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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE --- Vol.18,No.42, The Wichita Ministerial League has suspended from office and mem bership, B. C. Rannavalona, charged with theft. The resolution of the League, condemning Barnett's article, appearing in the local press, bearing Rannavalona's name as Secretary, was handed to the press on Tuesday, and the charges against Rannavalona were not published until Thursday. However, the League condemns the conduct of the said Rannavalona; and desire in no way to shield him in this act. And as evidence of this fact, have taken the above action. Rev. B. L. Marchent, President, Rev. Walton Brown, Vice President, Rev. C. E. Brooks, Treasurer, Rev. J. E. Douglass, Ch. Ex. Com. Rev. J. W. Hayes, Ch. Com. Pub. Mor W. L. Hutcherson, Ass't Sec. Ex-Offic WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION FORWARD OF APPEAL. To the Baptist Family, comprising the States within the boundary, from the Ohio River on the East to California on the West; with a constituency of more than 600,000 Negro Baptist, whose interest should be in an Evangelistic Program that is far reaching and an Educational Program centered around those Christian Institutions that will strengthen our Denominational work, this Appeal is made: The Baptist of the West should take Denominational pride in Western College, located at Kansas City, Mo., because this Institution has given some of the best prepared men and women of our denomination to Kingdom Work. Central Theological Seminary, located in Topeka, Kansas, offers great opportunities for special training along Theological lines and a great Summer School for all Christian Workers in the West. The trend of the Negro population in the U. S., is from the South toward the West and North-west. Other denominations are seriously considering this situation, and are making great sacrifices to reach the people in these several sections that are unreached. Dear Pastors: The above statements are challenges to the churches and the Baptist Family of the West. Will you prayerfully consider this situation, and willingly co-operate with the work of the Westetn Convention and the Woman's Auxiliary Convention, in its endeavor to do Missionary and Educational Work in the West? We must enlist the interest of our young people in the cause of Missions and Christian Education—the greatest need of the hour—for the future work of our denominal national efforts depend upon the Christian Young People who are willing to consecrate themselves to the service of Kingdom building. We must therefore present a program that will challenge the best in the individual and deepen the interest in our Mission Work and help build up our Christian Institutions. Our Western Woman's Convention is co-operating with the chairman of the Western Division for Young People's Work of the Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention of America. We have created a department for Young People, which has as its aim the co-operation with the National Baptist Congress, thus linking up every phase of our work in the West with the National Baptist Work. The time of our Annual Meeting has been changed from July to May 18th-23rd, 1926. This change was made after careful consideration as to the time of the closing of the scholastic year at the school in which we are directly interested, in order that a more tangible help might be given at the time most needed for Educational Work. Our slogan for the 1926 meeting at Lincoln, Nebraska, May 18th-23rd is "£20000 00 for Missions and Edu- JURY FREES MAN OF MURDER IN LYNCHING COLMAN (Chattanooga News Service) CLARKSALE, MISS., Jan. 22—A verdict of not guilty was returned late Wednesday in the case of G. O. Cane, tried by a jury in Coahoma County Circuit Court on a charge of murder in connection with the recent lynching of Lindsey Coleman after he had been freed by a jury. It is said that obeying a warning given by Judge Alcorn before the jury reported, no demonstration was attempted in the court when the verdict was read. The verdict was returned twenty-seven hours after the jury began its deliberations on Tuesday. Delay Other Lynching Cases The cases against J. T. Trayham, H. S. Blockley and Thomas Nicholas, charged with murder as the result of a lynching, were passed Thursday until the February term of the court by agreement between the State and defense. These men were indicted with Gold O. Cane, who was acquitted by a jury here Wednesday of the murder of Lindsey Coleman, the man whom the men are charged with having lynched. ANOTHER PARTY ON MISS SIMS Miss Etnel Case was one delightful little hostess at a musical tea at her home Sunday afternoon, honoring the home-coming of Miss Dorothy L. Sims. Miss Case arranged a very nice program in accord with her own ideas and every guest was called on unexpectedly to perform. Miss Sims won a lovely little bon-bon dish for her skill in pinning the dorkey's tail on eltho thundfolded. A very delicious repast was served in harmonizing color and taste and again Miss Case's hostess ability was shown to be unusual and original; very smart quotations were written on each place card and all guests kept them as souvenirs. Then Miss Case took them on a line party to the B. Y. P. U. guests, Miss D. Sims, Mrs. Jewel Brown, Mrs. Marchant, Mrs. Grace Miller, Mrs. Odelle Gray, Misses Leota and Gertrude Jong, Max.no Cooper and Blanche Crawford. Each was delighted and surprised at Miss Case's hostess-ship. ST. PAUL NOTES Sunday was a special day in a rally contest by the women. The attendance was good at the 11 a.m. services. Our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks preached from the book of Prov. His subject was based on "Woman, as an Important Factor in Christianity" of her essential duties, relating to the home, church, the community and the world by her Christian life. She weilds a power of influence for good or evil and should be an inspiration to all that is pure and holy. Rev. Brooks received many words of praise and commendations for his practical truths. Our pastor preached a very excellent sermon again at evening. There was a marked improvement in the attendance of our Sunday School. cation." This is comparatively small when we consider the number of Baptists in our territory. To arouse deeper interest in the work, group meetings will be held during the month of February and March in several sections of the Western Territory. Pray for the success of these meetings. With the hope that we will have the hearty co-operation of the pastors and all of the organizations within the confines of the Western Territory,—which affords a great field for Kingdom Work.—Let us go up and possess the land, for we are able. Yours for Christian Service, Rev. G. G. Robinson, D. D., Pres. Rev. J. C. Patton, D. D. Cor. Seey. Mrs. I. F. Bates, Pres. Woman's Conv. Mrs. Mary E. Golns, Cor. Seey. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Jan. 22, 1926. BROTHERHOOD OF RACES AFFIRMED BY METHODISTS (Commission on Interracial Co-operation) Young People in Convention, 4000 Strong, Hedge Alliance to Jesus' Principles. EQUAL JUSTICE DEMANDED Race Relations Given Prominent Place on Program of Great Southern De- principles. MEMPHIS, TENN., Jan. 3—Four thousand Methodist young people form all parts of the South, in convention in this city, went on record today with the declaration that "divisive, unbrotherly attitudes as between races must be displaced by the spirit of generosity, service, and mutual respect." "We must abide by the principles of Jesus," said the young people, "namely, the Fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man, and the superior value of human personality." Their denomination, the M. E. Church South numbering 2,520,000, was requested to "take steps to bring about as far as possible equal advantages between the races in the South in education, in the courts, in economic matters, and in the opportunity for self-advancement." 11. subject of the race relations had a prominent place on the three day program. The speakers and leaders on this subject were Dr. W. D. Weatherford, president of Southern Y. M. C. A College, Nashville Rev. Channery H. Tobias, Y. M. C. International Secretary, New York. Dr. W. W. Alexander, Director Commission on Interracial Cooperation Atlanta; and Dr. E. D. Soper, of Duke University, Dutham, N. C. The subject was also discussed freely from the floor. The resolutions on race relations were part of the finding formulated by the young people and were as follows: "There is conflict and strife, separation of groups of individuals, one against the other, unbrotherlines and antagonism which the spirit of Christ cannot abide. These divisive, unbrotherly traits we must eliminate from our society. Particularly do we feel that the situation in the South calls for the finest expression of the Christian spirit of generosity, service and respect. In this matter, as in others, we must abide by the principles of Jesus, namely the Fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man, and the supreme value of human personality. We go on record as favoring and we recommend that our Church take steps to bring about, as far as possible, equal advantages between the races in education, in the administration of the law, in economic matters and in opportunity for self-advancement." E. B. B. Club Notes The members of the club held their meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. P. McCoy. Mrs. Lee Williams led the devotions. Current events were given by Mrs. M. Delcher. The lesson subject: "Found Wanting;" was studied and discussed with much interest. They were served to a very dainty lunchcon. Next week they meet with Mrs. Susie Edmonson, 602 N. Water St. At 7 p. m., the A. C. E. League meeting was held. The S. S. Teachers' meeting was held on Tuesday evening at the parsonage, Supt. F. C. West and teachers were present to take up the lesson study and other matters in the interest of the work. A number of new teachers will be added to the list. The Ladies Aid Society meets on Wednesday afternoons. A concert was the feature of an entertainment given by the ladies of the Booster Club on Thursday evening. The Mite Missionary Society met on Friday afternoon at the home of Mia. J. T. Chinneth. His Message Was Not Camouflage B. I. Parts Scarred With Love. The opening series of Dr. Mordecal Wyatt Johnson's addresses were at New Hope Baptist Church, Montery evening, Rev. B. L. Marchant, Pastor and Master of Ceremonies. The Union Choir opened the services with the Negro National Anthem: "Lit Every Voice and Sing," directed by Prof E. M. Parnes, Rev. C. E. Brauls offered the opening prayer. Miss Dorothy L. Sims rented a special piano solo. The Union Chorus sang a Spiritual. Rev. Marchant in belting manner introduced the speaker, Dr. Mordecal Wyatt Johnson, a pastor, scholar, leader and prophet of Love. He laid the foundation for the finest discourse that I have ever heard on the problems of today, compared to the problems in Jesus' day. He pictured the sufferings of his people and the black and brown peoples of the world, since the white man controlled nineteenth of the world. He described the different views of the people of lafrace in America and the peoples of the world to relieve the humiliating conditions and compared them with similar conditions and views of the Jews when Christ came. He spoke of how sorry he was to know M. DR. MORDECAI WYATT JOHNSON Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Charleston, West Virginia—Delivered three outstanding Addresses in the city on "What Jesus Would in the city on "What Jesus Would Have the Negro Do in America." that the Negro in America had been driven to organized violence in Washington, Elaine, Chicago, and Tulsa; How willing some were to give up the thought of a full development of their personality and are now ready to get something to eat and die out of it; How some believed that money would solve the problem, and have come out for money; How some want to overthrow the capitalist and put the government in the hands of common people, both white and black as the poor white suffer from the capitalist pressure for profits, and how some want to give up America and go to Africa to start a black Republic, with a black religion and make other nations respect it for its organized arms and navies and force powers, and how another class wants equality in every respect that they can contribute to America the best within them. The preacher is preaching a Gospel of individual goodness, and he will get to heaven when he dies, while his whole race is denied most all privileges; subject to insults anywhere and at anytime, and mostly from the Christians of the world. He must stay in his place, which is the inferior things and duties of life. - The Youth thinking Negro can't see the reality in a religion that will not relieve these conditions which are taking the life out of his people, hence they say the church has no program that they want to follow or it will be safe to follow. But thank God there is a program and it is the New Testament. Tuesday evening, found us at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Again the sweet Anthem was sung by the Choir with Prof. E. M. Barres, directing. Pastor C. E. Brooks offered the open- (Preston News Service) CHARLESTON, W. Va., Jan. 21—Last Spring the conductor of the Charleston, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra requested an Orchestral Composition from Clarence Cameron White, violinist, Composer and Director of Musie at the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, for this season's Program. Mr. White worked on such a composition for full Symphony Orchestra during the past Summer and this number has just been placed on the program of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in their concert. This is quite an unusual honor for a Negro composer and is, doubtless, the first time one of the Southern Symphony Orchestras has honored one of our group. Several seasons ago, the Boston Symphony Orchestra at one of their Popular Concerts played one of Mr. White's compositions. The only other composer of Negro blood whose works are often done by leading white Symphony Orchestras is S. Coleridge Taylor, who incidentally was Mr White's teacher in Composition while the latter studied in Europe. ing prayer. The Bartone Solo,"The Bell In The Light House" by Mr. Campbell of Kansas City, swept the music lovers off their feet. The Choir gave us two numbers. Then the sweet singer of Colotura Soprano, "adam Odelle Stone-Gray charmed the audience with a solo, "As A Bird" by Hyde. Capt. W. L. Hutecerson introduced he speaker, telling of some of the achievement that hard study and determination had brought to him. Dr. Johnson reviewed the past night's address to get his bearing and beginning picturing the condition of the Negro and telling us how that Jesus went to the Jordan and heard John the Baptist preaching and said: "That is the stuff, I believe it; baptize me." John was telling them the Kingdom was at hand. Jesus was so concerned about the social situation until He went into the wilderness for 40 days to think this thing through. He told how he disagreed with the Sadducees, I hausces, Herodians and the Zealots, that all want power to rule selfishly, but selected hard working fishermen and took them up on the mountain and told them ye are the light of the world, salt of the earth, which they could not believe when Rome and Greece were given the light of culture and power to the known world. He loved the Pharisees best because they were more loyal to Abraham's faith than any of the others, but in their selfish desire they had over 613 rules which the people could not keep nor remember, so took them all and squeezed them into one and said, "Thou shall love thy neighbor as yourself." Love the only way it will make adultery and valliant soldier in the army. Power lies in the spirit of love and for 125 years Rome tried to step the influence of this love, but the more they were persecuted the more they grew in number. Rome declared them free to come out in the open to practice this love, while Rome declined and fell in 500 years. The church again lost the way and attempted to conquer by force and lost out and it must come back to the spirit of Christ again or the world is ruined. With the spirit of today of two hundred millions, they would not give Jesus a banquet, but will kill Him to keep up the ideal to conquering by force. Wednesday night, inspite of the snow and sleet the Calvary Church was filled to its uttermost. Again the meeting was opened with the Negro National Anthem. Prayer by Pastor J. W. Hayes. Tenor Solo by Mr. Frank Hardy, "Ah! But A Day." Two Spirituals by the Union Choir: "Every Time I Feel The Spirit" led by Mrs. C. P. Edwards and "I Want To Be A Christian," led by Prof. E. M. Barnes. Soprano Solo by Mrs. Marle Fines. Dr. Mordecal W. Johnson was pre- DETROIT, MICII., Jan. 22-Dr. Osian H. Sweet his brother Henry, and Leonard Morris, three of the eleven defendants charged with the murder of Leon C. Brenner, shot and killed in the course of a racial disturbance at Gatland and Charlevoix avenues last September, were released from the county Jail Thursday, when each provided the $10,000 bond fixed by Judge Frank Murphy, Wednesday. The bindsmen were respectively: Harry Sullivan, J. W. Johnson and wife, and Robert Rutiowitz. Seven of the eleven are now out on bail. Other bonds were fixed at $5,000. The retrial is expected to commence in Jan. BAPTIST MINISTER PRAISES GHANDI, INDIAN LEADER BAPTIST MINISTER PRAISES GHANDI, INDIAN LEADER Pittsburgh, Pa Jan. 22.—In an address before several hundred Baptist laymen of Alleghany County Dr. C. W. Wilkey, pastor of the Hyde Park Baptist Church of Chicago, spoke on "Jesus Christ in the Orient," and lauded the work of Ghandi, the non-cooperationist leader in India, saying: "No one is more like Jesus today than Ghandi." "The two main things today that influence India's opinion of the United States are the American Race Problem as it impresses the Indian student in America after he returns home and the serious blow American prestige has suffered in India because of the immigration laws." St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor We enjoyed a real spiritual feast, Sunday through the day beginning with Sunday School; much interest and enthusiasm manifested. At 11.00 a.m., pastor preached from the text Acts 8.38, subject: "Dapism." This was indeed a wonderful term, outlined as follows:—1. Baptism commanded by Jesus Christ. 2. It is a Divine Meaning. 3. Its Effect on us as Believers. Many helpful thoughts were bro't to us in the message of which all enjoyed. At 1:00 p. m., St. Mary's congregation with New Hope assembled at Calvary Baptist for Baptismal Services. This was indeed a wonderful service. The Holy Spirit was present. We rejoiced in the God of our salvation. B. Y. P. U., Session was very good as usual. Willing and Ready Group had charge, rendered a very good program; also won the banner. At the close of devotional services, the members who just enlisted in the (Continued on page four) sented by Capt. W. L. Hutcherson. He reached the climax of his addresses "The Message of Jesus to the Negro People of America." His Advise was first, Set your eyes on the coming of the Kingdom. Second, Jesus would say to you, look about you, you have had suffering to judge the conditions and do not bow to any civilization that does not believe in This Kingdom. He told how Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome tried the force and exploitation Civilization and failed. Third, Jesus says you are able to estimate your suffering. The millions of black, brown and yellow people are demanding that this civilization will answer in this generation. What would Jesus do if He had the privileges and power over nine-tenths of the world? Rev. B. L. Marchant offered the closing prayer. Dr. Johnson spoke at the following places aside from his three main addresses: Tuesday Morning—Young Men's Christian Association, Central Y. M. C. A. Tuesday Noon—Fairmount College. Tuesday Evening Annual Meeting —Council of Churches. Wed. Noon—Ministerial League RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OF KANSAS Sunday School Lesson (By RBV, P R FITZWAFF, DD, Dean of the Evaning School, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) © 1938, Western Newspaper Union LESSON TENT—John 4:42 GOLDEN TEXT—With Joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation—Isa 12:3 PRIMARY TOPIC—Jesus by the Well JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus by Jakobs Well INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—A Sinful Woman Finds the Sinner YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—How Jesus Deals With Sinners. I. Jesus Must Needs Go Through Samarlia (vv. 4-6). The growing popularity of Jesus aroused the envious position of the Pharisees, which obliged Him to leave Judea and go into Samaria. There was another way to reach Galilee one used by many Jews to avoid conflict with the desplaced Samaritans, on the eastern side of the Jordan. He must "needs go through Samaria" in order to find this poor sinful woman and the needy citizens of Sycorah. The great necessity which was upon Him was to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:20). II. Jesus' Testimony to the Woman (vv. 7-20). This is a fine example of personal evangelism. 1. A Favor Asked (yy. 70). Jesus tactfully made a request which appealed to the woman's sympathy. Not only did the thirst of the weary traveler appeal to her, but the fact that he being a Jew asked a favor of her showed His sympathy for her. In introducing the conversation, He referred to that which was uppermost in her mind, namely water. This was the teacher's point of contact. He soon passed from earthly water to the water of everlasting life which was in Himself. Every human mind has a handle. Our success as Christian workers depends upon our ability to grasp and use it. 2. Jesus' Tender Dealing With This Woman (vy. 10.15) He first appended to her curiosity by declaring, "If thou knewest the gift of God" (v. 10). He knew the deep unrest of the soul of the sinful woman as she went on her way. He knew if she really knew Him she would believe on Illum and be saved from her sins, therefore the first thing was to get attention. When we can get one to give attention to the claims of Christ, there is good chance of winning him. He followed this appeal to her curiosity by a promise which directed her attention to her deepest needs. There is a consciousness of deep need in every soul. The deepest need of a soul Jesus only can satisfy. 3 The Woman Convicted of Her Sins (vv. 15-10). Jesus succeeded in arousing her interest, but she did not really understand Him. Before she could understand what the Water of Life is, she must be convicted of her sin. She did not agree with Him, but became a humble Inquirer. The soul must be convicted of sin before it can be converted. 4 The Problem of Worship Submitted to Christ (iv. 2024) This she did as soon as she perceived Him to be a prophet. Jesus owing the inner life of this woman, told her of the glad time even then present when true worshipers could hold intercourse with God anywhere. He showed her that the place of worship is unimportant that the all-important thing is to have the true conception of God as brought through the Jews. Since worship is spiritual only those who have been regenerated can worship God in spirit. 5 The Woman of Samarita Witnessing for Christ (xv. 27:29) The woman left her water pot and returning to the city said, "Come, see a man which told me all things that ever I did. Is not this the Christ?" As soon as she was converted she became an euthymite missionary. This is as it ought to be and always will be. The soul that realizes Jesus cannot be silent (John 1:11-17). The result of her testimony was that many believed on Jesus. III. Jesus Testifying to the Citizens of Sychar (ss 40-41) The woman's testimony brought the request from the Samaritans that Jesus tarry with them. He oblige with them two days. Though they heard the woman's testimony, they believed because of Christ's own word (v. 41). IV. The Samaritans Witnessing for Christ (v. 42) They declared "We know that this is indeed the Christ the Savior of the world." They confessed to the woman that their belief was not due to her testimony but to having heard them themselves that they were, sure that He was the Messiah. 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The programs rendered were as follows: 1st. Fairview Public School, Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22, under leadership of Miss Larnetta Alexander, who is making a record as a public school teacher. Miss Alexander was reared in this community and we are proud of her. 2nd. Mt. Olive Public School, Wednesday night, Dec. 2., under the leadership of Mrs. Odella Louis, another citizen of Nocodamus township, who has long put herself on Record as an efficient teacher. She has a number of white scholars in her school; reports great success. 3rd. The City Public School of Nicodemus, under the management of Mrs. Ola Wilson, who is bringing great things to pass in Nicodemus children. The Program began Thursday, Dec. 21th at 2 o'clock with Iobie reading and prayer by Rev. Moore, Pastor of First Baptist, and closed with a lecture by the pastor. This was a decided success as witnessed by all present. Two special songs were composed and sung by the school "Jingle Bells" was composed by Octna Williams; "Santa Claus, Dear" composed by Velver and Noval Vaughn. Too many great things can not be said about these three young ladies who are striving to give to the world a better generation for the future. 4th. Sunday School Program and Christmas Tree Thursday night, Dec. 24, under the leadership of Mrs. Katherine Henrie, who has led the school for a number of years and is a faithful worker in both church and Sunday School. 5th. Program and Christmas Tree given by the Brown Chapel A. M. D. Church, Friday night, Dec. 25, under the Negro Star-for the good of the people the management of Mrs. Blanche White, which was a success. 6th. Masons and Eastern Stars' Social, Monday night Dec. 28th, was a successful event. 7th. Cantata, Wednesday night, Dec. 30th, at First Baptist Church, under management of Mrs. Ethel Wilson, wife of Dr. J. F. Wilson; 16 voices sang praise to God in this song, whose names will be given later. The voices of Nicodemus, rang as they sang of the Birth of Our Saviour and King. 8th. Priscilla Art Club, Musical Program at 1st Baptist Church, Friday Evening, January 1st,—Chorus, "Lift Every Voice and Sing;" Invocation; Solo, Mrs. Odella Lewis; Reading, Mary Smith; Solo, with Violin Accompaniment, Mrs. O. Switzer; Play, "Please Pass The Cream." Quintett, Mrs. Sade Hall, Messrs Williams, Bibb, Hall and Bates; Solo, N. Laugh; Arro, Mesdames Henrie and Hall and Mr. Moman; Song, "When The Evening Breeze Is Sighing;" "Home Sweet Home," Chorus. Refreshments served. Program and Demonstrations, with Mrs. Mabel Marmar as President was a decided success. Many presents were given out this Christmas, reported to be more than given out for the past 15 years. The Pastor and wife were made happy by a full bushel basket of presents given by the members and friends. Mrs. Bibbs was leader of the basket movement and more than 200 boxes of candy were given the children. Watch Meeting and Sunday services were successful. Bro. Steve Lillie was added to the Church which is a good beginning for the New Year 1920, is under consideration, which will be reported later. Miss Vicilla Napue who is attending school at Wiggins, Colorado, was one of the Christmas visitors. Mrs. Susie Barnett is on the sick list. READ THE STAR. Salina, Kansas News. ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. M. T. Waters, Pastor. 9:45 a. m, Sunday School opened with Supt. Browner at his post. The lesson was well taught. 11 a. m, the choir was ready for services, that, they rendered with much credit. 11:"0, Pastor Waters came forward to deliver his third sermon on the scries of sermons which he is preaching on the Lord's Prayer. Subject: "Thy Will Be Done." Some of the striking facts which the pastor said are as follows: "It makes all the difference whether the tho't of the name, or the will of God be the prominent one. If men begin with the will, then their religion will be slavish, painful etc. The will of an unknown God will be in their thoughts a dark and tyrannous necessity, a mysterious, insurtable force, which rules by virtue of being stronger, and demands only obedience. But when we think first of God as desiring that His name should be known, and to that end reflecting Himself in all the great and beautiful, the ordered whole of creation, and energizing through all the complexities of human affairs; then our thoughts of His will, will become reverent and loving. He who begins with "Our Father, hallowed be Thy Name," is a son and ```markdown ``` Office 533½ N. Main Phone M. 3868 H. F GEEDER, M. D. DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECALTY Evening Hours 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Res. 122 N. 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Earth will no longer be separated from heaven but united with it for John said, "I saw a new heaven and a new earth, etc." We must say this sermon was a masterpiece. Hear the pastor next Sunday morning, subject: "Give us this day our daily bread." 3:30 p. m., a large crowd gathered at the church for the Baptismal Sermon which was so beautifully preached by the pastor. Subject: "Christian Baptism." The Pastor proved himself to be master of the situation. Six persons were baptized. The covenant was read and the right hand of fellowship was given. 6:30 B. Y. P. U., services. Old Reliable Group rendered an excellent program which was enjoyed by all. 7:30 Congregational Singing, led by Mrs. Gerald D. (Bryant) Hudson, which was enjoyed very much. Hear her next Sunday, night at 7:30. At 8 p. m., the pastor came forward with another burning message from the subject: "The Inquiring Strangers." John 12.21. Our hearts were set on fire. Collection for the day $109.06. Visitors to our church were:—Mr. Austin of Topeka, Kans; Mrs. Smith of Abilene, Kans., and Mrs. Green of Stockton, Kansas. Sick List—Mrs. White is still poorly. Mrs. Adams is improving. Mrs. Vina Williams is very sick. Read The Negro Star and be a Dooster for Kansas Baptists. (Miss) Mattie Williams, Reporter, 509 N. 8th Street. ATTENTION! Pastors and Members of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas:— THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. 1945 N. Lawrance EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER A. W. MARSHALL, Manager WICHTA, PHONE MARKET 5897 The National Chocolate Dairy Drink Ice Cold, for Sale Every where 5c CREAM COMPANY DeCOURSEY CENTRAL Baptist Theology Topeka Adjoiring Kansas Industry NOW With Efficient Teachers Fine D Students wanted who desire E. E. WE H MITCHELL D. D. Dea Address all communications Things to be Summer School. Stu Faculty, Friends for One Hundr GRADE A PASTEUR DRIN Malted Drink—For Sa Everywhere in SAYF Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Kansas Industrial Education Institute NOW OPEN Present Teachers. Splendid Fine Dormitory. wanted who desire to study for the E. E. WEAVER Principal. BELL D, D. Dean. A. W. ROSS, communications to either of the above Things to be Prayed For Her School. Student Body, Miss y, Friends for Institute. New One Hundred acres of land A. W. ROSS, G. A PASTEURIZED MILK & DRINK MORE Drink—For Sale The Famous Everywhere in the City, 50 SAYERS DAIRY 132 Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Adjoiring Kansas Industrial Education Institution. NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted who desire to study for the ministry. E. E. WEAVER Principal. H MITCHELL 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. Missionar GRADE A PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM Malted Drink-For Sale The Famous Chocolate Everywhere in the City, 5C Medical A Surgical Obstetrical C. T. WOODS ME E. E. BOWS Surgeon 310 North WOODS MEMORIAL HOS E. E. BOWSIR, A. B. D. D. Surgeon-in-Chief 10 North 14th S C. T. WOODS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL E. E. BOWSIR, A. B. D. D., Surgeon-in-Chief 310 North 14th St. PARSONS. KANS. Rev. Robt. Burnside, Pastor of the And Baptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas, is failing in health. He has proved to be one of the strongest pastors in the state in the point of service, loyalty and support of Kingdom Program. For him to stay on the job, is to die a martyr's death, while at the same time, if he is given help he will be able to render many years of continued service to God and His Kingdom. Rev. Burnside has been advised to go West into the mountains for his health. It is his desire to take Sister Burnside and travel West in his Dodge. M.4118 Logical Seminary Ekka, Kansas. Industrial Education Institution. NEW OPEN Others. Splendid Campus Dormitory. Resire to study for the ministry. WEAVEK Principal. Dean. A. W. ROSS, Director to either of the above persons. To be Prayed For: Student Body, Missions, For Institute, New Building, Andred acres of land A. W. ROSS, Gen. Missionary SURIZED MILK & CREAM N K M O R Sale The Famous Chocolate in the City, 5C YERS DAIRY Ambulance Service Phones 2081- 274 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WSI R, A. B. D. D., leon-in-Chief rth 14th St. He says he feels better when he is driving and in the open. He is only able to make this trip by the help of churches. It will take several hundred dollars for such a trip. We must in the name of God, help Rev. Burnside to make this trip. The sooner he makes the trip, the better. We are asking that each church will take up an offering for Rev. Burnside before the 3rd Sunday in January, 1926. Let us do our best, and raise $300 00 for this faithful Minister. It is the request that all money raised, be sent to Executive Secretary's office. Rev. A. W. Ross, 821 Clay St. Topeka, Kansas. 132 N. Walnut Sunday School 9 43. The lesson was taught by teachers as follows with Wheaton, Birdalee Smith, Shirely Brown; after which was thoroughly reviewed by Pastor Thomas. Services 11 00 o'clock Devotion led by Descon Jack Roberson At 11:25 Pastor Thomas came forward and preached a wonderful soul stirring sermon from Epit. 4 32 Subject: Kindness," which was well enjoyed by all present. B. Y. P. U. 5:45 with Study Conductor and Secretary in chair Less n taught by Sister Bessie Metcalf Time and space was allowed for Group No. 2 as this the 2nd. Sunday. They rendered an excellent and soul stirring musical program, making 100 per cent in all respects. Evening service 8:30 o clock with a short devotion led by Bro. M Burgess 8.2) Pastor Thomas brought to us another burning message from II Thessa 311 Subject: "Bodybody," which was well explained and enjoyed by all present A. M E Chapel, Rev. T. L. Walker pastor. S. S. at 9 3. Morning worship p 11 o'clock, preaching by Pastor. Rev. Walker from John 10:10 Subject: "I am a Good Shepherd." Ephworth League at 6 00 p m. The subject was thoroly discussed and enjoyed by all present. 8 10 p. m. Preaching by Pastor. Rev Walker. Text James 48: 'Communion with God. Attendance all day was very God. Mrs. T. E Walker has returned from a visit in Parsons. Mia Shirley Brown, who has been visiting in Chanute, has returned and equumed her school work. Mrs. Clara Daniels, Mrs. Sallie Cooper, Mrs. Mary King, Mrs. Mudge Carte, Mrs. Rosa Wheaton are some what improved at this writing Mrs J. J. H. Daniels was dinner guest of Mrs. Bessie Ratchiff, Sunday. Mr. Meade Ratchiff of Kansas City, Mo. is in the city for a few days, visiting home folks. N. A. A. C. P. Monday night, Jan 18 all members are urged to be present. Mr. Frank Robertson spent a few days in Clearwater, Kansas, visiting wife and baby, who sat at the bed side of her mother, Mrs. Barton. Mrs Barton remains about the same. Rev. J. S. King was a Sunday visitor in Coffeyville. Miss Cora Brown of Bartlesville Okla, visited relatives in Cherryvale week before last Miss Mae Lett is somewhat inde- posed with a bad coli Ruth Wheaton eporter S. S, 9:45; Supt. and teachers present on time. Lesson taught by teachers as follows: Ruth Wheaton, Todd Ratchiff, acting teacher, and Shirley Brown; reviewed by Pastor. Morning Service 11 o'clock. After a short devotion, Pastor Thomas, came forward and preached a wonderful sermon found 10th chapter, Paul's Letter to the Romans, 2nd verse. B. Y. P. U., 6:10 by Faithful Guide opening; Lesson taught by Bro. Hugh Robinson and reviewed by Bro. Todd Ratchiff. After the lesson; as this was the 3rd Sunday, Group No. 3 came forward and rendered a soul stirring musical program which was enjoyed by all present. They received 95%. Evening service 8 o'clock. Devotion was led by Bro. Joe Wheaton. Afterwhich Pastor Thomas brought to us another message found Matt. 18.33; subject: "Have Compassion." Rev. Jeff Jefferson of Coffeyville, spent Sunday in Cherryvale. Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf and family, and Rev. J. S. King motored to Coffeyville, Saturday evening and visited friends. Mr. Dodd Williams of Fredonnia, was a visitor in Cherryvale, Sunday. Mrs. Mary King, Mrs. Clara Daniels are both improving nicely. Mrs. Rosa Wheaton, and Mrs. Madge Cavitte is still on the siek list. Mr. Wm. Bryant of Coffeyville, motored up Saturday to visit his wife who is here taking care of her mother Mrs. Clara Daniels, Mrs. Bryant will return to Coffeyville, Tuesday. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The members of the Club held their meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. L Marchant. Quotations and interesting current events were given, including the transaction of business. The time was devoted to needle and art work. An elegant luncheon was served by the hostess Next week they will meet at the home of Mrs. F. L Barnett. THE RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS THE ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE OF ATHLETICS By W. L. HUTCHERSON, Sicc. Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A. WICHITA, KANSAS. Editors Note—Mr. Hutcherson participated in the four major sports—Bass Ball, Foot Ball, Basket Ball and Track—during his student days. He also served as Assistant Regimental Athletic Officer during the war, and developed the Champion Base Ball, and Cross Country Team of Camp Dodge; where 65,000 men were stationed. Athletics that do not contribute to the disciplining of the mind, and development of the body are not worth the time consumed in their promotion. Physical symmetry and virile manhood, should be the motivating power behind all athletics, and not the development of "Winning Teams" or "Individual Stars." Too much of our time, energy and money go for these latter ends. While the real purpose is lost. In this hour when the call is made for men who can meet the demands of a modern world, the object of all our efforts should be for: "Health Determment," "Mind Acquirement," "Social Advancement," "Service Achievement," and "Soul Enrichment." And any effort that loses contribute to these ends is "Excess Baggage." Is our desire to have everybody in the game or to develop a team of Stars? The former will bring the greater returns in the development of symetrical manhood, And contribute to the advancement of growing youth. There is a community in the Middle West with around 6,500 colored population—out of a possible 95,000. Five years ago there were eight boys in the four high school grades. An average of one boy finished High School each year. Athletics were rejuvenated. Two boys made high school track; three made the local college track team. Basket Ball and Volley Ball teams were organized. Several Boys made Junior High Foot Ball teams; three went out for High School Foot Ball. They now have five Basket Ball Squads, totaling forty-five School, High School and working boys. There are 23 boys in High School; 17 in the 9th Grade. There are nine boys in the class of 1926. Many of these boys work nights to aid themselves. Others are forced to work alternating semesters to keep in school. Many fellows out of school for two, three and five years have been influenced to return. When, and only when, athletics can make these, or similar contributions, are communities justified in maintaining them. SERMON DELIVERED BY DR.F.D.SKINNER (Continued from last issue) (Continued from last issue) heve it, faith is the only thing that will connect us with this source of Omnipotent Power, so that we can have, and apply it in our lives, both for the health of our bodies as well as for ourselves. Last, If Christ reigns within us, then He has a perfect right to regulate, control, and direct our lives in every way and in everything we say or do. We are are members of His Kingdom, and subjects of His reign. And therefore we should feel impelled to obey His mandates, and be governed by His divine law, and we will strive to do them, if he holds the reigns of our lives, because He is King and He puts His law in our minds, and He writes it upon the table of our hearts, and we will keep them. He does not rule with an iron rod, as a wicked tyrant, but by the secret, potent force, and power of Divine love. This secret and potential love melts down stubborn hearts, bends down stiff knees, purges out every cintilla of evil, permeates every fibre of our souls and sways every part of our entire being. We love Him, we honor Him and we exalt His name forever, because He is our eternal, and all pervading King. FROM THE WATCHTOWER Christmas with all its joys and sorrows, is gone. The watch meeting with its vows is passed and the New Year and all its responsibilities and pleagues, like the gas meter is reeling The Negro Star-for the good of the people TURK'S PLACE 507 N. Main St. Barbecued Meat Coney Islands and Cold Drinks SEE US AND BE FED NEW VOICE TEACHER HERE Enroll at Once Study Voice -Study with a specialist Study with Madame Gray at the C. T. C. Study at the "School of Opportunity" Only "Expert" Teachers are employed at the Coleridge-Taylor Conservatory of music WINNING CONFIDENCE In such a trying emergency as death, the immediate family must necessarily 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. 6017 PHONES:—Res. D. 402-R away by the seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and first month. In His name, let us all get under our task and go forward. Every department of our growing and expanding Denomination needs our co-operation, sympathy, prayers and monied interests. The men in charge are the choice of the brotherhood and have a right to expect our support and our loyalty. The whole property interest of the N. B. C., in Philadelphia, Ia., Washington, D. C., Chicago, Ill., and Nashville, Tenn., and Helena, Ark., is an accumulation of less than 30 years and shows the wisdom of Christ, an statesmanship h. therto unknown. Our A. M. E., Brethren had a book concern and S. S. plant, our M. E., and A. M. E. Z., Brethren had their Advocate and Star of Zion years before we had organized work. Brother Pastor, if your people took no part in the Million "two-bit" Drive, have them do so next Sunday. Brother Superintendent, if your Sunday School is not taking our supplies, have them do so at once. It is prepared by our scholars for our people and is the very best for us. Are we not a great big lot of hypocrites to feed and rear our families out of Negro Baptist Churches and not support our own enterprises? Every Com Mailer received from our F. M. B., should be reported to Dr. East with at least one 25c piece. Despite the relentless fight being made upon our Holy religion by the best trained agents of that old deceiver, the devil, "the churches are moving on." The rapidity with which they will go forward depends upon how much we love the work and how much we put in it. Let us all sing: "For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayers ascend, To her my cares and toils be given Till cares and toils shall end." ORDER THIS NOW! The accumulated wisdom of the wisest of Baptist leaders is found in our Baptist Covenant. These interpretations were gotten out when it cost much to be a Baptist. In those far off days the motto of Romanists and Pe-do Baptists was "Whose is the government—his is the religion." To this Baptists differed and paid STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HASENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MOREBEAUTIFYING PREPARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1 00 Refines kinky, frizzy, 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 only or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs $1 00 Is a vegetable preparation that ac- cually straightens and restores the original color to gray or faded hair. Color permanent—possibly will not cure the hair if the hair is shampooed. Three shades. Black, Brown and Chestnut Brown. Kokomo Shampoo 60c Is made from pure coconut oil, cleans the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream 60c Is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream 60c Is nourishing, softening and stimu- lating to the skin is filled with a triple strength of oil of lemon—making it a mild, softening cream. Bronze Beauty Face Powders 50c Are suited to all complications Can be successfully used on dry or oily skins. The shaded High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglonco $1.00 Is a special straightener for men positively guaranteed to straighten the mat 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 Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. for it in tears and blood. For 3 or 5 cents each you can put one Covenant into the hands of each member of your church. We paint them in two colors with some big Baptist facts on the back, for 5 cents each or $2.50 per hundred. Dr. W. E. Jones of Philadelphia, took 250 and gave them to his people in his collection. Make your people "Wise unto salvation" and to good work by helping them to become intelligent Baptists. Yours in His service, L. G. JORDAN. Coffeyville Notes. SARDIS BAPTIST CHURCH Everybody save a nickel for The Negro Star, our own paper. Jan. 12. 1926-The services at 15 CRAWFORD-CRAWFORD CO., Real Estate, Investments RENTALS HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE Phone Mkt. 3265 600 1-2 N. Main St Wichita, Kansas "SAY IT WITH MUSIC" THE COLERIDGE CONSERVATOR 12th and Learn to sing or play STUDY MUSIC WITH Study Music At the Largest STAY PIANO VOICE V LEARN TO Take The Dis Get Scholastic CALL ON Miss Dorot COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 12th and Wabash Learn to sing or play Surprise Yourself. STUDY MUSIC WITH A SPECIALIST. Study Music At the Largest School of Music in th STATE PIANO VOICE VIOLIN HARMONY LEARN TO COMPOSE Take The Diploma Course. Get Scholastic Credit. CALL OR WRITE 1241 WABASH AVE. PHONE M 3130 I EDDICK ELECTRIC AND NOTICE Men and Women while you Men's half sole Men's half sole Ladies' I ha Rubber Heels: Lac k and L. M. leat he L. E. Reddick, G EEDDICK 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' I haf soles 75c Rubber Heels: Ladies' 35c Mens' 40c k and L. M. leat herused and all work guaranteed. L. E. Reddick, 605 E. Murdock South Central Athletic Asso'n STANDING OF TEAMS Salina ..... 1 1 0 1000 Wichita, Ill-Y ..... 1 1 0 1000 Winfield ..... 1 1 0 1000 Emporia ..... 1 0 1 500 Hutchinson ..... 1 0 1 500 A L R. ..... 1 0 1 500 Love Wire..... No Game Baptist, was very good, Sunday. At 10 a.m., the newly elected officers of the Sunday School were installed by the pastor and assigned to their work, each of whom, made short talks, assuring the church that they were determined to render better service than last year. Few changes were made in the teaching force, Mrs. Georgia Walls was given the 3rd Bible class. The other teachers were retained as last year. Bro. Deacon T. E. James of Muskogee, was a welcome visitor and addressed the school, with very encouraging remarks. Prof. Martin, Principal of the High School at Lenapah, also gave us a very fine talk. The sermon by the pastor at the morning service, on the subject: "The Blind Receiving His Sight." John 9:25, was brimming full of new thought that gave new revelation to that familiar incident. The audience was charmed by the message. At 0:30 p. m., the newly elected officers of the B. Y. P. U., were installed and the Union was re-organized for more effective work. Two new officers were elected: Bro. N. B. Hamilton, President and Sister Millie Anderson was elected to take charge of section No. 2. The others were old officers retained. Interesting talks were listened to from each officer and the future for the B. Y. P. U., looks brighter. At 8 p. m., the audience listened to another burning message from the Pastor on the "General Judgement." It was a vivid and touching portrayal of the judgment day. Text: Rev. 20:12. The picture was so plainly painted that one could see the event in progress. The people who heard it can never forget it.—Reporter. E-TAYLOR HISTORY OF MUSIC Wabash V Surprise Yourself. WITH A SPECIALIST. Best School of Music in th TE COLIN HARMONY O COMPOSE Coloma Course. Credit. R WRITE Thy L. Sims C SHOE SHOP ON STORE mens' Shoes repaired you wait. s Leather $.90 . s Panco $1 00 of soles 75c lies' 35c Mens' 40c ruged and all work guaranteed. 05 E. Murdock SURPRISE ON MISS SIMS About six months ago Miss Sims sent out a call for men and women who desired "free training," to join her male, and female glee clubs. The call was answered, joyfully, and these two organizations are now considered two of the largest, strongest and best choral clubs in the state. So grateful are these clubs to Miss Sims for her patience and interest that they gave this surprise on her to express their gratitude: She was asked to leave the room and when arrangements were complete, Dr. Briley escorted Miss Sims back to the Studio where the following program and surprise were presented her: PROGRAM: Miss Sims' coinciding with Dunbar's thoughts, by Rev. J. L. Williams. Miss Sims', a church worker as an artist, by Mr. Yancy. Solo Miss Williams "Pale Moon"—Logan. Hot shots of inspiration from members of the Glee Clubs about Miss Sims as a teacher. Solo ..... Mrs. Mayshaw "Sunshine in Rainbow Valley"—Hamblen. Miss Sims, an asset to the community, by Rev. Hayes. The program was closed by presenting Miss Sims with 2 dozen folding chairs for the Conservatory. Miss Sims was too overpowered for expressions and her words were interspersed with outbursts of tears. Everyone was happy because she was. . WICHITA. KANSAS THE NEGRO STAR 1241 Wabash Avenue ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY A H. T. SIMS, Editor a MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO W. S. Moore E. M. Barnes Miss L. Covington, 601 N. Writer Entered as second-class matter Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the SUBSCRIPTION One Year Six Months Three Months One Month The writer of any article must be to be published. Write on one the right to reflect any matter once, when you fail to receive you 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET $130 ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS, H. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION W. S. Moore.....Assistant Editor E. M. Barnes.....Assistant Editor Miss L. Covington, 501 N. Writer St Phone M 1665 Local Editor Entered as second-class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. OUR race and community received two shocks, that called our attention to self-examination and new resolutions, as we could not see the need of either of the breaks. Dr. F. L. Barnett does not nuggle with the people enough to know the real need, sufferings or successes. Any person who does not connect himself with the spiritual affairs as well as the economic, physical and mental conditions, will find himself on the wrong trail everytime he attempts to step-torth with advices. At this date we need more of the spirit of love than we do power of force or soothing peace for a season. The world is sick and about to die with hate, greed and lust and it needs love to restore it to good health; and any substitute for love is a false and the doctor that gives out anything else is a fake doctor. Love goes straight through, other things dodge around. The thought of Dr. Barnett does not express the thought of the Negro in Wichita, nor anywhere on earth, because every thinking Negro knows that there is but one way out of trouble and that is straight. We want a leader who will go straight if he meets death on his pathway. THE next shock was the fall of B. C. Rannavalona, who stepped forward and showed every sign of leadership for his people, but the under-pendulum foundation was too shallow and he went down in disgrace, causing much criticism to be heaped upon the race. Not that he had done what others had not done, but that he had done what he should not had done. It hurt our race most because we have not a man to spare at this momentous occasion, when all eyes are on the advancements and mistakes of the race. Rannavalona had a great mind, but he had no self control; thus when the devil desired to sift him he could not stand, and we can only say: "If he hadn't." WE have heard many of the world's most renowned speakers and thinkers, but we are of the opinion that Dr. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson has the clearest conception of the New Testament program for the church and the people of the world than any speaker on the platform. His program for the Negro is the Jesus program: "Take my joke upon you and learn of me." If Jesus said: "Love will fit it;" let us try it. Dr. Johnson thinks it is a moral problem that contends the world instead of a race problem and it will only take the renewing of the spirit to save things. Wich. ta, may get over his messages, but it will look nor act the same. THE rainbow of hope is again in the skies and we know salvation is coming, because the young minds of the world is being disturbed over the conditions of the relation which exist; men have forgotten the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. The young Christians are asking themselves what would Jesus do on the matter and from the action at the convention in Memphis, Tenn., a few days ago you can see they are agreeing to let Jesus have Ills way. We appeal to our race to let Jesus have Ills way. He will bring us straight through and no one will be hurt. STATE REQUIRES LICENSE FOR BANQUETS BY COLLECHES AND LODGES Scenes of church banquets, lodge campers and Laurels. All of these dinners are ground in Wichita illegally and each year, if reports a legend to have come from the state hotel commissioner outside in Topeka, are true. Perviously all of these dinners are served with whom a message from each commissioner is sent at this way ifing. It is served in one neighbourhood in Wichita and a continuous woman serves to pops for information. The reason that the commission answered that a certificate from the hotel commission was an absurd necessity. It is not a question of how long the church or lodge remains in the house of a living food. It is a mere, the reason which is two-dial, short hanging on the wall. (Other reasons are the same as used.) Even the smallest in our stories of Wileiba he the best. We lie in b n lag on the waist wh o will cue TELEPHONE MARKET $130 AT WICHITA, KANSAS, and Publisher PRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Assistant Editor Assistant Editor St Phone M 1605 Local Editor June 12th 1919, at the Post the Act of March 3, 1879. RATES: $1.50 .90 .50 .20 must sign name whether or not it one side of paper. We reserve the for publication.—Notify us at your paper. tomers may hold it. A glance at the walls of church hang jet rooms shows them decidedly bare, however. In this regard The law requires that the place be posted in a corpulent place. There is some wonder among many in Wichita as to how many people have pushed back their chairs in the dining rooms of local churches, after an illiterate banquet and listened to an interesting discourse on law breaking. CITY ITEMS. Mr Oen Taylor left Prelly for Paws huskin Okla where he will reside. Mr J T Chinnner has been ill for several days at his home EDN Wien A drama was given at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church on Thursday evening, as a special feature of an entertainment given by the Roster Club Mr J. Bowen of Hutchinson, was in the city during the week Mrs. V. Crutchler entertained on Friday at her home, Mrs. M. S. Johnson and Mrs. B. H. Douglass of Mexico. Mrs. P. M Bell entertained with a delightful breakfast at her home on Tuesday complimentary to Mrs. M. S Johnson of Mexico, Mn. Mr. Charles Stanly of 709 D. 18th St., passed away Dec. 23, 1925 and was laid to rest in old home state Charleston, Mo. Mrs. P. Shannon 1120 E. 17th St., is somewhat improved. She has been very sick. Glad to see Mrs. C. Davenport out again. Mr. N. II. Branch 1112 N. Monley, has moved back to Memphis, Tenn. His Sister came for him. Mr. N. II. Branch has been an invalid for 2 years. Mrs. Thos. Whitlow 805 Matthewson, has been very sick, but is improving slowly. Poor health caused the return of Mr. Raymond Billey to his parents Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Brilev, 1305 Wamrs. Dirth is very sick in St. Francis Hospital, where she underwent an operation. We extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Embry, who lost their baby Sunday night. The friends of Mrs. M. L. and Miss Marie Murdock, formerly of 1207 Wabash, now of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, will be glad to hear that they are getting along so well there, with mother, mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, respectively; Mrs. Murdock does not forget The Negro Star. Mr. E h Irodus of Cleveland Ave., has returned home after a major opertion Mr J. H. Coffley of Dallas, Texas is visiting her sister Mrs. L. M. Miners 935 Oma. We hope for a pleasant stay in our midst. St. Mary Baptist Notes. Rev. J. H. Dourles. Pastor (Continued from page one) Christian Army, were fellowshipped. Afterwhich Rev. J. W. Williams pacached for us from Gal. 5:1, theme, "Stand Fast," admonishing the young Christians to stand fast and be not entangled with the sins of the world. All enjoyed the message. All our auxillaries are doing a great work. The Home Mission Circle is continually doing things. The Sisters possess a real loving spirit. Sister Ellia Wooten of 1203 Cleveland, entertained the Mission Sisters, Wednesday afternoon at her home. A delightful three course luncheon was served which was enjoyed by all. The Sisters were pleased to have one Bro. in their midst, Mr. W. A. Nosby, who accompanied his wife. The Mission Circle will entertain in the church basement Friday night—A box Supper. Everybody is invited. Visitors are always welcome at St. Mary's. S. S. ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETING. Writa Sunday-school for minal education at the Lt. C. I just where reports of every work show progress. Conna you know a child waswered Rev Andrew in the medea hild with practical truths CHEROKEE GOAL That's all coal. It's from our own mines If you are satisfied with Grey and Inded Iam, Only, Dair and Muddy Skirt, in makes you look like you are 17 Years old, when you are only 18th. Do write in but save your Sammy. But if you are not satisfied with your Grey and Muddy Skirt, Dair and Rough skirt, you can still do it and add your iddess and the bout of Frey Queen Rose. Wair L. box of Satin Prong Oil, and One Box of Whit. Brown Skirt, in your marmor ended. Addr d bout of Ch. Ch. Bo. Dair M. Chit, I am. Icelove The. 5125 — Cilt. Wichita Council of Churches held its annual session at the first Methodist Church with Rev. Kry Anderson, presiding. The special features were numb be from the two quarters and the n-dressy Dr. M W Johnson. The constitution was adopted and many plans laid for the future success of the Walth. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. On Tuesday afternoon the members of the club met in the home of Mrs. P. L. Barnett, 1125 Cleveland Ave. Needle work was engaged in. Quotations and current events were delightful; They were glad to have with them at this meeting as visitors, Mrs. Anne Perry, her mother, Mrs. Joan in and sister, Mrs. B. H. Douglas of Mexico, Mo. An elegant luncheon was served. Next week they will meet with Mrs. Robt. King at 1019 Cleveland. Coffeyville Notes. 1925 was a banner year for the Calvary Baptist Church in all de artiments, both financially and spiritually and here we pause to say: In the last nine months, with Rev. S. A. Williams as pastor, Calvary has risen from the lowest depths to the highest trimmacle, guided by Our Heavenly Father, Pastor Williams assisted by our 1st assistant pastor, Rev. J. A. Dodd, 2nd assistant, Rev. Wm. Hunter, The cooperation of our membership and friends, Calvary has been able to put the program over in an over whelming success. Pastor Williams has proven himself to be an able and efficient leader, a business man of no mean nobility; a real Pastor, a wonderful Gospel preacher, his sermons, accompanied by the Holy Spirit, have been inspiring, calyping and uplifting; his plans, a veritable success in every way. The church and Auxiliaries raising for the nine months of his pastate, $5,587.35. Church proper $4612.55. Special gift to the Lord on Christmas Tree, $4830; New Year's Day was spent in all day services. The 11 o'clock service was called to order by Pastor. Appointments of Committees. Then adjourned to the beautifully decorated dining room. Christmas decoration prevailing. A two-course chicken dinner was served free to the membership of the church. Re-assembling at 3 o'clock for revising of church roll. At 5 o'clock, recess; re-assembling at 7:30 p. the annual reports were made and officers were elected for ensuing year. Annual Reports Church Proper ..... $4612.55 Donations to visiting members. 321.12 Emergency Funds ..... 94.79 Calvary Sunday School ..... 319.12 Calvary B. Y. P. U. 3 Mo. work 22.50 P. O. R. S. A. S. Society ..... 761.13 Mission Circle 3 months' work 77.63 L. R. S. Board ..... 17.5 Bible Study ..... 3.16 Amanda Thompson Club ..... 431.03 Next encloction of officers for entrance: Trustees: Bros, J. D. Huntigan, Wm. Hudson D. M. Huntigan, A. Watson, N. N. Gilbert; Sisters Corone Sheph- er l, M. V. Fite, Rosella Tomlin, Lela Adnir, Church Clerk, Sister (Continued'next issue) A NEW ROOMING HOUSE OPEN- ED AT 928 N. WICHITA ST. PRICES REASONABLE CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. BOARD WALK CAFE Home Cooked Meals.—Served at all Times. Home Baked Pies and Bread Whole sale. C. JOHNSON, Prop. 650 E. 9th St. Phone M. 369 That's all coal It's from our own mines The next ton will be the same quality as the last ton. CENTRAL COAL & COKE COMPANY Market 300 OFFICIAL NOTICE! TOPEKA, KANSAS, Jan. 4, 1926. To the Members of the Executive Bld. of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas: In obedience to the statement and suggestion of the President, W. A. Bovren, D. D.. I am hereby authorized to announce that the January Board Meeting of Missionary Baptist State Convention will be held on Wednesday and Thursday after the 2nd Lord's Day in March, 1922, at Antloch Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas, Rev. A. L. Branch, Pastor, Executive Sec. and Supt of Mission. A. W. ROSS, CHOICE EATABLES at all hours REPARSED by EXPERIENCED HAND Mrs. I.W. Davenport, Prop 1601 N. Moor, Wichita, Kana FOR SALE BY CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD Phone N. 3263 60112 N. Main St. 2519 Shelton, 6 rooms; Semi-modern, for quick sale, $1900. Liberal terms. 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