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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Eliot Historical Society, W. E. Bacon Vol. 16, No. 45, THE Y. W. C. A. A REALITY. The dream of active Christian women of Wichita, who have struggle for the salvation of the young womanhood of the city, has after years of effort been realized with the opening of The Mary Tolbert Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association at 626 North Main Street. Large, attractive quarters with the artful arrangement of furniture and charming touch of decorations impress the visitor with the ability to overcome obstacles characteristic of the women of the city and stand forth highly suggestive of the great purpose of the organization. Endorsed and supported by active Christian women and with the determined co-operation of the Wichita Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association under the administration of Mrs. F. O. Miller, every indication points to a successful operation of the institution marking another milestone in the progressive trend of the Christian Womanhood of the community. Affording an available shelter, graced by refinement, culture and trained Christian Erdeavor for the young women of the city; making possible a social center where the father of intellectuality may be blertied with incense of Christian love; extending an incentive for the development of the highest aspirations and ambitions among the future mothers of the race and affording a calm solace tinted with the agreeable all that is best in civilization—The Spirit of Christ—The Branch Association born in the hearts of those who have thought in terms of the basis of racial development, must stard forth as a monument to the faithful endeavor of the careful thinking workers among the women of the several churches and religious centers of the city who have realized that, the dignity and continued success of all races is to be determined by forceful influences and environments which are brought to bear upon and surround the developing spirit of the races as they cross the narrow bourds of youth and enter into the positive path of fatherhood and motherhood. With the arrival of a well prepared Secretary who will have the united support of the city who have marked the way and touch the spark of prayer to the torch of faith; the Association with a live membership embracing members of the several evangelical churches and the young womanhood of Wichita the steady, progressive trend of the Association will stand out as a tangible evidence of the comprehensive appreciation of religion which has swayed the efforts of those who have made the Association a certainty and thus established another marbled column to mark the community efforts of the race. The Mary Tolbert Branch Y. W. C. A. represents the highest ideals of an exalted Christian Womanhood and will have before it the mighty task of holding out to the girls of the race The Beacon Light of Faith, Hope and Victory thru perseverance in spite of trials and it will link youth and age together in a common band of womanly interest which must prove a valuable asset to the general religious and moral tone of the entire community. Ottawa News. BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. O. B. Ware, Pastor. From Jan. 26th to Feb. 1, was known as "Installation and Jollination Week" at Bethany Baptist during the week, the pastor and all the officers for the year were installed. An excellent program was rendered each night, which demonstrated a large range of local talent. Monday night, was deacons' night. The installation sermon was prescheduled by Dr. W. A. Bowen, President of the Baptist State Convention; Tuesday night was deacons' night; Rev. S A. Williams, newly elected pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Coffeyville, was the preacher of the even- --- MRS. MAGGIE ROBINSON GOES TO HER REWARD We would not dare question the wisdom of the Father, when He takes His children home because He knows best. He is the sure Father that made the fruit of the tree and some get ripe before others and must be plucked first. He knows the time of harvest for the lives of men and suffers death, the gate to endless love to open and bring in those ripe for the Kingdom on well as let the winds of the adversary send its dust within the evil cross. I at Saturday, January 31. His saw one Mrs. Maggie Cuthrine (Gardner) Robinson, a patient sufferer, purchase a lovely character who thought in her mind she should have lived for others, but He thought it best to come in and rest after giving her several months to give up loved ones on this earth and set her affections on things shown, said in trices of heavenly Harmony: "Little one, I have read of thee" He an chondrict chill, she said: "Douglas Goodbye and was transferred to the mansion of love. 'Tis so sweet to go when you know, There awaits a city pure like snow; Where Jesus reigns for vermore; Sorrow and grin shall have no foe. Each day you shall grow brighter, And your countenance grow whiter; Until your soul shall be lighter, Like Jesus, the winner and fighter. Eulogy service was held from the St. Paul A. M. L. Church and was one of the saddest witnessed in years Rev. R. L. Pope, officiated. On account of sickness, her husband could not be present, who lives in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. and Mrs. N. D. Bruley, the robert souls God has in this part of the moral vinyard, was mother and father to the last; doing their duties with pleasure; the relatives here did what they could. The aged grandmother Gardner was by her bed when the end came. SEA SWALLOWS ISLAND WITH ALL INHABITANTS. SEA SWALLOWS ISLAND WITH ALL INHABITANTS. (Preston News Service) JONDON, ENG Feb 5 Port Alex under, a small island in the Portuguese colony of Angola West Africa has been suddenly submerged in the sea and has completely disappeared, acc ording to a dispatch received here last Sunday. No details have been received but a considerable loss of life is feared as the islet, which was 4 000 square yards in area, was inhabited by hundreds of Portuguese and several hundred native settlers. ing. On Wednesday evening the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. were installed by Rev. A. L. Branch, newly elected pastor of Third Baptist Ch. Topeka. The officers and Pastor's Aid Society were installed on Thursday night by Dr. J. R. Richardson, Pastor of Walnut Blvd Baptist Ch. Kansas City. Dr. A. W. Ross, State Supt. of Missions installed the officers of the Mission Circle on Friday night; the choir on Saturday night, and the pastor and wife on Sunday night. The other officers were installed Sunday morning. Other visitors who took part on the program, were Mrs. Mercomes and daughter Miss Geneva Mercomes of Newton. Each afternoon, a Bible Institute was conducted. The following subjects were taught, "Justification" by Dr. Ross; "God's Bing" by Dr. Richardson, and "Baptism" by Pastor S. A. Williams. Rev. O. B Ware is a profound preacher, a beautiful Gospel singer and a man of vision. We are expecting great things during his pastorate, here—Mary E'sle Lewis, reporter. Paola, Kansas News. Services at Mt. Olivet Baptist Ch, WICHITA, KANSAS. STATE Y. M. C. A. HOLDS BEST CONVENTION IN HISTORY. From the 4th to the 5th, our city was blessed to have the State Y. M. C, A Convertion. Among the outstanding speakers on program at the Convention were Mr. F. W. Ramsey, Cleveland O., president of the New National Council of the Y. M. C. A., Dr. George Sherwood Eddy and Mr. Harry White of the Foreign department, Mr. C. C. Robinson, secretary for working boys of the National Council. The men brought wonderful messages. The permount speech was "What is the Gospel?" by Dr. G. S. Eddy. The last session was held at Lassen Hotel; closing with banquet Our local delegates were Dr. G. G. Brown, Mr. G. L. Scott and Capt. W. L. Hutcherson. Dr. B. Brown was relected to the State Committee. James Taylor, one of our boys, who is now in Y. M. C. A., College, was spo'n of throughout the meeting as an example of what the "Y" will do for boys. Dr W H. Young of Topka, presented the Tope' a Association, while here, he talked with Capt. Hutcherson about finding another secretary as Mr. Green is gone. DR. R. R. MOTON OF TUSKEGEE URGES RACIAL COMITY. Preston News Service) TU KFEC ALA., Feb 6 "The Word is in terms of brotherhood," and Dr Robert P Moton "Initial of Tuskegee In this last Thur day in dressing the 33th annual Tuskegee Conference in passion here "In my opinion, he continued "there is more or will and cooperation between men than ever before in the history of the world. Therefore, there is more reason for hopefulness. In the South we have never had a greater opportunity for development and this development can only be brought about through the operation and the good will of the two races." were well attended Sunday morning and evening. Text in the evening, St. John 15.5, "He that abide in me and I in him the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing." This pastor Rev. J A. Rucker, preached an able sermon. At 3 p. m, the Mt. Olivet Baptist Mission Circle rendered their monthly program. We enjoyed a real spiritual meeting Monday night; best in its history, The young people, Rev. J. A. Rucker and wife met at the home of Mrs. Pearl Busch and organized a club and named it "A Faithful Pew;" President, Mrs. Pearl Busch; Vice President, Mrs. Bulah Vantree; Secretary, Miss Daisy Jackson; Assistant Secretary, Miss Florence Carter; Treasurer, Mrs. Lilian Jackson. Chairman of the Program Committee, Mr. Eugene Jackson; Secretary of committee, Mrs Etta Lindsey. Pastor's Aid Society met at the Parsonage Friday afternoon with Rev. and Mrs. Rucker. Quite a large number present; they served a six-course lunch, decoration red roses. Teachers met with Sister Bettie Cooper Tuesday afternoon; cute a few present, served a two-course luncheon. Mrs. Anna Greene is on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Frazler has returned from Kansas City, where she was visiting Mrs. Allen. The Mt. Olivet Progressive Society is doing nicely. Mrs. Lucille Hasting is improving nicely. —Makes a victim out of every one it touches. FRIDAY, Feb. 6, 1925. N.A.A.C.P.HOLDS MEETING The Wichita Branch of the N. A. A. C. F., held its regular monthly meeting at Calvary Baptist Church, with Dr. F. O. Miller in the chair and Mr. Chas. Bettis, the scrub, filling his place. The meeting was opened with prayer by Editor H. T. Sins; meeting announced in order for business. The president made some very instructive remarks reative to the future of the organization. He declared that we must have our regular monthly meeting the 1st Monday in each month. Plans were laid for future operation. It was unanimously agreed that the committees on Legal Redress, Grl.vanec and Education would get busy and make all the necessary arrangements for a school for the race in the Northwest corner of the city, where about 25 or more of our children live and have to come down to 18th Street around Arkansas Avenue or risk their lives crossing the Interurban Bridge. The meeting adjourned to meet at St. Paul the 1st Monday night in March. SOUTH WAR HERO MARRIES COLORED MAID (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D C Feb. 6- Members of high school circles in Washington and North will are in a state of fervent anxiety because Henry W. Faison, (white) age 33, son of former Congressman John Miller Faison, of North Carolina, married an Innie Nollon, colored mullet on January 17. Young Faison has been placed, it is said formerly by Cizie both the Santarium by his parents because of the marriage. We know as an aviation hero, Faison is under supervision and control, it is said, of the Veterans' Bureau he is said to be suffering from tricolor trouble. Because of the forer the incident of the marriage raised in social circles it is expected that an effort will be made to have the marriage annulled on the ground that Faison was mentally irresponsible at the time of the ceremony. To a family friends that week said that the young man would be treated for alcoholism and mental aboration. It is said that Faison's father was found dead in his bed room, a butt wound in his temple. Many believe he took his own life. This is thought will make it much easier for the family to establish a strain of mental weakness attested by young Faison. —Works its worst injuries on the one who holds it. —Imprisons us in a world of woe. —Paints every picture in discord and in school. ·Would turn the world into a mad-house. ·Binds the eyes, stops the ears, and freezes the heart. —By Jewel Brown. CLOSING NOTES OF EBENEZER CHURCH CLOSING NOTES OF EBENEZER CHURCH REVIVAL AT ACHISON, KANS. The revival closed Sunday, January 13, 1925 at the Ebenezer Baptist Ch. Atchison, Kansas, with 41 additions to the church. The pastor, Rev. C. P. Morrow and members were pretty well exhausted after the expiration of 2 weeks' labor. The Rev. Chas. Favors of the Mt. Zion Church, Wathena, Kansas, and Moderator of Northwestern District Association, ably assisted the church morning and evening; he selected for a text at 11 o'clock, Col. 2:12; subject: "The Import of Infant Baptism." A large membership was present, beside visitors from in and out of the city to witness the baptism. Deacca T. L. Barlow of Ottawa, Kansas, worshiped with us, and NEGRO ATTORNEY GENERAL NAMED IN NEW YORK NEW YORK, Jan. 24—Atty. Clayton T. A. French, of 137 West 135th Street, has been appointed Deputy Attorney General of the State by Attorney General Ottinger, Cornelius McDougell, Negro Democrat reinquishes his post of Special Deputy in the same department. Atty. French was born in Topeka, Kansas, where he received his high school education. He came to New York in 1900 and entered Columbia University, from which he graduated with the degree of A. B. He then entered the law department of the University and studied until he won his LL. B., and A M. He was endorsed for the place by many prominent Negroes of the city. A FRIEND GONE Los Angles, California, Jan. 20. Editor of The Star: I want to artounce the death of Mr. Joseph W. Williams, formerly of Oakdale, Louisiana, and representative of your paper, which occurred on the 22nd. He had just begun work for the city that day, when he suddenly dropped dead. Mr. Williams was quite an estimable gentleman and was respected and esteemed by those who knew him. We can only bow in hurtle submission to Him Who doth all things well, and remember that death is a black camel that kreels at the gates of all. The bereaved have our sympathy. Trusting this notice may come to the attention of his many friends in other.r sections, so they may know of his demise. Very truly yours, J. COLE, 542 Ceres Ave. had any suggestions to offer in the way of organizing clubs, to mention the share to him and he would gladly co-operate with them. Modrator Favors preached the closing sermon at 8.00 o'clock; text II. Cor. 12.2, subject: "I l.n.w a Man In Christ." The church presented the pastor with a free-will offering of $1500 in appreciation of his successful endeavor in conducting the meeting-aside from this different members sent baskets of food to his home. A full choir was present at each service, and never sang better. Mrs. W. E Gray is directress, and pianist, Rev. Morrow left for Denver, Col. Monday evening, Jan. 26, to conduct a revival meeting at Central Baptist Church, Rev. Allen, pastor. In his absence, Dr. P. D. Skinner of Coffeyville, will occupy the pulpit Feb. 1st and the Executive Secretary, Dr. A. W. Ross, Feb. 8th. Mr. Nathaniel Dett, Composer and Planist, will appear in Concert, April 6. Begin now to save up your ticket money You can't afford to miss hear him play his famous "Juba Dance." Mr. Dett was a former schoolmate of Dr Ross W. Sanderson who very heartily endorses Mr. Dett's appearance here. Prof. Otto Fischer is also delighted to hear that Mr. Dett will play for Wichita, and suggests that a "Real Correct Piano" be furnished for him. Mr. comes in interest of the Coleridge-Taylor Conservatory. His minimum fee is $300. Miss Daisy Hayes Miss Mattie Williams, Mr. W. F. Butler, Mr. C. W. Peters, Mr. Albert Lewis, Mr. Clrence Hudson and Mr. Ray Hill. Miss Lynette Jackson and Miss Mary Jones assisted in serving. spoke of the splendid achievements of their former pastor, Rev. C. P. Morrow, and the excellent services rendered by his wife, Mrs. C. P. Morr five com AMERICA'S BLACKEST BLOT HITS LOWEST MARK IN ALL HISTORY AMERICA'S BLACKEST BLOT HITS LOWEST MARK IN ALL HISTORY (Preston News Service) ONLY 8 REPORTED FOR 1924 (Trenton News Service) ONLY 8 REPORTED FOR 1924 A GAINST 57 IN 1922 AND 255 IN SINGLE YEAR A GENERATION AGO. NEW YORK, Feb. 6—There has been a steady decrease in the number of lynchings throughout the United States for many years, and an unprecedented low record has been established for 1921. A generation ago some 255 lynchings of both black and whites were reported in a single year. The records show that fifteen years ago the average number of lynchings varied from 80 to 100 a year. In 1922 the number had dropped to 57, while last year there were but 33 lynchings for the entire country. The proportion of whites to the blacks lynched is far greater than is generally known. During the past decade there have been about ten times as many Negroes as whites lynched, but before this period there were many years when fully half the total of the victims were white. Twenty years and more ago it frequently happened that there were more whites lynched than blacks. The largest number of lynchings occurred in Georgia, where the average has been a trifle more than 13 a year for a generation. Mississippi comes next with about ten lynchings a year for all causes and next in turn Louisiana and Texas. The proportion of whites to Negroes lynched in the southern states is very low. The ten states in which lynchings are most common are: Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina and Texas. The total number of lynchings in Georgia during the past 25 years is 448. The four states holding the highest records for lynching of whites for the last generation have been Montana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wyoming. In Montana there have been 33 white lynchings in this period to but one Negro. Oklahoma has 88 whites lynch.d to 39 Negroes; Montana 33 whites and one Negro; and Wyoming 33 whites to seven Negroes. New York has had but one white and one Negro lynching throughout the entire period. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON CLUB The club met last Thursday at the Y. W. C. A., with fair attendance. The program consisted of discussion on the influence of the Y. W. C. A., to the Community led by Mrs. Hickman. After one hour of needlework they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Looney, next Thursday, Feb. 12. E. B. B. Club Notes. The club met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Eva Woods, 510 N. Water. Devotion was led by Mrs Edmanson; Scripture reading by Mrs. Mamie Walker. The importance of True Wisdom, was the subject of their lesson study. A special sum of money was allowed to furnish flowers for the sick. After enjoying a nice luncheon served by the hostess they apjourned to meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Florence Calhoun, 520 N. Wicklits. On Tuesday afternoon the members of the club held their meeting in the Y W, G A, rooms. Current events and quotations were given. Business was transacted. An interesting study of the Merchant of Venice by Mrs. Wm Crutcher; was discussed by the members. They will hold their meeting next week with Mrs. A. Faunders, 1135 row. At the evening service, the command was read, and explained to the converts; at the conclusion of which the pastor offered his home and library to them, and declared if they St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor. Sunday School was well attended Sunday morning; much interest manifested. Scripture lesson read by the pastor from Jno. 15. Afterwhich we enjoyed a real spiritual covenant meeting. Our hearts were made to rejoice in the God of our Salvation. We rejoiced to know that we are the branches and are abiding in the vine. At the close one united with us. B. Y. P. U. at 5:30 was very interesting as usual. Conductor of C. C. C, was on time as usual; we are indeed proud of this young man, Mr. James Douglass as our conductor of this department. B. Y. P. U. Proper at 6:30 with Bro. E. L. Newton, our President, at his post. True and Tried Section had charge of program. A very good program was rendered. Truth and Tried won the banner. We always have a number of visitors each Sunday evening. Visitors are always welcome in our midst. At the evening services we listened to a wonderful sermon by the pastor. Text from John 10.7; subject: "Christ Is The Door." He brought to our minds many good thoughts concerning the door, and how necessary it is for us to enter in thru the door. At the close two united with us; one for baptism. We praise God for these services. The entertainment given by the choir Thursday evening, Jan 29, was a success. Business meeting last Friday evening was well attended and was a splendid session. Entertainment for the church will be given Friday evening by the Sunday School and its splendid committee; everybody is invited to attend. Sunday School teachers met with Mrs. O. L. Nesby, 1143 Cleveland on Monday evening. A goodly number present. Our Sunday School Teachers' meeting and B. Y. P. U. Workers' meetnigs are very, very interesting; the lessons are being taugt by the pastor. Home Mission Sisters met Fridry afternoon Jan. 30, with Mrs. Garrett 1242 N. Mosley; a delightful repast was served. Mission meets Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, with Sister Douglass, 1204 Cleveland. Our sick are improved. St. Paul Notes. Our Bible School opened promptly at 9:45 a.m., there was a good attendance. The Vine and the Branches, was the lesson study. At 11 a.m., Rev. R. L. Pope delivered a great message from the Gospel of St. Luke 35:25; subject: "Why Christ Died." "He saved others, Himself He cannot." He chose to die that we might live. The cross, one telling influence of the world. Christ lived a perfect life, we too can follow His footsteps. A compelling event in His great life of service was Calvary, where He gave Himself as a ransom for sinners. The Holy Communion was also administered during the services. Race Relation Day will be observed next Sunday. Our pastor will exchange pulpits with Dr. W. E. McCoy of Calvary M. E. Church. The Allen Stars meet at 6 p. m. The A. C. E. League holds their meeting at 7 p. m. The weekly dinner was served by the Stewardess Board No. 1, Thursday. A special program will be rendered at the evening services. Miss Marion Smith of Kansas City, was present and spoke in the interest of the Y. W. C. A. Parsons News Items MACEDONIA CHURCH Rev. E. S. Scobey, Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a. m. Supt. and teachers we are on duty; good attendance; lesson reviewed by pastor, enjoyed by all. Morning service at 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Cooper of Tenn, subject, "Let There Be No Strife." It was a very touching sermon. Every one was very enthused. B. Y. P. U., was also at its best with quite a large attendance. We were entertained by a round table talk, subject: "Judas Taking the Lord's Supper." It was also discussed by many and voted upon, that he did not. 8 o'clock service by the pastor, subject; "The Hour Has Come to Glorify." The subject was well treated and enjoyed by many. We are having a rally on the 2nd Sunday in Feb. Please come and help us; we are asking our members and friends. On Monday night we RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OF CITY organized two parishes No. 1; B. Squire, Captain; Bro. J. T. Brown No. 2, Over the Sea Parish; Bro. Zack Wadkins, Capt. We are expecting all new members to join in, the near future. Reporter, E. E. Drlsdale. Nicodemus Items Sunday, Feb. 1, was another well spent day for the Master's cause. Sunday School opened at 9:00 all classes well attended and the le son was well taught by the teachers. Lesson reviewed by the Pastor and many inspiring thoughts were brought out Sister Bernice Bates, Sec. Eleven o'clock, church service was also well attended. Devotional service led by Bro. George Moore and Sister C. Vaughn. Afterwhich 30 min uter were devoted to covenant meeting and the Spirit of God was surely in our midst. After preliminary remarks the pastor preached a soul stirring sermon from John 19:4; 14:6, subject: "The Faultless Christ, The Way To Heaven." Some interesting points were brought out; viz: He was the true way from earth to glory, His was a faultless life, true and unspotted from the world. A After the glorious sermon, the Lord's Supper was administered. Truly Sunday was a red-letter day for the Master's Cause in this place. Mission Circle is progressing nicely under the leadership of Sister M. E. Thomas. The Willing Worker's Club met at home of Bro. and Sister B. J. Davenport and the Lord's Supper was administered to Bro. Davenport. Sixteen members were present. The young people of the community gave a birthday surprise party on Miss Marle Alexander, Jan. 30th and all report a splendid time. Those on the sick list are improving. Mrs. J. R. Robinson is visiting with friends in Hill City, for a few days. Rev. Jas. Moore, Pastor, W. H. Bates, Church Clerk. 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 LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1.09 per bottle Refines kinky, friszy, coarse hair to medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 250 per case Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxurious. An excellent pressing oil. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine Makes the hair soft and glossy and keeps it in good condition without leaving it only or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs Is a vegetable preparation that actually straightens and restores the original color to gray or faded hair. Color permanent makes a yellow or brown hair rather how often the hair is shampooed. Three shades: Black, Brown and Chestnut-Brown. Kokomo Shampoo Is made from pure coconut oil; cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream Is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream Is nourishing, softening and stimulates the skin; is filled with a triple strength of oil of lemon-making it a mild, bleaching cream. Bronze Beauty Face Powders 50g Are suited to all complexions Can be successfully used on dry or only skins. The shades High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglonco $1.00 Is a special hairuralghtenr for most positively guarded hairs. The lightens the hair in only a few hairs in from 10 to 20 minutes without the use of hot irons. Will not injure the scalp or turn the hair red. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE The Negro Star-for the good of the people 1. They are the soul-stirring melodies first given to the world by those famous Jubilee Singers sent out by Fish University in 1871. 2. Those songs were very closely connected with slavery and all that slavery meant. 3. They tell faithfully the Negro's innermost life, both intellectually and spiritually. 4. They are the only true source of Negro history; if any man would read the Negro's life, let him study these songs. 5. They are the only connecting link between the young Negroes and their ancestors. 6. They increase spiritual servor because they were born o adversity and tribulation. 7. If they are sung in the right spirit, a revival is sure to follow. 8. These songs of our fathers should be preserved with their best and truest interpretation. 9. These are the original JUBILLEE SONGS. All other collections are feeble imitations and careless revisions. 0. They are the legacy of parents and ancestors whose memory we should delight to cherish. Send us an order by return mail for a full supply for your hoir and congregation. Price fifty (55) five cents, single copy. five (85.75) dollars and seventy-five cents per dozen. Order from Kansas Vocational College Notes BY LENA WILSON Mr. John Werdlowe is confined to the hospital with tonsil trouble. The orchestra and band are making wonderful improvement. Miss Ursula Handricks, a former student of K. V. C., is now attending school in Chicago. Miss Rebecca Fraser of the class of 1924 has returned to Kansas University after spending her mid-winter vacation with her mother, Mrs. Sara J. Fraser. Miss Fraser is one of the honor freshman students at K. U. She made a semester average of "A." Mr. Ralph Waller, a forger student of K. V. C., has returned to K. U. Mr. Waller was valedictorian of the class of 1924 and is also an honor freshman at K. U. Mr. Walter Thomas of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Mr. Arthur Caldwell a so of Muskogee, have been named as honor students of the class of 1925. Mr. Thomas had the highest average and therefore is valedictorian, and Mr. Caldwell, salutatorian. On last Wednesday the following ladies of the Senate visited the school and remanded an excellent program: Mrs. M. B. Van De Mark, Mrs. Arthur McNay, Mrs. O. W. Spencer, Mrs. John N. Johnson, Mrs. B. C. Culp, Mrs. John M. Gray, Mrs. F. R. Hammond, Mrs. Edgar Bennett, Mrs. O. W. Sparks, Mrs. W. Behrens, Mrs. Geo. J. Parker, Mrs. R. J. Morton, Mrs. Frank O'Brien, Mrs. Smith L. Jackson and Mrs. M. G. Vincent. On Friday night the girls from Langston and the boys played the team at Emporia. The girls played well but were outplayed in the last half by the Langston girls. The final scores were 24-11 in favor of Langston. Mrs. I. W. Young accompanied the girls to K. V. C. Also their Coach, Miss Bird. The boy's final score was 21 to 12 in favor of the Varsity Team at Emporia. KANSAS VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OPENS BAKERY SCHOOL The Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute, will offer a course in baking to the students desiring to learn such a trade. The Board of Administration and Business Manager, have been interested in equipping a bakery at the Institute for some months and they have succeeded in equipping it reasonably well. THE SUNF MUTUAL INS ASSOCI A Colored Insurance for Pays Sick, Accident and B. W. Crawford, Sec'y. FOLK SONGS OF THE THE ORIGINAL PLANT WHY YOU SHOULD P 1. They are the soul-stirring melody by those famous Jubilee Singer in 1871. 2. Those songs were very closely all that slavery meant. 3. They tell faithfully the Negro's tually and spiritually. 4. They are the only true source would read the Negro's life, let. 5. They are the only connecting groves and their ancestors. 6. They increase spiritual servitor adversity and tribulation. 7. If they are sung in the right and low. 8. These songs of our fathers show best and truest interpretation. 9. These are the original JUBILITIONS are feeble imitations and 0. They are the legacy of parents we should delight to cherish. Send us an order by return hoir and congregation. Price fifive ($5.75) dollars and seventy-five. The National B. Y. E. W. D. Isaac 4C3 Bay Street Miss Lena Thompson the veteran baker of Topeka, has been secured to offer this course. All the baking for the school will be done, including a hundred and fifty loaves of bread daily; ginger bread twice a week and such pastry as our institution demands. The bread turned out by the school's bakery will compare most favorably with that turned out by any bakery in the state and at a saving to the institution of a cent and a quarter per loaf. The bakery was planned in the new building by cur state architect Mr. C. M. Kout ledge. It is well lighted with gas, range has bake-oven and other equipments that go with a first-class bakery. It is hoped that many will learn this trade as there are already some applicants for same Emporia News. ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School was opened at 9:45 B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m. Night service at 7:30 p. m. Morning services began at 11 a. m. Preaching by Pastor J. A. Barnes, subject: "I am the true vine, my father is the husbandman." John 15:1. The B. Y. P. U. is doing very good work under the leadership of Mr. Frank Taylor. Opening song service by the choir. The pastor preached from John 3. 3; subject: "You must be born again" The pastor preached a glorious sermon The Holy Ghost was present and all enjoyed the services; one soul was added to the fold. The Mission Circle is doing good work under the leadership of Sister W. E. Carter. Cordyla Young, reporter. 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All other collec- d carless revisions. and ancestors whose memory mail for a full supply for your city (55) five cents, single copy, e cents per dozen. Order from V. P. U. Beard, Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 12th, 12:30, 9:30, a. m. and 7:30, 8:15 p. m. each day—Ministers and 9:30 a. m. Organization by Board Proper. Deacons' Union. Enrollment:—Churches. Sunday Schools, B. Y. P. Us., and Missions, Committee on Finance and Business, Committee on Periodicals. 10 00 a. m. to 12:00 M. and 2 00 to 3:00 p. m., B. Y. P. U. Institutional program, Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Pres. 3.00 to 5:00 p. m. and 8:15 to 9:15 p. m., Sunday School Institutional program, Mrs. Mae Buckner, Pres. Friday—9:30 to 12:30 p. m., Women's Missionary Program, Mrs. Ida Frazier, Hates, Pres. 2:30 p. m., Board Proper. Report of Executive Secretaries and committees, Suggestive topics for afternoon and evening. What Do the Ministers and Wives Expect from the Young People and What Should They Expect? Mesdames Cooper, Douglas, Marchant, Hayes and Rannavalona. What Do the Young People Expect of Our Ministers and Their Wives and What Should They Expect? Mesdames Jewel Brown and Viola Cook Only half hour with the Ministers only. What Should the Church and Auxiliaries Expect of the Deacons and What do they Expect? Revs. Rannavalona and Gary. What should we Expect of Our Superintendents and Presidents? One Teacher from each Local Church. According to the above schedule, each auxiliary will have three hours for Institute Work. Our Mission and Educational Work are demanding that each church Bring Bibles, note books and (25c) Twenty-five Cents from each member, bring to this Board Meeting the proper proportion of its budget. Topics for Ministers and Deacons' Union.—General Theme:—"The Purpose of God." What It Antidates and What It Implies.—Revs. Douglass and Greene. His Purpose In Jesus Christ; Its Definite Aspect.—Revs. V. S. Cooper and B. L. Marchant. What It Has Done For Womanhood.—Mrs. Ida F. Bates. His Purpose In The Holy Spirit; Its Definite Aspect.—Revs. Jones and Martin. Friday Night, 8:30—Sermon by Rev. Fisher. Brethren, core prepared to spend two days, for the Educational and Spiritual benefit you will receive. Please seek to collect (25c) Twenty-five Cents from each of your members. There is a deficit in our budget which we should make up by all means at this meeting. Hope you have a local committee to look after this matter and that each auxiliary will be urged to raise its proportion of the budget. Very truly yours for the Kingdom, J. W. HAYES, Moderator. "SAY IT WITH MUSIC" The COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Only Diligent Pupils Are Accepted Develope Your Musical Side You May Surprise Yourself Strictly Modern Methods Used We give the Diploma Course Mrs Dorothy L. Sims - Instructor Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute (KANSAS VOCATIONAL COLLEGE) Topeka, Kansas. This Institution is ideally located on the Victory Highway, just outside the city limits, overlooking the city of Topeka. It has the most beautiful campus of the West. Comprising 110 acres. Valuation of buildings and equipment $500,000.00. Girl's dormitory, a fire proof building, cost $100,000.00, is steam-heated, with shower baths, electric lights and every convenience for young women, has just been completed: The faculty consists of 22 professors and instructors from 13 colleges and technical schools of the country. The courses in trades and industries can be completed in years, of three semesters each. Beginning Sept. 1st. For further information write Rubber Heels: Ladies' 35c Mens' 40c Diamond Oak and L.M leather used and all work guaranteed I E. Reddick, 1100 E. Murdock For A Square deal and Good Things to Eat go to KELLER'S GROCERY 1910 N. Lawrence St. Wichita, Kansas WE DELIVER 1. Junior High School Course 2. Senior High School Course 3. Junior College Course 4. Teacher Training 5. Nurse Training 6. Business 7. Music 8. Military Science (R. O T. C.) 9. General Farming 10. Poultry 11. Livestock Page Three DISTRICT Today—Ministers and and Missions, P. U. Institutional School Institutional Mrs. Ida Frazier, Young People and Marchant, Hayes and Their Wives Town and Viola Cook of the Deacons and Presidents? One I have three hours that each church from each member, of its budget. Me:—"The Purpose Revs Douglass and dimm Revs, V. S. Cooper Bates, expect—Revs. Jones Educational and Select (25c) Twenty- sufficient in our budget ing. Better and that each the budget. "OR MUSIC C Wabash Avenue prise Yourself Diploma Course Institute (CE) Corv Highway, of Topeka. It comprising 110 000 00. Girl's 000. is steam- very conven- ructors from for self help 12. Auto Mechanics 13. Carpentry 14. Plumbing and Heating 15. Printing 16. Tailoring 17. Shoe Repairing 18. Masonry 19. Domestic Science 20. Domestic Art 21. Laundering 22. Beauty Culture completed in 1st. principal. SHOP repaired THE time of real work is at hand, and you shall have at your door next Sunday, a loyal set of workers from one of the churches in the city, to find out whether you are loyal to the cause of Christ and would you like to hold up the reputation of Wichita by taking more messengers than you are able to take. They will pay $200 per day for bed and two meals, but that should only be the small reason why you are taking them, because the are representing the King's business, then you will also save the Good Name of Wichita. Let no one say No! It will be easy for all and a pleasure for the messengers. LIKE a thunderbolt, was the news from California, telling of the sudden death of Mr. Joseph W. Williams, who lived a useful citizen and Christian for many years at Oakdale, Louisiana, but recently moved to Los Angeles, California. We can only say that God took to Himself a great character. He was a race builder and The Negro Star reached many homes through his untiring efforts to enlighten the race. We sympathize with loved ones. If you are faithful over a few things, He will make you ruler over many, proved true in Rev. S. A. Williams' (of Salina), earthly career. He had a noble people to work with at Salira, and he did so well with them until the Master led him to a larger field, not a better people, but more people with whom to work; so he is at Coffeyville, Kansas, at Calvany Baptist Church. Rejoices with this fine congregation for being so fortunate and weep with Salina over their great loss at such a time. We pray that the Father will bring forth another greater than He for these earnest working people. Do you love your white brother? You should! Does our white brother love us? He should! Because God desires and commands it. We are wondering if either side will tell the whole truth next Sunday, in the pulpits where the exchanges have been made throughout the city. Will you believe the Gospel that you shall deliver to your brother of another fold? Are you willing to help him reach the supreme end of the command, which is love. No man is dangerous if he loves; And fear will leave both races as soon as they really love God and seek to do His will. A full heart of love makes anyone safe and we can change each other. We are hoping that the Holy Spirit will work mightily with those who shall preach the Gospel of love to a brother of another fold next Sunday, LOCALS Mrs. Bettie Cooper and Mrs. Anderson were in the office Tuesday on business. Mrs. Cooper has an eye to business and sees it. Dr. J. W. Hayes left today for Great Bend, on business for the church. He believes in peace. Rev. Walton Brown was in the office during the week on business. Mr. W. L. Walker, the Security Insurance man, was in talking business yesterday. Mr. Eddie Gardner of Salina, Ill. was in the city this week attending funeral of his sister, Mrs. Maggie Robinson Rev. W. H. Young of Topeka, was a welcome guest of the office this week, while attending the State Y. M. C. A. Convention. Mrs. W. Wilson was called to Oklahoma, to the bedside of her father. WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 6—A painting by William Sam Nois.tte of Crispus Attucks, colored patriot victim of the Boston Massacre in 1770, was unveiled last Wednesday night at the colored press club bearing his name 1501 Eleventh Street. In connection with the unveiling, President Coolidge addressed a letter to the club, in which he said: "It seems particularly appropriate for such an honor to be done to the memory of this colored man who as a victim of the Dostom Massacre of March 5, 1770, was one of the very first Americans to make the great sacrifice in the cause of our country's independence. I send my good wishes to the club for this occasion. COLORED BARI- TONE ON RADIO PROGRAM. COLORED BARI- TONE ON RADIO PROGRAM. (Preston News Service) NEW YORK C. FY. Feb. 6-Harry T. Burleigh, writer of 60 Negro spirituals and other songs, including, "O Perfect Love." gave, in Connection with the Tuskegee-Illampton quarter, two recitals last week in New York in the interest of the $5,000,000 endowment drive of the two institutions. Burleigh, who resided in Washington for a brief time and who married Louise Alston of this city, kown to the stages as "Princess Red Feather," has bees for 30 years barytons, solstit at St George's church New York City At the Brick Presbyterian church, New York, in recital last week Mr. Burdigh offered a program of Negro folk songs, the Hampton-Tuskegee quartets presenting plantation melodies and spirituals. Opportunity is ofered radio enthusiasts to listen in on the program tonight and next Sunday, right over the WJZ HUMBOLT KANSAS NEWS Rev. W. Stovall has just returned from Burlington, where he reported a wonderful service. Rev Hopson is having a wonderful here. Rev branch the angel-t and pastor, soon set the alarm and the people are taking notice. The people of Humbolt, are looking forward to the gathering of souls. Rev. Hopson has been a successful actor here for many years. DR. WALDRON FLAYS TEACHING OF DANCING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb 6—"Folk-dance taught our little children in the public schools are not free from dangerous and hurtful tendencies," declared Dr. Waldron in an address to a local Ministerial association last Friday afternoon. "The high kick, displaying bare legs and arms of our little girls in the presence of even small boys, cannot honestly be said to tend to beget in these children the highest sense of modesty, purity, so greatly prized in our women. Folk dancing engendors in young children a desire for a dance that is more exciting," he continued. The folk dances become the way and door to the dancing school; the dancing school is the feeder to the dance hall and public ball room; and there in turn, lead to the brothel, the drinking places and gambling dens. Statistics show that from one-third to two-thirds of the prostitutes in our large cities come from the public dance halls and ball rooms. Grown Men Dancing Partners "A somewhat careful investigation by my f and other ministers, of the attendants at the public dance halls in this city of Saturday afternoons and holidays reveals the fact that by far the large majority of female participants at these places, and at these times, are young girls between the ages of 13 and 18—presumably school girls—and that their male partners in the dances are, in most cases, men ranging in age from 30 to 60; and if we are to judge from the appearances and conduct of the majority of The Negro Star-for the good of the people Southwestern District Board Meeting CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, FEB. 12, AND 13, 1925. IT IS TO YOUR INTEREST. W. L. WALKER, District Manager & M. LIVINGTON, Agent for the Security Insurance Company. All premium on all weekly insurance is due every Monday of each week. Please lay in store for the same for it may be that I will call on you very soon on Mondays. Please pay up your back dues promptly and you surely will get your benefits on time. THE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. M. Livingston, Agent Phone D. 4609-M Office 10151; E. 13th Wichita, Kansas these men they are anything but decent. Conditions Growing Worse. "Dance halls and attendance there upon in this city are on the increase and the conditions surrounding most of those places and the conduct of those who frequent them, are growing morally worse each year. Something must be done to eventually put dancing out of the public schools—an inducement to evil practices and evil thinking." SOUTH WEST DIST. OFFICIAL NOTICE (Continued from page 2.) Thursday and Friday before the 3rd Sunday in February, the 12th and 13th, 1925, Wichita, Kansas, Rev. J. W. Hayes,, B. D., Pastor. Now just a word about the new plan: The leaders of the Association are to be congratulated upon the manner the churches of the District are falling in line with this NEW PLAN. In short, it is as follows: Each church is responsible for $1.25 per member annually, one-fifth or 25c is due at each Executive Board Meeting and two-fifths or 50c at the annual meeting. Each auxiliary will be given credit for one-fifth of the total amount due to be raised by the church; for example, if a church has 100 members, it is due to pay annually for denominational work; $125.00 for which each auxiliary will given credit for $25.00, and so on. This makes the church, responsible for the work and not the auxiliaries and yet the auxiliaries are responsible to the church, and receives credit in the Association in proportion as the churches apportionment is paid into Write For Information how you can earn Big Money for the The National Chocolate Dairy Drink Ice Cold, for Sale Every where DeCOURSEY CREAM COMPANY TURK'S PLACE 507 N. Main St. Barbecued Meat Coney Islands and Cold Drinks SEE US AND BE FED HOUSES AND LOTS FOR. SALE Phone Mkt. 3265 6001-2 N.Main St Wichita, Kansas 'N. K. 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