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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
PANDORA TEMPLE PERFECTS PLANS
 FUR CEREMONIAL
Midsummer Initiation To Be Held In The New
 Auditorium
MIdsummer ceremonial of zamora

Midsummer ceremonial of Zamora temple. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, will be held on the evening of July 6, the second ceremonial to be held in the new auditorium, and Poten- tate Matthews and the divan are planning to make 1t a notable event.
 In order to concentrate on making the ceremonial especially entertain ing, both to the nobility and the candidates, there will be no downtown parade, or uptown parade for that matter, but preceding the ceremonial a traditional banquet will be served at the temple, with a special menu provided by the refreshment commit tee, and one that will add great joy to the occasion.
 The candidates will report at the temple at o'clock on the above date for registration, the traditional feast will be served at 6 o'clock, and monial will commence. The program committee has prepared an enter taining program, and everything will be done that will make for the com fort, amusement and entertainment of the nobility.
 Of course. candidates will come in for full share Of the entertainment and everything that may come their way. And, speaking of candidates, it might be said in passing that the success of any ceremonial depends on the number of candidates; the more candidates-the more fun. Therefore, 1t is up to the nobility to see that they are provided for this occasion. While there are quite number, of petitions in the hands Of the recorder at this time, it is urged that the nobility secure can didates, more candidates and still more candidates. A large class of ioac 1oY9 the potentate.
 As the time for the ceremonial is close at hand. each Noble is urged to get busy and see that no eligible candidate for the Shrine is over- looked. There are many novices within the Jurisdiction of Zamora temple, and the nobility is urged to bring them in goodly numbers, as they are the meat on which the Za- mora feeds.
 AS is well known to the nobility Zamora temple was greatly handi- capped in the past for the lack of proper accommodations for cere- place available where the ceremonial could be put on with proper effect, nor facilities for the banquet that goes with it could be held.
 Happily, with the completion of the new temple, this handicap has been entirely removed, and Zamora is now provided with a spacious ban quet hall and every other convent ence for the conferring of the de- gree and the entertainment of the no- biilty.
 So the potentate suggests that here Is an opportunity for each noble to show whether he is an active, pro- gressive Shriner. willing to do his part In advancing the interest of Za- mora temple. It would he an eaSv matter to get up a large class If the nobility will live up to the high stan dard of service for whichc the Shrine Is noted
 Secure petitions from the recorder. have them signed up by worthy noVlces, those deserving of member ship in Zamora temple.
 A business session will be held July 7 at o'clock for the epurpose of re- ceiYing and balloting on netitiona
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
URGES COOPERATION OF
 CHURCHES WITH NEWSPAPERS

Much interest in program for more extensive and efficient church publicity has been evidenced since the recent meeting in Atlantic City of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Church advertising g had a special place on the program of the convention. Dr. Christian F. Reisner 6f New York conducted the discussion on the various phases of church publicity, and extensive ex- hibits were made showing different types of church advertising. One of the notable addresses of the conven- tion was that of Dr. J. Brabner Smith of Chicago, who has had eight years of practical experience in the work of establishing connections with the Methodist Episcopal church and the secular news papers In the course of his address, pr. Smith said: Take up your best daily metropolitan newspaper, study it carefully, then read other daily and weekly papers and you will be impressed with the great need of a closer and saner cooperation of the churches with the newspapers, es- pecially if you carefully read and dissect any particular item of church news or article written regarding the activities of the churches"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
BAPTISTS BOUND
 FOR STOCKHOLM

With the meeting of the Baptist World Alliance only three weeks off, Baptists from all parts of the world are making their way to Stockholm
 It is estimated that over seven hun dred from the United States will attend the meeting. Canada will have large delegations. Great Brit ain will send hundreds of representa- tives. Baptists will come from every country of continental Europe, from New Zealand and Australia, from the mission fields of Asia, Africa
 South America. and from the islands of the sea. While the congress will be without legislative and govern mental authority, the Stockholm gathering promises to tbe the most representative gathering of Baptists in the long and honorable history of the denomination. The meetings will be inspirational and educational
 Questions touching the life and work of the denomination will be dis cussed. Many of those going to the congress will take the opportunity of getting in all the sight seeing possible in connection with the tour. Many of the delegates have planned to go as far as Palestine before returning to the United States. On June 30 over 200 delegates sailed from New York on the steamship America. This will be the largest single group going to Stockholm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
VACATION BIBLE CLASS AT FIRST METHODIST

Beginning Monday, June 25, at 9 o'clock in the Sunday school build ing of the First Methodist church, the third annual daily vacation Bible school will open for a session of five weeks. This school Is being held under the auspices of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian and First Methodist churches. It is for all children of the ages to 14 years. inclusive. regardless of denomina- tion or sect.
 The following features will make this school very attractive: Kinder sarten, music, Bible study, manual training. character talks. toy-mak- ing, sewing, gymnasium games, pie nics, patriotic talks, moving pie lures, etc.
 The following workers in the two churches will be in charge of the school: Mrs. Hunter Armstrong, principal; Mrs. D. F. Bucks, Mrs. P. P Pepper, Mrs. G. D. Coburn, kim dergarten department; Miss Lucille Colin, Miss Elizabeth Hanlin Miss Catherine Milking. primary depart ment; Miss Catherine Williams, Mrs. B. M. Harper, Mrs. Aubrey Griffith. Miss Margery Wood, junior depart ment; Mrs. Mabel V. Dibelbliss. Miss Margaret Jones. Mrs. J. M. Broadly, Miss Ellen Maddox, intermediate department.
 This school is absolutely free, there being no charge for tuition or books. The regular sessions will be from to 12 noon each day except Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
 MOVEMENTS ORGANIZED

The National Church Attendance movement has recently been organ ized by !aymen for the purpose of interesting business men in promot- ing church attendance. The new movement is described as "non-sec- tarian, non-profit." In a letter sent out by the organizers the statement is made that a survey shows that people who go to church seldom com init crimes against society or engage in bolshevik activities. and that con- scientious workers help stabilize in- dustry and commerce. The organiza- tion has prepared an exhibit of the proposed budget for 1923. The sum desired is s200,000, which will be dis bursed in the following manner: Paid advertisements in magazines and newspapers, $l00,000; pamphlets and church attendance propaganda
 $50.000; travel, publicity, and post age, s10,000; educational department
 s2O.O00; general office expense, $2O,- 0o0. The religious press has ex- pressed a difference of opinion as to the desirability and need of such an organizations. One prominent journal objects on the ground that ito seek church attendance because 1t will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
GREAT WRITER READS
 BIBLE FOR FIRST TIME

Charming Pollock, author of "The Fool" the story of a Christian min ister who decided to live literally by the teachings of Christ, tells an in teresting story of how he was led to read the Bible for the first time. Basil King, clergyman chal- lenged him with the statement that no man could know literature ana remain ignorant of the supreme nt- erature of the Bible. MT. Pollock came to the conclusion that it was worth Investigating. He later told an interviewer: q wish I could make you understand what l found there. I was simply carried away by it; yes, all of it, but the New Testament gripped me so that I could not leave it alone. I went out to the garage and l was so long that my wife came out to see whether I'd been killed py gas fumes. She found me so deep in that New Testament l never heard her come in."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
MASONIC ACTIVITIES

The movement for a federal de- partment of education with a secre- tary in the Presidents cabinet, and federal appropriations for public schools under control of the individ- ual states, was indorsed by the Im- perial Council of the Ancient Arabic c Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Washington. The Shrine repre- sents a membership of 600,00O Ma sons.
 Chicago Masons are planning the erection of a new Masonic temple on Dearborn street. near Walton place, to cost S4.000,000
 The Masons Of Wheeling, W. Va, hold an open forum weekly for the discussion of civic and educational topics. A luncheon Is held every Fri day and visitors of prominence are entertained and speakers of national reputation are heard.
 The National League of Masonic clubs at their convention In Boston last week voted to establish perma- nent headquarters In Washington, D.. c. A Masonic employment bureau will be operated in connection with the headquarters.
 Masons have been prominent in
 
 Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas, was a Ma son. Three Of the four presidents of the Republic of Texas, and 21 of the 25 governors of the state, have been members of the craft.
 Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid, president of the University of Southern Cali fornia, is an active member of the Scottish Rite bodies of Los Angeles. He is sgd degree, K, c. c. II.
 President Harding will present the international travelinge beausant to members of the Hollywood, Cali fornia, Commandery, Knights Tenn plar, on behalf of his home Com mandery, Marion, No. S6. during his present trip to the west. While at Hollywood, the President will be the guest of the Grand Commandery of California, at luncheon.
 The American Bar association has undertaken to enlist the members of the Bar association throughout the country in a campaign to re-estab- fish the constitution in the hearts and minds of the people.
 Mount Vernon, Cassia and Sharon Masonic lodges of Baltimore made a pilgrimage recently to Alexandria, Va. to honor the memory of George Washington, who was master of the Masonic lodge there.
 The Scottish Rite Masons of San Antonio, Texas, are building q mag nificent temple. The inscription on the corner stone reads: Erected to God dedicated to free speech, free conscience and free public education"
 Members of Karen Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Waco, Texas, are planning to build a Shrine city for the ex- elusive residential use of Shrine fami- lies. It will embody all the best civic improvements and every effort will be made to make 1t an ideal com munity.
 John A. Forrest, long q prominent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
SERMON TOPICS
BAPTIST CHI1RCuEs

Avondale-"An Attractive Church." | a. m. "Christ's Second coming," 7:45 p. m. ": M. sentell, pastor. CaIVary-"With Jesus on Sunday" nett Williams, pastor.
 Flfty-siXth Street.-The Seven Say- ings of the Cross-'Today Thou Shalt be With Me in Paradise, II a. m.; 70. 5. D., Character Study from Twice Born Men," 7:45 D. m. Rev.
 Ruhama, East Lake-"Our Most Se- rious Business Losses" Il a. m.; The Error That Lost the Pennant'' third Tn series on Baseball and Life," 7:45 p. m. Rev. J. c. Stiven- der, pastor.
 southside the Place of the Red Sea II a. m.; Religion at First Hand" 7:45 D. m. Rev. W. c. James in absence of pastor.
 First, City-"The Element of Greatness in Christian Character" II a. m; "The Power in Salvation" D. absence of the pastor.
 West Building the Brotherhoon," II a. m; "Jezebel tho Troublemaler," 7:45 D. m. Rev. J. W. Partridge. pastor
 East Birming ngham-"The Weeping Saviour II a. m; "Is Religion Worth While?' ,7:45 p. m. Rev. T. F. Tendon, pastor.
 Sixty-siXth Street-"The Necessity of Fellowship Through th- nrd,s Supper II a. m; What Happens ofT Becoming Christian" D. m. Rev. s. E. Boroughs pastor.
 East Thomas-'A Becoming Walk" II a: m.; Opening the Eyes of the Blind,' 7:45 D. m. Rev. T. 0. Hearn, pastor
 Wylam-"Faith and Works" II a. m The Cross--By this Sign Cons quer," p. m. Rev. L. l.. Hearn, pass tor.
 Eleventh Street Tabernacle-"The Place of Prayer in the Life of the Christian" II a. m. Usual services D. m. M. M. Wood, pastor.
 Gate City-ReV. G. c. Eubanks, pastor, will preach at both hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
ENSLEY ELkS HOLD INTERESTING SESSION
Large Class Of Candidates Are In-
 itiated Monday Night

Ensley lodge No. 7Ss, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, held an interesting meeting Monday at their hall on Avenue D. Ensley, at which large class of candidates was ini- tiated. Delegates from Birmingham lodge No. 7s were present, and Past Exalted Ruler H. l.. White conferred the degrees.
 Following the initiation a banquet was served, which included a num- Der of good things to eat, besides a variety of entertainment. Many members of both Birmingham and Ensley lodges were in attendance. and the meeting was featured by a number of short but appropriate talks outlining the good work being done by Elks of the Birmingham dis trlct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
BIRMINGHAM MOOSE
 INITIATE 3 MEMBERS
Have Large Attendance Wednes- day Night Despite Hot Weather

Birmingham lodge NO. 44i, l-oy al Order of Moose, held an enthusiastic meeting Wednesday night, regard- less of the hot weather, when three candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Moosedom. The candi- dates conducted into the order were T. F. Jennings, J. H. White and K. T..
 Dr. H. A. Elkouris, dictator. re- marked upon the play, "Martyrs,' rendered by the T. c. l. Chorus Sun 1day, and appointed Mir. Kramer,
 Member of the chorus and of the M6ose, & committee of one to ar range\for a reproduction of the play under -the auspices of the Order of Moose. -
 Extracts from newspapers of the country bearing upon the convention now in progress at Mooseheart were read. admidst the applause of the members of the lodge. telegram from N. Waldo Kennedy was read by the dictator, which reported the con- vention in brief. David Cole, chair man of the delinquent committee was rendered a vote of thanks for inc wonderful showing he Is making in his work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

When Mir. Weeks, Secretary of War, emphasized the imperative need of the moral and religious training of the army at the recent conference in Washington called to consider plans for such training, he sounded a note that has inspired the churches to think more seriously of the place of chaplain in the army. There has been an attitude of indifference on the part of the churches toward the chaplaincy. Too often the office has slgnified a formal and traditional respect for religion. The chaplaincy has appealed to the leaders of the church in times of war, but with the termination of hostilities the strong men of the churches have returned to the pastorate. If there has been an absence of the sense of obligation on the part of the churches to provide men for the chaplaincy, it might be explained by what is termed the callous secularism of the government itself" A prominent editor of a religious journal commenting on MT. Weeks speech. says that it is such challenge as will cure the "habitual indifference with which the churches : have long regarded the chaplaincy in army and navy" The section of the speech by the Secretary of War that has elicited generous approval from all sources reads: Nothing will hold mankind better together or be of as much benefit to men of all nations as religion. l feel personally, as all men must who have passed the me- ridian of life, a growing inclination toward religion and religious life I am fearful of the results that have come and are coming from the late war The civilization of the world is threatened. We wish to instill true religion into the hearts of our young men. The war department is thoroughly alive to the necessity of upbuiding, physically, mentally, morally and religiously, those over whom 1t exercises control. We want to surround them with the best in fluences, so that they may continue to develop and improve and take , their places after discharge in their home communities among the most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
WILL MAKE STUDY ~OF DEMOLAY HISTORY
Kansas City Member To Sail For
 Europe On Berengaria

Primarily as delegate to the Rantist World Alliance in Stockholm, Sweden. and secondarily to visit places traditionally and geographi- caIly dear to DeMolays, Robert Clos H.er of Kansas City, Mo, will sail for urope June 26 on the Berengarla. e is one of the delegates from the Erst Baptist church. Mr. CIosser as one of the first 50 DeMolays in ansas City, and is now member
 Ararat temple. Shrine.
 MT. Closer looks forward with rticuIar interest toward visiting a place, just outside Paris, where cuue DeMolay, after whom the or r got Its name, was burnt at the .Le The Notre Dame cathedral %d other famous landmarks # rance, all pertinent in DeMolay story, will be visited.
 Tn London he will interview Judge Ilexander G. Cochrane of St. Louis grand master councillor of the order. vTIe expects to return early In Sep tember to enter the University oi Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
WEST END METHODIST

Announcement has been made that at the II o'clock service at the West End Methodist church baptism of children will be held and also the re- ception of members. An important session of the church conference, as well as communion service, will also be held. Union services will be held at s o'clock Sunday night the ser- mon to be delivered by Rev. J. A. Cook, while Rev. Henry M. Stevenson, pastor of the West End Methodist church. will be in charge of the morning service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Flrst Presbyterian church, corner Fourth avenue and Twenty first street, morning service at Il a. m. Rev. M, E. Melvin, D. D., of Chatta- nooga, will speak on the topic transmitted Glory" Communion service gwill be held. At 5 D. m. there will be a service for Italians in the Sunday school building. Sum- day school at 9;30 a. m. Christian Endeavor society at 6:S0 D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
METHODIST

From the Cross To the Crown" will be the subject of the sermon to be delivered by Rev. Ira F. Haw- kins, pastor of the Walker Memorial Methodist church at the II o'clock hour Sunday morning. In the eve- ming Rev. Hawkins will take for his theme, "A Famous Swimming Pool- Bethesda" A cordial invitation to attend the service at this church is extended to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
HIGHLANDS METHODIST

Sunday morning at the II o'clock service pr. w. R. Hendrix, pastor of the Highlands Methodist church, will preach, his sermon to be of a pa-A triotic nature in honor of the great American holiday, the Fourth of July.
 Being the first Sunday in the month holy communion will be cele- brated at this service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

One of the advantages of the con- gress will be the inspiration that will be imparted to the struggling Bap- tist churches of Europe. The Watch- man Examiner (New York) gives this eXhortation to Baptists going to Europe this summer: We plead
 with our Baptist people that in every land and city that they shall visit they will hunt out our little Bap- tist churches and encourage them
 by their presence and contributions. Go to see the gorgeous Roman Cath ollie cathedrals by all means, but save worship hours on the Lords Day for our Baptist churches"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL

The revival meetings recently con- ducted at the Avondale Baptist church by the pastor. Rev. William M. Sentell, and Singer J. Martin Pharr proved to be the greatest in the history of the church. both in attendance and in the number of ad- ditions. At a reception given by the church last Wednesday evening to the new members, who had joined during the meeting, IA were well comed into the fellowship of the church. Those who attended the re- ception pronounced that occasion a fitting climax to the series of meet ings. The pastor will preach Sunday morning at II o'clock on An At tractive Church." and Sunday eve ming at FAY on "Is Christ Coming Again? If So, When?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
SEVENTH DAY ADVENVJSTS

"The Mount Of REPRESENTATION" will be the topic of the sermon to be delivered by Rev. w. P. McI4ennan, pastor of the Seventh-Day Adventist church Sunday night. This church ia located at 725 Nineteenth street, north. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to the public to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Days Program Announced for St,
 Marys-On-the-High II ighIands

The program of the services to be held July l. which is the fifth Sum- day after Trinity, at St. Marys-on- the Highland Episcopal church has been announced as follows:
 No services at 7:30 a. m. due to the absence of the rector from the city; church school at 9:45 a. m.; morning prayer, by lay reader, at II o'clock; no communion service at this hour. At both the morning and evening services Sunday, July 8. holy com- munion will be observed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
CHRISTIAN CHURCHEs

First-Monthly sermon for chil- dren, Balance II a. m. Services at D. m. Dr. Robert N. Simpson.
 Woodlawn (Fifty- StreeD- Services al II a. m. and D. m. Rev. R. l.. Harrell.
 North Birming ngham-Communio at II a. m.
 Ensley-Services at II &. m. and D. m. Rev. D. H. Griffin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
ORIENTAL KNIGHTS NOT TO MEET ON JULY 4
Session Postponed On Account Of
 National Holiday

Tn View Of the fact that the next regular meeting of Fesbam palace No. s, Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Splenoor, Is dde to be held on We'd nesday evening. July 4. which is a national holiday. and inasmuch as all members have no doubt made plans for a day of outing with their fami- lies and friends, this meeting will be dispensed with, and all pilgrims are notified to be on hand for the next regular meeting to be held in their hall, Fourth avenue and Nine teenth street, Wednesday evening, July IS, at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Need Teachers For Church Schools

 Bible school for the children the community the of to  with Mrs a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
TO BOARD FOR ATLANTA

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Paints and varnishes produced al about half the cost of those now on the market are made by a process which does not require oil or shellao as mixing body, according to the inventor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

A new system of tennis scoring has been devised in France. the set to go to the player who first wins nino games, and deuce sets done away with and matches to be the best two of three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

A branch of Yale college in Chang sha-Fu. China. has an enrolment of more than 600 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Fertilizers containing 10000 tons of pure nitrogen with proportionate amounts of phosphoric acid can pro- duce 2,500,000 bales of cotton in one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
o. TROUHIED WATERS

The Artist-Have you ever been done in oil?
 The Sitter-Young man, that's a tender spot. I've been done in oil just once too often!-New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
WHAT CHURCH FOLKS ARE SAYING AND DOING
 By DR. GEORGE STANLEY FRAZER
THE RELIGIOUS TRAINING OF THE ARMY

pay does not seem to be seeking on the right basis"