The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-26
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Bessemer. November 25- Special. -
The resignation which was rendered by
Rabbi II. X. Hirsch TO his congrega-
ton today came in the nature of
surprise not only to his people but to
the entire community More than four
years ago Mr.. Hirsch came to Besse-
mer from Toledo, Ohio. gathered a scat
tered people and organized a sunday
school. The acceptance of this charge
In Athens, Ga, will leave vacancy
In Beth Eel congregation. The feeling
is of a real loss, the passing into an
other field of a man who by his love
and devotion has made an indelible inn
preston and who has won his way
to the very depth of the peoples hearts.
Mr.. Hlrsch's resignation is effective
January l.
The football team of the Bessemer
high school has been practicing regu-
larly and they feel that they are now
ready TO meet the eleven of the Br-
mingham high school on Thursday
morning at Underwood park. The local
eleven has lost but one game this sea-
son, while they have won three. The
line-up will be as follows: Siniard, CEN
ter; Randle, Martin. Fountain. guards;
'ouASOiis ldShlGGf ItuS
dale, Thompson ends. Smith, vogtlc,
quarterback Bumgardnep. left half
bcak; Bailey, right halfback Clay. full
back; Bailey, right halfbaclS Clay, full
and Bryant. Referee, Coach Graves of
the University of Alabama; umpire, Bob
Bumg gardner.
". C. Baty. a member of the de-
tectfve force of the city of Bessemer,
has resigned his position. Just who
will succeed Mr. Baty is not known but
his Successor will be elected at the
regular meeting OF the council. Mr..
Baty has been a member of the Depart
ment since October 10, when he was
elected to take the place vacated by
Mr. McCabe. who was elected chief of
police.
Everything is ready for the Baby
Opera" which will be presented at the
high school auditorium on Tuesday
evening for the benefit of Trinity Epis-
copal church About 10 little children
will take part in the entertainment,
which is under the direction of Miss
couric, who is an artist in this line OF
work.
There was a special meeting OF the
Bessemer lodge. No 1853. A. i. and A.
NJ, tonight when the master maso
degree was conferred on Carson l..
Griffin by the senior warden. Frank a.
Hewitt district deputy lecturer, was
present to examine the lodge in It's
proficiency of work.
There will be a regular meeting of
Bessemer chapter ITO. r. A. NJ. Tues
day night, when a team of six win
take the mark master degree.
Yesterday morning at the First Chris
ton church a protracted meeting for
the week was begun. This evening
Rev. III. Nj. Blair preached forceful
sermon. using as his subject, "a Ser
mon on Wheels" Tuesday evening Rev.
Miligan Earnest will use as his sub
iect. $50" Rev Il. b. Powell has chosen
as mis- subject for wednesday evening,
"rhe Irnanswerable Question j. ID,
Patton will direct the music,
Miss Nellie Christlieb and her guests.
Miss Hattie Alexander of Decatur. Miss
AGNES Bellamy, Miss Felicia STREET. and
Miss E,stelle triclSland were compli-
mented with q dance this evening at
tbe Athletic hall by the young men OF
the dancing set. The hall was elab-
orately decorated for the occasion In
ferns and cut flowers with red and
blue ribbons streaming from the chan
the walls. The german was led by
Miss Margaret Robinson OF Birning-
ham and Mr.. John Walston, a number
of new figures being introduced. Those
present besides the honorees We're:
Misses Roberta Lamb. Martha Glover.
Marjorie Beall. Margaret Wingheld OF
Birmingham, MISC Nevins of Virginia,
Misses Marian and Carrie Kent Sadie
Shrigley of Ensley. Ada Gunner of
brownsville. Miss Norwood of West
End. Misses Mary Smith, Mary Tlnk-
lepaugh. Nell fitzpatrick Kate Lacey,
Mary Duncan, Kathleen Adams. Ellen
Davis, Virginia Robinson, ALA Tur-
ner. Messrs Sam May, Fred Bailey, c.
II. KuchinslSi, Octavius Spencer, Brig
man Lolhelin. Burke, Caldwell, Cecil
Giichrist, A. L. Patton. Dr. Hayes, DR..
Coleman, Elliott Houston. Claud Bat
son, John Bradshaw. Berney Clay. NAL
con Argo Sid Boyd. Dr. C. A. Harris.
Frank Hayes, AL Thompson, James Don
aldson. w. A. Porter. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Perkins. Dr. and Mrs. w. D. Taylor,
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Clay, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grey HUFFMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron.
Mr. and Mrs George Shaw, Mr.. and
>Frs. w. p Golson and Mrs. j. c. Berry.
The music was furnished by the Marks
orchestra.