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THE BYSTANDER States In Various Sections of America Bear Testimony to Estimate In Which Name of Brent Hall Is Hold—New Paster of Liberty Baptist Church in Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga.—Ernest Hall, as he is affectionately called by thousands of people in every section of the country, has had an interesting career from poverty to competency. Born in the state of Missouri forty-five years ago of former slave parents on the banks of the "Father of Waters," the fifth son of William and Annie Hall, he early showed a passion for books and learning that is seldom seen in one of his years. His parents were too poor to buy him all the books he needed as he attended the common school in his home town. So he had to borrow a book from first one and then another of his playmates to enable him to keep up with his classes, at the head of which he stood for many years. Realising DR. REMIET HALL. that his home town or village did not offer adequate educational advantages to satisfy him, he was permitted to leave home, at an age considered much too young by parents of this day, to go to Quincy, Ill., where he worked during the day and attended school at night for ten years, graduating from the oldest higher educational institution in the state. He also took a business course and read law in the office of one of the greatest law firms in the state. For fourteen years Ernest found employment with the Tenk Hardware company of Quincy. Henry Tenk, the president, has said many a time that he was thoroughly trustworthy and was trusted implicitly in all the relations of his extensive business. Leaving the employ of the firm referred to above, Ernest went to Pooria, Ill., where he entered the Christian ministry and was ordained by the Mount Pigagh Baptist church of Bloomington, Ill. It would take a page to tell of all his educational ventures, covering thirty years. Beginning his pastoral labors at DuQuoin, Ill., where he built up the church and drew a salary three times as large as any one ever drew who served there before him, he blazed the way for other good men to follow him. Upon leaving there he went to Bloomington, where he remained for many years with the church that ordained him and left because his mother died there. But few men in any age have been attached to their mothers as was Ernest Hall. While living at Springfield Dr. W. H. Hill of Pittsburgh telephoned him to come to Pittsburgh to see him on a matter of pressing business. While there he preached for the Trinity Baptist church to fill an engagement for Dr. Hill, who was sick at this time, and the church would not let him return home until it had a promise from him that he would become its pastor. This church paid him more money than it had ever paid any other pastor and did not owe him a cen when he said goodbye to the congregation in June of this year. Upon the first Sunday in July of this year he took charge of the Liberty Baptist church of Atlanta, Ga., amid the joyful acclaim of a joyful church and city. Liberty church is paying him a larger salary to begin with than any other man has ever drawn at any time during its history. With the coming of this man to this church two mighty forces have united for the extension of the kingdom of God. Ernest Halt is one of the best preachers. ers, with one of the best minds for preaching, the race has produced. He possesses the finest library of any man of the race. Dr. Hall is one of the oldest if not the oldest eye doctor in the race. The history of the Baptists of the race cannot be written without giving prominence to his name. Happy is the church that can secure his services and happy the man who can call him "my friend." DIRECTORS, WERE CHOSEN AND ADVISORY BOARD WAS TENTATIVELY NAMED — MUCH MONEY IN THE BANK. The "Grand United Odd Fellows' Building Association," incorporated, met at their hall at Thirteenth and Main streets, last night for the annual election of officers and to receive reports of the retiring board of directors. The rental agent showed that he had collected the sum of $75.00 from tenants of the building since June 28, 1916. The statement from the Kookuk National bank showed that the association had a deposit on its bank book for the building plan in his sum of seven hundred and ninety-three dollars and fifty cents ($793.50). The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Board of directors—Frank Fileds, president, Keokuk; George A. Mott, vice president, Keokuk; George H. Woodson, treasurer and manager, Buxton; Edward Robertson, member of the board, Marahalltown; George O. Terrell, member of the board, Colafx; Mrs. Mattie Fosfer, assistant secretary, Keokuk; W. W. Gross, secretary, Keokuk. The following persons were elected members of the advisory building board subject to their acceptance: Thomas J. Davis, Keokuk; W. A. S. Mills, Keokuk; Mrs. Susie Holmes, Keokuk; Mrs. Nannie Jefferson, Keokuk; Rev. J. H. Helm, Keokuk; Rev. S. B. Moore, Keokuk. One hundred and ten of the three hundred subscribers needed to complete the plan have already been secured in less than four months, perhaps the greatest financial progress attained that has ever attended any financial association of colored citizens in the city of Keokuk in such a short time.—The Gate City. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Rev. Morgan visited in Ottumwa at the home of his daughter the fore part of last week. Did you take notice of the value of the colored players to the winning football teams in last Saturday's games? You should. Pollard was the whole thing for Brown against Harvard, and again Butler of the German college of Dubuque was a strong factor in that team's win. And then here in Washington the Fort Madison team high school) won from our high school 3 to 0, in which Mr. Harper on the winning team was one of the principals in Washington's defeat. They are all good "Indians." Miss Cloretta Allen was guilty of one of the most "heinous" social crimes of the season, when on last Saturday evening she invited a company of young friends to assist her in giving Miss Marie Whaley a birthday surprise party. Miss Marie was inveigled into attending a "movie" with J. D. and while they were absent the balance of the bumen took the home and on the return of the couple they found the "empty" home occupied. Lunch was served and a grand time was spent till a late hour. Many nice remembrances were left by the invaders. The Ladies' Aid served supper in the lecture room of the church on Thursday evening and a nice little sum was added to their treasury. Miss Luba Gwinn entertained a small company of friends at a 6 o'clock dinner last Sunday evening. There is some talk of a revival being held at the A. M. E. church in the near future. Mrs. Tifm remains about the same. Mrs. McGill of Fairfield is a guest at the Phil Rushing home. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burkley entertained at a four-course dinner Tuesday at their home Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett. Mrs. Emma Hall was confined to her bed the fore part of the week with sickness. Miss Florence Hall, who was threatened wint scarlet fever last week, is convalescing. Sick Headache. This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomach, and can be cured by taking Chamberlain's Ta'lets. For sale by all dealers. WOMEN OF RARE MUSICAL TALENT PRAISED BY NOTED ARTISTS Daughters of Celebrated Tragedian and Interpreter of the Shakespearean Drama Win Fame on Stage and in Medical War—European War Prevented Their Appearance in America. Dr. JOHN R. BRUCE "CRIT." Just before the breaking out of the war in Europe I had some correspondence with the Misses Ira and Lumnah Aldridge, daughters of the late Ira Aldridge, celebrated as a tragodian. A little over fifty years ago he was as famous as an interpreter of the Shakespearean drama as was Booth, Kean, Mr. Beebohr. Then any of the later day stars on the English or American stage, judging from the fattering character of the press notices given him by the English, Russian, German and French dramatic critics of his day. The Misses Aldridge had written me The Misses Aldridge had written me in in regard to an American tour—both Mary Ann IBA AND LURANAH ALDRIDGE of them are musical—and I had taken some steps to engage a manager and publicity promoter for them when the war began, and our plan went awry. These ladies are living with their aged mother at Bedford Gardens, Kensington, England. One of them, Miss Luranah Aldridge, is a noted singer and musical composer, writing under the pen name of Montagu Ring. The other, Miss Ira, is a vocalist and has made an enviable reputation on the stage in England, France and Germany, where she has appeared before the most select and critical audiences. On hearing her sing for the first time, at Queen's hall, London, July, 1901, Charlotte Heavisides Marshall, an English poetess, wrote in Gleanings by the Way and dedicated to her these beautiful verses: The magic of thy glorious voice Sank deep into my heart. Awaking slumbering memories That hath the tenacious start. Fair memories of long, yanished years. When thy father's genius shone A star in the dramatic world As radiant as thine own. Farewell, sweet girted sisters both, Twin stars now shining bright. You must bear the soul and admire divine light. And spread dunner right. The Paris Figaro, 1903, speaking of her, said: "Miss Luranah Aldridge, the great singer, had a very great success at her concert on Wednesday," etc. The American Register, London, 1903, said: "Miss Luranah Aldridge's concert at railway hall was a decided success. The young singer possesses a sympathetic and rich contralto, which was heard to advantage in many different songs of varied countries and schools." The Referee, a London musical publication, says: "In spite of the popularity of the tango Messrs. Chappell continue to publish waltzes. One of the best of these is "Laughing Love," by Montag Ring. This admirably reflects the spirit of the dance and is well calculated to animate the light fantastic toe." The Daily Telegraph, London, says: "At the Chappell concert one of the best of the novelties was Montag Ring's melodious and smoothly written song, The Bride, which was interpreted in impassioned style by Mr. Morgan Kingten." Of Miss Ira Ia Aldridge's vocal ability the London Times says: "The vocal recital given by Miss Ira Aldridge in Steinway hall last Friday night attracted a very large audience. Her finished and artistic singing was exhibited in songs in various languages mentioned in the book, mentioned in Scoutatt's "Vibh Ia Bole," the old German "Avo Maria Zart," the French "Mennec D'Engaud," Schumann's "Schematgruber," Coloridegruber's "exeptive" "African Love" Song and Goring Thomas' "Heart's Fancies." The style of these different lyrics was fully greased, and in all success won." The London Musical Courier in its critique of the same recital said "Miss Ira Aldridge, who gave a vocal recital in Stainton hall on the 10th st., is a fanished artist, who produces her voice with varied effect and according to the best methods. Her interpretation is thoroughly artistic and true to the intention of the composer. In favor of her beautiful voice and through being presented by Mme. Jenny Lind Goldschmidt she was in girlhood selected scholar of the Royal College of Music. Later she studied under Mr. Henchel, two of whose songs, 'Morning' and 'Oh Hush Thee, My Baby,' she sang on the present occasion." One of her best efforts was a group of three songs representing severely the early Italian school in an aria by Scarlett, the German one in "Ave Maria Eart," dated 1675, and in the French style of the eighteenth century in the charming "Menue d'Exudet," doing full justice to modern composers in songs by Villers Stanford, S. Coleridge-Taylor, S. Liddle and Goring Thomas. Miss Luranah Aldridge has a formidable list of vocal and instrumental compositions to her credit, which are being sung and played by musical artists all over England and the continent. In the New Alhambra theater, Esther Square, London, the Australian ballet presented by Theodor Kosloff in November, 1918, opened with the first of her African dances. In a letter to me, speaking of the effect which this weird music seemed to have produced on the critics, who spoke of her as a Russian composer, she wrote: "The ballet opens with the first of my African dances. The papers evidently think that Montagu Ring is a Russian. I have not troubled as yet to contradict." Miss Luranah Aldridge's musical compositions are published by thirteen or fourteen music publishing houses in London. Her vocal and instrumental productions seem to have struck a popular chord, and the output of her facile pen finds a ready sale and a popular reception among the higher class of artists and music lovers in England. If the war is soon brought to an end these two talented women, who have done so much with voice and pen in foreign lands to lift up the race of which their father was a notable and worthy example, may, if sufficient inducement is offered, visit the United States on tour and charm the music loving public with exhibitions of their wonderful art. In another private letter from Miss Luranah she speaks of her sister, Ira, who was visiting friends at Bath, England, and while there was urged and consented to sing at the celebrated Pump Room concert in 1908. One of her pupils, writing to her sister, Luranah, about the concert, said: "My dear Miss Aldridge, I am sure you and your mother would like to know that I have heard from several sources how beautifully your sister sang at the Pump Room. My aunt writes to me that all agree she has a glorious voice! I don't fancy they often hear such singing in Bath, and I can quite understand how much it was appreciated." The achievements of these brilliant and talented women ought to be an inspiration to every colored girl and woman in America who is musically inclined. What the Aldridge sisters have done and are doing they can do. Go to it, young women. The world is yours. Take it. BURLINGTON, IOWA. Mrs. Lee Tyler has returned home, after a very pleasant visit in Chicago. Mrs. James Brooks was taken very sick Tuesday morning with her heart. She was removed to the home of Mrs. Blanche Graham on Washington street. Mrs. Goldie Clark, who has been visiting her brother in Chicago, reports that he is getting along nicely. Presiding Elder McCracken spent Friday in the city. Anyone having any news please phone 2689. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams entertained twenty guests on November State Capitol Blog Historic Room 14th in honor of their tenth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in playing whist. They received several nice presents. An excellent lunch was served. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams of Galesburg, Ill. Mrs. Madalene Wilder was the guest of Mrs. J. E. Johnson last week. She was en route to her home in Galeaburg, Ill. Mr. Archie Brown is working at the poultry house in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Jamie Ray still remains poorly. Miss Odessa. Price of Richmond, Mo., is visiting her uncle, Mr. Hughes. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Mrs. T. K. Lowery, who was called to Kansas City, Mo., on account of the illness of her daughter, Miss Marie Williams, returned home Monday evening. Miss Marie was able to return with her. Mrs. Ella Johnson, who has been visiting in Blue Rapids and Atchison, Kansas, returned home last week. Mrs. Ethel E. Reed, who has been visiting in the city since July, returned to her home in Nowata, Okla., Sunday evening. Mrs. Sadie Louden entertained Rev. and Mrs. Sims at lunchon Sunday afternoon. The decorations were yellow and white chrysanthemums. The reception given by the Art and Literature club at the home of Mrs. Flowers was well attended. The needlework was beautiful. Mrs. Northcross is quite ill again. Very interesting programs are being rendered each Sabbath evening at 6:30 at the Mt. Zion B. Y. P. U., to which all persons are cordially invited. Mrs. W. A. Brown, field secretary of the Western Convention of Baptist Women, left for Centerville on Monday. Mrs. Lulu Horne will give a musical on Xmas. All who wish to sing in the chorus please notify Mrs. Lulu Horne or Mrs. E. Gresham. Mr. Sherman Fuhr, of the Newport News Industrial school, was in the city last week in the interest of his WATERLOO, IOWA. The A. C. E. League wishes to announce the call of roll Sunday, November 28th, which is Thanksgiving meeting, and will be lead by chairman of prayer meeting committee, Mr. F. P. Mosby. Next Sunday being consecration meeting, our president, Miss Vivian B. Smith has prepared to review the year's work. On our vacation we missed a number of glorious lessons, referring back to our pledge cards that we would not do what we thank the Endeavors for the work and interest they are now taking in the League. Our slogan is, Push the fight. Everybody wonders what has become of the Art clubs, the W. C. T. U. Well, about Waterloo Federation of Colored Women we advise you to write Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Our slogan is, They are asleep at the switch. The Helping Hand club wishes to announce that they have planned a big surprise to take place December 18th at Bess Chapel A. M. E. church. How grand it would be if all societies and churches would unite with the club and have a good old time get-to-together social and form the acquaintance of our new pastor, Rev. H. C. Boyd. Mrs. Molly Smith, president; G. E. Smith, secretary. The Bess Chapel A. M. E. church congregation seems to be very much enlarged. Everyone seems to like our new pastor, Rev. H. C. Boyd. Thus far he has received eleven into the church. Revival meeting is on the mind of the public. The official board of Bess Chapel A. M. e church met Monday evening at the pastor's residence, 131 Bates street, and decided not to have a Thanksgiving dinner, so we shall take dinner and supper at Antioch Baptist church, our sister church on Douglas street and Linden avenue, two blocks east and one south from the chapel. Those on the sick list are improving and doing nicely. The P. E. g. club, which was organized Friday evening by Rev. H. C. Boyd, is planning great things for the future. We shall congratulate the young ladies and render our support and services to the church. Officers elected for the encuing year: President, Miss F. Blanch; vice president, Miss F. Jones; secretary, Miss V. B. Smith; treasurer, Miss A. McFaurin. The B. Y. P. u meets every Sunday evening at 6 p. m. at Antioch Baptist church on Douglas street and Linden avenue. Rev. J. W. Bowles of Antioch Baptist church will preach a special sermon on Thanksgiving day at 11 a. m. after which the Progressive Art club will serve dinner and supper. The public is invited. Dr. D. W. Johnson, ex-assistant pastor of the First Methodist church (white), spoke at the First Congregational church Sunday evening. His subject was, "Where is Heaven and The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents What Is It?" He preached a lovely sermon, but such queer ideas. He said if two persons love each other and are in harmony with God that that is heaven. The Young Men's S. C. have a splendid program for this Sunday and expect a record breaking audience on next Sunday. The election of officers will take place. Come early, so as to elect your choice. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. The funeral of John Travis was held Monday afternoon at the Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. A. Boyd officiated. Mr. Travis was of Rock Island's oldest citinens. His birthplace was in the south. Date of birth, 1847. Rev. R. C. Campbell has gone to Oklahoma to visit his son. Miss Cella Houston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Houston, is very ill of pneumonia. Mrs. Marie Roberta Golden has been called to Chillicothe, Ohio, on account of the death of her brother-in-law. Mrs. Pearl Marshall is home again; after an extended trip through Galesburg and Monmouth. There will be a Thanksgiving dinner served all day turkey day at the A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Drury motored up from Galesburg in their new five-passenger car. Mr. and Mrs. Drury are former residents of this city. Mr. and Mrs. William Stoner will again take up their residence in this city. They were formerly two of Rock Island's leading citizens. Solomon Butler, former Rock Island high school star, ran one hundred yards for a touchdown Saturday. He is probably the only colored college quarterback in the middle west. He is, according to his coach, the most versatile and valuable quarterback in the west. Mr. James Bowers has opened a fine tonoral parlor on Ninth street. May he be successful in his new undertaking. BEDFORD ITEMS. Ashford Cafe is progressing nicely. Mr. A. W. Robinson went to Stewartville, Mo., on the 9th to look after his mother and father, and they returned to Bedford with him to spend the winter. His father is about 85 years old, with good health, but blind. His mother is about 89 years old. Mrs. Georgie Howe is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Mozer have gone to housekeeping. Rev. Stark was quietly married at the residence of Mr. A. W. Robinson on Thursday, November 9th. Mrs. Grant J. Ashford motored to Gravity on Sunday before last and spent a few hours with Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Donald Keene, one of the old residents of Bedford, is in fairly good health. Mr. V. M. Robinson reported a pleasant time at St. Joseph at the convention. Our Sunday school is doing well. Our pastor, Rev. W. W. Ewing, filled his pulpit here as usual the second Sunday. The services were reasonably well attended, regardless of the inclement weather. Our church is doing well, spiritually and financially. Quarterly meeting was conducted at the A. M. E. church Tuesday, November 14th. Mrs. Clara White has returned to Red Oak. Mrs. Ruby Fields of Des Moines has returned to Bedford. Mrs. Mary Jones of Des Moines is a visitor in our city. OMAHA. NEB. Mrs. Minnie Brown wishes to announce the marriage of her sister, Mrs. Myrtle Martin, to Mr. William L. England of Indiana. They are at home to their many friends at their residence, 1632 N. Twenty-third street, Mrs. Martin is formerly of Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Helen Robinson entertained Mrs. Cora Davis and Mrs. Belle Christens at a theater party in honor of Mrs. Myrtle Martin-England. Mrs. Belle Christenson and daughter laid covers for twelve in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Martin-England on Sunday evening. Miss Muriel Brown has been very ill for the past week at her residence, 2216 N. twenty-seventh avenue. At this writing she is able to be out, but still under the doctor's care. Miss Cleota Thompson and mother and Mr. Burdell Reams spent the Sabbath worshipping and visiting friends in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sergent L. Bradley, Mr. W. Grant and Mrs. Ray of Des Moines, Iowa, are very ill at this writing at their homes and the hospital. 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Again on next Thursday we are this year called to halt our daily pursuits and go to the churches and public places and there give thanks to Jehovah for his many blessings that his bountiful hands has given us the past year. To thank God for health, life and liberty. When we think of the great bloodshed, suffering, killing, bleeding and dying in the eastern hemisphere our hearts should bleed in sorrow for their suffering conditions and we should thank God that we are not in it. With the high cost of living, with death and destruction around us, with wars and rumors of war around us, with democratic hard times, discrimination and segregation for the Negro we ought to thank our God that we are yet alive and still hopeful. We might say that while we may not eat so many turkeys next Thursday as usual, yet the life of the innocent fowl will be saved and we can give thanks around our table for the food we have and the blessings we enjoy. OUR COLORED ATHLETES HAVE MADE GOOD THIS YEAR. This year the Negro boy who has played on the regular football team in the northern states has won the game or made more points for his team than any other single player. Beginning with Pollard on the Brown university team, who won from Harvard the first time in its history, by Pollard's superb work. The Des Moines college won her games this season because of Ashby's good playing, and the German college at Dubuque won her games because Sol Butler, the famous sprinter, was on the team. Coa college at Cedar Rapids has her Collins, the grea trunner. North High has her Drew and her Morton. East High has her Stone. Colfax High has her Shaw. And last but not least, Howard Drew, the world champion sprinter, is at Drake university as assistant athletic teacher to Coach Gaye and by next year the Drake football team must be reckoned with in the middle west. THE NORTHERN NEGRO'S DUTY TO SOUTHERN IMMIGRATION. Within the past ten months there has been a great migration of colored laborers with their families from the southern states. In fact statistics show that from the state of Georgia and Alabama the exodus of colored people to northern states has averaged more than a thousand a day from these two states for the past 100 days. So great is this migration from the southland that the white people of the south have begun to pass laws preventing the colored people from leaving the south and to prevent any northern agents or any person from soliciting the colored laborers to leave the southland. The great question comes to us now. What is the duty of the northern Negro, or those of us who are up here toward those who have recently come up from the south? First, we should be glad that they have the courage and energy and common sense enough to leave this land of bondage, oppression, slavery, segregation and discrimination, etc. Second, we should extend to them the hand of welcome and help secure for them employment and aid them to make good, peaceable, law-abiding citizens. Third, we should give to them an opportunity to make a success in this northland. We would say go to the farms, to the workshops, to the factories and truck gardening, etc. The great northwest can use at least 1,000,000. Let us not snub or turn our backs upon them, but open our doors, give them shelter and find work for them. I know some of them will be bad, but what of that? Were not some of us up here already bad. Don't think of that, but do your duty, follow the golden rule, do unto them as we would that they should do unto us, and humanity will praise you and God will bless you. IOWA BAR ASSOCIATION. The sixteenth annual State Bar association of colored lawyers held their annual meeting last Tuesday evening at the home of the president, John L. Thompson. All practicing attorneys of Iowa were present except one and three students of law were present, along with the wives of the lawyers. The evening was spent in reviewing the work of the past year and outlining the work for the coming year. The report showed that the Iowa legislature had introduced more bills hostile to the colored people of Iowa than in any other period for ten years and yet we succeeded in defeating every one of these nefarious measures. A very sumptuous banquet of five courses was served in the beautifully decorated dining room. The first colored man to graduate from the State university and first to be admitted to practice in Iowa was Alex Clark of Oskaloosa. He was present for his first time and addressed the association. The election of officers for the year was: President, Atty. S. Joe Brown; vice president, A. G. Cook of Oskaloosa, secretary, John L. Thompson; treasurer, J. B. Rush. CHARITY LEAGUE PREPARE FOR THANKSGIVING. Charity League is preparing to care for a large number of needy families on Thanksgiving. It is our custom to ask the churches to co-operate with us. The various pastors will preach a charity sermon Sunday, November 26th. Everybody is urged to attend some church Sunday, November 26th, and be prepared to contribute liberally to our cause. All names of worthy families should be handed in before November 29th. The following finance committee will be in charge: Mrs. L. J. Courtney, Mrs. S. Bates, Maple Street Baptist church; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Mrs. Izora Robinson, Lee Mission; Mrs. Wm. Shackleford, Mrs. Hattie Jackson, Asbury Chapel; Mrs. C. B. Woods, Mrs. J. E. Ousley, St Paul's A. M. E. church; Mrs. J. M. Eaves, Mrs. Tate, Union Baptist church; Mrs. G. W. Stanton, Mrs. Harvey Brown, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Corinthian Baptist church; Mrs. Mollie Watkins, Mrs. W. J. McCree, Union Congregational church. Mrs. J. B. Rush, Chairman Charity League. MASONIC SCHOOL HELD. Atty. J. B. Rush, grand custodian of Iowa Negro Masons, held the district school of instruction for the two Des Moines lodges at North Star Masonic temple Monday evening, November 21st, at which time he exemplified the work of the second degree upon two candidates. Almost the entire membership of the two lodges were in attendance, including Grand Master S. J. Brown and Past Grand Masters J. H. Shepard, E. T. Banks and John L. Thompson, all of whom expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the work in which the grand custodian was assisted by a team selected from both lodges, and at the conclusion of which a commit- THE BYSTANDER tee of brothren from the two lodges served light refreshments. EXPLAINS HISTORY OF NEGRO MASONRY. Waterloo.—(Special to Bystander.) —"Negro Masonry in the United States," was the subject of an interesting paper, prepared by Rev. E. L. Haywood, and read last week at the regular meeting of Waterloo lodge, No. 105, A. F. & A. M., in the Masonic temple. Rev. Haywood's study of Negro Masonry was very simple, adhering to the facts of the case and steering clear of the controversial side of the difficult subject. After confessing to the difficulties of the theme and to the scarcity of literature bearing thereon he told the story of how the first Negro lodge of Masons was organized in America. He said that in 1775 a Negro named Prince Hall and fourteen associates were initiated in an army lodge stationed in or near Boston. "On March 2, 1784, this group of men obtained a warrant from the grand lodge of England empowering them to form a Masonic lodge. Owing to delays the warrant did not reach them until April 29, 1787. On May 6 of that same year the lodge was regularly organized, with Prince Hall as master, for which reason Negro Masonry in this country came to be called Prince Hall Masonry. "This lodge initiated many members from various localities who in turn, as was then the custom, organized other lodges. These lodges afterward organized a grand lodge. From the grand lodge all subsequent Negro lodges have derived their existence and their legality. "The regularity of Negro Masonry was not questioned for a hundred years. Today it has turned out that many white Masons are questioning the legality of Negro Masonry, but I for my part believe that the Negro lodges can show as true a lineage as any white lodges." Rev. Haywood then raised the question, "What should be the present attitude of white lodges toward their Negro brethren?" and answered it by saying that any individual Mason had a right to his own opinion on the subject, that the grand lodges of each state had a right to deal with the question as they may see fit, and that while some grand lodges may choose to fraternize with the Negro lodges he believed the time was not ripe for it in most states. "My own feeling is," he said, "that white men should maintain their own organizations, and black men theirs, all members keeping in recollection the fact that they severally belong to the same great fraternity. The spirit of Masonry is of ample strength to bridge over any racial cleavage, a thing it is free to do whether or not white grand lodges and Negro grand lodges recognize each other officially or not." The speaker closed by/ reminding his hearers that Masonry, neither in its law or in its purposes, recognizes any social or race difference and that the one cure for any differences or divisions among Masons "is more Masonry." Being absent for some time, this will inform you that we are yet alive. There were excellent services at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. S. D. Warden, pastor, invites every Christian soldier to help wage war against sin and satan. The A. M. E. Zion church is progressing nicely. Elder G. W. White preached two soul-stirring sermons on last Sunday, which were enjoyed by all who were present. The literary program which was rendered by the students was a success. The literary body is composed of bright and intelligent, studious young men and women, who are anxious to make their marks in life. The colored population in Scandia this year has increased approximately 100 per cent over last year. The Willing Workers club will meet Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins. The Silver Leaf Industrial club will meet next Wednesday at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. Lulu Robison. The little son of Harry Cullins is very sick at his home. Charles G. Dewater/ Good Advice to Young Men in Business This is a hard world in business. It always has been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lead a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the time of need you will not find them among the men who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus and to call you something which would help you to "easy money." Be self-reliant. Make your own investment into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogue as you distrust the political demagogue. Keep your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life first, to give always in proportion to your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fraud what you need for yourself and you now will then, writes Mr. Dawes in the Saturday Evening Post, have your hand where most of the other fellows have only their eyes. In this almores will have the advantage of these SCANDIA. IOWA. PLEA FOR SELF-REL ORPHANS' BENEFIT CONCERT. Miss E. H. Morris Gives Fine Entertainment For Howard Orphanage. The Howard Orphanage and industrial school, founded in Brooklyn and now located at Kings Park, N. Y. began the observance of its fifth anniversary with a classical concert, featuring compositions by colored authors, at Kisnet temple, Brooklyn, on Thursday evening, Nov. 16. The concert was got up by Miss Etta Hamilton Morris, a white lady, who became much interested in the work the school is doing among more than 200 colored orphans. Miss Morris heard the children sing at a public meeting in one of the churches in Brooklyn not long ago and was greatly pleased with their efforts. She afterward held a conference with Mrs. Mary E. Gordon, who is the matron and superintendent of the orphanage, which resulted in the splendid entertainment above mentioned, which was a financial success. Among the noted composers who took part in the "concert program were Harry T. Burleigh and J. H. Europe. The Philomel Glee club and a string quintet under Felix Weir were also heard to good advantage. Dr. Elbert New State College Trustees. The colored people of Wilmington, Del., are much gratified over the recent recognition accorded Dr. Samuel G. Elbert by his appointment to the trustee board of State college by Governor Miller. Although State college is composed of colored students, Dr. Elbert is the first man of the race to hold the position of trustee. 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You will get the 12 monthly issues of McCall's, including no nearly a "de- partment", but a fashion magazine every month of 1917. 64 Issues and 15c. McCall Dress Pattern for ... Send $3.10 (Express or P.O. Money Order) to the publishers of the paper in which this Offer appears and get 1. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION for 82 weeks, and the 1917 Home Calendar. (This Offer is to new Youth's Companion subscribers only. 2. McCall'S MAGAZINE every month for one year; also choice of any 15-cent McCall Dress Pattern FREE for 2 cents extra to cover mailing. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, St. Paul St., BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS ```markdown ``` GALESBURG. ILL The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. W. Berry on Friday, November 24. The Philologun club was entertained at the home of Miss M. Duraway on Thursday, November 23. The P. W. club was entertained at the home of Miss T. Mitchell on Wednesday, November 22. Miss N. Coleman of Cineninati, O., is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. P. Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Drury, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins and L. Peters motored to the tri-cities on Sunday. All report a pleasant trip. Mr. J. M. Watts and family of the Star Jubilee Musical Comedy Co. spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. C. Anderson, en route to London Mills, where they play Monday and Tuesday evenings. They are playing to packed houses. They have a good class show. Rev. Garrison had a pleasant surprise for the members and friends of 'Allen Chapel' in the way of a new carpet, which was presented to the church by one of the firms of O. T. Johnson Co. Miss D. Hawkins entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of her 19th birthday. A five-course luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Patton spent Sunday in Monmouth. Mrs. M. Murphy and baby returned to their home in Monmouth, after several weeks' visit with her parents. kers next Tuesday with Mrs. Mattie Chock- olate. Rev. Garrison had five new members to join church Sunday. Miss D. Hawkins spent Sunday in Monmouth, Ill. Miss I. Schoots, who has been on the sick list, is much improved at this writing. Subscribe for The Bystander. Mrs. S. Bell departed for Aurora, Ill., Saturday, where she will remain after Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs. J. Brown. Those on the sick list are Mrs. S. Ashby, V. Allcon, D. Hale, W. Stuart and B. Harmon. Mrs. S. Bolder is spending a week with friends in Kewance. The social given for Rev. Garrison at the home of Mr. C. Anderson was a decided success socially and financially. Rev. Scott left for Kewanee on Sunday morning, where he will preach at the Baptist church. The Baptist church will have union Thanksgiving services Thursday, November 30th. The A. L. club will give a fair at the A. M. E. church November 23 and 24. Persons holding the lucky number will receive a quilt. Please pay your subscriptions. The Garrison club will meet at the parsonage on Friday afternoon, November 24th. Mrs. M. Wilder spent last week in Carthage, Ill., the guest of Tucker. Subscribe for The Bystander. Miss Zoe Richardson, who has been ill for the last week, is convalescing. The Fiki Jubilee Singers appeared here in our city at several places this week. Don't forget the Recital and Drama at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Tuesday evening Nov. 28. Dr. Jefferson reports the arrival of an eight-pound girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rowland, 760 Ninth street, Monday afternoon. Remember the great foot ball game between Drake University and Ames College, Thanksgiving day at 2 o'clock at Drake Stadium. Union Thanksgiving services on Thursday morning at the A. M. E. church. Everybody is invited to come out. Rev. M. W. Alexander will preach the sermon. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Lewis and family wish to return their thanks to their many friends who so kindly assisted them during the illness and death of their beloved son. Mrs. Vergil Williams entertained fourteen of her friends Sunday at a 1:30 dinner in honor of Miss Burrell Vernon of Wichita, Kans. Mr. Jno. Henderson of 1030 East Fifteenth street entertained Rev. Roberts and wife to a three-course dinner Sunday at 6 p. m. The Marshall Neil Embroidery club met at the home of Mrs. R. Taylor, 3113 Amhurst street The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Ada Wiley, 1014 14th street. Mrs. Della Mason and little grand daughters spent last Sunday at Clive the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Anderson, who brought them to the street car in their new five passenger Ford. Mrs. Wm. Damson of Minneapolis, Mina, came down to our city this week to be with her husband, who was hurt by two drunken men on his passenger car out at Valley Junction last Sunday morning. Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton was in our city this week on legal business. He is preparing to take a vacation, a much needed rest for several months down near Alberqueque, New Mexico. The Cinder Maid play given by the young girls of Mrs. Alexander's Sunday school class at the Union Congregational church last Friday evening was very good and the children rendered their parts well. The scenes were nice. They had a large crowd and all enjoyed the drama very much. Mrs. Alexander is a splendid lady to train the young people. Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. there will be a stereoption lceture at the Palms, 755 West Ninth street, given by Dr. A. J. Booker to the Negro Civic club of Des Moines. The men of the city are also invited to be present. J. B. Rush, President. A. Morris, Secretary. The South Des Moines Crochet club met at the home of Mrs. C. Preston, the founder of the club, on Thursday, November 16th, from 1:30 to 4 p. m. A four-course lunch was served at 3 p. m., as follows: Fruit punch, baked halibut and brown gravy, hot Parker house rolls and English breakfast tea, apple and celery salad on lettuce, jello with whipped cream, angel food cake and jitney wafers. Mrs. J. Blackburn, president; Mrs. Marvin Jennings, secretary; Mrs. J. W. La Master, vice president. THANKSGIVING PROGRAM at the Cerinthian Baptist church, 15th and Linden streets; Preaching at 11 a. m. by Rev. J. Goines, D. D., of Jefferson City, Mo. Opossum Dinner from 1:30 p. m. to 5 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Graves will have charge of the musical entertainment from 8 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. Everybody is cordially invited. Committee on arrangement—J. B. Rush, James James and Archie Mickels. REMEMBER THE Palace Sweet Cafe UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Is the best place to go for Good Home Cooking Everything First Class Special Sunday Dinner 25c and 35c. Red 1367 1012 Center Street Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson, Propr. HOTEL GUESTS. J. J. Johnson, Indianapolis, Ind.; Clarence Jones and wife, Huntsville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. L. Gates, Chandler, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tandy, Chiego, Ill.; A. G. Clark, Oskaloosa; L. W. Williams, Clarinda. Mrs. Jno. Wright made a business trip to Scandia today. Mrs. Anna Harris of Marshalltown, Iowa, has been in her parental home for the past week. Mrs. Harris has been ill and in the city taking treatments. Mrs. Wm. Dawson of Minneapolis, Minn., is in the city on business. She is in the home of Mrs. Essex on West Twelfth street. The colored show company that has been stationed in Des Moines for a couple of weeks left Thursday morning for a three nights' stand in Boone, Iowa. The Dramatic Art club met with Mrs. C. C. Johnson and studied Roberts rules of order and motions to lay on table. Next meeting will be with Mrs. H. R. Graves and study previous questions, Roberts rules of order. Mr. A. E. Greenlaw and Mrs. Mary Woods were married on October 28th by the Rev. Bradby. Mr. and Mrs. Greenlaw left the same week for a wedding tour in Canada, stopping at Niagara Falls. The above item appeared in the Michigan paper last week. The groom was well known here, as he was the sweet singer who sang with Dr. Gordon in the evangelistic meeting held last winter at Plymouth Congregational church. We congratulate Mr. Greenlaw and wish for him a successful married life. The Triple H club met Tuesday with Mrs. Wm. McGruder. The afternoon was spent in doing needlework. Mrs. A. M. Rivers was club visitor. Refreshments were served by hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Robt. Miles, 931 Fourteenth street, at which time the club will take up the third chapter of the study of the Negro, led by Mrs. McGruder. RECITAL AND DRAMA Madam Watts, a well known singer of the middle west, will give a recital in connection with a drama entitled, "The Way of the Transgressor" at St Paul's A. M. E. church Tuesday evening Nov. 28th, under the auspices of Sunday School class No. 5. The public invited. Admission 15 cents. At St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Thursday, November 30, 1916, at 11 a.m.: Scripture reading, Rev. H. A. Perry. Song. Proclamation, Rev. W. L. Lee. Song. Sermon, Rev. M. W. Alexander. Thanksgiving contribution. Benediction, Rev. F. C. Bolling. Master of ceremonies, Rev. S. Bates Note—Music will be furnished by the Maple Street Baptist church choir. NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Federation Exposition committee at the residence of the chairman, 1058 Fifth street, Tuesday evening, November 28th, at which time the superintendents of the various booths at the recent exposition will be expected to make their final reports, and the committee of young men, under the leadership of Mr. Wade H. McCree, will make their presentation. The ladies engaged in the popularity contest will also make their reports and to the winner will be awarded the beautifulhand painted chocolate pot, painted and presented by Mrs. J. E. Johnson of Burlington, and all persons in and about the city holding moneys belonging to this fund are also urgently requested to come or send the same to this meeting, and all others interested are cordially invited to be present. By order of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Chairman. Mrs. Jessie E. McClain, Secy. ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday was quarterly meeting. Fine service all day; 232 commun. Rev. Ferribee, the newly appointed P. E., was at his best. Rev. Birt wishes to thank the visiting friends and members for their loyal support. Grand musical Tuesday evening at St. Paul's, under the auspices of the S. S. club. Sunday special Thanksgiving services. Pastor Birt in charge. Good music. Thursday, November 30, at St. Paul's, union Thanksgiving service. Rev. Alexander will deliver the sermon. Maple Street Baptist choir will render the music. Thanksgiving dinner served in the dining room of the church. Mr. Chas. Wilson, chef; Oscar Glass, head waiter. St. Paul's choir will give a musical at night. Public invited. The deaconess of St. Paul's A. M. E. church paid 107 visits to the sick and poor of the city the last quarter. The pastor and stewardists are paying weekly visits to the newcomers of the city. Trustee rally first Sunday in December. Every member prepare to answer the roll. TO LET—Two furnished rooms, 815 28th street. THE BYSTANDER FINE FAT TURKI A Thanksgiving Prayer LORD, I have complained and been A heedless teller in the ranks And overerger dame to win, But now I offer up my thanks For mercies that have been bestowed Upon me, even though I whined, And now I pause beside the road To recognize that then art kind. When darkness seemed to shut me in And on me raided the blows of fate And when it seemed I couldn't win The day was dark; the path was long; Because I journeyed day by day And knew not where and couldn't see I wailed that I had lost my way And cried, "Then heat deserted me" When grief was knocking at my heart And tears were streaming from my eyes I only knew I felt the smart, But now I know that thou art wise. For, blinded by the world's applause, I see I should have gone astray. I thank thee for thy watchful care Through conflict and the hours of rest. My consolation in despair Illenceforth shall be — then knoweth best. —Detroit Free Press. Achilles lamented his vulnerable heel. "A tough drumstick doesn't help any," replied the turkey gloomily.—New York Sun. First Turkey—How will you save yourself? Second Turkey—I shall try to get a job as cuckoo in a clock—New York Sun. OF course you who talk of "good old times" do not believe this. You point to the tables of prosperous farmers which "groaned" with good things. Well, the tables did groan on high feasts and holidays, but the rest of the year was often lean living. This, then, gives us our first reason for thankfulness—that we are well fed on common days as well as on holidays and that we do not know actual want. As for clothes, when did woman ever go in such fine array? I mean the average women. Your grandmother's best black silk needed many turnings before it could be discarded, and every day she wore unbecoming prints, while you in your white blouses or your one piece frock may be as charming in morning dress as when you are more formally attired. And comfort? Do you ever know what it is to be cold? And did your grandmother ever know what it was to be really warm? The fireplace in the living room seemed to make even colder the bedrooms which were beyond the radius of heat. And there was ice to break in the pitcher o' mornings and the necessity for a warming pan between the shivery sheets at night—Temple Bailey in Philadelphia Press. --- Lord, on the road today I pause in gratitude to thee to pray. Younker Brothers Now in Progress In the Basement A Wonderful Sale of Women's Apparel The Values in it are most unusual; the assortments are most unusual. It's a rare opportunity to buy new coats, suits, dresses and skirts at savings that do not come often. Bammie A. Lewis, son of Mr. Sam Lewis, died last Friday, November 17th, at 10 o'clock at 1548 Des Moines street, aged 32 years. He has been sick for six months. The funeral was held at 1:30 from the home, conducted by Rev. S. L. Birt. He died in the Christian faith. The remains were laid to rest in Laurel Hill cemetery. The following poem was contributed by a friend: In the rifted rock I'm resting, Safely sheltered I abide. There no foes nor storms molest me, While within the cleft I hide. Now I'm resting, sweetly resting, In the cleft once made for me, Jesus, Blessed Rock of Ages, I will hide myself in Thee. Peace, which passeth understanding. Joy the world can never give, Now in Jesus I am finding In His smiles of love I live. MACON, MO., NEWS. Mrs. Eliza Goodrich remains very ill as we go to press. Miss Louise Smith, a student of Western college, spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Kirksville, Mo. Quite a number of Maconites are planning on spending their Thanksgiving in Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Fox and wife, the pastor of the A. M. E. church, are rejoicing over a baby boy, who has come to make his home with them. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. M. S. Mott remains very ill ather home on Missouri street. The musical which was given by the Macon Women's club Friday evening last was quite a success. The Macon Women's club of our city is doing excellent work along the line of charity. This club was organized by Mrs. I. L. Garnett, formerly of our city. At present it is presided over by Mrs. M. S. Mott, who is doing a great work. We wish that the club will continue to grow as it has been. Sunday two very inspiring sermons were preached at the Vine and Broadway church. At the morning service Dr. J. T. Caston, president of the board of education, delivered an excellent sermon. At night Rev. Cohrn filled the pulpit. He delivered a glorious sermon, which all present enjoyed. The B. Y. P. U., an organization of the Vine and Broadway church, is doing excellent twork under Mrs. E. L. Sørensen, the president. The A. M. E. Circle was highly entertained Friday at the home of Mrs John Green. A delightful evening was spent. The Western college football team visited the Lincoln institution at Jefferson City on Saturday in a football game. Western is doing good work. The enrollment this year is one hundred and eleven and students are coming daily from various homes. The Baptist Sewing Circle met Friday at the home of Mrs. Nellie Taylor. The guest present was Mrs. Henderson, wife of Prof. Henderson of Western college. A beautiful instrumental solo was rendered by Mrs. Hender- McQUAID'S Seventh Street South of Walnut Potatoes Minnesota, White stock, pk. 47, bu 1.83 Coffee Table Queen Blend Per pound.....28c Certified Oleomargarine Per pound.....25c Fish Channel Catfish Salmon Steak.....20c Solid Meat Oysters, Per quart.....45c Soda Crackers, lb. 10c Unadvertised Bargains in all Departments ORITUARY. son. Afterward a delicious luncheon was served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. W. Smith. Mrs. Angeline Davenport remains very ill at her home. Baby Alonzo Udell Harris is suffering from a severe cold. The football team of Western college will visit Sumner high school at St. Louis, Mo., Thanksgiving day. Columbia high school will visit Western college team Saturday, November 25. Mr. Eddie Nichols has returned from a visit in Monroe. (Mrs. H. McGill, the hair dresser of our city, does nice work along the line of treating the scalp, cleaning and pressing the hair. Dr. J. E. Caston, Dr. Cornh and Dr. Karen of St. Joseph spent a few days upon the Sharton on a hunting tour. The ladies of the Vine and Broadway church will serve dinner all day Thanksgiving day. Miss Harriet Bradley is visiting her father in Fayette, Mo. Mrs. Johnnie Guy remains the same. Subscribe for The Bystander. FOR SALB I have a first class barber outfit including 3 Kohen hydraulic chairs, combination mug case, I twelve foot front bar and combination cabinet stands with two large French plate glass. This furniture is of metallic finish and in first class condition. If interested phone No. 82, address P. O. Box 172, or see me at my residence, 730 West street. John Spencer, Grinnell, Iowa. MOBERLY ITEMS. Editor R. L. Logan was in the city this week on business for the Professional World. Mrs. Laura Williams has sold her farm west of Moberly and has moved to Glasgow. We regret losing so amiable a lady as Mrs. Williams. We understand she cleared a neat sum in the transaction. Mr. Esic Reynolds and Mr. Charley Renfof of Jacksonville were here on business Friday. The Fifth Street Baptist church is conducting a very successful revival. Rev. Downey, the pastor, is assisted by Dr. J. W. Bailey.of exas. They have sixteen additions. Miss Ruth White is visiting in Des Moines, Iowa. The school children are enjoying a vacation of three days. The teachers are attending the State Teachers' association in St. Louis. We hear the jingle of wedding bells. Two of Moberly's most popular young people involved. Mrs. Thompson is quite ill at her home on Sturgeon street. Mrs. J. B. Coleman remains about the same. The A. M. E. church is preparing for a Thanksgiving rally between the women and men. Of course Capt. FREE FREE! FREE WALD HAIR CO. 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The colonists were so pleased to celebrate Thanksgiving in this fashion of feasting, especially after they were compelled to listen to a long sermon, that they began to appoint frequent Thanksgiving days—sometimes for reason of victory over the Indians, then for the arrival of a supply ship or a bountiful harvest, says the Washington Star. Usually the day set occurred in August, especially if it was in thanks for the harvest. Finally, in 1684, Massachusetts declared it to be an annual and legal holiday, and all the New England colonies followed her example. In those days Thanksgiving in its religious character was rather curious. On one side was the minister whose duty seemed to be to predict the most direful things, and his sermons consisted of warning to the people of the awful things to come, while, on the other hand, the people were told to rejoice and give thanks on that day, even though the pit yawned on the day before and the day to come. The whole thing was a paradox, for the wives were compelled to stay home and prepare the dinner, yet they were soundly beaten by the ministers for being absent. Many of the sermons aimed at the preference for the flesh pots over spiritual things, but after the discourse the preacher frequently went to dine with one of his parishioners and enjoyed the dinner prepared by the mistress of the house, whose absence he had commented on in the pulpit an hour before. The sermons seldom touched on fasting, but they included the political topics of the day, whether local, state or national. On one occasion at a Thanksgiving service a Federalist pastor in Connecticut prayed, "And, O Lord, endow President Jefferson with a goodly portion of the grace, for thou, O Lord, knowest that he needs it!" The festal trait of the day at that time seems to have been entirely in the hands of the women of the family, who for days before worked quietly to prepare a feast, and the deep religious gloom which pervaded the household during those years was in a measure lightened by the sunlight of the well cooked Thanksgiving dinner. A well fattened turkey at one end of the table and chicken pie at the other were, the principal articles on the menu of the well to do man's Thanksgiving feast. The middle class had the chicken pie and a small turkey, while the poor feasted on the pie alone. But every table, rich or poor, had a fowl of some kind and usually a pitcher of elder to wash it down. A pie made of pigeons, too, was a favorite Thanksgiving dish. Strangers were made welcome, and not even a tramp was turned away. Unfortunately, this hospitality seems to have been based on a superstitious fear of bad luck rather than a genuine case of charity. Woman Who "Made" Thanksgiving. It was a woman, Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, editor of Godey's Lady's Book and well known as a writer, who championed the cause of a national Thanksgiving. Year after year she patiently fought for a national observance of Thanksgiving day, publishing endless articles on the subject. In various ways she caused an agitation of the subject that finally resulted in 1859 in the governors of most of the states of the Union annually issuing proclamations for Thanksgiving. At her suggestion President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation for a national Thanksgiving for Aug. 6, 1863, about a month after the battle of Gettysburg. CUTTING UP the PUMPKIN HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker, M D. Whatever the occasion of the first Thanksgiving, we all ought to be glad that there is a day set aside for us to give thanks for all the blessings which have come to us. There may be a few in every community who are never glad for anything, but they are the exceptions; the most of us are glad to be living. Unless one is at fault, or some calamity has befallen the m, every year ought to be a happier anything, but they are the exceptions; the most of us are glad to be living. Unless one is at fault, or some calamity has befallen, the m every year ought to be a happier and better year than the one past. Unless this is so there is something wrong with us; it is a case of bad management, inability to get along with people or a persistence in ways which have proven unprofitable. Every man living in the United States ought to be thankful that he has lived here. With all its problems, this is the greatest poor man's country in the world. There are greater and more damnable race prejudices than the ones in this country, there are harder conditions in other countries than two dollar potatoes, even when there is no war. There are opportunities here for all educating one's self; night schools where one may learn everything from A B C to foreign languages. No one needs starve in this great country; no willing worker needs be idle; no man nor woman can die from want of medical attention; he may die from lack of medical knowledge, but not from attention being lacking. The sick and crippled have much to be happy for. Life is sweet to most people and every reasonable thing is done for the unfortunate to make living more tolerable. Sick people ought to be thankful that they are not dead, unless their passports are made out and they are sure of their destination. There was never a time when children had such an opportunity if they are deformed or sick. As a matter of fact the state will intervene if they are not well cared for, and all this without money or price, regardless of religion, race, nationality or sex. If we are worth our salt, all of us have friends, friends who are genuinely interested in our welfare, in our happiness and in our sorrows. All of us have some one to love us for what we are; for what people hope we are or are trying to be. These things are so despite our peculiarities and our selfishness. We all have more people who would help than would hinder us. No matter how it appears, there are more boosters than knockers. This is a great country and a glorious world. Unless you find it so there is something radically wrong with you. The world gives back to us with interest everything we give to it and is always to give you the benefit of the doubt. All of us ought to be glad to live in a time when the world is interested in men. More and more attention is being given to the needs and cry of the ordinary man. And just in proportion as you and your friends respond to this new spirit of helpfulness and constructive effort will the world be better. Sit down and think of the blessing you have enjoyed, of your friends, of your family, and of how God has been good and spared you for some good which prehapes you are slow about going. We all have more to be thankful for than we like to admit. I tis a good world and the spirit of being rich toward God will make it the heaven we pray for. ALBIA NEWS. The A. M. E. parsonage has been repapered and put in readiness for our new minister and family. Mrs. Ben Lewis, president of the Missionary meeting, has called a meeting for Thursday at the home of Mrs. Andrew Smith. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church on December 2, 1916. The Young People's club met at the Social Center on Sunday afternoon. Miss Finks of Hiteman was in attendance. Mr. Bert Jones of Hiteman was in Albia this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seal of Lovilla, Iowa, visited with Mrs. Andrew Smith over Sunday. Master Floyd Bowman has returned from Des Moines for a stay with his sister, Mrs. Zoe Hollingsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Stovall in Hiteman. Mrs. Jones of Des Moines and Mrs. Harry Jackson of Ottumwa visited with Mrs. Bert Allen this week. Lawyer J. L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander, was a business visitor in Albia this week. The Young People's club met at the Social Center Sunday. Plans were perfected for an entertainment to be given in the near future. Miss Alberta Robinson rendered an instrumental solo. Victrola music was furnished by Mrs. C. L. Washington. Mrs. Moss Johnson entertained Mrs. B. T. Lewis and Mrs. Creola Hollingsworth to a sumptuous dinner-Friday as a courtesay to Mrs. J. T. Anderson of Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Margaret E. Davis of Ottumwa was an over Sunday visitor at the THE BYSTANDE home of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis. Mrs. J. T. Anderson will return with her for a few days' visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones entertained Mrs. B. T. Lewis and Mrs. J. T. Anderson to a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening. BUXTON, IOWA. Charlie Reaves was insanely killed Tuesday morning in the mines at Whiteberg. Buxton friends extend their deepest sympathy in the sad hours of bereavement for the family. The A. M. E. church will serve a Thankgiving dinner at the church all day and at night the Organ club will conduct an excellent program. Tickets, 10 cents for the program. Everybody welcome. Mrs. Rosa Brown entertained the Progressive club last Wednesday at her home. After going through their regular line of work a dainty luncheon was served. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Louisa Rhodes next week. Rev. Woodward, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, delivered an excellent sermon Sunday morning to a large audience. Mrs. Wm. Bailey was making fashionable calls Sunday. Rev. Ferribes was in the city on business Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Ora Spears, who has been visiting in our city for the past month with relatives, left to spend a few days in Minneapolis, Minn., before returning home in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Hattie Claybrook is indisposed with a severe cold: A good crowd was at the skating rink Tuesday afternoon and night at the Y. Quarterly meeting will be held at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. J. J. Evans, pastor. Miss Susie Roberts was the guest of Miss Gertrude Lucas on Sunday for dinner. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. St. James' A. M. E. church, under the pastorate of Dr. Henderson, continues to keep up its renewed activities manifested since the beginning of this conference year. Everything seems to be running systematically, more so than has been the case for several years, and we predict that St. James will be herself of former years very soon. The members and friends of Pilgrim Baptist church will present their pastor, Rev. B. N. Murrel, with a new baptismal robe Sunday. The Literary and Social club of Pilgrim Baptist church met last week with Mrs. Jerarred Lee of Iglehart avenue this week. Mrs. M. Whitehead is the hostess. Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Murrel have gone to housekeeping on St. Anthony avenue near Chatsworth. Mrs. J. Scott entertains the Slef-Culture club Wednesday. The members have taken up the study of Spanish for the winter, with a special instructor. The twenty-fifth anniversary of St. Paul's chapter, O. E. S., was celebrated on the 16th inst. at Union hall. A dance ended the feastivities, which were well attended. Mrs. A. Harvey entertained the Matinee Whist club Tuesday afternoon. Copeland and Payton, colored comedians, accompanied by four dancing girls of the race, appeared at the new Princess theater last week. They made quite a hit, as only our people can do any and all times. The new Palace theater will open on the 27st inst. at Seventh and Wabasha with thirty colored ushers and two matrons. This theater is owned and managed by St. Paul people and they are giving our girls'a chance to make good, in fact giving them the preference, and we hope they will not fail to do their best toward giving satisfaction. A committee of ladies composed of Mesdames Mattie Wade Hicks, Effe Wills and Cynthia Morgan, representing the Women's State Federation, appeared before the state board of pardons at the capitol on the 9th inst. in the interest of a young colored girl whose case they had been working on In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a very severe one, will cause the parts to heal without leaving a scar. For sale by all dealers. AGENTS WANTED For our new book, Progress and Achievements of the Californian People. 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She served one year and four months. The women of the Federation are highly elated over the success of this committee. Union Thanksgiving services will be held at St. James A. M. E. church this year. Rev. Murrel will be the speaker. The Crispus Attucks orphanage and Old Folks Home will soon move into their new home recently purchased on Collins street. Mr. Joseph Elsinger of the Golden Rule store, and a wealthy philanthropist, made the home a donation of $1,600, first payment on the place. The officers are: President, Mr. J. N. Sollers; secretary, Mrs. Mattie Hicks; treasurer, Mr. Roy M. Knauf; matron, Mrs. Marcia Valley. They have several worthy old people and children confined in this home, who are supported mainly by voluntary subscriptions. In the annual collection of new clothing for the inmates, under the St. Paul Needlework Guild, Mrs. Hicks solicited 152 garments and $100 in money for the shoe fund, which supplies shoes for the school children. 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A review of Reviews ```markdown ``` Thanksgiving In "Ye Olde Colonial Dayes" HISTORY tells us that in the early days in some of the colonies there was a puritanical hatred of Christmas, and when a day of thanks was set apart such "superstitious moote" as haron of beef, bovin, plum pudding and mince pla, all resident of memories of the ancient flight, were stewed in favor of turkey and pumpkin pie. The colonies were so pleased to celebrate Thanksgiving in this fashion of feasting, especially after they were compelled to bake, to a long sentence, that they began to appoint frequent Thanksgiving days sometimes for reason of victory over the Indians, then for the arrival of a supply ship or a beautiful harvest, save the Washington Star. Usually the day set occurred in August, especially if it was in thanks for the harvest. Finally, in 1854, Massachusetts declared it to be an annual and legal holiday, and all the New England colonies followed her example. In these days Thanksgiving in its religious character was rather curious. On one side was the minister whose duty seemed to be to predict the most direful things, and his sermons consisted of warning to the people of the awful things to come, while on the other hand, the people were told to rejoice and give thanks on that day, even though the pit rawned on the day before and the day to come. The whole thing was a paradox, for the wives were compelled to stay home and prepare the dinner, yet they were secluded beaten, by the ministers for being absent. Many of the sermons aimed at the preference for the flesh spots over spiritual things, but after the discourse the preacher frequently went to dine with one of his parishioners and enjoyed the dinner prepared by the missus of the house, whose absence he had commented on in the pulpit an hour before. The sermons seldom touched on fasting, but they included the political topics of the day, whether local, state or national. On one occasion at a Thanksgiving service a Federalist pastor in Connecticut prayed, "And, O Lord, endow President Jefferson with a goodly portion of thy grace, for thou, O Lord, knowest that he needs it!" The fatal trait of the day at that time seems to have been entirely in the hands of the women of the family, who for days before worked quietly to prepare a feast, and the deep religious gloom which pervaded the household during those years was in a measure lightened by the sunlight of the well cooked Thanksgiving dinner. A well fattened turkey at one end of the table and chicken pie at the other worm, the principal articles on the menu of the well to do man's Thanksgiving feast. The middle clam had the chicken pie and a small turkey, while the poor feasted on the pie alone. But every table, rich or poor, had a fowl of some kind and usually a pitcher of elder to wash it down. A pie made of pigeons, too, was a favorite Thanksgiving dish. Strangers were made welcome, and not even a tramp was turned away. Unfortunately, this hospitality seems to have been based on a superstitious fear of bad luck rather than a genuine case of charity. Woman Who "Made" Thanksgiving. It was a woman, Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, editor of Godey's Lady's Book and well known as a writer, who championed the cause of a national Thanksgiving. Year after year she patiently fought for a national observance of Thanksgiving day, publishing endless articles on the subject. In various ways she caused an agitation of the subject that finally resumed in 1859 in the governors of most of the states of the Union annually issuing proclamations for Thanksgiving. At her suggestion President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation for a national Thanksgiving for Aug. 6, 1863, about a month after the battle of Gettysburg. UTTING UP the PUMPKIN to be a happier and better year than the one past. Unless this is so there is something wrong with us; it is a case of bad management, inability to get along with people or a persistence in ways which have proven unprofitable. Every man living in the United States ought to be thankful that he has lived here. With all its problems, this is the greatest poor man's country in the world. There are greater and more damnable race prejudices than the ones in this country, there are harder conditions in other countries than two dollar potatoes, even when there is no war. There are opportunities here for rail man alike; money may not be picked up in the streets, but there is a chance, more than a fighting chance. There are opportunities here for all educating one's self; night schools where one may learn everything from A B C to foreign languages. No one needs starve in this great country; no willing worker needs be idle; no man nor woman can die from want of medical attention; he may die from lack of medical knowledge, but not from attention being lacking. The sick and crippled have much to be happy for. Life is sweet to most people and every reasonable thing is done for the unfortunate to make living more tolerable. Sick people ought to be thankful that they are not dead, unless their passports are made out and they are sure of their destination. There was never a time when children had such an opportunity if they are deformed or sick. As a matter of fact the state will intervene if they are not well cared for, and all this without money or price, regardless of religion, race, nationality or sex. If we are worth our salt, all of us have friends, friends who are genuinely interested in our welfare, in our happiness and in our sorrows. All of us have some one to love us for what we are; for what people hope we are or are trying to be. These things are so despite our peculiarities and our selfishness. We all have more people who would help than would hinder us. No matter how it appears, there are more boasters than knockers. This is a great country and a glorious world. Unless you find it so there is something radically wrong with you. The world gives back to us with interest everything we give to it and is always to give you the benefit of the doubt. All of us ought to be glad to live in a time when the world is interested in men. More and more attention is being given to the needs and cry of the ordinary man. And just in proportion as you and your friends respond to this new spirit of helpfulness and constructive effort will the world be better. Sit down and think of the blessing you have enjoyed, of your friends, of your family, and of how God has been good and spared you for some good which prehapse you are slow about moing. We all have more to be thankful for than we like to admit. I tis a good world and the spirit of being rich toward God will make it the heaven we pray for. ALBIA NEWS. The A. M. E. parenage has been repapered and put in readiness for out new minister and family. Mrs. Ben Lewis, president of the Missionary meeting, has called a meeting for Thursday at the home of Mrs. Andrew Smith. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church on December 2, 1916. The Young People's club met at the Social Center on Sunday afternoon. Miss Finks of Hiteman was in attendance. Mr. Bert Jones of Hiteman was in Albia this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seal of Lovilla, Iowa, visited with Mrs. Andrew Smith over Sunday. Master Floyd Bowman has returned from Des Moines for a stay with his sister, Mrs. Zoe Hollingworth. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Stowall in Hiteman. Mrs. Jones of Des Moines and Mrs. Harry Jackson of Ottumwa visited with Mrs. Bert Allen this week. Lawyer J. L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander, was a business visitor in Albia this week. The Young People's club met at the Social Center Sunday. Plans were perfected for an entertainment to be given in the near future. Miss Alberta Robinson rendered an instrumental solo. Victrola music was furnished by Mrs. C. L. Washington. Mrs. Moss Johnson entertained Mrs. B. T. Lewis and Mrs. Creola Hollingworth to a sumptuous dinner Friday as a courtesy to Mrs. J. T. Anderson of Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Margaret E. Davis of Ottumwa met on Sunday visitors at the BEXTON, IOWA. Charlie Reeves was inactually killed Tuesday morning, in the mines at Whiteberg. Burton friends extend their deepest sympathy in the sad hours of bereavement for the family. The A. M. E. church will serve a Thanksgiving dinner at the church all day and at night the Organ club will conduct an excellent program. Tickets, 10 cents for the program. Everybody welcome. Mrs. Ron Brown entertained the Progressive clan last Wednesday at her home. After going through their regular line of work a dainty lunchon was served. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Linda Rhodes next week. Rev. Woodward, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, delivered an excellent sermon Sunday morning to a large audience. Rev. Forribe was in the city on business Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Ora Spears, who has been visiting in our city for the past month with relatives, left to spend a few days in Minnesota, Minn., before returning home in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Hattie Claybrook is indisposed with a severe cold. A good crowd was at the slating rink Tuesday afternoon and night at the Y. Quarterly meeting will be held at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. J. J. Evans, pastor. Miss Susia Roberts was the guest of Miss Gertrude Lucas on Sunday for dinner. ST. PAUL SUBSTANTIARY St. James' A. M. E. church, under the pastorate of Dr. Henderson, continues to keep up its renewed activities manifested since the beginning of this conference year. Everything seems to be running systematically, more so than has been the case for several years, and we predict that St. James will be herself of former years very soon. The members and friends of Pilgrim Baptist church will present their pastor, Rev. B. N. Murrel, with a new baptismal robe Sunday. The Literary and Social club of Pilgrim Baptist church met last week with Mrs. Jerarred Lee of Iglechart avenue this week. Mrs. M. Whitehead is the hostess. Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Murral have gone to housekeeping on St. Anthony avenue near Chatsworth. Mrs. J. Scott entertains the Slef-Culture club Wednesday. The members have taken up the study of Spanish for the winter, with a special instructor. The twenty-fifth anniversary of St. Paul's chapter, O. E. S., was celebrated on the 16th inst. at Union hall. A dance ended the festivities, which were well attended. Mrs. A. Harvey entertained the Matinee Whist club Tuesday afternoon. Copeland and Payton, colored comedians, accompanied by four dancing girls of the race, appeared at the new Princess theater last week. They made quite a hit, as only our people can do any and all times. The new Palace theater will open on the 27st inst. at Seventh and Wabasha with thirty colored ushers and two matrons. This theater is owned and managed by St. Paul people and they are giving our girls a chance to make good, in fact giving them the preference, and we hope they will not fail to do their best toward giving satisfaction. A committee of ladies composed of Meandames Mattie Wade Hicks, Effie Wills and Cynthia Morgan, representing the Women's State Federation, appeared before the state board of pandans at the capitol on the 9th inst. in the interest of a young colored girl whose case they had been working on What Would You Do? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a very severe one, will cause the parts to heal without leaving a scar. For sale by all dealers. AGENTS WANTED For our new book, Frugality and Admiration of the General Public. Showing the wonderful dolls and new appraisals of our price, low price, many pictures. Hiking seller, $10.00 per day, ask for tarpa, write quick, from Jasminne, 51 St. N., Washington, D. 8. When in Hannibal, Missouri go to The Holland House Good Rooms and Meals Mrs. Viney Holland, Prep. 315 Center St. Hannibal, Mo. for a year. She was sent to prison for an incommunicable sentence up to ten years for forgery. Under the existing circumstances the little suspect felt that the girl was allowed to blame themselves they appealed to blame, therefore they appealed to force the board with Mrs. Heck making the plan for a pandon upon the grounds of abasement of punishment. The result was that her sentence was commuted to one year and six months. Mrs. Heck, accompanied by Mrs. Willk, went up to Billwater with the papers and asked if they would not release her immediately. The warden complains with their parents and the girl, who is only 10 years old, was turned over to the judge, who brought her to the Fisk Bought bar a ticket and sent her home to Enid, Okla. She served one year and four months. The women of the Federation are highly disliked over the success of this committee. Union Thanksgiving services will be held at St. James A. M. E. church this year. Rev. Murrell will be the speaker. The Crispus Attainus orphanage and Old Folks Home will soon move into their new home recently purchased on Collins street. Mr. Joseph Elsinger of the Holiday Sale store, and a wealthy philanthropist, made the home a donation of $1,800, first payment on the place. The officers are: President, Mr. J. N. Sellers; secretary, Mrs. Mattie Hicks; treasurer, Mr. Roy M. Krauft; matron, Mrs. Marcia Valley. They have several worthy old people and children confined in this house, who are supported mainly by voluntary subscriptions. In the annual collection of new clothing for the inmates, under the St. Paul Needlework Guill. Mrs. Hicks solicited 185 garments and 1100 in money for the nine final, which supplies them for the school children. The building just purchased is a beautiful one with twenty-two large commodious rooms, strictly modern. Her Son Subject to Group. "My son Edwin is subject to croup," writes Mrs. E. O. Iwain, New Kensington, Pa. "I put in many sleepplains hours at night before I learned of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mothers need not fear this disease if they keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house and use it as directed. It always gave my boy relief." Obtainable everywhere. A good remedy for sleepiness is be wet a towel and apply to the head of the neck, pressing it hard to contact the base of the brain and hastening over this cloth to prevent the rapid evaporation. The effect will be prompt and pleasant, cooling the brain and inducing a sweet and peaceful slumber. Warm water is better than cold for the purpose. This remedy will prove useful to people suffering from overwork, indigestion or any other. WAR! What Is It All About? HAS the whole world gone stink and over a very foolish and trivial question? Are words rattling, cannon rumbling, mailed armour glistening just because Ramsie wanted to show her love for the little brother—Sewilla? Tear aside the curtain of Europe's politics and see the grim and sinister game of games that is being played. See upon what a slim, yet desperate, curse the secret lives of millions are being sacrificed. Read the history of the past one hundred years, as written by some of the greatest authorities the world has ever known, and learn the naked, shameful truth. Just to get you started as a Review of Reviews subscriber, we make you this extraordinary offer. We will give to you IOWA NEIGHBOR BAD HOUSE 16TH ANNUAL MEETING. The members of the Iowa Negro Bar association hold their sixteenth annual session and bequest Tuesday evening at the residence of Atly. John L. Thompson, president, at 1888 Twentieth street. Besides the wives of the attorneys, Monsur, J. B. Morris and C. P. Howard, prospective law- yers, were guests of honor and were elected to honorary membership in Des Moines Colored Requests St For I "Every time I look over the last few years and think of the dozens of remedies that I tried for stomach trouble and nervousness, without avail. I get more enthusiastic over Tunlac," said Mrs. Washington, an estimable colored woman living at 3088. Third street, Des Moines, to Drugistg John McMernery, corner Sixth and Grand avenue. "I have suffered for years with a weak stomach. I became nervous and run down. I have always been a woman who could stand a great deal of hard work, but the last few months have been very trying to me. "I feel like a new person since taking Tunlac. I can work hard all day, --- the association. After partaking of a sumptuous banquet served by Mrs. Thompson, assisted by her daughter, Enola, the association started the following of affairs for the inaugural year: President, S. Joe Brown, Des Moines; vice president, A. G. Clark, Oakaloosa; secretary, John L. Thompson, Des Moines; treasurer, J. B. Rush, Des Moines, and chairman legislative committee, Geo. H. Woodson, Buxton.