The Afro-American Courier

AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER VOLUME V. WORKING WITH COUSIN TOM. Remember that working with Cousin Tom is the most enjoyable and satisfactory way to work. From a generic term, every Negro man or woman should want to work with Cousin Tom, that is, nobody should want to work against him because of the good that he is doing for the colored race, and the cause of suffering humanity, but few of us realize how important it is to work with Him in all that we do. Sometimes we are so interested in our own way of doing things that we do not stop to think how necessary it is for us to have conferences with "Cousin Tom" to get him, so to speak, to work with us. Cousin Tom works all the time according to the principles of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. Our motto should be such as to raise us to a state of understanding that enables us to work in harmony with his principles. If we try to act in a way that is contrary to these principles, we are not getting "Cousin Tom's" full cooperation. The principles upon which "Cousin Tom" works are the very foundation of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. They are the essence of all things, and they are good. There is no evil in them. They are the principles of Foresight, Faith, Endurance, and they are always successful. When we work with the Custodian, we may be sure that we shall be successful, because we are dealing with the true principles of success for the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. If we are trying with selfishness in our hearts, so do something that is harmful to others, we may be sure that we are not working with the Custodian, and no amount of prayers will cause his principles to aid in their fulness. The will of "Cousin Tom" is not that we should, as Afro-American Sons & Daughters, show specific favors. His will is that the the right principles be involved in the doing of everything that we undertake to do as Afro-American Sons & Daughters. "Cousin Tom's" will is that we should see him in the time of distress and let his good judgment and his love be so quickened in us that we should see and do what is best for us. Sometime when we mentally put our affairs of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters, we are led to do something that seems impossible, or that we had not planned to do. Are we to conclude that "Cousin Tom" wants us to do that thing? Yes, in a way. If that doing is in harmony with the principle of Foresight, Faith, Endurance, then of course he wants us to do that which is good and harmonious and in order, however we may decide to do about it. Through the fertile brain of Thos. J. Huddleston, he furnished the glorious principles of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters, and we must furnish the channel for putting these principles into operation. Be positive, but let your positiveness be in line with the great fraternal principles. All that the Organization has is now yours if you are willing to use it. Try the joyous ways of letting the Custodian work through you to help, to hold, and to inspire,—yes, and do it in the smallest details of your work, even though that work be of the humbest kind. Remember that the Spirit of Truth is the most important thing. With that principle established clearly in your mind. All that the Organization does is for the best. Drop your little personal beliefs and with a free mind, grasp the glorious principles of the organization. Remember that no matter how much joy you may think that you are getting out of doubt, worry, malice, and other negative thoughts, you will find that you will get ten times as much joy out or thinking thoughts of Foresight, Faith and Entrance. Stop doubting the Organization and accept "Cousin Tom's" offer. Say "Yes, "Cousin Tom," I am willing that your glorious opportunities for the aid of suffering humanity be done in me. I will stop complaining; I will stop doubting; I will stop being sorry for myself, and I will take this energy that I have been wasting in these useless thoughts and devote it to the thought of the great good you are doing through Faith, Foresight and Endurance. C. W. STEWART. CAMETA LODGE NO. 490 Dear Editor: This comes to let you know that we are doing fine. We made five members in June. We are sending four more this month. We are 34 members strong. We are now two years old. We intend to press forward and not look back. With God to help us, we hope to say and do more concerning our lodge. LUCINDA GREEN, F. S. H. L. DUNHAM, President, DAISEY LONDON, Vice-Pres. oOo Box 68, Phillip, Miss Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say a few words for St. Elmore Lodge No. 435. We are few in number, but with God to help us we are striving for the top. We have only been able to get a few new members, but we have not given up, but the one that holds out to the end is the winner of the race. We are going to do all we can for "Cousin Tom" in 1931 because I would not be anything else but an Afro-American. May God bless the founder of this Organization in the person of T. J. Huddleston. I pray that he may live a long time. TEXAS MARTIN, F. S. Dublin, Miss., August 29, 1930. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the Courier to say a few words about our Lodge, No. 287. We are proud that the Lord has worked through the members of this Lodge in helping to put over the program that we now have before us. We are proud that we are able to send a delegate to the Grand Lodge in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to bring back the news of that great and glorious meeting that was held by the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. We want to thank "Cousin Tom" for the Afro-American Sons & Daughters Special Train. Everything was made very pleasant for us and the train was conducted by our Custodian. We hope that "Cousin Tom" will be able to secure a Special Train for us every Summer. May our President and Custodian both live long that they may be able to carry on the good work that they are now carrying on for the cause of suffering humanity. From President, EMMA TRIBBETT. YAZOO CITY, MISS., NOVEMBER, 1930 THE NEW YORK TIMES MANAGER OF ROYAL SPECIAL DEPARTMENT LEAVES FOR COLLEGE T. J. Huddlestor, Jr., Manager of the Royal Special Department leaves for Rust College, Holly Springs, Miss., to pursue his Bachelor Degree. This young man was assigned Manager of this Department about one year ago. It has made rapid progress under his management. When he first took this department over, there were only one hundred and fifty members with a surplus of about $300.00. Now, it has grown over Six hundred members, with a surplus of over $1,600.00. In the selection of T. J. Huddleston, Jr., for this important post, the Custodian acted wisely in exercising keen business acumen and vision, for in Mr. Huddleston, not only have we a young man for the manager of this department, who is thoroughly conversant with the problem confronting his people, but we have a young man familiar with business principles and capable of administering large business along the line of his work. We hape all true Afros will pray for him that he might reach the height of his ambition. He leaves a competent bookkeeper in his place who will keep the good work going until he returns. NAMES OF LODGES THAT RAISED $1,000.00 AND OVER 1. Arkansas City, No. 13, F. S., U. S. Beasley, Box 128, Arkansas City, Miss. Death Claim, $167.97; Sick and Accident, $127.95; Total collected, $1,025.75. 3. Boyle No. 159, H. Roberts, F. S., Boyle; Death Claims—$330.12; Sick and Accident $51.70; Total $1,110.91. 4 Coahoma, Ida Cunningham, Coahoma, Death Claims,—$403.51; S. & A. $98.92; Total collected, $1,196.90. 6. Doddsville No. 23, F. S., S. H. L Anderson, Route 2, Minter City, Miss., S. & A. $49.18; Total collected— $1,224.75. 7. Hattiesburg, No. 212, E. A. V. Harper, Hattiesburg, Miss Death Claim $265.71; S. & A. $318.45; Total collected $2,828.05. 8. Inverness Star; Sallie Sampson and A. B. Kelly, No. 531, Inverness, Miss., Death Claims, $236.00; S. & A.— $197.00; Total collected $3,395.00. 9. Kosciusko, No. 237, B. L. Turner, Kosciusko, Miss.— S. & A. $114.50; Total collected $1,032.27. 10. Love Feast, F. S., Peter Pool, Louise; Death Claim $113.00; S. & A. 343.00; Total collected $1,814.86. 11. Lampley, No. 546, Jas. Ball, Inverness; Death Claim; S. & A. $116.00; Total collected $1,221.10. 12. Liberty, No. 589, J. M. Beamon, Camden; Death Claim, $268.99; S. & A. $44.50; Total collected $1,102.50. 13. Moorehead No. 74, E. C. Mullins, Moorehead, S. & A. $77.80; Total collected $1,067.00. 14. Marshall No. 80, F. S., Benora Montgomery, Lexington. S. & A. $81.51; Total collected $1,232.25. 16. Mt. Zion No. 106, Katie Jones, Vaughns, Miss., S. & A. $30.88; Total collected $1,108.85. T. J. HUDDLESTON. Jr. Death Claims $125.00; S. & A. 21.00; Total collected $1,005.50. 27. Sunflower Bell No. 449, C. L. Page, Sunflower, Miss. Death Claims, $75.00; S. & A. $69.00; Total collected, $1,064.00. 28. Tra Lake No. 278, Sim Archie, Tra Lake, Miss. S. & A. $74.28; Total collected $1,023.15. 29. Tutwiler No. 283, H. Porter, Tutwiler, Miss., S. & A. $80.90; Total collected $1,439.87. 30. Yazoo No. 469, Ethel H. Gipson, Yazoo City, Miss. S. & A. $65.00; Total collected $1,131.75. ITINERARY FOR SUPREME INSPECTOR L. P. GIPSON Nov. 7th—Marcella Lodge, Mileston, W. H. Owens, F. S. Nov. 10th—Woodman Hill, Flora, Amanda Mitchell, F. S. Nov. 12th—Milton Grove Lodge, Canton, Miss., H. K. Owens, F. S. Nov. 14th—Mt. Valley Lodge, Kierns, Miss., Jno. Grant, F. S. Nov. 17th—St. Peter Lodge, Talula, Miss., H. S. Sias, F. S. Nov. 19th—Kindling Alter Lodge, Joanna Cooper, F. S. Nov. 21st—St. John Lodge, Indianola, Miss. Beatrice Burns Nov. 21st—St. John Lodge, Indianola, Miss., Beatrice Burns, F. S. Nov. 24th—Lampley Lodge, Inverness, Mjss., James Ball, F. S. Other meetings will be staged in South Mississippi. Each lodge is expected to have at least ten new applicants for their meeting night. The Public is invited to attend these meetings. Dear Members: The month of September closed with decided victory for our great organization considering the times. The whole writing force wrote 2000 applications, organized 35 new lodges. Finances showed an increase over last month. Our delegates went home from the Grand Lodge with such a burning determination until I am satisfied that our loving organization will show gains for the whole year. This fact will be proven at the Grand Lodge in Kosciusko. There has never been an organization more lovable, and has met more distresses of its members than the Afro-American Sons & Daughters. This organization is regarded by its members and friends as a God-sent blessing to humanity. We are looking forward to building our New Home Office, and there must be no falling off of members. Every president, secretary must renew all your members provided they are in good health by the November report. There are some lodges who are behind with representation dues for the Grand Lodge. This must be paid as November is the last month for the assessment. Lodges who fail to pay this tax will be suspended. The children are waiting for their educational money all over the jurisdiction, and this obligation will have to wait until lodges send in their educational tax of $6.00. Now, be advised that all lodges who fail to send their educational money, the December receipts will carry 25c extra for tax for this purpose and November is the last month for extra tax to build the New Building. You will see this extra tax stamped on your receipts. Do not give this receipts unless members pay in full. I have made visits to the following places with good results: Eden, Mirning Sta. Church, Louise, Good Hope Baptist Church, Webb, Miss., Farish Street Baptist Church, Jackson; Estell, Leiand, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Newton and Lula, Mississippi. The Farish Street Lodge, under Mrs. Charlotte Graves as F. S., is doing fine, crossing the 100 mark in thirty days. We are looking forward to 250 paying members by Christmas. The President and Business Men of Jackson are interested in the Afros movement, and they are assisting Mrs. Graves in every way to make a leading number. The Custodian's address was fully enjoyed by the Farish Street Lodge and many joined following his address. My visit to Hattiesburg was a victory. Over 50 members joined. The Slogan in Hattiesburg is "whole city and surrounding for the Afros." Over 200 joined in Hattiesburg since last Grand Lodge. The Custodian will pull off the final rally which had its beginning over 30 days ago in Hattiesburg, September 5th, at Rev. Woullard's church. I am looking forward to 150 members. The pastors in Hattiesburg, especially do I speak of Revs. Woullard, Wells, Rose, and Varnado, have shown every consideration for the growth and spread of our much beloved order. P. G. LEE, SUPREME ORGANIZER TAKES CHARGE OF STATE OF ARKANSAS Bro. Lee is highly recommended having been able to hold the banner among the organizers since he began more than a year ago. We hope Arkansas will fall in line like Mississippi and qualify for an Afro-American Hospital in the State. Alabama is the last state qualified uner the leadership of Rev. I. C. Harper, will soon come in the line of other states that have been qualified for a much longer time. Rev. Harper recently organized 3 lodges in 3 days. Dear Editor: I am anxious for the many readers of the Afro-American Courier to hear from Brown Chapel Lodge No. 182 at Dockery, Miss. On May 30th, we had our Installation, and everything was in harmony. We were graced with the presence of our worthy Supreme Agent, Bro. C. L. Page, who installed us and rendered us valuable service with such wholesome instructions and words of encouragement. He spared no pains in telling us many good things about our beloved Order. We were also graced with the presence of three members from Sunflower Bell Lodge, Mistress Humphrey, Mosby and Barrow. Our program was as follows: Opening song. Scripture reading by Bro. J. T. Hayes; Remarks by President B. T. Hayes; Welcome address by Mrs. Lonie Sampson; Response by Rev. H. W. Waits. Recitation, "Old Uster Be," by Miss Rose Reed. Song, Pleasant Green Choir, Chorister, A. D. Bradberry. Remarks and introduction of Supreme Agent and guests, by Llyllie Smith, F. S. Installation of officers by Supreme Agent, Mr. C. L. Page. Miss., S. & A. City, Miss. S. Rev. E. L. Twine, Dear Editor: Jno. Grant, F. S. S. Sias, F. S. Cooper, F. S. Dear Editor: more lovable, and than the Afro- ation is regard- ent blessing to New Home Of- members. Every E. W. WALLACE W. M. LEFRESK MAC Dear Editor: Bell Lodge, Mis- program was as by Bro. J. T. ; Welcome ad- Dear Editor: ROSA MARTIN. Leland --- CUSTODIAN'S LETTER CUSTODIAN'S VISITS Dockery, Miss. All officers took 4th degree banquet was spread to the delight witnessed the occasion, which was May God bless "Cousin Tom" for the service they are rendering I am yours in Faith, Foresia LILLYE A. Rev. E. L. Twine, Dear Editor: Please allow me space to say Zion Lodge No. 268 at Percy, Miss the hill of success by the help of the late to do good. Our attendance we are growing stronger every day for the year of 1930. DANIEL COLEMA Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to words about our lodge, Zion Chapel, No. 323. ber 5th, we had a grand installation in the presi Supreme Inspector, in the person of Mr. L. P. Gip Page, our State Organizer, Bro. James Williams or ville, and Bro. H. L. Anderson, all of whom are on per cent Afros. If we could only have Bro. Gipson once more, soon have our 100 members strong, which we have by the next Grand Lodge meeting. real live wire and he knows just how, we switch on the current. He brought us encouraging and interesting news to one was wishing they were Afros and they could have been down at the Grassburg. He really gave us the Afro Stu better and stronger Afro Order. Looking forward and not back. Dear Editor: Please allow me space words for our lodge, Star West number, but we are doing nicely down at the Grand Lodge in excursion was the grandest trail. We pray for our "Cousin" We pray for our "Cou to put on such programs as LODGES THAT FAID CREDENTH (Con.) Lodge No. 252, Friarspoint, Mrs. Laura Blue, F. S. Shaw, Miss. September 25, 1930 Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the paper to say a few words about White Star Lodge No. 292. I want to say that we are on the upward march, striving to reach the hill of elevation, with God to help us and our good leaders, we see no need of failure. On June 13th, we had a Banquet. Our Supreme organizer, Bro. C. L. Page, was with us. Eight new members were added to our lodge, afterwhich we had plenty of refreshments. We had a grand time. We have our hands on the Afro-Plow and we do not mean to look back. May God bless Prof. T. J. Huddleston and Dr. L. T. Miller. BESSIE LOVE, President, SUSIE SHAFFER, F. S. ANNIE BROWN, R. C. SALLIE ADAMS, Reporter. Knock! Knock! Knock! Who is that knocking? Just an Afro, knocking for space in your Courier to say a few words of our lodge, No. 543. This lodge is still progressing. I am forced to say that we have strong leaders and our Financial Secretary cannot be beaten. He is always on the joh, doing his duty. With such a good leader as Bro. S. H. Robinson we can't help but go over the top. We must give honor to our own Dr. L. T. Miller and Prof. T. J. Huddleston whom the good Lord has given to lead these, His people. May the Lord bless them with a long life. Yours in Christ, SARAH MARSHALL, Midnight, Miss. Keirn, Miss. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words about our lodge, No. 239. We are trying to go over the top of the hill. We thank you for the sick claims you sent us, and Mr. Huddleston is the man that God sent to lead our race. Will you let us receive papers once more that we may keep abreast with the times? Yours in Christ, WILLIE MAE BROWN. Doddsville, Miss. September 20, 1930 Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your Courier to speak a few words for our lodge. We all enjoyed the Grand Lodge. We certainly enjoyed our two great leaders, Prof. T. J. Huddleston and Dr. L. T. Miller. We all have the Afro Spirit. Yours in Christ, ROSA MARTIN. Please allow me space in your paper to words about our lodge, No. 672, Old Moor. say that God has blessed us and members and have not done God bless sured me that my speech was a great help to them. As usual, a big Banquet was on. Bro. Donalson is F. S. They gave the Supreme Inspector $5.00 for his visit. October 5th—I installed the officers of Beautiful Star Lodge at Mound Bayou. We had a fine time. Bro. Wilson is President and Bro. Hunter is F. S. October 8th—I installed the officers of Antioch Lodge at Shaw. A Banquet and local program was on. A nice crowd turned out to witness the meeting. Bro. Dixon is President and Sister Scott is F. S. October 12th—I made the Anniversary speech at Three Oak Lodge at Indianola. Things went over big with dinner served at the church. Bro. John Knew made nice remarks in the program. I'll visit this good Lodge again very soon. October 13th—I installed the officers of Arkansas City Lodge. It always pleases me to visit this Lodge due to the air of welcome that blows about you. Sister Jefferson, the excellent president, and the only delegate from the State of Arkansasasat the Grand Lodge, had spent much of her precious time to make this meeting a success. My friend, Bro. Beasley, the F. S., says he is always glad for me to come, and predicts a great future for the Afros in Arkansas. Dr. Coleman and Rev. Williams made nice remarks. A high class Banquet was had. Sisters Ella Collins and Irene Ford, as well as many others, were glad to shake my hand. Five new members were added. We wish all presidents were as interested in their Lodges as Sister Jefferson. Bro. U. C. Beasley is the efficient F. S. October 14th—I visited Brown Temple Lodge at Portland, Arkansas to settle a dispute. I succeeded in putting all concerned in harmony. This Lodge will do creditable work in the near future. The news of peace brought five new members. Sister Sadie Chambers is F. S. October 15th—I installed the officers of Morning Star Lodge at Beulah. A packed house turned out. A fine Banquet and local program was on. Never before in the history of Beulah had such a fraternal meeting been held. Watch this Lodge grow. Bro. McEachen is President and Sister McEachen is F. S. October 16th—I installed the officers of Hillarity Lodge at Lyons. A big rain hindered our program, yet a nice time was had. Sister Stokes is F. S. October 4th—I installed the officers of Antioch Lodge at Perthshire. This Lodge has real men for its leaders. Bro. Sandlin is President and Bro. Silket is F. S. They are putting over a real Afro Program with their people. They gave the Supreme Inspector $6.00. If your Lodge needs "pep," and you are losing members, write or call "Thee Good-will Man that never sleeps." Mound Bayou, Miss. Box 65 or Phone 57. Oct. 18th Mt. Pisgah, Stovall, A. P. Parker, F. S. Oct. 19th Phillip No. 3, Phillip, Willie Glover, F. S. Oct. 20th Cleveland Nos. 1 & 2, Cleveland. Oct. 21st Porter's Bayou, Shaw, James Arrington, F. S. Oct. 22nd New Hope, Blaine, G. B. Donelley, F. S. Oct. 26th James Chapel, Doddsville, Mrs. Wright, F. S. Oct. 28th Boyle, Boyle, H. Roberts, F. S. Oct. 29th Lambert, Lambert, Leaola Long, F. S. Oct. 30th Rosebud, Marks, H. N. Butts, F. S. Oct. 31st Inwood, Moorehead, M. B. Kimbrough, F. S. Nov. 3rd St. John, Lombardy, L. P. Pittman, F. S. Nov. 4th New Jerusalem, Drew, Essie Gipson, F. S. Nov. 5th Hebrew, Ruleville, B. 3. Brown, F. S. Nov. 6th Carrie, Baird, F. A. Gardner, F. S. Nov. 7th Minter City, Minter City, Alice Moore, F. S. Nov. 10th St. Peter, Leland, W. C. Collier, F. S. Nov. 13th Tutwiler, Tutwiler, H. Porter, F. S. Nov. 14th Seekwell, Lyon, Geo. Bailey, F. S. Other dates in this month will be filled by requests Write now for a date. I bring "Sunshine" to your Lodge Call me. Mr. Chairman, Hon. Custodian, Distinguished Visitors, Ladies and Gentlemen: Ever since the dawn of civilization, men with vision and forethought have gathered together to discuss matters of great moment, and to delve into the intricacies of the many problems which confront them as a whole. Tonight, we have a concrete example of a great and illustrious leader in the person of this honorable gentleman, representing a cause that is destined to revolutionize the entire industrial fabric of our economic system. His forethought inspired him to organize this fast growing institution. His vision enlightened him to the dire needs of his suffering brothers and sisters; hence the hospital ably managed in Yazoo City. His business acumen awoke him to the crying need of a down trodden people—hence the liberal loans on gilt edged securities to every deserving Afro-Amerisan Son & Duaghter. If for no other reasons, these are enough to compel us to extend open arms of welcome to you and this organization. Salter's Chapel has been the cradle of negro economic independence in this city. Our Pastor preaches it from the pulpit every Sunday. Here, you will find the leading minds of Bogalusa, giving you a patient, cheery, welcome and this, I repeat, is a welcome shared by our entire church. And when present things are merged into the past, remember, Salter's Chapel will be at the very gates of Heaven to welcome you at last. I wish to inform the entire Afro-American body of some of the doings of No. 283, Tutwiler Lodge. On June 10th, we had the Supreme Agent, Prof. I. E. Edwards and wife, several other visitors and sister lodges cooperating, and we were assured that all enjoyed a splendid time. The Supreme Agent was as usual at his best and gave all some wholesome advice and filled us with enthusiasm to push the Afros to its goal. After beginning a drive for new members and writing uite a few of them, all retired to the Banquet Hall where he tables were groaning under the dibles prepared by the Afros here, who really know how to prepare and serve. I rust that Mrs. Edwards had no trouble with Prof. Edwards sickness) after reaching home, because our good Supreme agent really did himself justice. CAN COURIER Monthly By, and Official Organ of AMERICAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS Description Price, 25 Cents Per Business Office, L. D. Phone 850. Appointed to the promotion of education and to the general uplift of humanity. Communications from any of our readers. Editorial, 392, Jackson, Miss. Editor Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Associate Editor Custodian and Manager Yazoo City, Miss., as Second-Class Matter Act of Congress. DITORIAL resting to know that Natchez College opened on the 24th of September for the first time you may know that this College is the past year and it was thought would not open at the regular Board of Trustees secured a loan from the Thresand, Dollars of The Afro-American writers to rebuild the girl's dormitory, and for twenty days Natchez College Campus has been a reserve of workers, getting the girl's dormitory in the regular opening. One of the best modern things for school purposes is being built on the Natchez College. The Editor advises that all who plan to enter school this year to write Prof. May at once that reservations may be had on the day. A high class Ford, as well Five new men as interested Beasley is the October land, Arkans all concerned work in the new members. October Lodge at Bequet and loca of Beulah h this Lodge g McEachen is. October go at Lyons. Hawaii and Dollars of The Afro-American Centers to rebuild the girl's dormitory, and for twenty days Natchez College Campus has been a home of workers, getting the girl's dormitory in the regular opening. One of the best modern things for school purposes is being built on the Natchez College. The Editor advises that all who plan to enter school this year to write Prof. Sley at once that reservations may be had on the tited very much that we were not able to add Lodge at Hattiesburg, Miss. This was attending The National Baptist Conven- l. I am happy to report to our many and a splendid Convention after all. The Convention was not what we had hoped and depression which is sweeping the en- All of the Officers of the Con- The Convention preserved itself instead of two, as was thought by Chicago united as was prayed NOTICE! Pro-American Sons & Daughters, organization of my illness dating back to I have not been in direct com-morship as to their correspondence. I legitimate complaints on the cover not find your articles in The Courier three months. However, I shall be spending nearly all of my time in my Tee-shirt, and able to go about our editor of the paper. From now on, you may expect correspondence to appear in The Courier regularly as THE EDITOR. SUPP Oct. 18th M Oct. 19th P Oct. 20th C Oct. 21st P Oct. 22nd N Oct. 26th J Oct. 28th B Oct. 29th L Oct. 30th R Oct. 31st I Nov. 3rd S Nov. 4th M Nov. 5th T Nov. 6th C Nov. 7th M Nov. 10th S Nov. 13th T Nov. 14th S OTICE! Pro-American Sons & Daughters, organization of my illness dating back I have not been in direct com- morship as to their correspondence. I legitimate complaints on the now not find your articles in The Courier. See three months. However, I so have been spending nearly all of a month on my work, and by the help of God, I am be- ing in my feet again, and able to go about our task as Editor of the paper. From now on, you may expect your correspondence to appear in The Courier regularly as of yore. THE EDITOR. SSUPREME INSPECTOR'S VISITS ISIAH E. EDWARDS sure my many friends who read of my visits have where I have gone. So here we are to give a strik- of of places visited: October 22nd—I installed the officers of Klon- at Moorehead. We were nicely received in the after Josie Hughes, the able F. S. After eating a upper, we motored to the church where a tremen- awaited us. After a well planned local pro- supreme Inspector spoke and installed the offi- Mr. Chairma- Ladies and Ever s and forethou- of great mo- many problem- Tonight. I'm sure my many friends who read of my visits have wondered where I have gone. So here we are to give a striking account of of places visited: On September 22nd—I installed the officers of Klondike Lodge at Moorehead. We were nicely received in the home of Sister Josie Hughes, the able F. S. After eating a delicious supper, we motored to the church where a tremendous crowd awaited us. After a well planned local program, the Supreme Inspector spoke and installed the officers. A Banquet of delicious foods and ice cream followed. On September 25th—I installed the officers of St. John Lodge at Clarksdale. A matchless program was rendered and the Supreme Inspector spoke and installed the officers. Four new members were added. We then marched to the Banquet Hall where we feasted. Sister H. S. Sellars is the able F. S. and Brother Sellars is President. This is a cooperative Lodge. They make things pleasant for you. On September 26th—I installed the officers of Lambert Lodge at Lambert. I always enjoy visiting Lambert, due to the warm hospitality that exists among the Afros. Mrs. Leola Long, the good F. S., collects applications in advance to make the visit a paying one. Lambert Lodge feels that $3.00 is too small to donate the Supreme Inspector, and to prove it, they paid him $4.25. A fine local program was rendered and a rich Banquet. Nine new members were added. Bro. Hollin is President. Sister Leola Long, F. S. On September 27th—I installed the officers of St. Elmo Lodge at Phillip. A nice time was had. Bro. Texas Martin is F. S. September 29th—I installed the officers of Deeson Lodge at Deeson. Words cannot express how I enjoyed myself with those good people. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Owens took me in their home and made things very pleasant for me. A great crowd filled the church. Ice cream was served to the entire congregation. Many new members were added. This Lodge gave the Supreme Inspector $6.00 for his visit. They say $3.00 is not enough. Bro. Williams is President and Bro. Peyton Owens is F. S. Call me again, Deeson. I'll come. Dear Editor: On September 30th—I installed the officers of Shady Grove Lodge at Mound Bayou. Dr. P. M. George went with we and made remarks on the fine local program. A Banquet crowned the meeting. Mrs. Lay is President and Mrs.yles is F. S. On October 2nd—I installed the officers of New Mt. Grove at Gunnison. We always go "over the top" at St. Bro. White is F. S., Sister Jurineck is President. On 3rd—I installed the officers of Lobdell we were proud to meet me and as- SUPREME INSPECTOR'S ITENERARY ISIAH E. EDWARDS Mt. Pisgah, Stovall, A. P. Parker, F. S. Phillip No. 3, Phillip, Willie Glover, F. Cleveland Nos. 1 & 2, Cleveland. Porter's Bayou, Shaw, James Arrington. New Hope, Blaine, G. B. Donelley, F. S. James Chapel, Doddsville, Mrs. Wright. Boyle, Boyle, H. Roberts, F. S. Lambert, Lambert, Leaola Long, F. S. Rosebud, Marks, H. N. Butts, F. S. Inwood, Moorehead, M. B. Kimbrough. St. John, Lombardy, L. P. Pittman, F. New Jerusalem, Drew, Essie Gipson, J. Hebrew, Ruleville, B. 3. Brown, F. S. Carrie, Baird, F. A. Gardner, F. S. Minter City, Minter City, Alice Moore. St. Peter, Leland, W. C. Collier, F. S. Tutwiler, Tutwiler, H. Porter, F. S. Seekwell, Lyon, Geo. Bailey, F. S. Another dates in this month will be filled by you now for a date. I bring "Sunshine" to you. Sirman, Hon. Custodian, Distinguished men and Gentlemen: Over since the dawn of civilization, men will thought have gathered together to discuss a moment, and to delve into the intricacies problems which confront them as a whole. Right, we have a concrete example of a great leader in the person of this honorable gesture a cause that is destined to revolutionize industrial fabric of our economic system. I inspired him to organize this fast growing vision enlightened him to the dire needs of brothers and sisters; hence the hospital at Yazoo City. Business acumen awoke him to the crying rodden people—hence the liberal loans on goods to every deserving Afro-Amerisan Son & for no other reasons, these are enough to carry open arms of welcome to you and this Salter's Chapel has been the cradle of negro influence in this city. Our Pastor preaches it every Sunday. Here, you will find the leading usua, giving you a patient, cheery, welcome is a welcome shared by our entire church when present things are merged into the Salter, Salter's Chapel will be at the very welcome you at last. Gov. Votovall, A. P. Parker, F. S. Phillip, Willie Glover, F. S. 1 & 2, Cleveland. Shaw, James Arrington, F. S. aine, G. B. Donelley, F. S. Doddsville, Mrs. Wright, F. S. H. Roberts, F. S. Abert, Leaola Long, F. S. S, H. N. Butts, F. S. Head, M. B. Kimbrough, F. S. Bardy, L. P. Pittman, F. S. Im, Drew, Essie Gipson, F. S. ville, B. 3. Brown, F. S. F. F. A. Gardner, F. S. Minter City, Alice Moore, F. S. and, W. C. Collier, F. S. Wilmer, H. Porter, F. S. on, Geo. Bailey, F. S. This month will be filled by requests. bring "Sunshine" to your Lodge. Histodian, Distinguished Visitors, own of civilization, men with vision hered together to discuss matters and delve into the intricacies of the front them as a whole. concrete example of a great and person of this honorable gentleman, it is destined to revolutionize the our economic system. His fore- organize this fast growing institu- d him to the dire needs of his suf- ers; hence the hospital ably man- awoke him to the crying need of ence the liberal loans on gilt edged ing Afro-Amerisan Son & Duagh- ns, these are enough to compel us welcome to you and this organiza- been the cradle of negro economic Our Pastor preaches it from the me, you will find the leading minds patient, cheery, welcome and this, buried by our entire church. things are merged into the past, del will be at the very gates of last. and also our own Secretaries, and Dear Editor: Please a have held our striving to ma- members this Dear Editor: Please a words about our program, then Inspector in po- burning mssage asting impress Dear Editor: Many th entire, Office l treated me at Dear Editor: Please a about Marshall and larger even but our Heaven expecting "Cou- to thank our L INEZ V. HANDY, Bogalusa, La Tutwiler, Miss itor: wish to inform the entire Afro-American body of the doings of No. 283, Tutwiler Lodge. On June had the Supreme Agent, Prof. I. E. Edwards and other visitors and sister lodges cooperating The entire Afro-American body of O. 283, Tutwiler Lodge. On June the Agent, Prof. I. E. Edwards and ers and sister lodges cooperating, all enjoyed a splendid time. The us with enthusiasm to push ive for new members and writing retired to the Banquet Hall where under the dibles prepared by the now how to prepare and serve. I had no trouble with Prof. Edwards home, because our good Supreme justice. Dear Editor: Please a bout Marble H new members termination is We cannot say Tom, the big h along with us new members and Miss Beatri Tutwiler Lodge is yet pushing ahead and does not do hings by halves. Our President, Brother H. A. Craft, Financial Secretary, Brother H. P. Porter, had things pretty well in hand and it was assured of success from the beginning. Our only regret was that "Cousin Tom" did not show up, since we had been assured of his presence. Come again Prof. and Mrs. Edwards and visiting friends. With best wishes for the continued success of The Afros, I am. Please accept a few words from me about Lodge No. 191, Estell. We are striving for the top and making ready to send our delegates to the Grand Lodge at Hattiesburg. I am glad to have a privilege to report to you of our Lodge No. 320, Zion Watch, Minter City, Miss. We are doing fine. We began at the beginning of the year with 19 members; now we have something over 100. We had our Anniversary rally last Sunday, June 29th, with a splendid program rendered by the Lodge and the Juvenile Circle. Then "Cousin Tom" said everything in a pivot when he talked. We added twenty members to our number. A fine dinner was served and enjoyed by all. We are getting along fine with Mrs. Susie Williams, F. S., and Brother L. M. Grace, President. We had one of our members to return from the hospital and she claims it is the best place in the world. May God bless Prof. T. J. Huddleston for bringing to us this great Order. Please allow space in the paper to say a few words about Lodge No. 244. We are striving for the top and adding new members. We had Prof. Gipson with us on the 1st Sunday and Dr. D. W. Kelly. We added five new members and also our own President, H. B. Brown, one of the Grand Secretaries, and they sure did put the program over. Please allow space in the paper for lodge No. 91. We have held our business meeting last night and we are now striving to make success in the Lodge. We took in three members this month. Pray that we go to the top. Please allow space in the valuable paper to say a few words about our Membership Drive. We rendered a nice program, then we were blessed to have with us our Supreme Inspector in person of Prof. L. P. Gipson. He brought a burning mssage to all of his hearers that will ever have a asting impression. We have added four new members. Many thanks to the Custodian, Dr. Miller and the entire Office Force for the courteous way in which they treated me at the hospital. Please allow space in the paper to say a few words about Marshall Lodge No. 182. We are growing stronger and larger every month. We had on a banquet on the 8th, but our Heavenly Father sent us a great rain. We were expecting "Cousin Tom" to be with us. First of all, we want to thank our heavenly Father for bringing the rain and through the year of 1929 and this far into 1930. We mean to meet the Grand Lodge at Hattiesburg this year to put the program over. Please allow space in The Courier to say a word about Marble Hill Lodge No. 138. We are doing fine adding new members and growing stronger all the time. Our determination is to push and pull the Afro banner through We cannot say enough of this Grand old Order and Cousin Tom, the big hearted man of America. Brother Kelly was along with us in April and had a big time and added four new members to our lodge. On the 12th, Prof. Wilson and Miss Beatrice Peyton spoke to us out of their hearts AF30 AMERICAN COURIER Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Tutwiler, Miss Dear Editor: H. A. CRAFT, President, H. P. PORTER, F. S. S. G. DEMENT, Reporter Estell, Miss. June 16, 1930 Let a few words from me about Lodge No. 10 be striving for the top and making ready keys to the Grand Lodge at Hattlesburg. BRO. DREW DAVIS, President, E. BRAND, F. S. e about Lodge No. and making ready e at Hattlesburg. S, President, Schlater, Miss. I have a privilege to report to you of one on Watch, Minter City, Miss. We are on at the beginning of the year with have something over 100. We had a last Sunday, June 29th, with a splend by the Lodge and the Juvenile Circ said everything in a pivet when he ta twenty members to our number. A f and enjoyed by all. We are getting alesie Williams, F. S., and Brother L. We had one of our members to retu and she claims it is the best place in a less Prof. T. J. Huddleston for bring order. port to you of our Miss. We are do- n't the year with 19 100. We had our m, with a splendid e Juvenile Circle. divet when he talk- number. A fine e are getting along and Brother L. M. members to return best place in the beston for bringing L. M. GRACE, President, SUSIE WILLIAMS, F. S. A. J. HEAD, Reporter. Moorehead, Miss. July 21, 1930 space in the paper to say a few words a.1. We are striving for the top and add- We had Prof. Gipson with us on the 1st W. Kelly. We added five new members president, H. B. Brown, one of the Grandy sure did put the program over. space in the paper to say a few words a. We are striving for the top and add-We had Prof. Gipson with us on the 1st W. Kelly. We added five new members resident, H. B. Brown, one of the Grand sure did put the program over. H. B. BROWN, President, M. B. BROWN, Secretary, VIRGINIA L. HARRIS, Reporter. Hollandale, Miss. June 29, 1930. space in the paper for lodge No. 91. We ness meeting last night and we are now success in the Lodge. We took in three h. Pray that we go to the top. space in the paper for lodge No. 91. We ness meeting last night and we are now access in the Lodge. We took in three n. Pray that we go to the top. SISTER J. A. COTTON, President, SISTER C. J. SNEED, F. S. Gallman, Miss. July 10, 1930 space in the valuable paper to say a few membership Drive. We rendered a nice ere blessed to have with us our Supreme of Prof. L. P. Gipson. He brought a all of his hearers that will ever have a We have added four new members. space in the valuable paper to say a few membership Drive. We rendered a nice are blessed to have with us our Supreme of Prof. L. P. Gipson. He brought a all of his hearers that will ever have a We have added four new members. WALLACE JACKSON, President, TRENTON WILLIAMS, R. S. J. D. WATTS, Chairman, MAUD BUTLER, F. S. Goodman, Miss. June 24, 1930 s to the Custodian, Dr. Miller and the for the courteous way in which they hospital. the Custodian, Dr. Miller and the the courteous way in which they al. MELVINA FALLS, F. S. Lexington, Miss. May 20, 1930 space in the paper to say a few words age No. 182. We are growing stronger nth. We had on a banquet on the 8th, Father sent us a great rain. We were "om" to be with us. First of all, we want only Father for bringing the rain and 1929 and this far into 1930. We mean Lodge at Hattiesburg this year to put s for Service, space in the paper to say a few words age No. 182. We are growing stronger nth. We had on a banquet on the 8th, father sent us a great rain. We were om" to be with us. First of all, we want only Father for bringing the rain and 1929 and this far into 1930. We mean Lodge at Hattiesburg this year to put for Service, J. C. CAGE, President, VENORA MONTGOMERY, F. S. ETHEL R. HEART, Reporter. Indianola, Miss. June 18, 1930 his space in The Courier to say a word ad- dage No. 138. We are doing fine adding growing stronger all the time. Our de- tush and pull the Afro banner through high of this Grand old Order and Cousin and man of America. Brother Kelly was April and had a big time and added four our lodge. On the 12th, Prof. Wilson Peyton spoke to us out of their hearts to say a word adding fine adding the time. Our debanner through Order and Cousin brother Kelly was he and added fourth, Prof. Wilson out of their hearts 000 and added five new members. I am Miller. Miller is a God-sent man. He has given new strength and vigor to our Sister Moselle Street and Brother Acklestrong. Since they returned home, they are filling the country with Afro-Americans. allow space in the paper to say s. On the 14th of this month, I w in Yazoo City, and while there, I woo che There, I met Hon. T. J. Huddleston all, and one of the best men of our ; one who is doing more for the col- ner of his race. Therefore, we, the American Sons & Daughters have no ney in his hands. May God ever bless ulliove and the Office Force. Please allow space in the paper to say for the Afros. On the 14th of this month, I lege of being in Yazoo City, and while there, I Afro Office. There, I met Hon. T. J. Huddleston of an iron will, and one of the best men of our can be found; one who is doing more for the col than any other of his race. Therefore, we, the 'of the Afro-American Sons & Daughters have no trust our money in his hands. May God ever bless Miller. Dr. Fulilove and the Office Force. I allow space in your paper to say a few page No. 197. We are doing fine so far and highly meetings as usual and add new members really love The Afros and I mean to do all I carement of the Order. We shall always keep clear Custodian and pray that he may live long work. Please allow space in your paper to say a few for Eden Lodge No. 197. We are doing fine so far and ing our monthly meetings as usual and add new member often. We really love The Afros and I mean to do all I can for the betterment of the Order. We shall always kee in mind our dear Custodian and pray that he may live long to do much work. allow space in the paper to say a few words edge No. 509. We are few in number, but we to reach the top. "Cousin Tom" was with us on day in July and added nine new members to Thank God we are a little stronger. May God Tom" in his great work for humanity. This me to speak out in the paper. Please allow space in the paper to say a few words about our Lodge No. 509. We are few in number, but we are striving to reach the top. "Cousin Tom" was with us on the 1st Sunday in July and added nine new members to our Lodge. Thank God we are a little stronger. May God bless "Cousin Tom" in his great work for humanity. This is my first time to speak out in the paper. allow space to say a few words about Lodge are doing our best to go to the top and Blue will not be satisfied until we reach the high pray God's blessings upon Prof. T. J. Hudr. L. T. Miller. Please allow space to say a few words about Lodge No. 176. We are doing our best to go to the top and Blue Haven Lodge will not be satisfied until we reach the highest point. We pray God's blessings upon Prof. T. J. Huddleston and Dr. L. T. Miller. local program was rendered by this Lodge. We thing for the top. I installed the officers on A fine local program was rendered by this Lodge. We are still reaching for the top. I installed the officers on June 19th. Fraternally yours, O. E. THURMAN, Isola, Miss. Drew, Miss. July 7, 1930. Dear Editor: Please allow space in the paper to say a word about Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 94 at Drew, Miss. We are not very strong in number, but we are doing fine and every indication points to a brighter future for our number. Please allow space in the paper to say a word about Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 94 at Drew, Miss. We are not very strong in number, but we are doing fine and every indication points to a brighter future for our number. is my first time to attempt to write an article r, and I hope to see it in print. I am proud I and intend to die an Afro. On the 17th of our Supreme Lecturer, Bro. Johnson. He said things to us and wrote a number of members. Inverness was also with us.. We are always these Brethren with us from time to time. 6 is bound to come through all right. This is my first time to attempt to write an article for the paper, and I hope to see it in print. I am proud I am an Afro and intend to die an Afro. On the 17th of June, we had our Supreme Lecturer, Bro. Johnson. He said many good things to us and wrote a number of members. Bro. Kelly of Inverness was also with us.. We are always glad to have these Brethren with us from time to time. Lodge No. 546 is bound to come through all right. I save space in The Courier for me to thank the wonderful treatment given me while in the lead to undergo a serious operation and thought was a doubtful case. Drs. L. T. Miller and R. and the wonderful Nurses are responsible for I am feeling wonderfully well. We all love " and his work will never be forgotten. We lessons upon Dr. Miller and Dr. Fullilove and " May they live long to carry on the good people. Please save space in The Courier for me to thank the Afros for the wonderful treatment given me while in the hospital. I had to undergo a serious operation and thought at one time it was a doubtful case. Drs. L. T. Miller and R. E. Fullilove and the wonderful Nurses are responsible for my recovery. I am feeling wonderfully well. We all love "Cousin Tom" and his work will never be forgotten. We ask God's blessings upon Dr. Miller and Dr. Fullilove and "Cousin Tom." May they live long to carry on the good work for our people. --- Rev. E. L. Twine, Jackson, Miss. Dear Editor: Please allow for the Afros. College of being in Afro Office. The of an iron will, a can be found; on than any other of the Afro-Ameri trust our money Miller, Dr. Fullilo Dear Editor: Please allow for Eden Lodge Ning our monthly often. We really for the bettermer in mind our dear to do much work Dear Editor: Please allow about our Lodge are striving to re the 1st Sunday in our Lodge. Thank bless "Cousin Tor is my first time to Dear Editor: Please allow No. 176. We are Haven Lodge wil st point. We pr dleston and Dr. I Dear Editor: A fine local are still reaching June 19th. Fra Dear Editor: Please add Mt. Carmel Lodge strong in number tion points to a b Dear Editor: This is my for the paper, ar am an Afro and June, we had our many good things Bro. Kelly of Inv glad to have the Lodge No. 546 is Dear Editor: Please save Afros for the wom hospital. I had to at one time it was E. Fullilove and my recovery. I a "Cousin Tom" and ask God's blessing "Cousin Tom." I work for our peo BROTHER R. W. BURDO R SISTER IRENE BURDO, F. SISTER MARY SPENCE, R SISTER LULA BURNS, Pre SISTER MYRA HARRIS, Vic BRO. JAMES BURNS, F. S. Eder July BROTHER ARCH BROWN, Secretary MRS. H. WILLIAMS, Reporter. oOo Greenwood, Miss. July 10, 1930 SAVANNAH PERKINS, President, TOM HIGGINS, Secretary. Isola, Miss. June 30, 1930 J. C. STAPLETON, President, M. STEWART, Vice President, A. D. GULLEY, F. S. Lodge No. 24, Deovolente, Miss. June 5, 1930 O. E. THURMAN, Isola, Miss. Drew, Miss. July 7, 1930. R. J. R. SPRAGGS, F. S. R. C. JOHNSON, Chaplain. Inverness, Miss. June 26. 1930 G. W. SAMPLE, President, JAMES BALL, Secretary, CARRIE HOOKER, Treasurer. Hattiesburg, Miss. MRS. J. J. GRAVES, Lodge No. 212, MRS. E. A. B. HARPER. F. S.