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Evening star., 1923-07-22
Carbs of Tbanks.

BRICK. I want to thank Frank Heiberger &
Son and their employees also the local tai,
lors' union and relations for the beautiful
floral tributes at the death of my husband.
MARY A. BRICK.
EDWARDS. We wish to thank our many
friends. relatives and neighbors for their
our mother and grandmother. PRISCILLA
EDWARDS, and also the Shining Star of
root Of David Lodge. No. 5414. G. U. o of
o. F., for the beautiful floral tributes az her
death. THE FAMILY.
MARING. Mrs. u. T. Maring wishes to ex-
the Masonic order, and also to the friends
who contributed flowers and sympathy dur
ing the illness and death Of her husband.
Birth.
coE, July 10, 1923. at Homeopathic Hospital,
to Ada II. and Bryan Coe. daughter.
DeatbS.
ADAMS. Friday. July 90. 1923. at $50 am,
at her residence, 228 9th ST se.. EMMA H.;
widow of DIR. Elmon A. Adams. Notice OF
funeral hereafter.
BLEDsoE. Saturday. July p. 1923. INDIA
V. BLEDSOE. Funeral services at Jenkins
funeral parlors, 800 10th st. NV, Sunday,
July 90. at pm. Interment at Petersburg,
BOSS. Departed this life July 20 1923.
pm, at his residence 13o U st. NV. ROB
Funeral Monday July %. at pm, from
his late residence. Friends and relatives In
vited.
HAMILTON Suddenly. July 20. 1928 MAZDA
LINZ HAMILTON of 724 5th st. NV Fu-
neral services at the chapel Of John r.
day. July 33. mt 2:45 o'clock. Intermrnt
(priyate) at Glenwood cemetery.
HUNTER. Thursday. July 10. 1923. Will
LIAM beloved husband of Mary w. Hunter,
aged 76 years. Funeral from his late resi-
dence, 12ll 34th st. NV. Sunday. July
90 at o'clock pm. Relatives and friends
invited. Interment at Accotink. Va. 22'
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Reduced from, sI2 to SIS.

Monday we put on sale about 200 pal
Americas finest Sport and Street Oxford
men at clearance price reduction that nee
sugar-coated arguments. For men who
Banister quality know their supreme value
for those who would like to know it, this is
opportunity to save substantially. a..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
POPLAR CAMP T0
 ELECT OFF ICERS
Members Of Company A. w. 0. w., Represented In
 Drill Team

Poplar Camp, No. 11S, woodmen of the World, East Lake, met in regu- lar session last Tuesday night with the consul commander. Barney c. Phillips, presiding. The attendance was good. A fine meeting was had and much business was transacted.
 One application was received watchman Shipley reported can didate in waiting and the protec tion degree was conferred In a very impressive manner. Adv. Lieut.. J. H. Bledsoe complimented the degree team for the efficient manner in which they are working and the camp is much pleased with their de- gree team, which Is believed to be ereign Isley made an interesting talk and was much appreciated.
 Sovereign W. S. Harris, clerk, made report of the officers meeting held at Sovereign Phillips residence. Poplar Camp is now on the eve of closing out a banner year. On next Tuesday night officers will be elect ed to serve for the ensuing year, and this meeting will be of impor- tance. Poplar Camp is one of the best in the state and the officers are all ardent workers and the member ship loyal supporters.
 Many of the older members have enlisted in Company "A" and Capt. J. E. Harris now Al 16 good drilled men under his ct& mand. who are ready to defend the standing of Com pany "A' at all times. Refresh- ments will be serve on this night by the camp and everything points to an enjoyable evening throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
GURNEE KNIGHTS
 CONFER DEGREES
District Convention At Bessemer Discussed And Support Promised

Gurnee lodge No. 2S7 at Boothton, Ala. met Friday evening. November 23. with Past Chancellor Commander W. H. Sharpe In the chair. The 1ol- lowing officers were In their sta tions: Vice Chancellor E. L. Scale. Prelate J. O. Morrison, Master or Work I. w. Bishop, Keeper Of Rec ords w. E. Lively Master of Finance F. l.. Peterson, Master of Exchequer W. B. Franklin, Master at Arms '. Ii. Durham, Inner Guard Floyd scale Outer Guard Forest Davies.
 Reports of the officers showed the lodge to be in excellent conditlon, both fraternally and financially ana that all needed relief work was being cared for promptly. The rank Of knight was conferred on one candi- date in a most impressive manner by the Gurnee lodge team. The excel- lent manner in which the members of the team acquitted themselves Was a credit to the lodge and seldom has the work been more impressive, the unanimous opinion of these present.
 D. F. Parker, president, ana w; Louis Griffith, secretary of the Second Pvthian district, were present and presented the work of the distrlct. The coming convention in Bessemer in February, 1924, was discussed ana the officers were assured that they would have the united support Of the members of Gurnee lodge. Brother Parker told of the possibilities of the order and urged that every Pytnlah do his duty. Brother Griffith com, mented on the spirit of the order and outlined a program as one of means to more efficient Pythianism.
 Immediately following the lodge session refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
DOKEYs PREPAR FUR CEREMONIAL
Big Event To Be Staged In Anniston By Aladdin
 Temple

All plans for the big ceremonial to be staged by Aladdin temple 153 of Birmingham in AnnLston on Thurs day, December 6, are being completed by the Tri-City Dokey club as far as the Tri-City Dokey club is concerned. and quite a number of good Knights of Pythias are being rounded up by the members of the cub for the "slaughtering" in Anniston, and 1t Is expected that the Dekeys in the Tri- Cities will attend almost 100 per cent
 This promises to be one of the best ceremonials ever put on in Alabama and will take place in the afternoon instead of night, it Is understood.
 The Dolxeys of the Tri-Cities will be led by the drum corps of the club, and will go over to Anniston in auto mobiles decorated in colors emble- matic of the. order. It is understood that the band of the Lasses White minstrel will take part in the parade that will be staged in the early after noon, and also the Aladdin temple band and the Boy Scouts band of An niston, the Aladdin temple patrol and the dlvan will be there In gay attire, and 1t is expected that the parade will be one of the best ever staged in Anniston.
 About 25 "unregenerate sons of tho desert" of Gadsden, Alabama City and Attalla have already signed up for the big day, and it is expected that quite a number of others will be initiated from this district. There will probably be over 100 candidates cross the "hot sands" Word has come that the Anniston Dokeys are getting ready for the visitors in great style, and that the city will be dec- orated. and that the day will be one long remembered by the visiting Dokeys, and especially the candidates.
 The officers of Aladdin temple say that the candidates will surely get their moneys worth. tThe imperial prince of the national organization, D. w. c. Yarbrough of Birmingham, member of Aladdin temple, will be present, and will add much to the gathering, as the members of Alad- din temple are very appreciative of the honors that have been bestowed upon one of their sons in electing him as head of the national organization.
 Aladdin temple will hold business meeting Monday night, December 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
YOUTH BEST JUDGE FILMS
Writer Believes Boys And Girls
 shane Our Motion Pictures

Writer Relieves Boys Anu uiris
 shape Our Motion Pictures
 We of the United States. holding as we do in the hollow of our hands the making of the worlds motion pie lures. are facing tremendous re- spinsibility-to ourselves, to the world.
 Ii is not merely tho responsibility of the film makers. It Is the Amer ican public that also is making the ing concern may run contrariwise to the public taste, but not for long not long enough to count heavily.
 And what Is the taste of the Amer ican public of today?
 A foreign critic Of the 1iln.sEonc in whcss judgment l have lot of confidence--says America Is youth mad"
 Here Is something to ponder over.
 We are fully aware of the flapper today, and also of the flipper. If We may thus define the youth of the lana Much discussed as they are, they re- main somewhat of mystery to the adul. population. especially and un- fortunately to those who do most or our thinking and talking.
 We know that the youth of the day around the age of 13 to IS is somN- what radical In thought and action. We don't consider their numbers and their influence upon the American home.
 If you-the reader-are interested enough, suppose you discuss the sub- ject with your local theatre manager. He Is pretty apt to tell you that the young people bring the elders out, and that the picture must please the eager and highly critical younger mind.
 The better film committee of the Russell Sage Foundation recently made a survey of high school stu dents in 76 of the cities and towns of the country, covering all the states. Questionnaires were filled out by S7 ,00O boys and girls, and the uni formity of the replies indicates, first, that sectional differences do not count to any degree, and, all i'll all, that the statistics acquired apply pretty well to the entire youth of the land.
 The average attendance at the mo- vies Is one and one-quarter tines a week; S3 per cent of the boys and 8S per cent of the girls go at least twice weekto their local movie theatre. So we may conclude. easily enough, that young America sees most of the pictures shown, and that their knowl- edge of picture values must be such that 1t largely rules the theatregoing decisions of their elders at home. . I believe that the American youth today Is largely shaping the present. day motion picture, the one that is shown all over the world. Anyway, I know this: That If I wanted to se- cure a correct pre-release appraisal of a picture-a box office appraisal I would get together a roomful. not of photoplay and stage critics. but of nice young flappers and boys iron, good American homes. Their con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
SHRINE Rs PLAN MANY ACTIVITIES
Ceremonial, Parade, Banquet, Election And Dance On
 The Program

sr There will be biz doinBs in Shrine gcarcles during the month of Decem- bsr, according to the statement of Ernest Matthews. potentate of Za- mora Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The program includes busi- ness meeting, a big ceremonial. with a parade and traditional banquet as prenminarics, a dance at the Tut wiler. and the annual meeting and election of officers.
 s''The Old Reliable" Charles J. Geo. 'negan, states that quite number of petitions for membership fin the Shrine have already been received,
 and calls attention to the fact that in
 order the candidates get in this class tbe petitions must be in his hands
 not later than 5:3O Saturday, De- scember 15. the date of the business
 meeting. when the petitions will be
 received and acted upon.
 e~ The annual meeting and election of
 officers will be held December 19, at
 the Masonic Temple, and every mem ] Der of 1amora has been invited to ! attend, as Potentate Matthews de- i sires to make the occasion a notable | one In the history of Shrine. The pa-. -rade will be held in the afternoon l of the above date and the ceremonial will follow The banquet will be
 served al 6 o'clock, in the dining l rooms of the temple. and the night meeting will be held at 7:3o o'clock Sharp.
 v TTed Brownell, chairman of the pa rade committee, states that all the kuniformed bodies of the Shrine will participate in the parade and that
 number of special features will be provided. "Phuzz' Lesher. chairman
 of the refreshment committee, states that the "eats" will be in keeping with the traditions of the Shrine. la On the night preceding the annual meeting, namely December IS, a re- sception and dance will be given at hsthe TutwiIer hotel, exclusive to the members Of the Shrine and their ladies. Chairman Wheelock, of the ,adance committee. states that the best music will be provided and that the affair will be in keeping with the holiday season and in line with the 1. former successful Shrine affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
KILL BUFFALO IN MOVIES
Hunters Run Wild And Slaughter 30
 Instead Of Intended Ten

A blundering mess was the movie roundup" and killing of buffalo staged recently in the National Park at Wainwright. the New York Tribune reports. In preparation for the killing scene 25 riders and cow boys had been hired and taken into the film camp. 20 miles within the boundary. Close by was the Indian encampment, where IA Crees. brought from the reserve at Hob- bema, spent week.
 While the braves were ready for the hunt, the sQuaws prepared to make pemmican of the two buffalo carcasses promised them. A few miles further in the interior of the big park strong fences had been erected, leading to point where concealed pits gave protection 10 a few riflemen.
 Buffalo, driven down tho wedge shaped lane, were stampeded toward the coulee by the riders. In all their war paint and feathers, whooping Crees followed along the Hanks of the rushing herd, shooting harmless arrows in profusion. But before the buffalo had reached the appointed spot rifles began to crack. The great herd paused in its rush and all was confusion.
 The cowpunchers on the Hanks fired their heavy revolvers along the sides of the rushing mob. With the "windup" the rifleman got out of control and fired indiscriminately into the part of the herd that came on. Many of the big bulls had turned aside and the herd broke the fences in a dozen places.
 Instead of the ten head which 1t had been announced would be in- simultaneously killed by expert rifle men, over a score lay helpless on the ground after the promiscous shooting not only bulls, but cows and buffalo calves. Later. when the riders had killed those with broken legs or slightly wounded, the total number slaughtered exceeded 30.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
MO0SEHEART TO BE. SHOWN IN FILMS
Membership Nearing Million Mark,
 States Secretary Davis

Birmingham lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, held a short but enthusiastic meeting just before the dancing be- gan Thursday night. Among the notables present was Supreme Lee turer William T. Giles, who made an address and among other lmpor- tant matters stated that the state of Alabama is on the verge of be- coming converted to the Moose ideal The indictment weather, notwithstand- ing, the Thanksgiving ball was graced with large attendance, and the young people danced till late hour.
 Senator Walter Brower and Senator Hudgens of Luverne were introduced into the mysteries of the Moose Deputy Supreme Dictator Elkourie and Supreme Lecturer Giles stated that in a short time they will give out an important announcement with relation to the important part the two young senators referred to will act in the process of developing the Moose In the state of Alabama.
 Dictator Elkourie announced that during the holiday season the people of Birmingham will have an oppor- tunity to see the Emblem of Love-" a photoplay dealing with the work ings of the Moose. which is attract ing wide attention In the east The photoplay Is In charge Of the Pro- gress Production company of New York. and portrays the story of Mooseheart.
 Secretary of Labor James J. Davis writes that all indications point that within year the Moose will reach the million mark. The financial con- dition of the lodge Is In excellent shape A number of voluntary sug- scriptions have come in the last week towards the construction of the new home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
JUNIOR ORDER TO' ATTEND SERVICE l
Flag And Bible Presented To School By EtoWah
 Council

Members of Birmingham Council No. 21, Junior Order United American will attend the Il o'clock morning service at the Methodist Protestant church of West End Sun day morning when the pastor. Rev. MT. Eddins, 8 member of the Junior Order, will preach a special Junior order sermon, the service also par taking of the nature of a Thanks giving service. The church Is reached by the West End car line and is one block south from Beverly station. All members and their friends are given a cordial invitation to be present. Inglenook council members also are asked to be present.
 New uniforms for tho degree team of Birmingham council have ar rived and are fine looking and the boys will surely make 0 fine appear ance in them. The team is in good trim and anxious for next degree night to arrive.
 Progress Is being made on getting the members for the band and 1t Is hoped that matters will be so shaped that practice can begin very soon. It Is no easy matter to get full personnel for a big band within the membership of one lodge and there has been great deal of unayoid- able delay, but matters are fast shaping themselves that 1t Is be- lieved the venture will be success fu1.
 State Secretary F. R. Calhoun. at tended the exercises at the hign school Thursday at Altoona, when Etowah Council No. 36 of Gadsden. presented & fine American flag and a Bible to the school. The event was a notable occasion and was greatly enjoyed by the huge assembly He also attended the get-together meeting of Winona Council NO. 5 at Decatur Friday night. This was a splendid meeting and was genuine revival of the membership of that council, which has had some hard lucl, the past two years.
 Brothers Freeman and Luna, who have been on the sick list for some time, are still confined to their homes. They are able to see visitors and the members are asked to go and visit them.
 Secretary Ellis has been sending out the new bylaws the past week and the members would do well to read these laws carefully. There are many changes of much importance bearing on the benefits all members should be conversant with so there may be no misunderstanding. The litle volume contains much or other valuable information besides the laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

Efforts are being made by Cyrene Commandery of Masons to make the appearance of Mischa Elman, world famous violinist, at the Masonic au- ditorium in Birmingham, December IA, the occasion of a state conclave of music lovers.
 According to Henry J.. Porter, Jr., commandery adJutant, inquiries re- ceived from towns in north Alabama indicates that lovers of music will gather in Birmingham for this out standing musical event from scores of nearby cities, for which applica- tion has been made to railroads for reduced rates. Preparations are un- der way to handle an audience which is expected to tax the seating ca pacity of the Masonic auditorium, which has provision for 2,s0o.
 Among the critics, Mischa Elman ranks as the greatest violinist of the day and one of the masters of all time. One of his biographers, the late James Huneker, In a volume of criticism and comment, "Unicorns, says of the young Russian genus:
 United to an amazing technical precision there is still more amaz- ing emotional temperament all dom mated by a powerful musical and mental intellect that is uncanny. In the romantic or the virtuoso realm he is past master. His tone is lava 1Ke Tn US warmth. lie pants Wlln many colors. He displays number less nuances of feeling. Naturally the pride of hot youth asserts itself, and often, self-intoxicated. he in toxicates his audience with his so- norous, compelling tone. Tragic, melancholy. the boisterousness of the Russian, the swift meditation from made caprice to Slavic dispair -Elman is 8 magician of many moods"
 Mischa Elman Is one child prodi- gy who has made good the promise of youth. A matter of Talnoje. Rus sia, and now 31 years old, he Is said to have first shown signs of extra ordinary musical gifts at the early age of 4, when he astonished his parents by playing a number of melodies on the violin. His father, who was a violinist. at once began
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

his instruction. Eight years later, Mischa Elman made his Berlin debut, playing the Tscahikowsky "Concer- to- His success was immediate and established his European reputation. His first appearance in the United phony orchestra in New York in January, 1908. The present season marks his twelfth tour of this coun- try, of which he became a natural ized citizen in 1923.
 Of many musical triumphs which have figured in his brilliant and vivid career, there was perhaps none which contributed more to his sub sequent reputation than his initial appearance in the capital of his own country, Petrograd, in 1904. At that time, Mischa Elman was the star pupil of Leopold Auer. whose fame as a teacher is now world wide. Auer, himself, was to play. but at the last moment he sent word that his youngest pupil would take his place. Consequently Elman, then a lad of 12, played the Mendelssohn "Concerto,' Paganinis Motto Per- petuo" and a Chopin "Nacturne" with such terrific success, that it is re- lated that his audience refused to leave the theatre until he played a half dozen encores. The following day Miseha Elman's name, later to become a household word in music circles, was on every tongue.
 NIischa Elman comes to Birming- ham under the auspices of Cyrene Commandery, which. with the Mu- sic Study club, the All Star Concerts and other musical organizations is helping make Birmingham a music center, by bringing here this season the very best talent the country af- lords, and offering these metropoll- tan attractions In the Masonic audi torium at popular prices.
 The Masonic auditorium. where Mischa Elman will be heard, has been thrown open to the general public for these concerts and the atrical performances, and Birming- ham is proving its appreciation by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
COULDN'T SIDETRACK HIM
Orator Drought Him Tn Even In An
 Address On COlic


 Read Admiral John K. Robinson tells this story;
 Down in Virginia there was an old friend of mine who was very potent at after dinner speaking. He had only one speech, in which he always glorified Patrick Henry, his own particular hero among the many Vir- ginia has given.
 Some of his friends perhaps a little bored at the oft-repeated story which always wound up in Give me liberty or give me deathi' put up a job on him one night when he was called upon, without previous notice, to speak on the subject of horse collie.
 My friend was equal to the emergency. He arose and addressed the audience about as follows:
 Gentlemen. this subject is one of much. more importance than you believe. 1t effects the cost of trans portation, the reliability of communi- cation and it has definite effect upon the cost of living. Horse collie consists of millions and millions of little microbes within the body of the horses. each crying out the words of the immortal Patrick Henry-Give me liberty or give me death"-Phil- adelphia Public Ledger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
EIKS DISTRIBUTE
 HAMPERS OF FOOD
Needy Families Of Birmingham
 Are Receipients Of Elks Help

Nearly 300 families were made thankful on Thanksgiving Day by Birmingham Lodge No 70, Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks, when that many hampers of food was dis tributed by the lodge to the poor and needy families of Birmingham. day by volunteers from the mem
 The distribution was made Wednes- bership of the lodge and practically every section of the city was cov- cred. The hampers weighed nearly 50 pounds each and were filled with food commodities of substantial nature.
 Joe Saks, chairman of the Thanks giving offering committee, desired to express the thanks of the lodge to all who contributed, and his personal thanks to the individual members of the committee, for their cooperation and untiring efforts to make the of fering a success