The Afro-American

HEAFF AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO.19 "THE ESCORT TO THE COLORS" "THE ESCORT TO THE COLORS" Record of Battles of the Twenty Fifth Infantry "Nailed COMMANDER KENNON SPEADS Recounts Deeds of Valor on the Field of Battle-Field Training and Inspection Schofield Barricks Hawaiian Islands—The annual field training and tactical inspection of the troops of the Hawaiian Department ended on the 28th of October 1914. The period of training was unusually brief this year but it was severe. It went rather hard with some of the new men who had not learned how to march all day with only one canteen of water and subsist on the field ration in its scantiest form; and some old soldiers learned a few things also. The new men stood the test splendidly and came off the hike perhaps a little hungry, but far better and more experience soldiers and therefore of much greater value to the government. The beautiful ceremony, "The Escort to the Color" was held in the 25th Infantry on muster day (Oct. 31.) Colonel Lyman W. V. Kennon the regimental commander, made a splendid address on that occasion to the officers and men of the regiment. He said: "Soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry under War Department orders each regiment in our service is entitled to have a silver band on the pike bearing the regimental standard, for each battle or engagement in which it has participated with honor, the name of the battle, its date and place being engarved thereon. "Recently I have caused the records to be searched and a list made of the battles in which our regiment has taken part. This list was sent to Washington and there confirmed by the War Department, which sent the bands for our colors. "As this is the first time our colors have borne their mute testimony of valor, I have ordered that it be presented to the regiment anew in order that all might see and know what these bands signify. Today therefore we have this ceremony of the "Escort to the Color." "This regiment is of comparatively recent date, having been organized after the great Civil War. It has not therefore, the long list of battles which shows on the banners of some of the other regiments, such as my former regiment, the 6th Infantry, which celebrated its one-hundredth birthday in the trenches in front of Santiago Considering the time it has been in service, these bands show an active participation in the battles of our country which I believe is second to one. They number thirty-four, and looking at them we see that the regiment has fought against the Red man on the plains of the West, and aided in extending our civilization over the savage wildernesses of our own country, and made safe the lives of the settler. It has fought the white man in Cuba, and some who were among and of us laid down their lives that others might be free." "In the wilds of tropical Philippines battles were fought against the brown man, that he too might enjoy the blessings of greater liberty and be given opportunity to advance to a higher civilization. "In all the battles we have freely exposed our lives for principle and always in a righteous cause." PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. No man can do more than that. With this symbol of honorable service before us, may we all be inspired to higher patriotism, to honorable service, so that we may regard our regiment and its banner,—our own especial banner,—with honor and pride." Sergeant John H. Allen, company H. 25th Infantry, composed the following poem, which was published in the Honolulu-Star Bulletin and widely commented upon, in memory of the above event. ESCORT TO THE COLOR 'Tis but a banner of azure blue goes floating by, Woven of silken threads, the nation's Coat of Arms, a centerpiece.... The standard on the right, her stars and stripes high! And all our hopes and all our strength are these! There is no need that we shall call them splendid; The pike they pike---they tell the tale of victories won, of how the brave defended That standard and those colors—and not once did fail, Whether on Texas sun-baked plains Or in Dakota's tumbled bad lands drear Marching thru blinding snows and flooding rains They met the red foeman and without fear. To keep the peace, they stood---'The Men at Arms' And answered every call their chieftian sent They heat back forest fires from settler's farms And held in leash the mobs on murder bent. And when there came a to call to foreign wars Did these men falter, did they fail that day? Look to the old men's battle scars: And there upon the pike-San Juan and El Caney And in the murky damps of old Luzon They built camp fires all the way From Calcoan to Bamban and on Across the mountain trails unto the seal. And everywhere they put the foe to flight, And everywhere brought peace and happiness And they who first engaged them in the fight, Returned to lay their arms down and to bless. There is no need to put our colors splendid The rings upon the pike---they tell the tale It is that we, as they who defended, Shall defend them and shall never fail. JOHN STONE NEWSPAPER PLANT DAMAGED BY FIRE Norfolk, Va., December 31.—The business office and plant of the Journal and Guide, situated in the building of the Knights of Gideon, 733 Church street, was badly damaged by fire yesterday. The damage to the Journal and Guide office is estimated at $3,000, covered by insurance. The Knights of Gideon, the J. T. Tanner Real Estate Company and D. S. Aston, insurance broker, were among the other losers. Despite the fire, Editor P. B. Young will issue his paper this week. GIVEN A FINE DINNER The Lady Board of Managers gave a very toothsome Christmas dinner to Provident Hospital consisting of a 15 pound turkey, cranberries, ice cream, cake and other good things. Madison St. Presbyterian Church, Rev. L. Z. Johnson, pastor sent a handsome basket of fruit and other friends sent flowers and food all of which was highly appreciated and for which the hospital authorities return thanks. WATERS CHURGH READY FOR REOPENING SERVICE Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street, near Jefferson, Rev. A. L. Gaines pastor, which has been recently renovated will be reopened to the public Sunday, January 10, 1915. An electric lighting system has been installed, and the church has been thoroughly renovated, and is now one of the most beautiful in the city. Bishop Coppin will be present at the reopening and will preach at 11 a. m. The formal reopening will take place at 3 p. m. on January 10th, at which time all the pastors of the city have been invited to be present and assist Bishop Coppin in the reopening services. A cordial invitation has been extended to the public to be present. The chair will be vested. PREACHES HIS FIRST SERMON Rev. Delaware Williams preached his first sermon at Shiloh Baptist Church Wednesday night. Rev. Mr. Williams is superintendent of the Sunday school of the church and has been active in local Baptist circles for the past ten years. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY JANUARY 2, 1915. TRYING TO APPEASE COLORED BROTHER Northern and Western Democrats Stung by Wilson's Negro Policy PATTERSDN IN THE LIMELIGHT Rumor Persists That He Will be Appointed as Recsrder Washington, Dec. 30.—Stung by the attacks on segregation and the exclusion of colored Democrats from presidential appointments it is said that some of the Democratic leaders intend to quietly place a few colored men in fairly remunerative positions so that they may be on the firing line for the Democracy in 1916. Adam E. Patterson, whose name was sent to the Senate for the position of Register of the Treasury months ago, and which was later withdrawn after certain Southern Democrats had raised a big howl against a colored Register has been in the city for the past few days. He denies that he is to be named for the position of Recorder of Deeds, vacated by Henry Lincoln Johnson some months ago, but the rumor persists that he is to be given some federal apointment. Then there is Charley Burnes, who was dropped as an employee of the House of Representatives over a year ago, who is also mentioned as one to be cared for in the near future. James H. W. Howard was "sneaked" into a position as an assistant United States marshal a few months ago, and others have had their appetite for public office satisfied after some fashion. The national Negro democrats seem to have been a vanishing quantity for some months, as was plainly indicated in the congressional elections last month. The hosts that marched under the Wilton banner in 1912 were about as big last November as a Belgian city after a German siege. OPPORTUNITY LOST Because of the seeming disinlination to recognize the services of Bishop Alexander Walters and other prominent colored Democrats it is the general opinion that the Democratic party has lost a golden opportunity to permanently divide a goodly proportion of the Negro vote because of such treatment of the race within the past eighteen months. The recent announcement that Senator Vardaman, who is in the United States Senate because his State has robbed its colored citizens of the right of suffrage, intends to introduce legislation looking toward the repeal of the Fifteenth amendment, and the general attitude of Southern members of both houses of Congress toward the Negro have caused thousands to be wary of supporting the Democracy. The Trotter incident in which President Wilson virtually upheld segregation and declared that it was not a political matter, not only aroused the race, but many influential white people and publications in the North and West, who sharply resent the idea of the South dictating that the rest of the country adopt its anti-Negro propaganda. BOOMING WHITMAN Gilchrist Stewart of New York city, has been in the city for the past week circulating among his friends. Incidentally he has been booming Governor-elect Whitman of New York as suitable timber for the Presidency. Many of his friends agree that the rising opposition against President Wilson even in his own party, foreshadows the defeat of the Democratic national ticket in 1916 and the transference of the political ascendancy of the South to another section of the country. SCHOLARLY MINISTER RETIRES FROM SERVICE Philadelphia, December 30. With the resignation of Rev. John B. Reeves for many years pastor of the Central Presbyterian, came the retirement from the active work of the ministry of a man long noted for his scholarly attainments. Dr. Reeves is a college graduate and for many years has wielded a potent influence. He is past eighty years of age. His successor is Rev. William E. Griffin, formerly stationed at Englewood, N. J. Rev. Mr. Griffin is a native of Baltimore and received his early education in the public schools of that city. He later attended Lincoln University, where he received his collegiate and academic training. He is a son of Charles E. Griffin, who is connected with the Baltimore custom service. A.M.E.ZIONCHURCH RAISES $100,000 Secretary Jackson Makes Good Report At Semi-Annual Session Of Board Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 26. That the financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, during the past year has been able to collect more than $100,000 for general church claims missions and education, was shown in the report of Dr. J. S. Jackson, secretary of the financial board, before the semi-annual session Wednesday and Thursday. The board is composed of one member from each Episcopal District and was presided over by Bishop J. S. Caldwell. Attending the meeting were some rather prominent men in the church. Among them were Bishop J.W. A. Stork of Montgomery; Bishop Alexander Walters of New York City; Bishop G. L. Blackwell of Philadelphia; Bishop A. J. Waener of Charlotte, N. C. S. G. Atkins, secretary of education, Winton-Salem, N. C.; Dr. George C. Clements, editor Star of Zion, Charlotte, N. C.; John C. Dancy, secretary of Church Extension, Philadelphia, and others. The board made a thorough audit of Dr. Jackson's accounts, found that the books and vouchers tallied to the penny, and commended the secretary and his clerks upon their efficient service. The financial showing of the general church was considered remarkable, in view of the financial depression throughout the country. The members of the board attended strictly to the duties that called them to Birmingham and spent no time in speech-making and attending social functions. The opinion was freely expressed by many of the visitors present during the recess that the sentiment was quite general throughout the church for the election of Dr. Jackson to the bishopric. RAGE PREJUDICE IN PHILADELPHIA PRICE THREE CENTS NEGRO ACADEMY HDLDS SESSIONS Leaders in Scholarly Attainment Attend Meetings at the Nation's Capital GRIMKE REELECTED PRESIDENT Rev. J. R. L. Diggs, of Baltimore Delivers Masterful Washington, Dec. 30-Scholarly papers on various phases of the history of the race, supplemented by informal discussions, marked the eighteenth annual session of the American Negro Academy, held at the Y. M. C. A., Monday and Tuesday. The sessions were well attended, those present including men foremost in the scholarly attainments. The annual address of the present, Archibald H Grimke, not only reviewed racial conditions, but batted the impression held in some quarters that the race was unduly criminal. Rev. Dr. Walter H. Brooks, of this city, in an interesting paper on "The Evolution of the Negro Church," sketched the early efforts of the whites to thwart the religious life of the race. He read laws enacted by Georgia, Virginia and other States to stifle religious growth among the slaves. He mentioned the church at Augusta, Ga.; that at Williamsburg, Va., and St. Thomas P. E. Church, Philadelphia, each established during the eighteenth century, and traced the growth of Negro church bodies. The colored Methodists of this country, said Daniel Murray, could claim title to Apostolic Succession, as Bishop White had laid hands upon Absalom Jones, and the latter ordained Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the A. M. E. Church. Prof. C.G. Woodson read an essay detailing the early efforts of the race to obtain an education and the obstacles that were thrown in the way of those who sought an education in ante-bellum times. Rev. J. R. L. Diggs, of Baltimore, read a paper on "The Esthetic Education of the Negro Through the Church." He said, in part: "Through the Sunday schools the churches have been making a distinct and valuable contribution to the aesthetic education of the colored people The Christmas tree, the program, the concerts, the literary exercises of various classes given by the Sunday schools have all shared in the education of the race in the love of the beautiful. The baleful caste spirit in America like the proverbial dog in the managers, has ever hindered the Negro in his upward struggles. "Attendance at high class yceums, theatres, concerts, and the like have been denied the race in the South, and whatever culture the black man has, came to him in spite of these harsh and unreasonable restrictions and largely through institutions established by the churches. "There are, however, many thousands of colored people who never go into the homes of cultured white people, and hence they depend entirely upon the churches and other agencies for their aesthetic development. There are the educated and refined colored women and men who do not belong to the class of people who work out or are employed by the white people. They are themselves employers of help. This class is increasing and it is a matter of great importance to the race. Here we have among us then a class of people who are shut out from the many institutions of culture established by white men and because they have made some real progress in the world they are excluded by the nature of things from that observation enjoyed in the homes of the cultured rich by the middle class of colored people who serve as maids, butlers coachmen and chauffeurs, and are in touch with cultured white people. "These colored people do not entirely lack the higher culture. They are very original in much of the arrangement of their homes, and they keep in touch with the latest from European centers of refinement. During the last half of a century they have produced a class of artists who have done much to supply the demand for aesthetic ministries and inculcate in the young a love for the beautiful. The representatives of the race have done splendid service, and today we are just proud of them because of their contributions to the aesthetic education of 10,000,000 colored people. "Our poets, sculptors, painters, and musicians have been, in most cases, products of church forces, and were given an introduction to the public through these agencies. Dunbar, Davis, Edmonia Lewis, Tanner, and Mrs. Hackley,—representative artists of a very high rank—are all in some measure the gifts of the church, to the race, and through them and their splenifid productions, stamped as they are with the imprint of immortality, the taste for and love of the beautiful have been developed and many noble ideals have been, to some extent, objectified on canvass, in song, in poetry, and in marble. The matchless orations of Douglass, the rugged epigrams of Sojourner Truth, the masterly utterances of Alexander Crummell, the classic contributions of Chestnut, and Du Bois to the polite literature of the day, the argumentative productions of Kelly Miller cast in their strong mathematical form and sweeping onward over the prostrate forms of Thomas Dixon and John Temple Graves toward a moral quod erata demonstradum are all the products of the church life of the race." Rev. Walter H. Brooks and Prof. George William Cook were among the new members elected. Revs. J. R. L. D. ggs, L. Z. Johnson and Edward Williams were the Baltimoreans in attendance. The following officers were re-elected: A. H. Grimke, president; Kelly Miller, vice president; John W. Crumwell, secretary, and Rev. A. J. Grimke, treasurer. GELEBRATE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Martin celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at their home, 1208 Argyle avenue, Tuesday evening. A large number of their friends were in attendance. They were the recipients of numerous presents, including gifts in gold, Mr. and Mrs. Martin were married by the late Rev. Martin Spriddle, at that time pastor of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. TO FIGHT FOR NOMINATION. There is every prospect of a fight for the councilmanic nomination in the Seventeenth ward, Louis H. Davenport contemplating running against Councilman Harry S. Cummings. Mr. Davenport was defeated for the nomination by Mr. Cummings four years ago. According to some observers Mr. Cummings is not so popular with his constituents as he was, and that gives his opposers a chance to make a good showing. Mr. Davenport, it is said, has received many assurances of support, and that from erstwhile supporters of the present incumbent who is also a candidate. Honorably Attainments of the Secretary of Large Western Religious Body and His Success as Pastor, Author and Organizer—Twice Honored With Degree by Kansas City University. Muskogee. Okla.-The Rev. Elisha Arlington Wilson. Dr. D., orator, journalist, organizer of men and modern evangelist, a typical example of the doctrine that "the character impressed on a man at home follows him abroad." was born in Garland City. Ark., Oct. 22, 1876, of Virginia parents and was early taught the Scriptures. Dr. Wilson's early life was spent in Texarkana, Tex., and in Arkansas. He was educated at Bishop college, Marshall, Tex.; Christian university, Canton, Mo., and Kansas City university, Kansas City, Kan. He was the second member of his race to receive a college degree from the latter institution and the first of his race to receive the degree of bachelor of philosophy from the same college. The degree of master of ancient literature was conferred upon him by Christian university and that of doctor A. REV. DR. E. A. WILSON. of divinity from Ecklein-Norton university, Cane Springs, Ky. Dr. Wilson was united in marriage to Miss Leurlean Snadon, a native of Kentucky, in July, 1899. He entered the ministry early and for some time traveled as the "boy preacher." While thus traveling many persons were added to the various churches. He accepted a call from the Metropolitan Baptist church, Kansas City, Kan, in December, 1897, where he remained for sixteen years, when he accepted a call to the First Baptist church, Muskogee, Okla. For a number of years he served as president of the Kansas Baptist convention and is at present the recording secretary of the western convention and one of the assistant secretaries of the national Baptist convention. Dr. Wilson is active in the Masonic fraternity and is a thirty-third degree Mason and a worker in the United Brothers of Friendship, one of the strongest fraternal societies in this country. He has also made some contributions to the literature of the race, being the author of "The Burning Message For the Young Men." "The Heavenly Vision." "Armageddon." "The King's Business" and "Higher Ground." He has also been active and successful along business lines and owns some valuable real estate. The rapid rise of Dr. Wilson has been phenomenal. For nine years he was the leader of the 25,000 Baptists in Kansas and made a good record as such. While pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church in Kansas City the Sunday Forum, the annual Chanutana and the Religious Congress were organized. With the young people he is a favorite and is greatly respected in the community. As a speaker he is persuasive, logical and fervid, and as a word painter few men can excel him. A still brighter future awaits this eminent and much loved divine, whose eloquence weaves in one golden web of divine oratory similes, and symbols in setting forth the divine glory of Christ's transcendent excellence and mission. At the meeting of the Oklahoma Baptist state convention held in McAlester. Okla., Dr. Wilson was elected to the position of corresponding secretary, and the Ministerial Voice, of which he is editor, was selected as the official organ of the convention. Mme. V. E. Scott Aids Southern Church. Under the leadership of Mme. V. E. Scott quite a snug sum was raised in December through the medium of a benefit concert given in New York for the building fund of the Tabernacle Institutional Baptist church at Augusta, Ga., of which the Rev. Dr. Charles T. Walker is pastor. Dr. Walker enjoys an international reputation as a preacher and leader of our people. His friends in New York were glad of the opportunity to contribute to a fund toward the completion of the new church colisee. NEW MOTHER ZION CHURCH. Oldest Methodist Congregation In New York Dedicates Beautiful Edifice. New York.-The dedicatory services of Mother Zion A. M. E. church, in this city, so designated because it is the oldest church of that denomination in the connection, began in its new house of worship on West One Hundred and Thirty-sixth street Sunday, Dec. 20, and will continue until Sunday, Jan. 3. Mother Zion church was founded in 1706. The first church was built on the corner of Church and Leonard streets in 1800 and rebuilt in 1820. The first annual conference was organized in 1821. In 1830 the church was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt in 1840. The Sabbath school was organized in 1845. In 1850 the membership had so completely outgrown its quarters that the congregation moved its home to the corner of Bleecker and Tenth streets. Here it prospered until the business interests in the downtown section made another change necessary. As rents downtown were so exorbitant it soon became evident that the congregation must move uptown, which it did in 1904, at which time it built a magnificent structure at a cost of $90,000. When our people began to settle so thickly in the section known as Harlem the church soon discovered that if it would hold what it had gained, if it would keep in touch with its large membership, another change in its location would be necessary; hence the congregation set out to find a suitable site nearer the majority of its membership. To the present pastor, the Rev. J. W. Brown, D. D., is due the credit for the completion of what at first seemed a complicated undertaking—moving to Harlem. The new church is a splendid stone structure with all modern improvements and is beautifully situated. FARMERS' ANNUAL MEETING. Features of Conference to Be Held at Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 20. Tuskegee. Ala.-The annual Tuskegee Negro conference will be held at Tuskegee institute, in this town, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 20. In addition to the meeting in the institute chapel an agricultural parade, to start from Millbank Agricultural building at 10 o'clock, will feature possibilities of agriculture as carried on by the Tuskegee institute, and the farm demonstration work of the national government. A series of contrasts will indicate the agriculture of the past with the present. A beginning in this direction was made last year, but the parade for 1915 promises to be more thoroughly instructive and will include many features not included in last year's parade. The conference program has been arranged with special reference to assisting the Negro farmers to get in a position so that they can best co-operate with the agencies which are working to improve farming and financial conditions in the south. The morning session of the conference will be held at 11 o'clock, in the chapel, and the subject decided upon for discussion is "How I Am Meeting the Present Hard Times." RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS IN QUANDARY OVER NEW ORDER Employees Hint at Attempt to Introduce Segregation Into the Service. Washington.—Consternation has been thrown into the ranks of the colored railway postal clerks of the United States by what seems to be intended as a segregation order issued by the authority of the general superintendent of the railway mail service. This order has appeared in practically all of the general orders issued by the division superintendents of the railway mail service. It is headed "Assignments and Transfers," "Promotion Order," etc. This department order injects a new issue into railway mail service circles. It likewise coins a new word as far as Uncle Sam's work is concerned. That word is "harmony." Clerks may be promoted if such promotion will bring about "discord." In selecting clerks in charge the division superintendents are enjoined to be careful of efficiency and harmony. Heretofore it has been in the railway mail service much as it is in the army—a matter of discipline. A man had to work where he was placed. If he did not like it he could quit. But now it seems that if there is a crew of three or more men and one of them happens not to be in "harmony" with the others the unfortunate one must be transferred, and the order gives the superintendent power arbitrarily to transfer such person regardless of his desire in the matter. The following excerpt is taken from the last paragraph of one of the orders referred to: "Where for any cause conditions in any railway postoffice or office are such as to create discord * * * transfers shall be made with a view of relieving such conditions." It is said that this matter is being brought to the attention of members of congress and the senate and will be brought to the attention of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, with a view to remedying such mischief as may be worked toward colored clerks by some few subordinate officials who may take advantage of the provisions of this order to work out practical segregation in their districts. THE AFRO-AMERICA J LEDGER SOME HISTORICAL FACTS. How the Colored People Regard Day on Which Lincoln Issued Emancipation Proclamation—Importance of the Coming Exposition to Be Held In Richmond, Va., In July. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Since Jan. 1, 1863, the day on which Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation which end for its object the abolition of slavery in the United States, the colored people have held celebrations on the first day of each succeeding year in honor of the event. It was not, however, until after the surrender of Lee at Appomattox Court House. Va., on April 9, 1863, that the act of Jan. 1, 1863, became truly effective and a general freeing of the slaves throughout the country took place. The first slaves were landed at Jamestown, Va., in 1619, said to be twenty in number. At the close of the civil war this number had increased to 4,000,000, and fifty years later, or reckoning from Jan. 1, 1863, to the present time, the colored race in America is variously estimated at from 10,000,000 to 12,000,000. It is therefore of historical interest to note that between Jamestown, where the first slaves were landed, and Appomattox Court House, where Lee surrendered, a great exposition is to be held this year near Richmond to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the colored people and to show what progress the race has made along different lines since 1865. The exposition will be held under the auspices of the Negro Historical Association of Richmond, of which the Ion, Giles P. Jackson is the president and who is also the recognized head of the commission appointed by the governor of Virginia to arrange for and carry out the celebration. Mr. Jackson is a man of wide experience and is known throughout the country as a man of ability and great capacity to handle successfully such large undertakings as the coming exposition. The progress of the race has been quite phenomenal considering the circumstances under which this progress has been made. A glance at the success of the race in agricultural pursuits which follows here will give the reader a very clear idea of what the Negro has accomplished as a farmer and the circumstances under which he has labored to bring about such marvelous results. From 1815 to 1872 there was a very large emigration of Negro workers from the country into towns. The movement did not cease when normal conditions were re-established in the south, though it is now in the nature of a natural current toward the towns, about equal in degree to the parallel movement on the part of the white population and due to analogous causes. But while the number of Negro agril cultural laborers has been diminishing relatively by comparison both with the number of Negroes employed in other occupations the opposite is true of the other classes of Negroes engaged in agriculture. Relatively the share croppers, tenants and proprietors are increasing. This is a reassuring circumstance, as it shows that the tendency is for the Negro to improve his position. He rises slowly and gradually from the lowest form of share tenancy, which is really only a method of hiring labor, the laborer being kept on the land by retaining until the crop is harvested that part of his salary which is paid in kind, up to the more developed forms of share tenancy and finally to tenancy with complete responsibility. Whereas in 1861 the few free Negroes living in the United States owned but an insignificant amount of the total farm land, the census of 1900 gives the value of the property owned by Negro cultivators as about $230,000,000, and the following census in 1910 places the value of the agricultural property (land and buildings) belonging to colored farmers in the southern states alone at $272,000,000 as against $106,000,000 in 1900. This result must be considered remarkable when it is remembered that fifty years ago the Negroes possessed nothing, neither inherited land nor the money to acquire land for themselves. To reach the point at which they are today the Negro farmers have had to exhibit powers of working and of saving which might in some cases with justice be called heroic. The various agricultural associations which exist, uniting as they do the scattered efforts of the worstiest representatives of the race, have contributed much to the progress of the Negro in agriculture. Equally admirable has been the work of the federal government and of the separate states, of universities, of religious institutions and of individual patriots and philanthropists. With the help of all these forces the Negro farmer is making rapid progress, not only economically, but intellectually and socially as well. He is becoming a better farmer and a more valuable citizen. Leaves New York Jan. 9 For Lengthy Campaign. New York.—Dr. J. E. Spingarn of New York, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People and one of the most consistent white advocates of the civil rights of Afro-Americans, is to start on his second tour of the country in mid-January, and the details of his itinerary have been tentatively fixed. He will leave New York on Jan. 9 and will take in the following cities: Pittsburgh, Jan. 10 and 11; Columbus, O. Jan. 12; Springfield, O. Jan. 13; Dayton, O. Jan. 14; Cincinnati, Jan. 15; Springfield, Ill. Jan. 17; St. Joseph, Mo. Jan. 19; Des Moines, Ia. Jan. 20; Omaha, Neb., Jan. 20; Minneapolis and St. Paul, Jan. 22, 23 and 24; Milwaukee, Jan. 25; Toledo, O. Jan. 26; Buffalo, N. Y. Jan. 27. Dr. Spingarn will make one or more speeches on "Justice to the Negro" in each of these cities, addressing white and colored audiences, churches, chambers of commerce and universities. He will return to New York in time to attend the annual meeting of the N. A. A. C. P., at which Governor Whitman will present the first "Spingarn medal," which Dr. Spingarn donates annually to the colored man or woman who has performed the highest or noblest achievement during the year. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. Baltimore Congregation Holds Series of Exercises In New Edifice. Baltimore--Six weeks' exercises incident to the removal of Sharon Baptist church into its new home at Striker and Presstman streets are in progress and will end with the festivities incident to Christmas. The new house of worship, which fronts on Striker street, contains two auditoriums and has a large Sunday school room in the rear of the Presstman street side. A handsome three story parsonage adjoins the church on Striker street. Sharon church is the outgrowth of a Sunday school started on a vacant lot by the late Rev. W. C. Lawson. Twenty-nine years ago the present pastor of the church, the Rev. W. M. Alexander, D. D., organized the congregation with nine members. The membership grew so rapidly that the church secured the property at Laurens and Calhoun streets in order to accommodate the members. It afterward moved into the 1 SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH building vacated at Carey and Presstman streets. The congregation now numbers 1,500. Those active with Dr. Alexander in securing the present home of the church were F. A. Galnes and George Gallery, deacons; David Penn, C. H. Jones, W. T. Robinson and Vincent E. Toney, trustees. The pastor is a native of Virginia, but has resided here for many years. He was educated at the old Wardian seminary in Washington, graduating in 1882. He served for several years as a state missionary. He has long been active in civic matters and as president of the Maryland Suffrage league led three successful fights against disfranchisement in Maryland. He has been corresponding secretary of the Lott Carey foreign mission convention since its inception. Shaw university honored him with the degree of doctor of divinity a few years ago. He is the editor of the Maryland Voice, a local publication. Achievements of Dr. Matilda A. Evans. Dr. Matilda A. Evans of Columbia. S. C., who probably has the largest practice of any colored physician in the state, has recently erected a hospital in that city. The opening of the hospital celebrated her seventeenth anniversary as a practicing physician. The Curry Institute's New Building. The contract for the erection of Central hall, the new building at the Curry institute at Columbia, O., has been awarded to J. H. Anderson & Son, successful contractors of Piqua, O. The building is to be erected at a cost of $20,000. To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Director 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 Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 Up 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 C. and P. Phone, Madison 692 GEO. H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 517 Robert Street 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. JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL ST THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and he can furnish you carriages for Funerals state, from ois own stables at the most re come to see him, j JOHN H. TOADVIN. 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER fish & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $10.00 with carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, own stables at the most reasonable rates. come to see him, just call South 296-Y. 142 W. in 5188 826 Dr. FELIX B. 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Straightening. Specialty Combings Made Up. My School is Open for the above work. Diploma Awarded CHEF'S CHEF'S Singer Sewing Machines R. H. BUTLER Is ready to supply you with any make of the five types os Singer machines on the small monthly payments of $2.00, $1.60 or even $1.00 if necessary. Without contradiction our terms have been less than anywhere in the city, and this year we are making buying one of our five types Singer Machine of $5.00 a new Singer hand machine for In regard to machines you should own one. W just. If anything from our store does not prove a charges to you. R. B. BUTLER, 1211 DRUIT The Best Equipped Repair Shop Uprown Judicious ADVERTISING y, and this year we are making a better offer. One of our five types Singer Machines making a first new Singer hand machine for the girls absolutely to machines you should own one. We endeavor to treat every anything from our store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. so you. R. H. BUTLER, 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE Equipped Repair Shop Uprowu Phone Mad s ADVERTISING spells SU ER. 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE Shop Uprown Phone Madison 4984-Y RTISING spells SUCCESS in the city, and this year we are making a better offer. You buy one of our five types Singer Machines making a first payment of $500 a new Singer hand machine for the girls absolutely FREE. In regard to machines you should own one. We endeavor to treat every one right and just if anything from our store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will be a charges to you. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. : Happenings In the State of Maryland: EASTON ITEMS Special to the Aro-American Ledges Easton, Md., December 29.—Mrs. Katie Holmes has gone to a Baltimore hospital to undergo an operation. John G. Longwood died here a few days ago. Mr. William Higgins, who is undergoing treatment at the Emergency Hospital is improving. Miss Jennie Benson of Oxford, was a visitor here this week. Revival services recently closed at Bethel A. M. E. Church. William Webb a was recent visitor to Oxford. NEWS FROM FREDERICK (Special to The Afro-American Ledgar.) Frederick, Md., Dec. 31.—The fair at Quinn A. M. E. church which began December 15th closed Wednesday, December 30. The presiding elder Rev. J. W. Norris, held his third quarterly conference on Monday. The reports showed that $347.76 had been collected for the quarter. Rev. Nicholas Gassaway and Misses Jane Freeman and Mary E. Hall are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clarke, of Madison street entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant and Mr. Arthur Bryant at dinner Christmas. Mrs. Hopkins, of Washington is visiting her brother, Mr. Thomas Clarke. The public schools closed on the 23rd with interesting exercises and will reopen on January 4th. Mrs. M. P. Butler, principal of the 7th St. School paid a week-end visit to Washington. HAVRE DE GRACE NOTES (Special to Afro-American Ledg. Havre de Grace, Md., Dec. 31. We had a very pleasing cantata on Monday evening, December 28th, entitled, The Wise Men from the East, under the direction of the Rev. and Mrs. L. M. Beckett. The church was crowded from the door to alter and all present were delighted. The cantata will be repeated by request on Monday evening, January 4. On Sunday last, we had the Explanations of the Leaf Cluster for the quarter by some of our Sunday School scholars, which was very well attended by the parents of our many promising children. It is hoped that the school may take the instructions given them by our noble pastor. The Sunday school is in a live condition. Mr. Harry Christy, son of Mrs. Emma Christy died December 19, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kelson, of Chester; Miss Winfield Waters, Miss Edna Waters, Miss Nellie Ackwood, of Baltimore; were guests of Mrs. James H. Mitchell. BERKLEY WAFTINGS {Special to The Afro-American Ledgac.} Berkley, Md., December 31.—Mrs. Cassie Harris, the widow of the late Hazzard Harris, was buried at Hosanna Church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Akins of Port Deposit was buried at Hosanna Cemetery Tuesday morning. Mrs. John W. Hopkins, Jr., of Berkley spent Christmas with Mrs. Carroll Webster at Belcamp. Md. Miss Viola Norton, the principal of Abingdon school is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. N. Norton. Miss Jessie Johnson, the assistant teacher of Hosanna school is spending the holidays in Baltim, re. Mr. Horace Prigg, of Berkley spent Christin as with his son, Mr. Lewis Prigg, at Haverford, Pa. The fair at Hosanna Church closes Friday night, January 1. Watch meeting Thursday night. Sunday January 3, will be Communion Sunday. The public schools of Harford county will open Monday, January 4 DENTON JOTTINGS Denton, Md., December 31. Rev. J. H. Fitchett filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Sunday morning. Miss Cornelia Fountain a student of Cheyney Institute is a home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robb Fountain. The teachers of the public school gave a very interesting entertainment to the pupils on last Wednesday night. A fine Christmas tree was in evidence at Bethel Church on Christmas night. Santa Claus was present to distribute the presents to the Sunday School scholars. One of the most interesting features was a large rooster which was presented to the pastor and family by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Flamer entertained at Christmas dinner Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Addison of Winchester, Md., Sarah Horner and Mr. Wm. H. Addison. A union revival is in evidence between Bethel. A. M. E. Church and John Wesley M. E. Church. Rev. and Mrs. F. Allen Seaton is visiting her brother, Mr. Lynwood Hutchins. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bailey en tertained Mr. and Mrs.D. Douglass Bailey and Mrs. Adeline Lewis at a Christmas dinner. Mrs. Adeline Lewis spoke at Thomastown Church on last Sunday afternoon. Mr. G. W. Flamer is spending Christmas holidays with his wife, Mrs. O. G. Flamer. Mr. W. W. Horner's mother, father and sister were very cordially received at the residence of Mr. Horner last Monday. The Progressive Circle is arranging for a fine program to be rendered on Wednesday evening, December 29. Mr. Randolph Pritchett, of Philadelphia was the guest of Miss Ida May Bailey on last Monday. SNOW HILL JOTTINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., December 31.—Mrs. Lavinia Jewett, who has been ill is able to be down stairs. Mrs. Mary Green of St. Michaels, Md., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lavinia Jewett. Rev. E. J. Henry left here Monday to spend a few days visiting his daughter and friends in Baltimore, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Victoria Dixon, of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting friends here. Mr. George H. Ginn, of Philadelphia, and Leslie Ginn, of Lincoln University are home visiting their parents. Miss Susie Waters, of Baltimore, Md., is spending the holidays with her moher, Mrs. Lidy Waters. Mr. and Mrs. George Dale, of Baltimore are visiting her parents. The Cantata held at the M. E. Church Monday night was a success. Rev. J. W. Jewett, preached at the M. E. Church, at Pocomoke City, Sunday afternoon to a large number of Masons. Mr. Willie Henry spent a few days in Salisbury, Md., this week. Mr. Willie Spence, of Howard University, Washington, is home spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Spence. The Old Folk's concert which was held at the Odd Fellow's Hall Tuesday night was very largely attended. POCOMOKE BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke, City, Md., Dec 30.—Mrs. Lena Collier is spending the holidays in Philadelphia. The Pocomoke Minstrels showed at Coston Hall on Christmas night to a large audience. Mr. and Mrs. Tindley Dix, of Philadelphia are on a visit to the family of Mr. Addison Dix, of Unionville. Mr. James Wheatley, of Baltimore, spent the holidays with his parents. Mrs. Middie and Lola Duncan, of Salisbury, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Robbins. Miss Antonette Henry, of Baltimore is visiting Mrs. Lovie Henry. Mrs. Samuel Crawley of Wilmington, Del., is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Purnell Robbins. Prof. Oliver H. Bond was in Philadelphia visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Leslie Hearn, a student of Hampton Institute, is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hearn. The Robert Gillette Lodge turned out Sunday afternoon at Mt. Zion Church to listen to a sermon by Rev. J. W. Jewett of Snow Hill. Prof. Stephen Dix and his brother Seldum, of Princess Anne Academy, are visiting their parents and friends. A grand reception was given at the home of Mr. Addison Dix in honor of his son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Tindley Dix Wednesday evening. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Miss Annie Waters, of Hampton Institute, is here on a visit to her parents, Mr. Charlie Wicks of Crisfield, Md., is on visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Gillette. Mr. Charlie Waters was married to Miss Ola Wilson, of Snow Hill, Md., last Tuesday. SMOKY CITY HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Pittsburgh, Pa., December 31.—Miss Lois Hall, of Brynmawe Road, Scheuley Heights, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Hall and family in this city. Miss Hall is connected with the play ground work in Washington. Flarins Lucas, Jr. of Washington, is the guest of William Kane of Wintrop St., Oakland, during the holidays. Mrs. Henry Brooks of Columbus, O., is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. C. H. Tackey, of Crawford. Mrs. Eliza Strothers, of Handes street, left last Thursday for Louisville, Ky., to visit relatives and friends. Mr. Robert B. Ringgold, of Carington street, spent several days last week visiting friends and relatives in Baltimore returning home Monday. Dr. and Mrs. Honesty of Washington, Pa., spent several days in the city last week. Mrs. P. F. Anderson of Jules Verne street, North Side, gave a surprise party and stag party in honor of her husband's 48th birthday Monday evening, December 21. The center piece was formed of pink roses and chrysanthemums. A buffet luncheon was served. Covers were laid for 18. Dr. Joel E. Spingarn will be in the city as principal speaker at a massmeeting to be held January 10th at Bethel A. M. E. Church in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. Leo Philips of East End, left last week for Richmond, Va., and Washington for the holidays. Miss Mary V. Turner, of Francis street, is spending the holidays in Washington the guest of Miss Irene Johnson. Monday the members of the Metropolitan Baptist Church entertained in splendid style the Baptist pastors and friends of Pittsburg and vicinity in honor of the Rev. W. R. Brown of Virginia, and his family, the new pastor. The occasion was graced with the personnel of many prominent Pitbursburgers who enjoyed by speech and eating the best the season afforded. The program prior to the reception proper, was inspiring. Rev. W. W. Boone, of Bellevue, acting as master o. ceremonies and kept the large assembly enthusiastic with his fine wit. After the devotional program speaking continued for more than two hours telling Dr. Brown of the activities and faithfulness of his new flock. Dr. Clinton, the Rev. J. C. Tarleton, president of the Pittsburg Baptist Ministers' union, gave the attitude of the union; Dr. C. D. Patterson, Attorney William Stanton, the Rev. William Moore, Rev. John M. Clay, Rev. C. P. Jackson, Rev. J. H. Dallas Clay, Rev. White, Miss E. Jones Deacon Starks, Deacon Turner Mr. C. D. Patterson, Deacon Trent and Mrs. Trent, all spoke well and admirably of the church's selection. The Tribe of Judith club presented the pastor with several books of car tickets. The Rev. Brown made the closing address, thanking the congregation and committee for the splendid reception for him and family and told of his sacrifice in coming, asking all to pray for his success. GELEBRATES EIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tarbott celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at their home, 710 S. Sharp street, New Year's Day. They were again rejoined in marriage by Rev. I. N. Ross of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church with which congregation they have been actively connected for years. The celebration was attended by a large number of their friends and they were remembered with a number of handsome gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Talbott were married by the late Rev. W. D. W. Scureman, then pastor of Ebenezer Church, at the latter's home on Henrietta street. The bride was Miss Rachel Reed. They have one son, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Talbott are enjoying excellent health. Miss Atttrue Perry of 1802 Druid Hill avenue, spent Saturday and Sunday in Washington, visiting her sister. Afro-American Business Directory Afro-American Business Directory W. A. Jones' Tonsorial Parlor Successor to, W. H. Moss ...1423 Pennsylvania Avenue.. Professional Buff Hair Cutter Children's Hair Cutting House Painter 1932 DRUID HILL AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station 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 800 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of City and R.R. Depots Telephone Madisou 8783 Y Character is the Best Capital WM. R. 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Sn (PF"_Ali Ceecks, Money Orders and Grafte cevild be insze payable to TRE 4rno-Auzgicax Co WIESE EGTSGeET PHTSE ET ERTS NE ceca ner pen, i MEMBER { [NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS Eo ASSOCIATION < BALDIMORE, JAN. 2, 1915 ee ‘fo ull ovr readers a Happy New Year, long tife an: prosperity. There will be many new resolv- tions made and many of them will be'kep:, and that will add to the sum of human happicess. Go ‘ahead and make yaur resolutions try. and keep them for all tin. ‘You will be the betver for it. We are not much given to jpromises. to what we intend to de dn the future, but we are now mak- ing preparations which we hope will senhance the value of the Afro ‘American Ledger to its many readers, in tue future as well as ir the past. We wish to thank our patrons, subseribers.as well es ad wertisers, for’ the hearty suppor! during the past year, whieh has heen one of the very best in our history and ask a coniinuance of the same. — WHEN IS A NEGRO XUT A NEGRO? A most pathetic story come: tou: “out of the north-west. io which a ‘young wile. figures in a divozce ‘proceedings, her husband claiming that she has Negro biood'in her ‘veins: “The couple have been married about'a year and it is only Intel that her hasbsnd seems to “have found-esMence of this admix- ture of blood. _- Phe woman, Mrs. Arthur Little, ‘wife .of thu eon of one of the must “prominent physicians in Detroit, is “peing sued by her husband. who pleges taat she js nota white Poman, buta quadron, He alleges “hat his. wife is the daughter ofa foil blozded Negro, and. a Mrs. 8. Jefferson, whois matron of'a cail- “Foad station in’Cincianatti. 1s. is ‘qlaimed on the’part. cf .the worten that she wag leita fondling by her “parents, both white, with this ‘eolored:family and that she isnot a Negro nor has Negro blood, in ner yeins. “Mrs: Little has taken-her case to “Several” noted anthropologists ahd they «are endeavoring to tind out eqhether she has Negro blood in.her yeing.or not; Dr. Fraoz Boas, an- = thropdlogist-of Columbia Universi- ity,.says that: is not possible to de- “termine from’ the. blood in-his or “Her veins that=a person is or'is not “a Negro. <; Some: physieians ‘who Jhave-been intetviewed:in reference ys yo" pase have declared that there ‘13 ho test by which the blood of any person will declare their racial designation, others think different- ly. What will be the outcome: of the case will be awaited with a great ‘deal of interest by both races. ‘There are a large number of former colored péople who have passed over the line and are now mingling with white people and passing as such and are not known otherwise than as being of Anglo-Saxon blood end lineage. Many of these are knovn by their own people and time and again come back to their old homes and mingle freely. with their owa kith and kin, Of course this is not generally known. by the white people. Waat will be the result to this poor woman shoald the physi- cians declare that she has Negro bloo? in her veins? Certainly it will 02 most unfortunate for her, and we certainly pity her c2se for it appears that she has always be- lieved that she wes a white woman, But after all who is responsible for this condition? surely not the black man. Jt ia. of the white man’s making and he alone is re- sponsible. Perhaps, aiter all, the time will come in America as well as elsewhere were the color of a man's skin will count for nothing. Character and character alone should and will, no doubt eventual ly count. Gut of one flesh,Gud has made all men to diveil upon all the earth, Waea this is un established fact among mea,- then Lhe question of color will fot arise, and ‘Man will be a man for a that.”? LET US THANK GOD, AND TAKE COURAGE, As we begin another year,sineere grecitude should be in every heart Pe ae 9 cab a oa athe ae Saceegen Wales of His mesg upon i. we we 50 dispozed ive shall be the stronger for the duties and responsib.}ities whieh are sure to come to us, Our thanks, and gratitude,are ic comnion with all. the peogle who compose this republic, Yet, our gratitude should be a littie more ‘accentuated than our white friends, Way? Becavse; by the favor and peculiar helo of Him wae reigns on High we have been enabled to make ine. evil designs of those who would hinder cur progress minss- er to our: welfare end constant ad- venee, It hes been this way ever ‘sings our fore-fathers were brought to teis country in ebaiss, Every step of progress und zdvance we have made has been through great opvosition without,and muca trihu- lation. within, Many were the prophesies when the cvlored people lof unis countey were crcazcipated, ‘ubout fifty yeare azo, that we would sonn mak? our feneral mareh to the grave. We have been mizacies to our ownselves. We can” hardly believe the record we have made, along all lines, during the past Fhalé cenzury. Of seh tremendons import kas heen our advance, in the fzcs uf most formidable diffi. culties,that it can not be accsunt- ed for apart from the intesvention of our Gud on ovr behalf. With ali the fiivoiity of the race, and with all our short comings, in very many directions, yet a3 a people, wheiher we or our enemies believe or disbelieve it, the fact remains, the fear of God is more firmiy rooted in the soil uf ovr hearts than in pozsibly, any of the other races in tais county. We are tot ces- Iponsible for ii. Neithee have we roam to boast. it is. ours simply jto recognize the significant fact, |, When we note the greut materiel side of onr advance, as well ag the intellectual and etnica!, let. it bet lead us direct te the secret aud real cause, The simple fact of such tremendous progiess on a race of | pevple, who were not only ecteemed backward.” bubs slowly perishine rave plainly intimases some special design, and is silently proche.ie of ‘some genuine end distineive to be performed by @ racs ef pecple provideatially preserved through conditions sufficient. as it were to lenewapass their destruction. Lat Jus thaak Cd, and iake courage. (We have arien posession, We are ifar from having cxnausird it, ” We ‘need to m ve eurnestiy ewitivate it. (bis kdened wich great possidili- ities, Alresdy has it wrought won- ‘ders on our betaif. And this ciea lendowment is the “fear cf God." We need to magnty it. We necd ito. indastricusiy eo Eorword in it, land bring it ta bear in every phase lof our reciai life.” For “the fear fof the Lord!" ie the begisning of Wisdom. God's purposes concern: jing us untold therselves to us in proportion as we advance in His lfeor and live. There is’ a very | great future of honor and glory for |this race of which we ere members, In’ what has valcady: been accom- ‘plished, we see, [ "the baby forms , Lpae cite Ricks oak eae boleg, #9 <sMr. Peyton’ B.~-Christian, of ‘Atlantic.City, spect'a few-days in the city. the gest of Mr/ William: Heyden, 331 W. Biddle street, :-” . THE AFKO-AMERICAN LEDGER TE 6 WED AFTER YEARS OF SEPARA Mrs, Annie G. Heath and Z Heath surprised their friend: HOLD MEETING ses Sesmr they were,remarried.. Mrs. = —: ~ {was divoreed from her husbi eons Joly, 1910, on the ground Prominent Educators Denounce) Joon" For come years the ‘The Deplorable Conditions of | with the bride’s parents, M : ~. Mrs, George W. Lester. Schools in Counties. Dr. Heath later went. to Chester, Goodloe Reelected. |to live, but. Mrs. Heath refu . Seouehaw neiante. gather we i WOCGCS Ntelvetou. Various aspects of the educat icna! problems of the colored people of the State were discussed at the annaal meeting of the Maryland Colored State Teachers’ Association held here Tu-sday and Weunesday The conditions in the country schools were criticised by a number of speakers, and it was urged that efforts be made to have the shoo! term ia the counties increased. Most of those in attendance are teachers in the rural sections, and their addresses had largely to do with rural problems, Dr. M. Bares Stephens, State superintendent of schools, in an address on‘ The Sducationfl Aspect in Maryland,” at Morgan College | Wednesday afternoon, declared that efforts should be made to secure | onger terms in the county sehools. i He pointed out that several coun- ities did net even spend the full ‘amount that the State appropriated [for colored schools, and chat tie 1500 allowed annual to each county for industrial training was not used in some counties. Dr. John O, Spencer, member of | the State Board of Educativn, als declared that. the eolorei citizens ia the counties were not getting 'a_square deal, mentioning Anne UAbendal “ond Charles c-unties *s cot ven sseneing the ivied amount given by the State. ‘this ‘condition,he said, resulted in some fof the money intended for colored | schasls being used for the education Hof the whites. | Gourge A. Owens, Miss Freoces L. Mucphy and Slason A. Hawkins -were among the speekers ‘Tuesday afvernzon, ‘The president of the association, D.$. S$. Gosdloe, in an address at | Grace Presbyterian Chureh Luesdsy night, d2ciaced that the Civil War sas caused by a conilict of govern- ‘mental idea2,and not by a desire to free thz slaves. ‘The South's #iews and treatment of the Negro, he said sece those of limited monareby which woold: kezp the conirol of jaifairs in tia hands of afew, He asserted that a strong publie sehoo! ‘system would help grestly in having the enuntry veer tow:rds the cemo- ‘eratic ideal in treating all classes of citizans, | At the session Wednesday, Prof. TW. Turner, of Howard Goi- ‘versity Wazhington, spoke upyn Tae Possibilities of Natae Study Fin the Publie Schools;/"Miss Auva ©. H. Williamsn gave aa illum - ‘nating ouiline of methods for teaching geography in rural schools -E. 0, Berry spoke of literature ia ‘secondary schools, and Prof. T. H. ‘Gordy, Miss Agnes Wright, Mrs. MLL. Wizgington, Jesse L. Nicholas and J. ‘fC. Williams spoke on rural ‘choo! problems. "Prof, 'T, H. Kiah, principal of the Princess Anne Academy, spoke fon the bad public schoo! facilities for the colored ehildres of the Eastern Shore, ‘Tae conclading session was held at Sharp Steer flemorial ME Church Wednesday afternoon, the speakers ineloding Attorney C. C. ‘Fitzgerald and Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, principal of the National ‘Baptist Traiaing Schaol for Girls, | Wasainetea, - The Zullowing officers were clect- fed: Prof. D. 8, 8. Gosdive, prinei- pai of the State Nermal School, president; H, Milton Gross, Balci- more, first vier president; Elijah Freeman, Hagerstown, szeond vice president;idiss Evelgn Carter,Cam- hriage, secretary, and Alonzo H. | Long, Cambridge, treasurer. CAHDEN NOTES ipl te Ths Atro-Americea Ledges) Camden, N.J., Dee. 30,—Preach- ing at tne Mueedoaia 4, M. E. Caureb Sanday morning by Rev. P, Singieioa,, of Newark, az one ateloek. . ae funezal of George Henson took place at 2.30 p. ta. Rev. H. K. Spearman officiated. ‘A candie rally was held ia the evening condected by the pastor, Resolacions were made by'the ladies aod. a brief address by the pastor. Walter Johnsoa, who has béeo very ill is improving’slowly and is expecting to 30. under aa operatior gon at the Cooper Huspital, Mrs., Williams, of 824 Sycamore street, who has been paralized quite awhile ‘is improving very slowly: Mrs.Ella Doll, who departed this life Saturday. evening, will be buried Tuesday from. Kaghn’ Ave: nue Baptist. Church. ---.- WED AFTER YEARS OF SEPARATION, Mrs, Annie G. Héath and Zebulon Heath surprised their friends a fea daya ago by going to Towson where they were,remarried. Mrs. Heath seas divorced from her husband in July, 1910, on the ground of de- sertion, For coove years they lived with the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lester. Mr. Heath later went. to Chester, Md, to live, but. Mrs. Heath refused to leave her-parentz, as they were old and needed her attention: Both pessed away some months ago. A few weeks ego they met und after a satisfactory talk resolved to be married again. They ave three children, ‘I'ne groom is a collector fer an insurance company and Mrs. Heath is actively connected with a number of fraternal bodies. BUAKER SITY ROTES @pactel to the Atro-American Ladgez, 4 | Philadelphia, Dee. 29.—Rev, J. }W. Holley, fonnder, and president of the Presbyterian Bible and Normal Teatitate of Albany. Ga, addressed the Presbyterian Minis- ters Aszceiation inthe Witherspoon Building on Monday. He said that the Negroe. are becoming greatly improved, intellectually industrial- ly and financially, and that they are bzecining each year a more 1m- jportant factor in the life of this country. He showed by statistics that the Negro is becoming more and more a power of usefulness in this country, .aad that their teain- ing und education’ was resulting in their improvement morally, making them a repectable and reliable fac tor in the community. Albany Institution which was founded leven years ago, and hart a phe- nutnioti sucess by taking pour Negro boys and teaching them to lead uzeful, self-respecting lives. Pnis school now owns prdperty valued at $40,000, bat is depending on cootcibytions to contisue its ‘work. “fhe Quaker City Dramatic Co., udder the management of A H. Jackson, produced the drama David Garrick in three 2ets at St. Veter Claver’s Hall last Thnrstay evening to a fol! nouse. It was pretty staged and was enjayed by every one present. The Hotel Brotherhood and De- tective George Williams estertain- e 463 children on Christmas day at their head-quarters 1525-27-29 Bninoridge street. Each child rev ceived a box of candy some frait and a mechanical toy. Then) another surprise vas sprung on them, many of them received presents of clothes and shoes after whieh they were givea all the food they cavld eat. The S. W. Branch of the Y. W. C. A. regrets very much at Issing Mrs, Robert Moore as their presi- deni. She declined to serve say ionger after three years of very effizient work. Mr. Walter Sutton, proprietor of Sutton’s Cafe, 1729 Lombard street was taken very ill Satucday night while attending a baaquet at his establishment. BALTISORE BRANCH OF TRE RATIONAL ASSOCIATIUN FOR THE ADVANCE- ERT GF COLORED PEGPLE Financial report for the year ending November Sth, 1914: RECEIPTS Memberohio fecseateced during the ene S700 Ngubecthio feencCoscent larch ie ey Tea Heese tomtnieence Sheth, 1818 ORL SS Somer ha Ges nsceoal Lea eT goe ee DOESN ag Concrbuted faa St, Andrews Society, 18 Coeiriats fom miscclancaansourees, 913 etal roceints,’ SIG. onima Novenvenbis, “let HI EXPENDITURES: Fenenen at Crmaterenen, 4. * _ SiN00 San Geer eetG sew Yar . Mates ee Na galerie oe Feche coer eH Rene omoteneal Ofie. N.Y. RSG Seer. ia Reape teed tare ttegram, te, 020 Total espentore, Siz Bainnoeon hinds Nov 8 at fou F.NGARDONO, Prevent, EEO EO IR: BES. SURPRISE ALY RESEPTION, Mrs. Lena Lancaster, of 628 Droid Hill avenue, gave 4 sucprise ceveption end preteniation to her husband, ic, George. .Laceaster, Tuesday nigal. Alera delightful evening of pleasare by playing whist and dancing, ‘supper was eerved by Mr. Bevnard Lancaster. The guests included: Aessrs. Lezesd:oy May, John Gray, Chile- men D. Phillip, George B. Parker, Clarence Coleman. acd Mr. Joseph Jack Gray. eo OLD FOLKS ATTERD-DIVINE SERVICE. 2The old” folks of John Wesley M. E. Church had their day last Sunday. Carriages. were sent: for them,. and after. listening te a jgoul-stixring sermon by Dr. Ernest ‘Lyon a big dinner was served them: TEN BEST ACTS TN VAUDEVILLE SRRIEE Sree Se en gn Ta eee aie way emanates all that is popular i the American drama, _In Harlem- that portion of Harlem that: w have named the “Great Black Way’ —Negro Vaudeville finds hers If shrine, Many actors. of the race several new to the coiored theater goers-of this city, have come Like cager pilgrims to this shrine carry ing with them either fiithy offer ings or gifts that bordered on thé artistic. It is out of the group that grace¢ the footlights during. the eventfal year of 1914, that we will strive to select the’ tea best vaudeville acts, We will, of course exeinde Bert Williaa, the late Aida Walker Rosamond Johason end S. H. Dud- ley, for they belong to. the major group, the Big Bight-of the old days. First, we selezt Lizsie Hart Dorsey. No vaudeville singer be- fore the colored. theztrical public possesses such 2 combination of range, dramatic power and sweet ness of tone. She is without doubt one of the major singers of the raee. Second, the musical Byrons, Here isthe greatest musical novelty act in vaudeville, ‘These artiste have an appreciation of technique and a gunge uf ardstic ating tau: 4 lacking in the majority of Sueh aets. Third, the Blank Sisters. Asin- |tarpreters of popular melody, Bir- jleana and Arcealo Blank are nearer | the artistic goal than any of their rivals, They gleam romance out of the commonplace. Fourth, the Chocolate Drops. Far an act composed of ten or maze, jwith singing aad refined comedy, King aod Bailey gives ua the best ‘that Harlem: hascen. | Fifth, Little Feather Sinclair White, Miss White has the gift of Jeombining emotion with teebnique, transforming her violit: inierp:e- tations into interesting vaudeville lcuntributions. |“ Sixtn, Blanche Deas. Miss Deas is a ringer who makes a betizr im- pression as 2 single than in a com- bination. Her voice passezsas greater sweetness than range, and her interpretations are wsvally of the sentimentel baliad variety. Seventh, Milkr and Lyles. Jo their sketch ‘‘Kiessed is Ignorance’ these young comedians who appear: ed at Hammerstein's last winter, portray the lowes: trpe of Negro life in a happier and more sym jeathetie fashion then any on tue jeurrest stage, | Erghth Cooper and Smith. As linterpreters of that type of hie among Negroes that fusters the ambition to be “sports’’ the ver- satile song writer an, the comedian lare rigidly truthful. Ninth, fiddler and Shelton, ‘Tnis is the best of ali the colored Chinese sets. Hurry Fiddler is the heppiest portrayer of the ‘chop suey” of Orie tal in our race, ent, Blondy Kodinsoa, In ex leentrie comedy no perfoviner save [Allie Gillam een equal Robinssn, IHis twists ond jerks are exzeilent | specitaens of cecentri¢-dascing. | There were severa} acts that ap- | proahed these in quality but their |staudatd was eseapened by a dis- | pas of the suggestive. In ona or ltwo ects.a performer would reveal {himself es out of the ordinary, bat | ould be hampered by podr seppart. {Often a poorly constructed shetch I would rsin the value of eves those in the scellar ranke. | ‘The past year haa shown a decid- !ed edvance in the opportunities for ‘angeestive work largely due to jeisher ignorant menagers of white lowners, who are merely exploiting ‘the race for money. Many eharar- Ling veealists and instramaaiaiise [pave been added to the sage this iveer end several of the lesser bat | more populac performers hay gone ' jpto cabaret. i |__ Will Vaudevttle Eafve? Today lit is the mest popstar braneh c? all [Nazca theatriculs:but unless a keen praning kaife is used, vaudesilte lwill do mure to rein the Negro istace tha even tke exburec ‘The \ ottataimen: ja mite ot fanlk: Gian BOOSTS & KNOCKS | Through Federated Charities gn G.B. M. 1.00 Previously acknowledged 4.09 | The above little financial state. ment represents what has been done by the citizens of Baltimore in res. ponse t) the call for help issued by the Afro-American. Ledger three weeks ago in the interest of a poor mother and her family. The above $16 represen‘s the charity of seven people. The mother and her little ones appreciate the motives which actuated the giving of even this small amount, but how fer will it go towards betterivg her condition? ‘fwo weeks respite and then —star- | vation again staring her in the face Jor what is to her worse still,— separation from her children, In this season of cheer and giv. ing, does it nut seem that after all ovr people have not es yet caught ‘the proper Christmas spirit, when the cry from a plucky Jictle mother and her three little ens for the charity of 90,005 souls is answered with $16, Al! through the columns of this paper can be seen generous accounts ‘ot favish social activities during the rast three weeks. ‘To thuse a number of our people will turn this week, aad pass over this Hctle ap: peal unteticed and unread. Bat to those who do read, forzet not that there i3 a wonen—peshaps within’ a stone's shrow of yur home,—slowly bat surely wasting away, with three hungry moutis to feed, three naked little badies to cl.tie, and that she is depending upon us to help her. For ber there may not be much longer, but £. there tie havg and the wish she low the mandates of Him whom we profess to serze and “Give unto the Poor,” I know that Cimes are Kard, that money is not as plensiful as it has been at other times. {als know that there are a certain psrtivn of our vitizenship who have not teen afte:ted by the denzessioa in busi- ness. And 1 know that thay have dona nothing to kelp this very worthy cause. For Gud's sake, for the sake of urselve-, and for the sake of taase nyble piople, nut of our oxn race, tho rave prac. tically supported cur ehaities, let us not let tals sppes! go unheeded. BOOSTER KNOCK GATOS STELLE BAPPERINGS Catonsville, Md., December 89.— Arrengements are being mode to quarter part of. the public sekvol pupils in the pool room over the store, owing to the craw.cd ccm [ditions of two sehovis Ths mave- ment has caused ingignatiun on the part of some of the people. Mrs. Mary Horkins uf Port De- posit, sister of Mfrs Julien Milter, spent Corstmas with her ma:cer, Mrs. Hannch Owings, 116 Winters sve, Mr. Wiliam Lewis gave o tra in honor of Ars, Jenme D. Haines Sunday, Miss Helen G. Thowias rendered a beautifl solo, David Turner is on the sick t'st, ‘but is rapidly improving. |, Senta Claus visited Rev. and ‘Mrs, Murray and left them a big ‘basket of wholesome tifogs. Mr. fant Mrs. Benjamin Warkias ore- sented them a barket cantainiog a ‘vig turkey and may othr chs, | Mrs. Isabella Dorsey, of Phila- ‘delphia, daughter of Mrs, Ha:nzh Matthews is ina hospital in Fpil2- deiphia, WINCHESTER RETES Winchester, Va.,Decemier tt.— Rev. Dr. $, Dougias Me‘uttie, -t0 contneted the revival at Sz. Poul Churet. ig naw in Laver, Va. its meetings rere were suceesful. "The entertaiament fur. iceal charities was a sucesss | Miss Mary Curtis, of Washinstn ‘who has been visiting Ales, Sloan Stevheuson, has returned howe. FoR. ‘George We Midkan, Js, Mr and. Mis Laciea rly. 2 1s, ot New Verkeiiy are vishie:. fait parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goose Niekess, Sr. | Mr. and Sire. Mack ‘Woshin ton, of Connsliaviiie, Fa, arr viv bas ‘their aunt, Mrs. Mery Thom, son. | GEESRIGEE EB 3 |, Cambridge, Md. Deveii@ f+. Services at Bethel A. 3. £. Cured were coadavtad Sunday hy hats. ha R. Armstrong and C. H gg ey, far the pastor, RevSay. H. Manokso, who is quite indisps <d San:a Clatis visited the Hitle anes (on Tuesday fight with presen's and served refre-hiren:s. PP 'the funeral of Sirs. Mery Stet ley, who diet suddealy Monday, wes held at Bethel Church Wednes- day. Josiah and Lewis Heory, students at Howard University are spending the holidays with their parents. Gordon Greene and Themes Miles of Lincoln University are home for the holidays: : The funeral of Nelson Walker, who died at Provident Hospital last Thursday of last week, was held at Union Baptist Church Sunday morning, Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson officia ing. Representatives of various departments of the masonic fraternity, with which the increased was connected, were in attendance. Interment was in honour. Cemetery. The deceased was a native of Virginia and served in the Civil War. For years he had followed the trace of carpenter and builder. The funeral of Mrs. Maggie E. Robinson, who died at her home, 1125 Brisbane street, Sunday, following a brief illness, was held at her late home Wednesday afternoon. Ernest Lyon officiating. Inmemoriam was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, Stephen Robinson, a past master of Mt. Horeb Lodge of Massagegone daughter, Mrs. Harriett Gross, her Brown and one grandson. Mrs. Funnie Jackson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stephen Wilson, 1118 Russell street, Sunday, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Rev. I.N. Rose, of Ebanezer A. M. E. Churce being in charge. Interment was in Laural Cemetery. The deceased was born in Cambridge, Md., 72 years ago. The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Wells, who died at her residence, 300 N. Popleton street, December Mt. was held at Allen A. M. E. Journ. last, Monod after afternoon B. A. J. Jordan, Rev. J. G. Martin and Rev. Thomas H. Lee officiating Interment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased was born in Baltimore Mt. 51 years ago. She is survived by a husband, four children, three sisters and one brother. May she rest in peace. In sad but loving memory of my dear mother, Emily Bigus, who departed this life three years ago to my December 30, 1011. She is gone but not forgotten. How often we wish and think of you When we are alone. Her memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. By her only daughter, Maggie White, 1114 Exiting street. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Rebecca Thompson wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during the illness of her granddaughter, Annie Smith and also the floral tributes. 584 Preston street. I wish to thank Miss Bertha Bilkin, Mrs. Bentrice Briggs, Mrs. Amanda Wright, the colored em- ploye of Strouse Erros, and others who sent floral tokens following the death of my wife, Mrs. Maggie E. Robinson. Stephen Robinson, I wish to thank the many friends for their expressions of sympathy and floral tributes, following the death of my husband, Wn. H. R. A Christmas entertainment was given by Tyson M. P. Church, West Brom Park, just Friday. The parish Rev. R. L. Mehr. was also remembered by the congregation. BY THE PUBLIC. I wish to inform the public as to the event at Parks Square Baptist Church, Tuesday evening, December 2nd. I was billed to this but I knew nothing of it. "I only because I have no desire to observe the public." Rev. R. L. Bruce, Sacred Song Bldn. GILTURE CLUB MEETS The Trinity Culture Club, of Bathmina city, held its weekly meeting December 28, at the home of Misser Kuth and Grace Gibson. Almost the full membership was present. In February, the club will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass. Rev. P.C. Neal A. M., will deliver the commemorative oration. All members of this club do some special art work during the year. An enjoyable evening was spent and the Afro-American Ledger and the Maryland Voice are to be the organs of the club. Nearly all of the members are readers of these journals. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Gidingsdon, 24th street. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a group of people standing in front of a building with large windows. The individuals are dressed in formal attire, suggesting a formal event or gathering. T. G. MARSHALL'S GROCERIES PROVISIONS BUTTER SPECIAL NOTICE Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue The Embroidery Class will open on Monday January 4th, at 8:00clock. The former teachers will take charge of the class; and a full attendance is required a full attendance is requested. For further information write or see the General Secretary, H. C. Smith, 1500 Druid Hill Ave. FREE CATALOGUE We manufacture all the Latest Styles of Creole Hair Goods, Electric Combs Raw Hair, Etc. We are the largest Hair Dealers, and show a larger variety of styles, and sell more Fur Creole Wigs than any other man- ufacturers in the United States. Write for New Cathayne. It is FREE. larger variety of styles, and sell more Fine Creole Wisley than any other man- ufacturers in the United States. 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We wish to take this means of extending to one many patrons, our gratitude for their patronage during the year field, and to assure them of our intention to give better and more efficient service during the coming year. We deliver wholesale or retail orders anywhere in the city. A card or telephone call will bring our agent to your door. Our produce is always fresh and wholesome. Try it and be convinced. Wishing to one and all a happy and prosperous New Year, I am, NO MORE Emcline Madison Custodian for the Quincy Browne one hair grower which will do what he will do. It sure made my hair grow very fast, one cleaned them and the rest repaired my hair from calling in a week name. It last week. Whatever. You will see, new long my hair in now. WILLING GRAY AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for particulars today Veganables and fruit... $1,500 00 Butter, eggs and poultry $1,314 56 Confectionary and Misc. WHATCOAT M. E. CHUROH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, and Communion. 2 p. m. Sunday School, and the instalation of the officers and teachers. 4 30 p. m. Epsom League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. George R. Williams. Thursday January 7th, Quarterly Conference will be held. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Roger- Ave. and Lexington Street Bev. Geo. C. Curry, Porter 11.a.m. Sermon by Dr. I. L. Thomas. Field Agent and Missionary of Board of Home Mission of the Church Extension Society. S p.m. Sermon by a visiting pastor. Everyone cordially invited to attend all of these services JOEN WESLEY M. E. CFURCH Cor. Sharp and Montgomery Sts Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. 3.3 a.m. Dedication of the new hall by the District Super. Rev C. G. Cummings. To the members especially we call your attention to the fact that the morning service every Sunday begins prompt at 11 o'clock. Please govern yourself accordingly. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHUROB Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARKOLL. D. J. Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching by the pastor, Communion. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League 5 p. m. The pastor and Rev. G. E. Curry of Asbury Church will exchange pulpits. Revival services will continue during the week. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga St. near Carrollton Ave. Rev. S. A. Virgil. Pastor Sunday January 3rd. H. a. m. Sermon by pastor, subject, "Resolutions." 5.30 p. m. Epworth League. 5 p. m. Preaching. Revival services will continue during the week. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 330 Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Stranger. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 6:20 Epworth League 8 p. m. Pastor. Mrs. Pearl A. Rice, Supt. Nrs. Elizabeth Fulner. Pres. Ladies Aid Mrs. Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Sunc. Tr. League. Miss Albretter Smith, P., Penny Club AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, pastor Parsonage 19 N Calhoun St. Thursday January 1st, watch meet- ing, annual lovefest Friday night. Breaching. Saturday, January 14th. 6.30 to 9 a.m. Clause Thos. Lane, Ldr. 12 a.m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "The Mission of Jesus." 8.30 to 9 a.m. School. Wm. Powell Press. 8 p. m. Exchange of M. E. pulpits, sermon Rev. S. A. Virgil pastor, St. Paul. The first Union Revival month of January in all M. E. Churches. A cordial welcome awaits you. ALLEN A. M. E. COURSE Lexington and Carlton St. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor Sunday January 3rd. 11 p. m. Subject, "The Armor of God." 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. Try and send the children. 4:30 p. m. Allan C. E. League, Consecration services. Good singing. Allen C. E. League 9 p. m. Sermon and the Lord's Sinner. You are invited to be present at the first communion service of the New Year. All are invited and welcome Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E. L. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. CHRIST STITUTION CHURCH Emperor Street Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Sunday January 2nd, 1915 H. m. by the Rev. Abraham Hill. 5:30 p. m. Sunday School. 5:30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor and Communion. [Signature] D. L. IS MEM. M. E. CHURCH Sockleton St. St. W. Baltimore in New H. K. Hightower, Pastor. 5:30 p. m. Class. 11 a. m. Rev. L. E. Sepel, D. D. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6:30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 5 a. m. Sermon to the G. U. C. of activities. EENNEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery's near Charles Brown 3:30 p. m. Sunday School 5:45 p. m. Allen Endeavor League 7:30 p. m. Preaching Cooperation at morning and evening BETHEL A. M. E. GRURCB Lanvale St. and Drudl Hill Av. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage: 1405 Argv Ave. Sunday January 3rd, 1915 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor subject, "Too Busy" 3 p. m. Rev. Joseph Gwynn his choir and congregation of Oak Street and Shiloh will worship with us. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6 p. m. A. C. E. League 8 p. m. Rev. A. Young will preach his famous railroad sermon. His chair and congregation will worship us. Don't miss the train NINNE A. M. B. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Pastor 6.30 a. m. Early Meeting. Charles Turner, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. subject, "This Day Is Like" 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. League 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor subject, "A Search For Those Alive." Revival commence first of the year T. J. Holliday T. J. Holliday, Supt. H. Albert Whittington, Pres. A.C.E.L. Don't miss the train for Heaven Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous Railroad Sermon at the New Bethel A. M. E Church. Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale Streets the first Sunday in the New Year, Jan. 3rd, 1915, at 7.30 p. m. The chair and congregation will accompany him. Don't fail to come. Rev. L. S. Flugg, pastor, Bethel Rev. A. Young, Pastor, Whatcoas, FAYNE NEMH A.M.E. CHURCH Laurens and Colhoun Streets Rev. James G. Martin, Pastor Parsonage 116 Calhoun Street The officers and members cordially invite strangers to worship with us. Sunday January 3rd, 1916. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. James G. Martin. 2 p.m. Sunday School. 6 p.m. Allen C. E. League. Topic: "Who Is On The Lord's Side?" Matt. 10:32. Concession meeting led by the pastor. 7:30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor, Communion service. James F. Neale, Surr. WATFORD A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Easter. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, and H. Communion. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School Session. 5.45 p. m. C. E. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. Matthew Moore, Sun. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 644 George Street Sunday January 3rd. 1915 59th Anniversary of Class No.1, Bro. M. White, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Widerman. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Mime E. L. Bruce will give a sacred concert, 10 cents admission. 6 p. m. Allen C. E. League 8 p. m. 59th Anniversary Sermon by Rev J. A. Briscoe Come to St. John's Sunday all day. Prayer meet Friday nights FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHUR, H Cor. Orchard and Tessier Sts. Lie. L. C. Curtis, D. D. P. Pastor Parsonage, 1222 Argyle Ave. Watch meeting December 31, 1914. from 9 to 12. Ev. rhybody is invited. Sunday January 3rd. 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 4 p.m. Class meeting. 7.30 Sermon by the pastor and the Lord's Supper, administered. BRD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Sunday night January 3rd, 7:15 p. m. Young People's Program. 8.15 p. 10 Preaching service, subject. "The Work of Demos." Every man welcome. Come and bring a friend. Good singing. Beginning Sunday January 3rd, 1915 series of men's meetings with speakers of note and ability. Sunday January 3rd 5 p. m., Mr. W. J. Beckett, Secretary of Colored Y. M. C. A. of Washington, D. C. "Why Baltimore Needs a $100,000 Y. M. C. A. Sunday January 10th 5 p. m., Mr. J. A. B. Cullis, President of Y. M. C. A. of Baltimore and the Y. M. C. A." Sunday January 17th 5 p. m., Rev I. L. pastor, Ebuenor A. M. E. Church "The Y. M. C. A. and the Churches." You are a committee I love to make these meetings a success. Otopeni Young Women's Christian Association 1200 Drubl Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to spend the first Sunday in New Year at the Y, W. C. A. Come and bring a friend The vesper services at the Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Drubl Hill Ave., will be in charge of the Campaign Club from 5 to 6 p. m. Mrs. Morris Carey, Chr. of the Religious Committee of the Central Association will be the speaker. Good music Mrs. Buth Mcabee will sing. Mrs. Estelle Tennell, President of the Chin will preside. Miss C. Davage, 1st V.ce Pres. Mrs. H. O. Smith, Gen'l See'y Louisville, Ky.—As I sit down to write to you this week I am facing another year, but since it is not in the other year I shall not make my resolutions, but will be prepared to turn over a new leaf when I write my next letter. I have spent a good Christmas in the cold in big Chicago, and while here I did not, get to see many people but those I did see were glad to see me. I reached the city and went directly to the home of my private secretary who told me that she was delighted to have me present and was going to instruct me in German, because she heard I was going to war to fight for the freedom of all Europe, and become a big man over there after the war was over, but I informed her that I thought I was really too young to die and too old to fight and that they would have to excuse me. She soon had something to eat for me and after sending it into eternity tried my hand on the sleeping business. I had the pleasure of calling to see Miss Jessie M. Lucas. She is very soon bud into a first-class atenographer. She is courteous and will make a good secretary. Miss Alice Andrews is one of the teachers in the public school of Chicago, and delighted to see and to hear of the success she is having as a teacher. She is a member of our race, but in the room where she teaches there is not to be found one of us. She is doing her work well, and will be able to hold the position unless there is a great change in Chicago. Now you talk about representative men, I bad the pleasure of spending an hour with one, and he treated me just like I was one of them big men myself. I have never been more courteously received anywhere than I was in the office of Hon. E. H. Morris, grand master of Odd Fellows for all America, and one of the greatest lawyers in this country saying nothing about race or color. He is a lawyer and then with his ability and wealth, he has never been too large or to busy to hear the common people when they call on him, and it is no wonder that the people should elect such a man Grand Master of America of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Morris is a leader of men. He knows men, and how to handle them, and he has contributed much to the Odd Fellows of America. He is known throughout the civilized world, and to my mind is one of the greatest men in the whole race. He is blessed with a lovely home in Chicago and then he has a summer home in Michigan, and he devotes much of his time to home making and enjoying himself with the people and with his own lovely wife. From his office I went around to see the Christmas things, with my private secretary. She seemed to enjoy being in good company, and I enjoyed being with her. After attending Christmas tree at the Olivet Baptist Church, I went home and slept until next morning, which was Christmas. Charles Jr., had arranged a strong pair socks for me and filled full of good things and a back tie, and a pure silk shirt, for which I desire to thank him and his mother because she had some thing to do with it all. I am now in Louisville as you see, but it would be of interest to you to know that I have been to other places before I got to Louisville, or even before I went to Chicago, because I spent a day with Rev. M. R. Dixon, pastor of St. James A. M. E Chruch, New Orleans, La., and spoke at the Union Bethel A. M. E Church, of which the Rev. J. B. Bell is pastor, and then I had dinner with Rev. Bell, with Mrs. Dixon, and left for the road. At Montgomery, Miss Hardie met me at the iron horse stable with a lunch for breakfast, and when I stepped off in Birmingham, a man who had been commissioned by Mrs. C. A. Tuggle met me at the stable with an automobile and toted me up to her house. Mrs. Tuggle had arranged a nice dinner for me, and had me meet the children, and then sent me to see others around in the town and at night I pulled out. I am sure you know Mrs. Tuggle, because she is the president and founder of Tuggle Institute, Birmingham, the president and founder of the Rising Sons and Daughters of Protection. The organizer of the Grand Court of Calanthe in the state and is the worthy Councillor and is just a busy woman all the time. It was to me a source of pleasure to see her, and to meet Mrs. Fannie Cosby, who is a worker. Miss Upshaw is the stenographer, and Mr. Murray is principal of the school. I had the pleasure of looking at Dr. U. G. Mason, who is one of finest physicians in Birmingham. He is a man who has given much for the development of the people in his part of the world, and is some pumpkin in the Knights of Pythias. I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. S. W. Green, and going to her home. I shall have much to say about her when I go to New Orleans the next time. Now that I have had my say about these things, I must remind you that Black Patti and her company are stranded down in Memphis, and I hope that she will so n be able to get out on the road again. An attachment was issued for her car, and they are just living on it in Memphis and cannot get away. I met a young woman, Miss Anderson, who had been with her and was making her escape home. She had sent home for money to get back there and no doubt she has said "Father I came home to die," when the truth is known she is there to get something to eat and then to be at home. But now come to a sad part, death has been down this way at the close of the year and has taken from us Rev. William Beckham, field secretary of the National Baptist Convention and one of the most noted characters in the race and the Baptist church. He died in Independence Mo., and was buried in Bonham, Texas. I am sure you will have read much about it in the paper and I shall not take up the time to say all I desire to say about him. Unfortunately Dr. Beckham had lived an old bachelor and there is no one here to cry after him. You may be on the look out for my letter next week. PRESIDENT OF DEMI-TASSEH SOCIAL HONORED At the close of a recent meeting of the Demi-Tasse and Basket Ball Society Social Inc. Mr. Joseph Hubert, vice president, the officers and members terdered their honorable president, Mr. H. Pierson W. Scott an elaborate banquet. Mr. Wm. Cure, assistant treasurer, acted as toastmaster for the evening. Each member partook of the famous Demi-Tasse Punch, and gave the class yell: "Who are we, we are the class of 13 of the D. T. B. B. S." and drank to the health, wealth and success all through life of the president. All demanded a speech from the president, which he responded to gladly in the following words: "Officers, members and well-wishers pardon me for these remarks. I mean no reflection upon any of our members, but there is nothing in any line of business or in any branch of science more important than facts. Facts, of course are truth and truth rules the world; no matter what barriers it may encounter. This may have been the first time and it may be the last time that you gentlemen will ever hear me make this assertion again. An honor of this kind is much more likely to give me theories, surmises and rumors than truths. Facts are not to be hunted by crowds; some one person must pursue some one fact. We have no facts that we do not owe to the faint vigils of individuals. Perhaps in this instance is only a demand for brevity on the part of criticisers. The busy man appreciates conscience more than he does facts. Many a fact has been lost to the world because its possessor did not know how to state it quickly. In some lines of human activity a fact has no chance of recognition no matter how intellectually great man or woman may be no matter what his qualifications for success in life he does not attain to the highest proficiency until he or she has the vision of truth righteousness and sisterly and brotherly love. Gentlemen the secret of my success in life is if I don't attain the science of my new calling I have the brains for it. what I have reference to is I haven't the knowledge of my undertakings. I have had, and still have, what is worth more the confidence and spirit of it, and that is my sole reason in getting the Armory to help the Day Nursery, for its president has been struggling for quite a while for its success and with the cooperation of our gentlemen, and the public in general it will be one of the greatest successes that was ever held at the Fifth Regiment Armory. A LESSON LEARNED (Continued from last week) "These upstart Negroes," she murmured, "must be taught to know their place, and it is I who will do the teaching. They think themselves so smart; but it takes a Southern white woman to show them a thing or two." On her part Mrs. Worthy went away with a smile of contempt for the other's duplicity and a pity at the clumsy attempts to pull the wool over her eyes. For the insults offered her she felt the time would come when she could avenge them and pay back in her own coin the studied shafts aimed at her. Assured that no support could be hoped for from the Equal Suffrage Association, since Mrs. Mortimer was all powerful there, she turned her efforts in other directions with the results that alarming rumors soon reached the ears of Mrs. Mortimer about the defection of the colored vote. The officers of the Association pointedly demanded to know of her the cause of this defection. Indeed they made it so hot and raised such a hubbub that, realizing her ruse with Mrs. Worthy had failed, she saw that new tactics must be adopted and that she must see the hated Mrs. Worthy again. She pondered the subject long and angrily and resolved to call her up and appoint a meeting at the rooms of the Association, for she just would not have her calling again at her own home. Besides she suspected that Mrs. Worthy would not consent to know her place and agree to call at the side door. Mentally anathematizing, intractible and insolent Negroes, she took down the receiver and called for John Worthy's number. "Is this the wife of John Worthy?" "Yes," was the puzzled reply. "This is Mrs. Judge Mortimer talking." "Oh!" "Yes, I would like to see you". "Yes?" coolly. "Can you meet me at the rooms of the Association at eleven o'clock today?" "I am afraid not, as I am very busy." "We'll, sometime this afternoon, then." "I am sorry but I am engaged at my household affairs and will be busy all day. A pause— Mrs. Mortimer swallowed hard and then said, "It would not take long; could I see you if I called at your home?" Mrs. Worthy paused a moment and with a peculiar inflection of the voice said, "Very well." "I will come at eleven" concluded Mrs. Mortimer, and hung up the receiver with a bang! The Worthy's lived on a prominent street and their house and lawn were the best kept in the block. Mrs. Dwight Mortimer opened her eyes in surprise when she saw the house and then said spitefully to her black coachman: "Why does John Worthy live up here among white people where he is not wanted, rather than down in the bottoms among his own people? I don't understand your people in that." She rang the door bell and, while waiting the summons to enter, gazed curiously through the screen of the door at the exquisitely furnished hall arranged with that quiet touch of refinement that only a cultured woman can know. "Imitation! they're regular monkeys for that" sniffed Mrs. Dwight Mortimer. Before Mrs. Worthy answered the bell he had determined how to act. She was not a woman to turn the other cheek also. She believed in paying back in like manner just what was given her. She did not believe in senseless rage against white people simply because they were white, for she knew and realized that some of the best friends the colored race has ever known have been white people. But she was human enough to resent bitterly insults aimed at her by individuals; and long ago she had determined in her own mind that passive acceptance of slights and snubs only bred in the giver and the world generally, unmitigated contempt. To defend oneself, to resent insults, to maintain one's self-respect, were cardinal virtues writ deeply in her book-of life; and she knew that the world placed these far up toward the top list of important things "Fight the devil with fire" she decreed, and always acted accordingly. So she swept through the hall and coolly surveyed the other—also Mrs. Mortimer—through the screen. She nodded, but did not invite her visitor in, and waited for her to begin. Mrs. Dwight Mortimer, a finesse in the deadly art of feminine warfare, felt the touch and colored with rage and humiliation. Never in its wildest flights had her mind conceived that she, Mrs. Judge Mortimer—a daughter of a proud and aristocratic southern family—would ever have such a thing come to her at the hands of a Negro woman. She was tempted to turn and go, but the thought of her fellow Association members and her loss of influence with them, which during the past few days she had felt slipping away, cautioned her to act discreetly. Swallowing her pride and standing on the outside of the colored-woman's door she sought desperately to undo the effect of her past week's actions. BY CHARLES H. FOWLER, M. D. The greatest book of its kind published. Nothing like it on the book market. 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She also told her that the word had gone over the State that the Equal Suffrage Association neither asked for nor desired the fifteen thousand colored votes and accordingly they would not get them. Many other things did she tell Mrs. Dwight Mortimer standing there on her porch, along the same lines; and when that lady left she had received a lesson whose import she was destined to remembr to her dying day. As she drove homeward and reached her gate, it was a chastened woman who fled up the steps, entered her parlor and threw herself weeping on the sofa. The defeat of Woman's Suffrage would be laid entirely at the door of her mismanagement, and her ambitious plans for the future for herself and husband would go glimmering. These hated Negroes had more power than she imagined; and with that revolting thought was mingled a feeling of something like respect which all women felt when in the presence of power and force. 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Followed the elections in due season and as prognosticated by Mrs. Worthy, her husband won by a handsome majority. Later came the State-wide election for Woman's Suffrage, which was decisively defeated by ten thousand majority, the colored voter casting his ballot almost as a unit against it. Mrs. Mortimer's attitude and utterances on the colored vote were known all over the State and, strange to relate, the blame for the defeat of the measure was not laid to the indifferent hostility of the Negro so much as to the unwise actions and stupidity of Mrs. Judge Mortimer. A revolution occured within the ranks and that lady, her worst fears realized, saw her power and prestiges swept away and a new president and a new order of things inaugurated. The Closest Attention To Details PROMINENT MINISTER DEAD Nashville, Tenn., December 25. After an illness covering several months Rev. Wm. Beckham, D.D., of this city, died in Independence, Mo., Monday. This news was flashed over the wire by Rev. S.W. Bacatoe. Dr. Beckham was field secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board, a position he had held for more than a dozen years. He was born in Zebulon, Pike county, Ga., April 9, 1866, but moved to Texas with his parents when quite a youngster. He was ordained as a Baptist minister, November 25, 1891, at Albany, Texas. He pastored in Texas for some years, after which he was a missionary under Rev. R.H. Boyd, who was at that time superintendent of missons of the General Baptist Convention of Texas. Dr. Beckham afterwards succeeded Dr. Boyd when the latter came to Tennessee to start the Publishing House. After working for several years in Texas, he became field secretary of the Publishing and Home Mission Board in 1902. When the Boards were separated last September, the Publishing Board elected Dr. Beckham as its field secretary, and it was while on his first trip of the fiscal year that he suffered his fatal illness. The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church, of this city. MRS. LUCY S. DAY Expert Worker in Hair Wigs and Toupees a Specialty Instructions Given to a Limited Number Daily 1308 N. FREMONT AVENUE, BALTIMORE. MD The Whole Year Through The advertisements of Baltimore's successful Business men may be found in these columns. It Pays them-It will pay YOU. Try it. Call up Mt. Vernon 2833 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith are rejoicing over the birth of a fine girl which came to thier home several weeks ago. Mother and daughter are doing well. INDICATIONS OF SOCIAL UNREST Patriotic Action For Future Betterment Is Suggested. MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR Well Known and Consistent Advocate of Full Constitutional Rights For Colored American Citizens Would Have Them Emulate Example of Patrick Henry—A New Modern Diogenes. By RALPH W. TYLER. Columbus, O.-On down the corridor of time has come that hold, defiant, fearless declaration of Patrick Henry, "Give me liberty or give me death!" and it has aroused from inaction to militancy thousands of men who before had been reconciled to the futility of fighting the world; who now, thrilled by this defiant declaration, believe and say one bad best be deed than live shorn of constitutional rights and privileges. Back from a period of 2,000 years, freighted with the fragrance of peace, something divine-like whispers to us. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." And as these divinely inspired words seize, hold and envelop us we hesitate between aggressive force and patient submission, wondering all the while if the promise will be fulfilled, doubting if the red corpuscles of courageousness should be permitted to crystallize into the shrinking spirit of a slave. "We have met the enemy and they are ours!" sent over the blue waters of Lake Erie in 1812, has ever inspired brave men to battle in blood and to death midst the boom of cannon and the shriek of shells for the honor that comes to those who dare to fight against might for the right. We fear neither the legions of earth nor the minions of hell when our rights are assailed and our liberties curtailed. Timorously, from out between the covers of that Book of Books, shrinking behind "the word of God," there comes to us, "If any one smiles you on the right cheek turn him also the left," commanding us to suffer, but not strike back. But what monumental courage, what a wonderful spirit of forbearance it requires to give heed to such a command even from him, when inspiring martial music, the huzzas and the crowns and the honors await those who dare to fight with their blood and their lives injustice that strips them of citizens' rights and privileges! "The survival of the fittest" arouses within the manly man all that fighting spirit needed to sail his bark over the tempest tossed sea to the quiet harbor yonder where sets the glorious sun, or to make one's way through an unyielding (in their prejudices) throng of arbitrary, bitter foes who insist, in spite of every achievement recorded, that we are but a little higher than the patient, burden bearing ox—no better than a dog. When one has girded up his loins, grasped the battling ax firmly and with grim determination prepared to hurt himself against the hated foe, determined on "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth," determined to conquer or perish, how the hard hands clutching the battle ax relax and the hot blood cools and the spirit of Christ-like humility charges anger from its throne when from out the long gone past, serenely down through the ages, comes "Do unto others as you would that men should do unto you." Torn by dissensions, distracted by the babble of voices, the militant and the submissive; urged on by the craving for the honors and glory that are the reward of the returned blood stained, conquering hero and dissuaded by the siren song of peace in a faroff future, we pause to ask. Which road must we take to reap the largest mead of praise and the most lasting and comforting peace? Which? Who can surely point the way? AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY. Holds Annual Meeting In Washington. Noted Men Among Speakers. The eighteenth annual meeting of the American Negro academy was held at the Twelfth street branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Washington on Monday and Tuesday. Dec. 28 and 29, and was well attended. President A. H. Grimke delivered his annual address Monday evening. His subject was "The Ultimate Criminal." The other speakers and their subjects for the two days' session were: C. G. Woodson, "Educating the Negro Before 1800": Dr. Walter H. Brooks, "The Evolution of the Negro Church," and Professor J. R. L. Diggs, "Aesthetic Education of the Race Through the Church." Dr. J. W. Cromwell, author of the recent book entitled "The Negro In American History," is the corresponding secretary of the organization. Indianapolis Has Old Settlers' Club. An old settlers' club was recently organized in Indianapolis, Ind. Thirty years of residence in the city is the requirement for membership. The officers are: Mrs. Samuel McKlure, president; Mrs. Mary Thomas, first vice president; John Smith, second vice president, and Mrs. Tillie Smith, recording secretary. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. Edge Hill. (Pa.) Congregation Thrives Under Rev. Brandon's Leadership. Edge Hill. Pa.-The growth of the Antioch Baptist church in this town, a suburb of Philadelphia, is attracting the attention of the Baptists of the state. Its membership is small, but very active and ambitious in its efforts to sustain in this part of the community a place of worship to meet the growing demands of the population of our people, which is constantly increasing. The members have contributed liberally of their means for the maintenance of the church and are now planning to raise funds for a new church office. The Rev. J. B. Brandon, pastor of this church, is one of the most industrious men in the ministry to be found anywhere in the state. He was born in Halifax county, Va., in 1870. His early education was obtained in the public schools of his native county—namely, Oak Grove, Mountain View and South Boston. After advancing far enough to receive a teacher's certificate the Rev. Mr. Brandon taught for a time a private school in Norfolk, Va. In 1890 he became a resident of Philadelphia and worked at his trade T. R. REV. J. B. BRANDON. as an upholsterer and cabinet maker. Feeling called to the ministry and being licensed to preach, he succeeded in building a small church at Sharon Hill, Pa., at the same time improving his mind by private study under Dr. William A. Creditt of Philadelphia. In order to devote more time to study he resigned from his church and entered a school in Germantown. The following summer he attended the Downingtown school at Downingtown, Pa., working on the school farm by day and studying evenings in order to secure his schooling in the winter. The following winter he secured the position of mail carrier for the school, which greatly helped him, as he had a wife and child to support. He served the Tabernacle Baptist church of Ocean City, N. J., for two years, during which time a beautiful church edifice was purchased for the congregation. He was ordained by the Mount Carmel Baptist church of Philadelphia, studying while pastoring his church in the seminary department of Lincoln university, from which he graduated in 1910, having made an average of 80 and 90 in Hebrew. He afterward served the Seybert institute at Meadowbrook, Pa., as an instructor and two years ago accepted the call to the Antioch Baptist church in this town. When the Rev. Mr. Brandon was called to his present field the church had but seven members. It had no property and was in debt for rent. Now it has sixty members, owns a valuable piece of property and is preparing to build a church edifice costing between $3,000 and $5,000. The Rev. Mr. Brandon recently galanced fame by protecting one of the women members of his church from the insults of a white man of a depraved character. DODSON CHOSEN PRESIDENT. Society of Sons of Virginia Elects Editor at Annual Meeting. Brooklyn.—The Society of the Sons of Virginia, a large and influential mutual benefit organization in Brooklyn, held its annual meeting the third week in December and cleared up all business for 1014. The society is composed of native born Virginians of the Sons of Virginia parentage. It was organized Nov. 22, 1897, and has had a most successful career. Besides meeting its membership obligations it has contributed from time to time liberally to charitable institutions or civic organizations conducted for the benefit of the race. After paying off all obligations for the year, the treasurer's report shows a balance of considerably over $4,500 on hand and in bank. The annual election of officers for 1915 resulted as follows: President N. Barnett-Dodson; vice president, Eleaza Jackson; financial secretary, Peter H. Fisher; recording secretary, A. R. Nash; corresponding secretary, J. F. Flippin, treasurer, G. H. Carter; chapain, R. L. Powell, and sergeant-atarms, J. S. Watkins. Members of the board of directors elected for three years were P. B. Swan, C. H. Turner and Charles Twyne. The annual installation of the newly elected officers will be held on Thursday evening, Jan. 7. The Rev Dr. C. P. Cole, pastor of the Bridge Street A. M. E. church, has been invited to deliver the installation address on this THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SUNDAY SCHOOL. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Judg. ii, 7-19. Memory Verses, 11, 12—Golden Text, Hos. xiv, 4—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The lessons of this year begin with five studies in the book of Judges, showing the failure of Israel. God's intervention and man's faithlessness. Every deliverer whom God raised up was in some sense suggestive of the great Deliverer, the Lord Jesus Christ, and each one wrought in the power of the Holy Spirit. Joshua tells of the entrance of Israel into the promised land and its subjugation and division among the tribes, ending with Joshua's farewell appeal to Israel to fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and in truth and the determination of the people so to do (Josh. xxiv, 14, 24). One of his grandest farewell words was when he reminded the people that not one thing had failed of all the good things which the Lord had spoken (Josh. xxill, 14). See the same blessed testimony in I Kings, vill, 56, and let each one lay it to heart for his own special comfort. The section assigned us for this day's lesson is a concise epitome of the book of Judges, telling of Israel's persistent turning away from God and of His great patience with them. David summarized the record in these words: "Many times did He deliver them, but they provoked Him with their counsel and were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless He regarded their affliction when He heard their cry" (Ps. evi, 43, 44: lxxviii, 32). Paul summarized Joshua and Judges in these words: "When He had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan He divided their land to them by lot. And after that He gave unto them judges about the space of 450 years until Samuel the prophet" (Acts xiii, 19, 20). The first chapter of Judges tells how tribe after tribe had failed to drive out the people of the land as they had been commanded, and our lesson chapter opens with the Lord's reproof for this sin, saying: "We have not obeyed my voice. Why have ye done this?" (Verse 2.) Our lesson begins by telling us that while Joshua lived and also during the lifetime of the elders that outlived Joshua the people served the Lord. The Lord and even one man can lead a host of people in the right direction. Think of the worldwide testimony to the God of Daniel by the faithfulness of himself and his three friends. See II Chron. xvi, 9, and desire above all things a whole heart for Him. The next lesson verses tell of the death and burial of Joshua, and these three verses (7-9) are identical with Josh. xxiv, 20-31. When the Spirit repeats words He thus asks special attention to them. The words that specially hold me are "Joshua the servant of the Lord" and "The people served the Lord" and make me wish to appropriate more fully the beautiful heart words "Whose I am and whom I serve" (Acts xxvii, 231). Joshua ends with the burial of two other bodies, those of Joseph after so long a time and Eleanor, the son of Aaron. Bodies are buried, but people go on living better without them (if redeemed) until the time of the resurrection bodies. How pitiful to read of "a generation which knew not the Lord" (verse 10), and they the descendants of a people for whom the Lord wrought as He had never wrought for any other nation! They forsook the Lord God of their fathers, did evil in His sight and worshiped the idols of the nations which should have been destroyed by them, for the Lord had said, "Thou shalt make no covenant with them our shew mercy unto them. * * * for thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, * * * a special people unto Himself above all people that are upon the face of the earth" (Deut. vii, 2-6). Such sowing brings sad reaping according to lesson verses 14, 15; chapter iii, 5-8, 12, 13, and records in chapters following of similar turnings away from God. A very odd thumbs and toes story of sowing and reaping is found in chapter 1, 6, 7. The principle always stands, "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap" (Gal. vi, 7). Nevertheless the Lord raised up judges, who delivered them, for the Lord was with the judge (verses 16, 18; chapter jil, 9, 15). We should think that the Lord would grow weary of forgiving and delivering a people whom He knew would after a time commit the same sins again, but He is the same Lord who told Peter to forgive until seventy times seven, or until the end of Daniel's seventy-sevens, which means the coming of the kingdom. "The" would not hearken into their judges; they turned quickly out of the way; they ceased not from their own doings nor from their stubborn way (verses 17, 19). Long afterward it was written of them. "Their doings will not suffer them to turn unto their God" (Hos. v. 4, margin). In the days of their kings they mocked the messengers of God and despised His words and misused His prophets (II Chron. xxxv1, 16), and when the Messiah came in the fullness of time they crucified Him. Yet He said: "How often would I, * * * but ye would not." "O Israel, thon hast destroyed thyself, but in Me is thine help." 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Murray, caught the fancy of the dancers. The Fox Trot, Hesitation, One Step and Tango were among the dances that lured these devotees of the terpischorean art. The grand march which has always been the opening feature of the Assembly was led by Mr. J. Edward Lansey, vice president of the Board of Governors. Those who made their formal bow to society were Misses Mabel Locks, Anna Coleman, Ruth Freeland, Mary Waring, Carrie Russell and May Hughes. An intermission took place at midnight, during which a buffet luncheon was served. The out-of-town guests included: Misses Helen Gordon, Lillian Yarborough, Harriet Shadd, Pearl Flagg, Mary Waring, Laura West, M. Montgomery, Ruth Peters, H. Russell, Prof. Cardozo, Carl J. Murphy, Daniel Edmonds, Mr. and Mrs. C. Leland Simmons, James H. N. Waring, Jr., Charles Flagg, John Wilkinson, Drs. James H. N. Waring, G. Sumner Wormley, Ralph Stewart, Robert Wilson, Arthur Curtis, all of Washington. Misses Sadie Coerran, Carrie Dublin, both of New York city; W. A. Pinderhughs, Providence, R. L.; Nellie B. Nicholson, Wilmington, Del.; Helen Taylor, Harrisburg, Pa.; Dr. L. D. Wright, Atlantic City, and R. Y. Nelson, Doylestown, Pa. Before the dance a number of functions were given. Among them was a nicely-arranged dinner by Mr. E.Bernard Taylor. His guests included: Misses Helen Taylor Harrisburg, Pa.; Mary Waring, Washington; Emma Mason and Ruby Young, Messrs Frederick Young, Robert Young, both of this city; Drs. Ralph Stewart, Arthur Curtis and J. H. N. Waring, of Washington. MR. AND MRS. BAKER ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Baker entertained a host of friends at their home, 1527 McElderry street on Tuesday evening, December 29, a which time a very pleasant evening was spent. At a late hour the guests retired to the dining room where a repast consisting of some of the delicacies of the season was served. Among those present were Mesdames Rosa Parker, Lauretta Johnson, Matilda Stanley, Elizabeth Chase, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mayfield Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Mitchell, Miss Sarah Tyler, Mr. William Collins. Mr. John Mitchell, Mr. John Goldman, Mr. Henry Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Watson, Miss Irene Smith, Mr. Jas. Turner, Miss Lucinda Turner, Dr John Dolman, Mr. John Clark. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. Mary Chaney of Gulford, Md., Dr. Alexander Terrell, of Harrisburg, Va. TENDERED A BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tilghman, of 614 W. Hoffman street gave their little daughter bertha, a birthday party on Sunday, December 27. A number of little folks were present. A Christmas tree was beautifully trimmed. Mrs. Jane Tilghman, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Thompson ushered the little folks into the dining room where all the good things of the season were served. All left having en- HOLD ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION The I. F. F. Club held its first anniversary reception Monday evening, December 28, at 1332 Argyle avenue. Music rendered by Messrs. Janie and Wilson helped to make the evening more enjoyable. At midnight the guests entered the dining room to do justice to a table laden heavily with the delicacies of the season. Last but most unique was the opening of a holly box containing presents for each member from their associates. Each listened attentively to hear the president call her name. In the wee hours of the morning the guests departed congratulating the I. F. F. Club for the evening's pleasure. Guests were: Prof Burke, of Boston, Mass., Messrs. Daniel Carroll, Frederick Demby, Walter Holbrook, William Janie, John Mason, Samuel Moore, Charles Patterson, William Robinson, Winfield Scott, Robert Smith and Louis Wilson Officers: Lillian M. Hebron, president; Alice Patterson, vice president; Bertha O. Taylor, secretary; Helena Smallwood, treasurer Members: Grace Alexander, Etta Cheedom, Lena Conyer, Flora Dixon, Alice Knight, Julia O'Brien, Edna Wells and Mary Wooden. AN AFTERNOON TEA Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott, of Ellicott City, gave an afternoon tea in honor of their friend, Miss Sodoniah Thompson, of Washington. The dining room was elaborately decorated with wreaths and holly. The following guests were present: Miss Sodonia Thompson, of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. John Bell, of Mt. Washington, Miss Margaret Dorsey, Mr. Franklin Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Crofford, of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barnes, of Catonsville. After the tea the rest of the evening was spent with a musical program. Miss Lola Smith of 16 East Chase street. gave a party on Wednesday afternoon, December 30, at 3 o'clock in honor of Miss Chlorice Bundey. Those present were: Master Earl Bundey, her brother; Miss Irene Roye and Master Leon Roye, Miss Ruth Harris, Miss Anna Johnson, Miss Daisy, Miss Dorothy and Miss Louise Coleman. UNIQUE PLEASURE CLUB ENTERTAINS. The Unique, Pleasure Club gave a swell reception at Brown's Hall, Montgomery street, Christmas Eve. The function was largely attended. At a late hour supper was served, during which toasts were responded to. Mr. William Wilson was toastmaster. The officers of the club are Charles Allsup, president; Edward Davis, secretary, and John Davis, treasurer. TENDERED A DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross, of West Biddle street gave a dinner in honor of Miss Maxine Wilson and Miss Rebecca Chambers, of Boston and Philadelphia, Sunday, December 27. The table was beautifully decorated with mistletoe and holly. Covers were laid for fifteen. Among those who were present were: Miss Marie Thomas Miss Maggie Richardson, Miss Clarissa Johnson, Miss Elsire T. Richardson, Mrs. Ida Clark, Mrs. Hatter Jefferson, Mr. William Hawkins, Mr. Walter G. Rochester, N. Y.; Mr. Joseph C. Langley, N. Y.; Mr. Samuel A. Jenkin, Easton; Mr. Lewis Johnson, Mr. Caneious Tinley, Mr. Albert Wallace, Mr. Wm. Campbell and Master George W. Jepking, Easton. NEW DINING ROOM OPENED. An aggreeable addition to the large number of dining rooms in this city is the one recently established at 827 Druid Hill avenue by Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Pratt. It is fitted up in the very finest style and is catering to the best trade in the city. Already the place has established a large and profitable clientele and the "Pratt" reputation for good meals served in the most detectable manner is being amply upheld. In addition to the restaurant on the first floor, a private dining room is being conducted on the second floor, where private theatre parties and the like may be served. Altog-ther this is one of the best restaurants in the city and because of its superior attainment, success is assured.—Ad. CHRISTMAS RECEPTION. Mrs. Thomas Lynn and Mrs. Isaac C. Brown, of 1416 N. Mount street, gave a reception on Christmas evening in honor of some of their many friends. The reception was largely attended. Music was rendered by Mrs. Robt. Smith and Mr. Frank Abbom. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Mr. and Mrs. James Howell Howard, of Howard county, were in the city this week visiting relatives. Mr. Harry Gilbert is spending the holidays as the guest of his uncle, Mr. Daniel H. Murphy. Miss Ella Beames, who has been teaching school in New Jersey, is spending the holidays with her parents on Riggs avenue. Mr. Louis E. Lowman of Carroll county, Md., who was visiting in the city during the holidays was the guest of Miss Violetta Dodd, of 1519 Druid Hill avenue. Miss Addie Fields of Richmond, Va., is spending the holidays with her cousin Mrs. Wm. Mapp, 1117 Druid Hill avenue. Rev. W. A. English. Buckeystown, is seriously ill. His father, John English and mother-in-law, Mrs. Maria Jenkins were called at his tedside. Miss Pauline Smith will leave Baltimore today for Pocomoke City to spend the winter with her mother. She has been spending a few months here at 1702 Mayer street. Mr. George Dix will leave today for his home in Pocomoke city after spending nine months in this city. Misses Carrie Dublin and Sadie Cochran, of New York, were in the city this week visiting relatives They were the guests of Mr. D. H. Murphy. Miss Addie E. Waller, of Baltimore, is spending the holidays with her father, Rev. Dr. G. R. Waller, pastor of the Third Baptist Church, Springfield, Mass. She will also spend a few days in Brooklyn, N.Y., the guest of her uncle, Dr. Orwen M. Waller. Mr. L. Lehrman Vanockay, of 2112 Druid Hill avenue has gone to Jacksonville, Fla., {for the winter. Mr. Wallace Goodridge of Philadelphia, who has been the guest of Mrs. Estella Hall, of Argyle avenue, has returned home. We wish you a he prosperous Your life S 1016 Druid Hill We wish to extend to o a very happy and p Thanking you for your your The Pope Phar Druid Hill Ave. MISS BERTHA We wish youa healthy, happy and prosperous New Year Your Druggists Thanking you for your patronage we are ever at your service The Pope Pharmacy Company Druid Hill Ave. and Presstman St. HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY 833 DRUID HILL AVENUE Extends to her patrons her best wishes Happy and Prosperous New Year Extends to her patrons her best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year MRS. M. A. HUNTER 1326 DRUID WISHES TO THANK H PAST FAVORS AN CONTINUANCE WISHES TO THANK HER MANY FRIENDS FOR PAST FAVORS AND HOPE FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE SAME Compliments of FENNELL, TH Dru'd Hill Avenue We handle Nothi GET IT AT..... 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Murray begs to announce that on Friday evening, January 8, 1915, the professional dancing class under his direction will be open to new members. During this term the Special dances to be taught are the Lulu Fado, the Matchiche and the Castle Garter. Captain and Mrs. George Brown have gone on a motoring trip thru Virginia. While away they will spend sometime with relatives of Mrs. Brown in Rappahannock. Mrs. Ernest Tabbs, of Atlantic City and Mrs. Percy Cooper accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Eliza Wilson and Mr. Harry Peaker formally of this city spent the holidays very pleasant visiting relatives and friends in Baltimore and Washington. Miss Catherine Fieldien was married to Mr. Arthur Sterrette by Rev. Father Clark, of St. Peter Claver's Church. After a luncheon the bride and groom left for Chicago where they will spend the winter at the residence Mr. Sterrette's parents. healthy, happy and ous New Year or Druggists STOKES & DERRY All Ave, cor. 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