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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

mingham; Dr. o. c. Carmichael, of the faculty of the Alabama Woman's col lege at MontevallO, and Mrs. Solon Jacobs, one of Birmingham's distin- guished women. Previously named hon. orary members are Mir. Victor Hanson, Dr. C. B. Glenn and Maud Lindsay.
 Mrs. Jerome Vandver, head of the department of dramatic art of Howard college, gave the entertainment feature of the evening in most charming read. ing of Booth Tarkington's story, MT. Antonio" It will be recalled that this was stage success of about two years ago, the name part, MT. Antonio" be- ing played by Otis Skinner. In re- spOnse to the insistent ncOre Mrs. Van diver gave Woman" clever poem, by Edgar Guest.
 Courses At Howard College
 It has been said that two of the great fFces in the building of character are religion and expression In accordance with this thought IIo jard college has added to its curriculum course in public speaking, study of the spoken word, and dramatic art. In charge of this department is woman of rare charm and distinction, Mrs. Jerome ' uilulNtI, WHO cdlne to DltullnSHam to reside just one year ago. Mrs Van diver is looking forward to the mak- ing of this department a subject in which the student can major in the college Many do not regard it as q basic study, she finds, and often college graduates do not know how to talk. There is too much king in, not enough giving out. She is particularly inter ested in instructing the young preach CTS in the art of public speaking. In this work she makes use of the twenty third Psalm and the Beatitudes to teach them to read impressively, to concen- trate and interrrCt. She emphasizes the psychological selection and arrange ment of material in order to impress and convince an audience. She lays stress upon diction, and corrects enun- citation and our habit of blurring final consonants. Voice training is of great importance in public speaking, she in- sists. In addition to the attractiveness of her own personality, Mrs. Vandiver possesses scholarship and wide cul- ture, holding Bachelor of Arts de- gree, the Darlington Medal of Express
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sion, and diplomas from institutions of learning and schools of expression. She has appeared on the stage in many cities of the country, swaying audiences to tears and laughter by her great in terpretive ability. She came to Bir- mingham from Toledo, Ohio, where she was at the head of the department of expression and dramatic art in the American College of Music.
 Mir. Nandiver is connected, with the SlOss-Sheffield company. When they decided to come south they considered the relative advantages of several south ern cities, including Nashville, Mem phis and Atlanta. Deciding that Bir- mingham had the greatest future, of any southern city, the" came here. We realize the wisdom of this selection and find in Mrs. Vandiver an addition to the art circles of our city, and to it's coterie of charming and accomplished women.
 Frederick Gunster HOnOred
 The picture of Frederick Gunster, clad in the familiar summer garb in which his friends in Birmingham saw him here all during the past warm sea- son. adornS the cover of last week S Oct % issue of the New York Musical Courier. This is an honor which Mir. Gunster richly deserves, for he is an artist of the first rank, and, to quote the Courier's line, unusual gifts of voice and intelligence" Mr. Clusters many friends in this city are watching with interest the progress of his artistic career.
 A New Opera
 The Metropolitan Grand Opera has announced its seasons plans. A new opera to be brought out, fin which Jer- itza has the leading role. is the Czecho- Slovakian opera entitled "Jenufa," by Leos Janacek. The Metropolitan will produce this year for the first time De- Bussy's masterpiece, "Pelleas and Mile Sande,' with Clarence Whtehill, who sings for us this week at the new NIu- nicipal auditorium, in one of the prin- cipal roles.
 Meeting of Music Study
 The first morning program meeting of the Music Study club will be held on Thursday of this week, in Cable hall, at Il o'clock. Miss Marion Stavrow-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
Miss fitzpatrick
 Becomes Bride
 J.B. Walter, ,Jr.

A marriage of unusual interest char acterized by beautiful simplicity wss' that of Miss Clement LeGrand Fitz1 patrick and Mir. Jesse B. Walter, Jr., i, which was solemnized Wednesday mofn-l ing at 6 o'clock at Trinity Presbyterian church.
 The impressive ceremony was per formed by Dr. Herbert Carson in the| presence of large gathering of rela- tives and friends, the church being beau1 tifully decorated in the bridal tones of green and white. Just before the en- trance of the bridal party, Mrs. Hiwar'lI Gerrish sung At Dawning," accom- panied by Mir. Gerrish, who played theI wedding march.
 The groomsmen and ushers were MT. Edwin Pitts. MT. Lee Galloway, Jr., Mir Morgan Browder, Mir. Jesse Walterl and Mr. James Taylor. The best man| was Mir. Will Walter of Showdown. --~The matron of honor, Mrs. Charles E. Ward, of Nashville, Tenn, wore al smart morning frock of navy blue withI accessories of rust color and the maidl of honor, Miss Dorothy Brock, with the bridesmaids, Miss Jean Fitzpatrick and Miss Mary Gilchrist, also woreI morning dresses in shade of rust with harmonizing accessories. They carried bouquets of sunset and butterfly roses tied with tulle to further carry out tile autumn idea.
 The bride. who was given in marriageI by her father, MT. O. T. Fitzpatrick. was unusually attractive in dress of navy blue with tan accessories. Her hat was a French model of black beaver with feather of tan. She car- ried a shower bouquet of butterfly roses and valley lilies.
 Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Walter left for a trip toE points in the east and on their return will be at home to their friends in their now home at Showdown.
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League Elects Officers Thursday

League Elects Officers Thursday The regular meeting of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters was to have been held on Tuesday, October 2S, but on account of the manufacturers and housewives exhibit, the executive board voted to hold it at 8 D. Tn. on Thursday, October 23, in the parlors of the Hillman hotel. This is a very i'm portant meeting, as the election for off cers for the coming year will take place at this time. The nominating commit tee, consisting of Miss Mollie Dowd, chairman Mrs. Jack Bowron, Mrs. R. Wegelin, Miss Ella Conley, Mrs. Ben ton Fisk, will report. The nominations have already been posted at headquar- ters. Officers elected on Thursday will take place January 1.
 An attractive feature of the meeting will be a three-cornered debate on the merits of the platforms of the three represented by a speaker
 All members are particularly urged to attend.
 Last of Lectures on Constitution
 The sixth and last of the weekly lee lures on the Constitution of the United States given by Dr. Harrison A. Trex-
 
 auspices of the League of Women Voters, will be given at the Church of the Advent parish house on next Wednesday at p. m. It is free to the public, and the topic is ''The Constitu- tion as It Is Today" These lectures have been immensely interesting and very well attended, and it is with regret that the class comes to the end of the course.
 Miss Tidwell Wins Peace Scholarship
 The prize winner in the peace essay scholarship contest carried on by the world peace commmittee of the League of Women Voters among the students of Howard college summer school, is Miss Gertrude Tidwell, of 7422 Berney ave nue, according to announcement of Mrs. l.. r. Harris, chairman of the commit tee. Mrs. J. NJ. Minter, Dr. J. E. billiard and Dr. B. k. Hendrix were the judges.
 The scholarship is for the fall term at Howard, and was awarded for the best following a series of five weekly lectures essay on permanent world peace, written on different phases of this subject given during the summer by Dr. billiard, George Lewis Bailes, Rabbi Morris Newfield, Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds. The contestants were also required to read at least two books and magazine ar ticles on world peace.
 A similar contest is scheduled among the students at Birmingh Southern for the fall term.
 Miss Tidwells essay was read by Mrs. Harris at the recent annual con vention of the w. c. T. U. in Birming- ham.
 Regarding the Milk Ordinance
 Two call meetings were held by the executive board of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters within the past two weeks, to study and discuss every phase of the proposed amendments to the city milk code. Judge Hugh Locke was heard at the first meeting, tavoring the amendments. while Dr. Ross Snyder, of the board of health,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
IONIAN CLUB TO RESUME ACTIVITIES

The first meeting of the Ionian club for the fall will be held Thursday morn ing. This year the club has chosen for it's subject for study, Creative Power of Europe, London, Paris, Edinburgh, |" a subject that suggests fascinating books and charming authors.
 London is the first of the series to bel studied, Mrs. Hunter Vaughn will give paper on London in remote days with a talk on Westminster Abbey. Coxcombl and Coquette in Tudor times is to be- discussed by Mrs. Duff Cain.
 Members of the Ionian club are an- ticipating their course of study for the year with the keenest interest.
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WHAT IS THE

\. w. C. A!
 Mrs. J. D. Stradley, general secre-- tary of the Y. w. 0. A., in speaking Of her work, says it is strange fact that 50 many people do not realize the scope of the work of the Y. w. c. A, but think of it only in terms of boarding house, gym class or tea room. It IS something more than either one or all of these things, it is an educational, social and spiritual force in the life of the community, bringing the abundant life to great numbers of girls and young women.
 Mrs. Stradley is very optimistic abount the work of the Y. w. c. A., for the coming year. She considers the Community Chest the greatest forward stride that Birmingham has made in many years. The Community Chest is a most democratic institution, enabling every individual to share, according to his ability, the responsibility for the whole community.
 The efficient management of the Community Chest has conserved money, energy and time, both for those who have contributed and for the institu- tions and organizations served by the chest. The Y. M. c. A. deeply appre- ciates the courtesy, cooperation and generosity of the officials and commit lee in charge of the Community Chest and pledges its utmost support in the coming campaign.
 Beginning Thursday evening, October 23, at 6 :45, MT. Wingfield will give a series of talks at the Y. w. c. A.. 72O West Twentieth street. His subject will be Our Constitution and the Growth and Development of our Gov ernment." Mir. Wingfield is a we'll known lawyer of the city, man of wide information and most pleasing address as well as a student of affairs.
 Any young women in the city who are interested are invited to come and hea" Mir Winpfiald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
IMPORTANT MEETING OF CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE

gomery Federation of Women's clubs will meet Wednesday morning at 10 80 o'clock at the chamber of commerce. A full attendance is urged, as a number of important matters are to be dis cussed. The chairman, Mrs. Hardie Bell, has excellent plans of work for this committe during the winter and will submit plans at the meeting Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
and is now connected with the Selma

and is now connected with the Selma creamery.
 Among the out-of-town guests for the wedding are Miss Thomasine Hendricks of Randolph-Macon Woman's college, Lynchburg, Va; Miss Frances Callen, who teaches in Birmingham Miss Hal lie Green of Birmingham, Miss Georgia Morrison, who teaches, in Montgomery i; Mir. and Mrs. Harris Waller of Greens boro, Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Wilkinson of Autaugaville, paternal grandparents of the groom; Mrs. c. c. Seed, Miss An nie Waller of Greensboro, MT. and Mrs. William Thompson of Autaugaville, MT. Ernest Wilkinson, relatives of the groom; Mir. and Mrs. T. W. Barker of Birmingham, and MT. Frank Barker of Valdosta, Ga, relatives of the bride, and Mrs. Claudia Wood and Dr. James Wood of Atlanta, relatives of the groom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
PIT. A. TO PLAN FOR HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Parent Teacher association of Bellinger Hill school will meet Tuesday morning df II o'clock at the school at which time an excellent report will be given of the annual convention of the Alabama branch of the Mothers Con- gress and Parent Teacher association, which was held in Anniston the past week.
 Plans will be perfected for the Hal doween party at which the school asso- citation will entertain October 31 at the school. Every member is urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

Be sure and put the canned fruits and preserves in a cool, dark, dry place. A dark window shade fastened at top of set of shelves will do nicely to ex-
 clade light. It can readily be sprungI up when access to shelves is desired.
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highest honor that could come to al Montgomery boy, who is also paving his way to success by his literary at tainments. He graduated from the Sid-l ney Lanier High school before going tOI Auburn.
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sky will sing an aria from La GiocOnda, and a group of songs. Mrs. Beatrice Tate Wright will play a group of Chopin numbers, and q modern group. At the conclusion of the musical pro- gram, all interested in the study course will be invited to remain and enroll for the season.
 This study course is the one that has been adopted by the National Fed eration, and is very interesting and in- structive. All members of the club, both active and associate, are cordially invited to attend the entire meeting. Tickets for the artist course are still on sale at Cable hall, including junior and juvenile membership tickets.
 ALICE GRAHAM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
Miss s a m f ord AndA. J. Smith
 Are Married

The wedding of Miss Katherine Sam ford of Montgomery and MT. Albert James Smith of Brewton, which was solemnized Wednesday evening at o'clock at the First Baptist church, was beautiful in every detail and witnessed | by large crowd of friends and rel atives. The impressive ceremony was performed by Dr. Charles Stakely, pas tor of the church.
 For this suspicious occasion the church was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns and interspersed with white chrysanthemums and cathedral candlesticks, which held burning white tapers. While the guests were as- sembling Prof. T. c. Galloway rendered lovely program of nuptial music, and preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Mrs. W. c. Giles of Opelika sung, Forget Me Not"
 At the sound of the wedding march the bridal party entered the church, with the ushers entering first. The four brothers of the bride, Capt. w. c. Sam ford of Camp Meade, Md. Mr. Frank Sanford of Philadelphia; Mir. James Yetta Sanford of Opelika, were the ushers.
 The bridesmaid. Miss Lucy Price Naftel, and MT. Calvin A. Smi-h of Brewton, groomsman, entered from op- posite aisles. Miss Mattel wore lovely frocf of chiffon, shaded from pale vel low to deep gold, beaded in rhinestones. She carried orchid chrysanthemums tied with orchid tulle.
 Mrs. Harold Weatherly,, the matron of honor, entered alone. She was un- usually handsome in a chiffon frock like that of the, bridesmaid, but with ostrich trimmings. She also carried orchid chrysanthemums with orchid tulle.
 Preceding the bride, who was given in marriage by her father, Judge W. H. Sanford, the ring bearer, Frank Sam ford, Jr., and the flower girl, Sarah Tolbert, advanced to the altar. Frank Sanford, Jr., wore suit of black vel vet and carried the ring in the heart of chrysanthemum. Sarah Tolbert wore an exquisite frock ofsgold chiffon and carried basket of rose petals.
 The bride was radiantly beautiful in her wedding dress of white crepe romaihe heavily beaded in seed pearls and rhinestones with court train. Her Vell oI real lace WlIn wreath or orange blossoms hung to end of train. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies.
 The groom, with his best man, MT. Malcolm McMillan of Brewton, met the bride at the foot of the altar.
 Immediately following the ceremony at the church, Judge and Mrs. Sanford entertained at reception at their home on South Perry street. Later in the evening Mir. Smith and his bride left for trip to New Orleans, after which they will go to Brewton to make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
SWEET SIMPLICITY CHARAC. TERRIERS WEDDING

Beautiful in it's simplicity was the marriage of Miss Ellen Bradley and Mir. Gasque Cooper, which was sole minized at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Harriet Bradley Saturday morning at g o'clock. Rev. Dr. Moffett, pastor of the Vine Street Presbyterian church, officiated. Miss Bessie Hairless sang, T Love You Truly" accompanied by Miss Anna Ringer, who also played the wedding march. Miss Aliene Foshee, cousin to the bride, served as bridesmaid, and Mrs. William c. Moore as best man. Little Miss Lillie Mae ThOrnburgh was flower girl. The bride wore a gown of brown palace crepe, car rying an arm bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley. Mir. and Mrs. Cooper left immediately after the we'd ding for a trip to points in Florida.
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 At a most interesting meeting of the Allied Arts club on last Monday eve ming in the home of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Hartley Anderson, Mrs. Lenore Eldred told of a collection of rarely beautiful wood block prints that had been of fered her for exhibition here. The club voted unanimously to sponsor the ex- hibition, which will be arranged, in the Administration building on Park ave nue. There on Monday evening, Oct. P, the club will hold it's meeting, as the exhibit will then be in place, and an address will be delivered on that occa- sion by George C. Oakley, distinguished artist, art critic and authority, of New York. The prints are done in color by eminent English and American artists, and are excellent specimens of that kind of art work. This meeting is two weeks off, and not to be confused with the meeting tomorrow, Monday. evening at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Ander- son, when Mir. Anderson will talk on City Planning" a subject particularly apropos just now.
 New honorary members recently elected include names of much promi- hence, and give evidence of the broad ening influence of the Allied Arts club, in carrying to distant sections of the country the report of Birmingham's ad- vancement in cultural way. They are as follows: Dr. Henry Gaines Hawn of New York, man of letters, public speak CT; C. Jinarajadasa of India, savant and lecturer of international fame; C.. J. Barnhorn, eminent sculptor of the Cincinnati Art academy, and Mrs. Mary Alexander, sculptorist, also of Cincin- nati, who is regarded as an authority on art. Both of these distinguished ar lists will be guests of Mrs. Archer Car penter at some time during the winter.
 Frederick Gunster, nationally known concert tenor, of, New York and Bir-
Ellsworth American., 1924-11-12
CITY WATER.
Branch Pond to be Inspected by
Company and Health Officer.

An informal meeting of the city
government, members OF the
womans club and a few citizens of
Ellsworth was held at the board of
trade rooms Monday evening. AS
a result of this meeting, the city
government was requested to call
attention of the State board of health
to the matter, with the view of hav-
ing an inspection made of Branch
pond, to ascertain, if possible, the
source of pollution. The city govern
ment was also requested to have
weekly analysis of the water made.
AS an early development of this
meeting, Supt. j. w. Everett of the
water company was in Ellsworth
yesterday, calling upon the mayor,
and promising the company's CO.
operation with the city government
and health officer in ferreting out
the source of pollution With this
object in view, arrangements were
made for visit of inspection to
Branch pond, probably the latter
part of this week.
Samples of the water for analy-
sis will be taken from the various
tributaries of the pond and the pond
itself. and camps on the shores will
be visited.
Mr. Everett also promised CO.
operation with the city government
in having more frequent analyses of
water made by a Bangor chemist,
as it can be done more promptly
than through the State health de-
partment.
AS an explanation of the recent
difficulty with the water, Mr.. Ander-
son, the local superintendent of the
company, explained at the meeting
Monday evening that after the un-
favorable report on the water had
been received, an examination OF the
chlorinating apparatus disclosed
the fact that it was not functioning
properly. The water was receiving
only about one-third the quantity of
chlorine it should have with the
machine adjusted as it was, The
trouble was corrected, and the water
is now receiving the proper dose OF
chlorine 1t is probably now safe
for drinking purposes, though re-
port on analysis of water taken
since the chlorine was increased has
not yet been received.
Ellsworth American., 1924-11-12
MISTAKEN FOR DEER.
Bangor Man Seriously Wounded at
North Ellsworth Yesterday.

Frank Marchie of Bangor is in
the Hurley hospital, severely wound
ed as the result of a hunting acci-
dent at North Ellsworth yesterday
afternoon Arthur l.. Mason of
North Ellsworth, who fired the shot,
after seeing that the wounded man
had prompt attention, surrendered
himself to Sheriff Wescott and told
his story of the accident. He was
allowed to so to await results of
Mr. Marches wounds.
The wounded man, who is a tele
phone lineman, was having a holiday
yesterday, and went deer hunting
with Mr. Mason. They were hunt
ing in Eugene Moore's pasture when
the accident happened. The men
had separated to drive deer. Mr..
Mason saw what he thought was a
deer, and fired The object proved
to be his hunting companion, who
was in crouching position. The
bullet struck Mr.. Marchie from the
rear and near the hip, passing
through the groin and lower part of
the abdomen and lodging in the
thigh.
He was hurried to the Hurley
hospital, where his condition last
night was considered critical His
chance for recovery is reported this
afternoon as very slight.