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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
ASSUMES CHARGE 0F CHURCH MUSIC
Mrs. Gussen to Form Great Chorus for Independent
 Presbyterian Church

At the Independent Presbyterian church today, Mrs. Edna Goekel Gussen assumes charge of the musical pro- grammes. The music committee and of ficers of the church invite the public to attend the services today, assuring them of a splendid musical programme in addi- ton to the sermon by Dr. Edmonds.
 Mrs. Wilkerson, who is remembered as Miss Anne Faulkner, and who IS con- sidered one of Birminghams sweetest singers, will be heard in a solo, Eye Hath Not Seen." The addition of Mrs Wilkersor to the choir will be welcomed by the entire aggregation. At the eve ming service at the Lyric, Mrs Eleanor Allen Warner will sing gospel hymn, entitled His Eye is on the Sparrow" The other new member of the choir is MT Carl Smith, tenor. MT. E. c. Cham dler, soprano, and MT. Leon Cole, bass, complete the list.
 At the Lyric service, beginning will be made of the chorus choir which Mrs. Gussen will direct. The entire public is invited to participate in this feature of the service. Mrs. Gussen will hold every Saturday afternoon at Cable Hall at o'clock and those wish ing to sing in the choir are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
HE WILL DELIVER FAREWELL MESSAGE Dr. Johnson Is Soon to Leave Eleventh Avenue Meth
 odist Church

At the Eleventh avenue Methodist J. w. Johnson will deliver a farewell message to the people of Birmingham, before leaving for his new home in Louis- vile, Kentucky.
 It is with sincere regret that the friends Of Doctor and Mrs. Johnson, whom they number by the hundreds, see them leave the city which has been their home for eleven years.
 As pastor of the First Methodist church and twice presiding elder of the Bir- mingham district, and as pastor of the Eleventh avenue Methodist church. Doc tor Johnson has rendered service that will be remembered with appreciation, not only by Methodists, but by all who have known the influences and the re- suits of his generous ministry.
 While pastor of the First church, Doc tor Johnson was especially populaf with young people, and built up the flourish ing Epworth League that has remained at the head of the list in the conference during his ministry at Eleventh avenue This year POO new names. have been added to the church register, a sizable finan- cial increase has been made for the SUD- port of the ministry s1 800 has been added to the church budget for music, and money has been expended for the remod- cling of the parsonage.
 A native 4Alabamian, and a member of the North Alabama conference for the past twenty-two years. Doctor Johnson's works have been established in the pas torates he has held in Huntsville, Gads- den, and Trinity, and in the Talladega district.
 In accepting the call to the Fourth avenue church, Louisville, the pastor will have charge of one of the most important churches of the Louisville conference, and will live in the city to which such prominent men>of southern Methodism have been called, as Bishop H. C. Nor rison, Dr. D. M. Messick, Dr. W. w. Pinson, missionary secretary; and pr. c. E. Riddick, formerly pastor of the First Methodist church of this city.
 As he leaves Birmingham, Doctor Johnson's friends of the North Alabama conference bid him God speed while they wish him bountiful success in his new field of service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
By CAROLYN B. ELLIOTT

There has never been a time in tht history of the world when christian education was so much needed as it i. today commented Dr. c. c. Daniel president of the Birmingham-South ern College.
 'I believe in it. and I am one of the many who is rejoicing that a cam paign in the interest of christian educa- tion will be conducted throughout southern Methodism, the plans for which will be matured within the next few months.
 Of the $33, 100000 that will be the finan- cial goal, $S05, 900 will be apportioned to rmingham-Southern college.
 For the purpose of furthering plans of the campaign, conference of all college presidents of the Methodist church south was held at Blue Ridge in August" Dr. Daniels continued, "and during the same month, conference of all presiding eld- CTS east of the Mississippi river was held at Junaluska. The movement is meeting with general favor of Methodist laymen and preachers and will doubtless be conference, Al members of which are also members of the Alumni Association of the mingham-Southern.
 MEANS MUCH
 AS the development of institutions of learning mean so much to Birming ngham, the campaign, when it is put on. will ap- peal to the community interest," iY pr. Daniels opinion.
 '"To Birmingharn- Southern" he said, the financial apportionment will bring larger equipment and new buildings for accommodation of the new memper, we have been forced to turn away for lack of room. With an enrolment of 325 students, which to date, is 20 per cent increase over last year, we have been unable to provide for the tardy appli- cants. Our new three-story, brick dor mitory, completed last year at cost of S75,000, is full to overflowing and some of the students are housed elsewhere.
 WANT QUALITY
 ''The aim of our work at Birmin gham- Southern, is quality, rather than quan- tity," continued the president. We do not encourage large classes as we be- lieve the best is accomplished by re- stricted enrolment.
 "Our regular Bible department under direction of Prof. R. NJ Hawkins, offers wide range of courses In Old Tes- lament interpretation, with courses in church history, planned especially for academic students who are preparing to enter the theological seminary.
 ''The college is also conducting an ex- tension school at the First Methodist Church every Friday afternoon from 2:3o to 4:30 o'clock" Dr. Daniel stated. This permanent, standard school for the train ing of christian workers is open to all who are interested in Bible study and special preparation for service in some department of the churcn.-,
 The faculty of this school are the reg ular professors of Birmingham Southern college in the departments concerned with this field. They are: Rev. R. M, Hawkins, A. M., B. D., professor of and Biblical literature. Profess sor Hawkins has not only a thorough training in the field of Biblical study, and an experience of eight years in the min istry, but has been definitely associated with the standard training school move
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
GROUP SERMONS
Dr. Edmonds to Begin Series at Lyric
 This Evening

Teachers night at the Lyric theatre tonight has been widely advertised by the Independent Presbyterian church. pr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor. will deliver a special address to teachers, every school teacher in the city having been urged to attend.
 This begins a series of sermons to groups Dr. Ednonds, in his program for the fall sermons. has planned to ad- dress definite groups of people on the first Sunday night of each month People interested in automobiles, in laundries, insurance, and real estate, will be in- cluded; also such groups as the physi- clans, lawyers, voters. parents, and bus mess women. A deep and ccmprehen- sive study of the problems. facts. con- dtions. interests, and duties surrounding these classes win he made and worked into pulpit addresses. The public is all ways cordially invited to the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
LEMON JUICE
 FOR FRECKLES Girls! Make beauty lotion tor a few oents-Try It.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white, shake well, and you have quarter pint of the best freckle and tan lotion, and com plexion beautifier, at very. very small cost.
 Your grocer has the lemons md any drug store or toilet counter will supply three ounces of orchard white for few cents. Massage this sweetly fragrant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day, and see how treckles and blemishes disappear and how clear, soft and rosy-white she skin becomes. Yes! It is harmless and never irritates.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
e1vs of the Churches and Religious Activities
GRADED UNION ID
 HAVE BIBLE COURSE
First Methodist Church Every Wednesday Morning From
 10 to 10:45 O'Clock

The Birmingham Graded Union will the First Methodist Church every Wednesday morning from 10 to 1O:45 o'clock. Dr. John A. Mac Sporran of the First Presbyterian Church will de- liver lectures on the following sub jects:
 October 6. The Shadow of Christ"
 October 13, "The Forms of Christ"
 October 20, '"The Spirit of Christ"
 pr. MacSorran's lectures are the first of fifteen weeks of Bible study on the life of Christ that is offered the public by the graded union. Credits will be given for notes taken on twelve of these studies which all Bible students and Sunday school workers are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
Music Committee

Members of the music committee of the First Presbyterian Church are be- ing congratulated upon securing the services of Mrs. F. T. Rice, an en- thusiastic member of the church, as organist and choir director.
 Mrs. Rice will be ably assisted by the quartet, Mrs. Lucille Brooks, so- prano; Mrs. E. G. Bruce, alto; Mir Bax- ter Eastburn, tenor, and MT. R. c. Kauf- man. bass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
METHODIST

Highlands-Dr F. R. Wells pastor. Sunday school meets at a:S0 o'clock. with classes for all ages. Judge Dan Green, superintendent. There will be preaching by the pastor at II a .,n.. and at 7,30 ). m. A full attendance of the congre- sation is desired as the fall work of the church begins at this time The person. mel of the new choir is; Mrs. T. L. Bis sell. director and soprano; Owen Gillespy. tenor; Mrs. H. T. BurnettA contralto; T. L. Bissell. bass and Mrs. $. vann, or eanist
 Fountain Heights-Rev. W. U Mccarthy, pastor. Sunday school, 9:3o a. m.. For ney W. Brandon. superintendent Broth lerhood class at 9:30 a, .m., J. Wiley, teach er Morning and evening services at II "a. m. and 7;45 D. m. Morning subject, "Chfist Revealing the Father. The Sac rament." Evening subject The Final Choice Evangelistic service. Epworth league at 6:45 p. m. Wednesday at 7:45 P. m, prayer meeting. A cordial well come to all.
 Trinity-Rev. A. P. McFerrin. pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a. m.. T. NJ. Nespitt, superintendent Preaching at Il a, m. and 7:so p. m. by the pastor.
 ssimpson--Corner Seventh avenue. north, and Twenty-fifth street Sunday school lat 9:30 a. m.; preaching at II a. m.; eve ming services at 7:3o D. m; Junior Ep- worth league at 3 D. m; Epworth league at 6:3o D. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, [ 30 D. m. Annual conference November 1l
 PRESBYTERIAN
 F'irst-Corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street. Rev. John A. Mac sporran. minister. Morning service. Il O clock. Sermon topic, ''The Word We Preach" Evening service. 730 o'clock. The sermon will be the first in the se- ries on ''Who Is the Coming Man?" The topic Sunday evening will be" The Com- ing Man as Producer" Communion serv- ice will be held at the morning service. Rally day in the Sunday school at e:S0 a. m.
 Second-Rev. J. B. Meacham, pastor This church is to observe the sacrament iof the Lords Supper for the first time under the present pastorate. Every mem Der and friend of this church is earnest ly invited to. share in the high and holy privilege vouchsafed unto those who be- llieve on His name. Morning subject, 1.-The Communion Spirit" Installation service will be held at s:so D. m.. at which time Rev. J. B. Meacham will hc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

r.lst ohurch of Christ, scientist. Twentyfirst stree ans E,Ievantb a,.a,i.,o south. Leicester LeoMont Jackson first reader Services at Il a. m. and X n m
 SuoJect. 'unreality.' Sunday School at s'so. testimonial meeting "Wednesday ' erenlng at o'clock. Reading rooms
 III American Trust building, open week oays from 9:So to 6 D. m. All are cor. dially invited to attend our services ana to aVaii themselves of the privileges of our reading rooms. VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

past ten years by characteristically Western methods and community CO., operation in which every one from th, Mayor to the Boy scouts took an active hand. As the bridge that couldn't get across" used to stand as monument to local discord. this successful summer opera is perhaps symbolic of the fact that St. Louis is learning to achieve harmony, The 1920 census returns may rot appear to testify to the fact. but St. Louis is sitting prettier" today than ever before in her history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

'hina invented gunrawder and ponu- larized f'recrackers. The cheapest kind of firecrackers is made of gunpowder rolled un in coarse bamboo paner, with a covering of red paper red being re- garded bv the Chinese as bringing good luck. Alum is used to neutralize the smoke. The Canton district is the center of this industrp. China exports about $S.0o00o0 wort Ina year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
FORMAL RECEPTION

second C@rrch of Chr'r. 1e1s Secnra avenue, north Gable Hall" Sunday sery- wees II a. rn and D. m. Subject, "Irr- reality. sunday School s:so a. m. Read 'ne room and free liNrarv. 1701 Jeffer- son County Rank buildjne open m to eour except Sr~d,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
ALTRURIAN

Altrurian Church. l.. A. Fealy. bishop. services will he held Sunday Il a. n,., at tho church, All Farley building Sub Ject' How hard is it for them who iust in riches 10 enter into the Kingdom ot God Lecture every Thursday II a. m., on Practical Christianity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
LUTHERAN

Zidn, corner avenue B and Nineteenth street. Rev. H. Reuter-, pastor. Services II Il a. nh sunday School opens at 9So a. m Monthly business meeting hy vot- 'ng members after services The. Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon at the nome of Mrs. O, School. S2e South Twenty-first street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

Grace, Rev. C. Henckell, pastor cor ner First avenue and Ffty-eighth tn street. Holy Communion and sermon, Il o'clock. Church school, 10 a. n1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

Good Shepherd Sunday School Mis- sion. meeting of the Sunday school Will he held at East Lake hall at 4:S0 o'clock this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
$ One Way Trains Are Costly

In the long and many-itemed 5ill which the railroads have presented for damages under government admnis- traton the most curious perhaps is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
At he Churches Today

regularly installed as pastor of the church, Dr. MacSporran of the First Church will preside and preach the ser mon, pr. Bryan of the Third Church will chayge the pastor and Dr. Hickman of the Vine Street Church will deliver the charge to, the congregation. The public is invited to this service. On account cf the afternoon service there will be no night service. Junior Endeavor meets at Is D. m Senior Endeavor meets at p. m. The regular monthly business meeting of the woman's auxiliary will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Sunday school rooms of the church. Sunday school meets at 3 a. m. J. R. Williams, superintendent
 Forst Cumberland-12le North Twenty seventh street, Norwood. Rev. H. c. Walton. 12l5 North Twenty-seventh stret. Phone Hemlock 571-w. Preaching II a m. and D. r by the pastor. Morning sub ject. Character Building" Evening sub ject, "Hearng." Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Classes for all ages. Christian Endeavor v D, m. Prayer meeting. T;D D. m. Sec ret prayer hour 7;So eac hevening. Well come to all. Come praying.
 EPISCOPAL
 Church of the Advent, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, North. Rev. M. s. Barnwell, rector Seventeenth Sun day after Trinity. Sunday school 9:S0 a. m. Morning prayer. sermon. II a. m. Meetings held in the parish house dur ing the week. Free kindergarten daily, beginning first Monday in october. Woman's Guild meets the first Monday of each month. o'clock. All Saints Guild for girls meets each Saturday at 12:30 o'clock. Vestry meets first Monday night of each month. o'clock D. m. Choir rehearsals Tuesday and Friday. 5:30 p. m.
 St. Marys-on- the Highlands, Twelfth avenue and Nineteenth street, South. Oscar dew Randolph, rector. Holy Communion. 7:30 a. m. Sunday school. 9;30 a. m. Bible class, 9:45 a. m. Holy Communion service, Il a. m. Strangers and visitors welcome.
 Saint Andrews. Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, South. Rev. Joseph T. Ware, rector. Sunday services: 7:30 a. m. Holy Communion. 9:30 a. m., Church school 9a45 a. m., Rectors Bible class on Christian Truth; II a. m., Holy Communion and sermon by the rector; 7:30 p. m.. evening prayer and sermon by the rector. Saint Andrews en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

Independent Presbyterian Church. Rev. Henry M Edmonds. D. D., pastor. Morn ing service, Temple Ernanu-El, POO High iahu avenue. Sermon. why do the school at 9:3O with classes for All Eva nlng. Lyric Theatre, o'clock Sermon
 ihe Unseen Presence by the pastor ENerNoody welcome. Seats free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
Sunday Series

Sunday evenings, at 7.30 o'clock, dur ing the month of October, at the First Presbyterian Church, pr. John A. Mac Sporran will preach a series of ser- mons that promise to be of practical value to modern living. under the gen. eral topic. ''The Coming Man."
 pr. MacSporran's subjects will be:
 October 3-"The Coming Man as Pro- ducerb
 October 1o-"The Coming Man as Consumer"
 October 17--"The Coming Man as Owner"
 october 24-"The Coming Man as Partner" that of the Western Pacific which sks S361,755 for creeping rails caused by using it's tracks between Wells. Nevada and Winnemucca in one way only. tho Southern Pacific's line having been used for traffic in the other direction.
 The average layman who reads this item hastens to ask: Dons they run trains one way only on all douole- track roads? Why aren't they ruined. Then the experienced or even the tn experienced railroader tells him with scorn that double-track roads are laid differently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

deaVors to create congenal circle of friends for new parishioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

flitn Avenue Presbyterian. Opposite new post office>. Sunday School 9:3o a. m departments for all ages. Mornins Morsnlp II a. m. Subject. rThe Ministry oi Menories' A church with a warm si.vile Tor strangers The pastor, pr. J. M Broady. will preach
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-02
SHIPPING BOARD
 TO RETAIN SHIPS
Vessels Alllocated to Estab- lished Lines Not to
 Be Sold Now.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2.-Sale of the government owned fleet of steel vessels for which bids were opened yesterday will be confined to craft not in service on established steam ship lines, it was stated today by Shipping Board officials. Vessels operating in berth service will not be sold except to purchasers who agree to keep them in their establish ed routes. nor will ships at sea for which commitments have been made, be disposed of unless substitutes can be provided for their operators.
 Offers of the entire government owned steel fleet for sale, however comply with the terms of the Jones merchant marine act
 Arrangements are being completed by which a group of 100 steel yes sells, aggregating about 5O,000 dead weight tons will be offered for sale for immediate delivery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-02
Argentina Refuses British
 Offer for Control of Oil

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 2.-Argen- tina has refused British offer of G10,000,000 for the control of the governments petroleum producing properties, maintaining it's traditional attitude of guarding these deposits for the benefit of the nation Tine offer was made by Frederick White, representing the Cowdray interests.
 While the governments petroleum fields at Comodoro Rivadavia are producing approximately 100000 tons of petroleum annually, the fuel short age in the nation has given rise to agitation for more extensive develop ment. A dispatch from London quotes MT. White as explaining that President lrigoyen expressed him self as anxious for increased produc- tion but that he was unwilling to see the exploitation taken out of the hands of the Argentine people.
 Other offers for these fields have been refused in the past, including offers from North American promot CTS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-02
Foreign Attacks on Ship
 Bill No Cause for Alarm

SALEM Ore. Sept. 2.-Criticism by England and Japan, directed al Section 2S of the Jones Shipping Bill and threats of foreign nations to turn tonnage from the Pacific to Atlantic and Gulf ports unless the provisions of this section are re- oealed. should be no cause for alarm. according to United States Senator Charles L. McNary. of Oregon, who declares that the purpose of Section 2S is to stimulate shipment of car goes in American vessels since mer- ahandise moving in American steam. CTS would be benefited by the low est preferential rail rate.
 Sen. McNary said he believed that if foreign interests should attempt Q divert traffic from Pacific ports protection would be at hand through the Interstate Commerce Commission under the transportation act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-02
Steamer Service Between
 Holland, Australia, Plan

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept 2 - Regular steamer service from Hol- land to Australia is to be started this month, it was announced here today, The service will be conducted by the United Netherlands Naviga- ton Company, composed of the prn. cipal Dutch steamship companies. in cluding the Administration line. These companies have tonnage of about one and one quarter millions and a capital of about S100 000 900.
 Steamers will sail for Australia from Rotterdam. Antwerp. Lisbon and Genoa via the Suez canal The Australian ports of call will be Ade- liade. Melbourne and Sydney Two of the steamers to be put on the run will be the Jacatra and the Soerakarta.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-02
bOLSHEvIK ARMY IN LEMBURC ZONE IS VENTILATED
Remnants of Russian Forces Flee in Wild Disorder
 But Few Escape.
VICTORIES ELSEWHERE
Polish War Office Claims Successes Along Entire
 Central, South Fronts.

BERLIN, Sept. 2.-Foreign Min. ister Walter Simons yesterday an. nounced in the Reichstag that he had been urged to swing Germany into line with the Russian Bolshe. wiki against the Western Powers a: 2 means of breaking the bonds oi the Versailles peace treaty but that after mature reflection he had re- iected such course. WARSAW, Sept. 2.-Gen. Buden- ny's Bolsheviki army has been an initiated during fighting in the Lemburg sector, according to today official communique from the Polish War Office.
 The Russians retreateG in wild disorder after lcsing heavily in killed, wounded and prisoners but only an isolated detachment escaped, the communication stated.
 Polish successes along the entire central and southern fronts also were reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-02
Home Brewers Safe From
 U. s. But Liable to State

TACOMA, Wash. Sept 2.-"Home brewers here. who were grlnnins over the announcement Of District Attorney Robert F. Saunders in Sc attle, that search warrants will not be issued to federal officers to search homes where beverages are made solely for home consumption, have had the wind taken out of thetl sails by City Attorney Charles Den his.
 "The Federal officers can permit all the home brewing they desire. MT. Dennis said. but the bone dry law of Washington will be enforced by state and county officials here No one will be permitted to manu facture or purchase liquor of any kind so far as the law can he cn forced.