The age-herald., 1900-01-25
CORNER STONE OF THE
 PRATT CITY SCHOOL
The Exercises " ere H cid Under Most Auspic- ious circumstances and Many Elo-
 quent Speeches Were Made

Pratt City. January 2i.-(speciaD- was the warmth and balm of a perfect spring day in the air this afternoon, and no more suspicious occasion could have been chosen for the laying of the corner stone of the new school building. The sun shone undimmed by a single rift of cloud, and this was prophetic that the building now to rear Is heights over the symbols which were placed today in its damp foun- dations would stand for light, would ra- diate light in years to come to the gen. erations yet unborn. The interesting cere- mony was witnessed by large concourse of people, the pupils and faculty of the public school attending in a body.
 The exercises were opened with prayer from the Rev. J V. Dickinson, after which Dr. Cunningham who was master of cere- monies, officiated, explaining as each me- mento was cast the wish embodied therein for the future career of the school. Dr. Phillips, of Birmingham then spoke elo- quently of the era marked in the history of the city by this occasion, and depicting in glowing terms the work of the school as a character builder
 Dr. Cunningham followed, delivering an address on the subject of the "Right of Everyone to an Education. and the Duty of Every Municipality to Provide the Means of Education to Its Youth.'
 The doctor, as usual, fairly scintillated with wit and humor. and paid a well-de- served tribute to the philanthropy of the Hon. M. V. Henry, the author of the school bill With a few well chosen remarks, gracefully delivered, Prof McNeal, super intendent of the Pratt City public schools. spoke of the work of the school board. of their disinterestedness and cooperation in every move that stands for progress and education. After prayer the audience was dismissed.
 "A Night With Burns" under the man agement of the Pratt City Caledonian club and the Southern Cornet band in com memoration of the one hundred and forty first anniversary of the birthday of Bobby Burns, the great Scotch poet. is the head ing which announces an evening of merri- ment at the city hall tomorrow, Cnhursday) January 25. The evening will begin with an address by the president of the club, followed by concert of Burns songs by members of the club and music by the Southern Cofnet band, followed by dancing and singing with refreshments. The com mittees are as follows: Reception commit tee, George Howard, c. Turner, s. Nelson, $. D. Howard, F. Turner, H. Gammell Re- freshment committee, H. Bottomby, James Little, James Sanders, J. Nelson, w. Grant, James Alexander; floor manager, Charles McIlwain.
 The handsome depot of the Birmingham Southern is now completed, with the ex- ception of a coat of paint, and the agents of that road, of the Alabama Great South ern, the Louisville and Nashville have moved from their former locations to their new offices where shortly every modern convenience will be introduced.
 Mrs. E. Vince is confined to her home with a sprained ankle.
 Mrs. George Brown is still suffering from rheumatism.
 The little daughter of MT. and Mrs E. H. Anchors who has been dangerously i'll with scarlet fever, is now on the road to re- covery.
 The heartfelt sympathy of many friends is extended to MT. and MT. w. T. Hughes in the loss of their little 3-year-old daugh- ter. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning.