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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1915
Page
9
A contemplative piece on Holy Week urging inner reformation and patience. It links the feminine ideal to divine grace, notes the world’s haste, and calls readers to endure, endure with courage, and bear burdens while seeking closer unity with the Saviour.
The fragment discusses overcoming melancholy through action and kindness to the body, urging thoughtful practice of the mind. It quotes John Keble and Newman, then reflects on depth beyond speech and thought, concluding with a note on genuine insight.
A poetic appeal urges action now to cheer and support friends and others in need. It contrasts tiring days with sunny paths and praises the loved ones who brighten life. The piece ends with a call to act today for those around us.
An audience welcomed the A B S Society at Harte Auditorium for its annual Expression Contest. The program featured prayers, remarks, musical solos, readings, scenes from Twelfth Night, and a junior orchestra with judge rankings and medal presentation.
Friday afternoon Barton Academy held a mock school by its senior class. Margare t Goodbrad as Miss Moffat and Gertrude Durden as Miss Aline drew laughs. judges awarded a prize for a handwork piece by Durden. A luncheon followed.
The entertainment owed its success to Miss Etta Lambert senior adviser and the program committee Robin Sweatt Johnny Hargrove Annie Broos Wil Denton and Eugene Malone. The senior class invited faculty and synop of the school to the Stunt and many faculty attended enjoying the class of 1915's view of them daily.
The Alabama Educational Association gathers in Montgomery this week for its convention. Mrs W K Linscott leaves Thursday to join the Alabama literacy commission appointed by Governor Henderson. Others attending include Superintendent S S Murphy Assistant Superintendent Vigor Dr Byen Miss Bodge Miss Johnston and numerous grammar and kindergarten principals.
Veantas monthly gathering of the Century Book Club will convene Wednesday at 11 o clock in the residence of Mrs John Ramsey. The meeting aims to discuss current readings and plan upcoming activities. Members are urged to attend for agenda and refreshments.
The Electra Semmes Colson Chapter UDC has appointed a relief committee of the Semmes Camp UCO. Mrs. John Garrason chairs with members including Mrs. E W Christian, Mrs. H T Toulmin, Mrs. James K Glennon, Mrs. T P Norville, Mrs. Safford Berney, Mrs. Stanley Finch, Mrs. R F Gould, Mrs. B E Kirkbride, Mrs. J T Turner, Mrs. George Kilborne, Mrs. Stonewall Boulet, Mrs. L Sewall, Mrs. R L Padgett, Mrs. E B Vaughan, Mrs. Clara Sims, Mrs. A J Staples, Mrs. William Copeland, Mrs. C J Torrey, Mrs. George Kasson, and Mrs. M E Henry Ruffin. Meeting notes show Y M C A Auxiliary holds monthly session Thursday at 11 am.
The Shakespeare Club met Saturday at 11 with Mrs. C J Torrey presiding. Guest Mrs Beavin spoke on the peace movement. Birth day Celebration plans were reported by Mrs J O Smith. The act III reading of Henry VI was discussed with critical questions posed for study.
Heavy coatings fall in price per yard but cost more per garment due to yardage needs. Commodities show wide fabrics in rich Oriental colors, suitable for outing wear, with emphasis on spring usage and styling.
Readers note fashion notes on dress fabrics and styles. Lovely colorful top coats are worn at southern resorts and in the country. White gowns often feature liberal color trims, while plain whites are also available.
A wartime question to Shaw asks if women will fight if war involves the US. Shaw replies that when German women attack, women will confront the threat and discuss it at the Metropolitan Opera House, while German men are handled separately.
A large executive committee meeting at Mrs. J. J. Bartee’s home set plans for the spring conference and the Interdenominational Union’s May 5 date to avoid clashing with the District Federation of Women’s Clubs. Mrs. Aline Shane Devin will speak at Harte Auditorium on March 29 and the Young Women’s Chorus seeks new members across denominations.
The Sigma Delta Phi Sorority will hold a meeting in their room on Government street Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The notice urges members to attend and participate in upcoming activities and plans.
The Needham Bryan Chapter will meet Saturday at the homes of Mrs. George W. Threefoot and Mrs. J. Walker, both on 855 Dauphin Way. Two hostesses will welcome members for the gathering.
An important meeting of the Junior Band of the Christ Child Society will be held at the Mobile Public Library on Tuesday March 30 at 4 o clock to complete arrangements for the garden party on April 22 at 982 Government street. All members urged to attend and receive dance tickets. A full attendance of the junior band committee is requested.
The Leinkauf School Improvement Association postpones its regular monthly meeting from April 1 to April 8 at the regular hour due to Holy Week.
On Tuesday evening April 6 at o o'clock in a Trinity parish house Mr Roderick MacKenzie speaks on Benares the Sacred City of India. The illustrated lecture claims to offer accurate pictures by the artist photographer. Easter egg hunt April 1 by Ladies Aid Society promises fun for children with prizes a white rabbit and white guinea pig plus candies ice cream and more. Delta Phi sorority heart and garden party April 22 at Dr and Mrs C P Robinsons residence 982 Government Street benefits the poor children.
The notice announces a Colonial Minstrels show slated for Saturday April 10 with matinee and evening performances. Proceeds benefit the Business Women's Club as it works to liquidate a debt.
Mobile’s Fidelia Club, the city’s oldest Jewish social group, will acquire a new site at the northeast corner of Government and Wilkinson streets. After a long negotiation, the deal nears completion, with President Henry Forchheimer saying a fine building will rise, reflecting confidence in Mobile’s recovery and city growth despite wartime conditions.
Oakdale residents report visits and travels including an auto ride to Dog River. Church activities include St Matthew's services and a Baptist Young People’s Union formation led by Rev J M Houston. Illness improvements, home moves, and social visits mark the week in Oakdale society.
Frank Penny of Mobile Chair and Mobile Spring Bed Company returns from a three month tour across Colon British Guiana Venezuela Colombia Panama and Cuba. He says Mobile is well positioned and expects increased trade with these nations soon. Penny notes frequent payments and friendly reception by local merchants. A separate London dispatch reports the German crown prince visiting the Berlin princess with a family event anticipated soon.
The United States civil service commission announces open competitive exams for information editor at Forest Service on April 28 with pay 840 to 1200. blacksmith at Washington on April 20 paying 700 per month. junior bacteriologist at Bureau of Chemistry on April 28 29. hull draftsman at 1800 per year.
The recollection centers on March 17 1865 when General Canby began the Mobile campaign from Baldwin County toward Spanish Fort with 33 200 troops and General Steele from Pensacola with 13 ･･･
The Y W C A reports a firm foundation for future growth with a program of intellectual and social activities. A committee led by Mrs. N. Alston Yuille plans courses for members including an American history class led by Miss Alice Frazer, home nursing talks by Miss Burkeholder, a crochet class taught by Mrs. E. Q. Norton, and gym lessons for young women. The group emphasizes membership growth, with about 600 current members and a push to renew and recruit new ones, plus open access to facilities and library services.
L. C. Irvine left Mobile for Tampa Florida to speak at the Tampa board of trade membership campaign and civic improvement meeting Monday night. He will also represent the Mobile Chamber of Commerce at the event.
A patent medicine advertisement touts a new ethine double strength prescription that supposedly banishes freckles. It claims the product works for even stubborn freckles and offers money back if it fails, urging readers to obtain an ounce from their druggist.
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