The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-03

Bessemer. November 2.-(Special.)- l number of physicians held an interesting | meeting last night at which time the matter of establishing another hospital l for Bessemer was discussed, it being de- cided that another hospital was a neces- sity and could be supported easily It Is l undertood that the question of suitable site for the erection of the structure will be taken up at an early date by com mittee appointed for that purpose and the business will be pushed as quickly as is possible
 The football, which was to have been played on the local field Friday afternoon between the aggregations of the Besse- mer High school and the Etowah County High school has been called off on &C., count of the failure of the Etowah team to come to Bessemer.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company is making extensive arrange ments for the grand masque ball which will be given on November 10, at Fossil mines, the occasion being the changing of the name of the camp from Fossil to Wiona and the attendant pageant to be given IS said to be one of the most spec tacuar ever staged in this district All of the camps of the Tennessee company will be represented, those bearing In- dian names being featured, as they will be 1 impersonated in the masque as welcom- ing the newly made camp into their midst, MT. Cowley of New York, with the welfare department under Miss Ma rion Whidden, assisting, has been at the camp for sometime, conducting rehearsals for the spectacle in which more than 200 persons will take part. The play will be staged in a natural ampitheatre back of the office and the work of leveling and grading the stage has about been com pleted and will be ready in few days for the dress rehearsals.
 Two of the three large sewer contracts let by the Birmingham city commission yesterday were awarded to the contrac- ing firm of Sullivan, Long x Hagerty of this city. One of the contracts was for sanitary sewers for Enon Ridge at a cost of SIP, 2,601.55, and the contract for storm sewers for West End was secured the bid being $2O.l19.5O.
 The Rev. J. c. Hill, pastor of the Jones' boro Baptist church, and his family were cordially welcomed to Jonesboro by the congregation in a most substantial man. ner, the pantry being filled with the ne-
 
 larder. The affair was a surprise to the pastor and his wife who both expressed appreciation of the kindly remembrance.
 Bessemer Camp, No. S1, Woodmen of the World, held an interesting meeting tonight at the hall on Twentieth street. There were five candidates for initiation. The work was impressive and there was a large attendance.
 The dinner party which was to have been given tomorrow night by Miss Yer non Hayes at her home on Fifth avenue has been postponed on account of the illness of her father
 The Neal Electric company and the real estate firm of G. H. Stevenson moved today into the vacant store of the Realty building on Nineteenth street and Sam Stein is taking the room vacated by Mr. Stevenson, which will also be occupied by the City Barbershop The Maxwell gar age will take the room vacated by Sam Stein and J. c. Vines, jeweler
 The Jollyette club was delightfully."- en- tertained this afternoon by Miss Marjorie Williams at her home at Jonesboro The house was artistically arranged for the occasion in decorations suggestive of Hal loween. Four tables were used for the
 
 Halloween cards by Miss Williams. After a series of games the first prize, hand embroidered lingerie, won by Miss Jim Counter, while the guest prize, crepe de chine handkerchiefs, was won by Mrs. J. E. Milton, and the consolation prize, correspondent cards. fell to Miss Aileen Curry. A salad course was served
 The home of Judge and Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin on Clarendon avenue was the scene of pretty hospitality last night when they entertained the Baraca class of the First Baptist church. Halloween decor atons were carried out in every detail and punch was served during the everl- ing. Various games and contests were enjoyed, after which plate luncheon was served. Among those present were: Miss Willie Rose Jenkins, Miss Maggie Murrah, Miss Nelma Powell, Miss Mau- rine Powell, Miss Margaret Williams Miss Ina Powell Miss Thelma Crotwell Miss Elizabeth Herbert Miss Hattie Penning- ton, Miss Lila Mae Moorer, Miss Beat rice Moorer. Miss Ala Harrell, Miss Flora Maxwell, Miss Ivy Gwin, Miss Gladys Randall and l.. Y. Lipscomb, O. l.. Pear son. A. H. Smith Hopson Smith, A. J. Hope, l.. B. White, F. R. Thomas, A. R. Pearson, Jim Siniard, R. L. Burke, w. R. Crutters, Fay Randall, Guy Pope, Clyde Galloway, Clarence Pridgeon, Floyd Ozley, N. B. Bentley, B. l.. Pearson, MT. Mcfarland, c. H. Johnson. w. T. Mur- rell, c. F. Parker, Mrs. Rush Randall, Rev. and Mrs. M. K. Thornton Edward Thornton, MT. and Mrs. T. E. Moses, MT. and Mrs. N D Owen, MT and Mrs. J. M Wood and Judge and Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin.
 Miss Ludie Quares of Tyler is the guest of Miss Lila Mae Moorer en route to Heflin, where she will teach school
 MT. and Mrs. Jesse Wadsworth of Gads- den are the guests of relatives for the conference.
 Mrs. James Cahill is doing as well as could be expected at her home on Third avenue following fall in which her hip was fractured.
 Miss Annie Taylor of Tuscaloosa is the guest of friends in Bessemer.