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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
LIVE CHURCH NEWS
 OF WHOLE WORLD
700 Men and Women Needed
 for Mission Work
GREATEST OF SCHOOLS
International Sunday School Lessons Committee Maps Out Study Courses-Dr. Carroll Gives
 Figures on the Churches

Bishop Anderson of Chicago. Bishop Philippines, and the Rev. Dr. William T. Manning, rector of Trinity church, New York, have been appointed by the Episco- pal commission named in 1910 to further the cause of Christian unity, to vislt England this summer and there explain the purposes of the proposed World Con- ference on Faith and Order. Bishop An Bishop Vincent is ehairmans Of the Epis- .copal House of Bishops.
 Bishop Hall of Vermont. Bishop Brew ster of Connecticut, the Rev. Dr. Alexan- der Mann of Boston, the Rev. Dr. A. G. Mortimer of Philadelphia, the Rev. pr. Henry S. Nash of Cambridge and the Rev. pr. Francis J. Hall of Chicago have been named by the same commission committee on literature, and hope soon to begin the publication of tracts and news paper articles dealing with matters pre- liminary to the proposed conference. The Rev. pr. Mann is rector of Trinity church, Boston, and the Rev. pr. Mortimer Of St. Marks, Philadelphia. Professor Nash is a mmeber of the faculty of the Cam- bridge Theological school, and Professor Hall of that of the Western Divinity school.
 Committed to send delegates to this conference on faith and order are prac- tically every non-Catholic religious body in America. Bodies In Australia are ask ing about it and are expected to send delegates. European bodies have not yet acted. Efforts are to be made to have invitations sent to Roman and eastern Catholic churches. and if not accepted, at least to be considered. Nobody yet ven lures an opinion as to when or where tnr world meeting will be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Greatest nf Schools

The International Sunday Schools Les- sons committee, meeting recently in ln- dianapolis, in which city was held It's first meeting forty years ago, mapped out new -Bibie lessons for English speak i.@ Sunday schools in this and other lsnds tha. contains learners to the nunl- Ter of 9 0he00. There is a British sec- ton, and action is taken here only after cons sultatioil with il. but leadership in this religious educational work is in America, and has been from it's incep- ton.
 Lessons which these millions of child ren study, and will study until 1917, are as follows: This year the Life of Christ as related by St. Mark, but with cita- tions from some other of the evangelists; 113: the Old Testament from Genesis tJ Joshua, or To be more specific, from the Creation 10 the third settlement in Canaan. 1.ii4s tho Life of Christ, con cilded from 1912. 1915: the Old Testa- ment, Beginning with the Judges. taking both Books of the Kings. and the Great .r Prophets. 1918: the New Testament, Acts, Epistles and Revelations. 1917: first half of tiie .ear, the Gospel of st. John. and last falf. from the Book of the Kings 10 and including the minor prophets.
 The committee, thc seventh since this system was inaugurated, selects the Bible lessons, and the eommentors, usually some for each religious body using the series. prepare and issue the helps for use in classes. For many years these helps were ungradcd. but within the past ten years they have extended until there are now no fewer than thirty-six courses, if the very small oiies be included. There are, however, four principal courses. lu- lustrations. better 10 help children to comprehend the Bible truths, are taken from naturc. from the history of mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Growth of Churches


 Dr. Henry K. Carroll, secretary of the Eeumenieal Methodist Conference, but United States census enumeratpr of churches in 1s90 figui es that Christians ineSreased in numbers, within continental United States, 7S0,e90 q year during the ten years from 1900 to 1910. Since making religious statistics officially pr Carroll has made them on his own account for several years. These figures are his own for the year 1911. During the decade GOV cred the population of continental United States increased 1.557, 1891 a year.
 The growth of Christian churches, Catholic and Protestant, during 1911 vas according 10 pr. Carroll, 6O0,0O0 members. or somewhat below the average for the previous decade, and 2S00 churches, also below the average. He finds that many great bodies, like the Presbyterian, and his own, the Methodist, do not average gains of two members each year
 During the last 21 years Catholics in America have doubled in num- Der, according to pr. Carroll. and l.utheraas and Epscopallans have come within few thousand of doing the same. lutherans displaced Presbyterians as fourth in rank Meihodists and Paptists increased by 100000 members each. aud fresbytsrians by 7DoO00. Catholic authori. ties give their population for 1911 as -f,elS,e0o, while pr. Carroll, by deductng percentage for children too young to be confirmed, arrives as a communicant membership for this church of 12,575 0o0. He points out that Methodist and other figures are on a somewhat different basis from Catholic, and that comparison of figures should take this fact into account.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
It's a Good Time--- Your Tine---tO Buy

The assurance that Birmingham will have at least one
 Million Dollar hotel with very strong probability of two has made trading business and semi business property very tve only the vicinity the hotel sites other local tes. This RISING MARKET To the man who in tends BUY and HOLD, this is fair warning act quickly On the other hand to those who looking for quick profit the situation could be encouagng as there will un doubtedy be many swift changes of property the situation develops and is becoming clearly defined day
 DON'T LET THE SITUATION GEr AWAY FROM YOU It is period of prompt decision and action.
 As agents for whose holdings represent the at tracve business and semi business locations the in touch with the situation and will advise you to the best of ability for your interests and identical We prosper when contribute your prosperity See us-our time is at your command
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to Contrnctors

Sealed proposals for furnishing the material and constructing a county san itary sewer near Boyles, Ala, will be received by the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, room 101, courthouse, Birmingham, Ala, until 12 o'clock noon. February 15, 1912. Plans and specifications will be on file at the office of sanitary engineer, room 101, on and after Feb ruary 5. 1912.
 The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. l.. H. SALTER, 2-2-4-6-8-11-13 Sanitary Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

Neat bungalow of rooms and bath. ele vated lot, North Highlands, s20. Two story, room dwelling. southern ex- posture. North Highlands. s25. New bungalow, rooms and bath, elec- tricity, West End, 7.50. Neat, new bungalow on McMillan ave- nue. West End, sl5. Six room cottage on large lot, half block of car, Owenton, s15. Five room cottage, one block of car near Germania park Six room cottage. one and half blocks of two cars Woodlawn. Upper flat of new, two story building rooms hall. bath and furnace; easy walking distance, on Southside.
 FOR SALE Neat new and very attractive, room house on a corner lot in Norwood. Well built conveniently arranged, with large basement and furnace. Very liberal terms.
 One of the cheapest lots. location con- sidered, in the Norwood district. It faces east, is elevated, almost level and half block of car. Neat, new bungalow at Central park. Is well located and reasonable price and terms will be made. Neat cottage of five rooms. hall. bath. etc, with furnace heat, facing the cars in West End. Splendid location. Terms to suit.
 R. F. MANLY & co.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Correcting the Parson

From the Boston Transcript.
 "In your sermon this morning you spoke of a baby as "a new wave on the ocean of life.' ]"
 Quite so: a poetical figure"
 Don't you think a fresh squalP would have hit the mark better?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Uniyersalist Outlook

The Rev Dr. NJ. D. Shutter, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, Minneapo- lis, and president Of the Universa.ist General Convention, is of the opinion that Unive-salists, like other bodies that have congregational government are tending toward centralization. He thinks there is greater difference toward na- tional leaders and their office. and a larger willingness to cooperate along na- tional lines. These tendencies are, he believes, in the right direction as afford Ing greater efficiency.
 Last year. when the general conven- ;icn was held at Springfield, Universal ists made their first move toward organ rec foreign missions Their first effort s in Japan where are six or seven Uni versalist churches. In this country Uni versalists are laying much more stress than formerly upon humanitarian work. The president says while Upiversalfsls anc Unitarians arc practically one t;I doc Urine, there is no active effort toward union of the two. chiefly because nobody in either church takes hold of the mat ter. He thinks there is more democracy in his church than in the other. The feXt general convention of Universalists will be held in Chicago in 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

siens, and from the temperance move ment There have been objections to the introduction of these illustrations from without, but they have been overruled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

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 fpre with 3 room residence attached; n cIose in on 18th street
 rooms on 2d floor. 116 south 20th Wstrcet.
 GEORGE BILBE, Agt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Two Beautiful Homes on the Highlands

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Christian Workers

Nearly TOO men and women are wanted for the Christian mission fields of this and other countries. Once a year the student volunteer movement collects and pub fishes lists of workers sought for by the societies of North America. Often it is in- complete, but this year the number and variety are beyond any previous one Vol unteers are wanted for medical, educa- tional and evangelistic work. The salaries are small, but sure, and there is choice of practically every country under the sua. The contract for service is two to seven years. For nearly all of the positions only graduates of college or high grade train ing school are accepted.
 Of 700 required, few more than half are men. Civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers; teachers of music, agriculture. manual training, chemistry and almost all other high school subjects; athletes to develop outdoor sports; physical direc- tors for gymnasium work; architects and builders, physicians. business managers for colleges, mission presses and stations, stenographers, both to serve as private secretaries and to teach; printers for mis- sion presses, and preachers to learn for eign languages, to teach in seminaries and to preach to English speaking congrega- tions-these are the lines of service de- manded of men. Of women there are wanted physicians, nurses. kindergartners, teachers, almost all grades, evangelists, and superintendents of orphanages and heads of homes for students.
 These demands for workers are made by almost all societies, home and foreign China is especially in need of men, and South America is steadily increasing It's calls Persons offering themselves may well apply to the societies of their own churches for further information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
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Homes and Lots in all Parts of the City
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

The Norwegian bodies of Lutheraus, most leargely represented in numbers in Wisconsin and Minnesota, have combined memberships of 476,0O0. They have been apart for three decades on doctrinal differ ences, but committees have adjusted their respective theologies, and at a joint meet ing to be held at Madison on February 14 next it is expected the two bodies will become one. Throughout the northwest, where Norwegians are most numerous, many readjustments of churches and properties will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
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SS cash and SIS per month. room house. front and back porches no taxes or in- surance; 2l2 blocks of car line; faces east; has sidewalks and street improve ments; is near school and churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
R. F. MANLY & co,
FOR RENT

26 North 18th Street. surance. Real Estate, Surety Bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Birmingham Dirt Is The Best Investment

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Buy This and Double

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
3rd Avenue, Near 17th Street

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Odom- Hudnall Realty Go.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-11
Get a
 

To the Board Of County commassion- eB of Fairfield County:
 hereby apply for a ttAnsfer of a license No. 283 to sell 6pirituous and Intoxicating IAqnor8, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider from Hugh La- very at 721 Water St, te Hugh La- very q Co, at 747 Water St. Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place of b.lsiness is not located within 200 feet In a direct line Of Church Edif1ce or Public School-houDe, or the premises pertaining thereto. or any Post once, Public Library or Cemetery.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this 2d day of May, A. D. 1912.
 HUGH LAvERY 6 CO.
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined hy law, of the Town of Bridgeport, hereby endorse the application of the above named for such licenae and we do severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in safd Town of Bridgeport. Dated at Bridgeport, this 2nd day of May. 4. D. 1912
 John A. Lynch. A. 1T. McCarten. Jas. A. Dsllace, Albert ". Tiska, Joseph P. Coughlln.
 hereby certify that the above n4med endorDeTz are electors and tax payers as defined by law, of the Town Of Hridgep0rt Dated at Bridgeport. this 2d day of
 WTIAAAM THOMAS.
 Town Clerk. Hxhs ee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-11
THE WEBERFIELDIANS COMING NEXT WEEK
Gala Event In Local Theatrcals Scheduled for Wednes
 day, May 15, at the Park Theatre

earlier entertainments incorporation with wealth of new material. It IS admittedly the best of all the budgets of nonsense and fun ever produced by the two partners.
 The old features include Lillian Rus sells rendition of 'tCome Down, My Evening Star;" Fay Templeton's sing ing of Rosie with its accompany ing chorus of dancing ponies, and of -'Mary's Grand Old Name;" Willie Golfers inimjtable bur1esQue on mel odrama and the vaudeville stage in which is included the famous T have something to say to you-I am going away from here' speech; Bessie Clay tons nimble toe dancing and Weber and Fields themselves in a half dozen of their famous scenes, including their impersonation of marble statues, the hypnotism scene, the screamingly fun ny and absurdiy ridiculous choking scene" and the colloquy concerning the correct manner for two persons to behave at a bar when they only have five cents between themL
 The new features include half doz- en songs and number of scenes Of banter and comic by-p1ay between Webef and Fields, MT. Collier, MT. Be- ban, Miss Russell and MT. Kelly.
 The chorus is said to preserve all the traditions established in the old days and the piece is said to be set In a frame of exceptional brilliance. All in all the engagement looks like the biggest local theatrical event of sev- eral seasons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-11

The American theatre-going public has long been accused of being fckle and of forgetting old favorites, but that this is a trrmped-up charge, has been demonstrated by the amazing success of the Weber and Fields Ju- bilee company, which comes to the Park Theatre for one night only, We'd nesday, May 18th, fresh from its rec Ord-smashing run of fourteen weeks at the Broadway Theatre, New York.
 No revival within the memory of the present generation has met with half the success of this revival of the past glories of the little old Weber and Fields Music Hall. and no theatrical entertainers have been acclaimed with quite so much spontaneous enthusiasm by the old crowds as have Weber and Fields, Lillian Russell, Fay Temple ton, William Collier, George Beban, Bessie Clayton, John T. Kelly, Ada Lewis, Helena Collier Garrick and Frankie Bailey, and 1t might be men tioned that not since Joe and Lew parted seven years ago has any pro- ducing manager had the audacity to add WEBERFTEEDIAN ..s szs = gather together such an expensive and almost awe-inspiring cast.
 The Jubilee company is presenting a two act siit called .sFokey- Pokey," in which is incorporated a delicious lit tie burlesque on 'Bunty Pulls the Strings" entitled "Bunty Bulls and Strings" "Hokey-Pokey'' is a medley of the best things from a dozen of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-11
poL:I's

When the curtain rolls up at Polls theatre on Monday afternoon Bridge port audiences will have the oppor- tunity of, seeing for the first time al popular prices a play that has been critics as the greatest American
 s.The Witching Hour'' is the produc- ton ana 1t marks the very pinnacle of Gucces4 attained by Americas fore most p1aywrfght-Augustus Thomas.
 has been all; the greater through the fact that the play departs from the beaten track Of theatricals and the dramatist has boldly dealt with the supernatural. 10 a plot that is brim- ful of dramatic situations, pathos and the most interesting denouements is added the Fascination of seance in telepafhy, Through the play runs a beautiful love story. which binds the sympathy and attention of the audi ence from the. .stait but. .the chief ap7 peal Of AThe Wftohing Hour'' lies in its novel dramatic situations, evolved by the author from the Spirit world. play Q 9upef-fine cast is necessary, but that is easily furnished by the splendid personnel of the Poli Play ers-sthe finest stock company ever in Bridgeport." Every part in the performance will be taken with the same degree of artistic perfection which marked the opening production "Nobody's widow" The Poli Players will again. prove themselves worthy of their title and demonstrate to Bridgeport that 8 stock performance in the hands of such capable players may equal, if not exceed, the original production.
 .sThe Witchin0 Hourr will be the means of introducing several mem hers of the Poll Players who s.d not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-11

To the Board of County Commission
 srB of Fairfield County: I hereby apply for g transfer of a license No 311 to sell Spirituotzs and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider from ChrfstO- pa1ar LaCfoix 1t II, H. 1S Middle Street to Louis Bousauet at 1l, 13, 16 Middle Street. Town of Bridgeport. The pro- posed place of business Is not located within 200 feet in direct line of a Church Edff1ce CT Pubic achool-house Or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post once, Public Library or Cemetery.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 1st day of May, A. D. 19i1
 LOUIS BoUsoUMT
 Applicant. We. the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named for such iicense and VIC dc severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 1st day of May. A. D. 1912.
 Charles Hansen. Owen Ls1t. Mar shall Gray. Wn. Liebernm, John Hea- hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and taxpayers, as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport. Dated at Bridgeport. this 1st day of 1'' @ VIM. THOMAS.
 Town Clerk. ~ a.*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-11
Green Stockings Next Week At
 Lyric Theatre
MARGARET ANGLIN SUCCESS TO BE GIVEN BY CARPENTER
 STOCK COMPANY

There are still a very few seats remaining unsold for this evenings performance of When Knighthoo6 Was in Flower" the last of the weel The week has been the biggest ir the history of the Carpenter Stoct company. Don't let this chance ge out at least making an effort to wit ness 1t this evening. You may be one of the lucky ones to connect with me feW seats remaining, and the ev- enlng will be, most pleasantly spent ,,I In Green Stockings" Margaret Ang- l1n's delightful comedy, which will be the offering for the coming week, Miss Cleveland will be seen in the leading role, that played by Miss Anelin in the production which is still creating a perfect furore in all the 1eadings cir. les Of the country. Green Stock. ings'' has been wonderful. success. sure to know that Mr. Carpenter is so eager upon giving his patrons the very best in the way of theatrical amusements.
 The story of Green Stockings" is based upon an old English tradition case her younger sister was more sue cessfrl than herself in the matrimen- ial market, to wear pair of green stockings at the wedding of the younger, in evidence of her own fail ure. Out of this tradition, and the singular conditions which at times il brought about, A. B. Mason has wov- en story which is replete with the most brilliant comedy. It is intense ly amusing and provides an evening of enjoyment such as is seldom had.
 Miss Cleveland, in the forthcoming production, will have the leading role. the same as played by Miss Anglin. and that she will give 1t with all the grace and charm of her being is as- sured by the splendid work she has shown in her previous efforts. Her supporting cast will all be exceed ingly well placed, and some of the characters shown are drawn with ex- ceeding fineness Miss Strickland will have one of the richest parts she has enjoyed in long time, and those who know .her, work in the past as character woman will understand that she will portray it, in a manner which will add greatly to her renown.
 Seats are selling finely for the cOn- ing week, and already 1t promises to equal, if not excel, the present week in brilliancy. stGet your seats early don't forget that caution, which is certainly good advice to follow, if you want to zee the excellent offer ingS at the Lyric.