Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-02

tant position with the Lamar Rankin company.
 The baccalaureate sermon preached Sunday afternoon by Rev. Dr. Scudder of Kentucky before the faculty and students of Pollock-Stephens institute at the First Methodist church was one of force and eloquence. Dr. Scudder is a master of the English language. and his clear-cut, terse, well-rounded sentences bristled with strong ideas, well conceived and we'll expressed. His subject "The Opportuni- ties of Life, and How They Should Be Received" was especially appropriate, addressed, as 1t was, particularly to young women about to enter upon the serious duties of womanhood. He was listened to with profound earnestness by the very large congregation present, all of whom we're charmed with his elo- quence and his doctrines.
 The music, rendered by a large choir, under the direction of Professor Boyce, was very fine, and added much to the interest and pleasure of the occasion.
 The young ladies of Pollock-Stepheps institute, except those who We're in the choir, occupied the center of the church and came in with their teachers, in a long procession. making a very attrae- tive and impressive picture in their pret- ty white dresses, flower trimmed hats and with their sweet, eager faces, beam ing with youth and hope. Such an ag- gregation would have inspired a preach CT of far less gifts than pr. Scudder, and pr. Scudder's excellent sermon proved he was In full sympathy with his audi ence and his theme
 Miss Susie Martin has returned from Baltimore, where she was student at Miss Cary's school. She is at Mrs. J. T. Nixop's, with her sister, Mrs A. W. Haskell.
 
 The following young friends enjoyed trolley ride and picnic at East Lake on Saturday evening:
 Misses Sarah Rogan. Hannah Elliott, Kate Earle, Mamie Earle, Jennie Por- ter. Lutie Sharpe, Mamie Pearson, Louise Rucker, Cornelia Meade, Mary Virginia Graves, Florrie Graves, Mollie Jordan, Alice Wheeler, Annie Brewer, Juliet Whelan, Patti Ruffner, Jennie Summers, Mamie Cleary, Ethel Clifford, Willie Morrow, Mrs. Shober, MT. and Mrs. Richard F. Johnston.
 Messrs. A. c. Crowder T. J. Watson, w. M. Mastin. P. C.. Moore, D. F. Talley, w M Drennen, Ed Finch N. l.. Miller, w. c. Agee, W. P. Ward, T. H. Benners. W. J. Boles, c. H. Colvin, Gus Colvin. M. T. Baptist, s. Jacobs. c. M Williamson. H. S. Going, L. c. Morris. J. w. Mears, L. c. Bradley, w. M Walker. W. Hefin. C. IL. Thomas W. Wisner O. P. Gaut, T. w. Redin, O. Phean, R. c. Smith, l.. B. Musgrove, George Ward, F. Putnum. Frank King.
 At the. residence of MT and Mrs Zao P Smith, 2131 Avenue G, on Thursday, June 4, from to 11, there will be "cob- web party" given by the ladies of thd Central Presbyterian church. A pleas ant evening is assured those who attend, and cordial invitation is extended. There will be music and refreshments.
 
 afternoon from brief stay at Blount Springs.
 Notable Weddings.
 Anniston, June 1.-(Special)-Dur the fiowery month of June there are to occur several weddings in which Annis- cur here. and both contracting parties in each are residents of this city, while others will be celebrated elsewhere in which Annfston will get to furnish the young men only. But two of these ap- preaching marriages have been publicly announced as yet. Cards have been is- sued to the wedding of MT. James Giles Adams and Miss Trudie Pearl Forbes, both of whom are very popular here. the ceremony to be performed at the First Presbyterian church on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 D. m.
 The other nuptial ceremony referred to, and whose near approach Is known, will occur at Cave Spring, Ga., on Wednes- day, June IT, the contracting parties be- ing Miss lone Sparks. one of Georgia's Crook, a prominent young business man of h nitx