The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-10

ans of the nation.
He was the orator of the day whe1
the United Daughters of the Confed
eracy celebrated Robert E. Lees birth
day His address was a perfect gem
Lieutenant Baldwin lis rendering dou
bile service in keeping aflame in the
hearts of the patriots of today honor
and reverence for the heroes of thc
past and in the heroic act of meeting
the supreme test of patriotism, offer.
ing his life on his country's altar te
win security for America and freedom
for the world.
Cupid's bowstring continues to hum
most merrily. During the past few
days several military weddings have
occurred
Accompanied by her mother, Miss
Estell Keen came from New York city
to Admission last week to wed her sol
der sweetheart. Capt. G. r. Herzog
of the 112th supply company.
The ceremony was performed at the
First Methodist church by Captain
Handley, chaplain of the 112th field
artillery, who is an old friend of both
the bride and groom.
The presence of the chaplain and a
large number Nof military friends OF
Captain Herzog gave the wedding a
full military effect.
Mrs. Thompson and her daughter,
Miss Ethel Thompson, of Durham, N.
c.. arrived in Admission last week for
the elimination of romance between
Miss Thompson and Lieut.. Hickman
Ray of Raleigh, N. c., now stationed
at the base hospital at Camp McClel-
Ian.
The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Leon M. Latimer, pas
tor of the Parker Memorial Baptist
church
AT the First Presbyterian church
Miss May Weitzell of Baltimore was
married to Sergt. Robert c. Gill of the
10th machine gun battalion After the
ceremony the bride, groom and guesti
enjoyed and elegant dinner at the Ala.
bama hotel.
Athletic and entertainment features of
the daily life OF Camp Mcclellan are be-
ing allowed full sway under the direc-
ton of the commanding officer, Gen.
Charles g. Morton. Capt Murray Cobb
aide to General Morton, is now putting
on a week Of ninstrelsy with his vaude-
vile troupe of soldiers. These minstrel
performances attract large numbers of
both civilians and soldiers
This popular troupe of Uncle Sans
premier actors presented at several
buildings during the past week min
strelsy Of 1s1S.' At each performance a
packed and appreciative house gave
them encore after encore.
The Blue and Gray division Is looking
forward with eager delight to anothe,
minstrel show to be staged this week
under the direction of Chaplain Warren
P. Coon. RehearsalS are held daily and
indications point to a most creditable
performance from the boys of the infan-
try. Another performance that is be-
Ing anticipated with pleasure is the ora
torio, which is to be given soon under
the direction of Prof. ]. A. Brown, ir
which the best talent of Camp Mcclellan
and Admission will take part Professor
Brown is an English officer, who has
won degree after degree as an organist
of note in London. He recently gave an
organ recital at St. MichaeIs for the
Red Cross which proved rare treat to
lovers of good music.
One of the most brilliant dances of the
season occurred at the Country club
Monday evening" farewell dance given
to the officers of Battery E, Third field
artillery, who leave soon for Chatta-
nooga.
The clubrooms were artistically dec
GRATED with artillery colors and stand
ards. One Of the best bands of the camp
tddSo ASot " lilo liSHl, ldildtlt, Will
inspiring martial melodies. Punch was
served throughout the evening and at
midnight salad and ice course as en-
joyed.
One of the most interesting features of
the evening was the presentation of a
handsome wedding gift to the bride OF
popular Lieutenant Robertson.
Another token Of appreciation among
the past weeks events was bestowed
upon Lieut. Gerald NJ Mclaughlin, when
of the Blue and Gray division present
ed him with handsome gold watch, a
pair of cordovan steel puttees, an ali
gator cigarette case, and a pair of sill
yer spurs.
The occasion of the quadruple presenta-
ton was the order which transferred the
beloved lieutenant to the supply company
OF the 115th infantry.
On Wednesday evening the Blue and
Gray club of the Twenty-ninth division
entertained at reception and dance al
the Athletic club. The music was fur
nished by a select class of musicians,
directed by Mr. Eddy Derr; former man
ager of the Maryland Theatre orchestra
of Baltimore.
The men of the Twentieth company of
the ordnance corps were hosts during
the past week at q most enjoyable dance
at the Alabama clubrooms. The affair
was given under the direction OF Mr..
Newman and Mr. Kirk, assisted by 40
members Of the ordnance detachment.
dance and musicale given by the
entertainment committee was enjoyed at
the Jewish rest room on Wednesday
evening. Quite number came over
from Birmingham for the event.
The regular weekly dances occurred at
tho Country club on Saturday afternoon
and Saturday evening. Girls came from
all over the state to enjoy the weekend
festivities, and trip the light fantastic
with beaux a-plenty, accompanied by in
spring martial melodies from Camp
McClellan's best bands.