The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

,n r,rr,ingbam for the famous Her nan T.ea Ensign Memorial Drinking Fountain for horses, which was secured throuri, the effort of humane officer there, and presented to Birmingham by the National Humane Ainance.
 Montgomery has the opportunity or accenting one of these fountains. and . lover of animals in view of this fact, writes the following:
 .Attention was called in The Adver- tiser recently to the fact that MT. Lewis. M. Weaver, Secretary of the Humane Alliance, was touring the south, and incidentally is establishing n some of the Southern cities drink ing fountains for animals. The Ma tional Humane Society has for some years devoted itself to this form of philanthropy. having large sum or money at it's disposal for this pur- pose. The only condition necessary for securing the fountain is to make application, furnish good site and keep the fountain in good condition. Can Montgomery with it's progressive citizens and its spirit of humane phil anthropy let such a chance go byE ln- deed. we must nott
 "By the thinking men and women of today humane work is no longer regarded as merely philanthropy, but as a matter of education. Teach the  the dumb brute and ycu instill in part the great principles which go to make the substantial and benevolent citizen. Already like the Gospel of Peace this movement is travelling with outspread wings to the uttermost ends of the earth in distant Algiers, Egypt and all parts of Europe and America, the good work Is moving forward.
 ''Even casual observer can note the improvement along this line in our own beautiful city of Montgomery. al-. though the Alabama Humane Society was organized only a few months ago. It has now a large number Of mem bers has received 8 number of dona- tions and has now under consideration a woman's auxiliary which will work in connection with the City Federation of women's Clubs. The officers are men who have made Montgomery's name a synonym for progress and pub lie spirit and who are giving much of their time and energies to the 1910 movement.
 "ft is to be hoped that the officers of the Humane Society will Anot let this opportunity pass and will secure for our city one of these beautiful orr 1. naments and phtlanthropic landmarks which will stand as monument to humane work.
 "The fountain is built at a cost of about $1,000 and Is brought to the city without one cent of cost Similar fountains have already been presented to these cities: Albany, Auburn. Bing- hampton. Buffale. Middleton. Reches- ter, Syracuse and Troy in New York State: Burlington in Vermont, Cleve- land in Ohio, Davenport. Des Moines and Ottumwa in Iowa. Dreby in Con- necticut, Mexico City in Mexico. Mil- waukee in Wisconsin, Moline in Illi- rfr Hv. Eua Asa in california"
 ENGAGEMENT OF MISS MCQUEEN
 AND MIR. COOK ANNOUNCED "Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mcqueen announce the engagement of their daughter Hattie to Mir. Walter Pitts Cook. of Selma, the marraige to take place We'd nesday, October 3, at 6 o'clock at their home, 643 South Perry Street."
 The above announcement will be of wide interest to friends throughout the State. Miss Mcqueen Is young woman whose personal appearance graceful bearing, and attractive per- sonality have rendered her social faYorite since her entrance in to lsocie- ty Mir Cook is 8 prominent druggist of Selma, whose position in social and business circles is an enviable one.
 The marraige will be a quiet home Z one, celebrated in the presence of rela- lives of the young couple. The brides only attendants will be her sisters Mrs. Oliver Prince Bartlett. of New Orleans and Miss Lula Jackson Mo Queen. The groom will be attended by MT. Henry Denton, of Selma, as best man.
 '. The young couple will leave shortly after the ceremony for an extensive trir East. After their return they will re- side in Selma.
 
 BR0OKE-WINTER.
 MT. and Mrs. Edgar Winter have an nouneed the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marion Theresa Winter to Mir. Arthur Litton Brooke, the mar. riage to take place Wednesday, Octo- Der 2s. at their home, 2165 McDonough street.
 J0NEs-CoTTINGHAM.
 Mir. Harris w. Fancher announces the engagement of his niece, Miss Hannah COttingham, to MT. Thomas M. Jones. the marriage to take place October g. at his home. sos Columbus Street. NOTICE, FLOWER GROWERS
 ASSOCIATION. The regular monthly meeting of the Flower Growers Association will be held Tuesday afternoon, October l. at o'clock. at the home of the president.  NOTICE, CRADLE OF CON-
 FEDERACY CHAPTER The Cradle of the Confederacy Chap- ter. U. D. C., will meet at the Carne- gle Library at 3:30 o'clock on We'd nesday afternoon.
 Miss GabrieIla Watts,
 Secretary. NOTICE SOPHIE BIBB
 CHAPTER U. ID. c. l The first meeting for the fall of the Sophie Bibb Chapter, U. D. C., will be held "wednesday afternoon at the home of the President at 4:30 o'clock Every member is urged to be present, as busi- ness of importance will be transacted.
 Mrs. Bibb Graves, President
 Mrs. E. M. Graves. Secretary. Mrs. J. B. Chatfield, of Montgomery, is the guest of Mrs. W. H. Jeffries. She is working In the State in the in- terest of the prohibition cause, and Is here to organize women's prayer meet ings throughout Jefferson county. She was present at the large meeting yes- terday and spoke earnestly of the great work which Is entrusted to the women in behalf of the cause of prohibition. These meetings are being largely at- tended, and each week shows an in-
 "HaIf Hours With Jesus"
 There are twenty-hve chapters in