The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-22
ENSLEY ID HAVE
 WEEKLY CONCERTS
This and Other Matters Taken Up at Meeting of
 Club Last Night

The Ensley club met last night in the rooms of the inferior court on Avenue D and was well attended. Dr. F. w. Averyt was in the chair and called the meeting to order committee in charge of the White Way celebration made report show ing all bills paid and other details at tended to. They were given a vote of
 thanks for the very successful affair. A committee consisting of W. R. Stewart, J. H. Sheldon and Lee L. Bar rett was appointed to secure the ser- vices of the Italian band of Ensley for a series of weekend band concerts which will be given on the corner of Avenue E<and Nineteenth street. The proposed revenue bill recom-
 mended by Governor ONeal and. now before the legislature came in for much discussion and a great deal of
 opposition to the proposed measure de- lveloped at the meeting. A legislative
 committee consisting of Charles De Lacey, c. s. Mosely and Alfred Burgin, will take this matter up with the Representatives of Jefferson county. The proposed bill of Judge Abernethy of Birmingham to abolish all inferior and justice courts and institute a court of common pleas was discussed at length. While not a great deal of op- position was brought out to the bill generally the clause conferring upon the judges of Birmingham courts power to appoint the judges of thme new courts was much condemned as being undemocratic This matter was also referred to- the legis- lative committee with power to act.
 The Trade in Ensley' movement was urged upon all the people and reso- lution was offered looking to the lproper advertisement of this feature,
 The meeting then adjourned. Martha Washington Dance One of the social events of the sea-
 son will be the Martha Washington dance that will be given tonight at Perkins hall on Avenue D. The ladies will be gowned in the colonial style and the decorations will be in keeping with the occasion.
 The affair is given for the benefit
 of the public library and many tickets have been sold. The music will be furnished by local musicians of note who have kindly offered their services for this occasion. The committee in charge, Mrs Presley Barr, Miss Agnes
 McDowell and Miss Bessie Morrison have been untiring in their efforts to make the affair a success and very pleasant time is anticipated.
 Confirmation at St. Johns Church Right Rev C. M. Beckwith, bishop of the diocese of Alabama, will make his annual official visit to the parish of St. Johns this evening and Will or ftciate at the evening service and ad- minister the rite of confirmation on class The bishop will preach ser mon and the public in general Is cordl- ally inyaed to attend this service. Local Items
 The public library of Ensley will be closed today on account of Washington 5 l birthday a legal holiday opserveu ID every state of the unioQ.
 The Fairview School Improvement as- sociation will meet this afternoon at the Fairview school building for the pur- pose of completing the arrangements TOT the Washington tea which will be given on the 24th. An attractive programme has been prepared, and the event prom ises to be one of much pleasure. Mrs. Iucindy Jane Kemp, one or the oldest residents of Wylam, died at the family residence and was inferred yes terday at Oakland cemetery. The church services were held in the Baptist church, Wylam.
 Ensley Personals
 Miss Charlotte Davis, who has been visiting friends in Anniston, returned 10 the city yesterday and will make her home with her brother, J. W. Davis. at 2219 Avenue I.
 J. c. Alexander has been called to Dothan to the bedside of his father, who Is seriously i'll.
 John Muse of Shelbyvile. Tenn. is the guest of Mack Culpepper on Avenue G. J. B. Cole, one of the oldest residents of Fairview, has sold his property in terest to G. F. Wallwork and will make his future residence in Tennessee. Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Johnson will make their future home with their son, Dr. F. H. Johnson