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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 17, No. 15, If the cannons roared and the guns that any regular than they did here on July 4th, when this country was fighting for independence in the 70's, we were going to Thou ands of lives may have been lost in the fight of the 70's, but Thousand Dollars were lost in rocky and ashes; while the patrot spirit ran high and the appreciation was well demen traced There is no way to forget this noble incident as long as such demonstrations are kept alive. C.M.E.CHURCH HOLD CONFERENCE Newton, Kansas is the entertainment city for the District C. M. E Conference this week. Sunday School, League and Church Workers tour out the district is there filled to the brim with solos, papers, lectures, addresses and sermons. Every program is high class. Bishop Cravens arrived last Wednesday and received many honors from the this great church assemble in Conference. Nicodemus Items Sunday, June 29th was a typical Summer day and quite a large crowd was in our little city. Sunday School opened promptly at 9:30. Good lesson well taught and reviewed; Good attendance. The lesson was interesting. Supt. and teachers are inspired to greater efforts for a better Sunday School. 11 o'clock services were uplifting, votionals led by the choir, which was at its best. Pastor was at his best being inspired and uplifted over it trin to the B. Y. P. U. and Sun- dow School Congress at Wichita Kans- care he met many old friends and hard many uplifting spiritual songs and many other interesting subjects reached and discussed. He de- voured a burning message. Text— "Thou art old and stricken in years and there remaineth yet very much hard to be possessed;—Josh. 13—1 Subject divided in two topics: 1st, The Unfinished Task. 2nd The Ducer of self-conceit. He preached wonderful sermon and brought out very strong points on the neglected unfinished work which the master wan't done and the danger of being self conceited over some task accomplished and quit the job instead to running the Face with patience and doing what we can for the uplifting of the Cause of Christ. Furnishing service, we listened to p and did lecture by the Pastor. Siers, M. E. Tnomas, Malvina Dewport Ellen Coleman and Lucy Vandwall are all on the sick list all are improving. Mr. Stephen Ellis celebrated his 77th Birthday with a party of friends, June 26th, a deli-cion two course luncheon was served and all spent a pleasant evening and all left wishing Mr. Tilly many more hap, y birthdays. Those present were Dr. J. Franklin Wilson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. G. Podd Mr.J. A. Lewis, Mrs. Julia Lee Mrs. Ellen Coleman, Mrs. Ella Bridges Mrs. M. E. Thomas, Mrs. C. S. Vaug- lans Mrs. F. Switzer and Mrs. T. Diefler. Mr. Telartha Street and sister, Mrs. Vennie Riley, are spending their river vacation at home with their father Mr. John Vaughan. They are planning to have a big thru at the First Baptist Church Sunday July 5th, Midsummer Rally, pro- gram and Basket Dinner. The Mission Circle will give a pro- gram and Social Friday night. When in our city city, if you are sick hen in our city city, if you are sick or need Expert Medical Attention This is your opportunity to hear Bishop A. J. Cary the great Bishop of the 5th Episcopal A. M. E. Church, at Grant Memorial Chapel 16th and Norley Thursday night, July 16th 1925. This is his first appearance at this church. He stands out as one of the greatest men of our race and you will miss a street not to hear him. The special chorus under the direction of Mrs. T. C. Fince will add to your keys of the evening. Miss Dorothy Sma will be on the program to make the evening worthwhile. Rev. H. F. McClure has proved his worth as a pastor and his energetic way of moving and stirring things in this community demands your support; so we are looking for you to be present. Junction City, News: Sunday morning, July 5th, we had a very spiritual covenant meeting. Sunday night Rev. G. T. Ralney preached a wonderful sermon, subject "Echoid The Man" found in John 19: 5. All day Sunday we were wonderfully blessed We are also proud to say that we had five inners: Mrs. Winfield Mr. Jackson Mr. Humlem Mrs Wilma Smith and Master Merril Taylor. Tuesday evening the Juveniles of the Ruths gave a picnic South of town. A number of guests present. Master Clifford Walker left Thursday for Emporia, to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. Brammes are on the sick list. Mrs. R. L. Robinson and daughter, Thelma Ernest returned Friday, after a visit with relatives and friends in Mississippi. Mr. and Mrs. Ward and son. James Francis, have gone to Texas, to visit for an indefinite time. Mrs. V. Smith and daughter, Virginia Mae, arrived Sunday from Chicago, where Virginia Mae has been attending school. Mrs. Pearl Walker returned Monday evening from Kentucky, where she has been visiting relatives for several weeks. There were many out of town visitors here for the 4th of July. Mr. Gilbert of Fort Riley, dropped dead here Sunday, afternoon. Dunlap News On Friday night July 2th our Venerator Rev. G. T. Rainy preach for us he took for his Text the first Epistle of Peter 2 chapter and 5th verse Subject—"God's People A Pervious People." He preach a wonderful rerom we were glad to see our Venerator. It is hold heart and mind is for the unbuilding of the Kingdom of God. He believes in putting the program over for God. By the help of his coworkers. On Sunday Rev. Watson of Manhattan was here and preached. He took for his Text 10 chapter of Cor. of the 5th Episcopal A. M. E. Church highly exalteth himself is abased." He preachad a wonderful sermon every body reem to enjoy the sermon after which we took the Lord Supper. Mrs. Lara Bridges is very ill. Miss Jane Garden made a fly trip to Emporia Thursday. Mrs. Janie Lowery and Mrs. Hattle Hampton and their husband motored out to Brother and Sister Morris Sunday evening Mr. S. Tally has return home from the harvest. Mr. Jim Carson and wife were the guest of George Lowery and wife Sunday afternoon. The M. E. Church, the pastor, Rev. Cooper and members had a rally Sunday afternoon a good number were present several out of town manne Mr. Clarence Davis of Emporia is visiting his brother-in-law Mr. Sam Harness and family, little Olander Holt came with him. Mr. Patterson's son-in-law died in Kansas City Mo. His body will be brought here Thursday for burial. WICHITA, KANSAS, REFLECTIONS OF THE CONGRESS --- It is all over now and just how well the citizens have done it will take time to tell, but all agree that it was the greatest meeting that Wichita ever had for our people. The experts brought the goods here with them and did not fall to deliver them. The singing was inspirational. The departmental works proved to be assets in instruction and France. Inspite of the rumor that Wichita was too small to take care of the Congress, which kept many from attending there were about 2000 or more here, and they are now singing the praises of our city. Every church fell in line with Calvary to hold up Wichita and Kansas, and they did a good job. New Hope, St Mary, Tabernacle and West Riveride Baptist. Churches, locked hands so closely until you could not tell which was the inviting church due to the fact that pastors, Revs.B. L. Marchant, J. E. Douglass, Wm. McIlleen and J. W. Williams were in such perfect harmony in the planning of the work with Rev. J. W. Hayes, the inviting church's pastor. If there were any selfishness in the matter we have not discovered it. A number of people who prepared for messengers did not get any, because a number of messengers would not be assigned, but went their own way, while the number of messenger were shorter than ever; although more money raised. Now, since this was not a money-making machine, we are certain that the whole city is glad that Wichita, went over the top. It is the spirit of Wichita, to lose sight of self, but the cause must go forward. We are proud of our city. It will take years to find a place that an beat Wichita. Losing sight of our shortcomings let us rejoice in the victory for the Master's Kingdom. OFFICE OF EFFICIENCY It is with pride that we point to Dr. F. O. Miller and Dr. David R. McGee at 620½ N. Main St., who have the best equipped office in the State for the practice of Medicine and Dentistry. Such medical library is outstanding and only a few days ago Dr. Miller spent several days in the cities of the far East, while in New York, he thought to purchase a first class X-Pay Machine. It is now in the office; therules him to look thru the patient and see just what is wrong before attempting to treat the case. They take pictures of the bones then not to work to correct the wrong. Dr. Miller is a graduate from Louisville Medical College of several years ago and has practiced in several states, standing for a number of years as one of the leading physicians in this city and state; so we are not the least surprised at Dr. Miller as he believes in the best. No more excuses that you will have to go where you can have an X-Ray examination; only be fair to your own and your own will prepare for your welfare. Dr. McGee is a graduate from Howard University and is making good in our midst. We are proud of both of these distinguished characters, and will be disappointed if you don't click in your support. Call and look at this new X-Ray Machine. ORA MORNEY PASSES TO HIS REWARD Last Saturday marked the end of the life of Mr. Ora Morney, who passed to hiseward. He was janitor for the Holiness Church, where his funeral was attended last Tuesday with the Southern Undertaking Company in chargee. He leaves a father mother, sisters, brother and mar relatives and friends to mourn his demise. FRIDAY, July 10, 1925. BIG FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Swimming Meet Base The F. public Celebration staged at McKinley Park, by Mr. Burrel H. Neely, was a great of the social and recreational life of the Community. There was plenty to eat and drink. The Swimming Events, under the direction of Young Van Leu was a credit to the Married and Single Men was a great event. This attracted a great throng. The outstanding event was the Tennis Tournament. There were six enteries in the Doubles and ten in the singles. The finals in Doubles were between Ira. Sims and Price, and Dr. Bell and Mr. G. L. West. The contest was won by Feil and Wor The Singles were fought out between Dr. Sims and West. This was a battle to the finish. Dr. Sims won two of the three sets. This is only a forcurner of the Great Labor Day Celebration. ANNOUNCEMENT OF KANSAS DIS- TRICT MEETINGS Southeastern District and Auxiliaries will meet at Cherryvale, Bethlehem Baptist Church July 20-24, 1925, Rev. J. T Flias Moderator, Rev. A. L. Gardner Secretary. Kaw Valley District Association and Auxiliaries will meet at Walnut Plvd Bartlet Church, Kansas City, Kansas, July 29, Aug. 2, 1925, Rev. W. H. Young, Moderator, Dr. H. B. con, Corresponding Secretary. Southwestern Association and Auxiliaries will meet at Pilgrim Peat M. D. Church, Arkansas City, Kansas, August 11-16, 1925, Rev. J. W. Hayen, Moderator; Rev. M. S. Jones Secy. Smoky Hill River Association and and Anulariet will meet with the Zion Baptist Church, Abilene, Kansas, August 4-9, 1925. Rev. G. T. Raimey, Moderator; Bro. Lewis N. Grimes, Secretary. AMERICA IS GRADUALLY SWING TO WARDS THE RIGHT WASHINGTON. July 6—Seven states have passed laws for the sun have passed new laws for the impression of lynching during the last ten years according to a report prepared by Professor Monroe N. Work of Tuskegee Institute for the Commission on Rage Relations of the Federal Council of Churches to be published shortly. Two other states Oklahoma and North Carolina—have strengthened their laws against the "great American Crime." In all there are now thirteen states that have special lynching laws. Bills for the suppression of lynching have been introduced into practically all Southern States. Four of the states passing new anti-lynching laws are Northern or Western. They are Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Two of them, Kentucky and West Virginia, may be classed as Border states. Other states with anti-lynching laws are Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee. In announcing the publication of the report Dr. Haynes, secretary of the Commission says "There offer for national and state laws will be a great help against mob violence. Legislation will be effective however just in so far as public opinion backs up the law and insists that officers uphold the laws and protect prisoners and that properly constrain any prisoners, irrespectively, in an impartial manner. During the first five months of the war there were seven lynchings on the victims being burnt at the site. This two victims are in the first six months of last year and TENNIS ASSOCIA-TION FORMED The Tennis Fans of the City, met on Thursday evening at the Y W A., and formed an association. Because of the small number of officers were not elected; Wardjourned to meet at the Claridge-Taylor conservatory of music Tuesday evening July 11th. One of the special features of the meeting was the awards of the Cursus man July Fourth, the Singles by Dr. Hugh N. Sims, and the doubles by 1s P. M. Lell and Mr. G. L. West. These cues were given by Halzle Jewelry Store and Mr. B. H. Nee'y. reven too many for America. The churches and all good citizens must redouble their efforts to stop the mob record for this year where America must become a 'livestock end mob murder now. The land in 1926'. To that end we must tenance of law and the security of THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD AND THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAN THE ONLY PANECEA Washington, July 13—Jewish rabbis are lecturing in Protestant theological seminaries on race relations as exchange professor. Christian ministers are speaking at Jewish colleges and institutions on the brotherhood of races. So says a report by John W Herring, secretary of the Committee on Goodwill Between Jews and Christians of the Federal Council of Church, to members of his committee and to a group of rabbis presenting the Central Conference of American Pabbis. Among theological seminars which are taking part in this exchange of lectures are those of McCormick University the University of Chicago Oberlin College and the Theological Seminary. Rabbis and Christian ministers serving as exchange professors include; Rabbi Solomon Freehof of Chicago, Rabbi S. Mayerberg of Dayton, Professor Dustace Haydon of the University of Chicago, and President Orca D. Davis, Chicago Theological Seminary students at a number of colleges have been interested and have had group discussions on race questions. Newspapers throughout the country are helping to create understanding and goodwill between Christians and Jews and other racial groups states the report which says that a recent statement formulated by the Joint Committee of Jews and Christians was widely published by the press. In addition, newspapers have sought and published, Mr. Herring declares, many articles and interviews with both Jews and Christians on the subject of race relations. The newspapers, he says, also have covered fairly and adequately meetings which have been held in many cities and towns throughout the country. The action of American newspapers in this matter, he states, will have a reflex influence on the European press. Both the Protestant and Jewish religious groups have played a part in life in our nation are at stake" this growing understanding between racial groups, it is asserted. "Ideas of neighborliness, and the exchange of courtesy and hospitality through groups of various races and cultures have made progress," says Dr. Alfred Williams Anthony, chairman of the committee. "In many cities regular 'town meetings' or forum councils are being organized for the discussion of racial, international and community problems. Chicago is the most advanced, with rotary. Other cities in which town meeting organizations are organized are Dayton Cincinnati In 'anapolis, Des Moines, Iowa City, Terre Haute, Springfield and Jolie, Five Cents Per Copy A LETTER FROM AFRICA To the ha u District State Convention My dear Christian Friends It is with much love I write you all to let you know I have not forgotten you also to let you know I am getting along in this far away land. I am just recovering from my first attack of John Bull (African fever) since my return to the field; I do not think I would have had this attack so soon, but I was in Monrovia about 5 or 6 days, and drinking that bad water down theres during the dry season brought the attack on me sooner than if I had been back in my bush home where we have a living spring at the back of the mission. It will be a long time before I spend that long a time in Monrovia, again until the hard ruins come and then I can get all of the good water I want to drink. I have been planning to tell my friends about my trip over, but I will tell you about that in my next article to the paper. I am writing you all on a very important matter and I want you all to know about it, and since The Star is the official organ for the Kansas Baptists, I am taking this method to tell you know about this affair. I hope I will be understood, and if there are any questions that any one wishes to ask me, I am ready to answer them. I have been working in the Kansas Baptist Convention since August 1887 when I was only a small girl in short dresses, and I have witnessed the steady growth of the work in the State and just what I am as a Christian, I owe it very largely to Baptists of the State, many of whom have passed to their reward, and some are still on the stage of action. Whatever is your interest is mine, and I know I have some in the State who will say the same about me. All of the old workers with whom I have worked for so many years know that if I am interested in a cause and a person, that I mean every word I say. If I have a conviction, I stay by it until I see I am wrong. I do not change just for the plaudits of men. I am saying all of this to let you all know that I have always been, and I expect always to remain a member of the National Baptist Convention incorporated, and I mean to die a member I was forced to do my Foreign Mission work under the Lott Carey Convention, because the Foreign Mission Board I had been working for and had been accepted as a candidate to come to Foreign Field, actually refused to send me after I had fully qualified myself. Now I can see it was God's plan for me to come out under the Lott Carey Convention, but all of my interests are with my National Baptist Convention Now so the Hump Convention was failing so badly, and came and begged the Lott Carey Convention to take over their Foreign Mission Work (a thing they have never had out here) I want the Baptist of Kansas to know where I stand in the affair. I am just like dozens our Lott Carey men, I am still doing my Pub ishing Board work with my own Convention. I have an agreement with Dr. Townsend, and he wrote me recently that my name is on the mailing list and my S. S. Literature will be sent me free of charge just as all of the other missionaries are sent; he has already sent me two of the fine picture roll, and since Rev. and Mrs. Horton did not have one and they had two of the books with the lessons for the year then we exchanged, and we are work- t just as one big Baptist family. My State is with the National Baptist Con- vention and I want you all to know I am. The Clark Memorial Baptist Ch. in Homestead, Pa., that is supporting me and my station is with the National Baptist Convention, only they do their Foreign Mission Work with the Lott Carey Convention and my Church in Kansas is also a member, then how could I do otherwise? I believe I have as much gray matter in my brains as any white missionary on the field, and if this can translate the New Testament in the native dialect, I can do the same; so when I do pruter home it will be for that purpose. Cleveland is about to form a council. In Indianapolis a voluntary committee is at work. "Stimulating and forming public opinion aright is bringing about the association and co-operation of the best elements of racial groups throughout the country." RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OF KANSAS the REV, P B FITZWATER, DD, Dear of the Evening School, Bloody Bible situte of Chicago. (C. 1921, Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for July 12 THE GOSPEL IN ANTIOCH OF PISIDIA. LESSON TEXT—Acta 12 11-52. GOLDEN TEXT—Hitchold I have written a letter of thanks to the peoples, a leader and commander to the people. "Jas. 55 4" PRIMARY TOPIC—Telling Strangers About Jesus JUNIOR TOPIC=Harmabas and Paul in Antioch, Ubida in Antioch, Pennsylvania INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC=Early Victories of Foreign Missions. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Paula Freaching and Its Effects. I. In the Synagogue at Antioch in Pieldia (vs. 13-10). From Paphos Paul and Barnabas, with their companion Mark, went northward to Perga. Here Mark, for some reason, perhaps because of hardships, went back. He was ready to go again when they started on their second journey, but Paul would not give his consent (Acts 17:38-39). Before Paul's death he testified in Mark's favor for he had found him profitable unto him for the ministry (II Tim 4:11). From Perga they went to Antioch in Pisidim, and here they entered the synagogue on the Subbath day. From this we see that though Paul was sent to the Gentiles, he did not depart from the order of beginning with the Jews. II. Paulus First Recorded Sermon (vv. 17-41). This sermon is worthy of careful study. In its analysis we find four parts: 1. Historical (vy. 17:23). In this section we see how Paul, in a conciliatory way, led them gradually through a series of changes in which God had dealt gravelously with them, finally giving them Jesus, His Son. (1) God chose and exalted the people (v. 17). (2) He delivered them from Egyptian bondage, and led them through the terrible wilderness (v. 17 18). (3) He destroyed the Canaanite nations, giving their lands to the Israelites (v. 19). (4) He gave them judges as their deliverers when distressed by surrounding nations (v. 20). (5) After they had selflessly chosen a king, He rejected the dynasty of Saul, and chose David, a man after His own heart (v. 21 22). (6) Finally it was God who from David's seed raised up unto Israel a Savior, Jesus. This demanded proof, which is given in the next section 2. Apologetical (vv. 2437). That this Jesus is the seed of David and therefore the promised Messiah, he proves by three lines of argument: (1) The testimony of John the Baptist (vv. 2425). John disclaimed all power as their deliverer, and pointed to Jesus as such. (2) The prophecies of Scripture were fulfilled in their relection and crucifixion of Jesus (vv. 2629). (3) By His resurrection from the dead (vv. 3037). Having proved Jesus to be the seed of David, he proceeds to follow the doctrinal teachings growing out of such proof. 3 Doctrinal (vv. 38-39) The great doctrine derived from this proof is justification by faith, the very marrow of the gospel. (1) The ground of justification is by Jesus. He took our place as a winner that we might have His place as sons (H Cor. 5:21). (2) Who are justified? Those who believe in Him. (3) From what is one justified? All sins. The one who believes in Jesus is freed, forgiven. His sins are not blotted out. This is the missionary message for all times. May we strive to get our pupils to believe in Him. (4) Practical (w. 4041). The application of this sermon was a warning test the judgment spoken of by Habakkuk should fall upon them III. The Effect of the Sermon (v. 42-52). 1. Many of the Jews and proselytes asked to hear these words again (v. 42-49). Almost the whole city came to hear the Word of God the next Sabbath. This great crowd incited the Jailors of the Jews. 2. Open opposition (v. 52-52) This jealousy could not long be restrained. It broke out in open opposition. The persuasion became so violent that Paul and Barnabas were expelled from the city. This persuasion was answered by Paul's selection of the Jews and his turning to the Gentiles. 3. The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Ghost (v. 52). "The life of Christ concerns Him, who being the holiest among the mighty, and the mightiest among the holy, lifted with His pleried hands empires off their bings, and turned the stream of centuries out of its channel, and still governs the ages." God Must Lead Water is the greatest necessity of life, though God must lend us into the wilderness before we understand 18.—Evangelical Teacher. DRIVE IT YOURSELVES NEW FORDS ALWAYS Phone Mkt. 3626 REMEMBER THE LOACTION 119-21 N. Topcka NORTH END MEAT MARKET 1913 North Lawrence Market 1479 ALL STEAKS PER POU... Loin Steak 25c Round Steak ... 25c Porter-Houst Steak 25c Short Cut Steak 25c Chuck Steak ... per lb 15c Sausage per lb ... 15c Chuck Roast per lb 10c & 12½c Boiling Meats . per lb 5c & 8c Hamberger per lb 15c, two for 25c Home Made Lard per pound ... 20c FLOWER TH AND YOU ARE Flower Pots, Boxes Trellis for you If so, let us furni R. H. TAYLOR FURNITURE Office Phone M. 2659 519 E. M 'N. K. 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He left for Fiskridge, Topeka, Ottawa, and Fort Scott, and from there will leave for his home in Pennsylvania. PETER H. BURGESS Office 533½ N. Main Phone M. 3868 H. F GEEDER, M. D. DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECIALTY Evening Hours 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. Res. 127 N. Waco Phone D. 4597 WICHITA, KANSAS CHURCHES & AUXILIARIES Church Financial Record Book $1.50 Sunday School Set. Record Book 1.00 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 Breather's License.....7.5 Local License.....25 Church Letters, per dozen.....35 S. school Class Record Book.....25 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 B. Y. P. U. Secy.' Record Book 1.00 B. Y. P. U. Section Record Book .50 B. Y. P. U. Treas. Order Book .25 Order Books on any Treasurer .25 We print any design you want by special orders The Negro Star Publishing Co. 1241 Wabash Ave. Wicnita, Kana. 'Phone Market 3130' Rev. W. M. McCray, Pastor of the C. M. E. Church, Rev. Tyler, Presiding Elder of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Austen of Eskridge, were visitors and enjoyed the evening services. Members and friends of the C. M. E. Church had a birthday surprise on Mrs. W. M. McCray, June 29th., wife of Rev. W. M. McCray, pastor of the C. M. E. Church; cake and ice cream were served. Mrs. Estella Logan attended the National Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress at Wichtta. Mr. Albert Bradley who has lived in this county for years, died at his home, Paxico, last Thursday afternoon at the age of 81 years; he was buried Saturday in the Paxico Cemetery. Ross Logan left the 4th for a two weeks' visit in Toneka. The Masons' Banquet on the evening of the 4th of July was well attended and enjoyed by all present. RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. A. J. Robinson of Riverside Baptist Church, 24th St. and Malvick, is making great preparation to build a nice church on their beautiful site on the corner of 24th Street and Malvic Avenue; they are holding outdoor meetings; which is well attended and enjoyed by all visitors. You are welcome and highly entertained. Sunday School at 9:30; Bro. H. R. Sims, Supt. 11 o'clock service, Elder Jno. J. Summers preached a powerful sermon, text Acts, 1st chapter, 8th verse "Ye shall be witness unto me in Judea and Jerusalem and in the utmost parts of the earth." Powerful sermon and full of logic, Rev. H. T. Hill preached at night; a noble sermon. The Lord's Supper was administered. All told of their determination to go on the upward way. A joyful meeting indee. Riverside Baptist is planning an old time camp meeting for August, and invite all churches to attend:—Tabernacle with it congregation on the 3rd Sunday in this month. Officers: Rev. A. T. Robinson, Bro. A. R. Washington, Bro. Sims, Elder Jno. J. Summers, Assisting. THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. 1945 N. Lawrence EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! Let Us Clean and Press Your A CALL M. 6633 SEXTON CLEANER 515 N MAIN SEXTON TAILORING CLEANER AND DYER AIN WICHI CENTRAL Baptist Theology Topeka Adjoiring Kansas Industri NOW With Efficient Teachers. Fine Doe Students wanted who desire GEO. R. BRIDEFF H B. BRONSON, D. D. De Address all communications to Things to be Summer School. Stud Faculty, Friends for H One Hundred GRADE A PASTEUR DRIN Malted Drink—For Sale Everywhere in SAYER M. 4118 Medical An Not Theological Service Topeka, Kansas. Kansas Industrial Educatio Institute NOW OPEN Student Teachers. Splendid Fine Dormitory. Is wanted who desire to study for the GEO. R. BRIDEFORTH, Principal. BONSON, D. D. Dean. A. W. ROSS. All communications to either of the above Things to be Prayed For Inner School. Student Body, Miss City, Friends for Institute, New One Hundred acres of land A. W. ROSS, G. A PASTEURIZED MILK DRINK—For Sale The Famous Everywhere in the City, 50 SAYERS DAIRY 132 Local Ambulance S ical Phones 20 trical 274 WOODS MEMORIAL HOS Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Adjoicing Kansas Industrial Educatio Institution. NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted who desire to study for the ministry. GEO. R. BRIDEFORTH, Principal. H. B. BRONSON, D. D. Dean. A. W. ROSS, Director Address all communications to either of the above persons. Things to be Prayed For: Summer School. Student Body, Missions, Faculty, Friends for Institute, New Building, One Hundred acres of land A. W. ROSS, Gen. Missionary GRADE A PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM Malted Drink-For Sale The Famous Chocolate Everywhere in the City, 5C Surgical Obstetrical C. T WOODS MEM C. T WOODS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL E. E. BOWSER, A. B. D. D., Surgeon-In-Chief 310 North 14th St 310 North 14th St 310 North 14th St. PARSONS, KANS. --- The Well.Dressed Man is always Admired who wears Custom-Tailored Clothes made-to-measure from All Wool Fabrics. Hundreds of designs at the prices to fit your purse. Suits made to order from $18 TO $60. TAILORING GO. AND DYER, WICHITA, KANSAS --- PICAL Seminary Kansas. Educatio Institution. OPEN Splendid Campus mitory. to study for the ministry. RTH, Principal. n. A. W. ROSS, Director either of the above persons. Prayed For: Cent Body, Missions, Institute, New Building, acres of land A. W. ROSS, Gen. Missionar ZED MILK & CREAM K MOR The Famous Chocolate the City, 5C S DAIRY Ambulance Service Phones 2081- 274 ORIAL HOSPITAL 14th St. 1 132 N. Walnut --- WHY PAY RENT? ONE DOLLAR STARTS A HOME We Have A Few Desirable Lots Left In Best Colored District Between 11th St., and 12th St. L'OUVERTURE SCHOOL WE BUILD SMALL HOMES Payments Like Rent. No Down Payments. EARL LONG Phone D. 3851 Office Phone D.5277W After 6 p. m. 127 1-2 N. Topeka, Upstairs RED STAR FLOUR RED STAR MILLING CO MAK MAK RED STAR WICHITA, KS. Cherryvale News Notes. Sunday School at 9:45 with Supt. and a goodly number of scholars event; new quarterkes had not come so we took up last review lesson; stor taught. Services at 11 o'clock; as this was 1st Sunday, 50 minutes were given to those desiring to say a word for us. Afterwhich pastor delivered a strong sermon; 2nd Timothy, 2nd chapter, 3rd verse: "Therefore endure excess as a good soldier for Jesus Christ; subject: "Let Jesus Use You." Our hearts were made to burn. B. Y. P. U., at 5:45 o'clock with study course teacher and Secretary in chair, lesson: "What Baptists Believe." This was 1st Sunday, group 1.0 rendered a 100% program. 8 o'clock short devotion led by Sister Clara Daniels; a t 8:15 Pastor Thomas took his stand and preached a wonderful scion from Songs of Solomon 6:10. Slow but Sure Club had a truck out to Coffeyville, last Thursday evening and stopped for the entertainment at Mr. and Mrs. Warren's. We thank Mrs. Warren for her kindness oining her doors and Pastor Williams and his members and friends of Coffeyville, who bought out our eats and helped this club go over; realizing from the effort $27.15. The clubs are rallying and doing nicely Clubs Nos. 1 and 3 under leadership to Sisters Mary Roberson and Bessie Rauten? are in line, club No. 2 got weak and fell by the wayside. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bryant and daughter of Fredonia, motored down to spend a few days with Mrs. Bryt's mother. Rcv. T. E. Walker went to Parsons, Sunday and accompanied his wife here: she has been in the hospital about 3 month for a very serious op- and Mrs. P. Tolbert and son of Independence, spent Saturday and Sunday visiting their mother, Mrs. C. 'side Parker. Rev. J. K. Cabbell of Independence, spent last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Reddins, 6½ N. E. of town. Mrs. Fitze, Mr. Clarence McFarland of Coffeyville, Mr. and Mrs. McFarland of Independence, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas and nice, May and Mrs. Skaggs were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. O. W. Reddins, 6½ miles from town. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant and daughter Pearl, mother Mrs. C. Daniels, Mrs. Sloane, motored to Nowata, the 4th THE RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS BUY GOOD FLOUR AT A FAIR PRICE IT IS MORE ECONOMICAL THAN A CHEAP FLOUR AT ANY PRICE. BUY TAR FLOUR notes. Supt., scholars not come lesson; Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office. Office 628 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita —:— Hanes. FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Les. 501N Water St. Phone Mkt 1665 James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 600 N. Main Phone M. £265 and spent the day visiting Mrs. Daniel's mother and friends. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Goodridge and mother, Mrs. Sarah Baldtrip of Oktaha, Okla., spent Sunday visiting at the home of Mrs. Goodridge's mother and at the B. B. Church. Mr. S. Mutcalf spent Saturday and Sunday here visiting friends. Mrs. Ethel Teal spent a few days in Oswego, visiting her mother and relatives; she accompanied her daughter home, who has been visiting there for for the last 2 months. Mr. and Mrs. D. Taylor and son of Pittsburg, motored here the 4th, to visit relatives and friends; they returned home Sunday afternoon. Miss Bertha Robinson who is a student at school at that place, accompanied them and visited at the home of her parents. Mrs. Roberta Roundtree of Omaha who has been in Coffeyville, for some times pasted thru here Monday evening enroute to Baxter, where she will spend a few days before returning to Omaha. Grandpa Knox of Indecendence spenta day here visiting Mr. Jones Wheaton. Rev. D. Jones of Joplin Mo. passed thru here yesterday enroute to Oklahoma. Mr. Nathaniel Hutton left for Tampa to visit his brother and while away will visit places in Illinois. Mrs. Lula Landis and grandson, left Monday visiting points in Kansas. Mrs. Myrtle Landis spent Thursday in Independence, visiting relatives and friends. Rev. J. S. King is spending a few days in Sedan. When you get hungry get a real hot meals at Landis and Brown's Cafe on West Main. Go to Pig Ears Wagon for good daughter hot, Sandwiches of all description Ms. Mrs. hours 8 p. m. to 12. the 4th Ruth Wheaton, Reporter. The Negro Star--for the good of the people "400" The National Choc Ice Cold, for Sale DeCOURSEY CREA TURK'S 507 N. Barbecued Meat and Colo SEE US A The National Chocolate Dairy Drink Ice Cold, for Sale Every where 5c DeCOURSEY CREAM COMPANY Barbecued Meat Coney Islands and Cold Drinks 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 $11.00 Refine kinky, frizy, coarse 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 50c 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 naturally straightens and watters the hair and helps 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 40c Is made from pure coconut oil cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream 40c Is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream 50c Is nourishing, softening and stimulating 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 shaded High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglorco $1.00 Is a special hair straightener for men, possibly guaranteed to straighten the mist stubborn hair 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 Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. There was a good attendance at our services, including visitors to worship with us at 11 a.m. A general testimonial meeting was held instead of our usual sermon. The Holy Sacrament was administered. At 8 p. m., a splendid sermon was delivered by our pastor Rev. R. L. Pope; there were seven baptized during the services. The Moonlight picnic that was to have been given on Monday evening by the A. C. E. League, was postponed until Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Davis. Bishop A. J. Carey of Chicago, will be present with us Sunday. A reception will be given him on Monday evening. The Booster's Club will entertain with a trip around the world on July 23rd. St. Paul Notes. colate Dairy Drink Every where 5c M COMPANY PLACE Main St. Coney Islands d Drinks ND BE FED WINNING CONFIDENCE In such a trying emergency as death, the immediate family must necessarily be be relieved of all the many responsibilities of funeral arrangement. In a quietly efficient manner, with a degree of perfection that leaves no detail overlooked, we have won the confidence of those we serve and those who see us serve. CITIZENS MORTUARY 110 W. Elm Street Office Mkt. 5017 PHONES:—Res. D. 402-R Parts For All Cars—Lathe Work in Connection WICHITA SALES AND AUTO WRECKING CO., Job Work by Hour or Contract Pistons Made or Fitted Our Prices at the Bottom—Our Serv- ice at the Top. 109 S. Washington Phone..... WICHITA, KANS. Strong City Locals. A free chicken fry was given out to Mr. Allen's, the 4th of July. A truck full went out. Mrs. Celess Levell spent the 4th in Emporia. Mrs. Henry Moore visited with her brother, Floyd Morris and wife, and attended the Congress in Wichita. Mrs. Lulu Pogus and Miss B. Carwans and daughter Eva Mae, visited with relatives in Wichita, and attended the Congress. Rev, G. T. Raimey at supper with the Henry Moore family, last Tuesday. The Tom Lewis family are planning to spend the month of August in Kentucky. Word was received by relatives here that Mr and Mrs. Nelson Pennington, of Denver, Colo., had lost their baby daughter, Alice Marie. The family have our sympathy. Our new pastor will be with us Sunday. He is expecting every member out to church. Rev, J. R. Martin, our art will preach for us Tuesday n. h. It is on his way to Topka to attend summer school. Mr. Henry Morris has gone to Newton, to visit his daughter, Mrs. Delmar Brown and family. --- B. Moore. Reporter. WABASH STUDIO OF MUSIC Phone M 3130 1241 Wabash Avenue Only Diligent Pupils Are Accepted Develop Your Musical Side You May Surprise Yourself Strictly Modern Methods Use! We give the Diploma Course Miss Dorothy L Sims Instructor REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP AND NOTION STORE Men and Womens' Shoes repaired while you wait. Men's half soles Leather $.90 Men's half soles Panco $1.00 Ladies' half soles 75c Rubber Heels: Ladies' 35c Mens' 40c kant L. M leit born and all work guaranteed. L. E. Reddick. 835 E. Myrdock HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE Phone Mkt. 3265 600 1-2 N. Main S Wichita, Kansas THE SOUTHERN UNDERTAKING CO. DOORS ARE NOW OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS Guaranteeing satisfaction to our customers, both in prices and in service. 1st class hearse & ambulance service. And when you are in need of such service, Please give us a trial. Day Phone Mkt 2805 Night Phone Mkt. 7370 Geo. W. Wagner, Mgr. Who never sleeps UNUSUAL BARGAINS IN Player Pianos NOW $10 MONTHLY PAYMENTS The J.O. Adams Music Co. 206 East Douglas Ave. Six Floors One Price No Commission a The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject us matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive our paper. Great men are not measured by how much they say, but by what they say. SCIENCE is supposed to teach us how God works, but the modern scientist seems to want to teach us that things can work without God. They would rather have a monkey for a father than a God, but if that was even so, back of that monkey was a starter of life, then back of that life must be a power with enough life to give life; so we must go back, back beyond the power of human mind, to a greater mind than all things that do now exist in the natural world. Since God has asked us to try Him and every nation that tries Him get the best results, in politics, society, and brotherly love and care; we would rather rest our primitiveness on God—and get the results that world has experienced since creation by every nation, who trusted Him. When we have done away with the Virgin Birth of Christ, then we shall have no more spiritual birth, and God is a spirit, and asking and demanding that we shall be born in the spiritual family, then if Christ is the first visible demonstration of the spirit of God to show men how it will get in you (born from above in you) it will lead you in the paths of righteousness, making you saved for eternity and safe to live with here in this world. Now, for the modernist to do away with our only natural demonstration would leave the world yet without a heaven born Saviour and cut asunder our connection with heavenly family, which He sad: We were heirs and hearts in the South as there are in had better be a little slow in swallowing that dose as it may ruin you. WE have alway contended that there are some of as nobler to stand up against public opinion and the North, but it takes real backbone to stand up against public opinion and especially against your own race, so number of our Southern white friends have publicly remained quiet, but morally and secretly worked that things would some day change. They are getting results: seven states have passed new laws for the suppression of lynching during the last ten years. Right will win, but it takes time and patience. Don't give up the struggle, join everything that can make strength and friends for the Race. LOCALS NOTICE!! Wanted information of Mrs Martha Edwards Gibon; there is an error in the estate of her former husband, Joseph Edward. It is of great value to her, write Negro Star Editor, Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. B. H. Neely is suffering quite a bit with an infected finger. Miss Sadie Foye of Oklahoma City, is here visiting her auntie, Mrs M. Noland and family. Mesdames Leola Payne, Ora Carter and Katherine Sellers were the hostess for a very delightful picnic party Wednesday evening, honoring Mrs. H. Harper of California, and Miss B. Webb of Texas, in the McKinley Park, 15th and Ohio. The consession house in this park is ideal and the park alovely place for parties and picnics being well equipped in almost every detail. The picnic was elaborately arranged and carried out to the letter. The guests 39 in number left at a late hour complimenting the hostesses as ideal and for this cool, comfortable spot, as well as Mr. Grissard the park keeper for courtesies shown. Mrs. E. M. Parnes and son Junior, were in the office Monday. Mr. R. Wilson of Omaha, Neb. is now in The Negro Star office to help make stronger the working force. Misses Drustelle Mollett, Bertha Webb and Mrs Leola Payne were office guests of the week. Mrs R. Jones and family left Friday of last week for Detroit, Michigan, where she will join her hustand and make their future home. Mrs. K. O. Miller is spending some time with relatives in the East. Miss Ethel Case left Monday for a visit to Chicago, with her sister Mrs. A. Johnson. Mr. O. T. Taylor left Wednes day, for Cloe, where he will spend several months Mr. T W. Williams of Kansas City, is a visitor in the city. Mrs. Martha Evans and daughter, Miss Laura Bell Evans of Franklin Ind., is visiting in the city with her Sister Mrs. W. E. Whitte and family 509 N. Water St. Mrs. Wm Crutcher left Tuesday for Kansas City, to attend the State S. S. Convention and A. C. E. League. E. B. B. Club Notes On Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Phillips, the members of the club held their meeting. Devotion led by Mrs. Eva Woods. Time was spent in lesson stuey. Next week they will hold their meeting with M. S. Edmonson, 524 N. Wichita. Mr. Jasper Dickerson of Oxford, Kansas, was in spending the 4th, called at the office and queued his subscription for annual year. Mr. Jewel Brown entertained a few friends Sunday afternoon honoring her mother Mrs Harris and Mrs. H. Charles of Topeka; quite a jolly bunch present. Refreshments served just before retiring to church. Mrs Ada Neely and daughter Mary, left last week for Colora do, to spend the summer. Mrs. Ida Ballance has completed her course in nurse training and is accepting work in Parsons, where we hope she will have great success. Miss Martha Penn is visiting with Miss Arnetha Butler in Newton, Kansas Quite a number from here are attending the C. M. E Conference in Newton. Mrs. N. D. Briley is in Newton, attending conference. Mrs. Sims, President of St. Mary Mission, was in the office on business. Mrs. Bettie Wilson, an aged citizen, died at the home of her son Mr. Wright Wilson 2513 Indiana Avenue. They have our sympathy in this sat hour. She leaves several children and grandchildren. She was formerly from Mississippi, later lived in Oklahoma, where she was carried for burial. The mental development of our children will be in the hands of so very efficient teachers, viz: MUSIC!-Raymond Hunt. DOUGLAS F. L. Barnett, principal; Dorothy Oddy Hill, Mrs. Gertrude Farmer, Mrs Louise Thompson. EIGHTEENTH—Francis Rowles. GRAND - Irene Woodard LOUVERTURE - F. C. Weat. principal; Rebecca Martin, Dolly Thompson, Mrs. Jessie V. Perry, Mrs. Katherine Geeder, Myrtle Hurst, Marie Brown, Eunice Hughes, Edna Lannanne, Lois Hill, Edna Schwell, Janie McClain, Clara Armatead, Carrie L. Burney, Neola B, Parks, Constance Reeves. With the co-op ration of the parents, the intellectual fire can be fanned to height never reached before in Wichita. A number of the teachers are old in experience and still they stay alive to the latest methods of teaching. Some changes have been FOR SALE BY CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD Phones M. 3263 6011½ N. Main St One 7 room, one 5 room house on good corner lot both modern 900 block on N. Water St. A Bargain at $1700 terms. East Murdock: 6 Room modern— nasement, Garage—Price $2800.00 Terms. Madge Avenue: 4 Rooms 18 lots Price $2600.00. Liberal Terms. 13 Block on Santa Fe St.: 5 Room, East front, Semi Modern, $1500.00 Terms. 10 Block on Indiana: 4 Rooms, Semi Modern. Price $1850.00. Terms. 11 Block on Ohio: 5 Rooms New East front, Price $1600. Liberal terms. Cleveland Ave.: 8th block, 5 rooms houses, Good lot. Price $3150.00, $200 cash, $25.00 per month. Cleveland Avenue: Two 5 Room Modern, Garage, chicken yard, for quick sale, Pince $3800 00, Liberal Terms. Fifth Block, Ohio: 6 Rooms, 3 lots full basement, Semi Modern, Price $2200 00. Terms. A number of houses for sale on Monthly Payment Plans. RENTAL PROPERTY Two three room modern apartments for rent $22.50 per month. Four Rooms, 619 Ohio Ave. Elec- Washington, $1250; $50 down, and $12.00 per month. 8th block on Wabash: 4 rooms; Modern, paved street, Price $1600; $200 cash, balance like rent. Wabash Eight Hundred Block, 4- room modern 50 ft. garage; Must sell at once $2300; Terms $150 00 cash, Balance like rent. Pennsylvania 21 Hundred block, new four room house, electric, gas and four consideration $2250, Liber- al terms. Meridian Avenue South 15th block, 2 new four room houses and 100 feet of ground, consideration $1800 00 Terms $200.00 cash, balance like rent. Piatt Avenue 10th block, four room, recently remodeled, gas and electric, new hard wood floor throughout, 50 ft. for a quick sale $2250; $150 00 down, balance like rent. A number of other properties for sale on monthly plans. made and we hope they were for the best and new young teachers have been added. Mr. Gordon West will go to Kansas City. He has given us several years of real earnest service. Every parent should think on the fact that his children will not pass this way but once and he must make the best of it now or his children are ruined for life. The race will need these lives and they made as efficient as possible, to battle the problems of life and lead to victory this rising generation, who is having to contend for every inch of ground on which to stand. CONGRESS IN WICHITA (Continued from last issue) Dr. L. K. Williams, spoke of the leaders who were passing out, and he suggested that the Congress show its appreciation for the service of Dr. Cannon, by lifting a contribution in order that he made take a rest. Without singing, without a word the people placed on he table $131.04. Dr. C. T. Stamps of Mississippi called attention to the good services rendered by the officers during the past year, and following officers were elected. D. W. Cannon, Atlanta, Ga., President; W. H. Jernagin, Washington; D. C., vice-president at large; J. H. Mays, Shreveport, J. W. Gayden, Belzonia, Miss; J. E. Evans, Shreveport La, J. F. Jersh, Boyonton, Okla., J. W. Wesley, Texarkana, Texas, Mrs. C. D. Robinson, Los Angles, Cal., Mrs. Rosa Glipson, Pleasant Hill, Mo., Mrs. M. J. Brockway, Oklahoma City, Okla. Mrs. C. M. Wells, Montgomery, Ala. Mrs. C. R. Lewis, Akron, Ohio vice-presidents; H. T. Sims, Wichita, Kan. recording secretary; Miss Rosa Brown, Atlanta, Ga., assistant recording secretary; H. K. Hill, Orlando, Florida, corresponding secretary; S. B. Butler, Indianapolis, Indiana, treasurer; D. L. Pounds, Birmingham, statistician; Miss Lucy E. Campbell, Memphis, Tenn., planist; E. W. D. Isaac, Nashville., music director; E. D. Pearson, Chicago, auditor. Thursday afternoon, opened with sun aq pue 'uoquauoos aspedug u song and praise service and prayer by the Rev. Dr. Jackson, of Texarkana. The speaker in the afternoon were Rev. W. B. Scott, of Chicago, Mrs. Viola T. Hill, of Florida; Mrs. M. J. Brockway, of Oklahoma. The congress was address by the Rev. Dr. O. D. Hailey, of Nathville, Tenn., and a collection of $35.20 was lifted for the educational work. A LETTER FROM AFRICA (Continued from page 1) a much as for rest. I have arrearent that Dr. Townsend, Secretary of our Publishing Board will do the work or me, and he has promised to take work as soon as I reach home with it. It is a great undertaking, and it is requiring very hard work coupled with my other duties. "I can do all things through Christ, that strengthens me." After all, I must take God as my partner in this work, or it cannot be done. It will help me so much in my evangelistic work to be able to read, "Thu says the Lord," in the native dialect. Now, I hope I have made myself quite clear in this affair; I could not support a rebellious, clashonet set of people, that split our great National Baptist Convention, and actually hed about the ownership of the Publishing House, and I know I gave many of my hard earned dollars to make it go. I am against them first, last, and all the time. Just as I am a one hundred per cent New Testament, uncompromising dyed in the wool Baptist, I am the same about the National Baptist Convention presided over by Dr. L. K. Williams I am very glad to say I am getting along fine with my work, but the night of April 8th, we sustained a very sad loss on the hill; we had one of those terrible storms that blew down every house on the hill but one, and one of our missionaries was in that; it was a miracle that none of our boys were killed for their building was the first one to go down, but they were in Mrs Gooding's house for family prayer, and thus they were saved, the girls and I were stopping with friends in the village, but we were drenched with that terrible rain. The boys came running to me in all of that storm saving the goat house and chicken houses were down and they are all killed, and one boy said, "I know we are going to have one big stew tomorrow." Only one goat was killed and one chicken, but they had that stew the next day; a native child is always thinking about his stomach. When the term was all over and in all of that rain, some of those boys skinned that Billy Goat that night, and ready for the stew the next morning. I do not eat goat, and I did not have time to eat anything, only let our Board know of our condition; many times God just permits things to take place to let us see how much He loves us. One of the deacons in the little Baptist church came to our rescue, and how, I and my children are safely housed until the last of Nov., and I know by that time our saw mill will have lumber cut to put up the building that our Lott Carey women have voted to put on our hill. I am very glad to say that our fine saw mill is here, and there is not one in all of Liberia like it, in fact, Lott Carey is now the only Negro Board that as a saw mill out here; the Esicopaal Board has one and they want to sell it, because it is not in a limber District and if a saw mill is not placed in a lumber district it will be of no service. By this time next year, we hope to be in our new forty-four room building because the mill makes doors and window frames, shinges and any piece of furniture we need. Again I want to thank you all for that very excellent mission box you gave me when I came out; it has made my children very happy, and the medicine has been a great help to me and to them; we are still making things out of it, because we can make clothes with more ease now than ever since the Metropolitan Mission Circle, also a friend from Baltimore, gave me a sewing machine. I row have children from 10 different tribes to work with. Will tell you more about my work in the next letter. Thanking you all once more and hoping to hear from you real soon, I remain yours in Christ, F. H. Watson, Careysburg, Liberia. Mrs. John A. Ayres underwent a minor operation last Friday. She is at home convalescing at 10f9 Indiana Avenue. There was indeed a large crowd in the evening session held in the Forum, The Rev. Wm. Green, of Jonesgore, Ark., made the opening prayer, and an address was delivered by Dr. J. E. East corresponding secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, of the National Baptist Convention, and he was followed by Dr. Austin, of Pittsburg, chairman of the Board. He made a wonderful plea for missions. Dr. L. G. Jordan, ex-secretary made a special prayer, asking God to open the hearts and the pocket-books of the people that they may contribute to the cause of Africa. A collection of $226.58 followed. The Rev. Vernon Johnson, of Lynchburg, Va., delivered the annual educational sermon. He used for his text, "This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zion, out- Send Us $1.50 To Renew for ONE YEAR ward was the uttermost part of the south coast."—Josha, Ivita Friday opened with departmental meetings and the usual song and praise service, and the opening prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Gilbert, of Marshall, Texas. The speakers of the morning session were Revs. P. Bryant, S. N. Vass, Nashville, Tenn., A. C. Capors, Sapulpa, Okla., W. S. Ellington, D. D. Nashville, J. T. Brown, D. D. Nashville. There were several solos and other music. Miss Estell McKinley, solo, selection by the Male quartet of Shreveport, and perhaps the most interesting feature was an instrumental solo by one of the youngest delegates, Miss Effie Flowers of Bowling Green, Ky., who played the "Dance of the Demons." Selection by the Female quartet of Topeka, Kansas. A purse of $161.31 was presented to Dr. E. W. D. Isaac in order that he might rest for thirty days. This amount was contributed by the delegates. In the afternoon the speakers were Mrs. M. J. Brockway, Oklahoma City; Dr. S. N. Vass, Nashville and a junior demonstration by Mrs. Viola T. Hill of Orlando, Fla., with a girl of 7 years old at the piano. Dr. L. G. Jordan gave the following motto: "FEW CAN GO, MANY CAN GIVE. ALL CAN PRAY." Prof. E. D. Pearson, auditor, made his report, and made some recommendations touching the future. Dr. S. L. McDowell, delivered an address, and he was followed by Dr. W. H. Moses, the field representative of the National Baptist Convention. A collection of $1501 was raised for the National Baptist Sunday School Publishing Board. The Rev. Dr. L. Phillips, of Chicago opened the prayer at the evening session. Rev. T. Hutchins, of Meridian, delivered an address. The Rev. Dr. J. W. Gayden, presided, and an address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. W. F. Lovelace, of Wynn, Ark., secretary of the Home Mission Board. A collection of $34.90 was lifted. Dr. E. W. D. Isaac made a short talk, and the annual doctrinal sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. J. Francis Robinson, of Cambridge, Mass. He used as his theme "Why Jesus Came Into The World". Rev. J. H. Evans, of Macon, Ga., made a prayer and a selection by the male quartet from Chicago. Saturday opened with the usual departmental meetings, and the song and praise service at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Bailey, of Texas, made the opening prayer. Miss Aulsbury, rendered a solo. President Cannon announced that the sessions during the day would be presided over by the lady vice-presidents. Mrs. C. M. Wills, was the first to preside, and the others in turn. Mrs. Wells asked the women to wear more clothes and longer dresses. Dr. L. G. Jordan, the historian spoke thirty minutes and at the conclusion he was given a collection of $31.05. Prof. Authur, of Cleveland, Ohio, spoke on the proposition of the building a place to hold summer Chautauqua, and said that if the Congress would undertake it, the land would be given free. Resolutions indorsing the proposition were adopted and referred to the National Baptist Convention for ratification. A thing unknown was pulled off, the graduating exercises of a class in Religious Training conducted by Dr. S. N Vass the expert. This was a feature. An interesting pro- gram was rendered. Dr. S. B. Butler, delivered an address on the origin of the idea. Then followed Mls. Paul ne L. Bates, delivered class prophesy, and the class poem was read by Mrs. J. W. Hayes, Dr. E. W. D. Isaac delivered the address to the graduating class. The diplomas were awarded by Dr. D. W. Cannon. In the afternoon Rev. G. R. Peckwith, made the opening prayer, and reports were made from the following departments: Superintedental 146 present during the session. raised $171.75, special for foreign missions $25.50, total $197.25. Advance teachers' department present during the session 66, raised $10. Home Department, enrollment 29 bora, enrollment 35, raised $55. raised $105.60. Abdemelech and DeElementary division, enrollment 51, raised$72; Cradle Roll enrollment 910 raised $14; B. Y. P. U. raised $165.50 Presidents of B. Y. P. U. enrollment 28 collected $28.03. Saturday night there was a music and literary concert and a musical contest which attracted large numbers. Sunday was the banner dav. Rev. J. B. Adams, of Brooklyn, N. Y. preached the sermon Sunday morning, and the closing sermon was preached by Rev. C. C. Aller. Coffeyville Notes. The ten day revival at the C. M. E Church being conducted by Madam Russell. is gaining in interest and fee liveness. Rev P. D. Skinner of the Sardis Fl at Baptist Church, is in Topeka, this week attending the Summer School of the Central Theological Seminary. The Crowd of Calvaryites and friends who visited with Rev. Washing on and congregation at Nowata, Sunday, report a good time, notwithstanding threatening weather. Pastor Williams preached at 3.00 p. m. Testimonial Services at Calvary Sunday morning very interesting and uplifting especially the five o'clock service. Sister Bradford, leader of the Sunrise Prayer Service, believes in the power of prayer. The great Texas-okahoma 30 day financial contest is on Oklahoma rather shaky; Texas loud and confident, but wait a few days. The Gleanera Class of Cavary Sunday school met Thursday, July 2. at the residence of Mrs. Ada Gilbe t on East 5th for the purpose of organizing. Pastor Williams and teachers presided. Following is the official roster: Pres. Mrs. Williams, Vice Pres. Odessa Hopson, Secretary Atlena Lorgacre, Assistant Secretary Mildred Wallace, Treasurer Ada Gilbert, Librarian Jesse Cartwright, Membership Committee Eva McKey, Chairman social and Program Committee Odessa Hopson, Committee on Publicity Mr. Hargre, Following Pastor Williams' very helpful address, a half hour was devoted to socializing. Mrs. Gilbert and Mr. Harris are the teachers of this class and have made a fine start. Class Motto: "We Will Wok k while 'Tis Day." Grand Lodge Session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor opens here July 13. Local lodges are busy getting ready to review the visitors. All are looking forward to what it is hoped will be the most successful session in the history of the order. The shower of Sunday Afternoon, while not the long looked for billion dollar gully washer, was very much in order and welcomed by everyone. It came at the psychological moment. People as well as corn were suffering from the long continued heat. It cooled the reeking atmosphere and made possible a night of real rejoice. It revived the drooping a fruit of to oedwellers in and beyond the hinterlands of the inane and was like the tit of a tu pet to those sleeping in the quiet darkness of "innocuous outside." It was refreshing.