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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SUPERINTENDENT IS
 GIVEN GOLD WATCH
Dr. Stuart Pays Tribute To Loyal
 And Earnest Work

At the regular monthly meeting of the Sunday school workers of the First Methodist church. Frank Dom mick, superintendent, was presented with a beaut tiful gold watch and chain as a token of love and esteem from tile members of the Sunday school. MT. Dominick has served faithfully for the pas tseven years as superintendent, and during this time ,the Sunday school has increased During this time the Sunday school has been organized into departments, and a, beautiful new building has been uilt and equipped.
 Seventy-five teachers and officers of the Sunday school attended the supper and the meeting which fol lowed. At the close Dr. Stuart told the superintendent he would like to speak a few minutes on his trip abroad He mentioned the many beautiful monuments which had been those men who had done something big in the world, and commended the spirit which prompted the build ing of such monuments. He stated that for the past seven years the First Methodist church Sunday school had had a superintendent who had accomplished big things. He assured this superintendent that memory of his faithfulness and sacrifice would i've m the hearts or HIS co-Wot is' J. F. Ramsey. in beohalf ofs the Sun day school, presented MT. Dominick with the watch, stating it was given in love and appreciation from every member of the Sunday school. In accepting this gift MT. Dominick said he had rather have his name written in the hearts of his fellowmen than to have 1t written on the largest monument in the world. He stated 1t had been a pleasure to serve as superintendent of the Sunday school. and assured each member of his love and heartfelt thanks for this expres- sion of kindness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
C|TY-W|DE DRIVE SHOWING RESULTS Baptist Cosmopolitan Class Leads List With Big
 Gains

Reports from Bible classes for last Sunday show many new high per centages of increase. Speakers and teachers from all sections of the city report growing interest :. and en- thusiasm. Ensley First Presbyterian church led with an increse of IF per cent. The First Baptist Cosmo- politan class showed the greatest numerical increase, adding 46 to their September average with the West End Baptist Mems class making a strong second. swm
 Two banners are to be awarded, one for the class making the greatest percentage increase and the other to the class securing he greatest numerical increase. These banners will be presented at the mass meet ing Sunday afternoon, November Il. Gipsy Smith, IT,. To Speak.
 With the announcement that Gipsy Smith, Jr., as been secured to speak at the mass meeting Sunday after noon, November II, increased impetus has been given thef movement. MT. Smith S kno .4r { Birmingham peo- pie and will insure great gathering of men on the closing Sunda. of the drive.
 Following are the reports for class attendance Sunday, October IA:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
DR. EDMONDS.W WILL FILL PULPIT TODAY
Special Music Is Feature Of Night Services At
 Lyric

Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor of the Indpendent Presbyterian church, has sufficiently recovered from the effects of the injury to one of his eyes, sustained recently, to again fill his pulpit Sunday. He will preach in the morning at the new church. Highland avenue at Thirty first streeet, on Gods Children" and at the night service at the Lyric theatre his subject will be, Temptation" being one of the series based on the gospel according to St. Mark.
 Doors of the Lyric theatre will open at ' o'clock anr the service, be- ginning at 7.30, will be featured by an unusually attractive musical pro- gram, wor which the mixed quartet of the church will be augmented by male quartet. The latter will be heard In three special numbers: He Always Is There," by Wilson; By the Calvary Way" by Lorenz, and Jesus Satisfies Me- by Lorenz. while the mixed quartet will render, Abide With Me-" by Barnby. As special number a trio, composed of Mrs. May Shackelford, soprano; Leon Cole. bass, and J. P. Mcguire, tenor, will sing Praise Ye,' by Yer di. and the congregational singing will be supported with a cornet and violin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SERVICES TO START BAPTIST CHURCH
Evangelistic Meetings-Serv- ice Daily For Two
 Weeks
Beginning Sunday a ser

Beginning Sunday series of evangelistic meetings will be held twice daily at the Twenty seventh Street Baptist church for the com- ing two weeks, Rev. J. D. Thompson, pastor of the church announced.
 Rev. J. O. Williams, pastor of the Baptist church of Athens, Ala, will assist pr. Thompson with the serv- ices Services will be held daily at 10 80 o'clock in the mornings and at 7:30 o'clock in the evenings, and Sun day services will ba at the usual hour.
 Rev. Williams has conducted meet ings. for the past six weeks for the Union Baptist church at Lipscomb, the South Highlands Baptist church and the First Baptist church of Bes- semer. These meetings have been marked in their power and Influence in these communities and hundreds have been added to the membership of the church. 'Dr. Williams is a pleasing yet powerful preacher of the plain Gospel" D.. Thompson said, "and brings gripping messages to the congregation"
 Music will be under the direction of Mrs. S. E. Carlton and her chorus choir, Congregational singing of the old songs will be a special feature of the n1eetin S. The pastor extends cordial invitation to the public to attend these services. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
EDUCATIONAL FLOAT
 GAINS APPLAUSE
Knights Of Ak-sar-ben Hold Pa
 geant In Omaha

OMAHA, Neb, Oct. 2o.-In the pa gent given Under the auspices or the Knights of Ak-sar-ben in this city under the general title of Pa sons were represented by {, float en- titled Education, upon which stood a little red school house symbolic ling popular education, and bearing the inscription Americas Most Pre- cious Possession." Also on the float were shown teachers exemplifying lessons on blackboards for the bene- fit of pupils grouped before them.
 In the official book of the asso- citation showing pictures of the vari- ous floats there appears the follow ing explar ation. "The giant of the North American continent owes her greatness to the universal education of the people. There must be cou- pied with the education which comes from the schools, the colleges, the universities, that additional broader Knowledge which is developed by an extensive and comprehensive ac- qnaintance with the history of the government. The men who con ceived the principles of and drafted the Declaration of Independence and the federal constitution were school ed in the history of the rise and fall of nations, and thereby enabled to accomplish their masterfll work as founders of our government"
 The float was hailed with salvoes of applause along the entire line of the parade indicating general enthu- siasm tor the public schools.
 The Scottish Rite bodies of Omaha and Tangler temple of the Shrine, sponsored the float Uniformed Shriners marched as guard oi honor.
 All arrangements were in the hands of Frank c. Patton. 33rd de- gree, and Howard M. Goulding, po- tentiate of Tangier temple. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
WILL ORGANIZE AN EFFICIENCY UNIT
Baptists Outline Plan To Boost Sunday School
 Work


 On. the closing night of the Bap- tist city-wide Sunday School Train ing school, it was unanimously urged that immediate steps be taken to form an association for effectively carrying forward the educational program of the Baptist denomination. Accordingly, a committee composed of H. l.. Anderton. chairman; Dr. James H. Chapman, Rev. Emmett Williams, Charles o. Johnson, Hor- ace C. Wilkerson, and Miss A. L. Williams, were appointed to effect the organization.
 Letters have been sent to. all Bap- tist churches in the Birmingham Baptist association requesting the appointmnet of one delegate for each 100 or fraction thereof enrolled in large majority of these representa- 'tives have been appointed. Any church not having made these ap- pointments IS urged to do so at once' Meeting October 2s.
 An organization meeting is set for October 28 at First Baptist church, at which time a constitution will be adopted and final plans laid for the completion of the organization. That the Sunday school work of the, church is recognized as a most vii tally important wor kof the church is obvious in this step. It is not to be & superfluous organization to in- chrease the already too intricate ma chinery of the church or a move to increase the financial burden of the Sunday schools. It is designed to set up the machinery which shall make possible more easily the present training work of the Sunday school and to help each local school do It's work effectively. It is to encour- age efficiency in Sunday school work and Is to be carried forward by vol untary workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
JUNIOR MECHANICS WILL HAVE BAND
Fitting Observation Planned To Celebrate Armi-
 StiCe Day

Observance of Calhoun Night" for the regular Pep" night meeting of Birmingham council, No. 21. Junior Order Unitedf American Mechanics, was full of interest and novelty. Among those on the program for talks were Past State Councillor T. T. Mock. Councillor Hollis Parrish, Judge J. B. Aird William l.. White, and the honoree of the program E. R. Calhoun, one of the oldest mem- bers of Birmingham council in point of membership and for the past 10 of Alabama. The attendance was interfered with because of other meetings, but what Randall presided.
 Plans are in hand for organizing band in Birmingham council and the prospects for success are good. Any of the members who have mu- sical talent or any who have no mu- sical knowledge at present but who wish 1t are asked to report their names to the secretary at once. Young men not now members of Birmingham council, who would like to belong to a fine band, are asked to send their names to F. R. Calhoun, P. O. box $50, for information. It is the de- sire to organize a military band with both brass and reed instruments. Ap- plicants must be over IS years Of age.
 On Sunday. November II, Armistice Day, the national officers and a large delegation of other members of the Junior Order United American me chanics will assemble at Washing ton and with due and solemn cere- mony place a wreath of immortelles upon the grave of the Unknown Soldier. Hereafter this will be an annual custom, the last session of the national council of the order having provided for it.
 Members of Birmingham council are grieved to note the death of the wife of A. E. McLendon after short ill., ness, and the sympathy of all goes out to him in his bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
M | USE PREPARE FUR NE W CL AS $
Special Committee Discusses Prospects Of Handsome
 New Home

Indictment weather did not prevent a large attendance at the meeting of Birmingham lodge. No. AZ, Loyal Order of Moose, Wednesday night, Preceding the regular session spe- cial committee meeting. with refer ence to the new home was held.
 Following the routine program the illness of pr. A. w. Bell and the fam fly of Mir. Reagan was reported.
 Owing to business engage geme ents Ed ward J. Kennedy felt impelIed to tender his position as seer etary, which action caused deep regret The mat ter was laid over one week.
 On notice of T. P. Patterson. 1t was voted to post a weekly sick bulletin. The committee announced that a public Halloween ball, to raise funds for the. piano fund, will be given in Moose hall Wednesday night, Octo- Der 31.
 A number of candidates were obli- gated and announcement made of the special Business and Professional Mems class to be initiated in full form during November. It was suggested that every member devoted at least one hour day in talking up Moose"
 Timely talks were given by Meyer Becker of, this city and W. H. Ot- tenfeld ad w. L. Heating of Spring field, O., supplemented by rousing Mboseheart speech by Dr. Elkourfe.
 N. Waldo Kennedy, district super visor, stated that, by instruction from Director General James J. Davis. he was obliged to leave the city tenn porarily in order to open mem ber- ship campaign throughout Louisiana with headquarters at New Orleans, with the assistance of pr. Elkourie as special representative he will con tinue in charge of Birmingham lodge He took very much pleasure in pres enting a beautiful Moose charm each to Dictator Dr. Elkourie, Past Dicta tor w. M Newman and Secretary Ed J. Kennedy as prizes for bringing in the most applications during the Davis drive and as expressions of ap preciation for their Moose loyalty and devotion. Supervisor Kennedy carried with him the very best wishes of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
UNIQUE MEMORIAL T01 PRESIDENT HARDING
Travelling Masons Honor Late Ex-
 ecutive While In Palestine

NEW YORK CITY.-One of the most interesting memorial services held for the late President Harding was held in King Solomon's quarry Jerusalem, 150 feet below the sur face of the earth. by a group of American Masons who were travelling in Palestine.
 In the darkness of the quarry the Masons marched in solemn process sion, carrying lighted tapers. An ad- dress on the life and work of the late President was given. The group sang "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and taps were sounded by a British soldier. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted and sent to Mrs. Hard ing. Among the Masons present were the Rev. Dr. Christopher F. Sparling, rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Prince of Peace; Charles Mervyn Young, and Fred M. Supplee of Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
TEMPLARS CELEBRATE
Field Day And Review Are Features
 nf prOrr0m

WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. 20.-The Knights Templar of the District of Columbia held field day and re- view on the White House Ellipse on october 10, in honor of Leonidas F. Newby. the grand master of the grand encampment
 The field exercises held included drills and the manual of arms and the inspection of uniforms was made by Inspector General Edward F. Hazleton and his assistant, Oliver A Phelps Several hundred Knights participated in the review.
 In the evening dinner was ten dered to the grand master at the New Willard hotel by the principal officers of the constituent command cries and the past masters. Perry w. Weidner. senior grand warden, grand encampment, was also guest of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
PLANS CEREMONIAL.
Zamcra Temple VIII Dispense With
 Usual Brilliant Parade

Full details for Zamora temples November ceremonial are being worked out by the committees, and will be ready for the next. edition of the Zamorian, Ernest Matthews, potentate, announced Saturday. The business meeting will be held at s o'clock, November 8. at which time details will be worked out for the ceremonial. and ballot held on pe- titions. M M
 About 100 candidates. will. be ini- tiated at the ceremonial potentate Matthews stated. The Shrine will not stage the usual parade at this ceremonial, but a banquet will be held at 6 o'clock in the temple for the nobfes. 4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
LINCOLN FILM SHOWN
First Methodist Church Presents Pic
 turlzntion Famous Character

''The Life of Lincoln" was presented Thursday evening in the auditorium of the. Sunday school department of the. First Methodist church. by the recreational committee of the church. Appropriate music was furnished by the congregation.
 The exhibit marked the first re- lease of the Lincoln cycle of pictures. written, directed and produced by Benjamin Chaplin, who enacted the Lincoln role. The first chapter was entitled. My Mother" and dealt with the boyhood of Lincoln and the won derful influence exerted over him by his mother. Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
 The second chapter dealt with MY Father" and laid special stress on the value of education. - ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
ATTENDANCE RECORD
Mems Class of Highlands Methodist
 Church Will Start Drive

Church N1ll start Otlve
 The highest attendance of the pres- ent year was reached by the Mems Bible class of the Highlands Metho- dist church on Sunday, October 14, when 100 members were present and much enthusiasm was displayed. Dr. C. B. Glenn. teacher, and R. H. Schivner, president. were highly gratified at the splendid showing made.
 The class meets at the regular Sunday school hour each Sunday at the Five Points theatre. Dr. Hendrix, pastor of the church, states that yhie space is inadequate and con dition, inconvgient, the class had made splendid showings in spite of these handicaps, Completion of the new Sunday school building is ex- pected to eliminate these conditions. Exery member of the class has pledged himself to double. the splen- did showing of October 14 by the New Year if possible. Every man in Birmingham is cordially invited to attend the meetings. fr. ttr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CHARLES wHEELoCK CHAPTER

The regular conNocatIon of Charles Wheelock chapter No. 15S. Royal Arch Masons. was held at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday night for the transaction of business, receiving of petitions and conferring of the most excellent master degree on a number of can didates. t
 The most excellent. master degree is considered one of the most impres- sive in Masonry, and quite a num- Der were on hand to see it put on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
HOLD CHICKEN SUPPER

North Birmingham chapter No. 231, Order of Eastern Star, held a chicken supper Saturday night at the new North Birmingham firemens. hall. at Twenty sixth street and Thirtieth avenue.
 pleasant evening was enjoyed and the supper was greatly appreci- ated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
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 ENTHUSIASTIC CLUB
Masonic Club Ot Los Angeles Has M Membership Of Over 2,OOO

LOS ANGELES, Cal.-The Masonic club of Los Angeles celebrated tho close of its first year of occupancy of it's extensive quarters in the AL exandria hotel, The club quarters include more than 5000 square feet and a dining room in the section serves, luncheon daily. The club has a membership of over 2,000.
 Programs of music and vaudeville are given occasionally and at semi weekly luncheons Masonic leaders discuss important civic and frater- nal subjects. The officers are Irving J. Mitchell. president; J. Linn Van Norman, vice president; Dr. Warren D. Gill; secretary, and Jack Paschail, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
OFFERS TRAINING COURSE
Two Weeks Girl Scouting Lessons
 Will He Given

A training course for Birmingham women interested in Girl Scouting will be given by Miss Corinne Chis- holm, regional director, for two weeks beginning Monday afternoon in Church of Advent Parish House.
 The opening meeting will be held Monday, October 22. at 3:30 D. m. Those Is attendance will decide on the days and hours most convenient for the six meetings, each of which will be a model Girl Scout meeting The training course is free to all adults interested in girls work, whether or not they expect to become actively engaged in Scouting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
REV. DARsT TO PREACH

The Right Rev. Thomas c. Darst of the diocese of east Carolina, will breach at the Ii o'clock and the 4 o'clock services Sunday at the Church of the Advent. Dr. Barn we'll has extended an invitation to all the congregations of the city to hear Bishop DarSt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
BURST CHURCH, OF CHRIST

Twenty-slxth street and EIeVentn avenue.
 Services at Il o'clock Sunday morning and 7;3O o'clock sunday eve ming. Subject: Doctrine of Atone ment."
 Testimonial meeting at o'clock Wednesday evening.
 The reading rooms at HI Ameri- can Trust building will be open on week days from g until 5 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
sr. ANnREWs EPIsCoPAI.

Holy communion at 7:SO o'cIock Sunday morning.
 Morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Joseph T. Ware at Il o'clock Sunday morning, subject, The Lords Valuation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
DIR. DAWSON TO SPEAK

Dr. J. c. Dawson, president of Howard college. will speak to the Mems Bible class of the West End Baptist church at the Sunday school hour Sunday morning.
 This class is enjoying large and enthusiastic attendance during the present campaign being conducted by the Bible classes of the city. The at tendance, on last Sunday was 73 per cent over the September average. and this class is now leading the classes of the city in percentage of increase.
 Judge Fort delivered a fine message last Sunday morning in his usual de- iightful manner and his talk was much enjoy ed. Dr. Dr. Dawson who is to speak Sunday morning is another forceful speaker and a large crowd is not only expected but is urged to bep resent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
HOLD REGULAR CONvOCATIoN

Mineral City chapter, No. 101, Roy al Arch Masons, held their regular convocation at 7;30 O'clock Thursday night in the chapter room of the Masonic otemple. Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street->to transact busi- ness and receive petitions, Ballot was cast on three petitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

Only about 35 to 40 per cent of the industrial plants of Wisconsin are affected. by the reduction from 55 to 50 hours a week during which women can be employed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
pr. JINGLE TO PREACH
Fills Pulpit Sunday At "OId First
 Freshly terian

Presbyterian Dr. Walter l.. Lingle of the Union Theological Seminary will preach at the. morning and evening services of the "Old First" Presbyterian church. Dr. Lingle is a well known preacher of the Southern Presbyterian church. Beginning Sunday the church will re- sume the program of two services each Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CHRISTIAN
DocTRrNAL PRE..CHING

Fraternal Hall. 22osh Third ave- nue, north.
 Hall will be open from 2 to 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
 Preaching at 3 o'clock, subject, Blessed Are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness, For They Shall Be Filled"
 A cordial invitation is extended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
OBSERVES "CHILDREN's WEEK"

In co-operat1on Wlth ndtIoHd1 "Children's Week." Dr. W. R. Hen drix, pastor of the Highlands Metho- dist church, has chosen for his ser mon topic at the Il o'clock hour Sunday morning. Christianity and the Child"
 In the evening at 7:30 Dr. Hendrix will choose the last chapter of Wells Outline of History" entitled, The Next Age in History" as his subject. pr. Hendrix is using this book for a series of sermons during the month of October. .+
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

The unemployment situation in Belgium remains highly favorable. registered at official insurance of- fees either wholly or partially idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

Modern developments in the gene ration of electrical energy is con serving millions of tons of cCal in the United States annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT Cixth auaniia and ,1xue nfiefh street

Sixth avenue and TwentIeth street, north.
 Holy communion at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning.
 Church school and Bible class at 9530 o'clock Sunday morning. Morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock.
 Special services at 4 o'clock Sun day afternoon.
 Young Peoples Service league at 6 o'clock Sunday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

WALKER MEMORIAL

Morning services ta II o'clock, sub ject. Sympathy and Sentiment vs. Sentimentolism.'
 Evening services at 7:3o o'clock, subject, Repentance" Ira F. Flaw kins, pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MUSIC AT CHURCHES
sT. ANDREWs EPIcoPAL CHURCH

ST. ANDREWS EPICOPAL CHURCH Morning services: Organ prelude.
 Processional: "Jerusalem, the Col den" lG. F. LeJeune).
 "Vente" (Mendelssohn).
 "Te Deum" tWooler).
 "Jubilate" (Aldrich).
 Children's hymn, :" I Think When Read That Sweet Story of Old" (Greek ryelody).
 HymnS Savior, Blessed Savior" CT. Mosley).
 Offertory, solo by Mrs. Wade.
 Recessional: "On Our Way Re- joicing. As We Homeward Move" CMann).
 Organ postlude.