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Evening star., 1923-10-01

Monterey, Mexico, where several
thousand federal troops have been
sent to keep peace between two rival
state legislatures, each claiming 20
have legal authority. Is the subject
OF the following bulletin from the
local Headquarters OF the National
Geographic Society.
STARTING nearly 400 years ago as
frontier post OF the conquerinE
Spaniards, the city that now is
Monterey has grown to have pop
ulation OF more than 100000. 1t is
tramways and lake boulevards. but
in many ways 1t deserves to be called
the Chicago of Mexico 1t Is the
largest inland city of the northern
part of the Mexican republic, and
the railway. commercial, financial and
region.
southern border of Texas, the city
has felt the hand of the, Americana
American goods. American automo-
biles, and most potently. perhaps.
American movies, are on every hand.
The American visitor finds. too, that
his language Is understood generally.
"A disappointment to the traveller
behind when he goes abroad or who
at least does not relish poorly done
limitations, Is that most OF the hotels
seek to serve American food. But
II he is persevering the visitor may
find tucked away in some Monterey
streets cafes serving the hottest Of
Mexicos peppery dishes. and others.
truly continental in atmosphere ana
cuisine. where glasses or chiantt ana
port and champagne may tinkle
loudly and legally.
"While there is a superficial Amer
icanisation of the city, the charm OF
the strikingly different is by no means
lacking. From shops in which one is
expected to haggle like Turk to
little theaters featuring actors from
Spain and collecting fees after each
act. an Enthusiastically exotic note Is
struck. This effect is heightened in
the streets by peripatetic haystacks.
which one eventually finds are laden
donkeys; and squads of barefoot SOL
diers. led by impeccably, accountred
officers, pattering down the street.
Monterey Is far from picturesque
as a whole. It is laid out In hum
drum rectangular streets, faced. fos
the most part with squat. hat-roofed
buildings. But the plazas are like
oases in this rather depressing archi-
tectural desert. Each Is little park
with trees and flowers. and about a
number of them are beautiful build.
ings-governmen palaces. houses of
Justice, casinos and the picturesque
and ime-stained old cathedral
THE city fares better in the matter
of it's setting. II lies in sort of a
semi circular plain with mountains
drawn half around it. They are dis
tinctive mountains - steep, rocky
ridges more or less Enthusiastically
eroded. that spring into the sky al
most a half a mile and seem to hang
over the town. The most character
istic OF the peaks is Monte de la Silla
Saddle mountain-whose perfectly
formed pomYnel and cantle cut the
sky line from any vantage point in
the city.
Monterey has had a hand in shap-
ing the history of the United States.
When the flourishing modern cities
of Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston
Evening star., 1923-10-01

which soldiers apd civil authority
flowed north for the struggling colo.
nies bf Americans In the then Next,
can territory of Texas. During the
Mexican war In 1s46 Gen. Zachary
Taylor marched on Monterey and
which constituted one OF the most
decisive battles of the Conflict"
Evening star., 1923-10-01
COLLISION INQUIRY ENDS.

NEWPORT, R. l.. October 1.-THE
court of inquiry investigating the col
lision between the battleship Arkan-
sas and the destroyer Mcfarland dur
ing battle nianeuvers off Cape Cod
September 10, in which a seaman was
killed and the destroyer crippled, has
completed the hearing OF evidence.
The board will sit again to verify
some points In the testimony.
The hearings were speeded UP in
order to complete the Investigation
before the sailing Of the neet Monday
for Norfolk.
Evening star., 1923-10-01

We often wonder if the baby of
yesterday who was raised in 4 cradle,
had any better time Of it than the
modern one who Is raised in bas.
sinet.
Evening star., 1923-10-01
ssCHICAGO OF MEXICO''I
WITH EXTENSIVE u. S. INFLUENCE

were patches of wilderness and San
Antonio was merely a missionary
station Monterey was "a center from
Evening star., 1923-10-01

for your selection in the following furs
White Coney, plain or monkey trimmed
Northern Seal, plain or trimmed; Cara
cul in black, beige or tan. Regular value.
up to $4,000 Anniversary, Sale Price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MOTHERS OF
 FAMOUS MEN
Fly MARY ADRIAN THE MOTHER OF JOHN QUINCY
 ADAMS

The wife of one president and the mother of another was the high honor accorded to Abigail Smith Adams, wife of John Adams and mother of John Quincy Adams. She was one of the finest and noblest of that little band of splendid women of Revolutionary days, and although there was little in the way of spec tacular deeds for her to do, hev name has come down through his tory.
 "A woman," runs a comment on Mrs. Adams, 'who exercised great and far-reaching influence in her day and generation" She devoted her self to the supervision and educa- ton of her children, although she had had Lut limited education her self. She was, however, great reader and letter writer, and some of her correspondence is preserved even to this day.
 Sho was a wise and far-seeing mother, and although she hated to part with him, she allowed her little son John Quincy to accompany his father on foreign mission when he was only II years old.
 She inlbued Ter children, particu- larly the one who later followed his fathers footsteps which led to the presidency, with her fine spirit of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The local union of Presbyterian churches of the Birmingham dis trict and vicinity will meet at the Second Presbyterian church Wednes7 day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Dr. Dobyns will not hold his Bible class this week owing to his ab- sence from the city.
 The Auxiliary of the Edgewood Community Service is giving an oys- ter supper Friday evening at 6 o'clock. The public Is invited.
 The Edgewood Study Circle will meet with Mrs. Hosstauir Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
 The woodlawn Music Study club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O at Beggs Hall. Fifty-fifth street and First avenue, with Mrs. Chester Holmes as hostess.
 The Fortnightly Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. Charles Mo Donald on Underwood avenue Thurs day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
SEMPLE-STRAIT WEDDING
 OF INTEREST IN NEW YORK

A wedding of interest over the state will be that of Miss Eola Floyd Strait of Newark, N. J., and Daring ton Semple of New York. MT. Sem pie Is the son of Mrs. T. Darlington Semple of New York, formerly an Alabama girl, and a frequent visitor in Birmingham. The Montgomery Advertiser says.
 "Of especial interest to Montgom- erians will be the marriage of T. Darlington Semple of New York city and Miss EoIa Floyd Strait of Newark. N. J., which will be solem- nized Tuesday at o'clock in the Rev. Father Albert Wenun officiat- ing.
 Both Miss Strait and MT. Semple are socially prominent in New York and New Jersey. Miss Strait is the daughter of the late Winfield Scott Strait, who was president of the Richards company, well known manufacturers of gas and electric logs and fixtures. She Is an un- usually talented ana pretty young woman.
 MT. Semple is the son of Mrs. T. Darlington Semple, who, before her marriage, was the beautiful Rosa Gunter, daughter of Montgomery s oldest and one of the most distin- guished attorneys, William A. Gun ter, and a sister of Mayor William A Gunter, Jr. Mrs. Semple has for a number of years conducted the Semple School for Girls in New York city, of which school she Is president. MT. Semple's father was the late T. Darlington Semple, of Montgomery, son of Mrs. F. V. Semple. "Darry" Semple. as he is known by his friends. has often visited here, where he Is very popular"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
STUDENTS CLUB
 ENJOYS TEA

Miss Ruth Feinstone, president of the Students club. was hostess to it's members at an informal tea tn Sunday afternoon. The apartment was ar.istically adorned with ferns and palms. In the dining room where covers were laid for the entire club charming circle gathered around the tea table with Mrs. Manly Moore pouring tea from a samovar.
 Forming this attractive group were Mrs. Manly Moor. Miss Mary Night, Mrs. A. R. Miree, Miss Blanche Kemp, Miss Bfumie Shugerman, Miss Etta Froehlick. Miss Elsie Vert heimer, Miss Ruth Hicks. Miss Lera Askews, Miss Elizabeth Feinstone, Miss Susanna Feinstone and Mir. Harry R. Todd
 This interesting club though In existence only a short time. has ac- complished a great deal by devoting its time to the study of music, art and poetry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
Mrs. Walker Percy ls'
 Honoree at Luncheon

An elaborate luncheon party of today will be that given by Mrs LeRoy Percy at the Country club, honoring Mrs. Walker Percy who leaves soon for delightful Mediter- ranean trip on the Mauretania. A congenial group of friends of the hostess and honoree will be clus- tered cozily about the table, which will have for it's central motif very realistic looking sailing vessel lying at anchor upon mirror-lfke sea, about which clusters of spring flowers will be banked.
 The lovely favors will smack of foreign travel, too, being in the form of trunks, boxes and other recep- tacles which must be packed accord ing to geometrcal rules In order to get in the bits of finery which simply must go.
 Toast and good wishes for the honoree will be features of this charming small party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24

MT. and Mrs. Richard Massey will leave next Sunday for an extended trip to South America. They will be accompanied by their daughter, Mss Katherine Massey. They will sail ol. February on the Reliance" Ha- vana being their first stop, at which place they will remain for few days before continuing their trip.
 Mir. and Mrs. Selkowitz of Nor wich, N r., are the guests of MT. Selkowitzs sister, Mrs. A. c. Dorn, in West End, and Mrs. Abe Williams on Fifteenth street, south.
 Mrs. Matt Murphy and Mrs. Knox Flemining are spending several weeks at Pass Christian.
 Miss Julia May Drennen has re- turned from Tuscaloosa where she has been attending the mid-term dances.
 Misses Carolyn and Mary Harrts were among the Birmingham girls attending the dances in Tuscaloosa.
 
 Misses Mary Hansel Shook and Mary Allen Northington have re- turned from Tuscaloosa. where they were the attractive and popular guests for the mid-year dances.
 Miss Jennie Abbott is leaving today for Lexington, Va. to attend the and Lee. Later she will visit for mer classmate of the Semple school in New York, Mrs. Lewis Saxton. at Pittsburg.
 Miss Mary Alice Eastwood. Is leav- ing February for a Mediterranean cruise She will accompany Mir. and Mrs. A NJ Lynn of Pittsburg. her uncle and aunt.
 Miss Josephine Cross has returned to her home in Gadsden after visiting in the city.
 Mrs. Ed Smith and little daughter of Camp Meade Md, are spending the week with Mrs. Smiths sister, Mrs. Walter Rountree. in Ensley.
 Mrs. June Rogers, John Sewall and Joe Rogers of Gadsden are spending several days in the city.
 Mrs. Henry T. Bartlett and her mother. Mrs. George Smathers, of Asheville. N. C.. and who have been touring Florida, have returned home.
 Mrs E. T. MaeLean has returned from a visit to Jackson, Miss.
 Mrs. Marion Naff is i'll at her home on Juniper avenue.
 Mrs H. R. DeLorne and daughter. Margaret, of Wilmington, N. C., are visiting Mrs. Arthur Makin and MT. and Mrs. T. L. DeLorme. Mrs E. M. Bennett .4s visiting Mrs. George T. Duncan.
 Mrs. Louis T. Brown of Helena. Ark, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. {, J. D. Dabney, on Nineteenth street. Mrs. H. P. Turner returned yester- day from Elizabeth, N. J., where she has been the guest of her grand daughter, Mrs. Felix Best, for the last two months.
 Mrs. N. D. Mabson, who spent the | past two weeks with Mrs. T. B. Bal l lard, has returned to her home in Marion. Many pretty courteses were |, extended Mrs. Mabson during her | visit here.
 | Miss Norma Hickman is much i'm | proved after a severe illness at her | home in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
E. Y. F. U. OFFICERS
 INSTALLED AT TRUSSVILLE

At the regular meeting of the Trussville Senior B. Y. P. U. last Sun day evening. the new officers were installed by Carl F. McCool, district president.
 Mir o. D. Andrews. state president, delivered fine address on the work of the B. Y. F. U. throughout the state.
 The new officers installed are as follows: President, Mrs. J. Leonard Hoke; vice president, Miss Genea Brewer; recording secretary, Miss Myrtle Lee Fancher; corresponding secretary, D. w. Dew; treasurer. Miss Ludie Holmes; librarian, Mrs. Eula Cabaniss; chorister, Corbet Holmes; organist. Mrs. J. c. Morrison; group captains, Miss Gay Bonner, Miss Ef- fife Killough, J. Leonard Hoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
HE AGEHERALDS DOUBLE PAGE OF SOCIETY CLUBS ::

here to go to MT. Knights home, you have to pass the witch's house, and after you pass the witch's house. yeu have to go right by the Giants house! He lives in a great big cave. So you will have to watch out, or the Witch. or the Giant will catch you! Then you will never, never est back to the magic castle"
 Dear me-" the Knight said, per haps we had better return to the castle and not go home after my wife and little boy. The Witch or tne Giant may catch usn
 That would be selfish Raggeoy Andy told the Knight If you return to the magic castle and have all the nice things without letting your wife and little boy share them-cant you see how stingy you would be?"
 Of course, the Knight had to admit that what Raggedy Andy said was true. Then we will get upon your magic wooden sword and fly by the Witch's house so fast she will not see us." the Knight said.
 So after shaking hands with MT. Skeezicjls. Raggedy Andy and the Knight got upon the magical wooden sword and were soon flying swiftly through the woods towards the Knights home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MRS. ROBERTS COMPLIMENTED WITH SURPRISE PARTY

Members of the New Idea Circle complimented Mrs. A. B. Roberts with a surprise party Saturday at her home.
 A delicate shade of pink and white was used in making the house beau tiful for this occasion. The cake was white with daintily embossed pink rosebuds and pink tapers, this being the gift of the children of the New Idea Circle. It was placed in the center of the dining room table and many other pretty and useful gifts surrounded 1t.
 During the afternoon sandwiches, cake and coffee and an ice course was served. About 50 guests were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MIR. AND MRS. COCORAN
 HnNOREES AT DINNER

MT and Mrs J. c. CocCran of Chi cago. were honored Friday evening when MT. and Mrs. D. F. McLendcn entertained with dinner party.
 Jonauils and yellow candles made an attractive centerpiece for the table, The guests were Mir. and Mrs. J. C. Coeoian, Dr. and Mrs. w. w. Walker Mrs. Lila Davis, Miss Mare cline Davis and Mrs. D. E. McLendon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MISS ABBOTT HOSTESS
 FOR DANCING PARTY

A pretty affair was the dancing party given by Miss Mary Abbott for the members of her club Friday eve ming at her home in Woodlawn. About 20 guests, all members of the younger sct enjoyed her hospitality.
 The brightness of the flowers and ferns banked in the living rooms formed an attractive background which brought out the colors of tho lovely costumes worn by these pretty girls.
 During the entire evening dancing was enjoyed, after which refresh ing ice course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
DIR. AND MRS. HENRY HOSTS aV ECEpsTION

pr. and Mrs. W. G. Henry are en- tertaining the congregation Of the Eleventh Avenue. Methodist church Wednesday afternoon from to 5 o'clock and Wednesday evening from 1880 to 10 o'clock, at an informal re- ception.
 A basket of pink roses will center the tea table which will be spread with a lace cover.
 Mrs. Henry will receive her guests wearing a blue canton crepe dress with -a lovely corsage of pink rose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MISS QUADow HoNoREE AT PRETTY DANCE

Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Williams en- dancing party, honoring their niece, Miss Rose Quadow, of Chicago.
 Miss Quadow. who has been the recipient of much admiring attention during her visit In Birmingham, was beautifully gowned for this event in brown velvet with silver trimmings. while Mrs. Williams was lovely in a blue romaine dress, beaded.
 About 40 guests were invited to meet this charming visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MISS SMITH HONOREE
 AT LUNCHEON PARTY

Miss Lucile Smith, the guest of Mrs. M. P Phillips, will be honored today when Mrs. W. P. Turpin Is entertaining with luncheon at the Country club.
 The guests will be Miss Smith, Mrs. M. P. Phillips, Mrs. w. W. Smith, .Mrs. John Bonnyman, Mrs. E. J. McCrossin, Mrs. A. J. Phillips and Mrs. w. H. Barnes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MRS. SMITH HONOREE AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Sanborn Smith of New York. who arrived last week to join MT. Smith Eere, will be honored today when Mrs. Charles F. DeBardeleben is entertaining a few friends at luncheon at the Roebuck Golf and Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
.hR. AND MRS. HEADLEY
 HOSVS FOR VISITOR

MT. and Mrs. George Headley are experimenting Miss Dantzler of Bf- loxi. Miss, the guest of Mrs. James Hicks, with an informal bridge party Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MISS M'NEEL
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Miss Letftia McNeel is entertaining this evening with an informal buffet supper followed by bridge at her on supper followed by bridge at her home on Milner Crescent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MISS MASSEY HONORs
 MISS DAIMLER

Miss Elizabeth Danzier, the at- tractive guest of Mrs. James Hicks, will be honoree at bridge party given by Miss Catherine Massey on Thursday evening at her horne on Beech street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
ENTERTAINING AT LUNCHEoNs
 AT coIrNTRY CLUB

Among those having guests for luncheon today at the Country club will be Mrs. Leroy Percy. Mrs. J. E. M,Wana, Mrs Tom Mcclellan, Mrs. ". P. Turpin. Mrs. J. P. Pearson and Mrs. r. w. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MRS. MARZoNI HOSTESS
 AT BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. Petersen Marzoni is enter taining this afternoon with a bridge party Ut her homeven Chestnut Hill. complimenting Mrs. Ralph Warfield of Pensacola, Fla, the guest of Mrs. A. L. Boorse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
EDDINs-EvINGTON ENGAGEMENT
 ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. Green Ellington of York, Ala. announce the engage
 ment of their daughter, Coralie. to MT. Robert Scale Eddins of Demop- oils, Ala, the wedding to take place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MRS. PIPPIN HOSTESS FOR
 ENSLEY NIGHT BRIDGE CLUI

Mrs. Clyde Pippin will entertain the members of the Ensley Night Bridge club at her home on Pike avenue this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MRS. WE'LL HOSTESS An nDInCE

Mrs. Ben Well is entertaining this afternoon with bridge party com plimenting several visitors in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
-e ~Adventures .ef * Kaes0dy Ann
 A~SAnd AAA
 Ka9eeAy ~AnAy

When Raggedy Andy had eaten all he wished. he pushed his chair back and sald, MT. Skeezicks, I'm glad that you took ny wooden sword away from :1e Knight! For if you had not taken it, we would not have come after 1t and l would not have had such a fine dinner with you"
 And l am glad that you have had a nice dinner with me, too, Mister Raggedy Andy and MT. Knight. Where are you going now?"
 "Mr Knight is going to take my magical wooden sword and ride upon 1t to his house, then he is going to bring his wife and little boy back with him to live at the Magic Cas- tle!" Then Raggedy Andy told MT. Skeezicks all about his adventures with Marggy and her Mamma and how at last they had found Marggy's s Daddy at the magical castle. And now, they will all stay there and make the castle their home"
 T will go to the castle and ask Marggy's Daddy if he wishes man to work about the placer MT. Skee- zicks said, flor I would like to work there so that I could SC the wonder ful things and have an ice cream soda sometimes from the magical soda water fountainl"
 T am sure Marggy's Daddy will not need anyone to work around the castle!"e Raggedy Andy told MT. Skeezicks, but l am sure he would like for you to come to the castle and live with them, for 1t Is a very large castle and there are enough magic things for everyone."
 Then I shall run over to the castle and ask Marggy's Daddy if I can stay with them!" Mir. Skeezieks said as he started out the door of the oak tree house.
 "Ol I almost forgot to tell your MT. Skeezicks said, after you leave patriotism and helpfulness to others No matter how dark life seemed for hel, she was always able to help others This was especially true during the war days.
 She was at her home near the foot of Penn Hill" writes a biogra- 'pher, charged with the sole care of her little brood of children; man aging their farm. keeping house with frugality though opening her doors to the houseless and giving with good will a part of her scant portion to the poor; seeking work for her own hands and ever busily occupied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
MONTHLY MEETING OF WEST
 END STUDY CLUB

The West EndStudy club held it's regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. J. E. Still on McMillan ave- nue Friday afternoon. After an in teresting business session, Mrs, Neal Wallace was introduced to the mem bers and gave a talk in behalf of the League of Women Voters, call ing attention to the importance of women's poll tax.
 Mrs. S. A. Cruce read a paper on "The Real Value of Woman in the Home from a Standpoint of Dollars and Cents"
 Mrs. Lesley Wheeler gave an in teresting paper on "Woman's Work in Municipalities"
 Mrs. P. l.. Mobley, who possesses a lovely voice. sang.
 Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the meeting. The club will meet with Mrs. S. A. Cruce on McMillan avenue in February, with Mrs. N. T. Oxerap as leader. MRS. McwANE HtlNoRs
 MRS. ATKINS, tISITOR
 Mrs. J. R. McWane is entertaining with a luncheon at the Country club today complimenting her guest, Mrs. Henry Pearce Atkins of Cincinnati.
 A silver basket of pink and white snapdragons will make the table most attractive.
 Those invited besides the honoree are Mrs. Philander P. Claxton. Mrs. James Totten of Nashville, Mrs. A. w. B. Johnson, Mrs. Robert NJ. Simp- son, Mrs. J. w. Donneily and Mrs. !. B. Penney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24
RANDOM NOTES

MT. and Mrs. Richard Massey will leave next Sunday for an extended trip to South America. They will be accompanied by their daughter, Mss Katherine Massey. They will sail or. February on the Reliance" Ha- vana being their first stop, at which place they will remain for a few days before continuing their trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-24

MT. and Mrs. Selkowitz of Nor wich, N. r, are the guests of MT, Selkowitz's sister, Mrs. A. c. Dorn, in West End, and Mrs. Abe Williams on Fifteenth street, south.
The Washington times., 1923-11-27
THANKS GIVIN G


Thanksgiving comes. when all but !
To turkey, roasted crisp, delicious
Cranberry sauce with twang, vivid
Potatoes sweet that drip with honeyed
And salads. an, ON lettuce crisp and
cold.
That doth wealth Of luscious fruits
And pumpkin pie, . mellow gold, and
Mince than which there is mono
whicher.
But /, in boarding house, viii not re-
jOice
Before groanIng board Of viands
But / win feed on beans and boiled
potatoes,
On kaie and ham and partly stewed
tomatoes.
For my dessert . pudding must suf-
flee.
wherein q raisin hides amid the rice.
Thanksgiving comes, for some It well
It's just November twenty-nlnth to
JACK HARLAN.