Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-01

three weeks ago, and while there saw many evidences of the outrages now be- ing perpetrated upon the helpless Arme- nians and of the condition of semi-an- archy prevailing in the sick mans realm. MT. Whittle talked entertainingly yes terday of his experience over there.
 When at Salonica he saw the flames of neighborfng city which had been set on fire after most of its inhabitants had been put to the sword. At Alexan- drietta, on the northeastern coast of the Mediterranean, he witnessed a formid- able riot. Six thousand Turkish soldiers were quartered there, penniless, in re- ceipt of no pay, sleeping on the ground, with no immediate probability of being ordered on active service, and-<hus being restored to a semblance of discipline. Some of these fellows surrounded MT Whittle's party and captured the Rev MT. Lynch of Danville, Ky, and young Sam Jones, holding them prisoners for some time.
 Tn northern Syria the Armenian Christians came to see MT. Whittle's party, and gave them terrible details of atrocities inflicted upon the Christians by the Mohammedans, who had murdered whole families and plundered their dwellings. The English and Armenian tradesmen in Turkey and the consuls of those countries corroborated the stories of rapine and massacre and robbery MT. Whittle believes that the outcome or the trouble depends upon the combined action of the powers. He had a letter from Secretary Herbert of the navy de- partment to Lord Seymour, the admiral commanding the British Mediterranean squadron and he is firmly of the opinion that that fleet has been the chief factor in preventing the Turkish excesses from attaining even greater proportions. Ene- land he regards as the great police force of the world. The outrages might be stopped, he asserts, If the other powers would only unite with Great Britain to that end"
 The Nineteenth Century club did not meet during the past week owing to the absence of so many members at the At lanta exposition. The members of the club will be the guests of Miss Bertha Koenig next Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs w. c. Johnston has returned from delightful visit to Atlanta and the exposition.
 The Duplicate, Whist club was enter tained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Alex T. London. The club will meet next with Mrs. Thomas D. Parke, Tenth avenue, South Highlands.
 The Highland Book club met with Mrs. George l.. Morris on Tuesday and 1t was a meeting of especial interest, as it's nearness to Thanksgiving Day made "Gratitude" the subject for considera- ton by the members. The sentiment of the day was embodied in this sentence of Hosea Ballou: Gratitude Is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul; and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant" Mrs T. O. Smith read an original Thanksgiving story. Mrs. William w Wilkerson read Riley's po- em, "When. the Frost Is On the Pump kin" and the different members of the club answered the question, What Are You Thankful Fora" according to their estimate of blessings. The members of the Book club will be entertained next by Mrs. Victor Gage.
 The reception given by the ladies of the Southside Baptist church on Tuesday evening at the Handsome home of Capt. and Mrs John A. Walker, on Tenth ave- nue, South Highlands, to Rev. Dr. P. T. Hale upon his return from the Holy Land was largely attended and greatly enjoyed. The rooms were profusely dec orated with chrysanthemums violets and autumn leaves, and a delightful or chestra played during the evening: Uu- usually delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Walker and her assist ants. Mrs P. T. Hale Miss Annie Wal ker and Miss Mamie Hamilton assisted