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Subscribe For Our Special Prince Hall Xmas Issue. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE THE OFFICIAL ORGAN. OF PRINGE HALL GRAND LODGE AND MASONIC FAMILY OF ILLINOIS. GRAND MASTER'S WEEKLY GREETINGS FREE MASONRY AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FREE MASONRY AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION VOLUME THE SUN DIAL Instead of the Grand Master's weekly greetings we are presenting this week a clipping by the above title taken from the December issue of the Plumbline, which follows: FREE MASONRY AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION Is Freemasonry an Educational Institution? And if so what does it teach? For the first question we may answer in part by asking what is meant by the term educate? To eduicate as we wish to discuss it is to impart knowledge to; to cultivate of; to instruct, who can impart knowledge? Only those that have acquired a clear perception of truth or a person skilled in one or more subjects gotten through practice. We can only be instructed in those things that we know not, we not only cultivate that that need improvement. Who is it that needs knowledge? What man is it that there is nothing more for him to be instructed in? Are there any that need not improvement? All of these questions can be answered in the negative, then if all mankind need knowledge, is it not true that we as Masons need more knowledge. Since we are to instruct and to improve what kind of instructions are we to give Primarly, as Masonry is practiced today its educatin that of a general way. Education as is It is not necessary that one must have a degree of "Master of Arts" yet to be a real Mason with understanding, you are truly a Master of Arts and Science. It is not a requirement of Masonry that you have a degree of A. B. or B. S., but to understand the many symbols, and deep moral teachings of them. You must be educated in a general way. Educatio as is contra distinguished from ignorance and illiteracy. We do not want to convey the idea that a man because he is not learned in all the sciences and arts that go to make up the fundamental and literal foundation of Masonry, cannot imbibe the moral principles of the order, but a man without such knowledge cannot impart the great teachings of the Fraternity. Therefore in order that we may be of more service to our fellowman, and brother, it is our duty as well as priviledge as a mason to know as much as possible. Masonry is a progressive study and to understand it we should strive o know we must take it step by step. To understand A. B. & A. M. we of necessity must know its history. To know the history of Masonry, is to know Ancient, Medieval and Modern history. To acquaint ourselves of this, we learn the people of all ages, their customs, religions, and thoughts. To be ignorant of the many religions of Ancient and Modern times, we know not from whence came many of our symbols and is not Masonry a discourse in symbols? Since teachers largely of the moral, spiritual side of life it can only teach such through symbols. All things terrestrial are but symbols of the real or celestial. It has been said that symbols apart from reality weakens character. It is also true that if the symbols are poor it has a direct reaction on the things symbolized thereby reducing the value of the higher ideal w ewish to Office of THOMAS H. SAMUELS Most Worshipful Grand Master Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons Illinois and Jurisdiction Mailing Address, 5021 Indiana Ave. Office, Room 1, 3956, South State St. Phone Kenwood 8733. teach, hence the symbols should be strong and appropriate ones; and in teaching of principles in anyone. In other words what is it that actualizes the kingdom of God in various forms in our community life? Is it the family altar? Is it the public schools? Yes, but there is something more needful. The chief task is that of teaching or imparting information, maintaining sound community life and carrying forward appropriate community tasks. Just so far as we maintain genuine community life, the principles of the kingdom are in actual operation. This is largely the work of Freemasonry. Can we not better do this work if we will bestir ourselves to get it more general and literal knowledge of the attributes of our being? To do this, let us study human nature, not forgetting our environments and all things else that pertain to humanity, it meanings there should be a thorough understanding of it literally, in in order to give a full and clear explanation, thereby more vividly visualizing the moral and spiritual virtue to be learned. Those who essay to teach should leave no stone unturned in their command to prepare, themselves to electrify and illuminate the souls of their hearers; by so doing they are able to teach those noble principles veiled in the Allegory of Masonry. We know of no Fraternity, Order or Institution that has a set of strong or symbols than Freemasonry, therefore brethren, let us strive to make ourselves worthy of our beng connected with the fraternity, by continually seeking more light. "Character Building" Character is built and thrives on concrete facts and conditions. You may ask what facts and con-conditions? What is it that will awaken the consciousness of society? History of Masonry When did it begin, both operative and speculative? This is a question asked by many of the Craft today. Who can give the proper answer? Some will tell us that it began at the time of the building of the Temple by Solomon in Jerusalem. Others may say it was at an earlier date, still others give as the time of its beginning as speculative in 1717 in England, how are we to know the right answer? There is but one way to get the most probable time of its beginning and that is to read the history of the world and form our own logical conclusions as to its beginning. While studying the history of the Ancient people, we will note the different forms of religion practiced by different people and by the same people at different ages or periods of Ancient time. We will note how one people embedded the customs, practices and forms of worship and religion of others with whom they came in contact. We will also note the many secret societies of the people, and by comparing them and noting the resemblance of many seeing how they grew and how they were transformed to other societies in name but having the same general principles, all of these notatons will give you some idea from whence came Freemasonry and a what time it had its beginning. Some will tell us that Freemasonry was first fostered by Elias Ashmole and a few of his learned friends in Continued on Page Three. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." M. 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 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 THOS. H. M. W. Grand Master Prince GRAND MASTER DEDICATES WISDOM LODGE. Forester's Hall, 44th and South State street was crowded Friday evening, November 29th to witness the consecration, dedication and inauguration of Wisdom Lodge No. 102 F. & A. M. The ceremonies were performed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master T H. Samuels, supported by an efficient provisional Grand Lodge. Program Rendered The program, rendered prior to the delivery of the Warrant included, invocation, by the chaplain, Rev. H. C. Charity, solo, "Hear My Cry, O Lord," and "The Lord is My Light," by Brother Chas. W. Settles; brief history of Wisdom Lodge, P. A. Slanton, master of ceremonies; reading, "The Orphan Boy," Mrs. J. Hallie William member of Wisdom Chapter O. E. S.; solo by Joseph D. Winters, Jr., address, "Necessity of Organization," Rev. W. D. Coak, Metropolitan Community Center; piano solo, Miss Edna D. Winters, address, "The Clenxy's View of Fraternal Societies," Dr. C. H. Clark, pastor Ebenezer Baptist church; solo; remarks by Andras Baber, Sr., W. M. Cornerstone lodge No. 91; conseca- JOIN THL. AMERICAN STIMILATORS FOR HOME DEMOCRACY NO DUES. NO ASSESSMENTS. For Particular Write MISS G. M. REUBEN, EDITOR Mailing Address 3734, S. State St. Office Room 1, 3958 S. State Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Mrs. Lillian Washington, cousin of Miss G. M. Reuben is ill and has been confined to her bed since Thanksgiving 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. ORDER NOW! SAMUELS, Hall Masonic Grand Lodge tion, Rev. J. A. Winters; remarks, Rev. J. W. Stewart, pastor Quinn Chapel A. M E church and Mrs. Esther Remo Strong; consecration, dedication and inauguration, by the Honorable and Most Worshipful Brother Thomas H. Samuels, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Fre and Accepted Masons of Illinois and Jurisdiction. The program ended with the accepting of the warrant by Brother Nashville S. Wimes, Worshipful Master. The benediction was said and the guests enjoyed a bountiful repast. Wisdom Lodge received her dispensation Feb. 1st, 1922. The Warrant was granted Oct. 12th, 1922 and delivered Nov. 29th, 1922. The officers on the warrant are S W. Wm L. Humphries; J W., A. McCoo; Treasurer, J. N. T. Patterson; Financial Secretary, F. W. Taylor; Rec. Sec., S B. Porter; S. D., W M. Payne; J. D., H. Knighten; S. S., J. Barber; J. S., J. M. McCllen; Tyler, Wm. Jackson; Chap, Rev. H. C. Charity; Trustees T. J. Johnson, Wm. Charity and Wm. Grant. The committee was W. L. Humphries, F. L. Crittenden, S. B. Porter, D. M. Greer and F. W. Taylor, chairman. VICTOR THOMPSON RETAINED MASTER Dorie Lodge No. 77 F. & A. M. showed its appreciation for the splendid executive ability and constructive leadership of Brother Victor Thompson by re-electing him Master at their meeting last week. Other officers elected were Senior Warden, Allen Hall, Junior Warden, Roy Mason, Treasurer, Robt. Ford, Secretary, Robt. H. Porter, Tyler Jas, Gardner. Archbishop of Canterbury Interested in Black Races Says President Morton London, England, Nov 29. Dr. R. R. Morton, the guest of the Archbishop of Canterbury in London recently, after a visit to Scotland, where he attended the Scottish National Missionaries Conference. He was entertained by the U. of Va. Klan Quits Charlettesville, Va., Nov 29. —That the Ku Klux Klan of the University of Virginia has withdrawn from the parent body is confirmed by College Topics, organ of the University. The paper prints a letter sent out by the "Exalted Cyclops" (doesn't it tickle your risibles?)—Whose name is not given to Col. Sim- DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL BY THE REP DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL ABANDONED BY THE REPUBLICANS IN THE SENATE DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL ABANDONED BY THE REPUBLICANS IN THE SENATE Colored People Have Been Told To Look For Protection From Other Sources. They May Find the Road Rough and Dangerous, But They Will Travel It. It was arranged last week with the filibusters that the Anti-Lynch ing Bill be burried if the filibusters would cease opposition to other measures. The program was carried out without a grunt. What does it amount to if the party did adopt in its national convention that it favored anti lynching bill. 19 Rev. J. B. McCrary. Moderator of Mt. Olive Baptist Association and Pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Brookport, Ill., wishes all of the pastors and members of the District Many Conversions. A GREAT NEED OF ILLINOIS. Illinois has stood foremost in all phases of the country's development. She has given soldiers, presidents, an Emancipator and principally men of broad vision, with liberal ideas and true devotion to the principles of the Federal Constitution. She needs the Negro voter to qualify himself and light for equal representation. As American Citizens the Negro should aspire to all the positions of the American Government. In appointing officers, the Governor should consider all classes, races and creeds of citizens, only American Citizens. The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at its last annual Communication at East St. Louis, adopted a reso Archbishop at luncheon, after which he visited the British Institute of International Affairs. Dr. Morton said the Archbishop showed a deep interest in the welfare of the black races, and was anxious to find a means of making proper adjustments between the races. mons, Imperial Wizard or Lizzard at Atlanta. The letter makes several charges against "Certain officers and representatives" and alleges misconduct, misrepresentation, broken promises and financial ambitions contrary to the professed principles of the order and affairs these as its reason for quitting. Just tell the 12,000,000 Colored citizens that "we did our best to pass the measure, but the filibusters would not let us." If any one can refrain using the language of the Apostle Peter when accused by the maiden that he was one of Christ's disciples that he must be as his speech betrayed him. Charles T. Stewart The great national Correspondent can doubtless supply the language that is appropriate to cover the case.—The Cadiz Informer. lution endorsing Brother J. B. McCray owner of the Gazette, for the appointment as Parole Inspector for the southern part of Illinois. Brother McCray has been endorsed by the leading fraternal, political and civil organizations and the American Stimulators, backed by fifty-thousand readers of Negro Literature in Illinois, concur with the sentiments voiced by the Grand Lodge. The Governor should hear the voice of voters who are loyal to the Party and Administration in every instance, all conditions and situations. SAMUEL CAREY TO DEDICATE EAST GATE CHAPTER O. E. S. The ceremonies of dedication constitution, and inauguration of East Gate Chapter O. E. S. will be held at the Union Masonic Temple, 3956 South State street. December 20th by Brother Samuel A. Carey, District Deputy Grand Patron of Eureka Grand Chapter O E S Brother Carey was appointed, so we have been informed, subsequent to the death of our late Brother Richard E. Moore. East Gate conferred the decrees upon candidates at their regular meeting Thursday night and in a special meeting Saturday afternoon, to finish up their slate. 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ORIENTAL LODGE WRITES INMATES AT THE HOME If you were shut in from the outside world, a card at Christmas time would be the same as as posses in a dersert it would let you know that the bounds of true love is anying, and cause you to believe that "not of sight, does not always mean out of mind. Oriental Lodge number 68 F. & A. a. you again taken in the dead and will write the names of the home. They are brothers beck, McClain, Lewis, Rivers, Louis and sister McClain. The matron is sister ness and the superintendent is brother Charles Goden. Won you JOIN THE FRATERNAL GOOD FELLOWS and send a card as a greeting from your chapter, Lodge, commandery, Constituary, Shrine, Palace, Court, treas, etc! Of course candy and other things are always accepted but just a card means so much. Brothel F. L. Moton buried. Member of Lone Star Lodge No. 18 The funeral services of Brother F. E. Moton were held here in Chicago, Nov. 27th. He was formerly a member of Lone Star Lodge No. 18, of F. & A. M., Champaign, Ill. While in that city he was a student at the University, or Illinois, but was forced to discontinue his studies last year because of the illness and death of his mother. He was well recommended by those who knew him at Champaign. He met his death midday night while at work. He lived at 1601 E. 69, Place Chicago. Lone Star Lodge, wrote the Grand Master and requested that the brethren here take charge of the ceremonies, but the letter arrived too late, as the brother was buried when it came. SISTER KENNEDY G.W.M. HOLDS ELECTION FOR EUREAKA O. E. S. CHAPTER NO. 87. Emma Kennedy holds election Eureka Chapter number 87 O. E. S. elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Worthy Matron, Sadie Cartell; Associate Matron, Irene B. Moore; Worthy Patron, Chas. B. Hunter; Secretry, Minnie Potter; Treas Mosetta Peneocet; Conductress, Annie Oliver; Associate Conductress, Myra Hunter Reeves; Adah, Carrie Riley; Ruth, Juilia McCall; Esther, Gertrude Farr; Martha, Eva Walker; Electa; Virginia Broddie; Chaplain, Lydia Rice; Warder, Hattie Jones; Sentinel, Chas. W. Quarrells; Marshal, Alice crochmun. Sister Enima S. Kenny, G. W. M., of Eureka Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held the election and installation. JAS. A. HARRISON, TOLEDO, O., VISITS LODGE ONCE IN 14 YEARS. Brother Jas. A. Harrison, 434 Pinewood avenue Toledo, O., attended the memorial services, election and installation of Doric Lodge at their last meeting. As he is a member of that lodge he said, "It seems like olden times." This is the first time in fourteen years Brother Harrison has attended a meeting of the lodge as he is actively engaged in the service of the government in Ohio. Mr. Harrison is deputy collector of internal revenue over the tenth congressional district at Toledo, Ohio. Because of his efficiency he has received four complete courses of instructions to fit him for better service, at the expense of the government He subscribed for the Gazette for one year through the office of the American Stimulators. Brother Harrison was accompanied by brother Herman Carter, member of Amazon Lodge No. 4, F. & A. M. Toledo, Ohio. While in Chicago, the brothers were guests of Mrs. Eva Knight, sister-in-law of Brother Harrison, 57 East 60th street. JOHN JONES ELECTS NEW OFFICERS. John Jones Lodge No. 7 F. & A. M. made a clean sweep and elected all new officers. Among them were F. G. Henderson, Worshipful Master O. W. Carter, Senior Warden; Wellington Dunmore, Junior Warden; Wm Woodward, Treasurer and Robt. Dunmore, Secretary. PAST, MASTER STIMPSON LAID TO REST. The remains of Past Master Chas. L. Stimpson were laid to rest Saturday, December 2 with full Masonic honors. The funeral ceremonies were held in Saint Paul Presbyterian church, Washington Blvd. and Robey street. Brother Stimpson was past master of Tyre lodge No. 70 F. & A. M. and acting master of Fidelity lodge U. D. 103 which will receive its warrant some time this month. He was one of the founders of St. Paul Build your Pennies, Nickels and Dimes into "Big Round Dollars" church and active in all civic and community affairs. He was in every way a Race Man doing all he could for the betterment of the Race and the Masonic Fraternity. For a number of years he was employed as a clerk in the postoffice and conceived the idea of establishing a lodge of postal employees. He leaves a wife and several children. The interment was in Lincoln Memorial cemetery. CHAS. J. SIMS, GRAND LECTURER, CONFERS DEGREE—FIVE EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS WORK. Excelsior, Guiding Star, King David, Rosie E. Moore and Royal Eagle Chapters conferred the light of the Order of the Adoptive Rite upon 60 candidates at a joint initiation at Forester's Hall. Sister Gladys Johns acted as Matron and Brother Chas. Crook as Patron in the Eastern Star degree. Sister Ida Walcott, Queen Mother and Chas. J. Sims, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge acted as King Solomon in the Queen of the South degree. In the Amaranth degree Sister Alice Archer did most excellent work as Royal Matron, Bro. Geo. B. Fort was Royal Patron and Sister Daisy Carthell, Grand Conductress was Herero. M. O. Z, CONFER MYSTIC LIGHTS ON THREE WEARY TRAVELERS. The Mystic Fumes of sented incense rose high toward the heavens wafting the prayers of three weary travelers praying for the light of the mysteries of the Mystic Order of the Zoroasters Tuesday evening. The temple was duly prepared and Alexander Jackson, Sterling Dennis and John Marion were duly initiated. The Zoroasters will have an old time cottage meeting at the residence of Sister Maggie Jackson, 723 East 42nd street, Monday, December 11 at 8 p. m. The public is invited. By vote of the Lodge the Zoroasters will participate in the Christmas Tree to be given by Cornerstone lodge No. 91. CHAS, J. SIMS, GRAND LECTURER, HEADS TYRE COMMANDERY K. T. TO BE CONSECRATED DECEMBER 16. A glittering array of Knights Templar uniforms, dainty and gorgeous gowns brilliant lights and solemn ceremonies will be seen when Tyre Commandery No. 33 K. T. receives her warrant and is consecrated at Conway Hall, Lake street and Western avenue, Saturday night, December 16th. Among the officers to be installed are Chas. J. Sims, eminent commander; J. Hayes Williams, generalissimo; Geo. L. Venie, captain general; Chas. V. Ewng, prelate; Omar F. Magee, recorder; Robt. T. Lewis, senior warden; Claude B. Smith, junior warden; Geo. W. Cochran, treasurer. ILLINOIS SERVES FOREIGN JUR ISDICTION. The Grand Master and the Chairman of Foreign Correspondence received a request from Saint Peter's Lodge No. 31 F. & A. M. South Bend, Indiana, to render some special service in connection with a brother living in Chicago who desires to take the degrees in that lodge. The request was granted and the brother has been recommended. Free Masonry An Educational Institution Continued from First Page Continued from First Page the Seventeenth Century. Others will tell you that Dr. Desagulers, and Dr. Anderson and others who founded the Grand Lodge of England. But we must not be easily led to believe anyone of these stories until we have diligently and thoroughly perused the pages of history for our own satisfaction. Neither should we confine our selves to Masonic history because by so doing, we do not get a general idea of the whole facts. Masonry is a progressive Science. It is so formed that it can well keep pace with the time and place in which it lives and those who partake of it must of necessity study and progress with it, or they will be only members of masonic lodges only. What does the word Masonry mean in our connection? Some say it means or it is synonymous with the word Mission which means to send or to throw. There are many theories advanced, but none conclusive. But for our good we may accept any of the following or all of them and find we have an origin with merit, it seem to be closely allied with the Greek "Maza" "Massun" meaning to press, or work together or with the Latin "Massa" meaning a club or society. But whatever origin we may describe to it, to carries the idea of unity, theefore, let us keep this in mind. What is the Mission of Masonry? "It is not for social fellowship, although that forms, and in many quarters form too prominent a part of it. It is not constituted for the exercises of benevolence only, altho' that occupies no insignificant place, both in its precepts and its practice. It teaches no science (in particular) yet science holds an important position within it. It favors no philosophic school, yet a profound philosophy permeates its systems of symbolism. It instructs in no special art, yet in it all the arts are honored. It has no religious creed, yet, religion forms its foundation and crowns its pinnacles. It is not the work of any age, nor the work of any nation. It is the evolution and growth of cencies and has received contributions from meanw races and people." Deep down in the heart of every man there is a feeling of something wanting. To all there has been a paradise lost and to all there is to be a paradise regained. In human history from all itimes we have evidence of the guest on an ideal. In the story of "Isis", "Venus" "Ceris", "The Sons of Odin" and the "Knights of the Round Table" all of them sought their ideal and from them we get much of the material that go to make up Masonry as it is today. Therefore, brethren let us search and we shall find, let us knock and the door will be opened unto us; let us ask and we shall receive. Let us find the ideal. God is not something yonder, but is as ever prsent being, and to find Him and know Him is to turn our eyes within us. Masonry teaches us to recognize God in us, if once recognized, we will let Him take charge of us, and all the fruits of love will be the hap- Subscribe For Gazette Now East St. Louis Gazette The Metropolis Gazette Publishing Co. has Established'a Branch Office East St. Louis, Ill, where a Job Office will be operated under competent management. Splendid inducements have been assured us by the leaders o the city We have plenty machinery and force o take care of the situation. Rev J. B. 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Affidavit of the non-residence of John Smally of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Ciruit Court of Massac County notice is hereby given to the said non-resident defendants, that complaint has filed a bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 6th day of December, A. D. 1922 and that a summons therupon issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the 8th day of January, A. D. 1923, as is by law required. Now, therefore, unless you, the said John Smally shall personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massac County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis in said County on the 8th day of January A. D. 1923, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. LOREN SMITH, Clerk of the Circuit Court. December 6th, A. D. 1922. New Lodge At Beloit, Wisconsin. Brother Alva Curtis, 517 Emmerson St., has been appointed by the Grand Master to form a club to be organized into a lodge of Freemasons at Beloit Wisconsin. He is being ably assisted by Dr. F. E. Norman, as Secretary. Dougless National Bank In reply to many requests for the truth relative to the present status of the Douglas National Bank, The American Stimulators are, pleased to note that the president and director of the Bank, Mr. Overton has recently issued a statement that the Bank is safe and sound and is making good. The statement in the Chicago Tribune recently was another of the efforts of the Southern Editor to thwart the progress of Negro Enterprises. Erecting Building The permanent home of the Bank and the Overton Higiene Toilet Article Co. is now in the course of erection at the north east corner of Thirty-sixth Place and South State street. The foundation has been lowered and the framework for first floor of the fireproof building is nearly completed. Praise ye the Lord. ```markdown ``` PATRIARCHS HOLD CEREMONY OF ADOPTION. Company A of the Daughters of Patriarchs were adopted by Company K of the Patriarch of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows at a public demonstration at Odd Fellows Hall last week. Colonel Stewart of the Illinois Guards Rifle Club was the principle speaker. Inmate Ella Day rendered a solo. Brother George T. Kersey and Col. Beasley delivered brief addresses. Sister Golden, captain of Company B Daughters of the Patriarchs and Captain Crutchfield were other speakers. sonic Pregressive Club. ning. They are plan for the year. Mr. McKinley Reed E It is remarkable w man or woman can mas It has been well said, l the opportunity will pter Brother Wm. was shown the light story in March 1921 not stop with receive Masons degree Ae st himself worthy. At meetings of Golden Gal GARDEN CITY CHAPTER O. E. S. TO INSTALL OFFICERS, DAISY CARTHELL APPOINTED MAR- SHALL. Garden City Chapter No. 33 O. E. S. will have its installation of officers December 11th in the west hall of the Union Masonic Temple. The grand officers, matrons and patrons of chapters and husbands of their members will be invited guests. The officers elected are worthy matron, Stella Wilson; worthy patron, Robt. Proudies; associate matron, Minnie Robinson; conductress, Celia Parker Redmon; associate conductress, Elizabeth Proudie; secretary, Lillian Bell; treasurer, Carrie M. Keith. The officers appointed are Adah, Louise Fryerson; Ruth, Mary Crawford; Esther, Ida Diggs; Martha, Sallie Garner; Electa, to be appointed. Warder, Millie Broadway; sentinel, Sister Jones; marshall, Sister Daisy Carthell; assistant secretary, Sister Vaughn. BIBBS RETURNED TO CHAIR IN HIRAM LODGE. Bro her Willis Bibbs was returned to the chair as Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge, in their election of officers. The other officers elected were, W. H. Jones, Senior Warden; Herl S. Lewis, Junior Warden; Andrew A. Todd, Secretary; Edward W. Clemons; Treasurer; P. L. Burtis, Chaplain; Chas. Wynn Senior Deacon; John Williams, Junior Cancon; and Thomas Wesley, Tyler. Under Brother Bibb't administration the lodge has made a splendid progress. It is hoped that the Hives of Bees for boys and girls under the supervision of Hiram Chapter will thrive the ensuing year. G, W. MAXFIELD INSTALLS THE NORTH STAR OFFICERS. Past Master Coleman Held Election —R. J. B. Ellington Acts Marshall North Star Lodge number 1. F. & A. A. M. retained its master, brother E. Amade, in office for another year. Other officers elected were: Senior Warden, Pink Jackson, Junior Warden Brother Richarson; Sec., Wilbur Bur- ton, (of course); Treas. Chas. L. Lewis, (to be sure); Senior Deacon, C. L. Walton; Junior Descon, Thos. J. Ogleby; Senior Steward, Morgan Spears Junior Steward, Elmire Tyler; Assis- tant Sec., James M. Hall; Tyler, Norab Proctor; Chaplain, A. Ramey. The election was held in perfect harmony by Brother Coleman, Past Master of North Star. Brother G. W. Maxfield, installed the officers, and Brother R. J. B. Ellington, acted as Marshal. The election was held Dec. 1st. Olive Branch Stages Follies Of 1922. Olive Branch Lodge No. 94, F. & A. M., Brother R. A. Jackson, W. M. and Olive Branch Chapter, O. E. S. Sister Lucile jackson, Worthy Matron, rendered an extremely interesting program Wednesday evening Nov. 29th at Union Masonic Temple. A special feature was a comedy, entitled "How a woman keeps a secret." The affair was given in connection with their second anniversary, Olive Branch Glee Club rendered a number of selections. Brother R. W. Maxwell, first Senior Warden read the history of the lodge. All participants were members of Olive Branch lodge or Chapter. CORNERSTONE LODGE TO HAVE COMMUNITY XTMAS TREE. MASONRY AN INTELLECTUAL STIMULUS. Corner Stone Lodge No. 91 F. & A M., will have a community Christmas Tree for the benefit of the widows, orphans and infirmed Master Masons. All lodges and departments of the Fraternity are asked to participate. The affair will be held at the Union Masonic Temple. Friday December 22nd. The Master, Bro. Andras Babero, who is also Supreme Venerable Zender of the Mystic Order of the Zorasters, has invited the Zorasters also. Liberal Arts Club Meets The Liberal Arts Club of Olive Branch Lodge No. 94, met at the Ma- sonic Progressive Club, Tuesday evening. They are plarning big things for the year. Mr. McKinley Reed It is remarkable what progress a man or woman can make if they will. It has been well said, he prepared and the opportunity will present itself later Brother Wm. McKinley Reed, was shown the light in Free masonry in March 1922 But he did not stop with receiving the Master Masons degree Ae studied to prove himself worthy. At the next few meetings of Golden Gate lodge, he was appointed to a station and now in line for the Chair. At the meeting of the Heroine of Jericho' Wednesday night he was elected Joshua of his Court. Others elected were Ida Williams, Most Ancient Matron; Addie Williams, Senior Matron, Bertha Barbero, Secretary; Fredina Shoecraft, Treasurer. The inscallation will be held at the Masonic Temple, December 29th. Publication Notice. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. Circuit Court of Massac County, January Term, A. D. 1923. In the matter of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, vs Joha Snyder, Maude M. Snyder, John D. Angelly, Nancy E. Angelly, Clarence Lynn, Della R. Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Lally Johnston, and unknown heirs of Lora Johnston Lantein, deceased. Bill to foreclose mortgage. in Chambery. No. 1177 Affair of the non-residence of Della R. Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Lally Johnston and unknown heirs of Lora Johnston Lantein, deceased of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Massac County, notice is hereby given to the said non resident defendants, that the complainants has filed a bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 22nd, day of November A. D. 1922, and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendants, returnable on the 8th day of January A. D. 1923, as is by law required. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Della R. Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Lally Johnston and unknown heirs of Lora Johnston Lantein, deceased shall personally be and appear before the said Cifcuit Court of Massac County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis in said County, on 8th day January A. D. 1923, plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same, and the matters and things therein charged and state I, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. Clerk of the Circuit Court Wm. Russell Stuart, Complaints's Solicitor. Nov. 22nd 1922. Publication Notice. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. Circuit Court of Massac County, January Term, A. D. 1923. In the matter of William Foreman vs C. R. Presnell, Eloise Presnell, E. C. Artman Lumber Company, a Corporation. Bill to froreclose mortgage. is Chancery, No. 1131. Affidavit of the non-residence of Eloise V. Presnell, of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Massac County, notice is hereby given to the said non-resident defendants, that the complainant has filed a bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 28th day of July A. D. 1922, and that summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the 28th day of August A. D. 1922, as is by law required. And an order having been entered of record in said Court at the January Term, 1923, thereof, that said cause stand continued, with order of publication. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Eloise V. Pressnell, shall personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massac County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis in said County, on the 8th day of January A. 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M. 25 N. 10th St. Scientific and Sanitary Scalp and Hair Mrs. M. M. johns 25 N. 10th St., EAST ST. PAST MASTER'S COUNCIL MEETS The Past Master's Council No. 1. F. & A. M. met at the Musonic Progressive Club the fourth Tuesday and adopt-resolutions for the demise of Brother Chas. L. Stimson. The Master elect of Fidelity Lodge No. 103 was given the Past Master's Degree. The Council will elect officers at the January meeting, the fourth Tuesday. INSTITUTION HEAR SERVICE ON THE FOOT The three w services which h Institutional Ch Evans, evange six conversion church resulted. Olive Branch Sick. The following brethren of Olive Branch Lodge 94, are sick: J. W. Randall, in St. Luke's Hospital; Leslie Williams, 737 E. 42nd St.; Frank Tatum, 4544 State street; Eugene Smith, in Elgin. PAST MASTERS' COUNCIL MEET PRINCE HALL LODGE CONTRIBUTES. Prince Hall Lodge No. 52. F. & A. M., conferred the degrees upon sixteen candidates at their last meeting. 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The men gave $28.00 in their special Sunday service. The church gave the evangelist $349.65 of which $45.00 was contributed by the gospel choir of which Miss Magnolia Lewis is directress. The public collections otherwise tailed near $700.00. The measure of spiritual and material good did by Miss Evans in these services at Institutional Church can never be estimated. The pastor, Rev. Johnson begins a series of sermons, Sunday on the Four Horses. The first will be the white horse. The choir has arranged a special program for each service, and will render a special Program at five o'clock Christmas morning. Miss Beatrice Huggins, a member of the chair is ill at her home 5401 State Street. Benefit May Be Almost Blow. There is a gift that is almost a blow, and there is a kind word that is munificence; so much is there, in the way of doing things.—A. Helps. Today's Wise Word. Superficial polish is related to very profound realities.—A. K. Chesterton. SERVICE IS IMPORTANT METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL usual problems often arise quire unusual service that efficiently rendered organization. at all emergencies, of any to our profession OUR TELEPHONE IMMATERIAL part of Metropolis, or the man save you Worry, Time the Country and Auto- lity. pered day or night. company MGR. Rev. J. B. McCrary Visits National Baptist Convention Rev. J. B. McCrary, attended the (incorporated) National Baptist convention in St. Louis, Mo., last week which reported 3013 delegates present. The Theater building on Kings Highway an aristocratic play house for whites one of the largest in the city was too small by far to hold the large crowds that gathered and hundreds were turned away by the police. From what he could see things worked harmoniously taking in consideration the large delegation of intelligent leaders from every state in the union they were excetionally orderly. Some of the greatest minds of the Denomination and Race were present and spoke out in no uncertain sound as to the oppression of the Negro in this country, in the North as well as in the South Dr. C. H. Parish, of Louisville Ky., made a concise report on the state of the country. From a Racial point of view, it is very alarming to the Negroes, when they face the conditions as realize them as they are in trying to curb the Negroes' ambition and crush his spirit, while they (the Negroes) are trying to put off the white man's burden and that of his own, but in the face of segregation, jimerow-laws, mob violence, lynch-law and burning at the stake of black men and women, realizing that God is not dead and remembering the history of the rise and fall of nations, and that sin is a reproach to any people, also knowing as he lifts up his petition to God in prayer, on account of his treatment, that white America will have to give an accounting to God for its sins, and it will not have to wait until the judgment either. Dr. Parish reported more than 3,000,000, Negro Baptists in this country, every fourth Negro is a Baptist and that does not include the "last baptizing." What the Baptists should do is adjust their differences that rent them a few years ago as to the Convention and then proceed to take the world for Christ. While in St. Louis, Mo., he was the guest of Mrs. Fannie Wilson his cousin of 22131-2 Franklin Ave., and Mrs. Harriet Jefferson a sister-in-law of 108 N. 11. St., East St. Louis, Ill. Multiplication of Bacteria. Bacteria multiply by simply breaking apart. Soap the two parts are full-sized gering and each itself separates, so that it is easy to see how quickly millions of germs can be produced. Cold stops their growth, but they begin to grow again when they become warm. Gold Not All, From Gold Mines. A large part of the gold produced in the United States comes from by-products in copper and lead mines. Too Good to Live Some people make such a virtue of their virtue that it seems a pity that they can't die before being led into temptation. Phone 364 Pulls Off Big Rally Metropolis, Ill., Dec. 6, 1922. St. Paul A. M. E. Ghurch Corrected Report. No. 1. Izora Rodgers; 2. Geo. Donaldson; 3. Della Ward; 4 Maggie Brooks; 5. Ella Crouse. Each club was required to raise $100.00. The one raising the largest amount over $150.00 was to be given a reception by the other four clubs. The clubs raising the smallest was to eat corn bread and molasses, served by the other four clubs. The contest closed Sunday-night with the following report: Club No. 1.....$140.20 Club ** 2.....59.10 Club ** 3.....71.51 Club ** 4.....90.00 Club ** 5.....135.00 The small amount to make the $500.00 was taken up in a public collection Discrimination Shown to Negro High School Children at Brookport It is was said in the columns of the Republican Herald of Dec. 8th that there was no discrimination in the schools of Brookport, against Negro children, but we are sorry to confess that such is the fact and the editor of the Herald or the one responsible for the article was ashamed to admit that there is discrimination and evasion of the school law by many of the officials in Illinois as well as in Brookport. We all know the Negro children of Brookport, are not getting a square deal with the white children when it comes to educational facilities. It is so plain until a blind man though he may have been brought up in ignorance can see and feel it. There was a little ripple in the minds of the white teachers and pupils of Brookport, Dec. 4th when Thos. P. King, Mr Caldwell, Holloway of Unionville, and Mrs. Louise Johnson, Brookport carried their children to the white school for admission, because the Board failed to provide equal and adequate means for transportation and teaching of their children as set forth in the school law of Illinois and had even refused to pay the transportation of the children to Metropolis while attending Dunbar High School. The matter was soon settled for the time when the Board promised to pay the transportation of the children to Metropolis this year and to build the Colored people of Brookport, a building by the next school year. This unnecessary trouble and comment could all been avoided if the school authorities had been fair with the Negroes. Mr King, and the other patrons have no desire to send their children to a school where they are not wanted but they do want a fair deal for their children and they are entitle to that, as tax payers and American citizens, and should be accorded that right without any protest. Any man or set of men that are not big enough at heart to give a man or a Race a square deal, because of the color of his skin, is too small to serve a public office and should not seek such honors. We have been informed if provision is not made at the next Board meeting to pay the transportation of the Unionville children to Metropolis, that injunction proceedings will be started. Justice is all the Negro asks and is certainly entitled to that. City Densely Populated. Bombay is the most densely populated city in the world. Take Heed of Losing Friend. You hardly make a friend in a year, but you can easily offend one in an hour.—Chinese Proverb. 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