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Afro-American Courier MOTTO:—"LET DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE" YAZOO CITY, MISS., AUGUST 1, 1928. THE THIRD GRAND LODGE MAKES HISTORY FOR AFROS sponsible for this unfair play with the delegates a committee was appointed by the Board for the selfsame purpose. A committee coolly and sane ly went about this task and reported a way of settlement and adjustment which was unanimously agreed to by both the Board and the party directly responsible. Other minor matters were attended to by the Board, and the President adjourned the Board to open the Grand Lodge at 1:30 p. m. Session of Afro-American Sons and Daughters, Held in Clarksdale Miss., August 15, 16 17, 1928, Now a Matter of History. Grand Lodge Formally Opened. The Grand Lodge was formally opened, the program read and adopted as a rule of action. By this time the spacious auditorium of the Metropolitan Baptist Church was crowded with the delegates. The President noted the many new faces present as delegates, and ordered that all new delegates would occupy the east side of the auditorium. It was clearly seen by the "Old Timers" that the delegates had increased over the last year by more than a 100 percent. Fervent prayer was offered by W. J. Wilson, who was one of the most successful organizers of the Order. The Executive Board of the Grand Lodge held an important session at 10 o'clock a.m., prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge. Promptly at 10 o'clock a. m., President A. Banks called the Executive Board to order, and a roll call found every member of the Board present. The general program of the Grand Lodge which had been gotten up by the Custodian furnished a subject for much discussion. However, after going over the program, the Board recommended the program to the Grand Lodge as a rule of action for the big meeting. It was found that the Custodian had gotten out a very splendid program, as it pointed the way for advancement and harmony of the Grand Lodge. Among other things which claimed attention of the Board, was a great deal of sinister propaganda, evidently intended to hinder the growth and prosperity of the Order by the creation of suspicion as to the righteous management of the affairs of the Order among its members. This propaganda was set forth in a circular letter and was distributed among the delegates, who had come from every nook and corner of the State, as well as the States of Arkansas and Louisiana. Our Custodian, Prof. T. J. Huddleston, came forward and intensified the organization of the Grand Lodge by the appointment or announcement of several important committees together with those appointed by the President. President Banks Double-crosses Himself. At this juncture President Banks broke his agreement with the Executive Board, in the matter of allowing the Executive Board a chance to adjust and settle the controversy between him and the Custodian as previously agreed in the Board meeting. He brought his fight to the floor of the Grand Lodge to the utter surprise of every member of the Board. For this act he was branded by friends and foes as unfaithful, untrue, and a covenant-breaker in the true sense of the word. The fight thus opened, the Custo- In order that this delicate matter would be amicably adjusted so as to save the integrity of the order as well as to save the parties re- VOL. 3. Sinister Propaganda. NO. 3. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER dian got the floor in his time and answered the President's allegations and proved by his (Banks) own letters to him that the foundation of Banks' fights and contentions was that he (Banks) wanted more money. It was further proved by the Custodian that he had received letters from Banks stating that if he was not given more money he would destroy the order in ten days. The Custodian proved his case conclusively against President Banks and received the applause of the big Grand Lodge, as a victorious hero returning to his country. It was now clear that the Grand Lodge had made up its verdict: "That it is far better to let Banks out and preserve the harmony and peace of our order, which has done so much in so short a time. It is better for one man to perish than the whole people." In taking this step we have never seen an enemy so kindly dealt with as did the Grand Lodge with President Banks, the arch enemy of the Grand Lodge. For the Grand Lodge paid him for the year beginning August, 1928, to August, 1929, $100.00 as salary. It further made him a donation of $400.00 to hold himself together for the time being. more severe storm, together with the fact that it is a help to be more productive in the coming years. Therefore, this threatening which looked so fearful out yonder on the horizon of the AfroAmerican Sons and Daughters, was by wisdom shot to pieces, and would-be bad elements thereof so completely dissipated that what looked to be a fearful storm was only a passing zephyr. As we had prophesized many months ago, the Custodian's report would be the praise of the Grand Lodge, came true. First, because every dollar was, in a very business-like way, accounted for. Not a single item was left out of the report. The Custodian went back to the Grand Lodge held in Lexington, Miss., 1927, and accounted for every dollar, even the money for the sale of buttons, badges and what-nots were found in his printed report. Second, because of the righteous way—the constitutional way—the Custodian handled each dollar. By this we mean the money was used for the purpose set forth in the constitution of the Order. So clear, so perfect and faultless was the report, until we have got to hear yet a single voice raised in contradiction by anyone directly or indirectly concerned. The First Storm Passes as a Zephur. All institutions in their beginning which make progress going upward like in the case of progressive men and women, will run into counter-winds, counter-currents and storm-pockets. There is grave danger in running into these death-traps, and unless your pilot is true and kind, they may cause utter destruction of institutions and men. There is no way of escaping these handicaps in the march of progress. They await every man or every worth-while institution, and the only guarantee you may have is wisdom. Wisdom wins easily over these handicaps, and by her foresight she turns defeat into a glorious victory. Third, the report showed that we had an unusual growth during the past year. It was a wonder of the order how we have made such strides in fraternalism in the state, to say nothing about the very splendid beginnings we have made in the States of Arkansas and Louisiana. His report shows further that our order has laid aside a reserve of $76,000. This means that we have doubled our reserve in the past twelve months. Fourth, the report shows that every claim against the endowment departments paid and satisfied so that out of the more than 25,000 policy holders not one of them has a complaint against the order for the keeping of its promise by contract. Knowing our race group as well as we do, we wish to say that this is one of the wonders of the age—25,000 satisfied colored men and women. Surely we are "going some." A storm in the springtime may seem to be your greatest enemy out yonder in your orchard. It may seem to be uprooting your choice fruit trees, as they bend and twist under the strain of the heavy wind, but when it is past you will notice that your tree has taken a firmer hold as it sinks its roots deeper in the pulverized soil, made so by the passing storm. Hence what looked like the destruction of your orchard has only strengthened it that it may be able to stand a Hospital Report Received by Grand Lodge. What may be regarded as one of the greatest achievements of the order is the building of PAGE TWO AUGUST 1. 1928 The Custodian's Report. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. a first-class hospital in Yazoo City. We have been looking forward to this event with a great deal of pride—race pride—because it will serve a long-felt need of the race here in the State. The committee reported that the hospital will cost around $25,000, and that most of the money had been accumulated by the hospital tax and was now available for the erection of the hospital. The Grand Lodge unanimously adopted this report and we are looking forward to the erection of a first-class hospital in Yazoo City during the latter days of the passing year. made timely remarks of the Order and that he is listed among its thousands, and that he will hereafter be on hand to help push the order. On July 16th I visited Mt. Hull and Mt. Lula Lodges at Rolling Fork. The members turned out in great number. I settled a few disputes that had crept into the Lodges. Both Lodges are doing fine. On July 17th I was scheduled to visit Pleasant Green and Anguilla No. 2 Lodges at Anguilla, but was informed by Brother W. D. Nelark, F. S., of Pleasant Green Lodge, that the meeting could not be held. On July 18th I went to visit Anguilla No.1 and Richey Lodges at Richey, but on reaching the place I was told that the pastor had put the meeting off. I was nicely cared for at the home of Mrs. Frances Thomas, the F. S. of Anguilla, of Anguilla Lodge No.1. The Executive Board held another session Thursday morning and transacted much important business to be recommended to the Grand Lodge. The Board unanimously recommended the removal of President Banks. This being done, the Vice-President, Rev. E. L. Twine, became President of the Order to carry out the unexpired term. However, Vice-President Twine took the floor on his own account and refused to accept the Presidency of the Order, and gave as his reason first, that God had put him in the ministry to stay. Second, that he is obedient to the Heavenly cause, and was now busy on the Kingdom program which he states only, will last always. Third, that men and institutions may fail, and therefore graciously moved the recommendation of Dr. L. T. Miller as President, which was adopted. On July 19th I visited Mt. Hareb Lodge at Hollandale. The weather was bad, but the entire membership came out. They were glad to meet the Supreme Agent and to receive instructions that they had lost sight of. This Lodge is few in members but they have the Afro spirit. On July 20th I rushed to Hushpuckena to reinstate that number, but the condition of the weather cut off the attendance. On July 24th I visited St. Peter Lodge at Leland. A nice banquet was given in honor of the Supreme Agent. This Lodge has a large membership for its age, and is a pioneer in some local activities. This credit is given to the able president and Mr. C. H. Congo, the efficient F. S. I was received at the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Congo. Two new members were added. On July 25th I visited Estell Lodge. The weather was bad, but the Afros and other at this point care nothing for mud. A banquet was given in honor of the Supreme Agent. This Lodge is small in membership, but is doing fine under the able leadership of President Drew Downs and Mrs. Estella Brand, F. S. Eleven new members were added. On July 26th I visited Green Grove, Shaw No.1, and Shaw No.2 Lodges, at Shaw. These Lodges are doing fine. The three Lodges gave a banquet in honor of the Supreme Agent. After the excellent program, the Supreme Agent spoke and added eight new members. Dr. Sutton E. Griggs Delivers Able Address. The address of Dr. Sutton E. Griggs, of Memphis, Tenn., was one of the best we have been able to listen to any where in the country. Notwithstanding the intense heat, he held the Grand Lodge spell-bound with his eloquence, wit and logic for at least one hour. His subject was fresh and up-to-date, nothing stale about it whatever, namely, "The Age of Co-operation." On July 27th, I visited Boyle Lodge. The excellent F. S., Brother H. Roberts, knows how to push things. The crowd was small on account of bad weather. After the Supreme Agent's lecture, the members said they had new determination to do more in the future than in the past. On July 30th I visited Cleveland Lodges No.1 and No. 2. The attendance was small, but a good meeting was had. These Lodges are progressing nicely under the leadership of women F. S.'s, and presidents. It is a real treat to visit these Lodges. Dr. B. J. Perkins, of Memphis, Tenn., the founder of the "Wise Men and Women of the World," one of the leading fraternal orders of the country, was also introduced and made encouraging remarks upon the rapid growth of our order and the sound business methods of which it rests. On July 31st I visited Delta Star Lodge at Merigold, but found that the meeting had been called off, and the letter failed to reach them in time. On August 7th I re-visited Delta Star Lodge. The church was crowded with the good people of Sunflower plantation. A banquet was given in honor of the Supreme Agent. This Lodge is fortunate to have for its leaders Bro. Hunter, President, and Prof. Jackson, F. S. After the Supreme Agent spoke six new members were added. On Aug. 10th I set up a Lodge at Hushpuckena. We are expecting big things from this Lodge with such able leaders as Bro. Miller Hillman for President and Bro. E. W. Powell for F. S. Rev. M. Peterson, of Clarksdale, in whose church the Grand Lodge held its sessions, also AUGUST 1. 1928. Executive Board Meeting. PAGE THREE SUPREME AGENT'S VISITS. (Isaiah E. Edwards) AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER Mt. Heroden Baptist Church, of Vicksburg, Rev. E. L. Twine, pastor, is in the midst of a great revival. The Pastor is ably assisted by Prof. G. H. Thurston, one of the best gospel singers of our State. The members as well as the friends of the city are co-operating in a very sympathetic way in helping the church in this soul-stirring drive. Nineteen have been added for baptism up to this time, and the meeting is in full blast yet. Published Monthly by, and Official Cran 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. The Grand Lodge will meet in its fourth grand session in Yazoo City, Miss. The purpose is to give the whole jurisdiction a view of the first negro hospital erected in the state for colored people. I know there will be rejoicing everywhere. 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 Be sure your sins will find you out. Entered at the Postoffice in Yazoo City, Miss., as second-class matter under the Act of Congress. When digging for your fellowmen—dig two! Anger is bad. It blinds a fellow's sensibility. What he calls right turns out to be wrong; what he calls light turns out to be darkness. Don't be angry, my friends, for you will go from bad to worse. --- Madam Z. M. Winder, of Pine Bluff, Ark., is in Vicksburg visiting her many friends. She is the wife of Rev. G. M. Winder, formerly of Vicksburg. While here Mrs. Winder turned aside to see if the Afro-American Sons and Daughters could be organized in the Jackson Street Baptist Church. We are glad to report that as the results of her efforts on the night of Aug. 27, she set a Lodge of Afro-American numbering in the teens. Mrs. Winder was just passing through visiting friends and old acquaintances and seized the opportunity to push the Afro's. Take notice, Mr. Organizer, if you are the right fellow there should be no reason why you can't succeed, for in the case of the Afro's, "she will go." God only can put down, and no man can pick up. He only can pick up and no man can put down. So ye creatures of the earth, don't boast so much! The delegation from Arkansas and Louisiana was no motley crowd. They were a fine looking group, an intelligent group. Top-notchers from over the river. The extra session of the General Baptist State Convention will convene in Greenville, Miss., Nov. 7 and 8. It is expected that we will make this session worth while. Brother Pastors let us start now and raise some money for our work. You see some of our men just barely paid enough money for their churches for the convention in Natchez to get on the roll. The result of that kind of thing has driven the convention to dire needs. We should get ourselves straight with our conscience. I know every wide awake preacher and layman in Mississippi can hear the Dr. M. A. Hunter, of Ohio, formerly of this State, was invited to speak for the Baptist Street Church on the 4th Sunday day and night. Dr. Hunter is one of the best prepared ministers of the denomination and race. The people of Vicksburg have seemed to underwrite Dr. M. A. Hunter. --- --- PAGE FOUR YAZOO CITY, MISS., AUGUST 1, 1928. EDITORIAL . AUGUST 1; 1928 AUGUST 1, 1928. 709 Poindexter St. T. J. Huddleston, Yazen lodge which just close lasting impression on that could not have be will admit that I was phase of the work, fro in you already, because of the state of Missis information. You have put over pressure in a fair, squa part of a gentleman a yond the shadow of a I want you to kno not let up on the job Too much cannot be led their movements, t handled the people in them. They are intell lady-like, as well as given me greater insp Nobody in the world lo I believe in giving not put them all on th If this letter will attend the grand lodge in our paper. dexter St., Jackson, Miss., Aug. 21, Boston, Yazoo City, Miss. Dear Sir: I just closed at Clarksdale, Miss., session on me, and has awakened, not have been awakened in any other what I was a close observe and see work, from the office force on up- ply, because you have the backing of of Mississippi. But nothing bea we put over a full-sized man's job at a fair, square and an honest way. Y gentleman and a christian and prove shadow of a doubt that you mean to you to know that we are with you, in the job till our lodge numbers 10, which cannot be said for your office force ments, their conversations, and the people in general, and this is my are intelligent, kind, courteous, well as business-like. I like the greater inspiration than anything o the world loves women better than I in giving people flowers while th in all on the grave. better will be of any help to others grand lodge, I would like to have 709 Poindexter St., Jackson, Miss., Aug. 21, 1928.—Prof. T. J. Huddleston, Yazoo City, Miss. Dear Sir: The grand lodge which just closed at Clarksdale, Miss., has made a lasting impression on me, and has awakened an interest that could not have been awakened in any other way. I will admit that I was a close observe and studied every phase of the work, from the office force on up. I believed in you already, because you have the backing of the ministry of the state of Mississippi. But nothing beats first-hand information. You have put over a full-sized man's job against inside pressure in a fair, square and an honest way. You acted the part of a gentleman and a christian and proved to us beyond the shadow of a doubt that you mean to do right. I want you to know that we are with you, and I shall not let up on the job till our lodge numbers 100 strong. Too much cannot be said for your office force. I watched their movements, their conversations, and the way they handled the people in general, and this is my opinion of them. They are intelligent, kind, courteous, tolerant and lady-like, as well as business-like. I like that. It has given me greater inspiration than anything else I know. Nobody in the world loves women better than I. I believe in giving people flowers while they live, and not put them all on the grave. If this letter will be of any help to others who did not attend the grand lodge, I would like to have it published in our paper. Yours for a greater A. A. S. & D., MRS. B. C. WHITFIELD. BOOSTING THE ORDER. BOOSTING THE ORDER. Bayou. Miss.—Dear Custodian: You and your readers know that March 43 is yet on the Afro map. We are land are located in a town that has dealers. In spite of this competition, the 90 strong. Our unit here has formed the best people of the town and lodge the mayor, sheriff, postmaster, station proprietors, merchants, planters, medical doctor, and a help to definite profession or position, be and a white soul. No one but a knight-American Sons & Daughters a snail in and help the Custodian and give order. The greatest aid we can give to do all we can to promote each hedges. We cannot shower too many negro leader, Mr. T. J. Huddles, in of our great order. Mound Bayou. Miss.—Dear Custodian: Just a few words to let you and your readers know that Mound Bayou Lodge No. 343 is yet on the Afro map. We are only ten months old and are located in a town that has five other fraternal orders. In spite of this competition, we are glad to say we are 90 strong. Our unit here has for its membership some of the best people of the town and state. We have in our lodge the mayor, sheriff, postmaster, depot agent, service station proprietors, merchants, preachers, exchange lady, planters, medical doctor, and a host of others who have no definite profession or position, but possess a clean heart and a white soul. No one but a knocker would call the Afro-American Sons & Daughters a small concern. Let us all join in and help the Custodian and grand officers to build the order. The greatest aid we can give our dear Custodian is to do all we can to promote each phase of our local Lodges. We cannot shower too many praises on this efficient negro leader, Mr. T. J. Huddleston, Founder and Custdian of our great order. --- WORDS OF PRAISE. Jackson, Miss., Aug. 21, 1928.—Prof. City, Miss. Dear Sir: The grandmaster of Clarksdale, Miss., has made a study and has awakened an interest awakened in any other way. I close observe and studied every office force on up. I believed we have the backing of the ministry. But nothing beats first-hand. All-sized man's job against inside and an honest way. You acted the Christian and proved to us best that you mean to do right. What we are with you, and I shall our lodge numbers 100 strong. And for your office force. I watch conversations, and the way they verbal, and this is my opinion of it. kind, courteous, tolerant and mess-like. I like that. It has more than anything else I know. Women better than I. Three flowers while they live, and have. Any help to others who did not would like to have it published. MRS. B. C. WHITFIELD. Dear Custodian: Just a few readers know that Mound Bayou is the Afro map. We are only tendled in a town that has five other of this competition, we are glad our unit here has for its member-ble of the town and state. We mayor, sheriff, postmaster, depotietors, merchants, preachers, excal doctor, and a host of others session or position, but possess aul. No one but a knocker would has & Daughters a small concern, the Custodian and grand officers greatest aid we can give our dear can to promote each phase of not shower too many praises on Mr. T. J. Huddleston, Founder order. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS. President and Supreme Agent. R. A. SCOTT, F. S. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. Aug. 21, 1928.—Prof. Sir: The grand Miss., has made a keened an interest in any other way. I and studied every man up. I believed king of the ministry beats first-hand job against inside play. You acted the approved to us beaten to do right. For you, and I shallwers 100 strong. The force. I watch—and the way they is my opinion ofous, tolerant and like that. It has being else I know. than I. While they live, and others who did not have it published & D., Cleveland, Miss. Grand Cure are not able to at dale, Miss. Your Porter are with the Order. To the Editor, Please allow me a few words about Sons & Daughter, todian and Found in the State of grown to $3,000,000 than 24,000 mem sets of $76,000; capital for its me around two more out Louisiana. And Now as for A shall see to it the sunshine through I know that Organ let me stay on the Deputy or Organ love, correct each There is no tunity to the Ne Just a few that Mound Bayou We are only ten that has five other station, we are glad for its member and state. We postmaster, deputits, preachers, ex- a host of others on, but possess a knocker would a small concern. and grand officers can give our dear each phase of many praises on Diddleston, Founder Daughters. Let our Supreme leader states for the gobers will have a & Daughters are Bluff wants the city. Ebenezer, M in the Courier to Lodge No. 257. W the first time of chain, taking away Travis. She was Rudyard, M --- Cleveland, Miss.—Mr. T. J. Huddleston, Yazoo City, Miss. Grand Custodian: This is to our regret that we are not able to attend the Grand Lodge in session at Clarksdale. Miss. You may rest assure that myself and Sister Porter are with you to sustain everything for the good of the Order. To the Editor of the Afro-American Courier. Dear Sir: Please allow me space in our paper to say to the public a few words about what I think about the Afro-American Sons & Daughter with Hon. T. J. Huddleston as our Custodian and Founder. This organization has been operating in the State of Mississippi for nearly four years, and has grown to $3,000,000 worth of business in force and more than 24,000 members. Every claim paid and with total assets of $76,000; having under construction a $25,000 Hospital for its members. Today it has its wings stretched around two more states, giving our race a chance throughout Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. Now as for Arkansas, I as one member in the Number shall see to it that this great Order will sail on and spread sunshine throughout the territories of which I shall work. I know that Organizers have a hard time on the field, but let me stay on the field; the reward is at the end. Let no Deputy or Organizer knock against each other. Work with love, correct each other's mistakes and let us march on. There is no Organization that offers a better opportunity to the Negro race than the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. Let us all pray that the Lord will strengthen our Supreme leaders that they may be able to enter more states for the good of our race, and pray that we as members will have a spirit to follow. The Afro-American Sons & Daughters are highly accepted and don't forget that Pine Bluff wants the Afro-American Hospital builted in their city. Ebenezer, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow us space in the Courier to say a few words for Willie Huddleston Lodge No. 257. We are few in number but true Afros. For the first time death visited our Number and broke our chain, taking away one of our loved ones, Sister Margarett Travis. She was a dear, true Afro Daughter. Rudyard. Miss.—Dear Editor: Just a word to say that enjoyed my three days' stay at the Grand Lodge. My tongue is not able to express the thought of my heart. I enjoyed it so well that I am determined to hold up the Afro's name, BACK UP THE WORK. Miss.—Mr. T. J. Huddleston Custodian: This is to our attend the Grand Lodge in se you may rest assure that my you to sustain everything f J. Huddleston, Yazoo City, this is to our regret that we and Lodge in session at Clarks-sure that myself and Sister in everything for the good of REV. E. W. PORTER. PINE BLUFF, ARK., NEWS. ator of the Afro-American Council, we space in our paper to say that what I think about the letter with Hon. T. J. Huddleston under. This organization has held Mississippi for nearly four years, 10,000 worth of business in five members. Every claim paid and having under construction members. Today it has its wide states, giving our race a call Arkansas and Mississippi. Arkansas, I as one member that this great Order will sail without the territories of which organizers have a hard time on the field; the reward is at the organizer knock against each other each other's mistakes and let no Organization that offers a Negro race than the Afro-American let us all pray that the Lord's leaders that they may be able good of our race, and pray that a spirit to follow. The Afro-American highly accepted and don't fare the Afro-American Hospital by W. W. WAS Oddfellow Bldg., Afro-American Courier. Dear Sir: for paper to say to the public a think about the Afro-American T. J. Huddleston as our Cus- organization has been operating for nearly four years, and has of business in force and more claim paid and with total as- r construction a $25,000 Hos- say it has its wings stretched our race a chance through- Mississippi. As one member in the Number Order will sail on and spread ritories of which I shall work a hard time on the field, but reward is at the end. Let no gainst each other. Work with stakes and let us march on. In that offers a better oppor- an the Afro-American Sons & that the Lord will strengthen they may be able to enter more pace, and pray that we as mem- ow. The Afro-American Sons noted and don't forget that Pine American Hospital builted in their W. W. WASHINGTON, Midfellow Bldg., Pine Bluff, Ark. ONE LINK BROKEN. Miss.—Dear Editor: Please do not say a few words for Wife. We are few in number but the death visited our Number away one of our loved ones. S. was a dear, true Afro Daughter Editor: Please allow us space in words for Willie Huddleston in number but true Afros. For our Number and broke our loved ones, Sister Margaret the Afro Daughter. EMMA L. COATS, Pres. JAKE HORTON, F. S. ENJOYED GRAND LODGE. Miss.—Dear Editor: Just a wi free days' stay at the Grand Lo express the thought of my he I am determined to hold up t (REV.) W itor: Just a word to say that at the Grand Lodge. My tongue brought of my heart. I enjoyed need to hold up the Afro's name. (REV.) W. L. HART. PAGE SEVEN Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Custodian, Afro-American Sons & Daughters, Clarksdale, Miss. Dear Sir: I want to congratulate you on the wonderful growth of your Fraternal Organization. I have read your third annual report and am glad to know that we have this splendid Organization in our State. I think that it is a great organization to have for the benefit of everybody, and I sincerely wish you and your Organization continued success. New Orleans, La., Aug. 11, 1928.—Hon. H. C. Huddleston, 511 Calhoun Avenue, Yazoo City, Miss. Dear Mr. Huddleston: Mr. E. W. Barnes was at Gulfside a few days ago and he was telling me of the wonderful organization of which you are the head, The Sons and Daughters of Afro-America. I was delighted to hear of the success and wish to congratulate you on your leadership. I would like to have you visit Gulfside and see what we are doing here. I am enclosing you some literature. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Clarksdale, Miss. Dear Sir: I have just finished reading the third annual report of your Afro-American Sons & Daughters. We think this is a very unique and attractive enterprise. It is the only one of its kind in America. It may be that you can help us in developing this enterprise. Mr. Barnes said you were interested in making loans to institutions and if you are we will be glad to have you make us a loan which can be secured in anyway you desire Let me congratulate you upon the splendid progress you have made. The increase in surplus from $17,773.60 to $72,787.73 within three years, an increase of over four hundred per cent, indicates splendid business judgment and management. Such progress as this bespeaks a bright future for your organization, and I hope for you another period of prosperity and growth which you so richly deserve. I wish you could come to Gulfside as our guest at anytime. I had hoped that I would be able to attend your Grand Session which meets next week at Clarksdale, but I think I cannot come. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Custodian: We want to congratulate you and your organization for the wonderful growth you have shown in the last three years. We feel that you deserve to be commended for the good work you are doing among your people and we wish for you every kind of success. If at any time we can be of service so you do not hesitate to call on us. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 13. 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Custodian, Afro-American Sons & Daughters, Clarksdale, Miss. Dear Sir: The writer has just had an opportunity to go over your third annual report as Custodian of The Afro-American Sons & Daughters, which report is to be made to your Grand Lodge in annual session, and I want to congratulate you upon the most excellent showing that you have made. The writer has had an opportunity of seeing some of the benefits derived from the membership of your splendid order, and with the most favorable comment heard in all sections, the writer predicts for you even a greater year this next year than the year which you are just closing. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 16, 1928.—J. H. Huddleston, Custodian, care Convention Hall Afro-American Sons and Daughters, Clarksdale, Miss. Congratulations on your unprecedented growth as shown in your annual report. Your administration has been crowned with success and may 1929 come up to your best hopes for even more success. We again say we join many other in extending our hearty congratulations on your excellent showing. It is but evidence of your successful leadership, and the Afro-American Sons & Daughters are to be congratulated also in selecting you as their able Custodian. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 15, 1928.—Tom J. Huddleston, Custodian, A. A. S. and D., Grand Lodge, Clarksdale, Miss, Congratulations on your 1928 report. Your phenomenal growth proves your organization is of merit. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Custodian, Afro-American Sons & Daughters, Clarksdale, Miss. Dear Sir: We want to congratulate you on the third annual report of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters showing you have more than doubled your surplus in the last twelve months. You and all your officers are to be cangratulated on making such a good showing. Keep the good work going and before long you will have one of the largest in the country. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 14, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Custodian, Afro-American Sons and Daughters, Convention Hall, Clarksdale, Miss. Congratulations and best wishes for success on your third Grand Lodge, with its increased membership to twenty-five thousand and liquid assets of nearly seventy-five thousand dollars, an increase of four hundred per cent in two years. You are reaping fitting reward for your genius in organization and promotion. You are doing your race a great service. Thanking you again for your third annual report and hoping this year you will be just as successful. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Custodian, Grand Lodge, Afro-American Sons & Daughters, Clarksdale, Miss. Dear Custodian: I have just seen a copy of the third annual report of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. Such an increase in surplus as shown by this report in so short a time is a record to be proud of. This report shows without doubt that your efforts in behalf of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters have been fulfilled and I wish to congratulate you on this excellent showing. Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 15, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, care Grand Lodge Afro-American Sons and Daughters., Clarksdale, Miss. Accept congratulations on fine showing made. Have read with great interest copy of your third annual report and it is remarkable the progress you order has made and goes to show what your race can do under able management such as the order has had since its organization. PAGE EIGHT AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER H. C. Huddleston, dear Mr. Huddies-few days ago and organization of which wars of Afro-Amer-cess and wish to would like to have going here. I am attractive enter-America. It may be enterprise. Mr. ing loans to in-ho have you make any you desire. Your guest at any-e to attend your Clarksdale, but I Yazoo City, M. todian. Afro-Amer-Dear Sir: I wa-growth of your third annual report this splendid Organ-a great organization and I sincerely w-success. Yazoo City, Clarksdale, Miss. the third annual Daughters. Let me congr- you have made. $72,787.73 within a dred per cent, in management. Su-ture for your or period of prosper- CONGRATULATIONS. FROM BISHOP JONES Sons, La., Aug. 11, 1928.—Hon. H. C. Huddleston, Revenue, Yazoo City, Miss. Dear Mr. Huddies, Y. Barnes was at Gulfside a few days ago and time of the wonderful organization of which had, The Sons and Daughters of Afro-America, lighted to hear of the success and wish to you on your leadership. I would like to have side and see what we are doing here. I am some literature. This is a very unique and attractive enterprise only one of its kind in America. It may help us in developing this enterprise. Mr. you were interested in making loans to in- if you are we will be glad to have you make it can be secured in anyway you desire. I could come to Gulfside as our guest at any- hoped that I would be able to attend your which meets next week at Clarksdale, but I come. Yours truly. Yours truly. Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Cus- tant to congratulate you and your organiza- underful growth you have shown in the last We feel that you deserve to be commended work you are doing among your people and you every kind of success. If at any time we ce so you do not hesitate to call on us. Huddleston, Cus- d your organiza- nown in the last to be commended your people and at any time we call on us. Yazoo City, Custodian, Afro- Miss. Dear Sir: to go over your Afro-American S M. C. BRICKELL FURN. STORE. By L. M. B. Miss., Aug. 16, 1928.—J. H. Huddleston, Convention Hall Afro-American Sons and Parksdale, Miss. Congratulations on your un- wth as shown in your annual report. Your has been crowned with success and may do your best hopes for even more success. By L. M. B. H. Huddleston, African Sons and Sons on your un-ual report. Your success and may more success. to congratulate you have made. The writer h the benefits derive order, and with sections, the writ this next year that We again say hearty congratula YAZOO CITY HERALD: Miss., Aug. 15, 1928.—Tom J. Huddleston, S. and D., Grand Lodge, Clarksdale, Miss. on your 1928 report. Your phenomenal your organization is of merit. from J. Huddleston, Moe, Clarksdale, Miss. Your phenomenal merit. S. B. OLDEN. Miss., Aug. 14, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Cus- merican Sons and Daughters, Convention e, Miss. Congratulations and best wishes your third Grand Lodge, with its increased twenty-five thousand and liquid assets of five thousand dollars, an increase of four it in two years. You are reaping fitting re- enius in organization and promotion. You race a great service. Huddleston, Cus- ers. Convention and best wishes with its increased liquid assets of increase of fouraping fitting re- Yazoo City. Custodian. Afro-A Miss. Dear Sir: annual report of showing you have last twelve month cangratulated on good work going a Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, and Lodge, Afro-American Sons & Daughters. Dear Custodian: I have just seen a good annual report of the Afro-American Sons Such an increase in surplus as shown by so short a time is a record to be proud of. News without doubt that your efforts in behalf American Sons & Daughters have been fulfilled congratulate you on this excellent showing. Yours very truly, T. H. NORMAN. --- Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Cus- merican Sons & Daughters, Clarksdale, Miss- iant to congratulate you on the wonderful Fraternal Organization. I have read your report and am glad to know that we have organization in our State. I think that it is nation to have for the benefit of everybody, wish you and your Organization continued Yours truly. R. P. MILLER Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, Dear Sir: I have just finished reading a report of your Afro-American Sons & gratulate you upon the splendid progress The increase in surplus from $17,773.60 to three years, an increase of over four hun-indicates splendid business judgment and such progress as this bespeaks a bright fur-organization, and I hope for you another city and growth which you so richly deserve. Yours very truly. CARR'S DRUG STORE. Per H. G. CARR Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, American Sons & Daughters, Clarksdale. The writer has just had an opportunity in third annual report as Custodian of The Sons & Daughters, which report is to be grand Lodge in annual session, and I want you upon the most excellent showing that has had an opportunity of seeing some of lived from the membership of your splendid the most favorable comment heard in all later predicts for you even a greater year than the year which you are just closing. By we join many other in extending ourations on your excellent showing. It is your successful leadership, and the Afro- & Daughters are to be congratulated also as their able Custodian. Yours very truly. By J. E. DECELL Miss., Aug. 13, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, American Sons & Daughters, Clarksdale. We want to congratulate you on the third of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters more than doubled your surplus in the rhs. You and all your officers are to be making such a good showing. Keep the land before long you will have one of the country. u again for your third annual report and you will be just as successful. Yours very truly. By F. A. TAYLOR. Miss., Aug. 15, 1928.—T. J. Huddleston, care so-American Sons and Daughters., Clarkspit congratulations on fine showing made. great interest copy of your third annual markable the progress you order has made what your race can do under able man-the order has had since its organization. CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. ---