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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
MUCH INTEREST |S M AN IF FESTED IN COMING REUNION
Scottish Rite Bodies Plan For Years Biggest Fra
 ternaI Event

At the meeting of the several Scottish Rite bodies in the Masonic temple Wednesday, plans for the coming reunion to be held November IS, IA, Is and Is. were discussed and several suggestions made with the intent 10 improve the degree work, where necessary, and to perfect smaller details in connection with the large number of changes made in the costumes and settings of the diff ferent degrees.
 The Scottish Rite bodies have, in the different degrees. possibly the most magnificent and elaborate cos- tunes used in any secret order work l; the lessons taught if written out in long-hand would make up a book containing several hundred leaves and many, many thousand words. The lighting used in many of the de- grees is unique and attractive be- the new temple, which many brethren have seen in the large auditorium 'at some of the public entertainments. The lighting effect, together with the costumes are most impressive, and when one has travelled through myth ological and symbolic Masonry, with these added complements and at tained the highest degree, particular ly after passing through the ethical degrees. the impression left on the candidate cannot help but be one that will remain with him for many years
 It Is particularly requested in order that no misunderstandings may come about in regard to petitions and the time they are to reach the secretary of the Scottish Rite that these peti- tions should be Tn his hands not later than October 3l, or o'clock on the morning of November l. at the latest. Indications are, from towns in the surrounding Jurisdiction, that consid- erable interest has been aroused in the coming reunion. Many letters have passed through the hands of Chairman Harold McDermott, con- cerning the reunion and committees appointed in that connection. It is believed the class will be sufficiently large to make thoseA who are work ing for Masonry feel that their la bors have not been in vain, for it must be remembered that all the brethren working on the different de- gree teams and in charge of the different Masonic bodies in con- nection with the reunion are work ing solely in the interest of Ma sorry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
CHILDREN'S WEEK ID BE OBSERVED IN
 CHURCHES 0F CITY
Stores To Devote Window Display Space To Inter-
 est Of Movement

Childrens' week will be observed by the various churches of Birming ham from October 14 to 21. to pre- Sunday school officers and teachers to confer on the needs of the chil- dren and find ways to meet them Various parent meetings have been arranged where they will be given an opportunity to listen to the lead ing Sunday school and educational leaders.
 Some of the topic, which will be discussed at the parent meetings in- clude, "The Child Learning to Obey" The Power of Example" The Child Citizen" "The Civic Needs of the Child" and others. During the week the teachers and officers of the Sun day schools plan to call on every child intrusted to her care on Sun day mornings to become acquainted with the child in the home, and for an opportunity to invite the parents to the meeting.
 Two minute speakers will visit the various churches Sunday morning and announce the parents meetings. The leading stores in Birmingham are planning to have interesting ar- ticles in their daily ads pertaining
 
 of their windows with clever dis plays on this line. Attractive posters for display in the churches and In the downtown store windows have been made. Some of these are:
 Children Are the Life Insurance of the Church and Nation," Keep Faith With Your Children and At tend the Parents Meetings in Your Own Church." Childhood is Gods Challenge and Mans Opportunity" "The Child Is at the Fountain Of Life, If we Capture that and Keep It Pure. the Kingdom of Heaven Will Come Speedily" and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
EXPECT BIG CLASS TO
 HEAR JUDGE FORT
Men Of West End Baptist Church
 Announce New Officers

A large attendance is expected at the class room of the mems organized Bible class of the West End Baptist church Sunday morning to hear Judge William E. Fort who will bring the lesson to this class at the Sunday school hour.
 The class meets over the West End Drug store in the Odd Fellows hall at Elyton street and Tuscaloosa avenue, having long outgrown the room originally occupied at the church. Judge Fort is a very forceful speaker and the new class officers are expecting large crowd to hear him.
 Officers recently elected and who took charge of the class on last Sun day are: G. P. Caldwell, president; W. B. Raney, first vice president; w. B. Jenkins, second vice president; r. E. Hearn, third vice president; Her man Parsons, fourth vice president; E. w. Abbott, secretary; E. B. Hes ter, treasurer; c. M. Hunter, publicity chairman;, A. B. Creel, song leader; Dr. A. Hrabe, musical director; Miss Evelyn Sellers, pianist; II. F. Muse, chairman board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
BAPTIST CHUR RCH RADIO CL LUB |S NOW
 GAINING MEMBERS
Letters Of Commentator Are Received From Many
 Distant Cities

Application for nembership In the radio congregation of the First BSp- tist church are being received from the four corners of the state, offi- cials of the church announce, follow ing the broadcasting of the project at the services Sunday, October 2, by Dr. J. R. Hobbs, pastor.
 Sixty-two letters were received the first three days following the an- nouncement and others have follow ed in a steady stream. They have come from ss far north as Niagara Falls and Canada and as far south as Jacksonville, Fla. The western en- sas, Michigan and STexas. The text of the letters in general stated that the applicant .had heard the an- nouncement and sermon of pr. Hobbs, the excellent chorus and con gregational singing under the direc- tion of Fred Scholfield, chorister. perfectly and desired to enroll as radio members of the church.
 The members will be mailed pro- grams of the following Sunday nights services and will be asked to take parts in the song service, pray CT and other parts of the serYieG
 The suggestion of the organiza- ton of the radio congregation and have the services broadcasted over WSY was made by MT. Scholfield. and promptly approved by the Alabama Power company and the board of stewards of the First Baptist church. The project was officially launched last Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
JUNIOR MECHANICS
 TO HOLD PEP NEE I ON CAL LHOUN NIGHT
Many Compliments Received On Adoption New Uni-
 form Constitution

Pep night will be observed Monday night in Fraternal hall by Birming- ] ham council No. 21, Junior Order expected there will be good attend ance of the membership with accom- panying friends. The regular busi- ness meeting of the council will open at 7:30 o'clock promptly and at & o'clock the doors will be opened to admit friends not members of the or der. The program committee has promised something entertaining aside from the main feature; an ad- dress by E. R.. Calhoun, state seoro- tary of the Junior Order, in whose compliment the evening is to be called Calhoun night.
 Many compliments are coming in to headquarters from over the state on the new constitution and bylaws recently issued and which is being sent out to the councils on orders. It is a uniform system for the use of the councils and is brought up to date Nandemakes a fine typographical appearance. Distribution for Bir- mingham council will be made dur ing the coming week.
 The law adopted by the recent ses- sion of the Alabama legislature re- curing that the United States flag and the flag Of Alabama shall be raised and kept flying on all public schools in the state while school is in session makes fine companion law to that adopted four years ago re- quiring that the Holy Bible shall be read in all public schools each day. The flag day. like the Bible law, pen aliZes the teacher if the provisions of the law is not carried out. The Junior Order takes great pleasure in these wholesome enacthents, the one inculcating the lessonZ of patriotism and the other the lessons of right eousness and morality in the minds and hearts of the young, and hopes eventually to see provision made for free textbooks in all the public schools of the state and all the chil- dren obtaining their grammar and high school instruction in those schools fostered by the state for its citizens.
 National Councillor Joseph D. Tuni- son of New York has appointed W. H. Murphy of Virginia as the deputy na- tional councillor for Alabama, and w. F. McCarney, P. s. C., of Alabama. has been appointed deputy national councillor for Virginia. The policy of appointing persons from outside the state is a precedent set by National Councillor Tunison, and it is expected that it will work much good for the several jurisdictions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
BIRMINGHAM ELKS W ILL REMEMBER NE [ DY IF CITY
Thanksgiving And Christmas Baskets For Those Un-
 provided For

In keeping with the annual custom Birmingham Lodge No. 79, Benevolent Protective order of Elks, wil remem- Der the needy families of the city on Thanksgiving Day, py providing a. hamper fprovisions of a substantial nature, and on Christmas Day by furnishing a Christmas tree, loaded with worth while gifts for the kid- dies of the city, who Santa Claus might have overlooked or forgot.
 Joseph K. Saks has been named chairman of the Thanksgiving com mittee with authority to appoint his assistants on the committee. Chair man Salxs, who has been out of the city on business, has announced that he will name the other members of the committee and that they will im- mediately get busy Tn arranging for the Thanksgiving event. The Thanks giving hampers given by the Elks In the past have included a 10 pound roast and other provisions that would give the alrgest family a bounteous repast on Thanksgiving Day and then have something left over for the bal ance of the week. Chairman Saks states that the forthcoming offering will be as bounteous as those in the past.
 The Christmas tree committee, con- sisting of Harry Moore, chairman, have already placed the order for the various toys that will be distributed and owing to the fact that mem Der of the lodge was in New York; the committee was able to secure the necessary articles at Q much reduced rate which means that there will be a better variety and a greater num- Der of articles to be distributed than in previous years. The Christmas tree present will include dolls and doll furniture, wagons, skates, bats, balls, mitts, horns and other toys dear to the heart of childhood and candies, nuts and fruits galore.
 The distribution of the Thanks giving offering and the Christmas tree presents will be by ticket only. The committees deeming this advis- able in order that the really needy and deserving may be the benifici- aries of their bounty. Further details as to the distribution of the presents and the securing of tickets will be announced later by the chairman of the committees,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
 CARDS TO BE GIVEN
 BIRMINGHAM ELKS.
Judge B. M. Allen Will Tell Of 25 Years Member
 ship In No. 79

An epoch in the annals of Birming- ham Lodge, No. 79, Benevolent Protec- tive Order of Elks, will take place Tuesday night, October I6, when those Who have held continuous membership In the lodge for 25 years will be pre- sented with life membership cards. In keeping with the occasion the com mittee in charge, J. w. Allen, w. H. Anderson, Harry Moran, A. s. Winch and Jake Witt, nave prepared an elaborate program, which will include music, speaking. vaudeville, etc., in- terspersed with dance numbers.
 Judge B. M. Allen, past grand ex- alted ruler and first presiding officer of the lodge, will make the principal address, having for his subject What it Means to be Member of 79 for Twenty-Five Years" Thomas w. Crit tenden vii be master of ceremonies and will make the presentation speech.
 Among those who will receive or have received life membership cards will be four of the officers named when the lodge was first organized. namely, B. M. Allen, exalted ruler; c. E.. Meglemary esteemed loyal knight; Harry English, secretary. and Ben S. Theiss, esquire. Several other charter members are on the roll of honor. at
 The presentation exercises will be public to all Elks, their families and friends are cordially invited. The lodge will convene promptly at 8 o'clock and after brief business ses- sion, will adjourn to the lower floors of the Elks Home, corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street, were the program vii begin at S:30 o'clock
 During the evening refreshments will be served by the refreshment committee, headed by c. w. Parrish. . About twenty veteran members will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
DR. STUART GIVES OUT SUNDAY SERMON TOPIC
Special Features At First Methodist
 Church All Week

Sunday morning Dr. George R. Stuart will preach at the First Meth odist church, using as his subject. "The Determining Factor in World Civilization"
 The evening service will begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. Stuart will preach. using as his subject "Selfishness." The following special features will mark the program of the First Methodist church next week. The Woman's Missionary society will honor Mrs. George R. Stuart at re- ception Monday afternoon at o'clock in the Sunday school building. All the women of the church and con- gregation are invited
 The board of stewards will have a special meeting on Tuesday at 12:30 o'clock in the Sunday School building. The usual prayer service will be con ducted on Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock by Rev. B. G. Hodge, asso- ciate pastor. The Sunday School Workers will have their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6;30 o'clock, with supper served At 8 o'clock the social and recrea- tional committee will present it's reg ular Thursday evening entertainment for the congregation and community, showing the motion picture film. Life of Abraham Lincoln" Friday afternoon in connection with Child ren's Week. which is being observed in all the Sunday schools, a meeting of the parents and the children Of the cradle roll. beginners. primary and junior departments, will be held In the Sunday School building at 3:15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
FORTY CANDIDATES
 TO RECEIVE DEGREE
Woodlawn Commandery Plans Cere.
 mOnial On October 30

Approximately 40 candidates are scheduled to receive the Knights Templar degree Tuesday, October 30, when Woodlawn commandery, No. S1. stage their ceremonial. Work in the Red Cross degree will begin promptly at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and supper will be served by the ladies of the Eastern Star at o'clock.
 Names of the candidates will so before the lodge for balloting at the last meeting before the ceremonial at o'clock Tusday. October 23, and the exact number Of candidates can not be determined before that time, as other petitions are expected.
 K. l.. Strong, commander of the lodge, and J. A. Mccartney, recorder. have issued special requests that each knight wear his uniform. Wood lawn commandery Is planning to make this work the most impressive put on by the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
CITY-WIDE DRIVE BRINGS MANY NE W GLASS M [ M 3 [ RS
Increase Of 461 Indicated By Partial Reports Which
 Are Turned In

First partial reports from Mems Bible classeS of the city are encour- aging and show large increases over the September average attendance.
 It has been impossible to get re- ports from all classes and the execu- tive committee is anxious that those who do not find their class listed shall call the secretary at 4O1 Title Guarantee building, Main 536s, and make report Cards for this purpose may be secured.
 Glasses thus far reporting are as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
SERMON TOPICS
RAPTIsTs

Southside-"The Greatest-Iesson l Have Ever Learned" II a. m. See ing Three Continents In Three Months" 7:45 D. m. J. E. billiard, pastor, has returned from his trip abroad and will preach Sunday.
 Ruhama. East LaSe-"The Riches Of God" II a. m. Overcoming Fear, T,80 D. m. J. C. Stivender pastor.
 Tarrant City--"Pure Religion" II a. m. Some Elements Of a Great Revival" D. m. Pastor O. M. Moore at both hours Meetings will con- tinue through the week. with Pastor Evangelist Tom Steeley assisting.
 Twenty seventh St.-"The King's 8 Highway" II a. m. "The Tragedy of the Garden" 7:30 D. m. J. D. Thomp- son, pastor.
 West Woodlawn-"The Thyatiran Spirit" II a. m. Jesus and Nico- demus," 7:30 ?. m. J. w. Partridge, pastor.
 slxty-sixth street--"The Recovery Of the Bible" II a. m, "The Soil Question" 7:So ?. m. w. IT. Gregory,
 East Birmingham-"CaIling Out the Called" II a. m. B. Y. P. U. pro gram 7:30 D. m. T. \. Tendon, pas tor.
 CaIvary-"Moving Day" Il a. m. Getting Acquainted" a play By the B. Y. P. IT., 7:3o D. m. Emmet Will uamS, pastor.
 Fairfield-"The Cross. Its Mean Ing" II g. m. "The Cross, Its Mag netism," 7:30 D. m. D. B. Gatlin, pas
 Gate City-"The Church, It's Foun- dation and Its Strength" Il a. m. "The Price of Salvation" ?. m. c. c. Eubanks. pastor.
 West End-PaStor Jesse A. Cook will preach at both hours.
 NV1qTI-SnrihS of MeetfnHq beRin. F. II. Harrington will do the preach ing and Frank Atkins of Howard college will conduct the singing. L. L. Hearn. pastor.
 East Thomas-"Soms Problems of Child Life" il a. m. Fishing" 7:30 p. m. T. o. Hearn. pastor.
 Powderly-'Jesus Not Wanted in the Community" Ii 8. m. Some Don'ts to Prospective Brides and Grooms," 7:So D. m. D. L. Davis. pas tor.
 Thirty-flfth Avenue-"Ambassa dors For Christ" il a. ID. Sins EX- travagance," 7;3o p. m. c. E. Burton,
 Pratt city-oThs Value of the Right Kind of Training for Chill dren," Il 8. m. "Repentanoes vs. Pennance," 7:SO p. m. T. c. Wyatt, pastor.
 First, city-'"rhe ..,59 Glory of Child, God" 7:45 p. m. The evening serv- ice Broadoasted by Alabama Power company.
 Ensley, First-J. F. AArpa will preach at Il 8. m. Evening service in charge of B. Y. P. U. D. M. Gard ner. pastor, out of city.
 Ensley, Pike Avenue-"The 0 Churches Obligations to Children. D Il &. m. Measurements of Man hood" 7:3o p. m. Theo Harris, pas tor.
 Avondals-"The Unknown God" Ii a. m. "The Resurrection" 7:3o D. m. Frank Willis Barnett. Pastor w. M. Sentell out of city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
CHRISTIAN

FIrst-SerViees at IT a. m. and 7:45 D. m. Dr. Robert N. Simpson.
 Woodlawn (Fifty Seventh Street) Revival services begin at II a. m. and continue two weeks. Special messages mLrning and evening Sun day by the minister. Evening wor- ship hour changed to 7;3o D. m. Rev. k. l.. Harrell.
 North Birmingham-"Con Echoes" il a. m. "The Necessity of Relieving the Truth" 7:45 p. m, Rev. J. A. kerfoote
 Ensley-"Echoes From the Con- vention," Il a. m. and services at 7:45 p. m. Rev. D. r. Griffin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
WILL DISCUSS SCOUT
 WORK ON SUNDAY
Special Services Arranged At West
 End Methodist Church

At the morning hour Sunday, there will be special emphasis put upon the work and purposes of the Boy Scout movement at the West End Methodist church. It is expected that w. B. Phillips, scout remmis- sioner for this district, will be pres ent and speak to the boys and the parents of the boys on this impor- tant subject. The pastor of the church will also direct his remarks to this subject. A fine troop is un- der the charge of this church. and there is an open field fer extension and larger activity. It is the desire of the scout executives to be help ful to the parents in training the boys in those things which will be wholesome and helpful to them, and it's mission has been we'll justified. In the fine new building which this congregation Is bringing to comple- tion there is being arranged a special room for the boys where they may carry Ln their scout meetings and other activities. Reorganization and preparation for the work of the new year is at hand, and the earnest CO., operation of the people is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
OBSERVE CHILDREN,s Wrrx

The Independent Presbyterian Sunday school will observe Chil- dren's Week from Sunday October II, to the Sunday following, officials of the Sunday school announced re gently, The object of the week is to bring the 4tSnts and the Sunday school Gfficials together to consider the needs of the children and make arrangements to meet them. The program includes the visiting of the homes throughout the week and an afternoon tea for the mothers on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
DIR. BROADY RETURNS
To Preach Today On Topic, Saints,
 True And EaIsev

Dr. J. M. Broadly, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, has returned from an engagement during the week sat Blocton, Ala, and will preach to his people Sun day on Saints, True and False" on last Sunday pr. Broadly celebrated the beginning of his twelfth year as pastor of this church and was great ly hearten|l by an overflowing con gregation and witnessed the Iarg- munioG that has ever taken place in the 52 years of the history Of this, the eldest church in Brming- ham. The pastor and the people are greatly encouraged as they face their building program for the new wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
HIGHLANDS METHODIST

Ferdinand Dunkley, organlst and choirmaster at Highlands Methodist church, announces the following pro- grams for today with the quartet choir composed of Miss Mary Emma Pearson, soprano; Mrs. s. F. Miller. contralto; Owen Gillespy. tenor; V. T. Kimbrough, basso.
 Morning Il O'clook-Organ prelude, ~Andantino" (Lemare); anthem, 'Fes- tival Te Deum In E Flat" Dudley Buck); offertory, Fear Ye Not, 0 Israel" (Buck); oontralto solo sung by Mrs. Miller; organ postluds in B flat (Ropartz). ~ Evening 7:s0 o'olock-organ pre- Jude, "Barcarolle In D Minor; an them, "The Shadow Of the Wings" (Iark Andrews); offertory, Al Through the Night" (Old Welshl {; tenor solo by MT. Gillespy; organ postludo, Grand Choeur In c" (Sal- eme).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
RESUME MONTHLY MEETINGS

-The Mems club of the Independent Presbyterian church resumed it's reg ular monthly meeting Wednesday night in the church with a discus sion of "The Child and Compulsory Education" as subject and James E. Chapel, the principal speaker Invitations were extended to all of the men of the church and great number attended. Supper was served at 6:30 o'clock
 A meeting of the Business wom- ans club was held at, the same time in the church and supper served to all business and professional women
 The first fall meeting of the Sun day school workers was held at 5.15 o'clock in the junior department of the Sunday school Supper was served at 6:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
MUSIC AT CHURCHES
SAINT ANpRpws HPIsCOPAL

Morning service at Il o'clock: Organ prelude.
 Processional. 70 Zion Haste. Thy Mission High Fulfilling" (Walch). Kyrie Eleison (Elvey).
 Gloria Tib's (Garrett). Childrens' Hymn. Christ for the World We Sing" (Bunnett). 4IBM eIy leT 'IelseW 'UO.. 'uukH With Thee" (Smith).
 Offertory anthem. T Heard 6 Great Voice"
 Sanctus (Gover).
 Hymn. q Am Not Worthy, Holy Lord" (Noyello).
 Gloria in ExceIis (Oid cnant). Amen '(Grover).
 Nunc Dimittis (Grover). Recessional, The Son Of God Goes Forth To War" (Cuther).
 Organ postlude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
BIG RALLY DAY
'sOld First" Increases Attendance AL
 most 6O Per Cent

The biggest "Rally Day" at the First Presbyterian church in many years was celebrated last Sunday morning in the Sunday school. With an attendance nearly 60 per cent above normal and a generous offer ing for the general assembly's Sum day school extension work in neg lected portions of the south, high water; mark figures were attained. Officers of the "Old First were much pleased at the splendid show ing made by the school which, with it's new building, is about to pass 400 per cent in it's growth since 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
HIGHLANDS METuOnIsT

pr, ", K. HendrIN Will preach at the II o'clock services today at Methodist church on "The Loaves and the Fishes"
 This evening at 7:30 o'clock his subject will be Jesus and Paul" the second sermon in the series for this month, with H. G. Wells "Outline of History" as the foundation.