The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
MISSIONARY UNION
 HOLDS MEETING Baptist Women Meet at Bes- semer-Prayer Offered
 for President Wilson ENGINEERS REPORT Popular Young Couple Principals in Pretty Home Wedding-Other
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ENGINEERS REPORT

Association of the Baptist Women's Missionary union convened at the First Baptist church in Bessemer this morn- ing. The welcome address was made by Mrs. Rose Huey, president of the local union. After the opening for
 malities Mrs. w. L. Rosamond took charge of the meeting. The digest of the convention report of the ". M U, the reports from the young peoples leaders were given. Mrs. Shelburne gave report from Howard college, followed by roll call of all the mis- sionary societies. Miss Willie Jean Stewart delivered a map talk" show ing the work of the w. M. U. in the Birmingham District Baptist associa- tion. Mrs. Ross Baker delievered a splendid address on the subject of Graded Missionary Work-the Ideal of Every Society" pointing out the advantages of doing missionary work under an organized plan of action. Mrs. W. L. Rosamond, superintendent,
 made her annual address, which was greatly enjoyed and was followed by open parliament the following sub- jects being discussed: Standard of Ex- cellence," Mrs. Durant; Second Years Apportionment," Mrs N. A. Barrett.
 Quarterly Report, to Whom Sent" Mrs. Il. McDonald; Amanda Tupper Hamilton Memorial" Mrs. w. Ward !;
 Good Will Center" Miss Willie Jean stewart; reports and announcements. A prayer of thanksgiving because the
 United States had not become em- broiled in the European war, and for the President, wound up the pro- gramme Of the morning. Adjournment was then taken and lunch was served to the geusts and at 1:30 o'clock the meeting was reconvened, the devotional exercises being conducted by Mrs. Tom Lea. Other business was disposed of after which the young peoples hour was presided over by Mrs. Bell and Mrs Stamps. The song Sunbeam. was followed by Bible reading, "Chil- dren Used of God" "The Boy Who Heard Gods Voice." "The Girl Who Spread the Gospel" "A Faithful shep- herd Lad," and a Model Child" "Is R. A. Worth While" Mrs. Bell; prayer for our boys, song by Y. W. As and G. As. Mrs. Stamps led the discus sion of the Y. w. As work; "Eow Can Help?" Mrs. A. K. Wright; What Are We Doing to Make Our Meetings Interestingg" Mrs. Blackwelder; Our Aim Enlistment of Every Girl" Mrs. Reeves; Training School" Mrs. A. J. Dickenson. Each talk was very inter- esting as well as instructive, and the meeting was one of the largest ever held in the county and nearly everyone of the 68 churches in Jefferson county were represented. The splendid pro- gramme was fully carried out and in- tense interest was manifested by all who attended.
 Captain Davis of the United States engineering department has just about completed his survey of Valley Creek and after some other data has been secured, which will reach him in a day or two. he will be able to formu- late his report to the department The engineer investigated the creek, the volume of water, the section through which the proposed canal will pass and in addition to this secured some very valuable data as to tonnage and prob able cost of the construction of the canal.
 MT. and Mrs. E. N. Parnell received message this morning stating that their son, Archer Smith, had died yes- terday in Comaquey, Cuba, following short illness. MT. Smith was reared in Bessemer and only recently went to Cuba, where he was employed as a locomotive engineer. MT. Smith and his family which consists of a wife and two children, wrote recently that they were well pleased with their new home. The body will be brought to Bessemer for interment.
 The spacious home of Mr. and Mrs B. c. Shaw was the scene of a pretty home wedding this afternoon when their daughter, Mae, became the bride of MT. Leon Williams in the presence of numebr of relatives and interested friends. The entire lower floor was thrown open and was decorated for the occasion in ferns. palms, English ivy and cut flowers, while silver can delabras holding burning tapers were placed here and there. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. George H. Stevenson. MT. and Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Lucian Huey and Mrs. Holmes. Punch was served from a bowl banked i, golden glow by Miss Bernice Thomas. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. G. B. Hol- rendered a programme Of
 
 Bradley sang: "All for You's:and ..The Sweetest Story Ever Told" At tha strains of Lohengrin's weddins march the bridal party entered. Miss Mar jorie Williams wearing an afteSaoon frock of green taffeta with hat ana shoes to match and carrying a shower bouquet of pink roses, came down the stairs, while Dr. J. E. Blaydes entered from the library The bride entered with her maid of honor her sister, Miss Bessie Shaw, who also wore an after noon gown of taffet and carried 2 shower of pink roses and was met at the altar in the arch by the groom and his best man, MT. Davis Batson, The bride presented lovely picture in a going away gown of navy blue cloth with accessories to match and carrv Ing a shower bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies. The ring ceremonyf was pronounced by the Rev. I. F. SwaI- ow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.. Immediately after the cere- nony an informal reception was heIa and MT. and Mrs. Williams left and will be at home after October 1. with MT. and Mrs. Lucian Huey
 The bride Is the youngest daughtAr 'f MT, and Mrs. B. c. Shaw and was 'eared in Bessemer, where she fs . popular member of the younger set while the groom is the only son Of Mr md Mrs. l.. D. Williams and was allso cared in Bessemer. He is young man If sterling qualities and is employed tt the Bessemer rolling mill of the | Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad 1 company.
 The many fir ends of Mrs. E. S. Rust l .ri1 tn <11o% L