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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
NEW LAW OFFICES

Attorney T. D. McGaughey will open offices in the inferior court building, Ensley in the rooms used by the Red Cross committee for hearquarters in their Christmas drive. Mir McGaughey has been engaged in the prictice of law in Birmingham, with offices in the First National Bank building, for the past three years. as well as being em- ployed by the government
 He is prominent in church and fra ternal circles, being superintendent of the Pike Avenue Baptist Sunday school, member of several leading fraternal societies. He came to Ensley some five years ago.
 MT McGaughey invites his friends to call on hi mat his offices on and after January l, whether on business or otherwise. He will retain his Bir- mingham office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
MRS. KATE THOMAS

Mrs Kate Thomas one of the most respected and beloved women of Ensley. passed away yesterday morning at the family residence, ITO Avenue H. after d brief illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:3o o'clock from st. Johns Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a charter memeber. The Rev. J. J. D. Hall, former rector of the church. will officiate. Interment at Oakland.
 The deceased is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs Edith Edwards and Mrs. H. S McNall, one son, Morgan Thomas, two grandchildren, Ronald and Louise Ed wards and number of other relatives.
 Mrs Thomas, with her husband and family, came to this district about 3S wears ago and has resided here up to the time of her death Her ameable and gentle disposition. her staunch Christian character and devotion to her family and friends endeared her to large circle of friends and acquaintances who sympa- thize deeply with the family in their bereavement The death of this good woman is a distinct loss to the conn Ynunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

OSS dTlVcs it should be, and ministers are expected this week to report for their churches; some have reported only a small amount, and a great majority of them have re- ported nothing, The membership IS waiting on the ministers, the public is waiting on those who are in charge of the drive Everyone of us must get busy the people will not be blamed if this Red Cross drive is not a success Those who are able to arouse the proper interest by sensible explanation, and fail to do it, will be responsible. colored speakers are standing ready to serve the plants throughout the county. to serve the churches and they will speak this week at theatres. Wherever a colored speaker is desired in these industrial plants, those in charge have only to telephone 47S6 and speakers will be sent There is hardly any excuse for this cam patgn not being a success and equal to any campaign we have ever had before, As general of the colored division, sup porting Mrs A. II. Parker, general of the womens division and Mrs. J. 4. Gray, city chairman of the women's activities. and pr. w. l.. Boyd city chairman among men. I am appealing to everyone of the units of the Red Cross, every fonr-minute man, every member of the allied armies in the fourth Liberty Loan, to roll up their sleeves and go to work. All we need is workers. The people are as ready al they ever have been, and they will respond as quickly and as cheerfully as they did before the armistice was signed, but they must be told what to do, and It must be done with that degree of interest and force as before the signing of the armistice.
 Let it not be said at the close or this drive that single man or a single colored woman failed to add their mem- bership in order to continue the great work being done for humanity by the American Red Cross society. As general of the colored division, propose to give credit to every church and every captain, every Red Cross unit and to the allied ar mics who worked so faithfully in the fourth Liberty loan, for what they have done nothing more and nothing less We have done well. Is it that we will allow $1 membership to detract the least from the record already made? Very obedi- ently your servant,
 OSCAR w. ADAMS,
 General among cOlOred people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
ENSLEY COMMITTEE
 WILL CONTINUE THE
 RED CROSS DRIVE
Industrial Plants Go 100 Per Cent-Funeral of Mrs. Kate Thomas; Rev. Hall
 to Officiate

The Red Cross drive win begin anew this week and d thorough canvass will be made of the entire Ensley district. Owing to the pre- holiday rush it is thought that a number were overlooked who might otherwise have joined No one win be overlooked this week and Chairman ]. A. Dupuy hopes to reach at least a 20,Oo0 membership in the dis trict, which includes the several plants.
 During the first canvass the Harbinson- Walker Brick plant at Fairfield went l0o per cent This is especially gratifying as the greater number of the employees Of that plant are negroes. The Semet Solvay to date has 325 members. The other plants have not reported andNwill not give in their estimate until the close of this week.
 The women under Mrs. Louis Macken- zie have done excellent work and will continue their work during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Mrs. Brooks Lawrence to
 Attend Mothers Funeral

Mrs Brooks Lawrence has gone to Tiffin, O., in response, to telegram announcing the death in that city uf her mother Mrs. Margaret A. TreS- Ter. last Thursday night. Mrs. Law renee was visiting her sister. Mrs. By ron Ball, Jr, at St. Louis. Mich, when the telegram announcing the death of her mother was received here. It was forwarded to her in Michigan and she went from there to Tiffin.
 Her husband. the Rev. Brooks Law renee. who has been absent from the city several days travelling in Ohio and the central west joined Mrs. Law renee at Tiffin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

We must maintain our record in BIT
 niugham and Jefferson county There Was a great deal of rejoicing in Birming- han during Christmas week, or the week preceding Christmas Week, because Of our victory over the Huns.
 It appears, from the records, that we forgot the Red Cross, and forgetting this great institution, somebody is bound to suffer, some soldier boy in camp, some one across the sea, will not have the guiding hand and the cheering comfort so necessary for life and happiness, if we fail to do our duty in supporting the Red Cross. 1 am appealing to the col ored population, particularly of Birming- ham and Jefferson county, that we must not slack at this hour. We can take no steps backward. Of all races in this country, we must be 100 per cent in all matters that tend to strengthen the morale and have the people look up.
 The Red Cross is a Christian instt tuition. It is for life and happiness, IL is for all men up and no men down. it is standing by the colored soldiers and the dependent poor of the soldiers in camp of the colored race, just as 1t supports those of other races. It is serving in large degree more people in our race, as to population, than it serves other races. This is because there is more needy people in our race, more depend ents, and that is why every one or us should become a member of the Red Cross It is only $1, and every man ana woman can become a member by joining There will be a special secretary at the Red Cross headquarters, 3l0 EighteehtH street. north, Monday morning. and it IS expected that every colored man and Wo- man who has not ajoined the Red cross during the Christmas roll call will come forward now and join. Every minister in the county Is asked to speak rom his pulpit at all services today and ex- plain the necessity of this membership campaign We don't want anybody 10 stop because they joined last year, ~ because they gave a big subscription last year-this is a special appea-ano all are asked to pay a dollar and renew their membership.
 MINISTER'S CAPTAINS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
NEW YEARS DANCE

Ensley Lodge No. 9S7. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, will give their annual New Years Eve dance at the clubrooms on Avenue D Tuesday even ing. Both floors will be used for danc- ing and two orchestras will furnish the music. Dancing will begin at 3 o'clock and continue until dawn. Ad- mission will be by invitation only
 The Elks will also send out num- Der of baskets to the needy on New Years Eve. Baskets were not sent out Christmas, as is the usual custom, but will be dispensed at this time in- stead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

noon with Mrs. Albert Day. Mrs, Claud Eubank was leader and the roll call responses were current events. Joel Chandler Harris and Thomas Nelson Page As Interpreters of Plantation Language" was discussed by Miss Daisy Stacy; "A Story of Old Creole Days" Miss Louise Reytavins; reading, Tn Old Virginia Mrs Richard Hood; Song of the Chattahoochee" (Sidney Lanier), Miss Grace Hillhouse. Miss Dangin of Tuscaloosa was a guest of the club.
 The members of the Hunter Street Baptist church enjoyed their monthly social at the home of Mrs. Kyle Law son Friday Poinsettias and red car nations with ferns made the Christmas color note and carnations were given as favors by the president, Mrs. H. B. Allen. The hours were spent so- cially and salad and coffee were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Captured War Material
 to Be Brought Home

Washington, December 2S,-All war material captured by the American army will be brought home, Mir. Baker said today, to be disposed of as Con- gress may direct. The equipment in- cludes more than HOO guns and trench mortars taken in action and thousands of machine guns and rifles.
 Narious proposals for distribution of the captured material have been made. Fl has been suggested that it be divided among the states in proportion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
LUTHERAN

Zion Luthern Cbureh-Gorner Avenue B and Nineteenth street; Rev. H. Re'i- ter, pastor. Preaching and holy com munion at 10:30 a. m; subject, rGirdine Up the Loins. Preparatory services at no a. m. Sunday school, a. m. The Zion Lutheran League will meet Sunday aft .ernoon at the home of Mir. lily. Sehaefer The, Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Fl Holtorf Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Mrs. Mary E. Smith
 Dies in Chattanooga

News has been received in the city oi the death of Mrs. Mary E. smith Of Anderson. $. C.. which occurred on Thursday, December 2s, in Chattanooga, at the home of her daughter. Mrs H. M Reeves. The deceased was in her 18th year and is survived by four sons, D. \ Smith and $. II. Smith of this city, I, M Smith of Cleveland, Ohio. J. F. Smith of Anderson, s. C., and three daughters, Mrs. M M. Norris of Anderson. $. C.. Mrs. w. II. Hopkins of this city and Mrs Reeves of Chattanooga. The funeral will take place today at Anderson. s. e
 D. N smith. S. II. Smith and Mrs. Hopkins left yesterday for Anderson. to attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
CHURCH SERVICES

Special services will take place at the First Presb yterian church this
 morning at II o'clock at which time the Sunday school and church will hold joint services. A penny offering will be taken and the Rev c. B. Tomb will preach on "The Lost Boy Found'
 The Rev. A. K. Wright of the First Baptist church will use for his morn ing topic The Christmas Assets" evening topic, Taking Stock.
 The Rev. l.. E. Brubaker of the Ems ley Highland Presbyterian church will
 talk this morning on True Wisdom"
 No evening service
 The Rev T. l.. Lennox of the First Christian church will use for his morn- ing topic "Christ's Vision;" evening.
 "rhe Glory of the Lengthening Shad : Fows''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist-South Twenty first street and Eleventh avenue. Leicester LeMont Jackson, first reader. Services Sunday at Ii a. m. and B D. m. Subject, Christian Science" Sunday school at 9:30. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at s D. ,n Reading rooms 1111 American Trust building. Open week days from 10 a. m. to D. m., except Thursdays from 10 a. n to D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

vailed in the dining room and red and white carnations formed the central deco ration of the dining ts ole from which a eve-course lunch was served The guests were: Miss Fannie Gross of Nashville, Mrs. A. S. Falkner and Mrs. Lewis Bonde of Norwood. Mrs. Eugene New some and Mrs. R. B. Broyles of Wood lawn and Miss McPeek of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
 The members of the New Idea circle had their annual Christmas tree at the home of Mrs A. B. Roberts on Aloise avenue, Friday afternoon. MT. RoDerts made a. jolly Saint Nicholas, who pre- sided over the Christmas tree, dispensing presents to the members and number of children who were among the guests. Candy and fruit were given to each guest The hostess served salad course. Regular meetings of the club will be resumed in January.
 ALTRURIAN CLUB
 The Altrurian club met Friday after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

Morning sermonette. Whose Names Are 1 in the Book of Life?" Phil. 4:3. Evening subject. Self -Knokledge, or the Errors of My Life.2 Ps. 1912. Christian Endeavor l at 6:45 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:3o p. Tn. Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Rev J. NJ. Broadly. pastor. sunday school 9:30 a. m: Mir C. E. Massey, l superintendent Morning worship II rn, subject of sermon, The lrrevo- cable Past
 South Highlands Presbyterian pr. w. B. Holmes will occupy the pulpit at Il a. m. and 7:So p. m Sunday school at s:So a. ms MT. Charles Bowron, superin- tendent. Prayer meeting "Wednesday eve Independent Presbyterian Church-The Rev. Henry M. Edwards, D. D.. pastor. Morning services at Temple Bmanu- Fl. Highland avenue and Twenty-first street 9:3o church school: II public worship, with sermon; subject The End of the Journey" by the pastor 7:30 popular evening service at the Lyric theatre, with sermon, Gods Face, by the pastor
 EPISCOPAL
 | Grace Church, Woodlawn-Rector, Rev. C. Iienckell. Sunday after Christmas Sunday school at 10 a. III. Morning prayer and sermon. Il a. m. Tuesday, New Years Eve. vesper service will be held at p. m, with an address by the recor.
 Church of the Advent Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. north. Rev. M. $, BarnweIl rector First Sunday after Christmas. Holy communion, 7:30 a. m. Morning prayer, sermon, Il o'clock.
 St. Andrews Church Eleventh and Twelfth street. south. Rev. Joseph T. Ware, rector. Sunday services, 7:30 a. m, Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sermon subpects, morning, Artificial Religion-a Christi mas Sermon;' evening. "The Layman--- Prophet Amos Church school 9:30 a. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
DR. GAsToN LEAVES ARMY

The numerous friends in the district of Dr. A. L. Gaston will be pleased to know that he has received honorable discharge from the army, where he served in the medical corps as throat. eye and ear specialist. After visiting his parents, where his family has joined him, he will return to Ensley. Dr. Gaston volunteered his services early in the war and was commissioned lieutenant.
 Lieut.. W. $. Russell of Fort Sill, Okla. is visiting his parents. MT. and Mrs. R. W. Russell, on Avenue F,
 S. o. Adams of the Seventeenth en- gnieering corps has returned to New port News after an extended furlough in Ensley.
 Mrs J. N Winston of Valley Head Turnipseed.
 The ladies of the Hunter Street Bap- tist church will give a reception for their pastor, the Rev. Judson Martin, Thursday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
METHODIST

METHODIST
 First Methodist Church, Sixth Avenue land Nineteenth street, North-Pastor. Dr. George R. Stuart: associate pastor, 1 Rev. David K. Pegues. pr. Stuart will ] preach at II a. m. and 7:30 D. ri, sub ject of morning sermon. Looking Back ward; subject of the evening sermon, ' Looking Forward" Sunday school at I 9;3o a. m. Frank Dominick, superinten- ! dent young peoples lunch and Epworth i league to 7:S0 D. m; Sunday school workers lunch and conference, Wednes- tday, SIS to 7:So ?. m; prayer meeting, Wednesday at 7:sO p. m.
 Highlands Methodist Church, Five Points-The Rev. P. B. Wells pastor; l Mi. Paul Wright, Sunday school super i intendent. The Sunday school will meet at 9;So o'clock. with programme of spe- lcial interest, classes for all ages. The pastor will preach at II a. m. and at ': go i D. m.Y subject for morning hour, The Pre-eminent Christi subject for evening hour, Is Jesus Christ the Son of God?" A select quartet will have charge of the music at both services.
 Norwood Pastor, Rev. wF. Price Ser I mon at II a. m. and 7:S0 p. m.
 Trinity Methodist Church-Rev. J T. , and 7.i5 p. m. Morning subject, The Prophet Without Honor,'' evening sub iect, "The Grown of Life"
 East Birmingham m-Rev, N. N. Nev>orl, pastor. The Rev. ]. O. Iiaines, who is conducting a revival at the church, will preach both morning and evening Spe- cial song service at 2:3o D. m, conducted by MT. w. A. Obar.
 
 Twenty-frst Avenue-Rev. L. Garner Sturdyant, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a. n., Rev. l.. E. Gray, superinten- dent. Sermon at II q. m, subject, "Friendship and Its Value;' services at 7:9o D. n1., subject Paul Before Felix" Epworth league at GEO p. m.,- in the Sunday school room.
 Fairvew-Rev. M. F. Wilson, pastor. Morning service at il a. m.; evening ser vice at 7:30 D. m. Epworth league, 6:3o D m: prayer meeting Wednesday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock.
 Simpson Methodist Episcopal-Rey James B. Crippen, pastor; preaching at Il a. m. and 7:3o p. rn., by the pastor Subjects: "The Angels Song, and "Your Life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
RAPTIST

Southside Baptist Rev James r.. Dil- lard pastor. Services at Ii a. m, snb- jeet "A Happy New ear. Evening services at 7;3G o'clock sermon subject Why More Men Are Not Christians A hve-minutes address by sidney Lag arus at the evening service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
UNITARIAN

The First Unitarian Church-DF Thomas P Byrnes. minister Church services at 7:f5 o'clock sunday school lat 1o:aO. Sermon subject as follows: New Year in New World. All services in strand theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
SOCIAL ITEMS

marriage of interest to many friends in Ens1ey and vicinity has been an- nounced as follows:
 MT. and Mrs Charles Eric Lind request the honor of your presence at the mar riage of their daughter, Esther to Mr Seymour Hall on Tuesday evening. Jan- uary z. 1919, at S:30 o'clock. First Pres byterian church, Ensley, Ala.
 Mrs. Shook Keith entertained at luncheon at her home in Fairfield Satur- day. complimenting Miss Fannie Gross of Nashville Christmas decorations pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Tire British agricultural wares toald recently issued orders h.ng minimum and maximum rates for wprier work CTS fcl the whole of Great Britain and Wales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
UNIvERsALIsT

Church Of the Messian-z2G9la Third avenue; Rev. Robert Garner. Rev. Rich. ard NJ. Smith, pastors. Religious books
 raets and papers for reading and dis tribution. Class meeting. conference an Sunday school 10-11 a. m Preaehr service, 11-i2 m Subject for Sunday T Light of the World "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Pratt City-Regular worship and preaching by E. L. Pearson, of Tennes- sec at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Oscar Adams Appeals To
 CoLored People forRedCross

 Ito his the Red
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
CHURCH OF CHRIST

West EndACharles Street. Bible study at 10 o'clock. Regular worship and preaching by c. M. Pullias at Il o'clock and ' D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Sixteenth Street-Between East Lake and Tidewater car lines. Bible study at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

10 o'clock Regular worship and preach Ing by John T. Lewis at Il o'clock and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
PRESBYTERIAN

Inglenook-Rev R. P. Taylor. pastor. Services Il a. m. and ' o'clock. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
 The Third Presbyterian Church-Fourth avenue and Twenty-hrst street; Rev. pr. John A. MacSporran. minister. Morning services at Il. Public worship and ser mon subject Our Eternal Contem- porary." Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. union communion service. The following churches will co-operate: South High lands Presbyterian. Handley Memorial Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian. Third Presbyterian, Fifth avenue Presbyterian, Woodlawn Presby- terians Vine Street Presbyterian, Avon dale Presbyterian The pastor of First church will preach upon the theme "Till He Come" Sunday school at 9:30.
 First Cumberland Presbyterian = Twenty seventh street and Twelfth ave nue. north; Rev. A. D. Rudolph, pastor Sunday school at 9:3O a. m; MT. F. F. Ballard, superintendent. Preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Roll call and reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
MINISTERS CAPTAINS

''The ministers of every church have heen designated as captains. This is as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
EPISCOPAL,

Church of the Advent-Sixth avenue and Twentieth street north. Rev. M. $, Barnwell, rector. First Sunday after Christmas Holy communion. 7:30 a. m. Morning prayer, sermon, II o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Simpson Methodist Episcopal-Rev. James B. Crippen, pastor; preaching at Il a. r and 7:3o p. rn., by the pastor. Subjects "The Angels Song, and "Your Life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

OSCAR VI. AI<ANIS, General among colored people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Fairview-Rev M. F. Wilson, pastor. Morning service at il a. m; evening ser vice at 7:30 D. m.; Epworth league, 6:3O D m: prayer meeting Wednesday eve ming at z 30 o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-10
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-10
raining Little Children

There Should Be More Directed
Handwork in the Home-This
Supplies the Imperative Need
Which the Child Feels for Self
Expression.
We often hear mothers lament
ing the fact that there is no kinder
garten in their neighborhoOd. They
are intelligent enough to know what
benefit a kindergarten training
would be to their children, but are
not aware that many OF the
methods used in the kindergarten
NAV also be employed in the home
This is particularly true OF kinder
earten hand-work, which com
poses a sort of elementary manual
training course. For hand-work in
the home it is not necessary to eN-
pend much time, labor or money
for materials; indeed, they may
nearly all be obtained in the home.
Plastic clay or equal portions OF
flour and salt worked into plastic
dough may be used to advantage.
The child should begin by repro
ducing simple objects he sees about
him. or he can create from his own
imagination. Give the clay into the
child's hands and let him do what
he pleases with it, He will ind
plenty to do and greatly enjoy this
occupation. besides unconsciously
expressing some OF his own ideas
concerning which it will be valuable
for the mother to know. Later on
the child may be led to organize
his ideas OF form by being shown
how to make a ball or other geo
metric form and with slight re-
moulding change it into an apple,
pear or other similar shape. Ihis
should never become drill work and
the adding OF bits OF clay is more
easily done than the pressing into
shape of a mass OF clay. But a
perception OF the geometric struct-
ure Of all forms is a part OF the art
world.
Paper-folding is simple, and an
occupation which the child can
easily manipulate himself. Give
him a small, square piece of color
ed wrapping paper, have him bring
opposite edges together, and then
fold through the center.' once.
This will make a book which he can
play he is reading or singing from,
or he can call it a scraP-book and
paste pictures in it. Folded twice,
the piece of paper make nice little
square handkerchief which has just
been ironed and is ready to put
away. Next the paper may be open
ed out. and it will be seen that the
two folds cross at the center. The
corners may be folded TO this center
one at a time. When three corners
are folded in, it looks like an oper