Negro Star

Friday, December 7, 1923

Wichita, Kansas

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; " hiiwigonunwcoe | “ -s tr — y! =~, a 7 =e) if, ea ACU ) , ~<a D- SVC eA LTS \n/ ARK fi OR: THE;CUGD OF THE PEOPLE ee ee ee eee ee ee Vol. 15, No. 33, . a a WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Dec. 7, 1923, 2 . Five Cents Per Copy WHAT SHOULD BE OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD THE ‘ CHURCH? First, consecrated people, willing to renger our time, our hands, our strength, our lives if necessary to the chorch and mision work, why? Be. cause by so-doing we open the doors of Christian hope to useful knowl- edge, and to longer and fuller indus try because this Is the door to peace and happy hours of service. Do you know that in America among the nearly twelve millions of cour race there are hundreds who would not find this doorswere it not for the church. Qar gifts show them the way, the truth and the life, ‘Tho pur purpese must be to ex- tend the Gospel of Christ in its full- ness and His service in all its impl- cations in the United States of Amer- za. The Church was born among the people, The Social life of the oom- munity should be enohanted. In rural neighborhoods — where churches are already established we must endeavor to make them effective in spiritual leadership by helping to overcome their ills and weaknesses— help them in all ways possible, help to show by your teachings, “I have blotted out as a thick cloud thy trans- gressions, and as @ cloud thy sins; return unto me for I have redeemet thee;” this we find in Isaiah 44:22, and is a splendid missionary text—Aa Christ died for our sins, can we not do a little for the sins of our fellow- men Did nog God create man in His own Iikeness? (Gen. 5:1.) My friend are you a rejector of Christ? Wonder the end, Today we may find mercy and pardon thru the precious blood of Christ; He only, knows our tomorrow, “In such an hour as ye think not the Son of Mon cometh.” We must educate ourselves by read- ing the Bible, by bringing the best literature into our homes, educate our children that they may rise up to call us blessed. Rear the young that they may reach ott for more traths—be- come buds of promise, cheerful work- ers and Jewel Bands. Sometimes our spportionments are heavy but “Take my yoke upon you” the burden will be lighter. Now we listen and we hear a still small voice, which.we know to be our Dictator:—Go forth into the field; the harvest is ready, may we have labor- ers? May our attitude be that of Christians, whose endeavor js to help to bring old and young to the blessed Saviour and place all on a common footing? Let us link our lessons with the sto- ry of Christ's love, become devoted to our wsrk, bring good cheer into our rpectings and search the Scriptures. This is our job and with all fair. ness may we take it up—and again and again do we emphasize that cour- age and strength will be given to us and our ways will be His ways and our paths be paths of peace. * To the church—Did you know we had a Missionary Society? Not 1 waste of time but a place where we shall “bring forth our strong reasor and make eich meeting a pro and con A place where we shall seek and find ond we shall betp to clothe, to educate and Christ'anize wherever our lot may be cast—whether local mission. aries or ac.ong the heathens in for. elgn lands, "— For “They must up. ward still and onward, who woul Keep abreast of truth. ” Mrs. Nettie Porter. THE CALL OF . THE WEST (Tre Lincoin News wervices SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec, 7 It fs betieved that on account of the recent decisions upho'ding efforts to curtail the Jand rights of Japanese and other aliens in California and Washington, colored farmers from the South will be attracted by the ex- ceptional agricultural opportunities offered In these two states. An Address Delivered by DR, 3. H. GARNETT Dean of The Central Baptist Theolog- Ical Seminary, at one of the meetings during the American | educational week at the Kan- | sas Industrial and Educa- tional Institute, Topeka, Kansas. |) ‘SONA! Shstitute, SOpena, Aansas. Tam asked to discuss moral educa- tion m contradistinction to other phrases of education already discuss- ed. Thin'{n not easy to do, The word or term moral comes from the Latin root Mos, Maris, which means rranner custom, habit, way of life, conduct. It pertains to a maa sense of what {s right and proper, or virtue and vice, Morality involves personal responsibility, accountab'li- ty for conduct, our behaviour, We are responsible for the kind of educa- tion which we accept and we are ree sponsible if we ncglect our educat‘on. Responsibility implies accountabihty, which means that we must give an account of our conduct. A brief resume of what has gone before, Dean Drewery tella us that train- Ing is not necessarily education, that real education must come from within and fits one to adjust himself to en- vironment of the community In which he lives, Much depends upon that environment, Miss Jones called our attention to the value of physical culture and ad- vantages of the lack of it. As did Mr, Woodard of Washburn, Mr. Wood- ard pointed out that before the Word's War Germany led in athletics We cail attention tc the fact that notw.thstanding her athletic expert- ness, Germany lost the war which event shows that there are other things which must be taken into ac- count besides athletic. I hope that no one will get the idea however that I am opposed to physical education, for Tam not. But don’t think that phys. ical education should constitute the Summum Bonum of life. Moreover, I think that the kind of physical edu- cation given, should be subject to the sifting process and selected the sang as other subjects. I would be willing to accept Miss Wood’s suggestion in her discussion on extrascurricula activites, if foot- ball, base-ball, basket-ball, drilling and calisthenics should be allowed to constitute the extra curricula activi- ties in this school. But there are certain extra curric- ula activites to which J am unaltera- bly opposed. These are dancing in any form, card playing, swearing and smoking. May I say In passing that any boy in school who gets the hab.t of cigaret smoking will never amount to a hill of beans, Dr. Jones called our attention to the fact that good health was essen- tial to longevity and the value of fresh air and good water for ins de and out side, Miss Ford discussed the value of music as a fine att, and the impor- tance of the cultivation of a gyod voice. Major Burke discussed the value of Industrial education and its function In our diversified preparation for hfe. Mr, Terrell spoke on the value of business education and emphasized the importance of Negro business en- terprises. Dr. Young spoke to you wisely and eloquently on religious education. Now, I am to speak to you briefly on moral education. May I remark that we may be moral without be'ng religious, but cannot be religious without being moral, Moral educa. tion implies obl:gation, and obligation implies duty or oughtness of things. Moral education means the formation of character, and character fs built up from habits; and habits are but the eecumulations always traved along lines of least resistance, The things which we do most are the things which we like best to do, | Now, if we always like best to dc the best things, our inclinations migh' be trusted. But that is not the case therefore, our inclinations, or pro: pensitives must be directed. And this directing for the most part, is the work of the teacher, Here we’comt squarely up to cne of our most im portant problems, the formation o: the habits or character of the youth We don’t quite agree with Mr, Lober PIONEERING. OLDER BOYS’ CONFERENCE, ELECT COLORED TREASURER. Our Boys have returned from the Conference very jubilant, but also very conscious of the responsibility that fs theirs. James Taylor, one of our own boys was nominated for the Presidency of the Conference, and elected as treasurer by a large ma- Jority. His election was due to the in pression made, in his response to the address of welcome, delivered by the Chancellor of the State Universi- ty. Come To The Echoe Meeting Sunday A meeting for men and boys will be held Sunday, where the boys and Rev: Hayes will give echoes from the Con- ference. Mosley In his conclusions regarding the teacher. What he said was idealistic rather than realistic. The credit he gave the teacher for being the most Impor- tant person in the community ought to be 80, but it is not always true. Too often, in these days the teach- er's Influence is more baleful! than helpful to the community. Asa rule, in almost every community, in these days the teachers are very exclusive and spend their time in selfish pass- times; many of them are never seen at church nor Sunday School, nor do they in any other way help in the general uplift of the community. The habits which the child forms will depend almost wholly upon the point of view which the teacher takes of life, as to whether those who come under his or her tuition shall fit best Into the fabric of society, and not only inspire faith and hope in indi- viduel hfe, but, enthvse communities to higher and better things; who will not only strengthen and uplift indi- viduals, but.send them forth to bulid a new and better social world. The supreme worth of a man whatever is his race, is the service he renders man, and in rendering service to man, he renders it to God. Hence the greatest concern in humane society must be the production of men who can take their place in our human world and help carry on its work in the best ways possible. When a person decides upon a course of action, he not only chooses this one articular thing, but he chooses what particular tendencies he will set a going in nis Ife and for all time to come. He not only decides what manner of man he shall be for the time being, but he establishes ten- densies which will help to determine what manner of man he will always be. Habits are powerful. They are more than second nature. They are <qually powerful whichever way they pull, If they pull with us, for our highest good who or what can suc- cessfully stand against us? But if they pull egainst us, where in all the earth can we gain reinforcement, and strength enough to help win the bat- tle against them Here the stand. ard is set for us all. It is impera- tive threefore thet we should cultt- vate the right habits, for our habite const'tute our moral education, It in not what ges fn but it is what comes out that defiles a man, According to Holy Writ, “As a man thinkest so Is he.” Real education fs from the heart As a@ race, we occupy a some-what different situat‘on to the white people in matters educational. That race has had 1000 years of training whl we have had but three short decades In view of these facts we, as teach- ers are but foundation layers, stand ard setters, and traditional builders We should therefore be willing t make some sacrifice in oug conduc for the benefit of posterity, Aa a race wo are quick to catch the white inan’s vices, but slow ti copy his virtues. AJl depends upor the standards we set and the founds, tions we ley. To beHeve in the imperishability good character, and in the immortall ty of virtues, cannot fail to be an in spiration to him who fs fighting th battle of righteousness both in bi own life and in the life of society. CALVARY PASTOR CHURCH TO HAVE ANNIVERSARY The Third Sunday in this month marks the second year of the present administration and the development and progress have been so signal and pronounced, (yet many are unware) that the officers have decided to cele- brate this day with the public dis- closure of the progress and present condition of the church as the object of the occasion, Altho the pastor has been so mod- est and unselfish as to demafd that the progressive condition of the church be given pre-eminence, the officers re- minded him that the ideas of an an- niversary as many see It is to review the work and replenish the pastor, Aside from a special sermon for the oceasion by Rev. W. H. Young of Topeka. A representative from each auxiliary under the present adminis- tration: S, S., John Yancy; B. Y. P. U.,Miss Fay Oliver; Mission Circle, Mrs. Rannavalona; Bethany Circle, Mrs. Ora Carter; Junior B. Y, P. U., Geneva Van Leu; Prayer Meeting, Mrs, Noland; Training Course, Mrs. L. G McCullough. Calvary Baptist Notes Sunday School at 9:30 each Sunday morning, ‘The teachers and pupils are making preparation for asplendid Xmas Pro- gram on Dee. 17th. The young ladies and young men’s classes are giving \an entertainment. A splendid pro- giam will be rendered in keeping with Xmas Season, Let us help make this entértainment a success. Mrs J. W. Hayes, Supt, with her staff of efficient teachers, is bringing things to pass and putting over a program for (hrist. That means much in reaching out and touching the young people of our church and community. After listening to such an interesting lesson, we gathered in the auditorium for 11 o'clock services, iz The Scripture Lesson, Acts 2:1-18, was read by Rev. Mcliveen, after- which Rev, Hayes chose for his text: Acts 2:4; subject: “The outpouring of the Spirit” This great message will long be remembered by the congrega- tion, who sat attentively all thru the sermon. This great outpouring of the Spirit came on the Day of Pentecost. The disciples were assembled in a de- finite peace to mest God and us n re- sult they were all filied with the Holy Ghost, They were all of one accord and had one objective and that was inducement of Holy Spirit upon the Church, The greatest need of the Church today Is a real Pentecost. The Church should be of one mind and that mind the yind of Christ. The Church is urged to be of one mind and to be filled with the Holy Spirit and this is done the result is taking the world for Christ. One of the out- standing features of this great ser- mon is: The Church in the world; the Spirit in the Church, and the Church in the Spirit. There is a place in the world for the Church, but no place in the Church for the world and worldly things. The power of the Church is the power of God, The Church cannot ntove without power. There shoul: be a fullness of love in the Church of today, There should be a fullness of joy, When there is a fullness of love there Is no room for other things. We felt the Spirit and the power all thru this sermon. At the close of the mes. sage, four came forward and united with the Church. At 6 o'clock, the Junior and Senior B. Y, P, U. assembled in their depart, ments. Interest if growing each Sun. day evening in the B. ¥. P, U. We see new faces from Sunday to Sun: day on last Sunday evening, the So: iat Group won the badges for finance and the Mission Group for attend. ance. An intereaiing program fo1 this Sunday evening. At 6 o’cloc) several visitors were numbered among us on last Sunday evening. » At 8 o'clock the auditorium was fill, ed for the evening sermon. Rev | Hayes selecting as his subject; “Thi Family Altar.” A great, spiritual | message that reached the least o! ‘every hearer, Baptism and the Lord CONFERENCE ON RACE RELATION This Conference will meet in the city February 16th, 1924 under the department of organized good will, Thg Wichita Council of Churches. Dr. 'W. ©. Mendenhall, Department Chair- man; Dr, Ross W. Sanderson, Execu- tive Secretary, and Mr. W, L. Hutch- trson, Chairman of Committee on In- ter-Racial Good Will and Survey Di- rector. The following is a list of the com- mittces conducting the Survey:— Welfare Work Among Negroes:—Rev. R, J. Johnson, Chm., Mrs. F. O. Mil ler, Mrs. I. F, Bates, Mrs. Wm. Bow- ers, Miss Josephine Butltr, Miss Lil- lian Summers Mr. John D, Jones. Economis Progress:—(Negro Busi- ness) Dr. Thos, G. Perry, Chm., 1323 Clesclund Ave, Mr, Oscar Lamb, Mr. M, S. Stephens, Mra. Lou Hill, Mr. A F, McClinton, Mrs. Mary E. Carr, Mr. Lemuel Miller, Mr. M.S. Steemer, Mr. R. H. Taylor. Industrial Status Today:—Mr. J. C. Cowan, Chm., Mr. W, A. Bettis, Capt. W. G. Robinson, Capt. S. W. Jones, Mr. G, L, Scott, Mr. A. L, Oase, Mr. Hi. G. Dukes, Mr, Orange Johnson, Mr. Samuel Oliver. Crime and Delinquency:—Atty. Jas. A. Spears, Chm., Atty, F, C. Helm, Atty. B. H. Brown, Atty J. M, Book- er, Patrolman Giles, Patrolman Brown Patrolman Anderson, Officer Thomp- son, Jailer Ransom. , Education:—Prof. F, C, West, Chm. Prof, F. L. Barnett, Miss Irene Wood- ard\ Miss Fannie Rawles, Miss Doro- thy Sims, Mrs. R. L. Pope, Mrs, H. T. Geeder, Housing Conditiona:—H, T. Sims, Chm. Mr. W. H. Jones, Mr. B. N. Hunigan, Mr. Fay Anderson, Mr, Tur- ner Branum. The Negro Woman Who Worke:— Miss Nettie Fay Oliver, Chm., Mrs. Jessie Carter, Miss Lula Covington, Mrs. V. C. Griffin, Mrs. T. W. Fines, Mrs. Doris Hardy. Health:—Dr, G. G. Brown, Chni. (Asst. County Physician) Dr. H. T. Geeder, Dr. J, E. Farmer, Dr. P. M. Bell, Dr. F. O. Miller, Dr. C, R, Price, Dr. Grover Hickman, Miss Josephine Butler, Miss Lillian Summers. Vital Statistices:—Mra. Pearl Robert- son, Chm., Mrs. J. O. Cowan, Mrs. J, ‘W. Thompson, Mrs. N. D. Briley, Mra. Emma Peterson, Mr, B. W. Crawford. Religion and the Church:—(The Min-~ faterial League) Rev. J. W. Hayes, Pres, Rev. B, C. Rannavalona, Sec., Rev, R, L. Pope, Chm. Ex, Com, Present Race Retations:—W. L. Hutch erson, Chm., Mr, L. C, McCullough, Me, J.T. Chinneth, Miss Marie Brown Mra, Alice Perry, Frank Davis, Col- lege, Jas, Taylor, High School. —SIMS' RECORDS— The Sunday School, B, Y. P, U. Missionary Society, Church aa ¢ Lodge stand in ned of one. Order today. 1241 Wabash Avenve, Woday. 3241 Wabash Avenue, Wichita, Kanses, Hi. T, SIMS, Editor, Supper followed ‘the evening message. ‘This week the Misston Circle is hav- ing their annusl Xmas Bazaar, The Mission Play given on Monday even- ing; “The Voices of Women,” was well rendered and very impressive. A great Mission Sermon was preached, just thru this play and it made us have a kinder and more interested feeling for the work of Foreign Mis- sions. The assembly room was beas- tifully decorated on Tuesday evening for the Feast of Seven Tables under the direction of Mrs. N. E. James. ‘This was a splendid success, The Sup- per was an example of the culinary art displayed by some of the best cooks in Wichita and the hospitality was such that Qalvary Is noted for, Each committee js trying to make thelr evening the best. ‘The Literary Program on Wednes. day evening will be worth hearing and the Musicale Program on Thurs- day evening was one should not have been missed. On Friday evening, the Y, BM. C. A. Boys with Prof, Barnes and Capt Hutcherson, are furnishing the pro- gram, IS THERE A SOUTHWARD EXODUS OF MIGRANTS? RICHMOND, VA. Dee, 7—Although the southern prees $s emphatic In al- leging that there 1s a heavy moves ment southward of Negro mizrants who dread the severe cold and snow of the northern states, colored rail- road workece and alhers, who are in & position to mahe close observations of travelers, declare that there are far rrore of their brethren still buy- ing tickets to northern cities than there are “prodigals” returning to the “land of cotton,” —— Gis The Resposibility and Opportunity of the In- termediate Teacher. BY MISS GENEVA MERCOMES, Newton, Kansas, | (Continued from fast issue) To go more deeply into the religi- ous nature of the intermediate pupil, It is important to know that this period ie a religious crisis. This is also the period of the greatest leak- age in the Sunday School. Those who come to this age unconverted are harder to win than before, for many reasons. Habits are beginning to gain mastery over the body. They are harder to break down and over- come. Temptatiors and sin are more alluring since the body Is subject to adult passions and powers, The fact that they are self consciovis makes a pubbe confession more difficult to make, The teacher can seek oppore tunities for private counsel and prayer with the unsaved members of the class. Salvation should be made the theme of every lesson, special pray- ers by the pastor or some other soul- winner, may be offered at suitable times and. frequent opportunities for surrendering the soul should be given to them, Another reason why conversion is d.ficult, this issthe age of doubt. Nothing is certain to the intermedi- ate pupil, he is not even sure of him- self, But, doubt is not unbelief and doubter is halfway between belief and unbelief, and may easily be led to believe. In spite of these drawbacks, conversion at this age is hopefully possible and thoroughly essential. It Ia the.teacher's greatest opportunity and his grave responsibility, To suummarize: The intermediate teacher must firat be a fully compe- tent teacher, Although the preceding etatement embod‘es this, he mutt LOVE and UNDERSTAND his pu pils. He has the opportunity of being as well as teacher, a friend, counsellor and adviser to them and this incurs the responsibilty of living in harmo- ny with God and circumspectly be fore themt | The Intermediate teacher might adapt this as a guide in his teaching —Edward Everett’s word a i— “What conaiderate person ean enter a school (particularly a Sunday Schoo!) and not reflect wth ave that it is a seminary where immortal minds are training for eternity ” Finally, any teacher may be sure of success if he followa of the Great Teacher Wh.o “gave His 1¢e for others.” 6 9 BOOM” CON- (Anvoln News Service) CLEVELAND, OHIO, Dec. 7—Al- though small pay seems to be driving white men from the pulpits into In- dustry, there a no tangible evidence that the same condition obtains among colored pulpiteers, most of whom are still busy saving souls and buying or building magnificent tem- ples of worship. ————_~—_-—— SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR, $5_10_ IS ETC. ETC. STARTS ME SAVING FOR A RAINY DAY, A PENNY SAVED IS A DOLLAR EARNED. I M A SAVING SHEIK WHERE YOU BOUND SAMBO? BANKWARD, OLD SPORT FOLLOW YOUR PAL IUNLY HOPE, MR. KNOW EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS DOESN'T SER ME ACT IN THE FOOL— PREACHIN' BUT NOT PRACTICIN' CHEATUM CO WHAT'S THIS, SOMETHIN' SNAPPY? WHY, HELLO, SAMBQ IS THIS THE WAY YOU SAVE YOUR MONEY? Walsen, Colorado News. Sunday School at 0:45 with good attendance and the lesson well taught and explained.. At six in the evening we had a grand B. Y. P. U. We are pleased to note that New Hope Baptist church is slowly but surely growing and gaining ground with all the hindrances that we have and too we are sorry to say some of our members don't know any better than to work against themselves; well you might ask some of them why and they don't know that when they are doing nothing is just when they are working against themselves; because there is so much to be done. There is no discharge in this army 'till on earth our work is done. On the 24th Mrs. W. A. Matthews, Mrs. R. B. Thurman, Mrs. I. V. Butt gave a turkey dinner for our church at the church and realized a nice profit thereby being well paid for the trouble. In the evening at 7:30 we had a very fine program lined out by Mr. Pough; he gave each one on program something to do and they all did their part to the delight of all who heard Deacon R. B. Thurman read a paper, "What is Our Duties as Race Men?" which was short but to the point. A paper by Mr. W. A. Matthews on: "What Christianity means in a Community." This was indeed a fine paper He told us many good things that Christianity for which Christianity stands; if we would only let it guide us we would not find so much time to meddle into other people's affairs for this alone keeps peace. Paper by Mrs. W. A. Matthews: "A Fixed Purpose;" and I've never heard its equal; it was the finest thing perhaps. A fixed purpose is what we all should have and fixed in the right direction, in our minds and then work to that, we could accomplish something worth while and what a race we would be. Duet by Misses Vaughn and Johns; recitation by Miss Ida Vaughn; soto by Deacon Burt: "Somewhere the Sun is Shining." Monday evening we all went back to the Junior Mission program, Mr. R. B. Thurman in charge. Good program; they are going to give an apton and overall entertainment in the near future. The one having the prettiest apron gets a prize, boys in overalls the same I guess. The H. M., has changed its meeting days and will meet around at the homes until the winter is over; will meet next time with Mrs. P. H. Johnson. The meetings are each Tuesday hereafter. Mr. Carl Nevals motored to Pueblo, Sunday to see his family whom he reports doing fine and we are glad to hear. Mr. Joe Horn is on the sick list this week. Deacon Thurman was not feeling as well as usual all day Sunday and was absent from Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Deacon Vaugh was also absent because of a severe pain in his right side. We miss them when they are absent which is unusual. Mr. Henry Carter's little boy got shot in the arm last week, breaking the big bone; he was taken to the C. F. & I. hospital and had it reset; he is doing nicely. Mrs. Emma Terrell is suffering of a severe cold. All the auxiliaries in the church are getting along fine; if we can keep on as we are we will be able to get our church up next Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Foster and her sister, Mrs. B. Dow motored over to Walsen, Monday evening from Lester, on business. Mr. Lewis Massey is on the sick list; but is improving. Quite a few white people partook of our turkey dinner on the 24th at the church, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass; Mr. Snodgrass is president of the 1st National Bank. They gave $5.00 for their dinner. Several from the stores came and others said they would have, had they known about it. The plates were $1.00; we will have another soon. Rev. Bruster preached an excellent sermon after Sunday School; we then went to the White Baptist Church and baptized another candidate; we are still praying and struggling for the advancement of His cause. Mrs. W A. Matthews and Prof. Pugh united with us Sunday, Sisters Thurman and Matthew have stepped right in the harness; Sister Matthew will lead the Mission Sisters and Sister Thurman the Junior Mission; Prof. Pugh is ever ready to serve anywhere for uplift and the church is taking on new life After prayer service Rev. Campbell of Chicago, a friend of Mrs. Bruster's father and family, preached; and we were glad to have him in our midst. Quite a few visitors from Rouse were over for the baptizing; also from Lester. Mrs. P. H. Johnson says the Mission Ald shall be second to none because she means to see to it. Mr. Wortham and Mr. Kingsberry motored over from Walsenburg, Saturday and the writer was glad to see Mr. Kingsberry, Jr., having known him since he was a little boy. Mr. Bob Alexander has moved to the North end of town. Prof. Pugh reorganized the N. A. A. G. P. last Thursday evening; Mr. J. Mangram, president; I. V. Burt, vice; P. W. Vaughn, secretary; Mr. W. R. Thomas, treasurer; Mrs. I. V. Burt, assistant secretary. We hope to do a great work along this line. We see the need of it. Mr. Jessie Symes motored to Walsenburg, Tuesday morning. Mr. John Bronson has moved to 10th Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Mangram are the proud parents of a fine baby girl who arrived on the 20th. After two weeks of illness we are glad to see Mrs. Ruth Starkton up. Mr. Albert Crimes had a narrow escape for his life in the mines last wk. as a rock feel, striking him on the shoulder just missing his head; we are glad it was no worse. Mrs. Gladys Palmer celebrated with a birthday party on the 20th. Mr. O. Brown had a letter from his wife stabbing they reached Hot Springs, and are beginning their baths; we hope they will return much improved. Mrs. Jones accompanied her. Deacon Vaughn expects to go into business soon; let us have race pride and trade with him and pay him; we will not be a nation 'til we learn to be a people possessing race pride and stick together as do other nations. He will keep the best brands of canned goods, meat and lard and will do liver groceries anywhere in town. "Nothing will beat a trial but a failure." Then when you are in town, go to the King Tut Cafe for hot meals; on short notice they will give you a first class meal; they keep everything that is kept in first-class restaurants. The Home Mission meets every Monday at 10.30; Junior Mission meets at 6.00 in the evening. The Mission Ald meets on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., at the home of Mrs. I. V. Dutt. Everybody invited. Mrs. P. H. Johnson and her bunch are giving a prize entertainment on the 29th and will give away a gold ring to the one who gets the most votes and the one who gets the least votes gets a fancy hair comb. They ask that all turn out and help. Junction City, News. Perhaps the finest wedding ever in Junction City, was that of Miss Celestine Esther Evangeline Miller, (the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Miller) to M. W. A. Parker, which took place Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the Second Baptist Church, Rev. G. T. Raimey officiating. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Beulah Franklin very sweetly: "I Love You Truly." Miss Clarissa Mason played Mendelssohn's Wedding March; the bride who was given in marriage by her father, was lovely in spangled lace tunic over white satin and carried a bride's bouquet of lilies. The maid of honor, Miss Marion Miller, sister of the bride wore a beautiful dress of embroidered pink silk georgette and carried a bouquet of pink roses and carnations; while the brides-maid, Miss Wilfred Brown wore a gown of pea green barasette satin and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids were attended by Messrs Norris Gregory and Benjamin Singleton; Little Elizabeth Miller, sister of the bride, was ring-bearer, carrying the ring in a lily. Messrs S. J. Dunn and Hatchet acted as ushers. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers. Following the ceremony a reception was had at the home of the bride's grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Nelson. Many beautiful presents were received. They will be at home to their friends Fort Riley, Kansas. Miss Mabel Brown who is attending K. S. A. C., spent the week-end as guest of Miss Lois Grimes. The ladies of the W. H. and F. M. Circle will hold their Bazaar Thursday and Friday. 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STEPHENS & COMPANY Tailors to the Trade SERVICE QUALITY 512 North Main St. Where Business is Known and Transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES. GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. H Manhattan News. By Miss Fredrecka Montgomery. Our pastor, Rev. Robt. Burnside was absent from his pulpit Sunday morning on account of being called to Abilene to help foster a revival meeting. The Union Thanksgiving Service which was held at Second Baptist Ch., on Thanksgiving morning was excellent. The pastor of the A. M. E. Ch., Rev. H. Merritt, delivered a wonderful sermon. All present were very much benefitted. A concert was given Thanksgiving evening and a very large crowd was present. The concert was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Murray are the proud parents of a baby boy born Nov. 27th. Mr. Richard Mitchell is on the sick list this week. The marriage of Miss Oleathe M. Taylor and Mr. Vernon Howard both of this city, took place Thanksgiving evening at the home of the bride's grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson entertained at a Thanksgiving dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce of Hutchinson, and Mr. Beard of Washington, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. William McAlister entertained at Thanksgiving: Rev. and Mrs. Burnside and Rev. and Mrs. Merritt. Mrs. Phillips gave a reception for the Calanthians from 2 to 5. The house was beautifully decorated. Miss Callie Beard spent Thanksgiving with her sister Miss Georgia Beard; Miss Callie Beard is a student at Emporia. The Sunday School was largely attended Sunday morning and the lesson was very interesting. The services at Mount Zion Baptist Church are succeeding very well. Shepherd Chapel M. E. Church served a Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed an excellent program. Mrs. Jerry King is on the sick list. Mr. Hyke from Holton, spent the week-end with friends over Sunday in Manhattan. Tabernacle Baptist . There was a good attendance at morning service. The spirit was truly present and as we listened to the pastor, Rev. Adair as he so beautifully pictured Christ as the Great Conqueror, taking his text from John 16:33. We were given new hope and inspiration to press on in the footsteps of this Great Conqueror. Much interest is being shown in the Mission Work which meets every Tuesday afternoon. Garden City Notes. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Our B. Y. P. U., is progressing nicely under the leadership of our worthy president, Miss Luvenia H. McPherson who has seemed to have awakened an interest in the young folk, as perhaps never before manifested. "Vengeance is Mine: The Thanksgiving Blessing" The original play by Miss L. H. McPherson, and rendered at the church Thanksgiving night under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U., was a decided success in every way. Each of the characters were at their best; a large and appreciative audience, who were loud in their praise of this great play, and the skill displayed the several dramatic personages. M. C. Berry. Chanute Notes. Mrs. A. Crith made a special trip to Ottowa, to attend the funeral of one of her friends, Mr. Richerson. Rev. B. W. Lockett of McAllister, and Rev. J. W. Perkins of Muskogee, Oklahoma, are the special guests of Rev. and Mrs. Branch. Rev. Perkins delivered a great sermon at the evening service. Mr. and Mrs. Branch were very much surprised at the arrival of their friend and nephew Willie Patterson of Texas,, on Saturday morning. The Thanksgiving dinner given by club No. 5 was a real success—Mrs. A. L. Branch, Captain. Rev. A. L. Branch and Deacon Hale motored to Humboldt, at 2 p. m., Sunday to attend the ordination of Rev. Stovall. Rev. B. W. Lockete was present and made for himself a famous record as a preacher on the ordination sermon. Rev. W. M. Smith is making good at the A. M. E. Church and his members are rallying around their new pastor and coming at every beck and call. They are coming back to their own. Mr. and Mrs. Martin of Parson are making their home in our city; they were visitors at the Baptist Church Sunday evening. Mrs. Critz of Kansas City, is visiting with Mrs. Bollzul; she visited at the Baptist service. Mr. Suddie Coal is very ill at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Witherspoon were pleased to have Rev. J. W. Perkins, Rev. B. W. Lockett and Mrs. and Rev. Branch at six o'clock dmner. Mr. Witherspoon is a great fisherman and we enjoyed the fish stories. If you want that message to go tell it to The Negro Star.. A PROTEST. TOPEKA, KANSAS, Dec. 2, 1923— In defense of the Baptists of Kansas, I speak—I am reliably informed by a very reliable party that there is a proposition before the Executive Board to sell the Old Folks' Home, located near Lawrence; I wish to enter my objection to such proposition, as being unwise and foolish to contemplate. I am of the opinion that there are enough big-hearted Baptists in Kansas to support a Home for our unfortunate men and women who could be taken care of with good management of a good man at the head. We raise enough in 12 months in different annual meetings to support a home for the poor comfortably. We certainly don't want to sell The Home but make preparation to add some more acres to what we already have. My second objection is the name of paper; had I the power I would certainly chang the name of The Negro Star to that of The Baptist Star. I shall send you on or about January something to oil the wheels of your machine; we need a good, strong paper in the State to advocate the cause of the Baptist denomination against all opposing elements that may come. With best wishes for success, I am your respectfully, T. W. Troupe. The Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. Missionary Society, Church a o c Lodge stand in need of one, Order today. 1241 Wabash Avenue. today. 1241 Wabash Avenue. 1241 Wabash Avenue, Wichita, Kansas. II. T. SIMS, Editor. WICHITA'S BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INDEX COURT HOUSE PHARMACY REGISTERED PHARMACIST IN CHARGE FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Best Brands of Tobaccos, Gums and Drug Sundraes. 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. Flores M. 1344 M. 2999 Notary Public in Office. WICHITA · · · KANSAS. 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The Negro Star Publishing Co. 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita, Kans. 'Phone Market 3130. NOTE-All articles for publication must reach this office not later than Wednesday morning. When articles reach us too late for this issue, there is nothing we can do but file it for the next. Then please see it in this way without complaint. TAKE NOTICE!! Let All B. Y P. Us., and Sunday Schools buy your Literature and Merchandise from the Kansas Representative, that we may be able to know how much is being spent in this way. The Literature will be ready in December. Order Early. The New Xmas Program: "Seeking The King" is ready; Order Now!—From MRS A. S. E WINSTON, 359 Waverly St. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Visit The—LINCOLN SHOE SHOP Now More Modern First Class Material, Best Work and Prices Reasonable. 1917 N. Lawrence WICHITA, KANS. COURT HOUSE REGISTERED PHAR FILLING PRESCRIP Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Gums and D 600 N. MAIN Cherryvale News Items. Sunday services were well attended throughout the day. Rev. Moore one of our local pastors preached a soul-stirring sermon; subject: "Steadfastness." The S. S. & B. Y. P. U. are progressing splendidly under their active leaders. The Mission Circle is now preparing and getting ready for Xmas. They are all very busy. Miss Priscilla Barnes who is teaching in Oklahoma, spent Thanksgiving at home with parent, Mrs. Clara Daniels. Mrs.Janie Middleton returned from Joplin, Mo., where she spent Thanksgiving with her many friends, Tuesday, Dec. 4th. Mr. James Smith has returned home to be with his many friends in Kansas City. He had a nice visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Douglass 3247 M 1621 Ohio Ave. WM. GRISSARD Express & Drayman Service Prompt Prices Reasonable. 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VAN'LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods Our Prices are right WENDELL VAN LEU, Mgr You Are Welcome AT MURDOCK PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Main & Murdock Mkt. 1130 OHIO BARBER SHOP All Modern Conveniences 12th and Ohio Streets FLEM FORT, Manager. ROOMS FOR RENT. Two rooms for rent at 847 Eagle. Reasonable prices. MRS. ELLA GRAVES. E PHARMACY MACIST IN CHARGE TIONS A SPECIALTY Best Brands of Tobaccos, drug Sundraes. PHONE M. 3015 Smith of West 3rd St. Mr. Nathaniel Hutton was a Par- son visitor, Sunday. Mr. Ellsworth Greene was in our city today, visiting with parents. Mrs. Ida Teal's mother is visiting with her niece in Kansas City. Our pastor, Rev. Thomas will preach for us Sunday. Rev. J. S. King returned home from Iliawatha, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving services were well attended. The Sunday School rendered a grand program of which all enjoyed. The A. M. E. Sunday School rendered a play on Friday night one of which all enjoyed; all characters seemed to be in the highest spirits. See Pig-Ear Smith for hot sandwiches. Get your meals at Landis Cafe. News—See reporter, SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. Cherokee Coal There is no doubt about it--you get the most heat for your money when you buy CHEROKEE NUT - - $ 8.75 LUMP - - 10.00 If you are looking for heat with least trouble, buy PEA'COCK lump is $13 the nut is 12 CENTRAL COAL AND C COMPANY S. E. Central Mkt. J The lump is - - $13.00 And the nut is - - 12.00 CENTRAL COAL AND COKE COMPANY 826 E. Central Mkt. 300 When you think of BUTTER You just naturally think You just naturally think PEERLESS It has been made and sold in Wichita for over 20 years. THE WICHITA CREAMERY COMPANY. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP 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 Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed. I.E. Reddick, 607 E. 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Lawrence 222-24 E. 21st Street Phone M. 4025 Phone M. 1794 STOP knocking for it merely shows a degree of ignorance and often establishes the fact that where there is much mouth-running there is liable to be much lying. BLESSED is the man who when struck utters not a word but lifts his eyes to a higher height and more telling successes; Blessed is that man who knows how to fight back but refuses to fight against any but his equals; Blessed is that man who laughs daily and realizes that forces in the ditch of ignorance and conceived darkness are not expected to have an honest conception of things worth while, and ability to judge on merit without narrow prejudice; Blessed is that man who has learned that to talk is easy even for the foolish mind, but to work and win is the force of accomplishment by the power of a still tongue and struggling brain; Blessed is that man who can glory in the success of another but would rather die than employ a destructive force against friend or foe without due warning of a pending attack; BLESSED IS THAT MAN WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD OF HOST, STRONG AND MIGHTY IN BATTLE AND THE SILENT PATH OF PEACE. s . THE pernicious practice of leading metropolitan papers in printing matter of a criminal nature where members of the colored race is involved to be deplored by all right thinking people of both races. It is a practice which must result in so inflaming the mind of the careless public to an extent that it will lead to racial disturbances having far reaching and appalling effects upon this or any other community, Concede, "That News Is News" the plea of the average editor when approach concerning the practice yet it must be admitted that such a practice in no uncertain terms led to the racial disturbance in Tulsa, an experience thru which no other American city cares to pass. A remedy must be found by the better thinking people if the community belonging to the race group. First, a wide awakening to the deplorable growth of our criminal class and a demand made to those in authority for more and better police protection Firm attitude of the colored press of Wichita against Yellow Journalism tending to inflame racial malice and hatred in either race. Denouncing of all forms of evils regardless of whom it may strike from our local pulpits and positive action of civic, social and religious organization to abate the dens and dives where dope, bootleg whiskey and profane women may be found by definite exposure to the proper authorities. Wake up those of the race and abate the ills which are steadily threatening to undermine the great success which you have been a factor in promoting in this city. Do not make the serious mistake of allowing incoming masses with criminal inclination to set a pace which cannot but lead to your lose. They have nothing to lose and you have all to lose by their actions. Remove the cause and there can be no effect. Away with the low type criminal of all races and if all other means, fail, resort to the ballot. More Police Protection, More Firm Sermons From Our Pulpits, Less Yellow Journalism from the Colored Press, Proper approach to the controlling influences of our large papers, and a closer getting together of the leaders of the race so that when they speak and demand from constituted authority the voice will have a potent ring. At no time has there been a discussion among the Negro ministers of the city relative to the constitutionality of The Week Day Religious Educational School Movement of Wichita nor to the particular merits of the proposition from a racial point of view. By a unanimous vote the members of the Wichita Ministerial League endorsed the movement and appointed Revs. R. L. Pope and B. C. Rannavalona to act in the capacity of superintendents of a proposed interdenominational school. The idea of an interdenominational school was temporary abandoned due to the fact that the ministers believed that the proposition had not been clearly presented to the Negroes of the community. However, it was agreed that each individual church should conduct a separate Week Day Religious Educational School if its membership so desired and that a general interdenominational school would be promoted by the ministers next year. In the Religious Educational Movement racial prejudice and small stuff cannot get a foot hold due to the very fact that the matter is entirely in charge of the respective church officials and congregations of the city both colored and white. Members of the Wichita Ministerial League are far above making a baseless charge to the end that those promoting the Week Day Religious Educational Movement belong in a class of Law Violators equal the ordinary crooks of this city. Rather the entire movement has had their full endorsement. With the apparent rapid decline in the general moral standard of this age and growing destructive tendencies of individuals and groups of so-called leading influences to attack without thought and battle to undermine without warning it is time that a more definite understanding of the principles of TRUTH, LOVE and the essence of BROTHERLY LOVE be inculcated in the minds of the children of the age so that there may be some hope of an improved leadership and following with. ```markdown ``` in the next decade with minds based upon something higher than the leads of an inventive imagination gone astray, or the small stuff and gutter practices of the age and if it is unconstitutional to lead the minds of growing children from such low stuff the TIME IS FULLY RIPE FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL AND STATE CONSTITUTION. Legal phases of the Week Day Religious Educational Movement have had ample consideration by some of the leading legal lights of the city and full endorsement of every agency in Wichita, devoted to the promotion of the SPIRIT and PROGRAM of JESUS CHRIST. Wichita, Kansas, Dec. 3rd, To The Negro Star: The message went forth this 2:30 p.m. by Elder Mason. A wonderful, soul stirring message; many being healed of various diseases, coming to meeting leaving their crutches and walking back to their home. The Lord Revealed mysteries through the spirit of hell esse, singing in the Holy Ghost'. The power of God rebuking sun in Jesus' Name. The wisdom of God working wonders in the earth the end of the age is at hand, I epent all of ye double and high minded and look to Jesus, because, behold He cometh like lightning and there will be no chance to pray. My people awake for the judgment and the wrath of God is coming upon the wisdom of man. These I write in the strength of the Lord. My people are lost for the lack of knowledge- Now I give up in Jesus' name is my prayer.-S. LEE SMITH. s RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Great and Supreme Ruler of the universe has in His infinite wisdom removed from among us, one of our most worthy and esteemed fellow laborers in the person of Sister H. H. Adkins, and, whereas, the loon, an intimate relation with her in the faithful discharge of her duties in this Society makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of her. Therefore, Resolved that the wisdom and ability which she has exercised in the aid of our organization by service, contributions and counsel will be held in grateful remembrance; Resolved. That the sudden removal of such a life from our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all of the members and friends of this organization and will prove a serious loss to the community and the public. Resolved. That with deep sympathy with the bereaved relatives of the deceased, we express hope that even so great a loss to us all may be over-ruled for good by Him Who doth all things well. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this organization a copy sent to the bereaved family and a copy sent to The Negro Star. Lades' Ald Society of St. John B. C. Weir, Kansas. Mrs. Pinkie Tiescon, Pres. Mrs. G, II. Walker, Sec. Rev. G, H. Walker, Pastor. WEIR, KANSAS Services at St John Baptist Church were very good all day Sunday. The pastor Rev. G H. Walker being indisposed preached two wonderful sermons as if he was well. The church is wide-a-wake and seems to be taking on new life. Rev. Walker will leave Tuesday for K. C. Mo., on business. A neat little sum was realized from the Thanksgiving dinner, under auspices of the Mission Circle Aid Society of St. John Baptist Church. Mrs. M. Starr, B. Borders and Ollie Johnson visited Mrs. G. H. Walker, Sunday. The Embroidery Club will meet on Thursday at 2 p. m., with Mrs. R. C Chatman. Mr, and Mrs. A W. Banks and children of Yazoo City. Miss., are stopping with Rev, and Mrs. G. H. Walker on W. Main Street Salina, Kansas News. ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. S. A. Williams, Pastor. Splerdid services at our church Sunday; a goodly number present at 11 a.m. Singing by the Junior Chorus; Scripture reading 1st Psalm by Pastor Williams; afterwhich we were favored with a solo by Rev. J. E Jeluz A glorious covenant meeting was held The presence of the Holy Spirit could be felt in the meeting. Sunday School is showing a marked increase in attendance. At 3 p. m., a very excellent program was rendered under auspices of The Ladies' Aid Society, Mrs. Mabel De Priest, president. A goodly number present enjoyed the following numbers Song, Junior Chorus; Invocation by Pastor Williams; Song, Junior Chorus; Paper, "A New Vision of The Race;" by Dr. H. H. Wilson; Piano Solo, Mrs. P. G. Porter; Reading, "It Takes a Heap o'living in a House to Make a Home;" by Miss Bessie G een; Piano Duet, Misses A. Hudson, G. Bryant; Address, Rev. Rooks; Solo, "This Is My Task;" by Rev. Jeltz Address by Prof. P. G. Porter; Remarks by Pastor, Offering. At 8 p. m., our pastor brought to us a burning message from Matt. 31:41; subject: "What think ye of Christ?" He emphasized Christ as being the only real friend to man. He discussed Him as a man, as a friend to the poor, as a sinner's friend, and as God. A very impressive sermon, furnishing much food for thought. We have lauched out on a $400.00 drive beginning Dec. 2nd, lasting until the first Sunday in May 1924. The last two months will be a contest between the Kentuckians and the Tennesseeans which promise to be a very interesting combat. Union Thanksgiving Services were held at our church at 11 a. m., Thanksgiving. Scripture Reading by Rev. Robt. Cox. Sermon by Rev. Rooks, pastor of the A. M. E. Church; text is found in 1 John 18; theme: "The Benevolence of God." He endeavored to point out the many blessings that we ought to be thankful for; most of all, God's eternal and unchanging love for us; Pastor Williams returned home Sat urday from Hutchinson, where he ha- Only Diligent Pupils Are Accepted. Develope Your Musical Side Strictly Modern Methods Use! Miss Dorothy L. Sims --Instructor been conducting a revival meeting; reports a very profitable meeting, souls are being saved. He expects to go back Monday. Rev. O. H. Ware, Newton, spent a short time in the city last week. Mrs. D. L. Taylor is in Kansas City, Mo., visiting her on. Senator Reed of Missouri Flays Men In Pillow Slips Invading Liberty of Religion And Constitution The H. T. Burleigh Club The Burleigh Singing Club met at the Elks Hall at 8:00 o'clock last Tuesday evening and engaged in the business for which the club stands. Meeting each Tuesday evening; asking the undivided co-operation of all the members. Mrs. T. W. Fines, President, Mrs. Taylor, Reporter, Olivia Harraway, Assistant Rep. Ku Klux Klan Loses In Gardnier Maine. (Preston News Service) GARDNIER, ME., Dec. 7—Donald S. McNaughton was elected Mayor of Gardner, in Wednesday city election, defeating Mayor Bert E. Lamb, who has held office since 1911 with the exception of two years, by 155 votes. Wed. election was the first since the abolished the commission form of government. The new charter will take effect with its officers Jan. 1, next. Mayor Lamb was said to have the support of the Ku Klux Klan and three members of the Klan were candidates for Alderman. One, William Perkins, was elected. The other five Aldermen elected were: E. L. Goodspeed, Frank Amesbury, Norman Trafton, Eugene Chase and Clarence Harris. The total cast was 2182. N. C. Farmers To Hold Next Congress In Clinton, Jan. 22, 23. GREENSBORO, N. C., Dec., 7—The executive committee of the North Carolina Negro Farmer's Congress has selected Clinton as the place for the next semi-annual meeting and the dates will be January 22 and 23, 1924. It is announced that a number of program has been arranged for the sessions. It is expected that a number of distinguishel agricultural experts will deliver lectures before the congress. Senator Reed of Missouri Flays Men In Pillow Slips Invading Liberty of Religion And Constitution. (Preston News Service) KANSAS CITY, KANS. Dec. 5—In an address before the Kansas Bar Association Senator James A. Reed, of Missouri, characterized the Ku Klux Klan activities as an invasion of religious liberty in the United States and in defiance to the American constitution "The business of parading in pillow slips is the most un-American thing which has befallen the nation in the last century. We are permitting religious liberty to be invaded," he said, "One of the trees planted on this land by our forefathers was that of religious liberty. They were of every race and creed. They knew men were not to be unconverted at the point of the sword, and the fagots were not logic. The foundation of liberty is the freedom of the individual," he asserted CIVIC CLUB NOW AT WORK The Community feels the power of Civic Club now at work with Mr. M. S. Stephens, president and Dr. P.-M. Bell, secretary. The organization is composed of young men of business, qualities, of the city. Their last step was to elect and preprae'a man-to appear in Topeka, to take steps to prevent the showing of "The Birtill of A Nation, which effort needs the hearty support of every good thinking citizen white or black. Five Room House A Five Room Furnished Rooming House for rent, cheap. It is close in Call Market 6628. One Five Room Cottage, 1264 S. Mead Avenue, partly modern. A neatly furnished front room for rent; call Douglas 3674-R. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE STAR. SUPERIORITY IS THE RESULT OF ENVIRONMENT NEW YORK, N. Y. Dec. 7-Under the caption "The Northern Negro and Southern White-Mental Equals," an interesting writer, in the November issue of Pearson's Magazine, says: "The United States Army alpha and beta tests of 1918 show Negroes of New York State receiving, on an average, better grades than whites of any state South of Mason-Dixon line, with the exception of Texas, Oklahoma and Florida," and "From Illinois there were entered some 1 500 Negro troops in the alpha and beta tests, with the result that 55 6 per cent received the grade of C or higher. This is a higher percentage than was attained by the white entries of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee." The writer also makes a comparative analysis of the Indiana and Ohio tests and shows the mental superiority of the Negroes in there states to the whites in certain southern states and concludes with the significant statement: "The unselected representatives of the one million Negroes of the North were able to demonstrate to the world, through the army intelligence tests of 1918, that they were capable of competing on a scale of intellectual equality with the twelve or fifteen millions of southern whites;" and he "wonders of the reactions which might were the remaining nine millions of American Negroes to be given the same environmental conditions as their brethren in the North." St. Paul Notes. There was a good attendance at the 11 a.m. services, Presiding Elder J. W. Williams delivered the sermon from St. John 6th chapter 68th verse: "Simon Peter asked Jesus to whom shall we go" We need some one to whom we can go to lift us above circumstances reach down and lift us up when we are rad, and cleansse from sin. There were five who came forward and united with the church. Communion services were held in the afternoon, Rev. Rayford of Grant Memorial preached an able sermon. There were two who accepted the invitation and were added to the membership of the church. The A. U E. League held a good meeting at 7.30 p. m. At 8 p.m., another sermon with power and the spirit was preached by Presiding Elder Williams from Ex. 4:2; He said "That we can only do our best when we use our talents and opportunities that are at hand in service for the Master, give what we have, use our lives and influence to the Glory of God. Our S.S. had the usual good attendance an interesting review and study of the lesson. Bible class No 1, Rev. Pope teacher has led two successive Sundays as banner class. The chair is holding special rehearsals for the rendition of the Xmas Cantata: "The King of Light." Mrs. Mollie Miller, President of Stewardess Board No. 1 had charge of the dinner Thursday. The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon and have completed their arrangements for their bazaar and concert to be given on Tuesday evening. Dec. 11th. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The Industrial Committee of the Y. W. C. A, will give a partly Saturday night at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church for all employed girls and women. There will we a good program, beginning at 8 o'clock. Dellightful games will be indulged. Refreshments served. Everything absolutely free. So some and have a good time. Mrs. P. M. Bell, Chairman. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES Mrs. M. Letcher was hostess on Tuesday afternoon to the members of the G. L. A. Club. Ella Wheeler Wil-ox were the quotations given. An interesting paper on the life of Wm. Pickens, was read by Mrs. E. Reed, with a general discussion by the members. An instrumental solo was rendered by Thelma Letcher. They enjoyed an elegant repast served by the hostess. Next week their meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ora Carter, ARE YOU AWARE? BY E. M. BARNES. That criticism rightly made is in- tended to help; but when one is criticised without due deference to his mental ability or without knowledge of his intention, it is a harmful criticism. The ability to criticise rightly is one of the greatest gifts obtainable. He who judges rightly is mentally secure. That the article on the responsibility and opportunity of the intermediate teacher by Miss Geneva Mercomes of Newton, Kans., is of inestimable value to the thinking and progressive teacher? It will pay everyone, who hopes to aid in the development of this present generation of youths to read and follow those illuminating ideas that draw so nigh unto real precepts. Our Genevas are very few and far between. That we yet find occasionally members of our group who insist on scraping and bowing? It is a proven and settled fact that the thinking white man of today does not demand that kind of recognition and hypocritical honors. A man requires you to look him in the eye and express your thoughts to him in a manly manner. A coward and a ferocious animal are ashamed to eye a man. This matter of "looking him straight in the eye" is some what difficult; but in proportion as one accomplishes in self-control and straight forwardness he can do it with little or no strain. They say that an immodest woman does a better job of "looking him right in the eye" than most men. "We are gratified to learn of the interest exhibited in this column. Help us give you something interesting all the time lest we run out and be forced to 'make up' something. Thank you! Entertaining Visitors. In honor of girls who spent Thanksgiving at home and their visiting friends and parents, a party was given by Mr. Clayton Thomas. Sunday afternoon at his home. The evening was spent enjoying music and indoor games. Cake with fruit ice cream daintily served. Verdell Johnson Marie Brown Faye Alwell Elvira White, Pleasanton Edward Johnson Agnes James, Emporia L, Williams Maybell Robinson Phillip Payne Anna Gunther Bann Sweepston Velnia Abbott (Misses) Wilmenta Reese, Emporia, Grace Gist Lillian Garrett Mildred Griffin Gladys Washington Roberta Hill Clara Winesberry Gwendolyn Olerson St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglass. Pastor. Our services, Dec. 2nd were very good. Sunday School was well attended. The lesson subject: "The Power of The Early Church;" was indeed very interesting. Our pastor is yet confined to his home; we trust he will soon be able to be with us. The message at the morning service was brought by Rev. W. E. Gary from the text Jno. 15:4; subject: "Evidence of Christians." It was indeed a wonderful message, delivered with the power of the Holy Spirit. Our hearts burned within us while he delivered God's word. At 6:30 p. m., we assembled in the B. Y. P. U., Session opened by Mr. Wm. Douglass; the Union was largely attended. Much interest manifested in the study period. Program was very good conducted by Mrs. M. L. Simmons. At 8:00 p. m., Bro. J. D. Wilson delivered the message; selecting for a text Matt. 6:24; subject: "Teacher." He preached a spiritual sermon. We believe Bro. Wilson is a God sent man and we are praying that God will reinforce his present strength and make him equal to the task. Home Mission Friday afternoon at 3:00 p. m. Dec. 7th which will be our calendar penny rally; the one bringing in the highest amount of pennies will be awarded a prize given by the president Sister M. L. Siminons. The Mission Sisters will also serve free luncheon in the basement; each Sister is urged to bring a guest. Church entertainment Friday evening; we extend a cordial welcome to all. Visitors are always welcome to worship with us. Come to our social gatherings and let's get acquainted. RESOLUTION Whereas, God in His Alwise Providence has seen fit to take from our midst our beloved Bro., deacon and co-worker J. Smith; his life's toil is ended and parting day has come. He has gone. We mourn the loss but feel STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PREPARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINK The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic 11 00 Refine bikini hair, fairy, course hair to medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 25c Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxurious. An excellent pressing oil. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 60c Makes the hair soft and glossy and keeps it in good condition without leaving it oily or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs $1.00 Is a vegetable preparation that actually straightens and restores the original color to gray or faded hair. Color permanent—positively will not rub off, no matter how often the hair is shampooed. Three shades! Black, Brown and Chestnut-Brown. Kokomo Shampoo $4.00 Is made from pure coconut oil; cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream $5.00 Is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream 80c It is nourishing, softening and stimu pr jar lating to the skin is filled with a triple strength of oil of lemon—making it a mild, bleaching cream. Bronze Beauty Face Powders 80c Are suited to all complexions. Can be successfully used on dry or oily skins. The shedded High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglosco 81 100 Is a special hair straightener for men, possibly guaranteed to straighten the most stubborn hair in from 10 to 20 minutes, or just the use of hot irons. Will not injure the scalp or turn the hair red. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE that it is Heaven's gain; Be it Resolved, That we the pastor and members of St. Mary Baptist Ch. and its auxiliaries tender to the bereaved family our heart-felt sympa- thy in their hour of grief. Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor, Bro. J. D. Wilson, Clerk, O. L. Nesby, Assistant Clerk. Paola, Kansas News. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. Services were well attended Sunday, pastor preaching Sunday evening text Joshua 1:5; subject: "As God was with Moses, So I will be with thee. Teachers Meeting with Sister Sarah Frazier Tuesday afternoon, 2:30 and was well attended; a nice lunch was served—Sister Bettie Cooper, Supt. Pastor's Aid Club under the leadership of Sister Alice McPherson the president had a nice 6 o'clock dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Those present from out of town were Mr. Alex Harper and son Mr. Allen of Humansville, Mo., Mr. Lee Duncan, Mr. F. Graves, Mrs. Samuel Banks, Mr. Jas. Smith and Mr. Moran of Quindaro, Mrs. C. V. Austin and D. Watkins motored to Humansville, Friday. Mrs. F. B. Watson, the returned missionary from Africa, lectured Monday evening and all who heard her were greatly inspired to do more for foreign mission. Mrs. Ellen Campbell of Oklahoma City, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Dillard. Mr. Spencer Ducker and wife left Saturday for/Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Wm. Wilholte entertained at G oclock dinner, Rev. J. A. Rucker and wife. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tenneyson a daughter; mother and baby are doing nicely. Mrs. Lizzie Wilson is on the sick list. Mr. Oscar Johnson had Mrs. F. B. Watson for 6 o'clock lunch. Mrs. Robert Orr and children spent Thanksgiving in Ottawa, Kansas. Mr. Milton Carter of Ottawa, spent the week end in Paola. Mr. Thomas Carter of K. C. Mo., spent Thanksgiving with home folks. Rev. Fritzpatrick from Chanute, spent Monday night in the city. —Church Reporter. JOIN THE SELLERS KITCHEN CABINET CLUB And we will give you an exquisite Set of Gold Medal Dishes Free. THE DINNER TABLE 100 Home of Quick Meal Stoves-Sellers Kitchen Cabinets-Good Furniture. 252-238 NORTH MAIN STREET WICHITA, KANSAS Pioneers Blazing The Trail. The Club met at Water Street Y. M. C. A. There were 22 boys present. We had two good papers on "Reliability." In the absence of Captain Hutcherson, Edward Johnson took his place. We had a very good meeting. The subject of our next Bible study is 'Jacob and Esau.' We will have three papers on "Playing Fair." Gilbert Paync, reporter. Plans For Three New Buildings at Wilberforce Have Been Made (Preston News Service) WILBERFORE, OHIO, Dec. 7-Plans for three new buildings to be added to the State department's property at Wilberforce Univ., were submitted by S. L. Hellopeter, state architect, and accepted by the trustees of the Combined Normal and Industrial Department of the institution at a meeting Friday, it is announced. The plans for the proposed new properties, include specifications for a domestic science building to be erected at a cost of $34,000, a new laundry building to cost $10,000 and a new dairy barn, to cost $5,000. Slight changes were recommended by the trustees before the plans were accepted and approved, and it is expected that work on the buildings will start as soon as the contract can be made. Richard C. Bundy, new superintendent of the department, whose appointment as financial officer has been confirmed by the board of control, presented an interesting report at the meeting and made a number of recommendations for improvements. Members of the board of ..... expressed themselves as pleased with the work of the new superintendent. Reports say the meeting was one of the most harmonious sessions the CURNITURE CO., Kitchen Cabinets-Good Fun WICHITA, KA XMAS WONDERLAND largest assortment of Dolls, Sporting Goods, Xmas Car- tations, Bibles, and Gift Thi- tle of Kansas. A, SURE FEELS HAPPY W THE GETS IN THIS PLACE g the Kiddies and come in Wonderland—Your Welcom A XMAS WONDERLAND The largest assortment of Dolls, Toys, Books, Sporting Goods, Xmas Cards and Decorations, Bibles, and Gift Things in the State of Kansas. SANTA, SURE FEELS HAPPY WHEN HE GETS IN THIS PLACE! Bring the Kiddies and come in to our Xmas Wonderland—Your Welcome. L. G. ORR'S BOOKSTORE 327 E. Douglas Ave. WINTER Is the time to st round windows, dations. The weather stripping will save 1-4 you MARSHALL-ALEXA 2002 N. Lawrence WINTER TIME time to stop all cracks windows, doors and . The small expen er stripping and cem ve 1-4 your fuel bill. MARSHALL-ALEXANDER LUMBER Frence Phone ```markdown ``` Is the time to stop all cracks around windows, doors and foundations. The small expense of weather stripping and cementing will save 1-4 your fuel bill. F. McWilliams, Toledo, and T. Howard Winters, of the State Department of Education. President J. A. Gregg was not present having been called to New York City in the interest of the university. --- Onlv 26 Women can join This Christmas Club idea offers a wonderful opportunity. Through it you can obtain TWO most desirable gift articles on most interesting terms. Because we are an exclusive agency for the famous Sellers Kitchen Cabinet we have secured a limited number at an attractive price. These will be offered to members of our Christmas Club on easy terms. You, as a member, will have the privilege of paying a little down and a little each week. In this way you can buy a genuine Sellers and have it paid for before Christmas, and without drawing heavily upon your Christmas fund. In addition, as a member of our Christmas Club, you will be entitled to a set of the charming dishes illustrated above. These dishes go to each purchaser of a Sellers Kitchen Cabinet WITHOUT A SINGLE PENNY OF EXTRA COST. They are our Christmas gifts to members. $1.00 Down Bal. Easy URE CO., Cabinets-Good Furniture. WICHITA, KANSAS WONDERLAND Assortment of Dolls, Toys, Goods, Xmas Cards and des, and Gift Things in Kansas. FEELS HAPPY WHEN IN THIS PLACE! Dolls and come in to our and—Your Welcome. ER TIME stop all cracks a- s, doors and foun- small expense of ing and cementing our fuel bill. EXANDER LUMBER CO. Phone Market 5897 now-board has held for a number of years. ment Members present were Sully James, cregg Springfield, chairman; Bishop H. d to Jones, Wilberforce; Dr. Joseph L. the Johnson, Columbus, recently appoint ed by Governor Donahey; the Rev. B, ```markdown ``` OTT > > THE (EO. JNNES (O. - “Iu the Aeart of Wella" si In Our Downstairs Store Special Prices on All Gingham and Percale Outsize Dresses Dreasea: Gingham, Percale and Sateen. Fancy trimmed. Sizes 48 to 52, Values to $5.00, Special cus © verse sveconneeesstont camenenecmnrenaaeesntecnece 4 $1.49 to $3.49 Drestes; wool and Crepe de Chine, Braid trim, Size 16 to 40. Values to $14.95. Special aii $7.95 Bath Robes; Beacon Blanket Bath Robes. Ataorted colors and sizes. Sille and braid trim. Sizes 16 to 40. Values to $14.95, Bath Robes in Corduroy, roll collars, assort- ed colors and sizes, Special §3.19 and $3.95 Sweaters in Brushed Wool, chappie style, giey, tan and brown. Values to $10.00 wee we eee 85,99 Blouses in Crepe de Chine, Balkan style, bead and self trim. Sizes 36 to 46 Special sunrssccesssoscranst seneeeessnseeeonsananeossnes $5.95 Wool Middies; red, green and navy, white, black and gold braid trim. Assorted sizes. Priesd 3 . « $3.49 to $5.95 Gowns for Christmas Gifts Crepe de Chine, tailored and lace trim: assorted colors} sizes 16 to 17. Special ........$4.95 and $5.95 Envelopes for Christmas Gifts. Crepe de Chine. Tailored and lace trim, assorted colors. Sizes 36 to 44, .. Special van ones $2649 and $2.95 Aprons; black sateen. Assorted styles, fancy trimmed. Sizes 86 to 46, Priced Special . sneseaee $2049 to $3.95 CITY ITEMS aah es te aes au Ri cag kata aia a 6 wd ok ee oa Mrs Frank Evans was an office vise itor Monday, Mr. J. W, Wilson of Kansas City, spent the week cf Thanksgiving in the city, $s leaving this evening for home, ering for home. Mr. Lovely Vann stopped by and tooked the work over Wednesday. Rev, J. Adair left his subscription while in the office Wednesday, Thanks Little James Cowan is a sufferer of Influenza this week. Miss Dorothy Sims enjoyed the af- ternoon and excellent lunch with Mrs, Jewel Brown, Mra, Louellen Merriman of Wax- .o, Missourl, arrived in the city Sat- urday visiting ner son Mr, Clayton Dooney. Miss Opal McCullough of Fort Ecott, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gor- don West. In conmany with Dr, C, R Price, the Rev, Dr, Marchant who ia engaged in revival at New Hope Baptst Ch, came to see us yesterday. | Mrs. Ernest Woodard gave the office her first call yesterday; she stayed away quite a while but there is al- ways u first time. | Ask Mra, Katherine Sellars how she gets along in a printing office.' Call again. Mrs, Ida F. Batea stopped in the office Wednesday on business. Mrs. O, A. Briley was called to Omaha, Nebraska, this week because of the illness of her sister and neice; who ale reported as not much improve ed. | Mrs, Lela L. Outlaw was very much indisposed Tuesday; she Is better. Dr, Tillis, a graduate of Howard of 1922 is in the city; he has just pasa- ed the Dental Board of Kaneas with honors and may locate here. Mr. A. A. Hyde will speak at the morning services at St, Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. | A group of members from the St. Paul A, M. E, Choir sang at Broad-| view Hotel Thursday evening for the members of the Traffic Club, | Rev. L. L, Stewart spent some of tha week including Thanksgiving in the city; spoke one evening for tha Mission Sisters at Calvary, and care ried out the services Sunday for the good people of New Hope. Miss Virgie Gracey of Dover, Okla,, is a visitor in the city, Mrs. Mary Simmons {s making a visit in the city from Chanute. Myr H. Gracey is visiting in the elty from Dover, Oklahoma, Rev, J, W. Hayes is numbered with, the gucst of the week. Mr. Raymon Briley was in to see us yesterday evening. . \ a § ENTERTAINMENT FOR— MR, J. W. WISON, KANSAS CITY, MISOURI, Below are namen, places and {n what way Mr. Wilson was entertained by his many friends while in the city, for which he feels very grateful and speaks in highest terms for Wi- chita:— Mr and Mrs, Floyd Crouch enter- tained with a beautiful party last Wed., evening in honor of Mr. Wilson, Kansas City, Mo. The décorations were beautiful and in record with Xmas season; after cards a most de- licloas lunch was served. It was en- joyed by all, . Mr, and Mrs. Charles Amfker en- tertained with dinner Thanksgiving } Mr, Russell White entertained at home with a party. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 8, Johnson en- tertained with a dinner party, 1321 | Cleveland-Avenue; afterwhich motor- ed over the city, Mrs. James Ashley served a dainty luncheon. | Mr. and Mrs, Billy Mitchell enter- tained with a amoker, Miss Flossie Payne entertained with a lovely dinner party with quite a few of his friends present. Enjoyed an elegant breakfas with Mr. and Mra, E. Reed. | Mr, and Mrs, Sam Oliver entertain. ed informally. | Informal dinner with The Negro Star family. Miss Margret Davis of Chicago, IIl., enjoyed a bit of this hospitality with Mr, Wilson, | Mr, and Mrs. Morton Grinstead, 929 North Water, entertained with a fare: well party. The City-Wide Mission Meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at 3.00 o'clock at the Tabernacl Baptist Ch, corner of 8th and Water Streets, Rev, J. A, Adair, pastor, All the women are invited and asked to be present. —-—_s—— DON’T FORGET IT! The Calsary Baptist Choir with new talent, unheard in Wichita, ia giving a Program Monday Esening Dec, 10h, Th's of all the Programs, you simply, can’t afford to misa and feel the same when those who attend begin to telt you about «t—Hobble your regrets ba, Umeo—That js Monday evening, and DON'T MISS ITt ee ee Stag entertainment at the home of Dr, H. T, Geeder, 1225 N. Waco Ave, was quite a unique affalr, in honor of Dr Earl Harris of Springfield, Mo, The men certainly enjoyed themselves with games and fun and declare Dr, Geeder a real host. XR 1 Women’s Winter Weight Union Sults; tal- lored, bodice and high ncek, knee and ankle length, long, short and sleeveless styles. Special 22... wen. 980 to $1.49 Hose for Women: pce colors, tibbed heather; sizes 814 to 10, Special $1.49 Valle ac cme ne ans semanas ce wee BOC CHRISTMAS SILKS (Basement) Underwear Tubing, white and flesh, 79 yd. Underwear Tubing, white, orchid and black te steeeeees oar teens, 98C Yard Underwear Tubing, flesh, orchid and MAIZE .....sacrssterrsonescneeesemennnee SL48 yard Underwear Tubing, pink, white, light blue, fleth and orchid ......cssesssreeas $1.69 yard Crepe de Chine, white, pink, orchid, maize, coral, apricot, dahlia, rose, tan, grey, navy and blach. Wor blouses, underwear and ATOSECS crscesses assereecenssenesenneereenees $1.49 yard Georgette Crepe; white, pink, orchid, coral apricot, orange, cerise, maize, brown, navy and black. For blouses and dress. CS vecsecerees stettsceercasseentseatierseeeee 91.69 yard Changeable Tuffeta, orchid and gold, apricot and tan, pink and white, blue and pink and blue and rose... $1.98 yard Remember All Basement Wool Goods at Cost to Close Out { — LETUS" — ~ PRINT YOUR XMAS CARDS IT WOULD BE NICE FOR OLD a fran Poe eae ae . TO BRING SOME XMAS CARDS | or | VISITING CARDS | to | YOUR FRIENDS. FOR ALL KINDS OF CHRISTMAS PRINTINGS, ALL MARKET 3130 is a a In Memory Mr. July Smith died in St. Louts, Mo, last Friday morning, where was undergoing medical treatment; prior to this he had been in Oklahoma be- cause his health seemed better there, He was a member of St. Mary Baptist Church. We sympathize with the be- family in this their very sad hour, The Battle Is Now On! The Soul-saving Campaign is now on at New Hope Baptist Church. All whole-hearted Christians are asked to enlist;; ainners are urged to be pres. ent. Dr, Marchant of Chilicothe, 0., is here. Each Christian, bring a sins ner with you, MacDonald’s Farmers Almanac (27th Edition) for 1924 Now Ready. Very useful and interesting larger and better than ever. Price, . Atlas Printing Co,, Binghamton, N, Y. READ THE NEGRO STAR $1.50 PE YEAR AND- SPEAK TO YOUR MERCHANT ABOUT THIS PAPER.