Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-14

Irish lassie will be a close neigh bor To tn almond-eyed celestial, who in turn will be very near to her recent victor, the willy Jap. The Rhine maiden will join hands across q narrow space with fair Jes<phine of France. The dark beauties of Spain aud Italy will be near proud Colum bia, goddess of Amer ican liberty. Openshaw's orchestra of twenty pieces, generously donated for the occasion, will discourse sweet music for the occasion, which in itself will be pleasing feature. Supper and other refresh ments will be served by dainty fingers.
 A GRAND BAJL.-1he Clover Leaf Social club gave grand ball at the fair grounds Friday night, which was most delightful lu all particulars. Among those who att tended were Misses Deacy, S. and A. Cooligan, Owens, Hingle, Norwood, Me- Poland, Cushion, Temple, Pitts, Ward, PaIverdor and Chapman, Messrs. J. Burke, Phu Donovan. P. Burke, J. A. Burke, D. and J. Cutcliff, E. Rickert, J. Deacy, N. McGovern, M. Cooligan, F. Schwend and O. Hill. Mir. and Mrs. Morrison chap eroned the party.
 A GOOD MAN ILL.-Mr. William Alex ander, aged about 70, is dam gerously ill at his home near the Bir- Iningham rolling mill. MT. Alexander is poor man and for number of years con- duct-d meet market near his home, but he has probably done more for the needy and helpless than any man in Birming- ham. He has always befriended those in need of help, and orphans have especially been his care. It is said he has reared five or six children who had been left helpless. He is universally popular with those who know him and all wish him a speedy re- covery.
 OPEN AIR MEETING.- open air dem- ocratic meeting was held yesterday even- ing at Irondale, wi ich was we'll attended. There was a sprinkling of republican ne- groes, Jeffersonian democrats and popu. lists, who listened attentvely to the speak. CTS, and several Jeffcrsonians and popu- lists arose and shook hands with Colonels John and Dean, the speakers, saying that while they voted for Kolb they could not, nor would they vote for a republican. Col. Sam Will Johns speech was exclusively upon the subject of the tariff. Colonel Dean's speech was of patriotic, roasting, humorous strain. It was grand affair, considering the shortness of time in getting up the meeting, and the indications in Irondale are that Underwood will cut down Kolb's majority and may carry the beat.
 ANNUAL TEA.-The annual comr7ittee- mens' tea took place in the parlors of the Young Mems Christian association rooms on Friday night. President T. H. John- ston presided. Five minute speeches were made as follows: James Bailey, religious work of the association; A. T. K. Barber, invitation work F. 0. Stone, mem bership; Maj. w. H. McClintock, finance; Dr. A. N. Ballard, educational Harry Hawkins, gymnasium; James Vinson, lecture and entertainment; ". L.. Allen, extension; Dr. J. T. Coulbourn visitation of the sick. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Joseph McLester and William, Hardie and Miss Johnson. Words of greeting were given by Rev. Dr. L. 8. Haudley and Rev. J. M. Watson. The work of the associa- tion in all departments was outlined, and great enthusiasm was manifested in the work for the young men of Birmingham.