The Afro-American Courier

Afro-American Courier OUR LETTER BASKET. Dear Editor: Just a few words. We are few in number but we wish to say something about ur Lodge No. 40. We are striving to do all we can in the name of the Lord to reach the top. At the death of my husband, I thank the Custodian who sent me a check for four hundred and fifty-six ($456.00) dollars. I pray God's blessings on him that he will live long to do the work. J. A. ARMSTRONG, F. S. MARY SMITH, Pres. IDA McCALL, V. Pres. Marks, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the paper to say a few words about Sabino Lodge, No. 451. This is the first time that we will appear on the scene. I wish to say we are sixty-seven strong and have a sweet president and a band of good followers. We cannot say too often about this grand old Order. It is our prayer that Cousin Tom in the minds of the people after his death as Abe Lincoln does, because he brought to us a great movement that our children's children would know about. So may the Lord bless this great Order. May He be a lamp to our feet and a light to our pathway. Your for the Order, F. D. HAWKINS, Pres. Mark. Miss., Feb. 1, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the wonderful paper to say a word about New Hope Lodge, No. 175. I love the Lodge. I was one of the first to join when it was set up in June 1927. So I am living at Marks now. I have moved away from my Lodge. I am lonesome up here. I would love to meet some of the Afros and the W. O. U. I received a letter from Brother C. L. Page, State Agent, who told of his work in Louisiana and South Mississippi. He has my cheer, one, two, three, four, from the whole family. HENRIETTA THOMAS. Doddsville, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow a small space in The Courier to say a few words of Walker's Chapel Lodge, No. 291. We are still growing stronger in numbers. We have a loyal set of Afros and they are doing their part. We have had one operation, and one death. Our good sister, Alston, was also a good christian as well as a good Afro. I must say she had finished her course and went to her reward. P. H. HARDY, Pres. Eden, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in The Courier to say a few words for Lodge, No. 127. We are few in number, but like the old preacher who said in his text one time, "you may cut off the flag, but we are going to carry the staff to God." I am two years old in the Order and expect to go on until my Maker calls me. Our Custodian is so kind until he is loved by both races, and what I love about him, he is a christian man. May the Lord bless him and let him continue this mighty work for he is doing a good work. We are few but strong for our chain has never been broken. I have visited the hospital several times to my surprise we have the finest hospital I have ever witnessed. Oh, I thought I was in the King's palace. I am making every effort to help Brother Stuckey, our Secretary. He is the man and his good little wife being the President, is always making her home and our Lodge worth while. I am a member of The Afro-American Workman Insurance Society, of Washington, D. C., and wouldn't drop either one for my weight in gold, unless Uncle Sam stopped making money. Please excuse me for such a long letter. I am, fraternally yours. G. S. GORDON, Reporter. SARAH STUCKEY, Pres. E. S. STUCKEY, F. S. Morgan City, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in The Courier to say a word about our Lodge, Morgan Chapel, No. 109. We want to first thank our Heavenly Father for bringing us safely through the year 1929, and this far in 1930; and too, I want to let you know we are Afros out here on this lonely little spot. We mean to reach the highest post of elevation with God to help us. We are but few in number, but are coming forward. We don't mean to let our flag trail in the dust, but we want to hold it high so all can see and know what we are doing, if we only could get, the colored people all to see what this great and noble organization means to every colored man, woman, boy or girl. But in some sections, we just can't get them to understand the real meaning of being an Afro; but the day will come when they will consider and it may be too late. Now I pray God's blessings upon every Afro in the world and ask all to remember these few Afros over in Morgan City. We cannot say enough for our Custodian, "Cousin Tom" and our good Dr. Miller. I pray that they may live long to carry out the work God has for them to do in regards to falling humanity. We are expecting more Afros in the future than we did in the past. We mean to meet the Grand Lodge at Hattiesburg this year to help put the program over. Yours for better service, FANNIE MAE REED, F. S. VIRGINIA REED, R. C. BRO. J. D. PATTERSON, Pres. Richey, Miss., Feb. 10, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in our paper to say a word for St. James' Lodge, No. 559. We are still striving for the top of the hill and can say we have a lovely little band of members, in spite of the fact that many of them have moved away. By the help of God and our good "Cousin Tom" and all of the good men and women of the Afros, we are praying to reach the top. SIS. M. E. ROSS, F. S. SIS. IDA JONES, R. S. L. B. BROOKS, Pres. Doddsville, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the Courier to say a few words for Bilfield Lodge, No. 405. In spite of the inclement weather, our Lodge is still moving onward and upward. The Lord has blessed us thus far and has spared us to see the opening of another new year. We have a very good number of loyal members and officers who are always at their post of duty and mean to stand by this organization. We are trying to do all we can to keep the spirit of the Afros alive and also encourage other Negro men and women to become members of the Afros. We highly appreciated the service rendered to Sis- OUR MOTTO: "LET DOWN YOU BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE." help you, we are willing. It seems that I know you personally as I read of you so often. Do you know Prof. W. W. Blackburn? He is a fine friend of ours. Yours truly, MR. HATTIE J. DODSON. Durant, Miss., Jan. 18, 1900.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper about Lodge No. 203 of Durant. We are few in number, but a faithful few, and we are growing very fast with our straight forward Financial Secretary and faithful followers. We will soon be one of the big ones. Our slogan is 250 members by the sitting of the Grand Lodge. We mean to put our shoulders together and put the 1930 program over. Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say a few words about New Zion Lodge, No. 243. We are but few in number, but we are trying to press forward and do the best we can by putting on drives, etc., to make the membership grow. May God bless the Custodian. Minter City, Miss., Jan. 24, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in The Courier to say a few words of my Deputyship. In spite of the bad weather for January and all that kind of thing, I have written 42 members and I mean to stay on the job. Sidon, Miss., Jan. 18, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space to mention the fact that Willow Grove Lodge, No. 715, met on Monday night, Jan. 20, with every member present. Our worthy organizer, Dr. R. J. LaFrance, who organized us, was with us. We had a lovely time in our meeting on New Year's evening also. Brother LaFrance turned the meeting over to the Lord at the change of the year. We sure love this Order and are working hard and are looking forward to a visit from our most beloved "Cousin Tom." We are not two years old, but our membership is 53. We are striving to reach the top. May God bless the Founder, T. J. Huddleston. May he continue to do great work. Carthage, Miss., Jan. 29, 1930.—Dean Editor. Please allow space to say a word about our Lodge, No. 288, at Pilgrim Rest, Carthage. We are few in number, yet we are growing. Our motto is, "Climb, though the rocks be rugged." We have that Afro-American spirit and we are faithful. We pray God's richest blessings upon our faithful Custodian, our beloved President, Dr. Miller, and the Editor, Rev. Twine. Yours turly. Woodyard Community, Beizoni, Miss., Jan. 22, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say a word for Woodyard Community Lodge. We are getting along just fine and are trying to hold up the banner. We pray God's blessings on our Custodian. GRAND LECTURER'S VISITS G. V. Johnson, Jr. Silver City, Miss., Feb. 21, 1930.—Dear Editor: I visited Richey Lodge at Richey, Miss., and Sister Rebecca Boykins, F. S. A fine program was rendered by the Juvenile Band. Richey Lodge has the Afro spirit. A real banquet was the last to be remembered of our meeting. Feb. 24 I visited Louise Lodge No. 4 and Sister Arrie Foaman had a splendid program rendered. Many good words were said in the favor of the Afros. Feb. 25 I visited Belzoni Lodge No. 2, Sister Lela Polk, F. S. Four new members were added to Sister Georgia Cuba's number, F. S. of Woodyard Lodge, Belzoni. This was a rainy night and a very cold night, but ice cream and cake were served. March 3 I visited Lovefeast Lodge, Louise, Miss., Bro. Peter Pool, F. S. Due to close notice and bad weather only a few were present, but we had a lovely meeting. March 7 I visited Zion Travelers Lodge, Isola, Miss., Sister Minnie Tatum, F. S. With the co-operation of Sister Tatum and others I was able to add three new members. The last item on the wonderful program was a rich banquet March 17 I visite! Kosciusko Lodge, Kosciusko, Miss. Sister D. L. Turner, F. S. This lodge had the co-operation of Kosciusko's new lodge to be installed soon. I also visited C. M. C. College while using in Kosciusko to see the new building that was built by the Afros. The President W. A. Reed, is a real Afro. March 20 I visit! Pickens Lodge, Brother Elijah Sutherland, F. S., who met me at the train with the Afro spirit and I left him with the same spirit. By working very hard Brother Sutherland had a good crowd present, and rendered a splendid program. To all who want to know why Brother Sutherland's Lodge is leading the Afros, ask me. As the Afro-American Sons and Daughters is making rapid progress, as you all know, I am asking each lodge to invite the public out and we will assure you that we will add new members to your camp. Out-of-town lodges please see that some one meet me at your nearest station. I am asking and looking forward to your co-operation in this effort. Don't forget your date. All lodges are requested to buy Seals for the Lodge. The President is the proper person to hold the Seal. All Silk Claims must be Sealed by the President hereafter. So if you haven't a Seal, it will be wise to get one. ter Hattie Tims and Brother Tom Parker by our kind-hearted Dr. L. T. Miller while they were at the hospital. Sister Tims looks the very picture of health. Look up, lift up, all for Christ. May God bless all the leaders of the Afros. Fraternally yours, SIS. M. E. STARKS, Reporter. SIS. MARY BROWN, F. S. SIS. WILLIE HUDSON, Pres. Stovall, Miss., Jan. 27, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space for a young Juvenile Circle, No. 88, since this is our first time to attempt to say anything. On Sept. 24, 1929, we started out with sixteen little members. The Lord has blessed us with twenty-eight. I am striving with all my might and strength to help put the program over and to make strong men and women like our Custodian, Mr. T. J. Huddleston. May God bless him for organizing such a great institution for the Negro race. SIS. MARY WILSON, Juvenile Mother. SIS. IRENE FLAGG, Queen Daughter. SIS. WEALTHY JOHNSON, R. S. Drew, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space to say a few words about New Zion Lodge, No. 243. We are few in number but by the help of God we are trying to get to the top of the hill. May God bless our leaders. BRO. T. L. WEST, Pres. SIS. EUGENE SMITH, R. S. C. BRO. WILLIE WALKER, F. S. C. REV. T. C. CHISOLM, Chaplain. Yazoo City, Miss., Feb. 8, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in The Courier for a few words for Beulah Land Lodge, No. 156. We held our installation on Feb. 6. Rev. G. W. Brown preached the installation sermon. His text was taken from Matthew 21:9. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Collection, $15.96. We donated Rev. Brown $3.00. JIM MACK, Pres. MARY BURNETT, V. Pres. J. A. HUNTER, F. S. MILTON STEWARD, C. S. HATTIE MACK, Treas. CARD OF THANKS. I desire personally to thank each person, church and lodge who assisted in any way during the illness of my father and also during my hours of bereavement. I feel very grateful to the ministers who spoke so kindly of my father; also to those who gave flowers and to those who through the inclement weather attended the last sad rites. Signed: REV. A. G. THURMAN, 443 N. Main St., Liberty, Mo. Canton, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in the columns of your paper to say a few words for Lodge No. 231. We are still on an upward march with the Lord's help. I have written sixty-eight members for the month of January, and am striving to make it one hundred by March 15. We are growing by leaps and bounds. Afros, let your bucket down where you are. EMMA OWENS, State Organizer and Deputy. Inverness, Miss., Feb. 8, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in The Courier to say a few words about our Lodge, New Hope, No. 267. In spite of obstacles we shall not be handicapped. We mean to go to the top with the Lord to help us. We are young in age, but old in mind. We can't fail with such strong minded leaders as "Cousin Tom," Dr. Miller, and our great worthy Editor, Brother E. L. Twine. I am yours for the Order and for Christ, SARAH ALLEN, R. S. W. L. ALLEN, F. S. Lamont, Miss.—Dear Editor: Please allow space to say a word about The Afro-American Sons and Daughters. We had a member to sleep away in death Dec. 7, 1929. It was our loss, but heaven's gain. Mr. John Bolden was a faithful member in the Afro. He belonged to the Afros only one year and they gave to his beneficiary seventy-five ($75.00) dollars. It was paid in less than one week after his death. The Afro is the best Lodge in the world. It pays while you live, and helps those depending on you when you are gone. It gives free hospitalization to its members. If you would go to Yazoo City, Miss., you would be surprised to see the Afro-American Hospital. It has 32 rooms, modern in every way. When I think about the Afros, I think about a million dollar concern. In a few years, the Afros will be worth to our race five million ($5,000,000.00) dollars. Prof. Huddleston is leading the Afros like Moses led the children of Israel. He is a broad hearted man; he has love for our race. Farmers are protected by the Afros. During the month of November Prof. Huddleston saved a farm which was about to be sold under the hammer. The man of the farm asked Prof. Huddleston to lend him some money, and he wrote a check for seven ($7,000.00) dollars. He wrote it with a smile. I am proud that I am an Afro. I am doing all I can to build up my Lodge, No. 425. Yours for success, ROOSEVELT FREEMAN, R. S. Flora, Miss., Feb. 2, 1930.—Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper for the first time to say a few words about Woodman Hill Lodge, No. 315. We are only four months old and we are growing stronger and stronger every day. We have fifty members and still increasing every month. We are doing fine. So may God bless the Founder of this organization, our honorable T. J. Huddleston. Yours for the work, A. M. MITCHELL. F. S. W. J. JOHNSON, Pres. CORA T. GIBBS, R. C. Carthage, Miss., Jan. 29, 1930.—Rev. E. L. Twine, Jackson, Miss. Dear Rev. Twine: Since you are making The Courier so interesting each month, and as I enjoy reading your editorials so much, I have decided to write you a personal letter. I, too, am an Afro and I am very much interested in the work of the Afros. My Lodge is small, yet we are growing. I am sending a short report. I read of your new appointment and I realize that your work is heavy. I don't want Mississippi to fail in The National Baptist Jubilee Campaign. So if there is anything we can do to MRS. H. W. CLAY, Reporter. BRO, T. L, WEST, Pres. BRO, EUGENE SMITH, R. S BRO, WILLIE SMITH, F. S. MARY WAFFORD, Reporter. SAM GILMORE, Pics. LANNIE STEPWAY, F. S. ROSIE L. LEE, R. S. SIS, HATTIE J. JORDAN, F. S. JOE MASSEY, Pres. Fraternally yours. G. V. JOHNSON JR. Box 137, Silver City, Miss MUST HAVE SEALS. CUSTODIAN'S Our dues will have to be stead of thirty. Members and by reporting late, causes their same time they expect sick dues. This is against the code 7, Section 2. Lodges must hold their tion provides that all members ship in some local lodge.—Page 10. All lodges must hold their anniver Lodge in September and send in their E $6.00. While the education of the you duty of man, it is also state requirement ten in our article of Incorporation.—I and 2, Article 23. SICK DUES.—This part stood, more abused than any er does not understand what He read about the full benefit partial benefit. A full be confined to bed for a week under treatment of a doctor make a living. The constitution sick claims must be st retary and regular c When sick claims American Sons and D the goose that lays the not only exist, but they must make progress.—Article 17. WRITING MEET- or Agent writes me stroying the organ surance requires requirement is to the age limit. GRAND LECTURERS are once needed on the trip to inspire and give inspiration. Lodges receiving dates for visits should make preparations and by all means entertain the speaker. SUPREME INSPECTOR.—This lodge shall enjoy a Supreme Inspector, whose duty shall be to visit lodges, set- tle disputes and shall serve as a Lecturer and Organizer as well. Our Juveniles have doubled since the last Grand Lodge under the leadership of Sister C. B. Clark as Grand Juvenile Mother. No lodge can be a Number 1 without a Juvenile. You must get up the Juvenile numbers and send for the Juvenile Mother to organize them. AN ACCOUNT OF THE CUSTODIAN'S VISITS The Custodian made a visit to Hyman Chapel March 3. Bro. B. J. Franklin, F. S. Before service, the Custdoian was the guest of Bro. and Sister Gould, who spread a feast before him and his company. They soon entered the meeting which was full of interest. About ten (10) new members were added. March 4 the Custodian made a visit to Leland, Miss. This was a membership drive. Sister L. T. North worked hard to make the meeting a success. Bro. Congo and his co-workers joined the drive with such force that the meeting went over the top with thirty (30) new members in Leland, Miss. The Leland Lodge will be in the one hundred column in the near future, if not now. March 5 the Custodian set up the Morning Star Lodge at Gunnison, Miss. This Lodge was made possible through the influence of the Rev. Drew, of Shaw, Miss. March 13 the Custodian spoke on the platform with Judge Patterson, of Natchez, Miss. Amongst the many things that the good Judge said was: "I have read the contract of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters and I may say here that it is the most concise, shortest and most plainly understood contract and the very best consideration for the money than any contract that I ever reviewed." This Natchez number was organized by Mrs. C. E. and L. I. Winston, and through their work and the influence of others 165 new members were added to the Natchez membership. The Custodian was with Bro. D. W. Kelly on the 16th Bro. Kelly is the Superintendent for Louisiana. We motored to Lake Providence, where the Custodian spoke and added about 10 members. Then on Monday night, the 17th, all members then turned out to the K. P. had gladly heard the good news about the Afros. A ship drive was then and there launched for the April 28. The drive is expected to end up with seventy-five new members. March 23 the Custodian spoke at Banks, Miss. members were added, and a drive put on by M. Moss, State Organizer. Sunday night the Custodian at St. Peters A. M. E. Church at Tunica, Miss. A new with 17 new members. This lodge also was left in of Sister Jessie Moss. ANOTHER GIFT FOR THE HOSPITAL Mrs. Mary Allen sends six pillow cases a for the Afro Hospital. M. Moss thanks to S. wonderful donation. Monthly by, and Official Organ of CAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS ion Price, 25 Cents Per Year. ess Office, L. D. Phone 850. related to the promotion of education and to the mental uplift of humanity. rations from any of our readers. Memorial, 392, Jackson, Miss. Editor Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Associate Editor Custodian and Manager Azoo City, Miss., as second-class matter Act of Congress. MISS., APRIL 1, 1930. MEMORIAL. OF SUCCESS. and ultimate objective in every case, the thing called Success; it is would rather see written upon the stage of advancing civilization and time. and straining every nerve to hold down while thing the placard of failure. OF SUCCESS of the individual effort, for no man wants suspects a failure, no matter what calling he may of he is wise, he will not sleep too long, but and employ the time wisely, and grapple unity, that he may not be put down as a flows. It appears that to succeed is in- his nature, and to fail seems to him less. The wise man knows that other end of a very rough road write end of a long tunnel. It the fertile plain. ends at the entrance of the base of the mountain, he care- orney—the hardships of the werness, before he puts out. this way is the way of for others. He must for the many as well he launches forth with cult heights, the dance wilderness, until he the plain of ultimate only true in the career the career of organiza- American Sons and service and success knew full well that the price of discourd- be leaders lodged active to race unity themselves can fat- ers. American Sons people wanted relief error protection for those who are dependent upon faith in them, and under God the procession, stopped, by any petty enemy that might be over unjust and exposed in this triumphant march to race unity and race consciousness. Down in South Mississippi there is a paper published styled "The Echo" edited by one Rev. R. L. Young. This paper seems to be the organ of a secret organization known as the H. B. A. The Rev. R. L. Young brings out an editorial in the January issue of The Echo that is everything but encouraging and helpful to our race group. He broods over too many little petty complaints such as is heard anywhere by the most ignorant among us. Because of this, we shall not attempt to mention anything special that he seems to be brooding over. However, we wish to advise the Rev. Young, who seems to be not only Editor of The Echo, but a leading figure in this organization known as the H. B. A. that as a leader he is shooting too low to be of any lasting good to even the people in his immediate locality, to say nothing about helping to co-ordinate and unify our race group all over the country, the result of which will pave the way of overcoming the many things which he complains of. We wish to inform the management of the H. B. A. and Editor as well, that The Afro-American Sons and Daughters is worth more than forty thousand followers, in Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. It is a mighty army, and they are satisfied, for they are not the penniless of our group, having erected the only hospital in Mississippi owned and operated by Negroes. They have as head of it the best surgeon, Dr. L. T. Miller, of our group, and for that matter none is more successful than he. They have nearly two hundred thousand ($200,000.00) dollars laid aside as reserve. Think of such a group being stopped by a band of little fellows on cane lake? It can't be done. Did you ever see a crawfish back up for a fight with a giant steam engine? Well, this seems to be the case with the Editor of The Echo, the official organ of the H. B. A. Among the many things for which The Afro-American Sons and Daughters was organized is the protection of the children dependent upon us who make up the organization. Of course this is stepping ahead of the fathers and mothers who are spendthrifts and otherwise not saving in order that their children may at least have something to start upon in life when their parents have taken their final trip across the mystic river. The Afro Sons and Daughters need only to keep on doing right, and have patience, and are long it will collect these feudal groups into the fold of Afro-American Sons and Daughters. Cousin Tom, our Founder and Custodian, is leading the march to higher heights and we just can't stop. SUPREME AGENT'S ITINERARY. Isaiah E. Edwards. 1, Morning Star, Beulah, L. A. McEachen, F. S. Trulight, Dockery, N. C. McCall, F. S. Grace, Ruleville, W. M. Dean, F. S. Hebrew, Ruleville, B. B. Brown, F. S. New Prospect, Friars Point, Laura Blue, F. S. Mont Pisgah, Stovall, A. P. Parker, F. S. Beautiful Zion, Friars Point, Nona Green, F. S. Sherard, Farrell, Hattie White, F. S. 1, Campaign meeting of all Lodges at Mound Bayou APPOINTED GRAND LECTURER. to notify all lodges that Sister Beatrice Peyton, e, Miss., has been appointed Grand Lecturer. Please take notice and accept her as being duly RICAN COURIER Feb. 23 I spoke at Rose Hill M. B. Church, at Boyle. The pastor, Rev. Hawkins, gave ample space, also made some fine remarks about the organization. The president, Sister Wilson, is a live wire in her Lodge. Three new members were added. Feb. 24 I installed the officers of Ambrose Lodge at Schlater. The house was crowded. All were glad to meet the Supreme Agent. Mr. James Ambrose acted as master of ceremonies. A fine local program was rendered. I spoke and added nine new members. After installing the white and black dressed officers, a matchless banquet was served. Bro. Jackson is president. Bro. W. M. Mays is F. S. I organized this Lodge with thirty-five members in September. Now they are one hundred strong. Push on. Feb. 25 I met with the Mt. Sinai Lodge at Pickens. Bro. Green, president, and Sister Jones, F. S., had things in high. A nice crowd had gathered to hear the Supreme Agent tell of the Afros. Four new members were added. The entire house was served with delicious food. Mr. Eugene Malone is also an Afro booster. Feb. 26 I met with Winona Lodge at Winona. A few new members were added. Bro. Bennett, Rev. E. I. Shannon and Rev. R. H. Powell, Jr., are determined to help me press a Lodge of the Afros into this point. This is the only Afro Lodge in the whole Montgomery County. What a pity. Feb. 27 I was with Salem Lodge at Greenwood. In spite of rain a full house was had. The Supreme Agent spoke and added four new members. Bro. James Williams, State Deputy, from Doddsville, was present, also a few of his members. Mr. Ambrose and Rev. Mays were also present. All made splendid remarks. Bro. Emory is F. S., Bro. Brown is President. March 3 I installed the officers of Minter City Lodge. This Lodge will make a splendid growth in the near future with Sister Alice Moore, F. S., and Bro. Green, President. March 4 I installed the officers of New Jerusalem Lodge, Drew. A full house was out to witness the occasion. I always enjoy my visits to this Lodge. Before installing the officers, the Supreme Agent spoke and added six new members. A short sermon was preached by Rev. Brown, of Ruleville. The last item on program was a banquet. Sister Esie Gipson, F. S., and Bro. McNutt, President. March 5 I conducted the installation of officers of Farrell Lodge at Farrell. The people treat you grand at this point. People came for miles around to meet the Supreme Agent and witness the Afro "turn-out." Ladies are the prime leaders in this Lodge, and it will do you good to see Sister Janie Coleman, President, and Sister Corine Coleman, F. S., move about their duties with the entire co-operation of other officers and members. They do more than pay dues at Farrell. They have the Afro spirit. Twelve new members were added. We marched from the church to the hall, where a feast was waiting. March 6 I installed the officers of Lambert Lodge, at Lambert. I was nicely cared for in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Long. Stormy weather makes little difference with Afros at Lambert. A nice crowd was out. Bro. Hollins, President, is always glad to meet the Supreme Agent, Sister Leola Long, F. S., is loved by all her members and is worthy of all praise that can be given her. She is one F. S. that tries to make the Supreme Agent's trip pay. She always works up a number of joiners when she hears of the visit. Seven new members were added. A banquet table strewn with delicious food and beautiful flowers was the final item on the program. March 7 storm. Ike weather mindered my visit to Sherard Lodge at Farrell. I'm ready to say that Bro. Jordan and Sister White will have things in high for me early next month. March 10 a heavy rainstorm sent me back from Grace Lodge at Ruleville. I returned to Mound Bayou in time to hear the Alcorn College singers. These bright boys, under the direction of Mrs. Ruth I. Sanders, made a hit in our city. The Supreme Agent received his degree of B. S. from Alcorn College. March 12 I visited Pace Lodge at Pace. The meeting was held in the Pace colored school, of which Prof. Jones is principal. A meeting of Afro spirit was had. Bro. I. S. Johnson, F. S. March 13 I installed the officers of Mt. Zion Lodge at Ruleville. The house was filled to capacity. The Supreme Agent spoke and added seven new members. The installing of officers and going through the burial signs followed. A short sermon was preached by Rev. Leflore, pastor. All were fed from the banquet tables. Mrs. Mary Ware is F. S. March 16 I spoke in a general Afro meeting at Travelers Rest Lodge at Moorhead. Mrs. Kimbrough is F. S. A great day was had at this young Lodge. Sister Mullin, F. S., of Moorhead Lodge, was present with her members. Sister R. B. Thurman, F. S., of New Jersey Lodge at Doddsville, was present. Sister Wright, F. S., of James Chapel Lodge at Doddsville was present. Bro. James Williams, State Organizer, and a few of his members were present. A fine local program was rendered. The Supreme Agent then spoke and added eighteen members. Dinner was spread and all were fed. March 18 for the third time the Supreme Agent was rained out of going to Hebrew Lodge at Ruleville. Don't worry Hebrew I'm coming. B. B. Brown is F. S. Notice: Brother or Sister F. S. if you want me to visit your lodge write or phone Mound Bayou, Miss., Box 65, or Phone 57. Get in touch with "The Afro Man that never sleeps." GRAND LECTURER'S ITINERARY FOR APRIL. G. V. Johnson, Jr. April 1, Bethel Lodge, Carter, Mary Brown, F. S., R. 1, Box 47. April 2, Kilby Lake, Carter, A. J. Cunnings, F. S. April 3, Kindling Altar, Belzoni, Joanna Cooper, F. S. April 4, Inverness Star, Inverness, S. A. Sampson, F. S. April 7, Durant No. 20, Durant, C. A. Williams, F. S. April 9, Mt. Pisgah, Goodman, S. E. Crawford, F. S. April 10, Bethlehem, Goodman, P. With. April 17, Harper Lodge, Greenwood, C. S. Harper, 511 Ave. G. April 23, Rosebud Lodge, Ruleville, G. J. Price, F. S. April 24, Grace, Ruleville, W. M. Dean, F. S., Box 462. April 25, County Line Tutwiler, Joe Peace, F. S., Box 108. "Master of Ceremonies, Hon. Custodian, Superintendent of South Mississippi District under the Jurisdiction of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters and Visiting Friends: It is indeed a pleasure as well as a privilege to have this opportunity to say a word of welcome to such honorable guests as you, welcoming you to this, our community, churches and homes. We, as members of this Fraternal Society, feel much elated over your presence. We are glad to have you in our midst, and I want to say before I go further, as a member of the Spring Hill Lodge, in behalf of the entire membership around Spring Hill, with a heart sincere, you are Welcome, Welcome, Welcome. "I welcome you not because I have the opportunity to utter words of welcome, for men and women will little note nor long remember what may be said here tonight, but the many good deeds that will be wrought in the future by your having come here will never be forgotten by those who are to receive them. "Again we welcome you because we feel that you are a race man; one who has had a vision to help build, and life the race to a high standard. Not like the servant with the third talent who did no harm, but alas, who did no good. He saw himself safe on the safe side of life, when in fact he was simply too indolent to make an effort. But you are one of those servants who have obeyed a fundamental command and are rendering service to your less fortunate brother. For this very cause I with the heart free from all malices do extend to you the hearty greeting of welcome. You are not only welcome to the church and its grounds, but you are welcome to the homes, provisions, and all necessities of life that go to make your stay here a pleasant one. Thus, will you realize that you are surely welcome and your presence is appreciated by us. "We welcome you, not merely that we may obtain noble deeds, and have honorable things said of us by you. But we may have the assurance of the Golden Rule, which is to do unto others as you would have them do unto you." "Thus, in my closing remarks may I say to you as servants of humanity, work on till earth's last picture is painted, because the progress of the race depends upon the service rendered by its leaders, and at last when future ages shall ask who is the greatest, the answer will be, that it was not the bloody conqueror of Tyree or Gideon nor the rich crown of Lydia, nor the Prince who sat upon the throne of beaten gold. Nor even he who touched thrones and kingdoms, which reeled and fell; neither the scientists, nor the lordly rich and proud, but searching among men, it will with divine fingers point to you who serves as you are now doing, thus may you ever sail on to success, ever remembering that you are truly welcome, welcome, welcome." NEWS OF SUPREME ORGANIZER. Brother C. L. Page, of Sunflower, Miss., has been recently appointed Superintendent of South Louisiana. I assumed my newly-appointed position on Jan. 28, and established my temporary headquarters in the city of Bogalusa. Feb. 10 I spoke at the St. James A. M. E. Church, pastored by Rev. Washington, of Hammond, La. Feb. 18 I set up the Friendship Lodge, of Bogalusa, La. I had with me as my associate Brother R. Jones, of Picayune, Miss. Brother Jones is the State Organizer of South Louisiana. Feb. 19 we spoke at the Macedonia Baptist Church, of Hammond, La., pastored by Rev. Thornton, of New Orleans, La. Feb. 20 I returned to the St. James A. M. E. Church and spoke to a crowded house and from this congregation we solicited 25 names. Feb. 27 Mr. R. Jones, State Organizer, will return to complete a new number at Hammond, La. Feb. 23 we spoke at the Greenfield Baptist Church, of Hammond, La. I was asked by the people to not leave Hammond until I organize a number from that church. Feb. 22 I spoke in a mass meeting of the Ladies' Foreign Mission of the A. M. E. Zion Church, of Hammond, La. Hammond is a town of about 3,000 colored people, and in our series of lectures I think we were able to speak to the most of the people of that city. I think that the city of Hammond will give the organization a nice line of business in the near future. Hammond is noted for industries and also agriculture. In the coming month I will work Hammond, Ponchatoula, Covington and Baton Rouge, La., after which we will take the rural districts. Being Superintendent of South Louisiana will not prevent me from attending to my local work in Mississippi Lodges desiring my services. Those desiring to become Agents of Afro-American Sons and Daughters in South Louisiana will be furnished contracts and other organizing information from the Superintendent of South Louisiana, Mr. C. L. Page, 444 Third Ave., Bogalusa, La. When we have completed South Louisiana, we will go across the river from Baton Rouge to Alexandria, Monroe and Shreveport, La. A deal of sacrificing will have to be done in order to get the business from Louisiana, for it is not like the good old mother State of the Organization, Mississippi. For all we have to say there is Afros, but here you have to explain every detail concerning the Organization. NOTICE TO ALL FINANCIAL SECRETARIES. When making our your report please arrange the names alphabetically on the blank. For instance we will take the names here and form them into a report: John Jackson, Lillie Conkle, Julis Smith, Allen Brown, Sam Wade, Morgan Allen, Joe Kipp, Jack Nailer, Madie Qualls. REPORT FORM. Ass't Allen, Morgan ..... 100|25| Brown, Allen ..... 100|25| Conkle, Lillie ..... 100|25| Jackson, Jno. ..... 75|25| Kipp, Joe ..... 100|25| Nailer, Jack ..... 75|25| Qualls, Madie ..... 75|25| Where the Family name starts with "A" let a be the first name on the report sheet and where the family name starts with "B" let B be the second on the report and follow throughout the whole report. If the name is Andrew Jackson put "Jackson" first and this name will come in the "J.'s." Please do this in your next report. Send your stub back. NOTICE! COMING! All F. S.'s, Presidents and Members of Lodges in a radius of 30 miles of Mound Bayou are expected to be present at the great campaign meeting to be held at the High School Auditorium Friday Night, April 11, 1930, Mound Bayou, Miss. All F. S.'s, Presidents and Members that bring 10 or 20 applications at $1.00 each will get $5.00 on $10.00 in gold. Song. Scripture Reading—Rev. A. A. Thompson. Prayer—Rev. Edd Hallox. Remarks—Supreme Agent. Welcome Address—Hon. B. A. Green, Mayor. Introduction of Lodges and Visitors—Supreme Agent. "Why We Like the Afros"—All F. S.'s. Introduction of all State Workers. Introduction of the Office Force. Collection—By Mr. R. W. Jones and Dr. George. Song. Address—Hon. T. J. Huddleston, Custodian. Introduced by Rev. J. W. Gayden. Membership Drive—Custodian. Awarding Prizes—Custodian. Burial Signs—Led by Custodian. Benediction. Refreshments for sale at cost. Note: Give all applications to Custodian. All Afros must wear badges. Supplies will be on sale. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS. NOTICE TO ALL LODGES AND FINANCIAL SECRETARIES. We notice that some Secretaries are cashing checks out of the endowment money for persons, and, in some cases, these checks are being turned down. So, do not send personal checks to this office to cover the assessments of the Grand Lodge. They will not be accepted. We will not accept any more sick claim checks in payment of dues. Financial Secretaries will please take notice and do not send them to be cashed at the office. DEPUTY SCHOOL AT MOUND BAYOU. Mound Bayou, Miss.—Dear Editor: This is to notify all Deputies that the Deputy School will meet in Mound Bayou Friday, April 11, at 11:00 a. m. and the greatest campaign meeting ever held will be here that night. I want you to set aside that day now. Spend that day and night in Mound Bayou. Dinner will be served free to all deputies. Programs will be sent to you as soon as they are off the press. Fraternally yours, I. E. EDWARDS. BIRTHPLACE OF CUSTODIAN SWELLS MEMBERSHIP. Silver City, Miss.—This is the birthplace of the Custodian of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters, and he is glad to say that it has increased our membership from a few to one hundred (100) strong. The Custodian has noted this fact, and appreciates it very much. He realizes that Sister Bowman, the good F. S., and others are working hard to put it over and are due much praise for their labors. It is gratifying to note the progress that this lodge has made. He also appreciates the growth of other lodges throughout the Jurisdiction of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. Midnight, Miss., boasts of a big lodge now. Bro. E. H. Robinson took charge of the Little Mt. Zion lodge as F. S. and has pulled from a pitiful few to the one hundred mark. If all Financial Secretaries would make the effort that this one has made, the Afro-American Sons & Daughters would lead the world as a Fraternal Organization. Financial Secretaries are to remember that we are to increase the membership 50 per cent between now and Grand Lodge time. All Financial Secretaries will please instruct your Reporters for the Courier to send your publications to Rev. E. L. Twine, 1087 Deer Park, Jackson, Miss. DEPUTY SCHOOL MEETS. All State Deputies, State Organizers and Lecturers of the Afro-American Sons & Daughter must attend the Deputy School meeting at Mound Bayou, Miss., Friday, April 11, 1930. Meeting opens at 11:00 a.m. The roll of workers will be called by Custodian. Come prepared to remain over for the great campaign meeting at night. Agents will be appointed for Tennessee at this meeting. Dinner will be served to all field workers. Meeting at high school. ISAIAH E. EDWARDS. President of Deputy School. E. L. 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