The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
SELMA MAY GET
THE ENCAMPMENT
Second Regiment Looking
Around for Good Spot
GAY WEEK IN SOCIETY
Several Enjoyable Affairs Were Given
In Selma for Miss ParneIla
Jones, Bride of the
Week.

Selma, April 2S.-(SpeciaD. THE annual
encampment of the Second Infantry regi-
ment of the Alabama National Guard
may be held IN Selma, and whether held
in Selma or not. the date for the encamp
ment has been set for July 9.
Colonel Charles r. Bricken was in Selma
today, having come on purpose to confer
with Lieutenant Colonel Ernest Carter,
and to see If the owners of the street
railway and Elkdale park wanted the
regimenta1 encampment. Several years
ago. when Colonel Briclsen was major.
the regiment encamped here( and Elk
dale park proved to be an ideal place
for the encampment. The tents can all
be located in the shade, and there is an
the regiment encamped here, and Elk
dale being one of the best in the state.
The drill ground is in front of the park,
and is a splendid one. In fact, 1t has
been pronounced by all military men who
have seen it as ideal. Selmians will give
a cordial welcome to the regiment If it
Il decided to bring 1t here. Colonel Brick
On states that the encampment will be
held at Selma or Montgomery, dependent
upon circumstances.
interesting Trial.
1t is not often that great deal of in
terest Is evidenced over a trial before
a Justice of the peace in a country pre-
cinct. There will be held Monday, how
ever. trial at Marion Junction, this
county, in which justice will be meeted
out to Dan Whit and John Crawford,
A-At IL I'LL - II. ut
tention. The two negroes are charged
will selling whisky Illegally, and one of
them is also charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons. The weapon was found
upon his person when he was arrested
on the above charge, and there was also
found two rounds of cartridges for the
pistol.
A large list of witnesses have been sum-
moned to the trial, and it Is possible that
others besides the two negroes arrested
will be implicated in the matter before
the case is finished. The two negroes are
in the Dallas county Jail at this time,
but will be carried to Marion Junction
Monday
In Socety's Realm.
The past week has seen quite a number
of small but greatly enjoyed affairs in
the social world. The card clubs have
held their regular meetings and the brill
liant nuptial event ON Wednesday night,
with its attendant functions, have
marked the week as red lett one.
Monday afternoon Miss e Hunter,
one of the attendants r 3ones-Jones
wedding, rendered a -. shower In
honor of the stately bride, Miss Permelia
Jones. Miss Hunter is most gracious
hostess and an invitation to be her guest
arouses at once anticipation of a pleas
ant and enjoyable occasion. After the
guests had assembled the bride stood I'M
der an immense umbrella and pulling
a ribbon was literally enveloped in beau
tiful linens of all descriptions. Delicious
refreshments we're served and a jolly
afternoon spent.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Marion Melvin
complmented Miss Permelia Jones with
a delightful card party. Several games
were played and the bride of Wednesday
evening was the lucky winner of the
trophy a beautiful cut glass vase. She
was also presented with a beautiful fan
as the brides prize After the games
were concluded the guests were invited
into the dining room, where the bride and
her maids were seated around a large
center table, the other guests occupying
smaller tables around the room. The af-
fair was an exceedingly pretty one and
greatly enjoyed by all present.
Wednesday morning Mrs. ]. b. Parke
entertained a number of friends at bridge.
Beautiful cut flowers and ferns added to