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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre-Fri.- Sat.-Double
Feature-Buck Jones in BOSS Of
Camp a." and Johnny Hines in Sure
Fire Flint"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-23

Opera House Fri Sat. - Milton
Stills and Carmel Myers in 1.-THE Last
Hour" The film sensation Of New
York,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-23

tains 81 pr: Scranton net curtains
$2.9S pr; North Shore dress demon
stration sale special value at $3.9S;
$4.9S; $5.9S. New spring millinery is
arriving daily smart hats at 1898,
$4.9S, $5.9S and S6.9S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
NEWS BIBLE GLASS HONORS MEMBERS
Excellent Program Rendered By SouthSide Baptist
 Thursday

One of the leading social events of the Young Business Mems Bible class of the Southside Baptist church was held at o'clock Thursday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. James ?. Dobbins. 901 Thirty first street, south, when members of the class with their wives and sweethearts met for good time. Invitations had been extended tC the Baptist students at Howard college and quite a num- Der were present.
 An excellent program had been committee and the Birmingham the occasion, rendered some of their choice selections.
 Grand promenade at s:15 o'clock was led by President Charles New som. Following the promenade, Miss Bessie Howells sang. Dan Trawick kept his audience laughing with a 10-minute humorous address. and Dobbins and Jeter as "Jim and Jete' added another Is minutes of laugh ter with their minstrel stunt.
 Clyde Nelson, E. R. Smith and H. Parrish sang several selections. Half an hour was devoted to contests and games, arranged by and under the direction of MT. D. G. Ewing. Nu merous prizes were given and while the judges were cut Miss Marlin liar ris entertained with a well rendered piano solo. The prizes were awarded to the numerous winners by Class President Newsom. Refreshments were served at 1o:3O o'clock,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
POCKET BIBLE FOR. 5OO VISITORS AT SERVICES AT LYRIC
Attractive Sermon And MuSi- cal Program Announced
 For Today

Whan tho doors of the Lyric theatre open at 7;30 Sunday night for the service beginning at o'clock, under the auspices of the Mems club of the Independent Presbyterian church, ev- cry man or woman of the first 500 persons entering will receive a present.
 This present consists of handy small pocket edition of the gospel, according to St. Mark, and each re- cipient is expected to have the book handy for the series of sermons by pr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor of the day night with the subject, "The Stone Man"
 Preceding the sermon a musical program will be rendered under the direction of O. Gordon Erickson, featured by an anthem, Noble's Fierce Was The Wild Billow," by the church quartet, and an offertory solo, Repent Ye," by Scott.
 In view of the capacity crowds which have attended for the last three Sundays since the services were re- sumed. special arrangements have been made to have a large force of efficient ushers on hand to see that all are comfortably seated. The special committee having this feature in charge is F. c. Alexander, chairman; F. R. Lyde, s. P. Floyd, E. T. Brown, J. B. Pool. E. l.. Scouten, c. B. Pultz, Williams and c. c. Terrell.
 At the morning service al the new church, Highland avenue at Thirty first street, Dr. Edmonds will preach on the subject of The Marching Orders"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
GROTTO CIRCUS |S 5 EST FRATERNAL EVENT UT SEASON
Dodgers And Harris Furnish Three Ring Wonder
 Circus

Kamram Grotto members are pre- nared for a busy week. Thelr DIE three-ring circus on Twentu- tourln street. north, between Ninth and Tentb avenues, will be given twice daily until and including Saturday and on Friday they will hold cere rnonial. at which 1,500 candidates Will he initisted into the order. This cere- moniaI will mark the first anniver- sary of Kamram, and 1t will be rit- tingly celebrated.
 There will be monster parade Friday, with floats, half dozen bands, the candidates in protesque costumes, all the marching units oi the order and numerous other noVel features, including the wonders ol the circus. This parade will precede the ceremonial which will be held at the Masonic temple.
 The Grotto circus Is the largest event of it's kind ever attempted In Birmingham. Rodgers & Harris en- tire show has been brought here and Ia heinz handled exclusively by mem hers of the order. The acts, 50 III number. are all professional ones, and include the Goodep, Barlow ana Vermillion trio, a vocal presentation of unusual merit; George Blink, sen sational wire walker; elephants, dogs, dancing horses, ponies, buckine mules. trained bears and goats; Al fredo and Jeanette, comedy acrobatsi the Geddis trio. comedy bar artists; Chief White Cloud, a Sioux bare back rider; Tom Hubbard and bunch of funny clowns; Alex Lowande. a fearless bounding rope artist; Mae Matthews, in a beautiful iron jaw presentation; the Keto Japanese tronupe; Blink and Dobeck, juSglersi the Morak sisters, acrobats and wire walkers; Wilson and Wilson, in an aerial number.
 The program is one of the best that has been presented in Birming- ham in many months. Thousands of advance tickets have been sold and w. E. Weyman, master of ceremonies and the organizer of the Grotto, pre- diets that the tent will be filled to overflowing every night this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
ELEVEN ! ELEVEN MECHANICS PL A N '4CALHOUN NIGHT"
Will Honor State Secretary Monday-Change Meet
 ing Hours

Birmingham Council No. 21. Junior Order United American Mechanics, will call their meeting Monday night, Calhoun Night" In compliment to State Secretary E. R. Calhoun one Of the oldest members of the council. The council will meet promptly at 7:30 o'clock until April 1, when the 8 o'clock hour will again be in force
 The meeting Monday night will be of much interest as the new system of constitution and bylaws in use by the councils of the state, will be on hand for distribution. It Is the first meeting In the last quarter of the year and the new pass word will be given out.
 In the absence of the councillor and vice councillor, the last meet Ing was presided over by Past Coun- cilor Grace. The meeting was 'in- teresting in the business that came before the council and also for sew eral good talks made.
 Notwithstanding the fact that its principal measures lost out before the legislature. the Junior Order Is It's efforts along the lines hereto fore followed, confident of the fact that Its legislative program must be adopted evently to insure the best interests of the state and nation.
 Not only in Alabama, but in many other states of the south, the Junior Order program has made wonderful progress with the promise that sooner of later the proposed meas ures will become the law in those states also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
Rev. B. c. Hodge Occupies First
 Methodist Pulpit Sunday

Rev B. G. Hodge. associate pastor of the First Methodist church, will fill the pulpit Sunday. Reverned Hodge has selected as his subject for the morning service. The Thirteenth Commandment" and the evening service, The Man For The Place. Mrs. R. B. McCowan, Vernon Kim brough and c. c. Greer will sing an anthem Tt Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks Unto the Lord," at the morn ing service.
 Promotion exercises of the Sunday school vii be held at 9:30. Over 200 partments. Arrangements for the program and decorating of the church was under the direction of Mrs. John E. Cole.
 Word has been received by J. A Vann, chairman of the official board from Dr. George R. Stuart, the pastor, who is at his summer home In Lake Junaluska, N. C., that he Is suffering from tonsilitis and will not be able to fill his pulpit until October '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
sHORTAcE oF pApu1.
SAFETY FIRST' WHEN
 MENTIONING WOMEN

4 distinguished editor of the Dis ciples church has some interesting comments to make on women preachers. He points out that in the Disciples church" they are now or ganized and class conscious" It seems that the Rev. George P. Taub- man of Long Beach. Cal, started the pot to boiling when he made the statement in a large Sunday school session at the recent national con- vention at Colorado Springs that women should not be ordained" and insisted that "the worlds evangeliza- tion is mans job." What a display of recklessness! What a disregard for consequences! Verify bold spirit. The ministry In California evidently enjoys a liberal portion of freedom of speech. Immediately the Rev. Mary Lyon of Cleveland, O., is- sued public statement in which she said: "Woman leads in missionary zeal and sacrifice. She Is the per sonal evangelist in the home, the church, and the community. The pas sion for souls Is not new to women
 There are more women missionary martyrs than men. Women excel in things they undertake. Witness women college presidents. lawyers, doctors, artists, literati, politicians
 etc." The Rev MT. Taubman Is not thus far credited with any addi- tional remarks concerning women preachers. However, If any church is looking for a minister with proven nerve, we nominate MT. Taubman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
"RALLY DAY"' TODAY AT FIRST CHRISTIAN
Is Reorganization Period Prepara-
 tory To Effective Winter Work


 Rally Day will be held In the Sun day school and church departm ent of the First Christian church, Fifth avenue and Twenty first street, north. Sunday. Dr. Robert N. Simp- son announced. The Sunday school Is planning to have a promotion day exercise in commemoration of the day. The Lords Supper will be ob- served In the church.
 One of the reasons for tho rally Is to get organized after vacation days. pr. Simpson said. Great work Is expected of the church this winter by the members who have returned filled with new spirit and enthusi- asm.
 October will be a month of new undertakings and revival in all de- partments. and printed programs containing the program of the months work will be given out at the rally day meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
CITY, WIDE DRIVE STARTS FOR BIBLE CL ASS ME.MBE ERS
Intensive Campaign Gets Un- der Way In District
 October '

Initiating a city-wide campaign to double the number of men attending Bible classes in the city, 50 repre- sentatives from the mems Bible classes of Birmingham met at the First Methodist church Thursday night and completed arrang ements for the drive.
 The campaign Is to run for six weeks, beginning October ', and close November Il, with city-wide mass meeting for men to be addressed by an outstanding national leader It Is l the continuation of one of the activi- ties planned by the association of mems Bible classes of it's organiza- tion meeting last march.
 President George Bellsnyder, pre- sided at the meeting and led the dis cussions of the various problems in- volVed In the undertaking. In dis cussing the goal to be attained it was the unanimous expession of the men present that we should at least double the number attending Sunday school. The starting point is to be the average attendance of the classes for the month of September Large posters with blank spaces for keeping the record will be placed in each mems Bible class and reports will be mailed each Monday to D. R. Price, secretary of the association, and compiled and given to the news papers for publication.
 Church bulletins will be used In carrying the campaign to the con> gregation and letters urging. every mems Bible class in Birmingham, no matter how large or small, will be sent out. Every mems class in the city is invited and expected to get into the movement and add to thu stimulas of the concerted effort.
 LNTN11 zFrv-. f..- |. from the secretary, D. R. Price, at the office of the Birmingham Sunday School Council 401 Title Guarantee building, Main 1869.
 Following Is the list of churches and delegates representing each: Mt. Vernon Methodist, James M. Pres colt; Avondale Baptist church, E. J. Hudnall, E: B. sherill, E. M. Cantrell; AVondale Presbyterian, s. J. Stig> gins; R. H. Love. c. D. Robertson, southside Baptist; Second Presby- terian. J. B. Meacham; St. Mary's, Phares Coleman; Charles Underman. L. M Porter; West End Methodist. II. Whitehead; West End Baptist, c. M. Turner; Eleventh avenue Methodist, H. L. Cochran. T. E. Dlckey; Ingle- nook Methodist. w P. Blair, w. R. Battle; Ensley Baptist, J. G.. Darden, o. L. Veasey, w. J. Kelley, R.I. Has sler, T. L. Crossman, s. L. Sloan; AVondale Methodist, Harry Pass more; Norwood Methodist Fred Rem neker; First Presbyterian, V. L. Me Rec; F. H. Ensey, East Lake Metho- dist: Sunnyside Methodist, P. l.. Newton; Woodlawn Methodist, J. A. Selman First Methodist, w. H. Leigh, J. D. Griffith; First Baptist, George Lewis Bailes; Vine Street Presby- terian, R. M. Conner; Hunter Street Baptist, P. c. Cross: Southside Bap- tist A. B. Hale; Third Presbyterian. J. A. Peckern, John Foster: Twenty seventh Street Baptist, J. w. Wood yard: Fifty-sixth Street Baptist, J. A. Pannell; Woodlawn Fifty-sixth Street Baptist, L. H. Teele; Wood- lawn Presbyterian, R. s. Wildsmith; Sixty-seventh street Methodist, B. D. Gammage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
MASONIC BREVITIES

During the state convention of the American Legion of California held recently at Eureka the Argonne Ma sonic Lodge of San Francisco, com posed of eX-service men, conferred the third degree in the Eureka lodge room upon an ex-service man as can didate. The spacious lodge room was crowded with members of the Ameri- can Legion who were also members of the fraternity.
 Cincinnati will soon have a new Masonic temple. All Masonic lodges of the county are cooperating to raise S1. 100000 for this purpose. The site includes virtually an entire square and plans for an elaborate and we'll equipped fraternity building are being considered.
 Piscataquis lodge of Masons of Milo, Maine. celebrates It's centenary this year. The establishment of the lodge was coincident with the incor. poration of the town and the double event will be remembered In three- day celebration this month.
 The Grand lodge of Iowa passed a resolution making 1t possible for symbolic lodges of that state to sponsor chapters of De Moiay and appropriate funds for that purpose.
 The Knights Templar and Royal Arch Masons of the state of Wyom irg held a successful convention at Sheridan this month. In addition to the usual business sessions, ban quets and receptions provided de- l:ghtful hospitality.
 Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, presi- dent of the University of Southern California, was recently installed as Master of the newly organized James A. Garfield Masonic lodge In Los Angeles.
 A Masonic club composed exclu- sively of army men has been or ganized on Governors Island, New York City.
 A beautiful tribute to the late Warren G. Harding, thirty-third de- gree Mason, Shriner and Knight Templar, has been arranged by the Scottish Rite bodies of Galveston in the corridor of the Scottish Rite ca tkedral.
 Accentuated by the sapphire rays of incandescent lights. the picture of the late President is conspicuous Nlpon a background of black and purple A draped gavel, significant that his labors are done, and the copper seal of the President, rest on
  lined in black, the various notices which proclaimed to the world that the nations leader was dead further tell the memol ial story
 The six appointees by Governor Richardson of California recently to the superior court bench of Los An eeles were Masons; three of them, Judges Archibald, Ira F. Thompson, and Paul Burks, are past masters.
 The Shrine hospital for crippled children at Dallas, Tex, Is practic- ally completed. Beds and rooms in Heilas Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Dallas. the Eastern Star, and the Council of Jewish Women. The Junior Order of American Mechanics will furnish the assembly room.
 The Ralph R. Hickey memorial building at the Ohio Masonc home will be dedicated on october IT, delegations from Masonic lodges throughout the state will be present and participate. One of the req lures of the occasion will be great parade of Masons throughout the streets of Springfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
.SC ! I T|SH RITE BODIES ENTHUSEO
 OVER RE U N | l \
Name Committees And Pers feet Plans For Coming
 Big Event

Considerable enthusiasm was indi- cated in the coming reunion of the Scottish Rite Bodies to be held No= vember 13 to 16, inclusive, at tho regular meeting of the Lodge of Per lection of the Scottish Rite Bodies Wednesday evening Scores of i'm quiries concerning petitions for the degrees to be conferred st that time were receivd.
 Secretary Albert L. Reese was en- thusiastic in his remarks in regard to the interest displayed in the sur4 rounding territory in this Jurisdiction and mentioned several definite in- stances where a fixed number of pe- titicns hal already been offered
 Harold McDermott, chairman of the reunion committee, announced he felt greatly pleased at the manner in which plans of the reunion were be- ing received, not only in Birming- ham but in this Jurisdiction and al- so stated that plans had been per fected and were being put into eff feet in connection with tho proper presentation to the Scottish Rite membership of the time, opportunity and privilege of tho reunion.
 It has been announced by 2. D. Matlock, in charge of the work t1i comforting different degrees, that degrees will be put on in full form. Some of the degrees heretofore com municated. in fact one or two thKS have never been put on st this tenn pie. will be done in full form.
 The standars of Scottish Rsta Masonry are high and the member ship is proud of i4s accomplish confidently expected that sufficient interest will be aroused in tho com- ing reunion so that one of the l2rg- est classes yet presented will be on hand to take the degrees.
 Tho members of the conunafttes working under Chairman McDeFmott are announced as follows: Charles A. son, Geo. Chinery. H Swedlaw, A |. Reese. J. D. Matlock. 8. B. K1fppeit. Leon Friedman, A. M. Bruce, c. M. Stanley, James Bowron, G. R. Mc- Cormack, Sr., Bertram Jacobs, W. A. Currie. M. E. Reeves, A B. Tan s. L. Morrow, A. B. Aldridge. B R. Johnson, Anniston; J. F. Gray, Ath- ems; J. E. McAdory, Bessemer; s. T. Stallworrth, Cordova; g. c. Alex ander, Huntsville; J. F. 6pearman. Anniston; H. F. Williamson, Blue Mountain; A c. Garter. Fairfield; Gadsden; Frank R. Thompson. Ala bama City; Paul Moffett, Alabama City; Dennis Echols, Ensley: Dr. J. T. Kent, Ensley; I. A. Miller. Ems ley; T. H. Fields, Ensley; c. R. West, Newcastle; A. F, Harper, Mulga N. W. Proctor, Dr. J, U. Ray. BlI Shortridge, John B. Bethea, ST., F. B. Keiser. W. w. Ransom, M. Newfield. tRev.); J. H. Loveman. T. H. Payne, ]. E.. Ross. Jasper; Henry Sudduth, Carbon Hill: Sam J. Hall, Tuscumbia- Hugh W. Stephenson, Sheffield; N. P. Morrison, Florence; J. P, May. Florence; c. c. Robertson. Albany; M K. Clements. Athens; Dr. Hugh Boyd. Scottsboro; Dr. c. P. Walker. Attalla; Dr. E. D. McAdory, Cullmani Woolsey Finuell. Tuscaloosa; G. I. McDonald, F. F. Feltus. 8. T. Key, Pratt City; W; B. Moore. North ,Bir7 Riviere, Wylam; T. ". Currie, New castle; Dr. c. H. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
MOOSE HOLD FIRST
 IF SERIES OF OPEN MEETS WE EDNE ESDAY
Dr. EIkourie Declares Moose Policy Making Relics Of
 PoorEouSes

The first of a series of open meet- Ings planned by Birmingham Lodge No. AT Loyal Order of Moose was held at o'clock Wednesday night at moose hall. 206h North Twentieth street.
 Several speeches were made by Moose officials and an excellent musical program rendered. The pro gram was followed by dance.
 Dictator, pr. Elkourie, opened the session SNlth a welcome address to the guests and a speech setting forth the principles of the Moose frater- nity, and the part 1t played in the development of the American youth.
 "It Is movement of constructive Americanism" Dr. Elkourie declared, .whose principles correspond to the fundamental purposes outlined in the United States constitution. The Moose are governments co-operators be- cause they specialize in the develop ment and proper equipping%f child hood"
 "The Nose have blazeds A way for others to follow" he said. "and in a short time orphanages, charitable institutions and poor houses will be relic of the past" Th/ Moose way" will be the universay way of caring for unfortunates."
 A. J. Thetford introduced tho mu- sical program with a plano 1Olo, fol- lowed by the sons of Mir. and Mrs. D. M Ford who entertained with saxaphone rendition, followed by several vocal and cornet solos, fea- turing selections by Miss Zaney Mon seur. Mrs. Frank Mahen accompanied by her daughter, little Miss Frances Mahen, Miss Arantz, and Miss Anna Trencallt. accompanied by Miss Kath- eleen Colgan. Tho program was closed by John Nappi with his cornet. Refreshments proceeded the dance.
 A number of candidates were ob- ligated and another open meeting promised in the future. Mrs. John zettmer was installed as recorder of the ladies of the Mooseheart Legion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR MEN AND w 0 M E N
Interesting Topics Announced A
 South Highlands Methodist

Separate services for men and women will be held at o'clock at the South Highlands Methodist church Sunday. pr. William Ray Dobyns, pastor of the church, am nounced. pr. Dobyns will preach to the men, taking as his subject. Why a Man" and Mrs. James Montgomery of China, Miss Souther of Africa and Miss Sadie M. Buckland of Korea, will relate some of their experiences and triumps of work among women of heathen lands. The meeting Is to be directed toward a fuller enlist ment of the men in the work of the church.
 The regular opening exercises will be held in the church auditorium at whiah time there will be some special music by 8 double quartet. The regular quartet, composed of Mrs. R. H. Burngardner, soprano; Mrs. J. k. Pratt, eontralto; Lawrence Cooper. Jr., tenor; and Edwin Cook, baritone, will be assisted by the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian quartet composed of Mrs. w. T. Ward, soprano; Mrs. H, r. Posner, contradict; William Scholl, tenor, and MT. H. J. Posner, bass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
CHURCHES LOSE VALUABLE PROPERTY IN JAPAN

The news from mission stations in Japan contains accounts of tremen- dous property losses. It Is thought that the different denominations rep resented there lost approximately $6 100000 In property destroyed. The loss of the Methodist Episcopal church is reported to be in excess of $1,000,000 represented by the de- struction of two colleges. one train ing school, and 15 day schools. The Episcopal church lost approximately s1,000,000 and the Roman catholic S450.000. Bible societies lost a stock of books valued at $75,000. Efforts are already being made to replace the property destroyed, and the Christian forces of Japan are not dish eartened.
 Copyright. 1923.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
DIR. STUART RETURNS METHODISTS DISCUSS
 TO CITY OCTOBER 7 PASTORS INSTITUTE
North Alabama And Alabama Con
 ferences Consider 1923 Plans

A joint committee from the North Alabama Conference and the Ala bama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, met at Bir- mingham- Southern college Thursday morning to consider plans for the 1923 session of the pastors institute, held annually at that place. Reports from this committee will be made to the annual conferences of the church which convenes during the fall, one at Ensley october 31, and at Opelika.
 Those on the committee were: Rev. Henry M. Hurst, Tuscaloosa; Dr. Walter D. Agnew and Clarence Dam nelly, Montgomery; Dr. Robert F. Price. pr. Robert Echols, pr. L. M. Splvey and Dr. Guy E. Snavely, Bir- mingham; l.. E. Sensabaugh and Robert E. Ruff, representatives of the central office at Nashville. Plans were made to operate the pastors in stitute next June on an enlarged scale.