The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-20

| district and received his education at the Jonesboro school. He has served four years on the city council and was elected the last term president pro tenn or the council.
 MT. Bryant states that he has been an active factor in the paved streets and roads for Bessemer, and has sponsored other improvements and reforms, and his friends believe that he will make a strong race.
 The office of tax collector will be open every evening, beginning Mon day evening, January 23. until [ o'clock. according to an announce ment of T. F. Primer, tax collector for Bessemer division.
 Flower Thieves
 Flower thieves are abroad in Bes- semer according to one of the res idents on Nineteenth street, Mrs Otto Stein, whose home Is at S11 Nineteenth street. Mrs. Stein states that the thieves have robbed her yard of fine dahlia bulbs and a number of very fine rose bushes, including d beautiful American Beauty rose. Marriage licenses were issued in the probate office in Bessemer Thurs day to Jack Earl Brown and Miss Minnie Trammell; and to D. R, Hig- don and Miss Elizabeth Huey. Two small stills were captured Thursday by Bessemer deputies a: Parks Gap. The stills were not in operation at the time and no arrests made.
 Tn the Bessemer division of circuit court Thursday Doc Marshall negro was found guilty of burglary and larceny. The case was that of tn. robbery of the store of II. o. Me Whirter some months ago.
 The case of P. NJ. winslett vs. Lee C. Bradley, receiver for the B. R. L. and P. company which has been in session for three days, was decided in the Bessemer division of circuit court Thursday in favor of the de- fendant.
 Lees Anniversary
 The birthday anniversary of Gen eral Robert E. Lee, the hero of the Confectionery was beautifully ob- served Thursday afternoon when q silver tea was given by the Bessemer chapter of U. D. C., at the home of Mrs. T. T. Huey for the benefit of the Lee Memorial fund.
 In program of music, taDss and readings presented with the lovely interior of Mrs. Huey's new home as a background, fine and loving tribute was paid his memory.
 One of the splendid eulogies to the great character of General Lee was made by pr. F. P. Lacey, Confed- crate veteran of the city. Mrs. Esau H rrfc ernr
 Shiloh" and Sarah Huey. a delight ful humorous reading. When Ole Miss Was a Cali "stonewall Jack son." by Miss Mable Adams was special feature; the historic letter from General Lee to his son was read and reading bearing on that letter by Mis- Francis Rush; and a poem. Robert F. Lee.". by Miss Clara Mae Loveless. and musical numbers by David Nixon completed the pro- gram.
 The guests were received by Mrs. Huey and officers of the chapter and refreshments were served in the dim ing room from a table attractively appointed with a vase of crimson carnations and ferns, crimson can dies in silver candelabra. Coffee was served by Mrs. B. F. Purser and tea by Mrs. W. T. Wilson and sand wiches and hints were passed by other members of the chapters Recital for MT. Nixon
 David Nixon. a gifted young vio- linist of Bessemer, whose remarkable talent and genius have been recog- nized by various artists of the east he having been for some months a student at Washington conservatory. will be given benefit recital by the Rotary Anns of Bessemer at an early date. according to decision of the club at it's regular meeting ct luncheon Thursday at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. George D. wood- row.
 The Rotary Anns decided that they would sponsor the organization of Girl Scout troops and assist in the outlining of their activities and pleasures, this movement to be start ed by their club immediately. The social features of the luncheon were delightful. the dining table was beautifully appointed with basket of lovely narcissi and graceful as paragus ferns as centerpiece. Mrs. George Waller poured coffee and Mrs R. w. Waldrop tea. and as an en- tertaining feature Mrs. c. B. Lytle, charming reader, read Flying Jim's Last Leap" and David Nixon accompanied by Mrs. c. W. Nixon, rendered a delightful program. This = A cTNn1A n