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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
ENTTRTAINS AT TEA

The home of Mrs. Emmett Ray on Berkley avenue was the scene of a lovely tea Friday afternoon from 5 to o'clock, honoring Mrs. Willie Dell Ray. The colors of red and yell low prevailed throughout the details for the house decorations were q profusion of cannas, dahlias. mari gold and zennias in the reception and living rooms.
 In the dining room Shasta daisies were used in profusion, while pink Arabian roses were used in the H- brary. On the porch baskets of sun flowers predominsted. Little Kath- rine Harris and Dallas Ray received the cards on the porch. while Mrs. Gena Ray received the callers at the Ray were Mrs. Willie Dell Ray. Mrs J. A. Majors, Mrs. C. B. Bytle and Mrs. F. E Clarke.
 Receiving between the living and dining rooms were Mrs. Roy Ledbet- ter and Mrs. E. B. Mayes. while be- tween the dining room and library were Mrs. J. A. Neal and Mrs. (. A. Harris Mrs. \. B. Parker poured tea in the dining room, and those assist ins her were Mrs. M. J. Brooks, Mrs. Ross Thomson, Mrs. w. l.. Maritime, Mrs. W. c. Stoddard, Mrs. Cliff Brad ley and Mrs. Dan Houston, who served sandwiches and cake. Orange ices were served in the library by Miss Marion Neal, Miss Lizzie Mae Hartlins Miss Lucy Reid Ray, Miss Annie Frances Ray and Miss Scheif- feilin.
 4 musical program was carried out by Miss Lucille Lytle, pisnist; Paul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
HITMPHRIES-

MT. and Mrs. James s. Goodwin have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Bessie Maddox, to Leonard Brazel Humphries on July [. Rev. W. D. Owen performed the ceremony in the presence of only a few friends and relatives. The young couple will make their home at 226 Grant street, Atlanta.
 The bride made her home in Besse- mer for a number of years and was immensely popular with the younger set. while the groom is young busi- ness man Of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

William Lefkovits will leave Sum day for Baltimore and New York, where he will attend to business for two weeks.
 l. Rosen leaves Sunday for New York, where he will buy his fall stock.
 Mrs. Roy Chandler and children are visiting relatives at Shubuta, Miss. Harold and Walter l.. Rush left the past week for Plkeville, Ky, where they will engage in business.
 Mrs ". NJ Field of Anniston Is the guest of Miss <athrine Maddox.
 Rev. NJ. K. Thornton of Russell-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
CLJJB ENTERTAINED

The members of the Point Of Tho Needle club were entertained Thurs day evening st the home Of Mrs. J. K. Waldrop. Cut flowers and ferns made the rooms attractive and the afternoon was pleasantly spent in sewing and conversation. Guests were: Mrs. William Waldrop. Mrs. W. P. Hammer, Mrs. c. B. Lytle, Mrs. o. F. Randle, Mrs. Eugene Rarden and Mrs. J. l.. Whitmore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

vile, Ala, former pastor of the First Baptist church, was recent visitor to Bessemer.
 Mrs NJ F. Mcintosh of Houston, Tex, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albert Estes.
 MT. and Mrs. J. B. Buchanan left for their home in Little Rock Friday following a visit with relatives here.
 J. c. Donaldson has returned from Atlanta, where he attended the we'd ding of his brother, John Donaldson, to Miss Jennie Montgomery.
 Mrs. Cleve Houston has as her guest her mother, Mrs. c. J. Kelly, of Port Tampa City, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
MRS, NEAL HOSTESS

Mrs. D. A. Neal was hostess at luncheon to number of friends this week, complimenting Mrs. M. E. Nickers, who will leave for her home at Tampa soon. A basket of gladioll centered the table and tempting four course luncheon was served. Those present were Mrs. Cyrus Mer- ritt. Mrs. Allie Hanby. Mrs. Charles Merritt, Ed Hanby Mayhew Ingram. Mrs. J. M. Ingram, MT. and Mrs. D. A Neal. and the honoree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
WALLER HoNoRED

George Waller was the honoree al a delightful surprise party Friday evening, when his parents, Dr. and Mrs. George Waller. entertained his mother. The occasion was his twen- ty-first birthday anniversary and about sixty guests were included in this hospitality. The house was at tractive in cut flowers and ferns and the evening pleasantly spent In games and contests, after which an fee course and cake was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
SINGERS WILL MEET

The Birming gham district Sacred Harp singing class. with A A. Jackson as leader, will hold services at Generys Gap Sunday. This will DO an ali day singing with basket luncheon at noon. and the public has been invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

The Protective Home Circle will entertain at Brightwood park Mon- day evening. all fraternal organiza- tlons of the district having been in vited to attend. Dancing will fea- ture the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
MRS EDNuNDsON ENDORSED

Worth Lewis Post Auxiliary, American Legion. unanimously in dorsed Mrs. Lacey Edmundson for president of the Alabama department of that organization at a largely at tended meeting on Friday afternoon. Mrs. ". Cochran introduced the resolution endorsing Mrs. Edmund son and 1t was enthusiastically adopted. The election will take place at the convention at Mobile August 29. The Bessemer organization will send large delegation to look after Mrs. Edmundsons candidacy.
 The resolution pointed out the ex- cellent record made by Mrs. Edmund son as committeewoman from Ala bama and also her accomplishments in organizing units. Several auxili- aries have been formed by Mrs. Ed mundson, including that at Mont gomery, and her work has attracted favorable comment from state and national officials.
 A number of other matters of inn portance were discussed at the Friday meeting, including the election of an additional delegate to the con vention, Mrs. M. E. Marks. Mrs H P. Lipscomb, Jr, was instructed to prepare a year book for the coming 12 months. She will be assisted by various committees. The fiscal year was changed from January to Janu- ary. Recently elected officers will be installed at the first meeting in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
J. ". HYDE, .JR,

] T. Hyde. Jr., years of age, died Saturday morning a g o'clock at the residence of his parents, MT. and Mrs. ]. r. Hyde, 361S Williams street. Funeral services will be held Sunday, burial following at Brighton ceme e tery with Jacobs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
CHARITIES BOARD MEETS

There will De a special meeting o! the United Charities and Hospital Board at the home of the president, Mrs. E. M. owen, 1616 Fifth avenue Monday morning at 10 o'clock. A full attendance is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
Y.v coRSERsTONE TUESDAY

The corner stone of the Johns Hlgh school will be laid with Masonic rites Tuesday under the auspicies of the Grand Lodge of Alabama. Grand Master Julian F. Spearman of An niston will officiate and will be as sisted by members of the Johns and nearby lodges. The event will be day picnic.
 Members of tho Johns Masonic lodge are asked to meet at the hall at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The Grand Lodge will be convened at that time and visiting Masons will take part in the exercises. The laying of the corner stone will take place at II o'clock, followed by number Of talks by community leaders. The speakers arc to be announced Mon day. The barbecue will take place at noon. The afternoon will be spent in games and music will be provided.
 J. E. Watson has charge of the en- tertainment program. Arrangements for the ceremonies will be left in the hands of the Blue lodge officials of Johns. They request that Masons wishing to take part in the celebra- ton, wear their aprons
 The Johns High school will be large brick structure, consisting of eight class rooms, a library and of flee It will be consolidated school displacing several of the smaller nearby schools, and the dedication of the building will be attended by peo- ole from several sections of the county. The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce will have a delegation at the ceremonies, J. w .Leggett being their spokesman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
4 delightful event of last week

A delightful event of last week was the buffet luncheon given by Mrs. Charles Bentley Wednesday In compliment to Mrs. Mark Morrill, of New York and Mrs G. A. Grant of Montgomery. The house was attrac- tive in daisies, marigold and ferns The guests assembled at II o'clock when games were enjoyed. Linen towels were cut for at tho different tables and were also presented to each of the honorees. At l o'clock luncheon was served. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. T. T. Huey, Mrs. ]. c. E. Gwin and Mrs. T. Nj Matthews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Indians knew and used music as curative power long before the whites, says one investigator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Matches were in common use In Europe for many years before they were jn4rCduced in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
wILSON-NEAI

Tho engagement of Miss Marion Neal and George Lambert Wilson has been announced by the parents of the bride-to- be, MT. and Mrs. G. G. Neal The wedding will take place in the early fall. Miss Neal was a recent graduate of the Woman's col lege at Montgomery, and has de- lighted music lovers here with her wonderful soprano voice. MT. Wilson is connected with Long-I.ewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
ENTERTAINs ROTARY-ANNs

The Rotary-Ann club was delight fully entertained Thursday at the home of Miss Maude Buck. Officers for the coming year were installed at this meeting, the ceremony talk ing place following the luncheon hour. The new officials are Mrs. John Neal president; Mrs. R. w.. Waldrop, vice president; Mrs George Woodrow. secretary; Mrs. George Mc- Dowell, treasurer; Mrs. T. A. Snider, sergeant-at at-arms. Mrs. George Wal Ter, the retiring president, installed the officers.
 David Nixon. violin, gave severai selections. which were much en- joyed, accompanied by his mother. Mrs. c. W. Nixon. Little Carolyn Stover rendered a vocal solo, re- spending to an encore. and reading by Mrs. J. A. Bowen was much en- joyed. Guests present beside the members. were: Mrs. Mark Morrill,, Mrs. T. T. Huey. Mrs. Fred Stover and Miss Winnefred Smith,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
nOEGI,AS ITO PITCW

A picke dteam of the Bessemer sunday school league will play team representing the Tuscaloosa City league at Tuscaloosa Thursday afternoon. Much interest is attached to the game and it is expected that there will be number of Bessemer rcple to attend. Phil Douglas, former star of the New York Giants, will bitch for the Bessemer team at the request of the Tuscaloosa team. A practice game will be played at the Rolling Mill field Tuesday afternoon. The team to go to the Druid City will he drawn from thes members of the First Baptist and the Jonesboro teams. Only portion of the pic team has been chosen yet. the bal ance to be selected Tusday afternoon following the practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
ALLIANCE EXPECTS SCHOOL ME EASURE
 TO MEET SUCCESS
Agricultural College Near Bessemer Proposed In
 Pending Legislation
BESSENIER BUREAU
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Introduction of the Dill creating an agricultural college at Alliance Agrl- cultural High school is expected 10 take place in the legislature this week. Several people from Alliance community and from Bessemer nave been to Montgomery in Interest or the bill.
 This bill seeks to create an agri- cultural college from the alreaoy large agricultural department pelns maintained. The school "lIL pS awarded the necessary buildings ana an allowance for demonstration ana extension courses. There is large enrolment at the school, there oelns 400 pupils last year. Nlth tne HI proved agricultural courses 1t IS eX pected that students from the cehtraI and northern portions of the state will be attracted. Last season there were students from five adjoining counties.
 No definite plans have been worked out yet for the enlargement or the school in case the Dill IS passed However, the principal Prof. II. A Fowler, states the present buildings would be converted into dormitories and the state funds used for tho erection of new class rooms.
 Professor Fowler has charge of the present agricultural department ana last year 50 students were enrolled in the four-year course. The Agricul- : tural club organized by the school accomplished great deal of work among the farmers of the comm unity in addition to their school work anu much of this work is proceeding through the summer The officers are Melvin Vines, president; James Minor, vics epresident; Bill Roberts secretary.
 Anticipating the establishment of a state agricultural college Professor Fowler has made survey or tho district surrounding the school, show : ing that farms are being worked there varying from 40 to 1900 acres. All the farms grow fruit. tho mum Der of trees running from l5 10 @Oo at each farm. Out of 50 farmers in the community, only 12 have planted cot ton, the crops being given over main ly to potatoes, corn and hay.
 Another noteworthy fact IS the recent Introduction of pure bred cattle ad poultry and the purchase Of numbers of farming machines.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
ANNOUNCES DATES SE EASON CONCER
Brilliant Array Of Famous
 1 Artists Booked For The i Winter Series

:, On the evening of November ', at the Phillips High school auditorium,
 the Birmingham. Music Study club will offer it's first artist concert for the season of 1923 24. A joint recital by salvi. the worlds greatest harp list; the Duncan Dancers, who are just back from Europe, where they have danced theiE, way into the hearts
 of the people of Belgium, France, Germany and other countries; and Rabinowitch brilliant Russian plan
 St. This ensemble will be a rare tr eat, indeed. and so different from anything offered in past seasons.
 | A harp Is bautiful in any really
 good players hands. and can move
 the heart as can few instruments, but when the magic hands of $ enius such as Salvi touch 1t. the event is one which is burned into the memory, never to be forgotten.
 Il When Anna, Lisa and Margo Dun can dance, they perform only rev. erent and joyful service of interpre- tation. The music will be played by Rabinowitch, pianist, who strives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
THE CHEAT" BIC STRAND FEATURE
PoIa Negri'S Star Role Is A Delightful Picture
 Story

A picture story with a happy end ing for Pola Negri! That is something which the admirers of this celebrated screen star will see in The Cheat" her latest Paramount picture, pro- duced by George Fitzmaurice, which will be on view at the Strand all week. The story, written by Hec- tor Turnbull, is said to provide Miss Negri with one of the most delight ful roles she has ever essayed.
 The story of "The Cheat" deals lean parentage who. to avoid wedding an old man, chosen by her father. elopes with a young American. In Paris she is loved by an art swindler disguised as an East Indian Prince who follows her to New York. The girl is disinherited by her father, and unused to poverty, she accepts the supposed Hindu's offer of money with which to gamble. At first she wins, then loses not only her own money but a charity fund intrusted to her. she borrows from the prince" and promises to dine with him alone in return for the loan.
 At this juncture her husband wins a small fortune by putting over a lumber deal. and gives her $25,000. She writes a check for the amount due the Hindu and carries it to his home. But he tells her, he doesn't want the money-lre wants her. When she seeks to escape he drags her to a table and brands her as "a cheat" She takes up a revolver and shoots him, then escapes from the house just as her husband steps into the scene.
 From this point on, the action Is rapid and races swiftly to one of the finest climaXes ever seen on the screen. The ending Is happy. The part of the husband is played by Jack Holt. popular Paramount star, while the role of the disguised Hindu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
STILL IN MUD HOUSES
The Peasant Turk Today Exists As
 Did His Forefnthers

In Angora, and throughout the in- terior of Anatolia, an observer is struck by the tendency to reversion on the part of the mass of the people There Is no other oriental yho so quickly and completely takes on wes- tern clothes and ways as a Turkish period of transition affords endless when a Turkish gentleman dresses in European style he does it complete ly, and in good taste, as if taught by a long line of well dressed European ancestors. His manners are more polished than those of the west; and couresty with him is real and unfail- Ing. The common people, on the other hand. are as they have been for ages. Simple minded primitive, patient, industrious, living in poverty after the fashion of remote forefathers, they embody the Idea of the east. which has survived invasions and revolutions of every descript tion. They still scratch the surface of the soil with crooked stick, in fertile land of unfenced wide spaces that calls aloud for modern machinery and large-scale farming. Their houses are of mud brick, as they were when the first Caesars marched into Asia Minor. Their clothes are of the old, old type, and usually ragged and dirty. As in the elder east, the men prince is in the capable hands of Charles de Roche, the famous French screen star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23

will never forget and will wish to see again; Morgan Wallace, who will
 be recalled in Orphans of the Storm" Margaret Dale, playing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
B|J0U BEAUT|F|ED. FOR B|G OCCASION
Unusual Treat Promised Pat irons Of Popular Vaude-
 vile House

Lovers of high class vaudeville and screen features are promised an un- usual treat when the new policy at Loew's Bijou becomes effective Mon- day, October 1, giving whole week bill of all-star vaudeville and super feature pictures in place of a twice. a-week bill.
 Harry Portman. manager of Loew's Bijou. also announces that not only will Loew's have undergone a com plete change in decorations, carpets, draperies and other interior improve ments, but there will also be many other pleasant surprises in store in addition to better pictures and bet ter vaudeville.
 Leona La Marr, the girl with thousand eyes" will feature the vaudeville bill, in conjunction with four other big acts and on the screen the initial photoplay will be David Belasco's play The Gold Diggers," featuring Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing and Louise Fazenda.
 The new policy, to become effective October l, was announced by E. A. Schiller, general representative of LoeWs, Incorporated, when he visited Birmingham a few weeks ago, and at that time in a statement issued by Mir. Schiller in behalf of MT. Loew, 1t was pointed out that Birmingham IS noW CoHSlueIeu d large ana lIn- portant enough city for all-week high class vaudeville and pictures.
 It Is also pointed out that by ob- tainlng 26o acts during the year In- stead Of having to provide 520. as under the twice-a-week system, a much better class Of acts can be ob- tained, thus making the best material available for the patrons of Loew S theatres in the south, and especially in Birmingham, and promoting real ly high-class entertainment the year around, uninterrupted by any acts of any other but the best variety
 At any rate, Monday, October 1, promises to mark the beginning of new era In the theatrical spheres of Birminghan1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
1 EXCITING NIGHT,
 ID PLAY TR|ANON
Griffith's Latest Picture Is Chased Among Screens
 Masterpieces

Tn "one Exciting Night" D. W. Griffith's latest photoplay sensation, there is a scene that Is the most costly he ever made In all his many big productions. It is the storm scene.
 Eleven weeks were spent in making 1t. A representative of an insurance company, who was present during the taking of the more violent scenes, reported the wind at It's height rep resented a 90-mile an hour gale. Dur ing the quieter scenes 1t was measured at 50 miles an hour.
 To accommodate the area of the camera nine trees, each weighing many tons, were transplanted. And only one of these trees eventually died after participating in the drama.
 Two bridges of scaffolding, one 65 feet high and the other 80 feet high, were erected to control the trees in their fall, and insure what protection was possible with so mighty weight involved.
 Griffith's technical staff and con- struction gang numbered as high as 500 men for several weeks. Tractors were used to transport the trees, agging immense wooden rollers.
 The characters appearing in the storm were protected by two rubber suits each, yet the force of the rain iell lntHl DldCk anu Dluo WlNn DIulSOS. Breathing was impo ossible during the more violent scenes.
 The scene where Romeo Washing ton loses his shoe was an acci- dental occurrence His loose shoe was literally blown from his foot.
 Each of the storm scenes was filmed at least five times. This was due to the difficulty of securing ade- quate lighting. The battery of lights were placed in steel cabins, as were also the cameras. While making the scenes Griffith was drenched every night for hours, 1t being impossible to direct the action from shelter. Signals were given entirely by re- volver flashes. A system of signal lamps as used to control traffic, was installed, but the fury of the rain obscured even the strongest.
 The storm represents the most ex- haustings the~ st-dangerous, the most prolonged and the most costly in the records of the Griffith pro- auctions. It lasts three minutes on the screen.
 A battery of 60 motor driven fans supplied the tremendous wind. Eight cameras were used in making the scenes.