The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXII NO.37 The Lyric Crowded At Opening Meeting Association for Advancement of Colored People. CARDINAL GIBBONS SENDS GREETINGS Acquisition of Property Does Not Bring Civil Rights, Says Dr. Spingarn Two thousand people cheered Dr. Joel E Spingarn at the opening session of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the Lyric Sunday afternoon, when he dissented from the statement of United States Senator Wesley Jones that as the Negro practices sobriety and acquires property, as well as being a useful citizen in other ways, that race discrimination would pass away. Senator Jones spoke on "Agricultural Training for the Negro," and gave an array of facts and figures telling of the progress of the race. Dr. Spingarn, who presided in the absence of President Moorefield Story, said that the Negro had long been advised "to be a decent citizen, get a bank account and buy property, and that he would then enjoy the rights that other citizens have," but as he followed this advice his rights had been taken away. CARDINAL SENDS LETTER. Cardinal Gibbons, who stopped in Wilmington on his way to Rome last Sunday sent a letter of regret and good will. His message was read by Rev. C. A. Evers, pastor of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, and follows: "I regret very much that I will be absent from the city at the time of the Sixth Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. However, I beg to assure you that any movement which tends toward the moral and material advancement of the colored people has my most hearty sympathy. Trusting that your conference may be a successful one, I remain very sincerely yours. Father Evers said that the Cardinal was deeply interested in everything that affected the welfare of the race, and regretted his enforced absence. Dr. Howard A. Kelly, who spoke on "Color Problems in Baltimore," strongly urged clean living as a part of the solution of the problems confronting the Negro. Rev. Stephen R. Theobald, one of the four colored Catholic priests of the country, gave a resume of the work of his denomination among the colored people, and asserted that as long as race prejudice existed in the church that race antagonism would continue. The closing address was made by Rev R. W. Bagnall, of Detroit, who spoke most eloquently against the color line in the church. His address was regarded by many as the best of the day. Seated upon the stage were men and women prominent in various activities, but all interested in the cause of human rights. Among the manv noticed were Judge and Mrs. Terrell, Archibald H. Grimke, J. W. Cromwell, Prof. George W. Cook, Dr. L. B. Moore, all of Washington, Bishop L. J. Coppin, who delivered the benediction; Bishop John Hurst; Father James J. Nally, C. Marcellus Dorsey, Dr. William A. Sinclair, of Philadelphia; Miss M. C. Nerney, Joseph P. Evans and Lafayette M. Hershaw --- PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1914. Humiliating Experience Marks Closing Session of National Association for Advancement of Colored People. The closing session of the sixth annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People came to a close in Bethel A. M. E. Church, on Tuesday night, instead of McCoy Hall, John's University, as had been planned at first. Through some hitch or deliberately planned action, the doors of the university were not opened in time for the meeting. Great crowds of people began arriving around the vicinity of the university shortly after seven o'clock, and great was their chagrin when they found the doors locked and the hall dark. It was immediately arranged to hold the session at Bethel Church, and a big crowd filled the main auditorium and galleries of that big edifice. The failure to hold the concluding session at Johns Hopkins University was plainly disappointing to the leaders of the movement and they did not mince words in saying so. Mr. Francis Jencks, a member of the Board of Trustees of Johns Hopkins University, said that the trustees were in no way responsible for the failure to open the doors. He declared that an inquiry would be made to fix the responsibility. John E. Milholland, of New York, urged that the members of the Association accept Mr. Jenck's statement disclaiming responsibility on the part of the trustees. Dr J. E. Spingarn, of New York, declared that while Mr. Jenck's statement was alright, that when blunders occurred they usually affected the colored people. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins offered resolution accepting the statement made by Mr. Jencks. Dr. Dubois opposed consideration of the same until the facts became known, and Oswald Garrison Villard advised against any criticism of the trustees in advance of authentic information. Bishop John Hurst, who presided, then refused to put the resolution. REGISTER BALL BLAMED. Some are inclined to think that Thomas R. Ball register of the university, was responsible for the hall's being locked up. When trustees were communicated with Tuesday night and told that McCoy Hall was locked up they immediately got in touch with the register, who said it is claimed, that while the hall had been engaged sometime ago, he had not recieved any word lately. The doors were opened at 8:30 o'clock but the people were then at Bethel Church. The meetings here were largely attended and according to Dr. Du Bois, were the best attended in the history of the association. A plea to the Negro by W. J. Russell, of New York to stand manfully for his rights and a declaration by Oswald Garrison Villard that the white South was divided on the race question and the announcement of the projected establishment at Wahsington of a bureau to urge federal aid to education were among the features of the closing session. Mr. Russell urged his hearers to insist that they be treated in every respect as other classes of American citizens. W. Ashbie Hawkins read a paper on "The Negro and the Courts;" and L. M. Hershaw, of Washington, spoke of the opportunities of colored people in the civil service. Mr. Villard spoke on "Some Traitors to the South" and severely arraigned such demagogues as Hoke Smith, Vardaman and Tillman and praising such broad minded men as Dr. James H. Dillard, Dr. P. P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education and others, for their fair treatment of the race question. He characterized Vardaman and his crowd as traitors to the South as they "preach race hatred and dissention." He urged a better acquaintance with the colored people in their higher life and said that the way pointed out by Negro hating politicians was not the correct one. A FAIR DEAL IN THE COURTS W. Ashbie Hawkins, who conducted the successful legal fight against the former segregation law of Baltimore, delivered an informing address on "The Negro and the Court." He said, in part: "The Constitution of the United States, the English common law, as it applies to the conditions and needs of the American citizens; the constitutions of all the forty-eight sovereign states comprised in our great nation, the acts of Congress and of the State Legislatures make the bond of union between the humblest citizen and the nation and make the contract between him and our government whereby it engages in exchange for his loyalty. his liberty and pursuit of happiness, to the end that their rights and privileges may be secured and maintained. Courts have been instituted and the government has placed them within the reach of every man. The judiciary is one of greatest, if not the greatest, of our trinity of governmental agencies. "In rendering exact justice to the Negro, courts are not favoring him, but are preserving the nation and preserving this civilization. In the Negro's plea to the courts for justice his plea is simply this: That whatever the means for one man, it be made to mean the same for him. To deprive him of this means works not only harm to him, butaps the foundation of our national existence, and sounds the death knell of democracy among men. "There is no more crying need in our times than to arouse the Negro from his half century dream of liberty provided by the Emancipation Proclamation, the amendments to the national Constitution, the statutes passed in pursuance thereof, and that secured by allegiance to political party, and have him realize the dangers of legislative, executive and judicial usurpation by such means as segregation and separate car laws, disfranchisement and mob violence." N. A. A. C. P. INDORSES THE PRESS An echo of the general attack that Dr. W. E. DuBois made on the race press in the Crisis was heard Tuesday morning when the executive committee adopted the following resolution commeding Negro press: "The National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People recognizes the very great work which the Negro press has been doing for years, and that against odds for the upbuilding of the Colored People of this country and the development of the spirit of race consciousness. In those parts of the country where the white press is in a conspiracy of silence regarding the wrongs suffered by the Colored People, the Negro press has been the only agent to voice complaint and appeal for redress of grievances The Association wishes for the Negro press an increase in prosperity and influence for the future and invites its cooperation in the war war which is now on." STRIKERS BARRED AS CLASS ORATORS Echoes of Clark University Trouble at Annual Commencement Exerercises. Atlanta, Ga., May S.—Members of this year's graduating class of Clark University, who took part in the strike of the 3:00 students of the university in January, were not allowed to be commencement speakers at the commencement exercises held in Chrisman Hall Chapel Wednesday morning. The commencement speakers were not allowed to speak on subjects pretaining to the Negro. Though the order had to be obeyed there was subdued ill feeling on account of the mandate. The chapel was crowded with the friends and relatives of the graduates and a decided leaning toward the students was manifested. President W. W. Foster, Jr., awarded degrees to nine graduates of the college department. Quite a number of graduates of the normal department also received diplomas. It is claimed by the students that the wife of the president who, recently resigned as dean, has kept the students in a ferment by her continual meddling into their affairs. The annual election of a president, dean and professors will take place in July. The trustees are said to be divided over the retention of President Foster, who comes from Albany, N. Y. The Freedmen's Aid Society, at its last annual meeting, voted to make Clark University the highest school in the twenty four schools maintained for the Negro by the M. E. Church. The sponsors for this idea had in mind the making of the university a post graduate school, where the graduates of other colleges, as well as the college graduates of the university, may receive advanced instruction along many lines. This would make Clark a unique figure among the distinctively Negro colleges of the country. Very little instruction is now offered in colored colleges outside of the college courses, and those who want to pursue higher courses have had to enter either Northern or Western Universities. Should graduate courses be offered at Clark University, it is thought that the presidency should be offered to a man who in every way measures up to the best ideals. Many think that a colored man of the type of Rev. Dr. J. W. L. Bowen, vice president of Gammon Theological Seminary, should be given the position. Moorehouse College, which is under the control of the white Baptists of the North, has an able colored executive in the person of John Hope, an alumnus of Brown University. It is thought that the usual annual change of professors will be made at the meeting of the trustees n July. WHITE HEADWAITER AT EMERSON A white man has been appointed headwaiter in the Chesapeake room of the Emerson Hotel. He will have colored sidewaiters and bussemen under him, however. This room has been in charge of George Butler, an assistant under Headwaiter William White. Butler is retained as captain under the white man. Mr. White will continue in charge of the main dining room, it is said. GELEBRATES PASTOR'S ANNIVERSARY Brooklyn, N. Y., May 8.—The fourth anniversary of Rev. Dr. W. A. Moss, as pastor of Concord Baptist Church will be the occasion for a week of festivities, beginning next Monday night. PRICE THREE CENTS REV. THEOBALD GUEST OF HONOR Rev. Stephen L. Theobald, the only colored priest in the diocese of Minnesota, was tendered a reception by local Catholics at St. Peter Claver's Catholic Church Tuesday evening. Several hundred persons were present, including about twenty priests. Father Theobald came to the city to deliver an address on "The Catholic Church and the Negro" before the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Prior to the function with the master of ceremonies, J. Henry Hammond, in the lead, the reception committee and St. Peter Claver's Cadets escorted Father Theobald and the other invited guests from the residence of Rev. James J. Nally to the Church Hall where the reception and banquet took place. Among the speakers were: J. Henry Hammond, Charles J. Boone, Prof. Thomas W. Turner, of Howard University; Rev. Charles R. Uncles, Rev. J. Nally, Rev. T. J. Duffy and Councilman Harry S. Cummings. Father Theobald, in his response, advised his hearers to support the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in its fight for the rights of the race. He advised Archbishop Ireland, his superior, for the deep interest he has manifested in the race. The committee in charge of the recount included: C. Marcellus Dorsey, chairman; Frank A. Simons, treasurer, and Royal G. Addison, secretary. Father Theobald is one of the four colored Catholic priests in the country, and pastors a church of white and colored members in St. Paul. He will preach at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Calvert and Pleasant streets, this Sunday morning. Messrs. — Charles F. Woodland Daniel Dorssey Edw. W. Pro Clarence C. Wright Clinton Johnson Watfice Lausey Clarence J. Hammond John Peal Joseph Sunggs Charles Montagne Enstace Pilgrim Pernentius J. Johnson Wilbert Smallwood Thomas Price George Parks Thomas H. Bond J. Clarence Chambers J. Franks Holland Charles J. Boone George Holland James A. Groomes Augustus Weems T. L. Stevens Charles Campbell John Bond Jas. H. Hawmond, Esq Austin Burgess Thomas H. Johnson H. Grafton Brown Robert H. Butler Win. Leakins Eugene Proctor Bougain Lybos John Nicholas Frank Thomas John Brown Gabriel E. Madlock Richard Pead Joseph Jefferie Samuel Peck Samuel Williams Peter Bell Pramus Gonzales Harry Wade Albert Matthews George Brown Curtis Carpenter Joseph Lybos Peter Cooper William Waters RACE NEEDS MORAL. GODLY MEN In the course of his sermon at the Madison Street Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning Rev. L. Z. Johnson declared that the man or woman who only wanted to be a leader to gratify his or her personal whims that his leadership will be only in godlessness and selfishness; but consecrated both to God and his people, he will lead in righteousness and faithfulness to the glory of God and the welfare of his fellows "The race wants godly, moral, consecrated men. of wide and deep human sympathy, great self mastery of noble will and courage and resurcefullness to do and bear, to help and inspire, to led on and up under God in noble living and noble serving to sure and grandly achieving things of racial uplift and blessedness. No other kind of leadership is leadership nor will avail enduringly." NEGROES TO POSSIBLY RECEIVE GIFT Washington, May 8.—Congressman Madden, of Illinois, has introduced in Congress a bill calling for an appropriation of $150,000 to aid the exposition of the race that will be held in Chicago next year. TRINITY TROUBLE NOT SETTLED? Bishop Coppin Urges That Waring Factions Forget Their Trouble seems to be still growing at Trinity M. E. Church according to current reports. The old pastor, Rev. L. C. Curtis, is said to have declared that he will not go to Cumberland, to which charge he was appointed by Bishop Coppin, and some of his partisans in Trinity Church are said to have given notice that they will oppose the entrance of the new pastor, Rev. Samuel M. Johnson, this Sunday morning. Dr. Johnson, who is regarded as an able minister, stated to a representative of the Afro-American Ledger that he would be on hand Sunday morning. Dr. Curtis, in a talk over the telephone Thursday morning, said that he did not know whether or not he would assume the pastorate at Cumberland, but that he was going there to look things over. Those in a position to know, declare that he was keenly disappointed at his removal from the church, and a few allege that he made the assertion that he would not go to the new charge. A report was sent in by the Cumberland correspondent of the Afro-American Ledger that many were opposed to Dr. Curtis' being sent there. An overflowing congregation gathered at Trinity Church to hear Bishop Coppin Sunday night. While the Bishop did not take sides with either faction in the row between the two boards of trustees he did not mince words. He said that the old board of trustees was wrong in participating in the annual election when they knew that it was held on a day contrary to the provisions of the charter of the church and that they were wrong again when they sought an injunction restraining the new trustees from taking charge of things. He urged the old trustees to withdraw their injunction suit. The pastor was also criticised for not acquainting himself with the provisions of the charter of the church. The Bishop ended by saying that he had the best interests of the church at heart, and that he would not be influenced by any faction FUNERAL OF LEVIGILLES Springfield, O., May 5th—The funeral of the late Levi Gilles, who died on May 2nd, was held this afternoon from his late residence, 642 W. Grand street. He was the son of the late Jane and Rev. Levi Gilles, of Baltimore, and came to this city about thirty years ago. He was married and leases a widow Mrs. Laura Gilles, and three sons, Levi, Charles A., and Robert C. Two sisters, Mrs. Almire Boston Mrs. Catherine Russell, and one brother, Charles H. Gilles, of Baltimore, also survive. H. nephew, Charles T. Gilles, of Baltimore, came to this city to attend the funeral. The funeral services were conduced by Rev. E. W. S. Hammond of Wylie M. E. Chapel. Undertaker David Wilburn was in charge and and interment was in Ferncliff. COLOR PROBLEMS OF BALTIMORE Rev. Dr. G. R. Waller, in an address on "The Color Problem of Baltimore," scored race prejudice in its various manifestations. He said in part: "The one dominating thought, overshadowing all progress—economic, educational, moral and religious—is how to prevent the economic progress of the colored citizens, who, in spite of all ostracism, disfranchisement, schemes, Jim Crowism, segregation and other political nostrums, have set their faces toward the rising sun of progress. "The greatest of tasks before this association is the conversion of the pulpit to its own way of thinking. The solution of all problems of color is chiefly up to the pulpita of the dominant race. A few noble exceptions will not solve the problem, nor absolve the rest from their sins of disobeience to a just God." 225 Friday Evening, May 15th, 1914, at 8 P.M., Promptly Featuring these Wonderful Artists as Wandering Minstrels, Assisted by Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, Violin Soloist, and a Most Superb Chorus Ensemble. Under Personal Supervision of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Prices 50 Cents, 75 Cents, and $1.00 THE LYRIC Friday Even Featuring these Wonder, Soloist, and a Most Superb Price RACE PREJUDICE IN THE CHURCH Rev. Robert Bagnall Delivers Address Bitterly Assailing Lack of Brotherly Love in the Church. Rev. R. W. Bagnall, rector of an Episcopal Church in Detroit, made a ringing speech condemning prejudice on the part of white churchmen. His subject was "Color and the Church." His address follows in part: "If anywhere men could be expected to be treated as men and not as black men or yellow men, or brown men, or red men, or white men but as men; rewarded in accord with character, attainments and merit, it is in the Christian church. If anywhere one could expect an absence of snobbery, race hatred." P. REV. ROBT. BAGNALL oppression and injustice in the treatment of men, it is in the Christian church. But what are the facts? There are thousands of churches of all denominations in the South where colored people are allowed only in the gallery and at the door. The Roman Catholic Church, though fairer than other religious bodies with respect to this question, must also fall under this condemnation. I know a Roman parish where the denominations are separated ...GARDEN OF DREAMS... from the whites by a six-foot partition, open only before the chancel. There are hundreds of churches in the North where everything is done to let colored attendants know that their absence is preferred to their presence, and where sometimes they are asked to go elsewhere. "A majority of the Southern dioceses of my communion separate their colored members into a 'Jim Crow' organization which can recommend but not legislate, and and which is in fact, a means whereby the colored clergy, debarred from real franchise in the diocese, play at lawmaking. ROBBED OF THE BALLOT "The church in these dioceses has, in other words, copied the ungodly political practice of robbing its members of the ballot. And even before such legislation became general in the Southland and in such few dioceses of the South as allowed colored men in their conventions, the men of color who entered the debate of any question which did not have specially to do with the colored work would have been declared presumptuous and bumptious. Bishops and priests have said that no colored man was fit to be a bishop regardless of the fact that colored priests stood ready and able to measure arms with even their accusers in accordance with every canon of fitness. "In the church of the living God," he went on to say, "equal opportunity should be accorded to all. Reward and promotion should be based upon attainments. A man's skin rather than a man's soul should not form the means of judgment. "We must have been for this work who have the courage to pray. "I do not pray for peace Nor ask that on my path The sounds of war shall shrill no more What though I stand with empty hands So it be unliantly THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER I do not pray that Thou Keep me from any wound Though I fall low and thrust and blow Forced fighting to the ground. But give me wit to hide My hurt from all men's sight And for my need the while I bleed Give me the strength to fight. I do not pray that Thou Shoulds't grant me victory Enough to know that from my foe I have no will to flee Beaten and bruised and banned Flung like a broken sword Grant me this thing for conquering Let me die fighting Lord., "Go on in this spirit, and the end shall be brotherhood and victory." NEW WELFARE MOVEMENT. How the Philadelphia Round Table Will Aid Neglected Children. The Philadelphia Round Table For the Welfare of Colored People at a recent meeting decided to conduct a vocational training and boarding school for boys between the ages of ten and eighteen years. The organization has been in existence for the past five years. Its headquarters are in the Charities building on South Fifteenth street. Mr. John T. Emile, secretary of the Arnstrong association, is the prime mover in this new feature for the advancement of our people. Mr. Emlen considered the matter from the standpoint of the number of boys available for such an institution, the opportunities these boys would have to do work, the existing educational facilities and the type of institutions outside of Pennsylvania now giving their attention to vocational education. At the request of William B. Buck of the Seybert institution, a study was made some months ago by the Armstrong association of the number of dependent, neglected and poor colored children especially needing vocational training in Philadelphia between the ages of ten and sixteen years. The number found was reported as follows: In public and parochial schools, Society For Charity and miscellaneous organizations, boys 203 girls 139. In addition there were 364 children on waiting lists, or who had applied and been refused. There is, therefore, a possible total of 385 boys and 200 girls between the age of ten and sixteen who are in need of some special instruction which will fit them for life. Mrs. Annie Kennard of 635 W. Hoffman street is able to be out after a few weeks illness THE LYRIC ., Promptly T. Henderson Kerr, Violin r. L. Ellsworth Toomey $1.00 MME. BRUCE LEAYES AGAIN Madam E. L. Bruce, the Alabama Song Bird, returned to Baltimore a few weeks ago after filling engagements at the Pence Auditorium 10th and Henipen Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. She was forced to do so owing to dates she 15 MADAM E. L. BRUCE had booked for sacred work in Baltimore and Washington. Madam Bruce filled few of the dates booked with great success, was compelled to cancel a number of engagements owing to several specia letters and telegraphs to report in Minneapolis Minn., no later than April 11, 1914, with a good bass talent to join the Suwanee River mixed quartet as the Madam had agreed to do before leaving that city. Madam E. L. Bruce left Baltimore Md., accompanied by Mr. Wilbur Brown, one of our well known South Baltimore bass songsters. They arrived safe in Minneapolis three days later and joined the rest of the compa y. We are indeed sorry to part with the Madam as she has done such noble sacred work in our churches. We indeed miss her great work, but we hope and pray by the help of God to have her with us again in the near future. By a committee from Baltimore Md., and Washington, D. C. MRS. DORSEY TO RETURN Mrs. Martha Dorsey, of 1720 Division street, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bowser, of New York, will return Sunday. 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Open until 8 p.m. Saturday 10 p.m. BRAIDS—EXPERT WORKER IN HUMAN HAIR—PUFFS I desire to inform the public that I do not use any of the injurious hair pomade and tonics that are on the market. For the past eight (8) years I have used my "Perfection Pomade" only...which AFRO-AMERICANS AS FINANCIERS PRACTICAL RESULTS SHOWN With Limited Experience and Small Capital, Coupled With Common Sense, Groups of Members of the Race Have Wrought Wonders in the Realms of Finance. By RALPH W. TYLER. Washington.—On my trips through the country I was particularly interested in the conduct of banking institutions and insurance companies by Afro-Americans. Banking and insurance are usually regarded as possibly the two highest forms of business activity and requiring more care and financial acumen that any other forms of business. The chances of success in each are more limited and the possibilities of failure greater than in any other line of business. They are, too, the only two branches of business into whose mysteries the Negro has had no opportunity to become versed, since, with perhaps but few, rare and isolated instances, white banks and white insurance companies have afforded the Negro no opportunity to learn, have not employed him except as junior, which position is so far removed from contact with the actual business operations as to make it impossible for one thus employed to gain an adequate knowledge of the business. How he has succeeded in mastering the banking and insurance businesses without opportunities to learn is almost as great a wonder as any commended in Mother Shipton's prophecies made several centuries ago. That he has learned the banking and insurance businesses, has developed them and is now conducting these branches of business with signal success constitutes one of the best possible answers to the statements by anti-race men that the Negro is an inferior race. Dr. W. R. Pettiford as Pioneer Banker. As I recall, Dr. Pettiford, president of the Alabama Penny Savings bank, was the pioneer Negro banker. He evolved from a minister of the gospel to a banker possibly because of having read so often in the Bible of the virgin who returned with 10 talenus after having been given 5. When Dr. Pettiford established his bank at Birmingham incredulous white men did not regard it as serious enough to last and many colored men regarded it with distrust, as a sort of chateau en Espagne. Today a magnificent steel building is (the home of that bank and over $500,000 in resources and regular annual dividends paid attest its wise and conservative management. Inspired by the success of this bank, other banks have sprung into existence in other states. In every city I have visited in which was located a bank or insurance company I made it my business to call upon each and ascertain facts about its establishment and its conduct its assets and liabilities and the personnel of its officers. I was accorded every opportunity to get at the facts—to learn the real condition of the institutions at the time. There was no restriction as to how far I should go nor any reservation of facts and figures. Of the sixty-four Negro banks that have been established from time to time not over ten have failed, and of those which failed perhaps not more than two can charge their failure to fraudulent population on the part of officers. This speaks well for the honesty of the men who have controlled the colored people's money intrusted to these banks. The record of white bank failures shows a very much larger percent of failures due to fraudulent transactions of officers. The greater number of Negro banks that have failed can honestly attribute their failure to either the failure of some big white bank regarded as a financial Gibraltar through which they cleared, to stringency which made it impossible to realize upon good securities or to excessive loans honestly made on what was regarded as fair security. Percentage of Failures Very Small. And the record of failures of white banks shows a very much larger percentage of white banks going down either in good or in panicky times, than colored banks. Banking records also show that, in proportion to numbers, in liquidating, colored banks that have failed have paid a larger percentage of their liabilities than have the white banks. This is indeed a splendid showing and a high commendation for the Negro as a banker. I have visited banks conducted and controlled by Negroes in Montgomery. Ala.; Tuskegee. Ala.; Birmingham. Ala.; Jackson. Miss.; Indianaola, Miss.; Memphis. Tenn.; Boley, Okla.; Mound Bayon. Miss.; Indianapolis, Ind., and Washington and Philadelphia, Pa. All appeared to be intelligently and conservatively conducted, and each had resources sufficient in excess of liabilities as to render them "safe and sound" and able to stand the most scrutinizing investigation by the bank examiner. With the increasing number of Negro banks being established and the safe and successful operation of those at ready established, an opportunity is by ing afforded young, colored men to learn that branch of business for which the Chinese have been famed for centuries as the masters in the orient and the branch of business in which the Jew in Europe and America is almost in supreme control. New Chapter In Race Development. The entrance into and the success attained by him in the banking business constitute a chapter in the history of the American Negro so marvelously wonderful, so apparently utterly inconceivable, considering his opportunities to learn it, as to make it read like a bit of fiction from the highly imaginative brain of a Hugo, a Dumas or a De Maupassant. Still, banking business among Negroes is but in its infancy. The next ten years, under the lash of race prejudice and inspired by race pride and unity, many more banks will be incorporated, some with still greater capital. There are at least twenty cities today whose Negro population warrants the establishment of a bank. Equally surprising and gratifying is the success the Negro has made in the insurance business. How he has succeeded in this particular branch of business without previous experience, with a coach and even without the semblance of encouragement is really more surprising to white men than to the Negro himself. So substantial has been his success, so rapidly are colored insurance companies being organized that the big white companies are beginning to take them seriously, so serious as to contemplate a recognition of the race as administrative employees in some of the companies into whose business the Negro insurance companies are cutting. In Philadelphia there are at least three insurance companies controlled and conducted by Negroes making inroads on the big white companies and registering a high average of success. One of these was established a few years ago by perhaps a half dozen men, who each put in not to exceed $50 plus a lot of energy, sincerity and confidence, and today the company owns its own building and has resources sufficient to satisfy the stringent insurance laws of the Keystons State. One of the other companies had about the same beginning, and it, too, has been a success and is wisely and conservatively managed. Notable Advancement in Atlanta. At Atlanta, Ga., there is a $100,000 paid up capital company controlled and conducted by men of the race and two or three others, strongly established and efficiently managed, meeting every requirement of the state insurance laws, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Virginia and other states have chartered insurance companies successfully and profitably managed by colored men. Recently one of the companies operating in the District of Columbia publicly distributed over $1,400 in dividends to its stockholders. That the colored insurance companies are being profitably conducted proves the erroneousness of the claim made by most white companies that the Negro is a bad risk. The success which has followed the Negro incursion into the banking and insurance business constitutes an encouraging sign of race progress, proves the adaptness of the Negro for the two highest forms of business and climbs the argument of the Tuskegee leader. Is the Negro fitted to become a financier? His banks and insurance companies are the answer. ENERGY OF DR. L. H. BROWN. Higher Honors Predicted For Zealous Pastor and Presiding Elder. Pastor and Presiding Elder Louisville, Ky.—One of the most successful ministers in the C. M. E. denomination in this city and section of the country is the Rev. Dr. L. H. Brown, pastor of the Chestnut Street C. M. E. church. He is a native of Elkton, Ky., where he spent his early life on the farm. He joined the Colorized Methodist Episcopal church after his conversion at Hadensville, this state, in 1882 and was soon afterward licensed to preach by the Rev. J. W. Bell. After attending school at Walden university for three terms he entered Payne college, Augusta, Ga., from which he graduated in the class of 1891. He returned to Kentucky and entered the litineracy in the fall of the same year, and in 1892 he served the Earlington and Crofton circuit one year and in 1892 was transferred by Bishop Bebee to the southeast Missouri and Illinois conference at Mount Vernon, where he built a beautiful parsonage and greatly increased the congregation. In 1895 he was sent to New Madrid, Mo., where he remained the limit of six years. He built a beautiful four room parsonage and also the first brick church in southeast Missouri at a cost of $4,000. In 1901 Bishop Lane, D. D., appointed bim presiding elder of the Missouri and Illinois district, which embraced the entire conference, including four states. For two years he did efficient work, buying church lots, building churches and parsonages and increasing the membership of the district. In 1903 he was transferred by Bishop Lane to the Kentucky and Ohio conference and was stationed at the old Center Street church in this city. He repaired the church to the extent of $1,300. During the fourth year of his pastorate in this charge he had an opportunity to buy a magnificent church on Chestnut street from the M. E. Church South at a cost of $17,500. In the five years he pastored the church on Chestnut street he reduced the debt to $2,717 and built up a large and flourishing congregation. He pastored this congregation for nine consecutive years, breaking all previous records. WORK OF EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE Institution Fostered by the African Methodist Episcopal Church In Jacksonville, Fla., Placed on Firm Footing by Bishop John Hurst With the Cooperation of the People. Jacksonville, Fla.-Edward Waters college, the A. M. E. school of Florida, situated at Jacksonville, under the wise management of Bishop John Hurst, D. D., of Baltimore, is fast forging to the front. Debt hidden since its birth back in 1855. It has had a most heroic struggle for existence. After the destructive fire that swept away the greater part of Jacksonville in 1901, when the college was destroyed. Edward Waters saw some very hard times. Sometimes hardly existing, the college was moved from place to place, now in a rented hall and again in some building, but always with the hope that some day it would have a fixed abode. Every bishop who has served the diocese, together with the good men of Florida, has striven hard to realize that hope, but one reverse after another came until some began to think that surely a relentless fate must be following the institution. Bishop Salter, although outfeeded in health, get behind the movement on his going to the district and with the help of the then president, Dr. A. Henry Attaway, and the men of Florida who had never given up the struggle, erected Salter hall, a large building of sixty-four rooms, situated on Kings road, the beautiful drive that stretches through the western part of the city. A. B. Still heavily encumbered with debt, the school struggled on, but with renewed hope. After his elevation to the bishopric at Kansas City in 1912 Bishop John Hurst, who was assigned to the diocese of Florida, hastened, to the state to look the situation over. The outlook was not very promising; but, with the courage and belief in the ultimate triumph of right, that have always characterized the mind, he at once set to work. He evolved a plan whereby the people of Florida, putting forth herculean efforts, have swept away the last penny of indebtedness against the school. Never have the faithful presiding elders, pastors and people worked so before. At the grand rally held at Mount Zion church in Jacksonville on Oct. 1, 1913, more than $12,000 was raised. New African Methodism points with pride to her school, and a new day seems to be drawing for the institution. The old episcopal residence had in the meantime been converted into a beautiful thirty-two roomed dormitory for the boys, so that these two newly painted main buildings, situated on a little over six acres of ground, call forth words of praise from the many passersby on this main traveled thoroughfare. The Rev. John A. Gregg, B. A., the present president, seems to be grasping the work in a way that spells success for the institution. His preparation and travel have peculiarly fitted him for the work, and Florida is blessed in having secured his aid. He was born in Eureka, Kan., Feb. 18, 1877, and attended the public schools of that place and as the only colored member of his class, having served it as president. He graduated from the high school with honor in 1896. He then took the scientific course in the Southern Kansas academy of the same city, graduating from the same in 1897 as class orator, which honor he won against nine other contenants, all white men. In the fall of 1897 he entered the Kansas State university. When the Spanish-American war broke out in 1898 he left school with a number of his schoolmates and joined the Twenty-third Kansas volunteers and served as quartermaster sergeant with his regiment in Cuba. Lesson VI.—Second Quarter, For May 10, 1914. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Luke xvi, 1-13. Memory Verses, 8, 9—Golden Text, Luke xvi, 10—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Our last lesson was concerning a young man who wasted his father's substance in riotous living (Luke xv, 13). Now we read of a steward who wasted his master's goods. We are all stewards of Him who giveth us life and breath and all things; in whom we live and move and have our being; in whose hand our breath is and whose are all our ways; who giveth richly all things to enjoy. (Acts. xvll, 25, 28; Dan. v, 23; I Tim. vi, 17). We are either good stewards, using His gifts for others as well as ourselves, or we are selfish, using all things for ourselves only. The rich man of next week's lesson, we will find, was unbelieving and selfish. The rich man of chapter xii, 16-20, was thoroughly selfish and foolish. The rich young ruler of chapter xviii, 23, was also more interested in his riches than in a proper use of them, and in that connection our Lord said that riches sometimes hindered a man from entering the kingdom. It is not always so, for Zaccheus was rich and Joseph of Arimathea (Luke xix, 2, 0; Matt. xvvii, 57), as also were Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, David and others. Money is not necessarily evil, but it is written. "The love of money is the root of all evil," and it is better to follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness (I. Tim. vi. 10, 11). This present world or age is evil, it light in the wicked one, the devil is its god, its friendship is emity with God, we are not to be conformed to it, for we are not of it (Gal. 1, 4; I John v. 19; I1 Cor. iv. 4; Jus. iv. 4; Rom. xi. 2; John xvi. 14, 16). Therefore we cannot serve God and Mammon, or riches, but we can make good use of afammon and use this world without abusing it (verses 0, 13). As to this unjust steward whom our Lord uses as an illustration, he was found, guilty of defrauding his employer and was told that he must lose his situation. He at once set about providing for himself when he would be no longer steward by cutting down the indebtedness of all his lord's debtors, thus laying them under obligation to him to befriend him when he would have no employment. He was such a dishonest fellow that he did not care how much he robbed his master if he could only provide for himself. His master commanded his shrewdness in thus providing for his future, even though it was at further cost to himself. Our Lord did not speak well of him; for he would not justify a wrong transaction, but he did say that this bad man was wiser in his way than those who made no provision for their future in the world to come. I have often been asked how our Lord could commend this unjust man and his sin. Our Lord did not commend him; it was his own lord, or master, who told him, virtually, that he was a clever rascal in providing for his future in this fraudulent way. Our Lord said to His disciples that it would be well to use all present opportunities in their reach with reference to the future that many might welcome them in the kingdom. All believers are put in trust with the gospel and with the talents and pounds, and all are stewards of the manifold grace of God, and some are stewards of the mysteries of God, all have received the spirit to profit with: 1 Thess. ii. 4; Matt. xxv; Luke xix; 1 Pet. iv. 10; 1 Cor. iv. 1; xli. 7, 11). We are debtors to every creature to give the gospel to all, and by going, or helping others to go, and thus souls, we are gathering unto Him those who will welcome us in His kingdom, even though we may never have seen them face to face on earth. Thus we cause joy in the presence of the angels now and great increase of joy to ourselves in His kingdom. We cannot remind you too often that there are no degrees in salvation, no one can be more saved than another or more safe at one time than another after Jesus Christ is truly received. All who are in Christ are equally safe and safe forever. But all saved one are expected to serve the living and true God as He may direct, and every one shall receive his own reward according to his own labor (1 Cor. iii, 8; Heb. xxii, 12; Luke xiv, 14). The Pharisees who were covetous or money lovers decided Him and His teachings, desiring the approval of men rather than the approval of God, and they violently opposed the King and the kingdom until they finally killed Him, saying, "We have no king but Caesar." Those who prefer the friendship of this world are called adulterers (Jas. iv, 4). The true disciple is married to the Lord, to bring forth fruit unto God (Rom. vii, 4), but Israel was an empty vine bringing forth fruit unto himself, a degenerate plant of a strange vine-bearing wild grapes (Hos. x; 1; Jer. ii; 21; Isa. v, 2). 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co MEMBER NATIONAL NEORO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, MAY 9, 1914 THAT AFFAIR AT MCCOY HALL The failure to have McCoy Hall open on Wednesday evening when the National Association was to have held its closing meeting there was humiliating in the extreme. There is nothing left for us to do but accept the statement of the Board of Trustees, that no slight was intended to the Association or the colored people. At the same time, it would seem that some public statement should be made through the press by the officials of the University placing the blame where it belongs. While we are prone to believe that men of the quality of those composing the Board of Trustees, would not be guilty of such a little act, we are nevertheless of the opinion that there was a "screw loose somewhere." 2 LET THE CAMPAIGN BE A SANE ONE We are always glad to have in our midst prominent persons of all and any race laboring for human betterment. There is no greater work than that which has for its object the amelioration of the condition of all the people making up this glorious republic. We have recently had many such, and the community has been greatly inspired and heartened by the able and helpful utterances that have fallen from the lips of our visiting friends. Inspiring and informing gatherings serve a very great purpose, but the real work is not accomplished herein. It is simply a means of primary education. It is a time of seed sowing. That such splendid work may prove effective, there must be employed sane and wise policies, and faithfully followed up in the prosecution and execution. So far as the race is concerned, we need to cultivate the art of making friends of those who do not quite understand our position and contention. This friendship must, necessarily, be a growth. We must be content to see and praise the good, in one who while he can not, as yet, go the whole way with us, is really far in advance of public opinion with respect to us. By such a course, we shall gradually make our foes our friends. The end in view is one thing, and the method to be pursued in attaining the end is quite another. We want every right which pertains to man. However, we need not get angry and show temper. We must acquire more and more self-control There are those among us who believe in characterising in very strong and intemperate language every public and prominent man who does not immediately come up to the perfect idea as focused in their minds. Although the late Robert C. Ogden gave his time, means and ceaseless endeavor, in a most conscientious way, towards doing what he conceived to be right and duty towards his colored fellow citizens; although no man who has ever occupied the white house has been more vigorously, and practically, the friend of the colored people than Theodore Roosevelt, yet because such eminent Americans failed to satisfy the ideal of absolute justice, as held by a certain group of most earnest workers for the cause of race amelioration, Roosevelt and Ogden, and the like, are placed in the category of enemies, or insincere friends of our cause. Now this is a very great mistake. It is not only a great mistake, but it accomplishes positive harm. If we thoroughly believe in the policy of what is called mixed schools, in view of the history of American life, are we justified in such system of schools? We are making great progress and we will continue to progress, but let us be perfectly sane in our campaign for fair play and an equal opportunity. We can not afford to alienate the friendship of those who have not grown up to the one single ideal American standard in all civil affairs. While we honestly differ with them, let us not forfeit their respect. Yea, rather let us emphasize the point of our agreement, and from such standpoint, with patience, reason, and good will, seek to perfect their education. Enthusiasm is a splendid thing, but let us not lose our heads. --- AMERICA'S LIBERATION So accustomed are we to think of the "Negro Problem," that it is a little difficult for us to see the matter in its real and truthful setting. If we could look at the whole matter from the viewpoint of the triumph of Democracy, a gradual elimination of the feudalic and aristocratic ideas which for so long a time have energized American life, in what we call the race problem would appear the larger and more significant view of the genuine emancipation of American life from all that is opposed to true Democracy The late learned Dr. Crummell wrote very wisely upon this question, and a few brief quotations from him will certainly prove illuminating and instructive. Says Dr. Crummell: What are the probabilities of amity in a land where exists such wide divergence of race as the Saxon on the one hand and the Negro on the other? First of all, let me say that the social idea is to be entirely excluded from consideration. It is absolutely a personal matter regulated by taste, condition or either by racial or family affinities; and there it must remain undisturbed forever. The Jews in this land are sufficient for themselves. So are the Germans and the Italians, the Irish, and so are the Negroes. Civil and political freedom trench in no way upon the domestic state or social relations. Besides, there is something ignoble in any man, any class, any race of men whining and crying because they can not move in spheres where they are not wanted. But, beyond the social range there should be no compromise; and this country should be agitated and even convulsed till the battle of liberty is won, and every man in the land is guaranteed fully every civil and political right and perogative. "When I speak of the spirit of Democracy I have no reference to that spurious, blustering, self-sufficient spirit which derides God and authority on the one hand, and crushes the weak and helpless on the other. The Democratic spirit I am speaking of is that which upholds the doctrine of human rights; which demands honor to all men; which recognizes manhood in all conditions; which uses the state as the means and agency for the unlimited progress of humanity. This principle has its root in the Scriptures of God, and it has come forth in political society to stay. In the hands of man it has indeed suffered harm. It has been both distorted and exaggerated, and without doubt it needs to be chastised, regulated, and sanctified. But the Democratic principle in its essence is of God, and in its normal state it is the consummate flower of Christianity, and is irresistible because it is the mighty breath of God. In this land the crucial test in the race problem is the civil and political rights of the black man. The only question now remaining among us for the full triumph of Christian Democracy is the equality of the Negro. Nay, I take back my own words. It is not the case of the Negro in this land. It is the nation, which is on trial. The Negro is only the touch stone. By this black man he stands or falls. If the black man cannot be free in THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER this land, if he can not read with firmness every pathway to preferment and superiority, neither can the white man. "A bridge is never stronger than its weakest point." This nation has staked her existence on this principle of Democracy in her every fundamental political dogma, and in every organic State document. The Democratic idea is neither Anglo-Saxonis, nor Germanis, nor Hibernianism, but humanity, and humanity can live when Anglo-Saxonism or any class of the race of man has perished. Humanity anticipates all human varieties by thousands of years, and rides above them all, and swallows up them all. If this nation is not truly Democratic then she must die. Nothing is more destructive to nation than an organic falsehood. This nation can not live—this nation does not deserve to live—on the basis of a lie. Her fundamental idea is Democracy; and if this nation will not submit herself to the domination of this idea—if she refuses to live in the spirit of this creed—then she is already doomed, and she will certainly be damned." REV. I. N. ROSS NOW PASTOR OF EBENEZER REV. I. N. ROSS NOW PASTOR OF EBENEZER Has Seen Thirty One Years Of Service In The A. M. E. Rev. Dr. I. N. Ross, who has just been appointed pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, is one of the best known ministers in the country. He is regarded as one of the finest speakers in his denomination and has just finished a five-year term as pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington. He was born in Tennessee, January 22, 1856. His parents had ten children, five of whom were boys. Four of these entered the ministry. Dr. Ross is the only surviving one. The Rev. Dr. Ross' career as a minister extends over a wide area, having been over-thirty-one years in the itin- O. REV. DR. L. N. BOSS. erance of the A. M. E. church. His first charge was in Ohio, whence he was transferred to Pennsylvania, again to Ohio, next to Georgia and then to the District of Columbia; in all of which places he has held the leading charges. He joined the Ohio conference in 1889 and spent about five years in the Third Episcopal district without any intermission or without missing an appointment, pastoring the following churches: Oberlin mission, Ohio; St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Washington Pa.; Oil City and Titusville circuit, Pennsylvania; Brown's chapel, Allegheny City, and Wiley Avenue A, M. E. church, Pittsburgh; Warren chapel, Toledo, O.; St. Paul's church, Columbus, O., where he entertained the general conference in 1890; five years at Allen temple, Cincinnati; three years and six months at Big Bethel, Atlanta, Ga. All of these churches have been financially and spiritually quickened and improved. Some of them were relieved of their heavy indebtedness. Most prominent among those relieved were Brown's chapel. Allegheny City where a mortgage debt of $2,855 of twenty-seven years' standing was tightly lifted. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Medical, Dental and Pharmaeutical Asso. will be held on next Thursday evening, May 14th, at eight o'clock at Waters Church, Aisquith St. The object of these meetings is to bring before the public the work which our physicians are doing towards promoting the health of our people and preventing the spread of diseases. This year a very interesting program has been arranged. The chief address will be delivered by Dr. Wm. A. Warnfield, surgeon-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, D. C. Excellent music will be furnished by local talent The public is cordially invited to be present. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS SPORTS & ATHLETICS It has been brought to my attention that the mother of the poet Dunbar is in straitened circumstances. It is certainly unfortunate that the woman who, perhaps, more than anyone else, was responsible for the success of Dunbar, should in the evening of her life, have to work for her livelihood. Sunday is mothers' day and it might not be a bad idea to consider the cause this mother whose patience, love and tenderness were so beautifully exemplified in the life and poems of Paul Dunbar. --- The meetings of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People this showed plainly that the people of Baltimore are keenly alive to the problems that are affecting the well-being. Every public meeting was crowded and the interest of the people was, shown in more ways than by their presence. c Whether the Board of Trustees were responsible for the McCoy Hall incident or not, the fact remains that nearly a thousand self-respecting, law-abiding colored citizens experienced the most galling and humiliating evening of their lives. And that is the thing that hurts. --- No one can doubt the sincerity of men like Dr. Spingarn. It sticks out all over him. He makes one feel that after all there is such a thing as "the milk of human kindness" in the opposite race. It would be a pleasure to introduce Dr. Spingarn to "ike" Lobe Straus, so that our friend Straus could see how small he is by comparison. The following gems were sent to me this week and I publish them without any other comment than to say they are certainly timely. The defenders and destroyers of the doctrine of formal discipline have waged war around me for several years and I have refrained from joining in their arguments. Last Sunday, however, I enlisted under the flag of the destroyers and shall henceforth declare as loudly as any, that ability in any given line or activity does not junction necessarily in other and widely different lines and activities. Dr. Howard A. Kelly, of John Hopkins, was listed to speak Sunday at the Lyric to the subject—"The Color Problem of Baltimore" Here were over a thousand men of both races, many creeds and varied shades of opinion met to discuss means of decreasing racial hatred and racial friction. Dr. Kelly is a very famous surgeon but he began his remarks with—There was once an old darkey,—and very naturally anything else that he had to say failed to elicit any interest. "I beg to submit that Dr. Kelly would not have addressed a body of Jews and used the expression "Sheenie" or a gathering of Italians and spoken of "dago," or an assembly or chinese and referred to "an old chink." I submit further that his use of the word "darkey" in that audience could hardly have been spontaneous, but rather that his whole address had been thought out previously and possibly written. The insult is therefore all the more meaningful since intentional, all the more to be regretted and resented. Returning however to the point from which we started—a high degree of surgical skill does not necessarily connote the same degree of tact and good breeding. Senator Wesley Jones of Washington is one of the Negroes' new friends. His interest in them dates from the fight made by the N. A. A. C. P. on the Smith Lever Bill. Since then the Senator has looked into the Problem and finds much that is interesting and encouraging. He has not read everything we may be sure but he has read some things and his "Go my friends and get some land. The really independent man is one who owns land" sounds very much like Mr. Washington's "Property, property." FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY DUNGEE. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Dungee, who died Monday of last week, was held at the undertaking establishment of Robert A. Elliott Thursday afternoon of last week. Rev. L. S. Flagg had charge of the services. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. The deceased was a well known resident of E Baltimore. Her husband, the late William N. Dungee, was tor many years engaged in the undertaking business. She was the founder of Miraim Court of Nazarites. CHARLES CHASE, 942 Druid Hill avenue, Fine Confections, soft drinks and cigars. Your patronage is solicited. J. R. ASKEW, the haircutting king, is now located at Langley's barber shop. 447 Druid Hill avenue. BY SPORTSMAN Have you seen the prize cups to be offered for the winners of the Afro-American Ledger Marathon Race on the 23rd of May. They are on exhibition in the show window on the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Eutaw street and they are beauties too. Come around and have a look. The Orioles and the Fer Que Gee's, two local basket ball teams composed of girls, came together last Saturday night at St. Mary's Parish Hall in a game that was marked for the absence of scoring on the one side and brilliant attempts at goal on the other. The Orioles composed of High School girls, defeated the F. Q. G., due principally to the adeptness of the former's forward, in putting the ovid thru the strings. Score 6—1. --- In a communication to editor of this column Manager Wise, of the Baltimore Black Sox wants to inform the people of Denton Md., that their failure to appear in that town last Monday for a scheduled game, was due to the failure on the part of the manager of the Denton Tigers to forward the necessary "bonus" to bring the Sox to their town. Manager Wise and his teammates were greatly disappointed over the action of the Denton Manager and feels that they have been done an injury for which some reparation should be made. One would be marathoner called at the office this week to know if there was any law prohibiting him from running thru the streets in regular running "rogs", while in training. In answer we would say that there is no law, as long as the "togs" are not too "abbreviated." Joe Jeanette of Hoboken N. J. gained the decision over Colin Bell, of Australia, last Monday in London, after twenty rounds of fierce fighting. The decision met with the disapproval, however of the majority of the spectators. --- Don't fail to get your entry blanks in the Sporting Editor's office at once as the entry list closes Wednesday of next week. --- Due to what seems to be an immcient break Frank Moran and his Manager, McKetrick, Gunboat Smith may be signed to meet the heavyweight champion JackJohnson instead of Moran. McKetrick is said to be on his way to the Criminal court with his truobles, and Smith's manager is dickreing for the opportunity to pit his protege against Jack, but Jack may not care to bother with "Gunboat" then what? ```markdown ``` The Baltimore Rod and Gun Club opened its season with a 50 bird racea at the Patapsco Yacht and Gunning Associaiton's traps at Patapsco Park. Dr. R. G. Baker was the victor of the shoot with a scrope of 47 birds. Augustus Gross was second with a score of 45 birds. During the afternoon, V. A. Tolbert of Missouri, gave an exhibition shoot. Mr. Tolbert is president of the Grand Afro-American Trap Shooter's League and has given a silver cup for a ladies' handicap shoot, while Captain Wm. A. White has offered a similar cup for a handicap club shoot. --- The Easton (Md.) and Oxford (Md.) baseball teams met on the Federal Baseball grounds Thursday April 30th, and there was an interesting game played. The score was Easton 3; Oxford 0. DEATH OF DANIEL J. BAILEY Mr. Daniel J. Bailey, who resided at 555 Presstman street, died April 28th and was buried from his home with Masonic honors. He was born in Cambridge, Md., July 10, 1899, and was 75 years of age at the time of his death. He was a member of Sharp Street M. E. Church, a member of the Masonic fraternity for 35 years and was a pase, grand eminent commander. For 42 years Mr. Bailey was employed in the family of the Marburgs, which in itself testifies to the character of the deceased. 'the funeral was conducted by Dr. M. J. Naplor, assisted by Drs. Jolly, of Cambridge and Lyon, of John Wesley. He is survived by hi; wife and son, James Julian Bailey. His wise is the sister of Mrs. Marie Lyon, wife of Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Among the mourners were the entire Marburg family who held him in great esteem. IN MEMORIAM GREEN—In sad remembrance of my grandson, Herbert Green, who departed this life one year ago, May 10th, 1913. Gone but not forgotten. Little Herbert was our darling, Pride of all our hearts at home, But an angel came and whispered, Darling Herbet "come home." By his grand mother. Annie Green. SMITH—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Elizabeth, who died May 9th, 1913. Gone but not forgotten. Just one year ago today we parted, Nothing seems to be the same. How we miss you none can tell, But you are safe in heaven to dwell. Her mother and sister, Mrs. Sophia Smith. SAMPSON—In sad, but loving remembrance of Mary Elizabeth Sampson, who departed this life two years ago today, May 9th, 1912. Days of sadness still comes over one, And tears of sorrow silently flow. Fond memory keeps you children near Though heaven claimed you two years ago I would not call thee back, Dear Lizzie, thy spirit pure has flown Beyond the golden gates of heaven To rest around God's throne. By her devoted friend, Annie T. Jester. MYERS—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Sarah Myers, who departed this life two years ago, May 17th, 1912. Gone but not forgotten. Two mournful years has vanished, Think we, while the teardrops start, But the memory of our mother. Still is fresh within our hearts. Oh, the memory of that dreary morn. When we stood around her bed. Till death stole upon her softly, And we knew her soul had fled. Oh, since than our lives are saddened Since that day our hopes are slain. But her voice seems sweetly saying "Courage, we shall meet again." Think how she suffered, yet bore all pain, In the long night hours, as we sooth- ed her in vain, Till God in His mercy sent down from above. An angel that whispered a message of love. What grief and pain she suffered here None of us will ever know. For Jesus took her home with Him. Where no tears will ever flow. By her loving daughters, Amelia Myers and Beatrice Briggs. Grandma loved us, oh so dearly. And we loved her with all our hearts And there never was a day so sad As the day that grandma and us had to part. By her grandchildren, Lelia and Maggie Briggs. ADAMS—In sad but loving memory of my dear husband, James H. Adams, who died one year ago, May 12th, 1913. One sad and lonely year has passed. Since my darling husband breathed his last. Oh. how I miss your gentle voice I loved so well. Only his dear wife's heart can tell, I often sit and think of him when I am all alone. For memory is the only thing that grief can call its own. By his devoted wife, Bessie Adams. DIED Mr. and Mrs. David Waters wishes to thank their many friends for their kindness and tokens of sympathy in the illness and death of their beloved baby, Portia Elizabeth Waters. In a casket white as snow, All nestled among the flowers. Lies our darling little girl, Who such a little while was. It is a grave, but, oh, what care. A mother's pride, a father's joy Lies buried with a darling girl. By Mama and Papa. LAID TO REST. William H. Jones, husband of Annie Jones, who died March 22nd, at his residence, 641 George street, was buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, May 7th. He died in the faith, having been a member of Union Baptist Church for 35 years. He is survived by a wife and three cousins. Mrs. Matilda Patterson and Mrs. Page Lynch of Lynchburgh, Va., and Mrs. Rebecca Proctor of Baltimore. Md. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends for their attendance at our Friendly Progressive Dance on May 4th, at Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium. It was a success in every way. Edward L. Slater, President. CARD OF THANKS. The family or Mr. William Webster Sommerville, deceased, wishes to thank his many friends for their kindness during his illness and for the beautiful floral designs at his death. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar F. Sommerville Mrs. Louisa Fenwick Miss Cecelia Sommerville Catonsville, Md CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Hester McLain wishes to thank to her kind friend for the presentation and the many presents and the purse of money given to her as a token of her 98th birthday anniversary at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Holland. 933 Argyle avenue. - May 4,1914.—Closing Session of the Baltimore Annual Conference A. M. E. Church at St. John. Appointment, Rev. John Offer Custis, Superintendent of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, Evangelists and Kittrell College,N. C. Office. 1514 Drnid Hill Avenue. THE SOONER - THE BETTER The sooner you pay that Subscription the sooner we get to work on our new Improvements. Is anxious to get to work on their New Building, but they cannot do anything until they get that money. To Pay, So Keep Your Promise. If you can't pay all, pay whatever part you can but by all means pay something AND PAY IT NOW ACCURACY ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician. Patent Medecines at Cut-Rate Prices Madam Walker's Hair Grower on Sale Druld Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. 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Lanvale St. 11 a.m. Sermon by minister s.p. m. Sermon by minister. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday, S.p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. 28th ANNIVERSARY OF B. AND S. OF JOB The Maryland Grand Council with the Subordinate Houses of the B. and S. of Job will have their 28th anniversary at Waters A. M. E. Church Sunday, May 10th. The entire membership is earnestly solicited to be present on this occasion. Kindly meet in the lecture room at 6.30. Respectfully, W. H. Saunders, grand master Octavia Shelton, grand sister. Charles Folks, grand Sec. Regular session May 22, 1914. You are invited to a grand May Demonstration under the auspices of the A. M. E. Superintendents' Council participated in by the A. M. E. Sunday Schools of Baltimore and vicinity. Trinity Church, Monday, May 11 at 7.30 p.m. All schools will be in line. Volunteer orchestra. Representative speakers from each presiding elder's district. Special selections from each school. The principal address will be delivered by Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D. Everybody is welcome. Admission free. Rev. L. J. Coppin, D. D., Bishop. G. Sumner Whyte, president of Council. Notice, there will be will be a grand concert and supper given by the Trustees Aid of Asbury M. E. Church, corner East and Lexington streets, Monday evening, May 11, 1914. Menu: ham, chicken salad, sour potatoes, bread, butter and coffee. Admission 10 cents. Supper free. refreshments on sale FOR RENT—Two rooms, second floor. for rent. Apply 1505 Pressman street Mrs. J. Barrett. FOR RENT—Two cheerful rooms in a good home. Applp 1712 Druid Hill avenue. FOR SALE-Upright Piano in condition, $25.00 Apply Mr. C. Brooks before nine in the morning and after 5 in the evening. The office of the Patapsco Land Park Co., has changed its office location from 1427 Druid Hill avenue to 1204 Dolphin street. Buy your lots now. S. R. Hughes, agent Y. M. C. A. Sunday, 4.30 P. M. Lawyer W. T. McGuinn, Speaker All men invited STRAWBERRY FEAST You are cordially invited to attend strawberry festival given by the Campaign Club of the Y. W. C. A., to be held in their parlors Monday 11, at 8 o'clock. An interesting program and a pleasant evening promised to all who come. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Estelle Fennell, Pres. Mrs. Ione Gates. Sec. At Riddick Chapter, Epworth League of Centennial M. E. Church Sunday May 10. 1914 at 5 p.m. Program will be in charge of our beloved Mrs Harriet Owens, Participants from Bethel Home and Aged Men and Women's Home assisted by other talent of the Elderly Class. Come! Mme. Helen Cooper, President, Mr. C. Wilbert Harris, 4th Vice President, Mrs. Mamie White. Chairman of program. WOMEN'S MEETING. The Baptist Women's United Christian Association of 1221 Park avenue, meets this Sunday, 5 to 6.30 p. m. All are cordially invited. Mrs. Carrie P. Washington. President. Mrs. Bessie Marshall. 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Cromwell, Chairman MAY DANCE AT RICHMOND MARKET A Ben ORCHES MARKET ARMORY MONDAY Benefit of Hospital ORCHESTRAL BAND MUSIC SPRING MUSICAL & Will be Given At Bethel A. M. E. Church THURSDAY E Some of our Best Talent w Pearl Billard Robinson, P Barvardo will recite. Mr. little misses and masters MUSICAL & INSTRUMENTAL Will be Given by the Royal Palace O M. E. Church, Cor. Lanvale and D. HURSDAY EVENING, MAY 21st, Best Talent will Appear: Mrs. Lulu Robinson, P.D., Mr. Harvey John recite. Mr. Wm. Holland, supported masters. ADMISSION 20 CENTS Howard, Manager Rev. L. MORGAN COLLEGE CONCERT Aug, May 11th, 1914, at 8.15 In th er the Direction of Mrs. Louis B. Ar Some of our Best Talent will Appear: Mrs. Lulu Richardson, Mr. Pearl Billard Robinson, P.D., Mr. Harvey Johnson. Mr. Hurle Barvardo will recite. Mr. Wm. Holland, supported by some of our little misses and masters. Prof. W. E. J. Howard, Manager Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor Le of the R. W. G. C. Good Samarita Vars of Samaria, for the State of Mary A.M.E. Church, Sunday, M Bastor, Rev. James A. Briscoe. All Mem the Order are Cordially Invited to be Press W. S. G. Chief Pienetta Brent, R. Susie E. Ross, R. W. S. G. Treasurer Annual Service of the R. W. G. C. Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria, for the State of Maryland At St. John's A.M.E. Church, Sunday, May 10th, 8 P.M. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. James A. Briscoe. All Members and Friends of the Order are Cordially Invited to be Present. C. W. Simms, R. W. S. G. Chief Pienetta Brent, R. W. S. G. Secretary Susie E. Ross, R. W. S. G. Treasurer ADMISSION A GRAND DON'T MISS IT! Baltimore, Md. made falling out at once, giving your money for Mme. Taylor's Hair prepared by Price 25 Cents 5-2-in MER" CLEANING ES; ETC. S INVISION ST. dust from fabrics Effective methods stored and insured Mail orders solicited peries and floor cover Metal Co. Your Junk Madeira Street 1914 Service Odd Fellows ve. cor. Lanvale M the Lecture Room at George F. Bragg, Special program to Cresent Orchestra boker, Jr. Secretary BENEFIT DAY, MAY 11, 1914 25 CENTS TAL CONCERT e Circle Druid Hill Avenue , 1914 Ju Richardson, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Hurle arted by some of our SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., pastor 10. a. m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith Director. Pastor's Study. 11 a.m., 2nd of Series, subject, New Program of Services, by the pastor. 2 30 p.m., Sunday School Mrs. Geo. Owens, Pres. S p. m. Boys' Brigade of Md, Lincoln Post, G. A. R. and Ladies, Relief Corps will turn out. Sermon by pastor ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street, Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pastor Third Mothers' Day Service 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. Mrs. Ida Nelson. Mr. Julian Ross, pres. 8 p. m., Mrs. G. E. Curry, Mrs. John Holmes and others. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a.m., sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Holy Commun. on. Sunday, May 17, will be Women's Day. The women will have charge of the service. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt Mrs. Elsie Hall, Pres. E. L. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, President of Ladies' Aid Association. WHATCOAT M. E. CHUROH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a.m. sermon by pastor. 3. p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League sbury League will be with us. 8 p.m.sermon by Rev.J.H.Matthews of the Annapolis District. Wed., May 13, sermon by Rev. N.N. Holt. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson. Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. OHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes. Pastor 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. subject, "The Devil on War Path." 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. 2nd Sunday in May at 3 p. m. Holy Temple Church. Rev. Ida Nelson. Choir invited. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Lord's Supper. Choir Song Service. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor Emergency Rally 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, The Lord's Song in a Strange Land. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon. Old Folk's Day. Everybody please come prepared to pay 25 cents. Everybody welcome. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralpn, Supt. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, Pres. of L. St. Matthews M. E. Church Turners Station Rev. John M. Barnes, pastor 9 a. m. Class meeting. 11 a. m. sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon. Subject, "There is Death in the Pot. Prayer meeting Friday night. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph.B.,D.D., Pastor Residence: 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6 a. m. Class Meeting. Mr. Thomas Lane, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. E. W.S. Peck 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 5 p. m. Entrance, League morning and evening services. Class meetings. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Prayer meeting Friday night. The Century Captains' Rally is now on and we are looking for every loyal member of Ames to join in the glorious work. Sunday May 17, at 3 P. M., Rev. Moses Lake. St. Paul's M. E. Church Saratoga St. near Carey. Rev. S. A. Virgil, Minister. 1629 W. Lexington St. Girls' Day — Girls will have entire charge all day. Let everybody come and spend a day with the girls. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor to mothers 2.30 p. m.. Sunday School Clarence T. Thomas, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League. Special program. Thos. S. Tildon, Pres. 7.30 p. m. Prayer and praise service conducted by Mrs. Wicks. 8 p. m. Special program by the girls. Girls' Day committee—Mrs. Mamie Johnson, Misses Lucille Scott, Tryphena Camper and Estella Williams. James L. Thomas, Sec. Trustee Board. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. R. H. Knight, Pastor. Stewards' Day. 10 a. m., Union Class. 11 a. m., Stranger. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Dr. H. W. Owens of Del. Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. 721H DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m., Sabbath School 11.30 a. m., preaching.service 3. p. m., Vesper Services. Special services Sunday night, 8 p.m. Sermon by Elder J. M. Campbell, subj The Wills of the Devil." BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage, 1405 Argyle Ave. 11 a.m. sermon 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Sermon to Odd Fellows. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon to Order of Solomon. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 6 p. m. Allen League 8 p. m., annual sermon to the Inde pendent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria by the pastor. TRINITY A. M. F. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Rev. I. N. Ross. D. D. Pastor 10 a. m. Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., sermon by pastor. 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League, 8 p. m., sermon by pastor. John Murray, Pres. League Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a.m., sermon by the Rev. J. H. A. Martin. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 5.46 p.m., A. C. E. L. 7.45 p.m., sermon to the G. U. O. of B. and S., Sons and Daughters of Job. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford Pres. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pasto- 11 a. m. Special services by the new pastor. Each member and friend are requested to be present. Encourage him with your presence. 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. We cordially invited young men to our Bible Class. 4,30 p. m., Allen League Good music and program 5 p. m., Class Meeting. Bro. Frank Barber, Leader. 8 p. m. sermon by Rev. J. W. Norris, Presiding Elder. St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McElderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street 9 a. m. Class. R. L. Carter, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. W. J. Winsor of Wayland Baptist Church, accompanied by choir and congregation. Service in the interest of Stewardesses Board. 4 p. m. Pastor's Class, No. 3. 6 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. H. A. Martin of Blacksburg, Va., to the Guy Women's Relief Corps, No. 15. Tuesday and Friday nights prayer meeting. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. MacDonald, D. D. Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 3 p. m. sermon by Rev. James G. Martin, D. D., and a visit of the choir and congregation of Payne Mem. M. E. Church. 8 p. m. Sermon by Subject, The Good Fight of Faith. Friends come and hear us this time John. Wesley SUNDAY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 1706 E. Orleans street near Broadway Rev Wm. J. Robinson, Pastor 9 a. m. Class, L. Jones, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by stranger. 2 p. m. Sunday School. W. R. Nixon, Supt. 6.30 p. m. V. E. L. A. L. Parker, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon. Monday. May 11. 8 p. m. Crab Feast Universal Methodist Episcopal Church CHRIST INSTITUTION Rev. G. W Kennard, D.D., Pastor Sunday Services. 11 a.m. sermon by able divine. 2.30 p. m. Sunday Sunday. Wm. Kennard, Supt. J. Fountain Smith, Sec. 8 p.m. The pastor will preach the morial sermon of the late Mr. Geo. Klemm (white), the well-known Tallow merchant of Baltimore. Mr. Klemm departed this life Feb. 11, 1914, leaving wife, five boys and three girls to moorn the lost of a dear husband and father. invited MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford St. near Penna. Ave. Rev. W. F. Dickinson. D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., sermon by pastor 2 p. m., Sunday School J. M. Jones, Superintendent. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor and Communion. 8 p. m., sermon by pastor. All are welcome President's Day 11 a. m., sermon by the Rev. E. W. Scott. 2 p. m, Sunday School. 3 p. m, sermon by Rev. S. Johnson. Congregation and clerit. 7 p. m, Christian Endeavor 8 p. m, preaching by Rev. E. W. Scott Mr. Harry Carpenter, Cornetist, Master Leonard Johnson Organist. THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES BISHOP READS APPOINTMENTS General Satisfaction Expressed —Rev. S. M. Johnson Sent To Trinity Church. The ninety-seventh annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Church came to an end at St. John's Church with the announcement of the appointments for the ensuing year Monday night. The next session will be held at Waters Church, this city. During the closing day, addresses were delivered by Dr. M. Evelyn Thompson; Mr. J. H. Thompkins, John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination; Mr. B. F. Watson, secretary of Church Extensions, and others. The conference appropriated $1,066 toward Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C.; a generous sum to Wilberforce University and nearly $2,500 to superannuated ministers widows and orphans. Rev. D. G. Hill was reelected treasurer. As has been forecasted in the Afro-American Ledger, Rev. L. C. Curtis was removed from Trinity Church. He was sent to Cumberland, Md. Rev. S. M. Johnson, who goes to Trinity Church was succeeded as presiding elder of the Hagerstown district by Rev. J. W. Norris, and Rev. I. N. Ross, whose five year term as pastor of Metropolitan Church, Washington, has just ended was sent to Ebenezer Church, this city to succeed Dr. Norris. BALMORE DISTRICT Rev. D. G. Hill, presiding elder. Bethel, Baltimore, L. S. Flagg; Trinity, Baltimore, Samuel L. Johnson; Havre de Grace, L. M. Beckett; Stewardsville, J. H. Wing; Berkely, Md., F. S. Dennis; Handy Memorial, Baltimore, W. H. Lewis; Oak Street, Baltimore and Shiloh Mission, Joseph Gwynn; Elkton, Md., S. E. Maloney; Quaker Bottom Circuit, P. C. Bundick; Cockleysville Md., W. H. S. Bailey; Carrol Circuit, T. R. Sinkfield; East Baltimore Mission, James R. Nelson; Mount Calvary Towson Md., P. H. Greene; conference evangelist and agent of Kitrell College. John Offer Custis; city missionary, F. L. Hertzfield. HAGERSTOWN DISTRICT Rev. John W. Norris, presiding elder. Ebenezer Hagerstown. David Johnson; Cumberland, L. C. Curtis; Ebenezer, Baltimore, I. N. Ross; Payne Memorial, Baltimore. J. G. Martin; Allen, Baltimore, P. J. Jordan; Wayman, Baltimore, J. C. McBady; Frostburg, J. H. Dutton; Clearspring, Md., M. McElderry; Mount Pleasant, Md., H. Young; Ellicott City, Md., C. H. Young; Randallstown, Md. Crowdensville, J. D. Jackson. Rev. C. W. Morsell, presiding eider. Metropolitan, Washington, C. H. Stepteau; Ebenezer, Washington, W. D. Naylor; St. Paul, Washington, Marion F. Sydes; Brown Memorial, Washington, B. P. Seaton; Mount Moriah, Annapolis P. W. Wortham; Campbell, Anacostia, D. C. M. H. Davis; Allen, Garfield, D. C. , W. A. Harris; Dent's Chapel; John Porter; Ward Memorial, Allen Green; Lakeland, Md., J. H. Robinson; Tee Bee, Md., R. C. Curtis; Camp Parole, Md., D J. Beckett; West River, Md., M. T. Queen; Charlotte Hall, Md, W. H. Williams; Wheaton Md., George W. Scott; Dupont Circuit, J. W. Armstrong; Mount Nebo and Galilee, J. J. Jones; Cross Mission, S. T. Crawford. Rev. Robert E. Ford, presiding elder. Easton, Md., S. H. Cooper; Waters, Baltimore, A. L. Gaines. St. John's Baltimore, James A. Briscoe; Cambridge, Md., W. H. Manokoo; Crisfield, Md., C A. William; Chestertown, Md., J. A. Young; Uniontown, Md., A. D. Holder; Denton, Md., J. R. Fitchett; Cecilton, Md., John Hammond; Pocomoke City Md., J. S. Collins; Winchester, Md., E. T. Addison; Ridgely, Md., J. H. Pritchett; Worton Circuit, J. M. Boston; Centerville, Md., C. B. Bailey; Church Hill, Md., Algei J. Ward; Cordtown, Md., Charles Thomas; Fruitland, Md., S. T. Drummond; Preston, Md., R. S. Stansbury; Pocomoke Circuit, J. N. Waters; Salisbury, Md., W. M. Durham; Bells Md., James J. Baker: Oxford Circuit, W. C. Armstrong; Galts Circuit, J. H. Bunday; Thomastown, Md. L. H. Stevens; Rossville Mission, to be supplied. TRUE REFORMERS HOLD A LARGE MEETING Philadelphia, May 7.—One of the largest meetings ever held by the True Reformis was held Monday evening Holy Trinity Baptist Church. This is the first grand meeting held in Philadelphia since the failure of the Bank in 1910. More than five hundred people turned out to meet the grand officers. After the literary part of the program, Rev. Dr. Graham introduced Floyd Ross, who made a masterly address. He said: "the order now is in better condition than it has been in ten years, new members are joining all the time, the people have implicit faith in the present officers and with the help of God we will make it greater than it ever was." The next speaker was Hon. Maurice Roussele, who spoke after which he handed over to Mr. Allen D. Purnell, the Philadelphia deputy, several checks amounting to $325 for death claims, one claim having stood for ten years. A reception followed during which the following ladies were introduced to the audience: Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Roussele Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. B. G. Cousins, Mrs. M. E. G. Taylor, Miss Lucinda Smith. An enjoyable time was had, and during the meeting the dispensation was lowered to $1.00 a large number joined. The Rosebud Convention is now in session at Wilmington, Del. Open June 15 Close September 15, 1914 Better Known as the Gordon Sea View The Only Holy for Colored People Fronting on the Atlantic Beach, Fishing, Boating, Bathing, Amusements Band Concerts Twice Daily. Special Rater for June, July and September Write for Rates Mrs. LUCY LEE 5 Plain Street Elmhurst, N. Y. SOMETHING NEW Agents wanted on salary to write Non-Employees Contracts. Protects members when they are out of employment at a small premium for one-half of their weekly salary. Write today. The Postal Salary and Guarantee Company. Henry's Dining Room MEMORIAL BENEFIT FOR THE HOWARD ORPHANAGE. Pioneer Effort by Citizens of Brooklyn to Aid Deserving Institution. Brooklyn.—The memorial benefit for the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school held in the Majestic theater, in this city, on Sunday afternoon, April 26, under the auspices of the Citizens' club, was the largest undertaking of its kind ever held in the interest of the institution. Mr. L. Hollingsworth Wood, president of the institution, presided over the literary program and in his usual earnest and painstaking way gave a brief outline of the present status of the work. Mr. Clinton Rossiter was chairman of the finance committee for the occasion. W. Frederick Trotman was chairman of the benefit committee, which consisted of the following named well known public spirited citizens of this city. Charles W. Anderson, Fred R. Moore, Edwin F. Horne, Sr., Manshield B. Snevily, R. M. Meroney, A. D. Hampton, Clinton L. Rossiter, Frank H. Gilbert, Dr. E. P. Roberts, George W. Harris, L. Hollingsworth Wood, Frederick B. Watkins, Henry T. Mars, William Russell Johnson, Charles H. Lansing, Lester A. Walton, Charles O. Thomas, secretary, N. B. Dodson, and Edgar C. McDonald, treasurer, Nassau National bank. The management of the affair by Mr. Trottman was masterly and businesslike and showed him to be a young man of broad experience in matters of financing large movements which require skill and adaptability to get results in a given cause. In the matter of advertising the benefit by the use of large placards on the stations of the elevated railroad and at other important points of public travel, the securing of the Tempo club, which presented the National Negro orchestra to furnish the musical program under the direction of Mr. James Reese Europe and his assistants, the influence and national character of the speakers and the place in which the concert was held, it was a pioneer movement which presages even greater things for the future. The speakers were Dr. Nathan Krass, rabbi of Temple Israel and director of the Probation association of Brooklyn, and the Hon. Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue. Mr. L. Hollingsworth Wood received a great ovation from the audience when Dr. Krass referred to his unselfish work for the maintenance of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school. Mr. Wood is a true and tried friend of our race and a philanthropist to the manner born. The meeting has aroused new interest in the institution among our people, and they are more determined than ever before to give it personal and financial aid and to hold up the hands of such white friends as Mr. Wood in their efforts to make the school of grant service to our race. New Home For Shiloh Baptist Church. The pastor and members of the Shiloh Baptist church in Houston. Tex. are congruating themselves upon the completion of their new meeting house which was dedicated the latter part of April. The dedicatory sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. L. L. Campbell of Austin. Tex. Dr. Campbell is president of the general Baptist state convention. The new edifice was erected at a cost of $10,000. The Rev. Dr. J. L. Gross and Dr. Robert Carroll, prominent white ministers in Houston, assisted in the dedicatory exercises. MECHANIC AND BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION Organized April 15, 1914, is now opened for membership. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 8 p. m. at W. E. Duvall, 1433 N. Fremont avenue. James E. Queen, president; Samuel Murry, vice president: John F. Crowner, secretary; John H. Matthews, recording secretary; W. E. Duvall, treasurer. WHAT ARE COLORED MEN DOING IN BUSINESS??? COMMERCIAL COLLEGE OUTLOOK A monthly magazine published by Commercial College Studentsl Howard University, Wash.,D.C. 50 Cents for School Year Mishael Jones, Editor in Chief Nerve—Lung—Tuberculosis LIFE & HEALTH—NO CONSUM TION The 1910 Census showed that the colored population was at the same nine-million mark as in 1900. The lack of increase is due to the fact that too many died of Tuberculosis during that period. STRENGTH & LIFE could have saved 85 per cent of those who died. Mrs. Susie Love, Rockville, Md. writes: "STRENGTH & LIFE is a remarkable medicine. It is helping me wonderfully. I walked out into the yard Saturday without a cane, after taking two bottles. That is something I have not done since I was paralyzed fourteen months ago." STRENGTH & LIFE prolongs life, and is SPECIFIC for lungs and nerves The people who took it lived to see 1914 Take it till you gain a few pounds, and you will live to see 1915 and many more years. Send two cent stamp for free book containing testimonials, 1914 and 1915 calendars, also what STRENGTH & LIFE is, and why it cannot fail to IMPROVE HEALTH. On page 6 the boy or girl is the same before and after taking Strength and life. Sold by all druggists and at the office of Dr. David Campbell, Lung and Nerve Specialist, 1369 N. Care St., Baltimore, Md. Call or write. Good agents wanted. Afro=American Business Directory NIXON BROS. MERCHANT TAILORS Dyeing, Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Suits and Overcoats made to order 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Madison 3732M Work called for WE HAVE IT Madison 4125-2785 TERRELL & McNEILL PHARMACISTS "Different from the rest." Cor. Carey and Presstman Streets H. L. JOHNSON'S Baggage Express 544 Lanvale St. nr. Penna Ave. Res. 1526 Druid Hill Ave. near McMechen Street W. A. Jones' Tonsorial Parlor Successor to W. H. Moss ...1423 Pennsylvania Avenue... Professional Buff Hair Cutter Children's Hair Cutting Green's Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions filled at moderate prices, Cigars, Tobaccos, Sodas, Sundaees. A Full Line of Patent Medicines. C. & P. Phone FRANK A. SIMMONS House Painter 1932 DRUID HILL' AVENUE Pennsylvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1315 PENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing: While You Wait My work has no equal. My prices can't be beat Work called for and delivered WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 606 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of City and R.R. Depots Telephone Madisou 373g Y Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue HAIR BRAIDS MADE UP MRS. GEGRGE H. CARTER Facial Massage, Wet and Dry Shampoo, Scalp Treatment, Manicuring Hair Straightened Address: 1914 Drnid Hill Avenue Residential Calls MRS. MAMIE E. JONES HAIR DRESSER Will buy your Combinings. Good Prices Given. Try my Gem Tonic and Gem Pomade. Guaranteed to Make Hair Grow 1506 PRESSTMAN STREET D. Webb Johns 1502 N. MOUNT STREET Phone Madison 4812 Bibles Book Agent Solicitor for the Afro-American Ledger S. M. Smalley The House Cleaner, now located 1802 Druid Hill Ave. cor Laurens St. We challenge the world when it comes to cleaning wallpaper, window cleaning, whitewashing and kalsomining. Phone Madison 4104 M, Wolf 4767* See GEORGE R. PARRAN Agents for Lots at Patapsco Park The Ideal spot for Suburban come-seekers 1403 McElderry Street 2231 Druid Hill Ayenne Furniture and Pianos Carefully Removed in City or Country. Furniture, Glassware and Chinawares Packed and Shipped to all parts of the World Carpets taken up. Cleaned and Relaid. I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd floor. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone, Mt. Vernon 582-M OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter.. ..And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Stained—Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embalmer 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 --- Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. To the Friends and Patrons ALEX. HEMSLEY I wish to announce to the general public that of my late father and will endeavor to sustain efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thank you and hoping for a continuance of the same. SAMUEL T. H. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. ...JOHN H. T. 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals sts., from his own stables at the most come to see him, The Friends and Patrons of the HEMSLEY Funeral Director and E rence to the general public that I have taken up er and will endeavor to sustain the reputation maker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALER JOHN H. TOADVINES 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN on a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Part own stables at the most reasonable rates. come to see him, just call 8th 396-Y. 142 W. 826 D Robert A. Elliott Shore's Leading Under 506 ROGERS AVE. Salming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all both Phone. Day or Night FELIX B. PYE, Sr. Mulberry St. Nr. FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PHONE es. Not Connected with any will be offered for the detection is doing business under the name Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 RGER SEWING MACHINE R. H. BUTLER IS HERE ready to supply you with the five types of Singer Machines on the ly payments of $2.00 and $1.50 or even sary. Tell your friends wherever you go deal with your own color on most reso Without contradiction our terms have been specify, and this year we are making a better offer of our five types Singer Machines making a first Singer hand machine for the girls will be given to machines, you should own one. But everyone right and just. If anything not prove satisfactory, see us first. charges to you. UTLER'S, most equipped repair shop up Druid Hill Avenue. Phone Mad. 498 HORICAL ROMAN AMERICAN NEG To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Directo and Embalmer I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 Up 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, sts., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Robert A. ..Baltimore's Leading 506 ROGER Expert Embalming, Courteous Atten Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages Both Phone. FELIX B. P. 102 E. Mulberry St. ::::FUNERAL DIV C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected A reward will be offered for sons doing business un Felix B. Py Phone, Mt. Vern SINGER SEWING Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funeral Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phone. Day or Night. No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone Mt. 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ROMANCE of N NEGRO ing like it on the book market. The points of the Negro Race from the first president of President Theodore Roosevelt the book is instructive; contains much fine half-tone cutt. Price by mail $ V. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Station to Dr Fowler. RATIONS TY NOT QUANTITY AMIE E. JONES BIRDRESSER In St., Baltimore, Md. ALL STYLES COMBINGS BOUGHE AND POMAEES. ELECTRIC GOODS SEND FOR CATALOG 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. News Gathered in Various Sec tions of the State by Our Correspondents. CATONSVILLE NEWS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., May 7.—Mr. Edgar Somerville left Saturday for St. Mary's county to carry the remains of his brother, Webster Somerville, who died Thursday. A surprise party was tendered Mrs. Annie Pox at her home by Mrs. Maria Stevenson and Mrs. Kate Scott, assisted by the teachers of the public school last Thursday. Mr. Basil Curey, superintendent of Grace A. M. E. Sunday school, is under the care of a doctor, having contracted a heavy cold. Mr. Robert Porter, son of Rev. John Porter, visited his friends here Monday. The Junior choir of Grace A. M. E. Church will sing at Crowdensville Sunday. The Odd Fellows will have have a sermon preached to them at that hour. 3 p. m. Mr. Walter Brown left Sunday for Pittsburg. Pa., where he is expected to spend the summer. The Catonsville High School will give two beautifully arranged dramas at Grace A. M. E. Church, Thursday night, May 14. Mr. Frank Smith, who has been seriously ill, is slowly improving. SNOW HILL JOTTINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., May 7.—Mrs. Eliza Henry and Mrs. Hattie Carbins spent a few days visiting friends in Pocomoke City last week. Mrs. Mary Brown, of Baltimore, was here last week to spend a few days with her mother and friends Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters gave a supper. Wednesday night in honor of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Jewett. A May party was given by the young people of the M. E. Church Wednesday night on the church lawn, Miss Ola Wilson, conductress. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Collins have a fine son, born April 30th, weighing 9 lbs. Moses Carey and company, gave two unique concerts at the Odd Fellow's Hall, Friday and Saturday nights. On Saturday night Mrs. Celia Dale won a gold dollar prize. The Mother's day at the M. E. church Sunday was largely attended. Mrs. Nellie Robinson has gone to Philadelphia to spend the summer. Miss Marguerite Showell has gone to Baltimore to stay indefinitely. Mrs. Queen Henry gave dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Mary Brown of Baltimore. NEWS FROM CIMBERLAND (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Cumberland, Md., May 7.—The people of Cumberland in general and the members of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church in particular are protesting against the removal of Rev. J. D. Jackson and the appointing of Rev. L. C. Curtis, of Baltimore to this charge. They may not received the new pastor on his arrival. His trouble at Trinity seems to be the main objection besides they were not anxious for a change. Rev. Jackson is not expected here until next week as his new charge is in Baltimore. Rev. C. S. Briggs of the A. M. E. Conference he returned home Saturday and filled his pulpit on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Lane Daw spoke at the Metropolitan Sunday night. The Grand United order of Odd Fellows and Hosehold of Ruth will hold their anniversary service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday. Rev. Dr. Lucas will preach the sermon. A terrific storm swept over here on Thursday last and did much damage to property and the loss of a few lives. Mrs. Rosa Davis arrived home on Wednesday from Baltimore where she has been attending the conference. She was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. S. M. Johnson. Mrs. Cora Scott and Maggie Hall are still on the sick list. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., May 7. Rev. Silas Sturgis, had charge of the services at St. John's A. M. E. Church on Sunday during the absence of the pastor who is attending the Baltimore Annual Conference held at St. John's Church, Baltimore. Among those who attended the Baltimore conference from this city are Messrs. Horace Dickerson, Noah Gunby, Thomas Schofield, Major Bailey, George W. Marshall, Mrs. Hester Costen and Rev. J. W. Bond. Rev. John S. Collins has been returned to St. Johns A. M. E. Church for another conference year to the delight of his congregation. Rev. J. N. Waters has charge of the Pocomoke Circuit. LUNG GREEN BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Long Green, Md. May 7.—Mrs. Nellie Winder and Mrs. L. M. Levere spent a very pleasant time attending conference. They were they guests of Mrs. C. C. Wheatley, of 333 W. Hoffman street. Mrs. M. Hattie Cromwell Jane Ayers and Mr. Joshua Winder were at conference Sunday. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bishop was baptised by Rev. Smith of Towson on last Sunday two weeks ago. Mr. Samuel Johnson is still quite sick. PERRYMAN NEWS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Perryman. Md., May 7.—The young people of Union Chapel held their annual Young Folk's Day exercises Sunday. Rev. T. S. Tildon or St. Pauls M. E. Church preached in the morning. In the afternoon a very excellent literary and musical program was rendered. There were a large number of persons present from Belair and Havre de Grace. Rev. T. S. Tildon was accompanied by his son and daughter. They were the guests of relatives. Mr. Howard O. Brown is home from the Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va. FASTON BREEZES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton. Md.. May 7.—The closing exercises of the Eastern Colored School No. 1 of the No. 1 district held at the Samaritan Hall W. Port street Thursday evening, April 30 was crowded to its full capacity, R. H. Gibson, principal; Isaac Turner, assistant; Miss Hattie Tilghman; Mrs. Nellie Turner. The graduates of Easton High School are Jacob Smith and Ralph Waters. John Ridout who was taken suddenly sick on Sunday, is now in the Emergency Hospital suffering with double phneumonia. Wm. Green who has been away for several years, living in New York has returned to stay. Rev. Charles Handy, the local preacher at Bethel A. M. E. Church, delivered a fine sermon Sunday evening. The Garfield Lodge No. 26, held their annual sermon at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, Rev. J. H. Wallace preached for the occasion. Mrs. Dora flenry of 145 E. South street gave birth to a fine Jaughter April 1st. Miss Daisy Turner of Philadelphia is now visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Turner 148 W. Port street. SOCIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN. National League on Urban Conditions to Operate Branches in the South. New York.—The results of the work of the National League on Urban Conditions In New York City have been so satisfactory to the executive board of the league that it is urged to give to other cities of the country where colored, people reside in large numbers the benefits of its experiences and accomplishments in New York city. The league has already taken into affiliation organizations in Richmond and Norfolk. Va., Savannah and Augusta, Ga., and St. Louis, and is now entering upon a vigorous campaign to help in the improvement of the work in these cities and the extension of the undertaking by sending the associate director, Eugene Kinckle. Jones, to visit these cities. Mr. Jones will be away from New York city from the latter part of April until about May 25, and will deliver addresses in the interest of the league in Richmond and Norfolk. V.a.; Augusta and Savannah, Ga., and other cities in the south. Branch of National Association. At a meeting held in Brooklyn under the auspices of a committee of citizens, with Mrs. A. M. Seyr presiding, on Tuesday evening. April 28. a Brooklyn branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People was organized. The officers elected were Rev. George Frazer Miller, president; Mrs. M. C. Lawton, secretary, and Mrs. Edward H. Wilson, treasurer. The executive committee consists of the following named persons: Thomas C. Moseley, Dr. V. Morton Jones, M. D.; J. D. Nixon, S. A. Coose, N. B. Dodson and S. A. Arthur-Williams. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Charlotte, N. C.—It would take me a long time to tell you all I have seen and all the places I have been since I wrote you last. After writing to you from New York, I got on a boat and rode up to Falls River. got on the iron horse and went right into Boston. Reaching Boston Sunday morning, I found it raining, but I telephoned Rev. M. W. Thornton, pastor of Charles Street A. M. E. Church. I had been hearing of this church for years but had not been to it. Dr. Thornton told me how to get on an elevated and come to his home, and when I got there he told me I was to be his guest during my stay. I was soon sending something into eternity, and then in company with Dr. Thornton, his wife and daughter, we started for church, where I was introduced to some of the officers. When time was to open service, he touched a button and the big pipe organ sent heavenward some beautiful strains from one of the finest players in this country, a sister of the Rev. Thomas, pastor of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Thornton presented me as the preacher and I did preach. I remained to Sunday School, and from there I went to Dr. A. W. Puller's to dinner. Sunday night I preached in the Baptist Church of which Rev. Charles Johnson is pastor. Dr. Johnson is the boy preacher from Indianapolis. He is now pastor of a large and progressive church in Boston. I tell you them people certainly did crowd that church to hear me and I certainly felt good. Bright and early Monday morning I was up and out in the street. I first went to the office of Mr. Basil F. Hutenins, the planter. He is devoted to his work, and he is doing some planting. He plants human beings in the ground and is one of the finest in the country. He has just purchased a fine threestory building in which is located his business. He is a busy man. In his office I had the pleasure of meeting that editor we have heard so much about, W. Munroe Trotter editor of the Boston Guardian. I visited his office but he was out, hence I was not able to see him busy at his desk. He has over his desk a large picture of Dr. Booker T. Washington. There is one man who keeps Dr. Washington near him. He is striving to do some good in this world. Monday night, I spoke to a large crowd at the Charles Street A.M.E. Church, then went to the stable got in the bed carriage and woke up the next morning in New York. I went to my stopping place for a little while and then on to see Dr. J.W. Rankin, missionary secretary of the A.M.E. Church. It was time for the annual meeting of the Board. This Board is presided over by Bishop Charles S. Smith of Detroit. I wish you could have seen and heard Bishop Smith. He is certainly a great man. The church made no mistake when it elected Dr. Rankin to his present position. He is just the man for the position and he is filling it well. I wish that he would just spend his life in developing that phase and will not run for bishop. He is just fitting in the position. In this he is rendering a great service for his church as well as to it. I will not have the time to tell you all about the meeting at this time but will from time to time tell you about his trip to Africa and what he accomplished. I remained through the meeting of the Board and left there for Enfield, N. C. Miss A. A, Cofield had a fine lunch for me and I had a great time eating it in the bed car the next morning after I left Richmond for Enfield. I shall not be able to tell you about Enfield and Charlotte this week, but you may lock out for my next letter. J. O. MIDNIGHT First Anniversary of Arabia Court. One of the most interesting events in secret society circles in Brooklyn for the third week in March was the celebration by Arabia court No. 13, the Order of Sphinx, of its first anniversary. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss at the Concord Baptist church. The court was founded by Mrs. Ella P. Crowder, a well known worker in church and secret societies, March 11, 1913, with forty-six members. The present membership is 106. A most remarkable item-of interest about Arabia court is the fact that out of a membership of 106 there are only two unfinancial members. The other courts of the order present at this service were St. Mary's, Moolah, Marion and Eureka. Thomas R. Smith, the hotel proprietor, who was operated on for stomach trouble several weeks ago, is rapidly improving at his home, 2005 Druid Hill avenue. REV. CALLIS DEFENDS EMERBENCY BAPTISTS Answer to the publication in the Maryland Voice, Saturday May 2, 1914. The United Baptist Ministers Conference upheld by the board of the Colored Baptist Convention. Why should the board of the Colored Baptist State Convention say what they do not know? Dr. Harvey Johnson's Board says:"That the action of United Baptist Ministers meeting that by withdrawing the hand of fellowship it is perfectly in keeping with the Baptist usages but not according to Hiscox's or Pendleton's Church Directory. Therefore the statement is not true. Article 6-That we recommend to this body or Conference, that no member belonging to this Conference or body; doing similar work in Baltimore city or State of Maryland as a Baptist Conference. This article has no reference to the Emergency Baptist Association anymore than to the Mt. Pethel Baptist Association, the Potomac River Baptist Association, the Colored Baptist State Convention or the Cooperative State Convention. If you say that we are doing similar work as prescribed for the conferences by Hiscox's or Pendletons' Directory you are maliciously making a false statement. Article 10- That this Ministers Conference considers it unwise, and impracticable for the harmony and peace of this body or Ministers belonging to other conventions and associations in Baltimore city, State of Maryland to unite with this conference. This does not apply to persons who are already members, but those seeking membership. This has reference to persons who are seeking membership and not to those who are already members. The board further says because members of both bodies constituted the committee who revised the constitution. There were eight persons on the committee that revised the constitution two of them were members of the Emergency Association and one of these two was in Virginia when Dr. Williams called the committee to meet that he might read to them the constitution that he had written, and the other one did not receive any notice of the meeting. Neither of our committee was present. The Board further says: "We endose the action of the United Baptist Ministers meeting because the constitution is unanimously adopted by both parties. "At the adoption of this constitution Rev. Matthew McKenny asked the President whether this constitution had reference to those who were already members, or those who would thereafter seek membership? He received this answer: That it had no reference to the present membership. The board further says: Because the members of the Emergency Baptist Association had full opportunity to adjust themselves to the revised constitution but wilfully neglected and refused to do so. The Emergency Association was not mentioned in the constitution any more than any other organization therefore had no difference to adjust since the rules did not apply to those who were already members of the conference. Furthermore no charge was preferred against the said members who were dropped. Article 9 of the constitution says:"A charge or charges made against members of the conference, must be presented to the president in writing, who shall refer it to the committee on discipline or a special committee. The committee shall investigate the charge or charges and report to the president who shall make known the committees report to the conference to call an executive at any regular meeting. The board further states: That we wilfully neglected and refuse to adjust ourselves to the rules. This statement pre-supposes that charges were made and ample time given for adjustment—this was not true. The question as to who were members was presented by Dr. G. D. Mack, four months after the adoption of the constitution. The rules were read by Dr. W. M. Alexander and the president, Dr. F. R. Williams ruled that the members of the Emergency Baptist Association were no longer members of the United Baptist Ministers Conference, not withstanding the fact that during those four months we stood as legal members no question of membership having been brought up. REV. AUGUSTUS B.CALLIS,D.D. Rev. Junius Gray, who severely injured his hand by having it caught in a printing press, is im Unequalled for softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurious growth, guaranteed to be free from all injurious chemicals and should be used as the most proper hair Dressing for Ladies and children. DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red bozes: Large boxes, 25c. Single box, 15c. teres by mail, 25c. Medium red tin box single 25c. Ornated by mail, 40c. 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There is a Reason.—We sell more ice cream than our competitors We will quote you prices cheaper than your dealer can buy. No Order Too Large or Too Small for Us. Phone Mt. Vernon 3539-N STRENGH & WILKIN MILITARY HAIR DRESSING PRODUCT OF STRENGH & WILKIN Hair Dressings MADE IN BOSTON MADE IN THE USA LAD CAP T. THOMAS BROWN, JR. HAIR FOOD ABRAHAM NEALE —_ BALTIMORE _BRIETS A birthday party was given ir the honor of, Mrs. Hester MeLair on May 4th, at the residence of het daughter, Sarah Holland, 982 Ar- gyle avenue. It was given by her daughter, Lizzie Williams and het grandchildren, Mrs. Bessie Cham- bers and Lillie Holland, Louisa Bungee, nephews Mr, and Mrs. John Hall, Lillian Bias. Mrs, McLain is 98 years of age, and a member of Metropolitan M. 4B, Church and has taken an active part in the church work for 70 years, The evening was spent in singing and music by James Dun- gee and her assistant class leader, J. Ribinson was present, also Mrs. Maty leek, Mrs. S. Deby Benson of thieklass and many friends, af- ter {hich the refreshments were serve’. She was presented with a nifdsome birthday cake with 98 idles on it all burning brightly; it was a gift from her grand- tlaughter, Mrs. Bessie Chambers. “fhe cake was cut and each of the guests received a slice as a memen- to of the occasion. ENTERTAINS AT DINNER, ~ Miss Lillie Hardy gave a din- ner at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Rebecca Cooper, 1107 Carroll- ion avenue, Wednesday of last week. Her guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. Auberts Miss Lenora Carrington, Mtss Helen Stewart, Mr. Henry Brown, Mr. William Fax, Mr. Clarence Lynn, Mrs. Elizabeth Owens, Mrs.Lonisa Lynn. The dinner was'served by Messrs. Thomas Mitchell and Carroll Owens TAGS, TAGS, TAGS. A very unique and tactful eifort for money-getting has been inavg- arated by the pastor, Rev, L. S. Flagg, and the officers of Bethtl A. M. E. Chureb. It is not a five dol- jar rally, but a five cent one. This mioimum sum is within the: reach of all, and though the. effort will be slight to the many who will help it-will mean much to the church. The members are enthusiastic. ‘The first thought of having one hundred. thousand tags put intc their hands to distribute seemed at first quite cumbersome, but: af: ter seeing how well the genera public takes to the plan, they are taking hold with great energy. - JOHNSONS’ JUVENILE, No. 2. JOBS. Strictly to the Parents: you are requested to pay your child or children’s account the first meet- Ying in May, “the 12th, If so. the ‘guardian will give the children eredit of 50 cents on their dues which is. two months. Failing to comply they will not give 50 cents on that date and no other and must pay all they owe. Any information kindly given. Respectfully Guardians. See program: * Anniversary Sermon Sunday May 10th, at Waters A. M. E. Church. Be present at 6:30 p. m. Request of W. H. Saunders. Mr. and Mrs. John Jones have -removed from 915 Pierce street to 1544 Argyle avenue. Mrs. Fickland, widow of the former pastor of Bethel Church has returned to Philadelphia after visiting Mrs. Maria Faulkner of 1530 Druid Hill avenue, Mrs. Julia. Washington, a pub- ie cook tn: this city, was hastily called to New York on Wednesday owing to the iliness of her daugh- ter. Mrs, Washington, who is a faithful worker in St. John’s A.M. E. Church, and a liberal contribu- tor. Mies Katie Coates, of Mt. Clair, N. J., formerly of this city, is the guest of Mrs. Maud Gross of 1308 Division street. ° Mr. John Stiles, one of the agents of the Afro-American Ledg- er, callen at the office this. week and brought a number of subserib ers, Mrs. George E. Bacon, of.1521 Argyle.avenue, has: returaed from a delightful visit to: her son -and daughter-in-law, Mr. -and Mrs, Marion:E:.Waller, 111 W. 137th street, New York City, Mr;-Irying’Bevans' spent a few days in Philadelphia last week, vis- iting friends. ce Miss Frances C. White, of New York; is the guest of Mrs: Diggs, .1848'N. Calhoub sireet, Rev. R: B.- Mohr; who has been “quite sick at his home, 803° South Shar p-street,. is: improving, ‘Mre. Sarah: Vodery of .2023 Oak street, ‘who‘has:been-quite sick:for _ several months is, able to. be ‘out ‘and will beglad-to. see her: many friends cee ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE MENDELSSOHN ‘ORATORIO SOGIETY, INCORPORATED. Organized: April 3, 1911 {Incorporated April 23, 1914 According to the Constitution, the Mendelssohn Oratorio Society held its annua) meeting on the first Monday in April, (the 6th) for the nomination and election of officers. Mr. Howard Brent, the President, opened the meeting and the election resulted as follows: John Woodward, president; Mr. Thurman. Gantt, vice president; Miss Daisy Hazelton, _ financial secretary; Miss Bertha Thompson, recording secretary; Mr. Themas Hall, corresponding secretary; Mr. Arthur Stansbury, treasurer; Mrs. Lottie Ringgold, directress. This society was organized April 3, 1911 and incorporated April. 23, 1914. The purpose of this organi- zation is to study the works of the masters and to promote musical interest in the community. Since this is the first Oratorio Society of Color incorporated in the State of Maryland its offi¢ers and members. will spare no. pains in making it a creditable one and the music lovers. of this city are cordially. invited to join head,heart and hands in the promotion of this work, ‘The rehearsals of the so- ciety are steadily be carried on for the rendition of Eiijah, and every effort will be put forth to make this one of the grandest , musical treats of the coming season. Several recitals have been given during the past year at different churches.and they also made a very successtul appearance at the Lyric on Monday evening, April 20, 1914 at the recital given. by the- Balti- more School of Music. Preparatory classes will be form- ed during the summer for the ben- efit of those who wish to prepare for the fall work. ‘The closing recital of the Men: delssohn Oratorio Saciety will take place sometime during the - present month. The public will be duly notified. Under the state incorporatior laws the following incorporators are known as the Board of Direc. tors. Ancorporators—-Mr, John Wood- land, Mr. Thurman Gantt, Mr. Wil. liam Robinson, Mr. Thomas Hall, Dr. J..B.. Smith. Until further notice rehearsal: are being held at the Baltimore School of Music, 1525 Druid Hil LAve. : REALTY CO. OFFICE: 506 BAKER STREET Houses Sold on the Lowest ‘Terms in Any Part of the City. See my Large List of ‘Two or Three Story Houses. . Also Sewer Connection With- : out a Deposit. £ PHONE: 1903 Y--MADISON : Or a Postal Will Bring Me to Your Docr. POPS OPP TU TROT TIT ESET TES PAYING Be your own landlord, Let us show you how your rent money will buy and pay for your home. Thous- ands of houses. have been bought through usby sat- sfied\custom ers. IT DOSEN’T PAY . TO RENT Every cent you pay for rent is gone’ forever. You are never safely settled if you rent, as your house canbe sold: at. any time: Now-is the. time to ’ bay. {t will pay you: to call for our terms: and list of property. Homeseeker’s Realty Company fl E. Fayette St. “Phone..St. Paul 2370 THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER a ° * : Metropoltitan Mercantile and Realty Company Is Reorganizing If you are a stockholder you will be interested, if not, pass it on to some one who will be interested. They will thank yoa for doing so and you will have done a Christian act. The Re- organization Committee will hold a meeting at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 549 W. Biddle street. John H. Atkins, M. A., LL. B., who was for 10 years the treasurer and for four months President of the Com- pany and now the organizer wil) address the meeting and lay be- fore the stock holders plans for reorganization. Mr. Atkins will also tell the stockholders many interesting things about the com- pany heretofore unknown to the stockholders of Baltimore. Only stockholders will beadmitted. Meeting will begin at 8.30 sharp If you come late you will lose much that will be of interest to you. Meetings have been held in Boston, Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven. New York City, Plainfield, Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Ro-arcanization Committee Brooklyn, N. Y. Allen Morton Jas. R.. Spurgeon, attorney Henry Hilliard Maggie M. Allen Chas. F. Roberts Alice L. Brown Catherine White George Hines Charlotte A. Roots Sarah E. Hild George W. Atkins John H, Atkins Robert S. King, attorney Laura A, Simms Christiana Atkins Virginia Harris Eugenia C, Lee, Corona,N. Y. Mary J:. Harris, Yonkers, N.Y. New York City Ann E, Joynes Wesley 0, Filzgerald Mack C. Gholson Sarah A. Harris Florence Joynes Dulli Kahn Eleanora K, Terrell H. H. Morris Charles H. Buffalow Lottie H. Morris EXCURSIONS TO BEAUTY BEACH BEGINNING MAY 14 Mr. Robert Goodlow, a well known business man of this city has just acquired a lease on that beautiful park, known as Beauty Beach, the Coney island of Mary- land, which, with its numerous attsactions he willsoon open exclusively to the colored citizens of Baltimore, Beauty "each is located at Stony Creek, overlooking Anne Arundel County, Hs altitude makes i ‘one of the coolest resorts in Maryland. Mr. Goodiow has spared no expense in making it the equal of any white resort in the State. It is lo be hoped that the col- ored people of Baltimore and surrounding couuties will take advantage of the oppor. tunity which this young man has created Among the many imp tiful Bungalows, which » desiring to spend a week o the city. As we expect t Children No Intoxicating I ty Beach, There are 17. Through. The Scenery is caidbeepintesetaciae ee Among the many improver:.ts are Five Beau= tiful Bungalows, which will . Rented to families desiring to spend a week or so away from the heat of the city, As we expect the patronage of Ladies and | Children No Intoxicating Drinks will be Sold at Beau- ty Beach, There are 17 Acres of Fine Land to Stroll Through. The Scenery is One of Granduer. ATTRACTIVE FEATURES: Carrousels, Fine Merry-Go-Round, 25 Swings, 25 Row Boats, a Steam Launch that.will seat 50 Pass- engers,; Photograph Gallery, Shooting Gallery, Base Ball Grounés and the Largest Dancing -Pavilion in Maryland. Fine Hotel on Grounds Opening Day, May 14, 1914 Boat Will Leave Every Day at 8.30 A.M., and 2.30 Carrousels, Fine. Merry-Go-Round, 25 Swings, 25 Row Boats, a Steam Launch that.will seat 50 Pass- engers,; Photograph Gallery, Shooting Gallery, Base Ball Grounés and the Largest Dancing -Pavilion in Maryland. Fine Hotel on Grounds Opening Day, May 14, 1914 Boat Will Leave Every Day at 8.30 A.M., and 2.30 P.M, from Pier 5, Pratt Street and Market. Space. Don’t ‘Miss the First Trip. Come or Send Early for Your Invitations, : a - ROBERT GOODLOW, MANAGER 1910 DIVISION STREET BALTIMORE, MARYLAND The Boat has been Inspected by the Government Officials, who have passed upon it as being perfectly safe. Dates May be Booked at Stokes and Derry’s Drug Store. —————————— GET IT AT...... i Popular Prices = STOKES and DERRY’S §& 1061 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor, Oxford DS ———— Grace E, Mason Ava Belle Robert B, Walker Julia A. Woodson Robert A. Brown,Jersey City Charles F. Wright, Jersey City Lelia T. Butler, Plainfield Andrew Keys, Newark James H. Jones, Englewood Pennsylvania Thomas Gray, Philadelphia Massachusetts W. H.C. Smith, Boston Susie S, Lyle, Boston Marstellar Boswell, Boston Johnson W. Hill, Boston Leroy Jackson, Boston Thos. J. Whiting, Haverill, Mass New Haven, Conn. , Henry L. Rivers. # Ella Tayler, Sarah A. Skinner Charles D. Lloyd Alfred Whiting, Fair Haven Anna D. Batys, Hartford for them. Book your dates at once. As the rush has begnn. Great concessions are being offered all’ organizations. The | management reserves the right to reject any disorderly person or persons, This Beach is for ladies and gentlemen only That world-famous excursion boat, the Steamer Warner, which has been recently furnished fn 2n’ up-todate manner} has been leased to carry the passengers to and from the beach. It is suggested that all | organizations get in communication with 'Mr. Goodlow, 1910 Division street. ‘Tel. | Madison 5842 to secure dates. j, Opening Day, May 14. See Mr. Good: Mow for ail information. rover: ts are Five Beau- wilt . Rented to families r so away from the heat of he patronage of Ladies and rinks will he Sold at Beau- Acres of Fine Land to Stroll One of Granduer. New Jersey Grand Military Demonstration ... OLD FIFTH REGIMENT ARMORY... MONDAY, MAY 18, 1914 | UNDRE THE AUSPICES OF St. Andrew’s Grand Commandery Knights Temoelar Two large beautiful Loving Cups will be presented; one, to com. pany presenting the largest number of uniformed men and the oth. er to the best drilled company. Come see the Patriarchie, Knights of Pythias and Knights Templar in their beautiful uniforms of gold. Dancing untilla.m. Refreshments in abundance. COMMONWEALTH BAND, Chas. Harris, Leader Thos. H. Smith, E. Gr. Com. Chas. E. Jackson, Chair. Chas. R. Smith, Secretary ADMISSION 25 CTS. j Py \ G it stihl: aoe AMAL cs Bae en aia lie of unis egashl/Pin \ Whelan Phar fj. eee o o0 caja s 6 need) _ = SS SSS et ee ee SSeS SS Ee = 5 ee. BROWN’S GROVE Books are now open for dates. -For Excursions on Steamer Starlight to Brown’s Grove. The -Steamer Starlight is the only Excursion Steamer that is absolutely owned and operated by Color- ed People in the United States, Brown’s Grove is the best and finest Resort that was ever open- ed to Colored People in the State of Maryland and. with the many improvements that are now in progress and will be completed by the opening of the Season makes it equal to any of the white resorts. Book Your Dates now as the great inducements over lasttyear have already brought on a rush for dates. No disorderly Organi pation need apply for dates. No disorderly Person will be allowed passage. For further information apply every Saturday night or Sunday to George.W. Brawn, 1451 N. Carey St., Phone Madison 2669 M, or Walter R. Langley, 1418 Jefferson St. Regular Sunday £ xcursions:- SUNDAY, MAY 10. 2 Trips, 10a.m. & 2.30 p.m The following dates have been booked: SECOND ANNUAL MILITARY BALL ——GIVEN BY —— St. Peter Claver Commandery, No: 4, *“S8T> Gin At St- Peter Claver Hall; Carey and Prestman Streets Thursday Evening, May llth, 1914 ADMISSION 25 CENTS PROF. KERR'S ORCHESTRA ma: REFRESHMENTS, THVT UV VV VV VV UVYVVYEERV YTS TEVVYVYVVVVVVVYVYVVVYVVYTS 5 TEL. MADISON 3322-Y q - ° < E Harvey R. Williams B SANITARY PLUMBING....... 4 Pe ee 4 b SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS s > Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating 3 z No Job Too Large. ‘Terms Arranged 4 5 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET BALTIMORE, MD- 3 : Baitimore’s Leading Colorea Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth. $65.00, in bluck. cloth, steel gray or white plush higily polished sak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray’c: white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rags, chair setc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....eccsssscsnsecssesssnsecsansersee:s1166136,00 My price$73.00.....:875.00 Saving you $61.08.....$63.00 ‘Other Fanernis as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. No:charge for removal of remains from Hospitals, Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222 Division St.. bet. Dolphin.and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—Mt —— ... YOUNW’S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it. and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convinee. Scientifically prepared at— YOUNG’S PHARMACY Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street tf ee 20—Grace Presbyterian Church. 31—Social Baptist Church. JUNE. 1—Lily of Valley, 28; Progressive, 38; of the Fishermen of Galilee. 2—G. U. 0. of Royal Mites. 3—Excelsior Court, No. 2. 3—Queen Elizabeth Court,.No. 4. 3—-Syracuse Court, No. 10§K. of P. 4—Princess Tabernacle. 7—Marylund Union. Go. §—Silver Spring Social. 10—St. Peter Clavers 11—Coral Symphony Oratoria Society. 14—B. & O. Porters. 15—Busy Bee Soclal. 16—Fountain Baptist Chureb & S. S. He igetst Beneficial Society Agents club. 18—Allen’s A. M. E. S. S. 2-—T. W. Stringer Lodge No. 4, K. of P. 21—Go Get Um's. 22—Metropolitan S. S. 23—Providence Beneficial Societs. 24—The Boy Scouts of Macedonia. 25—Willing Workers of Northwest Baltimore. 26—Day Nursery. 27-Y. MC. A. 28—Mt. Zion M. B. Church. 29.-Ruth Court, No. 28, K. of P. 30-Eastern Chapel M. E. Sunday School JULY. 1-St. Barnabas Sunday School. 2-Israel Baptist. Church. 3—Perkins Square. 4—Furniture Men. 5—BEvenine Star No. 373, G. U. O. of Odd kellows. G—First Baptist S. 8. 7—ME, Olive Baptist Church and Sunday School of Towson, St. Paul’s M.'B, Church. 9—Union Baptist 8. 8. 10--Maryland Home for Friendless Col- ored Children 11-Phalanx Social. i2—Columbian Circle, E, of P. 13—Mt. Zion S. 8. i4s—Asbury 8. S. 15—Jobn Wesley S. S. 16—Macedonia Baptist S, &. 1i—G. U. O: of True Reformers, 19—Lily of the Valley No. 28, Fisher men of Galilee. 20--Grand Lodge K. of P. to St. Michaels 2—Trinity A.M. EB, 8. 5, 23—Sharon Baptist 8. 5, ‘24—Mt. Nebo Lodge No. 1366, G. U. 0. of Odd Fellows. 26—Princess. Social. 2$—Saint Jobus A. M. B.S. S. 30—Ebenezer Baptist S. S. MOONLIGHTS, JUNE. 1—E! Chaptan, B—Ladies’ Aid of Mt, Zion. $1.0. 6. $—Excelsior Lodge, E. of P. 15—Bethel Drilt Corp, No, 5. 3$—Fountain Lodge No. 27, Good Hope. 24—Golden Key. 25~-Doctors' Coachmen’s Junior Association 26—Shriners, 29—The Avon Pleasure Club.