The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-14
NEWSOF ENSLEY

The fifth annual banquet of the Ten nessee company's male chorus, which was held last night proved to be one of the most enjoyable affairs the chorus has ever held and was attended by large absent. One of the features of the affair was the presentation of a handsome man. tel clock to Chairman R. E. Brakeman,
 whose marriage will take place in the near future, and the presentation of a reading lamp to Jack Thomas, who has recently been married The presentation was made by E. c. Kain, on behalf of the male chorus, and appropriate re- sponses were made by the recipients. It was decided to hold eight reading and vocal culture classes every Tuesday night during the summer. The classes will be free to all employees of the Tennessee company and to all others who desire to join the chorus in the future. The principal speakers at the banquet were: c. J. Barr and K. Landgrebe, who gave very interesting and enjoyable talks. Vocal solos were rendered by Arthur Thomas, J. Bradshaw, J. Thompson, R. B. West, R. T. Kicks, F. T. Cheesebrough, and several others. The male chorus is composed of over 40 voices, and has just finished a very successful and profitable year.
 Appropriate Flag Day services will be conducted by the members of the Ensley lodge No. 9S7, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks this evening beginning at Is o'clock in their home on Avenue D. Lawrence H. Pennington, exalted ruler, xr,I cordial invitation has been extended to the public to attend A committee com posed of Victor Johnson, J. Ellis Brown and John Nageley have arranged a pro- gramme for the occasion, which will in- clude a Flag Day address by James B. Burgin of Birmingham vocal selection by Tom Moxley, Alvin Keller, and several others. The programme also includes several musical numbers, Following the services refreshments will be served, and dance will be held.
 Funeral services over the remains of little Helen Ruth Meacham, the 12- James Meacham, who died yesterday morning about 9:30 o'clock, will be con-
 ducted from the residence at 2219 Park avenue this morning at 10 o'clock. The
 Rev. B. T. Waites, pastor of the Ems ley Methodist church, will offcate. In-
 torment will follow in Oakland ceme- tery. MT. and Mrs. Meacham are well known in this city and have many friends who sympathize with them in their be- reavement
 The Sunday school department of the St. Johns Episcopal church will hold it's annual picnic today at West Lake. The
 first truck will leave Palmer station this morning at o'clock, thence to the par
 ...I.I teenth street and out to Fairfield. stop
 ping at Donald's drug store. The second truck will leave at 10 o'clock from Pal mer station and will make the same stops.
 Yesterday morning in the Ensley police court, Charlie Lockett negro, was fined $100 by Judge J. TNLowery for disorderly conduct and 5000 additional for carrying a concealed weapon.
 The Christian Endeavor social of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church. which was to have been held tomorrow
 night has been postponed until Thursday week.
 Several candidates will be initiated at the regular meeting of Fonville grove
 No. 75. Ladies of the Woodmen Circle, which will be held this afternoon at 2:30 O clock. in the Woodmen hall on Avenue F.. Several other matters will be taken up and all members are requested to he present.
 The members of the Womans Mission ary society of the Shadyside Methodist church will serve ice cream and cake on the lawn of the church Friday eve ming from to o'clock.
 The junior department of the First
 Baptist church will hold their annual picnic Thursday at Avondale park. The children each will bring a lunch and have been requested to meet the teachers