The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
BESSEMER CHURCH HEARS DR. STUART Anniversary of Occupying First Methodist Church
 Building Celebrated FESTIVAL AT SCHOOL Greeks to Have Patriotic Rally. Stirred by Message From
 Venizelos-Other News
 of Bessemer

Bessemer May Especial. 1.-The First Methodist church was crowded to it's fullest capacity last night when pr. George Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church of Birmingham, de- livered an address in celebration of oc- cupancy of the new church building. The Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor of the local church, introduced pr. Stuart, paying him high tribute. The speaker took for his subject. Fun" He kept his audienc in an uproar of laughter. Several songs were rendered by a male quartet, composed of ", C. Baty. George Bumgardner Mr. McCluslSey ana MT. Michaelson and a quartet of mixed voices composed of Mrs J. Fi. Wright, Mrs. W. B. Rue. George Bun- gardner and Mr Michaelson rendered several selections which were greatly enjoyed. At the conclusion of the pro- gramme free will offering was taken and the crowd adjourned to the basement of the church where sand Wiches and punch were served The aIIalr was arranged by the Pastors nelpers and the chairmen. Mrs. w. G. Baty, Mrs. T. J. DeJarnette. Mrs. Mac Clay and Mrs. Jerome Karr. were as sisted by the other members of the or2anization as we'll as the younc, ladies of the church
 interest continues to grow in th.' : revival meeting being held at tttf. Jonesboro skating rink. which is be- Ing attended by large crowds anh many COnVnrSinpc F, l. Rev. W. J. Ray is doing the preach- Ing and is assisted by the Rev. Jack ; Johnson, who has charge of the sins Ing. All churches are co-operatjne ana every minister in Jonesboro is tak- ing part. Services are held daily at lo o'clock and 7:30 o'clock. and ire puphc IS invited to attend
 The Greek residents of Bessemer ara stirred by the proclamation from their great liberal leader. VenizeIos. which was printed in a New York Creek na : per, urging them to support the JJnitca states government. As a conseouence they are planning a patriotic demon stfatlon Great enthusiasm is beipa aroused by the message as practicaltx all Greeks here are avowed followers of Venizelos.
 The May festival and track meat which was held at the high schon, 'hls afternoon. was a success in ever ;, way and was attended by larYe crowd. Seven girls entered in the con tests. Miss Emily Kitto winnine the most joints, in the various features Of iered Tor fe girls She won the standing bi ,ad jump the runnine broad jump and the shoe race. Cbarlie scott won the 50-yard dash. the 1O1. yard dash and the 220- yard dash rnal- Ing the 100yard dash in 10 AK sac. onds and the 220-yard dash in 26 sec onds. Virgil Hawkins won the half mile race. making the distance in , minutes and 20 seconds Ralph Mer ritt won the running broad jump by. covering a. distance of Is feet In inches and the pole vault at a dis lance of feet 10 inches Charlie Scott ana William Lowery tied in the hish Jump, each Jumping feet 31z inches m all the features Charlie Scott made 2o points. which was the largest puu- Der of points made, while Ralph Mer- rltt came second making IA points anu Wllllam Lowerv and Virgil flaw klns tied for third with 13 points eacn
 Refreshments were sold and a naar sum was realized. which will go to- ward the publication of the high school annual. The Kalista." All of the prizes given in the contests were donated by Bessemer merchants
 The Bessemer Culture club held its regular meeting this afternoon at the iprary. The club is studying southern literature and much interest was mani rested in the lesson today with Mrs John M Martin IS leader. The members responded to roll call with quotations rom southern poets and splendid paper on the lives of Simms, Timrod and Haynes was read by Mrs. J. C.. Curry. At the conclusion of the pro sramme short business meeting was held and plans were discussed for tbr open meeting. which will be held in the near future at the home of Ms E. +. Huey at Jonesboro Only one more meeting of the club will be held before adjournment is taken for the summer.
 large number of white people wil1 attend the exercises at the N o. Nelson settlement house on Eighth avenue between Twenty-third and Twentv- fourth streets Friday night. Prominent white people have been asked to ad- dress the audience on the part the negroes can take for their countrr. splendid musical programme will also he rendered and the new settle ment house. which has just been com pleted, will be dedicated on Sunday aft ernoon.
 Mrs. J. C. Berry entertained the members of the Auction Bridge club this afternoon at her attractive home at Raimund. There were three tables of players and after series of games the first prize. silk hose was won by Mrs. J. s. Winters, while the second prize, also silk hose. was captured hy Miss Cecilie Freeland: and the con solation. box of crepe de chine hand kerchiefs, fell to Mrs R. T. Smith. X delicious salad and ice course was served. Only club members were in- cluded in this hospitality
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