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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
National Theatre for London.

Lopdon March 2s.-There was a meet ing at the mansion house this evening to further the plan for the construction and endowment of a national theatre as a Shakespeare memorial. The com mittee in charge has decided that $2,500,- GOO is necessary to this end. The lord mayor announces that an anonymous do- nation of $75o,0OO has already been prom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Freed of Murder Charge.

Roanoke, March 23.-Claude Hyman and John Jones, two white men. and Brewery Day, a negro, held in connection with the mysterious murder of Harry Me- Namara, a young white man, who was shot and killed early Sunday morning on High street, were released today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Mrs. George w. Deshazo.

Mrs. George w. DeShazo, wife of Chief Deputy Sheriff DeShazo, of Columbiana, died there yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at her old home near Montevallo. The deceased had made a host of loving friends by her gentle disposition. She had many relatives living In Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Mrs. Mary A. Walton.

Mrs. Mary A. Walton died at her resi- dence. 616 South Twenty-third street, very suddenly last night. She was the widow of the late w. P. Walton She leaves four daughters and sons. Mrs. J. c. Adams of Colw Ga; Mrs. R. C.. walarop, Mrs. J Little. Miss Bessie Walton, Robert Walton and Charles Wal ton of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
"OId Innocence. n

One of the most deligh tful stories of modern life which has been put on the stage is that developed in "Old In- nocence," the romantic comedy which Tim Murphy is to present at the Jef- ferson theatre tomorrow night. It Is as simple as the title which tells 1t is brief. It is quite the most popular character this actor has ever had for against the background of the deep and tender love story. there is a high relief of that whimsical comedy of which he is master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Bid Hotel to Be Built.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 23.-J. A. Pond, proprietor of Hotel Patton, Chat tanooga, Tenn, in connection with J. A. Newcomb, a well known hotel man of Macon, Ga, closed a deal tonight by which he will have a ten-story hotel, costing upward of $1000,00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

White Man Held Up-Harry Morgan reported to the police yesterday that he was held up and robbed by two ne groes Monday night on First avenue near the Illinois Central freight depot. Mr Morgan states that he was re- lieved of watch and $25 in money.
 Convicted for CrueIty=Jim Tn omas and Lizzie Thomas, both negroes, were tried in police court yesterday on charge of cruelty to animals preferred by Humane Officer L. A. Bennie. The man was fined $50 and the woman $25. The specific charge was poisoning a mule belonging to a neighbor.
 Governor Folk To Speak-Ex Gov. Joseph W. Folk of Missouri will speak in the auditorium of the Birmingham High school tonight at S:15 o'clock, his subject being "The Era of Consci- ence" The address will be the regular number of the lyceum course.
 Negro Knocked In Head-Police Of fcers Hamilton and Ball found a ne- gro man in Alley c, between Thir- teenth and Fourteenth streets last night ip a semi conscious condition. The ne- gro had been knocked in the head, but how he came by his misfortune could not be learned. He was carried to po- lice headquarters where it was found that his condition was dangerous.
 Drunken Man Causes TrOuble-The fire department was troubled last night by drunken white man whose one desire seems to have been to see the fire horses run. The man turned In the fire alarm from Avenue A and Twenty fourth street and then from Avenue F and Twenty-fourth street. The fire fin Qf eff D1 although the man claimed that there was fire about somewhere.
 Change in Traffic Company-C. A. P. Ebbert has resigned his position as general manager of the Birmingham Transfer Traffic company and will re- turn to Atlanta to live. s. A. Cam eron formerly auditor of the Birming ham Terminal company, has been ap- pointed general manager of the Br mingham Traffic Transfer company and will have his office at the Terminal sta tion. Mr. Cameron has made the fol- lowing appointments as his assistants: J. ". Brown, chief agent, Terminal sta tion; George Bass, superintendent stables; Herman Altman, superintend- ent Package Delivery company.
 Arrested on Suspicion-Police Officer Davidson of New Decatur reported to the local police by long distance tele- phone early yesterday morning that he had arrested a young white man who was beating his way on Louisville and Nashville train No. 4. The report was to the effect that the young man put up strong fight before submitting to ar rest, and that his companion made his escape The young man Is said to have had several small saws in his vest pocket and the New Decatur police suspected that he was wanted in Bir- mingham. However the local police have no record of man of the descrip- tion of the young man arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Inspecfion In Florida.

Washington, March 23.-General Mar shall, chief of engineers of the army, has gone to Florida to inspect the rivers and harbors and fortification works in that district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
CITY ITEMS.

White Man Held Up-Harry Morgan reported to the police yesterday that he was held up and robbed by two ne- groes Monday night on First avenue near the Illinois Central freight depot Mr Morgan states that he was re- lieved of watch and $25 in money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

woodiawn Undertaking Co.,. Phones O.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 23.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi; Rain Wednesday and probably Thursday; cooler Thursday; brisk south winds.
 Local office United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham. Report for "A hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

Convicted for CrueIty-Jim Tn omas and Lizzie Thomas both negroes, were tried in police court yesterday on a charge of cruelty to animals preferred by Humane Officer L. A. Bennie. The man was fined $50 and the woman $25. The specific charge was poisoning a mule belonging to a neighbor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

FOR SALE-Prettiest cot tage on 11th Ave. s. Bargain. Terms. Owner M, care Age Herald,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

Governor Folk To Speak-Ex Gov Joseph W. Folk of Missouri will speak in the auditorium of the Birmingham High school tonight at S:15 o'clock, his subject being "The Era of Consci- ence." The address will be the regular number of the lyceum course.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
POPILSGIVE ANNUAL CONCERT
St. Cecilia's Academy Awards Ger
tifeates at Commencement.
Rev Father O'BrIen Makes Address
and Presents Medals TO Successful
Students at Naval Lodge Hall.

More than lC0 pupils OF St CecIia's
Academy gathered yesterday afternoon
IN Naval Lodge Hail for their annual
concert. and 10 receive medals and GER
tihcates in recognition Of their advance
ment 10 higher grades OF study
The programme OF music was marked
by many selections o. q classical nature
which reflected credit on the children as
wen as their Instructors The feature
OF The entertainment was the ehudren's
dance. performed BY girls under eight
years of age VITA graceful evolutions
and many bows they pleased the large
audience OF parents and friends.
Z Piano. violin. and vocal solos. together
with a number OF recitations. preceded
the address Of Rev. Father O'Brien. who
presented The children with certificates
aad medals Father O-Bnen concluded
his address by conplimelting the children
On their advancement al schoO. and by
paying a tribute 20 the sisters !a charge
OF the classes. VINO. lie said. received
no compensation for their labo-s-
Those taking part n the exercises
were as follows: II. De Pro. G. Bunker,
G. Mulcair. II Duarte. H 8rurrzuzh
n T. Astlin, z Eckert, D Lothrop. II.
} Murphy, A. Selby. c. KinEsbury. Y.
Bronson, L Cook. n Buscher, Q. Rafferty,,
3 Burch. A. Furguson. Z. Maier. D.
Gibson. z. Neh. N Ashby. J Sanchez.
n Brady. 7 Casey. L NIuTtzugh. y
Richardson. K Darr. P Richards A.
Lopez. L Mcdonald. z. Beckert. c. Jen-
nings. A Murphy. A Burns. F. Harding.
n MurPhy, Q. Gussenhovea. Harvey G.
Beekert. K Hoffman. NJ Burns. II. Has
vey, and @. Beckerr
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
FRIENDS OCHOOLCLOSESTERM
Final Exercises Are Given by All
the Pupils.
Honor Roll Is Announced Awarding
Certificates for MeritOrious Work
and for Attendance.

The Friends School observed closing
day yesterday with simple exercises in
the Friends meeting house. Commence
ment was held May z, but those stu
dents in all classes who have maintained
a high average throughout the year were
awarded certificates Al the final event
A large number Of the friends and pa
rents Of the pupils gathered at the exer-
Cises. which. including an extensive mUsi-
cal programme. were charming. As the
honor roll was called applause broke
out both from the parents and from those
pupils less fortunate than their rivals.
The honor roll was announced as fol-
lows:
Helen Parker. third primary: George
EIkins Reid, jr-, Norman Eustace Gowson,
second primary. Annie Isabel Hight. nrst
primary; Donald Edson Gates. EsteHe c.
Reeve. fourth primary; Margaret Allies,
Phebe c. Gates. first intermediate. Elmer
H. Gates. Margaret H. Roberts. Isabelle
Smith. third intermediate. Mary E. Al
pin, Janet Z. Curtis. second intermediate:
Marjorie ROSsiteT. Katherine HaUxhurst.
David B. Kanick. and Cornelia Walter.
The following were mentioned for pune
tual attendance:
Phebe c. Gates. Donald Edison Gates.
George Elkins Reid, jr., Elmer II. Gates,
Lawrence A. Baker, George McGiu. Gin
ton Presby, Armistead Rogers, Wilder
TOmlinsOn. and COrnelia Walker
Two changes in the teaching force will
be made next year. according 20 an
nouncement last evening. E. J. Presby
and +. Craighead, both leave the institu-
tons for other fields. Their successors
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G. W. U. FACULTIES MEET.
Plans Made for Commencement Tx
ercfsea on June o.

Plans Made for Commencement EI-
ercises on June o.
Members OF the law and medical facul-
met last night ga TIE administration
building for the purpose OF passing upon
the final examinations. which closed yes
terday and 10 arrange for the degrees OF
law and medicine 20 be issued 20 the
graduating class.
After the meetings. a session OF the
board was held IN the once of President
Needham, when the election of officers
for the administrative department took
place. resulting as follows:
President OF the board. Henry B. F.
AIacfarIand; treasurer, c. ". Holmes;
secretary. Z. c. Davis The officers chosen
were n of5ce the last year
The programme for commencement day
procession. on June g. provides that Il
shall form N front OF the university
building az $50 O'clock and march % the
Belasco Theater. where the exercises viii
take place Il viii be formed as follows:
President. board Of trustees. graduates IN
pharmacy. politics. diplomacy. law and
Jurisprudence. medicine. engineering. arts
ana sciences, and graduates II ngner de-
grees. The faculty viii form IN reverse
order Of academic seniority, trustees. off,
cial guests. and the president OF the uni
versiry
The graduate section OF the procession
viii form in column Of twos on the south
side OF Il street. between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets. facing west. The fac
Ulty vin form IN the library, and the
trustees and Official guests IN the presi-
dents ofhce Arriving az the Belasco
Theater the procession will halt The
two files win face inward The presi-
dent. guests. trustees. faculties. and grad
yates viii pass between the files. re-
veTsing the order OF procession
The class president OF each graduating
class viii assemble his class on the south
side OF Il street AT $50 o'clock
At o'clock the president, trustees,
guests. faculty. and candidates for de-
grees VIII assemble az the university for
the baccaiaureate sermon. The president.
trustees. guests. and faculty VIII form IN
the library. the candidates for degrees
forming on the south side OF H street,
facing west in reverse order OF the
mornings formation
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MISS KASPAR TO SING.

Well-knOwn SOlOist 90 Assist IN
Covenant Tent Services.
The sumner Sunday evening services.
which were 50 successfully begun a. ths
Covenant Tent az Sixteenth and Monroe
streets last Sunday evening. VIII be con
unued tomorrow evening.
DT- Joseph Kelly. OF the Fourth Pres
byterian Church. VIII preach SUNDAY
evening The musical service VIII Be led
BY Anton Kaspsr. violinist. and Miss
F'ranceska KaspaT. the weIl-knoE1 Wash
ington soloist. viii sing severa! nun
bsrs.
The tent has a large seating capacity,
and is lighted BY electricity A wooden
floor has been laid and a piano Installed
The sides OF the tent can be lei down
af1er me sun goes down, giving AL ths
comforts OF the cool evening ar. with
adequate protection from possible rain OF
danpness. This week a hundred more
chairs have been put ia, this being made
necessary by the fact that last week
there were many people standing around
the sides after every seat had been taken
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

ing might undermine tie faith OF his
people. New he is ~hghting The aevil
with fire. anG is the n.Ost indefatieabIe
founder Of schools IN Egypt. The Coptic
Church has been awakened to the need
OF popular education. What this rev
departure viii do for the ancient organ
ization no one may predict with cer-
tainty
The Coptie clergy looks askance upon
the activity OF the Protestant mission
aries IN Egypt, but the laity is inclined
to extend brotherly aid. The majority
OF the accessions to Protestant churches
are from the ranks OF the Copts, yet
there are many orthodox Copts of wealth
who give largely TO the mission schools.
There arc about 100000 Copts in Egypt,
most Of them living above the delta on
the Upper Nile. ReligiOusly. they rep
resent the advance Of the cause Of mod
ern eddcation; politically, they are the
backbone OF the native sentiment which
is in favor OF continued British occu-
patton.
The ignorance OF their priesthood and
their failure TO recognize the fact that
cleanliness is next TO gOdliness, separate
them widely from the Christians Of more
favored lands. but their tenacity and de-
votion are admirable The oldest OF the
separate Christian churches, cut OF from
fellowship with any other Christians for
many centuries. the descendants OF a
great race OF ancients, the Copts are the
most interesting people of Egypt
CCoDyrEht. 1879. by Frederic J. Hasti1.l
TO-mOrrow-Twenti Century
Egypt.
VII-American Missions and Schools.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
By FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

church is strict in enforcing monogamy
and In prohibiting divorce for any other
than Biblical reasons. A Moslem may
divorce his wife or his wives al will,
with or without reason. In this particu-
lar the COpt is. therefore, far superior TO
lis MOhammedan neighbor. The great
est fault OF the Copts Is intemperance.
The devout MOslem viii not drink intoxi-
eating liquors. 1t is one OF the seven
cardinal sins denounced by the Prophet.
and all Mosierns are total abstainers ex-
cept those who have come under Euro
pean influence. The COpt, like his Chris
ton brother In other lands has advo-
Gated the middle course Of temperance.
with the result that many have fallen
into the lower path. On this account the
Arabs look upon the Copts as the lowest
OF human creatures
The Patriarch OF Alexandria was
almost as conservative as The Grand
Mutt Of El-AZhar University. He has
objected 10 popular education for girls,
and has made some trouble for reform
movements. But his chief fear was that
100 much European and American school
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

are E P. 3. Willis and NJ. s. Evans The
school letter or initial for baseball was
awarded TO s. Plat, NJ. Baker. L. Baker.
TolfOrd. Low Roberts. koss. and Presby.
The musical programme included The
star SpaGgled Banner" aad a selection
from GounOd's Redemption both given
by the pupils; vocal solos. including My
Mother Bids Ne Bind Ny Hair" by
Haydn; Spring Songs" by ReiEhoIt. by
Mrs. L. o. Howard: and several violin
solos. including Bohm's Melody and
Dorn's Polish Dance by LawJOn Har-
riman. one Of the pupils.
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CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAMME

An interesting programme has been
prepared BY the First Baptist Sunday
School 70 be given al the Il o'clock serv-
Ices tomorrow, the occasion being the
Observance OF Children's Day.
The programme consists Of a cantata
70 be presented BY members OF the school
= section OF the Re5ew Orchestra. under
the leadership OF Henry Weber. will
assist in the music. The children OF the
Washington Orphanage viii also partici-
pate in the exercises. At the close Of the
cantata Rev James B. Clayton. D. D.
acting pastor Of the church. will give an
address
At the evening service Rabbi Simon. OF
the Eighth Street Jewish Temple az this
city, viii deliver an address. taking for
his subject Childhood and religion
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR GIRL
By HELEN ROWLAND.

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GIVES LECTURE ON MUSIC.
Mrs Mary Gregory Murray. of New
York, Heard at High School.

York, Heard at High School.
Members Of the Home and School AS
sociation Of the Western High Schoo,
last night attended d piano recital by
Mrs Mary Gregory Murray. OF New York
who also spoke on 'Searchlights in mod
ern music study"
At the close OF the recital a reception
was given. Before the entertainment a
business meeting was held, at which CON-
mittee reports on constitution. nomina-
tions, and election Of officers were read.
Mrs. Murray. who has been the guest
OF Miss Edith c. Westcott. at 300 Pros
pect avenue northwest. will 20 10 PhIla-
delphia to-day. where she will be enter
tained by friends.
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DELEGATES ARE NAMED.
WashingtOnians 20 Attend JubiIe.
OF Order of Birth Abraham.

or Order of Birth Abraham.
Delegates from the District OF Colum-
bia who viii attend the golden jubilee OF
the Order OF Birth Abraham IN the Hip
podrome, New York City. June ls have
been named as follows; Mt. and Mrs. J
Goldberg. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Ernstein
and Mr.. and Mrs. H Rosenberg
The convention promises 20 be the
greatest gathering Of Jewish citizens ever
held in this country. TIE convention
opens on Sunday. and Monday a banquet
viii be held at the Casino. covers being
laid for 200 persons. Many distinguished
guests viii be present at the congress.
and Vice President Sherman has signi-
fed his intention Of making an address.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Paris Pattsra No. 1913
All Seams Allowed.

All Seams AllOW2o-
y Persian lawn, thin cambric, jaconet, or
batiste may be all used for this dainty
underga-nent. which comprises two
pieces. ankle-length petticoat and bloom
ers. A deep yoke, which is fitted over
the hips by darts. takes away all unnec-
essary fullness al this point. the lower
edge OF the petticoat having a pretty
fare. The lower edge OF the petucoat
portion is trimmed with insertions and
edging OF fine lace, the corners being
trimmed with bows Of colored ribbon.
The full bloomers have the lower edges
gathered into q band OF ribbon-run bead
ing. finished with a narrow edging. II
desired this garment may be made IN
China silk. The pattern IS IN sizes-2
to IS inches. waist measure. For Is waist
the garment requires ~ yards OF mate
rial IS inches wide. or S55 yards a inches
wide, with yards OF insertion, 4 yards
CT edging and yards OF ribbon 20 trim
petticoat; rs yards OF beading, ~ yards
Of ribbon and IA yards OF edging to trim
knickerbockers. Width OF lower edge OF
petticoat about 81 yards
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TRANSFER PATTERNS.

tUpon recetDs o. Jhis pattern. ordered % cuupou
below. place the rough q Eiaz-u side q pattern
down on material 10 be stamped. then press hot
fat-iTon On The 6sek smooth SIDE 0f tie DstrsTz
- eS-Sful lot 70 iet Tstnzn EiD.l
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

urer, Mr. Fred Marks: chairman Of look
cut committee, Miss Hunter, chairman
Of missionary committee, Miss Emmert.
chairman OF music. Miss COlberth, and
chairman Of social committee, Miss Artz.
They report an enrolment OF nine active
and thirty associate members.
The newly organized society OF the
Chevy Chase Baptist Church reports good
interest in its work and a considerable
growth IN numbers
The Endeavor societies Of the District
are taking an interest in promoting and
assisting in the open-air meetings 10 be
held near Central Union Mission on
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June
8. 10. and Il. when Mr.. Philip Sidersky.
superintendent OF Emmanuel Christian
Mission 70 the Jews. OF Baltimore, will
conduct services IN Yiddish. Hebrew, and
English. Mr.. sidersky presents illustrated
addresses on the Bible with the aid OF
the stereopticon.
Al the June meeting OF the District Of
Columbia Christian Endeavor Union. TO
be held Monday evening at s O'Clock at
Vermont Avenue Christian Church. will
occur the annual election Of officers FOR
the union. whose term runs for a year
frem July !, 1909. Pastors, presidents,
and superintendents Of societies and dele
gates 10 the union are entitled 10 vote.
The nominating committee has been al
work considering the question OF officers
for the new term. II Is known there viii
be several new faces among the five
elective officers and among the depart
ment sUperintendents, who are appointed
by the president-elect. Nothing definite.
however, is known In regard 20 the
recommendation that viii be made by
the nominating committee.
AT this meeting certain temperance
resolutions viii be presented 70 the En-
deavorers for consideration. An open
parliament for general participation viii
be held on the subject Some OF this
years lessons from Christian Endeavor
work"
Rev. James E. Stuart. pastor OF Fif-
teenth Street Christian Church, south
east. will conduct the devotional services.
The singing viii be led by Arthur II. De
Riemer The Christian Endeavor Union
Orchestra viii also play. and Miss Louise
Young VIII sing a solo,
AT o'clock the monthly meeting OF
Junior superintendents VIII be held
Many junior societies have already been
disbanded for the summer. and therefore
this WIN be the last meeting Of the sea
son OF the superintendents. and viii be
made the occasion OF d backward look 10
recall what has been accomplished. Miss
Agnes Sumsn. superintendent Of the tu-
nior department OF the union. viii pre-
side
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

Paris Transfer Pattern No. sOO2
Design 70 oc transferred &C a shirt-wzist
e4 crepe-de-Chlne thir ak chaTlis Or az
vcile. mszlin Persian or Victoria lawn or
batisle and worked, II shadow ezabrosderv
with white o. eolofed SIX aoss or r,eroer.
ized cOrtou- according 20 the material used
for It's oevslopuaent A delicate shade Of
pick with light green stems and leaves :
. ve=T pretty 5evelODneut.
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wiz Lecture on birds

Prof. Oldys VIII lecture on birds OF
various species at o'clock this evening
on the lawn at the residence Of James
R Covert. 452 Blair road. Takoma Park.