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THE NATURE OF STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 13, No. 38 The Literary Sensation of the Times is the recent awarding of the famous Goncourt prize to Rene Maran. The Associated Negro Press, therefore, reproducing the following Paris dispatch which came to the New York World: PARIS, Dec. 17—Few literary events have created such a stir as the winning of the Edmond de Goncourt prize by Rene Maran, the Negro wr ter, with his novel "Batoutla." Maran himself will probably be the last person in the world to learn of his success, for he is now in the wills of equatorial Africa, three days' march from Lake Chad. In a recent letter Maran told a friend in Paris his only ne'ghbors are nine white men who are scattered among the native villages within the vast area under their administration. Hyenas and panthers prowl each night around Maran's lonely hut at Fort Archambault, where he was sent in disgrace recently for his too outspoken criticism of the white man's methods in the colonies. Avowedly the aposttle of h's own race, Martn's book is not the passionate presentation of the cause of the deniztns of the Dark Continent, which might be supposed, although he pleads in a vehement preface for kinder treatment of his Colored brothers by the French colonial functionaries. Merran does not flatter these dusky inhabitants of the African brush. On the contrary, he portrays in the crudest colors their hideous vices; the sordid existence of masses who think only of sleeping, hunting, eating and women. "Batouala" is the story of the love drama of a jungle chief, with all the primitive elements, deceit, jealousy, intrigue, hate, community to all humanity in every clime, kindled to unbridled ferocity beneath the glare of the African sun. In the book vivid descriptions abound of village orgies, feasts, hunts and native ceremonies in Ubanghi, Probably it is his very sincerity that makes Maran's book one which marls an enoch. In his story of but 20,000 words, Maran tells of the chieftan Batouala's eighth wife, who for long refused to go the way of her seven sisters and accept the embraces of the sixteen year old casanova, Bissibingul. Ultimately the eighth wife weakens but Batouala arrives and vows vengeance on Bissibingul. This is to be a long planned affair. "The white sees red whereas hate is a long patience you must put everything at the disposal of your enemy. Give him the best of times." The particular end chosen for Bissibingul is to be eaten by a panther, but the pantha springs on Batouala instead and his eighth wife proceeds to live with Bissibingul many weeks beside the dying chieftan. In his delirium the latter speaks once more his mind against the whites, their lying cruelty, want of logic, and hypocrisy. Pleads For Brotherhood. There were no whites, no black; all are brothers, he says. One should not steal nor beat a neighbor. War and savagery were one. And blacks were compelled to go away to fight the battles of the whites under pain of being hanged. When in the full bloom of health, Batouala always railed at the whites, laughing at their suffering from the heat, mosquitoes, scorpions and flies, their colored spectacles and the baskets on their heads, and he professed disgust at the cadaver oder emanating from their bodies. "The hitsal! Only their malignity and knowledge made them terrible. What matter if they be Germans or French? Both play with us like a cat with a mouse, finally devouring us. As we must be killed why wish for others than the French to kill us? "I remember when our people live! CHICAGO, ILL., Jan. 6—"If the Colored people of the world would unite their money like the Jews, we would get some," here," declared a prominent citizen here. In celebration of one of the most successful drives for relief for war sufferers ever conducted 600 Chicago Jews assembled at the Congress hotel and heard that the original quota in their drive had exceeded by almost $500 000. The total amount contributed was $1,810,000. A second record was established. Jacob M. Loeb, general chairman of the Chicago committee, announced, in that 3,000 more persons contributed to the fund this year than on previous drives. The largest contribution to the drive was that of Julius Rosenwald, who pledged to give $1 for every $7 given by others. It is share will exceed $226,000 it is said. Mr. Rosenwald is a very large contributor to Negro philanthropies. THE CAPITOL FLAG WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan.—Only on rare occasion does the President direct that the flag on the White House be lowered to half staff. It has been lowered in the case of the death of some foreign potentate or ruler of a foreign land or President of the United States. When Roosevelt died, the flag was at half staff for thirty days. This flag when raised over the executive mansion denotes that the President is in Washington and it is never flown when the President is away from the capital. peaceably, smok'n. eating, drinking, sleeping, loving. Then came the whites. "The only useful thing they ever brought were absinthe and the bed. They followed us. and would import their customs on us. No more gambling no more drinking, no more dancing, unless we paid. Pav a ways. "Of the money we earned we are only allowed to take a particle. We became taxed flesh. What had we to expect of a race which had no heart The whites even abandoned the children they had from back women. White Women Worse Than Black "As for white women, we had believed them to be precious matter. As easy to win as black women and more venal, they possessed vices our women had no inkling of. And we were asked to request them! "We are only boasts of burden. Not even that; the whites feed their dogs and horses. We are less than animals, less than the lowest. Slowly they will us. They treat us. "They treat us as liars. Our los deceive no one. If sometimes we embellish the truth it is because the latter is unsatisfactory. They use as methodically as they breathe; hence their superiority. Maran's only law is instinct without inhibitions; western moral is unnatural and whites display visionsness shocking to the native. In his preface the author instances a village where the population has sunk from 10,000 to 1,000 in the last seven years. This, he says, is everywhere the case since the whites came, bringing drink and disease and compelling the ease-loving native to toil incessantly. Civilization Built on Corpses. "But what does it matter? Only that those who fail to adapt themselves to civilization disappear. Civilization, you are building your kingdom on corpses. You are no flame, but a furnace. Everything you touch you consume." Maran is now writing a volume entitled, "A Black Looks on the Whites." His own countrymen although proud of his success are unanimous in their d'approval of "Batouals," which according to the Colored deputy, D.agns will cause "more than 100,000 white men to form an unfavorable opinion of the Colored people whose vices Maran reveals." Many people in Paris are curious to learn the effect of this Colored man's literary triumph on American opinion WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 1922. THE NEW YORK TIMES ANTOINETTE GARNES, Lyric Soprano When Wichita's host of music lovers assemble Jan. 12th at the Forum Arcade to hear Madam Antoinette Garnes, they will hear a woman with the sweetest voice that it has been their's to hear and when you have heard her you will have heard a woman whose singing has won for her National and international fame. A woman whose voice won for her the famous Alexander H. Revell Diamond Medal. A woman, who graduated from the Chicago College of Music with the degree of Bachelor of Music. Last but not least, a woman of our race, who sang a season in Grand Opera and is now singing for a company, who is making records of her selections for sale at many music dealers over the country. Now, Mr. and Mrs. Music Lovers, you owe t to yourself to hear her. The Wichita Women's Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, through their able president, Mrs. F. O. Miller, brings this noted artist to you that you might hear her and when you hear her you will have done your bit to help them pay off the final note on the PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ORPHAN'S HOME. Let us not let the other fellow be more appreciative than we. THE MOB RECORD OF 1921. The Blotch on American Civilization Recorded by Prof. Moton of TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA.. Jan., 1, 1922—I send you the following relative to lynchings for the past year. According to the records compiled at Tuskegee Institute by the Department of Records and Reservation, Monroe N. Work, in charge, there were 72 instances in which officers, of the law prevented lynchings. Of these 8 were in Northern States and 64 were in Southern States. In 1920 there were 56 such instances, 46 in Southern and 10 in Northern States. In 66 of the cases, the prisoners were removed, or the guards were augment, or other precautions taken. In 6 instances armed force was used to repel the would be lynchers. Concerning the cases of lynching, there were 13 instances in which prisoners were taken from the jail and 16 instances in which, before resching a jail, they were taken from officers of the law. Thers were 63 persons lynched in 1921. Of these, 62 were in the South and 1 in the North. This is two more than the number, 61 for the year 1920. Of those lynched 59 were Negroes and 4 were whites. Two of those put to death were Negro women. Nineteen, or less than one third of those put to death, were charged with rape or attempted rape. Four of the victims were burned to death. Three were put to death and then their bodies were burned. The charges against those burned to death were: murder, 2: rape and murder 2. The offenses charged against the whites were: murder, 3, rape, 1. One of the women put to death was charge- ed with assisting man to escape who had killed an officer of the law. The other was charged with inciting racial troubles. The offenses charged against the Negro men were: murder, 11; attempted murder, 3; rape, 18; attempted rape, 3; killing men in altercation, 4; no special charge, 3; wounding men, 4; furnishing emmiliton to man resisting arrest, 2; leaders in race clash, 2; charge not reported, 3; assisting man to escape who had killed officer of law, 1; making improper remarks to woman, 1; threat ening to kill another, 1; entering young woman's room, 1; insulting woman, 1; writing note to woman, 1; attacking a man and woman, 1. The states in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are as follows: Alabama, 2; Arkansas, 6; Florida, 5; Georgia, 11; Kentucky, 1; Louisiana 5; Mississippi, 11; Missouri, 1; North Carolina, 4; South Carolina, 5; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 7; Virginia, 1. Yours very truly. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION Under the auspices of the Water Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. the most representative Negroes assembled at St. Pauls A. M. E. Church last Monday evening to one of the most uplifting programs of the season. It was opened by standing and singing: "America." Rev. J. W. Hayes offered prayer. Prof. F. C. West read Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. We showed our appreciation of the same by hearty applauses. Dr. N. D. Broiley introduced Rev. J. R. Ransom, who in his excellent way introduced Prof. J. P. King, the supervisor of public schools and member of the faculty of the Sumner High School of Kansas City. The following facts were reviewed in our hearing: He divided the No- M. Livingston's residence burned Jan. 1, 1922 damage estimated at between $2000 and $2500, a total loss. M. Livingston has been a resident of Wichita, Kans., since 1917 Jan. 1; owner of his home 5 years. Mr. and Irs. Livingston are formerly from Canada and Duck Hill, Miss. gro race in to classes or groups—parents from slavery as the "Hindered Hand" and the New Negro as the "Free Hand" and said: that the material holdings of the "Hindered Hand" would make the largest pile; if they were piled side by side. He called us down to brass trunks and gave his set of New Year's Resolutions as what will be best to do for 1922 and old us of the much needed things from which we should be emancipated: First, IGNORANCE—He told a story of how thousands of dollars are swept from us on account of ignorance. We need emancipation to help over-come this ignorance which is causing us to lose almost continually that which is rightfully ours. He gave us an example of a man in Kansas City, who is going to night school and is worth $18,000 and how he enjoys the thought of being able to read and sign his own name. He told of an instance of how white men advised a Negro farmer to keep his boys on the farm and not send them to school and askd him what good lid he think they would get out of it and the Negro replied: "He can keep you from taking the plantation after I am dead." Ignorance has taken our girls to destruction and also citizens of this country. Second, Emancipated from Self-consider Second, Emancipated from Self-consciousness. Always thinking about being a Negro, according to the white man's stamp "Negro, which means a little lower than any other human being." He told of his funny feeling the first time he tried to go in a dining car, how his heart failed him and he turned back, because of self-consciousness. The Negro should think that I AM A MAN and that I am the best man that God intended any man to be. He disdains a man who every time he wants to do anything for the race will go to the white folks, he believes that we ought to be able to do things that would benefit our race ourselves. We ought to quit going to the B g White House and make a B g House of our own. Our men are the bristest fighters in the world when it comes to fighting for others and won't fight for themselves, Third, Must be emancipated from misdirected civic activities. Too many out at clubs while at home children are being neglected; at Tea Parties while husbands have no tea at home. Men should strive to have the best of homes for their life partners. Fourth, emancipated from clutches of prejudice. He told of the loyalty of the Negro in all the wars. He also told of a wonderful speech delivered by Gov. Allen, who said: that the Negro soldiers brought back democracy from over the sea and he on the same platform said they did not bring back democracy, they brought only victory. We are just as prejudiced as the white man, the white man has practiced hating black, we are now practicing hating white. He illustrated this by telling of how carelessly a Negro spoke of a white woman, who had been hurt in the street saying: "Oh! it is nothing but a white woman," forgetting that she was a human. Fifth, Emancipated from the lack of true leadership. We need Negro to write books that would inspire our girls and boys. We need real teachers who would inspire our race to do greet things and thus help to form a greater future for the race. Our preachers give us plenty about hell, heaven and money, but not enough about our civic rights and best interest in this country. Our doctors put too much stress on making big bills and having lots of patients but instead should give us lectures on hygiene and help us to know how to keep well. Our lawyers should try to keep us from the courthouse instead of earying us to the courthouse, seeing that we are courthouse bound. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE PASSION PLAY (By The Associated Negro Press) OBORAMMERGAU, GERMANY, Jan. 6.—The long list of characters for the Passion Play which will be produced here in 1922 have been selected and rehearsa have begun. The chief roles will be played again by veterans, some of whom have participated in the presentation for forty years. Anton Lang will portray the charac- ter of Christ for the third time Guldo Diemer was selected for choir leader. There has not been a per- formance of the play for eighty years that a Diemer was not leader of the choir or one of the important singers in it. Guldo Diemer took part in the war as an aviator. The Passion Play committee decided not to violate Oberammergus tradition by permitting pictures to be taken of the play. American moving picture representatives approached the committee with offers of millions of marks, but their proposals were promptly rejected. Sixth, Must be Enamcipated from high living and plain thinking to high thinking and plain living. The whit man has separated their goods the high goods for the Negro the cheap goods for the whites, this includes both eats and wears. Seventh, Emancipated for the lack of love for our own race. When we make a big man, he hops right over among the white people, the only thing, he thinks he should do is to hop before he gets our money. He should be more service than ever before when we make him a 'Big Negro'. Must learn that the Negro in Mississippi or anywhere else will be equaled to him when he is classified by the other races of the world. Eighth, Emancipated from race jealousy. If one Negro buys a home the others get jealous. They are like crabs, one always trying to pull the other down. He quoted from the great poet—"Give the best that you have to the world and the best will come back to you." We succeed as individuals, but not as co-operation. We are like flies; not organized. We should be like horrors organized, when you hit one you hit them all. We should stop selling the rights of the whole race for one political office. He said: we would be true to our lawyers, doctors, teachers and preachers, but if we had to buy a pair of shoes from our own folks we all would be barefooted. 40,000 Germans or Italians will patronize each other but 40,000 monkeys will not and we are like the monkevs because all races think blood is thicker than water but us. Ninth, emancipated from the lack of faith in God. Illustrated that we should only hear the charge and under God's orders march on. Y. M. C. A. Holds Interesting Community.Mceting. Sundry, January 1st, the Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A., held a meeting at St. Mary Baptist Church which for general interest ranked with the best meetings in the history of the organization. The meeting which was well attended was opened by the singing of several familiar hymns led by Rev. Douglas, pastor of St. Mary Church. Dr. N. D. Brilley, president of the Board of Directors presented Rev. Dr. Fishback, who in very choice words introduced the speaker of the evening, Dr. F. O. Mendenhall, Ph. D., president of Friends University. Dr. Mendenhall selected as his subject "Extending The area of Good Will" and for over an hour held the entire audience by his forceful presentation of logical arguments for the advancement of practical Christianity on the part of its individual followers as the great adjusting force in the solution of all problems touching humanity. At the close of the address W. L. Hutcherson, Executive Secretary, Dr. N. D. Brilley, Rev. E. T. Fishback, Rev. Douglas and others made brief addresses commending the address of Dr. Mendenhall. pen ¢ * hago x a . . ; * a ee SSS SSS SepeeseEncescesOwsOwOs Cherryvale News. 4 for being dictator and leader tn] THE OITIZENS’ MORTUARY |5 aminoatie wai Sunday-school at 9:45. Preaching at 11:80 by Rev. J. S. King; subject: God's Earth Born Xmas Gift. Luke 2:7, It was soul stirring. Sunday night Xmas Program given by Sunday School, The house wes packed and all enjoycd the program total collection $13.57, Miss Nannie Roberson and Miss Rose Cooper of Independence, visited Miss Roberson’s parcnts for Xmas, Mr. Millard Ratcliff visited his ra- rents during Xmas, ‘ Mr. Wayne Berry and Ed. Harrold of Independence, spent Xmas day in Cherryvale, visiting Miss Louise Rat- cliff, Mra, Jack Bradley and 3 daugh- tera of Parsons, spent Xmas {n Cher- ryvale, visiting her father and broth- er, Mr. and Mrs. E. Greene and son, Clerence Saunders of Parsons, spent Xmas in Cherryvale, visiting their parents. ° Mr. and Mrs. Silas Teal had a fam- ily reunion Sunday, Dec, 25. Those preatnt were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holt and deughters Ida Mae and Mary E. and Mr, and Mrs, E. Greene and son, Clarence of Parsons and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Teal and daughter Lillian \ of Oswego, Kana, end Mrs. Lucile Smith, mother of Mrs. Teal and Mr, and Mrs. Silas Teal, Messers Vernon Clay and Danie! Greene is spending Xmas vacation at their parental homes. They are at tending the University in Kansas City. ae Mr. Fred Rowe of Independence, spent Xmas {fn Cherryvale, visiting. Mr. Sherman Swain visited in Cher. tyvale, Monday, Mr. and Mrs, D, H. Hilt and moth- er, Mrs. Tyler and nieces, Misses Birdice and Goldena Sm'th snent Xmas in Parsons, visiting Mrs. Hi.}'s sor Rev Howard and family, Mr. Mark Whcaton and Mrs, Mary spent Xmas evening in Independence. Junction City, News. Becond Baptist Church, 10th an Clay Sts. Rev. G. T. Raimey, pastor, Why shouldn't this church prospe- under the leadcrship of a Moses. in cthe person of Rev, G. T. Raimey, who spares no time in thinking and doing for his members? As a man is com- pelled to have the assistance of wo- man, he Is blessed with the assist- ance of our greatest women in Go's cause in the ptrson of Mrs. G. T. Raimey, This church has the honor of having in ita membership one of the leading women in the whole state of Kansas, in the person of that most distinguished Mrs, M. D. Jones, who has the distinction of being one of the most able speakers among otr women of today. So why shouldn't we proaper? Mrs. M. D. Joints was called on last Sunday night to make & report from the Bazaar held in our church, Dec. 15 and 16, and in part shs safd: “Bro. Pastor, officers and mem- bers of the Second Baptist Church, when the news of the restoration of the Jewish National Homeland, when Great Britain's mandate over Pales- tine reached the Jewish quarters of the Holy City, the Shofar, or rams- horn, was sounded for the firat time in 2000 years in Jewish history; ex- cept for the ccremonms of the two most Sacral Jewish Holidays, the Day of Atonement and the New Year. The Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem order- ed the blowing of the Shofer; an ord- er which none other would dare issue, As the news swept thru the city a oteady przvs.’on of Jews mate trcir way to the Wailing Wall. which was soon crowded with men, women and children, giving thanks for the reali. sation ef the’ prayers they had so often made there. Just so with the ladies of the Missfon Circle here in our ehurch, in putting forth the great effort for the Bazaar with their booths decorated in Pink, Bue and White, loaded with garments, fancy work end linens; plenty of good things to eat, served in the best style. Sisters F, Clay, R. Samuels and Litticjohn serv- ed like Martha when Jesus was on earth. Sisters Green, Devine, West end Smith were faithful in serving to the needs of the people. Sister Peal Walker, hke Ruth, willing to stay with Naomi rendered an ex- ce.lent program on Thursday evening and Sister Lois Grimes aided by the members of the Junior choir, render. ed a nice program on Friday evening. Sister G, T. Raimey, like Venes de Marlow, who occuples one of the most popular places of the Lower in Paris, planned the booths and made lots of beauties, which were sold to a grent advantage, Sister Raimey {s an ideal pastor's wife. She fa active in all departments of the church, Each and every member of the Mission Circl worked faithful end hard, .All breth ten took active parts in helping the sisters, Rev, G. T. Raimey, our pas tor and moderator of the Smoky Hi. Dist, Association {a to be commend ed for being dictator and leader in putting forth this effort which amounted to $58.22” Mother Taylor, mother of the Mis- sion Circls and church, is ill at her home on W, 13th St. Sunday morning, Dec. 25, Sunday School opencd at 10 o'clock by Supt Sister Susis Smith, using order 0” service, Devotional reading Luhe 2: 8-20 led by Supt. Hal very inter- est.ng Christmas Lesson, suby.cti The Visit of the Wisemen. Sundav &ch2ol made a partial report om rally $26 68 Morning services opened with song by Junior choir: “Dwel.ing in Beaa- lah Land.” Scripture reading Psalm 23rd, After prayer, song by choir. Our pastor Rev, Raimey selected for his Xmas morning sermon—"The Wise Men”—Matt, 2:11 and preached a wonderful sermon. | B, ¥. P. U. services opened with Deacon Walker, acting Pres. sing- ing: Lift Me up” and read'ng 12 verses of Eph. 6. Prryer by Bro, Marshail. Song: “Yield Not to Temp- tation.” Notice given of next Sun- day Rally, Lesson subject: “The Great Commissioner.” Luke 2:41-52; Matt. 28:16-20, was takon up by act- ing president. The lesson was thoroughly discussed and wes very Intrresting especialy after Pastor Raimey gave some explanation on lcs: son. On account of being crowded for time only two members were call. yd on program. Song by Junior choir and a Trio—Sistera Clay and Waker and Marshall. Dismissed by B. Y. P. U. card. | Evening services opened by Senlor cholr singing: “Standing on the \Promises."” Prayer by Deecon Rob: jinson. Song: “Closer To Thee.” An. |ncuncementa by Deacon Walker Sense “Sweet Hour of Prayer.’ Scripture Lesson Ezekiel 21:15, Song: “Lam Safe.” Report of District Mis: sionary Sister M.D. Sones or Praaar Song: “To The Work.” Rev. Raimey, (por making brief tal‘. took his tex! 1et John 3, sublect: “Love of God Tc Fallen Humanity,” and preached 2 very able sermon, Invitational song: |“Prodigel Son.” D'smissed. Newton Kansas News. CHURCHES | The Second Baptist Christmas was observed by the Sunday School Sat- urday night, The celebration way conducted by the feachess. A spen. did program was given by the chil. dren. The Christmas tree was ioade! with gifts for all. Sunday night a grand sacred con- cert was rendered by the ckour. | Regular Sunday School\and B. ¥, P. U, services were conducted Sun- day. | The Bible Study Class met Mon- day night. The C. M. E. Church, The Sunday School Program was given Saturday night. Mrs. Lloyd Rickman and Miss Ruth Jordan wero in charge of the program. The beau- tifully decorsted tree and othr dec- orations were in harmony with the season, | Sunday services were of the usual character, | A banquet was given Wednesday night for the pastor. The A. Mf. E. Church, A Christmas tree and an enter- ment commemorated the occasion. Society. Miss Leota Jordan entertained at a Christmas dinner party, Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. The guests were: Mr. Gordan West of Wichita, Miss Zola Culum, Mra. Erncat Hor- ton of Wellington. Miss Ruth Jordan, Misses Louise and Geneva Mercomes, ‘Misses Madeline and Margret Paigo lentertsined Messrs Ray Wagner and [Donald Kern at dinner Christmas day. Miss Ehula Anderson was a dinner guest of Miss. Louise and Geneva Mercomes, Monfay aftrrnuon, Mrs. P, M, Merideth {s quite {.1, Mrs. Earnest Horton of Wet!'ngtn ia visiting her mother, Mrs. F. R. Jordan, . FRATERNAL KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS | . é). } TAOS LODGE No. 10, Knights of Pythias meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights of each month. Wm, Bowers, C, C. Dr. C. R. 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It was a fine session. B. Y. P. U., opened by president Bro. Newton at six o'clock. The lesson was Doctrinal File Memorial Supper. Evening service opened at the usual hour. Being the first of the year, everyone wanted to do better in the new year, so we had a full house. The pastor preached a splendid sermon. We are glad to say. we had four new application beginning the New Year. We are sorry to say that Mrs. Thompson on North Washington is very ill. We hope and pray for a quick recovery. Total collection for the day $64.69. Thank you very much. St. Matthews C. M. E. Corner 11th and Mosley. This Christ'an body enters into the New Year 1922 with a zeal to press onward to the higher mark in the name of the Lord. Last Sunday our Sunday School opened at 9:45 with the Vice President, Mrs. O. A. Briley, presiding. We had many faces present and began the New Year with a larger enrollment, full of ambition and saying within themselves: "We are going to attend Sunday School and help make God's work what it should be." Topic: "Industrial Unrest and its cure." The lessen was reviewed by the pastor, which was very impressive. The service was opened at 11:30 The pastor read Micah 7:1-9. Second reading St. Luke 2:25-32. This being the first Sunday in the month, general class and speaking service were conducted and the way the Spirit worked with us was evidence that each one present intends to live a better life and do more for the Master's cause. At 6:30 the Epworth League opened with the Vice President, Mr. J. B Brown, presiding. Subject for the evening: "The Higher Calling, (the heavenward challenge.) Phil. 3:11. The subject was based on foundation. This was a wonderful lesson. Let us learn what the foundation is and pick out the best material and put in the foundation so that we may build securely. At 8:30 the pastor delivered an abe sermon from St. Luke 2:28. We were glad to welcome Mrs. J. B. Brown, formerly of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, to unite with us. N. C. Cleaves Literary Society meets Tuesday night. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. W. H. M. Society Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Choir practice each Friday night. There will be a dinner given at the church, Jan. 20th m interest of the Steward Board. Dinner 35c. All are cordially invited. Rev. H. H. Edmond, Pastor (Mrs.) Lela L. Out'aw, Rep. Calvary Baptist. Sunday School at 9:30 o'clock, found most of the teachers at their posts of duty. Plans have been made to get several instruments for the S. S. Choir. All are welcome to attend and while making New Year Resolutions, may you resolve to attend S. S. Junior B. Y. P. U. 5:30 Senior B. Y. R. U. 6:30 Mission Circle meets every Tuesday evening. Morning services at 11:00 o'clock. Announcements for the week made by Rev. Rannavalona, who also read the Scripture lesson. Our able minister the Rev. Hayes, chose for his text: "Upon this Rock I build my Church." He gave us a wonderful sermon, demonstrating to all that Christ is the church. Through Him only can we enter into the Kingdom and have life eternal. He also asked that we be nora punctual in being ready for services at the proper hour. At the evening services, our pastor gave us an other wonderful sermon. He was strong in his reasoning on one of the Ordinances of the church—"The Lord's Supper." After which we partook of the Lord's supper. Sweet music was rendered by the choir under the direction of Miss Dorothy L. Sims. Thus passed into history the first Lord's Day of the New Year. We feel extremely proud of our Mission Sisters, who are really bringing things to pass. They are a working set. They closed their Xmas Bazaar with over $160 in the clear. Mrs. Carrie Anderson is making a fine president. St. Paul Notes. The New Year's services at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church were all well attended, beginning with the watch meeting of Saturday night the sunrise meeting at 6:00 o'clock, at which time 3 were added to the church. At 11:00 o'clock Rev. Ransom delivered an excellent sermon, afterwhich the monthly communion service was observed. At night, a splendid program was given in commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Mr. J. D. Jones was master of ceremonies and the choir rendered several fine musical selections, with solos by Mrs. Letcher and Mrs. Sexton. Rev. Ransom gave an excellent review of his recent trip to Washington, to attend the Conference of the International Committee of Seven which had to do with the vital interest of all the darker races. His statistical account of the educational conditions throughout the U. S. was a revelation. A few timely remarks were made by Prof. King. New Hope Baptist. "The Revolt of Jeroboam" gave food for thought to active minds in on Sunday School. May these young students grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man." Young and o.d are eager to learn more of him. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength" was demonstrated in the life of Dr. E. T. Fishback, our minister, as he preached Christ at eleven a. m., and eight p. m., Sunday. God gave him wisdom and power to preach the Gospel. Both B. Y. P. U. hours were pleasant and profitable for Christian development. Help carry on the good work. With prayer and praise, members and friends of New Hope watched the old year out and the new year in. When Miss Lela Walker returned from Arkansas City, she brought her sister, Miss Kitty Walker, to live with her. Mr. Samuel Card was given one of the earnest desires of his heart—he spent New Year's Day at home in Wichita. As has been mentioned in this paper, he was gassed while over-seas with "our other boys. He has been in a hospital at St. Louis, but desired to be with loved ones. Mrs. T. P. Walker has a sister from Oklahoma, here visiting her. Miss Loraine Griffin spent the week end and Sunday in Newton, visiting the Misses Wercomes. Thee City-Wide Missionary Society will hold a meeting at Calvary Baptist Church, Sunday at 3.00 p. m. All are we.com and especially urged to come. Mrs. Sallie Reed's daughter is spending a few days in Wichita. Mrs. Mary Mitchell is very much better. She is unable to walk, but sits up most of the time and is very patient and cheerful. Thank God for answered prayer. Mrs. Cornelia Johnson is a patient sufferer. She does not improve rapidly. We are praying for all the sick. Mr. Estell is still improving. He is using crutches. It is almost a miracle that his life was not crushed out when both his legs and part of his body fell beneath a moving train. December twenty-sixth, Mrs. Little Murray was reduced to almost a nervous wreck on account of her We Want Your Business. Thank You! house catching on fire. Two horizontal pieces of the pipe in her stove eparated and the flames burned the wall and ceiling. Her grand daughters and other friends put out this fire. Mrs. Muzzay has recovered from the shock. Atchison, Kansas Notes. The Program given Last Thursday night at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, atcv. Roman's pastor, was a great success. The Junior Choir o.nat church sang very sweetly. The vaper by Sister Smothers was good. The vocal solo given by Mrs. Bratton was rendered with much feeling and njoyed by all who heard it. The short talk by Rev. Bratton was ull of inspiration. There were many ther numbers: reading and solos which were also good. However, the main feature of the program was the Lincoln School Orchestra, trained by Miss Pertila Penn, music and art supervisor of Lincoln School. The orchestra played several times during the evening and closed the proram, after Rev. Roman had made one very time y and instructive remarks. Rev. Roman ran a week of entertainments as a celebration of he anniversary of the church. The marriage of Miss Ollie Helena Barnett to Mr. Philip C. Jones was olemnized Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, 1921 at five o'clock Mt. Olive Baptist Church 8th and Karney St. A Passing Reception from 5:30 to 11:30 at the home 1420 N. St. Miss Barnett is one of the cities best nurses and the only registered Negro nurse of this city. She will be at home after Feb. 1, 1922, Langston, Okla. The marriage of Mrs. Irine Beem to Mr. C. Hegen was solemnized by Rev. W. C. Cartwright at the home of Mrs. George Kelly, North 9th St. The supper given by the Carnation Art Club at Ebenezer Church was much enjoyed by all who were present. This was the annual banquet, the wives of the club gave for the r husband. All pastors and their wives were invited. Miss Rithat Dorsey spent her vacation with her sister Mrs. Lucil Kerford, E. Mound St. Miss Lucii White of Emporia, spent vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. White, Miss Edna McDaniel of Emporia, Kans., spent her vacation at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel, Mr. Walter and Miss Carrie Grav of Lawrence spent vacation with their parents Prof. and Mrs. Mrs. W. E. Gray, Hickory St. Mrs. Winfred Jacobs spent her vacation with her mother Mrs. Thomas Morten, Hickory St. Mr. Chas. Cartwright is visiting his parents Rev. and Mrs. Cartwright. Miss Zelma Bradford of Plat City, spent vacation with parents 720 K St. Mr. Ra ph Penn of Springfield, Mo and Mr. Marshall Penn of K. C. X. both teachers, spent their vacation with their sisters, Miss Pertilla and Leola Penn 713 X St. Mr. Eron and Miss Beach Shacker ford of Lincoln, Neb., spent vacation with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Shackerford, N. 7 St. Young People's Day at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 1 9:30 a. m., Bible School, Bro. Victor Gray, Acting Supt. Devotional conducted by Bros. Othe lo Holmes, Ralph Donison and Fisters Geraldine Richardson, Octavia Rogers and L. Penn. 11:00 a. m., Divine services opened by Junior choir singing: "Holy, Holy, Holy." Scripture lesson was read by Bro. John Dysort, acting assistant pastor. All announcements, were made by Bro. Rholand Tylor, acting chairman. Sermon Rev. W. C. Cartwright, pastor. Text, I. Samuel 3:1: "And the Child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Ell; and the word of the Lord was precious in those days there was no open vision." Subject—"Saving our Young People is Saving our Church." The sermon last Sunday was directed mainly against professing Christians, who fail to chastise or restrain the young from wrong doing. Ell knew of his sons iniquity and failed to restrain then and this is why Ell's house was cut off from favor with God and the child Samuel, called. However after Ell knew God had called Samuel, he instructed him STAR GROCERY CO. 1201 E Murdock, Ph. M. 3731. Successors to Smith & Co. We will appreciate your patronage. We have a full line of Fancy and Staple. GROCERIES and MEATS. We will appreciate your patronage. Come in. Let's get, unquainted CENTRAL COAL AND COKE COMPANY PHONES: Market 300 or 1228 New Yard 826 E. GENTRAL AV in what way to speak to God and so Samuel did as Eli had told him and thus received a vision; never-the-less Samuel feared to show Eli, the vision because of his age. Brothers and sisters do not think because a child fears to tell you of your wrong he thinks you are right. The child knows you have done wrong as well as you know it, but as Samuel, fears to tell you because of your age. The pastor's appeal to the church in behalf of the young people was very inspiring to all who heard it. Rev. Cartwright extending his closed, hand high into the air said: "In my hand I hold chairs, tables, beds and book case; In my hand I hold writing desk, boxes, wagons bridges ships public and private buildings;yes even churches with all its various furniture. In my hand I hold a vision; pausing hand still extended then slowly opening the hand in plain view of the large audience he held a little Acorn All these possibilities are wrapped up in this one little acorn providing it has the proper environment for developing. When I look into the faces of these boys and girls these young men and ladies who sit before me this morning. I have a vision in these faces I see great singers, players, teachers, lawyers, doctors, deacons and preachers. I see men and women following all lines of work. Yes, in this vision a new Ebenezer Church comes before me, one where the pastor, deacons and laity are working together in perfect concord for the clarification of God's Church. Prethren and sisters, God will not conscript. His church, to those who have not been born again neither to those who walk in fellowship with the world. The friendship of the world is at enmity with God. At 3:00 p. m. a special program was rendered. Special music was rendered by the Junior choir, Miss Rose McCaster, Pres., and Mrs. D. Tolbert, chorister. The instrumental solos by Misses Vivian Harper, Florence Tolbert and M. Irvin were all good. The talks by Mr. R. Doneson and Mr. W. Highball were much appreciated. The reading given by Miss Pertilla Penn., caused much comment and was enjoyed by all who heard it. The vocal solos by Misses Helen Jackson, Zelma Bradford and C. Davenport were a source of much pleasure. 6:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U., conducted by Dea. Ira Hickey. The new president was installed and Mr. John Dysort will be president for the incoming year. All other officers were elected. 8:00 sermonette by Rev. Bro. Walter Shook, assistant pastor, afterwhich baptizing and right of fellowship. Collection for day $45.58. All Silks' Greatly Reduced. Visit this busy shop on your next trip down town. Dependable Silks at the Less Expensive Prices. SERVICE THAT PLEASES. QUALITY THAT COUNTS. THE SILK SHOP THOS. J. 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FREE • Beauty Book FREE KASHMIR CHEMICAL CO. 8423 Indiana Avenue Dept. 62 Chicago, Illinois Open Saturday Evenings till 9 p.m. $2.69 In the heart of "Petticoat Lane." The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. THE people make the leaders just as truly as the leaders by their course of advice and actions make the people. AFTER all the faults are not so much the ministers, lawyers, doctors, teachers, editors and other leading factors of the race as it is with the combined band of knockers that constitute a part of the race. If the race is to rise STOP KNOCKING AND GET TOGETHER. WITH a New Year it is wise to remember that it has in store for us just what we expect, and what we are willing to bring to pass not by derouncing what the other fellow may be doing but by doing a few things ourselves. THE man who will not read a Negro paper is not living in keeping with the awakened spirit of his race and ought not to be considered as a member of the race. No this is not cry for this sheet but it is a plea that Negroes read some Negro paper. THE budget system is the only method under which business relative to the successful conducting of any matters in which the people's money is involved ought to be transacted. The order of heaven is based upon an accurate system no business concern or church is superior to the realm of heaven. WITH 1922 a matter of fact it is well to remember that good resolutions still line the path to Hades. Don't bite off more than you are able to chew. Strive to deal fairly with the other fellow. Be willing to learn much and say but a little; Face all issues like a MAN. True it is hard to deal with all men as you may like because of their superior wisdom, self-centered interests and uncompromising dispositions but do the best you can God understand. If you win this year it will be because you have learned to WATCH AND PRAY. THE Colored Women's Mission Circle which is to be city-wide in its work is a praiseworthy movement, and gives some assurance that religion after all is to have a fair inning in meeting the crys of fallen humanity even if the cry come from without the darken walls of a jail or vile den. There is to much silk stocking Christianity in vogue. Christ is calling for Christian men and women who are not to proud to meet sin and overcome it by the force of their lives linked with His in THE KINGDOM of HEAVEN and battling for its success here on earth. SOME of the things worth while are to resolve to stand like a Roman of old in the defense of the woman of the race to the last trench and then go down battling that the nobility and dignity of our womanhood may be maintained; Remain true to your faith both by word and act irregardless of the scorns and jeers of your brethren; Catch the holy inspiration that can be found only in the Church of God. To make up your mind to play your part in life's game without becoming disgusted because others fail to see things as you see them. Be determined to do what you purpose that is right even if the world laughs at your effort; FOOLS have a licence to laugh, wise men ponder and smile. If you deliver the goods this year even fools may take your hand. s THE refusal of the Senate to confirm a noted leader of the race recently is not a very tangible reward in as far as a certain party's majority strength in Congress may be concern for service rendered by the race that found the cracks in the corner when its old broom was sweeping the country recently. ARE YOU AWARE? ```markdown ``` That all superstitious folks had better be on guard a week from today; for this day will be Friday and also the 13th. That prayer meeting preparatory to a revival at Calvary is in progress? That a pretty nice stunt some of the upper "tena" pull off when they don't feel like cooking is to invite their hubbies to the Cafe That if presents signify being well thought of, our little Kindergarten teacher has a "heap of admirers? That jewelry and purses are soaring in the teacher's realm since the Yuletide. Ask Misses Sweisch and Armsted. That the boys of the Hi-Y and the Triangular Clubs are really getting vision of how to do things in unison with others? Those parents who haven't availed themselves of the opportunity afforded by the Y. M. C. A., should do so immediately. Since the addition of the Bible work in the boy's clubs, there has been a marked change in many ways in the boy's dispositions toward Christian service, which is the only real service. That if we are to ever make it on this earth we must corral the boy and girl; then the Christian agencies and activities? In short, we must make a new man. Is it your job to do it That the editor of this column made a flying trip to Oklahoma, to visit relatives and fill 5 recital engagements. S Echoes From Oklahoma By Emory M. Barnes Recitals Assisted by Mr. S. O. Barnes and Miss Eva Jesrye Friday a. m., December 23, 1921, the writer boarded the delayed 7:30 Midland Valley train enroute for Red Bird, Okla., via Tulsz, where his parent are now residing. All the inhabitants of the little Negro town who knew and didn't know him were very proud to greet their socalled prodigal. Reaching there Friday evening, being expected for a recital, Monday 26th, the town folks were looking forward with wondering anticipation of what that boy would do Monday night. Over Sunday two Sunday Schools were visited, one taught and the other reviewed. Both were pleased with the remarks apparently. Thru the day, all the delicacies in keeping with the season were feasted upon and many old friends cemented. Monday evening, Dec. 26th, mark. ed a precipitation in the wonderings of the townfolk; for at a half an hour before the initial recital was to begin, the auditorium of the new high school building was filled above it seating capacity and at 8:00 o'clock the starting time, there were some standing. Something was sufficiently attractive to keep their attention in song and and horn recital for an hour and for a half an hour an address, "The Solution of the Race Problems." I repeat, after the first selection, their wonderings were completely transformed smiles of pride and pleasantness. Tuesday were spent in Muskogee with old friends and new acquaintances and making ready, for recital there at the Antloch Baptist Church, but because there were so many previous engagements of the people, the audience didn't justify a performance but being so anxious to witness the entertainment those present glad'y took a transfer to the A. M. E. Church Thursday eve. CONTRACE re- tty's may by the keep- SOCIETY AN Mr. McGowan of the Lincoln Motion Picture Company transacted business at the office last week. Miss D. L. Sims enjoyel a sumptous feast at dinner with Mrs. M. L. Livingston Xmas day. The students of the Wabash Studio of Music, are glad to receive several new classmates this week. Mr. R. J. Clark, the tailor, was a business caller. Mr. W. H. A. Clark has been quite ill during the past two weeks, but is much better at this writing. WANTED—A Matron ot Colored Children's Home, apply to Mrs. Bower, 1112 N. Wichita, St., or Phone Market 7975. Cora Cola Bottling Co., is generally supporting the Children's Home Recital at the Forum next Thursday are you? If not why not, this is your Orphan's Home. Mrs. H. T. Sims is on the sick list we wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. A. Robinson, Mr. Earnest Moore, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. B. Anderson, Mrs. John Goss have renewed their subscriptions. We thank you. Rev. B. C. Rennnvalona, the editor for The Negro Star and The Beacon reporter, has been promoted from cub reporter to a first class reporter by The Beacon. Miss Rebecca Martin returned from a Xmas visit to Indianapolis and her home in Garnett. Miss Ruth Walden, sent the holidays visiting in Kansas City. Mr. Jas. Nichols spent a few days visiting his mother in Winfield, aKs. Mr. Prentiss Griffin, a member of the Harvey Greater Minstrels enjoyed a two days stay here, in the city, renewing old friendships and attending his Lodge, Fred Douglas No. 99 A. F. & A. M. Mr. Jno. Driver, who made made a visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Fines, has returned to his home in K. C. G. L. A. Club Meeting. The G. L. A. Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. O. Miller. It was visitors day. The guests were the ministers wives of the city, and included; Mrs. Jno. Driver of Kas. City, and Mrs. Thos. Fines. The quotations were from the Bible. Bible as a Factor in every day life, Mrs. S. W. Flemings. Instrument solo, Miss Cornelia Strawn. Bible as a History. General discussion. Two pleasing numbers were the solos rendered by Mesdames Fines and M. Letcher. A nice repast was served and a pleasant social afternoon was spent. They will meet on next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. V. C. Griffin. Mrs. Ike Glenn, after a two week's visit in Topeka, has returned home. Mrs. Geo. Noble and daughter, Miss Janie Noble, has returned from a visit to Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. S. Graves of Pratt, is in the city, visiting with relatives. NOTES OF CHRISTMAS WEEK. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Grinstead of Topeka, spent the week end in the city, the guests of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. M. Grinstead. Mrs. Ike Glenn and little son, are making a visit in Topeka, during the holidays. --- The third entertainment was billed for Coweta, where a very appreciative audience greeted the preformers. If You Are Thinking of A Good From this town, the performers left at 10.00 o'clock for Muskogee to fill the engagement with the A. M. E. Church, where another very intelligent and appreciative audience expressed their hearty satisfaction for the entertainment, at the close of the recital those present came forward and gave vent to their feelings. Many expressions of desire that, the performers return were made. For The Coming Season, Call on CHAS. M. BENNETT, 1107 E. Douglas Ave. DAYTON, COLUMBIA AND EXCELSIOR BYCYGLES. SEE US BEFORE BUYING. PHONE M. 665. The fifth and last engagement was billed for Tullohassee, where another very intelligent, appreciative and responsive audience was met. The preformers were given a hearty ovation. Compliments of the artistic ability of controlling the voice in lyric tenor were made by Prof. Harrison and others. Begin The New Samples of The Negro Star were handed out at all points, we think it will be profitable in the future. F. Harris of Kansas City, is a visitor in the city. SIMS' RECORD BOOKS FOR CHURCH, SUNDAY SCHOOL, SOCIETY, AND B.Y.P.U. WORK Mr. and Mrs. Clay Wilson of Independence, is in the city on a visit. The Misses Ethel and Grace Jones and Mrs. Hobart Jones, entertained at their home on Tuesday evening, honoring Prof. and Mrs. Fred McNeal of Watonya, Okla., and Prof. N. J. Ceaser of Shtwnee, Okla. It was a most delightful affair in keeping with the Xmas Cheer, and highly enjoyed by the fifty or more guests who were present. Mrs. J. D. Jones, who spent the past two weeks visiting in El Reno, Oklahoma, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Davis entertained at their home on Monday with a dinner. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fines, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Driver of Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. D. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. S. Waters, Rev. J. R. Ransom, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ransom, Miss Minnie Harper and Mrs. S. Brazil. Lieut. Geo. Hamilton of Topeka, who is studying Law at K. U., is spending the holidays in the city visiting with his grand mother Mrs. W. H. A. Clark, and Capt. John D Jones. Miss Ethel Hunter of St. Joe, Mo., is making a holiday visit with herunt, Mrs. Grace Taylor. The Executive Committee of the Negro B. L., met at B. C. Crawford at 7:30 p. m. While visiting in Oklahoma, during the Xmas holidays, Mr. Ceasar Langford and Andrew Waters with Mr. L. Roy and friends stopped off Perry and visited relatives. We found the Colored farmers in fine shape, plenty of stock and looking fine. Mr. Andrew Waters visited Monday, Mrs. Z. Savage of District No. 77 school. She has 30 pupils of more; the children were very much interested in my line of work. I am painting a picture of their school for them. Mr. Andrew Waters is awre that a rabbit will run from him in Oklahoma as well as Kansas. Wichita, during the holidays was the host to many out of Town Guests, among them were Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. James A. Crumbley and family, who were enroute from California to their home in Omaha, Neb., stopped off a few days with his nephew, Mr. Walter Crumbley and wife of 1020 Indizna Ave. Mr. Crumbley found things so favorable here along all lines until he said: that we should be proud of our locality in this country for where we are located there is no financial depression. Mr. Ira O. McGowan, eastern representative of the Lincoln Motion Picture Company of Los Angeles, Calif. is here giving those wonderful pictures that have been shown at the Melrose Theatre. Have you seen any of those pictures with all-star Negro cast of actors; if not you have missed a treat that is really due you. SIMS' RECORDS NOW READY. SIMS' B.Y.P. U. RECORD 18 NOW READY-SEND $1. Church Financial Record $1.50 S. S. Secretary Record 1.00 S. S. Class Record .15 Society Record 1.50 Order to day as they don't last long, 1241 Wabash Ave. WORK IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THEM.