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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
OPEN AIR SERVICES BY CHRISTIAN ENDEAV0R
Thirty-two Societies To Participate
 In Capitol Park

Open Gir services will De helo Dy 4he 32 societies of the Birmingham Christian Endeavor Union at Captal park Sunday night, August 26. The meeting will be conducted as reg ular Christian Endeavor meeting, with all societies participating, H. O' Bernard, president of the Alabama State Christian Endeavor Union will lead.
 State officers, who will be in Blr- mingham for an executive meetinS, and members of the city commission, will be guests of the societies. The public is invited to attend and see what Christian Endevar meetings are.
 Services will start at 6:45 o'clock. In case of rain the services will be held at the First Christian church, Fifth avenue and Twenty first street.
 Old familiar hymns will be sung and an interesting discussion of Lessons From the school of Prayer" the topic for the meeting, will be held with Christian Endeavor members taking part.
 Commissioner William L.. Harrison will have seats and lights placed in the park for the occasion.
 Song cards. containing the words of the hymns, have been donated for the meeting by tho Gather Printing company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
BISHOP MAKES VISIT
 TO LUTHER BURBANK

Bishop W. F. Oldham, the Method ist bishop of India and one of the most influential forces in the field of Christian missions. recently made visit to Luther Burbank at Santa Rosa, Cal. MT Burbank explained to the bishop that his time was not his own, but, on learning of the bishops interest in the spinless cac- tus because of the invaluable serv- ice it would render the drought stricken plains of central and north western India, MT. Burbank forgot his hurry and became immensely in- terested when Bishop Oldham told him that it was a common sight in India to see men pulling the spines out of the cactus leaves and feeding them to starving cattle. Some time ago the spineless cactus, developed by MT. Burbank, was carried to In- dia by the Salvation Army, and the government is now planting it in great quantities. Bishop Oldham has for long time admired Luther Bur bank and has regarded him as one of the greatest public benefactors of modern times There was an inter- esting personal turn to the conver- sation when the bishop said to the rlant wizard: MT, Burbank, you are truly a benefactor to our human family" Luther Burbank looked up quickly and, with a winsome smile, replied: If I can judge at all by a mans looks, I would think that you are given a little that way your self"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
r FIRST CHRISTI IAN
 ID HOLD SPECIAL SERVICE SU N ] AY
DediCatoTy 0bServanCes To. Be Held During Erection
 Program [

The First Christian church an- nounces the first service in a series of dedicstory observances that will take place at different stages of their church erection program. This Initial service will take place Sun day afternoon at o'clock at the corner of Seventh avenue and Twen- ty-first street and will be dedica- tion of the ground to the enlarged activities the First Christian con- gregation is planning in its buld- ing program. There will be an inter esting program in reminiscent and prophetic vein. closing with the sol- emn dedication responses and pray CTS. This vesper dedicatory service will take the place of the regular evening service at the church.
 The excaVating and foundation work of the first unit in the new structure will be started at once.
 pr. Robert N. Simpson, pastor, is enthusiastic over the loyalty of his people and their vision. Our aim" he said, "is building adequate 10 2 program equal to our opportunity"
 pr. and Mrs. Simpson leave Tues day on their vacation. They will so via Lexington. Ky, their former home, and with other members of First church will attend the Inter- national convention of Disciples Christ at Colorado Springs, Col, Seps tember to g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
VISITORS WELCOMED AT AV0NDALE CLASS
Congressman Huddleston To Teach
 Mems Class Sunday

The Mems Bible class of the Avon dale Baptist church, w. P. Stevens, president. intends a hearty welcome and a warm handshake at all times. The class meets one each month in business session meeting at 2:30 o'clock the first Sunday in each month. There were 35 members present at the last business meeting. The name of the class was changed from Conventional Bible class to Eel lOwship class, and. many other mat ters of interest were handled. Bro. Q. G. Price is the class teacher and has been the classes choice for 8 good many years, Brother Price goes strong on the getting acquainted fea- ture besides being a most efficient teacher.
 The class is growing fast as Is the whole church under the leadrfship of Dr. William M. Sentell, our new pastor, who comes to us from At lanta, Ga,
 Mir. Carl F. McCool is the music director, this music being enjoyed at our meetings. The Fellowship class will have as teacher Sunday, Con gressman George Huddleston, and O. L. Andrews, superindent of our Bible school, has given the church auditor ium over for next Sunday for this meeting. A cordial invitation Is ex- tended to all to come and join our class, or visit us at any time
 The invitation extended the build CTS class, of which pr. George c Ellis is president. has been accepted and they will join us in a body Sun day, bringing with them their or chera.
 The following are the officers: w. P. Stevens, president; E. B. Hudnall. second vice president; Q. G. Price, teacher; T. B. Hichey, assistant teach CT; w. H. Buce, secretary; o. J. Cald- well, treasurer; Carl F. Cool. music directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
DEATH OF MRS. MCCORMICK
 BLOW TO CHRISTIAN WORK

In the death of Mrs, Cyrus H. Me Cormick, number of Christian en- terprises lost their chief benefactor. Her husband was the inventor of the reaper and was the founder of the Mccormick Harvester company, the leading unit of the e.International Har- vester company. The death of Mr. Mccormick occurred nearly forty years ago. and since her husbands s death 1t was often rumored that Mrs. Mccormick took strong hand in the affairs of the Harvester company to bring them to a Christian basis in
 their dealings with employees and patrons. She has been a large con- tributor to the mission work of dif- ferent churches, both at home and in the foreign field. She gave more than million dollars to the McCor- mick Theological Seminary. Her in- terest Tn the continent, the leading Presbyterian paper of America, saved 1t from financial doom and death. The paper was formerly called the Interior an like many another religi- ous periodical, had all the financial ills that church papers are generally heir to-" For 50 years Mrs. McCor- mick was deeply interested in the paper and gave generously to it's maintenance. Her generosity was all the more gracious in that she never at any time attempted to control or direct the policy of the paper. The Continent today is regarded as one of the very best religious papers in America, and its editors give Mrs. Mccormick credit for the most of the success that the paper has attained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
ALL 0F SOUTH IS
 REPRESENTED AT. | AXE JUNALUSkA
Methodist Workers Now AS- SembIed For Laymen'S
 Conference

LAKE JUNALUsKA. N. C.. August 1s.-(special) )--One of the most in terestlng conferences of the year at Lake JunaIuska. the general as sembly grounds for Southern Meth odists, is the Laymen's conference now being held.
 Hundreds of iaSmen and their ladies are here attending the confer ence.
 S. H. Blan, secretary of state of Alabama and lay leader of the Ala bama conference, is toking one of the most active parts. A member of the general board, and a member of the executive committee of the board, he was elected recording secretary of the board.
 MT. Blan was one of the four lay leaders from the entire south on the formal program of the conference for an address, and spoke Saturday, his being the first of these four ad- dresses Others on the formal pro- gram, lay leaders, were Judge M A. Childers of Texas, who could not at tend, Judge Erskine Williams of Texas, and T. $. Southgate of Vir- ginia. Other speakers on the program were Bishop Beauchamp, and speak CTS of Southwide, nation wide or of international fame as lecuturers, ed- ucators of jurists
 When the general board ceased It's deliberations Friday for a memorial service to the late President Harding, Mir. Blan was selected to make the eulogy, and the prayer was by Bish- op Beauchamp, who has charge of the European work of the Methodist Episcopal church, south.
 Practically every conference in Southern Methodist Is largely rep resented.
 There are perhaps 40 or more Ala bamians at the conference Conrad Ohme, lay leader for the North Ala bama conference, is present and took part in many of the informal dis cussions. He is accompanied by Mrs Ohme. Among other Alabamians here now are: Dr. and Mrs. Spraggins Montgomery; White Brame, Mont gomery; Tupper Lightfoot, Brun- didge; Mrs. Calhoun and daughter Mir. and Mrs. A. T. Wilkinson, Selma Dr. and Mrs. J. c. James, Opelika and many others.
 There are several thousand people in the many hotels, cottages, and dormitories on the Junaluska grounds.
 Lake Junaluska, high among the mountains of Western North Caro- lima. is one of the scenic spots of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
[ IG HIT DISTRICTS
 ID BE REPRESENTE AT ENDEAV0RMEET
Executive Committee To- Gather In Birmingham
 August 25-26

Fall meeting of the state executive committee of the Alabama Christian Gndeavor society will be held in Bir- mingham Saturday and Sunday, Au- gust 25 and 26 at the Young Mems Christian association. State officers representing eight districts and two societies in Alabama are expected to attend.
 Plans will be discussed for holding eight separate district conventions, which will begin in September and continue through october. H. D. Bernard of Birmingham, state presi- dent of the society, stated that dis trict conventions tried as an experi- ment in the past have proved almost as successful as the state convention.
 The district convention serves as a medium to keep the subject of Chris tian Endeavor fresh in the minds of the members and the spirit of the work alive. Administration work for the next convention in Anniston in April will be taken up by the execu- tive committee.
 engagements are being made to secure some of the most prominent speakers in the state to fill the pro- gram during the convention. Names of those who accept the invitation will be announced later by society officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
TnE MODEL PREACHEh

Paul Morrison, a frequent contrib utor to religious periodicals, has pub lished in the Christian Advocate (New York) the specifications of 8 model preacher:
 He never breaches a poor sermon himself, but listens attentively when another minister does.
 He Is not young and Inexperienced or old and out of date.
 "He has no pessimistic outlook for the church today and does not sur round himself with an optimism that reduces the Christian ministry to a matter of salesmanship.
 He does not feel too big for his present job, nor is he too satisfied and complacent to be challenged by the biggest and best.
 '"He knows no limit to self-rorget- full service, but is ever conscious of his personal limitations.
 He never flatters himself as a know-it-an, yet Is resourceful in meeting any emergency.
 He becomes all things to all men without sacrificing personal convic- tions or moral rectitude.
 He may prove himself an expert hand-shaker and back -slapper, but excels in arousing interest in the nobler life of Christian discipleship.
 His sermons are not so analytical that they appear to be laboratory ex- periments, but are clear enough to be readily followed and easily under stood.
 His Sermon climax does not leave the congregation in a Bible wilder ness, but leads into the promised land of better living.
 He does not ask of another what he would be unwilling to do himself. If the question of sacrifice is to be voted upon he votes for 1t with both hands,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
CHURCHES U WITT [
 F | R TABERNACLE SERVICES SUNDAY
West End Campaign Under Leadership Of pr. Arthur
 Smith

Starting Sunday at ii o'clock in the West End Tabernacle all of the churches of West End will commence two weeks Turn to Good" cam- paign, conducted by pr. Arthur J. smith of New York. Dr. Smith is one of the outstanding evangelists of the world, having conducted cam paigns on both continents, has la bored with Dwight L.. Moody, Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman and Alexander and many other noted evangelists. Dr. Smith is specially noted for his suc- 'cessful work among men, and through him many men have been led to see the religious light and have been turned to God. He brings with him a famous singer, George E. Nhare of Syracuse, N. T., who has rendered efficient service with him on various campaigns.
 The meeting Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the tabernacle will be for men only and pr. Smith will spsak on why Men Sin" Special emphasis Is laid on this meeting and pr. Smith says the success or failure of the entire campaign in Birming- ham depends largely upon the suc- cess or failure of the meeting this afternoon for men, and he urges all men to come to this meeting.
 
 anything to say tC the men that 6 lady could not consistently listen to, but as his greatest success has been in reaching men, opening their eyes to religious truths and helping them turn to God and seek Jesus Christ for salvation, and helping those al- ready in the church to take up their work and serve in tho campaign for souls, that he wants to speak first to the men Gf the city. He urges evsryb ody to do his and her full duty to get the men to the meeting this afternoon.
 The following committees were Ap- pointed to assist in the work: Music, w. H. Brooks, H. L. Wood, Getrge T. Downs, J. W. Morgan. Finance, J. J. Lee, chairman; H. H. Gobin. A. J. Ozanne. Publicity, c, P. Loranze, Judge Roger Snyder, T. O. Robinson, I. G. McReynolds, c. M Turner. Wis iting, J. J. Goddard, H. F, Muse, Henry Kuhne, F. P. Bledsoe. Young people, work. Mant Hood, Miss Marie Albreght, N. H. Price, Miss Mildred Nims, H. T.. Anderten, John Orr, J. s. Davis, Miss Mary Lou Dyer. Entertainment, the four pas tors, Drs. Cook, Moffett, Eddins and Gtenk e11 son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
ST. JOHNS CHURCH DEDICATED SU IN DAY
Prominent Speakers At Services
 For New Building

Sunday, August 12, marked tho beginning of new epoch in the life of St. Johns (Evangelical) congre- Eation. On this day they dedicated their handsome new building located on Clairmont avenue and Twenty seventh street.
 The morning services were con- ducted jointly by Rev. William lille of St. Louis, temporary pastor; Rev. S. A. Ebinger, pastor, and Rev. A. Aufderhaar of St. Johns church of Cullman. Ala, The program was presided over by Rev. lille; the dedication sermon was preached by Rev. Aufderhaar while Rev Ebinger read the dedication service after giving an interesting outline of the history of the church. A delightful musical program was furnished by the church quartet.
 With a large number of out-of- town visitors present, the church was filled to overflowing, quite number having come from St. Johns church of Cullman.
 Following the morning exercises a dinner was served by the Ladies Aid to those wishing to remain for the afternoon exercises. At this time the congregation had additional speakers in Rev. J. A. Bryan, Dr. R. Smith and Rev. J. D. Thompson. During the course or the alteIuOO6S Rev. Bryan and Rev. Ebinger re- lated some of their experiences to- gether in years that have gone by, they having conducted churches all most within a stones throw of each other continuously for the past 22 years.
 Mention was made of the splendid work of the building committee which was composed of George Mill CT, president: William Schaefer, sec- retary; J. C. Steinbauer, treasurer Associates: Charles Harves, Q. w. Pulls, R. c. Snider, John Beilhart, John Rodenbeck, Fred Brodrecht, Many other workers and friends or the congregation were thanked for their untiring efforts, and splendi d co-operation In making the splendid new edifce q reality,
 Rev. William lille, who has been conducting services at St. Johns during the summer months, will con- rinue to fill the pulpit until Septem- her 8, when Rev. Ebinger, who has been resting during the summer will again return to the pulpit which he has held so many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
ST. LOUIS CHURCHES REGISTER
 SUBSTANTIAL GAIN

The St. Louis Church federation has published statistics that show a healthy growth in both the work and number of members in the various churches of the city. For some time a loss was reported in that the num- Der of deaths and dismissals eacn year exceeded the number received into the membership of the churches. The report says: During the past two years the church of St. Louis, city and county have made a net gain in membership of 9,164, an aver age of 4,582 per year, an annual net gain of 4 # per cent. This Is based on a total membership of 101, ,253 as of Januarfy l, 1921. It Is encourag- ing to note that the great difference between gross and net gains for 21 years ar reported by the social and religious survey of St. Louis is being materially reduced in the postwar years. During this twenty one year period ending 1920, for every 100 members added annually, 80 were lost by death, dismission and re- vision of rolls. During the past two years, 1921 and 1922, for every 1O9 members gained but 66 were lost by death, dismission and revision of rolls, a gain of II in each 100."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
COMMUNITY CHURCH IDEA
 BECOMING POPULAR IN CITIES

Contrary to the idea held by many that the community church plan is being considered only in the small towns where the separate denomina- tions are unable to maintain indi- vidual organizations, the community church organization is becoming a real factor in the religious life of many of the large cities of America A canvass was recently made to raise money to build a community church in a beautiful residential suburb of Columbus, o. The amount subscribed indicates that the building enterprise Is not to be on any small scale It amounted to more than $215,0O0. The plan Is to carry on many forms of community interests The only nov ing pictures in the community are to be shown in the church, a religious school is to be conducted in connec- tion with the public schools. and a community paper is to be published The pastor of this church is Rev. Oliver c. Weist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
WINNATASKA PROVES
 IDEAL CAMPING SITE
High School oys And Girls Frolic
 At FaYorite Resort


 Miss Rosa V. Strickland, with 11a helpers left Birmingham Wednesday afternoon for ten days stay at winnatasks, the Birmingham Sunday School councils camp of 12O acres on Kelly's creek, near Prescott, in St. Clair county.
 Five camps have preceded the present group, and all have returned yelling and singing the praises of Winnataska.
 The camp business superintendent, MT. w. c. Spidle, cafteria manager of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings com pany, assisted by Mrs. w. c. Spidle, trained and experienced dietician, has not only fed the campers to the complete satisfaction of all, but has also made a number of Improvements around the camp. An old field stone drinking fountain has been installed dam Nhas been placed above the foot bridge, which greatly improves the upper swimming pool and raises the creek sufficiently to make boat ing possible for mile up the creek. New boats will soon be available. Reimel hall will also have a big fire place at an early date.
 The camp committee, composed of J. b. Porter, chairman; Herbert Stockham, LeRoy Holt, Angus Tay- Tor and Howard Yielding, Is pro gressing with plans for the general improvement of the camp, The pres ent huts, which were erected six porary, will give place to new ones of a permanent nature. A new and modern mess hall will take tho plac: of the present one. An experienced camp architect and engineer. whose time has been contributed, will lay out the camp and plan it's future de- velopments so that every structure added will contribute toward the ideal Winnataska of the future. Win nataska has proven it's worth to the boys and girls of Birmingham and is one of the great assets of the Bir- mingham Sunday schools.
 The high school boys will follow tember [, with Dr. Roy G. Hershey in charge. He will be assisted by a number of leaders of young people.
 Following is the list of leaders and campers who accompanied Miss Strickland: Mrs. J. E. Davis, Mrs. Nesbitt Hambaugh, Helen Haggard, Anne Greene, Lillian Sharpley, Gladys Martin. Lois Smyer, Mrs. Rob ert Fulford, Elizabeth Ballard, Bon nie Jones, Mrs. Oscar Reinhart, Mrs. Elwyn Ballard, Frances Gilmore, Mrs. Eula Belle Cook, camp nurse i; Roman Speigle and Guy Travis, life guards; Elizabeth Brown, Hazel Hardman, Frances Jackson, Alice Smith, Christine Saunders, Elizabeth Greenwood, Ethel Getman, Celeste Nesbltt, Maybel Orr, Sarah Mae Hunt, Virginia Bruister, Minnie Lou Wal drop. Mildred Pierce, Hazel Pierce, Ellen Brimijoin, Pearl Elizabeth Wight, Katherine Yielding, Virginia Knight, Jeannetta Forbs. Rose Page, Margaret Hassler, Katherine Redus, Hortense Marx, Henrietta Young, Annie Young, Mary Reeves Curtiss, Jean Lang Mitchell. Frances Beard,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
CAMBRIDGE CONFERS
 DEGREE ON HOUSE PAINTER

The Baptist and Reflector (Nash- ville) gives the following incident that is well worth repeating as il- frustrating the power of the human will over adverse circumstances and opposing forces:
 At Cambridge university, in Eng land, honorary degrees are conferred only on the most distinguished scientists, statesmen and scholars. Something new has happened, how ever The university Is going to con- fer an honorary degree on a house painter who has never been in school since he was years of age, and had to go to work at that early age to help support the family. He was determined that he would have an ed ucation, even if he could not go to school and so he has been attending university extension lectures for 27 years, and has written essays that have won 36 certificates in the cor respondence work of Cambridge. Such a man as that ought to make us all ashamed. All of us have more leisure than we realize"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
RAPTIsTa

PCwderly-"Planted Like a Tree By a River" II 8. m. Show Win dows," 7:45 p. m. E. L. Davis, pas tor.
 East Thomas-''Nothlng Between the Two Sides" II a. m. Peter and Herod." 7:45 p. m. T. o. Hearn, pastor.
 Ensley First-Pastor. D. M. Gard ne- will return and preach at both hours.
 wylam-'.rhe Spiritual Church." il a. m. L. L, Hearn. pastor. A. E.. Emfinger at 7:45 D. m.
 Sixty -slxth-s. E. Boroughs. for mer pastor. will preach at both hours.
 Fairfield-'Ths Greatest opportu- nity," Il a. m. rho Souls Night" 7:45 p. m. Alfred J. Dickinson of Tupelo, Miss
 Thirty-fifth Avenus-"our Motto" Il a. m. '"The Man Who Chose Light" 7:45 p. m. G. E. Burton. pas tor.
 West woOdlawn-PastOr at both
 Fifty-sixth street-Austln B. Crouch, a former pastor, at both hours.
 East Blrmingham-"A Soul Win ming Church." Il a. m. Evangelistic service, 7:45 D. m. T. F. Tendon, pas tor.
 Calvary-The enlargement commit tee in charge at II a. m. Senior B. Y. P. U. in charge at p. m.
 Gate City-"The Accounting" II a. m. "An Urgent Invitation" 7:30 p. m. G. c. Eubanks, pastor.
 Giles Memorial-"Blessin Ac- cording to Faith" Il a. m. 'Is Love Expressed in Redemption?" 7:30 D. m. B. F. Giles, pastor.
 Eleventh ~treet-'.A Safe Deposit" :" Il a. Il. The Friends of Jesus" 7:45 p. m. M M. Wood.
 First, i City-"The Main Question" 1" II a. m. "The Christ of the Bible vs. the Christ of Evolution and Modernism" 8 D. m. Louis Entzmin- ger, supply pastor.
 Southside-William R. Rigell of Gadsden al both hours.
 Twenty Avenue-Pastor Wal ter Dudley will preach at both hours.