The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
NEWS OF ENSLEY

An enthusiastic meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Ensley op- era house when the plans for the pro- posed city hospital were submitted to the various committees having the matter in charge Representatives from the Masons, Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World, Carpenters, Maccabees and several other fraternal orders with a number of doctors and pastors of this city were present.
 The meeting was presided over by the Rev. J. w. Fulford, who gave an outline of the work that was neces- sary to establish hospital in this city. He stated that the hospital would be for all denominations and fraternal organizations, and offered the old St. Johns Episcopal church the hospital. He also stated that he had received a number of donations in the way of building material and medical equipment and an architect has agreed to draw the plans for the build ing. He stated that the plans call for a 10-room hospital with operating room, library. office, dining room, kitchen and several other rooms.
 Dr. Nat c. Clark, chairman of the committee which was appointed at the first meeting to consider financing the hospital, estimated the mainten- ance cost per month at S40O. He stated that the doctors of this district have agreed to refund 25 per cent of their collection to maintain the hospital and would also rondar thoir to those who were not able to pay. He stated that the doctors of this dis trict have been in need of 8 hospital for a number of years and after talk ing with the majority of them, found they were heartily in favor of the hos pital and whenever they could would send their patients to it. He also stated that it was his belief that the hospital would be self-sustaining in about year and that the donations would not then be needed.
 Each representative from the frater- nal orders was called upon and each stated that they personally were in favor of the hospital and that they would so recommend. A number of physicians also expressed themselves favorably on the matter.
 It was decided to hold another meet ing Sunday, October 10, at the same place at o'clock, which would give all the committees time to report back to the orders and have some action taken.
 It is the plan of the committee in charge to remodel the old St. Johns Episcopal church on Sixteenth street between Avenue E and F into a modern hospital where patients who were able to pay for their services would be taken and also where services would be rendered free to those in need
 A very large crowd attended the dedications services of the Ensley Christian church yesterday morning, when the Rev. George l.. Snively de- livered the dedication address and al special music programme was rendered At the memorial and communion serv- ices. which was held in the afternoon, another large crowd attended and the names of the deceased members of the congregation were read A number of short addresses were delivered by prominent speakers who praised the members of the church for the work done in erecting the new building. At the two meetings over $4000 was raised In donations from the congregation. The new church Is one of the most at- tractive and modern in this district
 Funeral services over the remains or f. D. sloan, aged o9 years, Who died at the family residence, 4O4h Nineteenth street, Saturday morning. were conducted yesterday afternoon parlors. Interment was at Oakland parlors. Interment was at Oakland cemetery The Rev. J. w. Fulford officiated. The deceased is survived by two daughters and a number of other relatives. He has lived in this city for several years.
 Funeral services over the remains of little Hugo Panicucci, the 2-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. James Panf- cucci, of 4516 Seventh avenue, Vivian, who died Saturday night. were con ducted from the residence yesterday afternoon. Interment was at Oak land cemetery. The Rev. Father Mo- Quillan, pastor of St. Anthony's Cath ollie church, officiated.
 Ensley lodge, Royal Arch Masons, will meet tonight for initiatory work. Following the meeting. banquet will be served