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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
INSURANCE RATES

The movement begun several weeks ago by the Board of Trade for the reduc- ton of the insurance rates in the citV limits is receiving the hearty co-oper%- tion of the city officials and also the
 individual merchants and business men, and from the interest aroused and the steps taken recently, it is thought that satisfactory adjustments will likely De made in regard to the rates. Fire Chlet Reeder is preparing a drastic ire pre- vortion ordinance that will be presented at the next meeting of the council, after having given careful consideration or similar ordinances governing other citles' Although actual fire loss has decreasef each year in proportion to amount Of insurance carried. there has been seV- eral individual raises and two general raises since 1917. The present agitation in connection with the passing of the ordinance and the receiving of additional fire fighting equipment will undoubtedly lead to such measures being taken by citizens as will insure decrease Tn the insurance rates for the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
CHURClH H SERVICES

First Presbyterian Church-Rev. c. K. Tomb pastor Morning service sermon, .'Rehold the Lilies of the Field" evening topic. .'The Victory Bond" Special Eas- ter music.
 First Christian Church-Rev. T. N. Len nox. pastor. Morning sermon, What Shall I Do With Jesus" Special music AtSp m. illustrated lecture on the Res urrecton."
 Fairview Presbyterian Church-Rev. E. T.. Rennick, pastor Morning sermon,
 "rbe Resurrection" No evening service.
 First Baptist Church-Rev. A. K. Wright. pastor Sermon at II a.. m.. '"The Message of the Cross;" D. m. sermon for men. '"The Strong Men;' D. m. ser mon, Hell and How to Escape It. Pike Avenue Baptist Church-ReV' Ihe- odore Harris, pastor. sermon at IL a, III s.Resurrection;" evening sermon, 'Who Wins the Racer"
 Fairview Methodist Church-Rev- M E Wilson, pastor. Sermon at Il a. m.' lIh- mortality:' D. n, Losing Christ" Hunter Street Baptist Church-Rev. J. R Martin. pastor Sermon at Il n. m., .Tbe Living and Loving Christi D. m., ''The Living of Caleb. Special Inusi- at both services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
EASTER SERVICES

Elaborate plans have been maue oy both Fairfield churches for Easter se"- vices this morning. The sunday schooi will give the programme at Plunket Memorial Presbyterian church begin ming at 10 o'clock. The music Will be furnished by Weigands orchestr" from Birmingham
 Music will feature the morning serV- ice of inc Methodist church. The pro- eraume follows: Voluntary flute solo, Angels Serenade,' Tom Temple. Jr,, Anthem. "Hallelujah for the Cross (Miton) choir: hymn, Apostles Creed and prayer: "Songs of Victory" U.acy). choir: Gloria. scripture read ing, offertory; solc. Christ IS Rlseh (Dressler), Mrs. LeRoy Beckley; hymn, sermon. Immortality" Rev. Edward G. Mackey; hymn, benediction.
 The intermediate Christian Endeavor society of the Plunket Memorial church held social at the home of Mrs. J.. n. Duncan Friday evening. Games were enjoyed and refreshments served.
 The Epworth league members and senior Christian Endeavor society went for an outing at Rutledge Springs Fri day evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
This Skin Peeler All
 the Rage in Society

There is growing tendency among women of culture and fashion to pay more attention to hygienlc means or preserving their charms. The advent of mercolized wax doubtless has been largely responsible for this. This re- ions so natural in appearance, so mag netical1y beautiful, artificial complex ions are no longer desired; Instead of ''doctoring"I an offensive skin. the skin is peeled off The wax peels the skin so gradually, in such fine particles, no discomfort is experienced. The fresher. younger skin beneath, wholly in evi- dence within a week or two, is lily white, satiny soft and smooth. It's not a patched-over complexion, but brand new one. That's why mercolized wax has become such a rage among society folk. The wax is put on nights like cold cream and washed off mornings. All druggists have it, one ounce will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
SPECIAL EASTER
 SERVICES AT THE
 ENSLEY CHURCHES
Woman's Club to Give Re ception-COnfederate Vet erans to Hold Memorial
 Exercises at Ensley

Easter will be celebrated with song and music at the Ensley churches. Excellent programmes have been prepared by the various choirs and both morning and evening services will be interesting. The First Methodist church choir of which Arthur Thomas is director will have three special numbers this morning. The choir will sing, Praise the Lord Raudeggar) Mrs. c. J. Severin will sing. Hail, Happy Morn (Ashford), as a solo. and Mrs. Severin and Mir Thomas will give My Songs Shall Be Always Thy Mercy from the Hymn of Praise (Mendelssohn), as a duet.
 On the first Sunday in May the Hymn of Praise" in it's entirety will be given under the direction of MT Thomas.
 St Johns Episcopal church has pre- pared elaborate services, both morning and evening. The morning programme follows: ProcessionaI, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" chant, Christ, Our Passover. Is Sacrificed for Us;' hymn, welcome, Happy Morning. communion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
ADVENTURE GLIB

Members of the Adventure club were entertained by Fank White at mas" querade party Friday evening at the res idence of his parents. Dancing was en- ioyed by the young people, and games were also arranged for their entertain ment. Prizes were given eor the best costumes worn at the party, dozen roses being awarded to Miss Lois May, who represented a fugitive from a Turklsh harem, and tie to Clyde Smith, who was dressed as Robinson Crusoe. Delicious ices and cakes were served to the mem- bers attending, who were as follows: Miss Vesta Carlisle of Birmingham, Misses Lois Gray, Bernice Gray Margar- ct Lowery, Ruth Edwards, Rosa Lee Ed wards Katherine RHty, Sidney Morton and Ze1pha White; Messrs. Clyde smith, Hoyt sherman, Fred Sheridan, William Thomas, R. E, Nolen, Morris Meigs, Gas ton Lowery, Stanton McCollum, SldneE Kartus and Otis Coston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

service hymn, Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord;' meditation hymn. And Now. Father, Mindful of Thy Love;' recessional, He Is Risen
 The evening service will be spent in song The professional will he rAt the Lambs High Feast We Sing;' hymn, Come Ye Faithful" solo, ''1allelujah, Sing to Jesus" Mrs. Allen Tetlow; trio, "Oh, the Bitter shame and Sorrow. Miss Marugg. Miss Skelding, and William Palmer; solo. Angels Ever Bright and Fair" Mrs James Hum- phries: chorus, "The Strife Is Ger, the Battle Won" address, Rev. Edmund } Bennett; duet, Angels Roll the Rock Away" Miss Marugg and w. $. Adams' solo, AS Pants the Wearied Heart" Will liam Palmer; chorus, For All the Saints" recessional, "Golden Harps Are Sounding"
 Mrs. Edith Edwards will he organist for the morning service and Mrs. William Knight in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
FA|RF| HELD NEWS

Maxwell and w. l.. Gladney ware hosts last evening, entertaining at an Easter dance at the nome oi Mir and Mrs w. F. McCrary on Hill- side Drive.
 White spring flowers ana bas'e' lilies, combined with festoons III pinN and yreen. transformed the house into q hower of beauty where over 50 young people enjoyed dancing untll Iat0 hour. Music was furnlsned py lxins band. stationed on the poioh' which was lighted by Japanese i'i terms. ,
 Puncb was served by Miss Mary c. Gladney and Miss Annie V. McCraiS.
 Mr. and Mrs J. D. Duncan ana MI and Mrs. w. F. McCrary were Chap erons for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
SHOLES-HARD

Invitations have been received by friends in Bessemer 10 the wedding O. Miss Jean Hard, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Henry Hard to Mir Frederick Gordon Sholes, on Wednesday evening, April 23, at o'clock at the home of the brides parents in Birmingham. Miss Hard grew to young womanhood in Bes- semer and has innumerable friends here. After having moved to Birmingham, she was for sometime supervisor of the play ground in the city, and was greatly loved by the children. MT. and Mrs. Sholes will make their home in Birmingham at 14Oo Buch street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
EASTER SERVICES

The choir of the Methodist church at Jonecboro have expended a great deal or time in arranging and practicing the pro- gramme for their Easter service. The pro gramme for the Il o'clock ser/ce follows;
 ProcessionaL "Honnna;" prayer, Rev.
 w. R. Battle; song, "Alabama;' prayer
 song, '"Tis Pronunciation Ray choir chorus. Joy, Joy, Joy!" reading. "Eas-
 ter Lilies" song, Awake. o Ye Bios
 soms;" reading, 'The Living Christ;
 duet Angels and Men;' 'On Calvary s
 Hill" song, Praise the Ever Living God,' beginners exercises; "Weicome to
 Easter" reading. What Buster Means .'Resurrection Tokens" season of song
 .Ill Away to Sunday School:' address,
 song. "Join in Natures Song" gatherlns gifts; solo. An Easter Wish" Benedic- tion.
 The Rev. A. K Wright will conduct the
 morning services at the First Baptis' church. In the evening Rev. A. J. DICK inson will fill the pulpit. special Easter
 music for each service.
 Rev. l.. F. Stansell will preach an Easter sermon on the "Resurrection" Sunday morning, and the choir have prepared special musical programme. In the even- ing Maj. Maurice Connolly WI eneak oh the ''Victory Loan"
 Services will be condlied af siT tres- byterian church Sund norris an" evening by Rev J. M Spencer Hl DIT mingham. There will De tpeSif as'ei music at both services
 Rev Edmund Bennett VIII coftNNt the service at inc EpiscoraL chprda S nday ] afternoon at 4 o'clock Nf@fi '"' com munion will be admin 7'ereo beh- nett is rector of St. soar copa; 1 church at Ensley.
 | At the morning servte. Nf gaf furch | of God Rev. J. w. Pr s9s rson' Ind, will fill the pulp ps IS l the secretary of the boz ot Ftis ms or the Church of God ana Sis ger i will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
BOARD OF REVENUE

great deal of interest is attached to the meeting of the members of the board of revenue in the city Monday, as two important matters are scheduled to be presented to the board at that time. It is stated that bids for the completion of the courthouse will be advertised by the beard. Another matter of interest will be the request to be presented by the Board of Trade for the naming of an as sistant engineer for the southern end oi Jefferson county to have headquarters in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
RIFLE AND PISTOL
 MATCH AT LEMANS

Lemans, France, March 19.-A great rifle and pistol match for American sol diers will take place here in May on the d. Auvours rifle range. one soldier from ea ch infantry and engineer company and one from each cavalry troop VIII take part in rifle contests. Four soldiers rep resenting each infantry and artillery reg iment, two from each engineer regiment and one from each cavalry regiment vii participate in the pistol contests. Medals and trophies will be awarded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
CONFEDERATE VETS

Memorial exercises. for the Confederate Veterans of EnsAey will be held at the Elks club on next Sunday afternoon ar g o clock Thomas Dozier of Birmingham will use the stereopticon views Of ihe Galaxy of Heroes,' which is accompanied by an appropriate reading Other inter- esting features have been planned ana the programme in full will be given out during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
HYPATIAN CLUB

Mrs Morton Moore was recent hostess to the Hypatian Literary cilp' The programme follows: Frahce' tne Rattle C,round of Civilization" Mrs. G.. N Williamson: "What America Owes to France" Mrs. Margaret Davis; ''1lie Gift of France to World in Art !-lt- erature and Science, Mrs. W. F. Nnc. Crsrv. "The Tastes of the French, Mrs. !. D. Duncan! Mrs. Backman was a guest of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
WITITAMS-ITPTON

The marriage of Miss Rossie Upton and Frank Williams, which took place at the residence of the Rev. J. A. Bryan, in Bir- mingham, Friday came as surprise to their friends here MT. Williams was formerly with the 167th infantry, and re- turned from France few months ago. They vii make their home in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
AUTO FOR PASTOR

The congregation of the First Method isr church has presented the pastor, Rev L. F. Stansell, with an automobile. The congregation of the First Methodist church is a large one, and the demands on the pastor are many, so the automo- bile will assist the pastor in covering the territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
PIERS ONALS

Mrs. George Briggs of South Caro- lima is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. James Horne on Thirty-nlnth street.
 Miss Dora Henderson of West Point. Miss was among the out-of-town guests attending dance at the home of MT. and Mrs. McCrarys saturday evening.
 Little Louise Whitheld IS improving from a recent illness.
 Miss Mary c. Gladney Of osborn, Miss. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. r. McCrary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
PERSONALS

Mrs Lindley Flynn and Iindley, Jr.' are the guests of MT. and Mrs. l.. E' Burns on Fifth avenue.
 Leon C. Oliver, Company H, 167th ln- fantry is the guest of friends in the city. MT. Divers home is at Lanett Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
CHURCH MEETINGS

The Missionary society of the First Methodist church will hold a meeting in the parlors of the church Monday after noon at 3 o'clock. A programme, ar ranged by Mrs. w. B. Rue and consisting of readings and music will be given in connection with the devotional meeting
 The Womans Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold ralyl meeting at the residence of Mrs. G. H. Stevenson on Dartmouth avenue Monday afternoon at o'clock. Installation of of- ficers will take place and other interest ing features.
 The general meeting of the Pastorss Helpers will be held at the First Method ist church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. at which time Circle No. 2 will be hostess A full attendance is urged by the presi- dent.
 The Woman's auxiliary of the Brighton Presbyterian church will meet at the resi- dence of Mrs. Dave Stewart Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
AUTOISTS FINED

Twenty y-three autoists were fined rom sl to $3 yesterday morning by Judge Lowry for not stopping at Oceola station, as is requested by a sign placed at the intersection of roads at that place. This has been found necessary to avoid accl- dentS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20


 Formerly of Ensley, who is now stationed at United States hospital, San Diego, Call He has recently been appointed surgeon of the U. s. cutter Bear" and the latter part of the month will sail for Honolulu and Alaska. Lieutenant Johnson expects to resume practice in Ensley when dis charged from army service. sonic temple Tuesday evening. Work will be put on in all degrees and refreshments served. Visitors of the order will be vel comed.
 The Ensley Highland chapter of the Delphian club will meet Tuesday after noon with Mrs. J. & Hall on Avenue l. Mrs. Maurice Johnson will be leader.
 Mrs. A. r. Elliott has returned from Asheville, N. C. She was accompanied home by her daughter Miss Olive, who Is much improved from recent illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

near the old vandegrift home. They have always been ready to help when called upon by any of the neighbof5' Joe is now visiting Mrs. J. C. Phillips and Mrs Fl. C. Nelems, daughters nL Mrs. Vandegrift. as well as some of his own children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
PATRIOTIC ADDRESS

Maj. Maurice Connolly will address the people of Bessemer at the First Method-l ist church Sounday evening following musical programme that has been ar7 ranged especially for the Easter season. Major Connolly is. an eX-congressmant from Iowa, and is said to be very elo-1 uuent speaker. His subject will be the "Victory Loan" The people of Bessemer are considered fortunate to have secured so brilliant a speaker and it was through the services of John M. McEniry of the state gas brigade that he was induced to come The public is invited to hear the patriotic address,
 A definite idea of the sailing of Com pany D. 167th infantry, may be gained from a cablegram from Capt. Lacey Ed mundsans commanding officer or the company. He states that they sailed Tuesday, April 14. on the North Caro- lima. and will land at Hoboken. Mrs. Ecmundson will leave early Sunday morning to meet Captain Edmundson In Hoboken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
MRS. E. C. HOSEY

Funeral services for Mrs. F. C. HoSsy were held from the residence Friuay afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Edward G. Mackev and Rev. J. A. Logemans were inc officiating ministers. Internent was at Oakland Mrs. Hosey died suddenly Thursday She is survived by her husband and a son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
EASTERN STAR MEETING

The worthy grand matron of the state Mrs. F. o. Ramsey, will visit Cunningham chapter No. "A, Order of the Eastern Star at the regular meeting at the Ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MRs. H. U. RAINs. Corrernonde1

be full of interest and instruction. No coHection will be taken. In the evening the pastor Rev. ". E. Monk will preach on the subject "In-Betweeners," and d song service will be conducted by Riley brothers at 7:3O.
 special Easter services will be held ar the Brighton Presbyterian church at 8 o'clock in the evening, Rev. B. l.. Renick the pastor preaching, and the subject will be The Resurrection"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
MEETING AT TEMPLE

A mass meeting will be held at Temple Beth-El Tuesday evening at o'clock. It is desired to have an attendance or all members of the congregation, as lm- portant matters will be brought up. Sev- eral speakers will be present from Bir- mingham, and members of the Beth-E Et ccr gregation will also address the gather ing.
 According to the custom that has been in practice for the past three years, Buck Grocery company will close their store every Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, beginning with this week, in order to glve their employees half-holiday. The e establishment of the half-holiday will pre- vail until the first of October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

Former slave, who was owned by Mrs. J. H. Vandegfift of BranchviIie, St. Clair county, where he was freed He was born about 1S48, the property of William Perkins, near Trussville and given to Mrs Vandegrift, his daughter. at about 2 years of age, and continued to live with them till he married Mary Green, who is still hVlnS with him. She is the mother of 13 children two of whom are preachers. There are 63 grand and great grand children. The children all married
 and Joe and Mollie are living alone
The sun., 1919-05-22

plane was damaged AZ It reached the
water" Commander TowERs reports,
"and was unable 10 rise" Perhaps
that experience. while 1t might not
have been met in fair weather, will
point out some weakness that may be
remedied. The triumph In the case
Of TowERs's seaplane was that he was
able TO reach land unassisted.
That the shock Of a forced landing
Is not necessarily destructive to an
Nos immediate usefulness was clearly
proved by the NC4. for READ was
obliged by engine trouble to come
down 100 miles or Chatham. All his
chip needed was q new engine. ana Q
few days later of went the Four to
continue the night which was 80 emil
nently successful.
Each Of the Yankee air shippers had
his own particular experience, and
when these experiences are collated 1t
is likely that every weak point devel-
oped In this terrific test can be cured.
There seems to be no reason why In
a year or 50 a seaplane should not set
out for Europe with every likelihood
Of Its getting there on one or the
other Of the elements which It Is de-
signed to ride.
The sun., 1919-05-22
EVENTS TO-DAY.

Hotel Psnnsyivania, : p. X. 'n'''
City Bank Club. dinner and dance. Hotel
Rotary Club. luncheon. Hotel McAlp,n.
French War Veterans. meeting. Hotel
Ho a%'! MsHlp Gns e g. 44rsan'st' meeting
United Cloak and suit Designers, meet.
Ing. Hotel McAlpin. 1880 p. VI.
national Association Of Manufacturer
meeting of board of directors. Waldorf
institute of Cold Rolled Stripped Steel
meedng. Waldorf. 10 A. N.
Jewellers Twenty-fcur Carat Club, DIN
Veteran Association OF Company @, Sew
enth Regiment, dinner. Hotel PlaEa, I p. II.
National Board OF Fire Under writer's
meeting, Hotel Aston. all day.
Comm encement exercises OF the Metro
Nurses, Blackwelrs Island. $40 p. NJ.
1nteroorough Association Of Women
H H,sS scSooI ms'' p Washington Irving
Dinner 70 Samuel s. conover by director.
OF the Fidelity Trust Company. Hotel
Bntmore, r. NJ.
Problem in New York city" by Laura 4.
Caubls. Central Y. W. c. A.. 6lo Lexington
Exhibition Of book bindings made b..
fore 1909, Grolier Club. 10 A. ". to 10 p. NJ
Talk by Lawson Purdy on THE Housing
situation in Brooklyn" at meeting Of tbs
Brooklyn Chamber Of Commerce. Court
Lecture on school oreanizations' By
John Collier Collier, e - Washington sauaF'
Lecture on .Ths0GOrs p,si,ss ~ 9Ssa
House. stuyvssant and Ninth streets. ths
y. M.
The sun., 1919-05-22
Two BattIeships.

The Navy Department opened bids
yesterday for the construction OF two
battleships authorized by Congress In
1915. Two companies sought the con-
tracts, one promising delivery in for
ty-four months. the other in forty-nvs
months II the building Of these yes
sells Is authorized now they will be
in commission practically seven years
from the time when authority was
given to add them to the feet.
That a battleship was obsoleseent
when It took the water was recog-
nized before the war In Europe began
What the future holds for this type Of
war vessel nobody dares to say. The
development Of aerial warfare has
been amazingly rapid In the last Ave
years. The progress made In sub
marine work has been equally great
The success of battle cruisers has been
notable. Whether battleships laid
down in 1919 will be OF any use when
they are completed in 1923 is a prob
lem naval experts must guess about.
Through the necessities of the war
the naval programme Of the United
States was knocked askew. The build
ing Of capital ships was seriously i'm
peded by the concentration Of all
available resources on vessels Of other
types. What the nations naval pro-
gramme Is now, II we have any, Is IN
dire need OF explanation.