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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
LYCEUM COURSE ATTRACTS
 LOVERS OE LITERATURE

The first program given. by Miss Lu Abbe Chambless on Monday night in the lyceum course at East Lake Methodist church was attended by an enthusiastic group who were de- lighted with Miss Chambless' inter- pretation of two of Browning's mon- ologues. Fra Hippo Lippi" and An drea Del Sarto." Miss Chambless will give her second reading on Mon day night, using Shakespeare's Mac beth.
 This course is being, given under the auspices of the Young Peoples department of the East Lake Meth odst Sunday school for the benefit of the pipe organ fund.
 The next program will be held in the Treble Clef room at the church. and after the reading an informal social hour will be enjoyed. that every one may have the opportunity of meeting Miss Chambless. Refresh- ments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29

En route they will stop at Rome. Ga, and in Knoxville, Tenn, where they will be joined by their son. Andrew Griffin, who has been visiting his aunt. Mrs. F. A. Farr. After a visit of several days, they will go to Greenville, S. C., to spend @severai weeks with Mir. Griffins father and other relatievs.
 A camping party composed of Misses Antoinette Woodward or Norfolk, Va, Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Miss Eliza beth Forsyth, Messrs. Eugene John son, Arthur Forsyth Kenneth Pen hallagon and MT. and Mrs. w. J. Pen hallagon are spending the week end at camp near Birmingham, MT. Ken meth Penhallagon is host.
 The many friends of MT. w. Frank Bridges will be glad to learn that that he Is improving at his home on Sixteenth avenue, south.
 Mrs. L. F. Jones of Yazoo City, Miss. Is with her sister, Mrs. Frank Bridges during MT. Bridges illness.
 Mrs. Walton Byers of Alabama City will arrive Sunday night and will spend some time with MT. and Mrs. F. c. Ratilff.
 Mir. Harold Williams of Milledge- vile, Ga, who has been at the R. 0. T. c. at Camp Mcclellan for the past six weeks, arrived in Birmingham several days ago to visit his aunt, Mrs. r. L. Walker.
 MT. George P. Walker of Attalla was the guest of his brother, Dr. P. L. Walker last week, while attend ing the state convention of the Gun club. MT. Walker came through to Birmingham by motor.
 Miss Bessie Looney, formerly of Birmingham, but now of Tuscaloosa, will return Sunday afternoon after a visit of several days to friends in Birmingham.
 Miss Marguerite Gibson left for her home in Harstelle. Ala, after a Bessemer
 Miss Alice Murray of Bessemer left Thursday for north Alabama to visit friends
 Misses Katie Trevanthen and Hattie Mae Parker have returned from a stay at Mentone. Ala.
 Mrs. Emmett Dobbs has returned from visit with relatives in Fort Payne, Ala.
 Mrs. Porter G. Williams and little daughter, Joyce, have returned from a visit with friends in Fort Payne, Ala.
 Mrs. F. L. Blackburn of Ensley has returned from trip to La Grange, Ga.
 
 Miss Evelyn Brazelton of Washing ton. D. C., is visiting Margaret Braz- elton on Avenue E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29

Mrs. Effie Brown, who is visiting friends In Beaumont and Houston, Texas. has been the honoree at number of bridge parties and picnics. Mrs. Brown will visit in Galveston. Baton Rouge and New Orleans be- fore returning home.
 Master Dennis Pittman of Camp Hill, Ala, the son of Mir and Mrs. Ii. H. Pittman, is spending the summer in Beaumont Texas, with his uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. J. r. Doster.
 Mrs. Malcolm R. Young of Pensa- ents, MT. and Mrs. H. B. Hatton. on Highland avenue. Her daughters, Elizabeth and Marjorie, accompanied
 Miss Marceilene Davis arrived home Saturday after a visit of two weeks at Pablo Beach. Fla.
 Mrs. Helen Davis and. little daugh- ter, Helen Guild Davis, returned home Saturday, after spending about three weeks at Pablo Beach, Fla
 MT. and Mrs. D. E. McLendon re- turned recently from visit of seV- eral days in Chicago.
 Misses Mary and Virginia Brown are visiting in Monroeviile, the guests of Miss Eloise Slaughter.
 Miss Virginia Brewry of Jasper Is spending a week with Misses Gladys and Edith Lyle at their home on Ensley Highlands. From here Miss Drewry will go to Atlanta Tor visit.
 Mrs. A. E. Miller, formerly Miss Jamie Fonville of Passaic, N. J., is visitipe her mother Mrs Wells, on Avenue E.
 MT. Charles NJ Hearst has gone to Louisville, Ky, after spending some time in Bessemer and Birmingham.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Clay of Ensley returned from Camp Walton Monday.
 Miss Mary L. Bragg of Petersboro, Va, is visiting Miss Marie Plemmons at her home in Ensley.
 MT. and Mrs. J. l. Goodwin and MT. and Mrs. B. H. Powell left Sun day for a motor trip to Panama City. They will be gone for ten days.
 Mrs. J. F. Hannigan has returned to her home in Ensley from the Baptist hospital in Norwood
 Mrs. A. A. Pearce has returned to her home on Avenue "E' after a visit to Warrior, Ala.
 .- MT, and Mrs, Sam King and family of Fairfield left Thursday night for Waynesville, N. C., to be gone for several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Willie J. B. Moore of Los Angeles are visiting in Birming ham and vicinity, having come for the reunion of the Moore family at Cedar Grove church. near Leeds on
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Saturday. From Birmingham, they will go to Kansas City, and then East to Portland, Maine and other points.
 Miss Annie Alvfce Burton of Marion is spending some time with her par ents. MT. and Mrs. W. B. Burton.
 
 MT. and Mrs. M. H. Rudlsil an nounce the birth of a son. whom they have named Erwin Walker Rudisiil. MT. and Mrs. Theodore R. Daniel are receiving congratulations upon the arrival of a little girl on July 21, whom they have named Leila Snow.
 Richard Leland. Jr., arrived last he has just completed his second year in government training. He will spend his vacation in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. returning to West Point in September.
 pr. E. M. Robinson, Jr., is in Rochester, Minn.. attending the Mayo clinic
 Mrs. H. Bernie Hall is spending several days at Mentone Springs ho- tel, Mentone, Ala, where she went Cii 'SuiSoody
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Donaldson of Bessemer are guests at Hotel Cor don, Waynesvilie, N. c.
 MT. A. c. Torsmeire and son of Mo- bile are guests at Hotel Gorden, Waynesville, N. c.
 Miss Mary Louise Waltz of Pen sacola, Fla.,s is the guest of Miss Mill dred Plemmons in Ensley.
 Misses Lucy Lee and Anne Harrell are visiting Mrs. Floyd Adams in Tupelo, Miss
 Mir. and Mrs. John Johnson and son, Walter, have returned from a trip to Chicago and other points In the north. They were accompanied by Miss Valder Johnston, who will spend some time here with rcla- tiVeS.
 Mrs. Ben Meyer has gone to the east with her daughter, Mrs. Morris Marz, who has been on visit here to her relatives
 Mrs. A. E. Caldwell returned to her home in Fountain Heights Saturday, following visit of six weeks at Cor nersville, Tenn. with her pa&nts.
 MT. Marion c. Bryant of Corners ville, Tenn, is at home for the re- mainder of the summer with his brother. MT. K. E, Bryant, and fam fly in Norwood.
 Miss Annie Head Is spending the weekend In Montgomery with her sister, Miss Alice Head.
 Mrs. w. F. Killough is spending the weekend in Alpine with rela- lives.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Griffin and daughter. Lucille, left by motor few days ago for Greenville. $. O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
HUDSON SENIORS
 pICNUC AT EDCEWOOD

A jollier bunch than the Judson seniors of the First Baptist Young Peoples union on Tuesday evening would be hard to find. Meeting al the church at 6:30, they boarded three automobiles and went to Edge wood park.
 An hours swim and play at water polo whetted appetites already keen for the ilce-old watermelons waiting under the shade trees.
 The members who enjoyed the out ing were: Misses Elsa Metzler. Bon nie Pearl Bullock. Willie Randall, Marie Metzler Lovie Chain. Louise Hill, Messrs. Ed McNabb, Milton Marsh, Willie Marsh, Gilbert Smith. B. GSDay, Eric c. Smith, MT. Bottoms, and Mir. and Mrs. Cecil Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
WEST END STUDY CIIR MEETS

The West End Study club held it's regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs w. c. Massengale on Pearson avenue last Wednesday afternoon.
 After a lengthy business session the meeting was turned over to the leader, Mrs. l.. l.. Hughes, who read quite an interesting paper on "Citi~ zeuship bay" followed by Mrs. Lesly Wheeler. her subject being The Sig uificauce Ot The Fourth Of July" Mrs S. A. Cruse talked on the coA. vict lease system. Miss Nina Jce4ss son of Northport Ala, rendered sev- eral musical selections which was very much appreciated.
 delicious ice course was served in a charming manner by the hostess. Mrs. W. s. Briggs was elected as a new members, visitors were c, M. Sim- mons, Mrs. Nixon Miss Ora Spencer.
 The club will meet with Mrs. L. E. Hughes next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER IL IL q CALLS MEETING.

Mrs. Charles Donoho, president of the Jefferson Davis chapter, '. D. C., has called q meeting of the mem bers at 10 a. m. Wednesday, August 1, at the Blue Triangle Tea Room, Twenty first street, north.
 The purpose of this meeting is to decide the names of the famous Ala bama heroes of the sixties that shall have the honor of being carved on the largest monument in the world, Stone Mountain, near Atlanta.
 The final decision of the five names to be allowed Alabama will be made by a committee at the state capitol On this committee will be the superintendent of archives, pres ident of the memorial association, the state president of the Alabama division, L. D. C. and the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MRS. O'NEILL HOSTESS
 AT SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY

An old fashioned spend-the-d day party with quilting and sewing brought together the members of Band No. of St. Pauls Altar so- ciety at the home of Mrs. c. A. O'Neill the past week.
 The hospitality of Mrs. O'Neill created an atmosphere of geniality and the guests laughed and talked at their sewing just as their mothers did a generation ago.
 At the noon hour the guests were summoned downstairs where they were served an oldfashioned dinner like that described in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" When the chicken pie was opened there followed the wishbone contest between Mrs. Guy Amos and Mrs. H. L. Russell.
 The guest prize was presented to Mrs. W. F. Kernen.
 Those enjoying Mrs. O'Neill's hospi- tality were Mesdames Andrew Hohen, Anderson Wright, Nicholas Murray, H. L. Russell, W. F. Herman, Mabel Zastro. E. E. King, Reese Civilian, l.. Brown, Kate Harris, Arthur Gran vile, Charles Dickas Guy Amos.
 Mrs Nicholas will entertain with a spend-the-day porch party soon, when each member Is requested to bring scissors and thimble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
WEST END STUDY CLUB PLANS BABY SHOW

A general parade and baby show has been planned by the West End study club for the middle of August, the exact date to be announced later.
 Mothers are requested to have their babies registered. There will be a contest and prizes will be awarded For further information, call Mrs. J. Fl. White, West End 424.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MRS. CLINE ENTERTAINS
 FOR LITTLE DAUGHTER

Mrs. Earle Cline entertained Thurs day afternoon at a delightful chil- dren's party at her home in Norwood in honor of her little daughter, Ear lene Cline.
 Many games made the afternoon hours fleet by for the little folks. A group of games, led by Miss Annie Lee Warren, proved especially enter taining. Afterward. ice cream and cake were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
ROY WARREN ENTERTAINs AT PARTY

Roy Warren. the little son of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Warren of Norwood, was host recently at a children's party at his home, 113S Seventeenth street. north.
 As tho guests arrived. they were each given cap of gay colored crepe paper to initiate them into the fun of the afternoon. Games were first played indoors, and later the hobble race, the three-legged race and the backward race brought forth peals of laughter.
 Much interest was aroused in the making of animals from prunes, pea nuts and toothpicks, Pete Kelly win ming the prize with fish.
 Ice cream and cake were served and favors consisting of clothes pin dolls and Indian babies were given to the boys and girls.
 RGys guests included Evalina Kelly, Earline Cline, Lawrence Kelly, Bettie Franklin. Virginia McGuffey, Annie Cole Hannon, Pete Kelly, lone Warren and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MISS M'CARTY HONORS
 MRS. FLETCHER AT BRIDGE

A pleasing compliment to Mrs, Francis Fletcher, a recent bride, Wa bridge party on Tuesday after noon, when Miss Mary McCarty was hostess.
 After the games, delectsble re- treatments were served. The fol- lowing guests were present: Mrs. Francis Fletcher. Miss Elizabeth Sal ter. Miss Bernice Lea. Miss Carolyn Brooks, Miss Marjorie Craig. Miss Lillian Fearn, Miss Anita Hodges.
 Prize for the top score was won by Miss Bernice Lea, and a guest pri2e was presented to the honoree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MISSES LYLE HONOR VISITOR
MISS LANE ENTEKTAINS ZETA ONEGAS

Miss Helen Lane was hostess at her home in East Lake on Wednesday afternoon to the members of the Zeta Omega sorority. This was in the nature of get-together meeting after the various members had re- turned from summer school and visits.
 The following is the personnel of the sorority: Miss Doris Nader, Miss Mabel Hodges. Miss Mary Bum Gay, Miss Hazel Cobb, Miss Cornelta Han lin, Miss Mary Elizabeth McPherson. Miss Mary Lucille Ezell. Miss Daisy Hoover, Miss Aileen Gullahorn, and Miss Helen Lane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
Alabama People Are Among Entertainers
 At Resort

Society folk from Mobile, who arc spending the summer at White sul- phur Springs. West Virginia, are among the most frequent entertain CTS. With teas every afternoon on the Casino lawn and in the sunken gardens and on the Rates Mountain club yeranda, and many large infor- nal dinners and dances every eve- ming the socially active find continued amusement. Mrs. Hortense A. Batre and Miss Adele Batre of Mobile, Col. John Lewis of Louisville, Mrs. G. H. Goddard of St. Louis, MT. and Mrs. J. r. Fishburn of Roanoke and Mrs. R. J. Bowman and her daughters of New Orleans are leaders In the social affairs.
 With the opening of the Greenbrier annual summer golf tournament, the hotel and cottages at White Sulphur are well filled, and social and sport ing, activities fairly ocverlap each other. Among the leaders of the summer set are Baroness Emily Burkhardt Miss Nancy Bosart Mrs. George D. Crabbe, Mrs. H. H. Hoff- man and George H. Barnes of Cin- cinnati.
 Among those most active in the many tournaments and who are con- stantly organizing saddle or motor Randolph of Shreveport, La., Miss Evelyn Fishburn and Miss Louise Fishburn of Roanoke, and G.. Hill Goddard of St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
 PLANS PIINll

A picnic at Avondale park on Thusrday. August g, has been plan ned by the boys and girls Of the Bir- minsham district. Junior Christian EndeaNor union.
 A program offering much fun 10 the young people has been planned by Mrs. k, E. Brown, chairman of the program committee. Athletic events for both boys and girls will constl- tute a large part of the program. There will also be animal stories told pertaining to the animals in the Avondale zoo. MT. F, F, Ballard will lead the singing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MRS. SMITHS CLASS HAS SOCIAL

The regular monthly business and social meeting of Mrs. A. D. Smiths Bible class of the Ruhama church was held at the church last Thursday afternoon.
 After tho business meeting, which was presided over by the president, a delightful social hour was enjoyed by the members and their friends.
 The church was made pretty with tall baskets of flowers in pink and white.
 Mrs. M. Pearson, Mrs. E. D. Ham nett, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Logan received at the door.
 Punch was served by Mrs. Fred Williams. Mrs. K. w. Smith, Mrs. John Roper and Mrs. R. W. Cald- well. The punch table was especially pretty. the bowl being banked with roses.
 piano solo by Miss Pauline Fawcett and several readings by Miss Ethel Bass and Miss Huey Pear son added much to the pleasure Of the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
SALAMANDER CLUE Tn CvUEC nANCE

The Salamander club will enter tain members of the younger set at an informal dance August -29 in the ball room at Cascade Plunge. Mu- sic will be furnished by seven piece orchestra and many novelties will be featured throughout the eve ming.
 The officers and members or the SaIamander club are: Paul Scruggs, president; George Nealeans, vice president; W. J. Duncan. secretary Horace Alexander, treasurer; Ern- est Carpenter, social secretary; A. H. MeYri. Kenneth Perrine, Russell Densler, Alex Callai A. G. Donohoo' John Cooke. Osce Bentley, Mac Mard- well. Teddy Reinhart. Vert White, ollie Scholz, Joe Duncan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MISS SCRUGGS GIVES
 HOUSE PARTY AT BREWTON

Au the glorious good times of a house party have been enjoyed the past week by Miss Mary. Lee Chap- man of Andalusia. Miss Mary kath- erine .Greenlay of Columbia, Tenn, Miss Elizabeth Cade of TuscaloosA. Miss Marie Hamilton of Greenville. Miss Telside Pratt of Atlanta, who ara being entertained by Miss Margaret ScraGgs at her home in Brewton.
 On the evening of their arrival. Miss Scruggs entertained with love ly bridge party and on Thursday eve ming a dance was given in honor Of the visitors. They were entertained at bridge by Miss Elizabeth Purlfoy and for. several days at Camp walton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MONTEVALLO ALUMNAE
 pTRTJSH ETIN

An interesting new bulletin of the Montevallo alumnie has just como from the publishers carrying notes of the summer school. miutes of the annual meeting, plea for more local chapters, and. best of all, & long. full report of the historian. Miss Elm PeeAles Morrow, telling in most original and entertaining manner, the history of each member of the alumnae whom she has been able to trace.
 The Montevallo Alumnae associa- tion is forging ahead rapidly under it's present officers, and the bulle- tins put out from now on will con- tinue to grow bigger and better. The July bulletin carries on the cover splendid group picture of the alumnae who are back at their alma mater this summer.
 Every member of the alumnae ia requested to subscribe to the bulle- tin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
MRS. WILMORE HOSTESS u,n nnUnCE (IITR

Mrs. J. J. Wilmore of Opelika was A gracious hostess on Tuesday morn ing to the members of the Tuesday Bridge club. After the game was played, iced watermelon was served
 The following guests were present.: Mesdames H. M. Martin, J. T. Hudson. Paul Bedez. Homer Wright, Miss Min nie Whitaker. Miss Dorothea Bibb Biggin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
LONG-BENNIE
 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Bonnie an nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Matte Olivia, to MT. Leon Milner Long, of Mt. Pleasant Tenn, Tuesday, July "A 1923, First Methodist church, Birmingham, Ala.
 At home after August 1, 203 Hay Long avenue, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
SOUTHGATE CLUB
 HAS SOCIAL MEETIN

over one hundred members of the Southgate club assembled at the Hillman ball room on Friday evening with their wives and friends for d brotherhood and good fsffe~U ship characterized this meeting, the first Southgate social affair in several months.
 While palatable sandwiches and iced punch were served, a program of songs and speeches was rendered, with Mir. Carl F. McCool. chaplain, as master of ceremonies.
 Miss Josephine Rothschild sang several solos, accompanied by Miss Violette Rothschild at the piano. Much enthusiastic applause followed James K. Stewart, the Harry Lauder of the south who sang T Love A Lassie,' "A Wee Doth and Doris" When I Was Twenty y-one." and Roaming in the Gloaming" He was accompanied by Miss Violette Roths- child.
 Charles K. Hall was introduced and gave a brief outline of the pur- pose of the Southgate club. Brief | talks were also made by $. J. Hayes, J. c. Fountain, J. s. Bryer. former president of the Meridian Southgate club. and the Charleston club. J. H. Brown, first secretary and treasurer of the Birmingham Southgate club, and C. H. Buchanan.
 The Southgate club which is com posed of members of the Masonic lodge in the employ of the Southern railroad, has grown miTaculously in the past two years from one hundred charter members to a present mem- bership of over four hundred.
 It has headquarters at the Y. NJ c. A auditorium and meets for a business session the last Friday in every month.
 The following constitute the pres- ent officers of the club J. c. Eu- 'anks, president; ". H. Carney. vice president; Frank F. James, secre- tary and treasurer; Carl F. McCool, chaplain, The success of the soc'-t meeting was due in great part to the | officers of the club, under whose ] ,.1 2 2 z. .r. me ,t If u-as srranRad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
SHRINERS PLAN PICNIC AT EAST LAKE

The annual picnic of zamora Temple has been planned for August 10 at East Lake. Plans are being laid for program that will include all the amusements of the park and stunts and clever features besides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
COUNCIL OF CLUBS
 PLAN DANCE AIT NEST LAKE

A dance has been planned by me Council of Clubs to be given at West
 Lake on the evening of August s. The clubs will have exclusive use of
 the pavilion after o'clock. Mem bers are invited to come at 6 o'clock | for swimming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
CONCERT AT ENSLEY PARK WEDNESDAY

A concert will be given Wednesday night at Ensley park at o'clock by the T. C. I. band. During the con- cert, whic hwill be free to the pub Nc, refreshments will be sold to help buy much needed equipment for the childrens playground in the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
CHANDLER-TAY
 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

MT. and Mrs. E. R. Taylor an nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter. Eva, to MT. Phil Chandler, the ceremony taking place Saturday, July 2S, at o'clock at West Lake, the summer home of the brides par ents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
DUNSTON-HODGE
 WEnnING ANN0ITNCEMENT

MT. and Mrs. J. S. Hodges announce
 the marriage of their daughter, Myra
 Thigpen. to MT. Rupert Merlin Duns- ton, on Saturday, July [. 1923. Wash ington, N. c. At home, sos North
 Jackson street, Little Rock, Ark.