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SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
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IN THE WORLD
OF SOCIETY
Gossip of Prominent People
Here and Elsewhere
THE DAY’S EVENTS
Luncheon Dance at the Southern Club
To Be Well Attended—Suffra
gists to Conduct Propaganda
Work at the State Fair
The new Italian ambassador. Count Mac
ohi di Cellere. his wife and two children,
constitute an interesting foreign family
that will arrive in America in a day or
two. The count and countess, with a suite
• of 19 secretaries and servants, notes the
Washington Post, are due to arrive at
New York on Sunday. They will come
directly to Washington and will take pos
session of the new embassy, formerly the
residence of Mr. Thomas Nelson Page,
American ambassador to Italy. The coun
selor of the embassy, Cav. Borghetti, and
the commercial delegate, Cav. Ceccato,
will go to New' York to meet the ambas
sador.
The new ambassador comes from a very
old Roman family, which has given many
cardinals to the church. lie is a great
favorite at court, where Countess Cellere
among the ladies seen at all func
tions.
About a year ago Count Cellere was
a .sked to accept the candidacy for Parlia
ment, which lie declined upon being ap
pointed to the Washington post. Ho is
a knight of the Order of tlie Crown of
Italy, and is a knight commander of the
Ht. Maurizio and St. Lazzaro, one of the
most distinguished and oldest orders of
Europe, founded in the sixteenth century
by the house of Savoy.
On account of his residence here as sec
retary of the embassy some years ago
he has many friends at Washington.
Count Cellere is a man of brilliant dip
lomatic achievements. In the Roman po
litical world he is often spoken of as a
future minister of foreign affairs. Count
Cellere's home at Rome is one of the most
beautiful residences of the Eternal City,
its wonderful garden is the scene of many
fetes and open-air entertainments. The
family's old palace, however, is in Piazza
Capramiea, and is familiar to Americans,
as it constitutes one of the best speci
mens of the early renaissance. Count and
1 _\ss Celere are also great favorites
in Venetian society, which is one of the
most exclusive in Europe. They are very
wealthy, and had planned to enter exten
sively into Bocial activities here, following
in the footsteps of the former Ambassador
and Marchesa Cusani. The present situa
tion in the diplomatic corps, caused by
the conflict in Europe, will modify their
plans for the present. They have two
children, a daughter of TJ and a son 5
years of age.
MISS MOSELEY S
ART EXHIBITION
Miss Glennie Moseley, who invited the
ftrt lovers of Birmingham to an exhibi
tion of decorated china and water colors
Thursday, was wise in her decision to
again open her studio yesterday after
noon. Tht stormy skies, intermittent
showers and chill winds of Thursday kept
many from taking advantage of the op
portunity to visit her studio, but these
unfortunate conditions were followed by
a day perfect from every viewpoint, and
the studio was visited by scores of inter
ested people.
Miss Moselej* had decorated the larger
room chiefly with examples of her own
handiwork, though several vases filled
wt*v’ fl/ .ors gave a charming festive
touch. The light there is excellent, a big
alcove having the yellow walls, with a
friese done in autumnal browns. In the
adjoining room Miss Moseley’s students
were showing their work, on excellent col
lection of dainty articles which combine
utility and beauty in delightful fashion.
Two of the students assumed charge of
the punch table throughout the receiving
hours.
China, which exemplifies the many pos
sibilities of the ceramic art, was shown
by the hostess, whose visitors gave every ;
evidence of approval, differing only in
their preference as to the various objects.
A rose bowl which received many en
comiums is quaint in shape and has i
for ornamentation calla lilies. Another of
different shape pictures an attractive sea
scape—gulls with outspread wings are
treated near the rim of the vase, and the i
whole theme is a delicate and lovely
bit of workmanship. A punch bowi which
v as greatly admired has a peculiarly rich i
and charming color scheme, a deep cherry 1
shade and other tones of red making it
unusual in ceramic interpretation. A bon
bon dish executed in flat enamels with a f
conventionalized fruit design excited es- l
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peels! interest, and a vase decorated in
a semi-conventional *.ily design, was also
exceedingly pretty.
Mrs. \V. la. Wliite, one of Miss Moseley’s
pupils, had an unusually lovely smoking
set in the exhibition. It is complete and
the workmanship, which follows a brown
scheme. Is exceptionally line. Miss Marlon
Childers also contributed a number of
splendid examples of her work and Mrs.
Lawrence Andrews had a conventionalized
Bunflf. er vase that was one of the most
attrac ive things in the exhibition. One
of Miss Mosely’s talented pupils is Miss
Annie Tardy, whose work as shown yes
terday. was much admired.
The studios were crowded throughout
the two reception hours.
LUNCHEON DANSANT
A POPULAR INNOVATION
The cafe dansant which will be intro
duced at the Southern club today prom
ises to be one of the most popular fea
tures of the season to the exclusive cir
cle who enjoy the Saturday luncheons In
the beautiful Tudor room. The success
ot the Innovation Is assured at its very
beginning, as the cafe is already lavishly
patronized on Saturdays, the members
finding it a convenient place to find an
hour’s respite from business. their
wives and women friends delighting in
the charming, restful surroundings after
a downtown shopping four. The pres
ence of the men crown the success of the
dance feature, and it is believed that the
luncheon hour with the combination of
music and dancing will introduce a nov
elty that will delight the business men
in the dancing set.
A number of reservations have been
made for the luncheon today, and with
the sunshine of yesterday, others will ex
tend a hospitality and the luncheon-dan
sant will be one of the smartest occa
sions of the early fall.
MISS MARY CUNNINGHAM
GIVES INFORMAL DANCE
Miss Mary Cunningham’s dance last
night was a pleasant little courtesy ar
ranged by the young hostess for about
io of her especial friends. She will leave
next Thursday for New York to spend
the winter and the dancing party was
Jevised as a means of saying good-by to
some of her especial friends. Tt was an
altogether happy occasion and though
arranged in an impromptu fashion whs
characterized by a delightful spirit of
hospitality.
MISS GLOVER’S
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
Mips Martha Glover will he' hostess
Tuesday at a bridge luncheon In compli
ment to Miss Genevieve. Burl.
SUFFRAGE WORKERS
FOR THE STATE FAIL
In the Woman’s building of the Ala
bama State Fair there has been for sev
eral years past a booth naarred for the
use of the suffragists wh« parry on some
Df the most successful of their propagan
da work at that time.
Mrs. H. H. Snell, president of the Bir
mingham Equal Suffrage association, is
general chairman of the work and has
chosen an exceptionally strong committee
of assistants, each of whom has the
chairmanship for some one of the days.
The chairmen of days are: Mrs. A. J.
Bowron, Mrs. Nell Wallace, Mrs. Conrad
Ohtne, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, Mrs. Sydney
Ullman, Mrs. C. D. Brooks, Mrs. John
Klernan, Mrs. Henry Fitts, Mrs. W. N.
Wood, Mrs. C. J. Sharpe.
Each chairman "will have three helpers,
to be of their own choosing. Literature
will he distributed and the voiceless
speech is to be run. Signatures for the
suffrage petition will not be least of the
objects attained by the women who are
advocating the equal franchise cause so
earnestly.
MISS ROSAMOND TO
COMPLIMENT BRIDE-ELEC T
Miss Marie Rosamond will be a lunch
eon, hostess Monday, complimenting Miss
Genevieve Burt, a bride-to-be.
MRS. ERIC DAVIS
DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED
During her visit to Birmingham the
past week, accompanied by her brother,
Mr. George Loehr, Mrs. Eric Tarrant Da
vis of Houston, Tex., was the recipient of
many delightful social attentions. Mrs.
Davis wus returned from abroad and
stopped here en route to spend a few
flays with her brother, Mr. Allen G.
Loehr. Mr. Loehr was host at a beautiful
uiieheon at the Tutwller In compliment
to Mrs. Davis, and among others enter
.uining for here were Miss Irma Dozier
ind Mr. and Mrs. W. M. King.
PERSONAL NOTES
.Mrs. Samuel Rand has returned from her
dimmer home at Lake George, where she
ipent several months. Mr. Rand was with
ler for a portion of the season
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Mrs. B. H. Brlzendtna will be at home
with her brother, Mr. T. C. McDonald,
ind Mrs. McDonald, on Highland avenue
'or the winter.
• • •
Frank Brlzendine has resumed his
itudies at Marlon Military institute.
* • *
Mrs. H. E. Gallup, who has been visiting
^rs. E. la. Wight, Jr., in Atlanta, has
eturned home.
• • •
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Durham of Chat
anooga. are the guests of Dr. and Mrs.
tobert Ashworth.
• • •
Miss Susie Dunbar, who has been ill
t the Birmingham Infirmary, has suf
leiently recovered to be removed to her
tome In Jasper.
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Mr. and Mrs. James Ashworth of Ocean
Iprings, Miss., arrived today to be the
uests of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ashworth.
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Mrs. M. A. Gambill and son, Mr. Owen
lamhlll of Jasper, are visiting Mr. and
Irs. W. F. Harrell en route to Annis
on.
SOCIETY IN
GREATER BIRMINGHAM
Pratt City
The members of the Prothcan cluss met
esterday ut thc^ home of Miss Lanye
imlth for a social evening. The house
vas festooned with white roses and ferns
uid a charming musical programme was
liven by Miss Emily Dryman, Miss Ruth
nman and Miss Lily Mills.
Mis. C. N. Carraway, Miss Rena
Bridges, Miss Maud Daniel, Mr. Hubert
Lacey and Mr. Ben Kurley assisted Miss
Smith in receiving her guests, 26 In num
ier, and late in the evening light refresh
merits were served.
• • •
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Johnson of Decatur
is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Johnson
it West Pratt.
• • •
Mr. and Mrs. .1. M. Reynolds have named
their little daughter Alvara Reynolds.
• • •
Mr. and Mrs. John 8ilas were hosts at
luncheon yesterday at 1 o’clock at their
home in West Pratt, complimenting their
guest, MIsh Olla Durham.
The table was exquisite in its appoint
ments and held a vase of asters as a cen
terpiece. Dainty cards marked the fol
Mrs. Eric Tarrant Davis, Returning From a Lengthy
Stay Abroad, Tells Some Interesting Stories of the War
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE
Reluming travelers each day from
the "war zone" have told of their in
vesting experiences, but none has
l- < n more unique, more entirely out of
the beaten path, more sulphitic or
more vivid than Mrs. Erie Tarrant
j Davis* description of her voyage home
0,1 a “hospital" ship, belonging- to the
Italian government.
Mrs. Davis has been a very much
f^ltrt visitor to Birmingham during her
brief visit (en route to her home in
Houston, Texas) to her brother Mr.
Allen G. Loehr, who is himself a re
cent valued acquisition to the social
and literary life of this community
both in the capacity of private citi
zen and as "professor of languages" in
the Sherwood Music school, which po
sition he graces with much distinction
and honor, both to himself and to that
excellent Institution.
Mrs. Davis, like her brother, Mr.
1 oc-hr, although an American, has
spent the greater part of her life
abroad, having been horn in Shanghai,
and receiving her education in China,
Italy, France and Germany, later fre
quently visiting the Argentine repub
lic and other &outh American countries.
Even her marriage at the Episcopal
cathedral in Trlnidud a year ago while
en route from Argentina to New York,
exhales the delicious romance whicli
we sie Inclined to associate with Ku- j
r^pean life, and the past 10 months J
spent with her mother at the latter’s
beautiful villa In Florence and her
hasty preparations to join her husband
in South America just as tfie "war"
broke out, is but a continuity of ro
mantic events, interesting in every
Phase.
Her life reads like a novel.
Beautifully educated (her linguistic
accomplishments being wonderful)
with all tlio sweetness and gracious
.M'ss of the southern woman, and the
exotic charm of the foreigner, Mrs.
Davis is an unusual combination of
beauty and culture and her vivid, en
thusiastic manner and her keen sense
of humor dominant at every turn, sur
prises her auditor and reveals her as
a delicious bit of feminine originality
and exquisite charm, of both mental
and physical pulchritude.
Mrs. Davis relates with amazing in
terest the many obstacles which she en
countered while trying to get out of
Italy, and the large and motley crowd
v hkh came over in "the tiny bit of a
j boat, no bigger than a tub," as she
I expressed it, was a veritable "moving
Picture show" in its chiaroscuro ef
fect.
Many celebrities from many walks
of life were numbered in the vast as
semblage—a thousand or more passen
gers— Campanini and his family and
other members of tlie Metropolitan op
era being aboard.
Mrs. Davis unconsciously found her
self quite the observed of all observed
cn the voyage, wrapped up in a great
fur rug to keep warm, which striking
habiliment acquired for her the cogno
men of "The Teddy Bear," while later
when it became known that she was
born in China the soubriquet of "the
heathen Chinee’ was given to her, and
the situation was so unusual that it
might have Inspired Bret Harts to
have written one of his Inimitable
poems on the subject had he been a
member of the vari-colored crew.
Mrs. Davis told me as we sat in the
beautiful foyer of the Tutwiler and chat
ted, that the gown she wore was termed
! by the fashion venders "neutral,” which
was safe enough as to name and cer
tainly attractive enough as to effect as
to make any woman who loves pretty
clothes (and is there one who doesn’t?)
green with envy—with its indefinable
colors—subtly mixed and woven, as only
an artist’s hand can combine and weave.
Her big. broad brimmed, black velvet
hat shaded her vivacious face, and when
I incidentally remarked that I was so
glad she wasn't going to tell me about
mosques and domes and cathedrals and
things that I loathe and despise to hear
about and which every returning Euro
pean traveler seems morally sure is the
only thing worth the telling, but instead
If she would be good enough to tell me
where she was when the war broke out
I’d be very much interested, she smiled
the prettiest sort of smile and said:
“I was on the western coast of Italy,
in a sheltered nook at the foot of the
Carara mountains. The town Is called
the ’Marble Fort,’ and is the shipping
point for all the choice Carara marble,
the whitest in the world. We have al
ways summered there because it is so
very quiet, so out-of-the-way, so unusual
In scenery and company.”
"What was your first war news and
how did the people take it?” I asked.
"The first intimation we had. was the
sight of puddles of excited bathers, spot
ted here and there on the beach, listening
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lowing places: Mrs. R. C. Sandiford, Miss
Annie Sandiford, Miss, Eula Mae Silas,
Miss Olla Durham, Miss Myrtls Gafory,
Miss Lillian Silas and Mr. and Mrs. John
Silas.
• • •
Mrs. It. Joachim and her son of Boligee
are guests of Mrs. George Gorff.
* • •
Mrs. George Johnson of Dora is visit
ing Mrs. W. E. Morrison.
• • •
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lockey have re
turned from a visit to relatives at Holt.
Wylam
Miss Stella McCord invited a coterie of
friends to spend last evening with her
at her home in Wylam. Golden rod and
cannus were used to develop a color
scheme of red and gold, which was
further carried out in the ice course
served at the close of the evening.
Those invited were Miss Gladys Rich
mond, Miss Bessie Joiner, Miss Aima
Oakley, Miss Augustine Gaddy, Miss Nel
lie Durough, Miss Mattie Haywood, Mr.
Charles Freeman, Mr. Harvey Joiner, Mr.
Porter McCord, Mr. Roy Edwards, Mr.
Russell Streit. Mr. Raymond Steele and
Mr. Ben Jones.
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An interesting meeting of the Mothers’
Self Culture club was held yesterday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Arthur Davenport as
hostess in Wylam.
Current events were given in answer to
roll call and papers on "Bird Study” were
given by Mrs. H. A. Reviere, Mrs. G. W.
Canterberry, Mrs. J. E. Cross and Mrs.
B. F. Sloan.
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Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wallace of Hart
Belle are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Wallace.
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Mrs. Mary Richards of Roswell, N. M.,
is visiting Miss Lucy Freeman.
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Mr. John Oxley is resting well at Tal
ley’s infirmary, following an operation.
• • •
Miss Hazel Gibson entertained a num
ber of friends in Wylam Thursday even
ing hi honor of her birthday. The rooms
j were made attractive with sprays of gol
den rod and ferns and a happy evening
| was passed with games and contests,
after which dainty refreshments were
served to the following guests: Miss An
nie Brown, Miss Marian Brown, Mlsa
Martha Connelly, Miss Bessie Moore, Miss
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MRS. ERIC TARANT DAVIS
Of Houston, Tex., who has been the guest of her brother, Mr. Allen (i.
Loehr, during the past week—Photo by Stephenson Studio
with varied moods to the reading of the
news head lines, the first mutterings of
the coming storm,” she said. “It all
seemed very far away to ns for the mo
ment, and we rather looked forward to
a bit of international comic opera, but
in just a few days we realized that the
whole stage of Europe was being stripped
for a gripping world drama. From that
time on, even the faint far-off echo of
a quarry explosion or the rattle of storm
artillery in the clouds was a little too
much like the ‘avant-garde’ army, for
our snug comfort.”
“WWal immediate effect on Italy could
you see that it had?” I questioned.
“First, the quiet groups of news-hungry
men and women, all class lines effaced
before the threat of a common danger,”
Mrs. Davis replied.
“Later, the long, panting trains over
loaded with human freight, struggling
southward, carrying, not reservists, called
to their separate standards, but men,
women and children, laborers, quarry
men mostly and their families, fleeing
from the general menace. it was a
strange sight to us who were willing to
pay even fancy prices for transportation
to see these through trains toss by for
flays, and instead of the usual refined laces
framed In the first and second-class win
dows, note the anxious faces of women
in peasant costumes, their uncombed
tresses quite in keeping with their hag
gard looks, and, too, the staring eyes
of men, shaded by workmen caps, still
powdered from their recent occupations.
No happy home-coming to them, but a
wild, panicky scurrying from work and
plenty, back to the land that had seen
poverty steal their homes before.”
“But if they were not reservists, why
did they not stay where they were?” I
asked.
“Because the governments had issued
orders to all foreigners to return to their
native land ns soon as possible. Besides,
with the cessation of constructive work
of all kinds, pay was stopped, and they
were glad to accept government transpor
tation anywhere. I was told that all
Americans were given a special permit to
remain in Paris in the hopes that if the
Germans stormed Paris the loss of life
among Americans liight involve the
I’nited States in the war. too. For awhile
the cities seemed swamped with this sud
den influx of semi-foreign proteges, these
unwilling prodigals. Florence presented
a queer spectacle. The main thorough
fares were bare of the usual locust plague
of Cook tourists. Even at midnight I
had never seen streets so silent. What
few people remained in town during the
hot summer months had gathered around
the prefecture to watch a crowd of about
30,<XM» of these homeless refugees, waiting
to rereive thoir daily dole from the $100.
000 the King of Italy wras giving out of
his own private purse. Though each city
government did all in its power to find
them remunerative employment and take
care of them, the King later contributed
$200,000 toward their Immediate relief.”
“How did the war affect you directly?”
1 inquired.
“We quickly understood the far-reaching
effects, even if war was in a distant
country. The general money supply was
cut so short that for once rich and
Mary Connelly, Miss Christine MrCrorie
md Miss Willie Walker.
Ensley
An enjoyable meeting of the Ensley
Highland Forty-two club had Mrs. R. E. 1
Hassler as hostess yesterday afternoon. '
Golden rod was lavishly used to decorate
and after the game a salad and ice course 1
was served.
The membership Includes Mrs. R L 1
Hassler, Mrs. S. H. Mann, Mrs. T c' i
Mitchell, Mrs. Fred Mallueh, Mrs. W. J. ,
Kelly, Mrs. Frances Phillips, Mrs. F E ,
Swann, Mrs. W. G. Carr and Mrs. J.' N
Pitts. 1
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Miss Gertrude Gavalee was hostess at a
tackey party last evening at her home on <
Ensley Highlands for the members of i
:ho Fidelis class of the Ensley Baptist J
church, and their friends. 1
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Red and white, tho class colors, were *
sinployed In the decorations and the 1
poung folks had a happy evening with
games and music, after which light re- 1
freshments were passed.
* • •
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Carr are visiting
friends in New York city.
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Mrs. W. W. McTyeire entertained the
members of the Ensley Highland Bridge
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A Home Recipe For
Removing Wrinkles
Who will blame the modern woman
'or trying to look as young and at
ractive as she reasonably can? Why
thould she be placed at a disadvantage
n numerous ways by wearing wrinkles,
f she can avoid these hateful mhrks of
idvancing age? Few women, however,
tnow what to do to effectually rid
hemselves of wrinkles or sagginess,
dost of the advertised preparations are
insatisfactory and very expensive. But
l very simple and harmless home rem
*dv. which any woman can make, will
vork wonders where all the patent
reparations fall.
Buy an ounce of powdered saxolite at ,
my drug store. Dissolve the whole '
>unco in a half pint of witch hazel and
isc as a wash lotion. The results are
radically instantaneous. Marked im
rovernent is noticed immediately after ,
he very first trial. Wrinkles and sag
ring arc corrected and the face feels so
efreshed and smug-like* *
poor ate the same bread and returned
[hanks with like sincerity. With difficulty
ind under registration at four different
consulates we iftanagod to get to the port
[»f Genoa. Four thousand Americans in a
similar plight had so congested the hotels
[hat we were glad to be allowed to camp
n the attic of our accustomed stopping
place. Then for 17 days followed the
iaily visit to the consul, ‘John Jones of
jenoa,’ where we were served with bar
en assurances of aid and an early pass
ige on government transports, bulletins of
ivarning, spiced with the encouraging ad
vice to ‘leave immediately,' all ending
with the mocking ‘Come back tomorrow.’
\t last we found ourselves actually afloat
md leaving Genoa in a little 6000-ton
tub,’ an Italian hospital ship, which of
course held out the consoling prospect
Italy declaring war and requisitioning
both captain and ship. Our boat, which
lad done service as a Mediterranean
.ransport for soldiers wounded during the
ecent Turkish skirmish, was wholly ln
idequate. One thousand passengers were
aacked so close that privacy was a for
gotten uream, and I could easily envy
he ‘isolation’ of the sardine. Imagine
irst-rlass accommodations in the shape of
peerage beds down in the baggage hold,
men on one side, women on the other;
from four to 10 berths partitioned off
3nly by canvas screens, narrow corridors
presenting much the appearance of Pull
man cars, floors of iron, mostly bare, and
3creaming in a coat of cheap red paint,
3till wet enough to ruin our clothes be
fore we had learned the trick of keeping
everything but ourselves in the air. A
3emi-darkiKss softened the revolting crud
t.v of this human barn, but nothing oquld
*nse the discomfort.”
"Did the war affect your passage in
any way?” I asked.
“An incident at Gibraltar made a strik
ing impression on me. Instead of steami
ng towurd the harbor. wre gave the ‘Dig
Kook* a wide berth. So often before I
l.ad felt inclined to laugh at that sleep
ing bit of granite, so commanding’ only
in pictures, but this time I saw back
5f the silent mask, and bowed before a
new interpretation: I became fully aware
that its sole purpose was to deal out
ieath. Not that there w'ere any more evi
dences of fortifications than before but I
?row conscious of a hundred hidden, ven
omous eyes, watching our every move
ment as a spider would a fly.
“As w'e passed the harbor we noticed
two big warships, their huge guns point
ed ominously toward us. We had scarcely
straightened our course for the gates of
Hercules when a small, gray torpedo boat
ippoared, almost from nowhere, and sig
naled us to stop. After rapidly enctr
:ling our ship, it came within hailing
distance and we heard a megaphone call
out: ‘Will you follow me to Gibraltar,
please? I will lead you to examination
anchorage.’ Small as our boat was, one
[crpedo boat appeared a mere midget, but
lust the same w e followed the little gnat’
meekly into port.
‘‘We were carefully searched for spies
First. Everyone had to prove his Ameri
can citizenship. Finally we were given a
clean bill of health for New York. It
>vas a treat to see those fine looking
English officers going so quietly about
[heir work, and their general attitude
•onvinced us of the friendliness of Eng
and to Italy.
“Meanwhile the ladies watched the boats
hat gathered around us. Suddenly, as if
suspicion were not quite lulled, a sub
marine bobbed' its head up, only to dis
ippear again as quickly. Signals which
ve could not fathom were constantly be
ng exchanged by means of flags until
t was too dark to see.
“No sooner had -the veil of darkness
alien over us than night was pierced
vith shafts of light, playing over the
larbor. At frequent intervals wre, too,
‘*ere caught in the blinding glare for a
•rief, inquisitorial moment. Finally the
•rticers left the ship and from out of the,
larkness came the cry: ‘Get ready, cap-I
ain. Yrou may go. Good-night.’
“Three-quarters of an hour away from!
Jibraltar a dark shadow was suddenly
leen on the water and Immediately a
earchlight was focused on our stern and
iow. Instantly the light was extin
uished and we passed unchallenged by
his last British w'atch-dog. Only three
imes did we get news of the w’ar. It
cas tantalizing to hear the excited snap
»ing of the wireless overhead and yet
lot to be able to interpret the code. Re- !
lerve was tessed to the winds after the
list day out and everyone was glad to
{peak with the next one, but I was fre
juently called on to act as Interpreter
;o the many would-be Americans from
ill over Europe.
“As we neared New' York,” Mrs. Davis
ontinued, ‘‘we saw' the magnificent big
Jolland-Amerika liner ‘Rotterdam’ just
letting up speed, when two ocean gray
lounds. flying the British flag, slipped
heir leash and bore down upon her. We
vere told that every ship leaving New
fork was starched for reservists, just as
soon as they passed the three-mile limit
nit from United States territory.
“Soon the pilot came on board with a
junch of papers, which we almost de
voured. Shortly afterward every passen
ger on hoard had to be examined by
wealth officers, who brought a tabulator
>n board to help them check the passen
gers off, but because ,the tabulator failed
0 count straight we had to'form in line
hree separate times.
“It was a pathetic sight to see the
nonster “Vaterland” belching out its In
iignatlon in clouds of smoke, Just as
eady to rush back home as it was weeks
igo before the enemy took up its posi
ion outside the harbor.
‘‘The kindness of customs officers was
1 delightful contrast to the dreariness of
he almost improvised pier at which we
pnded on the Jersey side, far from the
iccuslomed anchorage.”
[some helping hand
HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION IIA R I, AND
Offers Silk Pieces
You sent me the address of a woman
who wanted silk pieces. X sent her some
and received a nice letter In reply. I have
pieces enough yet for two or three appli
cants. If you will supply my address I
will forward them. BERTHA S.”
The call for what you have to give is
constant and often importunate. Let us
know when the stock already depleted by
the donation to the member is exhausted
by later demands. “Thankful for past
favors” is a trite phrase, but we reiterate
it with emphasis, and combine with it
acknowledgments of those to come.
Chance to Aid a Musician
“My daughter, with whom I make my
home, has never been strong, and was
blind for months. Her eyes were oper
ated upon last spring, and she is now able
to see a little, but not enough to read or
sew. She dearly loves music, and longs
so much for a piano. She used to play by
ear. Should you chance to hear of a
piano or violin that the owner no longer
cares for and my daughter can have, it
will brighten the long hours, and she
' could improve her talent. Of course, 1
[ know it is a great deal to ask for, but
I 1 cannot refrain from asking for what I
i know will brighten her blighted life. And
the Corner does wonders. She has a
child’s walking chair as good as new,
which she would like some poor child to
have, if a mother will send her address
she will send it to her. I should love to
help your Corner, but the little I can do
for my seven grandchildren, and who
were made happy last Christmas is
through the friends of the Corner.
"MRS. J. S. ’
Deep as is our interest in your touch
ing story, J hardly dare hope to get the
piano, although many homes are clearing
out the square for the upright. I make
the cast inio the deep-sea of the liberality
we have tested so often that we are never
in despair. You ought, at least, to secuiv
the smaller musical instrument. The
■walker” will be sought for as soon as
the gift is made known. Thank your
| daughter in our name.
Made Mother Happy
i "I want to thank you for your kindness
in forwarding the responses received by
my mother. I hadn’t realized how on its
last legs the old graphophone was. 1
have since got mother another on the in
stallment plan, which she is enjoying to
1 the fullest. 1 shall get new records for
j it just as soon as I can, so you needn’t
bother about sending any more answers.
. Mother is a cheery, bright body, who has
spent her best days in doing all that lay
in her power for other people. This must
be the bread returning after many days.’
“KATHERINE H.”
Whether this be the “return” or not,
the promise is sure and fast. The "many
days” may try her faith and patience,
but they are but few by comparison with
the enternity that is to make plain the
meaning and the end of waiting. Con
gratulate her upon the instrument and
still more upon the filial love that be
stowed it upon her.
To Make a Pillow
“1 have a friend who is far from being
well, and she wants pine needles to make
a pillow'—the little short kind. T wonder
if a Cornerite who lives among the pines,
or who is among them for a vacation,
would kindly gather some for her. They
would gladden her heart. I shall thor
oughly appreciate any efforts that may
be made, and will pay postage on the
pine needles. L. E.”
Summer is the season for gathering the
needles fragrant with resin and other
properties that fill the air with delicious
ness. Needles gathered now will hold
their odor long and well. Will those who
have the delight of going among the pines
carry with them thoughts of the invalid
When Toasts Are Drank
In Sparkling
Buffalo Rock
Ginger Ale
Tlie head stays clear, the body refreshed.
There are no ill effects from it. Keep
light and joyful by drinking Buffalo
Rock morning, noon and night.
Ask Your Grocer
Small bottles (3 glasses) 10c
Large bottles (6 glasses) 15c
Made by
Alabama Grocery Co.
Birmingham
/
who longs for scents which will revive
memories of days when she, too. was well
and strung? A bag of pines is such a
trifle to the one who gives, such an event
to the shut-in, that I ought not to feel it
needful to dwell upon the friend's peti
tion.
Quilt Pieces Offered
"I sent a bundle of silk pieces to Mrs.
J. M. H. for a shut-in invalid. 1 have
another bundle of silk pieces and some of
velvet that I will give to any address that
you may send to me. I Inclose an ad
dressed card for your convenience. I also
have a number of quilt pieces saved,
which some one may use.
"MRS. M. L. IV
Bravo for our colleague! No element
of utility and grace is wanting In the
above report. The “echo’’ has lost noth
ing of sweetness and power in the pas
sage over leagues of space. The ad
dress of Mrs. M. lj, p. is in our books.
Has Few Pleasures
1 have a request to make for an in
valid girl of 18 years, of age, who never
has walked. Her father and mother are
both dead, and she has no sister or
brother. She can go no farther than we
take her. DoL) you think some one has a
phonograph to pass on to this girl, who
has so few pleasures in her young life?
if so, will you give my name? Also, if
readers have silk scraps—any thing of
which she may make quilts—and will give *
them to this Invalid, the materials will
help her to pass long, weary hours pleas
antly. “MART A. M. "
While pieces of materials change hands
daily through the instrumentality of the
Corner, each season brings a new supply,
and there is not the shadow of a doubt
that members of tile Corner will let any
scraps go to waste while there is a pair
Lit hands eager to make them Into quilts.
Who will send for the address of this
young girl, then forward to her bundles
Jf pieces that are of no use to the owner?
And should there be a phonograph iv lug
Idle, will not the one who has grown
tired of its music pass it along where it
will be appreciated?
Oats Crop Increases
Hattiesburg, Miss., September ;5._(Kpe.
rial.)—The oats crop for Forrest county
for 191-1 is more than a 200 per cent in
lease over tite crop of the year previous,
recording to figures given out today by
the secretary of the Commercial club.
Die club Is issuing a bulletin today urg
ng the farmers to plant oats again this
season, so as to double even the 1914 crop,
it Is stated that In the face of *1.50 corn
text year It would be the part of wisdom
:o plant oats now to feed to stock from
Vlay to August next year, while the corn
:rop is maturing. Home grown s-ed
>ats here are retailing at Jl a bushel,
vhile feeding oats are sold at Ok cents
ver bushel.
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For ten years the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co. has recommended Paxtine
In their private correspondence with
women, whieh proves its superiority.
Women who have been cured say
It is "worth its weight in gold.” At
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