The Afro-American Courier

AERO-AMERICAN SONS NO DUNLIGHT MUSEUM VOLUME IV. OUR LETTER BASKET. Dear Editor: Please allow space for me to speak a word for St. Elmore Lodge 435. We are few in number but are trying to do our best with the help of the Lord. We had some of our members to move, but we know the race is not given to the swiftest but the one that holds out to the end. May God bless our Custodian, the founder of the Organization. TEXAS MARTIN, F. S. SILUS CLAY, Pres. Isola, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me a space in the Courier for Lodge No. 195. I first wish to say that I am thankful that God has spared us to see another new year. We are trying to add more members to our Lodge each month for this Organization. I am glad to say we have already added five new members for the new year, so you see we have made a start, however it is small, but we are trying. Yours for better work. P. C. FORD, Pres. LULA GRAY, F. S. Sallis, Miss.—Dear Editor: Give me just a little space in your Courier to say a word about Bunker Hill Lodge. We are twenty-seven members strong and are doing fine. January 30th we met and installed officers and had a splendid meeting, and was able to add one new member. We hope late in the year we will be able to do more for the Afros. We are glad Sister Minnie B. Wright came and organized a Lodge in our home town. Clinton, Miss.—Dear Editor: Make a space in your Courier for us since we are young. We have just had our first meeting in the Lodge room since we have been organized. We only had one member to join, but you see if we can get one each time we meet we will get there by and by. Dublin, Miss.—Dear Editor: I am glad to say that we are yet Afro-American Sons and Daughters and are striving for the top of the hill. We feel that the Lord is still blessing us. We add one new member once in a while when we meet. But we don't intend to give up. Cruger, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the paper to say a few words for Hymon Chapel. We are few in number but we are striving with the help of the Lord to put the program over. We are trying to reach the goal. We started out October. You might know we are very proud of the Organization and if we don't know all about it we are learning that it is the best order that we colored people can belong to. We hope Cousin Tom will have a long and happy life, and the same to Dr. L. T. Miller. Ruleville, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your Courier to say word for Hebrew Lodge No. 499. I am proud to say we are pressing onward. We have now forty members in our Lodge and we hope to make the number one hundred. We have a splendid President in person of F. Everette and a qualified Secretary, B. Brown. They do all they can for the growth of our lodge. We put on two programs for our Supreme Agent, Prof. Edwards, but he did not get there. We hope to try and get him next time. May God bless our Custodian. Your for growth, Yazoo City, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say a few words for St. James Lodge. We are few in number but we are trying to reach the top. We thank the Lord for our Cousin Tom, who has striven hard for his race. H. V. SINGLETON, F. S. T. M. SINGLETON, Pres. Drew, Miss.—Dear Editor: Make space in your paper for a few words about Holly Grove Lodge. Although we are few in number we are determined to go on to the end. We have now boiled down to the pure Afros and expect to continue in the faith, although we have some mighty hard blows from some of our members, but you know Christ had enemies of His circle, so why can't we. However, we hope to continue our work, matter not how dark the way seems. We are planning on a great social in the near future in which we want the presence of some of our great men and women, whom we will notify in due time. May the God of peace ever abide with all of our Afro workers and our aim be one. Yours fraternally, Dear Editor: This is from Armstester Chapel, and we wish to say a few words to the readers in the Courier. Now we are three months on the line and we rise and fall but we are coming just the same. May God bless this organization. LINDSAY STEWARD, F. S. Tchula, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a few words for Lodge No. 69, Jerusalem. We do not have a full attendance these cold, rainy spells, but the faithful few are yet striving to encourage others. The installation that we were to have in December went on very well, but think we should try it again. The weather was real bad but we had a small crowd anyway and Rev. H. B. Brown preached a soul-stirring sermon. Mrs. A. Cadwell, our State Organizer, was with us on that day. She gave some wholesome instructions to us concerning our duties. Our father and husband, brother (Sam J. Craig) who was seriously ill for months and days passed from this life into the great beyond December 20th, 1929, leaving to mourn his death a wife and seven children. We, the bereaved family, do appreciate and express our gratitude to OUR MOTTO: "LET DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE." for Royal Special Policies. At the close of January I had written a total of 203 new members so you see the big snow of January did not stop me for I put in six happy new Lodges. While I was out on this work my wife, Mrs. Laura L. Lee, began writing applications for a new Lodge at Hollandale and on the 10th of February she had written up a number as Hollandale 3 and organized that lodge with 44 new members, about the same time New Hope Lodge was organized. This gives Hollandale two new lodges. So you see Hollandale now stands with three Lodges. Yours for many new members. Grace, Miss., Box 45.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper that we might say a few words in regard to Grace Lodge No. 43. We are doing very well. We held our monthly meeting as usual and added four new members. We really love the Afro-American Sons and Daughters organization and mean to do all we can for the betterment. We have had two sick members since we set up. We shall put on something and invite Cousin Tom over to see how we are striving to get to the goal. Cruger, Miss.—Dear Editor: We are glad and wish you all to know that St. Peter's Rock Lodge No. 612 is doing business again at the same old stand. Of course we went down once but not out. We are only a few weeks old and have a membership of 35. Thanks to our dear Custodian for sending to Cruger, Miss., our most beloved Brother LeFrance. He has certainly given us the Lodge we wanted and we will strive by the help of the Lord to rise to heights unknown. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Brother LaFrance carefully instructed us the second time since he has set up our Lodge. Rome, Miss.—Dear Editor: We are glad we can say a word for Travelers' Home No. 275. We are going all we can that we might grow stronger each month, and we are proud that we are Afro-American Sons and Daughters, and we mean to do all we can to be a strength to the Home Lodge. We shall always keep in our minds our dear Custodian and pray long may he live and do much and greater work. Charleston, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the paper to say a word for Rising Sun Lodge No. 333. We are yet holding our staff and if our flag be gon, we are still fighting for our race. I have been an Afro for three years and wouldn't be anything else. May God bless our dear Custodian that he might have a long life and the way always be bright wherever he goes. Greenville, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words about Greenville Lodge No. 35. I can but say that we are on our job. I am really proud of every member that we have because they are the best members in town full of grit and grace and greenback. Simply because we look for nothing but big things we expect to rush the battle to the gate and put the program over through co-operation with our Sister Lodge of the city and co-operating with our Custodian we will win the goal under the leadership of so noble a man. Therefore I say long live Monorable T. J. Huddleston and Dr. L. T. Miller and all of the Afro staff to accomplish the great work. May every local officer and layman not rest until the Afro will be established in every nook and corner in the United States. D. D. DORSEY, F. S. and Reporter. Cruger, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words concerning Spring Valley Lodge No. 453 at Cruger, Miss. We are doing fine and still adding new members each month. We all like the organization and would be glad for our dear Custodian to visit us some time. We give you our prayers for betterment of the organization. Arkansas, City, Ark.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the paper to make these few remarks. I only want to thank the Afros for what they have done for me. On Nov. 16 I went to the Afro-American Sons and Daughters' Hospital for a serious attack of high blood pressure. Within 15 days I returned home feeling good, within five days after I returned home I wanted to go back to the Hospital, because I missed that good service. For many nights, I could hear the tender voice of the nurse, calling me in my sleep and those big bowls of rich soup. I miss them until yet, and I do pray some day in some way, I will drink of that bowl again. I wish it were possible for me to reveal it into every man and woman's mind the good of the Afros. Oh, if I had the time and the-space in this paper, I would preach a sermon in the behalf of the organization. Yours for the betterment of the organization. Freeport, Ill., 50 S. Hooker Ave, Jan. 15, 1930.—Dr. E. L. Twine, Yazoo City, Miss. Dear Editor: I've just finished looking over The Courier for December, and was so enthused, until I thought I'd write to let you know how we were. We are up here in Illinois, doing fine, but always know that I am 100 cent Afro-American. 'Iy! But there is lots of work 'o do. m' rood old Baptist contact with art' m mbert pastors the only Ba you last, I am ble another Baptist month, and am hoping and help the igno Please Wishing Ye our many friends and relatives for their ever faithful service and donation during our father's illness and especially Messrs. George Cobbins and Frank Nitra. Beloved Dr. Miller treated our father during his illness. He gave him more ease than had during his illness. (Wife) IDA CRAIF AND FAMILY F. D. SMITH, F. S. Schlaetr, Miss.—Dear Editor: It is indeed a treat to say that the Walnut Lodge is still alive. We are only four months old nad we are very close to one hundred members strong. So give us many cheers and let us have petition in your prayers for growth and success. W. M. MAYS, F. S. W. H. JACKSON, Pres. W. G. THOMPSON, R. S. Itta Bena, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper for me to say a few words for Beulah Grove Lodge. In spite of the bad weather we are still holding our own with hope that the year of 1930 will be a prosperous year for hte Afros. We are all proud to know of our honorable and beloved Custodian being elected as President of the Bank of Indianola, hte only bank in the State for colored only. Fraternally yours, G. W. ROBINSON, F. S. B. J. ROBERTSON, R. S. R. S. BANKS, Pres. Howard, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me a small space in the Courier to say a few words of the Afros. I have only been a member of this Order for three months, but I can truly say that since I have belonged to this Order I don't regret one penny nor one day of being an Afro. For it's one of the best organizations that could have been organized for the Negroes. Wish all the Negroes would unite with us, for I think the Afros mean a mass of Negroes united together. "Our God is a man of war, His wonders to perform He moves in a mysterious way." He moved in the mind of T. J. Huddleston and caused him to organize one of the best and most wonderful organizations that has ever been known. We pray that he may live long and do more and greater work for the uplift of his race. When his earthly works are finished may he live forever with the Heavenly Father. Thanks and praise to this great organization. B. ESTER HILLS, R. S. CHARLIE BROOKS, Pres. N. C. COATS, F. S. Morgan City, Miss.—Dear Editor: I wish to say a word for Morgan Chapel Lodge No. 109. We have sent our educational money and are working hard to make it over the top. We are hoping to do better each month. Silver City, Miss.—Dear Editor: We have been keevery quiet but I think it is time now that we should ask for a little space in your Courier. We have been reading what the others were doing so I should think it is now time to tell you what we are doing. We are working hard each month and adding new members and trying to reach the goal. We have now one hundred members and mean to make Silver City an Afro City. We are sparing no pains in trying to make this a great Lodge by the time the Grand Lodge meets. Every sound minded man and woman should strive to be an Afro. We pray our blessings upon all of our dear leaders throughout this year. M. BOWMAN, F. S. R. B. CASSETY, Pres. HESTER PERKINS, Vice Pres. Shellmound, Miss.—Dear Editor: May I have a small space in the Courier for a few remarks from Lodge No. 384. We have a lovely set of officers and members, who are working in the best of humor trying to reach the top. We are asking your prayers that we may succeed and that we will reach much and better work for this year. ANGIE DAVIS. Cruger, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow a space in the Courier in order that we might say a word for the Afros. I feel like I can't say too much for the Organization. Every member of our race should become a member of this great organization. So let us all pull for the Afros. Mt. Valley Lodge, Kierns, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the paper to say a few words about our Lodge No. 128. First we want to thank the organization for the sick claim check and a $62.46 death check, to our dear Sister Millie Onhale for the death of her husband. May God bless our Supreme Custodian. J. I. BOOKER, President. JNO. GRANT, F. S. JUDA LEVEY, R. S. Coahoma, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow us space in the paper to say a few words for Freedonia Lodge No. 526. We are pressing onward trying to reach the top and hold up the banner of the Afro-American Sons and Daughters. We are very thankful that we are yet alive and do add a new member to our Lodge once in a while. I must say it is all due to the respect of our brotherhood toward each other. May God bless our Custodian and Dr. L. T. Miller and give them a long happy life so they might continue the good works of their life. EMMA PORTER, F. S. ELLA JONES, President. MAY ELLA JONES, R. S. Hollandale, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space for the first time in your paper to say a few words about my Afro work as Supreme Organizer. For the month of January, 1930, I organized the following Lodges: Mt. Zion, Willmount, Miss.; St. Mary, Burdette; Old Morning Star, Leland; Pilgrim Refuge, Precilla, Miss.; Mt. Carum, Metcalf, Miss. St. Mary Lodge was organized with 31 members, Mt. Zion was organized with 50 members; Pilgrim refuge 29 members. Mt. Zion had 12 members who applied P. G. LEE, Supreme Organizer. SISTER MEDIA JOHNSON, Pres. JANIE CRAWFORD, F. S. EDDIE MAY SUTTON, R. S. A. HARDMAN, F. S. HATTIE WHEELER, Pres LILIA THOMPSON, F. S. MOSE HAYS. Pres. LOTTIE RUCKER, F. S. R. WILLIAMS. Pres. THIS SOMETHING This issue of double its month fro and fro of ar ment issue b We newspap our frien that w we t the V w. we are separa other. Ror not built in one day. Neither was the organization of Afro-American Sons & Daughters. Unlike the foundation of Rome, we are based on the pure brotherhood and sisterhood headed by the omnipotent power of God Almighty. You will not get the good out of the Afro-American Sons and Daughters unless you meet in your local lodges and enjoy the Fraternal Spirit that should exist in the heart of the Afros—The Spirit of Co-operation. CUSTODIAN'S VISITS The Custodian recently made a visit to McGhee, Ark. Just to be in their meeting and conduct the Ritualistic part of the Afros as well as obligate several new members. The secret of his visit somehow got out among the members, and full membership of the McGhee Lodge was present, even some members from Arkansas City, including the President and Financial Secretary as well as full attendance of the McGhee Lodge. It is to be remembered that McGhee Lodge is the biggest that we have in the State of Arkansas, with a membership of about 200. When we get all the members of the McGhee Lodge accustomed to paying their dues we will easily number 300, for the place bids fair to be a hot-bed for the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. We also have high praise for those who are responsible for the management of the Arkansas City Lodge. Through the influence of the present leadership this lodge will cross the 100 mark by the next Grand Lodge. We have had several members fr Arkansas in the Hospital who went back home with highest praise for the Hospital. CUSTODIAN'S ITINERARY FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH The Custodian will be in South Missi. I. C. Harper during the latter part of F. Mar 3rd—Hyman Chapel, Sidon, Miss. Mar. 4th—Leland, Leland, Miss., C. H. Mar. 5th—Morning Star, Gunnison, M. Mar. 6th—Vicksburg, Miss. Mar. 7th—Bolton, Miss., E. G. Wa the latter part of the month. constructed one application and is possible to this mighty force of our people alone our nature is driving me in the acquisitive constructive and and purity of our light and sentiment we would secure privileges. are more responsible enlightenment and sali- n America than any gation, we are God's es in the country who missioned to baptize enormous and we to the task the propaganda is also working a hardship upon Baptist Sunday Schools by making it necessary shing House to raise the price of our literature. Of weak denominational pride will thereby be other publishing houses for cheaper literature. Unknown fact that many of our religious leaders,ators and superintendents, have not developed and Baptist faith sufficient to look to their Houses for literature for their school, and is required to drive them from us. Dangerous propaganda is not only making it hard Townsend, but hard for the entire denominate Publishing House should fail in meeting its these dangerous propagandists will be consid-ributors to such a failure. It is unnecessary argument against this unreasonable rumor. Any and knows that it is impossible for the present publishing concern to make a net annual to mentions on a three-quarter million dollar invest- diffi that the year there are sufficient to take a cent from the vault. These false rumors damage the ardor of the officers and weaken the ability of the Secretary to efficient funds to meet the heavy payments of debt of Publishing House. This false propaganda is also working a hardship upon all of our Baptist Sunday Schools by making it necessary for the Publishing House to raise the price of our literature. Many schools of weak denominational pride will thereby be driven to other publishing houses for cheaper literature. It is a well-known fact that many of our religious leaders, including pastors and superintendents, have not developed consciousness and Baptist faith sufficient to look to their own Publishing Houses for literature for their school, and not very much is required to drive them from us. This dangerous propaganda is not only making it hard for Dr. A. M. Townsend, but hard for the entire denomination, and if the Publishing House should fail in meeting its obligations, these dangerous propagandists will be considered vital contributors to such a failure. It is unnecessary to put an argument against this unreasonable rumor. Any ordinary mind knows that it is impossible for the present output of our publishing concern to make a net annual to meet the payments on a three-quarter million dollar investment. FIRE AT NATCHEZ COLEGE. ruction of the Boys' dormitory at Natchez col-ays ago was a great loss to the Baptists of the building was worth twenty thousand ($20,000) was partially covered with insurance to the six thousand ($6,000.00) dollars. the first year of our new President, Prof. J. H. has wrought well this year, having secured free hundred (300) students, which had already using quarters. But we are happy to state that measured up to this new situation admirably.vised quarters for the boys and it is remark- now he has only lost three or four boys as construction of the dormitory. The destruction of the Boys' dormitory at Natchez college a few days ago was a great loss to the Baptists of the State. The building was worth twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars and was partially covered with insurance to the count of six thousand ($6,000.00) dollars. due to the Baptist family that the destruc- ormitory is but a challenge to our love of our old Natchez College. Already many planning to give as much as one hundred of the boys' dormitory with a splendid time for every Baptist fraternity to show his loyalty Dar uster to be a time, you know, When folks just join'd de church, Dey care'd for sick as best dey could, And dat won't very much. Of course de church must stand ahead; But listen what I say: You otter take both sides along, For de Afros is got de day. It uster be when some one die Dey hafter beat a sweep, A few would hafter wash and shroud De rest stand off and peep. But now jest let de big bell toll, Crowds come from ever way An Afro member now is dead, And dat lodge gets de day. Dat painted box is out of date; No wagon hauls our dead. And when you sick committees come, Dey bring dat daily bread. Yes, we have caskets, finest sort, And tombstones at our sway. So you jest well ter come on cross For de Afros' got de day. You straight life folks wid policies, Dis ain't your time ter vote Now don't think hard we work our side, You paddle your own boat. Dere's many person could been lived Now molting in de clay For dey had no lodge to care for dem, For de Afros is got de day. You need not say I save up cash And dat will bury me, For time you pay your nurse and cook, And dat big doctor's fee. Your so-called friends will leave you, bud, Jest naked as a jay. We take your application now, For de Afros is got de day. Ef you don't believe we keep our word, Join us and den you die, And let your hant stand off a piece, And see us crowding by. Your spirit, bud, would hafter smile, So watch, as well as pray, We've said enough you all know well For de Afros' got de day. LIZZIE MANUEL, F. S., Eureka Lodge, McGhee, Ark. To T. J. Huddleston and Dr. L. T. Miller we bow and give thee praise. THE BUILDER. Down in that clime of Mississippi There lived a noble man. Where cotton grows as tall as corn. The people call him Cousin Tom. Now, Tom J. Huddleston, I mean, Born of pure Afric blood. One day while roaming corn and beans A big idea his mind, did flood. One thing my folks like as a nation That thing is perfect Organization, Thinks he "I'll see if I can be, The founder of a recipe." He thought and thought; He dreamed and dreamed; The plan, it seemed, would not appear; So he went on from year to year. At last it burst into his wits Just as a sun dispels the mists, "I know what I will constitute, An Order; and build an institute." The S. and D.'s of A. and A. Was organized in a single day; They bore the tilings far away And now they speak from bay to bay. We'll give you money when you're sick, Hospital service when you're lame, Redeem your property when you're clicked, A burial when death your life shall claim. The people stood aloft at first, Negroes so many things start and burst, I have no confidence in Tom Still this great project he wagged on. He said, come join us, one and all Come go with us, we'll do thee good, And if you don't believe my word, Die, stick your toes toward the sky. To try him out they took an' died Their purple toes stuck toward the sky, And every time their claim was right, An Afro-Casket held them tight. I could say more, but think it best, To pause just here and take a rest. All honor be to Big! Big! Tom Thy spirit will to Heaven be borne. N. R. FERRELL, Chicago. There are more motor cars than telephones in the United States. FOR TAXI SERVICE Jan. 31st I visited Bro. Sim Archie, at Tra Lake, who had worked very hard and had a good crowd. The Lodge rendered an excellent program with worthy papers and interesting talks. Five new members were added. I installed the officers. A fine supper was served, with Sister Rosa Lee White, President, and Bro. Sim Archie, F. S., Tra Lake Lodge shall forever grow because of its good leaders. Leaders are always remembered because they stand head and shoulders above the crowd. Feb. 9th by the request of Bro. John Brent, F. S. of Carter Lodge, I visited Cedar Fall M. B. Church. After a soul-stirring sermon by Rev. Pickens (pastor), I was introduced by Bro. Jonathan Brooks, and made a few remarks in favor of the Afros. No member was added. Feb. 10 I visited Moorhead Lodge, Sister E. C. Mullin, F. S., and had a very pleasant meeting. Two members were added. Feb. 11th I visited Indianola No. 1, Sister E. R. Crawford, F. S. A fine local program was rendered. No members were added, but had a good crowd of members. Feb. 14th I visited Tutwiler Lodge, Tutwiler, Bro. H. Porter, F. S. Bro. Porter did his best, and made every effort to put things over the top, but due to the close notice and lateness of the Afro-American Courier, the people did not come out in a large number. One member was added. Fine supper was served. Feb. 17 I visited Christian Valley Lodge, Lamkin, Sister Mollie Harris, F. S., and Bro. Gee Greer, President. They are few in number but they have the "spirit" to grow 100 strong soon. I was invited to visit them again soon, and help put the program over. Feb. 20 I visited Estill Lodge, Sister Estella Brand, F. S. They met few in number, but it was due to the fact they do not have a regular place to meet. Two members were added. I shall be glad to visit any Lodge by request during my off nights in March. Write G. V. JOHNSON, JR., Silver City, Miss., Box 137. LOSS BY FIRE AT NATCHEZ COLLEGE. About the 5th of February the Boys' Dormitory at Natchez College burned. The Custodian went to the scene on the seventh and found that it was totally destroyed. There was $6,000.00 worth of insurance in force on the building and $500.00 on the contents of the building. The fire damaged one side and the roof of the Girls' Dormitory. This damage amounted to about $300.00. About the 5th of February the Boys' Dormitory at Natchez College burned. The Custodian went to the scene on the seventh and found that it was totally destroyed. There was $6,000.00 worth of insurance in force on the building and $500.00 on the contents of the building. The fire damaged one side and the roof of the Girls' Dormitory. This damage amounted to about $300.00. The Custodian also spoke at Natchez in the Shiloh Church, pastored by Rev. Blake. This meeting was under the auspices of Mr. Winston, who had well advertised the The Afro-American Sons & Daughters' Hospital Proclaims the merits of the DANDEE HAIR DRESSING, a superior Hair Dressing that is growing into the minds of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters and their friends. The DANDEE CHEMICAL CO. saw where they could help through our great organization by giving to the Afro Hospital. Now to do this systematically they decided to give the Hospital 1c on each Jar Hair Dressing sold in the United States. We have such a wonderful gift because we are organized, which means that we can reap the benefits through an organized source of distribution. Think, Friends! When the Afros were started, individuals co-operated to put it over, and it has made the Afros an organization with almost unlimited resources from most every angle. We have won the valued friendship of our White friends so much that organizations are now seeking to co-operate. My friends, there is no word that looms so large in this civilization of today as CO-OPERATION. The experience and learning of man has taught us that we must co-operate if we are to carry out the laws of God and Nature. We wish to express our appreciation to the DAN-DEE CHEMICAL CO. for their co-operation, because we are aware of the fact that when organizations of magnitude begin to work together, there is no force except that of God that can stop our progress. WHEN IT IS HAIR DRESSING THAT WE NEED—THINK OF DANDEE BRITTON'S SHINING PARLOR On Broadway BELIEVE IT OR NOT, WE GIVE THE ONLY SERVICE IN TOWN. COLD DRINKS, CIGARS AND CANDIES dent of Natchez College performed. They p important part on the program. We also listen markable addresses from Dr. Dumas, of Natchez, Scott, Pastor A. M. E. Church, and Mr. Winston, the son of the late Judge Winston, introduced the Custodian, whose address seemed to have been enjoyed by all who heard him. After the address Miss Carrie Huddleston and Mrs. Jannie Stringer, both teachers of Natchez College, came forward and wrote the applications for the Custodian. We received while there 25 applicants and a campaign was also staged for 100 new members, which we hope to have by March 6th, at which time the Custodian will return and obligate the big membership. While in Natchez Mr. Winston carried the Custodian to many places of prominence. The Charity Hospital where the Superintendent freely admitted us, with the aid of a guide we visited the Colored wards. We saw about 40 or 50 Colored patients, who seemed to be suffering from different forms of accidents and diseases. We were also carried through the operating rooms. We regarded it to be one of the best regulated Hospitals that we have ever visited. We also visited one of the oldest Banking Institutions in the State. We also went to the place where John R. Lynch stayed when quite a youth and probably a Slave. It seems that the whole city of Natchez united them in their request for the return of the Custodian. GRAND LECTURER'S ITINERARY FOR MARCH. Bro. G. V. Johnson, Jr. Mar. 3rd—Lovefeast, Louise, Bro. Peter Pool, F. S. Mar. 5th—Pleasant Green, Silver City, Bro. W. R. Robinson, F. S. Mar. 6th—Woodyard Community, Belzoni, Sister George Cuba, F. S. Mar. 7th—Zion Travelers, Isola, Sister Minnie Tatum, F. Mar. 10th—Calvary, Midnight, Bro. F. L. James, F. S. Mar. 12th—Inverness No. 2, Inverness, Sister Mattie Forn, F. S. Mar. 14th—Flying Eagle, Indianola, Sister Millie Barnes, F. S. Mar. 17th—Kosciusko, Kosciusko, Sister D. L. Turner, F. Mar. 18th—Mt. Pisgah, Goodman, Sister S. E. Crawford, F. S. Mar. 19th—Durant No. 1, Durant, Sister Blanche Anderson, F. S. Mar. 20th—Pickens No. 93, Bro. Elijah Southerland, F. S. Mar. 21st—Mt. Zion, Vaughans, Bro. T. H. Harris, F. S. Mar. 24th—Clay Lodge, Lamkin, Sister Fannie Hunley, F. S. Mar. 27th—Lampley, Inverness, Bro. James Ball, F. S. Mar. 28th—Doddsville Lodge, Doddsville, Bro. H. L. Anderson, F. S. Mar. 3rd—Lovefeast, Louise, Bro. Peter Pool, F. S. Mar. 5th—Pleasant Green, Silver City, Bro. W. R. Robinson, F. S. Mar. 6th—Woodyard Community, Belzoni, Sister Georgia Cuba, F. S. Mar. 7th—Zion Travelers, Isola, Sister Minnie Tatum, F. S. Mar. 10th—Calvary, Midnight, Bro. F. L. James, F. S. Mar. 12th—Inverness No. 2, Inverness, Sister Mattie Ford, F. S. Mar. 14th—Flying Eagle, Indianola, Sister Millie Barnes, F. S. Mar. 17th—Kosciusko, Kosciusko, Sister D. L. Turner, F. S. Mar. 18th—Mt. Pisgah, Goodman, Sister S. E. Crawford, F. S. Mar. 19th—Durant No. 1, Durant, Sister Blanche Anderson, F. S. Mar. 20th—Pickens No. 93, Bro. Elijah Southerland, F. S. Mar. 21st—Mt. Zion, Vaughans, Bro. T. H. Harris, F. S. Mar. 24th—Clay Lodge, Lamkin, Sister Fannie Hunley, F. S. Mar. 27th—Lampley, Inverness, Bro. James Ball, F. S. Mar. 28th—Doddsville Lodge, Doddsville, Bro. H. L. Anderson, F. S. Everytime you boost the Order, you help the race. AFRO-AMERICAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS We are pleased to co-operate with you, and give you a cordial invitation to visit our store. We search the markets for the best merchandise. Quality never disappoints. It always pays best to shop at Miller's. Something new every day. Everybody welcome at R. P. MILLER'S STORE THE AUTO SUPPLY CO. B. J. BARRIER, JR., Prop. GASOLINE, MOTOR OILS TIRES, TUBES, ACCESSORIES Your business appreciated INGRAM'S SHOE STORE NOT PRICE, BUT QUALITY COUNTS—SERVICE SPRING HOSE—KAYSER AND LUXITE SHOES FOR THE FAMILY WHY I WANT TO BE A NURSE. It grows better year by year, And some nurse in her little sphere Puts on her apron and smiles and sings And keeps on doing the same old things. Taking the temperature, giving the pills To remedy mankind's numberless ills. Feeding the baby, answering the bells And being polite with a heart that rebels. Dear People: This little verse tells just why I want to be a nurse. To do the good I can for others; to help them to be healthy, to teach them the value of good health, To render service to those who are less fortunate than myself, that I might be of some service to our race. To take up whatever task that I might find and pick out the good in it. To reach my profession: Every one should have a profession that he or she should follow, and some day in some way they will reach the climax and then look back and say: I am glad that I have been able to help others. Nursing is my profession, and I am going to try by the help of the Lord and my instructor to be a real good nurse always, thinking of this little verse: By MARY EARL HUDSON. Miss Leola Nicholson, Instructor. MY REASON FOR BEING A NURSE. My reason for being a nurse is because nursing is so interesting and benefiting, and I think I am doing good for our Master. Another reason for my being a nurse is because it provides a rare opportunity to help myself and others. The entrance of nurse training is practically the entrance into a new world. The nurse who is unwilling to study or sacrifice, who comes to the hospital to see if she will like it; who feels that her pleasure is lesson, needs to either change her attitude of mind or choose some other line of work. To enter nursing without qualification is like building a costly structure on a base of sand. To be a good nurse is first of all a sound woman. The necessary qualification for nursing is health, strength, endurance and a high school education. It is very necessary for an education so you, may be able to master the work. Nursing is a professional work, and good standard for ladies to make a true and independent support. I am going to do my best in trying to aid in the health welfare as far as my qualification will allow me, so my name will highly recommended as a professional nurse. By EDITH CULP. Miss L. Nicholson. Instructor. WHY I WANT TO BE A NURSE. Realizing just what it means to be a nurse, I find it quite a pleasure in being a nurse. For it has helped the growth of civilization. It is my desire to help those who are not able to help themselves, in order that I might be of some service to our race. I entered training, not for the name "nurse" but for the good that I can render others in the uplifting of humanity. In the first place, to exercise a powerful influence over the sick and also over the well people with whom I associate. Second; to strengthen my weak point that I might pattern after Florence Nightingale and be fully rewarded for my service. Preparation is the head of everything, therefore I entered to be prepared for the thing that might come against me and help prolong the lives of others. To be an example for the public that they may help prevent the spread of diseases throughout the states, thereby the number of deaths will not be as great as they have been. I want to render service to others by bearing real burdens and carrying responsibilities for those who are less fortunate than I. To increase my capacity of service that I might serve our community by giving my time, energy and talent to self-improvement and render others the fruits of it. If I can't do much to make this plain A light and my silver beam cannot travel Through the folding glom of night, I know that I am part of this plan And I'll cheerfully do the best I can. WHY I WANT TO BE A NURSE. Why I want to be a nurse is to be looked upon as in the highest state of civilization, and simply because nursing is my profession. In being a nurse there are two things to be considered: First co-operation, second preparation. In learning to cooperate one writer has said that "Co-operatoin is no more than brotherly love." Therefore, co-operate and be of good service to others. We must love one another. We can serve our Maker by living so as to let our whole life be fashioned after the life of Him who walked the shores of Galilea and became an atonement for a dying race. Second, preparation, which means to prepare oneself for life in order to accomplish one's aim. That is to help those who are less fortunate than you. To help growing, humanity one should be prepared to accomplish any obstacle that is set before him. To render service to others you must have some profession in life to make a success. Being a nurse means to help those who cannot help themselves. My desire is not to take down, but to build up falling humanity that I might be some help to our race. In the broader field of humanity. How could Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton ever be fully rewarded for their service to the suffering and dying soldiers on the battlefields, had it not been for rendering service to those who were less fortunate than they were? No person or Nation has ever accomplished anything worthy of mention without surmounting obstacles and encountering difficulties. We can best serve our race by giving out the best that God has given us. For Dr. John B. Watson said: "I firmly believe that if the necessity arises we will grow men in test tubes from the ordinary chemical units now on the shelves in our laboratories." Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food, but too much wit makes the world rotten. So with a little wit, a little patience, and a little kindness, as I go along my way will help me to build and lift up falling humanity. That is why I want to be a nurse. By BERSHA OLETHA McGREW. Miss L. Nicholson, Instructor WHY I WANT TO BE A NURSE. As I look back upon the scene of time, my mind recalls the growth of civilization. Nursing is one of the main reasons for growth of civilization. Civilization partly depends upon nursing. It's not my aim to get behind civilization but to go along time after time and help to carry it forward. For the sake of humanity, which is our main object, this helps to force civilization, and make the world a better world, as nursing is being known better. Health will be better and it is my aim to try to do as good or help to do better than the world will understand and humanity will be easily governed. For a good profession, that I might receive in my heart tenderness, loveliness, and be kind and good that I might assist myself and humanity. For the intention to serve humanity for humanity I can, I will push, pull or get out in studying the history of the Negro race. We find throughout historic times that the Negro has had a vital part in the drama of civilization. By tracing the word nursing from the time of Miss Elliot, one of the greatest nurses of England, served humanity as a great heroine, she helped the growth of civilization. It is my aim to co-operate, serve, and go out into the broad field with a willing mind to give the service that was given by Miss Elliot. Our field is described as the broadest and the most promising, but we are not hindered in their present development, but their historic evolution beneath the feet of the Afros by the aid of the doctors and nurses in splendor lies the patient as peaceful as a lamb. The Afros feet are both by the roaring gulf; its sides are by the rivers of water. We are members of the greatest Organization. We are worthy of our name, for humanity I can and I will lift as I climb. By SARA GUESSNER LEE WILLIAMS. Miss L. Nicholson, Instructor THE OUTLOOK FOR ARKANSAS. The future for Arkansas looks bright. The ground that we have already covered has yielded such wonderful results to be young with Afros that this will serve as a positive proof that we will soon have the state. We have had only one whole-time man in the state, but now it seems that we will have several others within a few days, searching the highways, towns and cities of that great State. Our goal in that State is 5000 members must be reached within the next 18 months. THE OUTLOOK FOR LOUISIANA. With Bro. D. W. Kelley, in Lake Providence, La., as Superintendent with full power to appoint other Deputies, and Bro. C. L. Page in Bogalusa, La., with the same privilege, we will soon have Louisiana like we have Mississippi. Hard to find a community where the Afro-American praises are not sung. THE OUTLOOK FOR MISSISSIPPI. In all cmmunities where the Afro-American Sons & Daughters have been organized, we are the majority. If you meet five persons in the public road, fields, streets or church, you may count on three of them for they are Afros. We have wrought so well in Mississippi that the landlords are influencing their tenants everywhere to join the Afros as a means of rescue in the time of distress. With 600 Financial Secretaries at work in the state and a loyal membership, possibilities are unlimited. South Mississippi, under the direction of Superintendent I. C. Harper, has been showing an increase during the winter months, notwithstanding the weather has been very inclement. We have received about 500 members each month and with the coming of the Spring we expect 1,000 which will be reasonable for this territory with its force. Rev. I. C. Harper is studying the welfare of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters, and is capable of handling large territory. A HANDSOME PRIZE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY WHO WILL LEAD ALL OTHERS IN WRITING APPLICATIONS AND ADDING NEW MEMBERS TO HIS OR HER LODGE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH. J. O. STRICKLIN, JR. FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Feb. 11th I visited Delta Star Lodge at Merigold. This lodge is doing fine under the able leadership of Rev. O. J. Wells (President). The Supreme Agent spoke and added four new members. A Banquet was served the ladies, which was enjoyed by all. Feb. 13th I visited New Mt. Olive Lodge at Gunnison. I had to do some construction at this point. A nice crowd turned out and five new members were added. Refreshments were served. They treat you nice at this point, the entire Lodge enjoyed hearing the Supreme Agent tell of the growth of the Organization and type of man the Custodian is. . Feb. 14th the Supreme Agent was honored with a birthday party in his home, sponsored by his wife and friends. A few of the friends who dined with the Supreme Agent and wished him well on to the next mile post. Succeeding ones were: Atty. B. A. Green, Mayor; Dr. P. M. George, Dr. Kyle, Gulfport; Dr. P. S. Williams, Prof. C. L. Gipson, Prof. J. A. Jackson, Prof. Chas, Wade, Misses Lama Powell, Lucile Russell, M. Dixon, Tommye Green, L. Walker and Mrs. Elma Edwards, hostess and wife of the Supreme Agent. Feb. 16th I spoke at the Methodist Church at Chambers and started a new Lodge. Feb. 18th I visited Progress Lodge at Alligator. A number of visitors and members turned out. Three new members were added. Supreme Agent's Itinerary. Mar. 1st—Mt. Pisgah, Stovall, A. P. Parker, F. S. Mar. 3rd—Minter City, Minter City, Alice Moore, F. S. Mar. 5th—New Jerusalem, Drew, Essie Gipson, F. S. Mar. 6th—Farrell, Farrell, Corine Colemand, F. S. Mar. 7th—Sherard, Farrell, H. White, F. S. Mar. 8th—True Light, Dockery, N. C. McCall, F. S. Mar. 10th—Grace, Ruleville, Wm. Dean, F. S. Mar. 11th—Mound Bayou, Md. Bayou, Elma Edwards, F. S. Mar. 12th—Pace, Pace, I. S. Johnson, F. S. Mar. 13th—Mt. Zion, Drew, Mary Ware, F. S. Mar. 14th—Joint Meeting of All Lodges at Shaw with Green Grove Lodge, Rosa Fleming, F. S. Mar. 18th—Hebrew, Ruleville, B. B. Brown, F. S. Mar. 25th—Arkansas City, Arkansas City, Ark., U. C. Beasley, F. S. Mar. 26th—Eureka, McGhee, Ark., Lizzie Manuel, F. S. Mar. 27th—Brown Temple, Portland, Ark., Sadie Chambers, F. S. The Lodge that aids me in getting the most members on my visits for March will receive a useful prize and the Financial Secretary will get a gold prize. Complete details of the winner will appear in the paper April 1st. ROYAL SPECIAL POLICY DEPARTMENT. The Royal Special with its beginning last August is making rapid progress. We have a surplus of very near $1000.00 in this department. In the future all loans made to members will be largely regulated by your membership in this department. The goal to be reached in this department is 1000 members within the next twelve months. T. J. Huddleston, Jr., is the Bookkeeper in this department who will soon enter the field and address lodges on the Royal Special features. All Financial Secretaries are asked to send at least one member each month to this department. Remember that only those who are members of the Superior and the Educator policies can make application. The Royal Special Policy is a Three Hundred Dollar ($300.00) policy with a loan value after the third year and can be used as collateral security in making ordinary loans. Members of the Royal Special Policy will please send your dues in the "Little Blue" Envelope. Please do this so that there will be no misunderstanding about what department it is meant for. T. J. HUDDLESTON, JR. J. P. & H. P. Henson FOR FANCY AND AND STAPLE GROCERIES BEST PRICES BEST SERVICE E. G. CORTRIGHT Druggist PRESCRIPTIONS Toilet and Rubber Goods. We guarantee personal attention to prescrip- Only please do so. LO Please a port blank alp start "A" let the Mrs. Es Winner of the Given Away Chem CITIZEN YAZ WHEN YOU THINK OF FURNITURE REMEMBER H. H. Brickell & Son BEST PRICES AND GOOD SERVICE COUPLED WITH HONESTMENT. ASK OUR CUSTOMER THEN TRY OUR EASY PLAN 7 oa gn ’ Y lwiicsaks , é © ~~ ‘AFRO-AMER ICAN COURIER OR. a ctl eeetiteerteentminge? issn 2 DEPUTIES | gQ@— Fj march to the hill of suceess and getting along fine. We are| Society, but death, for we know that the cEss As || ‘jour LETTER BASKET. jae travelers on our steady march, We declare if Jesus | organized by man which will exceed th) Fae ea ae ee indi aed kind nréaident storms may rise and it may get dark, but we @ , a a Sons & Daugh- .e at present oper- von enter new fields, and are already working! in other Secretaries and the 1 to increase your aw your ability to vgh will soon be retary put on a se your number “TOP NOTCH- numbers and an increase ed to remain a direct pro- » succeed. We organization, if art. For it is 1 by all depu- hat the Afro- ry contracts on 3 ‘hat feel the Nhe wilt gladly wr lodge. " O8ES 1s & Daughters are -parations to send teeting in Hatties- Jay in August. All Lodge in the History Delegates there from ualifying those states. « double once more. » already for this members want identity in for men vith tas- vwill be- every ignity focal vrand . he W xi Thi ters’ Kospriy £1 Under tf Gity, our Hos bery, and the = Z¥ Nem one of the most auient spocs img 1aZQ0 shrub: spital iapitall Remeron Se epee eeN Ge | CLS ee OAT cial SAN ———/ Cee ree garden which played a large part‘in ius, Ing vegetables jast year, is expected to p“@ a better part for 1930, We are also in need of two piée-bred pigs. We are willing to pay a reasonable price for them and we would like to hear rom some of our members tho have pure-bred hogs. Last year the Inverness Star Lodge furnished us with 100 baby chicks. We were successful in raising most of them, This was certainly a big help to the hospital and wonderful sav- ing to the Hospital Fund. : Our readers will notice that the Inverness Star Lodge is the second biggest lodge in the state. With Bro, D. W. Kelley, President, and Mrs. S. A. Sampson, F. 8. Iam wondering if some other lodge will remember the Hospital this year and send us some Baby Chicks. It’s about time to send them if we are to get the best results. I am think- ing that we will et a hearty response from either the Moor- head lodge, Tutwiler, Three Oaks, thé® tbrose, or Shell- mound lodge, This will not prevent other lodges from sending if these lodges do send baby chicks, Last year Sister Minnie Tatum thought of the Hospital and brought several frying-size chickens. We wonder who will think this year as Sister Tatum thought last year, > POSSIBILITIES FOR ENTERING NEW STATES. Within the next few days the Afro-American Sons & Daughters, will qualify in Alabama, having already quali- fied in Tennessee. These are adjoining States to Mississip- pi, and the Custodian has been receiving letters from friends living in those states, inviting the Afros with a sayer that their state would soon have the Afros. South. lississippi workers have pushed the Afros to the line of labama, and North Mississippi is going fast to the line of ennessee. So, the Custodian will soon declare these two States for the Afro- American Sons & Daughters, SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, the talent that you think you have fou express it. \ ha man far up a tree. ,? ahead and accomplishes even ed it home, but netimes oe | a LETTER BASKET. Arcolg, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a few words about Bright Morning Star Lodge. We are a few in number but we are faithful, We are trusting in the Lord to open the way that we may ever push forward until we become strong. Just a few words in regard to the Custodian. We feel glad and proud of him for this wise program and I truly hope when this life is fin- ished that he may be found with the blessed gathered in his Father's house, BESSIE CARTER, Pres. E. H. BRYANT, Vice Pres. WILLIE PAGE, F. S. j Dear Editor: I want to thank the members of the Zioh Travelers’ Lodge, new number 318, for their re-election for the next term, 1 give my time and my best services to it because I love the ‘order Yind-the way they conduct and carry out their contract. I deal honestly with the people and that is what all of the Secretaries must do. I made a pledge at the Grand Lodge for 30 new members and two new Lodges. So I will Yet our Custodian mention it if I get them. May God bless our work. Crowder, Miss.—Dear Editor: It has been so long since I have had a word for the Courier, so I am asking that you will please allow me space to tell the readers of the Courier just a part of my honest opinions. You take the cocoa grass it is said to grow an inch a night but the Afros are growing by thousands a year. Why is this so? Because the good thinking Negroes have decided that this Organiza- tion truly must be on a concrete foundation and cannot sink. I have prayed for the organization and it has bees revealed to me that the Lord is at the head of it. I am compelled to say that Cousin Tom must be a God-sent man ‘to the people for there has been more good derived by the ‘Afro-American Sons & Daughters in the State of Missis- sippi than any other Organization. Crowder Lodge owing to the condition of the weather it has caused our Lodge to be a little dull, yet we believe there is a better day ahead becouse we know when night passes away then comes light. Our Afro Hospital is good enough for the president. We sent Sister Dora Myers there. She had an operation and re- ‘turned home doing fine. Fraternally yours, ) E. J, ROBINSON, F. S. | JAKE MURFE, Pres. ARDELIA SIMPKINS, R. S. Cruger, Miss., Jan. 18, 1930.—Dear Editor: This comes as my first time to appear with a message. Please allow space in your paper to say about Hymon Chapel Lodge, No. 213, We are young and very young with 37 financial mem- bers on our roll. Some of our members fell out, while others joined. By the help of God we are going on. We pray God’s blessings on the Founder of the great Order, The Afro-American Sons and Daughters. We hope for him a long life. We had the State Grand Deputy with us the first of January and we had a grand time. He put the program over. May God bless him. We hope he will call again. Yours for the cause of the Afros, B. J. FRANKLIN, F. S. SALLIE BROWNLOW, Pres. Hollandale, Miss——Dear Editor: Just a few lines in your valued paper to notify all Afros of the sad message of the loss of our Chaplain, Brother J. C. Chase, who died in- stantly as he was visiting his daughter in Memphis, Tenn., on the 23rd of December. His funeral was on the first Sun- day in January and “Cousin Tom” was on the scene, and while being there he paid off the claims, Sister Bertha Neal, of Longwood Lodge, and Bro. J. C, Chase, of Hollandale sodge. Several members joined the two Lodges on that oc- casion. We are satisfied to say that our loss is heaven's gain because Bro. Chas lived a consistent Christian and we miss him muci:.as he always gave such good advices. May God lengthen the lives of our Custodian and President that they, may continue to grow this noble Order until it becomes to qpread its wings from the “Great Lakes” to the Gulf and tepigs@oadtr 19 Oerat, Let it be cemented to stand as firm ‘as the Roc of Gibraltar. Se ee ee em RE Re ee MOSES DIXON, Pres. MILDRED MANNINGS, RB. S. JOE SLAY, F. S. Gunt,son, Miss., R. 1, Box 54, Jan. 15, 1930.—Dear Edi- tor: Pladse allow space to say a few words about New Mt. Olive Lofire, No. 242, at Gunnison, Miss, This is my first time to,@ttempt to say anything. We met Monday night, the 13tff of this month. We had a lovely meeting. It was muddy@partly raining, but the Afros met in spite of it and had a grand time. We were expecting the Deputy Agent to be with us, but it rained them out. Yours very truly, L, C. JURNEICK, Pres. Valley, Mixs., Feb. 9, 1930.—Rev. FE. L. Twine. Dear Editor: Hicase ‘allow space in The Courier to say a few words for/Mt, Eva Lodge, No. 84. We are few in number, but we ave striving for the top and doing all that we can to encourage the membership. We are asking that all Afroflf brothers and sisters, pray for us that we might grow strong and press forward, Fraternally yours, ‘ WILLI. A. CANNON. 2 BRO, LW. WOODARDS, F. S. BRO, ELIJAH CLAIBORNE, Pres. ROSIE GRASS, Ree. Sec. - Blizabeth, Miss—Dear Editor: Just a small space in a valuable paper to let our many readers know that Eliza- beth Lodge, No. 201, is still alive. We are on the sturdy Gregory Funeral Home f AMBULANCE, SERVICE ag march to the hill of suceess and getting along fine. We are pilgrim travelers on our steady marth. We declare if Jesus leads, we will follow. We have a loying and kind president and chaplain and we are always glad to meet each other. We do all we can to protect the god pame of The Afro- American Sons and Daughters, and Serifing to inereese our numbers the result of which we get a few neweshembers now and then, but it means an increase for the Order. The race is not given to the swift, but to the one that holds out to the end. May God bless our Custodian, rof. T. J. Hud- dleston, REV. C. D. poy Pres, SISTER VIOLA DORSEY, F. S. Dear Editor: Please allow space in The*Courier to say a few words about Morning Star Lodge, No, 129, at Beulah, Miss. It seemed at one time we had struck‘a sand bar and could not get off, but by the help of the good Lord, and our worthy President and R. S., we are moving on. We are now one year old and we partly ran nine of tlwose twelve months with only nine members} then we began to move upra little. The weather was very bad, but when we could get a mget- ing, we would take in two and somet®mes four, and at this writing I can say we are thirty strong. L. A. MEACHAM, F.S. HOLT JOHNSON, R. S. G. C. MEACHAM, Pres. Lexington, Miss., Feb. 10, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in The Courier to say a few words for Lodge No. 160. I am pleased to say that we are Afro workers, I am rying to do all I can to grow my Lodge. We are few in number, but we are striving with the‘help of the Lord to go over the top. We are just a little over six months old in the Order, but I can truly say since I have been in this Order there is nothing wrong about it as I can see. I find that it is the best Order for our people to join. I love the Order and I mean to die in it. I pray God’s blessings upon the good Founder of this organization, T. J. Huddleston. BRO. ROBERT SMITH, Pres. SIS. A. D, HAYES, F. S. SIS. B. A: LEESON, R. S. Tehula, Miss—Dear Editor: Please allow space_in ‘The Courier to say a few words about New Zion Lodge, No. 113. We are few in number but we are striving for the top of the hill. We met on our regula~ meeting night and had a lovely meeting and made one nev member. We are glad to say and thank God that our President was able to meet us for the first time in four months. He is now walking around. Our President has been down with a broken leg for some time, We pray God’s blessings upon our noble Custodian that he may live long to carry the work on. We also thank God for our good Dr. Miller. God bless the Afros. Yours truly, SIS. CHANNIE WILLIAMS, F. S. Isola, Miss., Feb. 10, 1930.—Dear Editor: This is the first time I've attempted to write about the Zion Traveler Lodge No. 110. In December we had a banquet and the_| Custodian’ could not be with us, but we had with us Mr. | Gipson and we enjoyed him and he enjoyed being with us.| We had a lovely program. ‘The Welcome Address was read by Mrs, Beulah Cohn. We hope she will live a long time to yead stich an address. Paper by Marinda Cohn, subject: Why Every Negro Should Be a Member of the Afros. In- deed that paper was a credit to any body. Mr. Gipson made some timely remarks. Fourteen new members joined, hence ‘we are sixty-four strong and praying God’s blessings upon ‘us to go further. I wouldn’t be anything but an Afro. I am an Afro from the crown of my head to the sole of my feet. ane GEORGE CROFFET, Pres. MINNIE TATUM, F. S. BUFORD COHN, V. Pres. MARINDA COHN, Reporter. Cottondale, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space to speak a few words about Cottondale Lodge, Our num- ber is but few, but-we are determined to stand up for this great work. There is nothing can move us from this great ————— eee Se g CARR’S DRUG STORE 3 & The Prescription Drug Store % ® Let us fill your prescriptions. We fill | any prescription written by any Doctor ; on any blank. Have your Doctor leave : your prescription at our store. & =a E, L. 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