The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-16
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Ensley club at its meeting last night went on record against the pro- posed increase in taxes. but in resolu- tions urged that the assessments of taxes in the county be equalized. A tax record committee composed of pr E. w. Averyt, w. R. Stewart, D. F. lsSugg. Dick Storm and Hugh Stokes was appointed to investigate the fi- nancial conditions of the city and county and make recommendations S they see fit.
 number of other matters were acted upon by the club, among which was the appointment of committee to go before the city commission and complain of the lack of heat in the street cars running into this city. Con- siderable feeling was manifested in this matter and there have been nu- merous complains since the cold snap i The commission will be asked to pass an ordinance regulating the tempera- ture of the cars.
 The municipal Christmas tree com 1 mittee reported progress in the colIec- | tion of gifts for the tree which will be held Christmas eve on the corner of Nineteenth street and Avenue F. There will be a short programme, after which presents for every child attend ing will be distributed.
 1 The secretary of the club was in- structed to write a letter of thanks to l the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for their action in re- moving the old buildings at Palmer Terrace on the South Ensley car line. This was done at the request of citi zens residing nearby and. it is said. has added much to the appearance of the block
 After transacting routine business the meeting adjourned until the first Tuesday in January
 Steel City lodge No. 190, Knights of Pythias, held a rehearsal at the Ems ley opera house last night, which was witnessed by number of members and their families of the play, "The Les son In Friendship" which will be given by the Steel City lodge at the Jefferson theatre tonight at the Jubi- lee Bible class initiation. The Ensley lodge has two drill teams which make very handsome appearance in their new paraphernalia which was re- gently purchased. The two teams are being drilled by w. S. Spicer of Day ton, o. the drillmaster for the famous lola degree team which presented Pages Night" in Birmingham The Ensley lodge is expecting to make a fine showing at the ceremonies tonight About 25 out of over 100 candidates that will be initiated tonight will be from the Steel City lodge.
 Miss Alice Graham will present the pupils from her music class in a reel tai Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in her studio, 1901 Terrell boulevard An interesting programme has been ar ranged for the occasion, and the pub lie is cordially invited to attend. Among those who will participate are: Miss Virginia Richards. Miss Agnes Busby, Miss Beulah Leslie, Miss Lucille Williams, Miss Helen Hurlbert, Miss Vivian Cooper, Miss Katherine Evans, Miss Clara Warren. Miss Dorothy Bur- bidge, Miss Julia Burton and Miss FL sic Landers.
 Mrs D. A. Echols, district deputy grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of this city is in Montgomery organix- ing Pythian Sisters lodge in that city.
 Tie Christmas committee of the Ems icy lodge No. 9S7. Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks. requests all persons knowing of any family in dis tress notify them as soon as possible as they are making out list of those to whom to send a Christmas basket
 Tom Thumb wedding will be given tomorrow night at the Fairfield Methodist church under the auspices of the Ladies' Home Missionary society. Little Miss Gladys Wicker and Marion Brown will be the principals.
 A unique entertainment will be given tonight when the pupils of the Ensley High school will present living pie lures Illustrating the story of s'The Courtship of Miles Standsh." The pie lures will be under the direction of Miss Noser, expression teacher Of the school, and will be given under the auspices of the School Improvement as- sociation.
 Red Cross Contribution