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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
ANNOUNCENIENTs

The Progressive study club meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. l.. A. Holmes, 2723 Ensley avenue.
 The members of the Chrysolite club will observe Bible day at the home of Mrs. E, R. Mnord on Pike avenue Friday afternoon.
 The Ladies auxiliary of the South ern Scotch club will meet in their club rooms Friday evening at 7:3o o'clock. A number ofscandidates will be initiated and refreshments will be
 oak Crest Rebekah lodge No. es will meet in the I. o. O. F. hall Fri day evening at 7:30 o'clock. A spe- cal feature will be surprise mis- cellaneous shower for one of the members. Refreshments will be served and full attendance is de- sired.
 The Thalan Literary basketball team of the Ensley High school de- feated the Argonian society basket ball team Thursday afternoon by a score of 34 to 31. Both sides played a fine game and the deciding points were made the last few minutes of the game.
 Miss Rose Lusk of Chattanooga is visiting friends and relatives in Ems ley and Wylam.
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OFFICE HERE
 IS GIVEN HELP ID. HANDLE MORE MAIL
Increase in Business of Coun- try Adds to Volume of Load
 on Postal Crews

Temporary relief has been given the Birmingham post office by the United States post office department at Washington. The personnel was augmented by six clerks, $900 for substitute clerks. and $500 for clerks overtime service. The aid was given to the Birmingham office at the request of R. B. Smyer, local postmaster, who returned from Washington late Wednesday night. following a conference with postal officials in the capital city.
 On account of the 20 per cent in crease in mails during the past year, due to better business conditions throughout the Birmingham district. the local force was inadequate to care for the increased volume of mails
 According to Postmaster Smyer. the volume of the postal business increased to such an extent during the past year throughout the coun- try that it was necessary to curtail the departments expenses. Similar conditions are being felt throughout the entire United States by postal officials. and the years appropri- ation, MT. Smyer said, was nearing exhaustion.
 The relief at the local office will continue from March 12 to April 1 and what steps will be taken at that time could not be ascertained. How : ever, the postoffice department as- sures the postmasters throughout the states that the service will be brought up to 100 per cent by July 1, 1923.
 MT. Smyer was accompanied to Washington by Augustus Mackey He said that the postal authorities were most liberal to the Birmingham office and that no discrimination was made against any office, but assis- tance rendered where it was thought most needed.
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|bESSEMER FR|DAY
 I: E:NDEAvOR RALLIES ID ATTRACT MANY
Presence of Miss Mayme <: Cole, Field Worker, Grand 1; Drawing Card
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Bessemer. Ala. March IS

Several hundred young people are Expected to attend Christian Endeav- sor rallies to be held at the First Presbyterian church Friday after anoon and evening. Miss Mayme Jean Gole, fieldworker of the all-south extension work of the Junior Chris titan Endeavor, will visit Bessemer Friday and will be the principal speaker at rally at the church at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. This twill be Miss Coles first visit to Bessemer and her appearance here 1A~certain to attract large number of interested young people and adults.
 v Miss Cole is making a tour of Alabama. and reports from other cities where she has visited show that the societies have been greatly stimulated by her instructive lee tHfes. She lectures on the latest and best methods of conducting social and business work among young people.
 sfOn Friday evening at o'clock there will be general rally of both the Senior and Junior Christian En- deavor societies of the city, to take nlace at the Presbyterian church. This will be largely social gather iTg and Miss Cole will make short talk at it's conclusion.
 ELECTED GOLF CLUB PRESIDENT D. E. Wilson was reelected presi- dent of the Woodward Golf club at A meeting of members this week Thich was the annual meeting held for election of officers and a board of governors. F. l.. Huey of Besse- ner was elected vice president. The board of directors elected are as fol lows: J. A. Snider and E. R. smith 4or Bessemer; J. H. Leonard and H.. q. Lamar for Woodward; w. G. Pat terson and J. F. Haralson Tor BIT S,inrham; ]. c. Barrett and F. w. Hind for Ensley; Dr. J. M. Crave lee for Fairfield. This is the first lime that Fairfield has had repre- Sentation on the board and this ac- fion was taken due to the large ln- frease in membership there.
 ] Annual reports were made which Showed the clubs financial condi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
3OO LETTERS k1E. RECEIVED IN ESSAY C0NT TEST 0N TRADE
EnSIey Event Closed Thurs day for $150 in Prizes.
 Crowds Attend Festival
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HEkALD 7 Ensley. Ala. March 1n

Nearly 300 letters have been been received in the Ensley merchants and associated business men contest on Why I Should Trade In Ensley." which was closed Thursday Letters from all over Jefferson county was received as well as from towns in other counties some coming from Ft. Payne, Gadsden and Anniston. One hundred and fifty dollars will be given away In prizes to the winners and at the same time the association will give away the two automobiles in the merchants contest which will be on April 2. The judges for the letter writing contest are Prof. N. R. Baker, county superintendent of schools, Principal E. E. Smith of Ensley high school. Mrs. J. A. Du- pree. Rev. William H. Mansfield and J. w. Minor. Judges are to meet within the next few days and decide upon the winner. The contest has attracted a great deal of interest not only in Ensley but in the outlying district and the members of the asso- citation are well pleased over the re- suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, FRIDAY, MARCH 1e,
ALUMNI PREPARE T0' RECEIVE GEN. NICHOL
Former Students Of Virginia Col
 lege to Welcome Former Chief

Maj. Gen. E. w. Nochols, head of Virginia Military institute, will reach Birmingham Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock for weeks stay, during which time he will meet Birming gham alumni of the school. General Nichols. who is 65 years old, has been con- nected with V. NJ I. for 4S years, and will be given a royal welcome by for mer cadets of the institute. He will reach Birmingham over the Seaboard accompanied by Mrs. Nichols
 A special committee, headed by Col T. o. Smith, an alumnus, is making plans for the entertainment of their former leader. Birmingham alumni are greatly enthused over the pros- pect of the visit. and will start Gen eral Nichols stay with a banquet at the Tutwiler hotel Saturday night.
 The Virginia Military institute founded in 1889, has one of the most glorious and interesting histories of any school in the country. Great tra- ditions have crowded it's s4 years of existence. During that time the school has had but three superinten- dents. Maj. Gen. F. H. Smith, who was the first ruled the school for 50 years. He was followed by Maj. Gen. Scott Shipp and General Nichols.
 V. NJ first acquired a record for thorough military training and the development of qualities of leader ship during the Civil war, when it's cadet battalion served with the Con federacy. According to General Pershing, Y. M. I. had more officers in the First and Second divisions than did West Point It is a remarkable fact that 90 members of the class of 1917 received commissions. Four members lost out because of physical disability while IS received distin guished service medals.
 Other cities to be visited by Gen. eral Nichols are Washington, Atlanta, New orleans, Shreveport, Dallas, Gal weston, Houston, Little Rock, St. Louis and Charleston, w. Va.
 A list of Birmin gham alumni of ". NJ, I. follows: J. s. Haskell, s. B.. Tillman, l.. B. Manning, Frank H.. Hamilton. Arthur A. Adams, Jr., j.. Mercer Barnett, James B. Adams. T.. II. Benners. Jr, Ralph c. Black, J. R. Bradford. Francis NJ Brown, Basil M. Clarke, Joseph c. Coulbourn, c. B.. Cuilom, w. F. Cunningham, James B. Dearborn, C. w. Drennen, Donald Ward Drennen George M. Edmond, G. F. Eustis, Elliott R. Habersham, Ebert Jemison, Calvin Jones, J. D. Kirkpatrick, Jr.. Robert H. Lewis, William S. Lowell. Charles P. Marks, ". E. Matthews, l. Franklin Moore Benjamin c. Morgan. l.. F. Munger, Maj c. Powell Noland, Jr., J. H. Pat ton, H. J. Porter, Jr., John s. Porter. W. T. Ratliff, Chapman Reuben, H., G. Seaman Riser, Landers Sevier. Jr., Alan McCune Smith. J. s. F. smith, Maclin F. Smith, Thomas c. Smith. Col Thomas o. Smith. T. Q: Smith, Smith. Maj. E. M. Tutwiler. Herbert Tutwiler. W. F. Tynes, J. E. Ware. Capt. John F. White and pr. Frank c. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
MUSIC CLUB MEETS

The members of the Wednesday Music club and the associate mem bers were entertained by Mrs. R. p. Rarden, Mrs. l.. l.. Vann, Miss Phyl- lis Waites and Miss Lucille Lytel Wednesday afternoon at the home ol Mrs. Rarden on Clarendon avenue. A delightful feature of this open meeting. was the group of songs con tributed by Mrs. Peter Smith of Bir- mingham, which were as follows: "Oh For Burst of Song" Thoughts Have Wings" That's Why"
 Mrs. H. Pendleton was director of the regular program presented by the following members: Frances Rarden, Mrs. Nellie Adams, Virginia Williamson and Ethel Williamson and Mesdames l.. I. McGriff. T. G.. Johnston, Paul Ragsdale and G. B.. Hollingsworth.
 The house was arranged in calla lilies, narcissus and jonQuils, and after the program an ice course was served to about 100 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
A Good Thing-Don't Miss It

Send your name and address plainly written together with 5 cents (and this slip) to Chamberlain Medicine Co.,. Des Moines, Iowa. and Receive in return trial package containing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs. colds, croup, bronchial, flu" and whooping coughs, and tickling throat; Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles. indigestion, gassy pains that crowd the heart, biliousness and constipa- tion; Chamberlain's Salve, needed in every family for burns. scalds, wounds. piles. and skin affections; these valued family medicines for only cents. Don't miss it.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEET

Inc teacherS or Inc Flrst PreSby- terian church held their monthly bus mess meeting Wednesday evening and plans were made for additional work in the Sunday school. It was also
 decided to take up the, teachers manual for study and a committee composed of Mrs. E. R. Boynton. Mrs. E. R. Blackburn and Mrs. II. Almon was named to assist the pastor, Rev. E. c. Scott. in arranging this course. A committee was also appointed to make plans for the monthly meeting of the teachers. This was composed of Mrs. J. w. Kaiser, Mrs. S. A, Mc- Rec and Mrs. Robert Margin. Short talks were made by Rev. Scott and a. standard of excellence was presented to the S. S A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
cRov5s VISIT ELKs FEsTIyAL,

The Elks fun festival, which is be- ing held It the Elks home Avenue D, is still drawing large crowds and with only two days more left a re- cord breaking crowd is expected to attend Friday and Saturday. Among the vaudeville acts are Pauline Clark the prima donna; Doris Putnam, clever dancer; Abe Goldstein, comedy acrobat: Marie Mack, the girl with the blues. Jack Adolphia, some whistler, the Devoss novelty dancers. Another feature Is the act of that of Frank LaMarr, who depicts a scene in a dope joint in Chinatown. A 1923 Buick automobile is being given away to the holder of the lucky num- Der. The car will be given away Saturday night at the close of the festival. A prize waltz will be held Friday and Saturday night diamond ring will also be given to the young lady selling the most tickets. Pro- ceeds from the entertainment will go the Elks charity fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
CULTURE CLUB MEETS

"The New South" was the topic at the meeting of the Culture club Thursday afternoon, which was held at the Carnegie library. Response to roll call was original toasts to the south which had been carefully pre- pared by the members.
 Mrs. W. P. Price gave sketch Of modern short story writers, includ- ing Joel Chandler Harris, Thomas Nelson Page and O. Henry. and the program consisted of readings from these authors. Mrs. w. L. Rush read Chandlers stories, Why the Moon Face Is Smooty." Mrs. D. P. Lacy read the story of Mark Chan" Mrs. Charles Bentley read the Gift of the Magii" Suggestions of the sub- feet are included for study next year were made and taken up with the program in charge of arranging the year book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
ARRANGE DEBATE

Arrangements Tor the debate be- tween the seniors of the high school and the Kiwanis club were made Thursday afternoon. Prof. A. H. Fil- lers, Miss Willie Johnston and Miss Jessie Prngle represented the school, while George Bumgardner and J. B. Morton represented the club.
 The debate will be held in April, the topic to be. Resolved, That the county superintendents of education should be elected by the people" the Kiwanis club having the afffrma- tive, while the high school takes the negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
PLAN POVERTY PARTY

The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church will entertain at a poverty social Friday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. !. w. Kaiser, 1915 Thirteth street, Ensley Highlands, beginning at 7:S0 o'clock. The rules and regulations state that every woman that "kums must wear kaliko dress and apron ore somthin appropriate and all men ware ole close and flannel shirts billed shirts and stan up colers bein strikly prohibited. The assurance is given that a komcotent core of managers will be thar ter interduce strangers and lux alter bashfel fellers.'' The friends of the church are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
PROGRAM OF w. S. Y.

PROGHAM OF w. .. II.
 Musical program, arranged by Mrs. Alex c. Wade, and composed by members of the Fifth Avenue Pres byterian church choir. begins at s D. m, standard central time.
 Mrs. Minnie McNeill Carr. accom- panst
 Opening announcements.
 Quartet. Come to Our Hearts and Abide'' Mrs. w. T. Ward, soprano; Mrs. Alex c. Wade, contralto; Will liam Scholl, tenor; H. J. Posner, bass. Soprano solo. "One Fine Day" from Madame Butterfly )-Mrs. w. T. Ward.
 Bass solo, "The Message of the Violet" (from Prince of Pilsen")- H. J. Posner.
 Piano solo. "valse Romantique" DeBussy)-Mrs. Minnie McNeill Carr.
 Six-minute talk. "Andalusia, Its Advantages and Opportunities"-Col onel Crenshaw
 Tenor solo. The Little Gray Home in the West" dohr)-Willam Scholl. Violin solo, "Berceuse" (from Jos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE

The residence of K. s. RutTedge on Alma avenue. Pratt City. was de- stroycd by fire early Thursday morn ing. defective flue is said to have caused the fire. Six houses near by were slightly damaged by sparks on the roof The loss was partly coV- cred by insurance. The call was an swered by both the Ensley and Pratt City fire departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
OPERATE ON CHILD

Little Samuel Mcdonald. the little son of Rev. l.. l.. Mcdonald of Fair field, who suffered a slight fracture of the skull Wednesday afternoon by falling out of his fathers automobile and striking his head against the curb. was removed from the Ensley infirmary to the T. C. l. hospital, where he underwent an opera ton Thursday and is reported resting comfortably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
RIKE RIDERs TO PARADr

The feature of bicycle week will take place Friday afternoon, when bicycle riders of the city will stage a parade through the business section at o'clock. Prizes for the most at tractively decorated bicycle will be given, and prizes also offered for races which will follow the parade These races will be the only open air events to be staged during the week.
 The slow race, in which the winner must make the slowest time without coming to stop, Is attracting much interest.
 At meeting of girls Thursday eve- ming at the headquarters of the Bes- semer Bicycle club a club for girls was organized and Miss Amy Bryant elected president. Many girls have become interested through celebra- ton of bicycle week, and it is expect cd that large number will join this organization.
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ion to be excellent and the mem

bership growing rapidly. The report of the Greens committee showed that work on number one, two and seven greens was progressing nicely, the ground having been prepared for seed while work will be started at once on number four green.
 Twenty-three applications for membership m were acted upon at this meeting and it was announced that the entrance fees would be doubled after April 1 and the membership limit set at BOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
IRBY ZAEIGLER BADLY HURT

1rby Zeigler who was seriously in- jured Wednesday afternoon by fall ing from the roof of th\e house being built on Avenue ] and Twenty sixth street, is still in serious condition a the Ensley infirmary. Several ribs were broken and it is said that he is injured internally. MT. ZeiglA is a well known real estate dealer in this district and his many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
TALKS TO PAREnr-TEAcHERs

Rev. W. r. Price. pastor of the Westside Baptist church, addressed the members of the Parent-Teacher association of the Robert Vance school Wednesday afternoon. His topic was wisdom" after which members of the sixth grade contrib uted song.
 The attendance prizes were won by
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AT THE MOVIES

Alcazar-Johnny Hines in Sure Fire Flint"
 Galax-Harold Lloyd in Doctor Jack"
 Odeon-Roy Stewart in "The Radio King
 Princess-"Land of Long Shadows" and comedies.
 Rialto-"The Wolf's Fangs."
 Royal-Dick Hatton in -Four Hearts" and comedies.
 Strand-Jack Holt and Dorothy Dalton in "On the High Seas"
 Trianon+Constance Binney in "A Bill of Diyorcement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
ENsLEY BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau AgeHerald correspondent will please phone Mrs. circulation department of the Ensley bureau is at 3091a Nineteenth street, Room 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued Thursday to the following couples:
 Herbert Craig. 2S, and Mary Lee Ben nett, 22.
 Murdoch NJ. Watkins. 2S. and Margaret J. Mchns PC.
 I.onnie Oaks 21, Flatwood, Ala, and Francis Evelyn Rutherford, IS. Jefferson, Ala.
 Raymond R. Carr. 2s. and Fern liar ter, 22. at the Rotary club convention Thurs day afternoon at the Tutwiler and later at the meeting of Woco Pep men at the Southern club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Birming Southern Glee club will appear at the high school auditorium Friday evening at 5 o'clock under the auspices of the Epworth League of the First Meth odist church. There are about 40 members of the glee club and their program is said to be varied and in teresting.
 Following the concert at the audi torium the boys of the glee club will be entertained at a reception by the young ladies of the Epworth League at the First Methodist church. It is expected that large humber of young people will attend this affair
 B. F. Thompson is seriously ill at his residence on Berkley avenue.
 Percy Walburn was removed to hls home from the Elizabeth Duncan hospital Thursday.
 Dr. J. S. Wigsins, dean of the Southern Chiropractic college ot Montgomery, is the guest of Besse- mer chiropractors this week,
 Mir. and Mrs. G. l.. Mccain left Wednesday for their home in De- troit. after having been called here on account of the illness Of their brother, w. R. Mccain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
REssEMER RuREAu

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau of The Age-Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 1os1-W Those desiring to call Howe Price. Bessemer correspondent. will please phone Bessemer 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
AT THE THEATRES

lyst.
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loews Bijou-Vaudeville and pie lures.
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adjourned to the church where the club had charge Of the mid-week prayer service. w. k. Kelley read the the Scripture and the lessons Of Christ were taught by Robert Daniels.
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THE WEATHER
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m.. 90th meridian time March 15, 1923:
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CURRENT EVENTS

District Rotary convention in ses- sion at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Civitan club luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel at o'clock.
 American Business club luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock.
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DIR. HARWITZ TO SPEAK
Will Fill Pulpit Of Temple Emanu- Ell Friday EYeninG

pr. Morris Newfield, pastor of Temple Emanu -El,' who has been absent from the city during the past few days will fill his pulpit Friday evening at the Sabbath evening ser vices.
 The speaker for this service will be Henry Hurwitz of New York city, chancellor of the Intercolle giate Me noran society. Mr. Hurwitz has se lected as the subject of his address The Present Jewish Position in American Universities" This speak CT is said to be man of pleasing personality and an eloquent orator and one who will delight any au- dIence.
 All members and friends of the congregation are cordially invited to avail them selves of the opportunity of hearing this interesting topic so ably presented. Services will begin at o'clock
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NEWS CI1Tn aEET

The Mems club of the First Baptist church held their regular monthly banquet Wednesday evening in the quarters of the old pastorium. A very delicious menu was served to about forty members by the Grid Circle, w. M. S. After the banquet the men Miss Ruby Robertson and Miss Mabel Chapman. the pupils of their rooms CTS present. There were more than 100 members of the association pres ent.
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celyn'')-Mrs. c. W. Stansill.
 Duet, "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say"-Mrs. w. T. Ward, soprano; i; William Scholl, tenor.
 Contralto solo. My Curly-Headed Baby"-Mrs. Alex c. Wade.
 Quartet, Ave Maria" Each -Gou- nod), violin obllgato-Mrs. c. w. Stansill.
 Closing announcements.
 Market quotation service begins at g a. m. and p. m.
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DEMONSTRATION DISPLAY
 FRIDAY and SATURDAY

There are right ways and wrong ways of preparing and serving Scala sweet Florida grapefruit.
 The right ways will be demon- strated and explained at our store on Friday and Saturday of this week.
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GLEE CLUB AT BESSEMER
 Birmin gham- Southern college Glee club will give concert at o'clock Friday night in the Bessemer High school auditorium. The saxophone quintet and the minstrels gave sew eral numbers and the minstrel play
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Come to see the showing of Scala sweet grapefruit right from some of the fine citrus groves of Florida.
 Learn how genuinely good they are when properly prepared and in how many ways they may be eaten.