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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
ROTARY CLUB HAS
 A LADIES, NIGHT

One of the delightfully."- informal parties of the past week was the Rotary dinner-dan given at Cas- cade Plunge pavilion Wednesday eve ming by the members Of the Rotary club to their wives. mothers daugh ters, sisters and sweethearts. The big dining hail, with it's beautifully decorated tables, formed lovely set ting for the company Of more than 200 Rotarians and guests, and. as the old song goes. they were there for fun right from the start" Word had previously gone out to the Ro- tarians that a table for each state represented in the club would be ar ranged for members and their guests, and that each table" would be eX- pected to furnish an original stunt. The skits put on by the Yankees The Empire State" The Volunteer State" Tn old Kentucky" the "Geor- gia~ Crackers" The old Dominion State" The Sons of Rest (Alabama) were excellent and brought much ap- ,plause The Alabama contingent, as hosts, staged the most pretentious offering. presenting John McVay. Jr., .and Miss Eula Martin, the talented young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed gar L. Martin, in a picturesque Span ish dance which evoked an ovation.
 The ladies stunt" committee. with Mrs William Little Brown and Mrs. w. I. Grubb as leaders. featured humorous and skillful bug dance" executed by Mrs. Sterling Edwards and Mrs Lee Allen Brooks. Later in the evening the same committee or clever women presented series of laughable stereopticon views of Ro- tarians is more or less unconventional settings. which pictures they an nounced as Seeing themselves as others saw them"
 The two guests of honor on this happy occasion were District Gov ernor l.. Dix of Mobile. who was warmly welcomed. and pr. James Shelby Thomas of the State uni versity. past governor of the district, who delivered an eloquent address on Rotary" the only serious feature of the program. Songs and dancing completed a most enjoyable evening" and the committee in charge is re- ceiving congratulati upon the successful affair
 President Carson Adams was as sisted In receiving by his charming wife and with them the following officers and directors of the club ana their wives: Mr. and Mrs. R. J.. Williams. NIT. and Mrs. ]. H. Eddy MT. ard Mrs. Luther Doty, MT. and Mrs. David Feidelson, MT. and Mrs James w Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Colman Rlach. Mir and Mrs. Eugene Brown. Mir. and Mrs. Henry Howze. Mr and Mrs Tunstall Perry MT. and Nrs. Walter Puckett, MT. and Mrs. Landers Sevier. Mf. and Mrs. Fred Underwood and MT. Robert C. Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CoMME,NT ON
 SHEPARD-TURNE WEDDING

Cards are out announcing ta mar risge of Miss Jessie Edna Turner | Mrs. Jonathan Williams Shepaard' which was solemnized on the evening of Tuesday. october 16. 1923.
 Mrs. chepard is one of Birmins- hams most admired girls, having grown to womanhood here and s graduate ef Central High.
 This marriage unitcs two of the oldest families in the state, Mrs. Shepard on her maternal side being a descendant of the famous Clopton lamlly of Huntsville, Ala. end q granddaughter of Mrs. Ellen Clopton. a noted belle of the sixties. MT Shepard is one of Brmingham's most prominent business men.
 After honeymoon spent In New Orleans and other interesting points Mir. and Mrs. Shepard will be at home
 to their friends on Walnut Hills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MRS. WALKER ENTERTAINS EASTERN STAR MEMBERS

Mrs. William H. Walker was hos tess last Thursday to Mullins Busy Bees of Birmingham chapter. No. 11S, order Eastern Star, at a spend-the- day party. Many beautiful articles are being completed for the fall bazar. Those present were: Mrs. Louise Reed, Mrs. Ernest Matthews, Mrs C. D. Gentry Mrs. V. c. Lauro, Mrs Adolph Laurell, Mrs. Lily Bur- well. Mrs. H. l.. Farley, Mrs. c. D Ellison, Mrs. Sallie Seaton, Miss Ernestine Thompson, Mrs. Harry Null lins, Miss Marie Grim. Mrs. W. B. Cloe, Mrs. C. A. Kearns Mrs. c. J. Thompson, Mrs. Charles Reid. Mrs. R. 8I. Green, Mrs. R. F. Craig, Miss Alfreda Thompson.
 The Bees will meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ernest Mat thews. 4S05 Second avenue, Wood lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

A wedding of wide social interest south and New York where both the families of the bride and groom are well known and very prominent. o'clock at the First Presbyterian church, when Miss Mary Elizabeth Caldwell, the beautiful daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Milner Caldwell, was united in marriage to Mir. Con- rad Henry Matthiesseen, Jr., of New York.
 A large representative gathering of the most prominent families of the SOL tn witnessed the ceremony, which was pronounced by Dr. Henry M Edmunds
 The chancel of the church was banked with palms ferns and south ern smilix, forming a background of ereenery for the wedding tableau Tall pedestals of green topped with Grecien urns filled with white Ma donna dahlias were placed at in- tervals of the aisle. At the entrance to the aisle. tall white baskets of the same flow CTS were placed.
 Miss Mamie Morrow served her cousin as maid of honor. her dress was hyacinth pink brocaded in sil- yer. She carried an arm bouquet ol large dahlias of the pastel shades tied with two-toned satin ribbon in the shades of delphenia blue.
 The bridesmaids were Miss Nir- ainia Jemison, Miss Mary Allen Northington, Miss Eugenia Wood ward. Miss Margaret Builder Miss Rose smith. Miss Julia Mae Drenneh and Miss Eleanor Hagood, cousin of the bride of Charleston s. C. Each were gowned in delphenia blue bro caded in silver, made in straight lines with buches of pink hydrangea on the side. Their flowers We're arm bouquets of pastels dahlias tied with two-toned pink and hydrangea satin ribbon. The bridesmaids and also the maid of honor wore wreaths of silver leaves in their hair.
 Little Miss Constance Matthiessen. niece of the bridegroom of Irving ton, N Y. was the attractive flower girl. She was dsintly dressed in flesh seorgette and carried French bouquet.
 The grooms best man was his brother. MT. Ralph Matthiessen of lrvington, N. Y.
 The groomsmen were Mir. Robert De Vecchi. Mr. Erard Matthiessen and Mir. Carol Bayne. all of New York city, Mir. Samuel Atkins. La Sale, H.. Mir. Carton Betts of Buff fslo. \. r.. Mir. Charles O. Locke. Jr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MAY BELLE TAYLOR CLASS
 ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

At a recent business meeting of the Maybelle Taylor class of the First Methodist Sunday school, the follow ing officers were elected for the com ing year:
 President, Miss Grace Huffstutler third term; vice president. Miss Nan nie Mae Heacock; secretary treasurer. Miss Hazel Dillon; assistant secre- tary-treasurer, Miss Grace HarreH; chairman young matrons' division, Mrs. Douglas Stockham; chairman of young ladies' division. Miss Mabel Peters; chairman publicity committee, Mrs Lena Berry; assistants. Mrs. Cecil Parker and Miss Hazel Dillon. Mrs. E. M. Brown was appointed mission ary secretary General chairman so- cial service committee, Miss Kate Weaver.
 Mrs Douglas Stockham entertained ed the Young Matrons' of the Maybelle Taylor class at tea at her home or Argyle road recently. An ice course was served and delightful time was enjoyed by all who attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MIR. AND MRS. BEALL ENTER- TAIN FOR MRS. DOWNS

An enJoyabIe entertainment of the week was dinner dance Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Paul A. Downs, the guest of Mrs. E. $. Smith. on Greensboro avenue, given by Mr. and Mrs. $ A. Beall. 4 color scheme of yellow and black was used for decorations. Miss Mary Beall pre- sided at the punch bowl.
 Al II o'clock a plate dinner was served tho following guests: MT. and Mrs. E. $. Smith, MT. and Mrs. ]. w. Jackson. Mir. and Mrs. J. N Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Floyd. Miss Louise Eany, Mrs. John Hansil. Mrs. Paul A. Downs, MT, Radcliff, Mrs. Hattie Hanes, Mir. Henry Harris, Miss Ruth Ruarks, MT. Brown Lee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
FATHER GREELEY HONORED WITH DINNER

The Parents association of the Catholic church gave a beautiful din- ner Wednesday evening in honor of Father O'Kelley, who has recently moved into the new rectory. The table decorations for this occasi0n were of yellow flowers. which har- monized so beautifully with the wall finish in the rooms. Covers were laid for 20 priests. who were mem bers of this diocese
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
ENGAGEMENTS

Mrs. Clyde Forester of Rome Ga, their Lucille Fletcher, Mir Gu place Monday October 22 1923 Mrs w D. Finn of Rutledg Aa announce the engagement their daughter Myrtle to MT Robert N Hill of eg Ala the wedding take place November s. 1925 at the home of the br.de's parents.
 MT. Jerome Jones, Jr of At Ga marriage solemnzd November 22 "Pne Katherine Fitzgerald Shepard the hurst, Opp, Ala
 Kelly Washington F. Russell Spring Hill, of their daughter Eua Nichols o Ar Joshua Kelly of Jeff Ala the wedding to take place Methodist church.
 sammr Mcyers Louie Meyer the engagement of ding to he solemnized n November.
 Freeman RrownA Mrs Brown of Jasper ae engagement of their daughter Myrtle Leigh MT Roy Bell
 'nt w~aoi~T date O announced later McCracken BkN1r and Mrs H. B. Brock of Fort Payne Aa the of their daughter Chasie Tuaa
 Samuel Ash McCracen the wedding be olemnized Novem the the Baptist chuueh Fort Payne j. " Andrews the engagement Mary Mf Dan J. Lenahan of Savannah Ga, wedding take place October 24 No cards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MRS. ADAMS TO PRESENT NUSICAL PROGRAM

At the luncheon tomorrow at l2:5o which is being arranged by the Jeff ferson County League of Women Voters a delightful musical program Will be rendered by Mrs Mae Shack leford and Erie Stapleton. Mrs. w. J. Adams. so long identified with musical interests in Birmingham by developing community music, is in charge of that part of the program for the league.
 Mr. Erie Stapleton. former Bir- mingham singer. will be heard for the first time since his return to his former home, and will be a splen- did adjunct to a most interesting luncheon program. Mrs. (. b. Jaynes, who has planned many in7 teresting features for the affair. IS enthusiastic ever prospects of one ot the largest attended luncheons of the season. Mrs. Jaynes wishes Il un- derstood that not only members Of the league are invited, but all women who are interested in citizenship. Also men are invited, the hour being placed so it will be possible for them to be present. Mrs. Costigan. who will be the principal speaker. is a woman tf national renown and will give many interesting suggestions on Conservation and other subjects of interest to an enlightened citizen ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MISS BRASSFIELD'S
 WEEIS-END ESTS

Miss Adelia Brassfield who Is al tending the University of Alabama. will spend the week -end in the city as the guest of her parents. She will have as her guests several of her schoolmates who are also her so- ciety sisters. They are Miss Lela Leslie Bailey. Miss Dorothy Saun ders and Miss Louise Corners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
DANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AT WOODLAWN

The home of Mrs. A. T. Stephens, at Woodlawn. was the scene of an enjoyable dance last evening when Seth Stephens and Milton Stathen entertained their friends. For the occasion the living room and dining rooms were thrown into one and decorated with Halloween -avors and colors Mrs. Luther Johnson and Mrs. A. T. Stephens served punch to the 50 guests present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MRS. DOWNS HONORED AT Mt SICAII

Mrs. Paul Downs was honored Tuesday evening when Mr. and Mrs r. E. Hl ghs entertained at e musi- cal in her honor Later Tn the week, Mrs. Dow,.s v-ts the honor guest or Mir. aac Mrs. J. W. Jackson at their home on Woodlawn Highlands. \ dinner dance was given to her by Mir. and Mrs E A. Smith Saturday eNetlnG.
 The meeting of the Local Union of Presbyterian churches, to be held Friday afternoon, october 26, at 2:5o o'clock in the Avondale Presbyterian church, Avenue C, between Forty first and Forty second streets. Will b.. one of semarkabii irtcrest. It IS the fall meeting Of the seventeen tfresbyteriAE ap%iiiaries i'i the Blf- mingham district, and brings to- rether every member of these organ nations.
 4 fine program has been arranged for the meeting. The opening l$aN- CT will be made by Dr. F. F.. w ?, pastor of the Avondale church, iol- lowed by a hymn. after which Miss Margaret Cumming of Camden. Ala" will conduct the devotional
 Later the report of the committee on the EnsleY mission, Mrs. Il. A. Middleton, chairman. will be given, and message from the meeting OF synodieal held recently at IailadeS d.. will be brought to the women by Mrs. R. G. Hershey, president or North Alabama Presbyterial.
 Following this all unfinished ana new business will be taken up.
 The home mission book in the aux ifaries is the interdenominationa book. The Child and Americas Flu ture." and Miss Anna Branch bln- ford oi Richmond, Va, superintendi,, ent of young peoples division, VIII make the principal address of the afternoon, her subject being ne ne Spiritual Development of Childllte' and should prove instructive and inc teresting to the women who expect tu take up the stu,'y book.
 Miss Mary Kate Park Will De heard in beautiful soio
 Mrs. Frank M. Jones. president or the local union, will preside.
 The Avondale auxiliary, of whleh Mrs. J. B Mckibbon is president will be hostess to the union at the close of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
A WIENER ROAST GIVEN

Mrs. Joe Hanson send Ms. J NJ. Hoyle were joint hostesses at wiener roast Monday evening, enter taining as they did the following guests. in honor of Mrs. Paul Downs, Mr. and Mrs. F. c. smith. MT. and Mrs. b. s. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. S A. Beall, AIr. and Mrs. Paul Golson. hIr and Mrs. p. E. Huehs. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nj. |lcyd, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Hanson, MT, and Mrs. J. w. Jackson. Mrs. Paul Downs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
H.sLLo1 FEN PARTY TO BI, GIVEN

The salter chapter Nc. 2. Order Eastern stsr, are giving a Halloween party on the evening of october 50, at tae Masonic temple. supper will he served at : D. n. and it is re- cuAsted that reservations will be made for same 8 the Moore Jeweiry store. f20 Nineteenth street, north, before October 26.
 Everything is free and Mrs. Chloe West. the worthy matron of the chapter, requests every member to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
JUNIOR LEAGUE TO
 GIVE CARD ? 3Tl

The members of the Junior League wi have a card party ThL sday aft ernoon. october 25. at their home 2eO5 Avenue G.
 The proceeds from the party will 60 to help furnish home fo. under nourished children. Ar. one haviI.g E ary O, furniture or any cclipmenf 10 be given to the league will be appreciated by the members of the '.aGue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MISS HARVEY
 GIVEN DINNER

Miss Katherine Harry was the honoree at a beautiful dinner Friday evening. when Mrs. l.. l.. Green en- tertained for her birthday. which Is the same as that of Mrs. Green.
 The dinner was given at her apart ment at the Miree, where the dect- rations were quantities of dahlias and chrysanthemums
 The place cards held the names of Mir and Mrs. Vardman. MT and Mrs. Fl. M. Lewis, Miss Katherine Harvey, Mir. T. O. Martin, Mir. C. A. Ellis, Miss Fay Green and Mrs. Laura Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
kysEn-NARTIN WEDDING

ton. Ala. announces the marriage of his daughter. Ella May. to MT. Phil- lip Jefferson Kyser of Birmingham the ceremony having been solemn lzed Thursday. october II. by Rev VI. NJ. Murray at his home, 525 North Sixth avenue. Pensacola, Fla Ihe oride who is one of Brenton's popu- ar young girls, is a sister of MT, Edward II. Lee and has made her htme with him in that city for the past year. The groom is son of Mir. and Mrs. c. NJ. Kyser of Ever green. and holds a responsible posi- ton with the American Radiator company in Birmingham.
 The couple left immediately for their home in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

l The Music Study Club
 announces Reserved Scat ! Tickets for the Artists Con- cert Season may now be had
 at Clark & Jones Piano CO. l on presentation of member bership tickets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
THE CURRY LITERARY SOCIETY

An interesting meeting of tae Curry Literary society of Phillips High school was held Friday after noon. The program consisted of talks on the lives of Birmingham authors. Earnest Moore delivered an oration. The Unknown Speaker" \ commit tee was appointed to draw up 9 new con stitution. as the old one was lost during the move to the new buildins- After talks from the sponsors, the m meetjne adiourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SOCIAL LIFE $ CLUB EVENTS
RECEPTIoN FOR BRIDE AND GROOM

The spacious colonial home of Mir and Mrs. James Oliver Banks was the scene of beautiful reception Wednesday evening. october 17, given in honor of Mir and Mrs. Ralph Roundtree Banks on the occasion of their return from their honeymoon in Washington, D. C.
 The home Is one of the loVllest in Eutaw and the Banks are known far and wide for their love of hospitality, and took this occasion of the mar riage of the. youngest son to enter tain in their most delightful man ner Beautifully engraved invitations had been extended to 8 large mum ber of friends the families of both bride ana groom being socially prominent, and the couple be nG widely popular.
 The floral decorations were lovely and color scheme in living room wat rainbow with yellow in hall, draw ing room and library, while clusters of pink roses with many candles added much to the beauty of the dining room.
 Assisting the hostess in entertain- ing were Mrs Henry Brodnox, Mrs. H. Ia AldridSe, Mrs. Harry kirksey and Mrs. W. l.. Meriwether in the Fall: Mrs C. F. Smith and Mrs. C. W. Dunlap in the living room. Tn the library ware Mrs. Emmett 1Iildreth, Mrs \. T. Dimrick and Mrs. James $ Coleman.
 In the dining room was Miss Adde MoLemore. Miss Sadie Smith and Mrs. William Ward.
 In the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. r. O. Banks. Mrs. D. B. Minor. Mr and Mrs. Ralph Banks. Miss Anne Minor. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes Banks. Mir Jack Banks. Master Nilkea Banks. Jr., Mrs. NJ. E. Mercy, MT. 0. s. osborn.
 A delicious punch was served by Miss Mary Morgan Ward. Mrs. VII liam Palmer. Jr., and Miss Fannie Ninn.
 An ice course was served by Misses Lida Meriwether. Rachael EroduoX Lida Meriwether. Rachael BrodnoX' Edna and Virginia Palmer and Eliza beth and Virginia Davenport.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-06-21
To STAGE
4TH celebration
Forty-nine Camp, Dance and Usual
Celebration Events to Provide
Entertainment for People
Here on Nations Day

Taking full charge of the Fourth
of July celebration this year, the
Vernon Robins Post, American Lee
gion, is arranging a program that
will surpass all previous records.
Starting on July 3, the celebra-
tion will be opened by the display
of day and night fireworks. On
the night of the 3rd a big dance
will be held at the Nixon theatre.
There will be more day fireworks on
the morning of the Fourth and then
a big parade in which autos and
pedestrians will both take part. In
the afternoon there will be a num-
Der of foot races and it is expected
that several exciting horse races
will be arranged. There will be a
fine display of fireworks the night
of the fourth.
An old-time 40 camp, featuring a
dance hall like FUSED to be-" will be
staged in the space near the Eagle
Drug Co., which is used by manager
Oastler of the American theatre as
an Airdome. Booths of various
kinds will be located on prominent
street corners.
The hearty cooperation of the
business men with the Legion boys
assure the citizens of Winnemucca
of a Fourth of July celebration
worth while waiting for.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-06-21
CAN COYOTES BE
tanned BY HUMANS

Can coyotes, the wild dog-wolves
of the desert, be tanned? Will con-
stant human companionship still the
urge of wildness inherent within
them in natural state? Ray Rowen
of this city, an employe of the
highway department surveying crew,
will make the test, for he has two
coyote puppies Gagged in the back
yard of his home, though at times
one is allowed to romp outside of
the wire enclosure. Both are docile
when handled by humans, though
frightened, and will sumbit to being
led on leash upon occasion. They
also will tolerate the companionship
of dogs.
Some old timers say they have
knowledge that a coyote cannot be
tanned and trained as in the case
of the ordinary dog, while others
are of opinion that with proper
handling the coyotes could be made
to forget their wildness, particularly
if training is started while the ami
mails are extremely young.
A strange fact is related, in con.
nection with such discussion, that
wild cat can be tanned and made
a faithful companion of men, sleep
ing in the home as would tabby
cat, and extremely efficient in the
role of exterminator of mice and
ground squirrels, or gophers. One
such instance was recorded by n
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-06-21
GOLD COINS OR
PAPER BILLS?

Of all the money in the United
States, amounting to about eight
and one. half billions of dollars,
four billions of it is in gold coin
or gold bullion. Of this four
billions in gold, only a little more
than one-tenth of it or four hundred
millions is in circulation. The bal
ance is locked up in the u. S.
treasury.
Instead of putting this gold into
general circulation, paper bills or
currency has been issued to be
used in its place. Before the world
war gold coins were in general
circulation in the western states,
but today they have become a rarity
and almost curiosity.
That the general use of gold
coins in a community or state has
real advertising value and is a
creator of good will towards the
section using them is indicated by
recent reports that a plan is being
considered by the business men of
San FRANCISCO, Calf, to have the
Chamber of Commerce take up with
the bankers of that district the SUBJ
ject of securing enough gold coins
to replace to a large extent the pa
per money now in circulation there.
1t is considered that the advertis-
ing by this plan will more than
overcome the slight loss of gold
caused by friction with other coins.
Before the war gold coins were
common sight in Nevada, but now,
as in California, they are seldom
seen. Whether they are to again
displace the paper money, disliked
by many, in this state, probably
depends upon what action is taken
by the Chambers of Commerce of
Nevada in attempting to restore
gold coins to general circulation.