Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-13

superintendent of tho South Highland Presbyterian Sunday school, prominent in Young Mems Christian association work, being secretary of the state Young Mems Christian association, secretary Of the Ala bama Teachers Lyeeum Reading circle and last Tuesday evening was elected president of the Birmingham Presby Sunday School union.
 Professor Taylor's first assistant is Prof. Edwin L. Norton, who is most high ly esteemed by those who know him best. Prof Edwin l.. Norton, instructor in mathematics and French, is a young man of rare parts. Quiet and unobtrusiye in manner. thoroughly devoted to study as he is. he has yet impressed those who have been privileged to know him as gentleman of spotless character, un- usual breadth of knowledge and charm ing sOciabiity. His life has been dis tinctiVely that of student. Left an orphan at an early age, but with means sufficient to gratify an inborn craving for knowledge, he has taken advantage of every opening to a students life. He graduated from Carlton college, Mime sota, and then went east to graduate with the degree of A. B. cum lande from classic Amherst college. His standing in philosophy was remarkable, and by the advice of his professors he then spent a year in postgraduate study at Carlton college. This was preceded by an ex- tensive foreign tour.
 In addition to his other accomplish ments, Professor Norton is one of the best violinsts in the city. His superior advantages for study have gained for him well-nigh complete mastery over the divine instrument For several months he has had charge of the music at the South Highland Presbyterian church. The exquisite trlos for organ and Violins, which have been a feature pf their church music owe much of their worth to Professor Norton's careful drill
 In church circles there will be felt a decided loss owing to Professor Nor tons absence during the summer.
 Another competent instructor in the Taylor school is Miss T. w. Burt, whose home is in Galva, III. Coming to the city total stranger, she has endeared herself to many hearts by her loving, conscientious work Her speciality has been the kindergarten. Much of Miss Burts life has been given to teaching. though she has managed to secure many years of study during a busy existence She has earned certificates of gradua- ton from the state normal schools at Genesee and Cook county, Illinois. Her Kindergarten training was received in Chicago and at the Pratt institute in Brooklyn, N. Y. Many little lives have been brightened as their minds have been opened through her skillful teach ing to the wonderful world about us Miss Burt was called away by the ill., ness of her father about two weeks ago, so that this department was brought to pressed on all sides that she may be en- abled to return in the fall.
 
 The Southern club gave a delightful german on Red mountain Monday even- ing comp plimentary to the visiting young ladies. A large crowd was in attendance and most enjoyable evening was spent. The chaperones were Mrs. J. R. Smith, Mr and Mrs. Dearborn MT. and Mrs. Bates and Major and Mrs Milner.
 Miss Nellie Blackwood will leave the latter part of the week for an extended visit to relatives in Montgomery.
 The ladies' auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association will enter tain their friends on Red mountain this evening at o'clock. Openshaw's or chestra will form very delightful fea- ture of the entertainment.
 Mrs M. J. Brown of Hayneville is the charming guest of Mir. and Mrs Tom Baine on South Highlands.
 I have received the following invita- tion to the marriage of a very highly esteemed friend
 MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Ballantyne in- vite you to be present at the marriage ceremony of their daughter, Anne Car ter, to MT. Franklin Herbert Downs, Thursday evening. June 20 1895, at S:SO o'clock, Congregational church, Til ton, N. H. At home Wednesday, Sep tember II, r Breed street, Lynn. Mass"
 
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Musgrove. with Baby Louise, will leave for the seashore Friday morning. Mrs. Musgrove will probably remain several weeks. but MT. Musgrove will return to the city af- ter a stay of several days. A whole city full' of friends wish them q very delightful trip.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church was held on Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs Wool sey Sturdivant. After the regular rou- tine of business the study of the month was taken up.
 An interesting talk on the political con dition of Japan was given by Miss Simp- son. and a delightful paper upon the com mercial and industrial interests of the country was read by Mrs. Ballard. Mrs. Simpson contributed selection in regard to the Home Life and Domes- tic Relations of the Japanese" and Mrs. Sturdivant one on the religions of the country. Mrs. Wells read a very inter- csting letter from Dr. Walter Lambreth who was for so many years a laburcr in Japan.
 The study for next month is. "Mis- sion Work in Japan Its History and Re suits"
 Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Sturdivant were appointed delegates to the district meet ing, which is to be held in Bessemer June 20, with Mrs. Moughon alternate.
 The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Motion the first Friday in July.
 One of the most superb box parties ever recorded in the social history of Birmingham was given last Tuesday evening to attend the Chimes of Nor mandy Up-to-Date" at OBrien's opera house. The arrangement of this de- lightful function was perfected by the graceful courtesy and delicate art of Messrs. J. N. Ross. w. M Drennen. J. w Worthington. w. Ia. Agee, r. Ellis