The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-12

The body of Private John w.. Owens, who paid the supreme sacri- flee for his country during the late World war, arriv l last night in Birmingham, and will be laid to rest with military honors Sunday after noon at Oakland cemetery. Private owens was a member of the machine gun company, Hath infantry, and was killed early in 1918 while In dug-out in the front line trenches.
 Private owens was the son of Mrs. A. T. Strait. of Wylam. The funeral services will De held from the Vivian Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, at 230 o'clock, the Rev. Virgil h. Hawkins, pastor of the church. offi- ciating. The American Legion or Birmingham will have charge of the services at the grave.
 Shrine Club MinstreIs.
 Despite the inclement weather, a large crowd attended the Ensley- Bessemer Shrine cluo minstrel. which made it's initial appearance last evening at the Ensley city hall. un- der the direction of B. l.. Michaelson
 The cast was composed of Bes- semer talent, as we'll as a number of local artists. Dr. J. s. Winters, m Besscmer. acted as interlocutor in splendid manner, while the end men, who were A. R. Oxford. Ralph Snider, pr. F s. Denson, T. F. Winburn, +. I Jones, w. S. Baird. l.. Y. Lips comb. and G. H. Dobbs. were clever black-faced comedians. The ladies' and mems chorus was unusually good and this feature was much en- loved by the large audience. Quite n number of snappy musical hits were introduced at this time.
 A clever skit, known as thI Three Telephone Dolls,' written by Mrs. B. l.. Michaelson, and acted by little Misses Carolyn Stover, Lottie Frances Waves, and Bebe Joy Hollingswo received much applause. The entire performance from the curtain to the finale was thoroughly enjoyable. Music for the occasion was furnished by Bowen's orchestra This per formance will be repeated again this evening. The proceeds from this af- fair will go to the Ensley Shrine club.
 The members of the Twentieth Century Mothers club held a most enthusiastic meeting yesterday after noon when they met at the home Of Mrs. l. M Oliver, at Oak Crest. with Mrs Oliver and Mrs. George Hamil- ton as joint hostesses.
 This was the final meeting of the club for the season. and all p@n- bers were present. Mrs. George Hamilton presided over the business session and reports showed that the AOt ccf ft,l season. Announcement was made that over s2O0 was cleayed from the play. "A Woman's Voting Conven- tion." which was recently presented by the members at the Elks' hall. Mrs. Walter Brown was welcomed as a new member tv the club. Fol lowing the business session several vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. C. M. Cummings.
 A special feature of the afternoon was the talk by Yrs. Hugh Stokes. formerly of Ensley, but now of Birm- ingham, and a khartep member of the club. Mrs. Stokes spoke In most interesting manner and impressed upon the mothers the need of reii- zion in the Nome. Each member present was presented with beau- tiful potted plant. by Mrs. N. G. Clarke. former president of the club.
 The living rooms of Mrs. Cliver's home were attractively decorated for the occasion in quantities of Dorothy Perkins roses. and at the conclusion of the program sandwiches, wafers. and fruit punch were served. The guests of the club were: Mrs. Braughton and Mrs. Douglas. repre- sentatives from the Woodlawn club; Mrs. K. N. Mathews. Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. W. I. Phillips. Mrs.