The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

A large gathering was present at the quarterly social session given by the members of the Steel City Lodge No. 156, Woodmen of the World, last night in the Knights of Pythias hall. The session was local camp and was very enjoyable. Chair man A. L. Shell was in charge of the en- tertainment and an interesting programme was rendered. Council Commander George H. Younger delivered short address of welcome and several selections by the orchestra were given. Solos by Miss Ben nitt, Miss Self and Miss Nettie Logan were very enjoyable. Judge J. T. Lowry gave an interesting address on Fra ternalism, which was followed by se- lection by the orchestra and a solo by John Ford. Grand Guardian Mrs. Jack Foster gave very interesting address on What the Ladies' Circles Were Do ing in Alabama. . Following the pro- gramme refreshments were served A dance closed the session.
 Over 260 members registered at the fifth anniversary of the present pastorate held at the Ensley Baptist church last night. The affair was very enjoyable and an
 
 A number of short addresses were given. The scripture and invocation was given by the Rev. c. w. O'Hara, an address by Dr. Robert P. Noble on "rhe Church With Welcome followed. J. W. Minor spoke on How I Would Feel Without a Church Home" and was followed by H. E. Dalbey. who had for his subject The Stranger Within Our Gates Rev. J. w. Inzer spoke on What Others Say About Us" Following the addresses greetings were given by the former pas- tor. Rev. W. s. Brown and the Rev. B. F. Reilly were present and letters were received from the Rev. H. w. Prov ince. Rev. J. H. Longerier and Rev. O. P. Bentley, who were not able to at tend. Following the response by the Rev. A. K. Wright, present pastor of the church. sandwiches and ice tea were served by the ladies of the church. Rev. Inzer gave an Interpretation of an old colored preacher delivering a sermon while the refreshments were being served which was very amusing.
 A grocery store and dwelling owned by Joe Plato, 713 Thirteenth street, was destroyed by fire. which originated from an unknown cause early yesterday morn- ing about o'clock. The fire had gained much headway before the alarm was turned in to the Ensley and Fairview fire departments. who answered the call but the building was too far gone to save anything. A horse in an adjoining build- ing was burned to death The loss is estimated to be about $10o0.
 A call meeting of the Fairfield School Improvement association has been issued by Mrs. T. T. O'Bryne. president of the association, for this afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at the school building This is the first meeting of the year and all members and patrons of the school are invited to be present.
 A large crowd was present at the ban quet which was given at the Masonic hall last night by the members of the Cum ningham chapter, Royal Arch Masons and a very delightful time was had. Prior to the banquet short business session was held and several candidates received the degrees.
 Yesterday morning in the Ensley police court Jamie Hood, a negro woman, was fined $100 and 90 days extra of hard labor by Judge J. T. Lowry on charge of selling whisky. The negro woman was ar rested by the blind tiger squad while selling whisky in Averyttown.
 Glen Reeves. a negro. was fined $50 and 90 days on a charge of larceny. The ne- gro stole a graphophone and was trying to sell 1t for s when arrested by De- tective Wiggins