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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
SUPREME PALACE
TO RATIFY VOTE
Consolidation Of Branches To
Be Feature Of Meeting

Report of the vote on consolidation,
of the two fun branches of the indie
pend Order of Odd Fellows, will fea-
ture the meeting of the Supreme palace,
Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Spendour,
which will be held in Gadsden July
1, according to G. o. Jacobs of Bir-
mingham, supreme oriental knight.
The question of consolidating the
Pilgrim Knights with the -Oriental
Order of Humility and. Perfection,
a branch Of the Odd Fellows that has
been in existence for 80 years, has
besas taken among the subordinate
palaces, with an overwhelming vote for
the proposed measure. In the event this
vote is ratified at the Gadsden meet
ing. as it is almost sure to be, and
the vote of thesother body ratified, at
the Supreme orient, which meet in
Syracuse next August, a joint COM
mittee from the two bodies will draft
a new ritual, constitution and by
laws and general plans for the new
organization.
At the Gadsden meeting % palaces
from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Ohio and indianapolis will
send representatives and many i'm
portant matters will be brought up.
Election of officers will be held and
the supreme body viii function, as
through the consolidation was not con-
templated, from the fact that it viii
take some time to arrange the con-
solidation plans.
Alabama is wen represented ON the
official roster of the supreme palace,
which is the national head of the or
ganization, for in addition to Supreme
Knight @. o.. Jacobs; M. @. Sivley of
Gadsden, vice supreme knight; Fred j.
Cramton Of Montgomery, supreme pre-
late; Walter Archer Of Gadsden, su-
preme outer guard; are on the list.
On Monday, May 10, Supreme Knight
jacobs visited Necko Palace of Mont
gomery. A class of candidates were in
itiated and an enjoyed time was had
On May 80 he will visit Anisis Palace
of Louisville, KY, where he will be
the recipient of many attentions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
REUNION PLANS
ARE UNDER WAY
Scottish Rite To Confer De-
grees In Full Form

Plans are well under way for the re-
union of the Scottish Rite of Free
masonry, which will be held at the Ma
sonic temple, Birmingham, June 8 to IL.
inclusive and all the degrees from the
fourth to the thirty-second. inclusive,
will be conferred in full form.
Harold McDermott, chairman of the
reunion committee, reports that much
progress has been made in perfecting
the plans for the reunion. He stated
picked teams for the various degrees
were perfecting themselves in the work,
and that the Scottish Rite choir, which
was highly commended by the sovereign
grand commander on his last visit here,
is practicing regularly:
Petitions are coming in steadily, it is
said, and in this connection the an
nouncement is made that all petitions
must be in the hands of the secretary on
or before May %, in order to be acted
upon for this reunion.
On May 81 the Lodge of Perfection
joruneyed to Florence, where the degrees
from the fourth to the fourteenth were
conferrd on a class of So. The Bir-
mingham delegation travelled by spe-
ciaI train, and were royalty entertained
by the Scottish Rite members of Flor
ence. 1t is expected that the greater
number of this class will take the re-
mainder of the degrees at the June re-
union. .'
Acting Secretary William bookings,
states regular meeting of Birmingham
Lodge of Perfection would be held
Wednesday, May 20, for the purpose of
business and balloting. and that on
June 4 all the four bodies of the Scot
fish Rite of Birmingham would hold
special meeting, also for business and
balloting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
Club IS NAMED
FOR AL. REESE
Regret Expressed Over
Death Of Widely
Known Mason

The death of Albert L. Reese, execu-
tive secretary of the Scottish Rite
bodies of Birmingham, and grand
Junior warden of the grand lodge of
Alabama, A. f. and A. M, which &C.
Cured May 10, caused widespread sor-
row throughout Masonic circles Of the
city and state, and many messages of
coincidence from friends have been re-
ceived by his family and associates.
Al Reese was remarkably well in
formed in all branches of Free Ma
sorry and in great demand at all kinds
of Masonic gatherings. Despite his Of
ficial duties, which were many and
various, he gave freely of his time and
ability to the various Masonic meet
ings and conferences in this and sur
rounding counties, unfavorable weather
or other conditions never lettering him,
and it is suggested that these many
activities Slapped his vitality and short
ened his days.
Though passed to the unseen tenn
pie, A. l.. Reese will not soon be for
gotten, for his was a kindly, generous
and sympathetic disposition, with a
heart of the purest gold. His memory
will linger long in the hearts of all
who knew him, and with those who
knew him best will last until they
shall, in due time, join him in the great
adventure.
In honor to his memory the Scottish
Rite Masons of Huntsville have or
ganized a club to be known as the al
bert L. Reese Scottish Rite Club" with
Gideon l.. Long as temporary presi-
~ n Mo1koav1nrxv a
temporary secretary. The club has
sent the following communication to
the headquarters of the Rite at Bir-
mingham:
Mr.. William bookings, assistant Sec
rotary, Masonic Temple, Birmingham,
Ala.
"Dear Brother:
at falls to my great privilege to
notify you that on last evening mem
bers of Consistories met and formed
a Scottish Rite club to be known as
the Albert L. Reese Scottish Rite club.
Suitable resolutions of respect to
our lamented Brother are in the course
of the making by committee appoint
ed, which shall be forwarded you in
due time.
"Help us to make this a complete
success. We hope to make the club
worthy of the name to that great Ma
son, revered by all who knew him and
one who shall be missed beyond words
to express it. May God grant strength
to his dear wife to meet the problems
before her, and health to the entire
family, that they may live, prosper and
try to overcome the loss we have all
sustained.
with all good wishes, I remain
Fraternally yours.
SAM G. ALEXANDER"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
YOUNG MEN ASKED
TO LYRIC SERVICE
DIR. H. M. EdmOnds To Speak
On Special Topic Sunday

Young men and older boys are es-
pecially invited to the Sunday night
service at the Lyric theatre under the
auspices of the Mems club of the In
dependent Presbyterian church, when
DIR. Henry NJ. Edmonds, pastor, win
preach on the subject of "A Certain
Young Man" ;
Doors of the Lyric theatre viii open
at z 30 and the special musical pro-
gram will begin at z :55 sharp, with a
number by the mixed quartet, '4Thou
Wilt Keep Him." by Troubridge. ].
2. Mcguire, director and tenor, and
Leon Cole, baritone, will render as a
duet number, 'My Son Is Yet Alive
from Sullivan's "Prodigal Son." and
the male quartet viii be heard in the
following three numbers: Content"
Parks; MY God and Father While I
Stray" Marston and 20 Be JOYFUL
Nevin.
''The Conquest of Fear" is an
nounced as the subject of the morn
ing sermon of DR.. Edmonds at the new
church, Highland avenue, at Thirty
first street.
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gospel Of good cheer and good fellow
ship is helpful gospel. AS well think
Of developing a full, rounded human
life BY continually dwelling in dim cath
edral isles, as to think a Mason must
always dwell in solemn contemplation
to be good Mason. We need the
inspiration and sunshine of cheerful
companionship, of fun and laughter,
as much as we do solemn and serious,
to round out our lives and make us
really social creatures.
The Order of Yelled Prophets leads
its votaries through an enchanted realm
where the spirit of mirth touches the
hearts and evolves cheerful companion
ships, in the joy of which they are
brought near together in helpful sym
pathy which is none the less true be-
cause the eye beams with delight, and
laughter goes with a prophets greet
ing, when hand clasps hand in its
mystic fellowship.
Therefore, the Order of Yelled Proph-
cts supplements Masonry with the ele-
ment Of play, as it were, and thus
brings to master Masons larger social
pleasure, while it does not detract from
the solemn beauty of the ancient craft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
BIBLE INSTITUTE
TO START SOON
Near East Relief To Be
Children's Morning
Topic

Two new features in connection with
the daily bible vacation schools have
been tnaugurated by the Birmingham
Sunday school council of religious ed
ucation to help promote the schools In
the city this summer. One is an in
titute. for principals and teachers to
be held at the First Methodist church
June z, 4 and the other is the promo
ton Of a specific missionary project.
The institute will be conducted by
efficient teachers Of experience and
will be great help to those engaged
in Bible vacation school work. The
faculty includes, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hughes.
Mrs. Hunter Armstrong, Mrs. James
w. Wood. Miss Gladys English, Mrs. j.
ID. Hamrick and Mrs. F. F. Ballard.
The Bible vacation school offers op-
portunity for fostering the missionary
spirit among the children. Realizing
that every true educational motives to
be effective must find expression in
life, it has been decided to give the
children this opportunity for express
ion.
Many of the bible vacation schools
that are held in Birmingham are COM
munity schools being conducted, by
the churches of the various denomina-
q
this reason the missionary project will
be non-sectarian.
There Is no cause today that makes
SO strong an appeal to the children of
America as the call of the destitute
children in the countries of the Near
East. Therefore the Near East relief
has been chosen as the missionary prof.
ect.
1t lis hoped that through the united
efforts of the children in the bible
vacation schools of Birmingham that
at least one orphan can be supported
for the coming year. Each summer
many useful articles such as gowns,
aprons, and dresses are made BY the
ehildren of the bible vacation schools.
All Of these will be sent to the children
in the Near East countries. In addi-
ton to these articles of necessity dolls
VIII be dressed and toys made to glad
den the hearts of the motherless chill
dren.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
ELKS AUXILIARY
WILL GIVE PARTY
Campaign For Charity Fund
Started By 70

Quite a number of applications for
membership were received at the regu-
lar meeting of Birmingham lodge No.
70, Benevolent Protective Order Of
Elks, held Tuesday night. There was
a fine attendance of members and bust
ness was carried out with dispatch.
Exalted Ruler Joe K. Saks presided.
In order to extend the scope. of the
charities of the lodge, which have not
been niggardly in the past, a campaign
for funds for charity has been started,
with headquarters in the parlors of the
Elks home, corner of Eighth avenue
and Nineteenth street. A strong COM
mittee with Exalted Ruler Joe Saks
as chairman has the matter in charge,
and a fine selection of valuable gifts
are on display at the headquarters. All
Elks and their friends are invited to
visit the headquarters.
On Monday night, May 26, the ladies'
auxiliary to the Elks will give tacky
party in the ball room and parlors of
the club. Dancing and games will be
the order of the program and prizes
will be awarded for the most unique
and original costumes. A first-class
orchestra will furnish the music for the
dancing. The committee of ladies in
charge assure everyone who attends
real good time. The party is open to
all Elks and their friends.
The ladies' auxiliary of the Elks has
given a number Of delightful affairs
during the winter and spring months
and that they will maintain their repu-
tation for hospitality on this occasion
goes without saying.
On Tuesday night regular meeting
of the lodge will be held at o'clock
and all members of the order who wish
to attend will be given real Elks
welcome.
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i. o. o. #. MEMORIAL
DAY EXERCISES
Proclamation Issued By Grand
Sire Joint Meeting Planned

Proclamation of the Grand Sire Of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge independent
Order of Odd Fellows, announcing the
second Tuesday in June as the annual
memorial day of the order has been re-
ceived by the grand lodge officers and
transmitted to the various subordinate
lodges Of the state.
On this occasion, tribute to the mem
DRY of the deceased members Of the or
der, subordinate and Rebakah, by suit
able exercises is paid jointly or individ-
ually as the lodges see fit, music and
euIogies having large part of the pro-
gram.
Fidelia Lodge No. 125, 1. o. o. f.,
and Victoria Lodge No. 80 Rebekahs
will hold joint memorial exercises on
the night of June 10 at the Odd Eel
lows hall, Woodlawn. A committee
has been appointed to make the neces-
sary arrangements and prepare a pro-
gram which viii be announced later.
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Rev, Emmett Williams, Pastor
"A lesson from samuel At II o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MOOSE SEEKING
Big CONVENTION
Will Make Bid For 1925
National Meeting

1.-THE Supreme Convention of Moose
for 1925 is the slogan unanimously
adopted at the meeting of Birmingham
lodge. Loyal Order Of Moose, held We'd
aesday night and the movement was
given a decided impetus when William
P. Giles, supreme lecturer, who was a
visitor, not only Endorsed it, but gave
his pledge to back it up by his personal
effort and influence.
1t was stated at the meeting that the
higher officials of the Moose favored
holding their annual meeting in the
south next yearS and that Birmingham
was we'll and favorably known to many
Of them. The delegation of Birming-
ham Moose to the supreme lodge which
will be headed by Dictator II. A. Ell
kourie, was given full power to act to
secure the convention for this city.
1--WE feel very much encouraged over
the prospect Of bringing this big con-
yention to Birmingham" said DIR. Ell
kourie. ut will mean much for the
Moose in the south, and much for this
district, for it will bring thousands of
visitors to Birmingham. We expect to
go to New York where the supreme
convention will be held. with our ar
rangements and plans all made so that
we can properly and fairly present our
claim for, the convention"
Senator Hudgins, state organizer for
Alabama, stated that the Moose order
was growing by leaps and bounds in
the state, and that within the next go
days he would institute ten new lodges.
Sunday, May %. is Moose memorial
day; and. Birmingham lodge and the
Mooseheart Legion. the woman's auxil-
larry, will attend the IL o'clock service
at the Third Presbyterian church. DIR.
]. r. Bryan, the pastor, and member
of the Moose, will preach special SER
mon. In the afternoon committees
from both organizations will visit the
several cemeteries of the city and deco
rate the graves of deceased members.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
MASONIC APRON
OF EARLY DATE
Interesting Relic Found In North
OF Ireland

LONDON. Robert 1. Clegg, Bird
degree, the well-known Masonic
writer of Chicago. is visiting
England in the interest of Masonic re-
search. Recently he obtained some
very interesting aprons of ancient
lodges. One apron comes from a lodge
in the north of ireland that dates from
1926, but it is believed that the lodge
had a, foothold in the eighteenth CEN
fury, as a lodge Of the same number
existed in 1740. t5
The apron is embIematicL Of three
systems of degrees and evidently was
intended to be worn by brother who
had received all of them The blue
of the lodge, the red of the chapter,
and the black of the knight Templar,
all appear In the apron. A Royal
Arch collar went with it.
These valuable relics, including
bag of black and white pebbles which
were used in the lodge for ballotting
are being forwarded to the House Of
the Temple at Washington, where they
win be placed in the library.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
CHURCH-MUSIC
ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL

Organ prelude
Professional: 20 Mother Dear, Jerusa-
lem" (Ward).
''Venite" (Turle).
'"Te Deum" (Schaffter).
"JubRate" (Corbin).
Children's hymn: Savior, Teach Ne
Day by Day. (Haynes).
Hymn: Lord OF Our LIFE (Barnby).
Offertory duet: Come Unto Him"
Recessionai: Guide Me. Thou Great
Jehovah" (Dykes).
Organ postlude,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT

An open air service, commencing at
shutdown, will be held Sunday after
noon by the service league of the
Church of the Advent. The league is
composed of teen age boys and girls,
who, as the name of the organization
implies, are active in certain phases of
church work.
The shutdown service will be short
ened evening prayer service led by the
rector, DIR. NJ. s. Barnwell, the singing
of hymns, accompanied by the league
orchestra, and a story hour conducted
by DIR. Roy G. Hershey. The league
will assemble at the church and go
to a hillside on the outskirts of the
city where the services will be held.
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WORTHWHILE INVESTIGATION

We are in sympStM With an investi-
CATION not yet COMPLETED, So far as
official Washington is concerned it is
of the "rara avis" type. The depart
ment Of commerce, moved by the sur
prising discoveries of Senators Walsh,
Wheeler, ct al, purposes to ascertain
once and for ALL why underwear
shrinks when washed. We subscribe
heartily to the motives behind this in
QUESTION. These are things worth
knowing and, not being interested in oil
especially, we believe we see in these
investigations something really con-
structive and something refreshingly
different.-St. Louis Times.
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-
The requirement for membership in
the Prophets is that a man must first
be a master Mason in good standing,
and that he must continue to maintain
his good standing in a lodge in order
to retain his standing with the proph-
cts, Therefore, there is absolutely no
.alitagonism to the lodge nor to any 9TH
er orders connected with Masonry. In
no way does the Order of Yelled Proph-
cts infringe upon the rights and cere-
monies of Masonry or of any other or
der; it has boundIess field Of its own,
where fun and fantasy revel in joyous
freedom, uncontrolled except by the
precepts that should ever guide a Ma
son in his walk through life, and which
ire none the less binding because when
he enters the realm Of the prophets he
unbends and laughs with his fellows
Ike a boy unburdened with care. The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
CHURCH TO BURN
CANCELLED BONDS
Pratt City Baptists Will
Have Celebration :
Sunday

The Pratt City Baptist church will
celebrate its being debt-free Sunday
with huge bonfire at its IL o'clock
service when it will burn the cancelled
notes floated some time ago and which
have recently been redeemed.
Besides coming completely out of
debt, the. church in the past two and a
half years, under the administration of
Rev. T. @. Wyatt, has increased its
membership from AIS to 100 members.
The Sunday school is also reported
growing fast. A cordial invitation has
been extended by the Rev. Mr.. Wyatt
to the public, asking them to come and
help them celebrate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
CHURCH RECEIVES
so NEW MEMBERS
Revival At POwderIy Baptist To
= Be Concluded Sunday

Fifty new members have been re-
ceived into the Powderly Baptist
church during the revival services CON
Quoted during the past two weeks by
the Garrison party from Houston,
Texas, according to an announcement
Thursday by Rev. Walter Dudley, pas
tor. Evangelist Garrison will close the
revival Sunday with services at ii
o'clock Sunday evening. Musical num-
bers have been prepared for each serv-
ice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
DIR. RLDOUT TALKS 81
AT PRESBYTERIAN
On Short Visit To Birmingham,
Preacher Is Secured

DR.. Samuel Ridout of Hartford.
Conn, will preach at II o'clock Sun.
day morning at the Second Presby-
terrain church. DR.. Ridout is in Biz
mingham visiting his son, Seth Ridout.
and Rev. J. B. Meacham, the pastor,
was delighted to secure his service, he
stated. He is highly regarded as a Bible
student and scholar, lecturer and
preacher. He is the author of many
books and expositions of the scriptures,
The Rev. Mr.. Meacham has extended
an invitation to the public, inviting
them to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
SERMON TOPICS
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST,
SCIENTIST

Services at II o'clock Sunday morn
ing and 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening,
subject, Soul and Body"
Sunday school at o 80 o'clock Sun
day morning.
Testimonial meeting at 8 o'clock on
Wednesday night.
Reading room, I'LL American Trust
building, open week days from 8 until
5 o'clock. frtN
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ENsLEY ELKs ACTIVE
Meeting Nights Marked With Good At

Meeting Nights Marked With Good At
tendance
Regular meeting of Ensley lodge No.
987, Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks, will be held Monday night at 8
O'Clock ana all members of the lodge and
visitors are invited to attend. Some
business of Importance will be acted
upon and reports of committees made.
George B. Bell, exalted ruler, is much
gratified at the fine attendance each
meeting night, and of the hearty sup
port he is receiving from the officers
and members of the club.
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ORDER OF DEAIOLAY
VIII Have Representatives At Interna.
tiOnaI Events

. KANSAS CITY, Mo-The grand
council of the Order of DeMolay is to
choose one member from all chapters
of the order throughout the country,
who is to represent the council in in
ternational events abroad, being Of
fetal observer at the British empire
exposition in London, at the Olympic
games in Paris, and at the Boy Scout
meeting in Copenhagen. He will ac-
company a party which will sail for
Europe ON June p on ten weeks
educational tour.
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MornlnB serVlce.
organ prelude: "Cantilena" (Fauik).
Anthem; "Fear Not, o Israel" (Biax
Spicker).
Duet: 'watchman. What OF the
Night" (Sargent), sung by Mr.. R. c.
Kaufman and Miss Marian Stavrovsky.
Quartet: Father. In Thy Mysterious
Presence" (Scott).
Postlude. Lemaigre.
Night service:
organ prelude: ''Reverie" (Baldwin).
Anthem: Gloria" in B flat (Farmer).
Solo, Light" (scott), sung by Miss
Stavrovsky.
Anthem: "ouI Tolis" (Farmer).
Organ postIude, LemaIgre.
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FAIRvIEw PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. j.. II. Stevenson Pastor
Commanded Blessing at IL o'clock. &
The young people of the church will
present q special missionary program at
Sunday school at $3.50 GEOLOGY Sunday
morning.
Junior Christian Endeavor at o'clock
Sunday afternoon.
Senior Christian Endeavor at s:45 o'clock
Sunday evening. =
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INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN

NIOTHIHB StTVICes
Quartet: Let Not Your Heart Be
Troubled" (Ambrose).
Solo: Fear Ye Not o Israel" (Buck).
Mrs. May Shackelford.
Evening service. Lyric theatre. 7:55
sharp:
Mixed quartet: Thou Wilt Keep Him"
(Trowbridge).
Duet: MY Son Is Yet Alive"-Prodigal
Son (SullIvan).
Male quartets: Content CParksl;
my God and Father While Stray"
(Marston); 20 Be Joyful" (Nevin).
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UNIvERsALIsT, FRATERNAL
HALL

DR.. Richard. M. Smith, Pastor
what Becomes Of Those Who, at
the End of Their Present Earthly
Lives, Are in the Sight of God Not
Holy"
Sunday school and Bible class at
10 30 o'clock.
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S0CIETY MEETs

Business and missionary work will
be discussed by the Woodlawn Chris
tian Endeavor society at the regular
weekly meeting at 8 80 o'clock Sun