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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
PANDORA I [ M PIE PLANS B|G CLASS FUR DEDICATION
Che Thousand Members For Dedication Class Is Goal Set--Potentate Matthews
 Appoints Officers

4 class of at least 1000 candidates is the goal set by Zamoras Temple, Nobles of the Mystic. Shrine. for the big ceremonial that will be held during the dedication exercises of the new Masonic temple in the early spring. The class will be known as the dedication class and plans are under way for the securing of the desired number of applications.
 Potentate Ernest E. Matthews has announced the appointive officers of Zamora Temple as follows; D. E. Mo Lendon, first ceremonial master; A. F. Wells, second ceremonial master; J. T. Kent. marshal; Henry c. Ozley. inner guard; Eugene Reed. outer guard; Truman Morrison, chairman of the glad hand committed; Ted Brownell, parade director; McLln Carter. captain of patrol; Dr. A. K. Hrabi, director of band; John w Sparkman, chairman of committee on hotels and transportation; H. F. Lesh- CT, purveyor of provender.
 The elective officers in charge of Zamora Temple are: Ernest Mat thews, potentate; pr. c. c. Crelly, chief rabban; Lew Salter. assistant rabban; George F. Wheelock, illus trious high priest and prophet; J. E. Patterson, oriental guide; Charles J. Gohegan,i recorder; w. T. Lathem, treasurer. 'e7-tsi " f7teeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
----7---y.s.-,- JOINT INSTALLATION OF CUSTER POST, GAR, MOMENTS RELIEF CORPS

A joint installation service of George A. Custer post No. 1. Grand Army of the Republic, Women's Re- lief Corps and Sons of Veterans, U. s. A., was held Tuesday evening at g o'clock at Fraternal hall. The audi torium was prettily decorated with United States flags. palms and cut flowers. Agnes Chapin Shipman acted as installation officer, and the fol- lowing officers were inaugurated:
 Women's Relief Corps: Jenney An derson, president; Dora Hartley. senior vice president: Laura Marstella, junior vice president; Emma Sweeley. chaplain; Agnes Chapin Shipman. secretary; Blanche r. White. treas urer; Matilda Swope, patriotic in- structor; Myrtle M. Hull. press cor respondent; Rhoda Moores conductor; Addie Marsh. guard; Anna Lambert, musician, Nellie G. Hamm. captain of floor; Bessie Coston, color bearer No. l Eula Warden, color bearer No. g; Sarah Curtis, color bearer No. g.; Georgie Loper. color bearer No, 4.
 A silk flag was presented to NJ. D.. Friedman, Sons of Veterans, U. s. A., in appreciation of what he had done for the corps. It was indicated that the prospects for the present year are brighter than ever in the history of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
PICTURE OF FORMER GRAND KNIGHT GIVEN

An elaborate framed picture of former Grand Knight NJ. F. Linnehan has been presented to Birmingham Council No. 6s5; Knights of Colum- bus, by Major w. S. Pritchard, friend and associate for several years of the late MT. Linnehan. This is the first of the pictures of former pre- siding officers of the council that have been promised by various members and will be placed in the chamber set aside for that purpose.
 The entertainment committee is planning a series of entertaining fea- lures for each week, which will in- clude 8 membership dance the latter part Of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
M'COy MEMORIAL
 CHURCH CAMP PA|GN T0 BE LAUNCHED.
Appropriation of $40,000 From Centenary Fund Con- tingent on Raising of
 $85,000 in Alabama

Birmingham Southern college stu dents and faculty were elated over the appropriation of s4O,OOo by the committee appropriating the centen- ary funds for educational centers which met recently in Louisville. The appropriation is to be applied to the building. of the s125,000 Mccoy Me- morial church to be used as chapel for the students and community church.
 Plans for the construction of the church were drawn up early in the scholastic year. The lot has been purchased and the work of clearing up the site has been started.
 The church is to be a memorial to the late Bishop James H. Mccoy. fof- mer president of Birmingham-S South ern and beloved bishop of Alabama. It Is to be gothic in architecture and will be up to date in all its equip ment. It is to be located on the cor ner of Eighth avenue and Tellulah street.
 Popular Subscription
 The s40,000 appropriation is con tingent on the securing of sS5,000 ad- ditional in Alabama. The North Ala bama conference and Alabama con- ference at their recent sessions au- thorized the raising of s50.000 by popular subscription throughout the state during the spring of 1923 to go on the building fund.
 The campaign throughout Alabama is to be launched at the earliest pos sible date. Rev. E. G. Mackay, pastor of the college church, has been elected executive secretary of the campaign committee. and will set up and direct the campaign. Bishop w. B. Murrah Is chairman of the advis- ory committee which will merge with the campaign committee in put ting the campaign over.
 Dr. Snavely Chairman
 Dr. Guy E. Snavely, president of the college, has been elected chair man of the campaign committee, and it was largely due to his efforts that the grant was made.
 The campaign committee is as fol- lows: Dr. Guy E. Snavely chairman R. S. Munger, pr. George R. Stuart. w. H. Stockham, B. F. Ray, Rev. M. E. Lazenby. Rev. E. G. Mackay. pr. J. S. Frazer. pr. c. c. Daniel, Sid Elan, pr. L. c. Branscomb, pr. Rob- ert Echols, J. M. Malone, Dr. J. w. Simpson. J. B. Broome, pr. w. F. Price, Bishop W. B. Murrah and J. H. Wilson.
 Work is to be started on the church before the present scholastic year ends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MASONIC LODGE TO. PERPETUATE DR. PHILLIPS MEMORY
New Lodge Has Progressive Membership and Differed by Well Informed Masons.
 Dr. Cooper w. M.

One of the most progressive Ma sonic lodges in the Birmingham dis trict is also the very newest. namely. Phillips Memorial lodge No. S32, A, K. & A. M. As it's name implies the lodge was organized Ito perpet- uate the memory of the late John Herbert Phillips, 33d degree Mason, in the hope that it would be the means of practicing that Masonry, which he so fully exemplified during his life. It is to his memory that this lodge was organized, and his example that we aim to follow.''
 Phillips Memorial lodge was insti- tuted February g, 1922, with 100 members. It worked under dispen- sation until the meeting of the grand lodge, December z, 1922. when the lodge was granted a charter, and was constituted January 4, 1923, with the following acting grand officers present:
 Dan A. Greene (past grand mas- ter), grand master; w. W. Ransom deputy grand master; George S O'Bear. grand senior warden; O. S Finch, grand junior warden; John A Lewis. grand treasurer; D. c. Rose man, grand secretary; Emmett Will Hams, grand chaplain: John T. Kent grand IndISHdIt W dltST IA. McAQOry grand senior deacon; John B. Eerne> grand Junior deacon; Herbert L. Far ley, grand senior steward; T. G Brabston, grand junior steward Dave G. Richards, grand tiler.
 The following officers were in- stalled: Dr. Julius B. Cooper, wor- shipful master; Clark Williams, sen for warden; Clarence E. Fitch, junior warden: Dr. Henry H. Bryans, treas urer; John J. Miller, secretary; pr James R. Dean, senior deacon; vii liam F. Luckie, junior deacon; De- Witte Bragan, senior steward; Will Ham A. Dnpree. junior steward; Elm nett Williams, chaplain; Tom Flynn tiler.
 The lodge numbers among its membership many prominent mem bers of the order and is officered by a corps of welI-informed Masons Dr. Cooper, the first worshipful mas ter, has been active in Masonic circles for many years and the other officers are tried and true" Masons
 Since the lodge was instituted 25 new members have been added and a Tive wire" 100 per cent club has been organized from it's membership and is doing good work. The lodge meets every Thursday evening at the Masonic temple and the officers ex- tend a cordial invitation to the mem bers of the fraternity to attend its meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
ANNIVERSARY OF P|LGRIM KNIGHTS TO BE CELEBRATE
Fun Branch of 0ddfeIIoW- ship to Give Big Reception and Dance at Fra
 ternaI Hall

Fesbam palace, No. 8, Pilgrim Knights Oriental Splendor. will cele- brate it's first anniversary on Friday night, January 19, with a dance and refreshments at Miles Hall in the Fraternal Hall building. There will also be many fun stunts put on as the evening progresses, Music will be furnished by Miles orchestra All Pilgrims. their families and friends are expected to be present.
 The Pilgrim Knights Oriental splendor is the fun branch of Odd Fellowship and has shown wonder full growth since the institution of Fesbam palace on January IT last year. now having a membership of approximately $50.
 Big Ceremonial
 The palace expects to put on ceremonial some time in March, at which time it Is expected that more than 100 candidates will be initiated. Many applications are now pending and great enthusiasm Is being shown by the membership of this new or der.
 Preceding the celebration exercises a short business session will be held at 7:30 o'clock. From S:30 to 9:30 o'clock the officers and members will extend greeting to the visitors and at 9 o'clock the grand march will com mence.
 James c. Davies, Oriental knight. has issued the following proclama- ton in regard to the big event.
 In commemoration of the first an- niversary of Fesbam palace. No. s. P. K. o. S., and for the purposes set forth, l, James G. Davis, Oriental knight do hereby proclaim January 1e, 1923, to be day during which all members of the palace, together with their wives, daughters. sisters and friends, shall assemble, in Fraternal hall Birmingham, Ala.
 To this meeting, you are requested to bring your feet along, in order that you may properly participate in the program, which will be one con slsting of many features. The tame and the vicious will be present, rep resenting the Kangaroos and the Tiger If you do not come, then you are neither tame nor vicious. Oh. well, you can represent the opossum. All pilgrims will wear their fezzes if they expect to be admitted. All visitors, Both ladies and gentlemen, must wear the official badge, prop erly signed. Pilgrims may secure these badges from any member of the committee whose names are signed at the bottom of the program. z5 Please take notice: Leave all your money and cther valuables at home. This will be the greatest of all wild feasts A great time is waiting for you. Don't fail to come. Fraternally yours. JAMES G. DAVIS,
 Oriental Knight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
BANNER GROVE HOLD INSTRUCTION SCHOOL AND CLASS INITIATION

January 16 will be day of note in Woodlawn circles when Banner grove No. 1 will sponsor a school of instruction and a big initiation. Mrs. Ethel Holloway, state manager, will conduct the school of instruction and the initiation will be put on by the degree team of Banner grove.
 The activities will start with a banquet at the Hillman hotel at o'clock, to which all the members are invited. Those expecting to attend should make reservations through their respective secretaries. At 2 o'clock Banner grove will call its meeting at Fraternal hall, where the school of instruction will be held.
 The class initiation will be held at the ballroom of the Hillman hotel commencing at 7:30 o'clock. The work will last about an hour and at the conclusion anopen session will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MRS. SULLIVAN SOLOIST AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Mrs. J. Mackenzie Sullivan for- merly Miss Bessie Cunningham), who has been appointed as soprano so- loist of the First Presbyterian church, will make her initial appear ance in this choir Sunday morning at the II o'clock services.
 Mrs. Mackenzie has more than a local reputation, having been with the American forces in France and has sung with the Boston Opera com pany Her colorature soprano voice will enhance the already high qual- ity of the First Presbyterian church music.
 Mrs. F. T. Rice, choir director, an- nounces the following program:
 Sunday morning: Organ, "Commu- nion in F Minor" (Silas). Anthem. "Stin Still With Thee. (Foote). Of fertory. Light" (Stevenson) March (Chanvet).
 Evening service: Organ. ''Medita- tion" (Trysinger). Anthem. "The Lord Is My Light" (Howard) Offer tory Fierce Was the Wild Billow' (Noble). organ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
SPECIAL MEET |NG IF SCOTTISH RITE MAs0NS |S CALLED
Educational Meeting to Be Held at WoodlaWn in h. terest of the Scottish
 Rite Bodies

meeting of the Scottish Rite Masons of the eastern part of the city will be held Wednesday evening at s o'clock at the Masonic temple. Woodlawn. It will be in the nature of an educational meeting, and instruc- tion will be given in the work of the several Scottish Rite bodies.
 Among the speakers will be some of the best informed Scottish Rite Masons of the district, including Charles A. Moffat, w. H. Woolverton, Dr. Morris Newfield. J. D. Matloclz, A. L. Reese and others. All Scottish Rite Masons in this section of the city are urged to attend this meet ing, which is expected to be one of more than usual interest.
 On Thursday night the above speakers, with Arthur Greenwood added. will attend a meeting at the Masonic hall in Bessemer for the Master Masons residing in the Bes- semer district. The speakers will talk on Scottish Rite Masonary.
 The following Tuesday night a similar meeting will be held with F1trida lodge. A. F. & A, M, Pratt A5ttY.aa4zs I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
SERVICES AT ST. MARYS-
 ON : HIGHLANDS CHURCH

Regular services will be held at the Sa. Marys-on-th the H ighlands, Episcopal church Sunday, January 14, pr. oscar deWolf Randolph, will of ficiate Holy communion at 7:30 o'clock. Church school at 9:30 o'clock and the morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock.
 The activities for the approaching week will include an address by Deaconess Bedell. who will speak to members of the Girls Senior Service league and the Womans Auxiliary at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon. The Mems club will hold its meeting Thursday evening at o'clock in the parish room.
 Mrs. Edna Gockel Gussen. choir master and organist at the St. Marys with the quartet choir, will present the following musical selections Sun day: "Venite'' (Chanted). "Te Deum" (Calkins). "Jubilate" (Calkins). Off, fertory, Praise the Lord" (Tours).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
SUNDAY SERMON TOPICS
Baptist

First Church-"Four Marvellous
 Privileges,p II o'clock; The Ene,
 pardonable Sin 7:30 o'clock. Pastoi,
 j.. R. Hobbs.
 Ruhama-Annual church meeting, Il a. m, "The Boy Jesus," 7:SO o'clock. Pastor, J. c. Stivander. Southside-"The Lord of Glory" II
 a. m. "The World and It's Creator"
 first of five sermons on the creation story in modern light. Sixty-sixth Street.-The Grace of
 God" Il o'clock. Flight Without
 Love-" 7:ao p. m. Pastor, S. E. Boroughs.
 Gate City-"A Day With Jesus." II
 o'clock Profit and Loss" 7:30
 o'clock. ". C. Eubanks, pastor. West Woodlawn-The Lords Sup- per, II o'clock. Lot, the Lingerer,"
 7:30 o'clock. Pastor, J. w. Partridge. Wylam--"The Grace of Humility" II a. m. Mystery of Temptation"
 T:SO o'clock. Pastor, L. l.. Hearn. Giles Memoria1-Rev. K. o. Wilson at Il a. m. "Who Can Understand
 His Errors." 7:30 o'clock. Pastor, B. F. Giles.
 Calvavy-"PrGhibitio Third Ana
 niversary." II o'clock. "The Life Ir- resistible," 7:30 o'clock. Pastor, Ems
 nett Williams. East Birmingham-"Pr for Victory" II o'clock. Evangelistic
 service followed by baptism at 7:3O o'clock. Pastor, J. c, Hill. Eleventh Street Tabernacle-"A Divine Abiding Place on Earth" II o'clock. Address by T. J. York, execu- tive secretary. at 7:30 o'clock. Pastor,
 M. M. Wood. Hunter Street-"The Memorial Sup per" at Il o'clock. That Which No Man Saw or Knew" at 7.S0 o'clock. Pastor. l.. M Bradley. Ensley, First-"Together, or Team
 work for, Christi II o'clock. The Power of Purpose" 7:30 p. m. Pastor, D. NJ. Gardner. West End-"Gods Giving and Our
 Possessing," Il o'clock. Saving and
 Losing" 7:so D. m. Pastor, Jesse A. Cook.
 East Thomas-"when See the l Blood I Will Pass Over You.' Il
 c'clock New Creature" 7:30 p. m.
 Pastor, T. o. Hearn. | Christian First-"The Basis of Better Church." II a. m. "A Night in Jeru- salem," 7:30 p. m. Rev. R. N. Simp- son.
 Fifty-seventh Street 'voodlawn) Communion Il &. m.
 Ensley-"Gods Will in Us" Il a. m. Lifting and Drawing" 7:30 D. m. Rev. J. l.. Anderson.
 North Birmingham-Ser Il a. m, and 7:30 p. m. Rev. w. A. Wise. r Bessemer-Services Il a, m. and i7.30 D. m. Rev. E. F. Corley. "a Presbyterian South Highlands Presbyteran-Dr. l w. R. Dobyns breaches at II a. m.
 Mrs. Russell speaks to the women in the Sunday school auditorium. Dr. Dobyns speaks to the men in the church, 7:45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
NE W OFFICERS IF ALADDIN TEMPLE ARE NST NILE ]
J. B. Williams Installed Royal Vizier and Makes Appoint mentS- Gold Watch For
 Retiring Vizier

Officers, of Aladdin Temple No. 15s. Dramatic Order Knights Of Khorassan, were elected and installed at the annual meeting and banquet held at the Hillman hotel Monday, with Roy B. Summers. royal vizier, presiding. The reports of the retir- ing officers were made and showed the temple to be in fine shape flnan- cially and otherwise.
 "A pleasant feature of the occasion was the presentation of a handsome gold watch to the retiring vizier, as a token of the appreciation of the temple for his faithful and va1ua- ble services during the past term. Thomas K. Walker made the presen- tation talk in a happy vein and the recipient made a fsting and heartfelt response.
 The following officers were in- stalled by Hugo L. Black: J. R. Will Hams. royal vizier; Herbert Cobb. grand emir; Ross Yarbrough, sheik {; Wachtel, financial secretary; J. S.. Leslie. recording secretary; George Pharr, mehedia; D. F. Parker, satrap; Ben Cooley, sahib.
 After the installation, the new royal vizler announced the appointive officers, as follows: Hugo l.. Black. sahib; Gene Reed, assistant sahID; Roy B. Summers, mokannah; David J. Davis, master of ceremonies; J. H. Hamill and T. J. Dykes, escorts; H. NJ Taylor, W. T. Parker and Thomas R. Walker, finance committee; w. k. Gilmer, custodian of paraphernalla
 W. P. Lesher was unanimously elected treasurer of the benefit fund.
 Among the features of the program were talks by Grand Chancellor T. M. Dix of Decatur, Judge William Ii. Fort, Hugo L. Black, Judge Hugh A Locke, recitation in humorous vein by Herbert Cobb and selections by the Aladdin Temple Band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
Plans Made For Mccoy Memorial
F MRS. RUSSELL TO TALKtDR. MANSFIELD WILL
 I PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SPEAK ON STRIKERS

"shirkers, Jerlsers and Workers" will be the subject of Dr. William H. Mansfield's sermon at the Il o'clock hour at the Ensley Methodist Ichurch Sunday Jesus and the Power of Memory" win be the sub ject of the evening sermon. The lat ter will be the second of series of evening sermons for January on "Je- sus and the Higher Powers of the Soul"
 The officers of the missionary so- ciety will be installed at the morn ing service. A special feature of both services will be the musical pro- grams to be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MUSICAL PROGRAM AT THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH


 J. D. McGill, musical director or the First Methodist church, an nounces the following program for the musical services Sunday morn ing worship. II o'clock. Organ pre- iudc. "Serenade" (Kinder); hymn No. sSd, Stand Up. Stand Up For Jesus (webb); anthem. Turn Thy Face From My Sins" (Sullivan). double quartet; offertory. Jesus. All the Day Long" Old Irish Melody. male quartet, (Herbert); hymn No. 329. Pass He Not, o Gentle Saviour" (Doane); organ postlude. "Postlude in flat" (Volckmar).
 Evening worship. 7:30 o'clock, Organ prelude. "Offertory In G'' (Nyhiting). Moment Religious" (FirmD; hymn No. 42o. True hearted, Whole e-hearted" fStebbins) ; scripture reading; offertory, Wan derer, Come" Uorenz). male choir; hymn No. 351, T Am Coming to the Cross" (Fischer); organ postlude, "Postludev (Whiting).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
RETIRING CHANCELLOR PRESENTED WITH JEWEL

Ben F. Houlditch, retiring chancel- Tor of Birmingham lodge. No. S5, Knights of Pythias, was presented with a past chancellor's jewel at the regular meeting of the lodge held Thursday night. The presentation was made by w.. T. Parker, grand outer guard.
 A. S. Green, the new chancellor commander. presided. and the report of the committee and officers showed the term just ended was a most pros porous one. The prospects for the present term are bright, as several applications for membership were re- ceiyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
MUSICAL PROGRAM AT THE WALKER MEMORIAL

Beatrice Tate Wright, organist and choirmaster of the Walker Memorial church, announces the following musical program for the Sunday services.
 Morning program: Organ Noe turne. E Flat" tChopin). ''The Ra diant Morn" (Woodward). Christian the Morn Breaks Sweetly Ger Thee" (Shelley).
 Evening service: organ. At Eve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
ENDOWMENT BALL IS PLANNED BY MOOSE

Plans for the annual endowment ball of Birmingham Lodge No. Al, Loyal Order of Moose. were outlined at a meeting of the committee in charge, of which Dr. H. A. Elkourie is chairman. The meeting was held at the Moose headquarters Wednesday and plans for joint action with the Woman's Auxiliary. the Women of the Mooseheart legion, were com pieted. The dance will be given February 16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
ILLUSTRATED ADDRESS BY SUPREME DICTATOR LOYAL ORDER MOOSE

Judge J. Willis Pierson of New Or leans, Supreme Dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose of the World, will deliver an address on MCoseheart and Moosehaven, illustrated by mo- ton pictures. in the Moose hall Fri day evening, January 19, at o'clock.
 He will be followed by N. Waldo Kennedy, district supervisor, who will speak on the order as a whcle.
 A musical and literary program is being arranged and all interested are invited to attend. The committee on arrangements includes A. J. Thetford, w. T. Harris and C. F. Bolander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
PROGRAM AT HIGHLANDS METHODIST ANNOUNCED

Orla D. Allen, choirmaster and or Ganist at Highlands Methodist church. announces the following musical program for Sunday:
 Morning. II o'clock; Behold the Bridegroom Comes" (P A. Schneck- er). Offertory. Solo.
 Evening, 7:30 o'clock: The God of Abraham Praise Oudlev Buck). Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us" George w. Chadwick).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

for his theme, at the II o'clock hour "The Secret of Worship" while at o'clock in the afternoon he will talk on The Harmonies of Redemp- ton" "The Splendor and Shame of Sin" will be the subject of his eve ning sermon. M
 special musical program will be rendered at the afternoon service. The public Is cordially invited to attend these services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14
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 Get small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist. Apply a little in the nostrils and get instant relief, Millions endorse this remedy known for more than fifty years.- Adv.