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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
CHURCH MUSIC

The second of the series of oratorlal evenings being given under the auspices of the Mems club of the Independent Presbyterian church will be rendered at T 80 o'clock Sunday evening at the Lyric theater, Sir Arthur Sullivan's oratorio, "The Prodigal Son." will be used.
 It will be entirely musical service' the rendition of the oratorio consum- ing about forty-five minutes, being made up of the following numbers; :.
 Prelude and chorus '"There is Joy" Tenor aria, "A Certain Man Had Two Sons"
 Bass recitative and aria, "My Son At tends to My Words" and "Trust In the Lord"
 Soprano recitative, "And the Young CT Son Gathered All Together"
 Contralto recitative and aria, And When He Had Spent AL, and O That Thou Hadst Harkened.
 Tenor aria and chorus, How Many Hired Servants" and "The Sacrifices of God"
 Soprano recitative and tenor and bass duet, And He Arose and Came to His Father" and Father, Have Sinned."
 Bass recitative and aria, Bring Forth the Best Robe," and "For This, My Son Was Dead"
 Chorus, "Thou, o Lord, Art Our Father"
 Sullivan has arranged this beautiful parable to a most melodious setting and 1t is felt that this service should be very interesting and enjoyable to all, said J. F. Mcguire, musical director. "It is hoped that there will be a good attendance at this service" The quartet is made up of Mrs. May Shackelford, soprano; Miss Rebecca Bazemore, contralto; Leoon Cole, bari tone: J. F. Mcguire, tenor and direct or, and Miss Beverly Hester, accom- l panist. .,, , Doors of the theater will open at o'clock and the musical service begins at ' 80 o'clock.
 At the morning service at the church, | Highland avenue at Thirty-first street, Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor, Will | preach on "The Unresting Quality ot Obligation" Morning Worship
 Organ prelude--selected.
 AASythem@"He Ayma N0"H Leadeth Me" (Gaul>- oftertory-"Throw Out The Life Line" | (Ufford d-Stebbins)--Mr. McGiil and quartet | Hymn of consecration. | Organ postlude--Selected. 7:S0 F. NJ. Service Organ prelude.
 'si sAinthennL"Thou Art Our God" tGray- Ney. offsrtorSM"come. Weary Soul" tGilbert) I-Mrs King and quartet. | Invitation hymn. .. Organ postlude-Selected. INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN l Morning Service Mixed quartet-"To Thee Be Praise (Costa).
 Tenor solo-Selected--J. P. Magure.
 Evening Service Lyrlc) 1880 Sharp
 This service will be a full musical serv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30

statement which was so damaging to their side, thereby still more favorably impressing the jury.
 Helpless Lawyers.
 It is easy to imagine that these dis turbed officials next put their heads to- gether and determined to call the father and mother of the former blind man. This they did. Starting with good legal form they asked:
 'Is this your son?'
 "Yes."
 "Was he born blind?'
 ''He was."
 "How then does he now seer"
 "He is of age; let him speak for him. self"
 Again the smart examiners were foiled.
 Now in their extremity, they tried hopelessly to raise the issue that the thing had happened on the Sabbath day, and, therefore, was not of divine origin.
 The whole trouble with the Phari- sees was, and the great lesson which they teach in the above passage, is they did not try to realize the great fact that Peter had stated about the man
 It is significant that this man who was blind from birth was given oppor- tunity to play the title role in this great sacred drama, and was allowed to write himself into immortal history, and more important still, to write the truth of his discovery about him who was and is "the light of the world. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
THE MAN BORN BLIND
John 8:13-17, 26-SS. 12 Thay hrip0 fo tha Pha rispes

John 0:13-17, 26-So.
 13. They bring to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
 14. Now it was the Sabbath on . the day when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes.
 15. Again, therefore, the Phari- sees also asked him how he re- ceived his sight. And he said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and washed, and I see.
 18. Some, therefore, of the Phari- sees said, This man is not from God, because he keepeth not the' Sabbath. But other said, How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was division among them.
 IT. They say, therefore, unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, in that he opened thine eyes? And he said, He is prohpet.
 26. They saio therefore unto him, What did he to thee? How opened he thine eyes?
 27. He answered them, I told you even now, and ye did not hear; wherefore would ye hear it again! Woulu yc dlSo ueCoihS AAS uASSARaSS.
 2S. And they reviled him, and said. Thou art his disciple; but we are disciples of Moses.
 20. We know that God hath spoken unto Moses; but as for this man, we know not whence he Is.
 30. The man answered and said unto them. Why, herein is the marvel, that ye know not whence he is, and yet opened mine eyes.
 31. We know that God heareth not sinners; but if any man be a wor. shipper of God, and do his will, him he heareth.
 32. Since the world began it was never heard that any one opened the eyes of a man born blind.
 33. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.
 34. They answered and said un- to him, Thou vast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us! And they cast him out.
 35. Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and finding him he said, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?
 36. He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that may believe on him?
 37. Jesus said unto him, Thou has both seen him, and he it is that speaketh with thee.
 33. And he said, Lord, I believe. And he 'worshipped him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
FATHER AND SONS
 ARE MADE MASONS
Family Of Five Given Degrees To B Together

McAlester, Okla-A very unusual oc- currence at the fall reunion of the Scot tish Rite bodies of this city, held in Oc- tober, was the conferring of the degrees from the fourth to the thirty on a father and four sons.
 These brethren, William J. Horn, aged 63, and four sons, Leon D. Horn, 82; John W. Horn, 31, Frank B. Horn, %, and James F. Horn, 27, reside at Cardin, Okla, where they are engaged fin the electrical business.
 Their petitions for the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry were accepted by Commerce lodge, No. 493, Com merce, Okla, on Sept. 10, 1923; they were elected to receive the degrees Oct. 8, 1923; initiated Entered Apprentices, Oct. 29; passed to the degree of Fellow Graft, Jan. 21, 1924, and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason March 25, 1924. Teams from the states of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma partici- pated in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
FESBAM PALACE
 INITIATES GLASS
Supreme Officers Talk On Consolidation Of Fun
 Branches

!, Added interest to the ceremonial ses- sion of Fesbam Palace, United Order of Splendor and Perfection, formerly Pilgrim Knights, held Wednesday, No vember 26, came from the fact that two of the supreme officers of the supreme sanctorium Kirkland H. Wilson of Providence, R. l., supreme monarchos, and John l.. Hayden of Schenectady, N. r., supreme clericus, were in attend ance, together with supreme deputies from several of the southern states.
 The ceremonial was held at the mu- nicipal auditorium, and was the best attended and most successful meeting in the history of Fesbam Palace. The supreme officers and visitors were met by committee Wednesday morning and escorted to the Tutwiler, where they met quite number of the officers and members of the palace. They were later shown over the residential sections of the city.
 During the afternoon a downtown pa rade was staged through the principal streets of the city. Headed by the "Pil- grim Knights" band, followed by the patrol and officers of the Palace, the long string of candidates many of them carrying signs of humorous nature in reference to the ordeal before them in taking the degrees. Then following the members of the palace wearing the fez seemingly out for a good time.
 After the parade the supreme off cers addressed the members at the mu- nicipal auditorium, and it is understood told at length of various phases of the movement to consolidate the several fun branches of the order and of the final consumation at Rochester, N. r., last summer when the consolidation was perfected and the United Order of Splendor and Perfection came into be- ing.
 At the ceremonial session over 100 candidates were initiated, and it is stated that the work was never better done. The degree team used the am plified form in the dramatic section, and injected quite numbear of new and hilarious stunts in the fun section of the degree. The candidates got all that was coming to them and then some, and it was stated that the ceremonial was the most elaborate ever staged by Fesbam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
EMMANUEL CLASS
 ANNIVERSARY DAY
Organized Two Years Ago
 Enrolment Now 100

Emmanuel Brotherhood class of the Methodist Protestant church will cele- brate their second anniversary Sunday morning with homecoming service.
 This class was organized just two years ago, with a membership of 12 men, and now has an enrolment of 26O, with attendance averaging around 100.
 The community idea is carried out in all of the activities of this organiza- tion, and its membership is made up of all denominations. The spirit of brotherly love and community, service prevails at all times, and the entire membership is always active in promot- ing the community welfare and the cause the class represents.
 Every member is invited and urged to attend. and those that have moved to some other part of the city and joined another class are invited to take part in the special program. Service begins at 9 80 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
". o. ". CAMP WILL
 STAGE MOCK TRIAL
Officers To Be Nominated At
 Meeting Tuesday Night

Poplar camp, No. 11S, Woodmen of the World, met in regular session on Tuesday night, with Consul Commander Barney c. Phillips in the chair. One application for membership was re- ceived and referred. All the officers were present and the attendance was good, and lively and profitable meet ing was had. Sovereign Pease an- nounced that all arrangements for the mock trial to be held at Howard col lege auditorium Dec. 10 has been com pleted, and a very enjoyable evening is promised. Judge H. B. Abernathy, more familiarly known as Judge "Ab," will be on the bench, with Hollis Par rish and Luther Patrick as opposing counsels.
 Consul Commander Phillips stated that on Tuesday night he would declare nomination of officers for the coming year in order. Officers elected will be installed Jan. 6. The entire member ship of the camp has been notified by card of the election, and it is expected that the hall will be crowded to its ca- pacity. The meeting will be called to order promptly at z 80 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
COMMUNION TODAY
 AT ST. ANDREWS
Services To Be Held Under Aus
 pices Of Brotherhood Class

A corporate communion service will be held at Il o'clock Sunday at the St. Andrews Episcopal church.
 This annual corporate communion is held under the auspices of the Brother hood of St. Andrew, a national organ ization of men in the Episcopal church, who are pledged to pray daily for the spread of Christ's kingdom and to try each week to bring some man nearer to Christ through his church. Sunday be- ing the day nearest St. Andrews Day, this organization will hold communion services for men in churches all over the country. -N
 The chapter of the Brotherhood at St. Andrews is the only one in Biz mingham. 1t was instrumental 4n founding and naming the parish, and is an active force in its spiritual life.
 In connection with the service, the rector, Rev.. Joseph T. Ware, will preach special sermon entitled, "Christ's Charge to the Brotherhood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF ADVENT. PARISH
Special Services Are Announced
 As Church Year Begins

Annual meeting of the congregation of the Church of the Advent will be held Tuesday night at the parish house commencing at 8 o'clock. The rector, Rev. Charles Clingman, will speak on the policies of the church for the com ing year. All communicants of the church are urged to be present
 At the il o'clock service on Sunday morning, which is the beginning of the church year, Robert Jemison, Sr., senior warden of the vestry, will briefly outline the work of the parish. At the early morning service at z 80 o'clock, corporate communion for the men and boys of the church will be held.
 At the evening service at 2 80 o'clock special musical program will be rem dered by the regular choir of the church, and Dr. Clingman will make brief address. The public is invited to the Advent services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
UNIFORM RANK w. o. w. Interesting Meeting Of Officers And
 Men Of 26th Regiment

With a large attendance of officers and several enlisted men present, the officers of the Twenty sixth Regiment Uniform rank, Woodman of the World, held their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 24, at Palmetto camp, W. o. w., Pratt City, Col. W. NJ. Goodwin presiding. Lieut.-Col. C.. T. Ferguson, Major Pearce, Major Wilker- son and Major Harris were all present and taken a great part in the progress of the meeting.
 The officers and members present representing the different companies in the Birmingham district were: First Sergt. A. E. Clements, Company A; o. M. Sergt. Miller, Company B; Capt. E. l.. Harding, Company E; Capt. ". A. Leslie, Company F; Capt. l.. A. Ham mers, Q. NJ. Sergt. J. F. Lockheart end Corpl A. C. Trimm. Company G.
 The next meeting will be at Poplar camp, East Lake, Tuesday night, Dec. 1G, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
PASTOR ANNOUNCES
 TOPICS FOR MONTH
Dr. Hendrix Prepares Special
 Sermons For December

Dr. W. R. Hendrix. pastor of South Highlands Methodist church, has an- nounced the following list of sermons to be delivered during the coming month, at the evening hours:
 Nov. 3O-"Present Day Lawlessness, Its Cause and Cure"
 Dec. 7-"Individual Conscience and Public Opinion"
 Dec. 14-"How Shall We Think of Evil"
 Dec. 21-'HThe Christmas Carol"
 Dec. 23-"Our Net Balance for 1924"
 The choir consisting of Mrs. J. J. Strickland, soprano; Mrs. s. F. Miller, contralto; verman Kinbrough, bass |; Owen Giilispie, tenor, and Dr. Ferdi, rand Dunkley, organist, has prepared a special musical program for each service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
PYTHIAN LECTURES
Birmingham Lodge To Teach The Mean
 ing of Pythianism


 Birmingham Lodge No. 85 Knights of Pythias met in regular session Tues day evening, Chancellor Commander Robert S. Smith presiding. There was a good attendance considering the many activities of Thanksgiving Day.
 Considerable business was transacted and plans made for the securing of the class of applicants for the big class initiation to be put on January P. A helpful communication on this subject was received from Grand Chancellor Johnson and the necessary action taken. V
 The lodge enjoyed a fine talk from Grand Master at Arms, W. T. (Bill) Parker along the lines of Thanksgiv- ing practically applied. Prelate s. E. Willoughby also made a good talk ap- propriate to this our national holiday.
 The first of series of short lectures on the Teachings of Pythianism," will be given Thursday evening, December 4, by we'll known member of the or der, using the first two sections of the knights rank as a basis for his re- marks, and all members of the order are requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
BANNER GROVE

Banner Grove, No. 1, Woodmen Cir cle, will hold an interesting meeting on Tuesday, Dec. ?, when the officers for the ensuing term will be elected. There is other business of importance to be transacted on this meeting. 'lhich will include preparations for Christmas ac- tivities, and all members are urged to attend On Thursday, Dec. 14, Sow ereign Lockhart will give a dice and heart party at her home for the benefit of the convent on team. The officers of the grove will meet with Sovereign Wright for their annual Christmas event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
VISITING PASTOR HERE

Rev. D. T. Caldwell, of Immanuel Presbyterian church, Wilmington, N. O., will preach at Handley Memorial church Sunday morning and evening Everyone is invited
 The work on the new Sunday school building is progressing rapidly and i ,~ exuccted tn 1e ready for '*n hy %"h
 Ha!? l, lh.S Nili give .s add.).t:at capacity of about 4C0. making faelli- ties to care for 600 in the Sunday school. Work on the church auditorium will commence on completion of the Sunday school rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
SQUARE CLUB
Stage Stars to Aid Masonic Tubercu
 lOSis Camp.

Stage Stars to Aid Masonic Tubercu.
 lOsis Camp.
 NEW YORK CITY.-The Square club of the Fourth Manhattan district gave benefit at the Manhattan Opera house to raise funds for the Masonic tuberculosis camp in the Adirondacks. Numbers on the program were con- tributed by Will Rogers, Eddie Cantor, Vincent Lopez and orchestra, Ray Miller and Arcadia orchestra, Evelyn Law, Lupino Lane, O'Hanlon and Zambuni, Emil Boree, Horace Lee Davis, Loney Haskell, Avon Comedy four, Argentine orchestra, St. Cecile Vocal quaret, Horton Spun. Hal Sher- man, Florence Stern, Mercedes, Billy B. Van, George Le Maire and acts from the Greenwich Follies and Zieg- fields Eollies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
DANCE ENJOYED
Magic City Camp, WOOdmen Of The
 World, Progressing

The giving away of turkey each Friday night by Magic City Camp No. {, Woodmen of the World, has resulted fin an increased attendance as only the members of the camp who attend the meetings can participate in the turkey awards.
 On last Friday night at the conclu- sion of the business session a social ses- son and dance was enjoyed.
 The camp is making great progress in every way, and it's membership is rapidly Increasing. Applications are received at every meeting, and initiation of from to 10 candidates the rule. The camp has q fine drill corps, which Is the pride of the members. Visitors are always welcome at the Friday night meetings. The camp meets at the Ben Hur hall on Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
SLOW CLASS
Chapter Rose CrOix To Confer Rite
 Degrees

Birmingham Chapter, Rose Croix, will hold special meeting Wednesday night, December 8, 1924, at o'clock D. m., and confer the fifteenth degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. This beautiful degree of the Old Temple Section of the rite is impressively put on by team headed in the First and Third sections by Dr. H. Swedlaw and D. T. Feidelson and ID the Second section by Clark Williams. F. A. Abelson rem ders some splendid vocal selections and Fred Weigand accompanied by D. P. Holstein and J. c. Weinberg add to the musical feature of the degree.
 A good class is expected to start the Chapter degrees at this time and Wise Master N. W. Prostor, Jr., cordially in vites the members to take this opportun- ity of seeing this very dramatic degree of the rite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
RAILWAY EMPLOYEs

Election of officers of the Benefit As eociation of Railway Employees will be held Monday night, December 1, at the Fraternal hall, and all members are urged to attend. In addition to the election, several other important mat ters will come up, including the mak- ing of plans for the Christmas party to be given the children of the members of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
BUILDING HOSPITALS
Masonic PhiIanthrOpies In Philippine
 Islands arc XVideSnread

MANILA, P. 1.-The history of Freemasonry in the Philippine islands falls into three periods: Freemasonry as it existed prior to the American oc- cupation, the period of organization after the raising of the American flag, and a period of prosperity that showed itself by increasing numbers and the building of many temples.
 Freemasonry is now entering fourth stage in which the altruistic spirit and purposes of the fraternity are being exemplified. The Scottish Rite bodies are leading the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
CLASS INITIATION
Lodge Of Moose To Send Christmas
 Cheer To Children

There will be q class initiation at the meeting Wednesday night of Birming- ham lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. About 15 candidates are in waiting to take the degrees. Also on this date a movement will be started to raise funds for a Christmas donation to the chil- dren of Mooseheart.
 Dr. Elkourie states that James J. Davis, supreme head of the Moose or der, with several other supreme off cers, will visit Birmingham for a con ference with the leaders of the Moose in the south for the purpose of devising plans for the further extension of the influence and scope of the order in the south and to increase it's membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30

Or Ulllu ColoAeAo
 On this occasion in Jerusalem, this particular fellow W presented a marked contrast to his us- nal seemingly aim less and purposeless aspect. He seemed 10 be in a hurry. The thump, thump of his staff along the pavement was all most at double time. The people noticed him with an inter ssted glance and promptly forgot him IS they passed on to matters they con- sidered of real i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
WHITE SHRINE
"JOy" Class Initiated By Magic City
 Temple No. 1

Magic City temple, No. 1, White Shrine of Jerusalem, met Monday night at the Fraternal hall and the "Joy" class of candidates were initiated, and the work was very impressive. After the initiation, refreshments were served. The largest attendance in the history of the temple was present, and included visitors from Illinois, Maryland, Ten nessee and Pennsylvania.
 On the Monday night before Christ mas a banquet for all the members of the temple will be held, and a suitable program is being arranged for the oc- casion. On Christmas Day the temple will give Christmas tree: with holi- day entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
TOday's Bible TaIk
By George LelUis BaiIes

Editors Note: a .,.s
 The Age-Herald has arranged with Mir, Raiies of the Birmingham bar and teacher of the Cosmopolitan Mems class of the First Baptist church at the strand theater, to prepare short Bible talk eaen passares of Scripture selectd by the In- tsrnational Sunday school lesson commE- tee for the current series Of lessons. Each Rihie talk uses the scripture from which inc Sunday school lesson will be taken the following Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
FOURTH ESTATE
Newspaper Men of Philadelphia Enter
 tained by MasOns.

CHESTER, Pa.-The Fourth Estate Square club, composed of Philadelphia newspaper men, was the guest of Ma sons and public officials of this city recently. The journey from Philadel- phia was made by boat and the visitors were welcomed at the city hall by Mayor Samuel F. Turner. a former newspaper man. They were then shown the Masonic temple. the Art n,0seum and other places of interest by a special committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
Let There Be Light.

One day the people on the streets saw man groping hurriedly along the way which lead to the so-called sacred nool situated near the edge of the city. They had seen this man often before. He was a familiar figure. He was one of the great number of blind men who freouented the busiest corners and pub lic places where they would display the usual cards hanging on their breasts, hearing the statement of their helpless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
MEMORIAL EXERCISES
EnsIey EIks To Pay Tribute To The
 Absent Brother

Annual memorial exercises of Ensley lodge, Mo- 7S9, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, will be held Sunday aft ernoon, Dec. ', at the Elks Home on Avenue c and Eighteenth street, Ensley. A suitable program has been arranged for the occasion, and every member of the lodge is expected to be present. John T. Glover, prominent attorney of Birmingham, will be the principal speaker. Mir. Glover assisted in the or ganization of the Ensley lodge, and has taken much interest in Its welfare. The public is invited.