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Evening star., 1923-12-12
STARS IN CLASH
over ROLE IN PLAY
Morris Gest Must Decide Be-
tween Princess MarchabeIIi
and Lady Diana Manners.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, Decernber IA A
clash between two titled stars of the
stage which will surpass in magni-
tude the famous Mary Garden-Lina
Cavalteri controversy of twenty
years ago, was predicted on Broad
way last night with the arrival of
Princess Norma Marchabello OF Italy
to claim the role of Madonna in The
Miracle" for which Mrs. Duff Cooper,
the former Lady Diana Manners. al
ready is rehearsinG.
'Of course, shall play the Madonna
ON the opening night" said the
princess with determination, land at
all the regular performances. 1 was
engaged by Max Reinhardt, for
whom j created the role when "The
Miracle" was first staged in London
I'm 1912 Mr.. Reinhardt implored me
to come to New York for the revival.
Here l am.
L shall play nothing but the
Madonna I have the greatest ad-
ntration for Lady DIANA, but the
role OF Madonna was created for me,
and God inspired me to interpret it,
IT is my life. without me, The
Miracle" would fail. 1t is fate"
Gest for Lady Diana.
But Morris Gest, who is financing
the revival Of The Miracle" in New
York. declared he had engaged Lady
Diana for the role, and meant to
keep her.
princess and to forgive and forget
the unpleasant things she had per
mftted Paris papers to print about
him The Italian beauty did not see
him, however. for she was third off
the ship, had her baggage expedited
through the customs, and was off to
her hotel before Mr.. Gest knew she
had mbarked
Mary Garden was at the pier, too.
She aCcosted Mr.. GeSt thus:
Well. Norris, I see they've got you
IN the same fix you were in with me
long. long ago"
And Mary laughed She referred
10 the time when both she and Lima
tavalferi had been engaged to sing
The title role in "Thais" at the old
Nanhattan Opera House
Mary won, of course" said CeSt.
'She got the role after we spent con-
siderable time in soothing Cavalieri's
Eutfied artistic temperament"
Says She Is Inspired.
Princess Marchabello. whose hus-
band is Italian minister to Georgia
III the Caucausas and who is consid-
cred one of the most beautiful titled
women in Europe. declared that she
was religiously inspired TO play the
Madonna in the biblical spectacle
which is known as the largest pro-
duct'on ever staged
L had never acted when I was
cast for the original role" she said.
For three weeks l tried to play the
part. but, couldn't Then one night.
while we rehearsed in London, |
dreamed that my spirit, my double.
took my hand and led me through
my part. / became as the true Ma
donna"
While the princess was at her
hotel preparing for an interview
with Reinhardt, who is staging 1.-The
Miracle here for Gest, Lady Diana
was playing the Madonna at an
afternoon rehearsal of The Miracle"
But we'll fix it up" said Gest
Perhaps We'll get them to alter
rate nights in the role. But the
big question iS-who'se going to be
Madonna on the opening night?"
THE Miracle" is to be presented
only in New York city.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
RING ELECTED HEAD
OF DEADLINE CLUB
Reporters Select Other Officers
From Five Newspapers of
Washington.

Daniel s. Ring of the staff Of The
Evening Star was elected president
of the Deadline Club. composed of
reporters from the FIVE local news
papers, at the annual meeting and
dinner last night at the New Ebbitt
A rising vote of thanks was extended
to the retiring president, Bernard
Mcdonnell.
Other officers elected were vice
presidents. one from each paper, who
will comprise the executive commit
tee. They were Bernard Mcdonnell
of the Washington Post. Vincent B.
Callahan of the Washington Times,
Adams Howard of The Evening Star,
James n. Doyle OF the Washington
Herald and J. McEuen of the Wash
ington Daily News.
Joseph Edgerton of the Times was
Evening star., 1923-12-12
KELLOGG SAILS DEC. 22.

Frank B. Kellogg, whose nomina-
tion as ambassador to Great Britain
was confirmed yesterday by the Sen
ate. probably will sail from New York
December % on the President Hard
ing to take up the duties of his new
post at London. He had a brief con-
ference today with President Coo
lidge and then went to the State De-
partment to arrange for his commits
sion and to receive instructions.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
HUGE STILL is SEIZED.
Two Operators Escape Under Fire
Near Occoquan, Va
Special Dispatch to the Star.

EF"VIdI SIdT.
FREDERICKSBURG. Va. December
IA steam still, $4,000 gallons of rye
mash, a Ford truck, two horses and
wagon and several hundred fruit jars
were taken in raid in Prince William
county. A trio of officers swooped
down on the camp, located in a hollow
on the old abandoned Frank Ruffner
place, about ten miles from Occoquau,
and caught the still in full operation,
with larger stream of moonshine flow
ing from the coils. Two white men,
operating the still. escaped amid a
shower of shot. A negro driver, TVaver-
ly Hall, Fairfax county, was taken in
custody. Hall had just arrived with q
MagOn load of lars.
Evening star., 1923-12-12

elected secretary, Osgood Roberts of
the Herald assistant secretary; Au-
brey Taylor of the Post treasurer,
and Roscoe Conklin of the Times
sergeant-at-arms
Evening star., 1923-12-12

Two million men, according TO
estimate. are employed in the woods.
mines and factories of the United
States In producing. materials used
or indirectly by the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
RESERVATIONS FOR
 JUNIOR LEAGUE PARTY

The Junior league, which is always doing splendid work in charitable way, has now purchased a home al 2sO5 Avenue c for the children that come under the care of the Alabama Aid society.
 To get funds for it's furnishing the league is giving a benefit card party Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the new house.
 Reservation for the party can be made as late as Wednesday afternoon by calling Mrs. E. B. Crawford at Main 4104. It is hoped 40 tables will be filled.
 Mrs. D. B. Crawford is the general chairman of the party. Miss Mamie Morrow, chairman of the decora- tions and Miss Jordan Prince chair man of the refreshments. There will be prizes. Mrs. Walter Blaney is the chairman of this com mittee.
 Among those having made reserva- tions for the party are Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs. William Shackleford, Mrs. Ned Harris. Mrs. Rhodes Boykin, Mrs. Henry l.. Badham, ST., Mrs. Robert Fonville Mrs. Reese Murray Mrs. C. s. Simmons, Miss Laurie Odom, Mrs. J. B. Lassiter, Mrs. A. M. Shook, Jr. Mrs. Octavus Roy Cohen, Mrs. Arthur Lee Boorse Miss Margaret Tynes, Miss Mamie Morrow, Miss Annie Lee, Mrs. Stuart Walsh, Mrs. G. B. McCor- mack, Jr., Mrs. Percy Cofin, Mrs. Sumter Smith, Mrs. E. T. Hettfick, Mrs. Donald Drennen, Mrs. Jennett Ebersole, Miss Kate Earle Terrell Mrs. Beech Chenowerth, Mrs. Lewis Underwood, Miss Lydia -Eustes, Mrs. owen Gresham, Mrs. Junius Walthall, Mrs. Henry s. Fowlkes, Mrs. J. H. Ray, Mrs. Frank Croxton and Miss Eleanor Murdock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
THE DINING ROOM

The dining room. you say, is used less than any other room in the apartment or house. Perhaps that is true, and yet I think it very impor- tant to have it sunny, if possible, and make it as cheerful as you can, What a difference it makes to all the rest of your day if you commence it with breakfast in bright, cheerful room. Somehow it seems to help your diges- tion, your spirits, and make every thing seem right with the world It is important to our own and our chill our meals in cheerful atmosphere, and certainly the room has a great deal to do with it. It is much harder to be gloomy or grouchy in a gay sunny room than in a dark and cheer full one.
 The dining room is the only room which, in my opinion, permits the should not say permits" for, of course, set is permissible in any room. Rather, I should say the din- ing room is the only room in which a set is not uninteresting. Of course, it is not necessary to have a set, but unless antiques are used it is general ly safer. Also, it is better to keep to one period in the dining room. There are not enough pieces of furni- ture usually to make a mixture of periods advisable. Even if the furni- ture In the room is not set, the chairs really should be alike. q must confess that in my colonial dining room in the country mine are not all alike, though they have to be closely examined to discover this. They are early American chairs that I picked up, and, though not iden- tical, are so nearly alike that it makes no diference.) l think it is un- deniable that the dining room chairs should appear to be a set, whether the other pieces match or not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

1 In days gone by dining room was not a dining room unless the dining table was either round or square, and generally of some dark wood mahogany or walnut probably. Now, of course. things are quite different, and we may use refectory and gate leg tables, painted and bright-colored furniture--in fact. anything that our inclination dictates and ouG roonA allows.
 The table in the dining room is to my mind the least important feature, as. far as beauty goes. In other words, if I had to choose between a lovely sideboard and a lovely table, I should
 certainly choose the former. The main point to be considered in the table is that it shall be comfortable in other words, it must have the right
 height and not too many legs. Also, the wood Cor the color, if painted) should be pretty enough to enable one
 to use doilies in place of a table cloth.
 I think the rather recent fashion of rarely using a tabrecloth is an excellent one. In the first place, it is economical-both in the original cost and in ones laundry bills-and in the second place, I think an oblong or round centerpiece with doilies make
 a much prettier table. It Is extraor- uiTdIy HOW idfeiy HoWdudyS one sees a tablecloth used, even at large din- ners. Of course, to permit the elimina- tion of the tab1ecloth, it is essential, as I said, that the table be original ly either of good wood or prettily
 painted; it is also essential that it
 be kept in good condition But these are comparatively simple matters,
 and after all, unless one is buying very beautiful antiques, dining tables cannot vary great deal and a mod ern one can look just as well as an antique.
 The choice of a sideboard and serv- ing table eff it is to be seen) is more difficult. I have noticed that in gem eral the simpler the design of din- ing room furniture, the better.
 The question of the decoration of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
Halloween Luncheon For Distinguished
 Visitor

The weeks social gaieties were ushered in with the unique luncheon, given Monday by the League of Women Voters in honor of Mrs. Ed ward P. Costoigan of Washing ton D. C., chairman of the living costs committee of the national league. The affair was staged in the ball room of the Tutwiler, which was elaborately decorated in Halloween colors, black cats, pumpkins, witches and a profusion of yellow flowers and red dahlias. The speak ers table had for its center huge black cat, while numerous pumpkins held lighted candles. Just back of the speakers was a large American flag, which made fitting back ground for the speakers. Mrs. c. E. Jaynes was general chairman of the luncheon and presided. The success of the luncheon due largely to the efficiency and untiring efforts of Mrs. Jaynes. She was dressed in a quaint costume of gray with large pink hat. Mrs. Hankins welcomed the guests, Mrs. Scale Harris intro duced Dr. Harper of Selma, president of the Alabama State Medical asso- ciation, who gave a splendid talk. Mrs Bankins introduced Mrs. Cesti : gan, Mrs. Costigan of the national league used as her subject, "The Why of the League of Women Voters.
 She said when we criticise the gov ernment we criticise ourselves. we help make the government.
 Other speakers were: Mrs. Solon Jacobs, MT. McClendon, Mrs. Daug- cite and Mrs. Jaynes. Among the quaint costumes were those of Miss Alma Rittenberry, Mrs. Ada Barnes Miss Floyd, Mrs. McClc ud, Mrs. Fisk Miss Norris and Mrs. Hankins Mrs. Hankins' dress was especially be coming to her. It was fashioned by black spangled net, with full skirt tight fitting basque, with small black lace hat of the same period to corre- spond, with trimming of pink roses.
 pr. Robinson of Pass Christian was presented with the prize for the most timid man, and after removing the numerous wrappings found 1t tC be jumping Jack. Immediately follow, ing the luncheon meeting was was he1a tha -oar,hershin drive, which began last Monday at the opening luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
LITE CLUB EVENTS # FASHIONS

the table and sideboard Is an impor-
 tant one. It is always better to err on
 the side of too little decoration than
 too much. Silver is being much less used than formerly, and glass and
 china are taking it's place-charm- ing and decorative they are, too. Silver candlesticks are always the
 loveliest for dinner, however, and
 adapt themselves perfectly to china or glass eenterpieces, etc During the day they can be placed on the side
 board, or if that has a design of decoration that should not be dis
 turbed, they can be put away until
 evening.
 Colored glass is always lovely and lends d very cheerful note to the room. I saw very charming colo
 nial dining room in Sarataga once in which the owners collection of early American glass was made the main point of interest in the room. It was placed on shelves in the windows and the reflections from the varying lights were quite beautiful.
 One word on the question of light ing: it is much better not to have one main light in the dining room it should be a general light. and pre- ferably not brilliant. Candle-light is
 really the prettiest and most becom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
HARLAN-MASTIN WEDDING OF INTEREST HERE

The marriage of Miss Lula Mastin, daughter of Mrs. A. E. Mastin of Huntsville, and Mir. Jay Wellington Harlan of Danville, Ky, was solemnized last evening in the First Presbyterian church of Huntsville, Rev. H. M. Moffett of Birmingham, former pastor of the church, off ciating. Miss Mastin was attended by her sister, Mrs. Saylor Wright, of Cincinnati, as matron of honor and Miss Etta Mastin of Huntsville. an- other sister, acted as maid of honor. A large number of out-of-town rela- lives and guests attended the cere- mony and the parties that preceded the marriage. MT. and Mrs. Harlan have departed on a honeymoon trip eas. and will make their home in Danville, Ky. after two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Frank II. Lathrop will return 1 Thursday evening from an extended i trip through Canada, Wisconsin and other northern and western states, having been away several months.
 Mrs. Vaughn Bostwick Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Alice Tomlinson i Cabell, at the Tutwiler.
 Mrs. Will Kennon has returned from visit to her mother in Mont Egomery.
 The many friends of Mrs. Pugh Pearson, who is at John Hokpins hospital, will be glad to know that her condition is improving. Her sis ter. Mrs. Coleman Ward, of Pitts burg is with her.
 Miss Katherine Thorington has re- turned to her home in Montgomery after attending the football game here Saturday afternoon.
 Misses Olive Taylor and Erie Tut tie have returned to their home in Montgomery.
 Mrs. Eleanor K. Hoyt has returned from a visit of several weeks drra- tion in New York.
 Mrs. John Turner entertained at luncheon at the Southern club Sat- urday. Covers were laid for six.
 Mrs. Ernest l.. Hutson will return Wednesday for her home in Chicago after a visit to relatives here. Mrs Hutson will be remembered as the lovely Lucy Morrow, and is always beautifully entertained during visits here. Mrs. Dan Green will return with Mrs. Hutson to her home.
 f The Phillips High School Improve ment association will hold the first meeting of the year Tuesday after non at 3 o'clock at the school. This will be very important meeting as there will be an election of officers Mrs. Paul Earl will preside and Miss Clara Bell sem will talk on "Col- lege Preparation"
 Miss Betty Tullis has returned to her home in Montgomery after being the guest of Miss Frances John. She came Up to attend the football game Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Mary Griffin John will return to the University of Alabama Friday from Shreveport, La, where she at tended Miss Bessie Ratcliff as maid of honor at her marriage Wednesday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. J D. Moore have re- turned from New York and Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. Jim Aston of Tusca- loosa spent the week end in the city. Miss Sarah Eubanlk McCarty MT. Alfred McCarty and MT. Tom May berry are leaving Friday to attend the VandyTulane game at Nashville Saturday.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Borden Burr have re- turned from a visit to New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Sam Friedman have returned to Tuscaloosa after spend ing the weekend in the city.
 Dr. Mike Denny and Mir Tom Garner of Tuscaloosa attended the Alabama Sewanee game Saturday.
 Mrs. E. M. Ivy and little dacghter. Mary Louise, are leaving Wednes- day for visit to Mrs. Richard Hundley at Indianola, Miss.
 MT. and Mrs. John Bankhead and Miss Louise Bankhead of Jasper spent the weekend in the city. Mrs. John w. Kelly is the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. P. Jackson.
 Congressman and Mrs. VIII Bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
MRS. BLACKWELL HONORED
 AT MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Mrs. Wade D. Powell entertained Thursday afternoon at her, lovely new home on East Lake Highlands at a
 miscellaneous shower in compliment to Mrs. Walter c. Blackwell (Florrie Webb, bride of recent date. Red and orange dahlias were very effec- lively arranged in the living room. The many lovely gifts were present. ed to the bride by Mrs Jack R. Bryan, after which a delicious salad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

1-bA regular monthly business meeting of the city mission board ol the First Methodist church will De held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the Sunday school building. Re norts of all departments will De malt and a short talk made by Mrs Stewart.
 St Pauls School Improvement as sociation will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, october 23. fat the convent at 2:30 o'clock.
 The Psychology Study club will meet Tuesday morning at IL cloch with Mrs. R. G. McCarty at Hanover circle.
 The Graded union will meet Wednesday morning al 10 o'clock at the First Methodist Sunday school building.
 The regular meeting of the board of managers of Mercy home Will De held at the home Tuesday morning at 1o:3o o'clock.
 A meeting of the College club will be held Tuesday afternoon at the club rooms. Prof. William Bohanan will speak on "The Common Things Of Life.i Mrs. Ed Archibald is
  the hostesses on this occasion will be Miss Alexander, Miss Bates, Miss Cross and Miss Waggoner. | The members of the Clionian club can get their year books by calling at the Birmingham public library
 -
 A called meeting of the St. Barna- bas Altar Society will be held at the church at Eighty-first street and Underwood avenue on Tuesday at o'clock.
 An important call meeting of Lin- ley Heflin Jnit will be held Tues day morning at 10:30 at the Cham Der of Commerce. All members are especially urged to attend
 Phillips High School Improvement association will be held Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the school.
 There will be Dutch luncheon given in the private dining room of the Hillman hotel Tuesday at 1 D. m. for the executive board and squad leaders of the League of Women Voters. There will be a similar luncheon every day this week for the workers. All members desiring literature call Headquarters.
 Reservations to the Little Theatre plays to. be presented Thursday and Friday evenings and Friday matinee, may be made by calling at the school Wednesday, Thursday or Fri day afternoons.
 W. M. U. circles of the First Bap- ttst church will meet as follows
 Tuesday--W. M. U. Circle 3, p. m. at Mrs. l.. H. Kay, 3O07 Fifteenth avenue, north. Circle 4, 8 p. m. Circle 2, 6:30 D. m. at the church.
 Wednesday-W M. U. Circle 8, 3 D. m. at the church. Sunday school teachers and officers meeting 6:15 D. m. at the church. Prayer and praise service 7:3O at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
MRS. HAMMOND TO
 HONOR MRS. BOSTWICK

Mrs. Horace Hammond is enter taining informally, Wednesday after noon, at her home on Cliff Road with a bridge party, in compliment to Mrs Vaughn Bostwick of Philadelphia who is the guest of her mother, Mrs Annie Tomlinson- Cabell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
COMMENT ON THE
 GLENN-GREENE WEDDING

One of the loveliest of thes fall brides will be Miss Rosa Greene, the daughter of Mrs. Samuel Earle Greene, who will be married to MT. Robert Lee Glenn of Florence on No vember 2. The following comment in the Muscle Shoals News will be read with interest here:
 An out-of-town wedding that is interesting to friends of the groom in the Tri-Cities is that of Miss Rosa Celestine Greene and MT. Robert Lee Glenn, which will be one of the elaborate nuptial events In Birming- ham this fall. November 2 has been announced as the date of the we'd ding, and the personnel of the large bridal party will include a group of Birmingham's ~loveliest society girls, As well as Miss Cecelia Glenn, sister Af the groom, and Mrs. NWalter Hugh 0ienn of Florence. A warm welcome awaits MT. Glenn and his bride in the Muscle Shoals district"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

ing but if that entails too much care there should be only wall brackets, well shaded, and the candles on the table.
 (on Thursday: The guest room and the bedroom.)
 Copyright, 1923, in U. s. and Canada by
 North American Newspaper Alliance
 for the Age -Hearld. All rights reserved.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
HER NOSE KNOWS

Wife Cat the head of stairs)-John, you've been drinking again!
 Husband Gin the lower hall)-Good Lord! Can you smell it up there?- New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
, head wero weekend guests in the

! head wero weekend guests In the city.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. F.. Warner have left to spend the winter at their home at St. Petersburg. Fla. | MT. Hubert Scruggs. Jr., had as his guests for the Alabama-Sewanee game MT. Jimmy Foster. MT; E. M. Compton. MT. W. M. Martin, Mir. Jack Albritton and MT. Mack Dowell.
 MT. and Mrs. Allen K. Wood (Mary Harris) have taken possession of their new home on Shades Mountain.
 Mrs. L. c. Woodson has returned from Canada, where she spent the summer. Miss Betty Woodson, who has been with her, is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Glass. in St. Louis.
 Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher has as her guests her sisters, the Misses Gargill, of Ohio.
 pr. and Mrs. J. A. Ellard and son. Otis. are at Orlando, Fla, for the winter, to be with their daughter, Vera, who Is attending school there.
 Miss Olivia. Robinson has arrived in New York after several months tour of Europe. Before returning home she will spend some weeks in New York. r
 Mrs. T. G. Bush has returned from New York, where she went to meet Mrs. W. D. Nesbitt, who was return ing from Europe. Miss Annie Will Hams. who went with Mrs. Bush and Mra. NeSDitt fa returning next week.
 Miss Elizabeth Parker is the guest of Miss Sarah Elizabeth King at Murfreesboro.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jelks Cabaniss have returned from 8 visit to Boston, Syracuse and New York.
 Miss Mae Steiner of Montgomery is the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. M. Mason. fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
WHAT IS. GOOD TASTE?

. Amateur Thearicals and Other Topics
 the Subjects Decoration Feminine Dress Entertaining
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

Miss Elizabeth Parker is the guest of Miss Sarah Elizabeth King at Murfreesboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

Mir. and Mrs. Jelks Cabaniss have returned from 8 visit to Boston, Syracuse and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

Miss Mae Steiner of Montgomery the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. Mason. fe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

The Phillips High School Improve ment association will hold the first meeting of the year Tuesday after non at 3 o'clock at the school. This will be very important meeting as there will be an election of officers. Mrs. Paul Earl will preside and Miss Clara Bell sem will talk on "Col- lege Preparation"