The age-herald., 1901-01-31

the doors. and chatted with the little fel- lows. and then the most attractive part of the programme began,
 MT Griffin, the superintendent, took his seat at the piano. He struck some familiar chords that simultaneously made the chords respond in many hearts. Presently the boys began singing and when they reached the refrain Bring Them h." there We're number of persons who found that the scene was becoming somewhat blurred. But the boys sang on, their clear young voices reaching the throngs in the draw ing room beyond.
 There was a solo, Just As The Sun Went Down. which was sung by Raymond Du- pee, and after this, came Jimmy Kinnay- brook, famous little Jimmy, who only last summer boasted of a brilliant criminal | record.
 Yesterday, after eight months in the In- dustrial School, he was a conspicuous lit- tie figure, a fine exponent of the theory which philanthropists are beginning to im- press upon the world.
 Jimmy's solo was entitled Break the News To Mother" He was quite uncon- scious that he was the observed of all ob-
 
 the beauty of the room. but he sang very sweetly and there was a sympathetic quail ity in his voice that was absolutely fascin- ating. The other solos were sung by Leighton Steele, Charlie Barber and Thom- as Hawkins, each of whom were warmly applauded, their solos being greatly en- joyed Then there was duet by Raymond and Jimmy, entitled, Gathering the Myrtle With Mary" There were several choruses, and in the whistling medley, the anthems of various countries were whistled, and the futtering of many flags by the boys brought forth continued applause The last number on the programme was "God Be With You Till We Meet Again. which was sung by all the boys.
 They also went through a short drill. They discarded their coats for this exer- else, and incidentally to show their appre- citation of the new shirts which were made by their hostesses, and which they wore in honor of the occasion. After the drill the boys were served to a delicious luncheon, and after this came numerous goodbyes, and the boys were marched off to the car. They confessed to having enjoyed tke after noon even more than they anticipated. They went off radiant and declaring to each other what fine time they had had.
 The members of the Sewing Circle, under whose auspices the reception was given, were delighted that arrangements could be affected to bring the boys in town, and they left nothing undone to make the lit tie visitors feel at home.
 Mrs. Hugh Morrow, the president of the Circle and the other members felt that the presence of the boys at the reception would increase the interest in the work, and they hope that now that since so many people have actually seen the boys, that the ap- peals that will be made in future for the Industrial School will meet with a warmer response from Birmingham, and indeed that no appeal will ever go unanswered. The reception continued through the evening, and was a notable financial success, the handsome and hospitable home of MT and Mrs. Smith being thronged both afternoon and evening A buffet luncheon was served and the sociay features were, of course, de- lightful.
 Mrs. Smith, Mrs Morrow, Miss Annie Smith received the guests, assisted by the other members of the Sewing Circle, among whom were Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Will liam D. Smith, Mrs. Algernon Nelson, Mrs. R. D. Johnston Mrs. s. D. Weakley, Mrs. w. L. Murdock, Mrs Solon Jacobs, Mrs. s. E. Barker Mrs. Eugene Brown Miss Redd, Miss Virginia Walker, Miss Anna Morrow, Miss Daisy Lewis Miss Emma Leedy, Miss Ada Bowron, Miss Lura Brown, Miss Daisy Moody, Mrs. Chadwick and many others.
 The most beautiful Mttle figure in the re- ceving party was little Katherine Motion Morrow, whose beautiful mother takes so active an interest in the welfare of the boys at the Industrial School.
 This golden haired, blue eyed little girl, in her dainty white frock, demonstrated her hospitality by occupying a chair next to that in which one of the boys was seated. She sat quite calmly through the pro- gramme and in some way the boys cap found it's way into her little arms, and she held 1t firmly Now and then she moved her little lips in song. Those who saw this fair child, her beautiful attitude were taught a sublime lesson. "A little child shall Lead Them.