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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04

His remarks attracted much attention.
 pr. J. H. Eason is booked to deliver a lecture on his trip abroad. The conven- tion. took a recess for dinner.
 The afternoon session was full of in- terest. Annie D. Jones of Talladega and Lena Lockhard of Birmingham conducted the opening exercises. Report of the off were elected. B. H. Barnes, Tuscaloosa president; Cora Askew, Fayette; W Campbell, Fitzpatrick, vice presidents; S B. Brownlee. recording secretary; W. H Holloway, Birmingham, corresponding secretary; J. H. Smith, Tuscaloosa, treas urer.
 The Rev. pr. D. M. Coleman of Selma in an address said that he was delighted with the work 'of the B. Y. P. U. and what it was doing for racial development
 Rev. s. N. Vass, D. D., of Raleigh, N O., conducted an instructive Bible study showing the young people how to study the Bible and get the best results Ht said that the Bible was a library of 6. volumes, and he placed them on foul shelves, the first shelf containing books of law, the second history; third, poetry and the fourth prophecy. Dr. vass rep resents the American Baptist Publication society of Philadelphia, being the southern secretary among negroes.
 Rev William Beckham D. D., oi Nashville, Tenn, field secretary of the National Baptist convention, followed with an address, telling what the negro Baptists were doing all over the country.
 Perhaps the largest crowd yet was the one last night at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church, and Dr. c. l.. Fisher and his people resolved to push the work of completing the auditorium of the church at an early hate. It was impossible to accommodate the large crowd. Dr. E. M. Clark of Birmingham was introduced at the opening of the session, also Geraldine Trustman and M. IT. Griffith president of Corona Normal and Industrial insti- ute, Corona, Ala.
 Rev. w. M. Madison of Montgomery preached the convention sermon last night and an address was delivered by Rev. E. W. D. Isaac. D. D., of Nashville, secretary of the National B. Y. P. U. The address was strong and full of good ad- vice.
 A number of short addresses were de- livered, and the unfinished business was turned over to the executive board.
 The Sunday school convention will meet this morning and will be presided over by Dr. C.. M. Wells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
MISS ROSE OWEN M'DAvID
 HOSTESS AT AL FRISCO PART

Each entertainment of the Wednesday evening club of young people vies with it's predecessor in originality and gen. eral enjoyment. Miss Rose Owen Mc- David was the hostess last evening, en- tertaining at her home in Graymont.
 The ten girls who compose the club membership were invited for the night, so that the event was both a lawn and q spend-the-night party. The pretty home, which Is at some distance from the car line, shone like a beacon for those who went out that way. There are a number of trees on the lawn and hang ing in each were Japanese lanterns. A prettily decorated punch table stood under one of the trees and Miss Sadie Gillespy twas it's presiding spirit. The hostess, her guest, Miss Mary Clark, and her mother, Mrs. Ned Richardson Me- David, welcomed the guests. They were also assisted in this office by Mrs. Grover Thaxton. Progressive conversa- ton was the order of the evening. A tray was passed holding dainty score cards. each of which bore the name of some lover whose name is familiar through history or mythology. Romeo, I.eander, Adam and others whose stories are as we'll known referred the choice of partners for the early evening to the cards which bore the name, each hero, of his lady-Romeo had his Juliette, Leander his Hero, Adam his Eve and inc rest Prizes were offered for the best proposal in courtship contest, and for the best answer as we'll The mems 8 prize was Barrie's When a Mems Mar ried." and the girls Riley's "Old Sweet heart of Mine," Christy edition. Fol
 lowing the sentimental suggestion ices and cakes served during the evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04

leading men in the order, and a prac- teal business man. commended the words Of Attorney Morris. and said that 1t was agreed by all that the negroes should have peace. He was given an ovation. The first real legislation was accomp- lished yesterday. It was decided that in the future the grand master was to get his salary if any from the general fund, and not from the endowment funds This has been one of the contentious, and all parties supported the recommendation, which became a law. The endowment fund is to be used for the widows and orphans and not for salaries for the liv- ing Odd Fellows
 The entire day was spent in discussing the report of the committee on insur- ance. adopting many rules for the future government of the department and look ing forward to the payment of an indebt- edness of $90,000 the delegates declaring that every cent would be paid within the next year or two. and the gT and lodge would have a. surplus. This can be done by all uniting," declared Secretary R. T. Jackson, and by no other way. United we stand but divided we fall. Let us unite to do the great work of this order Jackson has held the office of secretary for a number of years, and many of his friends are urging him to ac- cept the position, though some are push ing Prof. William Pckens of Talladega college for the position.
 Dr. S. B. Innis of Troy made an ad- dres son the condition of the order in Alabama.
 Prof. w. S. Thompson of Nashville. secretary of the Tennessee endowment department. was introduced and deliv- cred an address.
 Among the prominent men who ad- dressed the grand lodgo and who is con tributing much toward pease is C. A. Howze, who was former district grand master. and who has withdrawn from the race In interest of peace. and declares that he will support the man elected for grand master. He has busy life, be- ing at the head of the United Brothers of Friendship, one of the strongest negro so- cieties in the south. The Rev. E. P. Jones. D. D.. of Mississippi Is expected in to- day. J. H. Phillips of Montgomery. said that the negro Odd Fellow was doing much to demonstrate the negro's ability to do for himself. and he Appreciated what was being done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
NEWS OE THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Miss Emily Morris Hostess at
 Afternoon Tea
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Miss Rose Owen McDavid Entertains Wednesday Night Club With Lawn > Party nt sGraymont--rennis
 BreaIxfast-PersOnal

1 Miss Emily Morriss' afternoon tea yes
 terady for Miss Dunbar Averitt of Mary
 land and Miss Rebecca Devine of At
 lanta was delightful break in the
 midsummer quiet. Her guests included
 most of the girls in the younger set who are still in town, and the hours
 being the most pleasant of summer day. and the hostess one of the most l gracious in the younger set, the occa- sion was altogether perfect. The Morriss residence was exceptionally lovely, yes terday with it's wealth of flowers from the gardens which are among the many attractions of this lovely place. Ihe hostess and the two honorees received the guests in the drawing room, which showed a combination of pink and white blossoms. Gladioli and roses were grace fully distributed. Miss Morriss looked very pretty as she welcomed her guests wearing a white lingerie costume over pink Miss Averitt was gowned in white chiffon with pearl trimmings, and Miss Devine in blue with an overdress of white The hostess mother, Mrs. John Edwards Morriss, also received with them, wearing a smart afternoon gown.
 Friends of Miss Morriss assisted her in the library, dining room and reception hall. The guests were met at the door by little Misses Elizabeth and Louise Fox, who received the cards. Welcom- ing the callers here were Miss May FOX and Miss Clara Shelby. In the library Miss Elizabeth Morris presided over the table of ices. The flowers used were sprays of white clematis, intermingled with pink roses.
 Mrs. William Cleveland Sterrett and Mrs. Campbell Maben assisted the hostess in the dining room. The bon bon table and buffets were festively beautifed with pink asters. On the table stood a large basket of asters and pink and white gadiolus. Tea. bon bons and hints were served from the table.
 Cards were left by a large number of callers. Among them were Miss Jessie May Perkins, Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Lelie Wood, Miss Martha Milner, Miss Emily Somerville, Miss Edith Thompson, Miss Theoleen Elliott, Miss Helen Stat ter, Miss Carrie White Bean, Mary Tardy, Miss Anne McVeigh, Miss Mar garet Cameron, Miss Virginia Abbott, Miss Margaret Terrell, Miss Helen Eustis, Miss Mary Kinney, Miss Emee McCrossin, Miss Byrd Moore, Miss oRse Owen McDavid, Miss Mary Clarke of Kentucky, Miss Virginia McDavid, Miss Kathleen Van Hoose, Miss Dorothy Johnson, Miss Cary Johnson. Bessie Bethea, Jamie Harris, Nellie Harris, Sadie Gillespy, Byrd Moore, Ruth Haynes, Elise Farrior, Bessie sims, Ruth Sims, Mary Bradshaw, Elizabeth Going, Gamaliel Dixon, Norma Hood, Eleanor Matthews, Margaret Robertson, Eliza beth Bowie, Florence Coffin, Mayor Thach, Marion Robinson, Margaret Roo- inson, Sallie Evins, Virginia White. Alice Coughlan. Miss Mary Cash and Miss Louise Cash of Memphis, Miss Ellen Percy, Mrs. Henry Hiden, Jr., Mrs Ralph Russell, Mrs. Nelson Snow, Mrs Charles Estes, Mrs. Alden Wallace and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
NEGRO BAPrIsTs MEET
lBig Crowds Attend Sessions of State Convection Which Closed Last Night

"The Home Life of the Negro was the theme discussed in the second day's ses- sion of the Alabama State B. Y. P. U. 'convention, which closed last night, and many strong addresses were made by pome of the leadersl of the negro race. Prof. B. N. Barnes. A. M, of Tuscaloosa presided during the day.
 The session opened with impressive song and prayer service conducted by Rev. H. M Black of Pratt City and W. c. Green of Avondale. Secretary S. B. Brownlee read the journal which was approved, ard the convention turned attention to Business.
 The B. Y. F. T. work was considered in the work. The addresses were short but Ito the point. The young negro was shown how he could do for himself, how he could develop himself and race, and he was admonished to carry out the divine injunction to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all other things would be added unto him.
 The feature of the morning session was on address delivered by Rev. R. T. Pol lard D. D., president of Selma university, and the educational leader of the negro Baptists of the state. He delivered a strong address, making plea for the university, and appealing to the delegates Co contribute largely tp the work.
 Dr. Pollard could see a brighter day dnwning for the young negro. those who took advantage of the Christian training, eschewing gambling, loaf1ng, and getting down to the practical side of life. He said that the white people of Alabama were always ready to assist a worthy negro in his efforts to do right and make some thing out of himself
 At the conclusion Of Dr. Pollard's ad- dress a large collection was lifted for 0elma university Rev. J. K Eason, D. 0., of Anniston. president of the Alabama Baptist convention. who has Just returned from an extended trip through Europe, end Prof. R. B. Hudson, principal of the negro public schools of Selma, and sec rotary of the National Baptist convention, were introduced. Professor Hudson told of his visit to see the Passion Play while in Europe, and he felt much benefited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
NUMEROUS DAMAGE SUITS
Filed in Various County Courts Al1eg-
 ing Personal Injuries

Five suits, asking damages for injuries alleged to have been received in the col lision which occurred on July 23 at Eighth avenue and Thirty-second street crossing, were filed yesterday in the city court against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, the Birming- ham Belt Railroad company. and the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad com pany.
 c. M Pearson, suing by his friend, l.. J. Pearson, filed two suits for s1OO0o each against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company and the Bir- mingham Belt Railroad company. l.. J. Pearson filed two additional suits against the two companies, each for $6o00 dam- ages.
 William Williams brought suit for s5OOo damages against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company and the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company. Alk compliments allege per- sonal injuries
 Suit for $10.0O0 damages was filed in the city court by Albert Brown against the Southern Railway company. Brown claims he was run into by an engine operated by the company when he was employed on July p as section hand on the tracks of the company near North Birsninghan.
 For the alleged loss of finger Will liam Edwards brought suit in the circuit court against the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company for $5000 dam ages Edwards claims his hand was run over by tramcar when he was at work as a miner In one of the company's mines and amputation of his finger was neces- sary.
 Dudley c. Savage filed suit for s1O.O0o damages in the. circuit court against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleging personal injuries In the wreck of July 23.
 Alleging that he was wrongfully caused to be arrested on a charge of burglary, Parrish McEntee filed suit for $1999 in the circuit court against the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway company and Frank Crawford.
 Claiming that his son, Monroe liar gress, miner. lost both legs at Mulga mines on April G. William Hargress filed suit for $10.000 damages in the circuit court against the Birmingham, Coal and Iron company It Is alleged that the boy was run over by tramcar in the mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04

there to Virginia Beach and later to Fort Meyer. where her son. Lieut. Mar,on Howze, is stationed. Mrs. Feagin and Miss Alma Feag;r expect to leave today for Virginia to spend month. W Miss Genae Bell will be home this after non from Aldrich, where she has baan the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. J. Thomas for three weeks. Mrs. Motion Smith and her two cb,,- r u,en nave returned from Monteagie, Ienn, and Huntsville, where they spent several weeks feA' MT. J. B. Antrim is the guest of rera- tives in Pennsylvania.
 
 Miss Flora Ament has returned to Mor. gomery after visit to her aunt Mrs R. W. Hawthorne Arter visit to Birmingham relatives. Mrs. Lennie Armstead and Miss Mary AIihs.ead nave gone to their home in Montgomery. III pr. l.. Caldwell is spending the week With relatives in Mississippi.
 Mrs M. E. Plott is seriously i'll at the McAdory infirmary with typhoid fever Mrs. Richard Johnston and her tu,n sons, Richard and Eugene, returned to Birmingham last night after an absen ce Of two weeks. They were accompanied by Miss Margie Biles, young cousn who will be their guest.
  Mrs. J. K. Brockman and daughters Misses Mary and Virginia. Brockman left yesterday for a visit to Carolina re. sorts. They will return about Septem- Der 10.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Marvin Weatf,erford of Tuscaloosa are guests of MT. ano Mrs Robert Pittman for a few days They will later visit other friends and relatives before returning home.
 Miss Emmie Gardner, who has been visiting relatives and friends here for the past two weeks. has returned to her home in Aliceville.
 Mrs. Robert Simpson and children left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
The Buffalo Lithia Springs Water Co. Beg to announce that, having completed its New Bottling Plant, the water is now being shipped, and the Hotel is open for guests.

this week for Mountain Creek for d months visit.
 Madame Bassette will go north next Saturday and will be absent seven weeks. Miss Agnes Terrel land Miss Margaret Terrell left yesterday for Gainesville, where they will be guests of honor at a camping party
 Mrs. R. w. Hawthorne's guest, Miss Flora May Ament. has returned to her home In Montgomery. Miss Virginia Holt of Montgomery Is visiting Mrs. F. c. Janney
 
 Miss Alma McClindon is the guest of her sister in Huntsville. | Mir. and Mrs. Christopher McLemore have gone to Estill Springs, stopping few days in Mobile en route. | Mrs. Alma O. Phelan of Waycross, Ga, is the guest of MT and Mrs. J. Derby at West End Mrs. Phelan formerly re- sided in Birmingham and has large circle of friends in the city.
 Mrs. James E. Penney and Miss Penney have gone to Chicago and Mt. Clemens, Mich, where they will remain for some time. Miss Mary Bradshaw and Miss Martha Bradshaw are the guests of Mrs. Clar- ence Ballard in Lehigh..
 Miss Bessie Loveman and Miss Kate Bliss left yesterday for Oklahoma City.
 
 Miss Allena Hunt and Miss Frances Macon, who, have been the guests Of Miss Fariesworth in Atlanta, returned home yesterday.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Anderson will leave this month for an extended stay in Mich igan and Canada. Mrs. Walter Gully of Tuscaloosa is the house guest.of MT. and Mrs. A. A. Smith MT and Mrs. Leopold Loeb have gone to Waynesville, N. c.
 MT. R. B. Kelly has as his guest Mrs. J. W. P. Kelly of Montgomery Mrs. M. V. Joseph, Mrs. Samuel Adler and Mrs Bernard are at Old Orchard Beach, Me.
 Miss Sara Green is the guest of Mrs. Fl. K. Milner and Mrs. Walch in Talla- dega.
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar Hundley are in At lantic City.
 Miss Urma Ivey is touring Italy.
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 pr. and Mrs. J. T. Plunkett. and Miss Anna, Plunkett are in Monteagle. Tenri., for the summer.
 Mrs. N. J. Wiley of Plattsburg Bar racks. N. Y, and her son, Noble J. Wiley, IF arrived yesterday afternoon to be the euests of Mrs. Wiley's parents, Col. and Mrs $. B. Trapp. Mrs. Wiley Is well known socially. having visited in Bir- m;ugham number of times.
 
 Miss Ruby Williamson will leave to- day to visit her sister, Mrs F. M. Oliver. in Collinsville.
 Mrs. FIournoy Rivers and Miss Dunbar Averitt will leave next Tuesday for Mary land.
 MT. and Mrs. C. M. Stanley have as their guest Mrs. William Greet of Hunts vile, MT. Willis Harris of Huntsville and Mrs. J. E. Stanley and little son, who have returned from Griffin, Ga. Mrs Kennon Thetford who is at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. W. French. on Humboldt avenue.-. had rising fever yesterday and the physicians announce she is threatened with typhoid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
NEGRO ODD FELLOWS
Indications Arc That Pence Will Reign
 In Future

F, H. Morris of Chicago presided over the session of the district grand lodge of Negro Odd Fellows in St. John A. M. D. church yesterday. Every available seat was occupied during the entire ses- sion yesterday and many were standing. It ia the largest attended grand lodge ever held in the history of the order.
 Everything is being done looking to peace, and 1t is thought that it will be accomplished. during the session Grand Attorney Morris. in calling the grand lodge 10 order said that he had but one object in coming to Alabama, and that wns to secure peace for the order. and if possible to have the principles of the order carried out.
 c. Frist Johnson of Mobile. one of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
TENNIS BREAKFAST AT
 >RED MOUNT COTTAGE

MT. and Mrs. Sterling A. Wood enter- tained a tennis and breakfast party yes terday morning at their residence, Red Mount cottage Among the guests were Gen. and Mrs. Fred s. Ferguson, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Babb. Miss Hall, Miss Myrtle Miles. MT. Burr Blackburn, Miss Ethel Armes and Mrs. Armes, Miss Mary Lou Cobh Miss Hubbert, MT Clement Wood ana MT. Leighton Wood. Red Mount coittage is famed for the morning glories a fall shades and sizes which grow lux ,friantly around it. and the guests de- lighted in observing their wonderful growth and varieties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
CAMP CLOVER

A party of young people are enjoy ing an outing this week at Camp Clover, near Fulton Springs. Mrs. R. F Emond and Mrs. J. H. Merrill are chaperons. In the coterie are. Miss Rosalie Broornail, Miss Avice Emond, Miss Fay Emond, Miss Fannie May Pointer, Miss Lucille Sparrow Miss Gertrude Deaton Miss Emma Carr, Miss Florence Aiexahaer, Mice Selma Alexander, Miss Esther Nadsworth. Miss Ethel Hill, Miss Hazel Robbitt. Miss Cecile Boifeuillet. Miss Jeanette Boifueillet, Miss Hazel Wilson, Miss Gayle Wilson, Miss Lucille O'Brien, Miss Elizabeth Abrames, Miss Esther Merrill. Master Raymond Handley and Miss Kathleen Moody
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
xoTus AND PERSONALS

Mrs. A. c. Howze will leave the first of the week to visit her daughter, Mrs Preston Haskell, near Richmond, Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
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cupids
 Those who enjoyed the pleasures OF the evening with Miss McDavid were Miss Elizabeth Bowie. Miss Mary Lou Cobb Miss Leila Wood, Miss Mary Clarke of Kentucky, Miss Kate Perry, Miss Dor othy Johnson, Miss Florence Coffin. Miss Edith Thompson, Miss Virginia Me David. Miss Lois Thompson and MT. Charles Heidt MT. Henry Gray, Jr.. MT. Clement Wood, Mir. Jofn' Prowell, MT. Douglass Kirkpatrick. MT. Henry Weiss. MT. Nell Davis, MT. James Gillespy. MT. Russell Lanier. MT. Robert Hemphill and Mr. Charles Ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
NEW HOTEL MERION

On the Beach, Vermont Ave Built of brick. I50 large cool front bedrooms. with view. Elevator private baths running water in rooms ex- tensive porches etc. White service special sl0 up weekly s250 up daily. Booklet. c. B. Pret- lyman. Owner and Prop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
CAMPING PARTY
 ON REn MOUNTAIN

As the fresh air fad increases in Bir- ,r,npham the custom of summer camp ing grows in favor There are num- her of small camps reported. One of these. located at the summit of Red mountain, is very proudly called f'home' by a party of young men They are Mir. Hugh Martin, MT. William Miiisap, MT. Hlgh Miller, Mir w. E. DICKS ana Mir Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-04
SHERWOOD INN

modern throughout. Terms VERY moderate. soe- cial weekly. Open all Write for booklet
 OLD POINT COMFORT. Va. tFortress Monroc) Most charming and healthfu spot in America. De- lightfulls cool Hotel beautifully ocated. Refined and attractive in every way. New and entirely F. M Cunningham. Mgr. 6-21-30t-tu-th-sa -su