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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

scious all the while that she is both attractively and appropriately gowned. the lady pictured above has nothing to fear from the fashion critic. Her frock is made of one of the new knitted fabrics of artificial silk. with dropstitch weave that gives 1t striped effect, and though pleasingly different from the usual crepes and silks. it follows the mode in the rrinted effect of its pattern ing.
 One may note in passing that hand knitted fabrics Of fiber silk, in un- usual stitches and weaves, appear in many Of the smartest sports frocks The pictured gown Is naive and sim pie, characteristic model of all the printed fabric gowns-one could hardly paint the rose or gild tho lily. Designers would be quite at loss for means to trim a gown whose fabric Is noticeably ornamental in itself. Nothing could be more simple, more strictly sportslike in it's lines than this straightline frock, with it's plain neckline, straight hemedge and belled, three-quarter sleeve. A slight ly lower than normal waist line is in- dicated by the sash of the material, edged with heavy, silken fringe. It is interesting to know that when the material of such a frock shows a modest pattern, or is plain. it is likely to have a kerchief belt or tie, the latter providing the gay color note that the mode demands. These frocks are known by the name of kerchief frocks, but the kerchief vogue IS by no means confined to the original squares that We know by the name of "bandanna," for we have kerchief printed fabrics in the same cClors and shadings as the orig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
oUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS TO BE AT
 JUNIOR LEAGUE CHARITY BALL

JI NlON LEAGGE ChAhII1 HAUL
 Mrs. A. M. Shook. Jr., wno was the brilliant and successful vice president of the league during 1922, and who is chairman of the ticket committee for the ball. anticipates that the charity ball this year, will be state event. We are planning to send tickets to Montgomery, anniston, Selma and many other cities" Mrs. Shook stated and it has been whispered about that many of the members of the young society con- tingents of these cities are looking forward to the dance as eagerly as we are in Birmingham. Of course, the Junior league expects to act as hostess to the out-of-town guests and to do everything in it's power to make the occasion delightful one for them. We expect to send out about very kindly donated by IIerzog Thompson, about the middle of March. We hope that those who are unable to attend the ball will buy d ticket anyway as the proceeds go to the many worthy charities that depend on the Junior league for help.'
 Mrs. Shook has as committee mem- bers Mrs. H. l.. Badham, Mrs. F. Y. Anderson, Jr., Mrs. Val Nesbitt, Mrs. Beech Chenoweth. Mrs. William Given, Mrs. Pelham Anderson, Mrs. Richard Stottler, Mrs. J. A. Moore, Mrs. Vernon Badham, Mrs. J. Mon roe Jones, Miss Margaret Builder. Miss Margaret Coleman, Mss Ireta McCrossin,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
Fine Work Being Done by the Drama
 League

Are you interested in the drama Of course you are, Every one Is to a greater or less degree, but not every one is familiar with the Drama league and its work.
 The Drama league Is a national organizations; it's alm Is to encourage better dramatic entertainment, and to interest people in the better things offered along this line.
 The local branch of the league. un- der the direction of Mrs. H. U. Sims, Its president, has been doing some very fine work, and has brought to Birmingham many splendid artists In addition to outside talent, the league now has a group of local en- tertainers, known as the Drama League Players" who have been put ting on one-act plays this season. These players are selected from some of the best talent of the city, and in addition to furnishing splendid en- tertainment for the members, it gives the young people of Birmingham an opportunity to try their wings in the dramatic field.
 The league Is making a drive to secure a thousand members and per- haps a few details as to the require- ments would not be amiss Any one may become a member, and the fee is only $3 a year. A member Is en- titled to attend all entertainments during the year without any extra cost whatever. At each meeting of the league a committee Is stationed at the door to receive new members, and all that is necessary Is to apply to a member of this committee, pay the membership fee and the trick is done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. F. T. Glass and her mother. Mrs. Bozeman. are visiting in Selma and Autaguaville. Ala.
 Mrs. Carol Foster of Gadsden Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Russell Hunt.
 J. B. Nixon of Marion is spending few days in the city.
 Miss Flora Mae Gentry of Gads- den is visiting her sister. Mrs. Willis Garth.
 W. L. White has returned from a visit to Marion.
 MT. and Mrs. Luke Hunt have re- turned to their home in Gadsden after visiting in the city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Percy Brewer have returned from visit to Montgomery. Darby Brown and son. Darby Brown, Jr., have returned from Mont gomery. Mir. and Mrs Robert McDavid. after visit to relatives in Montgomery, have returned home.
 Mrs. I. E. Bennett is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Marion Christian. in Mobile.
 Mrs. George B. Eager of Louisville, Ky. arrived yesterday to be the guest Of Mrs. T. G. Bush.
 
 Mrs. Charles Stokeley of Montgom- cry will arrive soon to be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Wilcox.
 Miss Aline Fies Is the guest of Miss Edna Pincus at Mobile.
 Mrs. N. F. Cornett is visiting in Huntsville.
 Mrs. Nell A. Frazer of Mobile is the guest of Mrs. William Mudd.
 Mrs. E. P. Johnson of Aberdeen, Miss, will arrive soon for visit to Mir. and Mrs. Frederick I. Thomp- son.
 Mrs. Lloyd Townes spent the week end in Selma as the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Hopkins.
 Mrs. Fred Ferguson Is the guest of Miss Augusta Woodruff in Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
Any Frock This Season Must Be Highly
 Decoratiue

Fashion Is in a materialistic mood, no getting away from it.. Otherwise she would never sponsor the striking fabrics that are the most prominent feature of the material mode. The wide range of designs Is unprece- dented, for It begins with a dot or a check and extends through weirdly clever patterns to a house or an en- tire landscape. Inspiration for these printed fabrics seems to have come from every period and every cline, and one may choose from motifs that include in their number prayer rug designs, seascapes. sunsets and Chinese laundry tickets. And colors keep pace with designs In range and fashion in the sunshine resorts rivals the peacock in the gorgeousness of her garments, and may be something of Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette and the people of India and Java In the picturesque coloring of her apparel. But every mode bears the so-desira- ple impress or OTlSlndlltyp no matter what its source.
 Whether it be smartly trig little frock for wear on the beach of morning; a bathing costume for her who does not swim; or a swimming suit for her who does; 1t will be cooly correct, and whatever it's de- tails of style, gaily devised and col ored. For printed materials-silks, crepes and cottons-are, apparently. the most wanted fabrics In the cos tune world. Crepes lead silks in desirability, and one notices that the newest weaves show e soft luster, rather than dull finish. They are simply bewildering in the variety of their patterns, and one will find Rus sia, China, France, India, Persia and Egypt represented equally in the fig ures with which these materials are decorated. In fact. decorative" Is the word that most fittingly de- scribes them. Nowhere is there such feeling for color as we find in the east. and 1t Is the Orient, rather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
WEST END CATHOLIC CIJR MEETS

Mrs. Alfred O'Hara was hostess to the west End Catholic Woman's club, Wednesday afternoon, at her home on Elm street Beautiful spring blos- soms were used in the spacious liv- ing rooms while hueg bowl of fruit formed the center piece of the dining table. Mrs. Charles P. Lichty was appointed chairman of a committee to assist in the sale of tags for the bene- fit of the blind on next Wednesday. The club will have Adams old corner and invite their friends to come to that place Wednesday to purchase their Valentine hearts. A very gra- tifying report was made by Mrs. Charles Harris, chairman of the com mittee for the Poll tax campaign. Every one was please at the results of the club work in this line as s1,205.50 was turned into the county treasury from this booth alone. Mrs. O'Hara is a delightful hostess and entertained her guests with a very amusing comic Valentine contest. Much merriment ensued when each one was requested to read her va1en- tin. Mrs. Mary McGrath, an honorary member was presented with a dainty handkerchief while Mrs. Clarence Hiltbruner drew a lovely piece of lingerie as consolation. The next meeting will be a brotherly meet Princeton avenue. Each member is ing with Mrs. T. P. Davis, 1914 requested to bring 13 cents, penny for each year of the clubs life. Mrs. OHara was assisted in serving a sumptious luncheon by her sister. Miss Theresa Vigo, Mrs. Forester and Mrs. Hiltbruner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
ENTRE-NOUS ELECTIONS AT HOWARD

Interest among students at How ard college ran high the past week over tho elections for tho feature section of the Entre-Nous. The staff of the Entre- Nous is already down to earnest work. endeavoring to produce the best annual the college has ever had. Many additional features to those used before arc planned.
 The staff consists of Miss Virginia Carswell, editor in chief: MT. Hilton Upton, associate editor; and MT. Ros- well Owens. bushes manager; MT. Dayton Riddle, assistant business manager.
 Contrary to former customs In the elections, only the boys were allowed to vote for honor places in the fea- ture section to be filled by girls and only girls were allowed to vote for those to be filled by boys. The follow ing results of the election were given out Friday: Prettiest girl, Nell Mo- Elhaney; best all-round girl. Ethel Clark; most youthful girl, Julia Fink lea; most representative coed, vir- ginia Carswell; cleverest girl, Eliza beth Lloyd; most popular boy. James farrell; brainiest/ boy, George Var brought most handsome man, Walter Bently; shrewdest politician, Billie Hare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

still have been "the fashion" Many combinations have been thought out, the range of materials including wools, crepes. flannels and lines. The fact that 1t is printed. woven or em- broidered in contrasting color is the chief characteristic of the paletot.
 Bathing Apparel Follows.
 beach always seems a proper set ting for gay apparel, for colors-no matter how gay-always blend per fectly with sunshine, sea and sky; so the chosen fabrics of the mode find hearty welcome when it comes to bathing attire. The models illus trated show different materials, pat terms and modes. but both are attrac- tive, both are colorful. The lady who has thrown back her cape the better to display her smart little slip, has chosen black and white printed cot
 ton as material. Apart from the slender belt at the waist and the matching line at tho hemedge. there is no style detail worthy of men tion, unless it be the straight sim plicity of the slip itself. Claim to distinction lies in the printed pattern, which shows scroll motif above the waist, but runs to boats, sailormen and all sorts of interesting figures below the waistline. Just what the sailor folk are doing is something of a mystery but anyway, sailors be- long to the sea, so what more ap- propriate printed pattern for bath
 ing suit? The choice of the other lady is India printed silk and shows a subtle blending of green and brown on golden tan background. The neckline is unusual, and one glimpses silk knickers, with the printed ef- feet introduced in a band at the knee. One would, undoubtedly, finger a while before taking the water, If clad in suit attractively becoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
FIDELIs GLASS ENTERTAINs AT VALENTINE PARTY

The Fidelis class of the Ruhama church entertained at a Valentine party on Friday evening at the home fo the class president Miss Elizabet tn Turner, on Hillman avenue. Valentine games and contests were enjoyed. After which a delicious ice course was served. The following members of the class and visitors were present. Misses Maggie Pate, Brookie Ward Vera Ellard, Bertha Vines, Louise Worthington, Cecil Glenn. Bonnie McVay, Madge Turner. Central Stan field, Jeannette Wilder, Messrs. Leon Richardson, Otis Ellard, Jacob Pate, Rubal Moore. Nose Patton, Clyde Me- Clelland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
MIR. AND MRS. COLEMAN
 HONORED WITH DINNER

MT. Richard Randolph entertained last evening with a dinner party at the Country Club, complimenting his daughter. Mrs. Stephen Coleman. and MT. Coleman, who were recently mar ried in Tuscaloosa.
 The guests were MT. and Mrs. Cole. man, MT. and Mrs. T. A. Murphree, MT. and Mrs. Rhodes Boykin, MT. and Mrs. Robert Brooks, MT. and Mrs. E. L. Scouten. Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Bene- dict, pr. and Mrs. Chalmers Moore, Mir. and Mrs. o. L. Gresham. Mir. and Mrs. Archie Witt, Miss Catherine Holbrook of Washington, D. C., the guest of Mrs. T. A. Murphree, Will liam Rogers, Tom Hamilton, Albert Lee Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
MRS. J. H. RAY TO
 GIVE BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. J. H. Ray will be hostess Tues. day, at her home on Highland ave. nue, where she is entertaining With d bridge luncheon.
 The valentine idea will be carried out in the decorations.
 Those invited are Drs. Dan Greene, Mrs. George Whatley, Mrs. Charles J. Allison, Mrs. Frennick Dodge Mrs. Ralph Smallman, Mrs. Claire b. Smith, Mrs Asa Hoyt. Mrs George Wilcox, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs. Scale Harris, Mrs. Tedd Joy, Mrs. Dixie McCrossin, Mrs. Robert D. Johnston, Mrs. Arthur MeGregor, Mrs. Edgar M. Kilby. Mrs. w. H. Hassin- ger, Mrs. Lawson Massey. Mrs. W. C. Shackleford, Mrs. William Moughon' Mrs. Doris Moughon, Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, Mrs. Luther Reynolds, Mrs. W. D. Webster, Mrs. J. w. Jones' Mrs. James Mercer, Mrs. James Mcintyre, Mrs. Howard Mussey, Mrs. CharIes Esdale, Mrs. Frances Hunt, Mrs. Eo- mond Brown, Mrs. Douglas Root, Mrs. Charles K. Duncan, Mrs. Loyq St. John Smith, Mrs. Edward Harris, Mrs. Walter Webb, Mrs. D. H. Schro- der. Mrs. R. H. Thuch, Mrs. 5. U. Kennedy, Mrs. Allie Birch, Mrs. Jaeh Justice. Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs. I. h. Bissell, Mrs. Saxton Crawford, Mrs. l.. H. Cryer, Mrs. J. B. McCutcheon, Mrs. David Crawford, Mrs. r.. r Moore, Mrs. Alfred Walker Miss Emma Mahoney, Miss Elsie McAhtyfs' Miss Zell Gaston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
LUNCHEON FOR TANNER-NItIGH TIT
 BRIDAL PARTY

On next Tuesday, February 13. Mrs. James c. Sutherland, 3401 Thirteenth avenue, Norwood circle, will give a luncheon to .tEe Wright bri- cal party. Those who will take prom inent parts in the wedding ceremony are Mss Elsie Mills, maid of honor; Mrs. James c. Sutherland, sister of the bride, matron of honor; Mrs. All bert Finch attendant; Mrs. Will Manly, attendant; little Miss May Collins Finch, flower girl; little Miss Mamie Manly. flower girl; Miss Edna Sibley, Miss Mary Leone Simpson and Mrs. William Glenn will have charge of the music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
VALENTINE PARTY

A valentine party dance given by Miss Georgia Helen Hurst on the Highlands to her friends provided a delightful evening for the younger set Friday.
 The decorations and refreshments were In keeping with the spirit Of the day.
 Those present were: Misses Lois Trent, Harrie Mccoy, Alma Smith, Dorothy Calmback. Anna Calmback, Bertha Fein, Elsie Fein. Mary Mabry, Elfreida Thompson. Rose Ullman, Peggy Briskey, Ernestine Thompson and Lynett Bramlett and Messrs. Daniel McWilliams, Gene Hawley, William Hawley, Thomas Moorman, Allen Hall. Joseph McHall, Emmett Jackson, Frederick Walpole and Jo- seph Lambert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
MRS. 2. A. TOWNsEND'S
 BAND TO MEET

Mrs. $. A. Townsend's band of the Walker Memorial church will enter tain the members of the Women's Missionary society Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. c. Gewin. This band of enthusiastic workers Is composed of Mrs. D. A. Lively, Mrs. A. B. Lackey. Mrs. R. W. Mathews, Mrs. F. O. Croy, Mrs. J. W. Brown, Mrs. Strong and Mrs. D. U. Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
RECTAL AT CABLE HALL

Miss Clara Harper Steel announces ahother of her attractive Sunday aft ernoon recitals for Sunday, February II, at 4 o'clock, at Cable Hall. She is presenting from her classes: Mrs. J. P. Cunningham and Mrs. J. H. Perkins, Miss Vera Robinson. Miss Maude Strother, Miss Elsie Findlay, Miss Edith Knox, Miss Eller Dupuy. Miss Myrtle Hammett, Miss Maud Kahle, Miss Ida Tomlinson, Miss Mar torie Goodoine, Miss Sophie Stam- burger; Arthur Cooke and Franklin Holmes. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
PERTAINS MET FRIDAY

The Pierian Literary S)clety Of Central High school held It's regular meeting Friday. February g.
 The club was called to order by the president, Miss Virginia Wellden, and Miss Finley Reynolds were appointed press committee.
 The following member were elected to office:
 Miss Mary Puckett, Miss Margaret Lawson, Miss Marjorie Alexander, and Miss Dorothy Sheppard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

inals. This vogue, brought to us from the beaches of France. is most popular in our own sunshine resorts at the present time.
 Fashion Still FavOrs Costume Suit
 The costume suit, and it's many variations continues a popular mode quite as 1t should, since it is a mode of convenience and charm. One is eminently well gowned, when she wears a dress with a matching coat. or a two-piece suit with matching or blending blouse, or one of the many notifications Of the separate skirt blouse e-coatee mode. The pictured suit In blue and silver shows the prevail ing tendency to subtle blending of colors and combinations of materials, for it will be noticed that the skirt of the dress and the body Of the coat are made from the novelty fabric of silk and wool, while the body of the waist and the sleeves are made of crepe, the former trimmed with bands of the blue, the latter with band that includes the novelty stripe. Both the suit fabric and the crepe show the soft luster SC characteristic of the materials of the present sea son, and the designer has used the crepe in exactly the correct propor- tion to make the stripe-"border," it Is called by the trade-most effec- tive. There is enough. but not too much, Of the silver to give proper value to the blue. Again one is con scious of simplicity in the design the straight hemline belled sleeves, hip banded jacket and long, slender iEing lines.
 Insistent Vogue of Jacket.
 Call 1t what you will-for there are many variations of it-paletot. sport coat, jacquette. or plain American Jacket, the garment must be recl<- oned with in any discussion of sports fashions. It's convenience, fully as much as it's smartness ard beauty, Is responsible for the continued popu- larity of not new fashion. The ten dency to contrasts may have some thing to do with 1t. so, too, may the idea of economy. for one may have several costumes by the simple expe- dient of judiciously choosing several separate skirts and jacket or two. Skirts come in so many styles pleated, wrap-around, straightlne; so many materials-novelty wools, crepes and knitted fabrics; and so many colorS and combinations of col ors, that there is wide latitude of choice. And tho jackets themselves are legion. in colors, models and ma terials The versatile wardrobe will include one jacket of Paislav-genu- inc, if It's owner Da so fortunate, inn itation if not--an1 with it may be worn pleated skirt of white, wrap around of knitted novelty fabric, or any one of a number of materials.
 Dear to the hearts of every Pari- sian is the jacke- of the type illus trated. She calls it a -'Paletot,' and wears it everywhere she possibly can. Of kn.tted silk in a novelty weave, this particular model, which shows salient features of this par ticuiar mode--the surplice opening, the bishop sleeve Git might have been belled). the sash, rather than clasp or buckle and the bound rever edge. Such model might have been ot Persian print. of crepe. of flannel, or an allover embroidery done in sou tache braid or silk cord, and 1t would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
EXHIBIT AT LITTLE
 GALLERY TO CONTINUE

The exhibit of Miss Carrie HilPs at the Little Art Gallery will con- tinue throughout Thursday Of this week. The hostesses for those days will be Mrs. George Gibson, Mrs. Luke, Miss Sarah Neill and Miss Della Dryer,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
AGLIA SOCIETY MEETS

The Aelia Literary club of the Central High school had their regu lar meeting Friday afternoon after the regular routine of business there was an election of new members. After report of the committees the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

The Tuesday Bridge club will meet with Mrs. Francis Patton on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at her home on Clarendon avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
DINNER FOR MOTHERS OF CLUB MEMBERS

The mothers of the members of the Business and Professional Women's club were entertained at dinner at the club on Thursday evening st s:a0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
PROMETHEANs HELD REGULAR WEEKLY MEETING FRIDAY.

The Promethean held US regular weekly meeting Friday afternoon and continued the discussion of Legends of Fairyland in the form of a very interesting program.
 Hans Andersen's Life and Char acteristics," Lillian Jackson" Stories of Andersen" by Miss Bebe Wharton; Danish Fairy Tales" by Miss Josephine Stevens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
JOLLY 13 FIVE HUNRED
 CLUH TO MEET

Mrs. Charles P. Lichty will enter tain the Jolly 13 Five Hundred club Monday afternoon instead of Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
FASHIONABLE WEDDING
 CEREMONY SOLEMNIZED q

A pretty home wedding took place Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Pearl Joyce Stockdale when her daughter Verta May became the bride of MT. Walter s. Ernest.
 Southern smilax, palms and ferns banked against the mantel in the living room made a lovely back ground for the wedding party. Rev. J. E. billiard performed the cere- mony.
 Miss Miriam Ernest of Demopo1is, and Miss Sarah Mallam gave love- 1y musical program. f4 -r
 Miss Elizabeth Robinson. the maid of honoc, was attractive in a gown of ashes of roses crepe and carried an arm bouquet of Russell roses tied with silver tulle.
 Master Billy Anderson was the ring bearer, wearing a suit of white satin with the ring in the heart. of calla lily.
 Little Eleanor Stier and Ruth Ellen Joyce who were the flower girls, wore dainty frocks of pale pink georgette and silver. "A
 The bride entered, accompan- fed by her mother. She was lovely in her travelling suit of navy blue poiret twill with harmonizlng &C., cessories carrying shower Of brides roses and valley lilies. Mrs. Stockd1le wore a handsome dress of brown georgette with bronze and a corsage of sweet peas and roses.
 MT. Edgar Ernest was his brothers s best man.
 Immediately after the ceremony an informal reception was held. The din- ing room was decorated in pink and white. Miss Dorothy Anderson and Miss Evelyn Abercrombie presided at the punch table which was arranged in bower of palms and ferns.
 Mrs. Frank H. Gale had charge of the brides book.
 Among the out-of-town guests were Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Ernest of Demopolis. MT. Edgar Ernest of Phil adelphia, Miss Julia Corley, Miss Ruby Rogers. Miss Mary Maud Bailey and Miss Frances Pickens of Univer- sity, Ala. MT. and Mrs. Ernest left during the evening for a brief wed- ding tour. after which they will be at home in Tuscaloosa.