Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-09

Going After Fine Horses.-Mr r. (. Mcdonald of the Fourth avenue stable, leaves today for Kentucky and Tennes- see to purchase some fine blooded horses. He will be absent about ten days or two weeks.
 Some Fine Horses.-Mr. G. G. Phillips is in the city. He brought with him from Kentucky and Tennessee seventy-fVe fine head of horses. He is a great dealer in these animals and always brings line ones to this market
 That Meeting Postponed.-The Associa- tion of Coal Dealers of Alabama, Geor- gia and Tennessee, recently formed at Chattanooga, was to have had meeting in Knoxville yesterday, but it was post poned until next Wednesday.
 Thomas Powell Laid to Rest-Mr Thomas Powell, aged IS years, who died Wednesday from a fractured thigh re- ceived several days ago, was buried at Woodlawn cemetery yesterday atter- noon. He was for long time an em- ploye of the Birmingham Rolling Mill company in the pudding department.
 At Lakeview.-The attendance at the complimentary benefit rendered MT. M Hoffstadt at Lakevew last night by Grambs' Military band and the Glee club was very small. owing to the threat ening weather The programme in its entirety however, was carried out, ana those present had most enjoyable treat.
 Will Not Lose His Hand.-The young man, Goodwin, who accidentally shot himself while guarding convicts at Ens- ley furnace No. 1 Wednesday night, was resting well yesterday. The doctors did not deem it necessary to amputate his left hand as they at first thought would have to be done.
 Working by Day and Night.-Work on the foundation of the new building to be erected by John Fox's Sons, at the corner of Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street is being pushed rapidly. A large force of hands were put to work clear ing away the dirt for the foundation yesterday, and a relief force was put on at sundown with a view to working all night.
 Assault With Rock-John Collins, big negro, is in the county jail with charge of assault with intent to kill be- side his name. Deputy Sheriff Hewitt brought him in this morning at 2:3O o'clock Collins hit another negro an ugly lick on the head with a large rock beyond Red mountain, near Sloss ore mines The negro who was hit is said to be very badly injured.
 A Lost Boy.-Eugene Clarke, colored, is much distressed over the mysterious disappearance of his 10-year-old son, Andrew The boy is small for his age, very sprightly, sings and dances and is bright for his age. He left home two weeks ago, and diligent search has so far failed to reveal his whereabouts. Information of him will be gladly re- ceived by Eugene Clarke, 1922 First ave nue.
 Convict Escapes.-Joe Askew, negro convict at Pratt City escaped from the guards near Ensley yesterday afternoon about o'clock. Askew was short time man, sent up from near Anniston some time ago. He is about 35 years of age and feet inches tall. His thumb on the left hand is stiff on account of hav- ing been broken something ago, and he has a long scar on his left thigh. He also has a little side beard, quite pe- culiarity for negro.
 Reception to Olympic Club.-Tonight at the residence of MT. and Mrs. D. Wall, Avenue F and Twenty-seventh street, reception will be given the members of the Olympic club. MT. and Mrs. Wall are the chaperones of this favorite so- cial organization and those honored with an invitation may justly congratu- late themselves upon being assured of a most enjoyable evening. Music and dancing will be indulged in, after which refreshments will be served.
 The Porch Party.-The porch party is an innovation in our social life. It has it's advantages. Being in the open air 1t is conducive to comfort, and therefore promotive of intelligent conversation. No conversation is usually so silly and sim pie as that of the crowded and heated drawing room. The porch party will encourage society people to clSthe their minds with fine ideas instead of their bodies with fine raiment. The porch per mts of freer social intercourse. If an undesirable acquaintance is made, it is easy to pass the next day without recog- nition and claim the dim light of the porch as an excuse. If refreshments are served it is safe to drink as many glasses as desired, without having them counted. The porch party is also democratic, for people passing on the sidewalk can see what is going on and hear what is said and feel much more personal interest in society than if it were secluded in the walls of a drawing room.
 He Takes Well Earned Vacation Rector O. P. Fitzsihons will leave Mon day for Boston, where he will remain a month as the guest of his friend, MT. c, Ham. While in Boston he will attend the grand encampment or the hnlshts Templar He is chaplain Of Cyrene Commandery No. 10, this city. The par ishioners and friends of MT Fitzsimons hope he will enjoy his well earned va cation, and that he will return with re- newed vigor for another years faithful work. He can certainly felicitate him. self upon the grand result or his four years of labor. On the 1st of July, 1891, he assumed the duties of the rectorship of St. Mary's Since that time the mem- bership has increased from 15O to 263 The beautiful stone church has been erected at a cost of $31 ,000 and the indebt- edness has been liquidated. The corner stone was laid on the 16th of August, 1891, and services were held in the base ment on the succeeding Christmas. These gratifying results have been achieved during the most trying times that Birmingham has ever known.
 Chace's band, led by the great Weber, at East Lake Sunday.
 Muslc at East Lake five nights week for dances by