The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11
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thusiasm of youth, and the older persons
who have been permitted to witness the
rehearsals are loud in their praise OF INC
eXcellepce and beauty of the entertain
ment The story of the play is most
interesting one, the music bright ana
tuneful, and the whole affair will move
with swing and a dash not often VIII
messed in an amateur production.
Every loyal citizen of Ensley should
exert personal interest in making TINS
undertaking splendid success. Inc eN-
cellence of the cause for which it is given
and the intrinsic merit of the entertain
ment should be sufficient within them
selves to crowd the theatre to the doors
at every performance. Already a large
number of tickets have been sold, and the
management feels very much encouraged
at the prospects of success. Mr.. j. Edgar
Owens of New York, author of the play
is personally directing the rehearsals lie
predicts most hauering success. Ihe
names of the principal characters and the
numerous choruses will be published next
week.
Prison Association Meeting.
The regular semi-monthly meeting OF
the Prison association at Pratt mines
was held in the prison chapel last night
The principal feature of the meeting was
the election of officers, which was as tol-
lows: Al Roberts, president; Richard Ken
nybrook vice president; Joe Billiard, Sec
rotary; George w. Williams, treasurer.
The meeting was one of the most en-
thusiastic the association has ever held.
Great work has been accomplished by
the organization as shown by the report
of the retiring president, John Brewer.
Brewer delivered very interesting ana
well chosen address, which was followed
by brief remarks from several brother
inmates.
On next Friday night, November 16, DR..
]. II. Phillips of Birmingham will address
the association on Education The MEM
bers look forward to DIR. Phillips address
with great anticipatons, and great pleas
ure is being expressed at his most Will
ing consent to visit the prison.
The Rev. DIR. Sedinger state evangelist
of the Christian church, will preach to
"men only" at the Ensley opera house
ON tomorrow afternoon at o'cloeN. A
general invitation is extended the men or
Ensley to be present.
Alderman W. L. Settle presided in the
police court this morning in the absence
of Mayor Scott, who is out of the city.
Several cases of minor importance were
on the docket, the most of which were for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Walter Blackwell was fined $50 on the
charge of carrying concealed weapons. lie
also had a case of disorderly conduct
docketed against him.
Dr. Mcmillan to Preach.
The Rev. DR.. j. p. Mcmillan of Citron-
vile will preach at the II o'clock services
at the First Presbyterian church tomor-
row morning. DIR. Mcmillan Is the guest
of his niece, Mrs. o. C. Cowan.
Personal and General.
J. Edgar Avens director of the play,
Damon and Pythias," which is to he
given in this city at an early date, an
nounces that there will be rehearsal at
the Ensley opera house on Monday nigh,
November II. The participants are all
requested to be present.
b. r. Pegram left this afternoon for
Columbus, o., to spend several days. Mr..
Pegram will meet Mrs. Pegram, who
has been in Columbus for several days
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Birming-
ham were in the city today on brief
visit.
The members of Mrs. Otis Cowan's