The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
J. MAC PARSONS DEAD

News has been received in this city of the death of J. Mac Parsons, who died Friday night at Il o'clock in Asheville N. c. The deceased was ? years of age.
 He had been in delcining health for the past several years and about one and half years ago went to North Carolina, where he had hoped to regain his health. MT. Parsons had been con- nected with the Louisville and Nashville railroad for number of years prior to his leaving for the mountains. An nouncement of his death came as dis tinct shock to his wide circle of friends in view of the fact that it was an- nounced Friday, according to letter : received by relatives, that he was much improved and expected to spend the hol- idays at home. The deceased is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs J. Il. Far sons, one brother. Walter Parsons, Of this city, two sisters, Mrs. James Par rish of North Birmingham, and Mrs. Frank Walburn of Sloss.
 The remains are expected to arrive Sunday morning at II o'clock over the Alabama Great Southern railroad. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Methodist church, Rev. Ira F. Hawkins officiating. The pall- bearers will be: Active, J. w. Moore. C. F. Moore, o. c. Moore, J. E. Moore, W. J. Vines and Eugene Mckinney. The honorary pail bearers have not yet been announced. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
 FOUR MINUTE MEN PLANS
 Chairman Andrew C. Mitchell of the four minute men announces the follow ing programme for the week of Decem- ber 10 to 15. The subject will be: Car rying the Message and talks will be made on Monday. Wednesday and Fri 6ay at the Grand theatre by A. c. Mitchell Dr. F. P. Lacey and Judge J. C. B Gwin. George Ross and Judge B. Clay Jones will speak. Pinkney Scott, T. ]. Lamare and Gardner K. Goodwin will speak at the Dixie theatre.
 COMMUNITY SING PROGRAMME
 The Following programme has been an- nounced for the community sing, which will be given Sunday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock at the First Methodist church:
 Anthem, Forget Not All His Benefits (Adams); prayer, Rev. I. F. Swallow ;, hymn, "The Star Spangled Banner, Sol dies Chorus (Goudno), by the high school chorus; trio, The Lord Is My Salvation" (verd), Miss Jessie Bumbard- ner, B. l.. Michaelson and D. c. Davis; hymn. "Onward, Christian Soldiers" duet, .God Shall Wipe Away All Tears, Mrs. w B. Rue and Mrs. James Wright; re- marks about the Young Mems Christian association in the army, by Rev. Ira F. Hawkins; quartet, ''The Battle Hymn of the Republic Miss Mary E. Lovett, Mrs, w. B. Rue, B. L. Michaelson and Hode Eastham solo, "Why Are Thou Cast ; Down, O., MI Soul?" (Spichep, B. l.. Michaelson; "Tenting Tonight on the Old Campground, high school chorus; duet, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Howe), Miss Maude Buck and Hode Eastman anthem, Blessed Be the Lord God of Israeli (Spross); hymn, My Country Tis of Thee" benediction, Rev. NJ, K. Thorn ton.
 The programme has been arranged un- der the direction of Mrs. B. G. Hollings- worth. one of Bessemers most talented musicians, while some of the best talent of the city will appear upon it. free will offering will be taken at this time which will go to the Army Young Men Christian association fund. A large crowd Is expected to attend as this will be ..-s first of series of sings to be given in this city
 INDOOR PAGEANT
 Arrangements are being made by the ladies of the First Presbyterian church to give an indoor pageant on December 9 at the church. About 20 young girl. will take part, also large number O the Sunday school children Much in terest Is being manifested in this affair. REGISTRAR TO VISIT BESSEMEF
 M. E. Morris. registrar of Jefferson county, will be in Bessemer on Decembe