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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
Notable Artists Visit Mrs. Gussen Next
 Two Weeks

Birmingham's musical circles will be augmented this week by the pres ence of three notable visiting artists who will be the distinguished guests of Mrs. Edna Gockel Gussen, director of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music. MT. Beryl Rubinstein, fa- nous concert pianist, composer and teacher, member of the faculty of the Cleveland conservatory; MT. Sol Marcosson, violinist, director of the Marcosson Music school of Cleveland and MT. Edwin Arthur Kraft, world known organist at Trinity cathedral, Cleveland, all of whom will conduct the master class" at the Birmingham Conservatory of Music beginning Monday and lasting through the next two weeks.
 These artists will each be heard in concert programs, MT Rubinstein's recital to be given next Thursday evening, September 6. at Cable hall, at S:15 o'clock. MT. Marcossons on Thursday evening, September 13, at the Jefferson theatre, and MT. Krafts on Sunday, September g, at the Church of the Advent.
 In addition to these excellent ar lists, Madame E. J. s. Lorraine, whom Birmingham Is proud to claim as her own, will be in charge of the voice department of the master class at the Birmingham Conservatory of Mu- sic. Mrs. Gussen pronounces her one of the greatest vocal teachers in this country and as voice placer" she has Nno superior.
 In her youth Madame Lorraine studied in Europe with Manuel Gar cia; not knowing at that time that she would ever use her vocal knowl edge professionally. Circumstances brought her to America, where she resumed her studies In New York with Madame Cappiani, who was the prima donna of La Scala, Milan, and teacher of the highest order.
 From 1889 to 1902 Madame Lorraine had the great privilege of coaching with Signor Vianesi, a marvellous in- terpreter of the classic roles. Deli cate health prevented madame from continuing her operatic career. taught in New York city and with out advertising her wares. had a long waiting list of enterprising and en- thusiastic pupils awaiting her en- lightenment In tones production, for 1n this she has specialized for many years. Another special privilege was the presence of Mn David Bispham at her Saturday afternoon classes, which were a unique feature in New York city. At those classes MT. Bispham eagerly and literally gave of his great ability in demonstrat- ing the art of song and enthusing and encouraging her pupils, for at that time the art of Bel -Canto was not so well known.
 Space will not permit of diverging from the actual facts in introduc- ing Madame Lorraine to present the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MISS PREER ENTERTAINED IN TUSKEG EE

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Sept. 1.-(Spe- cial.)-The most brilliant social af- fair of the past week was the shower given by Miss Carolyn Laslie in honor of Miss Beatrice Preer, bride of the week. The shower was given at the home of Judge aud Mrs. D. E. Laslie, handsome residence on Main street.
 At the door of the mansion Miss Madge Abercrombie received the guests. As each guest arrived, she was presented the brides book and asked to write her name in it. In the breakfast room Miss Margaret Smith and Miss Margaret Crawford presided over 8 lovely punch table. The guests were then presented to the receiving line, where stood the hostess, Miss Carolyn Laslie. a roseate vision in peach bloom Eliza beth crepe, the charming bride-elect, Miss Preer, wearing a gown of light green chiffon, Mrs. Peter Preer wearing gown of black lace and Miss Annie Richard Preer lovely in @ toilet of white lace. The gifts were displayed in the living room, attraetively arranged upon & lace- covered table.
 In the dining room Mrs. Laslie served a tempting salad course and an ice. During the afternoon Mes James E. R. Alexander and Cleve- land Thompson delighted with beau tiful solos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The woman's Auxiliary of the woodlawn Presbyterian church will hold their regular business meeting i Tuesday at 2:3O D. m, at the church. A good attendance is urged.
 The R. A. of the First Baptist church will meet Wednesday at p. m., with Span Jeffers, SlSS Nor wood Boulevard.
 The Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist church will meet at 4gp. m., with Miss Sarah Hobbs, HOO Thir- tieth street, north.
 The Sunbeam band of the First Baptist church will meet Tuesday at s.3O D. m., with Doris Dearing at her home on Twenty-third street, north.
 The Y. W. A of the First Baptist church will meet Thursday a p. n., with Miss Annie Lloyd Davis, at 1422 Thirty-first street, north.
 The monthly business meeting of the Woman's Missionary society Of the Avondale Methodist church will be held Monday afternoon at S:S0 urged.
 There will be an important business meeting at the Epworth League of the AN0nQal6 MeLnOQlSl Chuicn OH Sunday evening. Every member Is especially urged to be present.
 The Boosters club of the Avondale Methodist church will meet Friday night at 8 o'clock at the church. The Bible study0 course will begin that night All young married people of the church are urged to join this club.
 The Woodlawn Music Study club will meet Wednesday at 2:S0 p. m., with Mrs. Jesse Finn, 327 Fifty-ninth street, south.
 The JuniorI Missionary society of the Avondale Methodist church will meet Tuesday at the church at p. m.
 The Junior League. will meet at 10:30 Wednesday morning at the In dependent Presbyterian church.
 Choir rehearsal will be held at the Avondale Methodist church every Friaaay night at o'clock. A good at tendance is urged. Much interesting work is planned for the future.
 The Graded union will begin thE September meeting Wednesday at 10 D. m. Rev. P. c. Hodge will be the speaker for the first meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MIR. GOLDsTEIN HOST AT WATER CUTTING

MT. Abe Goldstein entertained Tuesday night with watermelon cutting at his home, 16So Fifteenth avenue, south. Dancing was also enjoyed until a late hour. The fol- lowing guests enjoyed the hospital itS:
 MT. and Mrs. Al Weslock, MT. and Mrs. Abe Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gordon; Mir. and Mrs. Sam Ruben stein; Misses Fannie Levy, Sadie Walport, Rose Lipsitz, Grace Ruben stein, Mildred Levy, Gladys Ruben stein, Esther Copeland, Clara Blutt- man, Tootsie Goldman, Paschten RL- benstein Jessie Levy, Ida Touro, Freda Lipsitz; Messrs. Louis L. Levy, Jack Routman, Louis Cohn, Jake Goldstein, Ellis Epstein, Louis Bon- field. Robert Jacobs, Jack Levy Julius Routman, Morris Greenberg, Joe Apolinsky, Max Goldstein, Har- old Weslock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
CHEROKEE TRIBE HAS
 DELIGHTFUL REUNION

Camp scenes were recalled and friendships renewed at the reunion held Wednesday by the Cherokee tribe of Camp Winnatsska. A mati nee at the Trianon was enjoyed, fol- lowed by ices served in a downtown shop
 It was decided to form a club. meeting once a month, in order to keep in touch with each member of the tribe. Mary Walter Smyer was unanimously elected president. Other officers are: Elizabeth Stone, vice president: Margaret Lamllin, record ing secretary; Ethel Getman, corre- spending secretary; Margaret Me Guire, treasurer
 Next Thursday a swimming party will be given at Cascade Plunge in honor of Miss Helen Haggard, leader of the tribe, and Miss Elizabeth Stephens, both of whom are leaving shortly for college, and Miss Marie Russell, who is returning soon to her home in Atlanta.
 Cherokees attending this charming affair were, in addition to the of ficers: Misses Helen Haggard, Myrtice Folmar. Anna Gilmore. Mabel Orr, Bernice O'Hear, Virginia Pritchard, Josephine Randle, Louise Rowland, Marie Rowland, Marie Russell Chris tine Saunders, Alice Smith, Elizabeth Stephens and Mamie Wigginton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
SUSANNAH WESLEY CIRCLE GIVES RECEPTION

The members of the Susannah Wes- ley circle will entertain at a recep- tion from to o'clock Tuesday aft ernoon, honoring Mrs. w. G. Henry, president of the circle, who will leave soon for Atlanta to make her home. A short but Interesting program has been planned
 Mrs. Henry's husband, pr. Henry, who is pastor of the Eleventh Ave- nue Methodist church. will occupy the chair of sociology in Emory univer- sity for the coming year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
EVANs-ADAMs WEDDING INVITATIONS ISSUED

The following announcement has been received by friends of the con tracing parties.
 Miss Letha Adams and Dr. Dwight l.. Evans request the pleasure of your company at their wedding Sat urday, the Sth day of September, 1923, at o'clock in afternoon. Meth oGist Episcopal church, Heflin, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
CONTEMPORARIES ENGAGEMENT OF INTEREST IN STATE

The announcement in today's paper of the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Howard of Rome, Ga, to MT. Daniel Judson Graves is of much interest in Alabama, Miss Howard having attended college at Monte- vallo, where she was among the most popular students. She is also one of the guardians of the Camp Fire girls, and has rendered splendid service in this work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
FIRST EXCHANGE MUSICALE
 OF JUVENILE SECTION

The first of the exchange musicales to be given by the juvenile section of the Music Study club will be held at the residence of Mrs. A. J.. Grefenkamp Friday morning. A charming program has been arranged and will be rendered by the youthful performers Members of the chap ters from East Lake, Fairfield, Woodlawn, Norwood, Ensley and the Southside will attend and partici- pate.
 This represents a new feature of work that will be sponsored by the Birmig gham Music Study club this winter, and is destined to be pro- ductive of much good. These meet ings are to be held once a month all during the winter.
 The Juvenile club includes girls and boys of the grammar school age, and is distinct from the Junior club, which is formed of. high school girls and boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

social side of her musical career and naming the prominent artists with whom she has come in contact and who have been great admirers of her work. Since her childhood, she has had correct conception of tone build ing and deep breathing, therefore. she has felt the great obligation of sacrificing time, effort and health in maintaining and teaching tone pro- duction or the art of true Bel-Canto in her southern environment. One of her greatest gifts is the art of im- parting her knowledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
SARAH DABNEY
 CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Little Sarah Conner Dabney, daush-
 ter of Dr. and Mrs. Mayre Dabney,
 entertained 25 tots on Tuesday aft ernoon in honor of her third birth day. A fishpond, vari-colored bal looms and noise making favors at- tached to the birthday cake made
 the afternoon speed away happily
 for the small guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MISS THOMSON ENTERTATNs
 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Tn honor of Misses Nellie and Irene Shields, who recently left for Atlanta, and MT. Harry Bryan, who leaves soon for college, Miss Gather inc Thomson entertained a number of young people on Monday evening.
 The guests included: Misses Nellie Shields, Irene Shields, Martha Shields, Grace Wilson, Agnes Wilson, Messrs. Harry Bryan, Melvin McAl- lister, Marvin McAllister, Oliver Newton, Ernest Thomson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MUSIC STUDY CLUB
 MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS

Music Study club membership res ervations are being made now dailN. and those wishing to secure good re- served seats for the entire season of artist concerts should mail checks at once to the club treasurer, Mrs. A.,J. Grefenkamp, 1643 South Twelfth street. These concerts will be held in the auditorium of the Phillips High school, and the scale of prices is as follows:
 First 12 rows in orchestra, s7.5o per seat, season reservation; all other seats downstairs, $5, season reserva- tions. First five rows in the balcony, S750; next six rows, $5, all season reservation.
 Unreserved seats in the balcony for junior members are $3. Active mem bers of the club are entitled to any seats in the auditorium that they may choose, with season reservation Those who are wise will send in their membership checks early, and secure the best seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
E. Y. P. U. SECRETARY
 ARRIVES FROM CAROLINA

Miss Elma Leigh Farabrow, who is state secretary of the junior and in- termediate work of the B. Y. P. U. in North Carolina. arrived in the city Saturday afternoon, to be present at the convention of the B. Y. P. U., which opens at the First Baptist church on Sunday afternoon to con tinue for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
WISE CUPID

Standing before big painting Of Cupid the other night and noticing his costume, we just began to under stand why he does most of his run ming around in June.- Richm ond Times-Ditpatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

MADAME E. J. s. LORRAINE, distinguished voice teacher will have charge of the vocal department of the Master Class be conducted the Birmingham Conservatory of Music for the weeks This class will be under the dectorhp of Mrs Edna GockeGussen who the head of this we'll known insituonPhoto by Stephenson Studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MRS. HALEY TO HONOR
 MISS MARGARET C0NNIFE

In compliment to Miss Margaret Reese Conniff, whose wedding will take place on September 15, Mrs. James Haley will entertain at a bridge luncheon Thursday at 1 o'clock st her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
FIyE-YEAR-OLD SPEAKER
 READS FOR RADIO

Charles Frederick Zweisler, aged s years, who lives in Avondale, and Is known as the boy prodigy" will give two readings over the WSY .radio at the broadcasting station on~ Friday, eSptember 14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
BRIDGE PARTY FOR
 MISS CONNIFF, BRIDE-ELECT

Mrs. Percy N. Plylar will enter tain number of guests at bridge party on Tuesday afternoon, from 3 to o'clock, at her home, 1739 Six teenth avenue. south, in compliment to Miss Margaret Conniff, whose wedding to MT. James Ligon Will Jams will be an event of September IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
' It's Perfectly True .

It's perfectly that the Peerless admired even more by women than by
 That perhaps natural result the fact that its matche quality readily and appreciated by feminine eye and intuition
 To that this finest has become the object much admiration and envy every fashionable boulevard say only the truth It recognized the ultimate good and good by nearly every fine lady who chesh desire the motor cars
 Even the less susceptible male responds the charm but part the Peerless charm that individual and rare Fleet as is, beautiful may be- the Peerless would yet fall short of Peerless standards did possess that atmosphere which has made med possession among fine people everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

Over 500,00 coffee percolators are used in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
CRESCENT CLUB HAS

The Crescent club will entertain at a dance at. Cascade Plunge on Wednesday, evening. On September 19, the club will also entertain at dance at Cascade Plunge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

The Juniorf Missionary society of the Avondale Methodist church will meet Tuesday at the church at 3 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

The Boosters club of the Avondale Methodist church will meet Friday night at 8 o'clock at the church. The Bible studyU course will begin that night. All young married people of the church are urged to join this club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

There will be an important business meeting at the Epworth League of the Avondale Methodist church on Sunday evening. Every member Is especially urged to be present.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
KILLED BY own GUN
is Year Old Son of Armour & Co.
Head Shot When He Used Weapon
to Club OFF Attack of Bull.

Chicago, Sept s.---W. Edison White.
Jr., S. only son of the president of
Armour e. Co.. died last night as q
result of a wound received when his
shotgun was accidentally discharged
as he used 1t as club to ward off an
attack by bull on his fathers estate
near Lake Forest, a suburb.
With him was A. Watson Armour,
Jr., also Is. son of the vice president
of Armour & Co.. who shot the ami
NAL and drove it off when it attempt
ed to gore the fatally wounded boy.
The boys close companions, had been
shooting pigeons on the White estate.
As the bull rushed with lowered
horns. White grasped his gun by the
barrels and brought the stock down
on the animals head. The force of
the blow discharged the gun. the
charge from one barrel entering his
groin.
Orders to kill the bull today were
issued by the father
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
ALL Are EXONERATED IN
THREE FATAL ACCIDENTS
Bridgeport Coroner Finds No One
Criminally Responsible I'm
Death Crashes.

Bridgeport, Sept. s.--No criminal
responsibility was fixed by Coroner
John J. Phelan today In findings that
followed inquests held in three fatal
accidents.
julius Garbe. 81, of Cambridge.
Mass, killed when his automobile
turned over at Southport, September
2. met his death as the result of the
blowing out of tire, causing him to
lose control of the car, the coroner
finds.
Louis Burger of Norwalk was
cleared of criminal responsibility In
the death of John Creah. aged four,
of Norwalk. OH September 1. Testi-
mony was that the child ran in front
of Burgers car and was knocked
down sustaining fatal injuries.
Eugene Meramble of Litch6eld
locomotive engineer for the New
Haven road, was cleared of respon-
sibility in the death of Robert Rus
sell, Al, who was killed while walk
ing on the railroad track near Dam
bury.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
Mountains Slide Into
Their Valleys, Tidal
Waves Sweep Hundreds
Out to Sea and Hotel
Actually Swallowed by
the Earth
Red Cross Fund Half Sub
scribed and Already
Large Quantities of Sup
plies Have Been Started
for Japan.
BY The Associated Press. 4
Stories OF Disasters

Stories OF mountains that slid into
their valleys. OF huge waves that
swept seaward hundreds Of ocean
bathers at coast resorts. of q Yoko-
hama hotel that literally sank into
the earth" and of other spectacular
incidents witnessed by survivors OF the
great disaster are being given to the
world as communication in and out OF
Japan is gradually restored.
The Toxic correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune, reaching Kobe, says
900 foreigners were killed in Yoko-
hama: the earthquakes and fire left
the foreign residential section a mass
Of ruin: dead bodies were every-
where when the flames had passed.
The hotels of the port city were OBJ
liberated; of the 200 guests in the
Oriental Palace hotel only a few es-
capped. The Union club. the Court,
Choirmount and Stuff hotels also were
choked with loss of life. The last
three situated on the heights toppled
into the ruins at the base of the bluff.
Thomas D. Cochrane. an American
motion picture man was at Miyan-
oshita, a mountain resort with his
family when the first quakes came.
Great slides occurred In the noun
tains. he said. roads were wiped out.
houses demolished.
$4,000 Homeless
In Toxic 1876. 900 persons are with
out shelter, but order prevails There
are no further rumors of cholera.
The loss of life in the capital was
mot as large as first reported ac-
cording to the first message sent over.
the reestablished Tokio-Kobe line.
Probably 10000 people lost their lives
in the uptown section, most of which
was spared
London hears that the number OF
foreign dead will approximate 100
and that half of this number are Brit
sh.
Hoover More Hopeful
Secretary Hoover believes the ma
terial losses in Japan have been
greatly over-estimated and says 1t Is
absurd to say that the damage will
AMOUNT to $4,000 900. Mr. Hoover
points out that the principal destruc-
ion was to commercial organization
n Toxic and Yokohama and that Ia
,or, agriculture, factory capacity ana
,rga nization throughout the empire
nave not been impaired The prime
,ipal material loss, he says has been
o distribution.
Nearly half of the s5,ooo.ooo quota .
which the American Red Cross set as
is goal has been raised,
America Gives Generously.
Washington. Sept. S.--America con-
ipues to pour out in generous meas
ire funds for the relief of stricken
apan, Reports received at national
headquarters of the American RED
ross late yesterday showed subscrip-
ions to the relief fund had reached
total of s2,247,o0o. or nearly half OF
ne minimum sum of s5.ooO,ooo.
-hich is sought.
At the same time John Barton
ayne, chairman of the Red Cross.
.ho has returned to Washington to
ssume direction of the nations hu-
lanitarian effort, announced that
,od. medical supplies and clothing to
he amount of s2.422,b0o has been
lrchased and will be despatched to
,pan without further delay.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
CONTRADICTS WEXLER
say He Knows Nothing of Charge
He Wanted Change in Office of
Building Inspector.

IT'S a whole lot of foolishness; l
know nothing of it," Mayor A. NJ.
Paonessa said this morning when ask
ed to comment upon reported state
ments by Chairman I. Wexler of the
building commission that the mayor
had urged change in the office of
building inspector, and had then
turned completely around and had
asked a member of the board to soft
pedal" the matter.
Chairman wexler was annoyed by
the action Of his associates on the
building commission in allowing him
to proceed with the presentation of
complaints at last Wednesday eve
ning's meeting and not offering any
comment. He is investigating other
complaints and will offer them at the
next meeting, he says.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS
About 900 Delegates Attend Opening
of state Convention Which Is Be-
ing Held IN Waterbury.

Waterbury, Sept. approximately
200 delegates were present when state
convention of the American Legion
auxiliary opened in the American Lee
gion rooms today. Governor Tenn
pleton and Mayor Francis P. Gull
toile made welcoming addresses.
The first session was given over to
reading of reports of the secretary.
treasurer and executive committee,
all of which were accepted. Mrs.
Emma Carpenter. the state treasurer.
made the review of the year.
Luncheon was served by the local
organization at noon and this after
noon officers were to be elected.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-08
MASONS ARE ASKED TO
AID STRICKEN JAPAN
Grand Master of C0nnecti-
cut Sends Out Appeal to
Every Lodge

Hartford. Sept. S.-Grand Master
Arthur M. Brown of the Masonic
grand lodge of Connecticut is sending
out an appeal today to the lodges In
the state to aid stricken Japan. The
grand master dated his appeal from
Jewett CITY, where he lives, and had
it attested and sent out by Grand
Secretary George A. Kies when Grand
Master Brown came to Hartford to-
day for the LAYING of the cornerstone
of the Masonic Temple In West Hart
ford. The appeal reads:
ITO the lodges and brethren of the
Masonic fraternity In Connecticut:
'.It is our pride that the breadth