The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
bESSEMER NEWS

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 Bessemer, April S.-(Special )-Detective E. Ross and Patrolman Thomas made an arrest here this afternoon that is re- garded as particularly significant in police circles when they arrested Eugene Der of rings stolen from the Bank Pawn shop some two weeks ago. The officers have been working on the case steadily since that time, and the arrest this aft ernoon, they think, will lead to the ap- prehension of others who have broken into business houses here recently. The officers got on the track of Boyd this morning in Robertstown when he tried to sell valuable ring for small sum and this afternoon made the arrest.
 Regular services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church here Sum- day morning and evening at which time the Rev. I. F. Swallow will occupy the pulpit The subject for the morning will be "Christs Righteousness, and in the evening, Trust and Obey" The Rev. Swallow will preach at the Thompson town chapel Sunday afternoon at 30 o'clock.
 The Sunday School Institute and Train ing school, for teachers of all denomina- tions, will begin Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Baptist church here, at which time a large crowd of teachers is expected to be present, the public also being invited to attend the meetings. Among the prominent speakers will be pr. c. Ross Baker of Birmingham, H. L. Strickland, Miss Forbes, and others
 The regular services will be held at the First Baptist church Sunday and at the Il o'clock hour the Rev. M. K. Thorn ton will have as his subject, We Will See Jesus" At the evening services Harry l.. Strickland will speak on The Church at Work"
 Fannie Scott and Betty Hollings, ne- groes. charged with violating the prohi- bition law, were fined $50, including costs, by Judge I. A. Lewis. The women were arrested last night by Detectives Fitz- patrick and Crenshaw. The case against the Scott woman was appealed, and she was released on bond. o. C. Allen, ne- gro, charged with assault and battery with weapon on the person of another negro, was fined $15.
 The graduating class of the Brighton High school held an interesting meeting last night at which time the following officers were elected: Miss Ethel Jones, president and poet; Miss Mary Holtam, vice president and valedictorian; Miss Thelma McKemie, secretary; Miss Ethel Bruce. giftorian; Miss Ruth Scott, his- torian; Miss Corrie Penn, prophet. The class flower will be pinl, carnations, and the class colors will be black and gold.
 One of the prettiest of series of social affairs being given in compliment to the graduating class of the BeSsemer High school was that last night, when Mrs. L.. B. Bradley entertained in honor of her niece. Miss Louise Hendricks, a member of the class of 1916, at her home on Fourth avenue. The class colors of yellow and black were emphasized in the decorations of the reception rooms. English ivy and smilax were used in profusion, being gracefully draped over the arches and windows. while huge vases of carnations and yellow roses were placed here and there. Punch was served in the hall from table covered in yellow and banked ill ferns and flowers by little Miss Carolyn Bradley and Miss Edith Bradley, in pretty white frocks with colored sashes. Pro- gressive hearts was played eight ta bles
 being used for the games. Score was kept on dainty cards tied with yellow and black ribbons by Mrs. Bradley. The prize for the highest score, a box of stationery, was won by Robert Lee. After this a magazine contest proved very interesting
 the prize for this being a box of corre- spending cards, which fell to Bruce Snider, while the consolation big stick of candy, went to Ralph Snider. The guests were then ushered into the din- ing room, where the yellow and black tones were carried out in detail. The table was covered with a handsome lace piece over yellow satin and had for its center decoration a large basket of vel low roses, while huge bow of tulle of
 the same shade was tied on the chande- Her. Refreshments. in the yellow and black tones. were served Among those present were Miss Virginia keith, Miss Merriam Stein, Miss Rara Noen. Miss Mary Thornburgh, Miss Mary Word, Miss Lillian Malone, Miss Lorraine Buck, Miss Ella Bumby, Miss s: E. Hayes, Miss An nie Johnson, Miss Alma Scott, Miss Viv- ian Johnson, Sam Curl, Robert Lee, Paul Ragsdale Luney Ragsdale, Robert Stein Linn Upshaw, Ralph Snider, Geralc Mickle, Bruce Snider, Hal Grigsby, Mar tin Tipton, Marvin Baty, Joe Houston, Herbert Byars, Thompson McDae, MT Cleveland, MT. Reynolds, MT. Pratt. Will liam Bush and others.
 Services will be held at the First Chris tian church Sunday morning at Il o'clock at which time the Rev. Thomas Lennox of Ensley will fill the pulpit
 On Wednesday evening prayer services will be conducted at the First Christian church by the Rev. Lowell McPherson and H. P. Atkins, while on Sunday morn irg, April 16. revival services will begin at the church and will be conducted by Evangelist McPherson. The public is in- vited to attend these services.
 One of the most interesting meetings of the Bessemer chapter of Eastern Star was that held last night at the hall on Twentieth street, at which time one can didate was initiated into the mysteries of the order. Following the initiation Mrs. Emma Fountain, who for several years has been conductress of the lodge was presented with handsome Eastern Star ring for her faithful services. The presen-