The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
A. c. T. NOTES

Montevallo, December 1s-(Special.) Rev, M S. Barnwell, rector of the Church of the Advent of Birmingham. Addressed the students on Tuesday, November 20. He chose as his sub ject, "The Red Cross" He told of the organization and the work of the Red Cross. After MT. Barnwelrs lee lure a meeting was held by the Red Cross members and it was decided that 10 per cent of<all the proceeds from entertainments given at the col lege should go for the benefit of the Bed Cross
 Capt. T. W. Palmer, who was at home on furlough from Camp Wheeler, talked to the student body on Saturday, November 24 He told about life at Camp Wheeler. His talk was both entertaining and instruc- tive.
 On Monday, December 2s. tie alumnae members presented a play, Her First Asst gnment" Those who took part in the play were Misses Annie Euart Hightower, Zelma Paris, Lettie Daffin, Edith De Shazo, Clara Savage, Hattie Watson, Ada Camp, Hattie Cargile. Winnie Davis Nicely
 Congressman J. T. Heflin from the Fifth Congressional district of Ala hama visited the Alabama Girls Tech nical institute on Tuesday, November 27. Tn the evening he made speech on "Germanys Actions in the War" The reasons for our being at war with Germany were probably more plainly stated than they have been here be- fore. MT. Heflin commended the mem bers of the Red Cross for the work they have done and urged that they continue to render their services.
 On Thanksgiving morning the mem bers of the Glee club gave a song service. The service was given before breakfast. The partakers marched from one hall to another and rendered their songs. Immediately after break fast the student body assembled and joined in a Manufacturing service. Sev- eral songs and prayers were given. dents Thanksgiving proclamation. At 10 o'clock there was a Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church. Rev. Liston presided.
 Two basketball games were played on Thanksgiving, the Seniors vs., the Juniors, and the Sophomores vs. the Freshmen The Seniors and Sopho- mores were the winners. Between the Senior and Junior teams the score was 20-5 in favor the Seniors. Be- tween the Sophomores and Freshmen the score was 13.12 in favor of tho Sophomores. Those who played on the Senior team were. Guards, Misses Ann Murray Mamie Hill, Amanda Tucker centers, Misses Mary Frances Thomas, Jessie Dean, Hilda Harper; forwards, Misses Lillian Hinesley, Erie Hatton, Mary Nell Longshore. Those who played on the Sophomore team were: Guards, Misses lola Steele, Lillian Gatchell, Nary Alice Walker; centers, Misses Mullice Perdue,. Patti Sanford Emma Hagood; forwards. Misses Ar chic Newman, Florence Lewis, Hattie McMurray.
 The first term examinations began | on Friday, November 20 and will con tinue through December ?. Mr William Mayes of Birmingham 1 is visiting his sister Miss Olive Mayes l who is a member of the faculty here MT. Adrian Praytor of Birmingham I visited Miss Josephine Cahoon or Thanksgiving.
 number of the former graduate. 1 of this school spent Thanksgiving here. Among these were: Misses lief | fife Pearl Hinton. Ethel York, Mamie | Williamson, Emma Ramsey, Vida Cor ley and Grace Lyman.
 l MT. Herbert Williamson of Auburn I visited Miss M. E. Watson on Thank $
 giving.