The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
PLACE To Be MADE
FOR TOWN CLOCK
TuScaIeosa'S City Hall Tower
viii Be Strengthened
FRATERNITY GIVES DANCE
The Rev. r. v. Hope Has Resigned
Passionate to Take Charge of Church
In Columbus, Miss.-Young Man
Has Two Fingers Cut Off.

Tuscaloosa, September 26.-(Specal J.
The decision reached by the committee
appointed by the board of mayor and al
dermen of the city to determine as to the
proper place for the town clock turned
over to the city by the county authori-
ties was TO the effect that the clock
should be placed in the tower on the city
building. A report by the carpenter who
is to do the work was to the effect that
the walls of the city building supporting
this tower were insecure at present, and
that to place the extra weight them
would affect the safety of the hall How
ever, the expense of building another
place for the clock was deemed extrava-
giant at this time, and the committee de-
cded that the most feasible and mex
pensive plan was to strengthen the walls
and place the clock in the tower. 1t is
stated that the work of putting the clock
into place will commence next week.
The Theta M Epsilon fraternity en-
tertained at a delightful dance last night
at the dance hall of their clubrooms over
the First National bank. This organiza-
ton is one composed of frat men from
the several fraternities, and is distin-
guished for its unusually mysterious and
awe-inspiring rites and ceremonias. On
the occasion of this dance all of the men,
bers of the order appeared in flowing
black robes, with faces well masked They
bore with them, upon their entrance to
the dance hail. long black coffin, which
was placed in the center of the hail.
After still more fantastic maneuvers the
tenant of the coffin arose, selected a fair
partner and led the german. Delicious
frappe was served throughout the even
ing, and the dance was an unusually de-
lightful one. The T. n. e. are among the
most popular men in the university, and
they proved themselves royal hosts on
this occasion.
/ A linen shower was given to Miss Don
Ohio by Mrs. Glenn Foster on yesterday
afternoon. The honoree is to be married
to Mr.. T. w. Christian on the Both Of
this month, and this Is one of several en-
tertainments that have been and are to
be given in her honor. A feature of the
afternoon was the writing in a hand
painted book good wishes by the young
ladies present and good advice by the
married ones present. Another feature
was the toasts drunk to the honoree by
members of the Quakers present, Miss
Donoho being a popular member of this
cluD. lH0 SnOWtI proper was IL very
handsome one, some very elaborate and
beautiful pieces of linen being in the num-
Der. Delicious refreshments were served
later in the afternoon.
The Rev R. V. Hope, who has been
pastor of the Christian church at this
place, filling this jointly with the pas
torate at Eutaw, has resigned, and will
accept the pastorate of a church in CO.
| lumbus, Miss. The Rev. Mr.. Hope has
built up good congregation during his
pastorate here, and has many other
friends outside the church 1t was with
much regret that the news of his resig-
nation was learned here.
Robert Adams of Northport a young
white man, suffered painful accident
yesterday while at work at the Stat fac
tory. He was working with the planer
at this place when in some way his hand
became caught in the machine and before
he could extricate it, he had lost two
fingers. The accident was very painful,
though Mr.. Adams received immediate at
| tention.
The fiddlers' convention, which was held
here some weeks ago, with such signal
| success, was repeated last night by special
request. The fiddlers were gathered from
| the several sections of the county, and
| the tunes were all of the old-fashion type.
| The programme was extremely inter-
| esting, especially to the younger gener-
alton, and entertaining to all. The prize
| was awarded by the committee to Mr..
| l.. w. Channel, whole selections in
! cluded such numbers as THE Devil s
! Dream" "Shoo Fly" etc. A tremendous
| crowd was out and a nice sum realized
| for the A. c. F. Collee Alumnae society.