The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
ENJOYED THEIR VISIT.
Pike County sunday Schosi Delegates
 Bnck From Birmingham.

Troy. April 29-(Special. J-The Pike County Sunday School delegates to the convention in Birmingham. who re- turned home last night. report an en- joyable time. The hospitality or the Birmingham people was beyond re- proach, and the sights of the Magic City were thoroughly enjoyed. Some members of the party took in Farsi far" Friday night. The following com posed the delegation, which is the largest ever representing Pike County, except the time when the convention met in Troy: Mssrs. J. s. Carroll, John Bowers, J. L. Trotman and B. ]. Doug las, MT. and Mrs. S. H. Elan, Mrs. M A. Carroll and Misses Evelyn Knox, Josie King, Anna Carroll and Louise Fannin
 An entertaining affair was given at the State Normal College last evening for the benefit of the college library, under the efficient management of Mrs. F. M Shackleford. wife of the presi- dent of the college. She was assisted by the wives and daughters of the members of the faculty, and Mrs. Lu- cien Gardner, wife of the President of the Alumni Association. A game of dominoes was played in the library, where occurred also the handkerchief and collar sale, and refreshments were served in the presidents office and on the front gallery. Settees and the piano made the hall a pleasant gather ing place. Miss Crete Darby at the piano and MT Clancy with his violin furnished excellent music. Thirty-two dollars net was realized. The library which is a creditable one. Is open to the citizens of Troy as well as to the stu dents. and the librarian. Mir. Clarence McCartha, adds interest to each visit made there by his courtesy and en- couragirg assistance.
 Mrs c. E. Douglas, stepmother of MT. c. B. Douglas of this place, oieo yesterday at the home of her son, fbuI miles west of Troy. Her funeral took place this morning at Wesley Chapel Rev. J. w. Dannely officiating. She was an estimable woman and lived tc the mature age of S3 years. She was q member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
 The foundation is being laid for the handsome new resIoence of w. C. Windham on North Three Notch Street It is to be two-story building with all modern improvements.
 Albert Gayle of Coffee County was tried this morning by United States Commissioner Tutwiler, charged with illicit distilling. He plead guilty ard was bound over to United States Court under a s20O bond.
 Following Is the State Normal Col lege's commencement program:
 Friday, May 26.
 S:30 p. m.-Junior concert by music and elocution departments.
 Saturday, May 27.
 s:30 D. m.-Program of Calhoun Lite rary Society.
 Sunday, May 2s.
 1130 a. m.-Annual sermon by Rt. Rev. c. M. Beckwith. Selma, Bishop of the Diocese of Alabama; 3:30 p. m.-An- nual address to the Students Christian Association by the Hon. Vim. H. Sam- ford, Troy.
 Monday, May 20.
 500 a. m.-Art reception; S:S0 a. m, manual training exhibit; 10:S0 a. m. alumni program; D. m, alumni busi- ness meeting; p. m, program of Gladstone Literary Society; 9:30 p. m, annual banquet of the Alumni Asso- citation.
 Tuesday, May 80.
 9:30 a. m.-Annual meeting of the Board of Directors; II a. m ., annual literary address by the Hon. T. $. Fra ser, Union Springs