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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Mrs. Criist Gives
Beautiful Tea
For Guests

|ANE of the most brilliant of the
~ >rre-holidays affairs was the
Christmas tea at which Mrs. u.
w. Crist entertained Thursday after
noon at her beautiful home "Dunnmov-
yn" in Cloverdale honoring her daugh-
ter, Miss Sara Crist, who is at home
from Sullins college, to spend the
Christmas holidays with her parents.
Sharing honors with Miss Crist were
her Attractive house guests, Miss Mary
Louise Bartee and Miss Karion Douglas
Of Mobile; Miss Katherine Dunn, of
Evergreen, and Miss Anna Dillar, of
Texas.
The home of Mrs. Crist which is one
of the most beautiful homes in the city
was never more attractive than on this
occasion when Southern smilax was
festooned throughout the rooms, and
miniature pine trees placed in lovely
setting. Red candles burned in silver
holders further carrying out the Christ
mas idea in the decorations.
Receiving with Mrs. Crist were Miss
Sara Crist, Miss Dunn, Miss Douglas,
Miss Bartee, Miss Dillar, all their house
guests, and Miss Anne Shackleford, a
cousin of Miss Crist.
In the dining room where the guests
were served tea, the prettily appointed
tea table was spread with a handsome
lace cloth over red satin and conferred
with miniature Christmas trees
beautifully decorated. Surrounding tree
were silver candlesticks holding burn
ing red tapers. During the calling hours
from to 6 o'clock IS guests members
of the high schools and colleges set of
the city called to greet Miss Crist and
her charming guests, who will be extern
sively entertained while in Montgomery
for several days visit en- route to their
respective homes for the Christmas
holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
SANTA CLAUS VISITS
MOTHERS CIRCLE

To those who were fortunate to be
at the meeting of the mothers circle
Thursday morning, they were enter
tanned in a manner that will not soon
be forgotten. The spirit Of Christmas
was everywhere and as each club mem
Der arrived she brought a bag failed
with toys apd Christmas goodies for
the children of West End and also a
mysterious looking package for the
Christmas tree, which was in the beau
tiful living room of the home of Mrs.
w. J. Elliott, on South Court street,
where the meeting was held. Assist
ing Mrs. Elliott on this occasion were
Mrs. J. H. Lyons and Mrs. Ed. Goode.
A short business session was held
when a number of interesting reports
were given, after which the meeting
was turned over to the benevolent COM
mittee with Mrs. s. D. VIM and Mrs.
NJ. M. Caskie as directors. Mrs. G..
Guy Smith sung in her usual charming
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
LOVELY BRIDGE TEA
FOR THE MISSES BLAIR

Miss Elizabeth Blair and Miss Caro-
Ign Blair, daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Algernon Blair, who are spending their
first winter at home since graduating
from Stuart Hall, in Staunton, Va,
and spending some time in New York,
were the guests of honor at a beautiful
bridge-tea the past week when Mrs
w. A. Gayle entertained a number of
friends at her home on Fielder avenue.
For this delightful occasion the re-
ception rooms and dining room were
beautifully decorated in poinsettias, red
roses and carnations and lovely ferns.
Miniature Christmas trees further added
to the decorations of the rooms where
the guests assembled.
Mrs. Armstead Gayle presided at the
prettily appointed tea table, which was
laid with handsome lace cloth over
red satin and was centered with mound
of fruit and ivy leaves. Encircling
same were silver candlesticks holding
burning red tapers and silver compotes
filled with sailed nuts and minis.
This is one of the many affairs which
have been given for these two lovely
girls who are enjoying their first win
ter in Montgomery after a number of
years in college.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
BAL POUDRE TO BE
BRILLIANT EVENT

Montgomery society will be out in
full force Friday evening for the bal
Poudre," at which number of the So
eiety girls in the city will entertain at
the city auditorium. Elaborate plans
are being made for the occasion, which
will be the outstanding social event of
Christmas week. A number Of out-of-
town guests will arrive for the dance
and the large number of college girls
and boys who are at home for the holt
days will add to the festivity of the oc-
casion.
The dance will begin at $50 and
continue until o'clock, and only those
in evening dress will be allowed on the
floor. The girls will wear hair pow
dered as in colonial days, but evening
dresses will take the place of fancy cos
TUNES as BAL Poudre" implies.
Montgomery leading men and women
will act as patronesses for the event,
which will assemble the largest crowd
of the many social affairs planned for
the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
GEORGE WALLER GUEST
OF LES MUSIQUES

George Waller, American consul at
'Ceiba, British Honduras, was a guest
of honor at the studio tea at which Les
Musiques entertained Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Charles Moulthrop, on
South Hull street. He gave an inter
esting talk in which he told of the man.
ners and customs of the people of the
Honduras, where he has been located for
several years. He also told of other
countries he has visited, which was the
outstanding feature of the afternoon.
During the afternoon a lovely musl-
cal program was given by Miss Gladys
Pinkston of the Womans college, plan
list; Miss Juliet Burke, violinist, and
Mr.. Alvah Brown, baritone, who sung
"Invictus" and deep River" Mrs.
Phil johnson gave two lovely selections,
Louise" and "At the Well"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

and fascinating manner two Christmas
songs, SLEEPY Hollow Tune" and
Grandma" accompanied by Mrs. J. G.
Haygood. Miss Louise Collier gave sew
eral readings, "Christmastime" and
PANTRY Shelf" which were thorough
ly enjoyed.
At the conclusion of the program,
Mrs. Walter Holiday, dressed as Santa
Claus, presented each club member a
gift from the beautiful decorated Christ
mas tree and after all gifts had been
distributed each one was donated to
the benevolent committee to distribute
as they see fit. This committee will
visit homes in the West End giving
the donations of the morning where
needed.
Mrs. J. 81. Lyons and Mrs. Ed Goode
presided at the prettily appointed cof-
fee table, which further carried out
the Christmas idea in the decorations
and in the refreshments which were
served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
THE GAY LIFE

"For years the Englishman has
smarted beneath the imputation that he
takes his pleasures sadly. and, at last,
he has decided in his quiet, methodical
gentlemen who formerly signed their of
flee mail on the stroke of 4 80, now
allow their correspondence to go forth
to the world bearing the damning in
dorsement, dictated, but not read, and
slip up west shortly after 3 o'clock for
a dancing lesson. Families with COM
Portable homes and reliable cooks in
Streatham have suddenly taken to din
ing in Soho. People who used to go
to bed at IL o'clock now 60 to night
club, where twice a week there is a
gala night, when paper caps and false
noses are issued ny the management as
an incentive to gaiety, after which to-
tai strangers throw celluloid balls al
one another with shame-faced grins
This is called Brighter London. THE
Shallow End by Ian Hay,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

town members and guests are expected
TO arrive in Montgomery for the
occasion.
On New Years Eve the Country club
will entertain at the most brilliant
event of the holidays, when. club men,
bers and their guests will assemble at
the club to dance the old year out and
the new year in. Other dances have been
planned by the different college frater-
mites in the city announcement of
which will be made later, thus filling
he social calendar to OVERLOOKING
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
A HECKLER'S DEFINITION

There is at least one good laugh in
''The Windows of Westminster" the
new book by the writer who rejoices in
the sobriquet of "The Gentleman With
a Duster." 1t is this: When Sir Will
liam Hicks Zone of the pillars of the
British conservative party and Q mem
Der of the new cabinet) married, he
added the surname of his wife and be-
came Sir William Joynson-Hicks. Now
Sir William, like all good Tories, is
MORALLY opposed to socialism. One
night, when addressing meeting of
workingmen, he asked:
Does any man here know what I'M
earned increment ISL"
"Yuss, do !" replied a voice.
Come along then; tell us what it is.
What is unearned increment"
Its the 'yphen between the Joynson
and the 'icks," came the unexpected
reply.-W. Orion Tewson in the New
York Evening Post.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Dothan Society

DOTHAN, Ala, Dec. 20-(Special)-
The Mothers Round Table, held its
regular meeting at the Country club
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. l. G. Bates
hostess and Mrs. Frank Newton leader
of the Christmas program. The resigna-
ton of Mrs. ]. Norton Mullins was &C
cepted and Mrs. Drew Peacock and
Bullarl Harris were elected to member
ship. The program included: How l
Taught My Child the True Meaning of
Christmas" Mrs. Herbert Hicks. A
Christmas solo, Mrs. s. w. Strickland.
1.-THE First Christmas" Mrs. e. B. Col
liedw. A platen lunch and coffee was
served Mesdames Walter Barnes and
J. J. Speight assisting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
CHRISTIAN AUXILIARY

The Woman's Auxil;1sy of the Chris
tian church met Monday afternoon az
the home of Mrs. o. w. Seaborn. The
devotional was led by Mrs. Max Fort
ner. Mrs. M. e. Sparks and Mrs. r.
r. Rowell discussed the mission study
from the book, 1.-The Land of Saddle
Bags"
After the program the hostess served
a salad plate and hot chocolate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
MOTHERS CLUB

The Mothers club was entertained
at the home Of Mrs. s. M. Bentley
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. f..
Jones hostess. Upon arrival the mem
bers were served punch by Mrs. James
A. Bentley.
Mrs. Hugh Smith was leader of the
Christmas program which included:
christmas in the Home"-leader.
"How to Observe Christmas AChris-
tains"-Mrs. w. j. Bell.
Finding Christmas" story-Mts.
G. w. johnson.
Reading-"The Fiddle Sold'-Mrs.
Wiley Deal.
Christmas carols-club.
Mrs. Jones was assisted by Mrs.
Bentley in serving delicious refresh
ments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
p. r. A. MEETS

The Parent Teacher association of the
Young Junior High school met
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock when
the following Christmas program was
rendered: Carols-Sixth and seventh
grades; reading-Rubby Nell Smith;
vocal solo (selected)-Mrs. u. N.
Loftin; reading (selected)-Mrs. Wiley
Deal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
WHY REFUSED

Roommate-So your father refused
to send you money? suppose he's for
gotten that he spent money when he
went to college?
Blinks, Jr.-Not bit of it. And he
hasn't forgotten what he spent it for,
either-American Legion Weekly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
JUNIOR HARMONY CLUB

The Christmas program Of the Junior
Harmony club was held Thursday after
noon at the Elks home with Beryl
Stewart, leader, and Mildred Bracewell
and Jimmie Reece, hostesses. Numbers
on the program were:
/. Song-"The First Nowell''-club.
3. Reading - Christmas Bells"
Observation-Disclosures Baughman.
3. "Silent Night, Holy Night
IN. en)-Violin ensemble.
4. Piano-"In An Alabama Cabin"
Cadman)-Louise Baker.
s. Musical reading-"The Holy
Birth" (Gruber)-Geraldine Lisenby.
6. Son.-"O Little Town of Bethle-
hem" (Murphy)-Myra Ennis.
Z. Lesson from national course Of
study-Elizabeth Lee.
8. Choral practice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

WE'LL, DON'T BE TOO SURE
We have feeling that there will not
be any organs on the 1928 democratic
ticket.-Cincinnati Inquirer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
OBSERVES WHITE CHRISTMAS

On Monday afternoon the Woman's
Auxiliary, of the Presbyterian church
observed its annual White Christmas.
Devotional was led by Mrs. 4. II. G..
Stewart; Herbert McClinotck played a
violin solo; Mrs. B. D. Sinclair read
ing; Mr.. w. s. Garfield vocal solo.
After the presentation of the gifts
business session was held.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l., Tison of Cordele,
Ca, will spend the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. L. A. Brewer on Virginia ave-
nue..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Mrs. Stuart Mcqueen and Miss Mary
Mcqueen will spend the holidays in Bir-
mingham with Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas
Mcqueen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Miss Elizabeth Anderson has re-
turned from the University of Ala
bama to spend the holidays with her
parents, Judge and Mrs. j. G. Ander-
son. on Adams street
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Mrs. Edwin Delaplane formerly of
Montgomery, now of Sarasota, is ex-
pected to arrive early next week to
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Whitfield, on South
paprv sfrent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Shepherd have
returned from Sarasota, Fla, whore
they spent some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
Klan Strength
Will Feature in
Indiana Primary

indianapolis, May Shy A. P)-
Indiana voters, confronted with n
host of candidates for public office,
will register their preferences at q
statewide primary election tomorrow.
The election offers Republicans to
express their preference for either
President Coolidge or Senator Hiram
Johnson of California for the presi-
dental nomination. No presidential
candidates have filed on the Demo-
cratic ticket.
Democrats have choice of eight
candidates for the gubernatorial
nomination while the Republicans
may choose from six aspirants to the
governorship.
AS the campaign closed the Re-
publican race had as outstanding
candidates, present secretary of
state, given strong support by the
Ku KluX Khan, Edward G. Toner.
publisher of Anderson. and Samuel
Lewis Shank, mayor of indianapolis.
who has exhibited his opposition to
the Ian.
The Democratic race has produced
several strong candidates, DIR. C. B.
McCulloch of Indianapolis. bearing
the endorsement of his partys lead
err, Thomas Taggart, is expected
to pull n large vote. Dale J. Crit
tenberger. Anderson newspaper pub
Usher, has a strong following among
Democratic voters, gained through
many years of activity in state af-
fairs: Joseph Nj. Cravens of Madison,
a static senator. is another favorite
with Democratic voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
FILLED GIRL FULL
| OF SHOT-SENT TO
REFORM SCHOOL

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Belfast, May 5-Albion Green, 10
years old was held under $500 by
Judge Doak in the Belfast municipal
court this Monday morning in a
shooting accident which took place
place in Monroe on Wednesday,
which appears bit suspicious. Miss
Dorothy Weber of Monroe, a Brooks
high school girl and another girl
We're walking down the railroad
track. having been after Mayfowers,
when Miss Weber was shot. a full
charge of No. 3, from Il guage
Shot gun entering her right side, arm
and neck. The girls screamed and
Green appeared from the bushes. At
first he said, according to Miss Web
Der, that he was firing at u crow and
later he said at n mark, but Judge
Doak, who is something of a gunner,
was of the opinion that from the
position in which the victim was and
that of the gunner, it would have
been impossible to have hit her if
firing at either of those objects.
Green had no counsel in court this
morning but stated that he did it ac-
cidently. He has been convicted of
larceny and of carrying dangerous
weapons and of being n rogue. He
was sentenced to reform school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
Rows in BuenOs
Aires in Protest
Against Pension Law

BuenoS Aires, May ga number
of incidents of violence occurring in
some parts of the city in the early
morning hours today as a result of
the strike against the pension law
were reported by the afternoon
newspapers.
Two suburban tramcars were held
up and burned and petards were
placed on tho tracks If several lines,
damaging cars which passed over
and exploded them. Revolver shots
were fired from the fields at two SUI
burban trains and one passenger was
wounded.
The closing down of business to-
day in Buenos Aires, a city of nearly
100000 Inhabitants, was an impress
sive demonstration of collective ac-
ton. The response to the movement
was more general than had been ex-
pected, only the small business hous-
es keeping down their shutters.
The banks. shoe shine parlorg, no.
tells and some restaurants wcr1 prac-
tically the only private enterprises
which remained open during the day
The few restaurants which confirm
ued business were almost swamped
at noon and some of them were
charging double and triple prices.
There were many people on the
streets and there was an air of ex-
pectancy over the outcome Of the
afternoon demonstration in front Of
tho government house. Many house,
holds felt the effects Of the strike
this morning when no bread was de-
livered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
Begin Testimony
In Alienation Suit
At St. Adams, VT.

st. Adams, VT, May "a jury was
selected and taking of testimony begun
today in the 100000 alienation of af-
fections suit brought by w. V. Phelps,
former Enosberg Falls banker, now of
Seattle, Wash. against c. L. Green
wood, president of the First National
Bank of Enosborg Falls. After a con-
ference between attorneys, Judge
Frank Thompson announced the with
drawal of States Attorney Alexander
as one of the counsel for the plaintiff.
1t was indicated that objection had
been made to the states attorney in
view of the criminal Charges lodged
against Phelps and Greenwood. Mrs.
Lillian Wood and Mrs. Phelps, divorced
wife of the plaintiff, which will come
up for trial at the September term of
court. The charges, including allega-
tions of statutory offenscs and viola
ton of the Mann act, were brought i'm
mediately after the settlement last
Friday of a $4,000 alienation suit
brought by George Wood against
Phelps.
Fred l.. Webster. attorney for the
plaintiff, called the defendant to the
stand as the first witness, shortly be-
fore the court adjourned. Greenwood
told of friendly social relations be-
tween the two families for many years
close business association with Phelps.
He testified that both families main
tanned summer camps at Highgate
Springs in 1918, 1919 and 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
President of Columbia Called
Radical in Declaring It is
Impossible to Enforce PrOhi-
bition - Poor Example for
Students-Others Approve
Action for Bringing Problem
to Attention of Nation

New York, May 5.-Characterizing
DR.. Nicholas Murray Buffers speech
before the Missouri Society as "be-
meath the dignity of the president
of a great university" the Methodist
Ministerial Association today resolv-
ed to make formal protest to the
board of trustees of Columbia Uni
versity.
The resolution of protest, uni
mously favored by 80 ministers at
tending the associations meeting,
described DIR. Buffers attitude as
mot the right kind of patriotic en-
ample to set before thousands OF
young men and women training for
citizenship at Columbia University"
DR.. Buffers statements that 1t was
impossible to enforce the prohibition
laws were declared to be radical,
superficial and unfounded.'
Criticisms and concentrations OF
DR.. Buffers speech have been re-
ceived by him from numerous
sources. The parents of some stu
dents at Columbia University have
protested and threatened to have
their children leave the university
unless DIR. Butler retracted his re-
marks. Other students. however
have voiced their support of Dr
Butler for bringing the problem to
the attention of the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
PROTESTS AND PRAISE over
DR. BUTLER'S VIEWS ON DRY LAW
WORLD WAR VET
VICTIM OF ASPHASIA
FOUND IN PORTLAND

Portland Nc, May 5.-Physicians
who have examined William Thomas
West. who was wounded at Chateau
Thierry while serving with Co C of
the 10Srd L. S. Infantry, declare he
presents one of the most curious cases
Of aphasia which has come to their at
tcntion.
Walking into the Veterans Bureau
here, he asked if the officials could give
him any information concerning will
liam Thomas West" They recognized
him as a veteran of that name who
disappeared from his home at Wilton a
year ago next Thursday. He has been
sent to hospital in West Roxbury.
When asked why he wanted TO reach
West" he was little confused. 1t
was his impression that West" was a
World War veteran who had disappear
ed and that it was his duty as we'll as
that of others TO hunt for him. He
appeared confused and was unable to
give a satisfactory answer when asked
what his own name was.
He was unable to recognize or recall
his wife and two children, aged fou,
and two. and insisted that he was 4
single man. He was taking vocational
training under the Veterans Bureau
when he left Wilton, telling his wife he
was going to Lewiston.
Nothing had been heard of him until
he appeared here. His mind appears
to be a blank as to the circumstances
of his past life, including the last year
He had been troubled with headaches
ever since he was wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
Senate Committee
Reports Bill Raising
Pay of Postal Clerks

Washington, May 5.-An increase
of 500 a year in the salaries of pos
tai clerks and carriers was recon-
mended in u bill favorably reported
today by the senate postoffice COM
mittee as q substitute for the meas
ure prepared by the joint postal con-
ference.
The senate committee urged that
action be taken this season to rem
edy the injustice under which en-
ployees of the mail service were said
to be laboring.
Salaries of clerks and carriers
would range from $1,700 to 200 a
year under the substitute bill, five
grades within the same limits were
provided for clerks in the first and
second grade postofflces, and rates
of 5000 and $1,000 were set for
special clerks.
Watchmen, messengers and labor
ers would be paid 81 ,450 annually,
with a provision authorizing their
increase to 81 $50 at the end of a
year of satisfactory service. In the
railway service seven grades would
he established ranging from 81 900 to
$2.I0O n year.
No change was made in the COM
pensation of rural carriers as now
fixed but the committee recommend
ed an allowance be made of three
cents per mile per day for the up
keep of vehicles. This would amount
to $500 q year for the standard route
of n miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-06
House in Bitter
Row Over Bill to
| Abolish Rail Board

Washington, May GA bitter fight
which developed today over the
Barkley bill to abolish the railroad
labor board kept the house in ses-
sion until nearly midnight. In the
end. Democrats and Republican In
surgents, routing the Republican or
Plantation, succeeding in having de-
bate on the measure limited to three
hours.
During the session, which lasted
nearly IL hours without break, Re-
nublican leaders, resorting to filibus-
ter tactics, vainly attempted to stave
Off house consideration of the Dill:
Much of the time was taken with Is
roll calls, each consuming half an
hour. .o.1,
sides still in the air as to future pro-
cedure.
author of the bill. said he might at
TEMPT to have the house resume con-
sideration of the measure tomorrow
While its opponents announced they
would resist any move to bring IL up
within the next two weeks.