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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Ridick Estes Is
Elected Head
Roaners Club
MIR. RIDICK ESTES, popular in
V social and business circles Of

MIR. RIDICK ESTES, popular in
|V social and business circles OF
Birmingham. will direct the activi.
ties of the Roamers club during the
coming year. He was elected president
of the CLUB at it's annual meeting
Wednesday night.
Other officers elected to serve the
club are: Charles Starnes, vice presi-
dent Douglas Beatty, secretary; John
Parker. treasurer; F. w. McMeans, So
cial secretary; NJ G. Smith, chairman
of board of governors; Ludwig Smith,
council representative Charles Starnes,
Ridick Estes and Ludwig Smith, enter
tainment committee.
The club is making plans for its most
active year. Several informal dances
have been planned and these will be
followed by weekend house parties at
the Roamers' camp on the Warrior river
during the summer months.
The climax of the clubs social pro-
gram will be reached March 4, when
the annual Roamers' ball will be given.
Features for this dance are being sought
which will make it the most elaborate
entertainment ever given for the young
society set of the city.
The Roamers is one of the oldest and
best known social clubs in the city for
young men, and their activities are al
ways followed with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Ramblers B all
Plans Complete
For Event

| A LII arrangements have been COM
~ pleted for the Ramblers annual
Christmas ball to be held Tuesday
evening, December % at Cascade
Plunge. The ballroom at the plunge will
be well heated in case of extreme cold
weather. The musical program will be
furnished by Jack Link orchestra and
this popular orchestra have arranged
something different that should be ap-
pealing to those present.
Miss Martha Morrow will be Queen
of the Ball. and will lead the dance
with the club president, Mr.. Frank Nc
Cormack. The circle this year will pre-
sent something new and novel that
should meet with favor with those in
attendance Chaperons for the coming
affair have already been announced.
The "no-break" waltz program that
has been arranged by the club this year
will be the main feature of the evening.
There will be five i'll number and en-
graved programs with the name of the
number to be played on each waltz, the
time it will be held and the space for
the name of the partner will be given
the ladies. Some new and clever ideas
in decorations have been figured out
by the committee in charge and this
mixed with the regular Christmas colors,
mingled in with those of the Ramblers
which are blue and white, should add
much to the gayety of the dance.
The Ramblers personnel includes the
following: Messrs. Frank Mccormack,
president; Harry Watkins, vice presi-
dent; George Spencer, secretary; Jesse
Duke, treasurer; Robert Boggan. social
secretary; William Lee, Milton Durrett,
Fred Hahn, Jack Hale, Gordon Hale,
Jack Mccormack, John Hill. Jack Fer
guson, Donald Beggs, Beverly Swango,
William Baker and John Rogers. Hon
orary members include: Howard Eos
ter. Claude Kendrick, Martin Scott and
Jimmy Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
MRS. CLARA HIGHAMS RAYS
DINNER FOR MISS BURKS

One of the loveliest dinner parties
of the season was given Tuesday eve
ming at the Tutwiler, when Mrs. Clara
Highams Ray entertained for Miss
Azzellee Burks, bride-elect, whose
marriage to MIR. Alfred G. Earnest Of
Atlanta will be solemnized Decem'
Der %.
The holiday spirit prevailed in the
decorations Christmas tree decorated
and bright with burning candles was
mounted at one end of the table, with
poinsettias. in plaque arrangement
banked beneath it.
In the center Of the table mound
of red and green packages tied with sill
yer streamers thar lead to each place
contained the favors.
Little snow men pulled carts of al
monds and tiny Santa Clauses marked
the places of Miss Azzellee Burks, Mrs
Eugene Lee, Miss Helen McDuffee, Mrs
James Hall. Mrs. Anne Walters, Miss
Hazel Highams, Miss Mildred Hall
Miss Noa Marsh, Mrs. Fred B. Dean,
Mrs. Shirley Harris and the hostess
During the dinner Miss Hazel Hig-
hams sang two very beautiful numbers
accompanied by the Tutwiler orchestra
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Dance Given For
Sub -Debs At
Roebuck

MIR. and MRS. J. E. FRAZIER en-
lV tertained several hundred members
of the college set at n dance Sat
urday evening at the Roebuck Country
club, complimenting two sub-debs, their
daughter, Miss Rebeckah Frazier, and
Miss Frances Jenkins, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. jenkins.
The ballroom of the club was deco
rated in greenery suitable of the Yule-
tide season. Punch was served from a
table which was artistic in its appoint
ments. Silver candlesticks surrounded
by red wreaths held burning red tapers.
Favors of noise-makers and confetti
were given the guests.
Assisting the hosts in receiving were
the honorees and Miss Adelaid Fox.
Miss Catherine Moore. Miss Susan
Shook, Miss Margaret Pride and Miss
Virginia Pride of Tuscaloosa, and Miss
Mary Byron Frazier.
Miss Rebeckah Frazier was attractive
in red charmeuse dress made straight
and trimmed in a band of black fur,
with which she wore a corsage of white
roses.
Miss Frances jenkins was lovely in
white chiffon dress made over silver
lace. and a corsage of pink roses.
Mrs. J. B. Frazier wore a becoming
gown of green chiffon beaded in gold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
MISS SHANNON HONORS
MISS CORY AT LUNCHEON

Among the pre-nuptial parties given
for Miss Theresa Cory who became he
bride of Mr.. Hudson Strobe on Satur-
day evening. was the lovely luncheon
which Miss Leola Shannon gave Satur-
day at her home on Cliff road.
The table was artistic, the decora-
tions carrying out the color scheme of
the wedding. Yellow and lavender
sweet peas and lilies of the valley
formed the central motif. The place
cards were miniature replica of the
dresses worn by the girls in the we'd
ding.
Included in this courtesy to this
charming bride were Miss Cory, Miss
Hope Macmillan of Demopolis, Miss
Augusta Mason, Miss Malvina Cole
man, Miss Ruth Macmillan of De
mopolis and Miss Dorothy Monish of
Tuscaloosa
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
OKEL- BOYD WEDDING
SOLEMNIZED AT GENEVA

4 marriage of unusual interest to
their many friends, VISA that of Miss
Lucille Boyd and Mr.. Edward Okel, Jr.,
which was quietly solemnized at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs B. H. Boyd at Geneva. Close
relatives and immediate members of
the family were present.
The marriage ceremony. with the I'M
prcsSive ring service, was performed at
o'clock Saturday morning, November
20, Rev. j. +. Ford of the Presbyterian
church officiating.
The living room was made attractive
by the use of cut flowers and woodland
decorations artistically arranged. The
wedding music was furnished by Miss
Maud Boyd, sister of the bride.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a handsome two toned ensemble cos
tune of brown suedede-laine with ac-
cessories to match. II # hat was rose,
an exquisite spring creation. She car
ried shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley and Cochet roses. The bride is
a member of one of the best southern
families. and possesses unusual beauty
and charm. She is a graduate of Agnes
Scott college, and is also an accom-
pIShPd musician. She has been a
member of Sidney Lanier High school
faculty for the past five years, and has
won for herself many friends in the
city, where she will receive cordial
welcome on her return.
Mr.. Okel is a prominent architect
of Montgomery. of the well known firm
of Okel and Cooper. He is talented
artist. Many beautiful creations of his
architectural genius and and south at
test his remarkable skill in this line of
work He is man of sterling char
actcr and has a wide circle of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Okel left Immediately
after the ceremony for a wedding trip
to points of interest in Florida They
will he at home to their friends after
December ~ at their home beautiful
counary place at Robinson Springs Ell
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Miss Gray Will
Wed Mr.. Dozier
| Tuesday

MISS FRANCES GRAY, the
lN charming young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles w. Gray, who
will marry Mr.. Mabry Frazier Dozier
Tuesday evening at the home of her par
ents, has announcer her plans.
Her only attendant will be her cousin,
Miss Mary Dudley Gray, as maid of
honor, and Mr.. Dozier has asked Mr..
Robert R. Wallace of Tuscaloosa to
serve him as best man. Reverend Oscar
DeWolf Randolph, rector of st. Marys
on the Highlands, will officiate. The
event to be quietly celebrated in the
presence of relatives and few intimate
friends.
Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple will leave for their honey
moon trip to points in the south, and
upon their return will be at home at
the Ridgely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
School Set To Be
Entertained By
Miss Durham

NEISS ELEANOR DURHAM, the
V winsome young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Durham, will be
a holiday hostess, entertaining the aft
ernoon of Saturday, December y, with
a tea at her home. The guest list to be
confined to the members of the school
set.
Assisting Miss Durham in greeting
her guests will be Misses Isabel Helm,
Lucille Hassinger, Frances jenkins, Mar
Jorie Alexander, Frances and Trueheart
Bondurant, Martha Hood, Carolyn Fow-
likes, Jennie Wood, Mary Nabb Phil
lips, Susan Porter. Minna Stovall, Elsie
Kirkland, Grace Martin, Mary Perry,
Frances John and Mrs. Roland Mushat,
Jr.
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DANCE QUICKENS
THE INTELLECT
CONTINUED From Page One. }

(COntlnu6d From Page Un6.
that it could never be used, at least
not in that way. But we have lit
tie Pekinese dog / am very fond of
and when l am away my husband will
play this record, and the dog will run
all around the room looking for me-"
In pronouncing her name, Nine. Kar
savina places the weight on the second
syllable. 1t has been with some diff.
Guilty, however, that she has at times
persuaded other people this pronuncia
ton is correct. In England, going tc
the theater every day, she would ask
rs there any mail for Nine. Kar-sav
ina?"
Meeting with a blank stare from the
person addressed, she would proceed tc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Cornell Glee And
Banjo Club On
Dec. 10Th

"HE concert of glee club from an
eastern college, with the attendant
parties of its members has become
a permanent feature of the holiday en-
tertainment in Birmingham. This year
the Cornell Glee, Mandolin and Banjo
club will make their appearance at the
Phillips High School auditorium the
evening Of December %.
The young men will be entertained at
various dinners and dances in the eve
ming, the visit to eliminate in a bril-
liant dance at the Country club, to
which the members of the debutante and
older society set have been invited.
The list of patronesses announced to-
day is as follows:
Mesdames Leonard Beecher. Vernon
Badham, J. NJ. Baldwin. Edmund
Armes, Il. L. Bissell Walter Blaney,
Richard Bowron, l.. c. Bradley, Hous-
ton Brice, r. r. Brooke. Morris Bush
J. NJ. Caldwell, Stuart Clark. Donald
Conner, w. NJ. Cosby. Frank Crockard.
]. l.. Davidson Miss II. G. Delaney.
Mesdames NJ. E. Dewstoe. j. w. Don
nelly, Woward Duryea, II. b. Evins,
Henry Geismer, Henry b. Gray. Jr
Horace Hammond, E. d. Harris, W. g..
Harrison, f. F. Hettrick, Richard
Taughton, Russell Hunt, J. X. Jackson.
Robert Jemison. Jr., Calvin Jones. Rus
sell Lanier, Frank Lathrop, Charles
Locke, Hugh Martin, c. +. Mason, +.
NJ. Mason, ]. NJ Mason, II. w. Mat
thews, Carr Mccormack, NJ. =. Mellon.
Robert. Meyer, f. w. Miller, II. X.
Miner, w. P. Moore, l.. G. Morton,
Eugene Munger, H. G. Ireland, G. f.
Ireland. Frank Nelson, w. II. Nevlns,
G. P Nolan, 1. J. Osbun, Ramsay Pay
ton, P. l.. Pierce. Hugh Powell, A: T..
Ramsay, Oscar Randolph, T. F. Ran
dolph, w. V. NJ. Robertson, j. Frank
Rushton, William Sadler, II. &: Schiller,
Henry Sherrod, Warner Shook, j. NJ
Smith, r. G. Smith, G. f. Snavely, Nj.
p. Stiles, Priestly Toulman, Herbert
Tutwiler, w. D. Tynes, Miles Watkins,
W. B. White, James Bowron. j. ).
Wilcox, ]. d. Wilcox, w. A. Whiting
J. L. Yeatman, R. A. Smallman, ). l..
Yearkes, G. E. Zuber.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
INVITATIONS TO ELLIS-PAGE
WEDDING RECEIVED

The following invitations to the mar
riage of Miss Elsie Page and Mr.. Will
liam Roy Ellis have been received:
''AIr. and Mrs. James Woodson Mar
shall Page request the pleasure of your
company at the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Elsie, to Mr.. William Roy Ellis on
Wednesday, the fourteenth of January,
nineteen hundred and twenty-five at
five o'clock in the afternoon, Ten four
teen Fulton Avenue, West End, Biz
mingham, Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
VISITORS TO BE HONORED
RY MISSES MINER

Misses Mary Claire ad Gustrine Mil
ner, the attractive young daughters of
Mrs. Mary Claire Miner will entertain
with dinner Christmas eve at the
Country club in honor of four of the
winters visitors. Miss Helen jackson,
the daughter of Mrs. Kirkman Jackson,
Miss Louise Epson of Athens, Ga, who
is the holiday guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Epson Sims, Miss Mahdah Redin of
Paris, France, who is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. 1. G. Beatty. The hospitality will
be extended to the members of the fash
ionable society set.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
f. F. F. CLUB TO ENTERTAIN
FOR BRIDE-ELECT

An unique affair of much interest
that will be given by the f. F. F..
club, during the Yuletide season, is the
progressive dinner and theater party
in honor of Miss Mollie Pizitz, a popu-
lar bride-elect, and a member of the
club, whose engagement to Mr.. A. e.
Hofeld of New York was announced
recently After the theater the party
will progress to different downtown
shops where reservations will be made
and refreshments served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
MIR. AND MRS. BOX CELEBRATE
WEDDING ANNIVERSAR

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Box i'll Ragland, Ala, was the scene
of a pretty dinner on Wednesday,
December 10, when Mr.. and Mrs. Box
celebrated their golden wedding an
niversary. The guests included the one
son and five daughters and other rela-
tives and friends of the family. Mr.
and Mrs. Box have lived their entire
married life here and number their
friends by the score, who all wish for
them many more years of health and
happiness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
TREE AT CHURCH

An old fashioned Sunday school
Christmas tree is being planned for
Monday evening at the South Highland
Presbyterian church. Santa Claus will
be there with gifts for the children in
the beginners. primary and junior de-
partments. Mrs. Jerome Vandiver will
give a Christmas story and there will be
other forms of Christmas entertainment.
The gifts of the various classes of the
Sunday school for the orphans home
in Talladega will be formally given at
this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
MRS. CLEMENTS TO ENTERTAIN
FOR YOUNG DAUGHTER

Mrs Frances B. Clements will be one
of the holiday hosteSseS entertaining the
afternoon of December 30, with IA tea
from to ) o'clock for her attractive
young daughter Miss Martha Clements,
who arrived the past week from school
to be with her parents for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

spell her name, whereupon the exclama-
ton would follow: 7
ooh! You mean Nine. Kar-sav-eena.
She was never annoyed by this stub
bornness, apparently, only amused. Per
haps Nine Karsavina counts little in
cidents like this among the minor shocks
she is trained to meet with unruffleG
spirit by the mental discipline involved
in her dancing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
GIRL SCOUTS GIVE
CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Girl Scouts of the Cunningham
school gave Il Christmas party Wednes-
day, December II. 1924. Various games
were played and stunts given by the
different troupS. Every one received
presents, Miss Willoughby and Mr..
Bryan were guests. Popcorn, nuts and
fruit were served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
TROY-GILMER WEDDING
ANNOUNCED

Miss Frances Bird Gilmer, daughter
of Mrs. Frank N. Gilmer, and Mrs,
Daniel Watts Troy, both of Montgom'
cry, were quietly married Wednesday,
December II, in Columbus, Ga.
Mr.. Troy is the grandson of the late
Governor Watts and has many friends
throughout the state who will be in
terested in his marriage. They will
make their home in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
SMITH-MWILLIAM
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter s. Smith of
Lineville announce the marriage of their
daughter. Mae Belle. to Mr. Harry Eu-
gene McWilliam, on Saturday morning.
the twentieth of DecembeR nineteen
hundred and twenty-four.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
LYRIC PARTY
FOR BRIDAL PARTY

Miss Margaret Simmons will enter
tain Saturday, December 90 at Lyric
party in honor of Miss Frances Amelia
Haley, popular bride.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

SCHOOL SET TO BE ENTER
TANNED BY MISS DURHAM
Miss Mary Alice Durham will en-.
terrain several of her school friends at
her home on Chestnut HILL" Monday
afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29
REPORT CHIEF FACTOR
 OF PAST WEEK
Saturday Prices Repre-. sent Gain Of $20 A
 Bale Since Tuesday

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 28.-The was the government condition report and forecast of the crop yield issued on Tuesday. The condition average given was 55.4 per cent of normal and the indicated yield 12,596,0OO bales, ex- elusive of linters. Although the indi- cated crop was only 191 900 bales smaller than the yield forecast in the previous report based on September returns, it nevertheless caused prices to advance rapidly, all active months gaining 200 points, or the full limit al lowed for days trading, before th' close on Tuesday.
 The reason so moderate a decrease in the indicated crop caused such a sharp upturn was because the majority of traders had been led to believe that the crop would be 13,OO0, 900 bales or more Viewed in that light, the recent bureau forecast looked very bullish, particular ly as it was known that constant rains since September 16, the date for which the estimate was issued, in the eastern half of the belt, had caused further crop deterioration.
 Although there was some reaction from the 200-point advance on Wednes- day, the market was soon stimulated into further upward movement by con tinued bad weather in the eastern belt and fears of a premature cold wave in the western portion of the belt. As a result, prices Saturday reached % cents for October and 2506c for December, representing a gain Of about 400 points, or $20 bale, since the low point of Tuesday before the government report was issued.
 After so decided an upturn it was but natural that many traders should think that reaction was in order. Moreover, those long of the market were naturally desirous of drawing down profits. These influences, coupled with belief entertained by many that there was no danger of a killing frost this early in ehe season, caused reaction of67 points from the highest just before the close on Satur- day. New York goes back to standard time beginning today and the New Or leans market will open an hour later beginning tomorrow, at 9 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29

than in that preceding, the outlook of the carriers was considered favorable
 Market Confused
 Reports from the steel industry in dicated that the change in quoting prices caused by the discontinuance of "Pittsburg Plus" had created econsidera- able confusion in the market. While the actual changes in the costs of lay ing down steel at different points varied little, many details had to be arranged in quoting according to the new system. As result buyers showed a certain degree of hesitation.
 Partly for this reason, no doubt, new buying of steel products during the first three weeks of September didI not quite equal that of the corresponding period of August. Nevertheless it was sufficient to keep the country's mills operating at nearly 60 per cent of capacity. Railroad buying seemed to be the most promising. Prices con. tlnued to show weak tone, although concessions were small.
 A sharp rally in cotton prices was the feature of the commodity markets. An unexpectedly low crop estimate by the department of agriculture was re- sponsible for the advance The trade had expected the government report to increase the total from the 12,7S7,- OOO bales of the previous estimate to about 13,O00,000 bales. Instead, the of ficial forecast was I2,596,O00.
 When the news was published the October future jumped the full two cents permitted in a days trading and the other futures gained nearly as much. These gains were extended as the week passed until they amounted to nearly four cents. Short covering and speculative buying were the chief fac tors in the advance. Mill buying which had been coming in on breaks was diminished on the rise.
 : Money remained cheap with rates at about the. lowest of the year. Due pfincipally to fax date operations, the earning assets of the federal reserve system showed a rather sharp drop. Discounts and circulation were little altered and the opinion prevailed that no sudden change in the character ot the money market was probable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-29

gains n the active issues ranged from one to eight points with marked ex- pansion in the volume of trading.
 Stage Being Set
 The return of J. F. Morgan to Lon don to open formal negotiations be- tween allied bankers and German rep resentatives for the $200, ,000,00 in ternational loan provided in the Dawes plan, indicated tha tthe stage was being set for the outstanding event of the year in the investment market. Intense interest in this financing was evil denced at the annual meeting of in vestment bankers in Cleveland last week and the delegates were clearly dis appointed over the failure of the in terests in close touch with the situa- tion to shed any light on details of the transaction. Estimates of the offering date continued to range from October 15 to some time after election.
 A sudden burst of strength and ac- tivity in Mexican government obliga- tions was one of the mysteries of the week in bond trading. Based apparent ly on rumors that Mexico was about tO ODlalH a iOnS sought loan, the ad- vance continued despite official denials by bankers and treasury representa- lives that negotiations were under way. In some quarters the demand for the bonds was linked with recent visits of an American industrial mission and a committee of oil men to Mexico City
 New Financing Lapses
 Compared with the abnormally heavy bond offerings of the preceding week there was sharp contraction in new financing, although the total of ap- proximately $66, 100000 was close to the recent weekly average. Railroad is- sues aggregating .$30,0O0,00O consti- tuted the bulk of the weeks business
 Record breaking car loadings reported for the second week in September and the remarkable operating economies eff fected by the carriers in August stimu- lated trading in railroad securities. Re- newed accumulation of high grade rail bonds accompanied resumption of speculative activity in lower priced is- sues, which were expected to benefit by merger and dividend developments.