PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN Adheboro, N. C„ Thursday, February 25, 1932. ASHEBORO, "RENTER OF CAROLINA** $2.00 A YEAR IN ADV large Qusntity Of Goods Stolen FromWay’sStore N‘At Aboiitj300 Stolen. No. 2 Also Robbed ,, ntnre Entered One Night h,Sr Week-Three Men Ar Rested ChargedJtVith Theft. r.ocerv Store No. 1, on Sahs * as broken into some time l*ry*treet a ^ goods valued at ““VtlVw taken. Entrance fr0Itt XU by breaking but glass ***£ window and then unfastening door from the inside. Goods ^eluded groceries, tobaccos and ^Siwrfgot on tie job immediately |S moming when the robbery ^discovered and reported and dlf llt a third of the goods con f0USt the home of Giles Cran j at what if known as the va S McPherson house nearby. Duma, •*£4 Son of Cdles, was arrested, jesse Moore and Thomas Con EStaTboms placed mth.com. Way. ,ast week, Way’s store No. B.ss.n* Horiw M» me (dten. Entrance in this case wa Seded through a back window No etoef have been obtained as to iden tity of guilty persons in this theft. Annual Basketball Tournament To Begin Randle man Saturday First Games Played In The Aft emooB—Tournament Con tinues Until March 5. The annual basketball tournament of Randolph county will be held at Randleman beginning February if, and ending March 5th. The tournament lias been divided in to four periods of which the first be gins Saturday afternoon and night, and the winners of the first round will play again Monday night. The winners of the second round will play Wednesday night, and the winners of the third round will play Saturday light to determine the county cham iwhip in WihethalW < <■ umman Schedule for Saturday’s games is u follows:1 12-1, Seagrove vs. Liberty, girls. 1- 2, Trinity vs. Ramseur, boys. 2- 3, Frankiinville vs. Staley, girls. 3- 4, Libert? vs. Providence, boys. 4- 5, Ramseur vs. Randleman, girls. 5- 6, Frankiinville vs. Randleman, hoys. 6- 7, intennission. 7- 3, Farmer vs. Providence, girls. 8- 9, Farmer vs. Gray’s Chapel, boys. 9- 10, Trinity, vs. Gray’s Chapel, girls. 10- 11, Seagrove vs. Staley, girls. m Miller Makes Unusual Record At Wake Forest College - Wal(e Forest, Feb. 23.—Samuel ■ Wesley Miller, of Asheboro, one of Inandolph county’s most prominent Ikpresentatives at Waite Forest col ics.0™ of the 21 attorneys from |u>e Baptist law school who recently IPtssed the State Bst examination and I received license to practice law. He I™ finish his college work during the ITT Khool session and be award Iw-ii B‘ s junior anJ senior years in I "if1 T001 be was president of his *“ ^as captain of the baseball lor one year. he contmued for a time |"; athletlc career playing an excell I hlitw of ^aseball. Very soon Mr. ties „ T106 active in debating cir “? campus. As a member of IjaJT?”" biterary Society he re lsocipflhlS fellows in the annual IiJkl - y dPbate against the Philo ^Wan society. Moreover, he was Itue .^?®e8iate debater and by vir success, in tMs field was IDeltT ., *- "membership in Pi Kappa *J»mitynat,0na5 hon°wy forensic fra l‘by!tnvC8»oentef?K tlle i*w school hi3 RMd debater has stood him in Ifa.S^g resulted in his be lt11* Moot r spring as solicitor in ■ dent attJ^Urt conducted by the stu Ip,:LattrT- Mr, Miller is also a I honour,, i , Gamma Eta Gamma, I noraty legal fraternity. I RJchun^astor PREACHES sermon here ^as based wmL Ju [^evervfi T^}et*8,’' and he gave I ***• The f ne thoughts on the sub iPieassd » ^°nsrre«ation was much ^rham, Asheboro School Will Close 8-Months Term With Good Surplus In Finances Superintendent It. J. Hilker, of the city schools, announces that he has recently received a certificate of membership for the high school in the Southern Association of Second ary Schools and Colleges. With the certificate came the announcement that the association has decided to retain for this year, as members on probation all NortK Carolina schools that were members last year. In view of economic conditions and dis ruption in general, the officials of the association did not think it fair to drop the schools that have been running nine months without giving them another chance; and they are assuming that Asheboro, as well as other schools, will return to the nine months term as soon as possible. The concession was made as a re sult of a plea from Mr. Hilker and a special petition from Dr. High smith, State Director of High Schools, with the expectation that the term will be eight months. Mr. Hilker also announces that he has had several inquiries from pa trcnB as to the length of term this year. In reply, the superintendent says that it is now reasonably certain that Asheboro* will have an eight months’-term this year, with school closing May third. Word has been received from county superintendent,! T. F. Bulla,, that the complete allot-1 ment for the stix-months’ term will t come from the state. Because of close j management in the local schools,| AshelJbro will liturn to the state the, ffUm of $600 of her allotment. j Asheboro will, also, receive $1.-1 708.89 from the $1,500,000 fund for1 extension of term. This will be paid! as soon as the town raises her requir-1 ed quota. Another source of income will be the per capita cost per pupil of all students attending the Asheboro schools from outside the district, to be paid by the special-tax districts from which the outside students come. It is further stated by Mr. Hilker that money is in sight for the stand- j ard requirement of new books to be purchased this year—one dollar’s j worth per pupil. This money will 1 come from the following sources:! allowance in city budget, donations j from woman’s club, and proceeds of Harman’s Airplane To Remain In City For Several Days Lieut. bmu^it to carry passengers over the week end, has decided to remain in Ashe boro for another week end to give the people of Asheboro and Randolph county a chance to see Asheboro and| outlying towns from the air. I Lieut. Harman has quite a record, as a stunt flier and will put on aj stunt exhibition each day.. These stunts will include loops, barrel-rolls j and upside down flying. There will be a parachute jump daily with a special jump on Sunday when Jimmy Darby will thrill the crowd by falling 1,000 feet before opening his para chute. i The offer made last week to any couple who will furnish the minister and license will be married free while flying over Asheboro, is still good. Any one answering this offer can make arrangements at The Courier office, or at the flying field. The ceremony will take place Sunday afternoon at the flying field. There has been quite a few aerial weddings in North Carolina recently and haw become very popular. Roy Routh’s Barn Destroyed By Fire Early Sunday Night Fire early Sunday night complete ly destroyed the large bam and con tents on Roy Routh’s form in the Gray’s Chapel community. Fire ori ginated in an undertermined manner about 7:30 o’clock during a light shower of ram. The blaze apparently originated in the interior of the build ing and bad gained such headway when discovered Mt. Routh was un able ‘to save any of bis livestock or anv contents of the structure. Destroyed along with the spacious structure were two mules, a -wagon, nine loads of hay, 31 bales of straw, 40 bushels of com, two sets of har ness, a hay frame and other farm ma chinery and equipment. HONOR ROLL Following: Is the honor roll for the fifth month of the Seafrrove .school: First Grade: John McDonald, Rus sell Gilliland, Corine Thomas. Second Grade: Irving Richardson, W. C. Auman. Jr., Dorothy Bennett, Leola Gilliland. Third Grade: Margaret Cox, ram Cole, J. A. Gilliland, Inez Hogan,'Vir ginia Lawrence, Joe Lucas, aelte Boyles, Blanch Green, Thehna zelle Boyales, Blanch Green, Thelma Ruth Leach. Fifth Grade: Clifton Boone, Clif ton Ring, Jessie Slack. Sixth Grade: Max Auman, Noel Auman, Alice Cole, Grace Cole, Lu cille Stutts, Belva Thomas. Seventh Grade: Annie Bell Auman, Cathaleen Cagle, Gladis Hogan. Eighth Grade: A. R. Auman, Jr, Krlith Richardson, Alice Hunt, Mary Hazel Comer, school entertainments. Altogether, the propects are that the graduates of the Asheboro schools will have a fair chance this year to compete with those of schools in other states. According to announcement by Mr. Bulla, all schools in Randolph county that have previously been operating eight months will, fortunately, con tinue to do so this year. Some coun ties in the state, says Mr. Bulla, are not so fortunate. Some Speed If yoil are interested in seeing a building go up in a hurry, it will be interesting to watch progress on the McCrary mill building on Church and Salisbury. Contractors are required to complete the structure by April 15th or suffer penalty, because the McCrary interests are also under con tract to move some mill machinery from Philadelphia by that time. Therefore, to realize these two neces sities the contractors a are working three eight-hour shifts on construc tion of the new plant. Weather has been agreeable for such work, and the sound of the saw and hammer may be beard all during tho n’ght. Folks passing the place Sunday afternoon and noting the progress were con siderably surprised Monday morning to see what had arisen during the night; so it has been every day the plant has been under construction, but local folks are getting used to it now. Contractors are using as much local labor as possible and are said to be able to obtain plenty of it. Musical Program At Local M. E. Church On Sunday Evening The fourth and last of a series of musical programs planned for the evening services during February, at the First M. E. church will be given next Sunday evening at 7:30. This program will consist of three organ numbers presented by Mrs. 8. B. Stedman. The first, entitled “Night,” by Jenkins, is a pumber in which modem harmonies are used to give a beautiful description of the myster ious approach of darkness, closing with the color of the settled night. The second number uses the ch’mes in cathedral effaet, weaving in a famous bWTirmn tune. The third, ‘’Berceuse” (cradle song), by Wilkinson, carries a distinct melody, brought out in solo effect on a violin-toned stop. The choir will present ail anthem, “ O Lord How Manifold Are Thy Works,” by Bamby, which, it is in [ teresting to note, is one of the re j ouired numbers of the approaching ! Choir Festival to be held in Greens boro, May 15th. Deaths 11 1 Charles Alexander Burns Charles Alexander Burns, 66, died at his home near Balfour school on Saturday, February 20, 1932. Fun eral service was held at Neighbors Grove Church by Rev. E. D. Packer, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Penn, of Sophia. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Bums is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Hiss Hary Wvfliarr.s, and eight children as follows; Mrs. Lilly Bums, of "North Asheboro; Mrs. A. 3. Hussey, of High Point; Bill Bums, of Statesville; Mrs. C. C. Brown, of High Point; Mrs. Bessie Morton, of Troy; and Hisses Lena and Annie Bums and Reece "Bums, of Balfour. There are also eight grand children and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. W. H. Coble Mrs. W. H. Coble, 77, died* from pneumonia at her home four miles north of Ramseur Friday morning. She leaves her husband, two daugh ters, Mrs. R. H. Kirkman, of Frank linville, and Mrs. L. E. Duncan, of near "Liberty: five sisters, Miss Belle Dove and Mrs. Effie Luther, of Franklinville, Mrs. Susan Elliptt, of Martinsville, Va.; Mrs. Amanda Frazi er, of New Jersey, and Mrs. Sarah Shelton, of Clayton, Ind.; a brother, D. Dove, of Franklin-rille; 21 grand children and seven great-grandchild ren. Funeral service was conducted from the residence Saturday after noon by Rev. John J’ogh, and inter ment made in Salem cemetery midway between Ramseur and Franklinville. Mrs. Mary A. Smith Mrs. Mary A. Smith, 28, died at her home on the South Cox road last week, following an illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, Tho mas Chas. Smith, and four small children, one of whom is an infant only a few days of age. The others are Mary Lee, Grady and Worth. She is also survived by her father, Noah Lewalfen, and the following sisters and brothers; Mrs. William Cox, Miss Geneva Lewallen, Theodore, George and John Lewallen, all of Asheboro. The funeral was conducted by Rev. b. Ferree, of Mocksville, Fri st week. Club Meeting i llv woman s Club will meet with drs. C. I* Cranford We" darchr 2, at 3 p. m., with the ! lepartment in charge if re. H. P. Corwith, ' ng. Atm ' Seniors Honored At A Party Given By Mrs. J. T. Buie Class Mother Of Franklinville Seniors Entertained Friday At Pretty Party. Teachers Included Rev. A. C. Tippett Speaks To Sunday School Concerning Training School Soon. Franklinville, Feb. 22.-—Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McDonald, of Erwih, were visitors here one day last week. Mr. McDonald, who is one of our former high school teachers, now holds an important position with the Erwin Cotton Mills. Several of our people attended the Guilford College Choir concert at Asheboro Sunday afternoon. L Prof. J. Harvey Mitchell ape Her bert Martin, two of our popular young men, who are fond of; Nature, and oo joy songs of the birds and the beautiful scenery of our community, decided on an oyster suppler all their own. On Friday evening, aft* pur chasing their oysters and needed sup plies, motored to Pattersok’s Mill Sandy Creek, where they pitched their camp near the spring of J. T. .Ellison. In preparing their supper they found that they had left behind their saucers, so going to the homd of Mr* Ellison where they secured saucers and upon their return to camp wen?, accompanied by Ellisons as . invited guests, all enjoyed a old-time^ bache lors’ picnic supper. Rev. A. C. Tippett, at M. E. Sun day school Sunday morning, spoke of the Training school, sponsored by the Board of Christian Education of Wes tern North Carolina Conference, to be held jointly with Greensboro and Asheboro schools with alternate Ses sions running from March 6 to 18, and urged all young people, officers and teachers and those interested in Christian Leadership to attend. First .session at Asheboro, Monday, Mareh 7th. \ (Please turn to page 8) Robert Burns, 50L Former Citizen Of Asheboro, Is Read Died Thursday In From A JHeart Ai Born And Robert Bums, aged 50, died sud denly at his home in High Point Thursday night of last week from a heart attack. He was bom and rear ed in Asheboro, being the son of the late B, B. and Fannie Moss Bums. Their home was where the Bums’ homo now stands on Salisbury street, this being owned by the Burns fami ly for three generations. For the past fifteen years Mr. Burns had been representative of the Burlington Cas ket Company, traveling as he did through a large territory where he was well and favorably known. His genial disposition, considera tion and affection for his family and friends were outstanding character istics about which those in closest touch v/ith him knew best. In early manhood he was married to Miss Mae Ingold, of Randleman, who sur vives with sons, R. I. Burns and Vic tor Bums, both of High Point. He is also survived by the following: A brother, George Bums, of Asheville; two sisters, Mrs. F. C. Remfrey of High Point, and Mrs. G. C. Thomas,! of Asheville. The funeral was conducted from the residence Saturday afternoon, where a large concourse of friends assem bled to pay the last tribute of res pect. Burial followed in the High Point cemetery. James and Dan Bums, of Ashdboro, are nephews of Mr. Bums and attended the funeral. Good Attendance At Local School During The Month Just Past Attendance in the Ashe-boro -schools for the fifth month recently closed, was good, for the winter months. Be low is a summary of the averages in the various departments: Primary department, 89.9 per cent. Grammar grades, 95.1 per cent. High school, 97. Miss Catherine Moffitt’s first grade won the attendance banner in the pri mary department, with an average 95.9 per cent; Miss Donna L«e Lof lin’s fourth grade in the grammar grades, with an average of 99 per cent; and Mary Clark’s eighth grade, in the high school, with an average of 98.5 per cent. ULAH NEWS Ulah, Feb. 23.—Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Freeman and children, were visitors in High Point Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Whatley, where in Greensboro Saturday on business. Misses Ruby Dawson and Olive Bailey of Seagrove, route 2, were tne guests of Miss Merle Lambeth ' last Sunday. To Deliver Address Allen J. Maxwell, revenue commis sioner and candidate for the Demo cratic nomination for Governor of North Carolina, will deliver Randolph Residents Are Puzzled By Strange Lights In Tabernacle Section Something which has been puzzling Randolph residents as well as many from adjoining counties the past three weeks are the strange re-curring lights which have been seen over in Tabernacle township. The. lights have been seen not only by residents of the immediate community, but hund reds have gone from miles around to see the strange phenomenon of na ture. The strange lights appear not far from the Frank Parrish old place, about three miles from Tabernacle church on highway 90. Persons standing in the open field behind the Parrish house may see for a long dis tance around, since there is an open space of fields there a mile wide. Fadng east or southeast from nine o’clock at night on, persons standing there, or anywhere in that open area, may see the strange lights emerge from the wooded area and rise toward the heavens. Those who have seen the strange lights aver they appear like smalt balls of fire, and not like any reflection. These balls of fire—there may be two or more at one time— appear to those nearer them to give Hoff particles of light, which drop downward but which are never seen to hit the ground. The lights appear Children’s Home Singing Class To Render A Program Si. E. Children’s Home Class Will Give Program At Con cord Church Next Sunday. Farmer, Feb. 22.—A singing class from the Methodist Episcopal Child ren’s Home at Winston-Salem will be at Concord church on next Sunday J afternoon at three o’clock, and pre- j sent a carefully prepared program. No admission fee will be charged, but an offering will be taken. The pror grams presented by the children from this institution are always good and well rendered, and it is expected that I a large audience will be present for the occasion. . | The Farmer Sewing Club held its t regular meeting at Mrs. S. A. Coop-1 eFs on last Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Fred Bingham as joint hostesses. After a time spent in sewing and pleasant social inter course, the hostesses served a salad iurse with tea and mints. Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Kearns and drem of Asheboro, were guests of r T)orsett Sunday. :£*v: John H. Matters has sold his farm to T. W. Bingham, and expects to move soon to a farm near Lexington. Joint Meeting Of Trinity Parents & Juniors Held 22nd Patriotic Program Is Rendered With Prof. W. M. Shuford Making The Address. Trinity, Feb. 23.—The Trinity P.-T. A. and the Trinity Jr. O. U. A. M. met jointly in the high school auditorium Monday evening, February 22, with Mrs. Melvina Martin, president of the P.-T. A., and H. C. Royals, district councilor presiding. The meeting opened by singing America, and de votional service was conducted by Rev. Wagoner, of the M. E. church. Words of welcome to the visiting Juniors were heartily extended by It. D. Marsh, principal of the local high school. Mr. Royals then introduced Prof. W. M. Shuford, president of the Junior Orphans Home, of Lexington. Mr. Shuford said that he brought boys and girls with him from this home to show how the Jr. 0. U. A. M., is try ing to exemplify its patriotism by training its 240 children. He urged each merrfber of the audience who had not done so to visit these children and get a new lease on life. The program rendered by members of the Children’s Home was very in teresting and entertaining. It con sisted of songs and playlets on Geor ge Washington. Mr. Royals next introduced Rev. S. F. Nicks, State Councelor, of the Jr. 0. U. A. M., of Roxboro. He present ed the objects of the Jr. O. U. A. M., and encouraged its further coopera tion with the P.-T. A. His message was quite inspirational. Mrs. Martin expressed her appre ciation in behalf of the P.-T. A. for the splendid program presented by the Juniors. Miss Carrie Cranford then gave a very brief, yet interesting history of the P.-T. A. as the Found ers Day contribution to the meeting. Interest Created By Free Ticket Contest For Play Tonight Th^re has been considerable interest in the contest for free tickets for the play “Ghost House” to be presented at the school auditorium Thursday and Friday evenings. In the misspell ed word contest the words were: Besst, Southern Crown Mill; chear fullv, H. & H. Clothing Co.; eficient, High Point Bus Line; plases, Old Hickdty Cafe; Chrisler, Lewallen and Bums; meets, People’s Store and Cov ington & Prevost; git, Asheboro Bak ery; serviice, Hayworth Motor Co., serviice, Asheboro Insurance and Real •Estate Co.; Ashelyn, Ashlyn Hotel; Roses, Rose’s 5 and 10 Cent Store; certafied, A. T. Allen and Co. ' The winners are Kermit Clarke. Mildred Lamb, William Lane, C. L. Shields, Anna Heck Green, to play about in the atmosphere and more often than not disapipear into space, only to be followed by others similar and equally strange. All those who have seen the lights agree, however, that they invariably travel in the direction and disappear either in or above what is known as Timber Ridge. This display of lights in the heavens continues through the night, those who have seen it say, but may be seen best later in the night and early in the morning. It is said the morning lights may be seen from certain parts of McCrary street in Asheboro, but not at any time except about 5 a. m. Each night people from far and near are said to gather at the Par rish place to witness the phenomenon, and each night the old-timers and the newcomers go away baffled with the display. Every sort of explanation has been given for appearance of the lights, scoffers holding the lights were re flections from illicit distilleries con cealed in the woods; but those who have seen the lights most often and those who live in the neighborhood hold no such ideas, but are unable to explain the cause. Regular Meeting of Seagrove Parents & Teachers Is Held Washington’s Birthday Program Carried Out At Association’s Meeting Held Thursday. Seagrove, Feb. 23.—The Parent Teachers Association met in regular session Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The meeting was presided over by the president, Mrs. J. M. Green. O. D. Lawrence led the de votional service. Various reports of special committees were heard dur ing the business session. A combined j program had been arranged, celebrat ing Washington’s birthday and found ers day. The fourth grade gave the Washington program. Mesdames J. M. Green, A. C. Harris, and S. G. Richardson gave interesting readings on the history of the Parent-Teachers, after which the birthday cake was brought in with 36 candles ifa cussion of Garden Clubs in genual 9k following officers were elected: Bhe sident, Mrs. W. B. Dowell; vicegKR dents, Mrs. I. F. Craven; gtadaqfc Mrs. C. E. Baldwin ;treasurer, So. G. F. Lane; program chairman*. C. A. Graham; civic chairman M. E. Johnson; ways and imam. 1 J. T. Brady. In addition to tar ficers, the following members \ enrolled: Mrs. A. W. Craven, 1 W. F. Cox, Mrs. J. P. Cai. Mrs F. Phillips, Mrs. W. C. Trogdon. 1 E. C. Watkins, Mrs. R. CL Mrs. J. R. Wilson. It was limit membership to 15 members i hope that at least two other Qs Clubs be organized by joint flower shows be held summer and fall. The next will be held with Mrs. C. E. as hostess,'March 3rd, at three vl Ward Trogdon, from Guilford Cd lege spent the week end with las 'par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Biggs, Wendell, and Miss Beatrice Biggs ants Miss Elizabeth BrownwelL, of Bkwfc lyn, New York, w ere the weefc n( guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Oo. Mrs. J. A. Marsh and Min Hzfe» Marsh visited Mrs. M. E. Johnson fibs past week. Our school observed Waslungtadv birthday by listening m to broadcast that gave many facts of the life of our first ■ Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Steed panied their daughter. Mrs. a part of the way home meeting Mr. Busbee near Mrs. Busbee and Jean were to their home. i three weeks’ stay with ' Woodrow Wilson, of Cata«W CK~ lege, spent Sunday here \vjth has par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hodgm ajal others visited friends at High Sunday. New Courier subscriber- r ti'iiitaHdf this week from the SSsHnseortmn munity included Rev. H. M. Rev. A. C. Tippett and J. P- Cat Play “Ghost H««se* ^ Will Open For First Showing The cast and choruses for ‘*G3b»* House’ have been working hardwsery night for the past week and fteac taking part are showing finished aid ing and perfection in their resp**J£w parts. Everything is now ijv jga ”* ness for the opening night. Woman’s Auxiliary of M. P. under whose auspices “Ghorft is presented, are very proud to < this show to the comnranSty as expected to be an outstanding tan talent production. The advance tSd ets are selling fast and indicate laaq) crowds will see the show. If j«a rustle three dimes and a nieHe' fail to see “Ghost House1* and Friday night. The excellent plot willTie in a three-act drama, which wSH%e in terspersed between acts with specialties, including song ad numbers. The production uriB: to children as well as grown-u A COOKING SCHOOL HERE MARCH 9 Jk A cooking school, sponsored The Woman’s Club, wrill be held the armory March 9 and 1ft. 1 Boushon, who has conducted d schools here, will have charge house wives of the town are forward to it with pleasure and fit. Have Lespedeza Seed Randolph county farmers fie about 50,000 pounds of lespedoa ■ recleaned and ready for mad About 25,000 pounds is of the Erne variety and has .been certified hty 1 Crop Improvement Association. With The Churches p. m.; Sunday p. m.; Sunday Methodist Protestant Ckanh At the Methodist Protestarit < next Sunday morning: the senna ject will be “Being Certain Religion and Other Things." o’clock the subject will he Trial.” Christian Endeavor it school at 9:45 a. m. *•»«« Methodist Churdi od’s Measure of the subject for Sunday 11 o’clock; “Every-Day for Sunday evening at service is for only 45 m— ing 15 minutes musical PubHe invited to worship.