Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS THE INTER-STATE HOLDS ITS 31ST ANNUAL MEET Lawrence Is To Be the Next Place of Meeting—J. H. Hare Elected President. Topeka, Kan., Dec. 31.—The Thirty-first annual session of the Inter-State Literary Association closed a three days' meeting last evening at Lane Chapel A. M. E. church, Fourteenth and Van Buren streets, with a program of literary contests, in orations, readings, declamations and poetry. The session opened Wednesday evening, at Lane Chapel, with Attorney James H. Guy of this city presiding. Welcome address on behalf of the city, Hon. Herbert Corwine, mayor of the city. Welcome address, on behalf of the citizens, Hon. H. I. Monroe of Topeka. Responses to these addresses, Thomas Kennedy, editor of The Kansas City Advocate, Kansas City, Kansas. The president of the association, Mrs. Myrtle Foster-Cook of Kansas City, Mo., then delivered her annual address, which stimulated the delegates and large audience, in a high degree of intellectual thought. Mrs. Cook is one of the brainstem women in the west and never speaks words of meaningless. Daily sessions were held at 9:30 a. m., 1:30 p. m., and 8:30 p. m. Delegates representing clubs and societies from Kansas and Missouri brought and delivered some of the finest literary productions that had ever been heard in all the years of this association. Thursday evening the society and citizens were given a great treat, with an address, by Dr. Clement Richardson, president of Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. Subject, "The Marrow of Tradition." The teacher, professor, lawyer, doctor and in fact every person of whatever walk in life, drank from the fountain of this great educator's brain box until they were full and running over. Prizes were awarded to those in oratory: First, Mr. Harley Davis, Lincoln University; second prize, Mr. Louie E. J. Taylor, Lincoln University; reading, first prize, Mrs. Walter Officer, Paxico, Mo.; second, Miss Bruce, Poetry, to Mr. Roger Campbell, Sr., Topeka. Miss Anna L. Gray, of Kansas City, Mo., who is a student in fine arts at Chicago University, rendered a number of pleasing selections during the session. Miss Gray has a fine voice and under perfect control. Other soloists of young men and women who rendered selections during the session, showed splendid voices. The S. D. and M. Club, the St. Paul A. M. E. choir and the Ne Plus Ultra male quartette of Topeka Institute, added much to the entertainment and spirit of the three days' meeting. Mr. J. H. Hare of Topeka, was elected president for 1922, and Judge I. F. Bradley, Sr., of Kansas City, Kansas, vicepresident. Miss Olive A. Henderson, Kansas City, Kansas, corresponding secretary; Attorney T. W. Bell, Leavenworth, Kansas, treasurer. Next place of meeting, Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Harvey of that city was made chairman of the executive committee. Notes of the Session The home committee of which Mrs. Chas. French was chairman, deserves untold credit for its efficient work in taking care of the delegates and visitors. The pastor of Lane Chapel, Rev. Mr. Blaine, and his members were always endeavoring to make it pleasant for their guests. The reception committee, with Judge J. H. Guy as its chairman were ever trying to make things pleasant for the invited guests. Mr. J. H. Hare, chairman of the executive committee, was the busiest being about the session. It is now President Hare, if you please. Of the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West We realize that there has been an awakening of the nations of the earth, to a full sense of their purpose of existence. And that men are arriving at the conclusion that it is service to their fellows which makes the man. And that, in the effort at limitation of armaments of the nations, we recognize the first step in a new and correct civilization. A civilization, in which the spirit and active principle will truly be: "On earth peace, good will to men." A state of affairs in which men will be civil towards each other, and in which they will cease to exploit and murder, and there shall be no more war forever. We commend and encourage the president in his ecort to lead the world onward and upward in this new regime. As well also, do we commend and encourage the Christian spirit evinced by him, to-wit: "Let charity begin at home, and judgment in the house of God." even so, that they may reach those of lowly and humble estate; to the end, that they too, shall become and be, an actual part and parcel of this new civilization. We recognize in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, our strongest and most efficient agency, in securing to us our position in this new civilization. And we heartily indorse its every act and purpose in our behalf, and recommend it for our fullest and strongest support. We recommend to our group, careful, deep and liberal thought clear and close reasoning, and delliberate and prudent action in all those matters and things, which carry within our economic, civic and political rights, and which completely compass and involve our material and spiritual welfare. We believe that much may be accomplished by and through this association, by the methods heretofore fostered, and that much more can be done by an intensive study of social science and applied economics. We therefore pledge our energy and our efforts to encourage both, and to a renewal of our faith and hope in humanity, and in our possibilities. Resolved that a copy of this statement be sent to the president, and to the public press. Respectfully submitted H. I. MONROE, Chrm, I. F. BRADLEY, Scev, THOMAS KENNEDY, KATIE BELL, GRACE WHITE, Committee. COTTAGE FOR SALE 4-room cottage close to car line. Gas and cistern water. Owner must sell at once. A bargain. $1500. $300 down and terms. Geo. Brown Real Estate Co. 330 Greeley Fairfax 0767 Mrs. Winifred Jacobs, formerly of this city, now a teacher in Sumner High school. St. Louis, was the house guest of Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 611 Parallel avenue, during the holidays. While here the following ladies entertained Mrs. Jacobs: Miss E. Z. Penelton, Mrs. S. H. Thompson, Mrs. Fred Trent, Mrs. E. B. Tillery. Mrs. Jacobs also was entertained on the Missouri side. Misses Gertrude Lankford, Mary Link and Beulah Douglass returned New Year's evening to Langston University, Okla., to resume their school work, after spending the holidays with their parents. Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, January 6, 1922 OTHER SHEEP By Bishop W. T. Vernon. "Other sheep I have which are not of this fold, them also must I bring, and they shall hear my voice." We have just concluded another, and by far the most remarkable journey of our lives, embracing a tour of thirty days' duration, covering thousands of miles. It was my desire to see more of the Transvaal and the work of our church among our faithful, eager native members. Making Johannesburg headquarters, we proceeded to visit the various settlements and villages. Nancefield, Klipspruit, Vrededorp, Alexandria, Germiston and Boxburg were among the communities and towns visited. In these we had receptions which for hospitality, spontanity of enthusiasm and genuine welcome I have never seen surpassed. No homage within the power of these good people is denied you. Ig some places heralds with flags and inscribed banners of welcome met us far outside the "locations" and under escort we were taken inside to our people who by ties of race and blood seem so near and dear to us. At Klipspruit we were met at the train by a multitude. The leader of the processor was a fine looking, venerable Transvaal Basuto, who welcomed my illustrious predecessor, Bishop Henry McNeal Turner to South Africa when our church was organized. Carrying a banner inscribed, mother Emily Embray Vernon" he led the way to our stopping place. The multitude marched along singing and shouting "The light is come." The missionary sisters were reloicing with their comrades as they swept forward in solid phalanx. This short recital only indicates the spirit of welcome and appreciation our members and the people have for African Methodist leadership. At each place visited there was, if not a similar demonstration, the same heart touching expression of esteem. This treatment only made us more humble, more anxious to be equal to the great task of bringing linght, cheer and uplift to those who welcomed us. At Klipspruit, a large "location," our people have erected an altar of stones. Here they gather from along the reef to counsel and pray in hours of severest trial. They tell of marvelous answers to their supplications there. At Krugersdorp I found Rev. S. J. Mabote, our pastor and Presiding Elder, erecting a church. This effort deserves commendation and encouragement. At Germiston, Rev. C. Demas, our pastor and Presiding Elder, gave us splendid entertainment and the spirit of his people was more than cheering. Then came the second visit to Evaton—the seat of our school, Wilberforce Institute. We were three months behind with the salary of our teachers, and I had no money with which to pay them. I went there with a heavy heart. I thought of my friend and schoolmate, the late Henry C. Mskinya—the Kimberly boy, who crossed the ocean to America in search of education that he might return to Africa and labor for his people. He died while striving to develop the school. The last words of this Wilberforce graduate, and Christian martyr were— "My greatest anxiety and only regret at crossing are—what will become of Evaton—our Wilberforce, when I am gone?" Mournful prophecy. The school was soon closed and so remained for several years. It will be distressingly interesting to Wilberforce Alumni to know what a fellow Alumnus endured. Though young in years, and unknown to fame—He has his place with Livingstone and others gone before. I do not want a repetition of these sufferings with our teachers now at Evaton. I am still trusting God and the church at home. From Transvaal we journeyed to Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, where Mrs. Vernon had called a congress of the missionary societies of South Africa. Women came from all over the Union and Basutland. Truly, Divine Providence abode with them throughout their sessions. After a few days' rest we were off for far-famed Basutoland. With us were F. M. Gow, J. Y. Tantsi, S. J. Mabote, A. A. Mareka, Q. Mpepeto, B. D. Nojekwa and M. M. Mokone. We crossed the Caledon river, the boundary line between Basutoland and Orange Free State, and wilt in a few hours were at Maseru—the epital of Basutoland. Under orders from higher officials, native police examined our baggage to be assured that we brought no fire arms, intoxicants, seditious literature or other things detrimental to the health, peace or prosperity of this country. We were met by Chief Nehemiah Sekhanyane Bereng, a member of our church, a direct descendant of the great Chief Moshoeshoe, founder of the Basuto nation. We stopped in the same house and room occupied by Bishop Coppin twenty years before. Our brethren were given comfortable stopping places near us. Here we found situated on the heights churches and schools fostered by French missions and the Anglican and Catholic churches. Early the next morning we were given a suggestion of what we would see on our journey to Rothe, the home of Chief Bereng. Maseru rests in a basin surrounded by mountains that stretch away in picturesque grandeur. While gazing enraptured, in the plain we saw groups of Basutos on their famous, sure-footed, mountain-climbing ponies ride like Centaurs up the steep slopes and disappear from view. It will be recalled that when the enemy sought to overpower Chief Moshoeshoe and take his country, he resisted. With only assegi and shields made of skins of wild animals the Basutos fought men armed with rifles and machine guns. Mowed down in the slaughter, they retired fighting, resisting, dying, from crag to crag. Driven to bay, this wise, old farseeing Chief sent messengers over the mountains, across rivers and through jungles in search of English representatives of "Queen Victoria the Good." His message to her was "Pick me up with my blanket, and the lice on my blanket and protect us," meaning "Pick me up with my country and the people in my country and protect us." The good queen heard his cry. The English intervened, warned all others array and the Basutos were free. They have their own Parliament House in Maseru and make their own laws. Each minor chief selects three Basutos and these, with their chiefs, make up their Council. A large assembly is thus formed and is presided over by the English Resident Commissioner—but no law is binding unless signed by the Paramount Chief of the Basutos. Nothing that I write can describe this country. Truly is it called "The Switzerland of South Africa." It is one continuous chain of stately mountains rising in majestic grandeur, always enclosing the most fertile valleys and plains. All these valleys so marvelously productive are under cultivation by the Basutos. Their flocks and herds grazing contentedly on the slopes and in the valleys give one the thought of a primitive pastoral people and make you forget their martial spirit until you remember that they live on cliffs and in the mountains. People who live in the mountains are never slaves. High upon plateaus and nestling under crag and boulder are native kraals and villages. Here dwells the old Basuto teaching his children the story of his forbears who fought for their freedom and abjuring them to never be serfs or slaves. They are waiting for us as a church to come and assist them up the highway of Christianity and education. A few hours brought us to the chief's village. From above the heights they came to greet us—old men in blankets and strange apparel, young men and young women, always with the blanket whether otherwise garbed or not, little children in breechclout and nature's garb. The Chief had arranged quarters for us in a neat little cottage and had prepared an equally comfortable stopping place for the brethren. We were soon introduced to his family of at least twenty, wives and he had before embracing Christianity. This chief has given us two neat little cement and stone churches—one in his village and one in a kraal some miles away. When a visitor comes-if they are pleased with him they give him a cow for beef. They gave me one which was killed and dressed to feed the Basuto "Children" of "Father and Mother Vernon" who would "come (Concluded on Fourth Page) Mr. C. S. Starks cf New York visited Mr. and Mrs. Brown, 1322 North Eighth street, during the holidays. Mr. Starks is an uncle of Mrs. Brown. THE PYTHIAN GRAND CHANCELLOR'S COUNCIL First Meeting Convened at Cincinnati Just Before the Holidays The Grand Chancellors of the Supreme Jurisdiction of the Knihgts of Pythias, held their first Council just before the holidays, at Cincinnati, Ohio. A large number of Jurisdiction representatives were present. when matters of the order in a national way, as well as by Jurisdiction, were discussed. Mrs. Norene Davis, Worthy Councellor of Kansas and Supreme Grand Lecturer, being in the city at the time, was invited to attend the session, thereby achieved signal honor of being the first and only woman to witness the deliberations of this national grand body. Dr. S. H. Thompson of this city and Grand Chancellor for the State of Kansas, attended this gathering and as usual, was accorded a place of prominence. NEW PRESIDENT TO Tilford Davis was chosen president of the Citizens' Forum last Sunday, and on Sunday next will deliver an inaugural address, besides announcing the standing committees for the year. Everybody is urged to be present to help give impetus to the movement to reestablish the Forum in the hearts of the people, as it once was, and make of it a living, vital force in the life of the community. Some excellent musical numbers will be rendered, which, with the usual features, should make it well worth while to plan to spend a couple of hours at the Forum and bring your friends. MR. AND MRS. RICE ENTERTAINS Mr. and Mrs. W. Rice, 835 Nebraska avenue, gave a New Year's dinner in honor of Mrs. Jennie Palmer's 72nd birthday. The hostess made her special guest a beautiful birthday cake and lighted it up with 72 candles. An excellent dinner was served and enjoyed by all present. Invited guests were: Mrs. Jennie Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. BrBooks, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ira Jones and Mrs. M. C. Matthews. Mrs. S. J. Perkins entertained the following friends at the home of her brother, Melvin E. Jones, 932 Walker avenue: Mrs. C. S. White, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Link. Miss L. J. Harlan, Miss E. Higgins, of Topeka, Kans.; Dr. D. Doolin, Mrs. L. Harvey, St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. V. Wilkerson, Miss Mae Jones, Mrs. I. Lyons, Mrs. B. Hall, Mrs. Willis Allen, Mrs. Carrie Miller, Mr. B. J. Washington, Mrs. E. Gear, Mrs. R. Nash and Mrs. C. Mitchell. Number 21. NASHVILLE RACE HOSPITAL LOOKS AFTER ITS OWN Health of the People Is More Important to the Institution Than the Money Involved Chicago, Illinois—When these few lines reaches you which I now sit down to write, we will be in 1922, and fully started upon a year that we are not sure whether or not we will see end, but we are making plans just like we are to be here to see many mor come and go, and this is just what it should be, and leave the rest with God. This is indeed a wonderful world and there are wonderful people in it, and each day we are confronted with something that we had never seen before and some of it we will never see again. As men and women pass out, others will just step right in. For you see the boy, the girl of today will be the man, the woman of tomorrow. So each year by age, by training, but fitting mind and soul brings into activity new men and women, and some of them are just doing things, and doing them just like they should be done. I have told you from time to time that there are damphules in this world, and I am constantly coming in touch with them, but the good men with common sense overbalance them. So I am not going to complain, but will ask you to open both eyes and ears and see what I have to talk about in the New Year. The less you talk and the more you listen, the wiser you will be. Before going to the bottom of things I want to pay my respects to Misses Lelia Hill, of Athens, Ga.; Gert Foster Whitlock, Tenn.; Elizabeth Curry, Nashville, Tenn.; Magaline Pries, Decatur, Ala., and Portheus Reed, Athens, Ga., who have just received their diplomas from the Millie Hale Hospital and Training school, and are now full-fledged nurses, prepared to take care of the sick. They are remarkable young women, and there are 25 more in this institution, getting practical training to do practical work in nursing. They have all passed the state board of Tennessee and through that big hearted, true friend of humanity, Mrs. Millie Hale, the wife of Dr. J. H. Hale, and superintendent of the hospital, the five have good lucrative positions in Nashville, and are kept busy. I will not take time to tell you the places they have because I want to say just a little more about this wonderful institution. The Millie E. Hale hospital was brought into life just five years ago, and you will believe me honey if I tell you they have been five years of activity. They started with twelve beds, but that has been increased to one hundred or more. Mrs. Hale is a R. N., and a graduate from Fiske University. (Concluded on Third Page) THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. Thos. Knapper Associate Editor MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. WALTER SCOTT Circulating Manager PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at Office 610 North Sixth St. Phone Fairfax 2407 Residence Phone, Fairfax 2663 SUBSCRIPTION. One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....90 Three Months.....60 Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. MANY THANKS We wish to thank our old subscribers for their prompt renewals up to date and the many new ones, who have had their names placed on our mailing list. There are some things we did last year, that should not be reproduced this year and some things done this year we failed to do last year. Just think what they are? TO THE CRAFTS OF THE YORK RITE MASONS I wish to call the attention of all Worshipful Masters and members of the F. and A. A. York Masons of Kansas and Jurisdiction, that the 1920 Communication held at Manhattan, Kansas, that the Kansas City (Kansas) Advocate was adopted as our official organ. It was also unanimously carried in open session that all lodges in the jurisdiction were to subscribe for The Advocate, so at least the lodge might be informed from time to time of the general workings of the jurisdiction. Now, we understand a number of lodges throughout the jurisdiction has not complied with the ruling of this Grand Boly. We need this organ and its editor has ben given us regularly a splendid service and plenty of it; so we must not and can not afford to allow ourselves to withhold our support to our only organ. Let every Worshipful Master see to it, at once, that their subscription is sent in for 1922. Send money order or express order of $1.50 to The Kansas City Advocate, 834 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, or to the editor, Thos Kennedy. Note: Also have as many of the members as possible to send in their subscriptions, as this publication is worthy of their patronage from a general news point, besides its worth to our jurisdiction. Send in your lodge news and it will be published. Yours for the Craft, J. A. Broadnax, W.M.G.M. POETICAL CORNER Let us all join in together And thank God; we surely ought Have you e'er seen finer weather Than our blessed New Year brought? —Matthews. Extract from New Year Resolution: I'll boldly tell old Satan In all the acts I do That I still love God dearly And love my neighbor, too. I'll go to them in sickness, (No matter what you think) I'll feed them when they're hun- When thirsty, give them drink. —Matthews. Truth crushed to earth shall rise again. The eternal years of God are hers. And dies among her worshippers. W. C. Bryant. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P.-M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The New Year's services were largely attended all day, the morning service bringing some renewing their covenant, others starting the year of 1922 by acknowledging a hope in Christ and according to their vows expected to make the year of 1922 the happiest and most prosperous of all others. Rev. J. F. Griffin, the very eminent pastor, was at his best and the spirit of the Lord was so feelingly felt through his wonderful sermon, that old First church rocked from center to circumference, with hadelujahs and shouts. Ten joined the church at the close, some acknowledging the Savior for the first time. Rev. Dean Jones, assistant pastor, preached a strong and forceful sermon at the evening service to another appreciative audience. Watch meeting was held New Year's eve, the pastor preaching a sermon, after which love feast was held and praise meeting until the New Year was ushered in with praises. The Sabbath school was largely attended Sunday morning with bright and happy faces of old and young, with many new scholars present. Every service indicated a greater work for the Master this year. The Senior Allen League give a fine program as usual Sunday evening. Miss Bell, secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, Mo., gave an excellent talk to a large assembly, which was greatly enjoyed. It was helpful to her hearers very much. The official board had one of the largest and most interesting meetings Monday night for a long time and the reports from classes were extra good. You are invited to church Sunday, where you may hear the Gospel preached in its purity and be helped and instructed how to live a life of usefulness for Christ and humanity. The Missionary society kept open house at the parsonage Monday and served a turkey dinner. Visitors and friends are always welcome at First Church. Argentine. Kansas St. Paul A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans. 2325 Ruby avenue. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11. Class, 12:15. Preaching 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday nights. You are welcome to all services. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH 12th & Ann Ave. (J. M. Watts, Pastor) Services: Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p.m. A. C. L. E., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Official Board meeting, Monday, 8 p.m. Class meeting, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend these services. GREEN CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 1012 North Third Street Rev. E. M. Mosley, Pastor Parsonage 1903 North Tremont Services: Preaching 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sabbath School, 9 a. m. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday night. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening, 5 p. m. ROBERT T. BARTON, Clerk. The Kansas City Advocate for January 6, 1922 KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH Third Stret and Garfield Avenue Parsonage, 206 Garfield Ave. Phone Fairfax 4536 Services: Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U., Sunday, 6:00 p. m. Prayer services, Tuesday evening, Choir rehearsal, Thursday evening. Missionary meeting, Friday evening. You are welcome to all of these services. MINNIE L. FORD, Clerk. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES January 1, 1922, New Year's day, was observed by a great multitude flocking to Metropolitan Temple. In the main auditorium which holds nearly one thousand, it was hard to get seats. The balcony, if seated properly, will hold about 500. Again Dr. Harrison, our pastor, was at his best and preached on a deep subject, "The Unknown Tomorrow." It was a grand sermon and at the close the Holy Spirit caused many to utter cries of joy. He asked the choir to sing, "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow," and three souls united with the church. After collection about 25 were fellowshipped into the church and it was a great sight to see nearly one thousand members march around to welcome the 25 into the fold as full members. Then came Pastor Harrison's first Lord's Supper with us. It was the largest number taking communion we have seen for six years. He explained the significance of it very nicely. The most appropriate hymn sung during the sacrament was "Christ's Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane." It was a sad and impressive occasion. At the close they sang a hymn and went out as Christ Apostles did 1922 years ago. At night our pastor preached a still greater sermon on "Go Forward." A large congregation was present and rejoiced greatly. The ordinary collection was over $100. Next Sunday, January 8, he will preach. Come and hear him. They are coming from far and near sinners and all come. On Monday, January 9, a series of meetings for every night begins. January 9, Dr. McNeal: Tuesday, Dr. Richardson; Wednesday, Dr. E. M. Mosely; Thursday, Dr. W. A. Bowen; Friday, Dr. D. A. Holmes; Sunday, January 15, Dr. L. K. Williams. of Chicago, will preach the installation sermon at 3 p. m., and addresses of welcome will be given by seven or more. Dr. J. F. Griffin and his congregation and all Baptists and Methodists of the city are invited. Monday night, January 16, a great banquet will be given by the deacons, etc. All are invited to all these. Be sure to come Sunday, January 8, as well as January 15 and 16. Mrs. Jennie Palmer brought her birthday cake to church and made thankful remarks to Mr. and Mrs. Rice and to officers and members who visited her. Pastor Harrison thanked the Widow Clark and several others who brought baskets to his home and added more to his Christmas gift. He also spoke in great praise of the publicity committee for advertising so regularly for Metropolitan church. WALNUT BOULEVARD At a community meeting at Walnut Boulevard Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Mrs. A. T. Marr read poetical New Year's resolutions, composed by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, which were well received. Mrs. D. Johnson gave a reading and other good features were on the program. Furnished Rooms for Rent.—Two nice, neatly furnished rooms for rent for man and wife or single person. Located on good street car line. New house. Come and see them, at 1039 Walker avenue. Mrs. Kearney. N.M. D.A. PASEO YOUNG ASSOCIATION OF The membership is continue now is 615. An active committee bership 1000. It only takes a f Be one of the number. My friend, in fact every man and boy bership in Paseo Young Men's City. A whole year! A year of social development. Built Made new from top to both 90 beds. Nine beds are available rangments now. C A fine, roomy, splendidly three times a day except Sundays served. Prices ar in the reach. Gymn Volley Ball, Indoor Baseball many different exercises await and a swimming pool that will Lib One of the cosiest reading for your service. PASEO YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY The membership is continually on the increase. The number now is 615. An active committee is now out to make the membership 1000. It only takes a few days to do that. Be one of the number. Make yourself, your husband, your friend, in fact every man and boy of the home a piseent of a membership in Paseo Young Men's Christian Association of Kansas City. A whole year! A year of physical, spiritual, mental and social development. Building Made new from top to bottom. Forty-five dormitory rooms, 90 beds. Nine beds are available for permanent rntal. Make arrangements now. Cafe A fine, roomy, splendidly lighted dining room awaits you three times a day except Sunday, when breakfast and dinner are served. Prices ar in the reach of all. Gymnasium Volley Ball, Indoor Baseball, Basket Ball and apparatus for many different exercises await your coming. Fine shower baths and a swimming pool that will be used all winter. Library One of the cosiest reading rooms to be found or desired is at your service. NEIGHBORHOOD FLORAL CLUB ENTERTAINS WITH FREE DINNER The Neighborhood Floral club of which Mrs. Josie Walker is president, entertained on New Year's day more than 150 to a free dinner, at the home of the presilent, 334 Everett avenue, the dining room was tastefully decorated in red,white and blue. Two large tables were being filled from 1 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. Fifty children were first served, all being seated at two tables. Everything in the eating line could be found on these tables, roast meats, and one whole barbecued hog. Besides those coming to the house of feast, a number of dinners were sent out. Mrs. Walker is always doing something for the club and in fact everyone coming under her notice. While the club spent upwards of $50 they feel that it was well spent and the club treasury is not hurt yet. The many New Year's guests left with words of praise to Mrs. Walker and club members for their generous hospitality. Mrs. Josie Walker, President. Mrs. Mabel, Armstead, Secretary. ·IN SOCIETY Mrs. Armstrong, on Oakland avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, entertained at dinner Dr. and Mrs. Story, of Eldorado, Kansas; Dr. Bowers, pastor of the C. M. E. church, and relatives. The dinner was fine. Mr. and Mrs. Hughey, on Nint hstreet, served our society editor New Year's day. Mr. and Mrs. Graves, on Grandview boulevard, had Dr. Bowers and others as dinner guests New Year's day. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long, 713 Everett avenue, spent part of the holidays in Omaha, the guests of C. Long, Jr. Miss Mae Harlan, daughter of our principal of Douglass school, was home from Emporia State Normal during the holidays. Mrs. Jeannette Green-Ward is still here from Colorado and will spend most of the winter visiting her relatives. M. and Mrs. Roberts, on Nebraska, between Ninth and Tenth streets, are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Roberts is getting along nicely at Douglass hospital. Mr. George Bradford, of Michigan, a brother of Mrs. Ella Morgan and Mrs. Anna Williams, has been very sick but is some better. Mr. Richard Lowe, on North Eighth street, is reported seriously ill. Mr. Joseph Wilson, the jeweler, who has been very sick at a Kansas City. Mo., hospital, is at his home in Kansas and is a little better. Miss Inez Wilson returned from college to help in her father's business. MEN'S CHRISTIAN OF KANSAS CITY rally on the increase. The number tree is now out to make the mem- eew days to do that. Make yourself, your husband, your yay of the home a prseent of a mem- a Christian Association of Kansas of physical, spiritual, mental and holding atom. Forty-five dormitory rooms, able for permanent rntal. Make ar- afe lighted dining room awaits you day, when breakfast and dinner are of all. nasium Basket Ball and apparatus for your coming. Fine shower baths be used all winter. orary rooms to be found or desired is at Building CITIZENS' FORUM The publicity committee has been absent two Sundays owing to being invited to so many dinners. She notices a Caucasian paper says "a citizens' forum." This is the oldest forum of any race in Greater Kansas City. Now I am writing from hear-say. Our Forum had fine music by Prof. Wise and a cornet player. Also had New Year's quotations, etc., and a nice program. I hear that the following officers were elected: President, Tilford Davis, Jr.; vicepresident, Rev. T. Knapper; recording secretary, Miss Mickey; corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. Dwiggins; assistant corresponding secretary, Miss Urla Dwiggins; treasurer, Attorney Henderson; critic, Mrs. I. M. Thomas; historian, Prof. G. A. Curry. The writer was not present, so if she has made a mistake, excuse her. They say Mr. Davis did not want to be president, as he has been it before, but they pressed him into service. Rev. Edwin Vaughn, dean of Western University and wife, attended the services at First A. M. E. church New Year's morning, at 11 o'clock. Mr. Samuel Diggs, one of our prominent citizens and business men on Third street, is up after a period of illness. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the Sewing Circle of the First A. M. E. church of Kansas City, Kansas, for their beautiful floral offerings for our beloved mother, Mrs. Eliza Bryant.—Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bryant, Topeka, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bryant, Kansas City, Kans. Card of Thanks Am taking this method of expressing by words my gratitude to the members of the Fraternal Order of Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, for the beautiful cedar chest which they gave me for Christmas present. I certainly appreciate the gift and wish each and every one whose name was signed to the list, as well as the entire Jerusalem family. A happy and prosperous New Year. SAMUEL DIGGS, S.G.K. All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas Librarv Kansas City, Kansas. F. & A. A. York Masons DIRECTORY Rev. J. A. Broadnax, M. W. G. M., 2325 Ruby Ave. Tel. Arg. 1001., Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. G. Franklin Wilson, D. G. M., 1403 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec. 612 T St., Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. T., 1317 N. Tenth St., Kansas' City, Kansas. Milton Washington, G. Organizer, 1114 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Albert Williams, G. S. W.; Miles Newlin, G. J. W.; A. McRoy, G. Tyler; Dr. J. R. Lemma, G. Lecturer; D. W. Hurley, G. S. Dea.; S. H. Madison, G. J. Dea.; Dr. D. W. Gooden, G. Med. Ex.; Rev. Jas. Reeves, G. Chaplain; W. C. Lamon, G. S. S.; J. H. Lee, G. J. S.; Chas-Marzette, G. S. S.; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; C. J. Goode, G. Marshal; W. H. Ford, G. Historian; Milton Washington, G. Organizer; York Masens St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p. m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W.M. 1403 North Tenth Street. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1517 Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Saturday evenings of each month at 8 p. m., Ninth and Everett avenue. Vsiters ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1336 Barnett Avenue, T. A. MOZEE, Secretary, R. F. B. No. S. EUREKA LODGE NO 21, Y. A. A. Y. M. Meets second and fourth Thursdays or each month. Knights of Tabor Hall, Ninth and Everett. All visiting brothers in good standing invited. R. T. TAYLOR, W. M. W. D. McQUAY, Sec. PROGRESS LODGE NO. 90 Meets first and third Monday nights in each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, Knights of Tabor hall. Visitors welcome. Arthur Ballance, W. M. 839 New Jersey Ave.. Phone Fairfax 1642. Chas. Gable, Secretary. 833 New Jersey Ave. Keystone Lodge No. 42 Meets first and third Monday nights in each month at 4923 South 25th street at 7:30. C. J. Goode. W. M., 2503 P. St.; D. V. Smith, secretary, 2121 Seward stree. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY Easy to Take-Quick to Relieve CATARRH of the BLADDER Safe, Successful Each Capule bears name & T Burrare of counterfella DR. W. M. BLOUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 428½ MINNESOTA AVENUE Residence, 402 Lafayette Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PHONES Office Fairfax 1258; Res., Drexel 1258 6 to 7;30 P. M. Sundays by appointment only. OFFICE HOURS 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. 2:30 to 4:30 Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 Mr. and Mrs. S. and W. are in the city. I want you to meet them. --- Kansas City, Kansas. NASHVILLE RACE HOSPITAL LOOKS AFTER ITS OWN In connection with the hospital they have now an auxiliary of the Mille Hale Hospital, composed of our women. It is for the purpose of helping those who are sick and not able to help themselves. They want to decrease the death rate in and about Nashville, by looking after those who die for want of medical attention. They place the patient in the hospital and plank down $25 and if it is necessary to remain longer, then out of that big heart of Dr. John H. Hale it is provided for. A visiting nurse is sent daily into homes, the sick room is cleaned, patients given baths, rubs, hair combed and any other things necessary for comfort. This nurse not only looks after the physical needs, but she carries sunshine with her by reading the Bible,magazines. The members of this auxiliary and one day in each month to visit the sick. It is composed of 200 women. The following are the officers: Mrs. W. A. Lewis, president; Mrs. Peyton, vice-president; Mrs. George Caldwell, secretary; Mrs. J. R. Martin, assistant secretary; Mrs. D. Houston, treasurer. The money raised is deposited in the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Company. I have found that they have made visits by nurse, 738; visits made by physicians, 55; patients placed in hospital, 35; patients sent to T. B.hospital, I. They have raised money for the work in the following way: Donated by Dr. R. B. Williams, Ocala, Fla., $40; song recital, Miss Mabel Story of St. Louis, $75; Valentine party, $75; donation by Mrs. Caruthers, $8; by Bishop, $1; B. Scott, $5; charitable organizations, $10; Mrs. Cartwright, $5; miniature fare, $275; lawn fete at Mrs. J. H. Hale's home, $100; harvest festival, $135; bacca-taureate sermon, $25; waist measuring party, $150; Dr. Johnson, Tampa, Fla., $35; Dr. Hill, Atlanta, Ga., $10; Dr. J. W. Russell, Nashville, $7.50; Rev. and Mrs. Ellis, $5. I have been moving just a little bit since I wrote to you, and all within a week, and I am back in Chicago. I left the city Christmas night, going to Cincinnati, and from there I found my way to Lexington, Ky., spending the night in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell is pastor of the leading church inLexington and believe me, he is donig some real good work. His wife is just a jewel, and a friend to all the people. A jump was made down to Frankfort, Ky.,where I spent just about one hour and made my way to Louisville, Ky., stopping in to see Mrs. Annie Ingrams, and taking a turkey dinner at her home. I enjoyed this so very much, until I made my way from there to Nashville. The executive board of the National Baptist Convention met in Nashville, and being some pumpkins in the Baptist church I just toted myself over there to see what was going on. I am not prepared to tell you all that went on, but I saw the most learned man in the world, just do the shimmy with Charles Stewart, and it looked to me at one time like he was going to give him a thrashing, but Stewart was as humble as one could be. Dr. Vass told him that he was the servant and had to do what he was told to do and some other things, and poor Stewart just said "yes, sir." I don't blame him, because you know Dr. S. N. Vass is now secretary of education for the whole Baptist convention and he is a man so full of knowledge that you can see if coming out of him when he walks. He is education within education, and "you have not seen him I here you will, for if you ever see him you can tell him anywhere, but I will bet you my head to ginger cakes that you can't tell him much. His head is as full as the moon, and he knows everything—in fact what is not in his head cannot be found in any other place. I am proud of this wonderful scholar of our race. I can't see to save my life how the Baptists are able to keep such a large educated man in such a small job, but I suppose the job will grow with him. He knows more than President Morris, Secretary Townsend, Secretary Hudson, Secretary Jordan, Dr. L. K. Williams, President Harding, all the governors combined, and then he will have a few to hand around to the college presidents and professors. If I knew as much as this man, you would not be able to find me here or anywhere else. When we little fellows get near Dr. Vass, it is just like them little fellows who attempted to arrest Gulliver You know about them. I am told that the Baptists of Chicago are just going to give him one thousand dollars to have him locate the educational board in that city. They should raise $10,000 for such a valuable man. We need just a few more learned men like him and then the fireworks. Well, we had a busy time at the board meeting. I visited Roger Williams University, had dinner with the president, made a few remarks at Fisk University, and I shall have more to say about it later. Had the pleasure of coming in contact with Editor Crenshaw, and saw that place where Dr. A. M. Townsend, who is serving the National Baptist convention, is going to erect a publishing house for the Baptists. It will be all their own place, and one worth while. He is a great business genius, and we are all going to get behind him and bring the thing to pass. It can be done and it is going to be done. Back your last dollar on that. Dr. E. C. Morris was there, but he was not looking so well. We hope that he will soon be himself. He is a great leader of his people and my people, too. Dr. E. W. Perry, of leadership fame in Oklahoma was there, and Dr. S. B. Butler, from Indianapolis, and many others. I just wish I could tell you all about them. Time will not permit me to do this, but there will be big doings among the Baptists. We are now going to turn attention to the National Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, which will meet in June in New Orleans, La. I hope you have decided that you are going to be at this one more big meeting. They are going to introduce some new Sunday school features. Now I am writing you this letter, but I have not turned over the new leaf yet. I am going to do it in my next letter. I have been hinting about it all along, and now some few things are going to be done. Tell the world I told you so. Look out for the other letter. There has just been handed down to me some valuable information concerning the Royal Circle of Friends of the World, with Dr. R. A. Williams at the head. This fraternal organization is doing a great big work among our people. They maintain a free hospital for all the members in Little Rock, and it is one of the best equipped hospitals in the country for doing hospital work. Good physicians and surgeons, good nurses—in fact they have a nurse training department. They have purchased a valuable piece 'of property in Hot Springs for an Old Folks' and Orphans' home and also a school for the orphans of the order. That is doing things. I shall have something to say about the Chicago office and affairs in another letter, and then I am going to tell you about the hospital and other things. J. O. MIDNIGHT. LEAVES FOR FAR WEST Mr. George McClelland, one of the city's old and highly representative citizens and a business man of great success, left Tuesday night for California, to make it or some place in the far west his future home Mr. McClelland was in the barber business in this city for thirty years, until about five years ago, when he went into the real estate business, which was a phenomenal success. He owned the building at 733 Minnesota avenue, where his office of every modern improvement, was located. This building alone was valued at $20,-000. Mr. McClelland's friends here who were many, wish for him that same success in his new field of labor. Mrs. I. V. Brown gave a silver tea for her club at her home Monday, January 2. The Kansas City Advocate for January 6, 1922 PASEO YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Dr. J. F. Perry spoke to a large and appreciative audience last Sunday. Our Y. M. C. A. orchestra made its first appearance under the leadership of Prof. Massey. Good singing and orchestral music will characterize every meeting. The addresses will deal with themes that will help one to carry the burdens of everyday life. Come and enjoy them. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH (12th & Ann. J. W. Watt Pastor.) We are having good service. The watch meeting was enjoyed by all present. The pastor preached an excellent sermon. His text, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ." We had a very good service Sunday morning and also at night. One accession to the church. Mrs. Wood reported $15.00 raised by the "Tom Thumb Wedding." Mr. Bigger reported $16.25 raised The Ministerial Alliance held a reception in the cafe last Friday in honor of Rev. Delyle, who has been assigned to the church at Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Trueheart has engaged the gymnasium-auditorium for the installation exercises of the Court of Calanthe the evening of January 12. The old "Y" spirit was very much in evidence Saturday night, when the Senior class invaded Western University's new court and initiated it by coming an early lead and winning 23-16. The Juniors were not so fortunate Monday in their New Year's game with Sumner Juniors. Score 15-5. This is no criterion for Friday evening's game when the Paseo "Y" meets the real Sumner. Physical classes are still increasing in memberships. 889 men and boys cleared through this department under the new system during the month of December. The crack colored team of the University of Kansas will be the attraction next week, January 13. You are invited to take advantage of the various activities at the Y. M. C. A. Come! Our membership has passed 650. Come! Dr. J. F. Griffin will address the meeting Sunday, January 7, 3:30 p.m. Fine singing and inspiring selections by the "Y" orchestra. Men and boys invited. HORTON AND SABETHA CIRCUIT All three of the churches on this circuit are on the alert, and are preparing to begin a revival in the near future. The A. M. E. Sunday school at Horton had its Christmas program Thursday night before Christmas, also a Christmas tree, when many nice presents were put on the tree, and Rev. A. H. Hamilton and family received a basket of groceries. Friday night before Christmas the Sunday school at Fairview rendered a lovely program and many presents were put on their decorated tree, and our pastor was again presented with a basket of groceries. On to Sabetha Saturday night, where was rendered a splendid program and the Christmas tree was laden with many useful as well as beautiful gifts. Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Green Darius of Sabetha entertained with an elaborate dinner in honor of the following guests: Rev. and Mrs. Hamilton, pastor of Horton and Sabetha A. M. E. churches; Mr. and Mrs. James Ellington and family, Mrs. Lucinda B. Ellington, Mr. John Denton and the two Mr. Reece's of Fairview. Twenty plates were served. The menu was goose, duck, pork, creamed potatoes, sweet potatoes, desserts, pumpkin pies, cakes and peaches. On Tuesday night in the Christmas week, Mrs. Anna Pennell, the president of the A. C. E. League, entertained the League members at an elaborate reception. She was assisted by Mrs. Gertie Scott, and Mrs. Lula Neely. Mr. George Dunn, the local preacher of the A, M. E. church, and vice-president of the league, made the opening address. Rev. A. H. Hamilton made the closing remarks. Everyone enjoyed themselves. LUCINDA ELLINGTON, Reporter. Don't forget to be at Metropolitan Sunday, January 15, at 3 p. m., to hear Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago preach Dr. Harrison's installation sermon. Rev. George W. Reed, strike leader of the packing house workers, has decided to leave. His union friends, of whom are many, will locate Mr. Reed at some other point, as has been reported. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH (12th & Ann. J. W. Watts, Pastor.) We are having good service. The watch meeting was enjoyed by all present. The pastor preached an excellent sermon. His text, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ." We had a very good service Sunday morning and also at night. One accession to the church. Mrs. Woods reported $15.00 raised by the "Tom Thumb Wedding." Mrs. Bigger reported $16.25 raised in the Christmas Carnival. We thank these sisters for their good work and also Miss M. McClelland for her assistance in this good work. We have resolved to do more this year than what we have done in the past. Dr. Sree Ramnewaz, India's greatest orator, will deliver an address at this church, January 7, 1922, subject "The Desperate Soul of a Black Man." He will tell of the desperate soul of a black man as seen by a Hindu and show why the black man need be desperate no longer. The speaker is renowned through China, India and Africa. He brings messages of cheer to the American Negro. Belonging, as he does, to the Grandhi movement in India he promises that it shall be joinel to the great Garvey movement in America. Rev. J. M. Watts, our pastor, wishes to thank the many members and friends for their gifts during the Christmas week. MISS M. JACKSON, Reporter. A MODERN FABLE Two men by the names of Jones and Smith owned ranches side by side. One day they got into a dispute about the division of the water. Both irrigated their lands with water from the same ditch. After some threatening talk Jones says to Smith: "I have a couple of hired men over at my ranch that can lick your two hired men." The challenge was promptly accepted and each rancher went to number his army. Jones called his men, gave each of them a gun, and told them to go over and shoot Smith's hired men. "But," they said, "we have nothing against Smith's Smith's men. They have always treated us well." "Yes," replied Jones, "but if you don't fight, Smith and his men may come over and take this ranch and you will have to work for him." But the men protested that they would just as soon work for Smith as he worked his men no harder and paid them as well as Jones. Thereupon Jones got real mad. He called his men "slackers," said they took no pride in his (Jones') ranch, and said that they were too cowardly to fight. So they just picked Jones up and soused him in the ditch. When Smith's men heard what Jones' men had done, they made the same answer to Smith's argument and treated him the same way. The next evening Jones and Smith met each other and it took them about two minutes to settle that dispute and they lived many years without quarreling any more.—"Aesop" in Oakland (Cal.) World. Washington, Dec. 31.—Senator Ashurst has served warning on his colleagues that unless immediate and adequate appropriation is made for sick and disabled former service men he will inaugurate a single-handed campaign "against the men who have disregarded the public interest." Mrs. S. Carlton, of Topeka, visited her sister, Mrs. L. Brown and husband, 1322 North Eighth street, during the Yuletide. Misses Elvera and Eleanor White of Pleasanton, Kansas, visited relatives in the city, during the holidays. These two young ladies are nieces of Miss Mattie Lawrence, 326 Nebraska avenue and are seniors in the Pleasanton high school. Mrs. T. J. Smith is ill at 1615 North Ninth street. Mrs. Ella Holiway of Horton, Kansas, and her little son, visited her father, Mr. Scott,:253 North Ninth street, the Christmas holidays and returned home Monday. "Own Your Own Home" W. R. JOHNSON & COMPANY Real Estate and Rentals 516 Minnesota Avenue Bell, Fairfax 0255, K. C., K. MODERN HOMES 16-acre farm, 4-room house, fruit, $4,300; at $800 cash. 5-room house, modern except heat, $2,250; at $500 cash. 5-room house, gas and water, $1,800; at $350 cash. 6-room house, modern except heat, $2,600; at $600 cash. Store building, 7-room apartment for living connected. $2,000, at $300 cash; bargain; see this. 4-room, city water, gas, fine; $750, at $150 cash. 10-room, brick duplex, income $30; payments $25.00 per month, including interest. $2500 at $300 cash. 6-room modern, $3000, at 700 cash. 5-room, water, gas; $1800, at $300 cash. Fin vacant lots: bargains. W. R. JOHNSON Res. 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We erected an altar. Twelve stones were then laid by the following persons: The Bishop, Tantsi, M. M. Mokone, A. A. Mareka, Q. Mpepeto, B. D. Nojekwa, K. A. Pholo, S. J. Mabote, J. J. Motaung, and Mrs. Vernon, who had thrown out the first spadeful of earth for the altar foundation. As she laid the Cap, or twelfth stone, using these words, "I lay this stone in the name of Almighty God and the missionary women of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States of America," fervent "amens" swept o'er the hillside and up the mountain slopes. Then came the dedicatory services, as follows: Hymn, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory,' was sung in Sesuta. Prayer by Rev. J. L. Tantsi. Song. Prayer by Rev. M. M. Mokone. Prayer by Rev. M. Monkone Scripture lesson, 112th Psalm, was then read by Dr. F. M. Gow. Dedication, closing prayer and benediction by the Bishop. After this a photo of the altar, site and participants was made by Dr. Gow. We then made our way back to the native village. Along the road noiselessly crept and stole Basuto women in blankets wits strangely tattooed faces to sit by the roadside and stare wonderingly, yet withal, pleasantly at the "strangers from America." They wanted to be sure as to the appearance of these their kinsmen whose ancestors they had learned were stolen from Africa centuries before. As they chatted in their own language, the interpreter told me they were pleased with us and felt that we cared for them. Sunday was an ideal day—the sky was cloudless. Anticipating the inadequacy of the beautiful little church—a gift from our host the chief, the pulpit and seats were placed outside. Long before the opening hour a vast crowd had gathered, some of whom had been two or three days on the way, coming by wagons, carts, and on horseback. We were seated in the level valley stretching away for miles. High on all sides rose the mountains. Across all these fell the lights and shadows giving a picture no artist could paint. From between these mountain files far in the distance one could discover what seemed to be tiny red shimmering specks which quickly grew larger and assumed shape and definite motion. These were Basutos in their vari-colored blankets descending the steep slopes on their way to service. Again and again and still the came—walking and riding—all trying to find their way to God. Finally the vast multitude, mostly seated on the ground, sat in silence as I through the interpreter tried to preach to them. Though far from home and friends we could not be downcast or dismayed. We beheld the encircling mountains and were reminded that "As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth ever forever." The afternoon service was impressive. Rev. Nojeka preached in Sesuta, and was interpreted in Sixosa. I made the appeal for sinosa. First came a middle aged man and wife, with his two daughters, finally there came an Indian mother, with four children, one strapped to her back. God was with us that day. Chief Sekhanyane clasped my hand and pledged his support saying that his son and successor was now a member of our Church and that they would always be loyal to the cause. I promised him and his people that the Church would be true to her trust in their country. TO BREAK FAITH WITH THESE PEOPLE MEANS THE DEATH OF AFRICAN METHODISM IN BASUTOLAND. The next day we were off to see the Paramount Chief, Griffith. He is a cousin of our host, Chief Sekhanyane. His word is law in Basutoland. Passing rapidly through the valleys we were greeted by a sweeping panorama of kraals, villages and natural scenic beauty. The stately peaks of the Moluti mountains stood in serried ranks before us. On the crest of one of these "Thaba Bosigo," the "mountain of Might," are buried the departed Basuto chiefs. Arriving at his village, we were commanded to wait until the messenger ascertained if the Paramount Chief would see us. We found the Basutos gathered from many sections. They were holding their courts—three in session at one time—settling disputes over land, cattle and minor differences. Many reverted to type—preferred blankets to coats. Some had been through the schools and were attired as an ordinary American and could easily pass for American Négros. Many more were untaught, but all were shrewd, wise and skeptical about the stranger. Many crowded around and refused at first to believe we were from America. They said we looked just as did they and could not have come from a foreign land. The messenger returned saying the Paramount Chief would see us. Imagine our feelings! We were to meet for the first time in life a black man—the ruler of a nation of black people. Situated among the thatched, huts built on the rocky cliffs commanding all was the home of Paramount Chief Griffith. We were presented to him by our host. At first he was non-committal, though respectful. Finally when assured that we had no part in the "Africa for Africans" propaganda he opened his doors and his heart to us. He said he had no objection to what his cousin, Chief Sekhanyane, had done in giving us two churches and land for a mission house, and that he welcomed our coming into Basutoland, that we were his kinsman and he felt near to us. I believe we have in him a friend. He is a Catholic. He consented to be photographed with Mrs. Vernon. Chief Sekhanyane and myself. Finally an unusual and rare honor was done us by allowing us to visit the royal kraal and meet his queen. Thus ended a day furnishing an event in our lives. The next day we returned to Maseru. Here I met Col. E. F. C. Garraway, Resident Commissioner, representing the King of England and British Empire in Basutoland. I presented the cause of our Church. He assured me that when our school is developed and meets the requirements, he will use his influence to scure for us government aid, as is given the schools developed and fostered for many years by the French missions, the Anglican and Catholic churches. Tired and worn but happy over the results accomplished we returned to Capetown. The Pittsburg Conference Branch Mite Missionary Society gave me one hundred dollars and sixty-six cents, when I visited the Pittsburg Conference in 1920. This money I expect to use with the money to be sent by the Ohio Conference Branch Mite Missionary Society for the erection of the Mission House in Basutoland. We lost the first building site through failure to do anything. The chief who gave it twenty years ago waited, years and died. His son came into power and waited. Nothing was done, and finally it was given to others. I was reminded of this as soon as I reached Basutoland. Many Basutos feel that this second venture will end in talk only, as did the first. TWENTY YEARS! Think of those who during these years died without the light! Are we culpable? "My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every hill, yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth and none did seek or search after them." If only the home church could see the needs of the people of Orange Free State, Transvaal, Pondoland, Tembuland, Natal and other places here, they would understand and the emotion of the Master: "Who when He saw the multitudes He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted and were scattered abroad as sheep having no shepherd." Our profession about the work of missions must be translated into deeds otherwise we perform a disservice rather than a service. Speaking frankly—I fear the amelioration of the needy condition of our missionary-enterprises will be accomplished only when our General Conference is prepared to have a scientific inquiry made into the status of our various mission fields and demand a careful analyzed report of their needs and possibilities. Then intelligent, constructive legislation can be enacted, outlining an agenda of work to be done, definite amounts can be provided to be paid out at fixed periods; and those sent to labor in mission fields, our missionaries and their wives and children will not have their support, comfort, health, life and all dependent upon our present day condi- The Kansas City Advocate for January 6, 1922 A PERSONAL SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY , THE GRAY PRINTING CO. FIFTH AT OAKLAND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 tions of hazard and uncertainty. Any church neglecting her work of missions is indubitably the victim finally of creeping spiritual paralysis. This work must go on. If we fail, the Great Shepherd of the sheep will send others. "I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them; and they shall fear no more nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking saith the Lord." We have come to the time and place in South Africa when there can be no dilly dallying. If we as a great church are to maintain our place we must suit our actions to our professions. Our good intentions must fructify into deeds. To counsel inactivity in the work of missions is to advocate progressive insanity as a denominational policy. We, as a church, must not be misled by any ingrained outlook reversed, we must not have a spiritually distorted view of our duty to the heathen. We must eliminate all conscious bias and be true to the trust before us. Who cares to be an hireling? "The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep." Jesus set us the perfect example of duty: "As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep." When this communication reaches the Church and public we shall have been in Africa at our post of duty one year. We are so occupied with rejoicing and thanksgiving because of the goodness of our Heavenly Father, so filled with gratitude of His boundless mercies and protecting care that we will not think of the trials, sickness, privations and suffering endured—but will reverently exclaim, "Out of all the Lord hath brought us by his love." I want the Church at home to know some of our handicaps, with the earnest hope that the coming year may bring more liberal support. The report of the Secretary of Missions submitted at the last annual meeting of thousand three hundred and sixty-five dollars spent for our work in South Africa. I wrote the Secretary for explanation. The reply from his office is before me. It shows that not one penny of this amount was handled by me, not one cent of it was spent for this work since I left America. As I have directed my brethren in their work, so has Mrs. Vernon labored among the women. THOUGH I PAID THE EXPENSE OF HER TRAVEL AND PASSAGE FROM AMERICA TO SOUTH AFRICA OUT OF MY OWN POCKET; IT HAS BEEN A MOST PROFITABLE INVESTMENT FOR ME AND I BELIEVE FOR THE WORK. She was my faithful nurse during my long illness, and has gone constantly by my side over mountains, across deserts, in native villages and kraals, by night or day, sharing my joys and sorrows with fortitude and cheer uncomplainingly. Under God she has been able to perfect a splendid organization of our faithful sisters, and is in touch with them from Table Bay of Rhodesia. For all of this we give thanks unto God. And now to the forces in America that hold money for the work of construction in South Africa—I desire to say that I have: 1. Selected the site for the building at Wilberforce Institute at Evaon. 2. Selected and dedicated the site for the Mission House in Basutoland. 3. At the request of the officers of the W. M. and F. M. Society in America, I secured one of the best and most reputable architects in South Africa to serve them. He was selected because of his knowledge of local building conditions, laws and regulations, and because he can be used to supervise the construction of the Church Edifice. The building as proposed covers all our available ground and will furnish ample accommodation for our church needs here for many years to come. I have sent copies of these plans and specifications to each member of the Executive Committee of the W. H. and F.M. Society and a copy to the Missionary Department. I have also had the ground surveyed, plat made, I have made application to the Municipal' Authorities for permission to begin work. I AM READY. I CAN DO NOTHING MORE IN THESE MATTERS UNTIL MONEY COMES FROM AMERICA TO BEGIN THIS WORK. Because of changes in the weather here and other conditions we must begin at certain seasons. I desire that here) shall be the year of building and constructive effort. We are, almost two years from the last General Conference, and nothing has yet been done along these lines. UNLESS MONEY REACHES ME TO BEGIN WORK BY MARCH OF 1922, I CANNOT UNDERTAKE THIS WORK FOR THAT CALENDAR YEAR. I have appealed, prayed and waited for the promised aid. I am pleading for "Other Sheep" in Basutoland, for the native boys and girls without opportunity of education all over South Africa, for the discouraged and waiting congregation at Capetown. What shall I say to them? I still believe all will be well, "For thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I even I, will both search my sheep and seek them out." 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