The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

roeville, where the largest crowd that ever assembled in the county seat of Monroe, was present.
 Representative McDuffee presided at the meeting, and was also toastmaster at night at a banquet tendered by Charles Hybart, a prominent citizen. After the banquet the Governor and General Bran- don drove to Jones' Mill, about ten miles, and, next morning, spoke to an immense audience, going from Jones' Mill to Ex- cell. At the latter place the Governor says he spoke to the most closely packed audience he was ever in, the school house being jammed.
 From Excel the party drove to Repton. where had assembled at the depot an inn mense crowd, and, here standing on sacks of meal, mot Jim Dandy" said the Governor, and on the platform of the Louisville and Nashville railroad speeches were made, until the train for Pine Apple arrived. Friday night at Pine Apple Dr. Snow welcomed the officials, while Rev. Huckabee, presided over the meeting. Saturday morning the sights offered around Pine Apple were visited.
 At Nadawah, a committee of Camden citizens met the officials, and at noon, in the school house, a great audience assembled to hear the speeches. Mr. Berry presided over the meeting, and the address of, welcome was made by Hon. Sol. D. Bloch.
 Both the Governor and General Bran don stated that no decision would be had in s9e by the commission until they were ready to announce the place selected for at least twenty counties. The Governor left at o'clock for Birmingham. General Brandon will go to Montgomery at a.. m. o'clock Sunday.
 To Install Deacons. On the fourth Sunday in January at the First Baptist church, the installation of seven newly elected deacons will take place. Rev. Paul V. Bomar, pastor of the First Church of Marion, Ala, will assist in the installation exercises. The new deacons who will be installed, are J. B. Ellis, P. c. Welch, Hugh Mallory, c. E. Suttles, Edward Graham, w. G. Dun can and E. M. Byrne.
 To Elect Elders.
 The congregation of the First Presby- terian church has been called to assemble Thursday night of next week to elect four ruling elders, If the way be clear. The church had ten elders, but one transferred to the Alabama Street church, and the other, the death of Dr. Gary, cut the number down to eight. The session there upon decided to increase the number to IF in all, and ordered an election for four. The ordination will occur in short while after the election. Local and Personal. Mrs. Hugh Mallory has issued invita- tions to an-at-home on Monday after noon, complimentary to her guest, Miss Frye of Montana, and to her sister, Mrs. E. G. Stewart, g bride of the past month. Newton H. Reid of Anniston is visitor to Selma. It is possible that he may be- come a citizen of this city. Among the visiting young ladies at the Leap Year dance last night, were Miss Leslie of Benton and Miss Valine San ford of Montgomery.
 Casting FelI On Him. A. w. Acker, perhaps the oldest ma chinist in the employ of the Southern rail- way shops, met with a serious accident yesterday morning. He was trundling a heavy piece of casting, the front of a locomotive, which piece of iron, becoming
  to the side of the building. Other em- ployes hastened to his assistance and lift ed the heavy weight off. A physician was summoned and an examination did not re- veal any bones broken. 1t is feared how ever, that he has been internally injured.
 School Improvement Meeting. This afternoon at the Carnegie library was held a largely attended meeting. called by the Selma School Improvement association for the purpose of organizing county association. The meeting was most enthusiastic, and the following pro- gramme was carried out: 1 Purpose and Aims of the State As sociation," Mrs. R. E. l.. Mel. i "The Schools of Dallas" Superintendent 1 D. M. Galloway.
 Experiences in Dallas County School" |" | Mrs. w. H. Stfider.
 Needs of the County Schools" Miss | Higgins.
 Discussion, ''What County Association May Accomplish" led by Miss Mallory. r. Organization.
 At the club rooms of the Central City | club, which were rendered for the pur- | pose, there was given last night bril- liant leap year ball, which was attended by the belles and beaux of the City The l affair was a return compliment from the young ladies to the young men who have | been so good to them for the past four and eight years. The grand march was led by Miss Nell McKnnon, with Ed mund w. Pettus as her partner. After the march occurred a programme cotillon, which was greatly enjoyed
 
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