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Afro-American Courier MOTTO:—"LET DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE" YAZOO CITY, MISS., APRIL 1, 1929. ful sermon which was scheduled to come first, Prof. Caston introduced the Custodian, after whose address a few members were added and another visit will be made in May by Prof. Caston. Water conditions made necessary to cancel the other dates in the state and we headed for Yazoo City April 11. An Interesting Account of the Custodian's Visits For the Month of April. Friday, April 5, I visited U. S. Hunter Lodge at Glendora, Miss. They were anxiously awaiting his arrival and seem to have enjoyed every word spoken by the Custodian. I believe they are united in their determination to increase their Lodge. On the 17th a large crowd of members and visitors attended the installation at Indianola, Miss. The meeting was very interesting from the beginning to the end. Several of the state organizers were present. The installation was conducted in a way that interested every one there. The installation sermon was preached by one of the learned pastors of Inverness, Miss. On the 7th I spoke to the good people at Myersville, La. There being no lodge of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters at this place accounts for the speech. Results were obtained. I enrolled 28 new members. Prof. E. F. Caston accompanied me through the state of Louisiana. On the 21st the Custodian spoke at the High School at Durant, the principal of which school is Prof. Williams. This school is making better showing than any school in the state as far as I have gone, and stands out as a number one in its work. It was interesting indeed to see the School Garden, Orchard, Crops, Hogs and Chickens. In fact everything is in keeping with the advancement of the civilization. We arranged a membership drive at this place which will be pulled off May 13. On the night of the 7th I spoke to a small number at Newellton, La. They seemed to have been anxiously awaiting my arrival. They enjoyed the address and a few members were added. Hearing of another meeting about four miles away we motored to the scene and arrived there just in time to speak before adjournment. We will make this one of the biggest numbers in the state as soon as Prof. Caston returns to the state of Louisiana. On the 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th I spoke at Lambert, Darling, Jonestown and Gleason Grove. This itinerary was arranged by Mrs. U. S. Hunter, of Marks, Miss., State Grand Organizer, and Mrs. Jessie Moss, of Belen, Miss. A goodly number of members were added at each place. There will be a membership drive to be pulled off at Darling May 10. A gold prize of $2.50 for every five members brought in by the contestants. All lodges nearby are asked to attend. Fully sixty new members will be added.. On Monday night, the 8th, the officers and members of S. Joseph lodge at St. Joseph, La., turned out. The good President and other officers spared no pains to make us welcome. Prof. Caston was first introduced and to the delight of all he made an excellent address, on "Public Spirited Men and Women." The Custodian followed, who spoke, at length on the new hospital as the results of co-operation. Seven new members were added and the foundation was laid for ar her visit in June, at which time fifty new members will be made ready by the local lodge. A prize will be given to any one who will bring five new members during the membership contest started by the Custodian. You must elect a Juvenile Mother in your local lodge and get up a Juvenile Number. No lodge is number one unless there is a band of little folks. Water Proof, La., was the next stop. We met there on the 9th. After hearing a delight- VOL. 3. CUSTODIAN'S VISITS. NO.10. NOTICE TO ALL LODGES. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. derful local program was the first item, next came the installation servies which were followed by a speech by the Supreme Agent. A banquet was on in honor of the Supreme Agent. A lengthy table was prepared with food and decorated with beautiful flowers. Bro. Holland, the good President, and Sister Long, the efficient F. S., are pushing the Afros at this point. I was very nicely cared for in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Long. SUPREME AGENT'S VISITS. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS. SUPREME AGENT'S VISITS. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS. On March 24, I spoke at Choctaw, Mt. Zion Church, and planted the seed for a new lodge by writing fifteen members and on the following night I organized the number and sixteen additional ones met me. Choctaw has a chartered number of thirty. Bro. Moore is President and Sister Epps is F. S. April 16 is on my mind to stay. On this date I visited Tutwiler Lodge. I was cared for in the home of the Vice President, Mrs. Newell. The house was filled to its capacity. A fine local program was rendered that should have been heard throughout the Afro jurisdiction. The Supreme Agent spoke and ten new members were added. We retired to the banquet hall where delicious foods were served to all. Bro. H. Porter, a man among men and F. S. of that lodge, lost no time in making the meeting a success. He has the respect and the co-operation of not only the Afros, but of all the people of Tutwiler, Miss. County Line Lodge postponed its regular meeting and turned out in full numbers. Tutwiler Lodge has the Afro spirit and is worthy of emulation. March 27 I visited New Prospect at Friars Point. The lodge at this point is doing fine with Bro. Mach as Pres. and Sister Blue as F. S. March 29 I visited Pace Lodge at Pace Miss. Bro. The, F. S., had things well planned and in order four new members were added. March 30 I installed the officers of Bobo Lodge at Bobo, Miss. A banquet was on in honor of the Supreme Agent. Bro. W. M. Ford, the good F. S., will put over the job or the Afros in Bobo. April 11 organized the Mt. Loton Lodge at Ruleville, Miss., with thirteen members. This will be a wonderful lodge as it has in its number Rev. J. A. Parker, who is pastor of the Church and an Afro booster. Mrs. Parker is President and Miss Alice Herron F. S. April 17 I visited New Jerico Lodge at Doddsville, Miss. Members of Gilfields, Walkers Chapel and old Jerico Lodges turned out also. A nice banquet was on. Mrs. R. B. Thurmond, F. S., has her lodge at heart. April 7 I spoke at Greenfield Church at Eutaw, Miss. I made this visit at the request of Bro. Jno. Bias, F. S. After the sermon I spread the news of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters, and five members were added. April 19 I visited Gilfield Lodge at Doddsville, Miss. Mrs. Brown, F. S., had things in order for the meeting. Mrs. Thurmond, F. S., of New Jerico, was present to play whatever part she could. Mrs. Brown really loves the organization and is doing a wonderful work. A young Mr. Roberson made remarks in favor of the order. Three new members were added. The members of Gilfield know how to put on a banquet. April 9 I installed the officers of Cleveland Lodge No.2. Rev. Williams, Rev. Gayles and Dr. George, all of Md. Bayou, Miss., accompanied me and made touching remarks in the defense of the organization. Six new members were added. April 12 I visited Progress Lodge at Alligator, Miss. President Williams and Bro. Gattieroy, the able F. S., had lost no time in preparing for the meeting. A splendid program was rendered as a part of the meeting. Miss Hicks and the F. S. made touching remarks in defense of the Afros. Pres. Williams has his lodge at heart, while the good F. S. is his co-worker in every way. A banquet was given in honor of the Supreme Agent and ten new members were added. April 23 I installed the officers of Morning Star Lodge at Beulah. A few new members were added. A committee served supper to all. Mrs. McEacehen is F. S. April 25 I installed the officers of Porter's Bayou Lodge at Shaw. In spite of storm-like weather the house was almost packed. Five new members were added. This lodge has a bright future with Bro. James Arrington as F. S. and a staff of officers that is ideal in every April 15 I installed the officers of Lambert Lodge. In spite of the bad weather the house was crowded to witness the installation. A won- PAGE TWO APRIL 1. 1929 AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER. way. A fine banquet was given as a part of the program. The Value of Fraternal Spirit, Prof. P. M. Smith. f Remarks, Rev. H. H. Humes. Solo, Miss Marie Marr, Md. Bayou. Introduction of Dr. L. T. Miller, by Dr. P. M. George. Remarks, Mr. H. Porter, Tutwiler. “T. J. Huddleston As I Know Him,” Rev. Gayden, Belzoni. Recitations, Members of Tutwiler Lodge. Offering, by Rev. Humes, Rev. Williams, Rev. Jim Jones and Dr. George. Address, Prof. T. J. Huddleston. Awarding of Prizes. g Burial Signs, led by Custodian, Benediction, Banquet supper at reasonable prices, lunches and cold drinks. Eat at the Afro’s table. Fourth Degree will be given to all who want it for the price of fifty cents. Custodian in charge. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS, Supreme Agent and Promoter. GREAT CAMPAIGN MEETING Of Mid-Delta Lodges of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. Tuesday night, June 24, 1929, at the Bolivar County School Auditorium, Mound Bayou, Miss. More than 1500 persons will attend the meeting. It is the greatest of its kind and our goal is 500 new members in this sweeping drive. A special dispensation is to meet the needs of the Financial Secretaries and Presidents of the fol- lowing lodges as they are asked to bring in at least ten applications each and receive a prize of $5.00 in gold. The person bringing the big- gest number over 20 will receive an additional $5.00 in gold, aside from the commission write or $1.00 per member. Officers and members of the following lodges must be present: Md. Bayou, Md. Bayou, Miss.; St. Peter, Merigold, Miss.; . Beautiful Star, Md. Bayou, Miss.; Delta Star, Merigold, Miss.; Hushpuck- ena, Hushpuckena, Miss.; Mt. Laton, Ruleville, Miss.; Pace, Pace, Miss.; Boyle, Boyle, Miss.; Cleveland No. i and No. 2, Cleveland, Miss.; Bright Star, Merigold, Miss.; Search, Md.. Bayou, Miss.; New Mt. Olive, Gunnison, Miss.; True Light, Dockery, Miss.; New Jerusalem, © Drew, Miss.; Robinson, Rosedale, Miss.; Drew, Drew, Miss. ‘ Others are invited to inspect Md. Bayou, the garden spot of the world. The citizens in- vite you. All Afros must wear badges and pay at least 25c in the public collection to take care of the expenses of the meeting. A candle light parade will be led by Bro. Jake Parker. Lodges will be introduced by having the members to stand. Badges will be on sale.’ Program, 8 p. m. Scripture reading, Rev. R. L. Williams. Prayer, Rev. A. A. Thompson. Remarks, Pro. I. E. Edwards, Supreme Agent.. Welcome Address, Mayor B. A. Green, Md. Bayou. Introduction of Lodges, Supreme Agent. “What We are Doing,” three minute talks, from F. Secretaries led by Mrs. Elma Edwards, Md. Bayou, Miss. Bolo; Mok. De Sint ys aaa Sick claims are paid off on the first and the fifteenth of each month. It is useless to write about them until after those dates. It is also a loss of time to send in a sick claim when you are unfinancial at the time that we receive it, and when they are turned down for the above cause they will not be considered after the mem- bers make themselves financial. Mrs. Minnie B. Wright, State Organizer, deserves much credit for her skill in organizing. She organizes two lodges each week, and hardly uses one-third of her time on the field. Prof. Isaiah Edwards, Supreme Inspector, Mound Bayou, Miss., has been demonstrating his ability as an organizer as well as Grand Lecturer and Inspector, His equal is hard to find. Prof. C. L. Page, of Sunflower, Miss., never sends less than fifty applications per month, All Deputies and Organizers must continue to visit new lodges until they begin to-report, _ APRIL 1, 1929. PAGE THREE NOTICE TO ALL LODGES. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER brotherhood of man controlled by the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." At any rate, in the case of the Chicago court, the indulgent parents were held guilty for their wayward boys, and were therefore fined by the courts. Would the courts in Mississippi follow this example in dealing with the ignorant, wayward and lawless boys, many of them who seem now bent on soon entering some penal farms would be saved, and their parents would take their place, their proper place in their stead. For our penal farms in Mississippi are too crowded with the youth in their early "teens." Society will not be held on the return of youth from their farms, for they have only been made worse and hardened criminals. 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 1087 Dearpark Street, Jackson, Mississippi. As we go to press news reaches us that Attorney Perry W. Howard has again been acquitted of the charges alleged against him. Rev. J. A. Marshall .....Associate Editor T. J. Huddleston.....Custodian and Manager Students of nature tell us that there is ceaseless warfare in all her realms. Plants, insects, animals and men battle among themselves. Civilized society is supposed to be an area where their is more or less peace, but battles rage in many ways in civilized society, and politics is a section in which there is always the fiercest sort of strife. Perry Howard is in politics and it was to be expected that he would be the object of attack. Entered at the Postoffice in Yazoo City, Miss., as second-class matter under the Act of Congress. Others of his group must not regard the fight on him as a racial one in its entirety. Politics is the main cause. --- There are two great factors in his acquittal which ought not to be overlooked. He had a reputation which served him well in his time of need. Men of high standing were willing to take the stand in his behalf as character witnesses. In the second place, it should not be overlooked that two juries of Southern white men have acquitted him. They showed their willingness to stand by a colored man even with the Federal government doing all in its power to convict him. You will note an article from the Associated Press news under the caption of "Holds Indulgent Parents Cause of Wayward Boys" in this number of the Courier. We ask all of the members of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters to read this article carefully and give it your best thought and quiet reflection. The Editor takes the pride in the publication of this article because he believes that the courts have struck out in the right direction in the discovery of the "sore-spot" in our American life. That there is something wrong in our life is evident, and while the causes may be many, we believe that that court up yonder in Chicago has discovered the major cause of this country-wide delinquency in youth. The Editor may be put down as "old-timie," but if so, he delights to make the most of it. He believes that the home is the cornerstone of all of our institutions, and as well as the mold from which the boy or the girl is made. He believes that this mold if it has done anything for the boy or girl at all—and there is no doubt as to that—it has transferred to them character and conduct. Hence, the boy and the girl bear the marks of the parent in their body and life, as those marks are manifested in their character and conduct in life. Now that the white people of the South have thus shown their willingness to grant justice, let us hope that those among us who have doubted them will reopen our minds and begin to examine to see if there are not other lives along which unexpected good may come to us. HOLDS INDULGENT PARENTS CAUSE OF WAYWARD BOYS. Chicago Parents Found Guilty, Fined and Sent to Jail. Chicago, April 17, 1929.—Indulgent and indifferent parents, blamed for the vagaries of modern youth, have been warned that fines and jails are the lot of those who let loose the bridle of their children. A coroner's jury investigating the death of a high school boy in a motor accident after a drinking party Sunday heard today that fifty-six parents have been arrested in routine investigations and twenty-three have paid fines aggregaing $375 for indulging their truant school children in the last two weeks. A mother and a father were sent to the Bridewell yesterday upon their refusal to pay fines. Unlike some modernist, the court at Chicago did not shift the blame for the wayward and lawless boys upon the shoulder of some religious leader, or the association of other delinquents, but it probed deeper than that, and in a very fundamental way traced the error back to the home—the parents. Determined to tighten the reigns on parents and youngsters, William L. Bodine, Superintendent of Compulsory Education, ordered a roundup of lax parents and sent his staff of one hundred twenty-four truant officers to ferret out the speakeasies in school neighborhoods. What the country should do in these days of lawlessness and crime is to go back to the home, the starting place in life, and there apply a good remedy which will give the world a better boyhood and girlhood. No, brother, the fault is not in the church, nor your preacher, but it is in YOU as the head of your family. Parents are too loose, too indifferent and indirect in the training of their children. They seem not to know that they have a responsibility of turning out a piece of human machinery which should not be feared on the highway of life, that should meet the rapidly-expanding complexes of human society, and that they should meet them with a humanness which recognizes the great "Neglect of parental duty," he said, "is to blame for seventy-five per cent of juvenile delinquency." Conditions among youth of the nation were never so deplorable as they are today in spite of the defenders of the habits of modern youth that often begins its follies in the "teens." Moonshine, obtainable easily in speakeasies, contributes largely to juvenile delinquency. --- --- PAGE FOUR YAZOO CITY, MISS., APRIL 1, 1929. EDITORIAL APRIL 1. 1929. THE PERRY HOWARD ACQUITTAL ```markdown ``` (By Associated Press) AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER SUPREME AGENT'S ITINERARY. For the Month of May—Isaiah Edwards. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to speak a word about the State of Arkansas. I think we are doing fine, under present circumstances. We have been thrown off by the rain, yet I have been able to organize two new lodges, namely, Hamburg with seventeen members and Holly Grove with twenty-one. I went back to McGee, Ark., and visited those lodges that had been run down, in company with Prof. Edwards, of Mound Bayou, Miss., the Supreme Inspector. We were glad to have in the party Mrs. Alberta Brown, who is traveling in the interest of the Juvenile Circle. We had both numbers to meet together, and we listened to Prof. Edwards' speech and all who heard him regarded it as a treat. I am asking the co-operation of the officers and members of each lodge in adding not less than ten members on the night of my visit. A prize will be given to the one who brings in the largest number to join. Do not change these dates: May 1, Clipper Lodge, Lyons, Miss., Mary E. Allen, Financial Secretary. May 7, County Line, Tutwiler, Miss., J. W. Wesley, Financial Secretary. May 8, Echo, Alligator, Miss., P. M. Gatieroy, Financial Secretary. The Eureka Lodge, thirteen in number, and the Wilson Lodge has but two financial members in good standing, but now Eureka Lodge has increased her membership from thirteen to thirty-two, and the Wilson Lodge has grown from two to forty-four. The Wilson Lodge lost one member who had paid six assessments, and the Custodian at once sent the beneficiary check for $62.46. The payment of this claim promptly by the organization, possibly was more responsible for this growth. May 14, Mt. Mariah, Pickens, Miss., Melvina Falls, Financial Secretary. May 15, Canton No. 1, Canton, Miss., E. R. Nash, Financial Secretary. May 16, Bethel No. 2, Pickens, Miss., J. M. Davis, Financial Secretary. May 21, Wanderer's Home, Mound Bayou, Miss., H. Shegog, Financial Secretary. The Afros are alive in McGehee, much better now than in the past. We visited Portland Lodge and Prof. Edwards delivered a wonderful speech in the interest of the Afros. I want to say that Prof. Edwards is a live wire for the Afros wherever he speaks. We are expecting him back in Arkansas in April. We are glad to make mention of Mrs. Alberta Brown, whom I appointed as State Juvenile Mother or Arkansas. She is making good. She has put in six circles in Mississippi and Arkansas together. We are glad to mention further one of our Deputies who was with me at McGehee, Mrs. Chambers, of Portland, Ark. May 22, New Jeruselem, Drew, Miss., Essie Gipson, Financial Secretary. May 28, all lodges of Greenville in joint meeting with No. 3, D. Dorsey, F. S. May 29, St. Peter, Leland, Miss., C. H. Congo, Financial Secretary. The name of the prize winner will appear in the next issue fo the Courier. Now is the time to get busy. NOTICE. Inverness. Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a few words for Lodge No. 270, Shady Grove. We are few in number but by the help of the Lord we are trying to climb the hill of success. In our last meeting seven new members joined which gave us much encouragement. In our next report we hope to make a better report as to our membership. All Financial Secretaries who report later than the 30th will put their Lodges in arrears, and the report will be a renewal. And the members will not be entitled to the benefits of the order until 30 days after such a report is made. Doddsville. Miss.—Dear Editor: I am asking for space in the Courier to say a few words for the Workers Chapel No. 365. We are not so strong in numbers, but we all have the true spirit of Afro-Americanism and I would not be anything else but an Afro, aside from a true christian. I wish every colored person would join the Afro-American Sons & Daughters organization. We join a few now and then and of course we lose like any other concern. I realize that some make vows to serve God and it is not long before such vows are broken, therefore, we might as well expect the same thing or more to happen to our Grand Order. Our chain has not as yet been broken by death which makes me think that we are blessed. We have a lovely set Please instruct all new lodges to report by the 15th of each month. NEWS OF SPECIAL INTEREST. Mr. D. W. Kelly, of Inverness, Miss., member of the Executive Board, is now a whole time man for the organization, supplying his strength to the field. He will act in the capacity of Grand Lecturer and State Organizer. He is well prepared and ready at a moment's notice. --- APRIL 1. 1929. NOTICE. TO ALL DEPUTIES AND STATE ORGANIZERS. PAGE FIVE CORRESPONDENCE. Yours for Christ and the Order, REV. F. S. WILSON. MRS. NELLIE YOUNG, F. S. MRS. AMERICA SEALS, R. S. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER nobody seems to love them. Last night most honorable official staff with her charity together with a temple of healing members. We pray that God is in and family also Dr. L. T. Miller Yours in Christ, them. Last but one staff with head-temple of health say that God will L. T. Miller and over the program nine months and organization like it of officers and everybody seems to love them. Last but not least we have a most honorable official staff with headquarters at Yazoo City together with a temple of health to serve our suffering members. We pray that God will bless Prof. Huddleston and family also Dr. L. T. Miller and family. Yours in Christ. over the program. I have been an Afro for one year and nine months and I will always be one, for there is no organization like it. God bless the Afro family. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a few words about Star West Lodge. We want you to know that we are going toward the top of the hill. We are few in number, but by the help of God we hope to grow in number by the Grand Lodge. We are only twenty-eight strong and Star West Juveniles are forty-one strong. We are holding up the Afro banner. A substitute Juvenile Mother has been appointed and she has brought us five new. She is interested in her work and is doing fine. MRS. A. L. SMITH. F. S. Mr Editor: Please allow space in the field for the Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 16 growing list, continuing to write: I had a good deal of sickness. Six very ill but some better now. Brotheren on the sick list for six weeks recording Secretary, Asalene Lee, Sister Nannie McGee, the Vice-President but are doing fine now. We regard cotton will have to go to the hospital of our local physician. Yours, now space in the Mel Lodge No. 468. long to write new sickness. Sister later now. Brother for six weeks but Asalene Lee, Sis- , the Vice-Presi- now. We regret to the hospital physician. say a few words know that we are few in number, be number by the O strong and Star are holding up Mother has been new. She is inter Shaw, Miss.— the Courier to so Drew, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a word for the Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 468. We are still on the growing list, continuing to write new members. We have had a good deal of sickness. Sister Millie Tyler has been very ill but some better now. Brother Lewis Jackson has been on the sick list for six weeks but is now better. Our recording Secretary, Asalene Lee, Sister Laura Cumshaw, Sister Nannie McGee, the Vice-President, all have been down but are doing fine now. We regret that Brother James Cotton will have to go to the hospital according to the statement of our local physician. Shaw, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say that I am holding up the Afro banner for Antioch No. 460. Four were added, two of them were renewals. They said, "We are coming home never to get tired asking people to join the Afros." I think that Prof. T. J. Huddleston was born for this good work. A. R. SPRAGGS, F. S. ar Editor: Please allow space in about Richey Lodge No. 140. We meet with Brother George Coleman no pains in trying to lead us the ri number but we make a new mem you allow me to say should the L ing to make our Number one of we have sent $3.00 as our donation ase let us see our name in the pa low space in the No. 140. We are urge Coleman as lead us the right to a new member should the Lord member one of the four donation for me in the paper. for Antioch No. 4 renewals. They are tired asking people T. J. Huddleston Greenwood, M the hospital which A. Jamison, one s win. one sheet: M Richey, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a word about Richey Lodge No. 140. We are making nice progress with Brother George Coleman as President. He spared no pains in trying to lead us the right way. We are few in number but we make a new member now and then. Would you allow me to say should the Lord be with us, we are going to make our Number one of the best in the state. We have sent $3.00 as our donation for the linen shower. Please let us see our name in the paper. Greenwood, Miss.—From the members of Star West for the hospital which were very much appreciated: Mrs. R. A. Jamison, one sheet and pair pillow cases; Mrs. R. Baldwin, one sheet; Mr. John Meashisby, one sheet; Mrs. Della Smith, five towels; Mrs. Bessie Field, two towels; Mrs. Mabel Davis, one pair pillow cases; Mrs. Mary Moore, two towels; Mrs. Hattie Seward, two towels; Mrs. Sarah Edwards, two towels. This contribution was very much appreciated and serves its purpose in the beautiful hospital. R. C. BOYKINS, F. S. GEORGE COLEMAN, Pres. ANNIE HENDERSON, Reporter. April 23, 1929.—Dear Editor: Please paper to say a few words about The We are still moving upward although seven weeks because of the absentee being ill and unable to attend help of the Lord, however, we carryide about twenty-eight new members worthy president holding the gates are more than glad. He spent better at magnificent hospital and we by the help of the Master in go Dr. Miller that he may live on and less our Custodian, T. J. Huddleston us when we were asleep. Editor: Please words about Three upward although of the absence Miss. Hattie Sewa towels. This cont serves its purpose Phillips, Miss. Indianola, Miss., April 23, 1929.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the paper to say a few words about Three Oak Lodge No. 261. We are still moving upward although we felt our loss about seven weeks because of the absence of our honorable President being ill and unable to attend our meetings. By the help of the Lord, however, we carried the work on. We made about twenty-eight new members. Tonight finds our most worthy president holding the gavel in his hand and we are more than glad. He spent better than two weeks in that magnificent hospital and went through an operation by the help of the Master in good shape. May God bless Dr. Miller that he may live on and save lives. May God bless our Custodian, T. J. Huddleston, for planning a way for us when we were asleep. Phillips, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say that we are doing fine but the Lord saw fit to take one of our faithful workers, Sister Matilda Barnes. She was a good church worker and had been an Afro for only six months. Seven new memebrs were added at the funeral of the member. Cruger, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say that Spring Valley Lodge is coming on by the help of the Lord. Eighteen new members have been added during the last thirty days. And several old members that had strayed away have come back and we are getting ready for the Grand Ldoge. We have decided to avoid the rush and start in time. Do more this year than we did last year. We pray God's blessings upon the Custodian and Dr. Miller. MRS. LOTTIE RUCKER, F. S. J. L. BREWINGTON, F. S. A. W. WILSON, President. WILLIE HARRIS, Reporter. Please allow space in the Courier to s age No. 303 at Geirns, Miss. We wav e marching onward and upward holi her. Our membership is growing; nor do we intend to give up. We a se of others that we may grow strong. May God's blessings forever shi Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a few words about Lodge No. 303 at Geirns, Miss. We want all to know that we are marching onward and upward holding high the Afro banner. Our membership is growing; we are not discouraged nor do we intend to give up. We are only asking the prayers of others that we may grow stronger, and do better work. May God's blessings forever shine upon Hon. T. J. Huddleston, and Dr. Miller. Prof. Huddleston is a real race man, and we pray that he will live to put Devolente, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a few words for for Devolente Lodge No. 26. We are marching on the road to success. We are making new members every regular meeting night. We have a nice Juevnile Band. Bro. Pleas Patterson and Sister PAGE SIX Yours. n. I have been an Afro for one year and I will always be one, for there is no or- God bless the Afro family. W. L. DELANEY, Vice Pres. WILLIE MAE BROWN, F. S. Please allow me space in the Courier to talk about Star West Lodge. We want you to be going toward the top of the hill. We are out by the help of God we hope to grow in Grand Lodge. We are only twenty-eight West Juveniles are forty-one strong. We are the Afro banner. A substitute Juvenile appointed and she has brought us five rested in her work and is doing fine. MRS. BESSIE FIELDS, Juvenile Mother. MRS. R. A. JAMISON, F. S. Greenwood, Miss. -Dear Editor: Please allow me space in my that I am holding up the Afro banner 460. Four were added, two of them were said, "We are coming home never to get able to join the Afros." I think that Prof. was born for this good work. MRS. MATTIE SCOTT. F. S. CONTRIBUTIONS. Miss.—From the members of Star West for which were very much appreciated: Mrs. R. sheet and pair pillow cases; Mrs. R. BaldMr. John Meashisby, one sheet; Mrs. Della; Mrs. Bessie Field, two towels; Mrs. Mabel pillow cases; Mrs. Mary Moore, two towels;ird, two towels; Mrs. Sarah Edwards, two distribution was very much appreciated and in the beautiful hospital. MRS. R. A. JAMISON. F. S. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in that we are doing fine but the Lord saw of our faithful workers, Sister Matilda a good church worker and had been an months. Seven new memebrs were added the member. MRS. SOPHIA YOUNG. F. S. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in my that Spring Valley Lodge is coming on the Lord. Eighteen new members have been last thirty days. And several old members away have come back and we are getting and Ldoge. We have decided to avoid the AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER V. A. Bradifield, subject, "Woman's Responsibility." Then the Custodian was introduced. The great silver tongued orator for thirty minutes was at his best. He added fifteen new members. We had a candle light march. The burial signs were given and all served. Collection was $33.00. We pray that our Custodian will live long, and that more T. J. Huddlestons will be born in our day. Mary Patterson have lost their home by fire and they need help. Now is the needy time. Anything that you may give will be appreciated and will bring smiles to their faces. MRS. LIZZIE FRANKLIN. F. S. Phillip, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a few words for Lodge No. 317. We are few in number but we are trying to go to the top with God's help. May God bless our Custodian, Mr. T. J. Huddleston. MR. TEXAS MARTIN, F. S. MR. WILSON PITTMAN, Pres. Inverness, Miss.—Gifts from Lampley No. 45: Bro. G. W. Lampley, 2 towels; Sister Carrie Hooper, 1 sheet and 2 pair pillow cases; Sister Eliza Jordan, 1 sheet. Dockery, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a few words for True Light No. 475. We are few in number but we have the Afro spirit. We are on our way to success and are adding new members as we go. We pray God's blessing on our Custodian that he may carry on the good work, as he is now doing. Carter, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space to say a few words about Kilby Lake Lodge, No. 348. March 18, 1929, we had one of the grandest times. Our Financial Secretary made an excellent lecture in behalf of the Afros. MR. A. T. THOMAS, Pres. MR. N. C. McCALL, F. S. MRS. L. A. JONES, Rec. Sec. MRS. ALICE FRILEY, Reporter. MR. A. J. CUMMINGS, F. S. Lexington, Miss.—Contributions from Trinity Lodge No. 230: Nora Hayes, 3 towels; Charley Brooks, 1 pair pillow cases; Everline Moore, 2 towels; Lizzie Hubank, 2 towels; Everline Jefferson, 4 towels, 1 pair pillow cases; Millie Brooks, 1 pair pillow cases; N. C. Coats, 50c. Moorhead, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me to say that Klondike Lodge No. 316 is doing fine. We are few in number but we are climbing and lifting as we climb. We do pray that God's blessings will descend upon our Custodian. T. J. Huddleston. TRNITY LODGE NO. 230, N. C. COATS. F. S. Lambert, Miss.—Dear Editor: Lambert Lodge No. 479 is progressing. We have a nice bunch of members and are on our way to success. We had our installation on the fifteenth and Prof. Edwards spoke and installed the officers. Prof. Edwards is a man of high ideals, and has more than an ordinary learning, forceful in character and influential among Afros. Our hearts go out for his success. May God bless Prof. Edwards, and our worthy Custodian, T. J. Huddleston. BRO. HARVEY HOLLAND. Pres. Carter, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a few words about Bethel No. 341. It has been a long time since we were heard from but we are coming up by the help of God. Yet we lost one link in our chain, Bro. Press Turner. But we know that our loss is Heaven's gain. We are able to make members each month. We can not miss a victory with such a man as our Grand Custodian leading us. MRS. MARY SIMPSON, Vice Pres. MRS. MARY E. BROWN, F. S. Drew, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space to say that I do not regret one day that I have been an Afro and I would not be anything else. I heard our Custodian speak and I have been wild about it every since. I am working to do all in my power to build up the order. Some of our number have been astray but are coming back to the fold. Let us pray that they will grow stronger, and God will bless our worth Custodian and Dr. Miller. Stephenson, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me to say that the lodge at Stephenson has had some of our community's best people but they have dropped out and have knocked us, but we are going on and have our hand in God's hand, because we know that he will help us fight the battle. BRO. C. L. JONES, F. S. Lexington, Miss.—Dear Editor: We are from Lebanon Lodge No. 3. We are few in number but God has blessed us. He has not broken our links by death and we are two years and six months old in the order. We intend to do better work for the Afros in the future than we have in the past. We are very pruod of our beautiful hospital. We pray God's blessings upon our Custodian, and Dr. Miller, that they may live long and do a great work. BRO. T. L. WEST, Pres. BRO. WILLIE WALKER, F. S. Vaughans, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me to say a word as this is the first time that we have been represented through the Courier. We had a banquet on the 7th of March for the Custodian and the house was called to order at 7:30 p. m. by President. Scripture reading, song and prayer. Opening remarks by the President and the introduction of mistress of ceremonies, Miss Darthula Bradiveld. Recitations by the following: Misses Manervia Bradifield, Carrie Jenkins, Lee Nora Herron and Ida Lee Green. A trio by Bro. Junes and others, and a quartette by Bro. T. H. Harris and others. Papers by the Juvenile Mother, Mrs.. Renova, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me to say a few words for our lodge. We are young, started in February by Prof. Edwards, the Supreme Inspector, who made it very APRIL 1. 1929. PAGE SEVEN BRO. S. L. BARDIFIELD, Pres. BRO. T. H. HARRIS. F. S. BRO. JAMES BALL, F. S. BRO. G. W. LAMPLEY, Pres. SISTER JOSIE HUGHES. F. S. SISTER LEOLA LONG, F. S. SISTER MARY WILLIAMS. Treas. SISTER MARY ANDERSON, F. S. BRO. A. H. GREEN. Pres. AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER few weeks ago to return to her father's, Prof. T. J. Huddleston. Miss Huddleston is glad to be back to her work because of the closing of the school in May. Her service in the matter of this commencement of the school is very much needed, as we all must know. interesting for us. Prof. Edwards added ten new members to the order and we gave a free banquet and all were happy. May God's blessings rest upon our Custodian, T. J. Huddleston, and the entire staff. W. H. TOLIVER. F. S. Doddsville, Miss.—Dear Editor: Prof. Edwards visited us on April 17. He was received with all welcome that hearts could afford. His philosophy is needed here and elsewhere. He is a real race man that our Custodian, Prof. T. J. Huddleston, has put out and we pray God's blessings upon him. BRO. R. B. THURMOND. F. S. Some few months ago Miss Pearl Higginbotham, on account of illness, was vacant from the office force as was noticed by all who from time to time dropped in the office on business. The entire jurisdiction is quite well acquainted with Miss Higginbotham, being one of the "old-timers" in the office, and her efficient service. Her illness was protracted over a period of five months and resulted into a major operation by our own Dr. Miller. We are all glad that she has been nursed back to complete health and is now at her post of duty along with the rest of the office force. BRO. E. S. DAVIS, Pres. BRO. C. D. JOHNSON, Reporter. Cruger, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please let me say a few words about Cannan Lodge No. 357, as this is the first time that I have asked for space. We hope to see this in the Courier. We want to make our lodge the greatest in the state. BRO. W. H. WADE. Pres GRAND LECTURER'S ITINERARY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY—L. P. GIPSON. BRO. W. M. WHITE. F. S. Thursday, May 9—Day Break, Emma Rodgers, F. S. Monday, May 13—Willie Huddleston, Jake Hortan, F. S. Wednesday, May 15—Poplar Springs, Virginia Adam, F.S. Monday, May 20—St. John, Beatrice Burns, F. S. Wednesday, May 21—Mt. Pisby, Emma Owens, F. S. Friday, May 24—Flying Eagle, Millie Barns, F. S. Monday, May 27—Bethlehem, Sam Ames, F. S. Wednesday, May 29—Coffeyloney, J. M. Reed, F. S. Thursday, May 30—Kindling Altar, Joanna Cooper. Friday, May 31—Mt. Mariah, Clara Gregory, F. S. Leland, Miss.—Dear Editor: We, the Juvenile Circle, are marching onward and upward. I attended the funeral of Bro. Elijah Smith, at Metcalf, Sunday, April 28, and if the Custodian could have reached that point I believe that he could have written one hundred new members. MRS. W. C. McCLAIN, Juvenile Mother, Circle No. 1. Clarksdale Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me to say a few words about Sunshine Lodge No. 489. We are still going upward as yet. As yet we see nothing but one hundred percent representation at the Grand Lodge. The office force had the pleasure of having Dr. Sutton E. Griggs with them on the morning of April 26. BRO. G. W. WASHINGTON. Deputy. Keirns, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me to say that we are going to the top of the hill. This is Keirns Lodge No. 303. Following our great leader, T. J. Huddleston. May God bless our Custodian and Dr. Miller. We would appreciate the kindness if some of the lodges would purchase from some good hatchery some baby chicks and send to hospital in care of the Custodian. I understand that Inverness Star is making the first start. SISTER WILLIE MAE BROWN, F. S. SISTER HATTIE DELANEY, V. Pres. Goodman, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space to say a few words for Mt. Mariah Lodge No. 147. We are not strong in our membership but we are not lacking in the zeal and determination, in that respect we are equal to the best, and we are certain of holding what we have. We hope to add some more new members soon upon the merits of our order. I have decided to lend my whole heart and influence to its growth and prosperity. We are still pressing forward and with anxious footsteps our determination is to grow into a great number with God as our helper. We regard the Afro-American Sons & Daughters the greatest fraternal organization in the world. A SUBJECT THAT REQUIRES SOME THOUGHT. Will Yazoo City be large enough to care for Delegates who will attend the Grand Lodge August the 21, 22 and 23, 1929. Rev. E. L. Twine, Vice President of the AfroAmerican Sons & Daughters, and the Custodian spoke at Louise for the Louise Lodges April 29. Fully 250 persons were present and refreshments were served to all members who went home smiling. A part of the office force was present in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. Gipson, of Yazoo City, Miss. BURLINO ASHFORD, Pres. MELVINA FALLS, F. S. The faculty and friends of Natchez College will be pleased to learn that Miss Carrie Huddleston, who has been a member of the faculty at Natchez College for the past two years, has recovered from her illness which caused her some --- --- PAGE EIGHT APRIL 1. 1929. BABY CHICKS WANTED