The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-27
ENSLEY WOMAN TO BE IGNORED
 BY CUP AWARD
Mrs. Cecile Wilson Wins Coveted Prize Given
 By P. H. Tyler
tENsLEY RuREAUl

tn the Ensley schools since 1900, will be awarded the Tyler Merit cup at the First Methodist church Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock. offered one year ago by F. H. Tyler. president, of the Tyler Jewelry company, to the person whe had rendered the most meritorous and unselfish service to Ensley in the year past.
 The award was given into the hands of committee headed by Rev. William H. Mansfield. in association with nine clergymen and as many women repre- senting the churches and clubs of this section. Nominees were given to the committee by various citizens and after . mature investigation the committee gave the award to Mrs. Wilson. She will receive the honor Sunday after noon in the presence, 1t is expected. Of as many persons as can be crowded into the church building.
 Many Vaccinations
 Nominations included, aside from Mrs. Wilson, the following men: James Du- puy. John W. Minor. Dr. Thomas J. Springfield and Rev. Theodore Harris. The committee to award the cup met at Sf. Johns church and voted secretly. Rev. David H. Griffin, pastor of the Ensley Christian church, was the teller and he announced that every member of the board voted and that every vote was cast for Mrs. Wilson. who was the only woman nominated.
 The judges who made the award in cluded; Mir. Mansfield. chairman; Mrs. T. J. Nickle. Mrs. NJ. H. Mcdowell. Mrs. T. l.. Barrett, Mrs. Neal Dusser. Mrs. E. +. Maynord. Mrs. l. E.. Sayre, Mrs. William E. Turnipseed. Mrs. W. H. Almon. Mrs. J. NJ. Donaldson. Rev. Eugene c. Scott, Rev. Edmonds Ben nett. Rev. D. H. Griffin. Rev. David NJ. Gardner, Father M. E. Kitrick and Rev. E. M. Barnes.
 Mrs. Wilson came to Ensley in 1900. Prior to that time she had removed from Marengo county to Lebanon. Mo-. where she was reared and where at the age of 15 years she started teaching school. She married Beckwith DuBose, who died within a short time. leaving Mrs. Wilson with three sons. whom she has raised to manhood.
 Taught Large Glasses
 She taught school for nine months every session and then for six weeks in the summer with classes exceeding 75 children until her boys were able to help her financially. In coming to Ems ley Mrs. Wilson found a meager and inadequate school which she started in and later was taken in by the board of education of ERsley and subsequently, Birmingham under the supervision of which she now serves.
 Her classes in Ensley include dur ing the early days such well known families as the Scott. McDowell. Me Lure, Hattie l.. McEachern. the Candy children. Ellen Dupuy, Mildred liar ris, Edna Meyers. Annie Lee Black burn. all of the Mandy boys. all of the Hickmans except the two eldest. and in all over 5000 children of this section of<Birmingham.
 It was stated that her interest in children did not end with the dismissal bell, but was extended into their homes. x-here she followed them up and cons tributed her advice and concern in their instruction.
 By them all she is much beloved.
 Children to Attend
 Her sons are H. Wright DuBOse of Duluth. superintendent of plate mill: Walter DuBose of Bessemer, and Beckwifh of the Virginia Bridge com pany of Roanoke, Va. She has three grandchildren, two girls and boy. These three and other relatives will attend the presentation services Sun day.
 In the congregation will he all of the school teachers of this section of Bir- mingham. the board of education. the Ensley kiwanis club in a body. repre- sentatiyes from the EnSley Associated Merchants. practically all of the mem bers of the various clubs of the Ensley district and other official representa- tiyes. The church will be decorated by the wOmen's clubs of Ensley. assist ed by the pastors helpers of the Ensley Methodist church.
 The presentation will he made by Rev. Edmonds Bennett, b. D.. rector of St. Johns church, of which Mrs. Wilson is a communicant. Dr~C. B. Glenn. superintendent of the Birming- ham schools, will deliver an address.
 Open Funeral Home
 The chapel of EchOls and Amgwin's 8 funeral home will be dedicated Tues day afternoon at 8 30 o'clock with ap- propriate ceremony. according to an- nouncement Saturday. The services will be arranged by Rev. l.. F. Bru- baker and Rev. W. H. Mansfield. as sisted by clergymen of every faith in Ensley, Pratt City, Wylam. Fairfield. Fairview and other territory near this section.
 To Hold Banquet
 The annual banquet of the Sunday school council will be held in the dining hall of the Ensley Methodist church. All membeRB of the council are expect ed to attend, as it is desired to have q representative gathering.
 Promotion Class Large
 Mid-term promotions in all of the grammar schools will take place Mon day following examinations during the past week. It was stated Saturday by school authorities that promotions will result in the complete change of the school classes and the mid-term en- trance of children that have become 6 years of age during the past few months, will increase the enrolment to q large number
 Promotions Ot the high school for the mid-term was greater than any similar peried in years This is expected to he eclipsed when the final examinations are held prior to June.
 Building Annex
 The Wylam Methodist church. of which Rev. W. F. Guthrie is pastor. IS constructln: a twO-StOry Sunday school annex to take care of the rapid increase in attendance at wylam. The building will be two stories and will measure 32 feet frontage by 9i feet in depth. and divided into five depart mentS, for activities of the Sunday school work
 The building committee of the church expects to complete construction within A few weeks. after which the buiIelins