The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-11

Bessemer, September 1O.-(Spe- ciai.)-Rev. ". F. Price of Wood lawn. who has accepted the call to the westside Baptist church. preached his first sermon to the congregation as pastor Sunday eve ming. Rev. J. c. Alexander. who has had charge of the congregation dur ing the summer months. will return to New Orleans. where he will re- sume his studies in a Baptist train ing school.
 MT. Alexander preached to the congregation Sunday evening and Sunday afternoon conducted a bap- tismal services at the First Baptist church, when 14 additional members were received into the West Side church, making 40 additions in the past two weeks to that congregation. There are now nearly 200 members of this new Baptist church and plans are being made for church building. the lot having already been secured.
 MT. Alexander with the assistance of Dr. w. P. Price, pastor of the First Baptist church, has perfected fine organization with enthusias- tic membership and a great good is expected from the work of the church in that vicinity. The young people of the congregation have or- ganized a live B. Y. P. U. and the choir Is being built up and prayer circles held.
 This is the third Baptist church in the city and 1t Is in section some what removed from the city and will fill distinct need, particularly Co Dl, for whom MT Alexander has accom- plished such splendid work
 Hendricks Hear Dr. Tucker
 Hundreds heard Dr. George Tucker, evangelist, who preached four ser- mons in the First Methodist church Sunday, where he is conducting a series of revival services.
 Perhaps the largest congregation was present on Sunday evening when he preached from the subject, "The Four Great Visions" At 3 o'clock he addressed the men and boys of the city on "The Four-Square Man." and to the Sunday school children, he preached a special sermon on Three Great Purposes" The revival will continue through this week.
 "The Church official" was the topic of the special sermon delivered on Sunday morning at the First Bap- tist church by Dr. W. P. Price, at the installation of officers of the church for the ensuing year.
 odd Fellows to Meet
 Bessemer lodge, No. 109, I. O. O. F., will hold meeting on Tuesday night at their hall when a number of prominent members from over the district will be present and make ad- dresses. This will be a social meet ing and the wives and guests will be among those present. Delightful re- treatments will be served.
 Bessemer chapter. No. no, R. A. NJ, will meet Tuesday evening when the Royal Arch degree will be conferred by degree team. from Ensley. Re- treatments will be served.
 Girls Enjoyed Camp
 One of the happiest parties that have returned from weeks outing at Camp Chippewa was that of the Jonesboro Girl Scouts who, accom- panied by Mrs. George Bumgardner. leader and scout captain, spent the past. week there.
 Among the pleasures specially en- joyed by the girls, according to their scribe, were the walks through the early autumn woods gathering richly colored leaves and wild grapes; stunt hour, when the girls in each cabin gave songs and readings and folk dances, swimming lessons, and the evenings on Pine Needle cliff over looking the valley far below across the mountain to flaming sunsets at the devotional hour conducted by MT. Coons, leader for this service, and rare treats of ice cream.
 The young girls who enjoyed the camp were: Miss Louise Underwood, Miss Edith High, Miss Edith Bearden, Miss Marguerite Briggs. Miss Emma Harris. Miss Dorothy McCorkle, Miss Claudia Mae Tragesor, Miss Myrtle Paine. Miss Alice Kirk, Miss Lena Mae High. Miss Alice Bumbardner. Miss Irene Parsons. Miss Gertrude Payne. Miss Sarah Huey. and they were accompanied by Mrs. George Bumgardner, Mrs. J. R. High, Mrs. Chalres Brisgs and MT. and Mrs. R. L. +Eoons.