The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

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was determined by infinite wisdom That
a temple should be erected at the city
of Jerusalem, erected to God and ded-
icated to His holy name. From the
same sacred scource we learn that a
magnificent temple was erected by KING
Solomon, which immortalized his name.
From that time to the present day
stately buildings of brick and stone
have been erected ands dedicated to
the same high and holy purpose in
all parts of the world, some of them
rivallirg the magniicence of Israers
temple.
This is as it should be, and every
edifice devoted to the service of God
has been a factor in the development
and civilization of the world. There
have been buildings less pretentious.
however that have played their part
in this great work and such is the sub
ject of this article.
On the south side of Birmingham.
out toward Avondale, is a building of
such striking appearance, of such quaint
design and unique architecture, that
III cannot .ldll " dAiid oNACAAAAc'is -
is called the parish house of All Saints
mission 1t was built as an aid to the
church and church work, asd the re-
suit has been all that could be de-
sired The mission is in charge of DR..
Carl Henckell, who entered a most I'M
promising field but who, by his un-
firing energy, perseverance. and prac-
q o1o1I work
that is unequaled in the district.
Kindergarten Established
In the year 1905, through the in
strumentality of Rev. ]. w. CAVITY John
ston, at that time rector of st. Mary's-
ont e-Highlands Episcopal church,
free kindergarten was established on
Twentv-ninth street, between Avenues
F and G. south. A small chapel was
puilt and the school started with 10
children, that number being all that
could be taken at that time, owing 10
shortage of equipment.
little later a Sunday school was start
ed with DIR. Carl Henckell in charge, ana
under his direction clubs for men, boys
and girls were organized and held their
meetings at the little chapel The Sunday
school and the other organizations grew
In number, and a mission developed winch
was given the name "All Saints IL
was under the supervision of st. Mary S
church.
When the Rev. willoughby N. Clay
brook became rector of St. Mary's he be-
came greatly interested in the mission.
He saw the possibilities of the work and
its growing usefulness, and also the need
of more commodious quarters and,
through his efforts and with the as
sistance of the ladies of his church, a
parish house has been erected for All
Saints mission, as beautiful in its design
as it Is useful in its scope.
Begun Two Years Ago
This beautiful edifice was begun Two
years ago and was completed at cost
of about $4,000. 1t is of early English
architecture and presents unique ap-
pearance. 1t is complete in every detail;
its interior is finished in mission style
and in its arrangement is perfection. The
lower floor contains a large kindergarten
department, Sunday school room, club
room, reading room with attractive fire.
place and bookcases. Across the hall IS
a kitchen, storeroom and bathroom, all
of which are elegantly furnished. Inc
second floor is fitted up for a large gym
nasIum. with four shower baths. At each
end of the gymnasium hall there is
balcony for the audiences during athletic
performances. Taken altogether the
building is an architectural achievement,
and a monument to the love and SELL
sa crifce of a few noble men and women.
The kindergarten is a revelation, the
equipment is ideal. and was the gift of
DR.. F. Fl. Johnson in memory of his wife,
who was devoted to kindergarten work.
Miss Bessie Nabers has charge of this de-
partment and is assisted by two young
| ladies Pom the training class of the Biz
mingham schools. She has made this her
life work, and we'll is she adapted for It,
OF a lovable personality, she seems to
thoroughly understand the child nature,
and with a tender gentleness controls the
| little tots as they sing and romp and
perform their little tasks. The children
are from all walks of life, but all are
/ clean, bright and happy. Fortunate, in
deed, is the child who has the advantage
of such surroundings. The kindergarten
| is maintained by the ladies of st. Mary
| Kindergarten association.
/ The Boys club meets from time to time
and instruction not only in church but
along material lines is given the mem
| bers. The meetings are made interesting
and are well attended. The Mems clut
lis also a factor and many men who for
| merly spent their time in frivolous pur-
suits are now interested in the mission
held every week under the direction OF
Mrs. Allison, which is well attended ant
is proving both useful and beneficial t
the girls.
| Started At Ground Floor
When DIR. Henckell assumed charge Of
the mission as layman of the church
he had to start from the ground floor
There were no members of the Episcopa
church in that immediate neighborhood
He struggled ON despite discouragement
gaining a little here and a little there
until today the congregation has grown
to over $50, and is still increasing. A
notable fact is that there are very few
of the congregation who were born II
the church.
While he was engaged in this work h,
studied for holy orders and was admit
ted to the priesthood. The Sunday schoo
is in charge of Mr.. A. e. Wroth.. Th'
church has vested choir Of 30 voice,
under the direction of Mrs. v. II. Win
berg, who is also organist. Mrs. Rob
ert McCauley teaches the primary class
iof the Sunday school.