The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-12
Mr.. DAMBER SPEAKS
At MEMS MEETING
Pastor of Baptist Tabernacle
Delivers Impressive Sermon
Y. M. C, A. NIGHT SCHOOL
Large and Able Faculty VIII Teach.
Memorial Services Held in
Honor OF the Late w.
n. Cherry.
Y. N. C. A. NIGHT SCHOOL


the regular Sunday afternoon meeting of
the Young Mems Christian association
Yesterday from the text Thou art
weighed In the balance and found want
ing"
The speaker gave a vivid description of
the court of the Babylonish king at the
time the prophet Daniel was one of his
ministers, showing how completely the
ancient ruler was lacking In the qualities
that go to make up true greatness. To-
day Gods balances are the same as In
the past. We are weighed in the balance
of Gods Word. In the balance of CON
science. and In that of public opinion.
Under these three heads the speaker
pointed out In an eloquent and earnest
manner the great danger of people being
found wanting.
At the aftermeeting a number manifest
ed a desire for the prayers Of Christians
but no definite conversions are reported.
At the social mingle' held from to g.
refreshments were served and the Japan
csc lecturer, Mr. Icyda, made an interest
ing talk.
I16 pDellllb u the night otbOOA was
discussed during the afternoon. The
committee In charge of this work is COM
posed of C. o. Simpson, treasurer of the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company; w. II. Marley, cashier of the
Birmingham Trust and Savings company;
John II. Adams assistant district mana
ger of the Republic Iron and Steel COM
pany; ]. p. Jackson. general secretary
and ]. s. Bridges, assistant secretary of
the Young Mems Christian association.
The teaching force has been materially
inert ased since last year. The following
have been secured for the work OF the
term which begins October 8.
Thomas C. Young, principal Martin
school, arithmetic.
j. w. Adams, draughtsman Birming-
ham Machine and Foundry company;
mechanical drawing, algebra geometry.
J. D. Williams principal Woodiawn
High school; English.
Thomas II. JOY, of Browne JOY engi-
neers; architectural drawing.
l.. LeMay, bookkeeper and paymaster
Birmingham Railway. Light and Power
company; bookkeeping, business penman.
ship and spelling.
C. w. Collins. attorney at law; business
and commercial law.
John L. Sims, stenographer and cour
reporter; shorthand and typewriting.
Memorial Meeting.
At the regular weekly meeting of the
association Bible class, held at o'clock
yesterday morning portion Of the time
was devoted to a memorial service in
honor of the late w. II. Cherry, who met
his death three days ago In the railroad
accident between here and Selma. Mr.
Cherry had been "a member or the class
since April II of this year. That he was
held In the highest esteem and his life
regarded as exemplary is evidenced by
the testimony of several of his fellow
class men. ]. p. Jackson, general secre-
tary of the association and leader of the
class, said In part: 1.-THE regularity and
punctuality In the life of our Brother
Cherry were marked characteristics
which are found in the lives of all prime
Mr.. cherry's supreme desire was to see
men brought to Christ"
c. w. Collins, Jr., called attention to
the fact that Mr.. Cherry had deep in
terest In the work of the class. Stating
among other things that the deceased
had sought him out on each Of the three
occasions he had been absent from the
Bible class meetings and secured his (Coi.
llns) notes bearing on the lesson.
Mr.. Jackson supplemented this state
ment of Mr.. Collins by telling how care.
fully Mr.. Cherry had taken notes or
Bible texts, and neatly written comment!
between the lines of his Bible, showing
how carefully he had pondered the grea
truths of the inspired word
j. Fl. Conkil cited Mr.. Cherry's life al
an example Of the power of Christ to taxi
care Of a man amid the perplexities ant
temptations incident to the life of a rail
road engineer.
]. e. Hixon was impressed with tn
interest Mr.. Cherry showed last Sunda.
morning three weeks ago In the saliva
ton of his nephew. At this time he ask
ed the members Of the class TO pray 10
his nephew, who was present. that h
| might become a Christian.
An Engineer Speaks.
| o. w. Fiddler, who follows the sam
| calling as did Mr.. Cherry. that of 10
| connective engineer. said he had presented
| the claims of the Young Mems Christian
association to Mr.. Cherry and was partl,
instrumental in his joining the associa
| ton; that ne had reason to believe thu
deceased was proud of his calling as al
engineer from the hearty manner II
which he cheered on one occasion, som,
sentiments which tended to dignity the
profession Of an engineer.
Mr.. Fiddler spoke very feelingiy Of tn,
| many noble traits OF character possessed
by his dead friend.
Penn w. Arnett stated that he did no
know when he was more greatly shocked
than on hearing of the death Of his old
friend. He said he was the most earnest
devout, sincere ranroad man of his ac-
uuaintance. The speaker said that he
believed Mr.. Cherry realized the truth
of the expression. Beyond self lies the
beautiful"
w. L. C. Wales told of a conversation
nc had some weeks ago with Mr.. Cherry
in which he said that 1T was probable
he would have to leave Birmingham soor
to take advantage of a promotion in his
business But" said the speaker, che
got a much greater promotion than ne
expected" The Bible class sent suit
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