The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, September 21.-(Special) The auditorium of the First Methodist church was filled and the majority of the seats in the gallery taken Sunday morning when 40 members were taken in at the close of a two weeks revival service. The pastor, Rev. L. F. Stan sell, after an appropriate song pro- gramme, made short talk to the can didates for membership, telling them of the importance of the event when their hearts were dedicated to God and their lives to the church. Among the number uniting with the church were about 10 children and the re- mainder were adults.
 The Sunday school service at the church was marked by the large at- tendance. In Prof L. L. Vann's class, which is composed of men, there were no present. The lecture given by Professor Yam on Sunday mornings on the lessons is proving one of the most popular attractions to men, and each Sunday finds larger attendance.
 The "Bathesda' class of women, taught by Mrs. w. w. Quinn, has com pletely outgrown the accommod dations of the parlors of the church, as on Sun day morning there were 72 women in attendance. The growth of the class IS COnSlueTtQ IciI1eEhdDIt, dS It Has been only about two months since it was organized.
 All other departments of the Sunday schol show a decided increase in mem bership and interest and plans were made in the beginners, primary, junior and intermediate departments for the promotion day exercises to be held at the church on next Sunday. The be- ginners, primaries and juniors will not as l,l nn nnti 10. RIO o'clock, and the exercises will take the place of the regular preaching ices. An interesting programme Is be- ing prepared by the superintendents of the various departments
 COMMUNITY SING
 The community sing Sunday after noon attracted the largest crowd that has assembled at the park this sum- mer, and an afternoon of sacred song, principally by a chorus of voices se- lected from all over the district, pleased the audience gathered there The accompanist for the chorus was Prof. w. F. Ganus, and voice in the chorus distinguishable for its sweet ness and clearness was that of his little son, Claud Ganus, boy of about 12 years of age. B. L. Michaelson sang two numbers, Nearer My God to Thee'' and "Goodby" (TostD, the latter as a substitute. A mixed double quartet sang I'll Be No Stranger There" and the male chorus gave two selections How to Be Happy" and Draw Near to God" all of which received gener- ous applause. Crossing the Bar sung by Riley brothers and w. R. Park was one of the most appreciated num- bers. Riley brothers rendered a quar- tet, Drifting Away, in a pleasing man. ner. The chorus number that showed the greatest care and training was Jehovah Reigneth, which was beau chorus Other numbers were, "Just Let Your Soul Keep Singing" If You Will What the Old World Needs," Follow ! ing On," we Will Come" and "Wher We Awake in His Likeness" The sing started at o'clock and lasted until o'clock the large audience being great 1 ly pleased with the programme ar. ranged for the afternoon. Much of the success of the sing was due to c. w
 Riley, who directed all of the songs and was largely instrumental in as-
 sembling the singers from over the district.
 The ,Alabam Airplane association | has secured a contract for the excln- sive carrying of passengers at the State Fair at the fairgrounds early ir 1 October, and Pilots David Trotter and | Sam Harold will operate planes fol the benefit of those who wish to ride while visiting the fair.
 Mrs w C. Baty will entertain the