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Subscribe For Our Special Prince Hall Xmas Issue. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF PRINGE HALL MASONIC GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS. GRAND MASTER'S WEEKLY GREETINGS SUN ADDRESS BY PAST GRAND MASTER CRITTENDEN E. CLARK, OF UNITED GRAND LODGE F. & A. M., OF MISSOURI. Instead of the Grand Master's Weekly Greetings, this week we are presenting the address made by Past Grand Master Crittenden E. Clark, now Judge Clark, St. Louis, Mo., of the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri. This address was made at the fifty-sixth annual communication of the most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois and its Jurisdiction, assembled at East St. Louis, Illinois, October, 12th, 1922, and follows: "Massonry is founded on the great principle of the Fatherhood of God the Brotherhood of man. In her teachings she seeks to be a guide to truth, she teaches man his duty to God, his country and himself. She teaches man how to live and by a devoted adherence to her precepts, we learn how to live. She sustains the right and condemns the wrong. "Any institution in existence today which elevates morals, refines sensibilities, advances education, relieves distress, visits the sick room, buries the dead, and cares for the fatherless, the aged and infirm is from God, and is doing the work Christ commanded, and should be encouraged, commended and upheld. "Notwithstanding scores of secret societies have been organized, and all of them based upon or borrowing something from Freemasonry, this institution glorying in its antiquity still holds its place as the chiefest and best, dispensing light., peace and joy throughout the earth, as the waters cover the great deep. "In the past there is much for the congratulations, and the usual activity. New and wonderful inventions succeed each with startling rapidity—Radio—Airships—Wireless telegraphy, etc. And while it is natural to point to the marvelous growth of the nation to its enormous increase in wealth, to the splendid development of its educational institutions, yet the grandest the most substantial the most gratifying of all is the advance $ \mathfrak{st} $ the womanhood and manhood of our people. On its roll of heroes, the true assets of a nation are found, and not in the fluctions of securities and the shifting balance sheets. Their deeds become the allowed currency of the nation, honored at par value in every capital and port on the globe, enriching the poorest and enobling the richest of all who boast the Nationa. "When men shall ask what are to be the nations safeguards of the future? We would say "Not our Navy" though its ships dot the waters of all ports of the world. Not our standing Army maintained to up along our coasts from eastern Maine to the farthest shores of Alaska; but that splendid trinity of institutions, the American Home, the free public school, and the church of the living God. To the establishment of all these institutions Masonary has ever been loyal. "No church can afford to attack secret, societies, that in some instances are reforming this Christian duty better than the church itself. No particular church has a monopoly of truth. We are all living under a Common Father, who will judge us not because of our affiliation with any particular church but by our character as exemplified by our lives. In the building of that character the exxhalted principles of Masonry, applied to our conduct, are all powerful and necessary. We are learning to look upon useful labor from a higher stand- Mailing Address, 5021 Indiana Ave. Office, Room 1, 3956, South State St. Phone Kenwood 8733. MASARK, E F. ing ground, it is not that the ministry is other than a sacred calling but we are coming to see that all forms of occupation, truly beneficial to the world: hard work—head work—and heart work are equally exalted. There must be the toil of the day laborer, the mechanic, the merchant as well as the physician, the clergyman and the lawyer. Every form of enobling and helpful labor is indispensible to the needs and well beings of man. No such labor is common or secular, unless man make it so. "All occupants and professions should be entered with a view to doing a noble and uplifting as well as successful work. Let the youth be taught the nobility of all useful labor the sacredness of all beneficient callings. "The Temple of Solomon, like the proudest monuments of Greece and Rome has long ago tumbled to ruin, and the place where it stood, can hardly be identified; but Freemasonry, exemplifying in its tenets the beautiful traditions of the site temple and transmitting from generations to generator the legend of its building, have stood the ravages of time, the assaults of big ignorance, and the presecutons of misguided and malignant fanatics, and still instinct with life and vigor, this ancient fraternity survives in every land, and continues to pour its blessings upon all men. "As to the origin of Masonry will leave that to the student of the history and antiquity of our institution. We know its past with its hallowed memories and glorious achievements, Masonry from that past bid it God speed, as it goes down the years. While Masonry is not a religion, it is so interwoven with religion as to lay its members under the obligation to pay that rational homage to the deity which at once constitutes their highest duty and happiness. It is broad and liberal enough to embrace within its folds, all who believe in a Supreme Being, are upright before God, and who are of good report and the world. Reverence to God and charity to all mankind are strong pillars of our Masonic faith. Let our charities be warmhearted and unselfish, let us be kind hearted and true not only the brethren of the faith but to all the world, so that when age applies the crucial test to our institution, its practical results cannot be questioned. The brotherhood of Masons is a power in the land is not because of its origination, but because it teaches at our sacred altar principles of high living which cannot but improve the condition of the whole race. Let us this day pledge our faith anew to a practical Freemasonry. That Freemasonry which, while it makes a man competent to travel in foreign countries, work and receive a Master's wages, and educate himself in the ritualistic work so that we can at all times prove ourselves and at the same time enculate within us, by precept upon premental principles which make fundamental principles whichev make better citizens, which make him more obedient son, a more loving husband and a wiser and nobler father. "Let us inscribe upon our banner, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality, as indicative of the principles which should adorn every true Masonic life and show that the Master's Lodge is forever closed against strife and decision. Let Peace, Harmony, and Good-fellowship forever be ours. SPECIAL PRINCE HALL ISSUE The American Stimulators are planning a special Prince Hall Memorial issue of the Gazette, which will contain cuts, autobiographies, articles of and by the various present MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." and past Grand Officers and Subordinate officers of the various departments of the Fraternity and its Adoptive Rites, also a brief history of Illinois Masonic Jurisdiction. This will be something you will want to preserve. It will be printed on special paper and will be worthy of the interest of the entire Masonic Family. The yearly subscription of the Gazette is only $2.00 per year. We have not missed an issue in 25 years. As the Grand Lodge has adopted this paper as its official organ we hope to have its columns used by the entire Masonic Family. You will note that it is improving each week and will find it just the thing the Crafts needs for fraternal, social, commercial stimulus. As an advertising medium the 25,000 members of the Masonic Family about 14,000 of whom are in Chicago will be found as appreciative readers of anything you may have to offer. Masons are among the most liberal, progressive buyers in the world. Mail your subscription for the Gazette for one year today. You will want the special Prince Hall issue, and those that follow and those that follow, but we may be sold out. WHAT HAS MASONRY MEANT TO YOU? One Year's Subscription Free for Best Article Printed. In every land, every race, every profession, and every line of business the men and women who amount to the most and who are the most success wear the Masonic Emblem or that of some of its departments or Adoptive Rites. In the colleges, Universities, Schools, stores, churches, street cars, home, etc., the insignia of this grand old order is visible on The question arises, "Of what benefit is the Order?" The American Stimulators will give one year's subscription free each week for the best article printed in this paper on the subject "What Masonry Has Meant to Me." Any man or woman or child, a member of the fraternity or any of its departments is eligible to write on the subject. Address all news items, subscriptions and special articles to The American Stimulators, Miss G. M. Reuben, Editor, 3734 S. State street, Chicago, Ill. MASSONRY AS A PROTECTION By J. M. Richardson First Stimulator Award Business Manager Musician Local No. 208. Member Harmony Lodge No. 88, F. & A. M. The first award in the "What Masonry Has Meant to Me." ontest goes to Brother J. M. Richardson business manager of the Musicians Local number 208, and member of Harmony Lodge No. 88, F. & A. M. 3934 South State street. The subject treated by Brother Richardson is "Masonry as a Protection." He says: "Masonry has bee a great aid to me in many ways, and I feel that I owe it to the fraternity to take advantage of this opportunity to express my gratitude for its protection. I know there are many who think Masonic Protection as a cloak but I have a different conception. Through its teachings I have often been reminded of the tutorship in the principles of manhood I received from my mother; and because of its precepts I have become more patient and considerate of others. I have been more submissive even under wrong and oppression because of the great inspiration I received from the initiation and study of the work of the order. These are, I feel evidences of Masonic protection that are invaluable. At one time I was employed as a Pullman porter. While in this service I was accrued of taking $50,000 from a man. In the course of investigation a Master Mason saw my emblem and saw to it that I obtained justice. Only for the Masonry I would probably have served twenty or thirty years for something for which I was not guilty. In cases of absolute innocence I appreciate the services of Masonry; but I do not believe in a man going through the beautiful ceremonies of the degrees as a form to secure protection for gambling, bootlegging and other criminal offenses. I feel that such cases are a detriment and disgrace to the Craft, and special care should be taken in making thorough investigations of applicants for the Degrees. Years ago when I wanted to be a Mason, my father cautioned me, and advised that it took him seven years to make the first degree. Masonry has meant a great deal more than initiation and a pin to me, as I study to show my self worthy. IN MEMORIUM M. W. Prince Hall Grand Master Born at Bridgetown, Barbadoes, British West Indies September 12th, 1748. Made a Mason in Traveling British Lodge No. 58, at Copp's Hill Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, on March 6th, 1775. Appointed the first Worshipful Master of African Lodge No. 459 under a Warrant from the Grand Lodge of England, September 29th, 1784. Elected Grand Master of the Most_ Worshipful African Grand Lodge in Boston, now The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts, June 24th, 1791. Died December 7th, 1807. For we have climbed near the crest Of the mount, whence, Thou didst mark thy name. Think ye oh, Master Masons, On our Prince Hall. MARY G. EVANS TO PREACH "SWELLING OF JORDAN." The congregation of Institutional African Methodist Episcopal church, 3825 South Dearborn street, will be favored Sunday night by hearing Miss Mary G. Evans preach "The Swelling of Jordan," in her final discourse in closing a three weeks revival at that church. During the past two weeks hundreds of people have heard Miss Evans the noted evangelist as she pleaded earnestly and conscientiously to either give God their hearts, return home to a Loving Father, or be true in their Christian living. Near fifty souls have been added to the church during the services. Miss Evans will leave Chicago Sunday night for her home in Indianapolis wher eshe will spend a week before opening a ten day service in Kentucky. Her program is filled up to the general Conference in May 1924 and sixteen proposals are waiting in the even she is is prevented from keeping any previous engagement. It is indeed a spiritual inspiration to right living and right thinking to hear her. Rev. Johnson the pastor of Institutional who has known of the good work of Miss Evans is enthusiastic in his praise for her as is the gospel choir of the church, Miss Magnolia Lewis, directress, and the entire Institutional family. The Christian Endeavor meetings at 6 p. m. Sundays and the class meetings Friday nights are good places to keep fit for religious and christian service. TYRE COURT H.OFJ. HAS COURT OF SORROW. Tyre Court Heroines of Jericho held its Court of Sorrows Tuesday night for Sister Sadie Miller who was a staunch christian character also actively engaged as a member of Princess Bernice Chapter O. E. S. Greatest Fishing Stream. The Columbia river is the greatest fishing stream in the world. WELDON JOHNSON AT WASHINGTON Secretary N. A. A. C. P. Will See The Final Battle For Victory or Death of the Anti- Lynch Bill As Congress Meets in Extra Session Hon. Winfield Story Says, "We Must Push." G.0. P. Senators Defy Democrat's Filibuster Against The Dyer Bill G.0. P. Senators Defy Democrat's Filibuster Against The Dyer Bill Vote to Continue Fight Despite Thrests of Obstruction. Washington. November 28—Republican members of the Senate after a four-hour filibuster waged by the Democrats after threats from the Democratic side of continued obstruction, voted in caucas tonight to continue the fight in behalf of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. Democrats in the Senate notified Republicans they proposed to block all business including action on nominations so long as majority continues its endeavors to pass the bill. The notification was given by Senator Underwood of Alabama, the Democratic leader. He announced that the filibuster would continue until the Republicans came to a realization "That this force bill cannot be put through the Senate." New York, Nov. 21st - As the Senate convenes on November the 20th in the special session of Congress called by President Harding, the Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, James Weldon Johnson, is in Washington to fight the final battle in behalf of the Anti-Lynching Bill. Mr. Johnson has been at the National Capital throughout the campaign in behalf of the Dyer Bill, and during debate on the fiddler of the House of Representatives before its passage there, was in constant conference with Republicans House leaders. He intends to remain in Washington, until the bill is entirely disposed of. Mr. Johnson announced before his departure from New York for Washing, that he would keep the colored people informed of the progress of the bill, and made public a letter from Moorefield Story, ex-president of the Ameri- G. O. P. Senators Defi- filibuster Act Vote to Continue Fight Desi- tate after a four-hour filibuster wag- from the Democratic side of conti- tionight to continue the fight in Bill. Democrats in the Senate noti- block all business including action continues its endeavors to pass the The notification was given by the Democratic leader. He annot- line until the Republicans came cannot be put through the Senate. Colored Woman Gets Federal Appointment Mrs. Monen L. Gray of Chicago to Be Supervisor Women's Department in Register's Office. Kansas City, Nov. 22 ---Mrs. Monen L. Gray of Chicago President of the Negro Women's National Republican League, has been appointed Supervisor of the Register of the Treasury at Washington. Colored Man Wins For Y. State Legislature Democratic Ticket. New York City, Nov. 15.—One colored candidate won in New York and his victory was a big surprise. Lawyer Henry W. Shields, Democrat aspirant from the 21st assembly district, was can Bar Association and now President of the N. A. A. C. P. which says in part: "I want to congratulate you on the result of the campaign. The defeat of Dr. Layton and Mr. Parker is a very important contribution to our cause, for it will show that where the colored forces are united they can defeat their enemies. "I do not know what we may expect in Washington, but we must push, and with the presidential election before them, and their present low estate, I think the Republicans may feel they cannot afford to alienate so large a body of voters of this country. That certainly is the idea which we must bring home." During the Senate fight on the Dyer-Bill special bulletins will be telegraphed the New York office of the N. A. A. C. P., by Mr. Johnson and sent out as occasion warrants. My Democrat's against The Dyer Bill upite Thrests of Obstruction. Republican members of the Sened by the Democrats after threats cued obstruction, voted in caucas behalf of the Dyer Anti-Lynching. Fied Republicans they proposed to on nominations so long as majority bill. Senator Underwood of Alabama, inced that the filibuster would conto a realization "That this force bill." sent to the Legislature. Balden, race Republican candidate, made a good run, but the general dissection from the Republican ticket by colored voters caused his defeat by a few hundred. Oliver Randolph, the only colored candidate in New Jersey was elected to the legislature while Congressman Parker who voted against the Anti-Lynching bill met the dust. He was fought as bitterly by colored voters as was Layton of Delaware who bit the dust when Robert Nelson's cohorts took the field against him. Dupont suffered as a result, Harry E. Davis of Cleveland lost for the legislature. The terrific fight against Pomerene by the labor unions nullified whatever colored support he won. Figures That Stagger. A full chart of the ancestry of all the 200,000,000 more or less, or people of English ancestry scattered over the world would, if carried back to the Twelfth century and written with one name to the square inch, cover some 25,000,000 of square miles. Subscribe For Gazette Now Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. MCCRARY, MANAGER. GEO. L.B. McOBABY, EDITOR MRS. EDGAR MCCRARY ASS'T. EDITOR FRIDAY DEC. 1, 1922 Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois Enterered as second-class mail mat- at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.Mc ABY, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contrib- tors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity week TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....50 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. MRS. ELIZABETH C. ALSTON Notary Public When you have business of this kind call to see me, will take care of it for you. Office 317 W. 8th St. Metropolis, Ill. We met Dr. Thos. H. Harris, of Princeton, who is the manufacturer of the best medicines for Indigestion, kidney, liver and bladder trouble, also rheumatism and the blood. This medicine has only one year but is eclipsing every other medicine now on the market. Contains no poisons nor alcohol, as it is compounded from herbs Retails at $1. and $1.25 per bottle. Use it and be cured, Mrs. M. J. McCrary, Agent, 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. Time Table of C. B. & Q. Train No. 71 going North will leave Metropolis 6:15 P. M. instead of 5:15. No 72 going South will leave Metropolis 8:55 A. M. J. B. Draper. Agt. Sudden Generosity Seldom Real. A man who suddenly becomes generous may please fools but he will not deceive the wise.—Phaedrus. Officers of Mt. Olive Baptist S. Sr Conveuention for 1922 Officers of Institute. Pres. M. Duncan, Colp Recording Sec. Marie Humble Centralia Cor. Sec. Hazel Howard, Joppa Conductor Rev. J. B. McCrary, Metropolis Officers of the B. Y. P. U. Pres. Rev. John Bruen, Mt. Vernon 1st Vice Pres., Bessie Bryant, Sparta 2nd Vice Pres. Lola Autry, Carbondale 3rd Vice Pres. Opal Leake, Centralia, Rec. Sec. Allineal Humble, Centralia Cor. Sec. Lois Mason, Centralia Treas. Rev. C. W. Norment, Mounds Missionary, Rev. R. S. Anderson, Centralia Added Members, Bro. Arthur Bell, Sparta Rev. W. T. Mills, Mt. Vernon. Praise ye the Lord. was made to restore health to people in your condition. It has been of permanent benefit to thousands who were afflicted just as you are. Why don't you try a bottle? Get in line for better health beginning today. Every Drug Store carries Dr. Miller's Medicines. To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. The editor. If you want your articles to appear in The Gazette, each week you must mail out on Monday, or they will appear the following week. Promptness is our Moto-Editor. Mission Board Dr. C. C. Phillips, Chairman Rev W. H. Carter, Rev. A. J Bowers, Rev S. H. Pruitt, Rev J. M. Haggard, Rev J. D. Davis, Revs, W. M. Moody, C. W Cole, J. H. McQueen. Trustees of Old Ministers' Home Dr. C. C. Phillips, Pres.; Rev. J D. Davis, Sec; Dr. J. B Beckam, Treas; Dr. C. H. Clark Dr L Drane, Dr. W. P. Washington, Rev. W. H. Woods, Dr. Edward P. Jones, Dr J. B. Mc Crary, Dr. G. W. Alexander. Jesus brought good tidings to a lost and degenerate world, offering Peace and good will to men. Are you enjoying those needy and essential blessings! If not, then, I stand in doubt of you. Mob Violence and Lychings The Only "Industries" The South Votes Solidly to Protect. We handle Coal, Hay, Corn, Bran, and all kinds of feed, delivered at any time and place. We handle the best grade of coal, guaranteed at the lowest possible price. See or phone me for prices. Phone 376-r-1. W. F. WEDEKING, Prop. No doubt but there will be many changes politically in 1924 as there will be many thousand Negroes who have decided not to support the Republican ticket in the various states, as well as National, failing to care of the Negrose in safeguarding the lives of the members of their race group and in taking care of them in the way of appointments. The leaders of the Race and Race papers will use their influence in having the Negroes support an Independent ticket if there is one, or in many instances the Democratic ticket, as they feel that they fared just as well, and in many instances better under the Democratic administration than under the Republican thus far. The Republican party (the Negroes choice) heretofore has not played a clean hand with the Negro but has trifled with his affections so much so until they have lost confidence and faith in what they say. They will have to redeem their pledges or they will witness a great defeat in 1924. Not olny have the colored voters lost confidence but thousands of the white Republicans 1. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS. LL among the common people and the ex-soldiers. They were given warning before the recent election which brought consternation and defeat to the G. O. P., but they did not heed the warning. They are being warned now. Will they pay a deaf ear to the friendly warning now and proceed to move along the path of least resistance as they have been doing, be condemned before the bar of public opinion or will they correct their mistreatment and oversight to the loyalty of Negroes and retain their support? It is up to the leaders of the so-called Party of "Lincoln." "You can't fool all of the Negroes all time." The white Republicans of Massac county and Illinois voted the Democratic ticket in the recent election, so the Negroes will do nothing amiss to follow in their wake. They claimed they were acting within their constitutional rights and exercising their franchise in voting for men and measures and not for "party." We are thoroughly satisfied that the Negro would have had his rights better protected in many instances if he had acted along that line of reasoning. We thank James O. Reed, of Chicago, for the renewal of his subscription to the Gazette. All persons knowing themselves indebted to The Gazette must pay up at once as we want to start out with a clean ledger the first of year. Be honest to yourself and your fellowman—Editor. Rev. J. B. McCrary, expects to attend the National Baptist Convention a few days which convenes in St. Louis, Mo., from 6-11. Mrs. Rufus Mitchell formerly of this city now of Cairo, spent a pleasant Thanksgiving in the city the guest of Mrs. James Wade. Mrs. Daisy Renfro, of Carbondale, Miss Maude Porter who is teaching in Marion, Miss Hall of Mounds, spent Thanksgiving day here. Jesse Shelton, left for Pinckneyville, Friday to work. Miss Azalia Sumner who is teaching in Cairo, spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sumner near Brookport. Lacey Patterson, returned from Chicago, Wednesday. Rev. W. H. Barnett, preached at the Free Baptist church Thanks giving day at 11 o'clock. Rev. Thos. Harmon preached at the Antioch Baptist church Thanksgiving night. Rev. Woods, attended services at Unity Baptist church, Brookport, Thanksgiving day having accompanied pastor McCrary. Have you lost your appetite? Do you get so tired with the day's duties that you're unable to enjoy an evening with friends or at the movies once in a while? Are you losing your rosy cheeks and your springy step? Prof S. A. Singleton Miss Blanche Hayes, Mrs. Princess Bell, Rev. and Mrs. J. B. McCrary, and Master Preston Levon went to Joppa, Thursday dight in an Anti-Lynching crusade. They met a large crowd at the Ottoway Howard hall, where the Knights and Daughters were having a supper. Rev. J. H. Stamps, called the meeting to order. Miss Hayes made a strong appeal on behalf of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill then Rev. McCrary, and Prof. Singleton made a few remarks afterwhich a number of women joined the club Mrs. Henrietta Rhodes was appointed president and Mrs. Caldwell, was made secretary and Mrs. Katie Howard, Treas These people are in hearty accord with the move and theie knowledge of the lynching evil and their sympathy for members of their people who were burned at the stake alive will bestir them to action. Any man or woman who is not opposed and is not in sympathy with this move is either densely ignorant or desperately wicked and in either case is unfit for a leader of our people and incaple of giving advice and be back in bondage or have to share the same dreadful fate instead of their black brother. Mrs. Leah Reed Sundayed at Round Knob, the guest of her niece Mrs. Cornelius Goodmon. Mrs. Morna Givens, visited her sister Mrs. Cornelius Goodmon of Round Knob, Sunday. Fred Porter, Elmer Beard, and Roy Stanley, have returned from East St. Louis. Ben Maxwell went to Carbon-dale last week to work. Rev. G. W. Prince, partor of First Baptist church, wife and son also Rev. J. B McCrary, Mr. and Mrs. I. K. Daugherty visited Round Knob, Sunday afternoon, where Rev. Prince delivered an able sermon for the pastor Rev. Thomas Morris, at Mt. Hebron Baptist church. A large crowd was present to hear the sermon and there was much rejoicing. Mrs Edw. Campbell is confined to her room and has been for some time. Mrs. Malone Sister Dies Great shock was experienced at the Poro College Wednesday morning of this week when the announcement came that Mrs Moody of Spears, II, had suddenly died. Mrs. Moody was the sister of Mrs. Annie Malone, and it was by this sister that Mrs. Malone was educated. A number of friends left St. Louis, to attend the funeral which is to be held at Spears, Ill., Friday at 2 o'clock. —St. Louis, Argus. Mrs. Moody was reared in Metropolis, and we are sorry to learn of her sudden demise. The Gazette and its many readers join in extending sympathy to Mrs. Malone and relatives. Four Colored Children Burn to Death Atlanta Ga., Nov. 15.—Four Negro children all under six years of age, were burned to death Sunday night when a house on Smith Row, East Point, occupied their mother, Cora Doyle, burned to the ground. The Doyle woman had put the children to bed, and according to the police and fire officials had gone to church, leaving the little ones in charge of Earl Stroud, age 12. The fire was discovered by John Adams, a Negro neighbor, who broke the front door open with an ax and saved, the stroud boy, who escaped with minor burns There was a grate fire in the room where the children slept. The names of the dead children were Rosa Mav, age 6; Harvey Lee, age 4; Velma, age 2; and Tuttsy Glover age 3. Fire officials are investigating the origin of the fire. Continued from Page one Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masonic News. BROTHER CHAS. STIMPSON IS DEAD—MASTER OF FIDELITY U. D. LODGE. All Chivago and the Masonic Family is shocked with the news of the sudden death of Brother Charles L. Stimpson, acting Master of Fidelity Lodge (U. D.) 103 F. & A. M., and past master of Tyre Lodge No. 70, F. & A. M. Brother Stimpson was operated upon Monday and never recovered from the either. He was a stalwart robust looking man, seemingly in perfect health. His lodge is to be dedicated and constituted some time in December. Full details of the funeral services will appear in this paper next week. EUDORA DANCING CLASS HAS APPLE SHOWER. Professor John Clark promoter of the Eudora Dancing Class each Thurs day and Monday nights is a member of Royal Eagle Lodge No. 96 F. & A. M. and ever alert to prepare some special feature of amusement for the younger set. Or we should say, smarter set, at those who would be young associate with the young and continue their young ideas. Monday night there will be an apple shower at the class and Thursday a Waltz contest. ELECTA CHAPTER O. E. S. HOLD CHAPTER OF SORROWS. Electa Chapter No. 1 O. E. S. Sister Lottie B. Murphy, Worthy Matron held Chapter of Sorrows for Sister Anna Holmes, last meeting. HUGH DE PAYNE COMMANDERY K. T. GIVES RECEPTION AND PUBLIC INSTALLIAION. Hugh DePayne Comandery No. 19 Knights Templar held their anniversary reception and public installation at the Union Masonic Temple, 3956 South State street, Tuesday at eight o'clock p. m. The affair was given in honor of their Past Eminent Commanders and our Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir E. J. Taylor. Rt. E. Grand Commander Speaks The program as arranged consisted of selection by Paramount Orchestra; solo, Miss Gaines; introduction of the Master of Ceremonies by Sir David Marshall, chairman; remarks by the Master of Ceremonies, Sir E. M. Stevenson; introduction of the speaker of the evening, by Sir E. H. Houston, Eminent Commander elect; Sir J. D. Reynolds Past R. E. G. ommander, Sir F. E. Crenshaw, Past Eminent Commander and Sir Fred Hardin, most excellent grand high priest were called upon for brief remarks after the Right Eminent Grand Commander delivered his address. In speaking of the conditions of the Ship of state, Right Eminent Grand Commander Taylor was optimiste. His policy as outlined in his address is co-operative and progressive which seems to be that of the entire fraternity and its Adoptive Rites in the State and Jurisdiction. Installs Officers At the conclusion of his address, Right Eminent Grand Commander E. J. Taylor installed the following officers of Hugh DePayne Commandery: Sir E. H. Houston, eminent commander; Sir E. M. Stevenson, generalissimo; Sir Chas. Crampton, captain general; Sir Rev. R. H. Ragland, prelate; Sir L. H. Hill, senior warden; Sir S. A. Lahe, junior warden; Sir L. South, treasurer; Sir Wm. H. Jones, recorder; Sir Geo. W. Cotter, assistant recorder; Sir J. E. Blanks, sword bearer; Sir E. O. South, standard bearer; Sir E. W. Simpson, warder and Sir C. C. McCaskill, sentinel. Other Past Commanders Other past commanders of Hugh DePayne Commandery are: Sir C. H. Brazleton; Sir Robt. Ford, V. E. D. G. C.; Sir F J. Lee P. V. E. D. G. C.; Sir J. F. Brown and Sir B. Stokes. About three hundred were in attendance. The ladies were gorgeously gowned and the gentlemen were either in uniform or full dress. After the installation, presentations of flowers were made by the ladies of the Hugh DePayne Auxiliary. The menu included oyster cocktail, chicken patties on lettuce, salad, green peas, olives, hot rolls, ice cream and wine punch. The committee on arrangements included Sir H. C. Sterrett, Sir E. Counts, Sir J. E. Blanks and Sir J. G. Tyrree, secretary. MRS. HICKS, MATRON-OF MA SONIC HOME VISITING N MIS SOURI. Mrs. M. J. Hicks, matron of the Masonic and Order of the Eastern Star Home, at Rock Island, is visiting in Huntsville, Missouri. She will probably remain a couple of weeks. MRS. REUBEN OF MILWAUKEE IN CHICAGO SUNDAY. Mrs. Hulda Janes Reuben, Milwaukee, Wis., mother of Miss Genevieve M. Reuben, 3734 South State street Chicago, was in the windy city, Sunday. Mrs. Reuben also visited her sister, Mrs. Mary Lewis, and nieces, Mrs. M. and Genevieve Washington, 5559 Cottage Grove, her nieces Mrs. Molly Session, 37th street and Calumet avenue; Berean Baptist church and Institutional A. M. E. church. She was only n the city ten hours, and returned home. Mrs. Session spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Milwaukee. EXCELSIOR AND HIKRAM CHAP- TERS O. E. S. WORK. Excelsion and Hiram Chapters O. E. S. gave three degrees to fifteen candidates at the Union Masonic Temple, Friday night. Brother J. Powers dd exceptionally good work as patron n the Queen of the South. Sister Gladys Johns, matron of Excelsion, was Queen Mother. In the Amaranth, Mrs. M. Powers and Bro. A. H. Brantley served as Matron and Patron, they are both from Hiram chapter. Hiram chapter will be constituted and inaugurated Decv. 9 at the Union Masonic Temple. Brother Willis Bibbs is patron. OLIVE BRANCH LODGE MEETS Olive Branch Lodge No. 94 F. & A. M., held its regular communication at the Union Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. A large number of members and visitors were in attendance. Much work was accomplished. 300 ATTEND TYRE LODGE RECEPTION—GRAND MASTER IS GIVEN SILVER FRUIT BOWL Fully three hundred persons attended the reception given by Tyre Lodge No. 70, F. & A. 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The 12th was our regular day and the services were well attended. At 2 o'clock the funeral of Mr. Charlie Smith was conducted by our pastor Rev. J. H. Stamps. Mr. Smith had been a citizen of this place, he worked in the Colp mines was shot and killed. His remains were brought here for burial. He leaves 3 sisters and 2 brothers to mourn their loss. The church choir social on the 10, for the benefit of the church. All are cordially invited to help. The 2nd of December is our regular business meeting. We ask all the members to be present. The sisters' mission met this evening as usual. Yours sincerely. Rev. J. H. Stamps, Pastor Cordie Bell, Reporter. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 15.—Attention is directed to the part played by Colored newspapers in the recent election. Only a limited number of the papers urged their readers to "Vote the Straight Republican ticket." 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