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Evening star., 1924-03-20

corn men are showing little interest
in methods of relief for the wheat
growers. Cotton planters also are
Indifferent or actively opposed to
such measures. In fact they have
troubles of their own.
The late storms have set back the
crop materially in many localities.
In the south and southeast farme rs
say the cost Of preparing the soil is
the heaviest ever known, being above
the level when cotton was selling for
40 cents a pound. On the other hand,
the 1all-Alulah, La, experiment sta
tion reports that the number of boil
weevil which survived the winter is
the smallest found since the tation
was established nine years ago. Only
one live weevil was found in two tons
Of moss compared with nineteen in
ore ton last year.
Enc0uraging Factor Noted.
One encouraging factor in the farm
situation is the continued activity OF
shipments Of cotton, wheat and corn
to foreign countries. Exports of the
latter two commodities through the
port of New Orleans have inereas SCI d
since February l.. to volume double
those of any recent period. The
Federal Barge Line has just delivered
a tow of 5000 tons of grain the
largest single shipment for export
ever brought to the port.
Farm labor throughout the mid
west and the south bids fair to be
even more difficult to secure than last
year The movement to the cities is
continuing. but despite this, Missouri
farmers have reduced wages slightly
The present scale there is about $31
month with board, and $41 without
board. By the day the scale is s155
with board and 81 without Farmers
in the midcontinent section have
captured some of the negro workers
who have moved north. The short
age has been still further increased
in other sections. however by the
tremendous volume Of highway i'm.
rrovements underway or in prospect
which will provide work for thou.
sands of men.
Evening star., 1924-03-20

at principal ports for the week ended
March rs were $4,000 barrels, COM
pared with 100000 for the previous
week. Daily average receipts of Cali
fornia oil at Atlantic and gulf coast
ports were 115,S57 barrels, compared
with 161 900 for the previous week.
NO Change in Crude Prices.
There were no changes reported in
crude oil prices for the major dis
tricts, midcontinent being quoted
from $1.25 to $2.23 a barrel, according
to the gravity of the oil; Pennsylva-
mia crude. Bradford district, $3.50,
and all other grades, 81; gulf coast,
$1.65, with some companies quoting
grade "B" at $1.40. California crude
oil ranges from 81 to $1.40 a barrel,
depending upon the gravity of the oil.
Evening star., 1924-03-20
BANKERS ASK HEARING.
Would Discuss Tax Reduction Be
fore Senate Committee,

ASHEVILLE, n. c., March 90
Bankers representing ten southern
states here for the tax conference
wired Senator Simmons, ranking
democratic member of the Senate
finance committee, asking for a. hear
3S. at which time they wish to pre-
sent the views Of southern bankers
on the tax reduction proposal. II
Senator Simmons Is able to arrange
the hearing. the bankers will carry
on an intensive campaign to learn
the true sentiment Of representative
taxpayers of their respective states,
in order to present it to the COM
mittee for information in connection
with rewriting the tax measure, now
up for revision, it was announced.
Evening star., 1924-03-20
C0TT0NsEED REPORT OUT.

The cottonsecd report for the sew
en-month period, August 1 to Fehru-
ary %, announced by the census bureau
showed:
compared with 2.SI6. 404 for the same
period a year ago, and on hand at
mills February 20, 3S5,716 tons, COM
pared with 305,096 a year ago. .
Evening star., 1924-03-20

After filling the position of chief
seamstress in one of the famous Lon
don hotels for nearly fifty years, Mrs
potency saved from her earnings
Evening star., 1924-03-20

Low necks and short sleeves are
now forbidden to the woman clerks
in the German financial department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02

the mystic creation of the wonder wom- an, of how Pandora is the gift of the gods to lonely man, and to, more es- pecially, Prometheus, the great Hero of Invention, it will be a vivid story of love and romance when the world was fresh and young, it will be a story of nature. her beauties, powers and great realities, a story of the gods and their mighty works, a story of the hermit's loneliness and the philosophers frenzy and ambition, the story of the passion, dreams and surgings of young manhood, of the young hero who sacri- fices all goals, lures and prizes for the highest prize of all, a pure woman's s beauty, heart and love.
 Around the story of lote and TO- nance will be portrayed the rich and beautiful drama of symbolic life, life pictured with the poetry of motion, with scenic art and harmonious color
 .'The Masque of Pandora" is spec tacular musical love drama. It is clean, entertaining, educational, high class and uplifting, and appeals to the young and old alike. It is filled with pathos and joy. The electrical effects are wonder fully spectacular and attractive. The musical score requires a large symphony orchestra, and is taken from heavy and light opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
DRAMATIST DISCUSSED BY NO NAME CLUB

At the regular fortnightly meeting of the No Name club, Wednesday morning ct II o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Richard Wilkinson, on Sayre street, the dramatist Eugene O'Neill was the subject for study. Roll call was answered with quotations from the drama, and Mrs. A. l.. Dcwdell gave a splendid paper on O'Neill, his charac- ter, life and plays. Mrs. Paul Mertins gave a review of O'Neills play, Anna Christie" Mrs. Mary Tisdale gave a paper on J. NJ. Barrie.
 The business session which preceded the program was presided over by Mrs. F. Salter, president of the club, when the usual routine of business was transacted. Federation reports were given and other business discussed.
 During the social hour which fol lowed the program, the guests were in- vited into the beautiful dining room of the Wilkinson home, which was made more attractive for the occasion with quantities of pink roses, and from an artistically arranged table, a buffet luncheon was served. Pink roses were attractively arranged in the center of the table and surrounding same were silver candlesticks holding burning tapers. Mrs. Frank Scott poured coffee and Mrs. w. M. Jordan served delicious charlotte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02

the birth of a daughter, who will be called Patricia. s2+, -; -s
 Mrs Claude Spivey was called to New York city last week on account Of the illness of her sister, Miss Lunita Jacobs, who has been student in Columbia university. Miss Jacobs ae- companed Mrs. Spivey home. ss.
 Mrs. J. T. Darwin is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde Spivey, at her country home near Scottshoro. Mrs. Edward Boyd and Miss Tut Boyd have returned from: Chattanooga where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Boyd's brother, Arch East.
 Mrs. D. F. Skelton is spending several weeks in Florida. s1
 Mrs. Robert Gillian of Cincinnati is the guest of her parents Mir. and Mrs. R. E. Jopes.
 Miss Katherine Brewten. is ill.
 Mrs. J. s. Benson and Mrs. Frank Webb have returned from Birminghan, where they were called on account of the, death of their nephew, John Downey Lynn. -i.2 .,:sF -...-.yr'-s.
 Mrs. J.: w. Cay has returned from Birmingham, where she attended the Methodist missionary conference at that place as a delegate.
 Mrs. J. D. Presley has recovered from san attack of pneumonia.
 Mrs. J. A. Kyle is in Rome as the guest for several weeks of her daughter, Mrs. Marion Wingfield. . :. ss'
 Mrs. J. D.. Garren has returned to Albany after having been called. here on account of the serious illness of her brother, Quintard Beech.
 Mrs. Bettie Snodgrass is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Rubel, and MT, Rubel,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
LEGION AUXILIARY WILL , MEET WITH MRS JOHNSON

The American Legion auxiliary, unit of Montgomery, will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with Mrs. J. c. Johnson on Linden street, and it is hoped that every member will be present. Mrs. Ed. Graham, and Mrs, George Glenn have charge of the pro gram for the afternoon, for which they are making extensive plans. A mum: Der of important business matters are to be discussed and other matters rer- taining to the auxiliary taken up. This will be the first real meeting of the new year, and the president, Mrs. Vir. glnia Rangeley, requests a full at! tendance.
 The American Legion auxiliary work IS now progressing on a splendid plane with great deal of interest mani tested by the members of this organi. zation in Montgomery. Mrs. Alexander Greet, state president of the auxiliary, IS Tn close touch with the auxiliaries all over the state. At present the state officers are concentrating their. efforts Tn stimulating; the anxiliaries to pay their dues promptly so that the national obligations may be discharged at once, and the great program of the auxiliary go forward unimpeded.
 Those who have not been privileged to attend the state aud national con rentions of the auxiliary have small conception of the broad program of work along which the organization is advancing. The dues from each auxiD iary are necessary if the great work is to go forward. Alabama was. the first to meet it's obligations the past year. and it is hoped that 1924 will see Alabama still in the lead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
.CI,lbW' omen Will Stage, C,.aarllliival {.
 In Alp Til

: Pfans are rapidly materiaiising for the Merchants Carnival, which will. be staged by the Nontgomefys Federation of Women's clubs, for the clubhouse fund of the federation. The carnival will be held April &, 9. . and 10 at the city auditorium, and win be the most spectacular. performance ever given in Montgomery. Each scene. win adver- tisessome merchant in the city, all to. be on the stage, and lovely story will go with, each scene. The performance is unusual and will be- witnessed by hun dreds of Montgomery people, for every. one is interested in the carnival and its object, to raise money for the. club house fund so that at some future date the club women of Montgomery will have club of their own.
 Mrs. Hardie Bell is chairman of the clubhouse committee and is assisted in the work of the carnival by members from every club in the federation. Chair men of the various committees are as follows: Mrs. Will Hill, canyassing, with Mrs. Leo Veil, assistant; Mrs. w. H. LeGrand, costumes Mrs. Leopold Strauss,s program, assisted by Mrs. Mike 5Vincentelli; Mrs. Ed Graham, tele- phone Mrs. McDuff Cain, Mrs. H. Bell and Mrs. M. H. Futile, personnel; Mrs. w. J.. Hannah, arrangements; Mrs. Rupert Wilson. decorating Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell, Mrs. c. Guy Smith and Mrs. F. B. Neely, music; Mrs. Carr Buchanan, tickets, with Mrs. s. s. Crittenden, Mrs. G. W. Christ and Mrs. Fitzgerald Salter.
 Among the Montgomery artists who will taketpart on the program are Miss Florence Peebles, Miss Margaret Thor ington, Henry Clay Johnson and Tommy Stevenson. Vaudeville stunts will fea- ture the advertisements, all of which will be done in the most artistic man ner. A large number of children and grown-ups will be on the program, which will be the most elaborate ever given in Montgomery. Never have the club women of Montgomery undertaken any. thing so big, but the ready response from the merchants and the various Montgomery people who will assist on the program assures those in charge that their efforts will not be in vain and the Merchants Carnival will go down in the history of the Montgomery Fedora tion of Women's clubs as their very best and most successful endeayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
TURN HAIR DARK
 WITH SAGE TEA
# Mixed with Sulphur It @ Darkens So Naturally
 Nobody Can Tell

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray,
 streaked and faded hair is grand mothers recipe. and folks are again using 1t to keep their hair a good. s~eyen color. which is quite sensible, as we are living in an age when a syouthful appearance is of the great ? est advantage.
 Nowadays, though, we don't have AA<be troublesome task of gathering
 the sage and the mussy mixing at
 home. All drug stores sell the ready !. to-use product. improved by the ad- dition of other ingredients, called EWyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound" It is very popular. because nobody can discover 1t has been ap- piled. Simply moisten your comb or q soft brush with 1t. and draw this through your hair, taking one small Ssetrand at a time; by morning the . gray hair disappears. but what de- Mghts the ladies with Wyeth's Sage End Sulphur Compound, is that, be- i. sides beautifully .dal kenlng .1no hair -Nffer few applications. it also pro
 dlses [ al soft Iustre and ap 9:ranIc of abundance which is so attractive
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
PROGRAM COMMITTEE WILL MEET M0NDAY MORNING

The program committee for the Mer, chants Carnival will meet Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the Cham Der of Commerce and every member is asked to be present, as a number of im- portant details are to be discussed The committee is composed of the following members Mrs. Leopold Strauss, chair man 7; Mrs. NJ. A. Vincenteili, vice chairman; Mrs. R. $. Teague, Mrs. Mayer Aldridge, Mrs. W. Lobman, Mrs. Charles Snead, Mrs. Charles Bricken, Mrs. Jack Lovett, Mrs. Julius Smith, Miss Virginia Bragg Smith, Mrs. M. S. Whitfield and Mrs. Dan Vim. .T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
DOTHAN SOCIETY

ss. LOTHIAN, Ala, March 1.-At a regu- lar monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Woman's auxiliary held Monday after noon an election of officers for next year resulted in the following 'Presi- dent, Mrs, E. o. Jones; vice president, Mrs. J. NJ. Burnham, Sr.;i recording secretary, Mrs. NJ. E. Sparks; treas urer, Mrs. J. H. Wynne; secretary prayer band, Mrs. B. H. Stewart; sec retary literature, Miss Nellie Barbour secretary foreign missions, Mrs. H. D. Lester; secretary home missions, Mrs. Ida Inscor; secretary Sunday school extension; Mrs. W. B. Thomas; secre- 'tary Christian education and ministerial relief, Mrs. J. Norton Mullins; organ ist, Mrs. J. Norton Mullins; reporter, Mrs. J. M. Burnham, Jr.
 Mrs. Ida Inscor was leader of the in- structive program on 1.-The Watch Tower. Week of prayer was observed and the--seff-denial boxes opened, the proceeds of which will go to foreign missions. Plans are being perfected for the an nual presby tery, which will meet in Dothan on April 9, 10 and II. s'f'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
SOCIAL NOTES
 OF SCOTTSBORO

'r4 SCOTTSBORO, Alasc. March H. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. O. S. Brewton was the gracious hostess of the Book club when a joint George Washington and Alabama program was carried out. In the living room and dining room were spring flowers, including tulips, narcissi and Japanese plum blossoms and ger- geous cactus. Beside a picture of George Washington. were Amefican and Alabama flags and these flags were placed in other places in the rooms. In honor of the father of our country '.The Star Spangled Banner" was sung by the entire cIub.g 1n a. contest. bearing the title '''AlabanN Grand and Great, Alabama, My Own SfAte," the prize, a volume of Lanier's poems, was award edNto' Mrs. J. B. Tally, ;Jr. Mrs. Parker Campbell sang Alabama Moon" and Mrs. R. A. Coffey gave sketch of the states resources. Misses Sydie Jones and Lillian Brewton rendered a piano duet and Miss Jones gare, several piano selections. Alabama" was sung by the club as the closing number of the program. A salad course was served, the favors being tiny Alabama flags. Mrs. Brewtoil was assisted by her sister, Mrs. R. E. Jones; Miss Sydie Jones, Miss Lillian Brewton and Mrs. Robert Gillian. : Mrs. O. D. Kennamer entertained the members of her bridge club Wednes- day afternoon. The high score prize, a potted primrose, was awarded to Mrs. H. G. Jacobs. The consolation, vanity case, was cut bytMrs. D; B. Tally, Jr. A salad course was served.
 The Young Matrons' Needlecraft club was entertained at the regular meeting Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Walter Tally at her home ons South Broad street. Spring flowers were used in decoration of the home for the occasion. A salad course was. served. E. ;. Among those attending grand opera from this place were Mir. and Mrs. J. H Hurt, MT. and Mrs. o. D. Kennamer, Misses Sudie Jones, Myrtle Bailey, Elizabeth Monroe, Diona Crabtree, Joel Wimberly,. Louise. Bogart, Julia Anderson. Mrs. R. B. Jones, Mrs. R. K. Bridges, Mrs. W! R. Bogart, Mrs. D. P. Wimberly, Mrs. Mamie J. Bailey and J. NJ. Snodgrass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clyde Spivey announce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
BRILLIANT DINNER DANCE {. AT BEABVOIR CLUB

February % was a gala day in Montgomery and that evening Mont gomery society gathered at the Beau voir club, for the leap year dance at which thes club entertained for its members ssand their. out of town friends. The, festivities of the evening started with a beautiful course dinner; when every available space in the dining room was filled with tables, at which were grouped congenial parties of two four, six or still much larger.
 Each table was adorned with bas- kets of early spring blossoms and fes- tooned sovsr the windows and doors of the. reception snooms were auantities of southern snalaxs 2 Softly SliaAeh lautps cast a bead dtifutS glow sJvefs thes hand somely, gDwned Ihatrons- and maids who were guests on this occasien.T Baskets and bowls of pink roses were placed in attractive places in the reception room of the club, and lovely ferns and potted plants added to the attractive ness of the rooms where the guests assembled.
 r During tle evenaing thea Dominoes furnished music for dancing, which was enjoyed until 12 o'clock. The largest dinner party was given . by w. c. Bruce of South Boston; Va, who *is spending the winter in Montgomery, his former home, and who is one of the most genial hosts in the city. Mr. Bruce entertained forty guests in honor of Mrs. Frances Patterson Walker of Montgomery one of the most attractive women FiH the. city. The evening was one of keen enjoyment from start to finish and enjoyed by several hundred guests. .stf AE z -..,.@ : -s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
BEAUTIFUL CONCERT AT LANIER SCHOOL

DkLtA U \ IF OL SOINCEn4 AT LANIER SCHOOL
 The Five Year club and the Love and Do We'll Club of the Sidney Lanier school entertained at beautiful con cert Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the Lanier auditorium, at which time Mrs. F. B. Neely, soprano; Mrs. Fanny Marks Seibels, violinist; Miss Lucy Price Naftel, dancer; Laula Watts, baritone, and Professor T. c. Gallo way, pianist, were presented in concert. The beautiful program was as follows ::
 My Open Fire-Charles Gilbert Spross. Caceini-W. Laula Watts. Caccini-W. Laura Watts.
 Nobody Knows the Trouble I Seen, White; Hungarian Fantasy, Hubay- Mrs. Fanny Marks Seibels, and Miss Janette Edson, accompanist.
 Pirate Dreams, Charles Huerter i; Homing, Teresa Del Riego-Mrs. +. B. Neely.
 Piece Heroque-Calloway.
 Piece Heroique, Marche Fantastic, and Oriental Melody, Calloway-T. c. Galloway.
 The Little School Mistress; Bettie at the Baseball Game-Mrs. Sallie Pearson Ghent.
 Male Quartet in elections-Walter H. Monroe, Robert Gorrie, w. Laula WattS and Frank Pill
 Melody, Dawes; Valse Bluette, Drigo Mrs. Fanny Marks Seibels, with Miss Janette Edson, accompanist.
 Princess Peacock-Miss Lucy Price Naftel. with Mrs. Virginia Candler, accompanist.-
 The Bandalero, Leslie Stuart: Elegy, Massenet; Creole Love Song, Edgar B. Smith-W. Laula Watts.
 Ave Maria, Schubert; Entertainment of Spring, Calloway-Mrs. F. B. Nicely.
 Duet: q Sing and Love Thee" Cam pani Thy Angel Spirit. Prince-Mrs. Neely and Mir, Watts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
REHEARSALS UNDER WAY
 FOR MASONIC LODGE PLAY

One of the most interesting events planned for March is the "Masque of Pandora" which will be presented q the Grand theatre, March 19 and 20, under the auspices of the DeMolay or der. of the Masonic Lodge. Two hum dred and fifty people will be in the cast, for which rehearsals are being held every day Prominent men and women of the city will take part on the pro- gram, and act as chairmen of the va rious committees.
 The delightful poem, "The Masque of Pandora" by Henry w. Longfel- low, has been taken as vehicle for this charming and entertaining present ment. It is a magnificent spectacular production with a cast of hundreds of performers under the direction of Miss Cora Belle Morse of New York City. There will be unfolded theS story of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
Treble Clef Club
 srt Entertained At
 Musical Tea

F,s One of the prettiest and most delifhtr ful events of the week took place "Wednesday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. W. M. Teague on South Court street, when the Treble Clef club enter tained at its regular monthly musical tea. which is always quite sociil event the home of Mrs, Teague was even tthe home of Mrs. Teaguge WAS beautifully decorated with early spring flowers, and in the dining room, where tea was served from a prettily appoink ed table, pink roses and pinh canaies were used in profusion. Entertaining Goldsmith, Mrs. c. J. Thrasher and Mrs. J. M. Starke. The beautiful pro gram was as follows: =. Part .4 Piano. "Spring" (Greig); "Valse Ca price" (Greig) "La Filieuse. (RAff), Mrs. Arden Bradley. = Sss.5ss
 Contralto. Angus Deif { Bizet), Mrs.
 Violin, Indian Snake Dance" (Bur. leigh} .orientale" fCui) '.Wa1ts. in A Major tBrahms);" Miss Juliet Burke. . Duet, "Sand Man (Gaynor) LIE Brown Bear" lMarea Zucca), Misses Maxine and Nanette Anderson.
 Part III i, ;. HCarmen,,s (Bizet).@ Act 1-ChoruA Street Boys" Treble Clef club.
 Mezzo soprano and chorus, 4Ha- banera," Mrs. S. H. Bennett and Treble
 Chorus, .Your Mother Fond" Treble Clef club.
 Soprano, @seguidilla,',, Mrs. J. M. Anderson.
 Act Ii-Baritone. ''Toreador's Sonsss Mir. Roy Wadsworth.,
 Tenor-"M Man of Alcala," MT. o. Guy
 Chorus, Gypsy song," Treble clsf club.
 Tenor-"This Flower You Gave Me-. Mir. G Guy Smith. .,s s.. < {
 Cqntralto, ''Tis All in van," Mrs. c. Guy Smith. ! <
 Soprano, .Micalla's Aria Mrs. Up ton Slingluff.
 Quartet, .s'March of the Toreadors,s Mrs. J. NJ Anderson, Mrs. O. Guy Smith, Ray Wadsworth and c. Guy Smith. s.',.Afl
 Duet, .'.f You Love Me-" Mrs. J. M. Anderson, 0. Guy Smith, Miss Jeanette. Edison, first accom-. panist c. Guy Smith, club director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
MOTHERS CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS TUESDAY

Mrs. Henry Flowers was a charming hostess to the Mothers club on Tues day afternoon. During the business session, the: president, Mrs. c. J. Faulk, was in the chair. An instructive drill was given by the parliamentarian, Mrs. G. M. Lewis. As result of the report of the nominating committee, the fol lowing will be officers for next year t: President, Mrs. w. c. Sherman vice president; Mrs. S. M. Bentley; secre- tary, Mrs. G. H. Denson; treasurer Mrs. J. E.. Jones; parliamentarian, Mrs. G. M. Lewis.
 Mrs. B. R. Porter was welcomed as a new member and Mrs. Sellers Stout led discussion on the proposed pro- gram for the new year study.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
UPLAND CIVIC CLUB MET FRIDAY AFTERN00N

The Upland Civic club met Friday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. A. A. McKittrick on East Third street, Oak Park. This club was organized several weeks ago, the object of which is to install a community pride in the peo- pie who live in the Oak Park com. munity. Mrs. Gustave Mertins was the principal speaker at the meeting, Fri. day afternoon. when she made sugges- tlons as to the best way of fostering community spirit. and helping the club in all its activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02

Discovery of new and important fossil locality has been made recently by two graduates of the University of Washington Department of Geology.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02

Samuel Hopkins was the first to be granted a patent by the government on July 3f, D. 1190. when, he asked for one on new process. for making pot and peaxl ashes.