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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
ARtETT
SPEEDS Up

Ray Rohver brings hack word
that "BuE4' Arlsit IL new bail
player.
The bic oaklsndsr "a showing a
lot Of pepper" says Rohwsr. and
he IL running well on the bases
for bis man. having Evtped more
than 20 sacks 20 far lie can hii.
no doubt about that. He would
be n riot In that small Philadelphia
National league park"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
That Wills-Firpo
Thing

Louis Firpo or Harry Wills
Who viii win?
Nate Druxman says Firpo
ITS another Willard. johnson
sstup. says Druxman. Wills h all
thru. too old. md Firpo. strong bull
that he is, win stop him inside Of
five wounds"
Dan Salt picks Wills.
Wills IA smarter. strong and can
hit with both hands and he viii box
rings around Firpo"
That's that.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
HELEN FARRELL
MISSES SHORT ONE

Helen Farrell missed one Of those
'pesky' short ones on the home
green for tying score for medalist
honors. The North End star. how.
ever did not miss many shots Of any
kind on that last nine. which she
medaled in 40. Quite a nice bit OF
shoi.making-for either sex.
Her ciubmate. Phoebe Nell It'd.
marsh. who IS staging very sue.
ceSsful comeback. after being about
two years out OF competitive play.
and Mrs. c. w Howard. or Belling.
ham. were the only other players to
break the eos.
The defeated eight IN this morn.
ing's championship matches will
form the first flight, The firstround
matches IN the other seven flights
arc being played this morning.
ThoEs who qualified for the champion
ship flight. With their qualifying scores
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
ROBERTSON rAus TO PASS

Jimmy Robertson. Carnegie Techs
great star failed 10 pass the physical
examination at West Point. and viii
not be with the army squad as a
result
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
SSFlAis8e1s
WHERE I

WHERE THEY PLAY THIS WEEK
Vernon A. Seattle
Oakland at Portland
salt Lake az San Francisco.
Sacramento at Los Angeles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
Both Jones and StueIand Are Subject TO Draft
Two Upsets Mark Opening of State Women's Play
Glass, Nothing Else But

When II comes 10 sailing class, you haze 10 hand II 10
the "Debra" The class sioop oWned by Ben H. Weston
Of Los Angeles TIE "Debro recently the San Fran
cisco BAY championship and one Of the Speedies boats
Of is type IN the West II Is the same style as Ted
Gearys Sir Tom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
ICE HOCKEY GAINS GRouSp

Ice hockey is gaining more ~ y.
more ground each year ana II =
lleved the sport has great '0''
in the United states.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
Mrs. Young
Is Medalist
of Tourney
Two Prominent Stars Fail
to Qualify in the State
Meet
BULLETIN

BULLETIN
Results Of first round play in
the Washington state uOmsn's
golf championships. Tuesday
follow:
Mrs. Young defeated Mrs.
Merrill. and 3
Mrs. Wheeler defeated Mr..
Psase. up.
Mrs. Roberts defeated Mrs.
Wheaton. 3 and I.
Mrs. Sumner defeated Miss
TidmErsh. I and 3.
Mrs. Howard defeated Mrs.
Bowen. and !.
Mrs Twitchcll defeated Mrs.
YesEer. and ?.
Mrs. Cary defeated Mrs.
IsntI ! and 3.
Mrs. Bridgman defeated Miss
Farrell. default
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
AMERICAN LEAGrE
RESULTS

Washington 2. 81 Louis tfrat Eamc)
second ESmc, rain,
New York B. Cleveland ..
Chicago philadelphia. rain.
Boston 4. Detroit I.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
WON LAST ONE IN 1909

Detroit won the American is. ,sss
championship in 1907. 1905 ana Inv, IN.
since then the Tigers have
able TO reach the top
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE


Chicago 5, New York ttlrst EamsN.
New York u. Chicago second Eame,.
Pitbburg 7, Philadelphia tflrst
gamel second game. rain.
BROOKLYN &. st. Louis l.
Boston g. Cincinnati s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
Babe Ruth Gets
Fortieth Homer

NEW YORK. Aug. .s Babs
Ruth. the great Bsmbino. nj, his
Goth home run Of tho sesSon hero
YESTERDAY. In addition. Ruth got
a double and n single. iIs aided
his team IN beating Cleveland. s
70 !.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26

before the draft date due because they both worth
more than $4,000.
Slnelnnd is understood sent here under option
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-26
Pitchers Only Indians
WhomMajor Can Claim
Cubs Have Option on Stueland; Very Few Players in
Coast Circuit Are Subject to Draft; San Francisco
Is Only Club Immune
BY LEO II. LASSEN

ERCY LEE JONES, southpaw and George
Stueland. Highlander, are the only mem
bers Of the Seattle Indians who are subject
to draft when the major leagues put in their
bids for Coast league players next month.
Only men sent to this league by the big
time clubs are subject to drafting
Chances are that Red Killefer will make
~, effort ~ cell both Jones and Stualand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
Social Activities |At Louie Comp
 ton Seminary

The social season in the seminary was inaugurated on "Wednesday aft ernoon, when Miss Morton was hostess to a delightful tea given to the senior class. Besides the thirty-two seniors, the guests of honor, were their mothers or friends. who began to arrive prompts ly at o'clock. In the receiving line with Miss Morton were members Of the faculty and class officers. The dining room and halls were crowded with happy. mothers and still prouder daughters--a charming company with a spirit of real loyalty and 'comrade- ship. 8
 The glowing autumn tints of flow CTS aud decorations enhanced the beauty, of the Occasion besides being q pretty background for the dainty costumes of the guests.
 The autumn colors were still furthef accentuated in the decoration of the punch table, where Misses Pugh, Ewing and Baker served delicious sherbet cakes and bonbcns. The afternoon was an event in the careers of the seniors since it was their formal introduction to the school and society.
 The Young Woman's Christian asso- citation, always powerful factor in the lives of the seminary, girls. heh It's meeting on Wednesday afternoon in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
DELTA ZETA H0TfSE WARMING

DELTA ZETA
 HOUSE WARMING
 One of the loveliest of Fireman affairs was the house warming given by the Delta Zeta fraternity in their new house. It is constructed similar to a Swish mountain lodge and built on one of the most attractive spots of the campu&
 The house was very tastely furnished, carrying out color scheme of green and gray, enhanced by kellarny roses. The music for the occasion was furnish cd by Miss Nina Jones at the piano and Miss Sibyl Strickland. who played the violin. These girls are both very talented and are members of the school orchestra, as we'll as very active in this chapter of Delta Zeta.
 In the spacious drawing room the guests were servede tea, during which time many Delta EetA songs were played. Miss Marie Newsom of Birmingham received at the door in q lovely powder puff blue creatation. Miss Leah Beth Conner president at the tea table, gown ed in beautiful beaded speriwinkle model. Sandwiches, tea and eonfec- tions were passed by the following mem bers of thet fraternity: Misses lLorene and Gladys Wakefield of Carbon Hill, Ala: Cecil Strickland, Pearl Jones, Mildred Hunts, Louise Schoolfield. Thelma Peterson, Ruth Stoner, Sarah Bridge. St
 About one hundred guests called be- tween the hours of five and six. Many sent gifts. whcih added to the charm of the new house and were cordially re- Iceived by Alpha American Chapter of Delta Zeta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
MISS GRAY BECOMES
 BRIDE OF MIR. ENGLAND

A wedding of great interest to their many friends was that of Miss Eliza. beth Gray and Mir. Odrian A. Ringland, which wass solemnized September 24, at , 50 in the evening at Mt. Vernon Methodist church, Rev. W. H. Harris officiating.
 Mir. Ben McCluskey sang "I love You Truly and Mrs. W. w. Walker sang 'sBecause" and At Dawning," accom- panied by Mir. Henry Richard who also played the wedding march.
 Mir. Marvin AIcEachern and Mir. E Daniels. Jr., acted as ushers and pre-. eeded the bridal party to the alter. Miss Alma Dickson acted as maid of honOl looking very beautiful in a nile green afternoon frock and carrying a bouquet of sunburst roses. Miss Lamar Aldridgt served as matrOn and was beautiful in t becoming afternoon frock of orchid carrying a boquet of sunburst roses Mrs. Aldridge was met at the alter by eroomsman Mr. John Kirby.
 Mrs. Felix W. Lewis served her sis. ter as matron of honor and wore q .besrItiful semi-evening dress of pink embroidered in gold and silver thread and carried a--bouquete of sunburst roses.
 The bride was given in marriage by her cousin Mir Tom Martin. She was very beautiful in her white Georgett crepe wedding dress and long white veil held in place by coronet of orange blossoms. They were met at the alter by ,the groom Hnd his best man Mir. Ru dolph Thompson and were married with the impressive ring ceremony.
 An informal reception was held at the home of the brides month Mrs Annie l.. Gray. Miss Nell Lewis and Miss Lorraine Prickett served puach to about one hundred guests.
 Later in the evening the bride changed to her travelling dress of green and tan with tan accessories. Mir, and Mrs Kingland left for trip to Florida and other southern points.
 Among the out of town guests were Miss Dorothy Ringlnnd ef Los Angeles, Gal, Mir. Alvan Hungerford and Mir D. Hill of Selma, Ala. Mrs. Ida Ring land of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Mir. and Mrs. Laura Smith of Clifton, Ari
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
Lurn : Gallacher Wedding Plans
 Completed

The marriage of Miss .Anne Galla- cher. the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James Gallacher, of Jasper, to Mir. George English Lum, IT,, of Birming- ham, will be social event in which he many friends and relatives of the couple in Birmingham will be inter ested
 The ceremony will take place at the First Methodist church of Jasper Tues day evening, October q, at & o'clock, with Dr. George Lang, of the University of Alabama, an uncle of the. bride, of- ficiating.
 Preceding the ceremony a musical program will be given by Mir. Owen Gillespy and Mir, Leon Cole. of Bir- mingham. and Mir. sam Flippen, of Jasper will have charge of the napfial music. A chorus of twelve voices will sing the Briday Chorus from Isohen- grin for the entrance of the wedding party.
 Mrs. Chris Gallacher, of Jasper. sis ter-in-law of the bride. will be the matron of honor and Miss John R. Shields, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Brabson Shields. of Jasper, will be the maid of honor.
 Miss Mamie Lum, of Birmingham, sister of the groom. and Clyde Lacy Gray, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Sherrill Gray, of Jasper, will be the bridesmaids. ,-e
 Little Nancy Brewer, the small daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Percy Brow. er. of Birmingham, and niece of he groom will be the ring bearer and little Jean Rainey. Margaret Gallacher. lane Fite and Mary Jean. White are 70 be the flower girls.
 Miss Gallaeher will be given in mar riage by her uncle. Mir. Robert Lang, of Townley, Ala. Mir. Percy Brewer, of Birmingham, will serve Mir. Lum as best man and the groomsmen will be Mir. George Harris, Mir. Roland Mus hat and Mir. Thomas Berry, all of Birmingham. The ushers are to be Mir. Douglas Leake, Mir. Archie John son, Mir. Charles Burton, and Mrs. Charles Dugan, all of Jasper.
 Among the Birmingham people who will attend the wedding will be Mir. and Mrs. Percy Brewer, Mrs. George Lum, Sr., Mir. and Mrs. Angus Taylor, Mrs. c. R. Mccormick. Jr., Mrs. J. l.. l.aPoint. Miss Ruth Keiser. Mrs. Fran eesLatady, Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Knecht.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
isS DUPUY HONORED HTH RAINBOW SHOWER

Miss Ellen Dupy a bride elect of etober was complimented Tuesday when -iys. H. J. Cummings and Mrs. W. B. IAinan entertained with rainbow si.ower.
 A musical program was given by Mrs. cfafgc Randall. Airs, Walter Going,
 :s. C. w. Phillips and Miss Minnie Dick.
 Little Mary King dressed as a fairy ought a message from witch to the loree who was then escorted by two
 iries, June and Isabel Inman to the of the rainbow which extended from living room to the dinning room ere a pot of gold was found guarded IL a witch and brownies. Here the l"noree found the gifts. Little Bert :mpson, Frank Inman and Burke iprpny. dresses asfhrownies received the ,fats and deposieed them at the foot
 The members Miss Dupuy bridal l,artv assisted the hostesses in receiv- ing. Miss Auberrie Cummings and Miss Helen Ruth Kelly served punch and Mrs, Frank Pollock kept the brides 1 ,ok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
MEETING OL PELHAM CHAPTER. U .D.G.

Pelham Chapter, U. D. O., held its first meeting of the fall season We'd nesday afternoon at the Southern club, the .hostesses being Mrs. R. N. Bell, Mrs. w. A. Jenkins, Mrs. Edgar Col lins. About seventy-five members were present and many interesting reports were given. Mrs. R. N Bell, the new president, presided. Reading of the min utes recalled the beautiful presentation 10 the former president, Mrs. J. IT.. Scruggs of a goldy enameled U. ID. c. badge from the chapter and 2 gold state division badge from sthe former chapter presidents, in recognition of, her splen- did administration as president of Pel- nam chapter.
 The report of Mrs. J. H. Scruggs as t. D. c. chairman for Defense Day >howed that the several chapters Of he district had responded in large mum CTS and were we'll represented in the parade on that day.
 The report of the arrangement com. mittee for the bestdhHal of the Cross of Service to Gen. ". L. Sibert and Gen. R. E., Noble, MrE J. A. Rountree, shairman, Mrs. R. N. Bell. Mrs. J. H. ;;cfuggs, Mrs. H. II. K. Jefferson, Mrs. '.'om Stobert, gave-full details of all ar angemeuts and the success of the un-, ,,ertaking. Letters of Appreciation were read from sGenenRl Sibert and t,eneral Noble. The committee also re rorted receiving letters of congratula- ion from members of the executive I.oard of the general U. D. C., from :aree former president generals. Miss Mary B., Poppenheim, Mrs. Roy McKin- ucy, Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler nd from the president general, Mrs. rank Harold. who regretted that bus less of her office prevented her be- ,rs present for the occasion.
 Delegates elected to attend the gem e.al .contentiOn of the U. D. c. which ,7eets is, SavannaIS November 1922 are
 rs.tR. N. Bell, president Mrs. J. A.
 ,untree, Mrs. y IT.. Scruggs, Mrs. H..
 R. Jefferson, Mrs. r. E. Davidson, .-s. John Crane, Miss Adele Shaw, HIFs. R. E. Collins
 At the conclusion of the business ses- ion delightful musical pr0gram was .Andered by Mrs. T. l.. Crenshaw, vo- ce list. Mrs. Ulah Glathery Morris, ,,ianist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
BARKER PARENT TEACHERS TO HOLD MEETING,

Barker school Parent-Teacher asso- citation will hold it's regular meeting Thursday afternoon. October 16, ut s :15 o'clock.
 After the business session, Mir. T. c. Young, principal of South Highland and Glen Iris schools, will talk on the platoon system in the schools and will answer, any auestions the mothers may desire to ask. n
 Mrs. Ray $. South will entertain with violin solos. and Miss orline Ran dall, drawing teacher at Barker. will have an exhibit of the work in hel department through the various grades
 Barker Pafent-Teacher association enjoys the reputation of always having well attended meetings aRl it is hoped that this one will eclipse any previous meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
Sunshine Musical Comedy To Be Staged

When the United Daughters of the Confederacy were in search of means through which money might be justly made they were somewhat worried Why? Because they realized in order to reach their goal they must give to the. world the best and the best would come back to them.
 The problem was to find the best J You know that is hard task when you consider the many wonderful treats Birmingham affords. But fate was with them. Just as we were amid our rainy search we found Sunshine w A most exceptional musical comedy. It makes you. laugh from beginning to end You forget the raindrops in your life and realize that sunshine will soon be call ing.
 The play is arranged in three acts, all of. which are layed in the Sunshine sanitarium." Here we meet the pa tients--Mandelia McCann, aged 10, who is always into mischief. Her mother. Mrs. Bunch McCann, who suffers con tinually with her loves. Mrs. Whipple. whose nerves are always on edge: Mir. Butternip, who cries necessarily for his tonic; Tessie. the mental case; Ma ior Kellicott, the speculator; Miss Deane, an engaged patient; Jim An thony, a visitor; Buddy Brady, fla nous ball player, and Sunshine Mary
 When Mary" grows into womanhood she realizes that her stepfather's wealth has been acquired by unjust mean and that she Is being used as co-worker.
 She runs away and seeks refuge in the Sunshine sanitarium." Soon she becomes head nurse and is given the title Sunshine" -I
 The famous ball player. Buddy Bra dy, thinks he has been knocked out of the game forever and comes to the Sun shine sanitarium for treatment. Here he is cared for by Sunshine" who re- stores him to health and of course Cupid draws his bowl 3,
 When ''SunshiDes" father learns of her whereabouts hs comes for her. A most dramatic scene is the one between the father and stepdgughter. She re- fRses to. go hack to her~Cld life.
 Almost handsolhe jewel disappears from the sanitariuah. 1t was stolen by Sunshine's stepfatKer but she bears the blame, Just as she is about to leave, Buddy comes to the rescue. He makes q most wonderful comparison of the game of Life with the game of ball. He strikes out once. He strikes out twive. but the third time he makes home run. Sunshine is made 10 realize that she. too, can knock home run if she will just stay at the bat. She stays. Truth comes to light and Sunshine" beams in all its glory
 Throughout the play 132 chorus girls and boys in beautiful costumes are seen. You. hear songs of, which you like to listen. See steps df grace and charm, and when the curtain falls after the grand finale smiles-will reign through out the audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
DR. AND MRS. CLTUGMAN TENDED A RECEPTION

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clingman, the new rector of the Church of the Advent and his charming wife were the recip- mans guild of the church entertained with n reception in the parish house. Autumn leaves. dahlias. and yellow daisies made the Sunday school room attractive by their brightness.
 Receiving with the honorees were the members of the guild. greeted over a hundred guests who attended the af- fair. to meet and extend a welcome to Dr. and Mrs. Clingman, who are such decided additions to Birmingham's church circles. t.s.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
MISS MONTGOMERY WEEDS MIR. FITZGERALD

A wedding of the week which was quietly solemnized last evening at nine o'clock was that of Miss Pearl Grace Montgomery and Mir Arthur Fitzgerald. The marriage ceremony was performed by Dr. ]. A. Bryan, at the Presbyter- ian parsonage in the presence of the immediate relatives and close friends. The bride was attired in q travelling suit of navy blue with hat and accesso. ries to harmonize.
 After q short wedding trip to New Orleans the young couple will be at home in woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
ELLSWORTH.ABBOTT WEDDING HOLDS INTEREST HERE

4 wedding of interest in Birmingham will be that Thursday of Miss Edith Ellsworth to William Ben Abbott at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. J. D. Ellsworth, at McComb, Miss. Miss Ellsworth was teacher last year in the department of music at the Wood lawn high school. The couple will make their home in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12

the chapel. Under the efficient leader ship of Miss fGiililapd the association is planning a program of real Christian work in ail its departments.
 The officers for the coming year are : President, Virginia Tutwiler; vice presi- dent, Mamie Lee Boggs; recording secretary, Nancy Elgin; corresponding secretary, Jerome Spelce; treasurer, Mabel Glenn; chairman of committees, socia,, Martha Turner; devotional, Mary Mcihee missionary, Annn D. Trucks !; Bible. Carol Mitchell; publicity, Nelle Alice Brady music, Frances Dykes: so- c;al service, Dorothy f.ohb; room, Chris tine Cheney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
QUIET WEDDING OF MIR.
 PERSON AND MISS MITCHF

Miss Ruth Mitchell formerly of Pen City and Mir. ". H. Pierson of Bir- mingham, were quietly married last eve ming at nine o'clock in the rectory of the Fountain Heights Baptist church. the Rev. Dr. Williams pronouncing the nuptial VOWS in the presence of few close friends.
 The young couple left immediately for New Orleans where Mir. Pierson will take charge of the State Loan and In vestment company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
JOINT HOSTESsES HONOR MISS WHEELER SATURDAY.

Miss Alice Ansiey and Miss Frances Pickens entertained with Lyric par ty Saturday afternoon honoring Miss Louisa Wheeler, bride-eiect. The guests included the members. of the Delta Zeta sorority of the University of Alabama, of which Miss Wheeler Is a member. ,h.s3 @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
MRS. wHATLEY ENTERTAINS CURRENT TOPICS CLUB

The members of the Current Topic club were charmingly entertained by Mrs. ]. W. Whatley at her home on Clairmont avenue Friday afternoon.
 The following program was enjoyed ; "The Need of Art Galleries of Sir. mingham,r by Mrs. Rucks; ''Commu- nity Drama" by Mrs. A. T.. Odom Need of Parks and Playgrounds," Mrs. Arthur Barton.
 General discussion with Miss Pearl Peace Gan Birmingham Improve Her Residential Section?r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
PATTON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT l .9YORS MIR. RAMSAY'S PLAN

i1Iyton School Improvement held the meeting of the year on Tuesday rnoon, October [. The association !. ht-on record by unanimous vote as A'oring the plan of the library location 1: i'd other municipal buildings as out lined by Erskine Ramsay in Sundays Age-Herald.
 The, association believes it to be the most satisfactory solution to the ''civie center" problem and hopes to see the I'idn adopted in the near future. N ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
 TN ENTERTAIN FOR PARENTS

The pupils of the third semester of Phillips High school will entertain ,rhnrday afternoon at the school. The entire building will be open to visitors nnd tea will be served in the apartment of the school from , to 5 o'clock.
 All mothers, fathers and pupils of the third semester are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
LUM-GALIAACHER
 AFTER REHEARSAL PARTY

Miss Susie Brumbach of Jasper will entertain Monday evening, October 20, with a buffet supper at her home in Jasper, coinplimenting Miss Anne Gal l cher of Jasper and Mir. eGorge Eng iih Lam, dr., of Birmingham, follow ing the rehearsal of their wedding Lilns. 1ss1z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
MIR. AND MRS. GRASS TO RECEEVE THIS EVENING

Mir. and Mrs. A. Grass will receive this evening from to II at their resi- dence, 1915 Avenue I in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Grass, who were recent ly married. No cards.