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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-11

accosts the girl who is waiting for street
car or who is carrying weighty bag
along the street He usually is very sim
cere in his offer, posing in the guise of a
good Samaritan Like other automobile
Washers, he is frequently successful.
And this calls to mind the story OF the
man IL "a. automobile, who met a girl
walking along the road far out in the
country.
won't you have an automobile ride 2"
he asks her.
No, thanks was her reply, "I'm just
walking back from one"
Another subdivision of the automobile
Airt is the kidnapping" mashcr. This is
the cave-man type. He runs his car
alongside his victim, leaps cut and with
mighty few words TO announce his pay
pose, tries to give her the ''rush act into
his car. This fellow. takes something of
chance, but if the woman should protest
or call for help, he jumps into his car and
speeds away IN safety.
The Spotlight" mashcr is another va
riety Of the automobile group. This is
the chap who runs his car along close to
the curb and stands there to look them
over as they approach in the glare of his
headlights. lie hopes that one of the
prettiest, like the moth, may find this sort
of invitation irresistible. And, as has
been said, if it is Sumner he seldom has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-11

This type resembles still another type
called the "pocket-Aask'' masher Ac-
coTding to Miss Goodwin, this class of
male firt is running riot. At the psy-
Geological moment he will catch the girls
eye, discrcetly display the valued flask
with rising infection of his brow, and
if she doesn't turn her back on him he
vouchsafes the information that this is
only sample Of his cellar, and wouldn't
she like to break out in a rash of revelry
for an evening. Miss Goodwin has found
that the flask IS very popular and sue
cessful method resorted to by Washers,
and it's use is growing rapidly.
The "automobile' masher is quite
common type, and members Of this club
are very successful 1t seems to be rather
difficult for many women and girls to
decline the pleasure of joy ride, espec-
tally in the warm months. 1t is not an
uncommon sight to see couple of debo-
nair chaps in comfortable roadster drive
up to the curb alongside pair of attrac-
tive girls, who are walking along slowly
trying to make the best of the evenings
breeze after hot day in the office or
store. The invitation direct is given:
"Anywhere you say, girls. Just lit
tie ride into the country to get cooled
off"
In this category is found the "Can't-I-
-You-a-Lift" masher. He generally
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-11
The "Can't-I.Give You Lift?
Masher," Who Lures His Bait
With His Automobile.

have any intentions Of taking the woman
right in and making the purchase on the
spot. It's just his method of breaking
the ice. He then tries, after converse
ton is under way and he has found that
she is not going to call cop, to distract
her attention ton the windows contents
and steer a straight course to the nearest
restaurant or cabaret.
Then there is the chap who frequently
is successful in his attack by asking a
woman some question which is so absurd
as to provoke smile in spite of herself.
: For instance, there is the dapper, we'll
dressed, good-looking, good-natured fell
low who sidles up to a woman and says:
Il beg your pardon, is this Los
! And his Look is one mixed with per-
!. plexity and ROBUSTNESS. This is pretty
certain to get some sort of reply from
the woman, even though the next moment
she resents the intrusion. But when a
masher can get reply that is not de-
cided negative lie considers the battle half
won. His game is to get them talking,
and once he gets smile he is on easy
street"
So, if the woman admits that it is Los
Angeles, the man stammers that he
thought it was, but being a stranger
around here he wasn't sure, and being a
stranger he is, of course, lonesome and
hungry, and could she recommend high
class cafe, and wouldn't she come along
and watch him cat, or words to that effect.
That type suggests to. Miss Goodwin
the lonesome" masher. They have var
ious methods of approach, such as hum
ming the little ditty, "Tm So Lonesome"
ETC., while walking alongside a prospec-
tive catch, gradually merging into the
remark that that's no lie, that he is good
and lonesome, that he has big roll in
his pocket and wouldn't she please have
a heart and help him spend all this money
and fill the aching void in his hungry
heart.
"You lead the way and I'll pay the bill.
Here's a taxi, right here" And that's
done.
Then there is the masher who tries, in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-11
The "Shop Window Masher,"
Who Nestles Up to the
Girl and Starts a
Friendly Chat.

a fashion, to work on the sympathics of
women. Standing near fancied fair one
he will give a little sneeze and look kind
of worried and say:
"Do you know anything that is good
for a cold?"
Often he gets a cold look or a cold
shoulder, but Sometimes it works, and if
he is of very presentable appearance he
gets some sort of advice. such as:
eyes, little toddy is the best thing I
know Of" Whereupon he comes right
back with; "Well, | know where can
get it, right off the boats" and he urges
days such an invitation carries more
weight than in years gone by.
&C 1923 by American Wneklu IN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-11

The "Cave-Man
Washer, !" Who Won't
Take No for an Answer
and Inagines That
Every Girl Is Crazy to
Be Carried Away in
His Arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
Buy 4 Poppy! See The Parcde---MemoriaI
 Day Here

Today is the day. Let everyone put on his best bib and tucker, and his himself downtown the minute he swallows dinner, or there'll be no room left for him in the seething crowds along every curb, waiting for the"blare of bugles and the ruffle of drums" that will announce the com ing parade, several thousand strong,
 Still better, he might come down in the morning and buy his poppy for the ten thousand won't last very long, with everybody wanting to add his bit to the fund that will be used in caring for the graves of tho 'bddies" who went over and did not come back.
 It IS to be a glorious day!
 Decorated automobiles will parade through the streets, bearing the colors of the blue and the grey, and the brown.
 Pubhc exercises will be held at Capitol park, and many local rep reseItatiVeS of patriotic organiza- ,ionS will deliver short addresses.
 Prominent among the leaders in the s'shutlcs or today will be Miss Alma lattenberry representative of the tH34cd Daughters of Confederacy; Mrs. Aga Hull. secretary of the Memorial association; Mrs. Ida NJ HcXdclds, secretary and treasurer of n" i..dics' Auxiliary of the Biz il n chapter of the Spanish war Nttcr-as and delegate of the Mem osiai association; Mrs. Chappell Cory. tresfs7Ire: of the United Memorial as sociaii7a, and Mrs Sep Smith, presi- G"Hl a{ tine Birmingham Post of the -fHeY4cag Legion and the chairman ]" charge Of the Poppy Day" sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
1913 CLASS BGEDS
 EoJTRER REIf NIGN

That the steady perservering cour- age of the class of 1913 of the Bir- mlngham High school is still as domi- nant as ever was manifest at their fourth reunion which was held yesterday at the John Herbert Phillips High school.
 Gustav A. Maass. president of the class made the welcome address, Dr. c. A. Brown and Miss Hortensc Thornton both contributed brief talks. Mrs. John C. Powell, formerly Anna Hostetler, corresponding secre- tary called the roll. Harry j. White gave report of the Orville Coston Library Memorial. The class poet Miss Vivian Slation, read q poem. Among those present were: pr. c. A. Brown, Mir. C. B. Sandman, MT. E. s. McLathery, Misses Hortense Thorn Merrell, Clara Belle Senn, May Han sis and Anna Boden.
 Mesdames J. c. Powell (Anna Hostetler), Richmond Whetmore Lena Kellogg. II. J. Smith (Selna Rohinson), Isaac Chamblee GFreida Ja'nps K. Dobbs (Cecile Ellard,) D. Il. Mullins (katherine G-egory), R. Davies Gouiso Mccoy), James Baker Christine Norris), F. c. Bird song Sarah O'Rear), William NJ. Given tSusie Pcrry), Robert Huff Willie Mae Phipps), l.. l.. Moore ;Mabei Ray), Thpd McCarty fA1- lison smith, T. E. Pearson Gois Star buck), Edward Archibald (Val- ley Young White), and Quinn (Alena Hun), Misses Vivian Slaton, Ruby Buckshaw, Adele Crumrine, Helen Duncan, Bessie Ferguson. Mary Gar rett. Estelle Hays. Virginia Putnam Mae Wilson. pr. Hughes Kennedy, Dr. Lewis G. Woodson, Messrs. Gustav A Mass, Harry J. White, David Burke. Erwin Kenney. Phares Matthews and Sumpter Smith,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Indorsing committee, of the Better Films committee, will review the private screening of Robin. hood" at the Strand theatre, this morning at 9;30.
 Mrs. c. B. Yand1e, chairman of the automobile committee, of the Axis club, requests all members of the club who will drive their cars in the Memorial Day parade, to meet avenue between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
 Tomorrow morning. the Parent Teacher association of Inglenook nook Rocket school.
 The T. E. L. class of the Fifty Thursday morning, at II o'clock, in the Baraca rooms. business ses- sion will be held, followed by so- cial hour, with Mrs. Beasley. Mrs. Jewell and Mrs. E. F. Bargers, as hostesses.
 The Electric Study Circle will hold a called meeting this after noon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. E. Spencer.
 Invitations have been issued by the Arabs and Inter Frates clubs for a dance to be given Friday eve- ming, at the Cascade Plunge. from 9:30 until o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
 OF LOULIE COMPTON SEMINARY

The closing exercises of the semi nary were introduced by the bac- eaiaureate sermon preached on Sun day by Dr. George Stuart in the First Methodist church. In spite of a pour ing rain the house was filled to ca pacity with an audience in hearty sympathy with the occasion.
 Dr. Stuart was at his best in his great sermon on Growth in the Physical and Spiritual Worlds" The girls of the graduating classes were deeply impressed at the appeal that the speaker made to a Christian womanhood.
 The choir of seminary girls, with their well trained voices. sang two anthems. Miss Mitchell head of the voice department in the school, add ed much to the program by her solo, My Lord and My Redeemer," by Dudley Buck, sang with strength and expression
 The altar was profusely decorated with palms and ferns. a beautiful set ting for this impressive scene The most absorbing spectacle was tho procession of hundreds of girls in pure white. led by Miss Morton, prin- cipal of the seminary, assisted by members of the faculty.
 The annual concert given on Mon day evening in the seminary audi torium, was an event of great inter est. The departments of piano. voice and violin were represented. The well-chosen program was classical and beautiful and was warmly ap plauded by the large audience.
 The young artists are all deserving of praise. but special mention must be made of the piano duo by Arensky played by Mary Ray Dobyns and Madge Hagan with ease and vigor. Genevieve Hopson's interpretation of Rheinholds "Impromptu" showed in telligent conception and faultless ex- ecution.
 Margaret Lloyd delighted the audi ence with her brilliant violin num- Der. "Zapateado," by Sarasate. play ed with both boldness and delicacy. Tho vocal duet sung by Virginia Holt and Pauline Graves was enthusiastic ally received by the audience.
 The beautiful program closed with the chorus, Daniels, Eastern Sone," by the choral class, with violin obli- gato. It was the general opinion that the recital was above the aver age of school concerts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
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By HELEN KENDALL DOUBLE REAnvNC yLAMpa

nave you ever gone into large, lhViting living room in the evening ana seen thoroughly contented per son established under the one and ohly good reading light in the room? II IL IS lamp on the big library table, Cor she) will be sure to have chosen the exact center of the divan Where tho lamp-light will fall upon the page of the book or magazine he IS reading, All that is left for you IS tne shadowy nook at either end of the divan, where the edges of the ilght rays are all that you get.
 The first law of the well arranged nome Is plenty of conveniently To- cated lights for reading, dressing, playing games. dining, cooking or oatnlhg. Each activity that needs light shed upon 1t should have ex- actiy the right lamp at exactly the right spot. and this Is especially true or the lamps beneath which one tries to read. The present comfortable custom of placing a deep. long di- van 1ull Of cushions alongside a large table provides an ideal place in which to read. but if there is only one lamp on the table. only one person can read comfortably on that couch. Wherefore. two lamps! They should be exactly alike and stand at just the same distance from the ends of the table. so that two persons can each get the full benefit Of the lamp nearest them. If pos- Sible. the lamp bases should either be alike or very similar in size and coloring. There are all sorts of beau | tiful lamps to be had today in the shops. Choose simple bases of pot tery, brass or copper, and select shades of mellow Japanese vellum or silk-covcred frames that you can make yourself The vellum seems rather better for two lamps that are to be alike In effect. Two large, col orde silk shades are a little over- towering.
 Don't De content with these two reading lamps, either. On small stand or table at another side of the room. place lamp which may be en- t!rely different from the other two,
 provided 1t harmonizes with the room. Or it may be floor lamp, standing near large, com- sortable chair where third member of the family party may read with out disturbing the two occupants of the divan. If the room is very long and spacious. as many living rooms ara nowadays. still fourth lamp will
 not be too much. These cases of friendly light give such a room a
 welcoming look that nothing else af- | lords.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
Fauorite Recipes
 of Famous Men
JULIAN STREET
 Author SOLE A LA MARGUERY AND DUCK WITH ORANGES


 have two favorite dishes; both being examples of tho French cuisine at it's highest
 One Is Sole a la Marguery" (which can be made with founder, also), and was originated by old Monsieur Mar guery at his famous restaurant in Paris. It has sauce which has a wine base and which contains shrimps and small oysters
 Lay your sole in a buttered plat ter, add about glassful of white wine, season and poach
 I. F. Let boil for about fifteen minutes and then take the juice out, mix with it a yolk of a raw egg, about two ounces of sweet butter. Beat slowly so as to get it thick, something ike Hollandaise; add a few heads of mushrooms, cook the sole with 1t. glaze in salamande two or thee minutes and serve.
 Another is duck cooked with oranges. I know how to ask for it at the. St. Regis and the Bravoort, but am not sure of the spelling. It sounds like duck "Bigarade." They tatoes are served with either of these dishes they should be potatoes gauf- rettes-on separate plate.
 To roast: Select young and very tender duck, prepare and truss 1t for roasting. It should be roasted on the pit or in the oven for fifteen to twenty-five minutes, according to its size and the heat of the fire.
 A domestic duck ought to be served quite rare, and should be kill ed without bleeding. Dish 1t after untrussing and pour over it little of it's gravy
 Sauce Bigarade: Peel an orange
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
1.-THE BOS'1's BRIDE"
 GCQ--r.S IiITGE SUCCEsS

Witty lines, good music, a tangible plot, combined with splendid inter pretation. and a well trained chorus. made the operetta. The Bosn's s Bride," which was presented last eve ming, at the Woodlawn city hall. by the members of the Apollo club. a successful undertaking.
 The leading characters were: Miss Clementine Allen, Miss Thelma Dees, Francis Levy and Robert Lowry, as sisted by the Apolla club chorus, and the Moonlight ballet.
 A special matinee will be given again Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock for the grammar school pupils and their teachers only The entire pro ceeds will benefit the equipment fund at the Woodlawn High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
MRS. DAVIS HOSTESS, TO CIRCLE NO. 2.

An important program featured the meeting of Circle No. 3, which was held, Monday afternoon, from 3 to o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. Ennis Davis. of Norwood.
 Many important matters were dis- cussed during the businesss session which was in charge Of Mrs. T. II. Cummings. president of the circle. This was followed by a devotional service, led by Mrs. William Coats. and opened with the song by the en- tire gathering. Count Your Bless ings."
 Love" was the subject of an ad- dress by Mrs. c. W. Runron. Mrs. Charles Donaho, gave short talk on Medical Temperance" and a solo by Mrs. George Smith. 'The Prayer Perfect" completed the pro- gram.
 As a pleasing conclusion to the af- fair, dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
MRS. LIVELY'S PUPILS
 WILL GIVE RECITAL

Invitations have been issued to the public by Mrs. M. s. Lively, to at tend a pianoforte recital given by her pupils Wednesday afternoon, May 30, at 3:3o o'clock, Clark and Jones hall.
 Mrs. Lively's pupils who will ap- pear on the program range through every stage from the little boy with only two months study to the ad- vanced ones who tackle the com positions of the more difficult com posers.
 their respective selections are as follows:
 April Violets (Engelmann). Irene Wells.
 Up Stairs. Down Stairs, (Matting- ly), Ralph Barrett (two months study).
 Airy Fairies (spaulding), velma Ham.
 Curly Locks Waltz Nynes). Doro-
 Paper Chain Gynes), Betty Cas- ton.
 Moonglade (MacDonald), Jolly Sleigh Ride Nindsay). Martha Sparks.
 An Old Garden Lindsay). Virginia Gilbert
 Good Humor (Baumfelder) Heather Rose dange), Martha Coggin.
 Song Without Words (Carpenter), Myrtle Veitch.
 The Keepsake Petrie). Clara Moore.
 Gavotte (Durand). Clara Warren.
 Song Without Words (DeVaux), Just Fun 0uerter), Ruth Mosley.
 Viennoise Waltz (Godard), Gather inc Jackson.
 Second Waltz (Durand). Irene Wells.
 Venetian Boat Song (Mendelssohn), Spanish Dance (MoszkowskD, Irene Arterburn.
 Berceuse (Godard), Improvisation (MacDowelD, Dance of the Gnomes). (Noelck), Evelyn Barrett
 Dream Nynn), Valse opus s5 (FrimD. Ruby Mcleod.
 Etude Artistique (Godard), Clara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Social Department of The Age-Herald will be closed at 4:30 p. m. for all daily papers For Sunday papers, the department closes at 10 a. m. on Satur- days. All news must be brought or telephoned in before closing hours. If possible, announcements and other news for the Sum- day edition should be in the office on Thursday or Fri day. Engagement and we'd ding announcements must be sent in properly signed for purposes of verification. All photographs for the Sunday edition must be in the hands of the social edi- tor by the preceding We'd nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
SERIES OF RECITALS AT CABLE HALL

Mrs. F. T. Rice will present her pu- pills in the fourth of series of re- c1tals, Saturday afternoon, June ?, at Cable hall. The program will com mence at o'clock, with the follow ing students participating; Misses, Anna Lee McKenna, Lillian Harper Helen Miller, Edith Hunley, Betty Bonham, Polly Whitford. Irma Cum mlngs, Louise Sanders. Ethelern ollVer, Auberris Cummings, Ruth Carr, and Arthur Thomas, Miss Mar garet Procter, assistant teacher will present. Misses Nettie Katherine orr. Nellie Blanch Jones, Bernice Long and Leona Skelton.
 With this recital. the studios will be closed for three weeks in June. re- opening June 20. On the evening of June 2S. piano recital will be giv- en by Parri Blair. and Joyce Lyon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
PIERIAN SOCIETY
 ELECTS OFFICERS

The Perian Literary society of the Central II gh school, held It's last meeting of the semester. Friday, May 25.
 delectable luncheon was served, and at the conclusion of the colla- tion. the members adjourned to the club room, where the following offi- cers were elected: Margaret Lamkin, president, Virginia Whillden. vice president; Margaret Gigson. secre- tary. Virginia Shook; executive membership m committee Eleanor Woody, Emily Reynolds, and Vir- ginia Muller. Critic Lucy Stevens.
 After the installation, of officers and speeches by the club sponsors Miss Lynch. and Miss Merrill, the meeting adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
CONVENTION REPORT PART OF w. NJ, U. PROGRAM

The outstanding feature of the w. M. U. program. which was given Monday afternoon. at the Ruhama Baptist church, was the report of the ". NJ. U. convention, held at Kan sas City. Mo, recently. Mrs. Sumter Lea, Jr. a returned delegate, gave a very interesting and inspiring ac- count of the activities. Several mu- sical selections were also part of the program.
 A delicious luncheon waA served, followed by the presentatiA of a handsome w. NJ. U. pin to tlN retir- ing president, Mrs. Thomas R. Lea. chairman of each circle gave an ami mated toast to the retiring leader, who graciously responded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
SENIORS OF SEMINARY RECEIVE DIPLOMAs

on Thursday evening, at o'clock. in the seminary auditorium. the se- niors of the seminary will receive their diplomas. These girls have completed the full course Misses Ethel Adkins, Elise Bell. Adelia Brasfield, Lillian Coker, Estella Goodman, Elizabeth Graham, Eliza beth Hanlin, Violet Harbin. Gladys Hurley, Marguerite Lee, Elizabeth May. Katherine Ozburn, Annie Lau- rie Penn, Frances Pravtor, Margean Schwine, Elizabeth Taylor and Mary Tyler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
MISS CEJ1vVs HOSTESS TO
 DIR. AND MRS. BRITTAN

Conf npiimentns MT and Mrs. Ed ward l1ttan who are leaving Bir- nin-Aam 70 make their home In At lauta. Miss TMrile Crews entertain cd @4.t q Nictrola dance at her l1oua on Twelfth avenue, south, MouiAH cgening. Delightful ginger ala 0uath was served during the eve:i6s 70 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Britta1, AIr. and Mrs. William Eu- bank. .lr md Mrs. Roy Clancy, MT. and Mrs. GEuter CRear, MT. and Mrs Earle Crews. MT. and Mrs. Howcll Crews. Mrs. Lula O'Rear Csrv.s Miss Frances Porter, Miss sara Hicks. Miss Mildred Crews, Mir. Bon r. Reid and MT. George Part ridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
PREPARATORY CLASS
 GRADUATION FyERCysrS

The graduating exercises of the college preparatory class of the Louie Compton seminary will be neld In the seminary auditorium on Mednesday evening at s o'clock. These girls have completed the re- quired 16 units for college entrance and many of them will go to college in the fall.
 The following are the girls who will receive their diplomas on Wed meSday' MISS Anna Mae Adams. Miss Willie Argue. Miss Lois Butler Miss Colista Cleere, Miss Mary Ray Dob yns Miss Aleen Dunkley. Miss Margaret Gholston, Miss Madge Ha- gan. Miss Lucy Inabnett, Miss .Jo- sephine Lawrence, Miss Margaret Lloyd, Miss Mildred Merchant. Miss Julia Moore, Miss Mitylene VildibiII and Miss Evelyn White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
SENIOR SEVENTH GRADE
 HONORED WITH BANQUET

As pleasing compliment to the senior seventh grade of the Avon dale school, the Parent t-Teacher as- sociation of that district entertained with banquet at the school last evening.
 R. V. Allgood presided as toast. master, and an excellent program was given. Vocal solos. piano se- lections and witty toasts comprised the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-30
OPERETTA, "WILD ROsEs SUCCESSFUL VENTJRE.

A bevy of dashing depuntants. de. mure country maidens and chic son brettes. formed a vivd backsround. for the leading characters of the Wild Rose" an operetta which was presented last evening, by the pu pills of the Misses Howard School for girls.
 Miss Mary Emma Pearson, directed the performance, assisted hv Mice Bonnie Howard as accompanist Miss Pearson. also portrayed a lead ing part,
 Georgeous stage settings, an ar tistic rose bower. and a garden scene helped make the event one long to be remembered.