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studied composition under MT. Norris for two years and the latter will bring out in the autumn a charming composition en- titled the Cradle Song," written by MT. Drennen.
 He has written, among other compost tions, two songs entitled Twilight" and the "Serenade,' in which he was heard last evening at his. recital at Blount. He has recently written group of piano waltzes, and MT. Norris, himself one of the greatest song writers of the day, pro- nounces MT. Drennen's capabilities in this direction to be remarkable.
 MT. Drennen's voice which is a basso cantante, Is so admired in Birmingham that his career Is being watched with interest, but 1t Is not generally known that he Is ambitious as composer and that he is already meeting with success.
 MT Drennen will return to Boston in October and will remain there through the winter. It Is his intention then to go abroad for an absence of four years.
 MT. Drennen, to . group of friends re- gently, talked delightfully."- of Boston and the musical set.
 scented in the Boston studios, MT. Drennen said that he had met few southerners. and that the students who came to the great Boston conservatories and private mas ters were largely from the west "There is no musical Bohemia" said MT. Dren- nen, "as there exists abroad, and the stu- dents have their apartments in any part of Boston thcp prefer. All of Boston seems pervaded with a classic atmosphere and no one part could be designated as a musical Bohemia"
 Tn recalling several occasions when the musical celebrities were being entertain ed, Mir Drennen referred to Carrie Bride wells visit to Boston.
 .'Boston had not heard Miss Bridewell, ' said Mir Drennen, "and she was there not long after her debut in grand opera
 MT Norris asked if knew her person. ally. and we arranged a little reception for her in the studio"
 .'She sang that afternoon. her marvel ous voice being pronounced the most beautiful we had ever heard. She was in magnificent voice and her triumph was conplete..
 MT Drennen's own triumphs have been almost as great as those of Miss Bride well. if one may judge by the Boston crit les, and his work Is so conscientious and this with his superb voice and every op- portunitvlto cultivate 1t presages a great career in the world of music.
 The New York Musical Courier recently ccnsa,ned thls reference to one of MT. Drennen's recitals In Boston:
 ''Mr. Drennen, who comes from fine old southern family in Alabama. possesses rare voice of basso contante qus..ty and sings with fine feeling and real musician ship. With such voice. means and time at his discretion, and temperament to his
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MIR. DRENNEN AS A
 SINGER AND COMPOSER

Mv. Walter Drennen's recent return from Boston recalls the furor he created at his recital last spring on the occasion that MT. Homer Norris opened his studio in honor of his young pupil. At the time. Boston critics showered MT. Drennen with favorable comment, and he at once be- came we'll known in the musical set in which Homer Norris is the conspicuous figure. MT. Drennen's recitR, taking place In the studio of MT. Norris, natur- ally brought together an exclusive and fashionable gathering and empha- sized all the more the cordia1ity with which the young southerner, as MT Dren- nen was called, was received.
 When MT. Drennen went to Boston two winters ago, he studied with MT. Arthur Philips, who charmed Birmingham last season when he was the guest of the En- semble Club. MT. Philips, it will be re- called, left Boston to accept a position in Nashville, and his notable triumphs at the festival last spring will be remem- bered. t
 The first winter, however, that MT. Drennen spent in Boston was with MT Philips in voice instruction, and after the latter came south, Mir. brennan studied with Miss Elizabeth Reed. But he has
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FLOWER SHOW ITO ENLIVEN
 THE DULL AUTUMN SEASON

climatic conditions here are most favora- ble for the cultivation of flowers.
 Time Is Auspicious.
 Everything would seem to point to an inauguration of an annual flower show that would mark the autumn season. At this show not only would there be space for towering plants, but for the palms and ferns, the cultivation of which has become so popular among Birmingham women.
 There are few homes in the city that are not beautifled by palms and they have almost usurped the place of the flowers, so important part do they play in decoration. In very elegant interiors the grouping of palms seems the only de- coration that Is needed and they have filled a long felt want when tropical effect was desired
 In the cultivation of palms and ferns a number of Birmingham women have passed the experimental period and could easily undertake the instruction of some of the professional florists.
 Women Famous For Flowers.
 Among the womeh here whose ferns surpass even those grown by the leading horticulturists is Mrs. Kate Harris, who has converted her picturesque yine-cov- cred balcony into B luxuriant palm gar
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be- an universal interest and an individual pride in the growing of beautiful plants and blossoms that were to be displayed at the "shows;" and these annual events would do a great deal towards empha- sizing the importance of flower culture.
 Birmingham's florists have of recent years, owing to the increasing demand added to their green houses until they have acres under cultivation and the an- nual flower trade of Birmingham is enor- nous And while during the season when the florists are taxed to supply the de- nand for the lavish decoration for enter taining and have their supply augmented by thousands of roses and orchids chip ped from Northern and Eastern markets, the flowers received do not show more care and attention than those grown in che green houses in Birmingham.
 { q Even the chrysanthemums that are grown by Birmingham women rival in size and Iuxuriance those from the fa- nous florists North, and the flower shows that were given here several seasons ago Z revealed the chrysanthemums that were such a rage at that time could be grown successfully. in the outdoor gardens in the South.
 In many of the Birmingham gardens sthere is a wealth of brilliant color in the late summer season and the roses were never more beautiful. The astors and ezalias are being grown successfully and a well known Birmingham florist Is au- shority for the statement that the soil and
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Notes and Personals.

MT. and Mrs. Robert Munger and fam fly are travelling in Colorado.
 
 Mrs. David Roberts is at Blowing Rock N. c.
 Mrs. A. A. Coleman is the guest of Mrs William H. Kettig at her St. Clair cottage.
 Miss Mary Griffin has returned from St. Clair.
 MT. and Mrs. Alexander Troy London sailed from Savannah yesterday for New York
 Mir and Mrs. John w Tillman were among the Birmingham people sailing yes- terday from Savannah for New York Mrs. J. B. Raukston, who is passing the summer in Chicago, will be the guest of friends this week at their summer home on the Lake Shore.
 Mrs. E. E.. Williams will leave this week for Lithia Springs.
 Miss Daisey Lewis has returned from Waynesville. N. c.
 MT. Herbert Smith has returned from Talladega. Edgar Bowron, the little son of MT and Mrs. James Bowron, who has been i'll with typhoid fever, is very much better Mrs. W. D. B. Davis has returned from St. Clair.
 Miss Alice Graham has returned from Blount Springs.
 Mrs. W. G. Broadway and her daugh- ter, Miss Mattie. will reach the city Wednesday from a six weeks sojourn at Chautaqua, New York. Mir. Broadway,
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RY ANNIE KENpRIcK wAlKeR.

With tho musical festivals and floral parades now the feature of Birmingham's g post Lenten season. il Is argued by many that the autumn season should be marked by some special event Shat wos,d become an annual occurrence.
 There could not be a moro appropriate feature to mark tho autumn season than q flower show, to be held in November.
 Several years ago Birnlngham's flower shows were the most popular events of the early winter season and were not only successful from a social point of view, but financially as we'll and they were pro- nounced by many to be the most beauti- ful ever held in the South.
 1t has been several seasons now since anything of this kind has been attempted in Birmingham, but there is no reason why flower shows should not be made an annual occurrence and in time become as successful as the flower shows in tho East
 Local Flower Culture.
 So much attention is bestowed in the cultivation of flowers by Birmingham wo- men that with the incentive that an an nual flower show would give there would
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pink gauge: Miss Goddard of St. Louis, white satin: Miss Graves of Birmingham, pink silk; Mrs. Walter Scott of Annis- ton white silk embroidered in silver, and hosts of other beautiful girls too numer 1n5 to mention.
 The second cotillion was given by Mrs. Sinclair in honor of Miss Castleman of Louisville
 Another brilliant affair was the morning cotillion given by Miss Stevenson in hon or of Miss Eva Scott of Lexington, Ky. The birthday cotillion given by MT and Mrs. R. Hunter Dulany in honor of their daughter, Miss Rebecca Dulany, was much enjoyed. Mrs, Dulany was assisted in receiving by Mrs Lowndes. Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Middleton. Mrs Morrison, Miss Mary Lee, Miss Mildred Lee, Mrs. Robert E. Lee, Mrs Rozier Dulany. The cotillion was led by MT. Whaley.
 Mrs. Heald entertained with progressive cuchre, followed closely by Mrs. Mason Brown, Mrs Ferguson, Mrs. Mason Mill Ter. Mrs Irving Smith, Mrs de Forest Allgood and Mrs Penn.
 The season will continue at it's height for two weeks
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who Is treasurer of the Southern Car and Foundry Company, with general offices in this city, has leased a residence on Avenue G, where he and his family will reside.
 Mrs. s. M. Burgamy, Mrs. J. D. Gib- son and Mrs. J. W. Patton have returned from Lithia Springs, where they have been spending the summer.
 Mrs. Lillian Goldsmith and her daugh- ter, Miss Leta Goldsmith, have returned from Lithia Springs.
 Master Leonidas PayntZ Munger was 'at home, to his little friends Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30. The occasion
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Society News m City and State

luxurianee t has outgrown my hall and I have decided that I will sell it.
 Mrs, Harris intends railing the fern and she declares that she Is opposed to parting with it, because so much of her time and care has been given to this handsome plant that has seemed 10 re- spond to her every touch.
 A Beautiful Fern.
 The Boston Sword fern un-olls from the end and for this reason requires unusual care that the tender leaves be untouched The roots shoot upward and this demands different treatment from the usual potted plant.
 Mrs. Harris understands thoroughly the culture of ferns and talks most interest ingly of palm growing. And this subject could not fail to interest those Birming- ham women who are ambitious to excel In the cultivation of palms, the beauty and luxuriance of which seems to be so fully appreciated by the horticulturist of today
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Mir. Powell's Studio.

Mir. Edward G. Powell, director of the Church of the Advent choir, has removed his vocal studio from the Chalifoux building to the Jefferson Theatre It is on the dress circle floor and access Is had through the main entrance and up the main stairway.
 The studio is large and exceptionally well lighted and there is an air of els- gance about 1t that is very charming. In addition to the piano the furnishings and decorations are in thorough harmony with aesthetic feeling. Among the fea- lures which adorn the walls is q beauti- full flower piece-a large bunch of magno- lias-and brilliant tapestry both paint Alice Vaughan Duncan, now Mrs Henry Pell Pferpont whose husband is a rela- tive of J. Pierpont Morgan. By the way, 1t was Mrs. Pierpont who gave Alice Rumph her first lessons In art
 Mir. Powell came from Montgomery to Birmingham to live just one year aeo. He started here with only few r'''., but he now has a large class T~ 'ng enjoyed the best of rnrlAical SC hf..s,,,y ,;o New York, where he stud ed Fnice,hl,l- ture under Fred E. Bristol a.it .sf...sSfs Fisher Powers and ensemble singing, Jtn- der Frank Damrosch for three rears Mir. Powell has the reputation of being one of the best equipped instructors in the whole South. He is singularly conscien- tIous and painstaking, which of course accounts for much MT. Powell is a great favoYite in society.
 As for professional results in Birmins- ham he has been notably successful, taking for example MT. Reed Miller, Miss Caro- Miller. Mss Dot Roland, the so- prano at the Advent. and MT. Harry l.. Peters, a new high baritone; these and many others that might be mentioned His entrance into the musical coterie of Birmingham has been indeed an acqui- Sitiun fo oDeS art life
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linser % tips. he ought to go far in his
 Ine second half of the program-begin- nlhg With the Farewell song-was devoted to compositions of pupils of MT. Norris. VI tnese seven numbers the most note worthy were Cornelia Kittredge's
 Dream, and the "Mother Song" by MISS Wilkes. The Kittredge song was ex- pressed in the most pronounced tenden- eies of the dramatic modern school. while the Wilkes song was as tender and quiet as a folk song.
 MT Norris has written several songs especially. for Mir. Drennen
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by MT. Whaley and MT. McGrande. The old ball room was artistically decorated with greens and flowers, with the Univer- sity colors flying in every direction. Ev- cry Virginian felt a personal pride in her boys and their Rah, Rah. Rah, Wah-Hoo,
 Wah- U-Ni-V-Vir- -gin-ia-was joined in with vim that made the old walls trem- ble.
 Miss Aline Stokes wore gown of white Sadie Sutton, mousseline de soie and lilies of the valley; Miss Castleman, in yellow brocade; Miss Conner from Charleston, who, has eaptivated all hearts, in the lovliest of dainty creation, white crepe lisse with festoons of, hand painted ping roses; Miss Haxall in blue null and lace; Miss Marshall of Washington, in
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vas the celebration of his tenth birth day. He was assisted in receiving by his sisters, Misses Ruby and Mary Nun ger.
 Miss LiIfe Drennen and MT. Walter Drennen will return from Blount tomor- TOW.
 MT. and Mrs. John HIne entertained at dinner Thursday evening in Compliment to Miss Mallam and her guests.
 Mrs L. N. Archer and her daughter. Miss Louise Archer. are spending the month of August at Blount Springs. They were joined yesterday by MT. Archer Mrs. Harry Matthews will return to- day from Tate Springs.
 Mir and Mrs. Redus have gone to Blount Springs for the remainder of August. Mir and Mrs. D. J. Poncelar have re- turned from Fulton Springs, and left yes terday for Manitore, Col, where they will remain until October.
 Miss Fannie May Mason has returned from Blount Springs.
 Miss Bernard Markham has returned from Pulaski and Etmont Springs.
 Mrs. George Cruikshank has gone to Buffalo.
 Mir Caldwell Bradshaw, Miss Katie Bradshaw, Charles R. Plosser and Miss Jennie Plosser have returned from trip to the Pan-American Exposition at Buff falo.
 Mir. and Mrs William M. Cosby and their daughters, Misses Leone and May belle, are at the Pan-American Exposi- ton.
 Mrs. J. Garrett Cobb Is the guest of Misses Carries and Rowena Allen In Gull lom Place.
 -.7 pr. T. M. Allen is spending the day with his brother, MT. S. H. Allen, in Att lanta, who is seriously ill.,
 Misses Minnie and Myrtle Harris leave this morning for New York, where they will spend the winter.
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

Greenbrier, W. Va, August 17-Last week it was supposed that the flood of gaiety at the Old White had reached high tide but exceptionally brilliant as it was, the private entertainments of this week are pronounced by the oldest ha- bitues to succeed anything ever witnessed here before.
 The german given by the, men of the University of Virginia was the largest and one of the handsomest of the season, numbering 125 couples.
 Too much cannot be said in praise of the efficient and dexterous leader, MT. El- liott, of Wilmington. N. C., ably assisted
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Gramb's Orchestra at East Lake every night for danc- ing. Ladies free; gentlemen 25 cents.
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1ATE SPRINGS, TENN.

Alabama had reason to be proud of it's representation last Thursday evening on the occasion of the large card party given by the young women from Alabama to the other guests at Tate. The hostesses were Mrs. o. R. Tomlinson of Tate, Mrs. John W. Tomlinson, Miss Roden, Miss Bryson of Birmingham, Mrs A. D. Pitts, Mrs. Davidson, Miss Clark. MT. H. Wool sey, Miss Woolsey of Selma, Mrs Jack Ross and Miss Hodgson of Mobile, Misses Haroldson and Wyman of Montgomery, Mrs Ellis of Auburn and Mrs. DeGraffen- ried of Greensboro. The first prize, gold crescent set with turquoise, was won by Mrs Farrell of Little Rock: the sec ond. silver perfume bottle. by Miss Fort of Chattanooga A set of pearl studs was won by MT. Merritt vandiver of Mont gomery; the consolation prize, hand some silver paper cutter, by MT. Graves of New York. Mrs. Ellis of New York won the consolation for the ladies, a sil- yer locket.
 Following the card party Friday even ing was the german. given by w H. Hen derson of New York to the young ladies at the springs. The german was led by Mir Horton of Chattanooga with Miss Rankin of Atlanta, Mir Henderson assist ing with Miss Woolsey. The favors were beautiful noticeably the stick pins pre- scented to the ladies as a souvenir of the occasion. After the german refreshments were served on the porch and speeches and recltations wound up the evening.
 On Saturday morning MT. and Mrs. lack Ross gave bowling party in com nllnent to the Misses Haralson of Mont romery and Miss Hodgson of Mobile. The decorations were huge sunfiowcrs and were most effective. The first prize, sil- yer mirror. was won by Miss Woolsey, and pr. Felden of Atlanta carried off the honor~ and the cigars for the men. Miss Hodrson and MT Boynton of Talladesa brought up the rear in great disorder and were duly rewarded.
 A large party of young people made the trip to Galbraith Springs Sunday. the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Ellis of Au- burn and MT. and Mrs. Woolsey, who Is well known as the beauty of that state, and was elected as one of the six most beautiful girls in the United States to rep resent the United States at the Paris Ex- position.
 Tuesday evening there was a german of about twenty couples. led by MT. Iig,htfoot of Eufaula, with Miss Rankin. After the german a champagne supper for a chosen few was given by Miss Ran kin at her cottage,
 Mrs Matthews of Birmingham, Mrs. John W. Tomlinson and Miss Helen Smith leave Sunday for Birmingham Mrs Tomlinson will remain till the end of the month
 SOCIAL NOTES FROM CUBA.
 Cuba, August 17.-(speciaL)-Mrs Fan nie Be1cher and daughter. Miss Annie May Ward. after visit to MT. J. E. Mays family, have returned to their home at East Lake, Ala.
 Mrs E. M. Shaw, after long illness died Friday afternoon.
 The following prominent Cubans'
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cRocKERY AT COST
In order to Make Room for Fall Good.

All our odds and ends will be closed out regardless of cost. They consist of broken Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sets, Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes of all sizes, shapes and decorations. Come early and secure the choicest prices.
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See the Fireworks at East Lake tonight. Free.
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The best tonic for family use is Moerlein Beer.
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Invigorating and refresh ing-MOerlein Beer.
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cRANITEWARE.

Everything in, house furnishing goods line will be sold at cost for the next ten days, as we have got to have room for new stock just arriving.
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SOCIAL NOTES FROM CUBA.

Cuba, August 17.-(special.)-Mrs Fan nie Belcher and daughter, Miss Annie May Ward, after a visit to Mir. J. E. Mays family have returned to their home at East Lake, Ala.
 Mrs. E. M. Shaw, after long illness died Friday afternoon.
 The following prominent " Cubaps'' have returned from Laudcrdale Springs, spending the entire heated term: Mfr. and Mrs. w P. Stallsworth w. G. McDaniel and family, Misses Theo. Kate Mae and Brownie Poole. Hattie McElroy, Alma Garrison, Andrews. Shaw and Minnie Ward Lyman Shaw and Andrews.
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was the celebration of his tenth birth day He was assisted in receiving by his sisters. Misses Ruby and Mary Nun rar
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Miss Lfllie Drennen and MT. Walter Drennen will return from Blount tomor-
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-13

"PREsIDENT Mckinley DIED THIS AFTERNOON AT 5:45|
BUFFALO TINE" WAS THE WORD THAT CAME TO THE
THE SENTINEL.
MIburn House. Buffalo, Friday Sept 10. a.m..President
Mckinley death, door, and relatives and members of the cab
met have gathered fearful Of death at any moment The most
powerful smuants being administered to maintain the heart
which began to fail at midnight There still Of hope.
Mlbun House. Buffalo, Friday, Sept l3. am1he follow
ing issued by the presidents physicians at ESQ
he presidents condition very serious and gives rise to the
apprehension His bowels have moved WE'LL but his heart
does not respond properly to stimulation He conscious. The
skin and the pulse small regular easily comprebe and
l26 respiration. 80; temperature lOO.'
Denver CoI Sept I3, 1887 pm Special to The Daily Sen
ne The latest bulletin from the president at CLOCK reports
his condition improved The sinking spell due to the non
assimilation of food but the wounds healing nicely and there
indication of blood poisoning He resting peacefully at this
hour HOWARD 7. LEE.
Potstown, Pa. Sept 49, 325 p.mGpeciaI to The Daily
Sentinel )-At 1880 pm the president sleeping At o'clock
minister gospel summoned Situation grave There
universal apprehension the presidents condition among all
cIasse. the hour Should death believed that
Roosevelt will maintain present policy throughout the term E
element prevails all monetary and industrial circles the posi-
by Of the future event Of calamity and his death is dreaded
''-"''' y 80 '''' '~'''' 49, In. BUNTING.
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TleRamgy-PeTcsCo.
An Open Switch.

AN open switch on the Rio Grande
Western. at the west end Of the yards.
caused an accident which might have
been serious, but fortunately no one waa
injured.
About 10 o'clock this morning the pay
car pulled out for the west and jsst as
the engine struck the cattle guard at the
foot OF Main street it encountered an
open switch, and the wheels on the right
hand eide jumped the track and plowed
. deep furrow into the roadbed. The
trucks Of the pay car. both front and
rsar on the right hand side, left the ira ck.
The wrecking crew was sent for at
<,.ce and have been busy all day clearing
tbe track for traffic
How the switch was left open was not
learned. L. might have been . serious
accident to all the trainmen aboard.
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Park Opera House Tonight.

Features Of the program which the
Joseph Newman company will present at
the Opera house tonight include bright,
catchy songs that have rhyme and rea-
900. sung with clearness of enunciation
that makes every line tell; brilliant vio-
lilo solos. played by an artist OF excep-
tionai talent, reoitations bright and
pleasing, songs that touch the heart,
sung by q contralto who has . wonder
full voice, piauo solos, classical and popu
lar played with artistic expression, and
q delightful one act comedy constructed
for laughing purposes only.
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s. M. Dowden. county assessor, was in
Denver Tuesday and Wednesday and
made amdavit as to his report to the
state auditor. His books were examined
by the state official and every thing found
correct. Mr.. Dowden returned homo
yesterday.
Deputy Assessor Howard has moro
faith in tho Unawsep mining district
than ever before. He had hts fortune
told this forenoon and he 10 certain now
that he will be millionaire before many
moons.
Tho Fashion has it's autumn millinery
opening next Monday, the 18th.