The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-22
CITY ITEMS.

Sacred Harp singing-The sixth an
nual session of the Birmingh am Dis
trict Sacred Harp singing convention is
now going on at the Packer Memorial
church, Avondale.
st. Vincent's HospitaI-The following
additional contributions to the fund for
the new wing to ST. Vincent's hospital
have been received: Alabama Consol-
idated Coal and Iron company, $2CO;
Birmingham Water Works company
$780, Beck Candy and Grocery company
$50.
Berry mt Y. NJ. C. A. Meeting-The ad-
dress of DIR. w. T. Berry at the Pas
time theatre this afternoon at o'clock
will probably draw a large crowd. DR.
Berry is a surgeon and his talk on
1.-THE Necessity of Life" is full Of in
terest.
DIR. FeaIey Lectures-Dr. L. A. Fea-
ley will deliver an address before the
Birmin CHAM Altruistic society this aft
ernoon at o'clock at Cable hall. The
subject of the lecture will be "rhe
Objective Christ" The speaking will
be free to the public.
Spanier Returns-Joe Spanier re-
turned yesterday from the Franklin
county fair at Winchester, Tenn. He
says the attendance was very large
and the fair one of the best ever held
in Tennessee. He purchased the blue
ribbon cake made by Miss Bessie Griz-
ard and brought 1t home with him.
Services at AiPdOme-At the Air
dome tonight the Rev. George Eaves
will speak on '"The City that Lies -Four
Square," an Interpretation of Christian
citizenship. This morning at the Con-
gregational chapel the pastor will
speak on Spiritual Dyspepsia; Its
Cause and Cure" The service at the
Airdome will close promptly at p. m.
Pollard Getting We1I-Jack J. Pol
lard, instructor at the Birmingham
Riding academy, who was injured at
Winches Tenn, Tuesday, by run
away horse, is reported out of danger,
and will be able to ride next week. II
was thought at first that Mr.. Pollard's
skull was fractured, but on examina-
ton 1t proved to be only serious and
painful scalp wound.
Central Grants Rates-Announcem
was made yesterday by the Business
Mems league that the Central of Geor-
gia railroad has granted Birmingham
weekend rates. This leaves only the
louisville and Nashville railroad with
out special rates. The conclusion OF
the Central is valued highly as 1t will
open up a valuable section for the re-
tail and wholesale trade.
Powell Chief Deputy Marshal-The
vacancy caused by the promotion OF
Chief Deputy Gordon Ashley from chief
deputy marshal to the office of customs
collector at Mobile has been filled by
IT. w. Powell. This announcement was
made yesterday by United States Mar
sbal Pope Long. G. C. Willis and t. j
Kennemar were moved up to the POSI-
lions Of second and third deputies.
EIkourie to Lecture-Dr. II. A.
I11l,ouri4 will make an address Tues
5av night at the Grand theatre, East
lake. the proceeds to go to the en-
dowment fund of the Syrian Medical
college. His subject will be Turkey
va Christianity" He will speak ex-
+ensively Of the work Of the Union and
Progress committee In changing the
annire. and will tell Of the customs and
habits of the people.
p..~,d.nt Thach Herc-Dr. c. c.
rhach. president Of the Alabama Poly
technical institute located at auburn
"a in the city. President Thach states
that the Indications are that the at
tendance the ensuing session Will pc
hangar even than last year, Wnen all
nrayious records were smashed. Presi-
dant Thach has been over the state IN
~ o.rsa Of education and, at the same
tinos IN the interest of his college.
c.r,n Hardee Meets-The semi
monthly meeting Of Camp Hardee, Con-
radarata Veterans, was held yesterday
afternoon at o'clock in the rooms Oh
the Commercial club. The meeting WAS
largely attended by both veterans ana
visitors. First Lieut.. W. G. ward OF
debated as president. The meeting was
opened with prayer by DR.. M II. WeLis'
former chaplain of Camp Hardee, VINO
at present has charge OF cnurcn IN
columbus, Miss. DR.. Wells also MADE d
short address, which was much enjoyed
nv his hearers. The committee ap-
oointed at the last meeting OF the camp
70 draw UP resolutions on the death OF
Miss Kate Cummins asked for more
time in which to prepare the paper
Mrs G. M Tardy, president OF Pelham
rhantar and Mrs. Charles q. Brown
suera added to the committee on reso-
,utions. Mrs. Tardy and Mrs. Brown
will deliver addresses at the next meet
INC when Colonel Bush reads the reso-
;nt,ons. Short war "reminiscences were
ra,atad by Comrades George III. Hen
Wing w. W. Wilson, S. O. Hale and
rant w. G. Ward. Comrade Perry M.
naf.eon will conclude his naval story
IT the next meeting. Col. N. -. Johnson
will also address the camp