The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
ENGINEERS CONFER ON BESSEMER CANAL
Government Officials to Further Investigate Val
 ley Creek Canal Project

Bessemer, February 1S.-(Special9
 Government engineers. Col. J. c. San.
 ford of New Orleans, Maj. w L. Guth-
 rie of Mobile and c. K. Little of Tus-
 caloosa, have been in Bessemer con-
 ferring with the committee appointed
 by the Bessemer board of trade in re-
 gard to the Valley creek canal project.
 Although an adverse report was made
 several weeks ago, the Bessemer cfti-
 zens are more encouraged now than
 ever before for they feel that the pres
 ence of Colonel Sanford is considered
 as good indication that the project
 will be given a thorough tryout and
 will be reported on favorably in the
 end
 The possibilities offered by the Val
 ley creek canal, the tremendous ton-
 mage of the entire district and the aid
 to the growth of the district by
 cheaper freight rates was thoroughly
 discussed with the engineers. It is
 not known whether the engineers will
 go over the proposed route of the
 canal, but they will go into the matter
 of possible tonnage to be handled
 through the completed canal. The
 committee in charge of this matter
 will give the engineers all the avail
 able information in regard to the canal
 and they will probably hold several
 meetings in the interest of the matter A negro dance at the G. B. A. hall
 on Dartmouth street was raided last night by Chief Benton, Detective J. C.
 Thomas and Ben House and 45 negroes
 were arrested and marched to the city
 jail. The large crowd of negroes, both
 men and women, coming together cre-
 ated quite a sensation on the streets.
 In recorders court this morning sew
 eral were fined some dismissed and
 number of cases postponed. They were charged with disorderly conduct. During the past few days there have been numerous complaints about the lack of heat on the cars of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company and it is stated that the mat ter will be taken up by the Bessemer city council at it's next meeting. In recorders court this morning Hannah Harris. a negro woman, was fined $50 and costs and 180 days extra on a charge of violating the prohibi- tion law. George Davis, negro, was fined $50 and costs and 30 days extra for the same offense.
 MT. and Mrs James Cahill enter tained at buffet supper tonight at their home on Third avenue for the Allen-Cahill bridal party following the rehearsal of the wedding, which will take place Wednesday afternoon at 4:S0 o'clock The house was prettiiy decorated for the occasion in ferns and cut flowers, the pink and green tones, which will be used in the wedding, be- ing carried out. On the dining room table huge crystal vase of pink roses formed the center decoration while l hints in the pink and green tones were also passed. Delightful refresh ments were served.
 An interesting meeting of Circle No.
 of the Pastors Helpers of the First Meth odist church. was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Steve Bailey. There was a good attendance and routine busi- ness was disposed of after which it was decided to hold a St. Patricks tea on March Is at the Methodist parsonage. Those present were: Mrs Sweatman. Mrs. W. c. Baty, Mrs. Mac Clay. Mrs. NJ. ISTOLWell, MrS. w. IL. tJQIHlIlSildIll, NlTS. U. C. Forrest, Mrs. John Hawkins, Mrs. E. c. Hines. Mrs. Eugene Honeycutt. Mrs. B. c. Jones. Mrs. Harry Massey, Mrs. Walter McDowell Mrs. J. M. Low cry Mrs. c. W. Owen and Mrs. Joe Stoves.
 Mrs. Ted Warburn entertained a few friends this afternoon at her home at Sloss in honor of her sister. Mrs. keat
 Dalton of Jackson. The reception rooms were prettily decorated in ferns and cut flowers and red and white hearts sug- gestive of the Valentine idea, were used in profusion There were three tables of whist and score was kept by Mrs. warburn on dainty Valentine cards. Red placed on each table and after series of games salad course. with coffee, was served. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Miss Dalton. the honoree; Mrs. w. T. Williams, Mrs Bradley, Mrs. Bob Williams, Mrs. Frank Warburn. Mrs 1 C. A. Harris. Mrs. A. W. Harwell. Mrs l J. J. Fromhold, Mrs. J. T. Butler, Miss Grace Evans and Miss Berney Gillen. 1 The pupils of the Grove School of Mu- | sic will give a Japanese recital on Sat- urday afternoon, February A. The af- fair will be given at the studio. which will be arranged as Japanese garden | anu dlt UT tnc SIlS III dPpc1T III hl' monos. The oriental music, consisting of trios duets and songs from the operas Madame Butterfly and ''Mikado'' will be sung by some of the older pupils. Geisha girls will serve Japanese tea and l rice cakes.
 The Birmingham College Glee club will appear in concert Thursday night at the Jonesboro Methodist church, under the auspices of the Wonarl's Missionary so- ciety. The club comes to this city highly recommended and on it's last appearance
 here greeted a large audience. which was well pleased at the programme rendered. The public is invited to attend.
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