The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
Episcopal convocatIon.

cooperation, l am, GEO. N. JONES, Chief of Police.
 Episcopal convocation.
 The following is the programme for the meeting of the Birmingham conyocation to be held in Trinity church, Bessemer beginning next Tuesday october and continuing three days:
 TUESDAY. OCTOBER g.
 10 a. m--Holy communion. Subject: "The ! Holy Spirit Necessity of His Work to Every Successful Endeayor, the Rev J. J, D. Hall
 2:30 D. m.-subject: Relation of Con- nrmatlon to Baptism and Holy Com munion," the Rev. F. C. Hunter, the Rev. Thomas J. Beard.
 7:sO p. m.-Evening prayer Subject: l Public Worship; It's Importance to the Spiritual Life of the Individual and the Parish" the Rev. J, G. Glass, the Rev T. J. Beard.
 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
 zoo a. m.-Hoiy communion. l 9:3o a. m.-Litany. Subject; Review of Mission Work by the Clergy" 2:3O D. m.-subject Sponsorship in Baptism; Is it a Mere Form?" the Rev J. H. Blalock, the Rev. I. O. Adams.
 7:3O D. m.-Evening prayer. Subject: "The Layman's Place in the Church. the Rev. S. B. McGlohon, the Rev. r. w. Amber.
 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4.
 TOO a. m.-Holy communion. 9:SO a. m-Subiect: ''The Work of the Convoeation; How Best Accomplished, the Rev. J. w. c. Johnson, the Rev. J. A. Van Hoose.
 2:30 D. m.-Business meeting.
 7:S0 D. m.-Sub5ect. "The Adjustment of the Fourth Commandment to the Church's Ideal of the Christian Sunday" the Rev. E. A. Penick. the Rev W. T. Allan.
 Jonesboro Notes.
 The town council of Jonesboro held its first session since election today at Il a. m. Considerable routine business was disposed of J. z. Houston was elected town marshal, c. c. Dedrick was re-elect- ed city clerk. and Dr. w. M. Owens, health officer. The date of meeting was changed from twice d month to the last Tuesday ir each month.
 After one month the school has an en- rollment of ITO, which Is increasing daily. Professor Handley and his four assist ants are jubilant over the prospects. A number of boys and girls from the sur rounding country are boarding in the city and attending school. The term will ex- tend throughout nine months.
 The real estate market is experiencing a rapid rise in prices and demand since the new car line has begun service. Six houses and lots have been sold this mon by J. E. Martin and he is having daily applications. Desirable houses are at premium.
 The Union Meeting.
 Rev. A. L. Carter, the assistant and ouoir leader who is with the Rev. 10. E. Hendricks, evangelist of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, will open the union meeting Sunday night at 7:45 o'clock in the First Presbyterian church. Rev. MT. Hendricks will remain in Birmingham and close the services there. He will come to Ressemer Monday morning and will preach In the morning at 10 o'clock and in the evening at 7:45 o'clock every day this week. He is said to be a powerful speaker, with a magnetic address and cheerful disposition. He has won a warm place In the hearts of the people in every town he has visited. MT Carter is also good preacher and has a sweet voice. | choir and sings touching and appropriate songs at every service. Hei vii sing and deliver the sermon tomorrow night All of the congregations will attend, there be- ing no other services at that time Every | one is urged to attend.
 Notes and Personals. The Young Ladies' club was entertain ed last Friday night by Miss Laura Jones | in a delightful manner. very enter | taining game was pldStu WhicH aiouoSu much excitement Mrs. J. H. Reed won | the first prize. The second prize was won by Miss Hunt. and the consolation prize fell to Miss Anne Lawhorn. There was a good attendance In spite Of the l bad weather and all had an enjoyable evening
 Miss Lula Hunt is visiting Miss Laura Jones for few days. She has many ! friends in Bessemer.
 | pen inc year old son of Mir. and | Mrs IT C. Grigsby. is quite sick at the home of his parents on Fifth avenue. The United Charities will hold their regular meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. E. NJ | Owens on Fifth avenue.
 All the churches will hold their regu- lar services tomorrow morning but there | will be none at night except in the First Presbyterian, where Rev. A. l.. Carter will preach
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