The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

Bessemer District Epworth league, which was organized yesterday after noon at the Ensley Methodist church. Other officers elected were Harry Leo of the Vivian Methodist church, vice president; Mrs. z. $. Cowart of the Calera Methodist church. recording secretary; Miss Annie Waylan of the Shady Side Methodist church, cores bonding secretary, and Miss Ester Kidd of the Brighton Methodist church. treasurer.
 A large number of delegates from the 20 churches in the Bessemer dis trict registered yesterday morning to- gether with a number of visitors. A reception was rendered the visitors in the morning and quiet hour service, led by the Rev I. K. Waller, which was followed by luncheon in the basement of the church. Sandwiches and hot coffee were served by the members of the local league.
 The afternoon session was given over to a business meeting and an in- teresting address was delivered by the Rev. c. w. Gaston, pastor of the Shady Side Methodist church, on Organizing an Epworth League" In his address he stated the work that was required and what the Epworth league stood for and it's aims and purposes. Follow ing his address the delegates appoint ed Mir. Hummer as temporary chair man of the meeting and Clarence Hy- bart, secretary. Verbal reports from the delegates representing the differ ent leagues in the district were heard. A nominating committee was appoint ed with Miss Myrtle Lumpkin as chairman and it chose the above offi- NaN xtrh al tod
 At 3 o'clock the business session was brought to a close and the dele gates and visitors were given a sight seeing trip around Ensley and Fair field, which was very enjoyable. A supper was given In the basement of the church after the trip and this was followed by a social hour.
 The evening session was called at o'clock and the welcome address was delivered by Mir. Hummer. Response was made by Mrs. w. B. Lavendar of 1nglenook. Selections were rendered by quartet composed of l. L. Whit tie, W. H. Davis Barney Wade and W. E. c. Coates. A piano duet by Miss Jessie Rowland and Miss Ruby Par ker and a solo by Miss Edna Chapman were very enjoyable Miss VergIe Dickens gave a very interesting read
 ing. Following this session social hour was held and refreshments were served.
 The session today will begin with d special musical programme by the reg ular choir of the church and an ad- dress by the Rev. Clare Purcell on "rhe Leagues Opportunity" This ses- sion will commence at Ii o'clock. The officers will decide on the place and date of the next district meeting ana make the announcement this evening Hugh Locke of Birmingham will de- liver an address at the evening serv- ices. Following his address the of ficers will be installed by the Rev. w. c. Waits, pastor of the Ensley Methodist church A special musical programme will be rendered by the Owenton G1ee club and the appoint. ing of the delegates to attend the state convention of the Epworth league which will be held in Florence, will bring the convention to a close.
 The members Of the Steel City lodge No 156, Woodmen of the World, will hold their quarterly joint social at the Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue F. tomorrow evening. Prior to the social hour a short business session will be held. The ladies and their friends will attend the social at S:30 o'clock An address will be delivered by pr. H. A. Elkourie, head advisor. Miss Vereie Dickens will give a recitation, which will be followed by a duet by Miss Ruth and Miss Myrtle Self. Another recitation will be delivered by Miss Alma Wilson. which will be followed by several selections given by the "Mysterious Four" quartet. The mem bers of the uniform rank will have charge of the social. The joint social, which was held by the local lodge sev- eral months ago, proved very enjoy able and the members state that they have arranged 8 better one for tomor- row night.
 Funeral services over the remains of little Robert Louie Stephens, the 3-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. James Stephens of 2021 Twenty third street, who died yesterday morning following a short illness. will be conducted this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the family residence Interment will be at the Oakland cemetery.
 Mrs D. A. Echols of this city, who has been urged by her many friends to enter the race for membership on the board of education, owing to the vacancy made by the retirement of George R. Byrum, said yesterday after noon that she would enter the race. Mrs Echols is well known in the dis trict and a prominent member of sev- eTdI lOCdl lOukts. foit bas many friends who will support her for that position on the school board.
 Former Gov. R. B. Glenn of North Carolina will deliver an address at the First Presbyterian church of this city at the II o'clock services today when Temperance Day will be observed. The Rev. Brooks Lawrence will also de- liver an address. In the evening at 7:30 o'clock Judge Samuel D. Weak ley of Birmingham will deliver an ad- dress The public Is cordially Invited to attend.
 The "every-member" canvass by the members of St. Johns Episcopal church of this city will be conducted this aft ernoon from till o'clock. The town has been divided into sections and a committee has been appointed for each the second prize crepe de chine hand kerchiefs was captured by Mrs. Will Terry, while the consolation, also handkerchiefs, fell to Mrs. John Per kins. At the conclusion of the games salad and ice course in which the pink and violet tones were further em- phasized was served. Those present were Mrs. T. C. Donald, Mrs. Hugh McEniry, Mrs. T. I. Conwell, Mrs. Ceph Brannon, Mrs. Robert Stevenson, Mrs. ID. Lewis, Mrs. George Woodrow, Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth. Mrs. s. b. Bailey, Mrs. W. W. Hollingsworth, Mrs. R. w. Waldrop. Mrs. George Waller, Mrs. Bryan Waller, Mrs. J. B. Moss. Mrs. Henry Hurd, Mrs. Will Terry, IH