The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-18

finished product of the sculptor's art is
of obscure personal effort and drudgery.
1t is SO with the work of DR. Handley.
For 36 years he has been engaged in the
usual work, unnoticed and unassuming
Now appears the great superstructure OF
his character. The effects of personal
work are now in evidence; the unseen has
become the seen"
"Five Minute Visions
After a male quartet selection, 1.-THE
Beautiful Land" the first of the Five
Minute Visions" on the programme, was
given. Mayor Frank p. O'Brien. who
was to have spoken on behalf of the
Catholic church, was absent, due to indis-
position. as were DR.. A. ]. Dickinson and
DR.. j. II. Phillips. DR.. I. H. Sholl gave
a talk in place of Mayor O'Brien. ST
some one would get dictionary and Gull
out all the commendatory adJectives,"
said DR.. Sholl, II should indorse every
one of them to be used in describing DR..
Handley." DR.. Handley has been pastor
to the family of DR.. Sholl for three gen.
erations, and DIR. Sholl enjoys the dis
tinction of being the only man living who
was present at the ceremony when DR..
Handley was ordained for the ministry.
In concluding, DR.. Sholl read an anus
clipping on "A Sailors Definition of an
Anthem
DR.. I. d. Steele, pastor of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church, u. s. A, was
the next speaker. Dr. Steele complained
of being restricted to minutes In which
to tell all the good he knew of DR.. Hand
ley II have been a neighbor of DR..
Handley across the street for nearly II
years. and can bear testimony to his
great work of love" he said. Love be-
gets love, and that is why Dr. Handley
is now SO high In the hearts of the people
of Birmingham. I am glad to see these
flowers 1t is wise to give an honest pas
tor flowers while he is still living"
Loving Cup Presented
Dr. Morris Newfield, who next spoke
on behalf of the congregation of Temple
Emanuel, presented the silver loving cup
to DR.. Handley II bring this as a spe-
cial message OF esteem from my congre-
CATION" he said. 1T is of insignificant
value, yet should be something unique,
being presented as 1t is by a Jewish con-
gregation to a Gentle minister. 1t Is a
little token which we hope you will cher
ish in the same spirit in which 1t Is given.
AS expressive of our sentiment of love,
we present you with this simple loving
cup. which we ask you to keep as little
souvenir of our love-"
Dr. Handley responded In rev snort
but earnest remarks. Just return to
your people" he said to Dr. Newheid,
1.-THE love Of an old man.
DR.. Bransc0mb Speaks
81 thought when the Jews were carried
into bondage they were cured OF idolatry,
said DIR. l.. c. Branscomb. who was the
next speaker ut appears tonight that
Jews and people of every other denomi-
nation are guilty of worship ping dear Dr.
Handley.'
The Rev William Sholl was next intro
duced. After a short talk he presented
DR.. Handley with the purse given by the
congregation of the Central church.
The next service Of the celebration will
be held Sunday morning, when Bishop j.
Fl. Mccoy will preach a sermon on 10y
alty to Christ and the Church" The SER
mon Sunday evening will be preached by
Dr. Handley.