Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-05
ALABAMA.
UNION SPRINGS.
Interesting Events by and for Little Folks.
 A Gretna Green Affair.

A Gretna Green Affair.
 Union Springs, June 3.-(Special Corre- spondence)-On last Thursday the patrons and friends of the pupils com posing the kindergarten class of the fe- male college were presented with com plimentary tickets to an entertainment 10 be given by them on last Friday even- ing. A large audience greeted them and most agreeably were they repaid for their attendance. notwithstanding the extreme heat. The little pupils, ranging from to years. had been so we'll taught that they moved almost as one child. The accuracy with which they went through the different calisthenic movements was surprising, led by lit- tie tot scarcely ? feet high. In their songs, recitations and speeches they were perfect. and would have done cred it to children of larger growth They closed with topsy turvy among the flowers, each little girl being dressed in tissue paper costume, representing diff ferent flower. Very perfect human flow CTS they were, too, and many were the encomiums lavished on their teacher, Miss Bessie Mims, of Prattville. who has been in charge of that branch for the past year. Her natrons were del ghted, and marveled at the skill and patience it had required to bring such young children to such a state of perfection.
 Children's day was celebrated in the Presbyterian church on Sunday after noon. The handsome church looked un- usually we'll with its flower decorations, the colors being red and green. The la dies of this church are noted for their success with plants and their love for their church. and some exceedingly beautiful pot plants were used. The exercises consisted of songs. recitations and questions from the superintendent and answers by the children Rev Mr. Brownlee made most interesting little talk to his children, full of the best Christian thought, and like a blessed treasure it will lie hidden in the hearts of those who were so fortunate as to hear it After a closing song Childrens day for 1895 was at an end.
 A gretna green marriage enlivened our town on last Saturday afternoon, verify ing as usual the old adage that Love laughs at lOcksmiths." pr. Charles Sul- livan of Hardaway and Miss Mary Claude Alexander of Tuskegee were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Justice Martin and went on their way rejoicing.
 MT Charles A. Franklin, after nine months course of medical lectures in New Tork is at home for a vacation.
 Union Springs never has cause to be anything but proud of the many young people that she sends to the different in- stitutions of learning. The last recipient was the senior essay medal brought home by Miss Annie Stakeiy from the Cox college at LaGrange from class of twenty-two We are proud ofthis young lady.
 Misses Franklin, McAndrew and Boy kin are attending the commencement eX- ercises of Emory college at Oxford, Ga
 Rev MT. Jeter will preach a farewell sermon to his people at Trinity church next Thursday evening.
 We are glad to note that Maj. I. F. Culver, who has been confined to his home for the past three weeks. is able to be out again.
 Mrs. Sam Solomon and children of Shelby, Ga, are guests of Mrs. J. c. Stakely.