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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08

EAGLES FUN FESTIVAL
CLOSES FEATURE WEEK
Big Program Draws Large Attend
ance For The Week

After week of fun and frollc
featured by many high-class acts and
good music, Pratt and Ensley Aerie
No. 972, Fraternal Order of Eagles,
have closed their fun festival, re-
porting one of the biggest and most
successful events of the kind ever
held by fraternal organization.
Attractions included five high
vaudeville acts, featuring DR.. La
Mari In his exposure of Chinatown,
and the opium dens. sensational free
acts and others.
Dancing, feature of the week
was to the tunes of Harry Moran's
orchestra, composed of leading mu-
sicians of Birmingham. \ nice sum
was realized from the proceeds of
the fun festival, which was literally
patronized. The committee in charge
was r. c. Granger. c. Il. Henderson.
ia Searson, {. c. Smith. Robert Low
ell Thomas Sanders and William
Monjot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
BIRMINGHAM Ell KS
DONATE TO- HOSPITAL
Raise $500 For tuberculosis SAM
tarium For Birmingham

Birmingham Lodge, No. 70, Ben
evolent Protective Order of Elks,
have showed their interest in the
proposed tuberculosis sanitarium In a
substantial manner. At meeting
Of the lodge Tuesday night they con-
tributed $500 In cash toward erecA
ton of the sanitarium. and by unani-
nous vote, pledged themselves to
support the drive for funds. and to
work for the ultimate success of the
undertaking.
r. A. Brown, chairman Of the COM
mission in charge of the drive, has
heartily commended Lodge No. 10,
and predicts for the drive unbounded
success.
Other fraternal orders of the Biz
mingham district are expected to
follow the example of the Elks and
donate substantial sums.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
CYRENE'S NEW CLASS
RECEIVES PETITIONS
Special Dedication Class For Monday
April 9

One of the largest lists of petitions
for membership ever presented was
voted on Friday night by Cyrene
Commandery. No. 10, knights Tenn
plar. Petitions were for class of
candidates who will join the special
dedication class" to be initiated in
conjunction with the dedication of
the new Masonic Temple, which went
VIII be one of the greatest of its
Kind ever held in the entire zouth.
The special dedication conclave
Will be held Monday, April o. 3egin-
mig at o'clock in the morning, at
which time the orders of Red Cross,
Malta and Temple will be conferred
A luncheon will be served at 12:15
and dinner in the afternoon at ) 80
An effort is being made to have
this the most interesting conclave in
the history of Cyrene Commandery,
and it is hoped and expected tht
nearly all the knights will be pres
ent. Plenty of music. delightful
meals, and all that can be thought
OF for the pleasure OF knights has
been promised.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
BFGIN DEVELOPMENT
AFRICAN RESOURCES
Railroads Being Built And Rich
Mineral Den0SitS Being Tapped

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April Z.
Probably at no period in the last 20
years has there been such manifold
activity in the development of At
rica's resources as at present In
the southern ub-continent, the Union
of South Africa is constructing many
new railway lines and electrifying
several important existing routes
Projects for new harbors from Cape
Town to Kosi Bay are under consid-
Grafton, while the Portuguese are
spending millions in port and railway
equipment at Delagoa Bay and Beira.
Portuguese capitalists are discussing
other projects of equal magnitude in
the Portuguese colonies in con1unc-
ton with American. British and Bel
gian capital.
In the Belgian Congo. which admit
tedly is the most progressive part of
Africa today. the central spine of the
Cape to Cairo route is still broken
by the existing breach from the
Congo to the Nile, but no less than
five railway routes are being sur
veyed for early construction, while a
magnificent system of equatorial
roads is Undertaking. to synchronise
with the growing motor traffic. con-
Meeting thereby the numerous profit
able pines and tropical plantations
ing main railroads in this prosperous
Belgian colony.
In the Nile Valley. from the Delta
to Lake Victoria Nyanza, is to be
found Africa's richest Pandoras box,
which only awaits opening to surprise
the world with its great mineral
treasures. To the east, along the
coast of the Red Sea. there are rich
oil wells and huge phosphate depos-
it's. In kenya Province there is great
industrial activity both by the gov
eminent and the settler community.
In Tanganyika Territory there are
great fertile plantation areas with
immense mineral potentialities, and
American capitalists are being urged
to come there and develop them.
Indications Of coal and metaliferous
wealth have been found in the Portu-
guese colonies of Nyassaland and
Zambesia, but there is no country
that commands sufficient resources
to develop them except the United
States. Foreign residents of Africa
| say there are fortunes to be made
here by those who are willing to un-
| dertake the work Of development.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
SHRINE C| R { j s.
GO OPEN MONDAY
FOR TWO WEEKS
Popularity Contest and Fea-
ture Acts on the
Program

All is in readiness for the opening
Monday of zamora's big event. the
Shrine circus and Arabian fete. Cir
Gus offices in the Masonic temple re-
port wonderful sale of tickets to
the circus. which carries chances on
the three fine automobiles to be
given away as part of the announced
program.
Nominations for the Shrine popu-
larity contest. staged as an added
feature, are being received daily, in
dications pointing to the fact that
the entire undertaking will 60 over
in big style. Hundreds of dollars
worth of valuable and handsome
prizes will be awarded to ladies and
babies participating in this contest.
which Is gaining in popularity daily
as the time for the official opening
drawns nearer.
Early Monday morning erection of
the big circus tent will start on the
old Shrine property on Seventh ave-
nue., between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets, where one Of the best
circus companies in America will
have charge of the program, consist
Ing Of regular circus acts and num-
Der of other high-class features.
All attendance records for similar
events are expected to be broken
when the big week gets under way.
In all. besides the big program of en-
tertainment features, $685. worth of
valuable prizes are being offered
They range all the way from S35 dia-
nond rings to $500 Cadillac auto
mobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
HOOSEHEART WOMEN
H OIL D BIG SESSION
Many New Membership Applications
Are BEING Received

Chapter $50, Women of Mooseheart
Legion, held an interesting session
Wednesday night followed by So
cial hour. Several new membership
applications were acted upon. An
agreeable surprise was the gift OF
beautiful souvenirs to Mrs. Albert
Gibson, who left Friday for Tulsa.
ed a position. The presentation was
made accompanied by speech by
the senior regent, Mrs. S. A. Milli-
can.
The chapter is planning a special
dance April % when a number of en-
tereainment features will be on the
program,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
STAR LODGE |. O. O. F.
INITIATES a MEMBERS
interesting Talks Are Made At Meet.
ing Thursday Nipht


four new members were initiated
INTO Star lodge No. 2sS. Independent
order Odd Fellows. at regular
meeting Thursday night, followed by
business session when matters OF
Importance were discussed.
or the FL applicants. only four
were present Thursday night. ana
the noble grand. Peter B. Gtlreath,
requests that all applicants be on
hand promptly at the next regular
meeting.
Addresses on the progress of Star
lodge We're made by W. l.. Hill, of
Dallas, Tex; s. Goldstein, of Shelf
field; b. w. Dupree. of Thorsby, and
q. a. Sloan of Tuscaloosa
Others on The program were: Past
Grand Simon Levine, acting Vice
Grand Roco Leo, and Lodge Deputy
George Williams.
A noted increase in membership in
Star lodge has resulted from re-
newed efforts of all the members
during the past few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
ALADDIN TEMPLE To-
HOLD CEREMONIAL IN
BIRMINGHAM APRIL "a
Plans Are Completed For Initiating
Big Class This Month

Aladdin temple No. 1913, Dramatic
Order knights of Khorassan, held a
very interesting meeting Monday
night, with Royal Vizier Ross Var
brough officiating, when definite
plans were made for the ceremonial
to be held in Birmingham April =.
A fine class has been assured for
this occasion, and all votaries having
applications are requested to SEND
Them in Immediately. The Dokey
band and the Gadsden drum corps
will lead the parade and be features
of the occasion.
The question of holding joint
ceremonial in Montgomery was the
subject of discussion at the meeting.
1t is proposed to hold the ceremonial
during the grand lodge meeting IN
May.
The Tri-Cities Dokey club reported
that June 81 has been decided on as
the date for the Alfalfa -Gadsden GER
emonal which Will be an all-day
affair
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
GRAND JURY DISCHARGED

Butler, Ala, April 1.-fSpccial
Leased Wire.)-The grand jury was
discharged yesterday after returning
six indictments, the smallest number
in many years. Two of the indict-
ments are for felonies. the remainder
for misdemeanors. Court has re-
cessed until next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
INTERESTING MEETING

Triple Link lodge No. 100. 1nde-
pendent Order Odd Fellows of North
Birmingham held very interesting
and well attended meeting Tuesday
when fine program was carried
featured by several interesting talks,
accoying to Publicity Secretary w.
j. Ryan.
The lodge held special initia tory
work which was much enjoyed by
the members present. special eff
fort is being made to have as many
members as possible attend the meet
ings. which are always interesting
and instructive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08

An average Of one death in almost
80, 900 cases due directly to the use OF
ether has been esta blished.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
CoRDOvA MAN IN HOSPITAL

CORDOVA MAN IN HOSPITAL
Otis Holiday of Cordova. Ala,
brought to the Birmingham General
hospital from Cordova Thursday
night, was said to be In critical con-
dition by attending physicians Satur-
day night Holiday has many friends
and relatives in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
GREENE TO VOTE on nOND ISSUE

EUTAW, Ala, April Especial >
Notice of an election to be held on
April II on a $4,000 bond issue for
Greene county has been called. The
proposed bonds will be used to pay
debts contracted in building. roads
and bridges.
Cost of stopping an average freight
train going 5 miles an hour is sl.44.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
See Central Park
Highlands today!

Take North Bessemer or South Ensley
cars or drive out Third avenue pike to
Farview. Three blocks from Fairview
on the main paved highway to Fairfield
is Central Park Highlands.
Ride out this afternoon and you will
appreciate the ideal location of Central
Park Highlands. The prettiest, most
convenient Home Place in Greater Biz
mingham. The logical place for you to
build that new home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08

organized campaign Is showing It
effect
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
Every lot has every
city convenience

Beautiful Central Park Highlands was
plated by George H. Miller, the noted
landscape architect who laid out Fair
field, The Model City.
More than $4,000 is being spent in
developments. All improvements will be
in keeping with Mr.. Miller's general
landscape treatment. All lots will have
every city convenience-water, gas, cleo
tricity, sidewalks, curbs, cutters. Every
convenience that city life at its best af-
fords including modern schools, churches
and parks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
In the heart of
the payroll district

Central Park Highlands is the most ac-
cessible, most convenient Home Place in
Greater Birmingham!
Just one mile by paved road from Ems
ley and Fairfield industrial districts.
Just 20 minutes by the cars from Wood
ward and from the heart of Birming-
ham. Just three blocks from Fairview.
Paved roads in all directions. Car lines
on both sides In the heart of the great
payroll distrct-and yet far enough
away to afford the peace, quiet and rest
full beauty essential to the enjoyment of
home life.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
VENTRIL0QUISM AN OLD ART
Trick Was Well Known to the Ancient
Greeks, and Word Is of Latin
Origin.

NentrilOquism is an art or power ac-
quired through long practice, although
some people seem to have a natural
gift in that direction. 1t was known to
the ancient Greeks, and the name
comes from the Latin, "yenter," 30
qui." 1t is method of speaking so
that the voice seems to come from
distance, or from some other source
than the person who is really speak
ing.
The vocal organs-tongue, palate
larTnX, etc, are employed, but the ven
triloquist through practice, is able to
speak with lips scarcely moving. To
do this he leaves his lips slightly open
and substitutes some letters for others
never using the lablal or lip letters
such as m, p, b, etc, but instead, say
ing "n" (formed with the tongue on
the roof of the mouth), for '.m"
formed with the lips), and ed" and
st" for ''b" and "p." In this manner
he would say man" instead of "man,"
and "day" for bay" "tay" for pay"
According to one authority, besides
tricks of speaking and various devices
to distract the attention of an audi
ence, the whole art of q ventriloquist
IS simply to draw a long breath and let
it out gradually. while speaking, modi-
tying and decreasing the sound of his
voice.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
Control Your Appetite.

This is from Les Miserables," by
Victor Hugo:
"'My friends Tholomyes shouted,
with the accent of man who is re-
capturing his empire, 'gluttony chas-
tises the glutton. Indigestion was sent
into the world to read a lecture to our
stomachs; and, bear this in mind, each
of our passions, even love, has stom-
ache which must not be filled too full
In all things. we must write betimes
the word finis, we must restrain our
selves when it becomes urgent, put
bolt on our appetites, lock up our
fancy, and place ourselves under ar
rest The wise man is he who knows
how. at given moment, to arrest
himself
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12

grammar and primary schools in the
high school building Wednesday eve
ming, was well attended. The parts
were well taken and the singing was
excellent. Net proceeds, over $2S.
Mrs. Eta Cousins is visiting at
Hull's Cove.
The church aid circle will hold it's
annual sale at the chapel Wednesday
afternoon and evening, Dec. IL. The
'rainyday' bags will be brought in.
The senior class of the high school
will present the drama, "The Deacon S
Second Wife" at Odd Fellows hail,
Wednesday evening, Dec. IL.
Alfred Joyce, Leonell Flye and
wife, Mrs. Merna Conary and Miss
Brooksie Joyce attended the funeral
of Mr.. Joyce's father at Oceanville
last Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Freethey have
moved back to their home on the
Bay road, after occupying one of the
Ramsdell Packing Co.. bungalows
for the season.
Hon. and Mrs. A. e. Farnsworth
left to-day for Boston and New York
for several weeks.
Winfield Ramsdell who has had
charge of the packing plant of the
Ramsdell Packing Co. this season,
leaves for his home at Lubec to-
day.
Dec. 10. ''Une Femme"
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
Success.

A very young painter, who afterward
became great, stood in his obscure and
struggling days, when no one had
heard his name or would look at his
pictures, before the greatest canvas
Of the greatest painter of the time.
The grandeur Of the work, alike in
conception and execution, staggered
him. Possibly there was despair at
his heart as he asked himself how
could he, too poor for proper oppor-
tunity for study. too poor even to af-
ford model, or to buy oils, ever hope
to emulate such masterpiece as this.
But there was at his heart no mean
ness no envy, no disposition to be-
little or to grudge the other mis- high
place Throwing back his head, with
flashing eyes and a throb in his voice,
he exclaimed proudly, radiantly, "And
I, too, am an artist "-Coulson Kerna
han.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
Reverence for Name of Mary.

The Irish showed their reverence
for the name of Mary by having two
different words for it; one of which
they used in referring to the Blessed
Virgin the other when any other wOm-
an was the bearer of it. Maol-Mhuire,
or the servant Mary, was, however, a
name frequently given to children in
ancient Ireland. In it's Anglcized
form it is scarcely recognizable the
Ave Maria notes. Such names as Mey-
Ter, Miles, Murray and Gilmore are
supposed to have been originally either
Maol-Mhuire, the servant of Mary, or
MacGuola-NIhuire. the son of the
servant Of Mary.
Like the Hebrews Greeks and other
antique races, the ancient Irish had
nothing to correspond to the modern
surname 1t was not till the Eleventh
century that surnames began to be
used in all parts Of Ireland. When it
is transformed into a family name
Maol-MhUiro, the servant of Mary, be-
came OAEaoil-Nhuire.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
Salisbury Cove.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ceylon Emery have
closed their cottage for the winter
and are occupying the Fox house on
Bowles avenue, Bar Harbor.
Howard Mcfarland has returned
from a trip in Aroostook county with
two fine deer. Kenneth Johnson has
also been fortunate in bringing home
two deer from his hunting trip in the
northern part of the State.
Frederick Sawyer, jr., had one fin
ser nearly cut Off one day recently.
Lester Mcfarland has been spend
ing the past month in Oakfield with
his son Irving.
Dec TO- r.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12

Mrs. Carrie Flye has returned
home, after three months at Atlantic,
Mass, with her mother and sister.
FOscar Ford and family and Mrs.
Warren Ford who have been visiting
in Massachusetts, are home.
Mrs. Fred Stewart returned Satur-
day from Somerville, Mass, where
she has been visiting her brother and
mother.
Cecil Gray and family, of Bluehill
Falls, have moved into Eggemoggin
Inn for the winter. Mr.. Gray has
employment with Powers & Cousins.
Miss Musa B. Dollard has opened a
dry and fancy goods store in the Odd
Fellows block.
Miss Addie Marks of Reading,
Mass, has given $5 towards the re-
pairs on the Baptist church in men,
ory of her father and mother, John
and Adelaide Hamilton Marks.
Gleason Allen of Boston has also
given SIS. These gifts are much ap-
preciated.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mayo spent
the weekend with their daughter,
Mrs E. v Morgan at Bangor
Miss Marion MyTick of New Hamp-
shire, who is teaching at East Blue
hill. spent the weekend with Mrs. T.
G. Stanley. Miss Myrick was for
merly teacher in the primary school
here.
Miss Florence Herrick has gone to
Bangor for medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. V. Tibbetts have
gone to Washington and Virginia for
the winter.
Virgil Cunningham fell while play
ing basketball at Sedgwick a week
ago, spraining his foot.
telegram was received last week
announcing the death of Foss Cum
ningham. Mr.. Cunningham lived in
town several years ago.
Rev. c. L. Cronkhite will preach
his last sermon here Sunday morn
ing, Dec. 16, and hopes to see all his
friends present. In the evening the
service will consist of a musical pro-
gram, poems and scripture reading.
The entertainment given by the
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
MOORE'S PHARMACY,
ODDOSite pOStOffice

the first rank on a candidate Satur-
day night. Mrs. Henry Hamilton
served refreshments and had ice
cream afternoon and evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George Whitten have
moved home, after spending the sum-
mer in Hancock and South GOulds-
boro.
Mrs Bert Perry is quite i'll.
Y Mrs. George Dyer of Birch Harbor
and Mrs. Lester Sargent of Winter
H,arbor were guests of Mrs, Bert Joy
a few days last week.
Charles Colwell and family of Han
cock were at Capt. G. w. Colwell's on
Sunday.
Miss Ida S. Stinson, who accompa-
MED her mother home a short time
ago, left Saturday morning, to take a
hospital position at Claremont, N. H,
Dec. 10. G.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs e. f. Ray, who have
been in West Gouldsboro all summer,
have returned to their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Strout have
closed their house for the winter, and
are in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. DeWitte Lathrop and
son have gone to Nashua, N. H., for
the winter.
Mrs. Susie Wakefield of Steuben is
with her uncle, e. w. Cleaves, for the
winter.
Schoodic lodge, K of P, worked
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12

Mrs. Ella Hanscom, who has been
i'll the past week, is improving.
Friends of Capt. E. B. Salisbury
will be pleased to hear that he is able
to be out, after his recent illness.
Richard McPike and Lloyd Sargent
are in Massachusetts seeking employ
ment.
George Cunningham received word
of the death of his brother, Forest
Cunningham, last week.
4 Mrs. Efie Hamor and Miss Edith
Brewer will leave this week for St.
Petersburg, Fla, for the winter.
Mrs Susan Newell has gone to
spend the winter with Mrs. Effie
Hinckley.
Dec. 10. H.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
PLEA FOR kN "ONION WEEK"
Tribute to Odoriferous but Modest
Vegetable Is Advocated by Maga-
zine Writer.

1t has been quite popular to have
one week set apart for certain special
observations and practices. We have
had prune week, peanut week, orange
week, apple week and other similar
gala periods. We often have won
dered why we have not been favored
with onion week. during which we
could as nation give ourselves over
to more thoughtful and sympathetic
study of this modest member of the
vegetable family than her quiet de
meanor and shrinking personality have
won for her in the past, says Thrift.
The onion should be encouraged. Its
more general use would go far toward
eliminating the d6ngers that come
from the congestion Of great crowds in
street cars, at railway stations, in the
subway and elevated trains and at
political meetings. People who eat
freely Of the onion find that they are
less apt to be crushed in traffic jams
or trampled upon while trying to find
their way out of public gatherings.
The apples have adopted as their
motto for life the following pleasing
epigram: An apple a day keeps the
doctor away" But at a recent eonven-
tion held by the onions the following
slogan was unanimously accepted:
AN onion a day keeps 'em all away"
The onion has many culinary ad-
vantages. 1t can be fried broled,
steWed or baked Also it can be eaten
alive.
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
DON'T FIGHT
YOUR LIVER

Especial despatch by your own druggist)
Don't blame all your troubles on your
liver. If you are dog-tired, weak and
have no pep, few bottles of original
vinol will help put you right and keep
you right. Don't punish yourself with
laXatives and pills-many a strong
man has physiced himself into bad
health. Come right to us-try bottle
Of original vinol on our guarantee and
keep tab on yourself for week. Come
in and tell us how this wonderful
tonic has put pep into you-show us
how it has made you feel better and
stronger. If original vinol doesn't make
good with you--why, we will. What
could be fairer than that? Get the best
out of life-keep yourself fit and full
of pep, but be sure that you get the
genuine original vinol from us.
Sold and guaranteed by
Ellsworth American., 1923-12-12
West Gouldsboro.

Mr. and Mrs Raymond Bickford
and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Colewell, of
South Gouldsboro, were guests Satur-
day night of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Rose
brook.
Miss Dorothy A. Fogarty of Au-
gusta spent the weekend with
friends here.
Mrs. c. S. Lovejoy, who has been
visiting in Bangor, returned home
Friday.
School closed Saturday for vaca-
tion of three weeks, with exercises
and a Christmas tree. Miss Hancock
is spending her vacation with her
parents in Winter Harbor.
Dec. 10. l..