The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
bESSEMER NEWS

One of the most interesting affairs of the adult Bible class of the First Bap- tlst church for the members and a number of friends. The table for the occasion was placed in the Sunday school room and was artistically ar ranged in ferns, asters, clematis and other flowers. The Rev. NJ K Thorn ton, pastor of the church, acted as toastmaster and his introductions of the many speakers were interesting as well as amusing. Splendid talks were made during the evening by J. D. Powell, Judge J. c. B. Gwin William Herbert Professor P. M McNeil, Nor man B. Parker, Professor Pittman, the newly elected principal of the Besse- mer high school, and many others. A sumptuous repast was served by the women of the church.
 Members of the uniform rank of the Bessemer camp No. S1, Woodmen of the World. will leave Sunday for Pen sacola, Fla, where they will attend the tri-state encampment of the Wood men of the World. which will begin there on August 30. The local lodge mas made records at every encamp- ment, having won second prize at Co., lumbus last fall. Among those who will go from Bessemer are H. E. Evans, captain; o. l.. Pearson, G. c. Smith A. S. Bailey, John McCollum, M. G. Pear son, Herbert Kyzer, Freeman Powell. D. Kitchen, J. c. Ratliffe, Earl Long, Dan Houston, Frank Sullivan, Reuben Houston, w. L. Hope, George Hous- ton, E. A. Tubb. Dick Powell, mascot Dr. J. M. Tubb, lodge physician, will also accompany the team, which ex- ects to be absent about week
 Much interest is being manifested in the revival services which will begin Sunday morning at the First Baptist church and continue three weeks. The Rev. T. O. Reese, well known re- vivalist, will assist in the preaching, while the music will be conducted by w. B. Schofield who is we'll known in this city. The services will begin Sun day morning at Il o'clock and there will be preaching every week day at 10 o'clock and every evening at 8 o'clock. A song service will be given every night preceding the services.
 Miss Leta Ozley proved a charming hostess tonight when she entertained few friends at her home on Airing ton avenue. The reception rooms were made attractive with their decorations of ferns and garden flowers. Rock was the feature of the evening, two tables being used for the games. During the evening music was enjoyed and a salad course was served. Those included in this hospitality were: Miss Bertha Bax- ley, Miss Beatrice Moorer Miss Lila Mae Moorer, Earl Burgin, George John son, Kelly Williamson and Floyd Oz- ley Miss Edna, Kilgore of Tuscaloosa Is the guest of Mrs. T. B. Wallace.
 Mrs. Sam Brick has returned from Cleveland where she has been visiting relatives for several weeks
 Miss Mallie Downing is expected to return from points in Mississippi to- morrow after spending sometime with relatives. ~
 Eugene Hunnicutt,4 Jr. is spending the weekend with relatives in Ems Icy -fN
 Mrs. P. M. lMcNeil has as her guest her niece, Miss Minnie Bum, of Wood lawn. ts1
 Mrs. Rose Huey and Mrs. Walter Lynch will leave Monday for New York and other eastern points.
 W. w. Hollingsworth. who has been quite i'll at his home on Third avenue, is reported to be much improved.
 F. R. Mathews has gone to Mont gonery pr business
 Rose Huey. clerk of the Bessemer city court. has returned from busi- ness trip to Montgomery l ~
 Miss Zelna Lefkovits is spending sometime With relatives in. Birming- ham. l~ i3 x