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SUNDAY. JUNE 14. You Believe in the Church! Lend a Hand! This is an age of churches! Of belief in what the Church is and in what it is doing. The wide-spread effort to develop better ideals and better citizen ship naturally gives to the churches an opportunity and responsibility. If we talked to a hundred people, met at random, and consulted seriously, we would find at least ninety-five per cent of them believing in the church and feeling that church-going is an advantage, a privilege. The popularity of a church-going Sunday was contagious and in many cities throughout the land large audiences responded on a given Sunday; personal interviews would reveal that all felt they were benefi ted by being at church on that day. What is good for one Sunday is good for every Sunday! The individual who gets rest, refreshment, inspiration from church attendance on a given Sunday will get something of value to him on any Sunday in the year. Regularity of church attendance is a feature which appeals to those who have tried it and would appeal to others if they only gave them selves the opportunity of experience. Those who do not go to church regularly should try it! Regular church attendance helps others. It will help you. '} T Asbury Methodist Church Planning To Entertain District Conference Be Held ou July Seventh and Eighth—There Will Be in the Neighborhood of Seventy-Five Delegate;: at the Confer ence, and They Will Come From All Over the District and Some From Other Parts of the State. The Asbury Methodist church will entertain the district conference, July 7th and Bth. There will be in the neighborhood of seventy-five delegates at the conference and they will come from all over the district and some from other parts of the state. Rev. Mr. Echols stated the other day that he anticipated a good time and great benefits to his church. This is the first time in several years the district conference has met in an Au gusta church and Asbury considers herself fortunate to have the repre sentatives of the churches meet with her on this occasion. Mr. Echols has already received a number of names of persons who will come to Augusta for the meeting. The distritc conferences of the Methodist church were originally de signed for spiritual purposes, but of late years they hav© been so ordered as to consider almost every phase of church activity. At the coming con ference the questions of the spiritual life, Sunday schools, Epworth league, financial methods, missions, home and foreign, will be discussed by leaders Settlement Worker at the King Mill Set tlement House Goes to Coal Fields of Eastern Kentucky Miss Grace Jackson, who has been in charge of the King Mill Settlement House, has left Augusta to visit her mother in Winchester, Va., from which place she will go to the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky, to begin work among the miners of that re gion. Miss Jackson did a good work here, and her departure is regretted by the many frlende she made while at the Setttlement House. The successor to Miss Jackson has not been selected. The Woman’s Council of the M. E. C., South, has the matter in hand and before the fall a successor will be selected and on the field. The work of the home is under the local board which numbers 25 or 30 of Augusta's most excellent women vho represent all the Metho dist churches in the city. Mrs. B. D. Lester is president of the local board, and she is wide awake and anxious that the settlement work shall be a decided success. Settlement Experiments. Of aii the settlement experiments in the city the King Mill Settlement House is perhaps the most inclusive. For some time the house has under taken to touch every phase of life. It would be folly to say that failure has attended their efforts. Of course you cannot see the results at this early day any more than you can see the roots of the tree. In the years to come it will be seen in the young women and men who have been under the influence of these godly women, who seek not but to save. The work is divided Into appartments. They have now in operation a workers ’ club, young men’s club, boys' club, sewing school, cooking school, kin dergarten. day nursery with 25 or 30 children dally, Sunday school, prayer meeting on Friday night, and preach ing every’ Sunday night. Thus it will be seen that the Settlement House Is doing right here in Augusta the work tha. i- being done in the larger cities of the country, and the work has progressed beyond the experi ment stage. Annual Picnic. The Settlement House had their annual picnic yesterday, and a good time It was. The cars and all re freshments were furnished by the home, aud a large number attended. “Thou Hast Faith, and I Have Works) Shew Me Thy Faith Without Thy Works, and I Will Shew Thee My Faith by My Works” of the church in this district. Un less one of the bishops should attend, Dr. ' \ T. Hamby will preside. Dr. Hamby Is one of the most success ful leaders of the presiding elders of the North Georgia conference, and he will give the above subjects wise di rection. At this meeting delegates to the next annual conference will be elected. The conference meets in November in the city of Marietta, and the pastors and people of the churches are getting busy to make a fine showing. Young preachers who wish to be given authority to exercise their gifts as preachers will come before this conference to be licensed. It is not known that any will apply, as young men fight shy of the ministry today. Local preachers will also ask for a renewal of their license. Mr. Echols is anxious that the meet ing shall be the biggest thing in the history of his church. He expects to do all in his power to give the dele gates the very best homes possible, and his people are giving him their united support. The Settlement House cares for the sick and needy of the community. In the hot months and the hard months of winter they find the needs of the community much larger than at other seasons. To those who are interested in visiting the sick and the widow and orphan the Settlement House offers the opportunity under the leadership of skill and consecra tion. Russian Medical World Excited Over Success of an American Surgeon St. Pataraburg. —Quite a stir has been caused in the Russia medical world by the great succes attained by the American surgeon, Dr. T. W. Elby, with his new operation for the disease known as spondtlltls. This has hitherto baffled all the efforts of surgical science. Dr. A. W. Zimbler, one of the most highly thought of among St. Peters burg's medical men, lectured on Dr. Elby'a new discovery at the Medical Academy, explaining to a huge crowd, among whom were to be seen all the most distinguished medical authorities, the methods by which this wonderful operation was performed. At the conclusion of his lecture he said that though It was yet early days to draw any definite conclusion con cerning It, It had been shown decis ively that the operation was entirely free from danger to the life of the pa tient, as the latter was able to move easily and without pain after the oper ation, which he certainly could not do bafore. Dr. Zimbler paid an eloquent trib ute to the great scientific achievement of the New York surgeon. It is worth noting that the Russian medical world is paying more and more attention to American methods of surgery, giving them a decided pref erence over French and German meth ods. The City Baraca Union Met Tuesday Night at Curtis Baptist Church The City Baraca Union met Tuesday evening at Curtis Baptist church. The attendance was good considering the weather and the commencement exer cises at the Opera Hoiree. A number of important questions were discussed and passed upon. The matter of Sunday desecration came hefore the young men. For years Augusta has had an almost open Sab bath. The felling against it has been very strong, but lacking in organization. At times tlie preachers have discussed in their sermons and in their meetings, but nothing definite has been done. With the matter before the young men of the city, it seems likely that something is about to happen. No Violation of Law. No violation of law could come before a body of young men so calculated to put the matter squarely before the offi cers of the law. While all Sabbath dese cration is deplored, it could be seen from the discussion of the question that the young fellows were determined to stop the certain amusements at the Lake View Park. The City Union appointed a commit Pastor of the Hephzibah Baptist Church Resigns Rev. T. M. Galphin, Erstwhile Pastor of Curtis Baptist, of This City, Goes to Seneca. Rev. T. M. Galphin, D. D., erstwhile pastor of Curtis Baptist church, this city, but for the last three years pas tor of the Hephzibah Baptist church, Hephzibah, resigned on last Sunday to accept a call to the First Baptist church of Senca, S. C. His resigna tion greatly grieves the church at Hephzibah where he has preached with great power and effectiveness since he assumed the pastorate in 1909. Dr. Galphin has many friends in Augusta where he is well known. Since he has been living at Hephzibah he has been a frequent visitor to the city, and the ties of former friendship have beeir strengthened. Dr. Galphin is of a winning person ality and scholar of splendid attain ments. It was two years ago that Mercer University bestowed upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Di vinity. This he has worn with the simplicity of a minister worthy of such distinction. The church has not selected a suc cessor, and it may be some time before it is done. All feel that it will be a difficult matter to find a man so well adapted to the needs of the classic vil lage of Hephzibah. “THE FRIEND OF SINNERS” ST. LUKE BARACAS’ TOPIC Will Be Interesting Discussion Today. Class Meets in It’s Rooms at 3:30 O’clock. The Baraca Class of St. Luke Sun nay school will hold lt« regular Sun* day afternoon devotional services this afternoon at 3:30 in the class room. The topic for discussion is "The Friend of Sinners." (Luke xvlil 9 14.) Golden Text. “I Came Not to Call the Righteous, hut Sinners to Repentance.” fMark 11. 17. Under a very competent teacher the lesson today promises to be very beneficial. The regular monthly meeting of this class will be held Tuesday at 8 P m.. In their class room. This class Is now in a very fine condition, each Sunday new members are added to its roll. Considering the very /arm weather this class has a fine attendance each Sunday after noon. The slogan of this class which thev have well earned, Is "A Stranger Is a Stranger Here Only Once." THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. tee who will look after the enforcement of laws governing the Sabbath composed of the following well-known young men: C. O. Davis, H. 1,. Reeves, J. G. Belding, and Bryson Crane. When young men feel the shame of Sabbath desecration. the provocation must he very strong. But it is safe to say that they will do all in their power to put awaythe things in question. Lycsum. The Union discussed the wisdom ot putting on a lyceum for the winter months. It is thought that this is a step in tile right direction as the Ba raca’s question the cheap shows and operas put on at the different play houses. The lyceum would give the city a splendid course of instruction, enter tainment and fun. It is to he hoped that they will succeed in their new ven ture, if the matter Is undertaken. It was decided to go to the First Bap tist church for the meeting in August. The Asbury class won the banner for the last month. After the meeting the class of Curtis church served refresh ments. It was a delightful meeting, and greatly enjoyed by all. New Pastor Won't Preach Today; Curtis Baptist Rev. A. J. Smith, the new pastor at Curtis Baptist church, will not preach at Curtis today. Before coming to Curtis as pastor Mr. Smith made ar rangements to assist in a meeting at Bowling Green, and he will fill his en gagement before returning to Augusta. He will return for services on the 28th. Mr. Smith preached last Sunday as regular pastor of Curtis church and the congregation is much pleased with him. It is thought that the outlook of the church is very bright under his leadership. As yet Mr, Smith has made little plans, hut in course of a few weeks he will have the work well in hand and things will hum under his leadership Subject For Tonight at Greene St. Presbyterian Tonight at the Greene Street Pres byterian church the pastor, Rev. M. M, MacFerrin, will preach the second sermon in the series begun last Sun day night on “Glorious Things That We Know.” Tonight the subject will be “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” It will be shown how that this assurance is often by mistake applied to everybody. The means by which those of whom this is spoken may know beyond a doubt that every little thing in life is used by God for our highest good will be discussed. Last Sunday night a good congrega tion gave Interested attention to the first sermon in this series, "We know that we are saved,” and the congrega tional singing was much enjoyed A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the service tonight. The West End Christian Church is Progressing The West End Christian Church, under the leadership of Rev. Mr. Veach, is making good progress. He reports a growing Sunday school and good congregations at all services. The Baracas of the Sunday school have taken much interest in the de velopment of the chifrch and school. At last Sunday’s lesson there were 2!) young men present, and they hope to have a large claaff today I)r. Veacn will preach tonight on "Esther.” The public is cordially invited to attend There is a pew for you wherever you may decide to cast your lot! There is a warm welcome, sympathetic association, and uplift. Each individual needs just what the church gives; practically ev eryone admits a belief in what the church represents; its creeds and its activities. ISTo one should boast of beliefs who d"es not assist in carrying for ward the work believers are trying to do. Faith in the ultimate outcome may be very creditable; but more is accomplished by helping those who show their interest by their activities; in assisting in carrying out the work that is being done. Faith is the great inspiration, and, coupled with hope, should be sufficient creed to stimulate good work. But it takes work to succeed! It takes individual pai-ticipation to secure collective benefits. This is an age of individual responsibility and all must share in th.e work to make it count. Words of church approval are meaningless unless the individual shows his belief by helping. This is an age which does not ask: “Am I my brotehrs keeper?” but but affirms it every day, all the time. PROGRESS OF ROE! TRINITY Now Planning to Beautify the Interior of Building—Rev. J. B, Derrick, Pastor. Holy '"rinity church, of which Rev. .1. B. Derrick is pastor, is planning to beautify the Interior of the building. The walls and celling will be scraped and a new coat of paint put on Tlio paint will correspond witli the furni ture of the church and will make the Interior much more attractive. The church recently granted the pastor, Rev. J. B. Derrick, a summer vacation, which tie is to take at hiH pleasure. Mr. Derrick has not decided on the time and place for his outing. The supply for the church has not beer, selected. The Sunday school of the church has appointed a delegation to attend the Sunday school normal to be held with the Fairfax church, Fairfax, S. <’. The delegation will leave Augusta in time to reach Fairfax for the first session, which begins June 22nd, This Is a most important meeting and Mr. Derrick is very anxious for all dele gates to attend. Rev. C. A. Kreps, thp organist of the church, has returned from a vaca tion of a few days and will be at th» organ today. This is to the delight oi the congregation. At the service this morning the church will have the regular summer vacation. The members of the church are urged to attend. Holy Trinity occupies one of th« best locations in the city and bids fair to become a strong congregation un der the able leadership of the pres ent pastor. Mr. Derrick is not only an excellent preacher, he is a splen did citizen, taking Interest In all that goes to make Augusta a better place to live, lie is Interested also In our door sports and Is very popular among the Nimrod element. In the growth of his chureh he lias the best wishes of a host of people in and out of his congregation. Rev. J. R. Sevier Out of City Visiting Home Dr. J. R. Sevier, the pastor of the First Preshyterlan Church, is out of the city for a few days. He has ‘teen on a visit to his mother In Bristol, Tenn., where he met his brother from Australia, a business man of the Is land continent. Dr. Sevier will re turn to Clinton, S. C., in time to preach the commencement sermon at the Thornwell Orphanage today, anil will reacli Augusta some time to morrow. Dr H. M. Morris, secretary of the Home Mission Hoard oT the Presbyte rlnn Church, will preach for Dr. 8* vler today and tonight. Dr. Morris is one of the able preachers of his denomination, nnd his coming to Au gusta is a source of great pleasure to the members of the Presbyterian churches, /< FASHION DOOMS THE SLIM WOMAN; SHE MUST VANISH London. The slim woman Is doomed today Fashion ban decreed her passing and bon#** are to vanl*h before plump ness and bonniness Women cheerfully now own to * ws>*t of from Inches to 36 Inches. Trr fart, this very Mllrn, "slinken-slouch woman I* now considered to ho ugly and deformed. Th#* craso for slimness, a beauty *pe. elallst said today, produce th#? Irritable woman, th#; neurotic woman, the nerv ous woman, the poseuse. “CTo be heilthy," said the specialist, “a woman should, a* everybody know* have a full bust and an urn ramped waist. "If h woman adopts the Mind or ‘slink er-slouch* figure, y, z? chest contracts, end nothing tJ» w »n**e for the general health, than a contractsd chest." PROTESTANT PASTORS’ ALLIANCE MEETING Business of Importance Taken Up at Meeting Last Monday in Parlors of St. John's Church. The Protestant Pastors’ Aillanca met Monday in the parlors of St John’s Methodist Church. There was a goodly number of the ipastor pros ent and business of Importance came hefore the body. Rev. A. J. Smith, the pastor of Ciyr tls Baptist Church, was elected to membership in the alliance, and made a short talkMn which he pledged him self to assist the pastors in the work. He made a very favorable impression and it is felt that be will add to the strength of the organization. Rev. M. M. MacFerrin reported for tiie finance committee of Union Ser vices conducted by Rev. Frank Hall Wright. Tiie report showed amount collected exceeded the expenses by $20.H4. Tills is an excellent showing and the pastors were much pleased with the balance. The report was ac cepted and the finance committee ex tended the hearty thanks of the as sociation. Rev. M. M. MacFerrin reported for the church directory committee. The directories are out and up and all the churches save two or three have sent in money to meet the expense of the printing and installing. The work is artistically done, and the directors are hung in the leading hotels and most public, places about he city. Mr. MacFerrin's report was received as information. A committee consisting of S. P Wiggins, .1. R. Sevier and P. J. Bame was appointed to express the associa tion's appreciation of Rev. R. W. Thlot, who lias taken charge of the Tabernacle Church, New Bern, N. C. The association expdessed its sympathy for ltev. J. R. Sevier, who as Scout Master lost one ot the scouts by drowning. Dr. Sevier feels the loss of little Charles McClintoc very much and the association bows with him in his grief. The association took up other mat ters which they would not give out tor publication at this time. They will meet in July and likely not meet again till September or Au gust. Children’s Day at the Woodlawn Methodist Children’s Day at Woodlawn Meth odlat church. Rev. J. O. Brand an nounces special day for children at Woodlawn today. The servlcea will begirt promptly at 11:15 a. m., and the children will have charge of the hour. There will be special songs and recitations of a high order. The chil dren have been well prepared and the meeting will be full of interest from beginning to th« close. Dr. Brand will preach a short sermon to the lit tle folks. The pastor is anxious that all members and friends of the chil dren he present and help make the service a success. The night service will he held in the main auditorium. Dr. Brand will preach. It Is believed that (he con gregations will increase with the change of this evening. The unfinish ed auditorium is os open thut It will tie almost like an out-door service. The seats are comfortable. The mu sic will tie of special Interest, the choir having made special preparations. The public is cordially invited to attend. THREE Augusta Leads All Other Districts in North Georgia Conference; Progressive It has been charged more than once t>hat he Augtraa churches of all denominalons did not have the push found in many of the churches in other cities. This is not true as seen by the reports of the Methodist churches of Augusta and the district. Dr. Hamby’s report shows that the churcnes in ihls district leads all other churches In the North Georgia Conference. When the report was made up and sent to Atlanta it was seen that the churches of the Augusta district had paid in 82 per cent of their assess ment. Up to the present the churches have contributed <ISOO more to For eign Missions this year than last, while the contributions to Home Mis. slons exceeded last year’s by sßool A line report, and one of which the presiding elder la justly proud. In talking with him about the re port he said: "It is to the loyal pas tors and people the honor belongs They deserve the credit” Dr. Ham. by is a very busy man, and he has been ho constantly and lovingly be fore the people of his district that success Is bound to attend his elt forts. He will preach at Harlem this morning and Thomson tonight. He will return to Augusta early thig week. 1 1 —** ■ i Meeting in Progress at Grace Methodist Church A series of meetings begun eg the Grace Methodist Church. North An, gusta, on last Sunday. The first ser mons were preached by the pastor. Rev. C .K. Peel. On Monday Res. J. B. Wilson, of Sumter, S. C., came end took up the work. He has been preaching twice a day all last week, .and will remain through this week, preaching at 10 a. m. and 8:30 p. nj. Mr Peel says that Mr. Wilson Is one of the strongest men In Soetfc Carolina, and his sermons at Once Church have been way above the average. He is delighted with hie work, and expects great results te come. The congregations are grow ing at each Hervlce. The public Is cordially invited. The Man Who Arrested the King for Speeding Pari*.—A powerful automobile recent ly whs being piloted through the pio turesque old town of Bayonne In tha Houth of France by a young man with a large noae and protuberant under-lip. A zealous policeman pulled up the ma chine. got out hie note book and pro ceeded to take particular* with a viaw to the uauai citation before the pollca Judge for exceeding the apeed limit. “Name, please.” demanded Policeman Pelourge.it, pointing a threatening pen cil at tiie entiling automobtiiat. "Alfonao.” "That’* not a nam*. Anawer prop erly. Alfonao who» Alfonao whet?’ "Alfonao—King. If you lika." "Ho your name i* Alfonao King?” Meanwhile a large and delighted crowd hud collected and began to cheer Fi nally aomeune enlightened the worthy pol.reman, who turned crimson with mortification. No one enjoyed th# Joke more than Al fonao. With a broad grin he held out his hand and shook the policeman warm ly- "Adlos, Alguastl." he said, as he press ed his foot on hla alaetre starter. In a few minutes the automobile was a speck on the Ban Sebastian road. Hlnca'then Policeman Pelourgeat ia celebrated In Bsyone as “the man wbt arVeated the Kins."