The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
WHERE WAS JOHN ANTWINE
 WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT?
By CHARLES H. MANDY

Some 24 years ago a young fellow, bright of face slight of build. and small of stature "blewn into Birmingham from vincennes. Ind.
 His faxen hair. carefully brushed and parted. bespoke his German parentage. His alertness of manner and determined expression plainly denoted he had come south with the full intention to make good"
 As he left the union depot and walked down First avenue he held a conversation with himself after this wise:
 50 this is Alabama, with its motto; Here we Rest. We'll this Is not where rest for if land job that will pay my board and leave me enough Tor an occasional theatre ticket I will be satis- fled. NO, sir no rest for yours truly John dealing secured for him host of friends the long run and 1 don't propose to fall into decay for many years to come
 From that day to this that young man has kept up with the times From a modest clerk in a large clothing store, that being his first introduction to the business world, he has risen by gradations and is today a prosperous merchant. man of family a staunch democrat, an Underwood booster, an Elk, Knight and the father of twins.
 John F. Antwine Is one of the examples of success attained by merit. His quiet perseverance. untiring energy and square F. Antwine Esquire. Rest meane rest in in those early days who are still his friends and patrons.
 Tn 1888 John came to Birmingham. He secured a position with J. Blach x Sons as salesman. later going with Louis saks and remained with that firm for many years About five years ago he formed business partnership with Charles Me Guire and John DeShazo. and is still member of that successful firm.
 John has also taken an active interest in the politics of his adopted state and city and served as chairman of the city democratic executive committee, and while never seeking public office he has had many political honors thrust upon him. the latest being his appointment as doorkeeper at the national democratic convention which meets this month in Baltimore He received his appointment from Col. J. l. Martin, national sergeant at-arms, and will leave Wednesday via Savannah
 Tn addition to his interest in politics John finds much pleasure in fraternal cir cles and has been repeatedly honored by the Elks and Is past exalted ruler or that body of good fellows" and is past chancellor of the Knights of Pythiss In his earlier days he was high priest of , the Owl-ear Bunch but slime his marriage has severed his connection with that ancient and hourishing order. He was also for many years president of the local Retail Clerks association.
 These are only few of the many qualifications of John Antwine. but his numerous friends declare him to be one of the best fellows on earth. Ger tain 1t Is that John is true blue and loyal to any cause. religious. political, fraternal or social that he espouses His appointment as doorkeeper at the Baltimore convention is singularly ht- ting and we'll deserved. Qo1ieiftfi | When John joined the Knights of Pythias he was very young. It was the first order he became affiliated with
 except the Owl-car brigade--and con seuuently he took great interest in the work of the order and soon became very proficient His rendition Of cer- tain dramatic parts of the secret work made him noted in Pythian circles, and today his services are still sought when there is any special work to be done. About 20 years ago. just before John married, local Pythian lodge decided to present the drama. Damon and rythias.r the classic on which the or 1 der was founded.
 John was cast for the part of l Pythias, one of the leading characters | ir the play Damon was played by an | actor named owens. who was staging i and coaching the play for the local | lodge The part of Calanthe, the sweet hoart of Pythias. was assigned to the ] young wife of one of the members of f the lodge She was conssly young i nlatrons. possessing much histrionit | ebility and was well fitted for the part | Mir. Owens weighed about 200 pounds and made a fat and portly Damon. John was considered a featherweight iE