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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
PLANS READY FOR
 $ ] N ] AY SCHOOL CONF ERENCE WORK
South Alabama And West Florida Workers To
 Meet

MONTGOMERY, Ala, August H. (Special)-Plans are approaching completion for the second annual Sunday school conference of GOO Methodist Sunday schools in south Alabama and west Florida, which will be held in the First Methodist church of Pensacola, Fla, August 28 to 30. Prominent speakers in the person of Gov, William W. vile, Tenn, lion. S II. Elan. Clar- ence M. Dannelly and others have already been announced.
 It was announced that Rev. W. c. owen of the general Sunday school board and F. O. Harbin of the gen eral EpWorth League board would be on hand to assist in making the pro- gram richly beneficial to delegates. Rev MT. Owen will speak on the two mornings of the conference, touching on some important phases of adult class work and home instruction in religion NIr. H5rbin will have charge of musical features.
 In announcing the musical fea- lures of the conference, those in authority state that Miss Violet Horne of BloIntstoWn, Fla, will be the conference pianist. It is also stated the quartet of the First Methodist church, composed of ac- complished musicians, will render select numbers during the various meetings. Other treats of this na- ture are in store for the conference,
 Arrangements are being made in Pensacola for a large attendance. Other denominations and the Chap- Der of Comerec are assisting the Methodist churches of the city, ac cording to information received in the offices Cf the Sunday school board here. Among the plans being made, in addition to providing rooms, are trips of sightseeing na- ture and salt water bathing. It is ~0~0ittee 10 provide n trip over Pensacola Hay to the Gulf of Mexico for surf water sports on Wednes- day afternoon of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
PREPARES FOR BIG CLASS

Several petitions have already been received by Charles Wheelock chap ter, No. 15S, R. A. M., for the class to go through September Il, at which the chapter is making efforts to carry through one of the largest classes in the history of the organi- Zation.
 Officials of the chapter promise the work will pc put on in regular Charles Wheelocvk style and mem bers are looking forward to a great day.
 Charles Wneelock chapter is one of the hvest organizations in fraternal circles and has given several enter tainments this year, including pie nic a few weeks ago. Plans for the year include a social and business program that will keep the members and officials busy in chapter work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
MEN'S BIBLE CLASS PICNIC AT CAMP COSBY
Feature Program Is Enjoyed By Members Of First Methndist Chnrcn

Members Of First Methodist Church
 The mems Bible class of tde First Methodist church Saturday held an outing at Camp Cosby. where they spent the evening plcnlcking, swim ming and games.
 At 1:30 o'clock members Of the class met at the church and were carried to the picnic grounds in automobiles provided by the committee on traus- portation. Dinner was served soon after arrival by MT. and Mrs Ralph Russell, MT. and Mrs. w. P. Wood ruff, Mrs. Dewey smith and Mrs. J. c. Rowlett, the refreshment com- mittee.
 The entertainment committee of which pr. E. c. Yielding was chaig- man, provided suitable program unttl late in the afternoon. On this committee to assist pr. Yielding were Sam Wall, w N. Maddox, C. II. Hamilton, Robert Hulford. John Cole. A. r. Smith, $. A. Middleton and ". L. Woodruff.
 Ben Beard. chairman of the trans portation committee, assisted by Douglas Stockham, Bert Quinn, Lex shannon, Carl Screws, and Dr. F. c. Yielding, saw to 1t that ample trans portation facilities were provided for the party.
 Much credit for the success of the outing Is given W M. Given, presi- dent of the class, and W. E. Black. chairman of the committee on arr engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
HOLD SOCIAL MEETING
Missionary Society Presents
 ..luninrs At MnriS.,,

An unusually large number of members and friends of the Mission ary society of the Norwood Methodist church met Monday afternoon at the church. Every fifth Monday Is given over to social meeting and on this occasion the entertainment was unique and interesting.
 The Junior Missio onary society, un- der the direction of Mrs. J. l.. Ander son, presented q play called The Juniors At Work" Fifteen children dressed as groWn-ups constituted a pleasing mothers meeting and dis cussed in convincing manner the needs of the childhood of the word and in more than one tableau showed how the Junior Missionary helped to meet these needs. After the play the children were the honored guests of the Missionary society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
ANNIVERSARY DAY
Meth odist Church To Celebrate Pas-
 fnr,s Second Year

Anniversary Day will be observed at the Sixty seventh Street Methodist church Sunday. to which the public Is invited to take part. The occasion marks the second year of the pas tors services with the- church,
 A special feature of the II o'clock services will be several selections by the Kamram Grotto quartet. Short talks and summary of the accom- of the church also will be on the program.
 Special music and an address by Congressman George Huddleston will flea ture the afternoon services at 2:30 o'clock. Many of the members of the church will carry basket lunches and spend the entire day at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
DR. HENDRIX ON VACATION
Dr. Tyler To Fill Pulpit At Sunday
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DEs yer 10 FIJI IuipAt Al Bun0Hy
 Morning Service
 pr. W. R. Hendrix, pastor Of High lands Methodist church. left the past week for his vacation. having been detained from going on account of the Illness of his son. Coburn Hens drix, who has recovered.
 Dr. Hedrix will spend his vacation with his father and other relatives at the family homestead in north Alabama near Florence, meeting old friends and taking a complete rest.
 The Highland Methodist pulpit will be filled during the absence of the pastor at the morning services each Sunday. Evening services have been dispensed with until Sunday, September 9.
 Rev. Dr. Tyler, pastor of St. Johns Methodist church, will preach at Il o'clock Sunday morning in the ab- sence of Dr. Hendrix. A cordial in- vitation has been extended the pub lic to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
----------------------es- SACRED HARP MEET

B. F. White Sacred Harp society of Alabama will hold its annual session in Birmingham August 24, 25 and 28, at which time officers for the coming year will be elected and committees appointed The first days meeting will be held at the court house and the last two sessions In the audi torium of the Phillips High school.
 Sessions will be held all day during the three days of the convention. Luncheon will be served each day on the grounds. Delegates from all parts of the state are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
CHRISTIAN CHURCHES

First-Services at Il a. m and 8 p. m. Dr. Robert N. Simpson.
 (FIfty-seventh street). Services at II a. m. and s p. m. Rev. R. l.. Harrell.
 North mingham-Sunday school, s;30 a. m, and services, Il a. m. Brother ]. A. Kerfoote.
 Ensley-Services at II a. m. and 8 ?. m. Rev. D. II. Griffin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
DIR. REAVlS TO PREACH
Nashville Minister To Occupy Presby.
 terinn Pulpit Sunday

Dr. ]. o. Reavis, executive in charge of Presbyterian foreign mis- sions, with headquarters at Nash vile. Tenn. will preach at the II o'clock services, Sunday at tho Old First church.
 Dr. Reavis Is considered one of the best preachers in the Southern Pres byterlan church. He has served as & missionary in Africa for several years and lSter was connected with the Presbyterian Theological semi nary at Columbia. s. c. A large con- gregation Is expected.
 Services for Italians will be held at o'clock in the Sunday school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12

went with the Birmingham members on the picnic.
 Several handsome prizes were given to the best dancers, while for the non-dancers other interesting fea- lures were held. Proceeds from the picnic went to pay for the 30 acres of land which has been donated to the orphans home at Cullman.
 ELKs PLAN PICNIC
 Many interesting hunts are being planned by Birmingham Elks fer their annual frolic ard field day, to be held at Edgewood park Laoor Day. special committee has been especially active in planning some interesting features for tho event, and are offering many prizes for the various contests to be staged.
 Some of the prizes are a Ford an- tomobile, pony and cart, boys bicycle, girls bicycl3 and large number of minor ptiaes.
 The outstanding fea ture of the day w,li be flying stunts by-Sam Harris, the well known aviator, who will put his plane through all of it's paccs for the amusement of the crowd.
 LADIES AUXILIARY FORMED
 First Ladies Auxiliary of the United Spanish War was instituted in the state of Alabama Wednes- day night when Past Department Commander E. E. Spangenburg in stalled IA officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of Birmng gham, Camp No. l, of the United Spanish War Vet erans to their new offices, in a spe- cial meeting held in the Company NJ armory in the old post office build ing.
 Commander spangenburg was as- sisted in the institution ceremonies by John A. Holmes. Jr., and George $. McCleary. Col. T. S. Moorman. at the close of the exercises, made a short talk on matters of interest to the order
 Mrs. Rodie spangenburg was in- stituted as president of the auxiliary; Mrs. Edith Harper. senior vice presi- dent; Mrs. Mary E. Cannon, junior vice president; Mrs. Elizabeth Pick ening, chaplin; Mrs. Ida Reynolds, secretary; Mrs. Minnie E. Tabor, treasurer; Mrs. Ada Tucker, histor- ian; Mrs. Minnie Mccormack, patriotic instructor; Miss Eloise Reynolds, conductor; Mrs. Myrtle Finney, as- sistant conductor; Mrs. Nora Will liamson, guard; Mrs. Edna Kent, musician; Mrs. Mamie Kelley, assist ant guard; Miss Cathleen McComack, color bearer.
 After the ceremonies Mrs, Mary E. Cannon was selected to attenH the HdltOndl CoHFentIon or Onlted span ish War Veterans in Chattanooga September 16 to 20. Preparations are being made by Birmingham camp No. l to carry at least 150 members of the organization to Chattanooga at that time.
 The meeting closed with tho serv- ing of refreshments to the members and the presentation of a Jersey bull previously donated to the camp by Preston Cannon of Mt. Pinson. The calf was drawn by Mrs. c. H. Kibby.
 Birmingham Camp No. 1 holds its regular meetings on the first Sunday and third Wednesday in each month in company Ms armory In the old post office building. The auxiliary and the camp will meet together next Wednesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
u.1Naow LODGE MEETS

Ladies auxiliary to Brotherhood or Railway Trainmen, Rainbow lodge, No. 741. held their regular meeting at Fraternal hall at 2:30 o'clock Mon day afternoon. Several applications were voted on and a number or ne" members initiated.
 Meetings of Rainbow lodge are held on the third Monday of each month at F'raternal hall. All members are exnected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
FAIRvIEw PRESBYTERIAN

Morning subject at IT o'clock serv- Ices, Come Unto Me"
 Evening, at 8 o'clock, Prepare to Meet Thy God"
 Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock.
 Junior Christian EndeavCr at a o'clock.
 Senior Christian Endeavor at 2 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday morning services will De held at II o'clock. Subject "Messianic Prophecies in Isaiah"
 Evening services at TAO o'clock Subject, The Teachings of Second Peter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
ITO pREsENT PAGEANT

The Epworth league of the NaIker Memorial church, West End, will again have charge of the evening services Sunday in the absence of their pastor. Rev. Hawkins, who, with his family, is enjoying a vaca- tion.
 The feature Of the services will be A pageant to be presented by the league. All are cordially invited to q fond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
ORIENTAL KNIGHTS PICNIC

Fesbarl palace NO. s, Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Splendor, fun branch of the Odd Fellows, held it's annual joint Pilgrim Knight Odd Fellow picnic Thursday at Cook Springs.
 The affair was considered one of the greatest in the history of the Birmingham order. Members and in- vited guests made the trip ir spe- cial train which left the Terminal station. at o'clock Thursday morn- ing, arriving back in Birmingham from Cook Springs at o'clock Thursday night. An hour was re- ouired to make the trip. rhc picT . dinner ,nclidel an old ta ashione barbecue, with al. of the fixings
 Grand Lodge nf Odd Fellows, wEo were holdi.g their annual meeting in Birmingham during the week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
EPISCOPAL,

Church of The Advent, Sixth ave- nue and Twentieth street. north.
 Sunday school, 9;30 a m.
 Mems Bible class. 9:45 a. m.
 Morning prayer and sermon, II a. m. Rt. Rev. William c. Mo- Dowell, preacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
wEsT-END ,rETHoDIsr

Sunday school. 9:30 a. m, N. IT. Price. superintendent. Preaching by the pastor, Rev. Henry M. Stevenson at II o'clock. Subject of sermon, Wool Diggers." At 8 D. m. Union service at the Tabernacle. Dr. II. NJ. Foffatt will preach at this hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
CONFER DEGREE

Poplar camp No. 11S. Woodmen of the World, East Lake, held regular session Tuesday night when the pro- tectors degree was conferred upon two candidates in most impressive manner The meeting was presided over by Consul Commander Barney Philips.
 Poplar camp is reported to be full of life and Is taking In new mem bers each meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST

Services Sunday, Il a. m. Sunday school, 930 a. m.
 Testimonial meeting Wednesday evening al s o'clock.
 Reading rooms HI, Aemrican 9 to 5 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
PRESBYTERIAN

Dr. J. o. Reaves of tho Presby- terian Foreign Board. Nashville Tenn, will preach at Old First church at II o'clock.
 Services for Italians will be held in the Sunday school bunlding at 5 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
VISITING PASTORS PREACH

Rev. w. N. Fleming of Wilmington, N. C., will preach at the II o'clock services at the Seventy sixth Street Presbyterian church, and in the eve ming Rev. W. R. Booth of Henryville, Ind, will fill the pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
NORwOOD METHOD

Service at II a. m. Subject, Christian Education" Service at 8 D. m. Subject, Seeing Jesus"
 w. E. Morris, pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
SEVENTH DAY ADYENTIsT

Seventh Day Adventist, 725 Mn. teenth street, north. Subject Sun day night, Divine Healing" w. P McLendon, pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
sEEI<s MORE POLICEWOMEN

LONDON. July 4.-lCorrespond- ence of Associated Press. )-Having won her fight for the non-sale of all cohol to minors. Lady Astor is now urging the British government to ap- point more women "policemen." Speaking recently in the House of Commons on the salaries of the met ropolitan police force, she declared the present force of women was to- tally inadequate.
 NisCountess Astor said more women police were needed in Lon don for patrol duty, and she appealed to the home secretary to increase their number and widen their au- thority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
MASONs MEET

Regular convocation of Mineral City chapter No. 101, Royal Arcn Sasons, was held Thursday night at 7 s'clock in the lodge room, when a number of petitions were received. Plans were discussed to complete the organization to carry out the chapter work for the balance of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
TO HOLD SONG SERVICE

There will be a song Service a 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the new Central Park Baptist tabernacle near Holly Station. Some of the best df- rectors of the district will be there. The J. D. Patton new song book will be used. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
MOOSE AFTER MEMBERS

Two teams, headed by Past Dicta- tors w. M. Newman and w. H. White and each composed of IA members of Birmingham lodge. No. AT, Loyal Order of Moose, were organized to secure a large class for Labor Day, at which time Secretary of Labor James J. Davis. director general of the Loyal Order of Moose. is ex- pected to visit Birmingham.
 Every effort is being made by the new teams to secure as many new members a possible as it is believed nothing could make the director gen eral happier than to have a large class go through during his visit to the lodge.
 The winning team will be given a banquet by lodge officers and the members securing the largest num- Der of applications will be presented with a Moose watch charm. Several applications for the Jim Davis" class were presented Wednesday night and active rivalry between the "blue" for Newman and the "red'' for White began.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12

Peter Heinlein, locksmith in Nu- remburg, Germany, invented the first watch about -152O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS


 Birmingham post, No. 1, American legion. will hold it's monthly meeting at o'clock Wednesday evening In Company M armory in the old post office building, where plans for the state convention a Mobile August 29 30 and 31, will be completed. Ladies of the American Legion auxiliary will meet with the 'legionnaires and will help with the entertainment for the the evening, which will feature watermelon cutting, a country store and others.
 Only members of the legion in good standing and their families will be admitted to the meeting.
 Speakers for the evening have been placed in charge of the ser geant-at-arms, who promises that all speeches will be cut short.
 The monster trucks have been en- gagged by Birmingham post, No. 1, for delegates who will make the trip to Mobile. One truck has been secured from the International Harvester company and one from the national guard, in which the delegates will be transported in regular army style. Plans are under discussion to carry tents, and camp out on the road and while in Mobile. If these plans are put through the Birmingham post will make a week trip of it, camping out one night on the road going and one night coming back, Arthur Arthur Greenwood, post commander, stated.
 Nothing is being left undone by the Gulf City post to make the stay there pleasant one. Elaborate pro- grams have been announced for the three days of the convention. off cials of Birmingham post advise members who expect to make the trip to attend the meeting Wednesday and make their reservations in time.
 Many valuable attendance prizes will be given tO the holders of lucky numbers.
 Every effort is being made to in- crease the membership of Birming- ham post No. 1, before the state con- vention, so that the vote at the con- vention will be increased, and more members of Birmingham post be able to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
HARDING PRAISE } BY HIGH OFFICIAL 0F MASONIC ORDER
Passing Of Late President National Calamity, Says
 Grand Commander

WASHINGTON. August 11.-"The passing of President Harding is a national calamity" said John H. CowIes, grand commander, Scottish Kite, southern Jurisdiction. His death at this time of crisis in inter- national affairs is bound to have far reaching consequences, the full affect ol which time only will reveal.
 AS Masons we are primarily in terested Tn mans character, and While citizens honestly disagree concerning national policies, there is unanimous conviction that in all those qualities of heart and mind that constitute sterling manhood, the late President was pre-eminent. Of unimpeachable integrity, of noblest patriotism, of gentle and kindly per- sonality President Harding stands out typical American, of whom the nation may well be proud. He is the example of -principled manhood we like to hold before our boys for emulation.
 Reflects Honor On Order.
 Such men as he reflects honor upon the Masonic fraternity and furnish In inspiration to us who re- main to be truer to our ideals and
 
 lgations of the Master Mason."
 President Harding was raised a Master Mason in Marion lodge. No. 70. Marion. Ohio, August 27, 1920.
 In the following year he received d the degrees of Mark Master, Past and Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch Mason in the Marion bodies of the York Rite.
 The Scottish Rite degrees were conferred upon him by, Scioto Con sistory, Columbus, Ohio, on January D. 1921, before a large and dis tinguished gathering of Masons.
 The supreme council of the north ern Jurisdiction elected him to re- ceive the thirty third degree in Sep tember, 1921, the actual investiture to take place in September, 1922 The illness of Mrs. Harding prevented the fulfillment of these intentions, and plans had been completed for the fnvestiture at the meeting of the su- preme council in New York next month.
 Member Of Shrine.
 President Harding was a member of Aladin Temple, Mystic Shrine of Columbus. Ohio, and was the recip- lent of unusual honors upon the oc- casion of the Shrine convention in Washington last June. The President entered heartily into the festive spirit of the gathering and not only participated in the formal meetings of the convention but joined the merrymak In the evenings on Pennsylvania avenue. mingling in a most happy and democratic manner with the throngs of fellow -Shriners.
 Albert Pike Masonic lodge, No. 36, of Washington, D. C., made him an honorary life member on April 4 1921, and presented him with a gold card of membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
STAR LODGE MEETS

At the next regular meeting to be held Thursday night, August 18th, Star lodge will hold an open meet ing and will honor their beloved member Jacob Burger, who has been active in the order and instrumental in the upbuilding of Odd Fellowship in the state. Past Gran Master George Huddleston will make talk on the work and achievements of Jacob Burger. Past Grand Peter B. Gilreath will act as chairman of the committee on arrangements and promises a good time to all who at tend. All Odd Fellows an their friends are invited to be present ana help make this affair one of the largest of its kind ever to be held In the state,
 Committeeman c. L. Phillips, Roco Leo and George Borandus are work ing on the plans to see that every want is cared for and that everyone enjoy themselves. There will be re- treatments and music.
 John Paradise, musical director, has a splendid program arranged ana in addition the Rothschild Sisters Will render several songs.
 Noble Grand Edgar Allen Will pre- side over the affair and requests that everyone be present at o'clock so that there will be no delay in getting started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12

The bureau ot standards has the only altitude laboratory constructed in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
MASONIC BREVITIES

According to recent compilation there are 2,S5o.s1O Masons in the United States.
 George II. Doran company, the well known publishing house of New York city, announces that it is pre- pairing to issue a series of Masonic text books by recognized authorities; the titles and authors are as follows: Symbolic Masonry, An Interpreta- tion of the Three Degrees, by H. l.. Haywood; The Great Teachings of Masonry, by H. l.. Haygood; Spm- bolism of the Three Degrees, by Oli- yer Day Street; The Philosophy of Freemasonry, by Roscie Pound; The Men House and Other Masonic Papers, by Joseph Fort Newton; The Beginnings of Freemasonry in Ameri- ca, by Melvin M. Johnson, and Ma sonic Activities in the World War, by Charles F. Irwin.
 Hans q. Dicks of Scituate, a mem Der of Konohasset lodge, A. F & A. M. of Cohasset, Mass, left will specifying that a tenth part of his es- charities of his home town and the care of families onf the Masonic fra ternity who might chance to need such assistance within period Of 200 years. After that time the ac- cumulation Is to be paid to the same beneficiaries. The estate at the pres ent time is valued at $lo,O0O but If the terms of the will are fulfilled, in 200 years the Cohasset lodge will be one of the richest in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12

There are about 500 species o watermites.