The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
ANNUAL DINNER IS
 GIVEN 10 NEWSBOYS
Over Three Hundred Enter tained By the Local
 Newspapers

Cheers for the three daily newspapers of Birmingham, who acted as hosts; for Mrs. Reid, who had charge of the arrange saents. and for the ladies who assisted In serving the dinner were gwen with a hearty good will from the throats of 300 gusty-lunged youngsters at the newsboys annual dinner given yesterday in the arm cry of the city hail. A bounteous turkey dinner with all the necessary trimmings M as served, and, needless to say, thor oughly enjoyed by the boys. each of whom received in addition a box of candy and quantity of fruit
 While the boys displayed some eager ness to ''get at the array of tempting ~iands they were well behaved and or dery throughout the brief preliminary ex- ercises showing the influence of the Boys club, Newsboys' republic and kindred or ganixations. Even when seated at the table and busy with knife and fork, or to be more correct. principally fingers, they stood up in response to the call of the 'yelr' leader and gave them with a right good will.
 Henry Ehlbert, president of the News boys republic, opened the exercises with . brief address and told of the work of the organization. John and Willie Sabi- tina sang an Italian song. Frederick Lahan, on behalf of the newsboys, wished every one present Happy New Year. Robert A. Brown made a short talk, com- plimenting the boys for the get-tosether spirit manifested, and gave them the com pliments of the season. szJames Childress secretary of the republic, outlined the series of basketball games which will be- gin today. Then dinner was served a
 Mrs. ]. B. Reid was in charge of the arra angements and was assisted by Mrs. Victor Prowell. Mrs. Wilson Searight, Burr Blackburn. 2. Nespor and com mittee of ladies representing every church of the city. Mrs. Reid stated last night that she wished to extend her thanks and appreciation to the ladies who aided in making the affair such q success. During the dinner selections by Mrs. z. Nespor, piano, and Fred Hard violin, were given
 The following ladies assisted in arrang- ing and serving the dinner Mrs. Sam Fowlkes, Mrs. Maben Hobson, Mrs. Charles Tieper Mrs. A. M Taylor, Mrs. Harry Wheelock. Mrs. John R. Hornady. Mrs. Malcom Dabney, Mrs. Scudder Ryall. Mrs. Sam Blake, Mrs. James Bruce, Mrs. w M. Gordy, Mrs. H. w. Bostick. Mrs. James Walker, Mrs. Blank, Mrs. w. I. Grubb, Mrs. Frank Stevens, Mrs Robert Ncrfield, Mrs. R. A. Russell, Mrs. Victor Prcwcll. Mrs Borden Burr. Miss W. J. Sanders, Mrs. s. F. King, Mrs. J. l.. Henry, Mrs. J. N Cornelius. Mrs. J. V. Mcintyre. Mrs. W. D. Crews. Mrs. John Elliott. Mrs. Sherwood. Mrs. Alonzo Atkins Mrs. A. J. Gilmore, Mrs. Earl McLin, Miss Mildred Jafre, Miss Pattie Childress. Miss Kathleen Wynn. Miss Bernell Batson, Miss Mary Chil- dress. Miss Mary Krause, Miss Helen Duncan, Miss Eunice Coston, Miss Mat tie Leslie, Miss Hettie Libby Miss Jessie Roberts. Miss Emily Gordy, Miss Beat rice zell. Miss Frances May. Miss Elise Mcintyre, Miss Gilmore. Miss Bessie Cooper, Miss Margaret Taylor. Miss Mildred Tarrent, Miss Waldo Allen. Miss Wall, Miss Florence Lewis. Miss Doro- thy Gilbert and others.