The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-13
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer February ED. M. Hutchins
 the 2-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Hutchins, died early this morning at the
 home of his parents on the West High
 lands, after a short illness of pneumonia and measles The funeral took place this
 afternoon at o'clock from the family
 residence, the Rev. l. F. Swallow, pastor
 of the First Presbyterian church, con-
 ducting the services. Interment was
 made at Cedar Hill cemetery, with Jacobs
 in charge.
 The Brighton Methodist church, which
 has been undergoing some repairs for the
 past few weeks. will reopen for services
 Sunday, at which time the Rev. J. F.
 Sturdivant. presiding elder of the Bes-
 semer district will fill the pulpit. At
 7:sO o clock Sunday evening revival serv-
 ices will begin in the church by the Rev.
 George tSoves, pastor of the First Meth
 odist church of Bessemer and will con-
 tinue 10 days.
 The handsome residence which has been
 under construction for the past several
 weeks on the corner of Exter avenue
 and Nineteenth street for Harry Massey
 has been completed and is modern and
 up-to date in every way. The house cost 5000 lgl1
 The primary teachers of the First Bap tist Sunday school gave delightful silver tea this afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Ross on Sixth avenue. The lower floor was thrown open and was artistical- ly arranged in red hearts, cupids, ferns ana carnations. The guests were rei ceived by Mrs. Ross John Neal Mrs. L. B. Bradley and Mrs. Gwylym Herbert, and were ushered into the dining room, where the table was arranged with red hooded candelabras and a large basket filled
 with red and white carnations. A large
 bow of red tule was fastened and tied on the handle. Coffee was poured by Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, while Mrs. J. s. Winters presided over the tea urn. Heart shaped sandwiches as well as red and white heart-shaped hints were served by Miss Sadie Sturdivant, Miss Lucy Huey, Miss Jessie Huey and Miss Mary Key holds. During the afternoon a num- Der of musical selections were rendered and a neat sum was realized.
 The Sunday school class of Mrs. G. C.. Neal of the First Methodist church held ar interesting meeting last night in tha basement of the church and after short business session social hour was en- joyed. Various games were played and several musical selections were rendered after which tempting refreshments were served.
 Mrs. J. M. Norwood was hostess to the Womans Missionary society Of the Jonesboro Methodist church this after noon at which time Mrs. Davenport read an interesting paper of Christian Stew ardship.' It was decided to order the book, .'The Trials in Their Mldst,' for their study for the first six months. Those present were: Mrs. NJ. T. Deer man, Mrs. D. H. Crump, Mrs. Charles Houston. Mrs. J. D. Martin, Mrs. C. E.. Saunders Mrs. E. A. Dudley, Mrs. Dav- enport, Mrs. N. V. Gaines Mrs. M. M. Barron, Mrs. Jack Saunders and Miss Lillie Mae Christilieb
 The ladies of the Eastern star will
 serve oysters. any style Saturday from Il a. m. until D. m. in the vacant store on Second avenue, between Nineteenth
 and Twentieth streets. formerly occupied
 by the Barr Dry Goods company. The entertainment given tonight at the
 Jonesboro school auditorium by the wom- | a grand success in every way. largo
 and appreciative audience was present
 and enjoyed the splendid programme.
 The selections by the quartet, double quartet and chorus were highly pleasing and several encores were called for. Prob ably the most interesting features of the
 occasion were the songs by little Miss Edna Jacobs, the violin solo by Master Edwin Saunders, the duet by little Miss Ruby Brown and little Miss Violet Zuthe, piano selections by Miss Willetta Martin and several recitations. A good sum was realized and will go toward the church fund.
 Mrs. N. V. Gaines was delightful hos tess today when she entertained a few
 friends at a spend-the-day party at ""rhe Elms in Jonesboro. During the after noon forty-two was an interesting fea-
 ture of the occasion. A lovely dinner
 was served and the table around which the guests were seated was made attrac- tive with it's decorations of ferns and Gu,
 flowers. Those enjoying this hospitality
 were: The Rev. and Mrs. Cook and
 daughter Mrs. Alex Mcintyre of Bir- mingham. Mrs. J. E. McAdory, Miss Katie
 Ward and Miss Lillie Mae Christilieb. Natchez Papers Consolidate