Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-01

his salary to a most gratifying sum with out the least solicitation on his part His remarkable work since coming to Bir- mingham entities him to every good for tune that falls to his lot.
 The ladies of the Southslde Baptist church will give an excursion sociaP' next Tuesday evening, December 3, at 80 o'clock in the lecture room of the church. This social comprehends a trip around the world on the great I. T. & L. c. railroad, which carries passengers with the speed of thought to the princi- pal cities of all lands Refreshments will be served along the route at reason able rates. Admission, 10 cents.
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 An exchange says:
 "The very pretty story about General Lytle writing his famous poem. I'm Dy- ing Egypt, Dyingi' on the Chickamauga battlefield the night before he was killed in battle is all a myth and fake" re- marked Editor William Pinckney Smith of the New Orleans Daily States yester- day.
 'The truth is the poem was written at least two years before the death of the poet. It was published before the war had fairly begun. have lately received a graphic description of the death Of General Lytle from an eye witness, which was published in last Sundays
 
 teresting. He tells how the men in the camp that night talked about the dead soldiers poem, I'm Dying, Egypt, Dying It is very pretty little story however, which has gained widespread credence that the poem was written in camp at Chickamauga. The story tells how the general fold his lcompanions that he felt that he was going to die, and how he proceeded to write the poem, but all this is not true to fact. In the pockets of General Lytle were found other poems written by him and several letters from his wife inclosing clippings from papers that had published his poetry.
 There has been some question raised as to whether General Lytle is really the author of the poem or whether 1t was not written by a man down in Missis- sippi. There can be no doubt, however, Lytle, but it seems evident that it was written some time before the war"
 Miss Mary LaF. Robbins of Selma, one of the most gifted women of Ala bama, has completed her valuable work, Alabama Women in Literature" and it is now in the hands of the publishers, who promise it shall be ready for the holi- days. Besides the histories of talented Alabama women contained in the book, Miss Robbins, who is president of the State Federation of Women's clubs, has collected the most XaludDl6 udld ing the women's clubs of our state. This will make the book one of inestimable value as a reference, besides its superior literary claims.
 The Catholic Reading circle, of which Miss Mary Cahalan is president, is doing fine work this winter, and pursuing an excellent course of study, one of profit and interest-comprised in the following subjects: Socialism Exposed and Re futed;'' Political Economy" Roman Art of the Middle Ages;" History of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages" and the foundation studies in literature, embracing mythology and kindred topics.
 Mrs. Joseph R. Smith. Jr., at her ele gant home on the South Highlands, gave very lovely and delightful luncheon Friday at 1:30 o'clock, in honor of Mrs. Joseph Shields of Knoxville, Tenn. The decorations were exquisite, the color scheme being white and green, and beau tiful white roses. white carnations and graceful ferns and palms were employed to carry out the design. The menu was an elaborate and delicious one, served in many courses, with all the appointments of beautiful cut glass, embroideries, can delabra and silver. The guests were seated at one long table. Mrs. Shields is