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, 1923-12-20

~. ~ GATHERED FROM
W. @" HRE AND THERE"

DR.. H. S. Fnney of Denver, who
came up Saturday night to perform
the appendicitis operation on Mr..
Armstrong. departed Sunday
ing for his home. DIR. Kell is in
charge OF Mr.. Armstrong; case.
A beautifully appointed dinner
party was presided over at the Fer
ris Hotel on Friday evening last
enne. superintendent OF the western
division Of the Mutual Life ms. Co.,
was host to a few friends. Covers
were laid for DR.. and Mrs. T. j.
9wisher. DR.. and Mrs. C. w. Jeffrey
Mr.. and Mrs. M. z. Pickett, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. II. Nelson, Miss Sayde Muir
ply and Mr.. Edward Smyth.
e. c. Bertagnolli, d. r. Highley
and I. NJ. Dinsmore returned on
Sunday from a days business trip
to Cheyenne.
Visitors here this week from the
Snake river section. include Frank
Galloway. w. l.. Jones and F. G.
Perkins.
Mrs. Owen Price returned on Fri
day evening last from Denver, where
she has been spending several days
with her husband who is convalesc-
ing in Mercy Hospital from a recent
operation. Mr.. Prices many friends
are glad to know he Is getting along
nicely.
Mrs. Harry MATHS Of the New AL
bany Hotel left or Sunday last for
her former home in Cheyenne where
she will spend the holidays with
relatives. Mr.. Matias is here from
Cheyenne and will remain in Raw
Inns until after Mrs. Matias returns.
F. II. Healy spent Saturday last
in the city from Encampment COM
ing over to meet Mrs Healy who re-
turned that evening from a short
visit with reatives in Denevr. Mr..
and Mrs. Healy returned TO ther
homo in Encampment Sunday.
l.. f. Armstrong is convalescing
very nicely at the Memorial Hospital
from an operation for appendicitis,
which he under went on Sunday
morning last. DR.. II. s. Finney of
Denver performed the operation, as
sisted by DR.. Kell. Mr.. Armstrong;
many friends are gratiied that he
is recovering nicely.
Miss Mildred Keefe will arrive
from Denver on Sunday evening of
this eekw to spend Christmas with
her mother. Mrs. Mary Keefe and
her sister. Mrs. DeForest Hansen.
Mrs. Geo. A.. Deaton and small
niece. Maxine Holmes, left on Mon
day morning for Hutchison. Kan,
where the little girl will spend the
remainder OF the winter. and Mrs.
Deaton will spend the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Hol-
land.
Miss Dorothy Durant arrived on
Friday last from Boulder where she
is a student in the University of
Colorado. and will spend the hoii-
days in Rawlins with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Durant. /
Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Howell of the
Producers & Reiners Corp, are this
week moving from Rawlins to their
new quarters. one Of the new mod
ern dwellings, provided by the COM
panl At Parco.
N. -. Pickett returned Tuesday |
evening from n few days business
trip to the Platte valley and vicin-
ity.
NJ. NJ. Armstrong Is driving a new
light six Studebaker. equipped with
a Rex enclosure top. purchased this
week from the dealers, the Rawlins
Garage Company.
Miss Frances Bible. eldest daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A.. Bible.
who Is a student in the University
h first OF the week to spend the
holidays at her home here.
Chas. Coombs left on Sunday night
last. for Denver where he Will spend
the holidays with relatives.
, 1923-12-20

WE HAVE CUT the prices on every
article of art goods at the Friend
ly Exchange. operated by Mrs.
Marie d. Redd at the Conyers
Dairy Store.
, 1923-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mahoney will
have as their guests at dinner on
Christmas day, Mss Sadie Murphy
and Miss Margaret Kreuger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
JUNIOR MECHANICS TO INCREASE ACTIVITIES
New Uniform Constitution
 Given Hearty Approval

Birmingham council, No. 21, Junior Order United American Mechanics, opened their first meeting of the last quarter of the year at 7:30 o'clock Monday night, with a discussion and approval of the new uniform edi tion of constitution and bylaws by the state council for use in the Ala bama lodges. The lodge was pre- sided over by Councillor Hollis Parish All officers, with the exception Of two, were present.
 The council decided to order a full laws for the members and prospec- tive members. Many changes in the laws were found as were answers for every possible question which might arise. Beside the laws the volume was found to contain much other valuable info rmation.
 The present officers of Birming ham councnl will endeavor to make the present quarter of the year the best one in the history of the lodge, in matters of membership, finances and things of interest. They have asked for attendance and the intro- duction of new material.
 The junior order is one of the Cld- est patriotic orders in America with fraternal and beneficial features. It has established councils in every section of the country. The Orphans home at Tiffin. O., is one of the show places of America, and the sick and death benefits by which all members are protected, is declared a model o1 their kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CHURCH TO ENLARGE

The rifty-seventh Street Christian church will enlarge the present struc- ture in the near future 10 accom- modate the growth of the church and it's religious educational needs. An annex of two stories, of brick veneer. will be erected at the rehr of the auditorium, and improvements In the anditorium will also probably be made. Equipment will be provided for the modern service of the church school. using the departmental and graded plan. A better heating system Also will be installed throughout.
 This congregation has experienced A healthy growth during the past sev- eral months, the work in general has been better organized, and the pros- meets for even greater development are bright. Rev. R. l.. Harrell is minister, Dr. T. F. Wickliffe Is su- perintendent of the church school Grady E. Simpson Is assistant super intendent.
 Prelude, "Cantilene," Flagler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
BIBLES WILL BE
 PRESENTED AGAIN .AT LYRIC SERVICES
Appreciation Of Last DiStrl- button Of Over 500
 Copies
Another 800 copies of pocket eii-

Another 500 copies of pocket edi- ton of the gospel according to Mark will be given away Sunday night to the first 500 persons to enter the doors of the Lyric theatre, which opens at 7:00 for services, under the auspices of the Mems club of the In- dep0pdent Presbyterian church, be- ginning at 7:3O o'clock.
 Enst Sunday nights distribution OF this gospel to the same number met with such general approval and so many more were anxious to obtain them, 1t was decided to repeat this feature Sunday evening. in view of the fact that 8 series of short ser mons will be preached for the next few Sundays based on this gospel, 80 that all may have the references available.
 Sunday nights sermon on "The Boy Who Ran Away" will be pre- ceded by a special musical program, In which the regular church quartet will be assisted by 8 male quartet, composed of J. Phil Mcguire and w. L. Scholl, tenors, and Leon Cole and H. J. Posner, bassos. The following special numbers will be rendered by the male quartet; Lead, Kindly Light" by Stephens: "His Loving Thought" by Hardness; "Nearer. Still Nearer" by Morris. The com bined double quartet will render, Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" !" by Garret, and T Will Lift Up Mine Eyes," by Rogers.
 Power" will be the subject of pr. Edmonds' sermon at the morning ser vice at the new church, Highland avenue, at Thirty first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DIR. DUNKLEY ASSUMES CHARGE CHOIR WORK
Well Known Organist Directs Music
 At Highlands Methodist

Beginning Sunday, pr. Ferdinand Drnkley, well-known organist, who since his residence in Birmingham has had charge of the choir at the Church of the Advent, will assume charge of the quartet choir at High lands Methodist church.
 Dr. Dunkley's splendid musician. ship and his skill as an organist and choirmaster Is too well known b need comment here, and his plans for many notable musical offerings this winter at Highlands Methodist will afford pleasure to the hundreds who attend this church.
 pr. Dunkley in selecting the per- sonnel of tho choir at Highlands Methodist church has included four of the most popular and best known singers in the city, Miss Mary Emma Pearson, soprano; Mrs. S. F. Miller. contralto; Owen Gillespy, tenor, and V. T. Kimbrough, basso. With Dr. Dunkley at the organ and this excel lent choir, Highlands Methodist church will enjoy 8 season of music of unusual distinction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
RALLY DAY ID BE OBSERVED SUNDAY AT THE OLD FIRST
Interesting Program In All Departments Is To Be
 Carried Out

One of the most notable Rally Days in the history of the "old First" Presbyterian church is set for 9:3o Sunday morning.
 With practically double the normal attendance assured by the work of the invitation committees during the past week, Supt. A. K. Akers states the standing room only" sign will be out early but the doors kept open just as long as the building will hold another child. An effort is being mAde to win for the "Old First" tho gen eraI assembly's banner for the best attendance record on Rally Day. A. large offering is also hoped for, whioh will go toward the special t10o,ooo fund which is being raised this month in the Southern Presbyterian church for Sunday school extension.
 The Sunday school building has been beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mrs. W. c. BonhaHn, chair man of the Rally Day committee, an nounces the following program:
 Song.
 Prayer.
 Announcement of Thema-~TSach the Word to Build the Kingdom" Mr. R. E. Boggs, assistant superinten ndent.
 Superintendent of the Cradle Roll Mrs. A. H. Witt.
 Superintendent of the Bsginnsrs-- Mrs. R. N. Hawkins. Beginners ob- iectives." Miss Ruth McNeill; song; presentation of diplomas.
 Primary Department Program Mrs. T. R. Schultz, superintendent
 1. Welcome to the beginners who are entering the primary department. Dorothy Schultz.
 2 Aim of Primary department, Xss. A. K. Akers.
 4. Responses. superintendent and children of tho Primary department.
 A. Twenty-third Psalm, Primary de- partment.
 5. Song, Primary department.
 6. Presentation of diplomas, Mrs. A. K. Akers.
 T. Presentation of Bibles to grad uates, Judge A. c. Howze.
 Junior Department-Mrs. Wilbur North. superintendent.
 Theme-"Soldiers of the Cross"
 Song-"America" one verse.
 Junior-Questions and Answers
 Song-"stand Up for Jesus" ens verse.
 Presentation of diplomas.
 Intermediate Department - MYs. Rhodes Boykin, Mir. E. P. Kirkpatrick. Two Great Men Testify" Isaiah $: 1-S; Acts 26: 12-19.
 Seniors and young poole. -rhs Spirit of Christian stewardship"
 Song, T Gave My Life For Thee" :. Adult department. An Acceptance of Responsibility" MT. John Henley. Jr.
 Address-"Sunday School Extension Teaches Gods Word to Childhood and Youth for the Building of the King dom," MT. W. H. Woolverton.
 Offering for Sunday school sxten- sion.
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PROMOTION DAY IS TO BE HELD AT
 SUNDAY SCH ! OL
Program Announced At South Highlands Presbyterian
 Church

Today at s:so o'clock tho South Highlands Presbyterian Sunday school will nave their Rally Day. Nc special program Is planned for this hour as all visitors and new mem- bers are wanted to see the Sunday school operating normally.
 The promotion exercises will be held in the church auditorium at 5:30 o'clock. The program Is as follows:
 PROMOTION DAY PROGRAM
 At 5:sO o'clock Hymn 645. verses 1, 2, 5. congregation standing. Lord s Solo by Mrs. R. H. Bumgardner., Praise Him, Praise Him" (entrance of the elementary departmental ...
 BEGINNERS DEPARTMENT
 Song, World Children for Jesus soloist, Alice Scott; Eskimo, Mallis White; Jap. Lucy Lee Garlinghouse. India, Max Lankford; African. An drew Franklin Steele, Psalm 2S and song, Jesus Tender Shepherd. '
 Awarding of certificates to Char 1otta Daily, Wallace Kilsore. Nell Dexter, Mary Mccormack. Bobby Me- Gahey, Edwin Sellers, John Ebert Doe. James Forman, Miriam Thomp- son, Frank Gafford. Elizabeth Jones.
 PRIMARY DEPARTMENT
 SOnBg bringing III lHe OncoNOsg scripture recitation, 1st class. The Beautitudes;" 2nd class, The Resur- rection story and names of the Apos- ties; 3rd class. 18th chapter 1 Corin- thians. Awarding of certificates to Janice Boswick, Richardina Ramsay. Catherine Dawson. Henry Briggs. Warren D. Lewis, III. Mildred Ellis, Margaret Earle Peterson. William Dexter, Tom Baine Anderson, Eliza hafI EleopOr Cihlav Hazel Kilgore. George Graham.
 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
 Memory work division of the Bible and texts. Song, Onward Chris tian Soldiers" Awarding of certifi- cates to Helen Nice. Flora Buell., Cherry McBroom. Cassandra Frant. Catherine Binzell. Wilma Watson, Kathleen Scott.
 Hymn s6s, verse 1. congregation NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERI- IZATION INTERBIFDIATE, SENIOR
 AND ADULT DEPARTMENTS
 Reader, Mrs. H. B. Robinson; John the Baptist, S. W. Lee, Jr.; Mary. Miss Jean Weld; Stephen, J. c. Lankford; lene, Miss Ruby Cain; Barnabas, F. NJ. Barker; John the Apostle, Richard Lipsey; Mary, Katherine Sibley; Mar tha, Miss Minnie Lees Paul, Billy Vanderbilt; Matthew. Mir. aVndiver; Mark, Donald Gordon; Luke. R. N. Magill; Timothy. John Sibley
 Church Abroad,"N Korea, Miss Africa. Miss Souther China, Mrs. Montgomery and chil- dren.
 Remarks by tho pastor. Offering for Sunday school extension. Jtlior deacons; Jamos Dawson, John Sibley, Taze Morton, Albert Keller. Hanson Saunders, Frank Adams. Song by Mems Bible class. Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MOOSE PLAN TO BUILD NE w HOME
Dr. .EIkourie's Suggestion Meets With Hearty Ap-
 provaI Of Lodge

Birmingham lodge, No. AT, Loyal Order of Moose, held one of tho best attended and most enthusiastic meet ings of the season Wednesday night, which was characterized by the usual Moose pep and dignity.
 Dictator Elkour.~ started the en- thuslasm by presenting T. P. Patter- son with a handsome life member ship, expressing to him the deep ap- preciation of the lodge for faithful services rendered. MT. Patterson re- piled In. few well chosen words.
 A committee was appointed. con- sisting of George Carlisle, c. B. Harbison and John Nappi to arrange for the first fall dance, the income from which will be used to help com plete the payments due on the lodge furniture.
 pr. Elkourie was greeted with en- thusiastic response when he an- nounced that the time had arrived when the Moose should be looking about for their home, and should pur- chase a meeting place which will ade- uately care for the ever increasing enrolment. The officers of the lodge, and c. B. Burkhart, Judge J. B. Aird. John W. Altman and G. R. Harsh were appointed to look into the ad- visibility of the purchase of a home by the Birmingham lodge. MT. Tuck CT, of the Jackson, Tenn. lodge told Birmingham Moose that his city while about one-fourth the size of Birmingham, boasted a home costing $75o0o, and with a membership of nearly 1000. ---.-
 A letter was read from Louis Pizitz. inviting members of the lodge to be present at the opening of his handsome new department store on October 16. N. Waldo Kennedy, dis trict supervisor, who has done much to build up the lodge to its present healthy state. will arrive in the city In few days, according to messages received from him. He will be &C., companIed by Mrs. Kennedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SERMON TOPICS
DAPTIsTs

Southside-Pastor J. E. billiard has returned from his European trip and will be In his pulpit at both hours Sunday.
 West woodlawn-The Lords Sup per at il a. m. Should Convicts be Treated as Humans or Brutes?" 7:S0 D. m. J. W. Partridge, pastor.
 Fairfield-"The Cleansing Power of the Blood" il a. m. Usual service 7:3O D. m. D. E. Gatlin. pastor.
 Calvary-"Come and See" II a. m Two Sons" 7:S0 p. m. Emmett Will Hams. pastor.
 West End--Lacklng vs. Finding Il a. m. "The Way of the Transgres- sor" 7:30 D. m. Jesse A. Cook, pas tor.
 Thirty-fifth avenue-"Three Things I know" II a. m. When Should we be saved?" 7;so p. m. G. E. Burton Hunter street-"The Baptist World Alliance" II a. m. by L. l.. Gwaltney. Sermon by Rev. T. o. Jones 7:SO p. m. Pastor L. M. Bradley absent. , East Thomas-"A Program for Saving the Unsaved" Il a. m. Lost" p. m. T. o. Hearn, pastor.
 Powderly-"What are you Doing?" II a. n1. Some Dont's for Courting- folks" 7:30 p. m. E. L. Davis, pas- tor.
 Ruhama, East Lake-The Lords supper Observed Il a. m. "The Bap- tist Worlds Alliance" 7:45 p. m. J. c. Stivender, pastor.
 Gate City-"Follow Me" il 6. m. Baptismal service at Sixty-sixth street church. Grow In Grace" f:30 p. m. G. c. Eubank. pastor.
 Wylam-"The Heavenly Vision" Il a. m. The Master of Men" 7:so p. m. L. l.. Hearn. pastor.
 Twenty-seventh Street-"Financ- ing the Kingdom" Il a. m. "The Voices of Jesus'' 7:45 p. m. J. D. Thompson, pastor.
 Avondale-"The Call of tho Hour Il a. m, ''The one thing that can not be Covered Up" 1880 p. m. W M. SentelI. pastor
 Eleventh Street-"Doing the Im- possible" Il a. m. "The Man Jesus Called FooT 7:3o p. m. M. M. Wood, pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
THOUSANDS WITNESS CORONATION OF QUEEN
Mrs. Bill Holcombe To Represent
 Kamram For Ensuing Year

Mrs. "Bill' Holcombe, Tuesday night. was crowned queen of Kam- ram Grotto at the completitfon of the first performance of the grotto cir GUS amid the applause of the thou sands of members and circus fans who packed the tent to its fullest capacity.
 The carination ceremonies were performed exclusively by Kamram members. As the last act closed, Rodgers and Harris. owners of the show turned the big tent over to them, with J. c. Hagey as an nouneer and in charge of the cere- monies.
 Miss Mildred Self. winner of the third prize and one of the maids of honor to the queen was first intro- duced to the audience. She was fol- lowed by Mrs. V. c. Wood, winner of second prize, and the other maid of honor.
 Kamram chorus next appeared in the center ring and entertained with several selections of well rendered songs. As the last notes died out the band played a march and tho queen mounted the platform to re- ceive her crown of flowers. while members of the different kamram units covered the ground at her feet with bouquets and baskets of flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
REVIVAL TO BEGIN
Special Services Announced At Fifty
 seventh street Christian Church.

Revival services, to continue two weeks, will begin at tho Fifty seventh Street Christian church, Woodlawn.
 Sunday morning, October 14. The services during the week will be at 7SO each evening. with the excep- tion of Monday. There will be no Monday evening services, but preach ing every Saturday evening. using
 only a 45-minute service. This plan
 Is an effort to dispense with the pro- verbal blue Monday" There will be no morning services except on Sundays. but every evening 1t Is ex- pected thatN the attendance and in terest will be splendid. The minister, Rev. R. L. Harrell, will preach, and the choir will render special music. This congregation has experienced a fine growth in membership the last few months, and more additions are expected during this special cam paign. All are cordially invited to attend these meetings and assist in every way possible. Especially are singers invited to assist the choir.
 Claude Morton Is musical director
 and R. B. Summers director of con- gregational singing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
LARGE ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED AT BANQUET
Sunday School, Pastors and Super
 intendents To Meet At Tutwiler

The largest attendance yet recordeo is indicated for the annual get-to- gether banquet of pastors and Sun day school superintendents of Bir- mingham to be held at 6:30 o'clock Monday evening, October 15. in the banquet hall of the Tutwiler hotel. Invitations have already gone out, and a large number of acceptances re- ceived, 1t is stated.
 pr. Charles L. Goodell, secretary of the commission on evangelism, will be the speaker and honor guest of the evening. Dr. Goodell Is declared one of the outstanding evangelists of tho nation and a forceful speaker. He has served some of the largest churches in New York.
 Every pastor, Sunday school super intendent and member of the Bir- mingham Sunday School Council are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DR. STUART RETURNS TO FILL PULPIT TODAY
Interesting Topics Describing For
 eign Travels Are Announced

Dr. George R. Stuart will fill his pulpit Sunday both the morning and evening service at tho First Methodist church after an absence of more than three months. He has just returned from a Mediterranean. cruise and tour of the Holy Land. France. -Switzer- land, Scotland England and other countries. As he terms it., tnls FTP was not such a vacation but a trip of study and educational travel. His congregation Is looking forward with a great deal of interest to seeing and hearing him preach again.
 His subject for the morning serv- ice will be "The Three Christian Graces Which Will Save the World and for the evening service. What Killed the Dead Sea"
 The Board of Stewards of the First Methodist church invite church mem bers and friends of pr. Stuart's to these services. The evening service will begin promptly at 7:So o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 1928
.PRESBYTERIANS TO
 START CHURCH WORK
Fairview Congregation Expects Live
 Day At Church Sunday

Members of the Fairview Presby- terian church are looking forward to a live day at the church Sunday when at 9;3o o'clock the church work will start with Sunday school rally and close Sunday afternoon with inc stallation of the newly elected Chris tian Endeavor officers and 8 special sermon by the pastor.
 An interesting program has been prepared by the Sunday school de- partment for the occasion and Rev. J. P. Stevenson, the pastor. will preach special Sunday school ser mon at the Il o'clock services, taking as his subject Sunday School Exten- tion."
 The junior Christian Endeavor will meet at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Installation of officers in the senior division will take at 6:90 o'clock Sum- day evening. At 7;30 o'clock pr. Stevenson will preach on Consider Your Ways"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FIRST METHODIST

The choir of the First Methodist church, composed of the following well known choir workers: Mrs. Kimball Morrison, organist and d. rector; Mrs. J. J. Strickland. .so- prano; Mrs. R. P. McCowan, con tralto; c. C. Greer, tenor. and R. C. Kaufman, basso. will render two at- tractive services today. The an- thems to be used are Dudley Bucks "Sing Alleluia Forth;" Schnecker's Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me" and wood- wards "The Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away" At the evening serv- ice, the Gffertory solo, "The Pill grim" by Speakes, will be sung by MT. Kaufman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CHRISTIAN

First-"The Case of the Common wealth of Alabama" II a. m. New Bibles and Old Truths" 7:45 p. m., Robert N. Simpson.
 North Birmingham-"Our Calling and Conduct" II a. m., Rev. J. A. Kerfoote. "The Great Preparation" 7:30 p. m., Rev. J. 10. Spiegel. A spe- cial meeting of all members of the church will be held after the night service.
 Woodlawn (Fifty-seventh street)- Services at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m.. Rev. R. L. Harrell.
 Ensley-"The Apostolic Mode In Money" Il a. m. and services at 7:45 D. m., Rev. D. H. Griffin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CHAPTER GROWS
Charles WheeIock Masons Initfa
 Many SubstantiaI ClaAses

Many Substantial Glasses
 A number of candidates received the Mark Master and Past Master degrees at the regular Tuesday night meetings of Charles wheelock chap ter. No. 15S, Royal Arch Masons, at the Masonic temple. and other peti- tions for future initiation were acted upon.
 During tho past six months Charles Wheelock chapter has been showing a gradual increase in membership. No large classes have been put through at any time since the Initiation of the dedication class on June 10, but the number of small size classes have been gratifying.
 The chapter meets each first and third Tuesday of the month at s o'clock at the Masonic temple on Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street. A special invitation to the new mem bers to be present at the next con vocation of the chapter has been ex- tended.