The Afro-American Courier

Afro-American Courier MOTTO:—"LET DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE" YAZOO CITY, MISS., NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1928. DEDICATION PROGRAM FOR OUR NEW HOSPITAL Yazoo City, Misssissippi, 1928. To the Afro-American Sons & Daughters Throughout the Jurisdiction: The undersigned members of your Executive Board most solemnly take this method of memorializing you to do a solemn duty on the coming Christmas. Our reasons are as follows: Elaborate Program in Yazoo City Thursday, Dec. 27, 1928, to Celebrate Momentous Occasion. First, our worthy Custodian has been and is a tireless worker for the building of our noble organization and placing it along by the side of the leading institutions of its kind in the country on safe and sound basis in the matter of permanency in the life of our people. The dedication of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters Hospital will take place at the County Court House in Yazoo City, Miss., Dec. 27, 1928. Rev. Sutton E. Griggs, of Memphis, Tenn., will be the principal speaker. The Mound Bayou Band will furnish music for the occasion. Everybody is invited. A special invitation is extended to all lodges to be present. Second, this, our organization, is his gift, his contribution to our race group which has been a very great benefactor to so many of us not only in a fraternal way but a financial way as well. Special preparations are being made to serve lunches to all members wearing the Afro badge. Third, that he cannot long endure at the present rate he is going to further spread out this race co-operation and race beneficence. There will be an Auto Parade from the Court House to the Hospital, conducted by the State Marshal. Signs will be given by Custodian while the band plays "No More." A photo will be made of the Hospital with all of the Afros standing in front of the building. There will be two or three decorated cars in the parade, and all others will have United States flags. The Custodian and President will confer the Fourth Degree after lunch. Therefore, we are asking that each lodge will make our beloved Custodian a Christmas gift of $2.50, this amount to be brought or sent to the office on Dec. 27, 1928, the opening day of the hospital. The purpose is to buy the Custodian a diamond ring. This diamond ring should be of such value as will represent the contribution of all the lodges in the State. If so, it will be a lasting souvenir to show forth to our Custodian the lasting devotion of our love and confidence in him. Let each lodge respond, for the time to do nice things for a faithful servant is while he still lives. Don't wait until our Custodian is dead to cast flowers on his grave. Let him smell the fragrance of the rose while he still lives. All members must be at the Court House at 11 o'clock. A special invitation is extended to our white friends to hear our program. Regular membership drive all day. All Financial Secretary and President may bring five new members at $1.00 each and receive $2.50 in Gold. Five hundred new members are expected to join. Flags and badges will be on sale at the Court House. The following is the program which will AN APPEAL. Rev. E. L. TWINE, (Editor.) AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER, NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1928. PAGE TWO Remarks .....Dr. L. T. Miller Reading the Deed of Hospital..... ..... Miss Cleopatra Campbell History of the Afros.....Mrs. Cora Webber Cost of the Hospital in Detail. Mrs. Annie Quinn Solo.....Miss Marie Marr, Mound Bayou Speakers who will make short addresses: Hon. R. R. Norquist, who will officially represent Yazoo City, Yazoo City, Miss. Hon. Thos. H. Campbell, Yazoo City, attorney for the order, "The Growth and Development of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters." Hon. J. F. Barbour, Yazoo City, Miss., representing the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce. Rev. J. W. Gayden, Belzoni, Miss. Dr. A. W. Dumas, Natchez, Miss. Dr. R. E. Fullilove, Yazoo City, Miss. Mr. L. P. Gipson, Greenwood, Miss. Prof. W. W. Blackburn, Jackson, Miss. Prof. I. E. Edwards, Mound Bayou, Miss. Mr. T. J. Huddleston, Custodian, Yazoo City, Miss. Introduction of Rev. Sutton E. Griggs, .....Prof. E. F. Caston, Floster, Miss. Remarks by Members of the Executive Board. Open for Inspection of Whites. Several of our white friends have signified their desire to make contributions of linens for our new hospital, and we have decided to have the Hospital open for inspection all day Wednesday, Dec. 26, for inspection of our white friends, and those who desire to do so, may then leave at the Hospital any donations of linens for the Hospital that they desire to give. All PERSONAL CHECKS will be sent back and lodges held unfinancial until Financial Secretary remits according to law by postoffice money order, certified checks or registered letters. SUPREME AGENT'S VISITS. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS. On Nov. 4 I spoke at the Second Baptist Church at Lambert. The good pastor and deacons gave ample space for the lecture. Monday, Nov. 5, I went back to Lambert to organize a number. Twenty-six persons constituted the charter number. Sister Ollie Franklin is the Financial Secretary and Rev. Reed is the able President. Tuesday, Nov. 6, I visited St. Peter Enterprise at Merigold. I took in six new members. Brother Jones is Financial Secretary and Brother Henry Savannah is President. I could not stay with them long, as I was to install the officers of Wanders Home Lodge at Mound Bayou. At this point I wrote three new members, as well as conducted the public installation. Rev. W. A. Northington, Vice-President, and Brother Henry Shegog, Financial Secretary, know how to put on big affairs. On Nov. 11, I paid off the death claim check of Sister Maggie Bradley of the Mound Bayou Lodge. I added twelve members t othat number. Many compliments were given on the Afros' funeral services and the way the organization pay off. On the night of the 11th I spoke at New Mount Olive Church near Gunnison. Rev. Anderson, of Shelby, is pastor of this church. In introducing the Supreme Agent, he spoke in favor of the organization and showered praises on our good Custodian, Prof. T. J. Huddleston. After the lecture, fourteen members united to from the organization. Nov. 12, I organized a number at Mound Bayou, Beautiful Star. This lodge has a chartered number of twenty-six. Brother S. D. Seaton is President, and Brother E. L. Hunter is Financial Secretary. Nov. 14 I organized New Mt. Olive Lodge at Gunnison with twenty-five members. Sister Lucinda Jurineck was made President and Brother C. M. Cameron, Financial Secretary. On Friday, Nov. 9, I conducted the public installation of Boyle Lodge. In this place, I was filling the Custodian's engagement. Four new members were united. Sister Wilson, the President, and Brother Roberts the Financial Secretary, make things pleasant for visitors. I always enjoy visiting Boyle Lodge. On November 23 I installed the officers of True Light Lodge at Dockery. This will be one of our best lodges if it continues, with Brother M. C. McCall as Financial Secretary. Eight new members were added. Nov. 25 at the request of Sister J. E. Wilson, President of Boyle Lodge, I spoke at Rose Hill Church for the purpose of enlarging the membership. Eight members were added. Boyle has the Afro spirit. Nov. 26. I installed the officers of New Mt. Olive Lodge at Gunnison. A wonderful program was rendered and ten members added. Brother C. M. Cameron, Financial Secretary, and Sister L. C. Jurineck, President, are live wires and the lodge will grow. I must make mention of Brother Henry Shaw, who is a faithful worker for the Afros. Whatever progress this lodge makes, he will share in being a promoter. On Dec. 5 I paid off the death claim of Sister Perkins, of New Prospect Lodge at Friars Point. Mrs. Laura Blue is Financial Secretary of this lodge. Six members were NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1928. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. added. On the night of Dec. 5, I installed the officers of St. Peter Lodge at Merigold. Six members were added. Broth- er Will Jones is Financial Secretary. Brother H. Savannah is President. : Dec. 8, I installed the officers of Beautiful Star lodge at Mound Bayou. Ten members were added. This lodge ic bound to progress with such leaders as D. W. Seaton for President and E, L. Hunter, F. S. LINEN SHOWER CONTRIBUTIONS, Up to this date, the following lodges have contributed in the “Linen Shower”: Silver City Ldoge, Silver City, Miss, Mrs. Martha Bowman, F. S.—Martha Bowman, 1 pair embroidered pil- low cases. The following contributed one pair of pillow cases each: Sallie and Joe Davis, Lucy Rode, Emma Black, Joe Carter, Mariah Rode, Viola Williams, Nancy Supple, Leota Snider, Carrie Bates (Juvenile). Rev. T. B. Brown and wife, 1 pair sheets. Lizzie Brooks, Joe Brooks, Cleophas Brown, Rhina Hutchins, 1 pair towels each. Earnest Mitchell, 1 pair pillow cases and 2 pair towels. Three towels arfd two pairs of pillow cases were sent with no names attached. West Side Lodge, West, Miss., Mr. W. W. Riley, Finan- cial Secretary—Mary Woods, 4 yards hope domestic for pillow cases; B. J. Philyard, 2 pair towels and 5 yards bleaching and 1 spool thread; W. W. Riley, 2 pair towels; Anetha Jones, 1 sheet and 4 pair towels. Mt. Avery Ldoge, Dickerson, Miss., Arthur Smith, F. S.— 6 sheets. Lebanon Lodge, Lexington, Miss, Mary Anderson, Financial Secretary—Mary Anderson, 1 pair pillow cases; H. A. Anderson, A..H, Green, 1 pair towels cach. Good Hope Lodge, Yazoo City, Miss., J. A. Armstrong, F. S—Elmira Williams, 1 pair towels; Jchn Armstrong, 1 pair pillow cases and 1 pair towels; Ada McCall and W. _G. McCall, 1 pair towels and 1 pair pillow cases; Matilda Stuckey, 1 pair pillow cases; Cicero Percy, 1 pair towels; W. M. Robinson, 1 pair towels and 1 pair pillow cases; Margare Percy, 1 pair pillaw cases. Crowther Lodge, Crowther, Miss., E. J, Robinson, Finan- cial Secretary—1 dozen towels, 8'pairs pillow cases. New Jerico Lodge, Doddsville, Miss., R. B. Thurman, Financial Secretary—3 pairs towels, 1 pair pillow cases, 1 sheet. Moorhead Lodge, Moorhead, Miss., E. C. Mullins, F.S., $5, « Ruby Lodge, Phillips, Miss., Sophia Young, F. S., $2.50. Pleasant Grove Lodge, Benton, Miss... Maggie Helm, _F. S., $10.50. Marshall Lodge, Lexington, Miss., Benora Montgomery, F. S., $5. ; ; Prince of Falcon, Falcon, Miss., D, E. Harris, Financial Secretary—1 sheet, 1 pair pillow cases, 2 towcls. NEW GRAND LECTURER, The Custodian has been fortunate to secure the services of Mr. L. P. Gipson, of Greenwood, Miss., as Grand Lec- turer of the Afro-American Sons and Daughters, He will PAGE THREE begin active service on Jan. 1, 1929. He is a relative of Dr. A.A. Gipson, of Clarksdale, Miss. He recentiy married Miss Ethel Huddleston, of Yazoo City, Miss. For some time he has served as a licensed undertaker and comes to the Afro- Americans with a high reputation. He is a convincing speaker and a gentleman of the first rank. I take this method in notifying all the lodges in the state of Missis- sippi, Arkansas and Louisiana to be on the lookout for him and give co-operation in such a way that will get results and advance the Afros throughout the jurisdiction, Mr, Gipson will visit the following lodges: Jan. 3, 1929—Good Hope, Yazoo City, Miss., J. A. Arm- stfong. Jan. 4—Holly Green, Yazoo City, Miss., Hawkins Wil- liams. Jan. 5--Mt. Salem, Yazoo City, Miss., Everlena Young. Jan. 7—Liberty, Camden, Miss., J. B, Beaman, Jan. 8—Camden, Camden, G. V. Simpson, Jan. 9—St. John, Camden, Miss., Lula Scott. - Jan. 10—Cedar Hill, Camden, Miss., Beatrice Primmer. Jan. 11—Pickens, Pickens, Elijah Southerland, Jan. 14—Andrew Chapel, Pickens, Miss. (1 and 2), E. W. Simpson and Mackey H. Collins. Jan. 15—Cypress Grove, Pickens, Miss., Fannie Wil- liams. Jan. 16—Free Union, Pickens, Miss., F. J. Mackey. Jan. 17—Mr. Sinai, Pickens, Miss., Carrie Jones, Jan. 18—Pleasant Grove, Benton, Miss., Maggie Helm. All these lodges must see to it that ten new members are added to the lodge during the Grand Lecturer’s visit. SUPREME AGENT’S ITINERARY, ISAIAH E. EDWARDS. I will make my official visits to the following lodges on the following dates: Jan. 14, 1929—Cleveland Nos. 1 and 2, Cleveland, Miss. Jan, 15—Renova, Renova, Miss. Jan. 16—New Hope, Blaine, Miss. Jan. 17—Moorhead, Moorhead, Miss. Jan, 18—Robinson, Rosedale, Miss. Jan. 23—Freedonia, Coahoma, Miss, Jan. 24—Goahoma, Coahoma, Miss. Jan. 25—Jonestown, Jonestown, Miss, Jan. 30—-Tutwiler, Tutwiler, Miss, — Jan, 31—Sabino, Marks, Miss. Feb. 1—Delta Star, Merigold, Miss. NOTICE FOR ARKANSAS LODGES. In the near future I will make official visits to the lodges of Arkansas, Each lodge will be notified of my com- ing through the Financial Secretary. I am asking for the co-operation of members in extending the growth of our organization in this great state, ISAIAH E. EDWARDS, Supreme Agent. The stubs must be sent with all Financiai Secretaries’ report for each month, a a aa a a AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER. 1928. PAGE FOUR AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER Published Monthly by, and Official Organ 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 Entered at the Postoffice in Yazoo City, Miss., as second-class matter under the Act of Congress. YAZOO CITY, MISS., NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1928. EDITORIAL HOSPITAL OPENING DAY. The Afro-American Sons and Daughters Hospital will be opened Dec. 27, 1928, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. See program elsewhere in this issue. It is hoped that every lodge in the jurisdiction will be represented on the opening day to witness this mammoth occasion. The leading white people of Yazoo County and Yazoo City will be present to witness what they rightfully believe the biggest undertaking on the part of the race in the state. They rightfully believe that the building of this hospital not only represents the achievements of our grand old organization, but the achievements of our race group. Therefore, let every lodge be represented and rejoice with every one else, those directly interested and others of your own achievements. We are happy to state that our friends, the members of the white race, have a very friendly attitude to our hospital and hope for us every degree of success. Let us not be cold, stupid and unthankful of our own achievement. Keep out of this wonderful achievement the dry rot of indifference. For to not be thankful is to be ungrateful. --- THE CODE OF THE SEAS. Back yonder in the days of Christopher Columbus, the legends and stories of the seas and its perils gripped the world with fear. Sea monsters—the dangers of seamen going too far out on the brim of the ocean only to fall overboard and never to be heard of again—then, too, the poorly constructed vessels which could not withstand the frequent storms and the lash of the heavy seas, together with numberless dangers and freaks causing the life of vessels and men, made the sea the most feared spot on the earth. Many brilliant men and women have used these perils of the sea as a subject of many writings. Possibly the perils of the sea will always be a subject for much unexhaustive discussion in our own day of conquest and achievements. However, much of the fears of the sea have been dispelled as science and invention have steadily marched forward. For instance, the building of better vessels—steel-bound vessels which laugh at the winds and waves as they ride on to their port of destination. By these late inventions, the perils of the sea have been greatly reduced during our day. However, not to the point that "all is well." The code of the sea is but another instrument put forward to further reduce the hazards and handicaps of the seas. It is a fraternalism that knows no national distinction, for it is put forth by the mighty empire of commerce, which alike knows no nationalism. Therefore, it has become a mighty co-operation of the nations of the earth. This co-operation is doing a mighty salvaging work on the high seas in the matter of rescuing human life emptied into the seas by some vessels. There are too many instances of its work to mention here in this short editorial, but we take pride in pointing to its service to the late ill-fated vessel, the "Vestris," which went down at sea with its 328 souls. It is marvelous that as these souls were rendered helpless in a few short minutes, save for the hope held out to them by their life-boats, that all were saved but 108. This wonderful work was accomplished by the mighty operation of the code of the seas. It commands the respect of the nations of the NOVEMBER-DECEMBER. 1928. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. earth—out there on the ocean expanse—out there where perils abound. Out there where danger is always imminent we are happy to note that whatever may be controversy among nations or nationals, in such a time of peril the code of the sea is upheld by all alike, and their differences are forgotten whenever a sister ship or an enemy ship sends out the S. O. S. or distress sign, and all will proceed to its help in haste. Surely this S. O. S. law is the law of the human heart which teaches that all men are kin. Because of its brevity it is made most emphatic, and this alone is sufficient to stop a dozen vessels in their courses to the help of the sender. Therefore, as the races of the earth continue their co-operation for the help of mankind on the seas, we must believe that not many years ahead of us will we see the perils of the sea greatly reduced. FUNERAL OF REV. R. T. SIMS. The funeral of the late Rev. R. T. Sims was held Nov. 20, 1928, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Canton, Miss., Dr. A. D. Purnell, Pastor. Two selection by the chorus. Scripture, Old Testament.....Rev. W. L. Lambert New Testament .....Rev. T. B. Miles One selection, Choir. Prayer .....Rev. S. D. Minor Solo (Vocal) .....Miss Z. A. Anderson Rev. R. T. Sims as a Mason.....Mr. Nolan Adams Rev. Sims as a Pastor. Rev. W. L. Jordan and Mrs. B. Sykes Remarks by the following members of the Executive Board of the General Baptist State Convention: Revs. J. D. Johnson, P. C. Curtis, J. H. Walker, H. D. Ford, O. W. Lenoir, J. W. Terrell, J. T. Lynch, E. W. Curtis, W. W. Blackburn, C. H. Gallion, Jas. A. G. Johnson, C. C. Crafton, H. G. Gardner, H. H. Humes, T. J. Huddleston, A. M. Drake, H. R. Gatewood, Chas. Payne, A. W. Moore and Mrs. E. D. McGowan, two minutes each. Quartette.....Jackson College, Jackson, Miss. Rev. R. T. Sims as a National Character. Rev. J. W. Gayden Solo (Vocal) .....Miss Z. A. Anderson Quartette .....Jackson College Eulogy .....Rev. A. D. Purnell Song—"Just As I Am" .....Congregation Funeral Sermon .....Rev. W. L. Varnado Closing Remarks .....W. P. Whitfield Pall Bears: Revs. G. J. Williams, J. P. Sanders, R. W. Patton, W. C. Clay, T. B. Miles and I. H. Henderson. Honorary Pall Bearers: Revs. G. P. Phillips, P. D. Thompson, A. A. Cosey, S. D. Minor, E. G. Mason, D. McCoy, Wesley Johnson, J. A. Marshall, J. J. Bell, Jas. Drake, W. F. Davis, C. H. Vaughn, A. W. Looney, L. S. Jones, R. W. Demas, D. W. Higgins and E. M. Weddington. Rev. E. L. Twine, Master of Ceremonies. PAGE FIVE CUSTODIAN'S VISITS. On Nov. 20 the Custodian organized a lively number at Clarksdale, the Sunshine Lodge, with Mrs. Clara Walker as Financial Secretary and other strong officers. It has a bright future and the time is not far when this lodge will be in Class A. On the 22nd of Nov. it was the good pleasure of the Custodian to organize a new lodge at Indianola, known as the Bethel Lodge. Mr. James Combs is Financial Secretary. This lodge will take courage from the Flying Eagle Lodge which is not far distant, and if it follows Flying Eagle, it will be "going some." On the 26th of November I met the Clarksdale lodges at the First Baptist Church pastored by Rev. Mason, who also made an excellent address. Mrs. Bettie Gillium acted as mistress of ceremonies. There were eight out-of-town lodges present and they showed expressions of joy which will live long in the memory of the Custodian. About ten members were added. Nov. 27 was a night long to be remembered at Mt. Avery at Dickerson. Despite the fact that the weather was inclement, a large crowd turned out and many visiting lodges were on the scene. Quite a number of new members were added to the Mt. Avery Lodge. This lodge has some of the most enthusiastic officers that can be found in the state. The 28th of November found the Custodian organizing a new lodge at Colby, Miss. The Financial Secretary, Mrs. Arrilla Washington, is competent and will be able to build this lodge up to a high standard. The 29th of November was a rainy night but the people of the Bethel Lodge at Carter turned out in big numbers to meet the Custodian. They showed unmistakable signs of devotion to the cause of the Afros. This lodge will live long and do well for the President is competent and loves the Order. Six new members joined the Order. Nov. 30 will live long in the memory of Shaw No. 2, Mrs. L. A. Thomas, Financial Secretary. This visit was made to install the officers and make them an address. They enjoyed all the pleasures that the occasion gave them. Sixteen new members came forward to be initiated into the Order. This number is trying to be the largest number around Shaw, held back only by Shaw No. 1. On Dec. 3 the Custodian narrowly escaped serious accident enroute to Pace, Miss., when the Ford car of Brother John Knew suddenly ran on a log that had just fallen across the highway. The car was torn up but the Custodian escaped without injury. I got to Pace just after the new members had given me up and put out the lights, but when they heard my voice, they came back, rang the bell, and a new lodge was the result. Tuesday, Dec. 4, I made a visit to Natchez and spoke to the Natchez number and also the College number. Both the meetings were nicely attended and new members were added to both numbers. Dec. 5 to 7 were spent in Louisiana in company with Prof. Caston, State Organizer. The following lodges enjoyed my presence: Vidalia, Jonesville, Sicily Island. A few members were added to each number but they invite a return visit. They did not know of my coming, due to AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER. 1928. PAGE SIX the fact that Prof. Caston did not get the letter until two or three days of he time of my coming. Dec. 8 I motored to Friars Point from Louisiana to the Freedonia Lodge. Conditions made it necessary to organize the Sunshine Lodge out of the Freedonia Lodge, but the Custodian held the gavel and mastered the situation and everything turned out lovely. Dec. 9, enroute home; I spoke at the Ross Chapel Church, pastored by Rev. Ross. I will return and organize this number later. Dec. 10 the Custodian conducted an installation at Rome, Miss. The meeting was his first visit since this lodge was organized. A delightful repast was served after the Custodian's address. Twelve new members were added. The Custodian will organize at Ball Ground, Miss., on Dec. 14. 1928. The following lodges and individuals contributed to help Miss Carrie Huddleston win the race at Natchez College: Flying Eagle, $7.28; Woodyard Community, $5.00; Citizens Bank, $5.00; Clarksdale, $5.00; Mt. Avery, $5.00; Bethel, $2.50; Shaw No. 2, $5.00; Dr. L. T. Miller, $5.00; Dr. D. W. Kelley, $5.00; Mr. M. C. Atkins, $5.00; Mr. L. B. Turner, $5.00; Mr. A. Broomfield, $5.00; Mound Bayou, $5.00; Rev. J. W. Gayden. NOTICE. NOTICE. All lodges that have failed to pay their educational tax of $6.00, you will find that each member is taxed 25c on December receipts. Financial Secretaries are hereby authorized not to accept the endowment without this tax. If any lodge, however, has sent this $6.00, you may discount this notice. All members calling by long distance must pay their telephone message. There is no provision made for such expense. DEPUTY SCHOOL. The Supreme Custodian is asking that all Lecturers, State Deputies and Organizers be present at Yazoo City, Miss., Dec. 27, to attend the quarterly meeting of the Deputy School. Be prepared to tell what you have done and receive instructions for carrying out your work for the next quarter. When the roll is called, answer to your name. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS Supreme Agent and President of Deputy School. AT THE NEW HOSPITAL. Mr. and Mrs. James Wright, of Goodman, Miss., have moved to Yazoo City, Miss. Brother Wright will be the outdoor man for the Afro-American Hospital. Mrs. Wright who has served as Financial Secretary of the Goodman Lodge ever since it was organized, will take charge of the Cafateria. Sister Wright is a live wire as an organizer. She has but few equals. --- BIRTH AND HISTORY OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS. The Afro-American Sons & Daughters, the greatest Secret Order ever born in Mississippi, not only has proved to be good for the Afros, but to the race in general Too much cannot be said about the Custodian of this Order, Prof. T. J. Huddleston, who has influence over thousands of people of his own race. It shows that God has endowed him with profound knowledge, wisdom and honesty to be another Moses and teach the people of our race to know each other better and help each other more. About four years and a few months ago, a young man, for indeed if he were seventy years of age, with a mind as he has turning over and revolutionizing things for our race, as he has done and is now doing, must be a young man. This is one of the cases where we are reminded that old men dream dreams and young men see visions. This young man, like the prophet of old, took hold with one hand in God's hand and the other hand holding on to his race. He, Founder of this Order, had to undergo many hardships, but God heard and answered his prayers and after a whlie he and a "faithful few" began telling the good news throughout his community. The Order was born in Hemphreys County, and has spread throughout the counties of Mississippi, and even into Arkansas and Louisiana. In a short time the Founder has brought joy, comfort and happiness to many mothers, fathers, girls and boys. The organization has stood by the school boys and girls; cared for the sick. Many mortgaged homes have been saved, houses built and it was to this organization that the Baptist State Convention received its aid. We are living in a progressive Order when we live in the Afro-American Sons and Daughters. Prof. T. J. Huddleston, the Founder, was not a Doctor, not a Lawyer, not a minsiter of the gospel, but was a man of foresight. When God wants a program put over, he first puts the man in a preparatory school to make preparations to put over the program successfully. Possibly twenty-five years this young man had been making preparation to lead our people out of the wilderness of a dark night to a bright day, and when God had thoroughly prepared him he began to see visions and finally the visions became realities. Too much credit, honor, love and support cannot be given to Prof. Huddleston to keep the Highway of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters above "high-water" mark of criticism, hatred, envy and strife. Then, let us not forget our Hospital, which will stand forever as a monument for the Afro-American Sons and Daughters, and which shall always go down in its history as the first Negro Fraternal Hospital, operated and owned by Negroes, in Mississippi. T. M. OUTLAW, Belzoni, Miss. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1928. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. NEW LODGES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. New Mt. Olive, Gunnison, Miss., C. M. Cameron, F. S.; Lucky Strike, Inverness, Miss.; Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, La., D. A. Coatney, F. S.; Page's Chapel, Indianola, Miss.; Lismore, Lismore, La., S. Clark, F. S.; New Zion, Drew, Miss., Tommie Sullivan, F. S.; Sunshine, Clarksdale, Miss. Clara Walker, F. S.; Bethlehem, Indianola, Miss., James Combs F. S.; St. James, Yazoo City, Miss., T. M. Singleton, F. S.; Pace, Pace, Miss., I. S. Johnson, F. S.; New Hope, Minter City, Miss.; Bell Flower, Holly Bluff, Miss., Lizzie Thompson, F. S.; Enterprise, Sicily Island, La., H. R. Williams, F. S.; Colby, Holly Bluff, Miss., Arrilla Washington, F. S.; Mt. Pleasant, Inverness, Miss., Peter Thomas, F. S.; Sunshine, Parksdale, Ark., Mary Roy, F. S.; Bright Star, Merigold, Miss., Maggie Henry, F. S.; Hebrew, Ruleville, Miss., B. B. Brown, F. S.; Total new lodges, 18. NEW LODGES ORGANIZED. The members of the Deputy School have organized the following lodges: Mrs. Minnie B. Wright, Goodman, Miss.—Bethlehem Lodge at Lula, Miss. Mrs. B. O. Winder, Pine Bluff, Ark.—Jackson Street, Vicksburg, Miss. Rev. F. S. Wilson, Yazoo City, Miss.—Brown's Temple, Portland, Ark.; Pride of Portland, Portland, Ark.; Mt. Rose, Mt. Rose, Ark.; Portland, Portland, Ark.; Pleasant Ridge, Mist, Ark.; New Town, Yazoo City, Miss.; Sunshine, Parks-dale, Ark. Total organized, 7. Rev. J. G. Greer, Yazoo City.—Gum Grove, Thornton, Miss.; Christian Valley, Norway, Miss. Total, 2. Mrs. Jessie Moss, Belen, Miss.—Bright Star, Rounder-way, Miss.; New Prospect, Friars Point, Miss. Total, 2. Mr. Jessie Roberts, Phillips, Miss.—Baptist Grove, Phillips, Miss. Mr. Jeff Newell, Shaw, Miss.—Parkers Chapel, Shaw. Mrs. E. A. B. Harper, Hattiesburg—Harper, Greenwood. D. W. Kelly, Inverness, Miss.—Watkins, Inverness, Miss.; Lucky Strike, Inverness. Total, 2. Mr. C. L. Page, Sunflower, Miss.—Get Busy, Tutwiler, Miss.; Mt. Zion, Drew, Miss.; Martha Page, Indianola, Miss.; St. Peter, Glendora, Miss.; Mt. Carmel, Drew, Miss.; St. John, Lumbardy; Mt. Pleasant, Inverness, Miss.; Hebrew, Ruleville, Miss. Total, 8. I. E. Edwards, Mound Bayou, Miss.—Hushpuckena, Hushpuckena, Miss.; Wanders Home, Mound Bayou, Miss.; Antioch, Shaw, Miss.; St. Peter, Merigold, Miss.; Pilgrim Rest, Lumbardy, Miss.; True Light, Dockery, Miss.; Franklin, Lambert, Miss.; Beautiful Star, Mound Bayou, Miss.; New Jerusalem, Drew, Miss.; New Hope, Jonestown, Miss.; New Zion, Drew, Miss.; St. Paul, Minter City, Miss. Total, 12. Mr. James Williams, Doddsville, Miss.—Williams, Sun- N COURIER. PAGE SEVEN flower, Miss. flower, Miss. Prof. T. J. Huddleston, Custodian.—Surrounders Hill, Clarksdale; Pleasant Grove, Canton, Miss.; St. Mark, Macel, Miss.; Promise Land, Mileston, Miss.; Oliberty, Bentonia, Miss.; Honey Island, Honey Island; Oak Grove, Indianola, Miss.; White Star, Shaw, Miss.; Renova, Renova, Miss.; Gipson, Isola, Miss.; Holliday Chapel, Louise, Miss.; Sunny Side, Lyons, Miss.; Rose Hill, Anguilla, Miss.; Sunshine, Clarksdale, Miss.; Bethlehem, Indianola, Miss.; Pace, Pace, Miss.; Colby, Holly Bluff, Miss.; Good Samaritian, Flora. Total, 19. Prof. E. F. Caston, Floster, Miss.—Ferriday, Ferriday, La.; Norwood, Norwood, La.; Vidalia, Vidalia, La.; Mt. Zion, Centerville, Miss.; Waterproof, Waterproof, La.; Jonesville, Jonesville, La. (No. 1); Jonesville, Jonesville, La. (No. 2); Robinson, Rosedale, Miss.; Westfield, Tchula, Miss.; Morning Star, Beulah, Miss.; Gunnison, Gunnison, Miss.; Guinn, Tchula, Miss.; Enterprise, Sicily Island, La.; Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, La.; Lismore, Lismore, La.; Ferriday, Ferriday, La. Total, 16. Mr. James Williams, Doddsville, Miss.—Williams, Sunflower, Miss. Mr. W. W. Washington, Pine Bluff, Ark.—Damascus, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Kings Highway, Pine Bluff. Total, 2. F. R. Smith, Natchez, Miss.—McCall Creek, McCall Creek, Miss. P. M. Brown, Greenwood, Miss.—Lake Henry, Itta Bena, Miss. Estella Hicks, Yazoo City, Miss.—Yazoo No. 9. Mrs. Leota North, Yazoo City.—Yazoo No. 10, Yazoo City, Miss. Prof. J. A. Jackson, Yazoo City.—New Liberty, Bentonia Miss.; Bell Flower, Holly Bluff, Miss.; Zion Watch, Minter City, Miss.; Mt. Zion, Tchula, Miss. Total, 4. Mr. C. H. Thurston, Jackson, Miss.—East Side, Hattiesburg, Miss. Mr. E. W. Barnes, Canton, Miss.—T. J. Huddleston, Gulfport, Miss.; Laurel, Laurel, Miss.; Popularville, Popularville, Miss.; Atwood, Gulfport, Miss.; Gulfport, Gulfport, Miss.; Lumberton, Lumberton, Miss. Total, 6. R. A. Jammison, Greenwood, Miss.—Star West, Greenwood, Miss.; Star, Greenwood, Miss. Total, 2. LINEN CONTRIBUTION. Hattiesburg, Miss., Dec. 11, 1928.—P. O. Box 371.—Hon. T. J. Huddleston, 511 Calhoun avenue, Yazoo City, Miss. Dear Prof. Huddleston: We, the members of Hattiesburg Lodge No. 394 are sending you a box of linen under separate cover for our new Hospital, consisting of two sheets, thirty-two towels and seven pillow cases. Hoping these few pieces will add to your big linen shower, and whenever we are called up we will be found trying to do our bit. Hoping you will have much success in your linen drive, yours for the uplift of old Afro, W. M. DAVIS, President. E. A. B. HARPER, F. Secretary. S. K. TRIGG, R. Secretary. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER, NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1928. PAGE EIGHT AFRO-AMER CORRESPONDENCE. Clarksdale, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier for a word about Mt. Avery Lodge. We have striven to make our lodge 100 per cent for the year of 1928, but we are determined to go over the top for 1929. We thank God for sending to us such a man as our Custodian, Prof. Huddleston, who has done is doing so much for our race. L. E. SCARBROUGH. Yazoo City, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a word for the new St. James Lodge. We are just beginning our record, but we are determined to put the program over for the following year. T. M. SINGLETON. F. S. Charleston, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please give space in the paper for the Rising Sun Lodge No. 333. We are doing fine, making new members. We are sorry to say that our chain has been broken but still it was God's will to take Brother Parker Loving from us. He was a good member, always at his post and ready to play his part when called upon. He died financial with his lodge and also his church. LILIA THOMPSON, F. S. Inverness, Miss.—Dear Editor: The Lampley Lodge No. 45 is wide awake. On September 21st the Custodian wrote up nineteen new members. Since then, we have been continually writing new members. Pray for our success. G. W. LAMPLEY, President. JAMES BALL, F. S. Shaw, Miss.—Dear Editor: I have been working continually, writing members in our local lodge and in others. I have succeeded in setting up one new lodge in Shaw and have every reason to believe that this will make one of the best lodges in the state. I ask the prayers of the readers of the Courier that I may be able to do more work for the Grand Old organization. JEFF NEWELL, State Organizer. Mattson, Miss.—Dear Editor: I can but say that I have been a member and deputy of this Order for one year and seven months and do not regret my stay at all. I shall die in the Order, for it has been a great help to me when I was in need. I pray God's blessings on this grand and noble man, our Custodian and Founder, Prof. T. J. Huddleston, that he may have a long life to carry the good work on. MORRIS CHISOM. Yazoo City, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the paper to say a word for Good Hope Ldoge No. 97. We are few in number but trying to climb the top of the hill by the help of the Lord. We hope to be able to add more new members in the future. W. G. McCALL, President. J. A. ARMSTRONG, F. S. Doddsville, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the paper to say a word about New Jerico Lodge No. 369. We are few in number but by the help of the Father, we receive new members all along. We were able to send in our gift to the hospital. We are glad to have such great leaders as Dr. Miller, our Medical Director, and Prof. T. J. Huddleston, our Custodian. We pray God's blessing upon them and hope for them a long life. C. D. JOHNSON, Reporter R. B. THURMAN, Financial Secretary. Satartia, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space to say a few words for L. Bethel Lodge No. 471. We had Prof. Jackson with us on the Third Sunday in October to pay off a death claim of Sister Evia Clay. She had been a member for two years and nine months. We had nineteen members and on that day we were able to add thirteen new members. Since then we have been continually writing new members. We have reached seventy-five members and are getting along fine with our lodge. Sister Clay's death was the will of God and we can certainly say that the way the Afros carried out their contract, impressed and stirred the minds of the people to the extent that we have had no trouble in writing members. DENNIS CLAY, President. U. R. CHILDRESS, F. S. Thornton, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a word about Gum Grove Lodge at Thornton. This is the first time that we have been represented through the Courier. We were started with eight members, now our members number twenty. We were organized by Rev. Greer and we feel thankful to him for bringing us the light of this wonderful organization. We have a splendid set of officers and I see nothing but success for us. LUSTER JOHNSON F. S. Blaine, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a word about New Hope Lodge. We are trying to climb the ladder as every step goes higher and higher. We are striving to make our lodge as large as any in the State. We are praying God's blessing on our Custodian, Prof. T. J. Huddleston, that he may live a long time and do the great work that he is doing. DORA FUNDERBURKE, Juvenile Mother. G. B. DONLEY, Financial Secretary.