The national leader., 1889-02-23
BIRMINGHAM.
Celebration OF the I29th Annlvers ary
Of Bishop Richard Allen-SOcial
Gossip and other News Notes.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 16, 1885,
The A. M. E. people of this city,
assisted by other denominations, cele-
brated the 10th Anniversary of the
founder of the African M. E. Church,
Bishop Richard Allen.
The celebration, under the super
vision Of Professor J. A. Jones and
J. G. Clayton. occurred at Robinson's
Fourth Avenue Hall, on the nights of
the 14th and 18th instant. Rev. S.
Smell. of the Congregational Church
delivered an oration subject, "Richard
Aliens Place in History" He was
loudly cheered when he declared that
"Rt. Rev. Richard Aliens Place in
History is besides Martin Luther and
other world renowned Divines."
Rev Stewart, of A. M. E. Church,
delivered an grafton on Friday night
subject. ''The Future of the Negro
Children. Rev. Stewart is young
man; is giving satisfaction to his con-
gregation, and fast coming to the front
as one of the leading ministers OF this
city.
Miss Roper, of Nashville, delighted
the audience by a solo, assisted by
Professor j, A. Jones. She has a soft.
blrd-like voice, and is the new organist
of Zion Church.
John Williams is the name of a
white man who murdered one Isaacs
in this city last year. He was sent to
Tuscaloosa asylum on the plea of in
sanity and soon released as a sane man
with uncomfortable temper. He raised
''old scratch'' with policeman here
Wednesday, 18th inst. who had him
under arrest for disorderly conduct.
The "cop" pulled his gun and kept
Williams at bay, till another officer
came to his assistance.
The o. B. G.. D. Social Circles re-
ception at the 9th avenue M. r. church
Tuesday evening. the 18th inst, was
the grandest ever given by young peo-
pie In this city, and ecllpsed anything
of the kind ever attempted In the state
by any social club. Fully 115 couples
were present, among whom may be
mentioned Mr.. and Mrs. Simon, Prof.
and Mrs. F. s. Halle, Misses M. l.. Bar
ber, Lula Washington, Lillian Noah
and G. Lyles of this city; Mrs. E. Brooks
of Vicksburg, Miss. +; Miss Rogers Of
Columbus, Ga. Messrs. Jones, VIM.
Moss, Edward White and a score of
others, all declaring it the grandest
SOC al event of the season. Prof. Halle
addressed the audience just before
eating,
"QuItit" learns from good authority
that the A. M. e. Zion church of this
city will soon borrow 81. 500 to beautify
their church. 1t has the best and
most centrally located spot in the city
among colored churches, and will spare
no pains to make their church one of
the most, If not the most attractive
edifice IN the city. Success to 1t.
Zion has suffered great deal by being
outstripped In the above line by other
churches of this city. But, thanks to
Rev. S. Sherman she is awakening.
NEWS NOTES.
The fare for round trip from this
city to Washington is 5000, which
prevents Outfit and other ''hard ups"
from "bustin de Capitol wide.''
"Black Birmingham" will arrive in
time to witness the inaugural.
They have chartered Mann Boudoir
Palace SleeperS In which to make the
trip. Tony Alabamians.
Professor A. III. Parker was the lead
ing attraction in the concert Tuesday
night at the A. NJ. E. Church.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Walter Love-
lace will soon lead to the altar that
charming and popular society gem,
Miss Clara Jennison. Miss MyrIa
Ro er, organist.
2 on has a new choir that Is a
summer"
Mr.. r. W. Holland, our champion
lather and shoemaker, attended the
F. B. q. d. reception.
The LEADER Is a leader.