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Served Exclusively to the over Twenty^one Million People adto thcd World’s Fair Grounds o Universally accepted as the Leading Fine Coffee of the W Of Id. are exclusive selling agents for this coffee in Birmingham. We •solicit your orders. FOWLKES & MYATT, 300 and 302 N. Twentieth Street. (All items of social Interest will he gladly noted in these columns if sent to Mrs. George C. Hall, Nineteenth street, between Tenth ami eleventh avenues, South High lands. Telephone U88.) It may possibly be considered a work of supererogation to call attention again to the necessity of earlier hours at our evening social functions. Cut there is so much at stake, so much that will have Us effect upon our health, our business mill also upon our reputation for a proper vnderslanding of the good forms of so ciety, that it is worth while to once more refer to this matter. There seems to ex ist in the minds of many persons an Idea that their belated attendance at an evening reception indicates a very ultra "swell" social condition. This Is errone ous In the extreme, and can only be ex plained upon the ground of youth or in experience. Social customs and hours are Lhe result largely of environment, and In great cities one entertainment rapidly crowds upon the heels of another, and frequently two and three functions will occur on the same evening. This fact, of course, necessitates an irregular appearance at one or more of them If an effort Is made to be present at all during some portion of the evening. But two engagements for the same hours rarely occur with us, as our city is still email enough for us to find It possible to arrange our entertainments so as not to connict or ciasn. so we snouia ai once dismiss from our minds a desire to em ulate a fashion which only prevails In the largest cities of the country, and then only because of an absolute necessity. More than this. In New York and other northern cities of approximate size so cial diversions are chiefly Indulged In by the wealthy, leisurely class, with no reg ular duties and limitations. The young beaux of society are generally men whose fathers have accumulated great fortunes which their sons are making great efforts to disburse according to the laws of finance; and to breakfast at midday is but the habit of these unoccupied speci mens of manhood. 15ut with us, In this busy Alabama town of modest propor tions, wealth is a very rare, almost un known condition with any of us, and any man who Is worthy of consideration has ads regular daily duties and obligations which must be attended to whether he retires early or late at night. While a certain amount of social diversion should be encouraged, there Is no excuse for any recreation which Interferes with an hon est and quiet performance of our business requirements. To attempt both—late 4.ours and regular business duties—for tiny length of time will certainly result In physical Injury nine cases out of ten, find finally necessitate the giving up of cne or the other. Fublic opinion is shaping Itself along such healthy lines In this matter of late attendance at evening entertainments that the indication is that very soon no young lady or gentleman who desire to be considered in any degree •'swell” will permit themselves to be later than 9:30 o'clock In greeting their hosts and host esses this season in Birmingham. The men and women who will do the enter taining this winter desire earlier and more sensible hours, and, as we all know, there are certain inalienable rights which belong to the entertainers, and no well bred man or woman would wittingly ig nore them. The same Improved hours should apply to club recptlons, cotillions and every other form of social gathering, for the more neatly a club entertainment approaches in its details and regulations r private social function the more elegant nnd enjoyable It is. This is a small mat ter—this of adopting earlier hours—in some respects, but it is one that should he immediately regulated. We are too well bred a community and are, In the major ity. too familiar with the usages of good society to continue to commit a blunder that Indicates one of two things: a very false Idea of what is really good form, Or a deplorable inexperience in social matters. With a little consideration and opportunity either form of the trouble can be obviated. "While we are discussing this question, which I assure you is being very warmly considered by the best part of our com munity, it is well to appeal to the young gentlemen to inaugurate a reform in this matter. This Is the easiest solution and naturally the proper one. If every young gentleman, when he makes an engage ment with a girl for any entertainment, will specify and Insist upon a prompt ap pearance, either at a reception, cotillion tor other functions we will soon witness a change in our social conditions both wholesome and desirable. Home friend suggested a few days ago the giving of what she termed "Cinder ella parties,” and it is a most excellent Idea. The Cinderella entertainments re quire the guests to be present at 8:30 o’clock and to say "good night” at 12 o'clock. Such parties would prove a Mess ing! to the busy, active young men of Bir mingham and a boon to the men and women who contemplate entertaining this winter. The members of the Tuesday afternoon Whist club were the guests at their last tni -ting of Mrs. L. O. Woodson, on Nine teenth street, South Highlands. The prise, a large and elegant jardiniere, was won by Mrs. Jack Q. Cohen. At the meeting on Tuesday afternoon the whist Olub decided to increase its membership to twenty, instead of sixteen, as has been the membership heretofore. Mrs. Wil liam B. Leedy, Mrs. Louis T. Hradfleld, Mrs. J. F. Graham. Mrs. J. C. Hunter and (Mrs. I’eter B. Clarke were elected mem bers of the club. The members will be entertained next by Mrs. Webb Crawford, on'the South Highlands. Mrs. Woodson served delicious refreshments. Clapt. and Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston re turned a few days ago front a delightful visit to New York and Baltimore. Mrs. Anna O. Phelan is at home again after a most enjoyable sojourn In At lanta. Miss Lila Smith and Mrs. Berry went to Atlanta yesterday. They will spend sev eral days at the exposition. Miss Margaret O'Brien has returned from a brief visit to relatives in Mont gomery. Miss Bossle O'Brien Is still there and will probably be absent for several weeks. Miss Annie Walker, who has spent the summer very charmingly In the great centers of the north, returned home yes terday, much improved by her sojourn In cooler climes. Miss Mary Leeiof Selma Is the guest of her niece, Mrs. L. G. Woodson. * * • Miss Retta Levy leaves today to visit relatives in Selma. Miss Cora Loch is visiting her sister, Mrs. Louis Gelders, at the Opera House hotel. Miss Loch is pleasantly remem bered by her many friends made during her visit, to Birmingham last summer. Miss Mattie Lazarus, Birmingham's gifted young artist, went to Montgomery on Sunday, where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sabel for a few weeks. During her stay in Montgomery Miss Lazarus' latest picture, "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey,” will be on exhibition in that city. * * * Mrs. John S. Marks Is visiting relatives in Montgomery. She will return during the coming week. * • • On the 2Gth of November one of Bir mingham’s most beautiful girls will be married to one of Bessemer's most prom inent and promising young men, and friends not only In Alabama, but Tennes see, feel a profound interest In this nota ble marriage. On account of the inclement weather the entertainment to have been given by the Young Men's Hebrew association hist Sunday evening was postponed until to night. ** * * Quite a number of her friends were gathered at the depot Monday night to welcome home Miss Bertha Gelders after a prolonged absence in Europe. Miss Gelders returns the picture of health; her appearance indicates how beneficial the trip proved to her. She has much of interest to' relate, and relates it well. Miss Gelders assumed charge of her class in the high school on Tuesday morning, and was warmly greeted by both teaoh ers and pupils. The ladies having charge of the chry santhemum show are arranging very en joyable programmes for the evenings of the days of the exhibition. On Wednes day evening, November 13, there will be given a eoncert*flhder the auspices of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music, and on Thursdaj evening. November 14. an other fine concert will be given under the management of the Birmingham Col lege of Music. Amateurs who contemplate exhibiting their potted plants are requested to pro tect them at night from possible frosts by tying paper over the plants. Mias Dena Holzer will leave today for an extended trip to Montgomery and Selma. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Riedcrman of Cleveland, formerly of Birmingham, are in the city, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. T. Phillips. Tomorrow, November 1, is All Saints’ Pay, a day held very sacred by the Epis copal and Catholic churches in all parts of the civilized world. It is an occasion set apart in memory of those whom “we have loved and lost awhile.” In memory of those who have gone before us into a perfect existence this day Is kept, and while solemn chants wing their heaven ward way, they will mingle with those of angels, who answer upon golden harps this message from our human hearts. Many a weary, tired life holds today graves that tell of buried hopes and ago nizing separations, and to them Ail Saints’ Day comes as a benediction, bringing with It a renewal of the hopes of an eternal restoration and reuniting. It is sweet to feel that our spirits may mingle in love and well-nigh human sym pathy at such a time, although between us rolls the sen of death, and to know that a time is coming—a grand, eternal All Saints’ Day—when we may all keep |he feast beyond the stars. Services will he held tomorrow morn ing nt 11 o’clock at St. Mary’s-on-the Hlghlands. A new social club has Just been organ ized. composed of many of our most pop ular young gentlemen. It has geen given the pretty name of Colonial club, and on Tuesday evening last the following or ganization was effected in the law office of Mr. Will M. Walker: President—Mr. Will M. Walker. Vice-president—Mr. Archie Gibson. Secretary and treasurer—Mr. J. Pundie Sloss Committee on by-laws and constitu tion—Messrs. Sam F Stollenwerck, A. F. df’Funiak, John Kimball and J. Lundle Sloss. The following young gentlemen con stitute the membership! Messrs M. Porter w«Ulrer> Will M. Jor dan, J. Garland JohuA Qai^uel fltollen* werck, A. Fox deFuniak, Tuftstall Perryv Cljarloe T.inn. Georg# BuiL Gear* a Brown, Thomas Simms, Archie GlbsSC John Forney, Luman Handley, John. KlhiUill. .Smith, John Ho**!?; J Lnndle Slosa, Will M. Walker, MY'TV Bllllngslea, P. T. Bradford, Walter. Fowlkes, Chgt-ipS, ijphoolar. Such an aggregation will eertalmp bring about the^mdst delightful socIa^|^g suits. The unusual demonstrations of esteem and admiratiqtf eitfilWted In Atlanta a few days agoTowsro^ Mr. B. Plant, tha veteran rallraaA and express mana ged, Indicated moWrnhan the ordinary human tendency toWbTds hero worship. It was a trlbute.-raraly received by an Amerclan dtlsenffand was merited by thp man upon, ifporh’’It was bestowed. Mr. Plant in a remarkable degree has en deared himself to his employes in the va riutis^orpanizations he controls, and this he .has'.accompllshea By a generous con sideration for-their welfare. Perhaps' th»r8“fe fid’Yither-Ctfrporatlon which fs" bovnd"genuine interesti1 as. the Southern Express .company, of wlflch Afr.-’Plant’Is president. Fatihffil officers Of that cptrinanv are steadily ad vanced. according to their abilities, and the opportunity afforded, and when they reach old age oP ‘ade overtaken by ill health they are generally pensioned by the company they have honestly served. Mr. -PmHt, 'With all his money getting, has managqd hla. , great corporations along the lines of Iranian sympathy, and every one who is familiar with his career will rejoice that such.a day came to him as that in Atlanta a few days ago, when his officers and men exhibited their affgd tlon in splendid gifts and eloquent sppeches.' Thu following handsome Invitation has been received; and the best wishes of ve-ry many friends are extended the hap py young -people: "Mr. and Mrs. H. Chalrsell request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Etta An toinette, to. J. J. Odom Wednesday even ing, November <>, 181*5, at 9 o'clock. Res idence, 2218 Fifth avenue, Birmingham.” The Thursday Evening Euchre club has been reorganized for the winter, with the following members: Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. Q. Estes, Dr. and Mrs. I* G. Woodson, Mr. and Mrs. James Weatherly, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coff]n. M.r. and Mrs. N. M. Malone, Mr. and Mrs. J„ P. Tillman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wheeloek, Maj. and Mrs. George C. Ball. Dr. L. G. Woodson was elected presi dent and Mrs. A. G. Smith secretary and treasurer. The first meeting occurs next Thursday .eyening, November 7. The marriage of Miss Margaret Snyder and Mr. William i.usseter will occur this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Central Presbyterian church, and Rev. Dr. Hand ley will perform the ceremony. The church ahs.liecn elaborately decorattyj Cor the occasion by the ladies of the rung re-, gallon. There will he four ushers, Messrs. T. J. Bradshaw, Robert CecWi Walter Fowlkes and E. Herzhog, an<j Mr Gus Easseter, brother of the groom, will he best man. Miss Bessie Snyder, sister of thg bride, will be maid ofjhon er. She will be gowned In a stylis}} brown cheviot suit, with brown gloves and hat, and will carry a bunch of -pink bridesmaid roses, .‘‘The bride’s toilette is a handsome tan Frenoh worsted, trimmed with satin a shade darker; hat,, and gloves will be bt-cJWJi, and she will iiarry a bouquet ot bride roses. The happy young couple will leave Immediately aftfcT the ceremony for Atlanta and ijthef points In Georgia; they will be absent about ten days. Upon their return th-y will be at home to friends at 2317 Fifth avenue. Miss Snyder has received many very handsome presents, among thchi ah elegant case of silver, containing forks, coffee spoons, tea spoons and table sptions, from, the congregation of the Ceil-, tral Presbyterian church. '.e, The llighland Book club met with Mrs. Thomas Bradlay- yesterday (Wednes day) morning, and there were more mem bers present Ilian for several weeks past. Mrs. William B. Phillips read an interesting paper upon "Hobbies and Their Riders." Each member of the club gave their especial hobby. Previous to the literary exercises several Important business matters were settled by the tpdmbet's Mbs. BJadley served delicious refreshments when the club adjourned, to meet next with Mrs. W. L. Murdock. The Literary Clique of ’95 was charm ingly entertained on Tuesday afternoon by Miss Nina Reed at her home, corner Twentieth street and Park avenue. -The writing# of Richard Malcolm Johnston were considered and the quotations for the afternoon were from his works. Miss Alva Bradford gave a very Interesting account of her European trip at the re quest of the clique. Miss Minnie Merle Bane was elected a member, after which Miss Nina Redd served dainty refresh ments. The clique meets next with Miss Mary Trimble^' The brilliant reception of the Southern club on Tuesday evening at their hand some and spacious rooms has already been described, but it was so beautiful and elaborate an entertainment that it was impossible to give at so late an hour all the details, or an absolutely correct list of the guests. The lights are long since extinguished, the music hushed and the flowers are faded, but with dearness and freshness for many a day will there come to the memory lovely pictures of that evening’s pleasure, and Into the pic tures will creep the subtle fragrancp of the magnificent roses that were carried by many of the belles; and the sound of soft, silvery' laughter will come back with the sweetness of the royal blossoms, all telling of an evening perfect In every detail. Mrs. James Weatherly has issued the following invitation to a large circle of friends: Mrs. James Weatherly at home Wednesday, November 6, from 4 to 5 o'clock.” Enclosed is the card of Mrs. William P. Gould Harding,' in whose* honor Mrs. Weatherly will give this handsome af ternoon reception. * * • The ladies of the Aid Society of the Church of the Advent and the mttpabers of the Woman’s Christian Temperance union will bring , to Birmingham tairly in November Mrs. Jenness Miller* who will lecture at O’Brien’s opera house (rpqn "Bicycling" .and other matters of "inter, est, and will wear during her liotuie costumes which will illustrate hef^pp^ Ject. The lecture will occur In the af ternoon in «rde» to -afford the lad 1^4 apd children an opportunity to enjoy it. Mps. Jenjiess Miller Is an unusually bright arid attnactlve woman, who has won fame and fortune for herself by her mental and arttstlo gifts. The exact date will be announced as soon as It is decided upon. , . * « * Mile. Moreska and Professor Gore-will appear again in Birmingham Mobility evening. I Can’t Sleep Is the complaint ol many at this season. The reason is found in the fact that the nerves are weak and the body in a fever ish and unhealthy condition. The nerves may be restored by Hood’s Sarsaparilla, which feeds them upon pure blood, and this medicine will alio create an appetite, and tone jap the system and thus give sweet refreshingsleepand vigorous health. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the only true blood purifier prominent ly in the public eye today, fl; six for (S. H/uuf’a Dllla *et harmoniously with Kiooa s rills Hood's Sarsaparilla. Ms CHALIIII’S, Pioneers pf Low prices,. FALL SUITS Up to the Mark in Quality! „ Below t 6 Mark in Price! ■ Our immense ra^g? of prices and qual ities 6oVerp evetii,l>6iiyJ^. hepdSj ' sell you as good a suit for ?S.0*-;aB ;you can buy elsewhere for JS.09,' all wool and well made. 1* Lf ■ T >, ' , H I J But we call special attention, to O lift LINE AT $10.00. Never sold such suits for the money before; never such n6bby styles; never such perfect fitting garments. Every thing; you can seek in fabric and every new style of garment* OUR LINE II $15 Is composed entirely of fine Dress Suits, such as you would pay your tailor $30.00 to duplicate—high grade foreign and do mestic fabrics tailored into fine custom made garments which will stand the strongest search light of criticism. J.LChalifflu.x & Co., Birmingham, Ala. DR KING’S ROYAL GERMETUER This pleasant and Iperfect remedy, so delightful to take, so refreshing and ex hilarating, stands in highest favor with lal who know it best, as the greatest of all medical remedies for both sexes, of all ages and in all conditions. WHAT IT WILL DO FOR YOD, It will Rive you' AJTETITK' II will give you restful,- refreshing SLEEP. It will stimulate your DIGESTION. It will restore your NERVOUS ENERGY. It will put your KIDNEYS in perfect order. It will purify your Blood. It will cliangcyour weakness into STRENGTH It will bring you out of sickness into HEALTH. NEW PACKAGE, LARGE BOTTLE, 108 DOSES, ONE DOLLAR. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. Manufactured Only By The Atlanta Chemical Co.,. Atlanta, Ca, Write for 48-Page Book, Mailed Free. Use Germetour Pills for Constipation and Germeteur Cough Syrup for Coughs and Colds. 10-15-tu-thu-sat-wky-ly FAILING MANHOOD General and Nervous Debility. Weakness of Body and Mind, Effects of Errors or Excesses in Old or Young. Robust, Noble Manhood fully Restored. How to Enlarge and Strengthen Weak, Un Ideveloped Portions of Body. Absolutely un failing Ilome Treatment. 1 —Benefits In a day. Men testily irons ou stales anu roreign Countries. Send for Descriptive Book, ex planation and proofs, mailed (sealed) free. ERIE MEDICAL CO., Buffalo, N.Y. The Geo. PaBse Company is now located at 2024 First Avenue and ready for busi ness. They cordially , invito all their customers and the public generally to call and see them. The best goods at all times at the lowest possi ble prices. Don’t forget the number 2024 First Avenue. <>*»? ' - i ;5 ih:n ■ . is tv. - o •T8i * cat O’BRIEN’S OPERA HOUSE. fciKIM 5S. THIESS. Manager. FRIDAY and SATURDAY, mi 1-2 { SATURDAY MATINEE. Eugene Robinson’s Comedy Drama, A RIDE FOR LIFE. Walter Fesslar, Author and Inventor. A Wonderful Scenic Production! A MarveI~of Mechanical Skill 1 A Genuine Locomotive Introduced! A Company of Talented Actors 1 A Production Superior to All Others 1 A Happy Combination of Laughter and Tears 1 New York’s Greatest Success This Season! Birmingham Fisli Company, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in and Shippers of Fish* Oysters and Game, 'Phone 146. No. 210 North Twentieth Street, Birmingham, Ala. 10-27.tt . B. Luster, The 10tTi Street PRACTICAL SHOEMAKER, 217 19th Street, Has added a general line of FACTORY MADE SHOES to Ills custom department. 10-12-2m Delicious : Steak, ROAST OR STEW, CAN AL WAYS BE HAD AT MY STALL. Mutton, Lamb or Pork and all animal delicacies. Stall 11, City Market. BEN HOLZEE. 7 20 tf KOR OVER FIBTY YEANS An Old and Well-Tried Remedy, KIRS. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP, has been used for over fifty years by mil lions of mothers for their children whilo teething with perfeot success. It soothes the child, softens the gumfe, allays all palft, cures wind colic, and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP and take no other kind. 25c a bottle. sep20-ly-d&wky Wo Bend the mnrrelotui French Iteine,ly CALTHOS free, and a legal guarantee that CalThos will STOP Dtooharffea A Fmlaaloas, CURE Spermatorrhea,Varicocele and RESTORE Lost Vicar. Use it and pay if satisfied. AddrrM, VON MOH|- CO., Solo American Agent*, flnetanaU, Ohio. lO-G-su-tue-thurs-eow-wky-lyr_ SURE CURE for PILES ItcblDZ and Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Pile* yield at an** to DR. BQ-SAN-K.O’8 PILE REMEDY. st»p. iu* dig, atiiorbs tumor*. A po*Ul re cure Circular* urnl free, rrloe bOo. A»j uggikts or mail. 1>R. BO&AMfcLO* Philo., Pm. iOJ2-l56t-eod-kw52t All People Like the Best. I Sell Only Standard Goods Drugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, Seeds, Medical Wirles and Liquors. BULBS. H yackiths, Narcissus, Lillies, Tulips, Crocus. »®“I am still Agent for the Belle of Sumpter Whisky. John L. Parker, Druggist, 212 North Twentieth Street. i^amg Drug Co. S. E. Cor. 2d ire. and 19th St. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA f *®“We can now be found at the coiner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street. \ Most Convenient Apothecary ) Shop in Town. I Our new store will be a beauty when the decorations are finished. Our stock is almost entirely new and prescriptions are our specialty. Our Store is open from 6-in the morning \until is at night. - TO THE PUBLIC! The Cleveland Bicycle Displayed In our window will be given away during Chrimlmaisi Week. The date will be announced later. A TICKET for every purchase of ONE DOLLAR of merchandise will be given away until that time. . The following citizens have, been appointed and consented to give away the bicycle: Joseph F. Johnston, H. M. Wilson, J. B. Cobbs, Felix Drennen, W. J. Cameron, Rufus N. Rhodes. Very respectfully, ' I, WEIL & 10,, Merchant Tailors and Furnishers 19i5 and 1917 First Avenue. (POTTER BUILDINQ) SOLE AGENTS KNOX HATS. Send Your Children To buy Shoes of us. Our[ motto is: The lowest pos- J sible price to all. No store{ can do better than this. MESSER, The Feet Fitter, t 7 r i No. 2010 Second Avenue. cgooflocno oOo oQO 60o Writes every letter in sight of oper ator. Does most of the work in writing AU TOMATICALLY. and yields In the time thus saved additional work. It acts as If it studied the convenience of the operator at every turn, and there by lightens his labor and renders him capable of doing more. It has a knack of keeping well and is always ready at critical or other times. These are some of the reasons why it is so different from all other writing ma chines. The catalogues tell you more about it. FREE. The Columbia Typewriter Mfg. Co. 116th Street, Fifth and Lenox Avenues, New York. Brazeal Bros., General Agents . .. For the State of Alabama. 223-225 Twenty-first Street, Birmingham, Ala. Other machines taken in exchange for bar-locks. Repairing and cleaning a specialty. t-ThfcoldestUtAlor^esV niusft Vwl^Mht sWt/-J WriVe to ua Jor evsv^Vhin^g known in music. SEM-S-8R0S. '*,105 N *107 BIRMIN&HWA RLH. I have forced them to reduce their price, BUT they have also reduced the quality of their whisky. r still sell the same standard brands, same standard quality and same price—75c a bottle. Hi BARNARD, 209 and 211 Nineteenth Street. John Vary, Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery Office No. 11 First National Bank Building, Birmingham, Ala.