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Afro-American Courier MOTTO:—"LET DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE" YAZOO CITY, MISS., NOVEMBER 1, 1927. THE AFRO-AMERICAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL to this Temple of Health and commend themselves to the beauty of the spirit of co-operation and self-help as an organization and a united effort of the whole race to sympathize with and to nurse them back to health. Second, they think of it's comforts and service to them though poor, yet the equal of the rich. At the Grand Lodge in Lexington last August, the Custodian recommended the erection of a hospital some time during 1928. This recommendation was unanimously agreed to by the Grand Lodge. As all the older members of the order know, this hospital idea for the order and race was one of the prime objectives of the order from its birth. But we all know that to build a hospital of any consequence you must have money. We all know that we started to build up this hospital fund by a quarterly tax of 50 cents per member. It is indeed wonderful to think that just a few months ago we didn't have a single fifty cent piece with which to begin this very big task. Not only do the members of the order take pride in the erection of a hospital at this time, but the leading citizens, both white and colored, all over the State are showing their interest in it, and many cities are bidding for it to come to them. So many of the lodges remembered the Custodian last Christmas in the way of chickens, turkeys and geese, until he is building a big crate this year that the fowls sent him by the lodges will be well cared for until they are needed. All who send presents or gifts will be published in the Afro-American Courier. I venture the assertion that not even the founder dreamed of being ready to build the first hospital in so short a time. It happily and pleasingly far surpassed all our fondest hopes. Therefore when our Custodian broke the news that all would be ready in 1928 for our first hospital, it sent a thrill of joy to the hearts of every member of the order, as well as every race-loving Negro in the State. The Custodian has secured the service of Rev. P. H. Young, Belzoni, Miss., as Supreme Organizer for the Afro-American Sons and Daughters. He is well qualified, and I recommend him to work in all lodges in writing new members and organize new numbers. Hospitals in our country, like the Church and School, are cornerstones to our civilization, for when we think of hospitals we necessarily think of the progress of medical science; and in this particular instance we think of that progress as made by doctors of our own race group. Again, we think of the race overcoming it's many handicaps, and that thought in itself engenders hope and patience in the struggling and rising Sons and Daughters of our group, that ere long all will be well for us. The first move Brother Young made after his appointment was to bring back an old number at Anguilla, held a banquet at Clarksdale St. John Lodge, and took in 24 members. Two lodges passed the $100.00 mark for November-C. L. Page, Sunflower Bell, Sunflower Miss., and Peter Pool, of Love Feast Lodge, Louise, Miss. Keep watch—others will follow by January. When this hospital is complete and manned by the efficient Dr. L. T. Miller and his helpers, the unfortunate and the sick among us will look --- VOL. 2. NO. 6. A FOWL GAME. NEW ORGANIZER. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER members taken in at the church. Kosciusko will be the 100 mark by January. CUSTODIAN'S LETTER. On Dec.2, I attended the funeral of Brother Butler, of Tutwiler. He was a good man and well thought of by every one. He was Deacon of the church for years. The Custodian's remarks brought 37 new members into the order. Dear Lodges:—In order to protect a surplus of $50,000 that has been rolled up by the Afro-American Sons and Daughters in 34 months it will be necessary for the writing force to be very careful in selecting new members. The Presidents must be certain that all applications are voted by their lodges, and reject those whose prospects of longevity appear to be below the average. It must be remembered that the inducement to become assured is not so great to the healthy and vigorous, as it is to the weak and delicate, and if we open our door to all applicants, or even if lodges relax their vigilance in scrutinizing the applications made to them, you will admit an undue proportion of the latter class, and thus expose our order to greater hazards. Despite the inclement weather Wednesday night, Nov. 30th, the officers of the St. Elmo lodge were installed by the Custodian. This is a real good number, not over 60 days old, but the officers measure up to the standard in every way. The Custodian predicts that this lodge will be 100 strong in 90 days. GRAND LECTURER'S REPORT Dear Custodian: Having completed my visits that were assigned me by you, I feel that a few words in the form of a report would be of interest to you and all readers of the Courier: Moreover, since the surplus belongs to the policy holders, the admission of all lives on equal terms would be an injustice to those possessing a full measure of health, and the healthy would be called upon to contribute more than their own cases required to provide a fund sufficient to pay the sums assured on lives having poor prospects of longevity. Beginning Monday, November 7th ult., I visited the following lodges: Travelers Rest, at Satartia. There I found a few members anxiously awaiting my arrival. The lodge took on new life from that night, and I have had several words from them in regards to their desires to increase the lodge both in members and in interest. My visit to New Bethel, at Vaughan, was a fatal one, for the members did not meet; but I found the secretary's home and arranged a banquet for the 25th of November, which was carried out. We were successful in writing one new member, and we created a deal of interest in the lodge. The Custodian was invited by the Civic League, of Vicksburg, to be the principle speaker on the program. Being unable to attend myself I sent Chas. Wilson, Grand Lecturer for the Afro's in my stead. As a result of his visit, Lawyer Ewing had this to say—"Wilson Came and Conquered." Mt. Salem, at Yazoo City, gave me a cordial meeting, and invited me back to share the "Feast in the Wilderness," at which place I added one member to their lodge. They are on an upward trend also. Space will not allow a full account of my visits during the month of November. I spoke for the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Clarksdale, Miss., during their opening week. This church is indeed a wonderful accomplishment for Clarksdale, and a credit to the race. The Pastor, Rev. M. M. Patterson is in every way equal to the task. I was unsuccessful in finding the Mt. Hart lodge at Lexington, but hope to visit them soon. Mt. Zion, in Howard, having been visited by Prof. Chas. Wilson, I did not re-visit them. On November 21st I was called to Kosciusko to the funeral of Brother Chas. Austin, whose illness was of short duration. He was a splendid character as it could be seen readily from expression of his neighbors. Twenty-four new Because of my own negligence I was unable to meet Mt. Zion, at Vaughan, at the scheduled time, but succeeded in meeting them in another meeting, which proved very successful. The pluvial conditions of the weather pre- PAGE TWO CUSTODIAN'S VISITS. NOVEMBER 1. 1927 AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER The votes were so close that T. J. Huddleston, the Custodian, has been working hard on a middle ground by which both places will be considered, and the membership made satsified. vented my meeting the following lodges: Triune, at Yazoo City, Silver City, Lexington No 1, Lilly of the Valley, at Yazoo City, Concord, at Anding and St. James at Yazoo City. The constitution provides that the Order build Hospitals convenient to its members. The members of the Order have been treated at Dr. L. T. Miller's Infirmary on corner of Commercial and Washington since the organization received a permanent certificate from the State of Mississippi. In fact, our people are trained to come there over fifteen years. I found very few members awaiting me at the Holly Green Lodges of Yazoo City. We spent much time going over the ritualistic operation. Notwithstanding they hadn't been meeting very regular, they co-operated responsively to the meeting. New Foundation was the only lodge that gave a program for the entertainment. Mr. McGinnis had a well-planned program, which was enjoyed very much by the Grand Lecturer. The middle ground is—that we take over his building for the Delta, and Jackson for South Mississippi and Louisiana, and that Dr. Miller will be head of both Hospitals. We will enlarge and make changes in the Delta Hospital as conditions may demand. I have heard from most members of the Executive Board approving this course. At the same time, we will build the Hospital in Jackson and make additions as the increase of our organization will demand. It was a source of pleasure for me to go to these lodges. I found some of them with their bitters, while others had their sweets. There is much room for improvement in all of them. I found some of the churches unwilling for this organization to operate under their roofs. This condition should not exist, for our aim is to enforce co-operation. The Holy Bible is our guide and light. Upon the life of Joseph the son of Jacob, the history of this organization is written, hence it is of a Christian nature. For it and a church not to be able to operate together seems as teeth and tongue in confusion. The Executive Board agreed and recommended that all lodges represent in the Grand Lodge with $5.00 each. This was necessary from the fact that the Grand Lodge has been paying around $3,000.00 a year for operations. This reduced the hospital funds, and in order to have sufficient funds to put over our hospital building the above recommendations were adopted, and as soon as our hospital is completed and paid for the Grand Lodge at its own discretion may discontinue the representation. Let us lay aside all things which do so easily beset us, and run our race with patience which is set before us. The civilization of today demands that we cast our bucket down where we are. Today we are in the great Amazon of progress. If we will cast our lot now, there will be much fresh water of prosperity shown by our having done so. Fraternally Yours. JOHN A. JACKSON. Grand Lecturer. Charleston, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to speak a word in regard of Rising Sun Lodge No.1. We are still trying to uphold our lodge, and do all we can for it, and by the help of the Lord we want to do more in the future than we have in the past. We are only three months old, and I can't say too much for the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. The Executive Board of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters was called on Nov. 17th to decide on a suitable location for the Hospital site upon which the Afro's will build in 1928. Letters were read from the business men of Yazoo City, Jackson, Kosciusko and Indianola. A representative spoke in favor of each place. Finally the decision centered on two places Yazoo City or Jackson. A lively discussion followed on both sides, which was finally settled by a vote of nine to eight in favor of Jackson. The receipts are $1.50 this month to all members of lodges who failed to hold their anniversary meeting. The extra 25c is for Educational Tax. NOVEMBER 1, 1927 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS. PAGE THREE FROM CHARLESTON. Yours for the cause. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER our constitution breathes the spirit of "each for all" and "all for each." As such we should stand by the agreements written therein, to the man, as though they were sacred, and only raise our voices against them, as that selfsame constitution prescribes. Let us bear in mind that we only write down in a constitution such laws as are regarded necessary to the government of our organization as that organization itself makes manifest. We do not write laws to govern abstract organizations, but concrete organizations. Therefore as the growing organization evolutes, our thoughts about the laws of that organization evolute; but civilization and enlightenment demand that we go about evolving the laws to govern the evolving organization along civilized lines. Published Monthly by, and Official Cogan of AFRO-AMERICAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS Subscription Price, 25 Cents Per Year. A monthly magazine devoted to the promotion of education and to the general uplift of humanity. We welcome communications from any of our readers. P. O. Box 392. L. D. Phone 168. Rev. E. L. Twine .....Editor Rev. J. A. Marshall .....Associate Editor T. J. Huddleston.....Custodian and Manager What I am trying to say is that if any agreement written in the constitution has become obsolete and out of date, let us go on until such a time as is outlined in the constitution to effect such changes as we desire. To do otherwise would be a rediculous blunder and wrong trying to correct something we forgot to put in the constitution yesterday or some restrictions against certain officials overlooked. Further, the whole constitution would be meaningless and sacredness which we all should have for it would pass away for the whole or all of it. Entered at the Postoffice in Yazoo City, Miss., as second-class matter under the Act of Congress. YAZOO CITY, MISS., NOVEMBER 1, 1927. --- THE MAKING OF A CONSTITUTION When ever civilized people undertake to do something in an organized way, they invariably elect the constitutional way of doing it. Because experience has taught that the constitutional way of doing things is the most definite and clearest way of getting at what is desired by the organization. This is true because in your constitution, the work of the organization is departmentalized, and hence the workers have their particular field in the organization made plain to them. This, too, makes for harmony and agreement among the workers, and this is in itself one long stride taken in the right direction; and reasonably speaking the success of the organization is assured. TAKE A CHANCE WHERE YOU CAN WIN. By Harry H. Pace. "Be sure you are right, and then go ahead," is a motto; but if you wait to be absolutely sure, the chance is you may never get ahead. The big fortunes in America have not been made by the conservatives; but by the daring, chance-taking, forward-looking folks. The lesson our people have never learned from the white man is to take a chance where there is a possibility of winning. We take chances where there isn't a thing to win, but everything to lose. We figuratively sit down to gamble with a man who has only a nickle, where we have a hundred dollars. We cannot possibly win more than a nickle, but he can win a hundred dollars. When we think of a constitution of our organization, we associate along with it that spirit of co-operation which to my mind is the greatest human spirit in the world today. We think of this group losing some of it's ideas, etc, until an agreement is reached and accepted as the agreement of all. In this way we can say that Let some worn-out, disreputable white man come along with only an idea of a moving picture that will illustrate the progress of the --- PAGE FOUR EDITORIAL NOVEMBER 1. 1927 AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER vance because twenty years ago the Metropolitan Mercantile and Reality Company failed. It almost destroyed all co-operative efforts in that section. race, or a hotel to be named for some illustrious Negro, or a Country Club and museum or something else equally as visionary, and they will pour money in his lap until he gets a stake and then he disappears from the haunts of colored people leaving the leaders to manage as best they can, and to explain away the peoples' loss. Meantime a thousand white banks, realty companies, mercantile establishments and factories in that same section every year failed. but it did not even retard the white man's progress of steady advance to the goal of profit through the combined use of great capital. "Be sure you are right" is good advice. But "take a chance where there is an equal chance to win" is the best advice to those who use money as their means to get ahead. But these same leaders are, as a rule, not only willing to invest in a real honest-to-goodness sincere effort on the part of the colored man to establish a business, but as a rule they grab a hammer and begin to knock for all they are worth the minute this enterprise takes shape. Pioneering among white men has been hard, but among colored people it is another word that begins with "H". But the pioneers, those men who have visions, and the courage to follow them made possible the tremendous growth in America They blazed the trails across the prairies and mountains; laid rails through the deserts, searched and found gold and silver; bored into the bowels of the earth until oil flowed out; strung wires along railroad lines and established rapid communication; went down into the sea; and up into the air until they mastered transportation under water and over head; and finally harnessed the waves of illimitable ether and made it bear on its bosom music and spoken word, both serious and serviceable. That the colored women of Mississippi have a tangible program cannot be disputed; not only have they a program, but we must confess that they have a worth-while one, which deserves the support and respect of every sane colored man and woman in the State; as well as the respect and support of the best white people of the State. When we consider their program launched to save delinquent boys and girls of the State, we at once admire them in their unselfish effort to save the delinquent youth of the race from becoming hardened criminals by reason of their being placed along by the side of hardened criminals on the State's penal farms. This is pioneer work for our women in the grand old State. All of these things were achieved not at first effort. Each of them took rebuffs and discouragements, failures and losses, before success came. We try to do either one of them and every one of them cost money. To repeatedly try cost more money, and somebody was advancing that money on faith; on belief that the thing could be done, and the knowledge that if it was done it would pay. We regret that the unfortunate youth has been overlooked these many years by our leaders. Too much cannot be said in praise of our noble women, led by Mrs. Dr. L. T. Miller, their president. We know of many af them who worked untiringly, and faithfully during the past year in order that their organization would pay for the plot of ground at Clinton once known as Mt. Hermon Seminary for colored people, at the cost of $8,000. We are glad that the colored women raised more than $7,000 in their State meeting here in Jackson, for that purpose. May God ever bless and deal kindly with our women in helping them to make this site for delinquent boys and girls a permanent State institution, that its perpetuity may be assured for our unfortunate youth of the State. They took chances where there was a chance to win as well as lose. They made investments that had all of the elements' of a "long shot," and they did not win always. There is one thing to remember: But repeated failures along certain lines did not discourage the white American pioneers. Every failure became stepping stones on which to go ahead. But let one enterprise among us fail, and for a generation, and for generations, it acts as a bar to all progress along that line. The whole eastern section of our country has been paralyzed and almost stopped from any commercial ad- NOVEMBER 1. 1927 PAGE FIVE THE FEDERATED CLUBS OF COLORED WOMEN. THE SCIENCE OF SICK DUES. the sick among us. This is right and humane. Orders of this kind will ever have the advantage of those who only relieve the family of the de- ceased. First: Because the age is too material, and the people are thinking much upon the prob- lems of life. They want to solve much of their problems before they die. I sometimes think we are a little too much material, the result of whieh causes us to think too much of self. We become self-willed; we are egotistic. This being true we find ourselves forgetting others, even those who are here not by their choice, but be- cause of us. Our innocent children—a man who forgets his children or dependents is not doing much as a contribution to those who must take our places when we are gone. In the matter of making the race which is to come after him, he contributes nothing. No man who is rational and sane wants his children to undergo the same handicaps that he under- went. This is because he knows by experience that these handicaps gave him much anguish, sorrow, setbacks; they also destroyed many op- portunities which might have been his. I am speaking especially in the matter of giving the children a “little start-off” in life; nest-egg; something to build on. For indeed our children will have a hard road to travel if we leave them penniless in these times when the lines of com- petition are drawn so tight. They will not have the opportunities to become wealthy as did many of us. Values are too high now. There- fore we should see to it that we leave them a lit- tle start. Special notice is taken of many of the members who seem to make too much use of their rights to draw sick benefits from ‘the Lodge. When this is done, you must know that you are taking from the face value of your policy money which should be left to your de- pendents, your children. Of course this is your right, but what about the rights of your children which the Lord has given you? Surely they have some rights in your thinking. I am advising that we major on the support of our children so that when we are gone they will have a start in life and be respected by the best people. Let ug not take out more than we put in, and then at death leave our children out in the cold, A razor- PAGE SIX AFRO-AMBRICAN COURIER. back hog can make a living, but it takes a think- er to Jay aside for his dependents. Suppose we quit! : Lodges for November and Promise 20 tor December. W. S. Jackson, Fayette, . F. Caston, or- eanizer. Shiloh Lodge, Belzoni, G. W. Lee, F. S. Ty J. Huddleston, organizer. Good Hope, Mileston, Mary W. Jenkins, F. S. TT. J. Huddleston, organizer. Brandon Lodge, Ina Taper, F. S., E. W. Barnes, organizer, Sharkey Lodge, C. W. Webster, organizer. Zion Rock,,Sunflower. Chas. Wilson, or- ganizer. Walker Chapel, Doddsville. F. S. Wilson, organizer. DeoVolente, Chas. Wilson, organizer. Lizzie Franklin, F. 8. Minnie B. Wright at Shelmont, organizer. Minnie Burrus, F. 8. Brandon No. 2, Geo. Smith, F. S.. FE. W. -Barnes, organizer. Chas. Wilson.at Falcon, Mrs. U. S. Hunter, organizer. Mace Wilborne, F. S. Liberty Hill, at Courtland. T. J. Huddles- ton, organizer. Pelehatchie No. 2, Alleaner Myers, F. S. KE. W. Barnés, organizer. ' _ Colony Town Lodge, BE. C. Rdwards, F. S. I. S. Wilson, organizer. : Beautiful Zion Lodge, Friars Point, Maner- vie Green, F.S. T. J. Huddleston, organizer, St. John Lodge, Panther Burn, F. EF. Smith, ¥.S. TT. J. Huddleston, organizer. ~ Ruby Lodge at Phillip. F. S. Wilson, or- ganizer, Money Lodge, F. 8. Wilson, organizer, Kilby Lodge at Carter, A. J. Cummings, F. S. F. S. Wilson, organizer. : _ White Hall Lodge at Sunflower, Chas. Wil- son, organizer. Morgan Lodge at Morgan City. F. S, Wil- son, organizer. E. C, Edwards, F. S. eS NOVEMBER 1,-1927, NEW LODGES. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER Our anniversary sermon was preached by J. W. Gayden, of Belzoni, who spared no pains in telling the audience just what the Afro's stand for. He showed us where the grand old order means so much to our race, also to our denomination. Our meeting was so enhancing that more than a half score of glad hearers were ready to become applicants for membership. Juvenile Girl, Eight Years Old, Welcomes the Custodian. Mistress of Ceremonies, Members of the Afro-American Sons and Daughters, Ladies and Gentlemen: Having been selected to deliver the Welcome Address on behalf of the Juveniles, I appear before you knowing that I am unable to satisfy this congregation in a welcome address, yet the Juvenile department, like the adult department, believes in playing well its part in putting over the program. I am praying that the blessing of Him who doeth all things well may ever rest upon this organization, also its founder, Prof. T. J. Huddleston. I want to see every Afro-American Son & Daughter in this country join the Afro's, even if its nothing more than the brotherhood. The Juvenile Department realizes in its youthful mind, the great need of being connected with an order whose aim is to consider those whose lives are in the making, to the end that preparations are made for their comfort in sickness and in health, and the development of our minds for future usefulness. GRAND LECTURER JNO. A. JACKSON'S ITINERARY. Silver City, Dec. 12th—Silver City. Lexington No. 1, Dec. 13th—Lexington. Durant No. 2, Dec. 16th—Durant. Little Mt. Zion, Dec. 19th—Midnight. Pleasant Green, Dec. 20th—Silver City. Sweet Cannon, Dec. 21st—Cruger. Spring Ridge, Dec. 22nd—Goodman. Pilgrim Rest, Dec. 23rd—Itta Bena. Chestnut Ridge, Dec. 27th—Lexington. Carter. Dec. 29th—Carter. Booker. T. W., Dec. 30—Itta Bena. Dates for January, 1928. Bentonia, Jan. 2nd—Bentonia. Lebanon, Jan. 3rd—Lexington. Ogden and St. Paul, Jan. 4th—Bentonia. Mt. Eva, Jan. 6th—Valley. Mr. Huddleston, Supreme Custodian, I am extending to you a hearty welcome on behalf of the Juvenile Department. We realize in you our very best friend, because of what you have done for us in these few short years. He who, in his planning, remembers the children of today, who will be the men and women of tomorrow; he who in his planning, remembers the poor, the needy, the old and the young is worthy of every compliment that may be given him. PROF. JACKSON MAKES GOOD GRAND LECTURER. On behalf of the Juvenile Department you are made welcome to all the comforts and conveniences of our homes and our churches. As Grand Lecturer, he carried out his itinerary only in cases where the weather prevented. Some of the lodges did not meet like as they should have, but those that met have give him the highest praise. By JEWEL TAYLOR. Clarksdale Juvenile. DEATHS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. Moorhead, Miss.—Dear Editor: We, the Moorhead Lodge No. 98, are glad to let it be known that we are still alive and progressing nicely under the leadership of Sister Cora Gibson as president and Sister E. C. Mullins, as financial secretary. Charley Austin, Kosciusko. Frances Collins, Refuge at Belen. S. Butler, at Tutwiler. Andrew Scott, Crystal Springs. On Sunday, Oct. 30, 1927, we were graced with the privilege of pulling off our second anniversary in the history of the lodge, which seemed to be the delight of all who attended, both members and friends. All of the working deputies and organizers seem determined to make the Afro-American Sons and Daughters the biggest fraternal organization in the state. --- NOVEMBER 1. 1927. ROYAL WELCOME. FROM MOORHEAD. PAGE SEVEN C. F. A. MULLIN. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER CROWDER SENDS APPLICATIONS. PROF. WILSON BROUGHT JOY. Belzoni, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words about Kindling Altar No.95, as it has been a long time since I have had an opportunity. I want to say that we are a little behind in our lodge, but with the help of the Lord we are expecting to do more. Crowder, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the valuable paper for a few words for the Crowder Lodge No. 34. We are few in number, but are striving to reach the top by the help of the Good Lord. We thank God that our chain has not been broken by death. We have with us Prof. Chas. Wilson on the first Sunday in the month. He has brought before us Rev. T. C. Searcy, after which Prof. Wilson came before us and brought good news and great joy to our hearts: I pray that this great man will live a long time and do great works for the Negro organization. We are sending in a few applications now and then, although a lot of our members have fallen out, but we are still trying hard to hold up the blood-stained banner. We are reading our papers and finding so many good things that were spoken of in the Grand Lodge meeting. May God bless these good men to help them carry out this great work, and I will say again that I hope these few lines will escape the waste basket. So I thank for for these few lines. Yours in Christ, JOANNA COOPER. NOTICE. A receipt is sent with every new policy, which means that the Financial Secretary is to collect the first assessment on policy holder. Please don't confuse members Secretaries by giving out this receipt when you deliver the policy. DORA MILES, Reporter. JAKE MURFF, President. E. J. ROBINSON, Secretary. Dear Editor:Please allow me space in your paper to say a word about the big four lodges at Clarksdale on last third Sunday evening. Oct. 16th. Dear Editor: Please allow me just a little space in your paper to say a word about our lodge. We just organized on the 28th and every body seemed to be glad of the beloved order. We are aiming to make our lodge as great as there is in the organizaiton. We are proud that our Deputy, Rev. Jackson Greer, brought this lodge in our community. Yours truly. We had our big anniversary service with the Centennial M. B. church of this city. Rev. B. J. Perkins, of Memphis, Tenn., pastor of the church, made it very pleasant for us. The house was called to order by Brother Harris, the President of Lodge No. 2. After devotion, a short spicy program was rendered Welcome address by Sister C. V. Taylor, of Lodge No.1. Solo by Doretha Scott. Reading, Jewell Taylor. Solo, Sister Brookins, of Lodge No.2. R. J. GARRETT, JR., MFG. CO., INCORPORATED Rev. W. T. Strong, a gospel minister, preached a soul-stirring sermon and made a lifelong impression upon the hearts of the AfroAmerican Sons and Daughters He was introduced by Sister Gillum, of Lodge No.4. The only Negro Manufacturing Company in Mississippi, manufacturing twenty-two preparations. Face Creams, Hair Dressing, Hair Grower Pressing Oil, Hair Tonics, Shampoo, Bobbed Hair Gloss, Face Powder and Perfume. Buy preparations made in Mississippi. Write for information. Sister Clark, of Lodge No. 3 was mistress of ceremonies. SISTER C. T. TAYLOR, --- PAGE EIGHT Yours truly. CLARKSDALE LODGE. NOVEMBER 1. 1927 NOTICE. HENRIETTA ANDREWS. F. S. WEST JACKSON, MISS.