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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
GLENN ID DEFEND
 SCHOOL bOARDSAT
 C|V|CF0RUM MEET
Superintendent FulfilIs Prom ise of City Commission. Citizens Would Hear
 Plans

An address by Dr. c. B. Glenn. city superintendent of schools, in regard to the reasons why Birmingham needs s5, ,00O, 900 for additional school facil- ities, will feature the regular weekly forum of the Civic association Mon day. This amount is the largest of four proposals scheduled to be voted upon at an early date, and which the city commission will probably sub init to the people at its regular meeting Tuesday. Other three pro- posed bond issues, provide s750,000 for additional libraries. s750,000 for parks and playgrounds, and $500,000 to supplement the auditorium build ing fund.
 Following the recent announcement by the city commission that the voters of Birmingham would have an opportunity before June l to vote s7, 900 of city bonds for these pur- poses, much interest and discussion has been precipitated throughout the district. concerning this and the pro- posal to levy three mills of additional tax upon the real and personal pro- perty within the city limits, IF mills of which would be devoted to main tenance and operation of the schools and the balance used to supply addi- tional interest and sinking fund. and it is the plan of the Civic association to hear the leaders who are familiar with the subject, present in turn their arguments concerning the expansion program.
 No action on the matter is to be taken by the forum Monday, it is stated. An opportunity Is to be given the membership to hear the question discussed from every angle before be- ing asked to commit themselves. All are urged to attend. 12:30 sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
BUSINESS BETTER.
 TRAVELLERS LEARN
Knights of Grip Encouraged by Promising Outlook
 Over State

Knights of the grip gathered in the private dining room of the Hillman hotel yesterday afternoon for the first weekly luncheon since the elec- ton of officers in the Travellers Pro- toctive association a week ago for the ensuing year.
 James W. Bowman. newly elected president, presided. and in his salu- tatory address. urged greater CO., operation from the other officers and the membership in assisting him as the head of the organization. and proposed a new drive for increased membership.
 Under the head of business, s14 was subscribed to the campaign fund for the Children's hospital, an ap- peal was made for membership in the T. P. A. Benefit association by the president, F. o. Harvey, and com mittee appointed, composed of R. E. Fulford. Frank M Means and B. F. Crabbe, to wait on the local com mittees of the United Commercial Travellers association, to arrange for the convention of that body in Bir- mingham in the latter part of May.
 Statements as to the present and future outlook on business were made by A. W. Woodham, salesman of the Eli Walker Dry Goods company, st. Louis, and others. the consensus of improving not only throughout Ala bama but the entire country.
 Visitors were presented as follows: A. E. Meigs, Philadelphia; Walter Miller, candidate for secretary of state. and publisher of the Tuscumbia Reporter, and M F. Mitcher of Nash vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
INDIAN" YATES
 SUCCEEDS BRADLEY
 AS '4CHEF DE GARE"
Service Mems Entertainment Organization of Legions l. Hold Election at South
 ern Club

Election of permanent officers Of the society of the 40 and B." was held Saturday at a meeting at the Southern club. Joe Yates was chosen chef de gare to succeed Leon c. Bradley. who held the position during the period of organization.
 Others who were elected to office permanently at the meeting satur- day. were H. P. Lipscomb, Jr.. who succeeds A. G. Conoly as chef de train; William Sell, who succeeds Joe Yates as correspondent; Tom Estes, reelected as commissaire intendant; E. J. Winslett, conducteur to succeed Matt H. Murphy. The members of the new executive committee consist of Leon c. Bradley, James Simpson, Lacey Edmundson and Joe Yates; William Sell and H. P. Lipscomb. Jr.. and Tom Estes, ex-officio members.
 The society of the 40 and s." which limits its membership to ex-servioe men who are members of the Amer ican Legion posts in good standing and who have rendered some con spicuous service to the legion, is a purely social organization and rem ders assistance to ex-service men only, through the medimum of the American Legion. It has no regular time for meeting and holds classes for the initiation of new members from time to time as the occasion Only n located in a county
 A class of initiates will be taken into the society on May 5 at a big celebration which will be staged at the Hillman hotel. About Is new members will be received at that time which will bring the total mem bership of the local voiture up to 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
COLO LORED WOMEN AID
 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Birmingham are in earnest and working hard for the Children's hos pital Is demonstrated by the first cf- fort at the Congregational church, Monday night, when they raised $58S.31 to carry on the work. This is only a partial report and final rally will be made at a later date.
 The work is in the hands of some of the most. substantial women of the race and they are being aided by some of the best men In the district. Prof. W. c. Davis Is chairman of the campaign committee. assisted by Prof. A. H. Parker. principal of the Industrial High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

Easter will be celebrated through out the Birmingham district today with special church services, with musical concerts and cantatas. Fair and cooler Is the prediction made by the local weather observer for the day.
 All local churches have arrang ged special music and rmons, sugges- tive of the Easter time, where the people of Birmingham will be given the opportunity of obser ylng the day in manner befittng Easter tradi- tions.
 The Birmingham Choral society, as sisted by an orchestra of 24 pieces and several soloists, will present Mendelssohn's oratorio. The Hymn of Praise" this afternoon at S:S0 o'clock at the Lyric theatre.
 The soloists will be Mrs. May Shack elford soprano; Miss Emma Reid Mitchell, soprano, and Clifford Cum ard, tenor. Although this Is the first appearance of MT. Cunard In Bir- mingham. he comes with recommen dations that place him in the fore- most ranks of Amerlea's most gifted oratorio singers. Mir. Cunard Is said to possess a voice of exceptional quality. He will be heard in an aria from La Gioconda, Ciele F Mar"
 Stephen Alsop, for many years di- rector of the T. c. L male chorus, will conduct the presentation of "The Hymn of Praise,' while the program will be opened by O. Gordon Brick son with the "Egmont' overture fBeethoven).
 The personnel of the chorus will be practically the same as the one pre- senting the "Messias' during the hol- iday season.
 The doors of the theatre will be opened at o'clock. The program will mark the closing of the most successful season ever held by this organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

Babies Day" was observed by the Community club at It's weekly lunch con yesterday afternoon at the Southern club, and despite the down. pour of rain a large number of club babies braved the storm and pre- sented themselves at the meeting.
 The little misses and masters, who were the guests of honor, dressed in their bright Easter regalia, made a pleasing scene seated about the elab- orately decorated luncheon table.
 A special menu for the little folk was served, while Easter toys, con- sisting of rabbits, boxes of candy, chickens, candy eggs. miniature spades and rakes and rabbits nests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
CHRIST IS RISEN Special Easter Services Held in Birmingham
 Churches Today

Special solos and quartet numbers from Shelleys Resurrection and The Messiah will feature the morn- ing services at the First MethodIst church. The evening s1rvice will in- cIude a pageant descriptive Cf ths resurrection, entitled '"rha Dawning.'
 The Hope of the World" has been announced by pr. J. a. Broadly as his subject for the morGinG service at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. Special music has also been arranged for.
 "The Risen Christ" VIII bo the sun ject used by Dr. John \. MacSporraai at the morning service of the First Presbyterian church. At o'clock in the afternoon a special Easter service has been arranged. when the can tata. "The Last Seven Words of Christ" will be presented by 22 mu- sicians
 A special Easter musical will be presented at the South Highlands Presbyterian church under the df- rection of Mrs. Alma Wallace Ram dall. organist and choir director 4 special feature of the musical is the chorus composed of about 20 mem bers of the girls Sunday school classes. They will sing both with the choir and in separate choruses.
 ''The Glory of the Cross," a can tata, will be presented by members of the Woodlawn Christian church at it's evening services as well as stereop- ! ticon views In connection with the story of Christ as He gave His life on the cross so that the world might have life.
 The King of Glory" cantata, will Da given at the FOnnt 9 n Heights Methodist church tonight at 7'S0 o'clock. The program is said to be elaborate and will be presented I by the choir assisted by a chorus The cantata is under the direction Of ] Mrs. U. j. Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

Der holding the lemon at the time the alarm sounded was to pay for the cigars, and if a bachelor, they were to be presented to the nearest mar ried man seated on the right of him. As a result John Powell paid for the cigars. presenting them to Sorbsey Jemison.
 William Saddler. Jr.. made a talk in regard to the opening of the Com munity club camp on the Warrior river, to be held next Saturday, and resolutions were adopted to give the affair in the nature of e picnic.
 From the behavior of the small tots during this meeting the Community dads proved excellent chaperons, as no mothers were allowed, not a whim- per being heard during the entire hour. Ages of the guests varied be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
BAR ASSOCIATION
 0FSTATE MEETSAT
 TUTW|LER FRIDAY
Local Association Plans Royal Entertainment for Guests in Attendance on Two
 Day Convention

Attorneys from over the entire state will visit Birmingham Friday and Saturday, April 2s-29. when the Alabama Bar association will hold its annual convention here. Prepa- rations are being made by the mem bers of the Birmingham Bar asso- citation to entertain the visiting att torneys while here.
 w. O. Mulkey, of Geneva, president of the Alabama Bar association, has written local attorneys that accord ing to all indications the attendance this year will exceed that of sew eraI years previous.
 An active issue to come before the association will be the fight on "shysters" or unprincipled and un- ethical lawyers. It is stated that many strong papers will be read to the association on this subject dur ing the convention.
 Caffey To Speak.
 Francis G. Caffey, now of New York city but formerly a Montgom- cry attorney, will be one of the prin- cipal speakers on the program, 1t is announced. MT. Caffey is a mem Der of a prominent law firm in New York city and has been in active touch with federal affairs at Wash ington.
 w. Marvin Woodall, president of the Birmingham Bar association, yesterday stated that plans are under way to provide much entertainment for the visiting attorneys and that many local lawyers are slated for speeches during the sessions of the convention.
 The association will convene in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel. 1t is announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
Aldermanic System Brought Men Of
 Highest Type Into Service Of City
 Admanc Rule Show Clear Sheet and ssive Administration by Every Board of Aldermen Since 1871

false charge be made against these worthy ex-officials at this late day.
 As I have before stated the one defect in the mayor and aldermen form of government was it's ability and inclination to hurry through leg islation by suspension of the rules. thus forestalling protest by the citi- zens effected. This same trouble exists with the commission form. This defect or weakness can be rem edied by the establishment of the double-board system-aldermani and oouncilmanic. with mayor, whose exclusive function shall be admin istrative or executive and not legis- lative,
 Objection to Manager Plan.
 objection to the proposed gen eral manager plan is that It would not be representative of the people in that he may or may not be citi- zen and taxpayer of Birmingham and is to be selected by a board. l sub init that the voters of Birmingham are capable of selecting their own executive head, just as the peo- pic of the state are capable of se- lecting their governor.
 "Direct representation of the peo- pie of each section or ward of the city is most desirable. As well might you elect all representatives in the legislature of Alabama from one county as to choose Birmingham s governing board from one ward of the city
 T submit that the mayor, alder manic and councilmanic board con stitute full representative govern ing power and would prove efficient, economical and progressive and should the mayor transgress his au- thority or neglect his official duty the people of the city have remedy in an appeal to the referendum and recall"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
CITIZEN SINCE '05 CASTSBALLOTFOR
 ALDERMAN|C PLAN
Manager Leads Commission Eleven to One; Aldermanic Leads Manager Thirty
 two to One
Statement March 10th.

A leading business man, who writes on his ballot in The Age- Herald city government referendum, Citizen of Birmingham since 1885," declares for the mayor and aldermen plan.
 The last 22 ballots coming into office of The Age Herald were all for mayor and aldermen plan.
 Pratt City, Vivian and Ensley cit- izens sent on a dozen votes for mayor and aldermen.
 Commission form of government did not receive vote in four days. It got to 22 and stuck there
 Result of the refenrendum has been stimulus all around to inquire into city government. The Junior Cham ber's citizens committe has issued an invitation for data and argument on the three plans and variations thereof to be sent to it's executive board The latter is trying to devise the plan that will suit Birmingham best in it's judgment. That might prove combination of plans.
 The citizens committee will be called together when it's executive board is prepared to report
 Nearly 1,2OO votes nave been cast. Tn the total of 1,116 ballots counted up to last night by The Age-Herald the result was as follows:
 For commissiOn-22.
 For manager-255.
 For mayor and aIdermen--011.
 Summing up, different showings are as follows;
 Mayor and aldermen plan leads manager by three and half to one.
 Mayor and aldermen plan leads commission by forty to one.
 Manager plan leads commission by eleven to one.
 Total vote against commission is fifty three to one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

were placed about the table board for the amusement of the youthful guests, whose faces beamed with joy when they reached for their favors. For the entertainment of the children Tom Estes, bachelor member, re- lated charming fairy story.
 The meeting was presided over by President w. V. NJ Robertson. Jr. He introduced Lewis carris, field secre- tary of the national committee for prevention of blindness who Is in the city. under the auspices of the Bir- mingham Blind association. Mr. Car ris made a brief talk on the move ment.
 The feature of the afternoon was the passing of an alarm clock, box of cigars and lemon about the table, with the announcement that the mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

Harrington and John McCnrtin,
 mechanics, and many othersI
 some gone to their final reward
 and others still living to give nm
 account of their stewardship.
 These were real representative citizens of the different classes and each was patriotic in devotion to public duty.
 Value to Community.
 As an illustration of the value to each community of the city of dl- rect representation let it be remem- bered that Avenue B Loop of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company line was the result of the direct insistency of Alderman Harrington. who represented the south end of the First ward. He it was who caused the company to open that line. which has resulted in the development of Idlewild. Glen Iris and the intermediate section, thus beautifying and enhancing values that had until then lain dor mant. Other like instances might be cited.
 At this late day we are told that under the aldermanic form chief os police was indicted for running a gambling house and another head os the police force had been openly running a saloon in violation of law. l defy the originator of these charges to produce the record. For the 80 years preceding the change of gov ernment the following worthy citi- zens were chiefs of police: Porter Lewis, w G. Oliver, F. H. Gafford, o. A. Pickard. s. H. Norton, William Weir, T. c. Mcdonald. c. w. Austin, George 1T. Bodeker and Martin Eagan, all men of the highest morals; most of them active in church work and high above re- proach. It Is unfair that such a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
STEPS INTO METER;
 REGISTERS IN COURT

Suit was filed yesterday by Will Davis against the Birmingham Water Works company and the city of Bir- mingham for s5,00O damages through personal injuries
 Davis alleges in his suit that on January 23 he stepped into a water box and sustained painful injuries The lid of the water box was left off through negligence of the city and the company. or it's employees. the complainant alleges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

tween 3 years and babyhood. On ac- count of the inclement weather 1t was stated that a number of the Com munity club babies were not present
 The guests were as follows: Charles Estes, Jr,, son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Estes; first Community baby, Sterling Edwards III, son of Mir. and Mrs. Sterling Edwards. Jr., William Saddler II and Howard Saddler, sons of Mr. and Mrs. William Saddler, Jr.; Polly Spencer, daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. M. Spencer; Berynice Armes, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Edmund Armes; Elizabeth Normant, daughter of Nr. and Mrs Edward L. Normant; Kathrine Estes. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Claude Estes; Rosa Sibley Heidt, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John c. Heidt; May Pike Robertson, daugh-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
BELGIAN VRTUOSO
 IN CONCERT HERE
Famous 0rganist Presents Series at First Bap-
 tiSt Church

Charles M. Courboin comes to the First Presbyterian church wednes- day night. April 1s. for an organ concert. MT. Courboins concert con- cludes the series of three which are being promoted by Mrs. C.. F. Manly and her band of the local music committee.
 When this celebrated Belgian vir- tuoso recently gave a recital in Kim ball hall in Chicago before the great rally of the Illinois council of the National Association of Organists, Maurice Rosenfield of the Chicago Daily News said in his report of the recital that MT. Courboin proved himself a master of the organ, and added that he must be classed as one of the greatest organists ever heard in Chicago.
 Critics say that MT. Courboin's style Is French, which means that it has all the authority and all for nal classic tradition of the school. Critics have much to say also about his individuality and magination. Albert Cotsworth of the Chicago Music News says the brilliant Bel gian Is equipped with an impeccable technique. and has proved his self schooling by not being satisfied with that alone. and has sought to iden- tify himself with the spirit of the music, which he does to an extraor- dinary degree.
 MT. Courboin follows Clarence
 Eddy of Chicago, who inaugurated the series in Birmingham, and MT. Piedro Ton, who played with such sweeping success in the second of the concerts at the auditorium of the First Baptist church three weeks
 ago.
 C. F. Manly has said that MT. Courboin's program will furnish a fitting climax to the really brilliant
 series of concerts, and which prove that Birmingham Is nothing lacking in appreciation for the best there is | in music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

The vicious attacks made against the mayor and aldermen form of gov ernment as it existed here prior to 1910. come mostly from the new corners and the uninformed,' said Frank V. Evans, yesterday, "and while I do not intend to pose as an apologist for all the official acts of the old administrations I do say that they did valuable work in laying the foundation for the present great city and in enacting laws and ordinances for the government thereof which have redounded to the good of the community.
 Some writer charges graft and law violations by the old system and actual official corruption. whereas l contend that the records show a clear sheet and a progressive pro- gram by every administration, by every aldermanic board from 1871 to the inauguration of the commission form of government.
 "Among the membership of the
 former boards were high minded
 representative citizens, too nu-
 merous to mention all, but they
 were lawyers, doctors, business
 men and mechanics. Let me name
 few of these prOminent and
 trustworthy men who gave their
 time and talents to the welfare of
 the city. The Iamented William
 A. Walker, Col. John J. Altman
 and J. M. GiIiespy, attorneys Dr.
 M. H. Jordan and Dr. T. l.. Rob-
 ertson, physicians, and T. l..
 Hudgins, c. F. Ensien, Ed Linn,
 William Berney, w. J. Cameron,
 Henry B. Gray, George E. Ward
 and T. o. Smith, bankersi w. S.
 Brown, w. H. kettig. B. F.
 Moore, William Hood, W. M.
 Drennen, M. V. Joseph and Mac
 Drennen, business menJ John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
CLEAR EASTER SKIES
Weather Bureau Promises J. Pluvius
 Will Not Visit City Today

Birmingham and vicinit, will be favored with clear day for Easter Sunday, according to the local station of the United States weather bureau This information will be received with a pinch of salt by those remem- bering the mud and thunderstorms of yesterday afternoon. However, pa- raders may prepare their costumes and be ready to make their entrance this afternoon with Old Sol giving the cue, the weather man states.
 Temperature the weather man says couldn't be more suitable for the oc- casion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
KNIGHT TEMPLARS
 TO ATTEND SERVICES

Members of the woodlawn Com mandery No. 31 Knights Templar will attend the II o'clock Easter services at the Woodlawn Methodist church in body. The Knights will enter the church in body and will join in on the singing of the professional hymn. Onward Christian Soldiers"
 Rev. W. E. Norris, pastor of the church, who is also Sir Knight. will preach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
MISSIvE BRINGS CHUCKLES
Dryer Receives Unique Note From
 Informant on Father-in-Law

Judge E. H. Dryer. referee in bank ruptcy. yesterday received a letter that for a short while kept perplexed his mind but brought forth hearty chuckles.
 The letter follows: T take great pleasure in inclosing an affidavit showing the death of my wife's father. He died without a will and his daughters will all share equally tn his estate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
SERVICES AT GALAx

The First Universalist church will hold their morning and evening serv- ices today at the Galax theatre.
 Morning service at II o'clock, eve- ming at 7:45 o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock. The pastor, pr. Charles E. Clark. will preach at both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

Would you believe it? This Is Abe Williams who sings and yoodles and dances and plays the piano-Gee that's an accomplished boy-all "dolled up" in Black Face togs ready for the big Ugly Brothers Minstrels" round at the Jefferson next Wednesday and Thursday even ings.
 Going to be there? Course you are and what's more Abe's going to sing you some of his very best stories tell you some of his very best stories and you are going to have the time of your young life.
 All aboard for the Ugly Brothers Minstrels and End Man" Abe Will liamsi