The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
NEWS OF ENSLEY

An enthusiastic group of women gath cred at Minor school yesterday morning to take lessons in war cooking under the direction of Mrs. J. C. Bryant, we'll known expert. The Hoover kitchen is being run under the auspices of the Minor School Improvement association, of which Mrs. Charles Owens is pres;- dent, and lessons will be given each Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs, Bryant will be assisted at the next meet ing by Mrs. N. G. Long of Birmingham. This class is open to all of the women of the Greater EnsIey district and anyone call Mrs. Owens.
 Mrs. George Brigman was hostess to the monthly meeting of the Stonewall chapter, United Daughters of the Con- federacy, yesterday afternoon. After the routine of business the following pro- gramme was given: 'The Sword of Rob- ert Lee.'' Mrs. Joe Smith; Life Of George Washington" Mrs. B. B. Giles pie; reading, Mrs. w. B. Cooper; song, Sing Me to Sleep" Mrs. c. T. Thomas son. The meeting was we'll attended and at the conclusion the hostess served a salad course.
 Chief of Police T. J. Shirley has re- quested the local police force to enforce section 1921 of the city code to the limit. This section requires that all vehicles driven at night upon the public thorough fares shah have a headlight visible 5U feet and red tail light. These lights are required to be lighted one-half hour before sunset in the afternoon, and one half hour before sunrise in the morn-
 ngs. Under the head of this order comes bicycles, horse-drawn wagons and drays, buggies and carriages as we'll as all motor vehicles
 The monthly silver tea of the aid society of the Ensley Highlands Meth odist church was held at the home of Mrs. R. F. Moseley yesterday afternoon. The subject for the programme study was. Japan" and interesting topics were discussed by Mrs. George Boyd and Mrs. Norman Payer. During the social hour refreshments were served.
 The Hypatian Literary club of Fair field will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Albert Chalmers on Thirty-ninth street.
 ity of hearing Dr. George Stuart, of Bir- in humorous lecture next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Elks The lecture will be under the auspices of the Ensley Methodist church
 The Fairfield unit of the Red Cross will have a silver tea at the home of the units chairman, Mrs, T. D. Temple. Friday afternoon from 2:3O to 5so o'clock. The occasion promises to be a real social event and an invitation is extended to the ladies of the community to attend.
 Prof. E. o. Sanders principal of the Pratt City school that was burned rec ently announces that the opening of the schools will be deferred until Monday morning, February 1S on account of the inability to get heaters and plumbins installed by today. All grades will re- port at the Pratt City hall next Mon- day morning at o'clock.
 Fonvile Grove No. 75. Ladies of the Woodmen Circle will meet this after noon at o'clock. Balloting and special work will be in order
 The Junior Red Cross organizatioa as Minor school has reached 100 per rent in membership and has made aprIica- tion for an auxiliary league. The chil dren, engage in Red Cross work asea Wednesday afternoon under the trSetr ion of the teachers and Mrs. Chas. Dwegs president of the. Improvement sss ation.