The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-22
A POLITICAL CAUCUS
FUTURE CoUNCrLMEN OF SELMA
 HOLD A MEETING.
They Decide to Ask for an Election at Which Citizen. May Choose the Minor City
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Advertiser Bureau,

Selma April 2i.
 In the Council room at the city hail the recently nominated members for the City Council during the next ad- ministration of the city government
 The caucus was held for the purpose administration of the city and to de- wise and discuss methods for the re- ducing of the expenses of the city dur ing the next administration which will one of the principal matters which came before the caucus was what of Aces should be retained and which should be abolished. Each newly nom- mated member of the next Council had promised the people to i'll the offices of the city by popular vote in pri, mary election. The offices which will be voted upon by the people were greed upon by the caucus last night.
 These offices are those of City Clerk. Market Clerk, Chief of Police, City etery Sexton. The office of City Tax Assessor and City Tax Collector were consolidated and will be filled by the voters of the city. But It was decided that the applicant for this office should give his entire time and attention to the duties of the office.
 Resolutions were passed which will be rendered to the City Executive CSm & Democratic Executive Committee to call a meeting soon and to name date upon which to hold the primary elee- tion for filling the city offices for the next administrations.
 The several candidates for the vari- ous offices are anxious for the prtma- . ries. to be held as soon as possible: II Is the general opinion that the prima |. ries will be held about the middle or June.
 Much Interest in the Matinees.
 Considerable interest Is being taken by the lovers of horse racing in the city in the racing matinee which will soon be held at the Selma Driving Park. The date upon which the mat fnee will take pIace has not nsen named but the horsemen are consider ing the date and wiII make 1t known within the next few days. The matinee will consist of several events and Selmians will be given a chance to see some of the most prom ising candidates for Grand Circuit non" ors during the coming sumn.ef per form on that occasion. The pest trot- ters and pacers in the various stables wintering at the track Win take part in the races.
 Three Migrants FiDed-
 Three negro women appeared Tn Fo- lice Court this morning on warrants which charget them with vagrancy. The warrants grew out of fight which they had on Green Street late Satur day afternoon. The case against each one of the women was proven ana
 
 Beautiful Reception.
 The spacious and handsome home or Mr and Mrs. Phillip Shanks. on Church Street, was thrown open on yesterday afternoon 70 a large number of friends when Mrs. Shanks entertalned at q. beautiful reception from 4:3o to 6:SO o'clock, complimentary to two of Sell mas most attractive brides' M MTs, Iobn J0siSn M rreagh. The apartments used to ae- commodate the guests were tastefully decorated with stately palms ana carnations and candles, burning be- meath pink shades. vied in beauty with the pretttly gowneo and charming Wo- men who composed the rsceivins party Creagh. Harry Smith and Misses Over ton and Florence Ward and Octavts smith. On their arrival. the guests Hugh Mallory, Mrs. Julian Smith and Miss Margaret Gardner. In the libra ". ferns and profusion of swe" peas and crimson roses; and red can ed the decorations for the daintily ap pointed punch tahle. which was Dresid ed over by Misses Georgie Wade. Ma rlon Melvin. Nell Breslin and Anns Mary DuBose.
 The dining rom was exquisite in q plan of white and green, in which palms and vases of gorgeous Easter meath lily shades. were used witF charming effect. Here delicious ices and cakes were served while the guests were entertained by Mrs. Henry Reese Mrs. W. A. Anderton. Misses Mary Lee and Ellen Calhoun. In a palm filled corner in the rear of the hall, an excel lent musical program was rendered by Dunklin's orchestra. which made a pleasant addition to the afternoons elegant entertainment
 A Bridge Party.
 Mrs. A. H. Doyle informally enter tained a few friends at bridge party this morning at the home of Mrs. Hal lie Milhous, where Mir. and Mrs. Doyle