The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-05
Increased Enroilment

Enrolment at the Ensley High school at the close of the first week of the second semester totaled 1.120 according to figures compiled at the office of pr. c. B. Glenn, superinten- cent of city schools. This is an in- crease of 72 over the same period of last year, when 1,04S were attending this school
 In all elementary schools in Ensley a small increase is shown over 1921. At the Bush school 6S7 pupils are en- rolled, which is an increase of I5 over last year, while at the Minor school there are 670 which is an in crease of three over the same period of 1921.
 At the Bush school there are s1 first grade juniors enrolled. which practically doubles the number at tending this school last year.
 The annual meeting of the Ensley Circle of the Womans Missionary , societies of the Southern Methodist church, of the Bessemer district, was held recently at the Shadyside Metho- dist church.
 Mrs. R. A. Thompson. secretary of the district, told of the object of the circle meetings and led .the discus sion on The Standard of Excellence" Mrs. c. T. Smith. Mrs C. s. Mosley, Mrs. M. Parker, Mrs. B. r. Mitchell, and Mrs. E. M, Barnes gave many helpful suggestions to local commit tees Mrs Parker spoke interesting ly on How We Planned Our Pledges" and pledges were taken for the Scarritt scholarship.
 The devotionals for the morning ses sion were led by Mrs J. J. Walker, and vocal solos were rendered by Isaac Morris and Mrs. Samuel Spring. This afternoon session was featured by general discussion of method and the seals were placed on the charts signifying that the societies of the First church at Ensley, the Ensley Highlands, Shadyside and Fairfield churches had attained the requirements of being placed on the Bonor roll.
 An interesting talk on "Federation" was made by Mrs. Isaac Morris, after which a vocal solo was rendered by Miss Ruby Mitchell. A luncheon was served in the basement of the church at the noon hour.
 McLain-Dewey , The home of Mir. and Mrs. c. F. Lange, on Avenue I, was the scene of a pretty wedding last evening when Mrs. Ethel Dewey of Woodlawn and W. B. McLain, were united in marriage. The ceremony was per formed in the presence of a few reia- tives and intimate friends while the nuptial vows were pronounced by the Rev. John F. Logermann, acting pas tor of the First Presbyterian church.
 MT. and Mrs. McLain will make their future home in this city, MT. McLain being connected with the Puro Ice Co. of Ensley.
 The dance which was given by the members of the E DrClub, at the new Armory hall on Avenue E last evening proved a decided success The new ball room was made most attractive in it's decorations of white and red carnations while red cardboards hearts were used in profusion, the Valentine idea being carried out. A feature of the occasion was the splen- did music which was rendered by the Dominos (Jazz de Luxe) orchestra from tho Montgomery Country club, and who were most generous with their encores. A large number of young folks were present and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
 
 Mrs. Joe Smith, and Mrs. ". O.. Pardue, were joint hostesses yester- day afternoon when they entertained Fhe members of the Chrysollte club at the home of the former on Avenue F. The living room and dining room were attractively decorated for the occasion in pink and white carnations, the club flower and the club colors. Prior to the program a short busis ness session was held which was presided over by Mrs. Frank Leslie. president.
 Following this session Mrs. H. c. Baxley, took charge of the pro- gram which was as follows:
 Roll call response with quotation from Tennyson. Paper on 'The Life of Alfred Tennyson," by Mrs. D. R. Maynord; poem, "The Princess" given by Mrs. Frank Leslie; reading, Cross ing the Bar" by Mrs. A. c. Long. Later in the afternoon a salad course with coffee. was served by the hostesS.