : beth May, Miss Tyler and Miss Eliza beth Graham will be at home at the residence of Mrs, F. N. Taylor, 3210 Norwood Boulevard, on Thursday, March % from to 6:30 o'clock, in honor of the Senior class of the Lou lie Compton Seminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
GNLIItRD CLUB ISSUES DANCE INVITATION

The following invitations have been issued: The Galliard club requests the honor of ycJr pre- ;enco at their an nufi ball Monday evening, March e. Tutwiier ball room. Formal. Nine to 1 one o'clOck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MISS HANDLEN ENTER-
 FANS FOR MRS. HANDLE;Y

Miss Virginia Handley entertained lew friends at the tea dsnsant it the Tutwiler Saturday afternoon, complimenting her sister, Mrs Frank llandley, who is in Birmingham en route 10 New York. where she will make her home in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
DELTA GAMMA SIGMA
 SORORITY ENTERTAINS

The Delta Gamma Sigma Sorority of Howard college will entertain Miss Annie C. Whitesde at luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel Sunday. Miss Whitesde is from Bell Buckle, Tenn, and member of the Chi Omega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MISS MOHLER HOSTESS
 TO AMANTES

Miss Maurine Mohler, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Mohler, will be hostess at the Amantes opening dance on April 6 at her home, 1921 Warsaw street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MRS. sOUTHGATE HON OREE AT BUFFET LUNCHEON.

Mrs. Vernon Whitaker entertained at a buffet luncheon Friday in honor of Mrs George Southgate at her home on Jasper road. Only a few of the intimate friends of the hon cree were included in Mrs. Whita- ker's hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
HAMILTON-M'CUTCHEN ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mrs. Susie E. McCutchen announces the marriage of her daughter, susie Amanda to MT. Frank J. Hamilton. on March b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MISS MONTGOMERY HONORS
 MISS DUMAS AND MISS SALTER

Miss Jean Dumas and Miss Eliza beth Salter will be honorees at a luncheon given by Miss Helen Mont gomery Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MRS.. EASTER WILL HONOR
 MISS SALTER AND MISS DUMAS

Mrs. Richard Easter will entertain at a lovely luncheon, complimentins Miss Elizabeth Salter and her guest, Miss Jean Dumas, of Mobile, Monday, April ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MISS DUMAS AND MISS SALTER HONOREES AT LUNCHEON

Miss Lucy Crow and Miss Bernict Lea will honor Miss Jean Dumas oi Mobile and Miss Elizabeth Salter al a luncheon Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MISS DUMAS HONORED
 AT TEA BY MISS SAI.TER

Miss Elizabeth Salter will enter tain at a tea today ill honor of her guest, Miss Jean Dumas, of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MISS TRECHSEL ENTERTAINS
 FOR MISS SALTER AND GUEST

Miss Vivian Trechsel will give a bridge party Tuesday, April 3, com plimenting Miss Elizabeth Salter and her guest, Miss Jean Dumas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-01

her brothers, Darrell and Spencer
Davis, of Washington, also Mrs. Barr
and Miss Cantana. t7i,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Fleming en-
teftained a few of their friends "a
cards on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Selecman were
hosts at dance eli Christmas even
ing.
/ Midshipman William II. Duvall is
spending the days vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A L.. Duvall
and friends.
Miss Jessie Brener has been spend
ing the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Ella Brener.
Miss Katr;ne Fisher returned home
Christmas Eve from, a weeks visit
with friends in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". n. Mayer have
with them for visit their son-in-iaw
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
O'Beme, of Ossinirg, N. Y.
Kenneth Davis is spending a two
weeks vacation with his parents at
Virginia Highlands.
Miss Margaret Davis. of Virginia
! Highlands, spent Christmas Eve as
the guest of Miss Minnie Herndon.
Francis and Alice Harnlon spent
+! Sunday with thei, mother, Ms. NJ
R. Herndon.
Mrs. Ernest Petit had as her
guests on Sunday her brother-in-law
and sister, Of Anacostia, D. c.
School opens at Lorton, Wednesday
January Bird, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday school will be in session
in Springman's Hall and on Monday,
January 9Th, school will be held in
the new school building now rapidly
nearing completion.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dove will
have as their guests over the week
end Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Sanford
of Washington, d. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-01

plates of the vessel loose. In this con.
nection, it is estimated that when a
Is l-2 inch gun is fired the recoil
shock can be expressed as a force of
four million horse power acting for
one-hundredth part of a Second.
Heretofore the effect of the recoii
has been attenuated by a device per-
hitting the gun to run back on its
carriage after the discharge. But
here arieses a grave problem. Take,
for instance, French seventy-five.
The initial speed of the proiectile is
l,SOO feet second and the gun runs
backward its entire length after the
discharge. AS the recoil shock in
creaSeS with the initial speed, the
weight of the prOjectile and several
other factors, it is easy to see that.
with l6-inch naval gun, firing q
projectile hundreds of times heavier
than the land shell and with an initial
velocity of more than three thousand
feet a second, the entire length of the
ship would not be enough to provide
for the recoil.
Engineers Galliot and Bory have it
is asserted solved the problem by .
device which opposes to the recoiI
shock an equal force acting in a cor
trary direction. theoretically the gun
could be suspended from a cable high
i'll the air and fired without the slight
est recoil.
Another feature Of the Galliot- Bory
brake is that the gases which escape
from the mouth of the gun at the mo-
ment of the weapon, suppressing
away behind the weapon, Suppressing
the flash and the smoke clouds which,
even with smokeless powder, draken
the field of vision of the gunners with
out hiding the vessel from the enemy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-01
MARINE NAMED GENERAL

Washington, Jan. 1.-ColOnel Ru-
fus Herman Lane, an officer with a
long and distinguished record of SER
vice in the Marine Corps, has been
nominated for the post of Brigader
General, Adjutant and Inspector OF
the Marine Corps. For several months
he was senior member of the ad-
jutant and Inspectors Dept, at Ma
rine Corps Headquarters here. He
will take over the duties of his new
office Immediately the nomination is
confirmed by the Senate.
The nominee is native of Ohio
and a graduate Of Annapolis. He was
appointed a lieutenant in the Ma
rine Corps in 1893, and in subsequent
years served with distinction in the
Spanish American War and many
other campaigns and expeditions, be-
sides filing important posts in the
administrative departments of the
naval service. He performed especial
~ noteworthy service in Santo Dom
lingo recently, where he helped re-
organize the school system and aid
ed in the revision Of the Dominican
laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-01
FRENCEiME.N INVENT GUN THAT
WILL REVOLUTIONlZE WARFARE

Paris, Dec 30.-More powerful
than the Big Bertha which shelled
Paris from a distance of sixty miles
and capable of being used abroad
warships built only for Is 1-2 inch
guns, new weapon which. it is be-
lieved, will revolutionize the use of
artillery in naval warfare, is being
studied by the French government en-
pertS.
One of the astounding features of
the invention, due to the laborS of
two French scientists, is that it elm
mates the recoil shock or the biggest
guns.
Utilization OF the newly discovered
principle in the armament of naval
units would practically nullify the eff
feet OF the limitations imposed by the
decisions &c the Washington arna-
ment conference.
Naturally the d',ltls OF the inven-
ton. the salient fCJt.rc of which is the
Galliot- Bory brake, So-calied from the
names of the discoveries are kept a
profound secret az the central navy
laboratory and ~ the nav and war
offices. where the results OF the trials
have been recorded and await o6icia.
apporv&l But enough has been learn
ed to make possible general descrip-
ton of the principle.
The caljber of naval guns IS Gmit"G
by the Washiugton'treaties to 100 mil,
limeters (is incheSl. France has noi
the money necessary for the oonstruc-
ton Of ships capable of carrying guns
of that caliber. To use smaller YES
sells, such as those built for Is 1-2
inch guns is not to be thought Of with
the guns OF today, because the re-
coil Shock would simply @s 1aSe the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-01
Terrace Work al
Temple Site Damaged

Considerable damage was done by
the heavy rain early this morning to
the terrace work being done on Shoot
er's Hill surrounding the George
Washington Masonic National Mem
orial Association Temple now under
course OF construction.
The heavy rain caused the earth
to come down to the retaining wall
erected at the base and some of the
earth was finally washed down King
street. Since this work was begun
rains have caused the contractors
considerable damage. However, it is
stated that just as soon as grass
starts to grow on the terraced parc,
which probably will be early in the
spring this obstacle will be over
come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-01
MARK TwAIN's HOME SOLD

Redding, Conn. Jan. 1.-Barnfield
The horne of Samuel Langhorne Glenn
ems Mark Twain, on Redding ridge
in which he spent the last few years
of his career until his death, in 1910,
will pass into the hands OF Mrs. Mar
garet Given, of New York city, as the
result Of arrangements completed
through the trustees of the humor-
ist's estate.
The estate, which consists OF 24S
acres Of land and an Italian villa,
was planned by Mark Twain as a
country retreat. It has been unoccu-
pied since his death and will be re-
modelled.