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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
DOLOMITE BRIDGE CLUB

Members of the Muscado Bridge club were delightfully."- entertained Friday aft ernoon by Mrs. w. c. Chase at her home in Woodward. A feature of the party was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree from which each guest received a gift, brought for her by some other member of the club.
 The club game was enjoyed during afternoon, at the close of which Mrs. J. W. Lawrence won the club prize, a box of handsome handmade handker- chiefs. salad and sweet course was served by the hostess at the close of the afternoon. Following were the guests present: Mrs. Lowell Naff, Mrs. &. w. Wright, Mrs. Peyton McEniry, Mrs. R. D. Ray, Mrs. Louise DeSabla, Mrs. w. J. Lawrence, Mrs. Fred Scales and Mrs. Billy Wilson.
 The next meeting of the club will be held January 2, with Mrs. Lowell Naff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29

 EASTERN SIREN
Ten Commandments To Open At Jefferson
 Theater Monday

The opening of Cecil B. DeMillei production "The Ten Commandments' in this city at the Jefferson beginning Monday for an all week showing will disclose Nita Naldi in the novel characs [ terization of Franco Chinese girl and Eurasian half-breed who is is smuggled into America from the Orient.
 Most moyie-goers have seen and en. joyed Miss Naldi's work as vamp. I'd see her as a slant-eyed Celestial will be decided novelty. Nita Naldi's rise in the films has been meteoric.
 After Experience" and 'Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde," her work as Donna Sol opposite A Rodolph Valentino in Blood and Sanfs gave her a, tremend. ous reputation. She followed it up and sustained il in such subsequent produc tions as 'Glimpses of the Moon" You Can't Fool Your Wife," Lawful Lar ceny," and Everyday Love-"
 When Cecil B. DeMille was looking around for the leader of Pharaoh'a army, he had in mind at the same time man whose physique should be akin to Apollo's. He should be swift and strong as well as fearless.
 MT. Swan was immediately engaged by MT. DeMille for the soldier scenes of Pharaoh, and in the palace of Ram eses II, the magnificent, he is seen rushing down the stairs at the head of the Egyptian hosts at the command and call of the mighty Pharaoh. The closeup flashes of Swan as he stands at attention to receive Pharaoh's orders show his iApollo-like physique in all it's perfection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
NEW TREATMENT
 CURES ASTHMA
Startling Evidence Reveals Speedy Cure by Simple
 Home Treatment

A new home treatment which many former victims of Asthma declare is unequaled, has been perfected by D. J. Lane at St. Marys, Kans.
 This new treatment, which is easily used at home, has won the highest praise from men and women who stated they had suffered for years and had tried everything. MT. Lane has so much confidence his new treat ment will cure that he will send reg ular $1.25 bottle free of all charges, to any sufferer who writes him. He does not expect any pay for the treatment until it has cured, and then only the small price of SIPS.
 If you suffer from Asthma, take ad- vantage of his free trial offer. Sim ply send your name and address to D. J. Lane, sos Lane Bldg, St. Marys, Kans., and he will immediately send you, all charges prepaid, a full sized bottle.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29

lions for the midnight show are prom ised something especially good.
 The headliner of the bill this week combines mirtt..;. with a fine backing of melody. It brings the Wilson Broth CTS, Frank and Joe, in 'The Lieu tenant and the Cop" This is a skit that is said to be a riot of comedy lines and chatter.
 The added lttraction is the offering of Miss Robbie Brewster and Company in "A Dancing Honeymoon. This is a terpsichorean novelty, in that 1t is a dancing skit with a connecting thread of plot. Assisting Miss Brewster are Jack Pomeroy, Frank Mccormick, Fred die Martin and Zoe Osler.
 The special feature brings on a lot If comedy, offered by Jed Dooley. There are lots of Dooleys, on the stage as we'll as in private life, but everyone says there is only one Jed, "The Cameo Comic"
 Rounding out the bill are Bollinger and Reynolds in "A Tip on the Lane" and the Jack Hust.es Duo, versatile in- strumental virtuosi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
AT THE LYRIC

Something to do, some place to go these have been frequent expressions from .,nerrymakers in the past when they were looking for entertainment on New Years Eve, and this year their problem is solved for them by the Lyric theater.
 Beginning promptly at II o'clock Wednesday night, an elaborate revue will be staged, with the five acts of big-time Keith vaudeville, playing the theater the first half of the week, put ting on the show.
 The midnight revue will not be repetition of the regular performances, but something entirely new, arranged especially for this big holiday event. The bill to play the Lyric the first half of this week is an all-star aggre- gGtion, we'll known for its versatility, so the various performers will stage an entirely new show for the New Year revel.
 There will be singing, dancing, comedy and the usual variety touches that characterize a first rate revue. Staged after the manner of cabaret entertainment, those patrons who are fortunate enough to make their reserva-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
NORRIS IS ELECTED
 CHIEF OF CHEMISTS
Massachusetts Man Succeeds
 Dr. Balkeland

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Election of Prof. James F. Norris of the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology as president of the American Chemical so- ciety for 1925 was announced here to- day. Professor Norris is chairman of the division of chemistry and chemical technology of the National Research council. He succeeds Dr. Leo Hendrix Balkeland of New York.
 Directors chosen are Prof. E. c. Franklin of Leland Stanford university and Dr. w. D. Bigelow, director of the research laboratories of the National Gamers association, Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
BESSEMER SOCIAL
CROKER.MURRAH WEDDING

A wedding that came as distinct surprise to the many friends of the couple was hat of Miss Mary Croker and Mir. George Murrah. both of this city, which took place at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Ellis Terry on Arlington avenue, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. Roy Chandler, pastor of the South Highland Baptist church, performed the marriage ceremony. Only intimate friends and relatives of the couple were present.
 The bride was very attractive in a rust brown suit, trimmed with grey fur, with accessories to harmonize. She is well known here where she has lived for several years. The groom is popular young business man of the city, being a graduate tf the University Law school, and the junior member of the Terry Murrah Realty company.
 After a honeymoon trip to Florida and south Alabama, Mir. and Mrs Mur- rah will make their home in Besse- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
BILL TO URGE PLAN
 FOR WAR MUSEUM
Conversion Of Pension Office
 To Be Proposed
lRx Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Legisla- tion looking toward conversion of the pension office into a national war mu- scum probably will be introduced in this session of congress.
 The plan, whi I originated with Chief Clerk Edward W. Morgan and had the approval of high officials of the bureau and interior departmenty contemplates gathering and placing in the building a sufficient number of implements, uni. forms and distinctive accourtements of each of the American wars to tell the wartime history of the country.
 It is probable that congress first will be asked to authorize a committee to determine the feasibility of the plan, which it is expected can be carried out with small appropriation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
HE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2e 1924

Mime. Tamaki Miura, noted Japanese lyric soprano from Tokio. will appear here in the San Carlo Grand Opera company production of Madame But terfly," when Fortune Gallo sends that organization to Birmingham, at, the municipal auditorium, January l, seats for which go on sale Monday.
 This is the very last word in realism for this little Nipponese artist has sung Butterfly" in every country in the world, and it is coincidence that with the passing of Puccini, the com poser, Mime. Miura was just rendering her one thousandth performance of the character of Cio-C -Cio-San, the unhappy heroine of the opera.
 No single work of the masters at tracts as many patrons in the realm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
THE WEATHER

AlabamA and Mississippi: increasing cloudiness and slightly warmer Monday, probably followed by rain Monday night and Tuesday.
 Illinois: Light snow probable Monday and Tuesday; not so cola.
 Missouri: Overcast Monday and Tuesday; probably light snow: not so cold Monday and in east portion Tuesday.
 Virginia: Fair with slowly rising ternperature Monday; Tuesday unsettled somewhat warmer, probably rain on the coast and rain snow in the interior.
 North Carolina: Fair with slowly rising temperature Monday; Tuesday unsettied' probably rain.
 South Carolina and Georgia: Fair Mon day; Iuesday unsettled, probably rain; slightly warmer on the coast.
 Florida: Mostly cloudy Monday and Tuesday; probably local rains Tuesday; slightly warmer in north and central por- tions Tuesday.
 Extreme northwest Florida: Cloudy Mon day, probably followed by rain Monday night and Tuesday; not much change in temperature.
 warmer Monday, followed by rain Monday night or Tuesday.
 Kentucky: Increasing cloudiness Mon- day. followed by snow or rain Monday night or Tuesday warmer Tuesday. Louisiana: Monday and Tuesday cloudy, probably rain near the coast. warmer. warmer: Tuesday partly cloudy, warmer
 Oklahoma: Monday partly cloudy, warmer; Tuesday partly cloudy. East Texas: Monday and Tuesday un- settled, probably rain in south portion warmer Monday and in east and south
 West Texas: Monday partly cloudy. warmer in southeast portion, Tuesday gem erally fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
MANY TO ATTEND
 NEW YEAR PARTY
Biiou To Give Dance Af- ter Midnight 
 Show

Hundreds of inquiries are pouring into the office of the manager of Loew's Biiou with reference to the great New Years eve midnight comedy festival Wednesday night, the program to begin at II o'clock and to be turned into a dance on the stage immediately after midnight, in which the stage beauties on the weeks bill will dance with lucky ones from the audience.
 In addition to the comedy reels, five special acts of vaudeville with clown ing and other features, there will also be on hand Dave Macon, Tennessee mountaineer banjoist and vocation rec ord artist, as we'll as Fly Miller, the Birmingham boy who has become fla nous in minstrelsy as "Old Hard Luck"
 The regular New Years week vaude- vile bill beginning Monday afternoon, is featured by such acts as the playlet Back Stage" by Clay Crouch and company, featuring the Bt g sisters and Paul Murdock, also the special return engagement of the Scotch artists, May Mckay and her sisters. Other merito- rious acts of the weeks bill include Nancy Decker, "The Joy Girl of Song land" also the Caits brothers, in the comedy skit "Qpie+, Please!" and the European aerial gymnasts, the Devries troupe.
 Monta Bells "The Snob," Metro Goldwn production, is the screen feature of this weeks special bill and this pic ture, starring John Gilbert, is said to be very true to life. The part of the snob, a difficult role, is said to be car ried out to perfection by John Gilbert. Norma Shearer, as his wife, and Con- rad Nagel, as his friend, share honors with him, while Phyllis Haver, as the rich girl, 'mperious and defiant of con vention, is said to be convincing. Critics of the large cities of the Pacific coast where this picture has just been shown have given it an enthusiastic welcome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
BROCK.sMITH WEDDING

The wedding of Miss Maude Brock and Mir. Roy NJ. Smith was solemnized recently at the home of the brides par ents at Lipscomb. Rev. T. D. Steeley, pastor of the Union Baptist church, performed the marriage ceremony in the presence of a few relatives and friends of the, couple.
 Mir. and Mrs. Smith upon their re- turn from short trip, will make their home in Bessemer where the groom IS connected with his father in the mer- cantile business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
SORORITY ENTERTAINED

Miss Helen Hasty entertained a num- Der of her sorority sisters of the Tau Delta sorority Friday noon with a luncheon at the home of her parents on Arlington avenue. The home was lovely with holly, mistleto, red bells and other Christmas decorations.
 At noon a lovely three-course lunch con was served. Place cards bore the following names: Miss Esther Merrell, Miss Lila Mae Cantey, Miss Eleanor Jackson, Miss Lorene Norton and Miss Marjorie Gran of Birmingham, Miss Re becca Williamson and Miss Annie Louise Moon of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
CALHOUN.CRAFT WEDDING

Miss Frances Lucille Craft and MT. Walter E. Calhoun were quietly united in marriage on Christmas day at the home of Rev. T. E. Steeley, pastor of the Lipscomb Baptist church. Rev. Steeley officiated.
 The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Frances Craft.
 After a honeymoon trip to Atlanta, Ga, Mir. and Mrs. Calhoun will make their home on Gordon Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
LONEs.KNIGHT WEDDING

Miss Mada Jones and MT. James A. Knight were united in marriage this week at the home of Rev. Steeley in Lipscomb. The wedding nuptials were in charge of Rev. T. E. Steeley. A few friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony.
 MT. and Mrs. Knight will make their home ill Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
SEVERE TRENORS
 ARE REGISTERED
Earthquake Believed To Be In
 Japanese Area

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Earth tremors of very pronounced intensity" were recorded beginning at 6 :0S p. m. today on the Georgetown University seismograph.
 The tremors still were in progress at 7:20 p. m., having reached the maximum of their intensity between 6 A and 6 :50 p. m.
 Father Tondorf, seismographer of the university, estimated that the center of the disturbance was approximately 5000 to 6,100 miles from Washington, and possibly within the Japanese earth quake area.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
FAMILY DINNER SERVED

MT. and Mrs. H. H. Maze were hos tess recently to a family dinner at the home in Brighton. A Christmas turkey with other courses were served ZZ guests, relatives and close friends of the family. Music and conversation were amusements of the afternoon. The out-of-town guests present were: MT, and Mrs. John Newman, Mir. and Mrs. l.. II. Mosher and Mir. and Mrs. J. M Dawson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
GOODWATER MAN
 KILLED N MILL
Truman Franklin Meets With Fatal Accident In Florida

GOODWATER. Ala, Dec. 2S.-(spe- cial. )-Truman Franklin was killed yesterday at Careyville, Fla, where he was engaged in the saw mill business, according to information received today. Details of the accident have not been received by relatives here, but his body will arrive here or at Sylacauga to- night, where interment will take place tomorrow.
 Young FrankliV was reared here and near here, and is the son of Oscar Franklin, of Slacauga. He went to Florida about a month ago. He was married short time ago to Miss Mamie Richardson of near Alexander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
sCHOOLS TO RESUME

The school of Ensley will resume Monday morning after having observed the Christmas holidays. Instructors and officers have returned to the city after opening the holidays elsewhere. The schools will remain in session un- til Wednesday afternoon adjourning at that time until Friday morning, per mitting New Years day to be observed at home by the students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Frances Keith, Miss Ramona Duffee and Hiss Dorothy White enter tained with beautiful Christmas party Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove on Third avenue.
 Forty-two, rock and contests were en- joyed, the score cards being tiny poin- settias, while the favors were horns, pocket knives, novelty handkerchiefs and dolls. The home was beautifully decorated in holly mistletoe, and poin- settias, the entire lower floor being used for the games.
 Mrs. Grove, the hostess, served ices, angel food cake and hints to the guests, which included members of the younger set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
CHICAGOAN ADMITS
 S77,OOO ROBBERY
Wife Also Held In San Fran
 cisco HOldup

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-William Ryan, 25, alias William Smith. was arrested here today with his 18-year-old wife, Martha Gieser Smith, and tonight con- fessed he had taken part in the theft of $17,7O0 in currency and $6O,OOO in bonds from messengers of the Pacific Gas and Electric company in San Fran cisco December 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
<, WEEVIL IN BAD
Fires And Cold Expected To Extermi-
 nate Cotton Pest

CORDOVA, Ala, Dec. 28.--(Special.) It is the general opinion of Walker county farmers that the boil weevil will do little damage to the cotton crop in 1925. This opinion is backed by two arguments. The first is, that practically all the woodland in the coun- ty was burned over during the dry weather of the summer and fall. The second is, that the very cold weather will about finish up what the fires did not get,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
IOCAT. nATA
WINRS

East Fluff: Moderate northeast, and weather overcast, probably local rains over north portion Monday.
 West Gulf Moderate northeast and east. and weather overcast with local rains Monday.
 Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage. Moderate to fresh northeast, and weather partly overcast. possibly local rains Mon day.
 Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Moderate shifting, and weather fair Monday.
 Hatteras to Florida Straits: Moderate to fresh northeast. and weather mostly overcast Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
RANKS TO CLOSE

Ali banks of this district will be closed Thursday, New Years day. The banks will remain open Wednesday night for a short time The closing ap- plies to all banks of the state. Mer- chants are requested to provide change Wednesday. Deposits during Wednes- day night are urged in order to prevent large cash balances being carried over in stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
AUXILIARY MEETS

The Federation of Auxiliaries invites all members to be present at the meet ing Monday afternoon at 2:3O o,clock at the First Baptist church. Judge
 Virginia Henry Mayfield will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
HOME BURNED

The home of Carl Briggs was de- storyed by fire Saturday morning. The house is about two miles from Besse- mer, near Princes Springs. The loss is estimated at $1 500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
Y. M. (. A. BOARD
 TO RENEW DRIVE
Directors Plan To COm- plete Bessemer
 Building
(Bessener Bureau)

BESSEMER, Ala, Dec. S.-The board of directors of the Bessemer Y. NJ. c. A. decided at their meeting Sat urday to resume the building fund cam paign. The new drive will raise money enough to complete the building, 1t IS hoped.
 The campaign will be under the gen eral supervision of a committee of the directors of the Y, with committee, under T. G. Johnson, in charge of the solicitation of additional funds.
 The clerical work of the campaign is to be handled by Mrs. George Baum bardner, who will prepare the various lists. Headquarters for the drive will be at the chamber of commerce offices
 Final plans for the new drive are to be made at the next meeting of the board, and it was stated that contracts for completing the building will be let soon.
 A committee with J. c. Perry as chairman, also was appointed at the meeting to draft changes in the con stitution of the board to conform with the national regulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
IODGE MEETS

Bessemer Lodge No. 45S, A. F. and A. NJ, will hold a social meeting Mon day evening at 7:3O o'clock. This Is a fifth meeting and the presence of visiting Masons will be of special ln- trest. Music and refreshments has been planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States weather bureau. during the 24 hours ending at p. m, 9Oth meridian time. Sunday, December 2S' 1924:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
MERCHANTS PLAN NEW YEARS WORK
Ensley Rotarians To Get Charter Tuesday
 Night
lRy Ensley Bureau.)

Meetings of the Ensley Associated Merchants which were suspended dur ing the Christmas holidays, will be resumed Tuesday and will be featured by the attendance of several prominent guests and an interesting program.
 Secretary Claud Eubank said the committees for the new year may be announced and some of the work con templated, outlined by the officials. It was stated that the association has several important projects scheduled for consideration and every member of tile association is urged to be present at the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
TO REHEASE PLAY

A rehearsal of the Messiah which is to be given January IS at the First Methodist church, will be held Tuesday night at the Ensley Presbyterian church. Stephen Allsop requests every member of the cast to attend the rehearsal, ,which will be concluded just as quickly as possible. The members of the cast include some of the best known singers in this district, and an interesting per formance will be given.
 The play is under the auspices of the Ensley Associated Merchants, and is one of series arranged by the asso- citation,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-29
ROTARY TO GET CHARTER

The EnsIey ROtary cIub, or WHICH Rev. Lauren E. Brubaker, pastor of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church, is president, will receive its charter Tuesday night at a banquet to be held at Walters cafe. Rev. MT. Turner, a Presbyterian minister of Sheffield, and district governor of Ro. tary, will present the charter and deliver the principal address. Rev. Brubaker will act as toastmaster. In yitations have been issued to friends of the members in Ensley and 150 persons are expected to attend.
 The Rotary club was organized some months ago, and is composed of some of the best known men here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-21
Age-Herald, Nov. 20, 21, 22, 1924.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO WH0M IF MAY C0MCEpNr

V TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the as- sessment roll or list prepared in ac- cordance with the law in such cases, made and provided under an ordinance entitled Improvement Ordinance No. 363-D: An ordinance to provide for certain improvements around Rhodes Ciscle and on 29th Street, south from Rhodes Circle to Highland Avenue, and on 11th Avenue, south, from point 50 feet east of the east property line of 18th Street, south, to the west prop erty line of 28th Place, south, and from the east property line of 2Sth Place, south, to Rhodes Circle" adopt cd on May 2S, 1924, and confirmed on June IT, 1924, by the Commission of the City of Birmingham, has been de- Nvered to me and is open for inspec- tion in the office of the City Comp troller, the person authorized to make collections of assessments for improve ments constructed under said ordi- nance, and that the Commission of the City of Birmingham will meet on the 18th day of December, 1924, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Birmingham, at ten o'clock, a. m., to
 
 lenses that may be filed to such pro- posed assessments, or the amount thereof.
 The general character of the im- provements constructed under said ordinance consists of certain asphaltic concrete paving.
 The streets, avenues, alleys or other highways or portions thereof along which said improvements have been constructed and the terminal points of said improvements are as follows, to- wit: Around Rhodes Circle and on 29th Street, south, from Rhodes Circle to Highland Avenue, and on 11th Ave nue, south, from a point 50 feet east of the east property line of 18th Street, south, to the west property line of 2Sth Place, south, and from the east property line of 18th Place, south, to Rhodes Circle.
 L. E. GRAY, City Clerk. Age-Herald, November 21, 1924.