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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
WYLAM REVIVAL |S LARGELY AT TENDED ]
Memphis Evangelist Scores WorldIiness As Church
 Destroyer

A revival of unusual interest Is being held in the Methodist church at Wylam The church is packed at each night service and large numbers are attending the day services. Many of the business houses are closing and the religious fervor is stated to be running high.
 Rev. Burke Culpepper of Memphis, Tenn. one of the general evange- lists of the Southern Methodist church, is in charge. Mir. Culpepper is declared forceful. dramatic and sensational, but with 1t all deeply spiritual, and believes if one has re- ligion he will display it in his every day life and conduct.
 "An aroused nation is the church's opportunity" declared the speaker in a recent sermon. There has never been a need. a desire, a long ing, a necessity but what God had the answer. God put the coal; petrol cum. gas and iron in the earth. but He knew that man would find it. For every human III there is a remedy. There is a moral restless ness abroad today which is a con comitant of sin, and the church is the only shock absorber." he stated. serman On Card Playing.
 MT. Culpepper has preached -DullQlnB up ana not tearing OOWn sermons during the week he has been In Wylam. Card playing. dancing, Sabbath desecration and all other forms of worldliness," he says, is "eating the life out Of the very heart of the church."
 The sermon on Friday evening was based on the golden text of the Bible-John 3:16. In that sermon the evangelist dwelt at length on the in carnatton of Jesus Christ. saying that His coming was but the inflesh- ment of God. He showed how the most perfect gems had been formed and how all animal life was built up or degenerated by "straining the blood" rt.,
 A large chorus choir. under the direction of John U. Robinson of Memphis. Tenn, is furnishing sing ing for the meeting.
 There are two services daily-10:30 to 11:S0 in the forenoon and 1880 in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
INTERESTING TOPIC
 FOR LYRIC SERVICES
Dr. Broadly To Talk On Contract
 inc Parties To A Union

Another interesting topic is to be discussed Sunday night at the Lyric theatre service, where last Sunday night hundreds were turned away, unable to gain admission.
 This time the subject will be "The Contracting Parties to Union" hav- ing specific reference to the mar riage and divorce problem. The speaker will be Dr. J. M. Broadly, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presby- terian church, in the absence of pr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor, who is conducting a series of services at Sheffield.
 Doors of the theatre will open at ' o'clock and the musical program, beginning at 7:25 o'clock will include two selections by the male quartet. Crossing the Bar," by Ashford. and "Atonement" by Koschat: also a number by the mixed quartet. Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul" by Bau- mann, while the offertory solo will be rendered by Mrs. May 6hackel- ford, who will sing. Hear My Prayer" by Mendelssohn.
 Dr. Isaac Yonan. a native of Per sia, but educated in this country, and the outstanding speaker In behalf of the Near East relief organization, will fill the pulpit of Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor, at the morning service at the new church, High land avenue, at Thirty-first street. pr. Yonan has real message. which, as a forceful orator and convincing speaker, he tells in an impressive manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
'NE VI CHORUSCHO|R.
 ATTRACTS NOTICE ].
Church Of Advent Makes Special Arrangements For
 Children

One of the most attractive features of the morning service at the Church of the Advent is the recently or ganized chorus choir, of 30 voices under the direction of o. D. Allen which is attracting considerable at tention.
 During the Il o'clock services each Sunday morning, children's hour Is held in the beginners department oi the Sunday school. This means that mothers who wish to attend the serv- ices and have no place to leave their children, may place them in the care of the Kindergarten teacher while she worships.
 Dr. Middleton s. Barnwell, rector of the church, has announced his Sun days program as follows; Holy Com munion at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morn ing; church school and Bible class at 9:S0 o'clock; morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock; Young Peoples Service league at o'clock Sunday evening. A free Kindergarten is held each day from to 12 o'clock.
 The Church of the Advent Is near the Motion hotel and within block of the Tutwi1er hotel on Twentieth street. Dr. Barnwell extends a cor dial invitation to visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
S10O,OO0 ] R Y [ l6 READY TO OPEN
Members Of South Highlands Methodist Church Antici- ss pate Great Success

I} Opening guns of the s1oO,OOo drive Tor new Sunday school building for the South Highlands Methodist church will be fired Monday night at q Supper in the church for the entire membership,
 With c. B. Glenn as toastmaster and pr. w. R. Hendrix. the pastor, as one of the speakers and J. l.. Schol- fie1d, director of music at the First Baptist, leading the gathering in old fashioned Methodist songs, the open ing bombardment promises to be an Sffecive on.
 . Thomas H. Benners, chairman of he central committee, with his assist ant chairman, J. Reese Murry, and J. M- Hicks; the Sunday school com mfttee, with J. L. Thweatt and Fulton Clarke as co-chairmen; the woman S division, with Mrs. W. D. Smith as chairman, and five other divisions, headed by Charles J. Perry, B. k. Crabbe. F. D. McArthur, M. P. Mes ser and H. w. Matthews as chair men, and G. M. Bowen, treasurer, Paul Wright, auditor and commits these prominent and active members ofi the Highlands Methodist churca have pledged their time, taleat and money for the next ten days to the work of raising he funds for the nsw Sunday school building.
 
 Romance Comes True.
 zDr. W. R. Hendrix, who during his three years as pastor of the church, has worked faithfully and loyalty to make the dream of a new Sunday school building come true. Under his pastorate demands for more space for Sunday school work be- came so pressing that the members could not help but realize the sitIa- tion, and come to his aid. All have pledged their support too the raising of the money to make it reality.
 Dr. Hendrix has frequently stated that the erection of the Sunday school building for the Highlands Methodist church would be the crowning romance of his 2S years as : Methodist minister. The cam psigners have adopted the slogan, aMake His Romance Come True.
 Monday evenings dinner at o,clock in the Sunday school room of the Highlands Methodist church iss Complimentary to the entire mem bership of the church. No collections will be taken and no subscriptions IS will be asked for at this time Just a good time has been planned. Chair man Smith and the Woman's MS. sienary society have invited every member of the Highlands MethoSlst church to be their guest and Felp load the cannons for the big drlve,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FAREWELL SERVICES TO LOYAL ARMY WORKER
Commander Walgren Relieved Of Task With Birmingham Corps

Farewell services for Commandant w&lgren, welfare worker Of the BIT - mingham Corps, of the Salvation Army, will be conducted at o'clock sunday night at the Salvation Army meeting rooms, 515 Twentieth street north Staff Capt. Harry H. Bayes' general secretary of the Dixie d. vision, composed of the states of Ala baloa. Mississippi and Northwest Florida, will be in Birmingham sun day to take charge of the serVlce.
 Mrs. Walgren was Tn charge or the rescue home at Thirty-third street and Avenue F for 12 years, to whom is given credit for bringing many reconciliations between parents and wayward girls
 Some weeks ago the army decided the work of the home was too hard forsa woman of her years and that she had earned a less straining position in the army. The work or the honie has. been turned over to a younger woman and Commandant Walgren hassb been awaiting new appointment. Shes will probably be sent to New York, Salvation Army officials stated.
 Morning services at headquarters will be conducted at II o'clock by Corps Capt Joseph H. Daubert. He wilt conduct holiness meeting uslng as his subject, Twelve Views Of the Cross
 Sunday school services will be con dIcted at 2:3O o'clock Sunday after noon by Lieut.. H. G. Chancey. Cap tain Robins will have charge of the Bible class.
 Captains Daubert and Bayes extend an invitation to the public to attend these services. They especially re- quest that Commandant Waigren's friends attend the night services in her ehOnOr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT SUNDAY SERVICES
Near East Relief And Song SeKv- < ices Are Features

Special programs have peen nIanned at four of the Christian churches of Birmingham for Sunday, according to announcement from the city headquarters- Near East speak CTS will fill two puIpfts at the morn ing services and special programs have been arranged at the other two for the evening worship
 Dr. Guy F. SnGvelyp president or rn1fngham-Southern college Will address the EnsIey congregation at II o'clock on the Near East Relief. pr. SnaveIyr who. has spent many years abroad in travelling and study, is expected to tell some interesting stories on the situation
 W w. Hale, Secretzry to the president of BfrmiughanD-Southe Tn college. will speak on the Near East Relief at the Woodlawn church at the morning Servfce~ Mr. Hale has also made a close study af Near East needs~
 A special song service by the dou- bIe quartet of the First Christian church will feature the evening serv- ices at Z=s0 o'clock The Christian Endeavors of the W@odlawn Chris tfan church will have charge of the music at tire evening services at the church and special sarmGn flor the young people has neen prepared by Rev R. L. HarreEL,. the pastor The North Birmingham Christian church will hold Gungre gatfonal meeting at the evening service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
KILLING MARRIAGE
Economic Tie uuftfng RnsbAnd And Wife N Weakening. SAys Writer

| Economic Tie uuftfng RnsbAnd And Wife E Weakening. SAys Writer When the won1an goes out to m -' dustrfaI work like her husharA and the children spend most of thefr day II at school, the economic tie between husband and wife fx enormously weakened.
 It is probable that with the growth of fndustrialism the practice of eat- ing in public eating houses will i'm crease and housework will be re- duced to a minimum The children will have first their midday meal. and then all meals, at school; thus the peculiar work that has hitherto been done by wives will grow less and Iess-
 Under these cfrcur1st1uces m2r. riage, as it has existed &inoe msn took to agriculture, is likely to come to an end Women will prefer to preserve their fndependeuce and will not rely upon the precarfuus bounty of an individual man. They will share their children with the state rather than with husband, not rfably. but in a continually increasing pro portion of instances.
 l am not concerned to argue wheth CT this change is desirable or unde- sirablei l say only that it belongs to the inherent tendencies of tndustrin inl . ism. and must be brought about by the continuance of fndustrimMsm un = less counteracted by some very po- tent forces-lBertrand Russell in the Century Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MEM0RIAL PREsnY.
TERRAIN. FAIRFIELD

Rev. w. B. Holmes, Jr. Pastor
 Morning service at II o'clock, sub ject, "Transfiguration" the third of z series of sermons; five minutes talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
5 |G ATTENDANCE AT GRADED UNION
Sunday School Workers Show Interest In Various
 Courses Taught

In spite of cold rains Wednesday morning the regular meeting of the Birmingham Graded Union for Sun day School workers wax well at- tended. Practically every class of the school reported & large percent age of the members present and sev- eral reported new ones to be taken in.
 The school, which opened October 3 and meets each Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church Sunday schools building, has shown a steady increase during the whole of the first semester. By the opening of the. second semester, Feb ruary 13, the organization hopes to have every Sunday school worker in the Birmingham district enrolled.
 The session each Wednesday morn ing is divided into three class periods of 40 minutes each, with a 20minute period to transact the schools bLst- ness and for general assembly. The first period begins at 10 o'clock. It is followed by the general assembly at 10:40. the second class period at II o'clock and the third at 11:40. The session is over at 12;10 noon.
 During the first class period three subjects are offered. Organization and Administration" is taught by D. k. Price, Mrs. S P. Moore is instruct ing a class in Teaching Value of the Old Testament" and Harry Denman in Teaching Value of the New Tes- lament"
 New Class Formed.
 Four weeks ago a new class was organized in the young peoples de- partment of the young peoples di- vision of the school under direction of Mrs. s. P. Moore. The course deals with organization and administration of the departments in which students between the ages of IS to 21 are in terested. This course was placed in the curriculum by special request and has proven one of the most popular in the school. It comes during the second class period.
 At this period a class in Training for Devotional Life" is being con- ducted by Mrs. F. F. Ballard. Mrs. John Guthrie Is offering a course in Methods for Juniors" and Harry Denman a course in Organization in the Intermediate Department" The third period is devoted to study Of the next Sundays Sunday school les son in the various classes.
 During the period set aside for business at the last meeting plans for the new semester which will open in February were discussed and various cources outlined. The cur riculum is expected to be ready for presentation by January l. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Nathan L. Miller, president of the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CHURCH CLUB TO MEET
Business Women Of First Methodist
 Axna1I1ao Sxaniul Rrarrrar,a

Business Women Of First Methodist
 Announce Special Program
 An unusually attractive meeting of the Business Women's club of the First Methodist church Is being ar- ranged for the next regular meeting Thursday evening. December IS. in the Sunday school building of the church.
 Miss Ethel Cobb will give a vocal solo, and officers of the Alabama Well fare society will talk on The Pisgah Home;" Mrs. Kimball will then take charge of the meeting and direct the club in recreational stunts.
 Members should make reservation by calling the church office. not later than Wednesday noon, Main 5728.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
{ NOTED EVANGELIST
 AT PRINCESS MEETING
Rev. Edward Hill Said To Have
 Vital Message For Men

Evangelist J. Edward Hill of Vii mington, Del, known to the church world as the "man who came back.s will preach at o'clock Sunday aft ernoon at the Princess theatre. Rev. Hill Is said to be one of the ablest men in the evangelistic field. His sermon Is for men only.
 Formerly a drunkard, gambler and drug fiend, he has an interesting story of his life to tell. Since his regeneration 25 years ago he has been preaching all over the nation.
 He comes to Birmingham with letters of recommendation from the leading ministers of Nashville, Chattanooga and other cities. He has been a great power In. reaching men. His subject Sunday will be From Prison to Pulpit."e The meet ing is.t to be held under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation. ft-t ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DOG INTO ITS OWN
Recomes Economic Factor In Reduc.
 ing Burglary Inxurnnce Rate

hecomeE Economic Factor In Reduc-
 ing Burglary Insurance Rate
 The house dog is by way of earn ing his own keep through the re- cent action of burglary insurance companies allowing a 10 per cent re- duction in the coSt of protecting those houses which are guarded by his growl-
 Since there fs no public stipulation of breed-all dogs are the same dog to the insurer-the policy bargain hunter and the fancfer are at liberty to pick fron- a wide field The poodle, as well as the buIL- becomes worth his very weight in premiums
 Since this will enormously increase the number of dogs held in the com munity's good standing, they rise from the debated virtues of leisure to the yeIpfng standards of an eco homie factor Perhaps on estates of unusual value it will now be fin style to assess him with an fncume tax (ex- emptions permfttfng)-or to observe his utilization with the A. F. of L. Living Age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ROYALTY TO RESCUE
Danish King, Unkn0wfnGly, Save
 Movie Star From Drowning

Danish King, Unknowfngly, savei
 Movie Star From Drowning
 The rescue of drowning sailor by King Christian of Denmark, near Co., penhagen recently. recalls an earlier incident of which this deservedly popular monarch was the hero.
 While cruising off the Danish coast in the royal yacht the king heard the sound of firearms.
 Cutting quickly through the water the yacht came up with a spectacle more suggestive of the days when pi- racy was still fairly respectable profession than of the twentieth cen tury. From the deck of 8 steamer a number of men were firing on a row
 As the yacht approached, a girl jumped out of the rowing boat into the sea. Quickly a motor launch was lowered from the royal yacht, and the drowning fair one was hauled aboard this by his majesty in person.
 In was at this point that the king observed another boat in the offing with huge camera aboard, and dis covered that he had provided the movies with right royal thrill- Answers, London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
MUSIC AT CHURCHES
SIT. MATTHEws EPISCOPAL
Morning Service

Organ prelude.
 Processional. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" lGotha). "Vente" (Mendelssohn).
 "Benedicite" (MacFarlane).
 "Benedictus" (Crotch). Children's hymn, "Hark, Thrilling Voice Is Sounding" (Monk).
 flynn, "Hark! The Glad Sound! ]! the Savior Comes" (Hodges).
 Offertory anthem, T Will Feed My Sheep" (Simpson).
 .Recessipnal, "Lo. He Comes With Clouds Descending" (Wade).
 Organ postlude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
OBSERVE BIBLE SUNDAY
Or. William Ray DObyns To Preach =. 4The RiIaln In Esa srIiS1a

Or. William Ray DObyns To Preach . On ~Thc Bible In English" Dr. William Ray Dobyns, pastor of Inc . South Highland Presbyterian bhprch will preach on "The Bible In English" as a feature of the observ- lnce by his church of Bible Sunday, Dday.
 For many years the American Bible bociSty has promoted observance of biblS Sunday. After due consideration hey have requested all protestant Shutches to observe today, or some other convenient day, as Bible Sun hay.s This year the society is laying special emphasis on the Bible in the Orient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
GILES MEMORIAL BAPTIsT

Rev. B. F. Giles, pastor.
 Morning service at II o'clock. Sub. ject. "Christ's Ambassadors" Evening services at ' o'clock. Sub. ject, Lost By Negligence"
 pr. J. E. Dillard. pastor of tn, Southside Baptist church will preach each evening at 7:S0 o'clock during the week. E..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FOREST AVENUE MDrHoRDIsr

Morning Service At II O. m.
 Anthem, Spirit of the, Living God (Wildermere).
 Anthem, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" (R. s. Ambrose).
 Male quartet, selected, Messrs. Ha- den Barry. HuIet Smith, Doc. Till and Sam Salmen.
 Evening service at 7:3o D. h..
 Anthem, 'Inspirer and Hearer Of Prayer" (E. L. Ashford).
 Soprano sCio. selected, Mrs. Kim nell of Tulsa, Okla. 4.4
 Choir Personnel-Soprano Mrs Hulet Smith, Miss Gertha Chamb1ess Mrs. Haden Barry; altos, Miss Carrie Bass and Miss Corrye James; tenors Messrs. Hulet Smith and Hader Barry; bass. Sam Salnen. Miss Eva Meek, accompanist; Mrs. Hulet Smith director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
SECOND, PREsBYTERIAN

Morning service at II o'clock, sub- ject The Highway of Safetyp
 Evening service at 7:30 o'clock, subject, The Heart of a Mans Re- ligion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
SPECIAL SERMON TOPIC
pr, Hendrix To Dwell On Significance
 Of Cheerful Giving

Of Cheerful Giving
 Dr. W. R. Hendrix. pastor of the Highlands Methodist church, preced- ing the opening of Mondays s10o,0o drive for funds to build new Sunday school building, has chosen as hls subject Sunday. Bringing Heaven To Birmingham"
 He will exemplify the splendid in heritance which cheerful giving and unselfish generosity stands for in making heaven on earth both spirit ually and morally
 A musical program will be pre- sented by Dr. Ferdinand Dunkley, choir master and organist. The pro gram will be especially appropriate for the coming Christmastide, being taken from the great Oratoria of Elijah Dr. Hendrix will explain the beauties of the oratorio. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Rev. W. B. Wilson. pastor

Morning services at II o'clock. sub feet, "The Value of Man"
 Evening service at o'clock, sub feet "The Value of Women"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ENsLEY BAPTIST

Rev. Theo Harris. pastor.
 Morning service at Il o'clock, sub- ject, True Love-"
 Evening service at 7:30 o'clock, subject, Gods Windows"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Rev. Frank Mcdonald, pastor.
 Morning service at II o'clock. Subject, "A By-Product"
 Evening service at 7:3o o'clock Subject. "Pilgrim's Progress-Van ity Fair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
CUMBERLAND PREsBYTERIAN

Rev. H C. Walton, pastor. Morning service at II o'clock, sub feet, "Lengthen Thy Cords and Strengthen Thy Stakes"
 Evening service at 7:S0 o'clock, subject The Power of Speech"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Morning Service At II O'Clock Prelude. "Andante, B flat" (Steb- bens.
 Anthem, 'T Was Glad When They Said Unto Me" CBarnes). Offertory, 'sThe Lord Is My Light" CStarkes).
 Postlude.
 No evening service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HIGHLANDS METHODIST

HIGHLANDS METHODIST Selectfns from the oratorio, @EIf- jah-" will begin at 1-3o o'clock Sun day evening"
 Organ prelude. Fifth Organ Son ata" (Mendelssohn). l. Choral 1 Andante con moto. g. Allegro macs toso, MT Ferdinand Runkley-
 Hymn.
 Offertory. organ solo, -'On Wings of Song CMendelssohn-Wh hfting) Selections from Mendelssohn's ora torio, Elijah" by the quartet. with the connective story told by pr. W. R. Hendrix:
 Recitative and air. 'Tf With All Your Hearts," Owen Gillespie.
 Duet between the Widow and Elijah, What Have I to Do With Thee, o Man of God3" Miss Mary Emma Pearson and Vernan Kim brough.
 Quartet. Blessed Are the Men Who Fear Him."
 Aria, Hear Ye, Asrael.- Miss Mary Emma Pearson.
 Aria. Tt Is Enough" Verman Kim brough-
 Aria. 70 Rest in the Lord.~ Mrs S. F. Miller.
 Quartet. -eHe That Shall Endure to the End Shall Be Saved"
 Hymn No. 43 (Mendelssohnl.
 Organ postlude, Thanks Re to God" CFrom ssEIiJah'l (Mendetssohn), ), Ferdinand Dunkley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
PRATT CITY BAPTIST

Rev. T. c. Wyatt. pastor.
 Morning service at II o'clock. Subject, 'Lost Vows"
 Evening service at o'clock Sub ject, "A Christian Characteristic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
soUTHsIDE BAPTIST

pr. J. E. billiard, pastor.
 Morning service at II o'clock. Subject. Our Christ and His Church."
 Evening service at T:3o o'clock. Subject "The Immaculate Concep- tion," second of series of sermons on the worlds great pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
 Mnruiue GcrYicA

Organ prelude, Meditation" tSrdr- gis). Anthem, ere Deum Laudamus Qloyd).
 Offertory. quartet, Abide With Me-" (P. A Schnecker).
 Organ postlude CHandel.
 Evening service: Organ prelude. "AndAntino" (Len.are). Anthem, % Lord, How Manifold Are Thy Works" (Barnby)-
 ONertory, quartet, Hear Our Prayer" CT. R. Ryder).
 Organ postlude CdandeD.
 Mrs. w. A Logan, organist and di- rector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
e7TH sTREET PREsRYTERIAN

Rev. E. H. Carleton, pastor
 Morning service at il o'clock. sub- ject, "The Near East"
 Evening service at 7:30 o'clock, subject, Weighed And Wanting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
FIRST CHRISTIAN

pr. Robert N. Simpson. pastor.
 Morning service at Il o'clock, sub- ject, Woman and Memorials"
 Song service at 7:30 o'clock by the double quartet.