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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
HIGHER IDEALS
 PYTHIAN ORDER
Veteran Secretary Talks Of Changes Made In
 Lodge Purposes

On account of the election, the reg ular meeting of Jefferson Valley lodge, Knights of Pythias was postponed and the business continued until the meet ing Tuesday night this week. In ad- dition to the regular business the rank of Knight will be conferred on a can didate by a specially selected team, and preparations are being made to take care of the large crowd that is ex' pected.
 "The Pythian order holds its older membership with remarkable success, '" said A. s. Elliott, veteran secretary. ''The introduction of new members by initiation in the latter years is, how ever, no comparison with times gone by. This is accounted for by the re- construction of it's purposes to pure benevolence rather than furnishing sick benefits to members. In former times the order attracted many members who sought connection for what they could get out of it. Membership is now sus- tained, and new members who join be- lieve more in rendering service to oth- CTS, and are moved to the higher aim of aiding the unfortunate brother and his family.
 Another striking change in the op- erations of the Pythian order in relief lines, is the endency towards relieving the smaller lodges of a burden that has been taking the life from them in the past, and concentrating on a state or grand lodge fund, as the unit for the direction of relief matters pertaining to the membership as a whole. This, it seems, is giving success to the move- ment going on now for the establish ment of "Pythian Home" for widowe and orphans in this state.
 Already, by the purchase of S5 acres of land, in close proximity to Montgomery, the order in Alabama is beginning to realize on one of it's great est objects. Money is being systematic ally brought into one fund, under the auspices of the Grand lodge, and the of flee of the Grand lodge, being centrally established in it's own building at Mont gomery, there is an air of securely and permanency about the plan that is be- coming more and more convincing to the lodges, and is being supported by the private members all over the state.
 "We understand that more than $50,- 900 has been collected during the past few years, and that the present Grand chancellor, with able assistants in the 16 Pythian districts, will add another $50, 900 to the permanent fund. bringing the foundation to $10O,OOO The lodges of the Birmingham district have prom ised to raise the quota assessed against them, which, owing to the splendid membership in this section, has been placed at 20 per cent of the amount to be realized, that is they decided to raise $10,OO0 by their individual sub scriptiOns."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
DRINK WATER TO HELP WASH OUT
 KIDNEY POISON
If Your Back Hurts or Bladder Bothers You, Begin
 Taking Salts

When your kidneys hurt and your back feels sore don't get scared and proceed to load your stomach with a lot of drugs that excite the kidneys and irritate the entire urinary tract. Keep your kidneys clean, like you keep your bowels clean, by flushing them with a mild, harmless salts which helps to remove the body's urinous waste and stimulates them to their normal activity. The function of the kidneys is to filter the blood. In "A hours they strain from it 500 grains of acid and waste, so we can readily un- derstand the vital importance of keep ing the kidneys active.
 Drink lots of good water-you can't drink too much; also get from any pharmacist about four ounces of lad Salts; take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast each morn ing for a few days and your kidneys may then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been used for years to help clean and stimulate clogged kidneys also to neutralize the acids in the sys- tenn so they are no longer a source of irritation, thus often relieving bladder weakness.
 lad Salts is inexpensive, cannot in. jure; makes delightful efferveseent Whitewater drink, which everyone should take now and then to help keen their kidneys clean and active. Try this; also keep up the water drinking and no doubt you will wonder what became of your kidney trouble and backache. By all means have your physician examine your kidneys at 1oast twice . year-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
ELKS TO PARADE
 ARMISTICE DAY
Hampers Of Food Will Be Distributed On
 Thanksgiving

Birmingham lodge No. @, Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks, will form one of the units in the Armistice Day parade on Tuesday and a committee headed by J. w. Allen, assisted by the ladies of 79 have arranged for the decoration of the cars that will join the Elks' section. All members of the lodge who have autos and who will take part in the parade are requested to meet at the Elks' home on Armistice Day, where the cars will be decorated in national and Elks' colors by the com mittee.
 The needy families of Birmingham will be the recipients of the Elks' bounty on Thanksgiving Day, when they will receive a well-filled hamper of substantial provisions, including pork roast, flour, vegetables, bread, cakes cereals and other food comodities of first-class quality. Zac Smith, Jr., is chairman of the Thanksgiving commit tee and will be assisted by a number of subcommittees. In order that the real needy can be reached, the commit tee requests that the names of families to be benefited be turned in to the com mittee, or to c. W. Parrish, the GUS todian of the Elks' home, as soon as possible, as all applications will be in- vestigated as to their worthiness. Plans are about completed for the annual memorial exercises to be held the first Sunday in December at the Third Presbyterian church, Dr. J. A. Bryan, pastor. Dr. Bryan is honorary chaplain of the lodge and will have a part on the program. Judge Leon Me Cord will make the principal address, and appropriate music will be rendered by an augmented choir and orchestra. Dr. B. A. Fox is chairman of the com mittee in charge.
 Everything is set for the Elks' Christmas tree, according to Johnnie Antwine, chairman of the Christmas tree committee. The toys and presents have been purchased and delivered and are stored away in the Elks' home ready for for distribution on Christmas day. For over 30 years the Christmas tree for poor kiddies has been an an- nual affair with the Birmingham Elks and thousands of children have been made happy by their generosity. Chair Antwine states that the presents this year are more numerous than in for mer years and really worth while.
 Regular meeting of the lodge will be held Tuesday night and reports of the several committees, including that of Harry Moore on the Elks' charity cir GUS, will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
B'NAI B'RITH DAY
 TO BE CELEBRATED
Judge Samuels To Make Princi-
 pal Address-Public Invited

Judge David Samuels of Shreveport, La, will be the principal speaker at the celebration of "B'nai B'rith Day. on Sunday night, November 9, at the auditorium of the Young Mems He brew association. The affair will be held under the auspices of the three B'nai Birth lodges of the Birming, ham district, and all the members and the public generally are invited.
 The lodge will be opened in regular form in the presence of the public, as the secret work of the Independent Or der of B'nai Birth was abolished dur ing the World war. In addition to the address by Judge Samuels, musical program will be rendered. The exer- cises will commence at 8 o'clock, and the public is cordially invited to be present at the opening ceremonies.
 Judge and Mrs. Samuels arrived in Birmingham Saturday and were en- tertained at dinner by the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, in the private dining rooms of the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
DANCES ANNOUNCED BY CRESCENT CLUB
Delightful Affairs Are Planned
 For The Winter Months

The Crescent club, an auxiliary of Zamora Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine composed of its younger mem bers, gave their regular semi-monthly dance last Friday night at the Tutwiler hotel. Almost the entire membership of the club was in attendance and a delightful time was had. The next dance for November will be held on November 21. .N,tL
 Plans for the New Years eve. dance on the night of December S1 are be- ing made and the event is expected to be a gala affair. It will be held at the Cascade Plunge commencing at 10 o'clock D. m., and continuing until 4 o'clock a. m. It will be an invitation affair and a large crowd is expected. The other December dance will be held Friday night, December 5, at the Tut wiler.
 The members of the. Crescent club attended the recent dances given by the Shrine club of Woodlawn and Ems ley.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
HEAD CONSUL ". o. ". TO ATTEND BANQUET

Indications are that there will be a large attendance at the banquet that will be given the commissioned officers of the 26th regiment, uniform rank, Woodmen of the World, on Wednesday night, November 19, in the private din ing rooms of the Greenwood cafe. While quite a number of reservations for the banquet have been made there are still some available. Reservations can made through Capt.-Adjt. w. T. Deadman, 7524 Walker avenue.
 The honor guests will be Major-G General c. l.. Mather, Omaha, Neb., head con sul; Governor w. w. Brandon, Mont gomery; Brig. Gen. o. E. French, East Lake; Col. w. M. Crawford, Omaha, Neb.; Col. J. T. Adams, Birmingham ; Col. W. w. Box, Anniston.
 The officers of each camp or their representatives are also invited.
 The next monthly meeting of the regiment will be held at Palmetto Camp No. 52, Pratt City on Monday night, November 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
BIG FEATURES
 FOR ELKS CIRCUS
Polly Of The Circus Contest Is Proving
 Of Interest

Advance sales of tickets for the Elks Charity circus, to be staged the week of November r under the auspices of Birmingham lodge No. @, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, have exceeded expectations and indications are that the Birmingham municipal auditorium, where the circus will be staged, will have it's capacity taxed during the week. Information has been given out from headquarters, BOA Twentieth street near the Bencor hotel, that the sale for re- served seats will go on Wednesday or Thursday of this week, in ample time for every one to be taken care Of.
 "We were certainly fortunate, said Harry Moore, chairman of the general circus committee" when we picked our dates on November IT to the 22, as VIC find that between now and the dates we have selected, every large circus will have gone into winter quarters. That means we have the choice of the great est acts in the country for our event and we will have just that. In fact have already contracted for 25 of these features and Birmingham will witness all feature acts, the cream of the cir GUS talent"
 Among other special events the Elks are going to pick Birmingham's most popular lady and present her with a beautiful diamond ring. A contest to determine this question is about to start and over a score of ladies have been entered, prominent among whom are the following Miss Margaret Me Cormack, Miss Ethel Parrish, Miss Mary Alice Colgan, Miss Anna Mullen, Miss Helen Virginia Allen, Miss Mary Helen Sabiston, Mrs. J. W. Perkins, Mrs. H. A. Lester.
 Other prospective entrants are urged to call at Circus headquarters, BOA Twentieth street, north, at their ear Hest convenience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
FRATERNAL GREETINGS

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 7.-The Ma sonic Grand Lodge of this city has ac- corded recognition to the Grand Lodges of Guatemala and Panama.
 During the session of Grand Lodge, Governor Louis F. Hart, Edward S. Emigh, and Harry D. Merritt, all of whom are Masons, members of the Grand Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the state of Washing ton, officially presented the greetings and good wishes of the Odd Fellows to the Masons.
 Arrangements were made for the pur- chase of site for a Masonic home to cost approximately $7S.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
SOJOURNERS CLUB
Army And Navy Officers Form Ma
 sonic Clubs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-Sojourners clubs, composed of Master Masons in good standing, who are now or who may have served as commissioned officers of the United States army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, public health service or ocast or godetic survey, in peace or war, foreign or domestic, in the reg ular, volunteer, national guard, national army or emergency forces or officers reserve corps; also American citizens who have served as commissioned of ficers in any service of the nations allied with the United States in the world war, has a membership which exceeds 5000. The local chapter of the club, Washington No. 8, has 1000 members.
 The following new chapters have been chartered in the past two weeks {: Caribbean, No. 21, Canal Zone; St. Louis, No. 9, St. Louis, Mo-; and Cleveland, No. 23, Cleveland, Ohio. Other chapters are in process of for nation at San Diego, Cal, and Se- attle, Wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MASONIC BUREAU
Members of Masonic Bodies Invited To
 Meeting

S. R. Hawley, superintendent of the Masonic bureau of service and employ ment,' has sent out the following notice to the representatives of the Masonic bodies connected with the bureau:
 "The Masonic bureau of service and employment will hold its regular meet ing, Tuesday evening, November IS, at z 80 o'clock in the Masonic temple.
 If you are interested in the most inn portant work in Masonry you will, if possible, lend us your presence for one hour on the above date. Come out and show your superintendent that his eff forts are appreciated"
 Since the reorganization of the bureau it's scope of usefulness has been largely extended and the officers cordially in vited all Master Masons and members of the Eastern Star. to attend this meet ing. The officers of the bureau are James o. Puckett, president; R. J. Wilson, first vice president; H. J. Green, second vice president; A. E. Whitehouse, treasurer; Mrs. Lillian Jackson, secretary; s. R. Hawley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
REBEKAHS MEET
Sewing Circle Makes Garments
 Orphan Children

Sewing Circle Makes Garments For
 Orphan Children
 Victoria Rebekah Lodge No. 32, met Friday night at the Odd Fellows hall Woodlawn, and conferred the degrees on seVera! candidates. The work was put on under the direction of team Captain .; U. Jacobs and was very impressive. There was quite a number of visitors rom nelghboring Rebekah lodges and most enjoyable and instructive meet ing was had.
 The sewing circle of Victoria Re- bekah lodge met last Thursday at Beggs hall, and quilted two handsome quilts. The circle meets semi-monthly and devotes it's time to making gar ments for the children of the Odd Eel low Orphans home at Cullman, and to the making of quilts for sale. The proceeds go to the orphans home fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
WOODNIEN MEET

Iron City camp No. S76, Woodmen of the World. held an interesting meet ing on Tuesday night in the Woodman hall, North Birmingham. There was good attendance with a number of visitors present. Consul Commander William Goodwin presided. Quite a lot of routine matters was disposed of and report was made on the reorganization of the degree team. The lodge meets every Tuesday night and visitors are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
THREE-DAY CONCLAVE
Knights Templar To Confer Order On
 Glass

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 8.-Nash- ville commandery No. 1, Knights Temp lar, will hold three-day conclave and ceremonial this month, and it is ex- pected that at least 100 new members will be admitted.
 Elaborate preparations are being made by the general committee, work ing through number of special com mittees, and it is stated that no de- tail will be omitted or overlooked in making it inspiring and sublime, The impressive ritual will be con ducted by ritualistic specialists from the Nashville commandery and from neighboring lodges who have been in vited to particiate in the ceremonial, which will be elaborated and ampli field in all its dignity and beauty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
LODGE CENTENNIAL
First Masonic Lodge In Florida Will
 CeIAhTatA

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Nov. S.-The centennial of the first Florida Masonic lodge will be celebrated November 9-15. The first lodge convened here in 1924 under warrant from Grand Lodge of Alabama and was formed by General Robert Butler, adjutant general for Andrew Jackson.
 In 1880, members of the lodges at Quincy and Marianna, Fla, chartered by Tennessee and Georgia, met here and formed the Grand lodge of Florida. John P. Duval, a relative of the ter ritorial governor, was the first grand master.
 Andrew Jackson, for whom the first lodge was named, was an honor ary member of both this lodge and the Florida Grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
TRAVELS WITH HIS 15 WIVES

used to be in foreign lands. Prince Ab- dul Kadir, son of the late Abdul Hamid, has been visiting in Budapest, accom- panied by his harem of fifteen beautiful Circassian women, and evidently has found the expedition costly, for he has fallen into the clutches of loan shark. Threat that the harem would be seized for debt caused the prince bad quarter hour or two, but fortunately there were enough family jewels left to meet the financial obligation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
LUCKIE TENT
Social Session To Be Held Next Meet
 ing Night

There was a splendid attendance at the meeting of Luckie Tent No. 2 the Maccabees on Monday evening, Commander Roy Manly presiding. Six applications for membership received and referred. Eight candidates were given the full amplified degree work under the direction of assistant Capt. J. J. Cantey.
 The record keeper reported the death of J. F. Carney, which occurred at Lafayette, Ind, Oct. 30, and suitable action was taken by the tent. MT. Carney was one of the oldest members of the tent, and his death was a shock to the membership.
 The entertainment committee re- ported everything in readiness for serv- ing refreshments for the membership at the meeting on Monday evening Nov. 10. All members are invited to be pres- ent and big time is expected. Supervis- ing Deputy Frank o. Croy returned from a visit to Hot Springs, Ark, where he has been for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
ENOCH LODGE

Enoch lodge No. 57, Knights of Pythias, met Thursday night at their castle hall, Pratt City, with Chancellor Commander J. E. Wood in the chair. A large delegation of visitors from Bir- mingham, Ensley, Fairfield and Dolo- mite were present, and picked team from the members of the lodge and wis itors conferred the rank of page on SIX candidates. The work was put on in fine shape and was very impressive.
 In response to the appeal for con tribution to the Pythian Orphan Home fund the lodge donated the sum of $50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MASONIC GUARD

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. S.-Rich- mond- Examples the oldest Masonic lodge building in the United States, the struc- ture having been erected in 17S5. Dur ing the siege of Richmond, when large part of the city was devastated, cordOn of Masons of the northern army, acting under orders, surrounded and protected this building from damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
AMRA GROTTO

BRISTOL, Va, Nov. S.-Amra Grot- to, NJ. o. V. P. F. R., of Knoxville, Tenn, held a largely attended cere monial in this city. Amra Grotto makes special provision for the widows and families of deceased Masons. Imme- diately upon the death of member, the family receives a check for $1,750.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
WHITE SHRINE

Magic City chapter No. l White Shrine of Jerusalem. is making plans for the initiation of a large class of candidates the latter part of November. This is a new order and is growing rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
DETECATES ELECTED

Alma Seay chapter, No. 36 order of the Eastern Star, met Thursday night and elected delegates to the annual meeting of the grand chapter of Ala hama which convened in Montgomery Nnvemher 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09

the degrees are conferred and no de- lays are expected in the rapid work of the reunion.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-15
Gardenias.

Not all gardenias are white. Paris
* wearing bright red ones on THE
white collars Of dark costumes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-15

Ibegan exercising when was three.
/ should have started sooner, for
the best time to begin is in the cradle.
When baby reaches out and
clutches at an outstretched finger,
let him pull himself w. 1t strength
ems his little body. And later when
he starts tumbling around, crawling
on the floor, trying to walk, he is
doing what we in acrobatics call
turning out the lower limbs" He
is unknowingly training his legs.
body and arms to work in unison.
Then as soon as he is strong enough
to lie. him play in water. He will
take to it as naturally as duck. This
will not only prove of great benefit
Immediately, bu. will conquer that
natural fear Of water that bothers so
many grownups.
No form of exercise is so productive
of general good as swimming. 1t
strengthens every muscle in the body,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-15
BY LILLIAN LEITZEL
Worlds Greatest Aerial Gymnast

develops circulation and grace and
makes for good health.
IL you must have a gymnasium
atmosphere to do some exercise, get a
pulley device, stretching it forward
and downward, touching the floor
with the finger tips while keeping
the legs straight.
There is one admonition should
like give to all mothers:
Never let your daughter wear a
corset or stay.
The human body has it own sup
porting muscles, which. when prop
orl., developed. are ample to support
the hunan form. If properly exer.
cised they will bring out the natural
grace of the body without any arti-
ficial assistance.
Acrobats and other circus per-
formers do not wear such trappings.
Yet their for.is are superior, for
the most part. TO those OF the aver
age man or woman.
Why? They have let nature de-
velop their forms instead of corsets.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-15
By A. ii. FREDERICK
Oakland. Cal April 15.-Ther,

UahfanO, Ndl., april lO.-l mere u
something new under the sun - Il
school boy with clean hands and
proud of it.
Credit must go to Miss Mary /
Preston. health. education secretary
of the Alemeda County Health
Center.
Its easy when YOU go. about it
in the right way" she declares.
1.-The dry reading of text book
is the wrong way: the right Wy IL
an appeal to vanity and the aroIs-
Ing of competitive interest
Miss Preston made her discovery
while instructor of physiology at the
State Teachers College in San Fran
cisco.
There I had to deal with young
ladies in the full flush of youth.
she explains. Il appealed to their
vanity. / drove home the idea thu:
health. makes beauty. The response
was instantaneous.
IF it would take with young
girls. why not with children?"
With that idea in mind Miss Pres
ton made thorough study Of chill
dren's characteristics and decided the
best appeal would be to their desire
to excel their fellow students.
A chart outlined 10 rules for TAX
ing care of the human body. Ter