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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.15,No.7, AN APPEAL FOR LOYALTY. AN APPEAL FOR LOYALTY. To The Members, 'the Committee of Management, Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A. Brethren Today marks the beginning of our third year's work together; and in spite of the many places where we have fallen short of our objective; when I look upon our two years' work, I am compelled to look up and be grateful to God from whom all blessings flow. But, I am humbled with the conviction that Our Committee has not yet caught the vision of the bigness of their own place in the Work. As I intimated in the outset, there are several places where we have fallen short of our objective. As I near close of the year. I have been taking stock of myself, to see just where I have fallen short, and, of course, I was compelled to take an inventory of our Committee; and I regret to say that I am convinced that as a unit, you have not measured up to the high privilege that is yours, and there is no doubt in my mind, of its reaction upon the work. So, as we begin our work for the year, permit me to call to your attention, one or two points where we have not measured up in the past ear. These matters should be seriously concerned by you, in connection with the work of the Association, and your relation, as a leader to the same. First, I have been unable to experience any tangible growth in the Spiritual Life of the Committee, as a whole. As I have so often said; a Stream Cannot rise higher than the Mountain—its source. If we are to get Spiritual Results, which is after all, our objective, we must maintain Spiritual Emphasis. Our Spiritual Lives should be contagious; so much so; that The Young men and boys would become infected by them. Next; while our Association stands third in the State. In the number of Subscribers to Association Men; our Committee has not given evidence of of any special Study during the year. We now have a member on the State committee. This is not a life-time job for one man. The entire Committee should qualify for this position or be embarrassed if the honor should ever come to you. Then too, we must study because of our hopes for a larger work. "New Occasions teach new duties;" so does new duties teach new responsibilities. Men! Let us Qualify; let us be the best in our line, office or position in the Brotherhood. Last year, we were able to put over a program that caused us to be thought of, and spoken of, as the community Type of work, without a peer, in all the Brotherhood. The Bulletin of the Physical Directors Association gave a full page to our Athletic Program. Besides the work at the "Home Base," we were able to help in the State Work. In the KANSAS RED TRIANGLE, the official u8210 of the State work, there were eleven different pages that gave some space to the Colored Work. We were able to put five boys, for the first time, in the State Camp; twelve boys and two leaders to the Older Boys Conference, and the Executive Secretary and One Committee-man to the Association Summer School. We had some small share in the Home and Foreign Work. What will be our position this year one of retrenchment. Our limitations are only financial. With the Central Association and Community Chest assuming 54% of our Budget, how will we explain our inability to hold the ground already gained "As the Lord's prisoner, then I beg of you to live a life worthy of your calling, with perfect modesty and gentleness, showing forbearance to one another patiently, zealous in love to preserve the unity of the Spirit by binding peace upon yourselves.—Eph. 4:13 1-3 Moffatt. Brethren, not that I have already attained this or am already perfect, but I press forward to appropriate it, because I have been appropriated myself by Jesus Christ. Brothers, I for one do not consider myself to have A Trip of Pleasure And Education. Now, that vacation time is here, many are wondering where to go and how to go. We are glad to say that this question has been anticipated and the answer is now presented to us by a new organization of our business men, under the management of Mr. Leo. Frame. Lack of accommodation and discriminations have hitherto marred the pleasures of our vacation trips, and these are the unpleasantness that the Pioneer Stage Line Company have figured a way to successfully overcome. The company plans to start three cars on or about the 15th of June, and will tour through Colorado Springs, Denver, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain, National Park and the Yellowstone National Park. The trip will consume about twenty days and the round trip transportation includes all expenses for passengers except their food. Plenty of time has been figured for fishing, hiking, and sight-seeing; so there will be absolutely nothing for the tourist to worry about. The company will willingly extend the time of the trip to suit the convenience of passengers, majority ruling, and of course with reasonable additional renumeration. Cars will be starting simultaneously from Kansas City, Wichita, and Oklahoma City, and persons who are interested are advised to begin organizing parties now. This is a most progressive movement on the part of the men of our race, and we are certainly glad to congratulate the heads of this enterprise and here's wishing the new company much success. For information write or call— 615 North Main Street, Wichita, CALL—Market, 3462. appropriated this; my one thought is by forgetting what lies behind me, to press on for the goal for the prize of God's high call in Christ Jesus. Phil. III.12, 13 and 14. To this end, brethren, let us all reconsecrate ourselves to the task of winning the young men and boys of our generation, to the Christ, and the program of His expanding Kingdom. "That they all may be one; as our Father, art in me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that Thou has sent me." John XVII:21 Your Faithful Co-worker. CAMP WOOD DAILY SCHEDULE Quiet until ..... 6:30 Reveille ..... 6:30 Setting Up Exercise ..... 6:40 Morning Plunge ..... 6:50 First Call for Breakfast ..... 7:05 Flag Raising ..... 7:10 Breakfast ..... 7:15 Bedding and Clothes out to air.. 7:45 Leaders Meeting ..... 7:45 Hut Bible Study with leaders.. 8:15 Chapel ..... 9:00 Inspection ..... 9:00 Camp Council Meeting ..... 10:00 Conference Sessions ..... 10:00-11:00 Work Period ..... 11:00-11:45 Morning Swim ..... 11:45 Out of Water ..... 12:15 Dinner ..... 12:30 Rest Period (Letter Writing, Study ..... 1:00- 1:30 Bank and store open ..... 1:30- 2:00 Base Ball, Tennis, Rifle Shooting Hikes, Games, Coaching 2:00- 4:30 First call for afternoon swim ..... 4:20 Afternoon Swim ..... 4:30 Out of water ..... 5:00 Play and Games, Hut Competition ..... 5:00- 5:30 First Call for Supper ..... 5:55 Supper ..... 6:00 Bank and Store open ..... 6:30- 7:00 Group and Mass Games ..... 7:00- 8:00 Camp Fire, Evening Programs ..... 8:00- 9:00 Hut Devotions by groups in Cabins ..... 9:20 Taps, All Quiet ..... 9:30 THREE ROOM APARTMENT. Ready furnished for rent. Call at 938 N. Wichita St. or Ring Mkt. 3631. MR. GEO. W. WHITE. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 8, 1923. A LETTER WHILE ATTENDING 42ND TRI-ANNUAL SESSION. Ill. Frank O'Hara Miller 33° Just Re-Appointed Deputy For Kansas A. A. S. R. PHILADELPHIA, PA., Y. M. C. A., 17th and Christian Streets. Mr. H. T. Sims, Editor, Negro Star, Wichita, Kans. My Dear Mr. Sims:—As promised I am now writing you a few lines to tell you and friends as about the happening in this fair city. You will note that I am stopping at the Negro Y. M. C. A., near 17th and Christian Streets. Mr. Porter is the Executive Secretary and what I see he is making good and the Y. M. C. is crowded all the time both day and night. It is of course a Modern Y. M. C. A., conducted on a high class plan. I must advise that I am attending the 42nd Tri-Annual Session of A. A.'S. R. of Freemasonry for the Northern Jurisdictions of which Ill. Sumner A. Furple 236 is the M. P. S. G. C. We are meeting at the Masonic Hall 409 South 11th St. Philadelphia, Pa. of all the meeting of our Bite that I have attended this is by far the best meeting we have had. You all at home are not expecting me to tell you on paper what happened in a secret meeting here today and yesterday. I must say that the Allocution of Ill. Sumner Alex Furnis 33% , our M. P. S. G. S. C., of Indianapolis, Ind., was a sound, Literary Gem, to be appreciated; one would have had to have heard. I am frank, to admit that this Supreme Council is a great body of men doing business for our "Bite" and the Race; in fact, this Supreme Council is fast making history for the Masonic fraternity of which you and all the rest of our people where ever dispersed over the "Globe" will be proud. I must give you a few names of the men who compose some of the personnel of this body:—Ill. Sumner A. Furnis 33% a very prominent city councilman and physician of Indianapolis, Ind. Ill. Geo. W. Crawford 33% a very prominent attorney-at-law, New Haven. Conn., a graduate of Yale Law School; Ill. R. C. Barnes 33% an attorney-at-law of high standing at the bar of Detroit, Mich. Rt. Rev. Levi Coppin, Bishop in the A. M. *E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa. Ill. David W. Parker 33% clerk in the Custom House in New York City, and Grand Master of New York State Grand Lodge of (Prince Hall) Masons. Ill. W. R. Morris 33% , Minneapolis, Minn., who by the way is a lawyer of no mean ability, one half of his clients, I am told of the other race. Mr. White of Chicago, is in attendance at this session, you will remember him when I say he is one of the attorneys that is handling the Shriner case before the courts of Texas. He was introduced and asked to talk and I tell you follows he is some logical talker and impressed me that he knows his "stuff" he thinks he will win our Shriner case down in Texas. Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah for White! Go to it my boy. We are with you in big numbers. I am compelled, Mr. Editor, to stop, but I am sure I could write 15 more pages and would only be half started giving you the names of these prominent colored men I meet every year at our meetings. It is inspiring to us to be out East yet want to tell you that I see no real reason why I should not feel proud to be a Western and a "Jay-Hawker" at that. Now, Mr. Editor, the people of your race here are about like they are in Kansas, doing fairly well, but Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., school. Topic of the lesson: "Isaiah the Stateman-Phophet." Isa. 6:1.8. The lesson was reviewed by Supt. W. W. Hood. At 11:00 a.m., Rev. C. R. Bruster, pastor, introduced to the congregation Rev. Hoskins of Trindad. Colo. He preached a very good sermon, the theme of his discourse was found in Col. 3:1; "If ye be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above." At usual hour, 5:30 p.m., B Y. P. U., was largely attended; Mrs. Hoskins, visitor, sure made a good talk. Mrs. Lydia Sims, President. Night service was largely attended, several from Rouse were over; we were glad to have them present. Monday morning at 10:30 a. m., Missionary Society was in session as usual; President, Hattle Gins at her post. After business the lesson was read last. Cor. 13:1-13 and earth commented on the verses; O how many good thoughts were gotten out of the lesson. We had three visitors: our pastor Rev. C. R. Bruster, Rev. and Sister Hoskins. Mr. J. Sims made a flying trip to Walsenburg this morning to take Rev. C. R. Bruster home. He carried his mascot with him Khaki Boy. Mr. C. C. Fowler is making quite a success in his pressing club at Rouse. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Burt of Walsen, were visitors. Mr. and Mrs. E. Wortham, called on Mrs. Wortham's mother, Mrs. Annie Wilcox of Alderson, Okla. Quite a few attended the carnival at Walsenburg. Mr. Stanley Pearce of course, won the bacon at the carnival. Mr. C. C. Fowler, Miss A. B. Johnson. Mr. L. Bassett and Miss M. Howard attended the tacky party at Rouse Y. M. C. A. Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster were visitors of Lester. Mrs. Ellen Maull is on the sick list, we hope for her a speedy recovery. On Sunday, we had quite a hail and rain here. Mrs. Lydia Sims. Reporter, Box 34. Sign Of Growth. We have learned that Mr. Cartwright and Willfong are meeting with great success at Newton, Kans., with the Security Insurance Co. They have written more than 200 policies in the last week also Wichita Debit is growing. Mr. Brock is also collecting in Newton. Mr. James McAfee is still making good as a collector for the city. You Can Know. THE MANY perplexing questions about our future wife and husband can be solved if you will join The Crescent Club, Box 172, Wichita, Kansas, because all those things they can tell. They get both sides and give it to you in a business like way: then you will know whether or not to choose. It is true, the substantial things ought to be known before we love, then we would love the right one. They have a system that is worth your trial. See Ad in other columns. State Federation Of Women's Clubs Now In Session THE State Federation of Women's Clubs is now in session at Ft. Scott, Kansas, and has present some of the most talented women of the State. They are formulating and carrying out programs that will develop the next generation wonderfully. Mrs. Chas. Childs is the efficient president, and is very thoughtful concerning the protection and development of the race. Wichita has a large delegation present and we are hoping, will bring home the "Bacon." We hope to give full report next issue. there is plenty of room for improvement out here as well as at home. I am, yours fraternally. Frank O'Hara Miller, M. D. Short Sermon by Rev. L. D. Stevens, Pastor 2nd. Baptist, Iola, Kansas. To the n any readers of this noble race paper: I have been inspired to write on the subject: "The Christian's Warfare." I worl'd like to have you open your Rib'es at the first epistle of John, 6th chapter, 4th and 5th verses which says, "Whosoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?" My dear readers: This text brings to mind a real battle of humanity. You know that when a battle is fought all are anxious to know who are victors. In these verses we are told who is to gain the victory in life. When I was converted I made this mistake, I tho't the battle was already mine, the victory already won, the crown already in my grasp. I thought that old things had passed away and all things had become new; that my old corrupt nature, the Adam life, was gene. But I found out after serving Christ, for a few months, that conversion was only like enlisting in the army, that there was a battle on hand, and that if I were to get a crown, I had to work for it, and fight for it. And I am sure that that is the case with many of us, who have just entered the new cause of Christ. Salvation is a gift, as free as the air we breathe. It is to be obtained, like any other gift, without money, without price; there are no other terms. To him that worketh not but believeth. But on the other hand if we are to gain a crown, we must work for it. Let me quote a few verses in lst Cor.: "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid which is Jesus Christ. But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver costly stones, wood, hay stubble; each man's work shall be made manifest; for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself shall prove each man's work, of what sort it is. If any man's work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as through fire." We see clearly from this that we may be saved, but all our works burned up. I may have a wretched miserable voyage through life, with no victory and no reward a the end save, yet so as by fire, or as Job puts it, 'with the skin of my teeth.' I believe that a great many people will barely get to heaven as lot got out of Sodom, burned out, nothing left, works and everything else destroyed. It is like this—When a man enters the army, he is a member of the army the moment he enlists he is just as much a member as a man who has been in the army ten or twenty years. But enlisting is one thing, and participating in a battle, another. Young converts are like those just enlisted. It is holy for any man to attempt to fight in his own strength; for the world, the flesh and the devil are too much for any man. But, if we are linked to Christ by faith and He is formed in us the hope of glory, then we shall get the victory over every enemy. Thanks be unto God, which always cause us to triumph in Christ, "Through Him we shall be more than conquerors." It Is A Pleasure To .... Eat With Your Friends. Make it a point to drop in the White Way Cafe 509 North Main Street, and take a meal with your friend Mr O. H. Taylor, he is the manager and proprietor of this beautiful cafe, and he is giving you your money's worth in politeness, promptness and plenty to eat of the best food that is prepared the best way. He is looking for his friends to come and bring their friends and be convinced that it is the place to get all that is coming to you and he knows that you will be coming back and they will be coming back and bringing others with them, because he has what you want, fixed like you want it. He is looking for you. After the first time you will be looking for him. Above all things, give him your support and help him to make good. It means more prestige for the race. Five Cents Per Copy KANSAS STATE L. & E. INSTITUTE BURNED. TOPEKA, June 5.—The dormitory for the girls at the Kansas State Industrial and Educational Institute, a school of much note, two miles east of Topeka, was struck by lightning during a rainstorm here tonight and burned. School officials estimated the loss at $60,000. It was a three story building and did accommodate 150 students. It was a week from the closing and only six women were in the building when it was struck. All escaped injury. The Institute is outside the city limits and is without city fire protection. The state carries no insurance on any of its buildings. Work of clearing away the debris has begun according to latest reports and they are planning to have another building ready by middle of August. NOTED WOMAN COMING. Through the thoughtfulness of the leaders of the City Federation. of Women's Clubs. Miss Hallie Q Brown the National President of Federation of Women's Clubs will speak at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Wednesday evening June 13th at 8:00 o'clock. Miss Brown is nationally known, an Educator and Race builder. She held one of the chairs in mathematics at Wilberforce, for a number of years; then she has served the country as elocutionist or dramatic reader. To miss hearing her means that much too short is your development and inspiration. Come and hear the burning message. Leavenworth Kansas (By Ernest F. Jones.) Anna Blanton-Kennedy Gets 25 Yrs. Mrs. Anna Blanton-Kennedy gets 25 years, for the murdering of Mrs. Mildred Davis, the night of March 29th She pleaded guilty to second degree murder before Judge J. H. Wendorf of the district court. When she was arraigned in the City Court. Mrs. Kennedy pleaded not guilty, and waived preliminary hearing. Her case had been set for this term of district court and her plea Saturday, May 26, came as a surprise to county officials. Her attorneys stated, that she pleaded guilty to the second degree murder charge to keep from making a heavy expense on the county, which would be necessitated by standing trial. The prosecuting officials decided to accept this plea. TIMES AND POST CONSOLIDATE Leavenworth Times, morning paper and the Leavenworth Post, evening paper have consolidated. The Times buying out the Post. The Post Publishing Co. up until the time of sale which closed Friday, June 8, has been in operation since 1904 and been known as the Democratic Evening paper. The Times the morning paper has been going since 1857. Now the city will have only one daily paper which will be the Leavenworth Times an evening and Sunday edition. Mack Steward 75 years of age, who has been one of Leavenworth's oldest citizens, committed suicide Sunday morning about 9 o'clock on the Santa Fe tracks South of the Soldiers' Home. He shot himself through the head. Dr. Joseph Skaggs, County Coroner said no inquest was needed. George Rollett saw Steward walking along the railroad tracks and he said Steward had a revolver in his hand, and when Rollett approached him he waved him back exclaiming: "Go back! Get away, the guards are after me and if you don't go back, they will get you too." Then Rollett said he returned to his work in a field at his home in Morgantown. John Basket, a resident of Morgantown, who was walking along the Muncie road near the Muncie road bridge heard the shot then saw Stewart fall. Stewart lived at 2nd and Cheyenne St., and according to the neighbors he (Continued on page four) Kansas Sunday School & B.Y.P.U. Convention Postponed. For the kind consideration of the National Work and to give opportunity for the leaders of the State to attend the National S. S. & B. Y. P. U. Congress, the Convention is postponed until June 28, 29. This does not mean for you to relax your interest but to do more for your state work. Let every Sunday School and Union send a delegate to the Congress that he or she may be inspired to do more work. It pays to make your leaders efficient. Do more than your duty to your state work as we want to.make this the banner year Come prepared to do your best. Mt. Olive Notes. The rally June 3, known as the "Sacrifice Rally," raised $127.00. Every member was to put in $4.00 or more, many cheerfully did so, which was very encouraging to our pastor, Rev. H. P. Smith. In the morning he preached a noble sermon, subject: "Christ the same now and forever" The sermon in the evening was enjoyed by all. Afterwards, the Lord's Supper was administered at which time every heart was spiritually moved. Rev. Smith is doing great work; we love him because we feel that he is a God-sent man; spiritually, he is awakening the members and financially, he knows how to get the money from us to carry on God's work. Are now preparing to stucco the church. Come see the great work our pastor is doing. Rev. W. C. Cartwright from Parson. Kansas, preached a soul stirring sermon last Tuesday evening and our souls were revived. We are always glad to have him with us when ever he is in the city. The Sunday School is greatly improving, Mrs. Charity Smart. is the Supt. The B. Y. P. U., is moving also, Mrs. Alma Freeman. President, Both are Christian leaders. Bro. Benj. Starks is a new teacher. Deacon Jas. Bradley, one of our oldest deacons passed away a few days ago. Mrs. H. P. Smith is quite a musician. Mrs. L. Starks is threatening with flu. Sister A. H. Lee, Sister Betsy Roper and also Sister V. Foster are on the sick list. Friends, don't forget to try the Chemical Wonder Hot-Bag. The agents will be at your home any day. Herrington. News. Sunday was a fine warm day, nice Sunday School. The Bible Class was led by Rev. Barnes. Rev. Wilson preached a wonderful sermon Sunday night. Rev. Harris District Missionary of Alma, Kans, will be with us the 7th and 8th of this week. Bro. W. Harris has returned from St. Louis, where he was called to the funeral of his dectased sister. Mr. King has opened a nice ice cream parlor. Mrs. H. Cripp has returned from Oklahoma and brought with her her niece. Mrs. R. Pitts returned Sunday from a visit with relatives and friends through Oklahoma. Mrs. Robt. Blarr has returned from Wichita, where she reported a nice trip. The Rock Island Club will meet every Tuesday nights. (Mrs.) Maria Gaines, reporter. Chanute Notes. Every one present enjoyed a wonderful sermon at New Hope Church, Sunday, preached by Pastor Branch. The A. M. E. Church held their quarterly conference on Sunday, last. The Sunday School young folks are enjoying the pleasure of meeting all trains, greeting the visiting delegates a hearty welcome to the city. It is reported that quite a number is expected to attend this Convention from nearby towns throughout the district. Mrs. J. Dixon made a flying trip to Cherryvale. Mrs. McClain visited over Sunday in Humboldt. Mrs. George Hubbert is visiting out of the city. The Courts of Calanthes are preparing for a big time on Tuesday evening when it is reported nine new members are being obligated; a nice lunch to be served afterwards. CONGRESS AP- PROACHING. News has been received at the headquarters that the Hot Springs people are in readiness for the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress. Ample provision has been made for the accommodation of all messengers who will attend. The Hot Springs people are delighted with the opportunity of entertaining such a distinguished group of Christian Workers. All messengers expecting to attend this meeting are requested to make applications to this office for IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATES. Otherwise they will not be able to get reduced rates. Please bear in mind that the name and address of every person for whom CERTIFICATE is intended must be sent with the application for the same. "ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOT SPRINGS" from now until the 19th of June. This will be the largest Congress in point of numbers and interest that has been held since the Congress was first organized. In making application for Identification Certificates. Address—Congress Publicity Bureau, 439 Gay St. Nashville, Tenn. E. W. D. ISAAC, Chairman. Junction City News. Mr. and Mrs. Steele Smith and family spent Sunday in Clay Center, visiting relatives. Mrs. Nelson of Ellsworth, Kansas, is visiting her son Mr. John Talbot and Mrs. Talbot. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School of Abilene, visited the Second Baptist Sunday School here, Sunday. Mr. Jones A. Hardin has returned home after visiting in Hill City. Mrs. Fannie Clay and daughter. Heater, have returned after visiting relatives in Kansas City. Mrs. J. B. Devine spent a couple of days in Topeka, last week. Mr. Joe Smith is here from California, visiting his mother. Mrs. Jno. Tallbot. Mrs. Finch and daughters of Ellis, are visiting friends here. Sgt. and Mrs. Wm. Harris will leave Monday for their home in North Carolina. Their many friends learn with regret of their departure. Sgt. Harris has just recently retired from military service. Mrs. Elitha Bethume of Miami, Fla., is visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davey will leave soon for Kapsas City, where they expect to make their home. Mrs. Fines of Wichita, who is Kansas State Director of Music, gave a recital at the Fort Riley Service Club Monday night. It was much enjoyed by all. She was accompanied by Mrs. Chas Childs who is President of the Kansas Women's Art Federation. The Progressive Art Club delegates left Tuesday for Fort Scott, where they will attend the Kansas State Federation. The ladies of the Progressive Art Club held their last meeting for the year at the home of Mrs. Ethel Dorsey in Fort Riley. This has been a very successful year. There were many visitors in town Tuesday attending the Union Pacific Shopmen's Annual Picnic. The 9th Cavalry Band of Fort Riley, was one of the four bands to render music during the celebration. Sunday was Rally Day at the 2nd Baptist Church. Two wonderful sermons were preached. The first one by Rev. C. O. Marshall of Allene, on "Giving;" and the second by Rev. J. Martin of Topeka, with the subject: "Following Jesus." A basket dinner was served at the church and every one seemed to enjoy himself. PASTIME MUSIC SHOP NOTICE!! GREETINGS—I wish to notify the members of the State B. Y. P. U. Convention of the change of date, which will convene June 26 and 27, in Parson, Kansas. Our Slogan for this year is Seven Hundred ($700.00) Dolllars. With the co-operation of the Workers, we expect to do greater Mission and Educational Work at Home and in Foreign Field. Both are demanding the very best that is in us intellectually, spiritually and financially. --- QUALITY FIRST PRICES RIGHT C. B. HALL, -YOU WILL- SAVE MONEY AND BE PROUD -IF YOU WILL- Equip Your Home With FURNITURE That Is The Real Value For Your Money. Don't make a mistake then regret, because you were over charge. Come See--619 E. Murdock Ave. HAVE A HOME OF YOUR OWN Why pay rent when $25.00 starts a small modern home? balance easy payments, close in, gas, electricity, sewer, basement and water. When you sing "Home. Sweet Home" in a rented house you are only serenading the landlord. at all times. 108 E. Pine St. MRS. WALTER WILLIAMS, Prop. MRS. MARY CARR, Manager. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!! 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DRINK DECOURSEY'S GRADE A PASTEURIZED MILK Suits, $18.50 to $75 Pants, $7.50 to $25 Ladies' Garments Made to measure from heavy goods. All high class workmanship or money refunded. RT. 1407 N. Mosley Wichita, Kans INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 1858 N. Lawrence Ave. Phone D. 3949 KANSAS DELEGATES SEND YOUR NAMES. It is vitally important for every Superintendent and President of the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U., to be in Hot Springs, Ark., June 19-24, 1923, to see how your own experts put over the program of methods, that will mean much for the development of your work when the messengers return. Think not in yourself, you can't, because you can. There is not a Sunday School nor a Union in the state that cannot send a Messenger. Pick the most live wire you have in your church, and we guarantee, he or she will be able to return to you dollars for cents in service, when he or she returns. May we ask that money not stop the progress of the kingdom. Elect the messenger, line the young people up behind the messenger, then line the older people up behind them and then send the name at once to H. T. Sims, Sec., of the Congress, who has a comfortable chair arranged for the trip. The fare will be one and one-half fare on the certificate plans; so elect at once, send in the name so you can be furnished with a certificate and not incur an extra expense. A chair car will leave Wichita, over the Rock Island-at 12:35 p. m., and you will not have to change cars on the trip. The Oklahoma delegates will join us. Let us hear from you at once as we have a short time for preparations. Rev. N. J. Stokes of Pratt, is helping us to make it a first class trip; so hear him when he speaks, Let us add your names to the following Congress messengers:—H. T. Sims, Rev. J. W. Hayes, Mrs. Lotta Hayes, of Wichita; Mrs. H. H. Buckner, Pratt; Rev. J. E. Douglass, Rev. J. H. Van Leu, Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Jewel Brown, Wichita; Rev. Felton Leith, Winfield. Clay Center News. Sunday was a glad day for the Second Baptist Church. Rev. Cox. the pastor, was present and services were grand all day. The Rally was a success in spite of the many obstacles. The rainy season was a set back to laborers and the financial part was not as good as was expected. Rev. Moss, pastor of M. E. Church, and congregation were at the afternoon services and delivered a noble sermon. A program was rendered in the evening. Mrs. Finch of Ellis, Kas., and Mr. N. D. Smith of North Carolina, sang a duet and Mr. Smith a solo. Music was furnished by Mrs. M. Deconza. The collection for the day was $30.62. Rev. Lyttle with wife and Son, and Mrs. Faulkner motored to Abline. in big Chandler and were entertained by Mrs. S. Hampton. The young people of our race deserves credit for their standing in school. Mr. Fred Buckner stans 1st in the race at the Track Meet, which was given in May. The scores were for the 1st. 440 and 220; 2nd. 1 mile and 3rd. 440 and 220. Geraldine Boystrom and Hespenola Davy were graduates from the 8th. Mrs. Young is still on the sick list. Rev. M. W. Lytte is indisposed this week. Mrs. Dixon of Omaha, Neb., united with the church last Sunday. Don't forget the good eats at Mrs. C. Baker's also soft drinks. Service is what you will get. Sunday was marred in the evening by a rain storm so no services were carried on. Children's Day will be observed Sunday with a spicy program by the Sunday School. All are invited. Program at 6:30 p. m. A number of out of town people were at the Baker Ice Cream Parlor Sunday. I. M. S. Faulkner, Rep. Indiana Avenue Church of Christ. Res. 1127 N. Santa Fe Phone M. 3837W. HOUSE WIRING. FIXTURES. LAMPS. Cherryvale News Items. Sunday services were well attended with a number of out-of-town visitors. Pastor Rev. J. S. King felt like preaching Sunday evening, his subject was about the Devil and his deeds. * The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U., have elected their delegates for the Convention which will convene in Baxter Springs, Kansas, Tuesday after the first Lord's Day in June. Quite a number are planning to go. Messrs Wm. Bryant and S. Metcalf motored over Saturday evening from Fredonia, Kansas, to spend Sunday with friends. Miss Priscilla Barnes was an Independence visitor of Sunday with friends. Dr. J. H. Dixon and wife of Chanute, Kansas, are spending the day with Mrs. Dixon's mother, Mrs. Bessie Ratcliff. Mrs. Maggie Bradley and Mrs. James of Parsons, were here to see Mrs. Bradley's brother, Nathaniel Hutton and to decorate the graves of their deceased relatives. Mrs. Bessie Greene and son Clarence of Parsons, are spending the day with her parents, C. Teal on W. Fourth; they all went out to decorate the deceased relatives. The Presiding Elder Owens of the A. M. E., Church made a very interesting lecture Monday evening. May 28th about the handwriting on the wall and had a hand of roots to illustrate with, which was wonderful to see. The house was well filled. For good, rich sweet milk, and butter, see Rev. J. H. Daniels in Toliver Addition. Free auto delivery. Mrs. Eddie Wheaton on West Main St. is seriously ill; not much improved. There are a number of strangers here employed on the street works. Get a quick lunch at Landis' Cafe. Tuesday, May 29th, marked the beginning of our pastor's third anniversary, Rev. J. S. King, of Bethlehem Church, which closed Sunday, June 3rd, Rev. C. Teal of Maple Street Church, Independence, preached the anniversary sermon Sunday at 3 p.m. which was largeely attended with people from different towns. There was a program rendered each night by different auxiliaries of the church which proved to be a success. Rev. J. E. Jeltz, the National Singer, was a visitor in our city, the guest of our pastor, Rev. J. S. King, during the anniversary, enroute to the S. S., and B. Y. P. U. Convention which convenes at Baxter Springs, beginning June 5th. While here Rev. Jeltz rendered many beautiful selections, which were very soul-stirring and enjoyed by a well filled house. We hope to have Rev. Jeltz with us again. The Missionary Ladies' Sewing Circle is doing a great work; the members are very active. Mrs. Bertha Roberson has returned home from Topeka, where she has been employed as book-keeper at the K. I. Institute. Mr. James Greene left for Kansas City, Sunday to attend the commencement exercises at Western University; Daniel Greene his brother is one of the graduates. Mrs. A. F. Greene left Tuesday morning for Ottawa, to see her sister and brothers of Los Angeles. Calif., Roy and Edd. Wicks the latter undergoing a very serious operation some time ago, thought change for a while might help him. Miss Lillian Teal left Tuesday for Oswego, to visit her grand parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson. Miss Flossle Garland Mr. Theodore Hooks and Jess Carter of Independence, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Teal, Sunday. Rev. Jefferson of Coffeyville. was in our city Sunday. The Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. Missionary Society, Church a nd Lodge stand in need of one. Order today. 1241 Wabash Avenue, Wichita, Kansas. FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 615 N. Main St. Phone M. 3462 Wichita Kansas Res. 501N. Water St. Phone Mkt 1665 James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW OFFICE 515 North Main St. Phones M. 1344 M. 2999 Notary Public in Office. WICHITA KANSAS To the Patrons of the Van Leu Store:—hereafter we will be open from 4 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. We wish to thank our many friends for their support in the past and hope to be able to serve you in the future. We are open all day Saturday make that your shopping days VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN' LEU, Mgr HERE FOR YOU! Modern Instruction In Piano, Voice and Music History. Phone Market 8130 1241 Wabash DOROTHY L. SIMS, Instructor— T. C. 1917. Post Work four last terms at Fisk University A. P. Brickell - HARDWARE - Garden Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire Screens for Poultry and Stock. We carry a complete stock of everythin g in our line. Call and look over our stock and get prices. A. P. BRICKELL, 213 E. 21st St. Phone M. 140. Murdock Electrical Co. 739 N. Main Phone D. 970 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. YOU DON'T HAVE TO For some one to come the Sunday's dinner go Market 5548; that's th YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT For some one to come home to help you carry the Sunday's dinner groceries home. Just call: Market 5548; that's the Packing House Market. If it's eatables of the best kind they have it. Never late. See if we told you wrong Packing For prompt MAF service Phone C. D. 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Write and ask all about it. All letters to you are sealed and private. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to respond. (Stamp appreciated.) Address: The Crescent, L-Box 172, Wichita, Kansas. TO WAIT home to help you carry groceries home. Just call the Packing House Market. House RKET your order in early. AND, Proprietor. Phone M.5548 Baptist Adjoining THE WICHITA CREAMERY COMPANY. AND NOTION STORE Men and Womens'. Shoes repaired while you wait. Men's half soles Leather $1.00 Men's half soles Panco $1.10 Ladies' half soles 75c All Rubber Heels 40c per Pair Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed. I. E. Reddick, 607 E. Murdock CRAMER'S Brushes, Brooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Restoring Soap, Mopping Powder, Tile Cleaner, Disinfectants. AND— EVERYTHING TO KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN AND SANITARY. 1015 E. DOUGLAS AVE. PHONE MKT. 1653 --- 100% PURE ICE CREAM Good As the Best and Better than the Most POINSETTA BAKERY AND CONFECTIONARY CO. Phone M. 6620 OSCAR LAMB, PROP. 1415 N. Mosley Ave. Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Adjoining Kansas Industri alEducational Institution. - NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted who desire to study for the miry. GEO: R. BRIDEFORT, Principal. J. H. GARNETT, D. D. Dean. J. H. VANLEU, Director Address all communications to either of the above persons Things to be Prayed For: Summer School, Student Body, Missons, Faculty, Friends for Institute. New Building, One Hundred acres of land. J. H. VANLEU. Gen. Missionary Where Business is Known and Transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES. GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. MEDICINE You just naturally think It has been made and sold in Wichita for over 20 years. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP CENTRAL MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY 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. Official Organ of Kansas Baptist Convention and Auxiliaries. PORCH FURNITURE Now is the time to buy your Porch Swings and Porch Furniture. All our Swings are complete with chains and hooks, ready to hang. And we hang them FREE. NOTE THESE PRICES-SEE THE GOODS. 3½ foot Swing.. $3.00 4 foot Oak Swing.. $4.50 PORCH SUITE— 4 ft. Swing, Chair and Rocker,..... $18.00 "REFRIGERATORS" Our Refrigerator Stock is Complete. SEE OUR LINE AND PRICES BEFORE YOU BUY. TINER & SONS' TWO STORES 1914 N. Lawrence 222-24 E. 21st Phone M. 4025 Phone Mkt. 1794 THE WHEELING ADVOCATE from Wheeling, W. Va., is welcome visitor to the office, we find it battling for right and race development. WE lead, when it comes to giving credit to a Negro business, that we could not kill. We take 'every shot at it we can; and, if it lives on, then we praise this mysterious things we could not kill. When will we change for better? Help make it go, is the latest; don't be so old timey. 3 WHAT WILL BE THE FUTURE FOR WICHITA? IN SPITE of the splendid Christian fellowship, with its Federation of Churches and even, the mass meeting of the Christian forces to make the name applicable to take in all the churches without the least feeling of remorse, but that they together might work out and carry out in common the principles of righteousness; the devil under the name of K. K. K., displayed the fire works of the emblem of destruction over this Christian city last week from aroelanes, which means a limitation on modification of some principles to suit a class rather than the safety of all. If you throw the two forces on the scales of Divine Justice and balance them with the history of the past, you will see that the principles taught by the church will meet every need of humanity. Why? The church stands for love and love makes all things possible; it gave us this American civilization and places the rightful inferences on its flag, so that all love the flag and experiences of the past show that the citizenry will protect it at any and all cost. Love does not hoover destruction over peaceful places, nor does it carry in its possession dynamite and it does not have to drive men into its demands by frights and threats, but it constrains men and they are led away from their selfish views and they see clearly the will of God. What is more convincing that we should love God, than this expression: "God so loved the world that whosoever believed in Him should that He gave His only begotten Son, not perish, but have everlasting life." Isn't that enough to make the world love God? Wouldn't that lead any man from himself to the will of the Father. Oh! He did not say: I will take the destructive things of this world to force you into my will, but I will love you; and if you will accept my love then you will have life and you will help others to have life; you will lead, you will develop, edify and you will bring the Kingdom; and this world shall become the Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. We believe that the K. K. K. has a desire for right, but it is too limited to not cause a friction with the program of the Heavenly Father. We are under the impression that if the K. K. K., will but forth just that much effort in the Churches, Sunday Schools, Y. M. C. As., Rotary Clubs, Masons and all organizations that have unselfish principles, that it would not be long before the ignorant, the mean, disorderly and the criminal of this Peerless Princess of the Plain would be coming to this mighty host asking: "Men and brethren what shall we do to be saved." You are powerful but you are like Pharisees of old, you are thanking God that you are not like other men," but making other men hate you and your teaching. Your teaching may tickle your ears and lift your pride, but what will this nation or Wichita, do when they decide that there is no love for the humble, the meek, the lowly, the less fortunate; when they find that their privileges and destinies are resting in the hands of unknown men, who hide to do what they call right and to make others do their will. Jesus went about doing good and multitudes followed Him, so much so until Paul said: This thing was not done in a corner." We plead for the forces of the churches to carry out the program of Almighty God in our City or it will some day be another disgraced place in civilization. THE Eleventh Annual Kansas Live Stock Convention Program reached us with cordial welcome to all-raisers of Live Stock to be present at the Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kansas, Wednesday, June 20th. The Address on the different phases of this work will be delivered by the experts. Be present, it is thought that makes you succeed. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. THREE ROOM APARTMENT. Ready furnished for rent. Call at 938 N. Wichita St. or Ring Mkt. 3631. MR. GEO. W. WHITE. S ANNOUNCEMENT. We received a card announcing the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steele, Asbury Park, N. J., on May 21st, whose name is Wilhemenia Pearl Steele. May success be in this dear home and bless the two little darlings committed to their care. RNITURE buy your Porch Swings Furniture. Mr. E. Brawley of East St. Louis is in the city. Mr. Elmer Williams of Amarillo, Tex. is making a visit in the city. Mr. J. E. Dixon is visiting here from Amarillo, Texas. Mr. F Nash of Nashville, Tenn., is a Wichita visitor. Through the kindness of Mrs. Brooks we had the pleasure of meeting her sister-in-law, and neice, Mrs. Mamie R. Pops and daughter Jessie Mae of Hutchinson. They were also accompanied by Miss Mocelyn Gunther. Mr. and Mrs. E. Brooks of 928 Ohio, have purchased a home at 935 N Water and will be at that address after next week. This shows prosperity. Rev. H. H. Edmond accompanied by Rev. R. B. Martin of Bastrop La, called at the office today. Rev. Martin is a C. M. E., minister, he will preach in Hutchinson Sunday and Sunday night; will return to Wichita, and preach at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Monday night. Tuesday night he will preach at St. Matthew C. M. E. Ch, Be sure to hear him. All members of the Children's Home Board Association will meet Tuesday June 12th at St. Paul A. M. E. Church at 2 o'clock. All are urged to be present for the election of officers.—Mrs. E. K. Bowers, President, Mrs. F. C. Helm, Secretary. Mr. Lindsey Sister, father of Mrs. Mamie Strother is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strother. This is his first visit to the city and all who see him recognize the favor in his daughter. Mr. Emanuel Hex has been indisposed and was taken to hospital for treatment. His friends are hoping he will soon recuperate. Mr. and1 Mrs. C. P. Edwards 635 N. Water, feel so grateful to the many friends who showed they cared during his illness with flowers, money and kind words. He feels the fruits of doing for others while n ingling. Flowers were sent by the Junior Batchelor Boys with Chas, Van Leu, President, Bob Hill, Secretary; also St. Paul Ch. Mrs. J. E. Douglas was an office guest of the week. Mrs. B. C. Itannavalona was a business caller at the office. Mr. Sam Wilson of Guthrie, Okla. was here Sunday visiting his brother, Mr. W. W. Wilson and neice Mrs. Angeline Dixon. Mr. EJ. Sexon, one of our best tailors, was in to see us. Mr. Joseph Brandon who has been studying printing at Wichita High School, is helping at this office during vacation. Leavenworth Kansas (Continued from first page.) By Ernest F. Jones left his home Thursday morning, May 31st. He had no known relatives. Funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fields entertained their son Ernest Raymond with a delightful party Decoration Day in honor of his 12th birthday. The guests enjoyed the evening with games and dancing. Prizes were awarded to Wanda Baker and Deo Bright. The dining room was beautifully decorated for the occasion; the color scheme being the national colors; ferns, peonies and carnations. In the center of the table was a big birthday cake with 12 tapers in a bed of roses. He received many beautiful and useful gifts. Those present were Misses Freda Bly, Genevive Contee, Mary Salters, Dorothy Carson, Wanda Baker, Edith Saunders. Lucy Cohn, Louise Bush, Lucile and Helen Reese, Hattie Lambins, Masters Clarence Smith. Dale Lambkins, Arthur Sheppard. Harry Easter, C. C. Williams, Jr., Williams Holmes, Jr., Deo Bright, Melvin Bright Graham and Cornelius Cohn, Edwin Russell and Ernest Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holmes, Mrs. A. Fields, Miss Gretchen Tucker of K. C., K; LeRoy Spencer, Elmoin Green, Frank Fields, C. C. Williams, Sr. The children were chaperoned by Miss Mamie Davia. Mrs. Fields was assisted by her sister, Mrs. LeRoy, Spencer, Miss Maude Williams and Mrs. Commodore Williams; Sr. The Atheneum Literary Club of this city entertained the club, to an elaborate four course dinner at the residence of Mr. and Mra. Ballard Bright, at Fifth Ave. and Michigan at 6:00 o'clock Saturday evening June 2. This will be the last social event of the season until the club starts its regular work in Sept. After the dinner the club was entertained by musical selections, by the Atheneum Orchestra, which were a Clarionet Solo by Deo Bright accompanied by his mother, Mra B. Bright and trombone solo by Mr. B. Bright and a piano solo by Mr. Willard Johnson of K. U. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. Ballard Bright, Misses Naomi, Emma and Laura Haworth, Mr. Morrison Rivers, Miss 'Geraldine Broadus, Mrs. Marshall Penn of K. C., Kana. Miss Myrtle and Mr. Willard Sisson and Mr. Werrell McClain. Don't forget the Radio Program Friday night June 15, at the Independent Baptist Church by the Relief Club. A rare treat for those who have not heard a radio program, so come early and get a seat. Admission free. The Relief Club of the Independent Baptist Church will be entertained Thursday night with an evening luncheon at the home of Mr. Will Donphan on Orange St., a member of the club. The Relief Club is composed of all non members. Newspaper Headquarters, 204 Delaware St., Phone 583, monthly Periodicals on sale. Half Century and Crisis Magazines for the month of June will soon be in, put in your orders now as the supply will be limited, get your order in on time. See me for Notary Public and typewriting work. Says: I to myself; says I The Star is the paper to buy says: I. Reduced Rates To Congress. Identification Certificate Necessary. The various railway systems have granted reduced rates of one and one-half fares for the round trip to Hot Springs, Ark., where the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U., Congress will be held June 19-24, 1923. In order to secure this reduced rate, messengers must procure IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATES, fill them out properly and present them to the Ticket Agent at their home office when hey go to purchase tickets. Do not hold the Identification Certificates and bring it to the Congress expecting to get reduction back to you home; present it to your Ticket Agent and purchase the Round Trip Ticket before you leave home. These Identification Certificates can be obtained by sending application to the Congress Publicity Burea, 409 Gay Street, Nashville, Tenn., It is essential that all messengers making application for Identification Certificates send their correct address, giving the number and name of the street on which they live. E. W. D. ISAAC, Chairman Congress Publicity Bureau. S St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor. You will pardon us for noet reporting last week, but Sunday before last our services were fine all day long. Our minister was ill, but Dr. J. H. Van Leu, our State Missionary was with us and preached wonderfully to the satisfaction of all present. He is a great man... Our services on last Sunday, June 3rd, was pleasing. Our Sunday School was well attended, lesson studied and reviewed by Rev. J. F. Greene, assistant pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. After the S. S. session Rev. Greene preached us a great and instructive sermon, subject: "The Changed Life." We had at the close of the sermon two joiners. We thank God for all. Our minister Rev. J. E. Douglas is much better from his attack. We are pulling the strings which will close matters pertaining to the start on our church. Mrs. Mary Cotton performed a great act of charity, last Sunday when she in about 2 hours collected enough money to send a young sick woman to her home in Texas. She is just that much interest in her church. God will bless the Good Woman. She has done what she could". Master Willie Douglass left for the Camp to be gone ten days. Next Sunday is our special effort time. Watch the Captain's reports. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The G. L. A. Club met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Jessie Emory. They arranged for the State Federation of Women's Clubs that is in session at Ft. Scott—Meadames L. C. McCullough, Marie Williams, F. O. Miller, M Letcher, F. L. Barnett. At the close of the meeting they were served to nice luncheon. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our daughter and sister, June Josephine Foreman. We appreciate the floral offerings; also Mr. Sims for the kind words he spoke of our dear sister. Mr. and Mrs. H. Foreman, Mrs. Mary E. Batt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foreman, Mrs. Maggie L. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Peoples, And families. SIMS' RECORDS B. Y, P. U., Sunday School, Church and Society Records, measure up to the Modern Standard. Send your order NOW. VACATION TOURIST COLORADO AND WYOMING On or about June 15th, we are starting THREE CARS for COLORADO to include all points of interest; viz: COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER, ESTES PARK, ROCKY MOUNTAINS, NATIONAL PARK, YELLOWSTONE N. PARK Twenty Day Trip. Everything included for complete Outing. PRICES REASONABLE. Cars starting simultaneously from Kansas City, Wichita and Oklahoma City. For particulars call or write— THE PIONEER STAGE LINE COMPANY 615 North Main St. Phone Mkt. 3462 WICHITA, KANSAS New Hope Baptist. SUNDAY'S WORSHIP. The words "Children obey your parents" seemed to have an added charm in Sunday School, Sunday morning, as the lesson about sons who honored their father was studied. The joy that comes to those who study with children, young people and adults in Sunday School is great. As the beautiful strains of "Holy Holy! Holy! Lord God of Sabbath!" were offered by the choir at eleven a.m., the waiting congregation realized that the Holy Spirit was directing the worship. Dr. L. R. Mitchell of Lima, Ohio, preached a wonderful Gospel sermon to his hearers; the text and subject follow: Matt. 5:13; "The Power of Christian Influence." At 3:00 p. m., Dr. L. R. Mitchell again caused the children of God to rejoice because of the unique, spiritual and intellectual discourse which he delivered, text, Ezekiel 22:2; subject: "God Search For Man." With pleasure, we relate that our young people continue to enjoy attending the Baptist Young People's Union. Highly gratified with attending the Social Hour, they remain through the Study Hour and the major port'on remain through the evening service. "Why is the B. Y. P. U. Essential in Our Churches?" The foregoing toplet was elaborately discussed. Many good points were brought out by the participants in the discussion. When "the congregation assembled at 8:00 p. m., Dr. L. R. Mitchell, taking for a text Römans 3:21-24, subject: "God's Attitude to Man," preached a God sent sermon. The Holy Spirit helped him to "catch men." There were six additions to the church at this service—one for baptism. Our Sick. Deacon Patterson has been quite ill; he is improving. Deacon Mayo has been somewhat ind'srose-1, but is much better. Mrs. Ruby Tines is still slowly improving. Miss Lela Walker has been on the sick l'st. She is well. Mrs. Lottie Murray has been very ill; she was able to worship with us Sunday. Mrs. Caroline Summitt has been dangerously ill; she is convalescent Miscellaneous We "praise God from whom all blessings flow." Sunday our church held a rally, hoping to raise Five Hundred Dollars. The men of the church consolidated to see if they could raise more money than the women of the church—and they did: Dr. L. R. Mitchell, of Lima, Ohio, was invited to make a visit to our church and preach a series of sermons. He came May 29 and preached each night of the week. (Saturday excepted.) All the sermons were excellent. This minister comes highly recommended, and his demeanor while here indicated that he is worthy of the recommendation. He knew our late pastor, Dr. E. T. Fishback. Many heard the Gospel and accepted Christ while Dr. Mitchell was conducting the meeting. We thanked God for the monev he gave, but we are more thankful for the souls, who can tell the value of a soul? SMITH'S KENNELS: Breeders of Dogs of Quality. Bull Pups $15 to $20. Beautiful marked toy Foxterriers $7 50 and $10. 7 Register. d Bull Dogs at stud $7.50 and $10. Registered toy Foxterriers at stud $5. Dogs Boarded at our Kennel Farm 5000 E. Second St. Experienced man in charges day and night. Largest Modern Kennel in Middlewest. Phone Rural 56E13 St. Paul Notes. Presiding Elder J. W. Williams prescheduled Sunday at both morning and evening. At 11 a.m., his sermon was from St. Mark 12:43; subject: "The Poor Widow's Mite." That we should be willing to make any sacra-fice, and consecrate our hearta, gifts, time, talents, and service for God. In the afternoon at 3 p.m. Communion service was held, Rev. Edmonda delivered the sermon. At evening service, Rev. J. W. Williams' topic was from Matt. 28:11; "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden." Next Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., we will give our Children's Day exercises. Our members reported on the sick list are Mr. C. P. Edwards, Mrs. Georgia Jordan and Mrs. Mary Oldham. The revival meetings announced, have been postponed to a later date. The Stewardess Board No. 1, served dinner Thursday. On Monday evening, Madam Cole of Denver, Colo., contralto soloist, gave a recital that was pleasing and highly appreciated. During her stay in the city, she was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Pope. The Booster Club held their meeting Sunday afternoon. The A. C. E. League Senior, and Junior hold their meetings every Sunday evening at 7 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. St. Matthews C. M. E. Corner of 11th and Mosley. Rav. H. H. Edmond, Pastor. Sunday was a beautiful day, found our S. S a live wire,both teachers and pupils were busy in their classes. I am sure each one present left with a new thought and great up lift from this lesson and willing to carry or to help to save the souls of our people. After having such a great lesson in our S. S. Rev. H. H. Edmond read Duet. 30:11; St. John 1: Afterwhich general class, each one gave thanks and praises for His kindness; each received a wonderful blessing from his Father. At 3:30, we were called to be in communion service at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, where Rev. H. H. Edmond preached for them. At 8:30, we were back again to our services, Mrs. Rev. Wall preached for us Tuesday Act 26:28, text: "Almost a Christian." Her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Banks, both of Dallas, Texas, rendered beautiful music for the occasion. We asking all to be with us Sunday in our family rally. We are preparing for a great church in the future. All present at the concert given on the 5th by the Ervin Babies, declare it was a musical treat. The W. H. M. Society was glad to have their District President, Mrs. Carrie Harris, Mabel Coleman and Mrs. Lena Harris of Hutchinson, to visit the Missionary Society. Our President, Mrs. O. A. Briley entertained Bishop Hamlet with a lovely repass. Calvary Bapt. Church We witnessed an excellent service all day last Sunday and many plans were laid for the State Rally and Basket Meeting on June 17 at which time the whole membership will prepare baskets and eat with their guests all day. Arrangements are being made to have a noted preacher on that day. You will be entertained and fed from four angles.