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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16

i pleased, without having to render him an itemized account of what they did with the money.
 Nor, if she had 1t to do over again, would a woman worry herself try Ing to find out whether her husband would marry again if she should die. She would be far more interested in attempting to ascertain how he was going to treat her while she was alive, and whether he thought a wife was human doormat whose proper function was something for a man to wipe his feet on, or whether he regarded a wife as a parlor ornament to be cherished, and prized, and ad- mired.
 The last bit of sentiment many a woman ever gets Is here wedding cake.
 Nor if she had it to do over again. would a woman make the man she was going to marry perjure himself about loving her forever and ever. She would get right down to brass tacks and ask him how his love was going to register, as the movie peo- pie say, in everyday life as they went along. She would ask him if he was going to be tender to her. If he was going to be Kind. If he was going to B do something actively to make her happy, or If he was going to be one of the men who seem to think that Just being married to him is picnic enough for any woman. and that she should never expect a compliment or desire any show of appreciation. or want to go to any place of amuse- ment, or look for busy man to show her any attention.
 Men, likewise, after marriage, would put a very different question: naire to girls from the one they asked them to fill in before marriage. They wouldn't bother so much with the state of girls heart as they would with her head. and health, and her | disposition. They wouldn't be so l anxious to know whether woman
 would promise to love them forever as they would be to know whether she
 would learn to keep house and live
 within their income, and what she
 thought about children, and whether
 she was cheerful and common -sensi-
 cal, or morbid and whiny.
 It's great pity that young people don't ask the really vital questions
 of each other before marriage instead timental, oonundrums that nobody can
 answer for sure. It would save them
 a lot of unhappiness if they did
 Perhaps the reasons that second
 marriages are so often successful is because widows and widowers put the
 right questionnaiFe to each before l marriage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16

An airplane that Is being built in Europe to transport mail long dis tances will carry two crews of postal clerks, one sleeping while the other works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16
(To Be Continued.)

An Oregon man has designed a farm tractor that remains practically steel hillsides without danger of overturning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-16

To make a nice brown gravy, brown the flour. Another help is to put a little sugar in pan and when 1t becomes very dark brown pouc over it little water and add the 0raVV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
HANOVER CIRCLE CHAPTER MEETS WITH MRS. HOOD

The idea of community or neigh borhood meetings of the Music Study club seems to have been happy one, for these meetings are growing, both in attendance and interest.
 Recently all of Hanover Circle chapter was invited to Mrs. William Hoods home, where talks were made by Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch, chairman of the extension committee, and Mrs c. Houston Davis. first vice president, about the season tickets which are now on sale at Clark & Jones Piano company, and of the five splendid concerts that those who hold these tickets would be privileged to hear.
 Mrs. Murdoch and Mrs. Davis also brought out the expansion of the club work, and the real object of the neighborhood meetings. In a club as large as the Music Study club, it is hard to know each member. By meet ing in smaller groups to discuss a common interest, the social as well as the musical side of ones life is de- veloped.
 The first meetings have been ex- planatory ones, but at subsequent calls from the district chairman the programs of each concert will be studied and illustrated.
 The Hanover Circle membership includes: Mesdames John Pearson, J. T. Doster, R. G. McCarty, William Johnson, Mitchell Williamson, Miles Watkins, l.. L. Stephenson, A. R. For sythe, E. W. Fucker, J. 1. Blount, w. F. Spencer, Mrs. James, Mrs. White and Mrs. Koenig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
ENGAGEMENT TS

Mrs Felix Melville Drennen the of their daughter Julia May Mr. Charles Banton Webb the wedding to take place in November. Glenn GeMr and Mrs Samuel Earle Greene announce the of their daughter Rosa Celestne Mr. Robert Lee Glenn of Florence A the wedding be soemnized Novem L A. Dearsvlle Ala, the f their daughter Winnie Mr. Paul Lee Smith of Birmingham the wedding to take place in October.
 the of hr daughter Oren Margur to MT Robert Edgar Rutedg formerly Birmingham of Buffalo The wedding will be an event of October 18
 Oster ard Mrs Angus Roland Croft the gagement of their daughter essica mogen to MT Thomas Tyler O the wedding to take place October 3 at the home of the N Tuscumba of her daughter Nnnan to Mr. Hardy Darne of Atlanta Ga the date of the wedding to be announced later the of their daughter Amelia MT. Craw ford Belser the wedding to be solemnzed October 6: Klein and Mrs. Leo Klein of Montgomery the of their daughter Marguerite Mr. Edwn Gassenheimer.
 Aa the approaching of their daughter Thema Kathryne, Mr. Shelly Alto Dothan, the marriage to take place in the early fall StnleyMrs and Mrs Vivian Lee Stanley of Dublin, Ga, the engagement of their daughter Vivian Janet M in November.
 Barnard announces the engagement of his daughter Lillian Beatrice Rev Richard K Redwne the wedding to be soemnzed October at the First Baptist church, of Montgomery announce the engagement of their daughter Janice to Mr. Robert Bd of Chi announce the engage men of their daughter Katherine to MT Gardy Wilson Miller daughter Christine to
 MT James Melv Gimer the wedding take place Ross Halliday of Atlanta Ga.
 Burke John Curtis Bagey engagement of her daughter Nettye Jane Mr. Chester Garth banan, Ky the wedding to take place Lebanan October gagement daughter Lee Adophu S. New the wedding to be oemnized the latter October Wallace and Mrs. George Arthur Robinson on a the and approaching marriage their daughter Katheryne McNan, King Wallace of Birmingham the wedding to take place November Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
WEDDING OF MISS YEARTY
 AND MIR. HINTON SOLEMNIZED

The wedding of Miss Stella Brewer Yearty and MT. Leslie Everett Him ton was solemnized on Saturday eve ming at 8 o'clock at St. Andrews Episcopal church.
 The bride was attended only by her sister, Miss Louise Yerty, who wore blue chiffon silk, and carried pink dahlias. Little Catherine Davis, dressed in white crepe. preceded the bride, scattering rose petals from a graceful basket.
 The bride, in a lovely wedding gown of white satin, and long veil, caught eoronet style with orange blossoms. was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, his brother, MT. Arthur Hinton. The words of the service were spoken by Rev. Joseph T. Ware. pastor of St. Andrews,
 Mrs. Armstrong played for the wedding professional an during the ceremony.
 After a ten-day trip to the noun tains of North Carolina, MT. and Mrs. Hinton will be at home on Tusca- loosa avenue, in West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
SOCIETIES OF HOWARD
 SCHOOL MEET

True school spirit was evident and enthusiasm ran high at Misses How ards School for Girls when official honors were read in special meetings Friday of the two literary organiza- tions the Astrotekton and Howard ian Literary societies. The following were the winning nominees: Astro- tekton-President, Doris Barbee, 1401 Twtnty- fifth street. north; vice pres ident, Ellis Watts, 1216 Twenty sec ond street, north: secretary, Ellen Hardin, Glen Iris apartment; treas ured, Mae Travis Fenn, Huffman. For the wardian-President, Cor nelia Brewster. Glen Iris apartment; ; vice president, Doris Hatton, Jack sonville, Fla; secretary, Techla Mat son, Terrace Court apartments; treasurer, Mary Sue Golfer, 1Ol2 Twenty sixth street, south.
 These organization deserve praise for what they mean to the institu- tion. They present special programs by members each Friday afternoon, do much work in way of material improvement for the school, produce school songs and yells and sponsor all pep" meetings. They are a most wholesome asset to the institution. Both societies are supervised by the faculty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
sEMI-ANNUAL ELECTION

At the semi-annual election of the Rompers club on Thursday the fol- lowing were elected to hold the of- fices of the club: Andrew Smith president; Kenneth w. Gregg, vice president; W. T. Lathem, Jr., secre- tary-treasurer; c. D. Cox. corre- spending secretary. Richard B. Evans and Roy Ferguson were elected as members Cf the board of governors.
 The club placed the confidence of council representation In Ludwig Smith and Bennett English.
 The personnel of the Rompers is as follows: B. E. Kidd, L. A. Bragan Alfred Seier, Andrew Smith. Kenneth Gregg. W. T. Lathem, Jr., s. V. Townsend, Sam Smith, c. D. Cox, Richard B. Evans. Roy Ferguson, Jack Mccormack, Sidney S. Griffin, Ludwig Smith, Bennett English. H. E. White, Bill Esdale
 Two new members admitted to club membership were Lane Carter and Prank Best, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
MRS. BASORE HONORS MISS
 MAYS OF NORTH CAROLINA

Mrs. T. S. L. Basore entertained at a delightful luncheon at the Southern club on Friday, in honor of her house guest, Miss Katherine Mays of Lex ington, N. c.
 Unique hand painted place cards were used, each having a sketch to suggest the name of a guest By the book and quill the literary guest guessed her place; by the suitcase and umbrella, the traveller guessed hers, and by the ship the tourist knew hers. The hostess gave an after dim ner reading from Dorothy Dix, which was much enjoyed by her guests.
 Covers were laid for Mesdames J. R. McWane, Sumter Bethea. R. G. Me- Carty J. D. Moore, Jr., W. c. Lloyd, May Ayres Olive, Miss Mays, and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
The IncOmparable Duse And
 Others To Shine In New York

We are now in the throes of the between ca son" looking forward to the winters gaieties, the weddings, parties, balls and hundred other pleasures, but with occasional demi- niscent moments of the now past summer months.
 Although the first of the important fall weddings, that of Miss Mary Harris, daughter of pr. and Mrss Ar thur Buckner Harris, to MT. Allen killebrew Wood, took place the past week, some are still a few weeks away, while others are even a month or two in distance. The seasons de- butantes, although l hesitate to use that word, since 1t has fallen into such disrepute, have not as yet set tied down to the business of a first winter" The school girls have re- turned or are returning to their fashionable schools. and incidentally to their studies.
 So that we are free to turn our thoughts and possibly our steps to the mecca of theatrical America to review a few of the seasons best of ferings, which are of particular promise.
 In days gone by the Mansfields came to us and trod our own familiar stages. But now we in the Provinces" I am merely quoting New Orh, must go tO tHen. Anu most of fashionable Birmingham does go at least once year.
 Those. who go at the end of Oc- tober this year, will have the glorious opportunity of seeing and hearing the lncomparable Duse, who is mak- ing her final appearance In America. She will first appear on october 29, and will give only ten performances. Critics of her recent London appear ance say that she is more wonder ful, more beautiful, more soul-satis- flying than ever. The difference in language seemed to offer no stum- bling block to her audiences for her perfect art, her truthful portrayals need no words.
 Miss Eva Le Gallienne whom you will remember as the poignantly wistful "Julie" of Franz Molnar's "Liliom," will soon appear with MT. Basil Rathbone in the Swan" an- other Molnar play.
 Mrs. Fiske Is already appearing in a comedy by MT. St. John Ervine, Mary. Mary. Quite Contrary" and as one critic styles 1t is her most de- lightfully insolent self" The play, from all accounts, abounds in the kind of humor in which Mrs. Fiske
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23

excels, but is a type on which, those, who are looking for the foundation of a great American theatre, think she should not waste her time.
 The Changelngs' by MT. Lee Will son Dodd has just been opened with an unusually brilliant cast, Henry Miller Blanche Bates, Ruth Chatter ton, Laura Hope crews, and others.
 The Spanish play. Casanova by Senor Lorenzo de Azertis, translated by MT. sidney Howard, is exciting good deal of favorable comment It is a colorful, ramantic play of dash ing chevalier, and of his great love. It is beautifully acted by MT. Lowell sherman and Miss Katherine Cornell. Miss Cornell first dis tinguished herself by her portrayal of the very modern Sydney" in Miss Clemence Dale's "A Bill of Divorce ment," which. according to MT. Ken meth MacGowan, was the best play of two seasons ago. Miss Cornell is charming actress of great magnetism, but more than that she has spark of the divine fire.
 Miss Pauline Lord is soon to appear in a Molnar play, "Launzi" Miss Lords acting is always interesting and generally true. Many of you will remember her as Anna" in Anna Christie by MT. Eugene O'Neill. Terrible as the play was, and al- though untrue to real llle the llnal act. Miss Lords Anna" was very stirring and pathetic figure.
 The beloved Barr ymores are set tied for a time at least. Ethel will appear in, November in "A Royal Fandango" by Miss Zoe Akins. John will act for four weeks in Hamlet" anI Lionel will appear later in an un- announced play.
 It is impossible to think of things artistic, things which turn our minds to the vital channel of art in any form without thinking of Mrs. w. S. Lowell, who has left this week to make her home In the old family country home, Malone" in North Georgia and who for so many years has been the backbone of these things in Birmingham. Her vision has always been so clear and her thoughts so true and always for the best and highest in painting. the theatre, or whatever claimed her IT. terest. The new Little Theatre" has lost one of its most valued 1 ard members, when 1t most needed her to direct the artistic end of the produc- tions. We, In Birmingham, sincerely hope that she will return to us at not far distant time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
HOUSEkEEPERS CLUB
 HAS OPENING MEETING

The opening meeting of the fall season for the Twentieth Century Housekeepers club was held last week at the home of Mrs. c. P. Un- derwood in East Lake.
 An abundance of fall flowers gave rich color to the reception and dining rooms, where the guests assembled. An interesting program consisted of the following numbers:
 Paper-"Ape We Wideawake Club Members?" by Mrs. Scudder Ryall.
 Reaing-Margaret Bass.
 Satire On the Idle Club Woman Mrs. W. k. Bohannon.
 An inspiring talk on the service and responsibility of the club woman was made by Mrs. W. L. Murdoch.
 At the close of the program a salad and ice course was served
 The rollowing members were pres ent: Mesdames W. k. Bohannon, P. P. Burns, c. A. Bingham, N. T. Cott- rell, Arthur Daniels, J. D. Heacock, Searcy Johnson, w. c. Mitcham, w F. Moulton, J. l.. Morris. Jr., W. E. Prescott E. M. Wheeler and George Williams. Guests for the meeting were: Mesdames J. l.. Lilies, O. D. Sparks,' Joe McKinstry, Pierce Thomas, Homer Burke, J. D. Donel- son. J. [ z~e2y. T. E. Huey and J. D. Babk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
CLIO LITERARY SOCIETY
 :. HOLDS FIRST MEETING

The Clio Literary society of the John Herbert Phillips High school held it's first meeting of the new session Friday afternoon. The first business of the meeting was to de- eide upon a general club course of study for the year. After an ami mated discussion by members it was decided that Greek mythology and folklore would be followed. The custom of the society is to decide this matter annually at the initial meeting. a considerable majority fa- voring the Greek course.
 Officers of the society elected at the final meeting last year and as- suming control, are Evelyn Sellers. president: Edna Minisman, vice pres ident; Eleanor Jackson, secretary; Louise Kelly. treasurer. After the appointment of Aline Price as critic and several standing committees, the society adjourned with high enthu- siasm for the work of the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
Peterborough Becomes Summer Art Center
 Of America

With the creative work being done at the Mcdowell colony. dramatic interpretation at the Out Door Play CTS, and aesthetic dancing at Marian den, Peterborough, N. IT.. Is rapidly becoming the summ mer-time art center of America" says MT. Fer dinand Dunkley. recently returned from Peterborough. where he was member of the Mcdowell colony
 Mir. Dunkley says further: A few words about the Outdoor Players may be of interest at this time when the Little Theatre Is being started Tn Birmingham. had the pleasure of attending one performance of the Outdoor Players, this summer. dur ing my soJourn at the Mcdowell colony. The play give nwas 'Sakun- tala," written about 1,600 years ago by India's great poet, Kalidas. the by Lawrence Binyon. It was given dividing the players from the audi ence. Most, if not all of the actors, except William Towne, were anna teurs, and the performance was a splendid example of what can be done by amateur talent under good direction.
 The director of the play was MT. Oliver Hinsdell, who built up the Little Theatre in New Orleans to the great success which 1t is, and who is to be in Dallas this winter. Mr. Hinsdell has on two occasions ad- dressed the Drama League of Bir- mingham. "Sakuntala" Is very beautiful drama, and one marvels at the dramatic skill displayed by that ancient poet, Kalidas. Goethe is quoted by Rabindranath Tagore as saying that "Sakuntala" contains the history of a development-the de- velopment of flower Into fruit, of earth into heaven. of matter Into spirit"
 Peterborough. with its various col onies, has, in the last few years, be- come center of much artistic en- deavor. during the summer months, according to MT Dunkley First in importance" he says, is the Mac Dowell colony, devoted entirely to the creative side of the various arts. Then there is the Mariarden, the sum mer studio of Ruth S. Denis, and her Denishawn Dancers. Of more recent establishment is the Outdoor Play CTS, of which Marie Ware Laughton is the well-known director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
Business Women s Club Has Anniversary
 Dinner

In celebration of their second anni- versary in the new club rooms the members of the Business and Pro- fessionl Women's club met on Thurs day evening at o'clock to have dim ner together.
 The long tables, arranged in the club rooms, were bright with center pieces of fall flowers.
 Dr. Lola Taylor presided at the meeting, and the following program was rendered:
 Club songs, Miss Grace Delaney. leading, accompanied by Miss Mabel Peters at the piano, and Mss Elsle Thum at the ukelele.
 Spontaneous talks by the follow ing members: Mrs. L. l.. Jones. Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Bartz, Miss Alberta Goar, Miss Coral Wood, and Miss Ruth Sexton. Mrs. Foster of the seminary, and Mrs, Bonner of the Ensley club also made talks.
 Greetings from the state president and national vice president, Miss Ita Stocks of Gadsden.
 Talk by T. J. wingfield, teacher of current events class.
 vocal solo. Mrs. l.. D. King, accom- panied by Mrs. Foster of the semi nary.
 'The Past of Our Club" Miss An nie Lynch, founder and past presi- dent
 "The Present." Mrs Mary Andrus Mix. president of the club.
 "The Future of Our Club" Miss Martha Dickenson, vice president.
 That Intangible Future" Miss Katherine Holt editor of Birming- ham Business Woman
 Cutting the birthday cake, Miss Estelle Patton.
 At 7:3O o'clock business meeting was held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
PLEDGER-SHARPE
 WEDDING IN LEEDS

The wedding of Mir. Mannon Pledger and Miss Christine Sharpe was solemnized Tuesday evening at the home of the brides father, Cap tain Sharpe, of Leeds.
 The many guests who attended were received in the sun parlors, where punch was served. The cere- mony was performed in the parlors. before an improvised altar of flow CTS and flags. Dr. F. Hudson, pas ton of the Presbyterian church, of ficiated.
 Mrs. Pledger, who specialized in expression after finishing college was q member of the faculty of one of the state high schools the past year. MT. Pledger is connected with the Atlas Portland Cement company at Leeds.
 After a wedding trip to Florida Mir. and Mrs. Pledger will make their home in Leeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
COLONEL AND MRS. MATTHEWS
 TI0STS SATURDAY EVENJNG

Col and Mrs. l.. o. Mathews enter tained at their home on Saturday eve ming at buffet supper in honor of the members of thetpolo teams. who gave Birmingham the second thrill of the polo season on Saturday after noon at Roberts Field. their sponsors and maids, and the officials of the match
 Later in the evening the party went to the Country club for the regular Saturday dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
M'CLURE-OSBON
 WEDDING ANNOUNCED

The toIIoWing wedding announce ment has been receive in Birming- ham, and will be of interest, as MT. Mcclure is a former resident of this city:
 Mrs. Frances Osbon announces the marriage of her daughter, Thelma Mary, to MT. Roy Franklin Mcclure on Tuesday, August 2S, 1923, in Dem yer, Colorado. MT and Mrs. Me Cure are now at home at 1344 La fayette street. Denver, Col.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
BILLIARD LITERARY
 SOCIETY MEETS

The Hilliard Literary society held its opening meeting last week in one of the spacious new rooms of the Phillips High school The meeting hour was entirely consumed with business and a few talks from old members. Miss Bowden, one of the faithful sponsors made her seven- teenth opening talk to the club, stat ing that her interest in it grew with each passing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
MRS. ROBERTS HONOREE
 AT AFTERNOON TEA

pleasing compliment to Mrs. ovid Roberts of Paint Rock, who with her husband and daughter, has been visit ing her sisters, Mrs. D. E. Harper and Mrs. A. W. Dilworth, was the after noon tea at which Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Dilworth entertained at the home of Mrs. Dilworth, on Graymont Heights.
 The colorful glow of Japanese sum flowers made rich setting for the tea table in the dining room. where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
YOUNG MUSICIANS PLAN EON CERT T0I1R

Three young women Alabama Is proud to claim as her own are Miss Lucille Nader, pianist; Miss Char lotte Nader, violinist. and Miss Bes- sic Ruth Steele, vocalist.
 The Misses Nader who are of Gadsden. are well known in Birming- ham. where they have appeared in program a number of times, and where Miss Charlotte was for merly a pupil of D'Agostino. For the past seven years they have studied in New York, where Miss Lucille Block, Auer's assistant They will resume their studies in New York in several weeks. after having spent the summer in Gadsden with their parents. These young musi- clans gave a number of concerts over Alabama last fall and have also played in concert with Durant, singer on the Globe concerts.
 Miss Steele, who is the daughter of Judge Steele of Oneonta, is a graduate in vocal music at the Chi cago Musical college. She, too, has been heard in Birmingham and over the state many times, and with the Misses Nader, plans a concert tour over the state soon.
 Misses Nader and Miss Steele were heard in "a WSY program Friday evening at the broadcasting station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
SOCIAL SERVICE MEETING
 AT HIGHLAND METHODIST

The first social service meeting of the Highlands Methodist Missionary society will be held at. the church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 The meeting will be of unusual in- terest. A part of the program will consist of the presentation of the Belle St. Bennett memorial.
 Mrs. w. H. King will sing and speeches will be made by the follow ing: Mrs. George D. Reynolds, Mrs. S. F. Knowles, and Mrs. B. H. Mccoy. Mrs. Alec Wade will have charge of the music.