The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-31
RYAN RECEIVES A
TOKEN OF REGARD
Employees Present Him With
Valuable Diamond Ring
LIBRARY BOARD TO MEET
Officers o. Ensley Institution Will Hold
Important Meeting Next Tuesday
Night-Notes and
Personals.
LIBRARY BOARD TO MEET

Ensley, August s0.-(speciaD. Retiring
ing mill and rail mill of the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railway company's plant
in this city was presented with a hand
some diamond ring by the employees of
those departments this afternoon.
The presentation speech was made by
Neill Hutchins in a few well chosen
words. in which he expressed the strong
appreciation that every man in the de-
partments has for their late chief.
Mr.. Ryan was vlsibly moved by the
expressions of confidence. Mr.. Ryan was
also presented with neatly executed
testimonial of regard and good wishes,
which had been done In ink by D. w.
Lovett, formly of Chicago, now an en-
ploye in the mill
Expression of Love.
Following is the inscription on the
scroll:
"A. C. Ryan, ESQ: Dear Friend-It is
with profound regret that we, the under
signed your friends, learn that you have
severed your connection with the Ten
nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company,
to another state.
You have won your way into our hearts
as few men could have done. So that we
cannot allow you to leave without tend
ering you our heartest expressions of APP
probation, and good fellowship. You and
your esteemed family will be sorely
missed, and your removing from the Bir-
mingham district will be a loss difficult
to replace But there is this to say
nir will hn tho nf fa
northern city, which we understand will
in future be your home. We now bid you
and yours Gods speed and heartiest and
best wishes. May prosperity, good health
and happiness ever attend you. Good
by.
Mr.. Ryan will leave next Saturday
for Bethlehem, Pa, where has has ac-
cepted a high position in the steel mills
at that place. The retiring superintend-
ent was wei liked, not only by the peo-
pie employed under him, but by every
body In Ensley who knows him He has
an interesting family and the people re-
greet to lose them in Ensley.
Just after the presentation exercises a
photograph of Mr.. Ryan and the group
of employees and few citizens interested
was taken by Mr.. Russell.
Library Board to Meet.
The board of control of the public Ii
brary will hold Its first session in the
library building next Tuesday night. The
members of the board recently elected
by the City Council will be duly installed
at this meeting which will be one of
Importance to the institution.
There are several matters of detail in
the management of the library to be ar
ranged and a full attendance of members
is desired.
Since the opening of the library a few
weeks ago it has gradually grown in
popularity with the people of this city.
who are patronizlng 1t freely. The board
of control will arrange for the addition of
Notes and Personals.
The new building being erected ON Ave-
nue. e by #. j. Large is nearing compile
tion and Is one of the most handsomely
appointed business and office buildings
in the city. The second floor is being ar
ranged for office purposes. and is well ar
ranged and finished In the best of taste.
Mr.. Large will occupy the ground floor
with his grocery store
V. Won Meade. who Is attending the An
napolis Naval academy is spending a
thirty-days' vacation at his home in this
city.
j. M. Perkins has gone to New York
for a two-weeks' visit. He will be ac-
companied home by his wife and children,
who have been visiting in New York for
the past few weeks.
Mrs. j. Furness Lee, who has been Wis
iting In South Alabama for several weeks,
returned home yesterday.