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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
KAMRAM TO LEAD
 WORLD IN SIZE
Anniversary Celebration To Mark Epoch In
 GrottO History

Regular monthly business meeting of Kamram Grotto, Mysti. Order Os Yelled Prophets, was held Thursday night, Au- gust q, at the Masonic temple, Mon arch Jesse l.. Hagy presiding. There was a good attendance, and the busi- ness on hand transacted with dispatch. Reports from the several working com mittees were received and filed.
 Every member of the Grotto was urged by Monarch Hagy to put his shoul- der to the wheel and help make the eele- bration of the second anniversary of Kamram Grotto, which will be held October 8, one of the biggest events in the history of the order. On this occa- sion, it is planned to have gigantic ceremonial session with class of can didGtes set at 2,500 and it is confident ly believed by the officers that this number will be reached.
 While no figures are available at this time, owing to the fact that all the out-of-town Grotto clubs and the sew eral uniformed bodies are competing for valuable prizes, which will be given to the organizations bringing in the rlost candidates for the anniversary cele- bration. There is no competition be- tween the Grotto clubs and the uni formed bodies; they are competing for separate prizes.
 For the Grotto club bringing in the largest number of candidates a prize of $1OO is offered. For the club bringing in the second largest number, $75. For the club securing the third largest num- Der, $50. The uniformed bodies, which include the patrol, band, drum corps, kantors, greeters, revels corps and cast, are competing for a prize of $1O0, which will be given the organization securing the most candidates.
 It is understood that each of these organizations have already secured a large number of applications, but are holding them back until later date. The time limit for turning in the ap- plications will be the business meeting that will be held shortly before the ceremonial.
 An elaborate program is being ar ranged for the big celebration, for in ad- dition to it being Kamram's second an- niversary, it will probably mark the ad- vancement of Kamram Grotto to the pround position of the largest Grotto in the world, place held by Long 1 Grotto of Brooklyn, N. r., with ap- pFOAlHdCely OyOOO meuDcTS. AL tue ldsI meeting of the supreme convention, Kamram reported 8,O95 members in good standing, and with an objective set for 2,500 new members for the ap- preaching ceremonial, with every indi- cation that the quota will be reached, Kamram's membership will easily reach the 10000 mark. it is believed.
 The program for the celebration in- cludes big downtown parade, in which all the uniformed bodies, officers and members will participate. A number of grottoes from surrounding southern states have been invited to attend and it is understood will be on hand with their bands and uniformed bodies to aid in the festivities.
 Further information regarding the celebration, application blanks, etc., can be had from Secretary H. B. Kirby, on the mezzanine floor of the Masonic temple,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
PYTHIAN LODGES
 MEET AT ENSLEY
Grand Officers To At tend District Converl-
 ton Tuesday

Steel City lodge No. 190, Knights of Pythias, will be host to the semi-an- nual convention of the second Pythian district, composed of the subordinate lodges of Jefferson, Blount, Bibb and Cullman counties, and will convene Tuesday, August 26, at the Castle hall, Ensley.
 Quite a number of important mat ters will come before the convention, in particular the raising of the fund for the Alabama Pythians' home, and the statewide drive for new members. On account of these important measures n number of the grand officers of the grand lodge of Alabama will be pres ent, including s. L. Johnson, grand chancellor; M. W. Aldridge, grand keeper of records and seals; Past Grand Chancellors Robert Mangum, Hugo L.. Black, Graham Perdue and others.
 It is expected that all the lodges in the district will be well represent ed, as the lodges have bene requested to fill delegations in order that the two big movements may be properly brought before the several lodges. Quite num- Der of delegates have been elected and indications are that a rousing conven- ton will be held.
 Steel City lodge is considered one of the most progressive Pythian lodges in the state,. with a large and enthu- siastic membership, and will doubtless prove an admirable host. The sev- eral committees of the lodge in charge of the convention have been busy dur ing the past week working out all the details and getting everything in shape. A fine program has been arranged.
 The convention will last all day with intervals for lunch and while there is, much business on hand, there will be some entertainment features for the benefit of the delegates. There will be degree work in the rank of knight by a specially selected and well drilled team, and if time permits, in the other ranks also.
 While only the representatives can vote, all the, members of the order may be seated in the convention and Steel City extends a cordial invitation to all members to attend. Election of off cers and the selection of the next place of meeting will be the concluding busi- ness of the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
SIX CANDIDATES
 ARE GIVEN DEGREE
Luckie Tent Of Maccabees En-
 joy Busy Session And Melons

The meeting of Luckie Tent, No. 2, the Maceabees on Monday evening was well attended, Commander Roy Man ly in the chair. Six applications were received and disposed of. Six candidates were given the full degree work, Cap tain Manly directing the work with about half of his team composed of new members that he is training, and the complication of tie degree work was of high-class and up to the usual standard.
 Record Keeper w. I. Heath being absent on his vacation, the master-at- nrms, s. F. Willoughby filled his sta tion and Sir Knight Kingsley acted as master-at-arms. After a most interest ing talk by Commander J. G. Tyler of Anniston Tent No. B, the tent was closed and the membership repaired to m adjoining room where they enjoyed a bounteOus feast of iced watermelons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
PARK CONCERT 7
 BY LODGE BAND
Odd Fellows Sponsor Con- cert At Woodrow
 Wilson Park

At. the last meeting of Star lodge, No. 2SS, Independant Order of Odd Fellows, final plans were completed for the concert to be given by Star lodge band, on Sunday afternoon, August 24 at 3 3:30 o'clock, at Wood row Wilson park. A fine program has been arranged by Prof. S. Costa, band master, who will direct the con- cert. This, is the first of a series of park concerts to be given by the band, this fall and are entirely free The of ficers and members of Star lodge cordi- ally invited the public to attend the concert.
 Among the other matters that came before the meeting was the campaign for the class for the next degree night which will be held on September 4. This will be known as class number nine, and so far there are ten applica- tionS in the hands of the secretary.
 Lodge Deputy George E. Williams, made a nice talk to the members of the team encouraging them to be at- tentive to their meetings. "We must OO OuE very UCSls OAu OldI lOu&C 4S noted for it's work and when she starts anything it is always completed in first class shape. We want to always have the nam eOf being producers and not takers, therefore l ask each and every member of the team to be on time at all meetings he stated.
 Past Grand Peter B. Gilbreath who is in Greenville, s. O., on vacation wrote the lodge that he was having nice time and that the lodges in that section are enjoying a good increase in membership.
 Noble Grand John B. Paradise gave the growth of the membership since his election and thanked the members for the cooperation that they were giving him. "I am working hard to see if cannot go a little better than the last report and I do hope l will not have any draw backs. I only ask ev- eryone to help me by being regular attendants and I will do the rest" he said.
 Prof. s. Costa, one of the sOuth's best musical directors, and director of Star Lodge band made a brief talk the concert to be given at Woodrow Wilson Park August 24 from 8 80 to 5 80 and stated that the fol- lowing selections would constitute his program:
 No. 1 Marcia" Principedi Pie monte CD. Guarino). ..s
 No. 2 "William Tell" overture bG. ROssinD.
 No. 3. Selection Traviata (G. verdi).
 No. 4 ''Wedding of the Winds, waltz (John T. HalD.
 Ten minute intermissiOn.
 No. "Prezioso Ricordo," Marcia Sinfsinco (G. Marranzini(.
 No. 6. Selection Trovotore (G. Yer dil.
 No. z. "Sextette Luica' (Donizetti).
 No. 8 "Gems of Stephen Foster" American Fantasia (Theo NJ. TObiani).
 No. 9 Star Spangel Banner" (Keys).
 Star lodge is the only Odd Fellow lodge in the state that has it's own band and every care is being taken in getting the very best musicians On the next regular meeting night Star lodge will hold a membership test and the entire mem bership is requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
SHRINETOGIVE
 CLASSIC DRAMA
'Masque Of Pandora To
 Open Here On Sep ternber P

< A musical dramatization of >Lonefel-i lows poem, saThe Masque of Pandora" will be presented in Birmingham the week, opening September 9, under the auspices of Zamora Temple, Noblps of the Mystic Shrine. The cast will number 500 performers chosen from ,Birmingham's best musical and tlra matic talent. While the Shrine will sponsor the production it will be in the nature of a civic affair, presenting the best there is in high class, artistic and inspiring entertainment.
 The place of presentation has not been definitely decided upon, but it will be given in the open air, and the stage will be the largest ever con structed in the south, on which will bc erected beautiful Grecian sunken garden. The big production has been given in most of the large cities throughout the country, and has just recently completed n week'H run in New Orleans and comes to Birmingham with reputation of being one of the. greatest and most spectacular out-of- door attractions in the country.
 Headquarters At TutwiIer
 Shrine headquarters have been es- tablished in the Tutwiler hotel, where an office has been opened and corps of stenographers and clerks will be in constant attendance. All rehearsals will be held in the hotel ballroom and roof garden. Each night preceding the opera the Shrine band will play con cert and Zamora patrol will give an exhibition drill on the stage between the acts. The male chorus of trained singers will have a prominent part. The production abounds with many scenic effects, including storm, morn ing and evening scenes.
 Miss Morse In Charge
 Miss Cora Belle Morse of New York city, who dramatized the Mas que, will be personally in charge, bring ing here her entire staff of executives. 'C. Eugene Webner, business manager, together with the executive committee of Zamora Temple, will have charge of all the business details.
 Dr. H. c. Crelly, chairman of the executive committee, with l.. H. Salter, as vice chairman, said today that the production is probably the highest class of its kind on the road, and that noth- ing would be left undone for the pleas ure and comfort of the thousands who are expected to attend.
 Announcement of the cast and nu- merous committees will be made with in a fortnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
CEMENTERS ASK
 REDUCED RATES
Revision Between All Points Is Petit
 ti0ned

A petition of all Alabama carriers to revise the rates on cement, bith car load and less carload, between all points in the state, is scheduled for hearing at Montgomery before the Ala bama public service commission on September. {.
 Generally speaking the present rates on cement, carload, and less carload, are those established by the legislature during the Conner administration and commonly known as the Conner statu- tory rates. The revision, which is contemplated on cement, is only one of the many commodity revisions which the receivers and shippers must handle before the state commission in the next few months, according to c. D. Jones, secretary of the Birmingham Traffic association.
 Mir. Jones states that this revision has already taken place on sewer pipe, concrete pipe, cotton, fertilizer. lime, stoves and, kindred articles and brick. The latter case is scheduled for hearing September 15. These revisions, it is said, are brought about by the rates which are being forced on interstate traffic by a riged observance of the fourth section of the interstate com merce act and by the revisions which have and are taking place before other southern state commissions.
 It is claimed that present day re- visions are just as important to the people of Alabama, if not more so, than the rate fight which was so vigorously and successfully waged for the people of the state during the administration of Governor Conner. |,
 The Traffic association, in the ce- ment revision, will endeavor to hold the present Conner statutory rates for the jobbers of this commodity in the Bir- mingham district and to retain the present level and relationship of the carload rates on inbound movements from nearby producing points to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
NEW CATHEDRAL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Ground was broken a few days ago for the new 3O,OOO Scottish Rite cathedral. All Thirty-third Degree Masons and the masters of all Masonic lodges in Jack sonville and Southern Jacksonville were invited to attend. Members of the building and finance committees took part in the ceremonies, R. V. Rogero, secretary of local Masonic organiza- tions, also was Lresent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
HARRISON SPEAKS
 TO FURNITURE MEN
Commissioner Stresses Value Of
 Fairgrounds And Parks

The Birmingham Furniture Dealers association held its regular bi-weekly luncheon in the club room of the Muni- cipal market, Friday at 12 :15 p. m. There was quite a large gathering of representative furniture men who had the pleasure of hearing Commissioner William L. Harrison address the asso- citation, who stressed in particular the subjects of play grounds and parks, also the advantages to the Birmingham public of the municipal market. He went into detail as to the history of the municipal market from the time the idea was first conceived up to the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
RTRTHS

To Mir. and Mrs c. c. Brady, 141l Thirty-fift avenue. June 3; girl.
 To Mir. and Mrs. James R. Skeltou, Bir- mingham. June Il; girl.
 To Mir and Mrs. John L. Coulter, 1905 Eighth avenue, north. July 9; girl. To Mfr. and Mrs Edwin s. Brannon. s123 Underwood avenue, August 17; boy.
 To Mir. and Mrs. Huston Perkins, Multa, August IT; girl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
MASONIC CLUB
Well Known Theatrical Men Organize
 At Hollywood.

LOS ANGELES, Cal.-A new Ma sonic club, made up of actors, direct ors, authors and film executives, all engaged in the picture business or the theatrical industry, has been formed in Hollywood. "The 233, Club" is the name of the new organization, among whom it's charter members are the fol- lowing well known names in film cir eles: John Ince, Fred Niblo, Milton Stills, William Russell, Harry Franklin, George Sargent, Edward Davis, Phil Hunt, E. K Lincoln, Perry N. Vekroff, Robert Stevens, George D. Baker, Joseph Schenk, Wilfred North, Julian Eltinge, Darwin & Karr. Lesley Mason, Don Meaney, Edwin Rowland and Ar mold G. WOlford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
SHRINERS PLAN
 HOSPITAL UNITS
Mobile Units Will Be Organ
 ized At Children's Hospitals

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Answering the question as to what is meant by the Mobile Units of the Shrine Hos pitfalls, an official of the A. A. Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine explains that these units are composed of chief surgeon and staff of nurses, who work in the sparsely settled sections of the country.
 The success of the first Mobile Unit, which has been at work in the Hawaii an Islands for more than a year, led to the decision to form more of these organizations for the mountain dis tricts. It was held that the erection of expensive hospital buildings would not be justified, as the number of crippled children within reach of them might be exhausted within few years. By the system of movable bases, the treatment can be taken to the child and the work can be begun much sooner.
 The first two units will be organ iZed with bases at alreday established hospitals in Salt Lake City and SpO- kane, Washington. Another Is to have it's base in some city of western Canada, and another will operate in the Blue Ridge or Cumberland noun tains of eastern Tennessee, Kentucky or contiguous regions.
 Every Shriner in the country is as- sessed two dollars year for the up- keep of the Shrine hospitals.
 SPRINGFIELD, Nlass.-Students of the Daily Vacation Bible school of the First Baptist church presented the Shrine HosDital for CrinDled Childr on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
INDORSE
 DEFENSE TEST DAY
Shrine, De MOIay and SOjOurn-
 CTS Approve Plans

ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Frank s. Land, grand scribe and founder of the Order of De Molay, sent the following tele- gram to President Coolidge endorsing Defense day: "One of the fundamentals of the Order of DeAkOlay is patriotism. Proper observance of National Defense Day is true patriotism. One hundred and thirty thousand young men be- longing to thirteen hundred De Molay chapters in the United States will be asked to cooperate in suitable pro- gram"
 NASHVILLE, Tenn.-The Shrine club at it's regular weekly luncheon went on record indorsing National Defense Day to be observed Septem- Der 12 throughout the nation, in Rc- cordance with plans outlined by the war department. The speaker at the luncheon was Capt. George H. Shea of the regular army, a blue lodge Ma son. Captain Shea said that participa- ton in the Defense Day arrangements would mark the last official acts of both Gen. John J. Pershing and Gen. David Shanks, commanding officer of the Fourth Corps Area, who would retire soon after this date. Members of the regular army, the national guard, the R. o. T. c. of Hume-F Fogg nigh school, reserve officers and civili- ans will march in the parade to be held here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

Mrs. Abbie Rainer--The body of Mrs. Alp bic Rainer, aged 6s. who died Friday at the residence of her son, Arthur Rainer, Village Springs, Ala, was sent to Foley. Ala, Saturday by Morrison for burial She is survived by two sons Arthur Rainer of Village Springs, and Charles Rainer of Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

vorably upon this question, the nano will be changed, to one to be selected
 by a committee of the National asso- ciation,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
LODGE SCHOLARSHIP

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 23.-At its annual meeting the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons created three sehol- arships for the four college courses, to be given to tn sons of Master NEasons. Two of the scholarships will go to boys in the Masonic home at Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
Give California Fig Syrup"

Children love the pleasant taste of "California Fig Syrup" and gladly take it even when bilious. feverish, sick or constipated. No other laxative regulates the tender little bowels so nicely. It sweetens the stomach and starts the liver and bowels without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

Charles McGreen-Funeral services for Charles McGreen, aged 40, who died Fri day morning at a local infirmary, will be held at { o'clock Sunday afternoon in Elmwood cemetery, with Johns in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The So- journers' club, Washington chapter, No. 5, held a meeting last Wednesday. at the Y. M. c. A. assembly room. The speaker of the evening was Lieut.. Col. Fred B. RyOns, Engineer Reserve Corps, who gave an address on The Organized Reserve, Its Present Status. Its Employment in the Defense Test, and Its Prospective Development. This meeting was for the purpose of combating criticisms of the Defense Test
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

Robert Fummer-Funeral services for Robert Hummer. 7-yeaF- son of Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Hummer, who died Fri- day night at a local infirmary, were held at Il o'clock Saturday morning from Lige Loy's chapel. Burial fol- lowed in Mt. Olive cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

cramping or oveFacting. Contains no narcotics or soothing drugs.
 Tell your druggist you want only the genuine "CalifOrnia Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Motherl You must say "Galifornia" or you may get an imitation fig syrup.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
DEATHS

John B. Fancher, 4s11 Cherry street. August IS; 32 years.
 Oscar H. Lockmond, 2512 Seventeenth avenue north. August 22; CT years.
 Robert Fulmer, Morris, August 22; years.
 John A. BIaIxe, Jr-John A. Blake. IT,, ss, died Saturday morning. at 10 o'clock in Chester, s. C.. The body will arrive in Birmingham Monday. He is sur vived by his father, John A. Blake. Sr.; one sister. Mrs. B. M. Porter, Waterloo, Ala, and a brother, Victor C. Blake, of Birmingham. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Johns Oscar Harold LaclmOnd-Funeral serv- ices for Oscar Harold Lackmond, aged 67, who died Friday night at a local infirmary, will be held at 4 o'clock his daughter. Mrs. R. E. Bon Hazel; 2512 Seventh avenue, north. Burial will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. with Ridput in charge. He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. J. T. Sisson and Mrs. J. T. Walker. of Haley ville Ala, and Mrs. R. E. Bon Hagen of Birmingham; two sons, O. P. Lack mOnd and J. w. Lackmond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.-Students of the Daily Vacation Bible school of the First Baptist church presented the Shrine Hospital for Crippled ChildTen with doll house. The class has an enrolment of 155 and the doll hoIse was made by the students. It was accepted on behalf of the hospital by 'harles A. Frazer
Evening star., 1924-06-25

Mrs. Henry Dawson, widow of the
New York banker, has established a
scholarship fund to enable under
graduates from Oxford and Cambridge
to obtain part of their education at
Yale, Harvard and Princeton.
Evening star., 1924-06-25
TAXeCUTSESSENTIAL
SAYS SENATOR ROBINSON
Dark Horse Candidate Explains
Democratic Policies at Banquet
in His Honor.
BY the ASsocia ted Press.

NEW YORK. June Ex-senator
Robinson of Arkansas, whom former
Gov. G. H. Brough will nominate at
the Democratic national convention,
set forth last night at a testimonial
banquet in his honor what he con-
sidered the planks his party should
incorporate in its platform. He said:
THE main subjects to be given
prominence include honest admins
tration of the national government:
further reduction of taxation with
estate taxes. and surtaxes on in
comes; straightforward and conscien-
tious restraint and prevention Of
monopoly legislation to secure equal
ity of rights and opportunities to all
citizens: prompt reduction in tarih
taxes for lowering the cost of living
and improving foreign trade; sub
stantial reduction in freight rates
and the elimination of the Pullman
surtaxes: strengthening the COOP
erative marketing system; the estab-
lishment Of sound methods for fnanc-
ing agricultural export, and for the
Improvement of foreign market con-
ditions.
1T is fair and just to accord agri-
culture heroic relief from the pres
to that which in emergencies has
been granted other Indispensable in
dustries. Ill-considered paternalistic
schemes are to be discarded because
in the end they will result in more
injury than benefit"
At the speakers table were thir-
teen United States senators, four gov
ernors and other public officials, in
GLIDING Mayor Hylan of New York.