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Evening star., 1923-05-12
HEBREW CHILDREN
TO BE CONFIRMED
Confirmation Day Modified Celebra.
ton of Shabuoth, Feast of
First Fruits.

The Feast Of the First Fruits. also
known as the Feast of Weeks. or
Shabuoth in Hebrew, has been for the
most part superseded by the observ-
ance OF Confirmation day in many
synagogues Of this country. In cele-
brating the holiday OH Monday. May
81. the outstanding feature will be the
confirmation OF the children of the
religious school
The Feast OF the First Fruits. like
many other festivals inherited from
ancient days, has undergone consider
able modification. In remote an
tiquity, even In early Biblical days,
this feast was one of the three pill
grimages which the Jews made to the
Temple at Jerusalem. There, in num-
bers vast. they offered up on the altar
their sacrifice Of parched corn and
wheat loaves at the end OF the first
seven weeks of the spring planting.
Celebration Modified.
The Confirmation day ceremony ~
many of our American synagogues is
a recent adaptation of this consecra-
tion. II is on the one hand a gradu-
alton from the religious school. The
conhrmands are those who have at
tended religious school from their
kindergarten days to the first and
second year high school age. They
nave studied the Bible, Jewish ethics
and literature, religious ceremonials
doctrines and duties. and also con-
siderable post Biblical history of the
Jews. Some have also studied the
Hebrew language
AT the same time the graduates
from the religious school are held
under moral responsibility to remem-
Der their conservation to Israel's mis-
slon OF service as a priestly people
who are called upon to be a blessing
to all families OF the earth. This re-
rewal of feaity to Israel is as glorious
ana triumphant moment as gradua-
ton. Both are voluntary and both
call for ardent service
Throughout all American Jewish
communities where the confirmation
ceremony Is observed receptions are
held In the homes of the parents of
the confirmands or in the synagogues
where the exercises are held
Evening star., 1923-05-12
Latest Announcements of Church News Activities and
TO OPEN FUND DRIVE.
Calvary Baptist Church Seeks New
Building.

feature of the opening of the
campaign to secure funds for the new
Calvary Baptist Church building will
be q. dinner, to be served to members
OF the church and congrega ton next
Thursday evening at $50 o'clock
Plans for carrying forward the build
ing enterprise will be discussed.
Mrs. G. +. Fisher will lead the Y
p. 3. c. f. (senior) meeting tomorrow
evening at Gas o'clock At O'Clock
the intermediate society meets, with
Miss Francis Gooch as the leader l.
&. Greene will conduct the Tuesday
evening Society of Christian En-
deavor meeting. at O'Clock.
Members of the church will be in
attendance upon the following pend
Ing conventions: Northern Baptist
Convention, Atlantic city. May 90 10
20: Southern Baptist Convention. Kan
sas City. May Is to 20; Christian En-
deavor Convention, Des Moines, July
10 9; p. y. p. L. Convention. Bos-
ton. July to 8; Baptist Worlds AL
lance. Stockholm. July 81 to 81
Evening star., 1923-05-12
IN AID OF BUILDING FUND.
Ladies' Society of First Reformed
Church Entertains.

An entertainment was given by the
Ladies' Aid Society of the First Pc
formed Church, 18th and Monroe
streets northwest, for the benefit of
the building last Wednesday, and
also last night.
A three-act play. "All on Account
OF Polly" was given. Those who
took part were Karl Hauf, Melville
Nogtman, Granville GUIDE, George
Elfman. Richard Herberger. Carl
Bal1enger, Amelia GUIDE. Marie Rohr-
man, Edra Buhrer. Louise Guide. Lii
lian Behnke. Mildred Thompson.
Frances Robinson, Helen Widmayer.
Marie Reichman and Wilhelmina
Guide. The play was under the di-
rector Of Mrs Pauline Holer
Evening star., 1923-05-12
DR.. WOOD TO PREACH.
"Double-Minded Man" Subject AT
Covenant

18th street and Connecticut avenue
the pastor, Rev. Or. Charles Wood
VIII preach tomorrow night on the
subject. The Double Minded Man
Why 10 | Believe That Jesus Christ
is the Son of God" will be the Chris
tlan Endeavor topic. discussed by the
Endeavorers at Gas O'clock III. IL
Burr will be the leader.
The evening branch Of the Red
Cross Auxiliary will meet Monday
evening in the all-comers' classroom
of the church. Miss Myrtle Wood
chairman of the organization, will
preside.
The $40 o'clock Sunday vesper
services of the Church Of the
Covenant have been discontinued for
the present season.
Evening star., 1923-05-12
Ientral PRESBYTERIAN Church
Fourth PRESBYTERIAN Churct

18th and Fairmont SITS. NV
PAsTORS-DR. JOSEPH 7 KELLY
DIR. ISAAC WARD.
A FRIENDLY FAMILY CHURCH WHERE
THE GOSPEL Is PREACHED FROM THE
hIBLE. UNALTERED AND ENTIRE.
. 80 an Sunday School Classes for sll
ages. Mems class where men
receive a high standard Of Bible
teschlng.
II 90 Am Morning worship. Sermon by Dr.
Ward. Subject: "MOTHER''
200 p.m.-Senior and intermediate e. f.
Societies.
1:45 p.m.-organ recital. Mrs. Chester
Adair at organ.
$50 p.m.--Evangelistic service. Sermon by
Dr. Ward. SHALL WE RE
WRITE THE BIBLE"
900 =. p.nl.--Get acquainted hour.
Monday night at Miss Clara McQuown
will address young women on her work at
Hot Springs. y. c. A radio message will be
received from Japan during the evening
This meeting is under the auspices OF the
Westminster Chapter of the Church. All
young vomen, whether members or not. are
cordially invited.
Wednesday night, an automobile party
will accompany Dr. Ward TO the Prssby
tpran Church at Falls Church, 70 conduct
the prayer meeting. Will leave from 18th
and Farmont SITS. at =.
Prayer meeting Thursday night at g.
Evening star., 1923-05-12
ALUMNI MEET.
Ministers Elect Officers at Cosmos
Club

The Southern Association of Alumni
of the Union Theological Seminary OF
New York held their annual dinner at
the Cosmos club Wednesday. The
meeting was addressed by Or. Dewitt
NJ Benham. who spoke of conditions
he observed on a trip made last year
through China, Japan and Korea.
where he observed marked progress
in Christianity. Dr. FrneSJ F. Scott.
professor of biblical theology "A Union
Theological Seminary. also gave an
address. He spoke of the present
characteristics and trends of theologi-
cal students
Rev. DR. George :. duncan an
honorary member. was elected presi-
dent; Dr. charles II. Butler. secretary
Prof. Pratt of Howard University
treasurer. and Dr n. II. Ranck and
DR.. W. l.. Darbey first and second vice
presidents respectively
Evening star., 1923-05-12
BIBLE CLASS ELECTS.

At the annual meeting of the men 5
Bible class of Calvary NJ. L. Church
South, in Georgetown, the following
members We're elected officers for the
ensuing year: J. 4. Jennings. presi-
dent: Elmer Gray. vice president: !
owen Thompson. treasurer and
Charles Teter. secretary.
Evening star., 1923-05-12
BLISS CLASS GUESTS.
Glee Club to Take Part in Eckine
ton Church Services.

Bible class members OF the Tako-
ma Park Church, composed Of stu
dents of the Bliss Electrical School.
will hr guests at the evening serv-
ice of the lexington Presbyterian
church tomorrow. The class Gle.
Club will also take part IN the
service.
he Lincoln Post. No. 5. of the
q. a. r.. will be the guests of the
church. and hold their memorial
service there. The pastor. Rev. DR..
II. f. Brundage will preach the
sermon.
Evening star., 1923-05-12
VISIT THEIR OLD HOME.

DR.. and Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe have
gone to their old home, IN Detroit,
Mich. where DR.. Radcliffe will preach
tomorrow the dedicatory sermon for
the SCoville Memorial Church. and
from there will go to Indianapolis,
Ind, to attend the Presbyterian Gen
eral Assembly. meeting there June L.
Evening star., 1923-05-12
DR.. HOPKINS TO SPEAK.
Will Give Addresses at Ninth
Sereet Church.

Rev. Dr. Robert VI. Hopkins. direc-
tor Of religious education. of the
Disciples of Christ, is to deliver ad-
dresses at the Sunday school and
church services of Ninth Street Chris
tian Church tomorrow
Evening star., 1923-05-12

The Church of the Pilgrims
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIAN
2ond ST. bet. and . NV
REV. ANDREW r. BIRD. Pastor.
Q.i5 am.--Blble school. with classes 10.
every member OF the family
II 90 m.-Divine worship aud sermon by
the pastor
3 30 p.m.-Junior Christian Ende8 vor
Zoo m-lntermediste Christian Endeavor
600 y m.--Social hour and supper at the
uansn. 10 which all strangers
IA the city are Invited.
100 m.-SOng service.
T:30 p.m.-Divine worship and sermon by
pastor.
s:l5 pm Senior Christian Endeavor So
ciety
Midweek prayer service Thursday at 8 pm.
Small children cared fer during Sunday
morning service
CORDIAL. WELCOME TO ALI,
Evening star., 1923-05-12
CLASS TO GIVE CONCERT.

The Burial Sunday school class
chorus viii give concert in the
adult department auditorium Of tho
Calvary Baptist Sunday schoolhouse
Wednesday evening al O'Clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
THE HABIT OF COURTESY

About year ago notices were posted in the elevators of two of the large office buildings requesting the. male passengers not to remove their hats while riding in them. That no lack of courtesy was thereby in- tended lady passengers was explained and variety of practical reasons presented that tended to show how elevator traffic would be expedited and even certain possibilities of danger avoided if the hat-removing GUS tom were stopped
 But did the men of Birmingham pay any attention to the suggestion? They did not. It made no difference that keeping on the hat in the presence of women passengers might be more practical and meant no dis courtesy. When the man accustomed to re- move his hat in the presence of women thought of keeping 1t oh, he somehow felt that were he to do so he would lose some thing. It would not be an affront to the women in the elevator, but he sensed slight deviation from his own habit of courtesy. If injury were done it were to that subcon- scious fabric of the gentleman which the gentleman treasures more than he thinks he does.~
 In many cities hats are not removed in elevators and no discourtesy ls Involved. These courtesies are part of the individu- ality of peoples and are different with diff ferent peoples, but they become part and parcel of the lives of men and women and they guard them jealously because their omission affects harmfully that part of their lives which is above the dross and makes them really worth while. That is why the Alabama man accustomed to remove his hat in elevators in the presence of women keeps on doing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

preached, she could not set the date, but al ways must try it just one season more. And then she came to a realization that old age in retirement would be unbearable for such a nature as hers. Then it was that she began to express the desire to die In action, upon the stage even. Perhaps in some of her famous death scenes she secretly called upon the death angel not to fail her and to come and take her ere feebleness forced her from before the footlights. While her hope was not literally fulfilled it came near to being, for she was stricken while engaged in an entirely new field, the mo- ves, so that she died not only in harness but at the very forefront of the dramas newest development. For such as Sarah Bernhardt, age has no terrors ss long as the mind remains clear, and death no dread if 1t come quickly once the human mechanism can be compelled to no more effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
THE POLITICIANS OBJECT

It is inferred from political intimations given out here and there that President Harding hearkened to statesmen and not to the politicians when he advocated our mem- bership in the league world court. But, If he is to be nominated the politicians and not the statesmen must be placated. Con- sequently 1t is hinted that he will abandon the plan to tour the country speaking in be- half of the court. The irreconcilables must be reconciled if there is to be no split in the convention. Those who stood out against the league in spite of rhyme or reason now find that they cannot accept the benefits of the league as good unless they pave the way to an admission that the league itself IS good. Senator Lodge, who was believed at first to favor the court proposal, is now said to be opposed to it. Since Senator Lodge reflects the opinion of consider able group of those who place political preference above aught else, it is plain to see the danger to the Harding candidacy If the court plan is emphasized at this time.
 There are many who believe that Secre- tary Hughes, who is not gifted politician, but who is skilled in statecraft, did not coun- sel the party interest so much as the na- tional interest when he influenced the presi- dent to make his stand on the court plan. And yet, so great was the acclaim with which the plan was greeted throughout the coun- try, that it is question whether, after all, Mir. Hughes was not playing the better pol itics and the most likely to win. Certainly the irreconcilable element could compro- mise it's record far more easily than the statesmen could compromise their con sciences. The rreconclables have travelled trail that is not consistent, and therefore with which no future turning would be in- consistent. They would need to summon, in support of the world court, arguments far less spacious and far-fetched than those on which they based their opposition to the treaty of Versailles. It is not expected that they will give way to sucn persuas,on, however, for they have eaten the loco-weed of personal politics, and for their actions they are no longer responsible.
 Meanwhile, the Democrats have an oppor- tunity made to order. They know what the people want, and they know that the popular desire is in harmony with the party's ad- ministrative record. While the Republicans are in tangle brought about by their own folly and wander in a political maze of their winding, the Democrats need only to keep the full light of publicity upon their oppo nents and make their own ways straight in order again to enter into a well-merited victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
RECKLESS DRIVING A CRIME

The first recourse usually, when there is a movement to correct some evil or other, is an appeal to the legislature. A legislature has its uses, to be sure, but so solidly is our social system founded that any infringe ment of the public right or disregard of the public safety is punishable by law already in effect. It has been suggested many times that there be passed more drastic laws to curb reckless driving, but here and there are discovered courts that find plenty of war rant in law for penalties of extreme severity Indeed, often the call for more penalties but confuse the issue. Perhaps the best policy of the prosecution everywhere is to study the code under which it operates. The court, having been made cognizant or the prosecutions demand for application of statutes already existent, will undoubtedly make the penalties apply.
 In this connection it is interesting to reau the opinion of Judge Finletter of Philadel- phia regarding the gravity of killing people through reckless driving. Says the judge: "When such man takes human life, it may be murder in the second degree, that is killing with malice or intent to harm. Mall ice is the distinguishing feature of murder It is not necessary that an intention to harm particular person should be shown. Malice may be inferred from an ac. so grossly negligent and so calously disregard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

alternative. The cotton spectators have taken advantage~of such conditions and al- ways will. It takes two to make bargain always, but when the seller Is in straits It follows that the buyer has the advantage
 The cotton committee closes it's recom- mendations with this statement: Prudence suggests that the cotton acreage should not be larger than can be cultivated and picked without extra help, which probably will be unobtainable; further that 1t is tempting fate to rely solely upon cotton or upon any other one crop which may be destroyed by boil weevils, or prove failure for any one or more causes" It is no more right to farm on gamble than it is to manufacture on a gamble. Gambling is as unsafe in one line of human endeavor as the other Cot ton is as fair to those who cultivate 1t as any other farm product, but 1t Is no excep- ton to the rule. It will yield no more than its intelligent cultivation and marketing call for. Fortunately this sound principle seems to have become fairly well understood and 1t follows that the recommendations of the cotton committee will probably be accepted by the majority of southern producers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

ful of the rights of others that general evident intent may be imputed"
 A man who drives an automobile reck- lessly or carelessly where other persons on foot are likely to have rights such 8 man is just as much menace and just as amen- able to drastic punishment as the man who fires a shotgun at random in crowd. He may not be aiming at any special person. but his responsibility for the result is just as great as though he had. The time has come when the person who drives his car so recklessly as to endanger the lives or others should be regarded as a criminal, and so treated-either to the extent of being deprived of the right to operate a motor vehicle on the highways if there has been no casualty, or to being imprisoned if there has been a casualty. man on the docket charged with reckless driving should be tried not only on the case in hand, but also in the light of his own record for previous offences, if any. That duty the government owes to its law-abding citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
SHADE TREES NEED ROOM

Birmingham householders and real estate developers are to be commended for the liberality with which they have decked the thoroughfares of the city with beautiful shade trees. No stranger coming to Bir- mingham fails to admire and praise our trees. They are a credit to the civic spirit of those who plarted them and to the home loving instinct that they exemplify. The love of the beautiful that caused their planting should follow them as they grow larger and require more breathing space in order to attain well-rounded proportions and develop their full capacity for symmetry of outline. This they cannot do in their over-crowded condition. Along such thoroughfares as Highland avenue the ems are so close to- gether that their trunks have begun to as- sume the appearance of fence posts and the trees are shooting into the air rather than spreading their branches gracefully. Many of them are sickly because they have not soil sufficient for their nourishment. Their neighbors dispute with them the inadequate supply of earth, of air and sunshine. These trees should be thinned out so that those which are left will become the really stately trees that they would be if given opportu- nity Horticulturalists pointed out that many trees fell under the weight of the recent sleet coating because their roots had not been able to develop in their meager allow ance of soil. The city will be much more ' beautiful if the axe is applied where trees are obviously too close and the remainder afforded the opportunity to develop as nature demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
A Timely Editorial
Common Sense

(Cleveland Pla1n DealerJ
 Secretary Hughes declines to per- init the question of Russian recog- milton to be clouded by theorizing or muddled by demagogic rant. With the secretary it is now, as 1t always has been, merely a question of common sense. Can the United States afford to recognize govern ment which refuses to be bound by international commitments and which repudiates international obli- gations? Can the American repub- lie afford to have dealings with . nation which denies property rights and is committed to policy of gen. eral confiscation? Common sense answers mo-" and the common sense answer is good enough for MT. Hughes.
 In reply to the women who made a pilgrimage to the state department to demand Russian recognition MT. Hughes declares that the recent changes in Russian policy dictated by Lenine for the purpose of some what modifying applied commun- ism have not been sufficient to in- dicate any fundamental departure from the hare-brained political and economic doctrines which are fun damental to bolshevism. He fur ther states that nothing the United States can do will facilitate Rus sian rehabilitation. It is altogether a Russian problem and must be worked out by the Russian people. Until it is worked out 1t is a sheer waste of energy for American radi- calls and theorists to agitate in fa- vor of Russian recognition.
 From the very beginning of his work as head of the state depart ment Secretary Hughes Russian at titude has been strictly correct and correctly strict. Other nations. notably Great Britain and Italy, have flirted with the bolshevists angling for possible trade advant- ages. France has usually stood firm against any form of recOgni- tion, and it was French opposition that wrecked the Genoa conference. Lately, however, the French have been making a few unofficial over- lures for Moscow's favor, influ- enced by fear of complications which might arise from Russo co-German combination. Only the United States remains firm and absolutely consistent in refusing to consider even partial or conditional recognition of a regime which is frankly hostile to democracy and subversive of every fundamental of self-government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
QUESTION OF RATE FAIRNESS

The Mississippi Warrior barge line sys- tenn extends from Birmingham at one end to St. Louis at the other. While there are two rivers they are for traffic purposes means to serve in part the same producing territory. It'is obvious that there should be no discrminations in favor of one as against the other. Mobile and New Orleans are the other termin They should be treated alike. Colonel T. Q. Ashburn, director of inland waterway connection, clearly recognizes the principle in declaring himself in favor of parity of rates between New Orleans and Mobile on traffic originating in central pro- ducing territory. At the present time New Orleans is accorded the same rates from points on the Warrior as Mobile It stands to reason that Mobile should have the same rates from points on the Mississippi as New Orleans has. It would not be right to allow New Orleans the advantage both on the Warrior and on the Mississippi. Mobiles contention for parity of rates is so just that it is difficult to understand why the parity should not have been granted long time ago.
 But the Warrior is new and it's every claim for recognition for itself and its port must be established by persistent and intelli- gent presentation of their rights. The Mis- sissippi and it's port inherited certain ad- vantages from the old-time river transpor- tation, especially in the way of rate bases. Mobile and the Warrior as port and inland waterway connection have been compelled to build de novo. It has been slow work in some directions, but it is gaining momentum as time dscloses the importance of having Mobile serve the Mississippi Valley basin the same as New Orleans. Mobile is situated advantageously for serving this great terri tory. Whether by all-rail, by rail and water, or all-water Mobile, being in a position 10 serve the Mississippi Valley at least as well at New Orleans, should be permitted in the name of these people to enjoy that parity of rates which will enable the shippers to reap the benefit of natural advantages. It is not the case of the Portof Mobile so much as it is that of the Mississippi Valley. In all it's just claims, such as this one for parity of rates with New Orleans, Mobile will find the logic on her side.