The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07

l morrow morning.
 At the coroners inquest held over the death of the unknown boy who was killed Monday morning by an Ala bama Great Southern freight train, the verdict rendered was that of an un- avoidable accident. judging that the boy was asleep on the tracks at the time of the passing of the train.
 Social Happenings A very pleasant informal courtesy in honor of Miss Alice Coughlin of Gadsden was the plcnic party given yesterday afternoon and last evening at West Lake by Miss Kathleen Van Hoose of Birmingham. The young peo- ple motored out for the delights of swimming and rowing. followed by a luncheon spread at twilight. Those composing the party were Misses Kath- leen VanHoose, Alice Coughlin, Eliza beth Morris Donald Seals, Emily Som erville and Catherine Adams of this city; Messrs Robert Gregory, Frank | and Pelham Anderson. A. H. Witt, Jelks Cabanss and pr. Moore; Mir. and l Mrs. James A. VanHoose and Mrs. M. F. Seals.
 As a reward for excellent lessons the girls senior class of the Trinity IEpiscopal Sunday school were given A party this evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. L. Thornburg. The class was granted the privilege of inviting their friends and the senior class of boys. The.veranda, which was illum- mated with Japanese lanterns, and l were brightened with ferns and garden flowers. Fruit punch was served by Miss Virginia Williamson and the score cards were fancy pictures corded with pink and blue.
 After a series of progressive games l a n To of and cake was enjoyed. The girls of the class are: Misses Margaret Lewis Madge Mims, Kathaleen Waller, Helen Houppert, Helen Rodenburg, Minnie Jackson, Hattie Coleman, Dorothy Moody and Lucille Fielder
 Another of the delightful morning affairs of the summer season that is fast merging into fall was the hospi- | talty tended the Ladies' Whist club this morning by Mrs. A. C. Mitchell at her home today. The six tables for the the games were placed the veranda and in the house, which was decorated with vases of golden glow and ferns. The color scheme. yellow and white, was carried out in the score cards, white cardboard adorned with yellow bows.
 The three prize awards were the handiwork of Mrs. Granville Spurgin of Louisville, Ky. and of Irish crochet I lHt quest tIopHy, ldDle runner, was won by Mrs. J. w. Carter; the first club prize, a handbag, by Mrs. H. c. Griggsby and the second prize, a jabot. by Mrs. J. S. Winters.
 A delicious buffet luncheon of four courses followed the playing and the guests, exclusive of the club members. were: Mesdames George Mohns, George | Waller and J. W. Carter, Misses Genie Frazier and Lulie Hard of Birmingham.  Announcements Misses Matura and Carrie Benton will entertain the Forty-Two club at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. w. Waldrop Thursday afternoon.
 Bessemer Den No. 2. Order of Lions, will meet Thursday night.
 Adah Rebekah lodge No. IS, D. of R., will meet Thursday night. 1 Myrtle-Linton lodge No. 130 K. of P will meet Thursday night.
 | The Pisgah meetings will be held in the city hall beginning with Thursday evening, and continue through Sunday.
 Miss Madge Mims will entertain at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. H. Lewis Thursday evening.
 Personals | Miss Minnie Mitchell, former head nurse of the Robinson hospital, is now at home at 1918 South Twenty first street, Birmingham.
 l Dr. and Mrs. J. l.. Welden of Woodward | announce the birth of a son. l Misses Nette and Ruby Bailey have returned from an extended visit to rela- tives in Meridian, Miss.
 | Sam Huey left this morning for Tus- lcaloosa. where he will re-enter the un- Iversty of Alabama. Chester Tubbs. AL Illus Benton and Grady Mims will leave Tomorrow for that institution.
 Mrs. J. J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa is the guest of MT. and Mrs. T. T. Huey. | D. r. Mcdonald, division freight agent, and H. Oldham, train master of terminals of the Illinois Central railroad, were in the city today as guests of the local of flee
 | S. M Cox of St. Louis was In Bessemer today on a business trip.
 Mrs. W. J. Long and son have returned from a trip of several months length through the United States, Canada and Mexico.
 Miss Jeanie Gould of Boligee, Ala, is spending today with MT. and Mrs. Ben lG. Perry, en route to Montevallo. | William B. Barbour of Bay City, Texas, lis the guest of his sister, Mrs. I. O. 1 Adams
 l D. F. Strickland of the local A. B. and A. forces was removed to the Robinson hospital today, i'll with typhoid fever.
 Miss Kathaleen Hard of Birmingham will be among the visiting girls at ths West Lake dance tomorrow evening and be the guests of Mrs. J. s. Winters. | Mrs. Ann OBrien and daughter. Miss Ann, arrived this afternoon to spend a few days in this city, preparatory to moving to Pensacola to reside.