The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

year the library was badly in need of repairs and the women of this city raised s3S4 to aid in this work. Tag day conducted today by the Pastors Helpers of the First Methods. church. was a success in every way, s120 being realized. Circle No. l with Mrs J. T. DeJarnette in charge took in $40, circle No. 2 with Mrs James Donaldson in charge took in $60, and circle No. with Mrs. Jerome Karr ir charge cleared s20, making total of s120. The proceeds will go toward the church debt.
 At the meeting of the Bessemer Gull ture club this afternoon plans were discussed for the book shower which will be given for the benefit of the library April 12. The following com mittee was appointed to have charge of the affair: Mrs. w E. Cunningham, Mrs. w. E. Benns and Mrs. H. l.. Rains. Mrs. J. c. Curry, Mrs J. E. Mo Adory and Mrs. E. l.. Huey were ap~ pointed $ delegates to attend the good road meet in Birmingham next week. A committee was appointed to arrange the programmes for the next years work. After the business session the lesson was taken from Act V, Framing Of the Shrew," with Mrs l.. D. McCol- lum as leader, The programme consist ed of a paper on "Maeterlinck: His Phi losophy," by Mrs Henry c. Brown, anc reading from Edgar Allan Poe by Miss Corrinna Trotter. Miss Alice Vandervoort and Miss Leila Ket Poy- ner were elected members of the club Those present were Mrs. Kate Jones, Mrs. Joe Wles, Mrs. H.. L. Bains Mrs. E. l.. Huey. Mrs. W. E. Benns, Mrs J. E. McAdory, Mrs. w. E. Cunningham, Brown, Mrs. J. c. Curry, Mrs. Cora Handy. Miss Lille Mae Christilieb. Miss May McCord and Miss Corrinna Trotter
 Announcement was received in Bes semer this morning that the members of Company D. the local military com pany, which is at present in camp at Montgomery, will be mustered out next week and will arrive here Thursday 7. number of patriotic women immedi ately started campaign to raise funds to give a reception for the boys as a welcome after spending 10 months ii the governments service.
 Quite a problem Is facing the residents of Hueytown and all parts of the coun- try north of Valley creek on Nineteenth street, on account of the increase of coal dust and other matter caused by the many industries along the valley The bed of the creek is becoming so full that it is causing overflow. Many people living beyond the creek and working in Bessemer are unable to get to town fol- lowing heavy rain. The matter will be brought to the attention of the board of revenue at its next meeting in Bes- semer sta E.. The subject for the Il o'clock services at the First Methodist church today will be, "He That Winneth Souls Is Wise" At the evening service the subject will be, "Redeeming Time
 The regular services will be held at the First Presbyterian church Sunday the subject for the morning service be- ing "A Clean City, and at the evening meeting 'Zacariah's Vision
 Regular services will be held at the Jonesboro Baptist church Sunday. but as the pastor, the Rev. J. c. Hill, is un- at both services by the Rev. J. B. Jack son of Howard college.
 The Rev. l. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. will preach at Fossil Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
 
 All three Circles of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will hold business and social meeting Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the parlors of the church, with Circle No. 1 as host.
 The Bessemer grove No. 72 Woodmen, Circle, will give tacky party next Err day night at the Woodmen's hall. The public is invited to be present.
 Miss Elizabeth Schwartz was a delight full hostess this afternoon when she en- tertained the members of the I. N. T. club at her home. Following a series of games an ice course was served. Those present were: Mss Lola Parsons, Miss Lucille vickers, Miss Pearl Jackson, Miss Alma Scott, Miss Merima Stein. Miss Mary Word Miss Elizabeth Barron, Miss Fife Williams. Miss Ezele Davidson, Miss Susie White Miss Rosetta McKin- ney, Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Miss Eva Owen, Miss Thelma Dudley, Miss Alice Hicks and Miss S. E. Hayes.
 The Thursday Whist club will meet Thursday afternoon with w. K. Couch as hostess.
 PERSONALS
 Professor Appleby of Lafayette is the guest of friends in Bes--mer.
 Miss Mary Snider of Pennsylvania is the guest of Mrs George Woodrow.
 H. E. Bumby has gone to Orlando, Fla, where he was called by the illness of his mother.
 Mrs. T. A. Knight and children have returned from a visit to relatives in Nix on, Tex.
 Mrs. Cliff Williams of Georgia is the guest of relatives in Bessemer, having been called here by the illness of her mother. Mrs. J. T. Pearson.