The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
1 CATHOLICISM ] | |NSQgCLEnH'S s1 Many Prion Convenes
 menEnsley ANNIsToN IS NEXT
Ensley Loses in Battle of Fingers. Mrs. Arthur A. Lovett En- tertains the Five Hun-
 dred Club

profitable session was held.
 About 50 delegates from >ell parts of the state were present. The meeting was held In the Pythian hall on Avenue . E. Promptly at 10 o'clock A. R. Mays, acting president, called the meeting to order. The convention joined in singing America, led by Capt Jack Thomas. After prayer by the Rev. G. W. Boyd, the chairman introduced pr. R. M. Gun ningham, who gave the address of well come. The distinguished speaker made a happy and interesting talk and gave the visitors a hearty and cordial well come. He commended their organization highly and paid high compliment to the postal clerks in general and those of Ensley in particular.
 Postmaster J. x Thomas delivered an address to the visitors. He expressed his appreciation in the highest terms of the kind words uttered by his friend, Dr. Cunningham. His words were full of encouragement to the clerks. as he pointed out the great advancement that had obtained in the postoffice depart ment for the past 10 years. He paid glowing tribute to the administration of Postmaster General Hitchcock, and pointed out the fact for the encourage ment of all employed in the postal de- partment that General Hitchcock has risen by merit from the humblest rank of the department.
 c. N Martin of Anniston made an ap- propriate and fitting response to the ad- dress of welcome and to the kind words of encouragement as expressed by MT. Thomas, and on behalf of the visitors rendered their thanks and appreciation for the warm words of welcome
 M. P. James of Birmingham was intro- duced and in highly interesting and instructive speech told What the United National Assieiatlon of Post office clerks has done. for the clerks. :" He reviewed briefly the progress of the association since lts organization in 1899 to the present day, and pointed out the evils that had been remeded through it's influence, among which were, increase of pay. vacations, classification, which nulli- fled favoritism and brought about bet ter feeling between the postmaster ana clerks. He stated that out of 34,000 postal clerks in the United States 5000 were members of the association. He pointed out several further reforms the clerks were striving for namely. an eight-hour day, 30 days vacation, higher maximum salary for expert clerks and superanua- tion of aged employees. He paid a fine tribute to Frank T. Rogers, president of the national association, and closed his address by reading a portion of Pres- dent Rogers address, which was much appreciated.
 After few matters of minor importance adjournment was had for lunch, which was served by the ladies of the Metho- dist church in the tabernacle. The ladies set an elegant repast, bounteous and toothsome and served in most appetiz- ing manner to which the delegates and a few guests did ample justice.
 James H. Leath acted as toastmaster and toasts were responded to by Judge Lowery, c. IT. Mandy, pr. Lewis of Bes- semer, Rev. G. w. Boyd M. P. James, c. N Martin, Eugene Meehan, Captain Jack Thomas. J. H. Leath, A. R. Mays, D. R. Hummer, R. B. Hogan Mrs. King and Mrs. Winning.
 The talks, though brief, were timely and added much to the pleasure of the lunch hour
 The meeting reconvened at o'clock and after the transaction of the usual business officers were elected for the ensuing year and tue place selected for the next annual meeting. number of cities were placed in nomination, but
 
 whelming majority.
 The following officers were elected: A. R. Mays, Ensley, president; >J. H. Bush, Bessemer, vice president; w. G. Gentry, New Decatur. secretary; R. w. Brown, Tuscaloosa, treasurer; Clyde D, Smith, Gadsden; R. NJ. aOrgain, Hunts vile, E. A. Townsend, Tuscaloosa, fi- nance committees; C. N Martin, Annis- ton. state organizer; M. p. Jame, Bir- mingham, delegate to national conven- ton; Rowe Price, Bessemer, alternate; G. c. Henderson, Decatur, statistician w. Ts Grace, sergeant at arms
 At the adjournment the delegates visited the steel plant and the new town of Corey The visitors gave many ex- pressions as to the splendid hospitality of the Steel City and to the local com mlttee who had the affair in charge.
 Sexton Loses Fine Game
 One of the best games of the season was that played yesterday between the Rail mill department of the Steel pIant league and the team of the Bessemer Athletic club. Bessemer won the game by. thes margin of one run. the score being 1 to in their favor. It was duel between the two pitchers, Davis for Bessemer and Sexton for the Rail Mill. Both pitchers were strong all the way through and were given fine SUD- port.
 The excitement ran at a high pitch and when the winning run was scored the umpire had to stop the game until order was restored Batteries Rail Mill. Sexton and Wells Bessemer, Davis and Trotter. Umpire, 7 Crittenden.
 Five Hundred Club Entertains
 Mrs. Arthur A. I.ovett entertained the Five Hundred club of Birmingham yes- terday afternoon at her home on Nine- teenth street Ensley. Cards was the feature. The first prize was won by Mrs. G. Kreetler, the second by Mrs Y. Williams. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The afternoon was one of much pleasure and greatly enjoyed by those who partook of Mrs. Lovetts hos Williams. Mrs. B. Bernstein, Mrs l. R.. Rubensten, Mrs. NJ. Brandes, Mrs. L.. B'andes, Mrs. L. Meyers. Mrs M. Letaw, Mrs. G. Kreitler, Mrs. H. Keller.
 Personals
 Dr. R.. M. Cunningham left yesterday for Mount Hope, Lawrence county, to he present at the marriage of his niece. Miss Russell Roberson., to MT. Arthur Pickens Dr. Cunningham will return Thursday t <t
 Mrs. S. A. Middebrook of Meridian is the guest of Mrs. John Angwin, on Ave- nue F.
 Mrs. Kate Robbins of TuscaIoo is vis- iting friends on Ensley Highlands.
 Ike Blalock, J. E. Arnold, Arthur Man self, Jack Valentine, MT. Bice and Arthur Guy are spending few days at Null berry fork on fishing trip. a2
 T. Henry Moore has received a commis- sion as notary public for Jefferson countv