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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.19, No.20, A PLEA TO THE LAYMEN OF THE KANSAS BAPTIST Dear Editor; As a Layman of the Baptist of the Great State of Kansas and for a Greater cause. The cause of righteousness. Because Righteousness exalts a Nation and Sin is a reproach to any people, so therefore, we are not left out, and yet we shall be blessed if we heed the solemn admonition. The righteousness of Christ denotes not only his absolute perfection, but is a token of his obedience to the law and suffering the Penalty thereof in our stead. It is frequently used to designate his Holiness, Justice and faithfulness.—See Gen. 18:25—Deut. 6:25—Psa. 31:1;119:137—142. The Righteousness of the law is that obeance which the Law requires—Now my aim and object is to stress a greater relation of Lay men to their several church duties, namely, the children in our Sunday Schools our B. Y. P. U., Mission Circle and last but not least to the real Pastors, the Laymen should stand Loyal by the Church and Pastor, not to publicity criticize either, unless duty to their God, Church and the cause demanded the same. I see by the press of our nation that our Laymen have not the cause of our Master at Heart, but for the simple reason the Laymen for vrestige has allowed the Hireling to inter the folds and forget or at least pretend to forget until the time comes for a better-order of things and fail than to heed our guide. Where he teaches us in his word:—Thus, If thy brother be over takes in a fault he that is spiritual minded restore such a one and take for granted it only means the Layman, because some of our selfish Ministers teach we are not to help him for as Paul wrote to Timothy 3.2. I would like for the Laymen of Kansas to band themselves together to protect the Peace and tranquility of the Church and the Good name of Loving-Joul - Winning - Go4 hearing ministers and to Decry-Block-Subdue and Publish the Hireling wherever he shows up for the Apostle Paul said to Titus. 1st chapter. The Apparent love of such mes for the Church is like poison paralysis activities ruins spiritual growth as fifth stops up a steam and pollutes wells and renders them unsavory and will not quench the thrist. And as Laymen first we must be born again laying aside every weight—namely favor am—self filther-lucer—back—biting, etc. Second, No Babe or savage formed the law of the Baptist but was handed down by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and He endured us with a right to ask of him wisdom to understand and let us lay aside childish thoughts and enter the battle not of mite but of right and God will Bless us. And then we can compell men to come to Christ and our Churches. Third:—Holding up Christ. He said; "If I be lifted up I will draw all men unto me." We can lift him up by doing right and helping Minister as well as Layman to stand on their feet, if they would see God is PEACE The one Great reason I speak is because of 19 years in Church work as a Layman and see—the failures and success of ministers and Laymen either pulling together or divided how the cause suffers or how it advances. And the we air our differences in the frong spirit forgetting ences in the wrong spirit forgetting we too are but human but I am as firm believer that the 18th Chapter of Matt:—Applies to the minister as well as the Layman. I hope the readers, editors, Ministers and all will not be mislead as to my respect to the ministry because every direct ancestor of the masculine sex is or were ministers, my Sainted Father sleeps in his narrow house of sleep tried to hold up Christ each day of his life and for me to decry the true minister would be treated to diving hope and statement. And od forbid I shall never hear hoping this will cause the Layman of Kansas to organize themselves to SENTIMENT AGAINST LYNCHING. SAYANAH TRIBUNE Many years ago the only protest against lynching and ot her forms of lawlessness came from the Negro who had the courage of their convicpress and the very few white persons. In this respect thore has been a great change. Today the white dailies and weeklies of the south join with the other law lovers in decrying lawlessness. This has been the cause of the depleting lynching record, especially that of the first six months which compelled the Atlanta Constitution to remark: "The record thus far in the South is marvellous improvement over that of a few years ago when we usually had more lynchings in one state in the entire southwest west combined. It is a wonderful spirit—the spirit of law supremacy as against barbarism and all that is contrary to civilization and good government. It should be a lynchless year in Georgia, and the last half should see a redeeming record in Florida. We cannot hope to develop and progress enduringly if we trample upon law, and give the mob the right of way. Fortunately the mob spirit, too, is passing." AN UNSUNG HERO CLEVELAND BOOT BLACK WHO SPENT HIS LIFE HELPING WORTHY BOYS Recently there died In Cleveland, Ohio, "unhonorer and unsung " a man named Jos Lucas. Many people daily, saw Joe; but few knew his name or anything about him, and, seemingly, none cared to know. He was a Negro and conducted a shoe shining stand in a large downtown store. He kept at his work, steadily twenty-six years and never took a vacation. There is little romance in that fact. But Joe had a reason for not taking a rest. He had special use for the money he earned. Working with him were ten colored boys. All of them were attending high school, college or night school, and Joe saw to it that their tuition was paid. He did not need the ten boys in his work, but the ten boys needed the money for their education, and so they were given work. They represented only a small number of the color (1 boys who had 1) their education through Joe. For a quarter of a century he had been helping boys through school. Joe himself was educated and would have been fairly "well off" if his earnings had not been dispensed so prodigially. At one time Booker T. Washington tried to hire him as private secretary. But, Joe felt that he would be of more use to the colored people of Cleveland. So he spent his life shining shoes until he was carried to his grave a few weeks ago "unhonored and unsung."— Our Colored Missions. C. M. E. SCHOOL GIVEN $700,000 IN FOUR YEARS C. M. E. SCHOOL GIVEN $700,000 IN FOUR YEARS WHITE METHODISTS OF SOUTH RENDER SUBSTANTIAL, AID TO SISTER CHURCH. Nashville, Tenn. August 13-According to Dr. J. W. Perry, Home Mission Secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, that denomination directly and indirectly has contributed and secured for the educational program of the Colored Methodist Church nearly $7000,000 in the last four years. Among the principal items in this budget have been the erection and equipment of a building of Texas College at Tyler, at a cost of $125,000; another with its equipment cost- portect the divine institution that God sent His Son in the world to die for. E. II. BRILEY, State Organizes, 605 E. 4th WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Aug.13, 1926. "KIN-SHIP'! WILLIAM EDGAR BAILEY If I were white, Blonde, short or tall, I'd know God made a man, that's all. Some things, if I were white, I'd do; I'd know and go them well- I'd curb the mob-enthrone the Law In spite of heaven and hell! I'd know that mond, the Infinite, made black, Made white-Whatever Is— I'd know my shadow on the ground, Casts just as Black as His! If I were white, I'd watch some day, Some Negro Mother's babe at play, I'd watch them both, her babe and minc, With scrutinizing care— And know as breathes one, so breath all; Love's embers smolder there! Star dust are they, the Atorns of a world— Earth things, the black, the white; Yet from one clay the Potter Wrought— The moulds of God are Right! Two drops of blood, Two bring tears, Peeped from the bourne of arhing years; One white, one black, but blood withal,— Two tears of crystal hue; Tears mixed with blood, on Freedom's pyre Split wised than they knew: Alas, they found, to Their astonishment,— "Out of one blood", though trite, Is still potential in the world; Forever, God is right! FUNERAL SERVICE The funeral services of Mrs, Farmer, mother of Dr. J. E. Farmer, was held at Calvary Baptist Church, Monday afternoon. It was with much care and thought, that Rev. Hayes preached this funeral. Only about 6 weeks ago, the husband of Mrs. Farmer died. This couple was one of stirling value and worthy of immulation by the coupes of today. They lived together very devoedly for over 40 years and still devoted to such an extent that one did not live long after the other. They were anxious that their son, Dr. J. E. Farmer, would succeed in life and fortunately they saw Dr. Farmer well established, and a successful doctor. He was very mindful of his parents daily in every way, he has tried to show them this appreciation for the sacrifices they had made to put him thru school. He has done by his parents what other sons should do. Mrs. Farmer is survived by one son, one brother, three sisters and many friends. inr $100,000 at Haygood College, Arkansas; a building worth $10,000 at Boley, Oklahoma and one worth $100,000 at the Industrial Institute, Holly Springs, Miss.; a dormitory worth 60,000 and a 50,000 domestic science building at Paine College, Augusta, Georgia, and the projection of a $125,000 science building for Lane College at Jackson, Tennessee, besides $70,000 in endowment for the same institution. In commenting on this assistance rendered by the M. E. Church South, which is a mother church of the C. M. E. denomination, Dr. Perry says: brethren in their educational program has aggregated much more than half a million dollars in the past four years, we are not expending for them anything approximating—what the church expended for its missions to the slaves in 1860, in proportion to its strength and ability at that time. The expenditure then was $160,00 annually. The meaning of all this our people should realize. We cannot minister to Africa and neglect the people of the same blood in America. The work we do for them here makes more effective our ministry in every foreign mission field." DR. ALAIN LOCKE PRIASES DR. G. WOOD- SON'S BOOK "NEGRO ELO QUENCE" IN THE NATION (Freton News Service) New York, Aug. 13—In his review of Dr. Carter G. Woodson's book, Negro Orator and Their Orations in a recent issue of the Nation, Dr. Alain Locke says: This compilation of orations and addresses by Negro leaders, from as early a date as the first pamphlet broadside against slavery in 1788—by a Negro who wisely chose a paundonym—to race leaders recently dead or still living, is a brave and in the whole quite successful attempt to make oratory interpret social and historical issues. Ordinarily oratory is an unroliable weathervane of social opinion, but for most of the period coped by this particular study the issues were so vitally serious in the mind of the Negro as to give an unusual sobriety and seriousness even to his oratorical pointings. Careful historical comment upon the issues under discussion has given the collection unusual interpretative value. The volume becomes, therefore, a somewhat unique source-book for the history of the various social and political problems of the Negro. "Comparatively little eulogistic and occasional oratory has been included and though there are many selections which are not brilliant examples of oratorical style and from, few of the selections fail to qualify as important social documents. And when figures as significant as Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Sumner, Fredrick Douglass, and Booker Washington are eulogized by contemporaries and coworkers, there is more than transitory value to what was said. Perhaps the most which are supprising in their advanced tone and competent character, with the Negro anti-slavery orators, and with the speeches of the Negro Senators and Representatives during the period of congressional representation. But the outstanding virtue of the book is, after all that it is comprehensive—that it gives a vivid and yet reliable panormic view both of representative Negro thought and of the whole Negro question." ENROUTE TO HELSINGFORS FINLAND. At Sea, Special To The Negro Star, Five Days Out of New York:— DROTTNINGHOLM, July 20, Friday, July 10, was a very beautiful day to sail. We went to the pier at the foot of W. 57th St., where our ship was docked at Pier 97. The crowd had begun to gather. Having many friends in and around New York City, I expected to see them at the wharf, but it was a real joy to see the smiling face of our own Miss Carrie Burney as I came on the pier. Knowing we were sailing, she had remained from her classes, to see us sail; of course all delegates had their friends; many of whom were mutual visitors were permitted on board for one hour—from eleven to twelve. At eleven forty-five, the warning was given, and visitors went ashore; and at "High Noon," amid the cheers of more than a thousand friends, we steamed up the East River, and out to sea. The voyage is most delightful. The general fare is far better than anything I had expected for (Tourist, Third Class.) We are shown every courtesy. The ship is a Swedish Vessell, and thus, all is most VIOLATIONS OF JIM CROW LAW REPORT- ED; MAYOR TAKES ACTION Jacksonville, Fla. Aug. 6-Violation of the Jim Crow law on Jacksonville Street cars have been reported to Mayor Alsp, who has instructed Police Inspector W. B. Cahoon to see that the violations be stopped. White residents of the city have charged in their complaints that Negroes are ignoring the sections designated for white patrons, and that the practice is prevalent on many lines All policemen, whether on duty or off, were ordered to pay strict at the street car, and of the operator, observance of the law. The were instructed to to take the number of the street car, and of the operator, allowing such alleged violations, making reports to headquarters. CLEVELAND READY TO HOUSE BUSI- NESS LEAGUE DELEGATE. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Aug. 13—Adequate arrangements for lodging, board and other accommodations for delegates and visitors attending the twenty-seventh annual meeting of the National Negro Business League which convenes in Cleveland, Ohio, August 18, 19 and 20, have been made according to word received here from the housing committee of the convention city. Delegates and visitors who plan to attend the meeting are urged to write immediately to the chairman, Housing Committee, care, Director of Convention Activities, Convention Headquarters, 2319 East 55th Street, Cleveland Ohio stating the accommodations desired, Cleveland with its spacious hotels, comfortable clubhouses and hospitable homes are prepared to welcome the host of business men and women who are expected to attend the session. Iodiging may be secured at the rate of $1.50 per day. The convention headquarters are centrally located and easily accessible from all railroad stations either by taxicabs or trolly cars. Delegates are expected to register at headquarters where they will be assigned to their place of lodging. The housing Committee has made a careful selection of places for to stop. A railroad rate of fare and a half has been granted on the certificate plan to delegates and dependent member of the families who attend the meeting. This reduction is effective only provided 250 or more delegates are in attendance. All persons attending the convention are urged to request a return certificate when purchasing their ticket. We have a most congenial group on board, from all over America. In our immediate party there are 21. They are:—Mr. C. H. Tohas, Nat'l Sec., Mr. R. W. Dallock, Nat'l Sec., Dr. Jas. Bond, State Sec'y of Ky., Pres. and Mrs. John Hope of Atlanta Mr. John Dillingham and wife of Yale, (Delegate, also to World Student Christian Federation) Mr. J. H. Lightner of Denver, Mr. W. R. Valentine of New Jersey. Two College Students, one from Florida Memorial College and one from Columbia University. There are three local executivearies:—Dunbar of Detroit; Overton of Cincinnati, and myself. We have seven boys; two from Texas, two from Ohio, one from Kansas, one from North Carolina and one from Connecticut. The contacts are fine. It is a great privilege to share this experience. I am grateful to all, who Five Cents Per Copy AUGUST OPPOR TUNITY FILLED WITH INTERESTING ARTICLES. AUGUST OPPOR TUNITY FILLED WITH INTERESTING ARTICLES. (Preston News Service) New York City, Aug. 13-That "the Negro is not not more susceptible to tuberculosis because of physical makeup or inherent racial traits" is proved conclusively by Dr. Charles H. Garvin, a prominent Negro physician of Cleveland, Ohio, in a paper on the "immunity of Disease of Dark Skinned People" in the August number of OPPORTUNITY, published by the National Urban League. Dr. Garvin's findings are of immense racial report. His paper reflects the passion of the foresearched scholar, and is not, too orudite for the lay reader Other features for August include stone; "Doing his Bit," the opis tale "Mutsy," a short story by Zora Hurston; "Doing His Bit," the epic tale of a Pullman porter, by Nimrod B. Allen; "The Pink Hat," a corking attirical skotch by Mrs. Aaron Day, Jr.; a review of W. C. Handy's "Blues" by Langston Hughes; "Whites & Blacks," by David H. Pierce; Hubert Harrison's able review of "Digging for lost African Gods;" and "The Label Makers and the Tom-Tom Boaters" by Blanche Watson. The August OPPORTUNY also announces the creation of a new department in the magazine, "The Ebony Flute," to be conducted during the summer by Miss Gwendolyn Bennett who has just returned from a year's study in Paris as the winner of the Detla Sigma Theta $1,000. foreign art scholarship. MORTGAGE ON K. OF P. TEMPLE IN LITTLE ROCK IS BURNED. (Preston News Service) Hot Springs, Ark. Aug. 5—The forty-sixth convention of Knights of Pythias of Arkansas was held here last week. A $150,000 mortgage on the state temple in Little Rock was burned. Henry Avant was re-elected grand chancellor for the fifteenth time. Most of the other officials were re-elected. N. C. MAN HEADS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TEACHERS. (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C. Aug. 13—W. A. Robinson, supervisor of Negro high schools in North Carolina, was elected President of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools at the annual meeting in Hot Springs Ark. The next meeting will be held in Nashville, Tenn. C. J. Calloway director of extension department at Tuskegee Institute was re-elected executive secretary, and R. B. Hudson, of Selma, Ala., was made treasurer. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT LOOK!! "O WRETCHED MAN" as sung by E. M. Barnes, is now on the market together with six other of his compositions and arrangements. These six other com- positions include the wonderful "WELCOME CHORUS" sung at the Congress in Wichita, 1925. Send for your copy today—only 25c Send for your copy today-only 25c each. Agents wanted everywhere. E. M. BARNES, Douglass Community House, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN. helped to make my trip so pleasant. We have a great reputation in Kansas and Wichita. We must live up to it. W. L. Hutcherson. Sunday School Lesson (By REV. P. B FITEWATER, DD, Dean of Day and Evening School, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (©. 1924 Western Newspaper Union.) Lesson for August 15 JETHRO'S WISE COUNSEL LESSON TEXT—Handouts 18 1-27 GOLDEN TEXT—to every man his work. PRIMARY TOPIC—Jethro Helps Moses JUNIOR TOPIC—Jethro Given Moses Good Advice INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Being Helpers YOUNG PLOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Organizing for Service 1. Jethro's Visit to Moses (vv 16) 1. The occasion (v. 1). Upon the receipt of the news of the marvelous deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians, Jethro went out to meet Moses. 2. The object (vv. 24) It was to bring to Moses his wife and children. When God called him to Egypt to deliver His people Moses did not deem it wise to take his wife and children, therefore left them with his father lp law. 3. The place (vv. 5, 6). At Mount Sinai where the Israelites were encamped 11. Moses' Reception of Jethro (vv. 7-12). 1. He bowed to him and kissed him (v. 7). Moses not only honored him as his father in law, but as a priest of Midin. Jethro, though outside of the covenant people, evidently retained proofs of the true God as Melchisedec be fore him did. 2. Moses rehearsed to him the wonders which God had wrought through him (v. 8). It is through the testimony of those who have experienced the wonders of God's grace that men come to know the true God. 3. Jethro's response (vv. 112) (1) He rejoiced for all the goodness which the Lord had done to Israel whom He had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians (v 19) (2) He blessed the Lord (v. 19) He not only praised the Lord for his deliverance of his son in law from the Egyptians, but for the deliverance of the people of Israel from their bond age. (3) He confessed the supremacy of the Lord (v. 11) He said "Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods." (4) He offered sacrifices to God (v 12). We are unable to determine the degree of intelligence of this worship, but he evidently out of a slacere heart made this offering (11. The Occasion (vv. 13 19). 1. After Jethro came to Moses he observed how completely Moses' time was taken in judging Israel. When he saw the greatness of the task, he inquired as to why he was doing the work all alone. Moses explained to him that his task was not merely a matter of judging but of teaching the statutes and laws of God to the people. Jethro recognized Moses' motive, but insisted that his method was not a good one, as it would result in wasting his strength. 2. Jethro's plan (vv. 19-21). (1) Moses was to be unto the people Godward to bring their causes unto God as all them the ordnances and laws, to show them the way wherein they must walk and the work they must do (vv. 19, 29). (2) Suitable men should be provided as rulers over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens (v. 21) All great matters should be disposed of by Moses, and all subsidiary matters should be adjusted by these judges. (3) Qualifications of these subordinate nate judges (v. 26). (a) They were to be "able man," that is, men of strength. They must be men of such intellectual power as to enable them to understand the problems presented and of such will power as to execute the judgments rendered. (b) "Such as fear tried." This is the basis of true strength. (c) "Men of truth." This means men who are able to disarm truth men who love truth, men who tell the truth. (d) "Hating covetousness" Those men must be haters of unjust gain. The man who is to be a ruler of the people must be free from the suspicion of following his profession because of personal gain. IV. Moses Accedes to Jethro's Counsel (iv 2427) This common sense advice made a response in Moses' heart. He recognized that God was speaking through Jethro. According to Deut 1:9 is the people selected the judges and Moses appointed them. When this work had been done according to Jethro's advice, he took his departure, going into his own land. Lesson From the Son of God The highest service may be prepared for and done in the humble surroundings. In allence, in waiting, silence, unnoticed, in years of uneventful, unrecorded duties, the Son of God grew and waxed strong. Cure for Indolence The only cure for illudence is work; the only cure for selfishness is sacrifice; the only cure for unbelief is to shake off the ague of doubt by doing Christ's bidding. Chanute Notes. The death angel visited the home of Mrs. Ed. McDaniel, Sunday morning about 10.00 o'clock, and took away Mrs. McDaniels. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Services were good all day at New Hope Baptist. A small number attended the 6:00 o'clock prayer services. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Mrs. Oda Fields, Supt., was a little better attend; 74 were present. We are especially proud of our Intermediate class of boys, they have had the attendance banner two Sundays successively. In the morning worship hour, Pastor Marshall preached on the text: "Remember the Sabbath Day To Keep It Holy." The evening message subject was "Do Thyself No Harm." B. Y. P. U. opened late, but yet with marked interest. Many visitors present in the evening services: Mrs. McQueen of Franklin, Kans., Misses Saunders and Black of Erie, Kans., Mr. Turner of Crowburg, Kans., and Mrs. Jude of Houston, Texas. Several representatives of the O. E. S. leaves this week for the Grand Chapter convening at Hutchinson, Kans.—Mrs. Mollie Dixon, Mrs. Odie Fields, Mrs. Lena Garvey and Mrs. Alice B. Crith. Pastor Marshall, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. M. G. Glover, Mrs. Minne'c Childs, Mrs. Anna Witherspoon and Deacon Jerry Hale are association bound by motor and rail to Fort Scott, to represent the church and Mission Society. very nicely. Each of the four groups The Financial Drive is moving on stirring lively. Each group is doing its bit to raise the thermometer to the $1,000.00 mark. Go to Mrs. Anna Witherspoon's 207 N. Ashby to buy or sell second- hand clothing. Read the religious, race paper— The Star. NOTICE! The Neosho Valley District Missionary Baptist Association will convene Aug. 10-13, 1926 at Fort Scott, Kansas, with the Shiloh Baptist Ch, Rev. M. J. Smith, Pastor. We regret very keenly the conflicting date with the Southwestern District as we desired very much to have the state workers as well as other district workers with us. But we are striving to make the best of the situation until better arrangements can be made. REV. J. H. SCOTT, Moderator. REV. C. O. MARSHALL, Gen. Sec. St. Paul Notes. The session of the Bible School opened promptly at 9:15 a. m. Mr. Earl Johnson, teacher of women's adult class gave a splendid review of the lesson study. Forrest Williams, our efficient and faithful secretary left during the week on a vacation. The attendance and contribution was very good. At 11 a. m. our pastor Rev. C. E. Erskine delivered a splendid sermon from the words of the text "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." He spoke of the comforting assurance to all that there is a refuge a rest a help in the time of At the evening services the Rev. Brooks preached from Ps 66.9. The A. C. E. League meeting was held at 7 p. m. The pastor and members were extended a general invitation to attend a rally meeting held at Grant Memorial Church in the afternoon at 3 p. m. The cooked food sale by stewardess Board No. 2 was held St. at Makin Fye Drug Store No. 1. A delightful hiking was enjoyed by the girls of the Junior classes, at McKinley Park, Friday. They were accompanied by their teachers. Mrs. George Hood of Kansas City, is visiting a visit in the city with her mother Mrs. Cora Howard. Messrs Turner, Brannon, and S H. Taylor left on a vacation trip and will visit in St. Louis, Ill., and Ky Mrs. M. H Price is visiting with relatives in Kansas City. Mr. Wm Wright was a visitor in the City. Sunday from Winfield. Mrs. Belle Smothers of Arkansas City, was among the Sunday visitors in the City. 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With divisions, you can't reach'er With divisions, you can't reach'er Get together; Different stations in this life Get together; Doesn't need create strife Get together; If you chance to be a winner Why not help a new beginner, It won't make you any thinner, Get together; If the race would make a mark Get together; Sure to need each blessed spark Get together; Don't just stand around and whine Why the fight is yours and mine, So get up and fall in line, Get together; Plenty room upon the mount Get together; Climbing up is what will count Get together; If you want to win the game, Shine with glory, ring with fame Join your forces, make your claim. All together. You'll be counted as a nation Get together Let us dignify our station. Get together Will it count if you should rise Till your head will touch the skies, While your race dishonored dies? Get together Mrs. B. C. Scott, 819 Freeman St. Kansas City, Ks PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. Mrs. Harvey J. Tyre entertained Thursday afternoon with a porch tea party in honor of Mrs. Naomi Collins and Mrs. Winifred Travis of Salina, Kans., who are the house guests of Mrs. Fred McGee, their sister, 1093 Morton Ave. The house and porch was beautifully decorated with garden flowers. Mrs. Tyre was assisted in serving by Mrs. Omega Clemons. Guests included:—Mrs. Bruce Hurston Williams of Salina, Kans.. Mrs. Brown of Clircinnm; Ohio; Miss Rosebud Lewis of Concordia, Kans., Mrs. Vernon Asbury, Mrs. L. Knox, Fred McGee, Mrs. R. V. Shivery, Mrs. B. Thompson, Mrs. K. Riens, Mrs. Aurthur Nickles, Mrs. Fred McGee, Mrs. R. V. Shivery, Mrs. K. Riens, Mrs. Flowers, Mrs. A. Grant, Mrs. R. J. Jones, Mrs. E. Willars, Mrs. Semhie, Mrs. Milton, Mrs. F. D. Johnson, Misses Cora Brown and M. E. Kanty. Mrs. Tyre 1093 Morton Ave. Pasadena, Cal. THE NATION COMMENDS DAILIES ON SUSIE BOYD CASE The case of Susie Boyd proves that Richmond, Virginia, at least, stands for justice to the Negro. Susie forged twenty-two small checks, amounting to $183. Arrested on 3 indictments, she pleaded guilty, and, without jury or even counsel, was sentenced by Judge W. Kirk Mathews to ten years on each charge, amounting to thirty years in Prison. Thereupon a crop of protests sprang up as might be expected, from the Negro community. The white press of Richmond, took a firm and dignified stand in editorials against the extreme sentence, and printed columns of letters of protest, some from Newroes but most from whites. The News-Leader in an ed 121E. 13th St. itorial pointed out that on the same day when Susie was sentenced to thirty years for a forgery of $183, a white woman received a two-year suspended sentence for shoplifting goods to the value of $13,000. The Times-Dispatch asked the courts leave to join as an amicus curae in a reopening of the case, which was made by H. W. Oppenheimer, a white lawyer who volunteered his services in Susie's defense. Finally, on the ground that Susie was mentally subnormal and did not understand her right to a counsel and a jury, Judge Mathews re-opened the case and reduced the sentence from thirty years to six. The News-Leader commends Judge Mathews for his courage in openly admitting and correcting a mistake. To this praise we gladly add our own hearty commendation of the News-Leader, the Times-Dispatch, and the citizens of Richmond. They made real the old theory that all are equal before the law. COLUMBUS, OHIO, Aug. 6—Local police and juvenile court authorities are becoming doubtful as to their ability to secure an identification for Charles Chapman, who arrived in the Union Station last last Sunday moining over the Norfolk, and Western railroad and who as yet has not been claimed by anyone. Upon the boy's coat lapel was a note which read: To the Conductor of the N. & W. railway—Please look after the child so that it gets to Columbus, Ohio. His father, Jesse Chapman will meet him there." The note signed "Sadie Coleman." No one called for the boy, who appears to be about 8 years old and quite bright, and he has since remained in the juvenile detention home. The youngster told officials that his name is Charlie Chapman and that his home is in "Wilson Hollow," which the authorities believe to be near Charleston, W. Va. PROMINENT SPEAKER ON BUSINESS LEA- GUE PROGRAM TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. Aug. 13—Proninent speakers of both races will address the twenty seventh annual session of the National Negro Business League which meets in Cleveland, Ohio August 18-19, anu 20 according to announcement made here this week by Albon L. Holsey, Secretary of the National League. On the opening night of the session, Dr. R. R. Moton, President of the League will deliver his annual address. Serator Frank B. Willis of Ohio will speak at the same meeting. The program provides for a series of special sessions at which the following problems will be discussed: The Organization and Function of the Local League; Business Building; Negro migration and its relation to Business, and Health. There will be one meeting known as an All-Ohio sessijin. The trophy cups offered by Mr. R. W. Emerson, secretary of the National Clean-up and Palnt-up Bureau for the best health work done during the National Negro Health week will be presented at the Friday morning session, Aug. 20, by Miss Virginia R. Wing, director of health education of the Cleveland health Council. At the same session Dr. Algernon D. Jackson, director of the school of Public Health, Howard University, will deliver an address on "The Need of Public Health Education Among Negroes." Home ownership and home building will be discussed by successful real estate men including Mortimer M, Harris of Washington D. C.; Logan II, Stewart of Evansville, Ind. and others. Banking, Newspaper advertising, Promotion of Sales Campaigns, Financing Business, Life Insurance, are among the subjects to be discussed by experts in the Business Building session. The Negro Star—For the good of the people JACKSON & COMPANY UNDERTAKERS AMBULANCE - SERVICE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered LICENSED EMBALME Arrangements are incomplete THE PERSONAL SER In hours of bereavement, we stand with a ray of comfort to handle all details rendered your beloved ones. LICENSED EMBALMERS IN ATTENDANCE. Arrangements are incomplete unless you are satisfied. THE PERSONAL SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. Abner B. Jackson, M'g'r Phone Mkt. 4310 Stoves and Furniture Repaired SQUIRE FURNITURE New and Second Hand Furniture, Ranger, Window Sh Phone M. 133 7 221-22 The influence of Negro migration upon Negro Business in its various aspects will be discussed by Robert L. Vann, editor of the Pittsburgh Courier; Mr. T. Arnold Hill, industrial secretary, National Urban League, New York City; Mr. John C. Dancy, executive secretary, Urban League, Detroit, Michigan; Dr. H. L. Kingsly, Cleveland and Dr. C. V. Kouran, Nashville, Tennessee. Chandler Owen, editor of the Chicago Dee will discuss, "Opportunities in Journalism" and there will be interesting reports from active state leagues. Roscoe C. Dunjee, editor of the Black Dispach, Oklahoma City, John L. Webb of Hot Springs Arkansas; George W. Cox, Dutham, South Carolina and H. L. Price of Cuney, Tex., are among the presidents of state leagues who will be present and speak. Addresses of welcome on behalf of the Cleveland colored citizens will be delivered by Miss Jane Hunter of the Phyllis Wheatley Association, Councilman Thomas W. Flemming and J. Walter Wills, Sr. From present indications the attendance this year at Cleveland will set a new record. This is due in a large measure, says Secretary Holsey, to the fact that there has been unusual interest manifested in National Negro Trade Week campaigns, the unusually large number of local leagues which have been organized or revived and to the splendid work done by the Cleveland Committee under the leadership of Mr. Herbert S. Chauncey, president of the Cleveland league, and Mr. Norman L. McGhee, chairman of the Cleveland Committee on Arrangements. FOR RENT. CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD REAL ESTATE, INVESTMENTS Phone DIM. 3265 6101½ N. Main St. WICHITA, KANSAS. 304 W. Pine, 5 rooms, gas and electricity. $18 00 per month. 600 N. Main, Store room for rent. Size 22x40. Best location for colo- red business on N. Main; will give lease to right party. $40 00 per month. 2519 Shelton, 6 rooms, electricity. $15 00 per month. 619 Wichita, 6 rooms, gas an electricity. $16 00 per month. 15th block on Wabash, 8 rooms, furnished, semi-modern; will give lease for one year. $25 00 per month. 1437 Wabash, 9 rooms. $18 00 per month. 816 E. 3rd, 5 rooms—Water paid. $13.50 per month. 920 E. 3rd, 5 rooms—Water paid. $13.50 per month. 432 N. Mosley, 4 rooms—newly decorated. $11 00 per month. 233 N. Mosley, 5 rooms—newly decorated—barn or garage. $17.00 per month. 1057 N. Mead, 4 rooms, electricity —Water paid. $15.00 per month. 1061 N. Mead, 4 rooms—Good condition—Water paid. $14.50 per Mo. 1023 N. Toncka, 5 rooms, semi-modern. $16.00 per month. FOR SALE. 921 Cleveland, 5 rooms, 75 ft. of ground. Price $2500.00. Perms: we stand with a ray of comfort your beloved ones. ERS IN ATTENDANCE. te unless you are satisfied. SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. We Sell on Easy Payments URE COMPANY Carpets, Matting, Linoleum, Stoves Shades, Etc. . 23 N. Main Wichita, Kans 221-223 N. Main $500.00 cash; balance like rent. 1025 Cleveland, 5 rooms, modern. Price $2500.00. Terms: $500.00 cash; balance like rent. 2519 Shelton, 6 rooms, 2 lots, good chicken houses. Price $1850.00. Tera's: $75.00 cash. $20.00 per Mo. 11th block on Mathewson, 6 rooms, strictly modern. Price $3250.00. Terms: $300.00 cash; balance like rent. 12. 9th St. 6 rooms, modern, full basement. Price $3250.00. Terms: $300.00 cash; $25.00 per month. Minnessota Ave. 3 robms, 2 lots, gas and electricity. House practically new. For quick sale, Price $1250 Terms: $7500 cash; balance like rent. 5th block on N. Water, 5 robms, modern. For quick sale. Price $2500 00 Terms: $2500 00 cash. $25.00 per Mo. 8th block N. Water, 7 rooms, strictly modern, 2 stories. For quick sale. Price $4500 00. Terms: $500.00 cash; balance like rent. 9th block Mathewson, two 5 room, modern houses. Priced $2250 00— $2000 00 For quick sale. Terms $150 cash on each $25.00 per month. 10th block, Indiana, 4 rooms, gas. For quick sale. Price $1850.00. Terms; $150.00 cash; $20.00 per month. 5th block, Matthewson, 5 rooms modern, furnished; 2 lots, east frontage. For quick sale. Price $300.00. Terms: $300.00 cash; $25.00 per Mo. LET US REROOF YOUR HOME ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS CRANDALL ROOFING CO. PHCNE MKT. 2039 1856 N. LAWRENCE AVE PHARMACIST WANTS POSITION CAN REGISTER IN ANY STATE APPLY AT THE NEGRO STAR OFFICE 1241 WABASH AVE. Office Phone Mkt. 6176 Rec. Mkt. 7522-W Practice In All Courts AMBROSE P. WOODARD Attorney and Counselor at Law 600½ N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. BEST SPRING CHICKENS TO BE HAD Almond Poultry Co. 723 N. Main Phone Market 3537 Shining Parlor for Ladies CIGARS, CANDIES, COLD DRINKS SANDWICHES. 517 N. Main Street WICHITA, KANSAS What you want will be on sale at the Helzburg Jewelry Sale. --- COMMUNITY GROCERY STORE ON THE CORNER OF IITH AND OHIO Fresh and Staple Groceries and Meats real service and courtesy 628 N. Main ONE WEEK'S SUPPLY Free Free BRONZE BEAUTY face powder STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO. PITTSBURGH, N.Y. BRONZE BEAUTY Face Powder is made by a new French process, and is not affected by perspiration. Used satisfactorily on dry or oily skin. Makes the complexion soft and velvety—and stays on until removed. Three tints which blend with any complexion: High Brown, Bronze Glow and Flesh. Fill out and mail the coupon below and we will send you a whole week's supply free. 3 STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO., 569 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Name Street and Number City State "Wichita's Pride" Rose Bud Butter M.4118 132 N. Walnut THE WICHITA VINEGAR & B. C GENERAL REPAIRING of TIRES and TUBES CITY ITEMS. Mrs. W. L. Hutcherson, 715 North Water Street, served a dainty little luncheon in honor of Gertrude Jones, who is staying with her during the absence of her husband. Her guests were Dora Keatia, Leota Jones and Ethel Case. Games and music were the featureure of the evening. A dainty luncheon was served. Each guest departed declaring, Mrs. Hutcherson an ideal hostess, and that she would ask them back ere long. Miss Bernico Royston well entertain on Saturday at her home 818 Ohio with three course dinner in hon or of Miss Louise Johnson of Ottawa, Kans. SPECIAL INVITATION. The Public is invited to attend the opening of the Mme C. J. Walker's Beauty Shop at 1326 E. Ninth St., Monday, Aug. 16, 1926, 10:00 a. m., to 10:00 p. m. Madam C. J. Walker's Products will be given as favors: Mrs. Dollie Tivis, Proprietress Mr. W. O. Foulks of Cincinnati, is a visitor in the city. Miss C. Richardson of Hillsboro, Texas, is visiting in the city. Mrs. Turner Brannon is visiting with relatives in Geary, Okla. Ladies of St. Paul A. M. E. Church will have cook food sale Saturday at Morris Drug Store No. 1. Mrs. Frank Williams left Tuesday for Topeka on account of the death of an aunt. Mr. A. L. Case left last Monday for Detroit, to make that his future home. The wife and is still with us. Editor's home is honored with presence of Miss Geneva Mercomes, Mrs. and Miss Butler of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Skelton of Newton, Rev. A. W. Ross of Topeka, Rev. H. B. Bronson of Kansas City, Mrs. Phynola Cook and Mrs. Mae W. Buckner, of Pratt, Wendall H. Van Leu and a boat of our Wichita Friends. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson, and son of Abeline, motored over on business this week, and they are attending the Association., SKELTON—DORSEY. Mr. D. D. Skelton of Newton and Miss Francis Dorsey of Wichita, were united in the holy bond of wedlock Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Powell. Rev. J. F. Green officiated. They will make their home in Newton. Mr. W. II. Van Leu lftt Wed. after noon for Columbus, O., to take up his work St. Mary Church Notes Our Sunday service was good turnout the day. Sunday School was opened at its usual hour, 9.30 with Supt. and her staff of officers present. Attendance was good. The lesson was reviewed by Bro. C. Swan. We will miss Sister Minnie White from our Sunday School, she is leaving for Texas to visit her relatives. We are hoping for her a splendid trip. At the 11:00 o'clock service, the Pastor took his text from the sixth chapter of St. John and 35th verse: "And Jesus said unto them I am the bread of life, he that cometh to me shall never hunger and he that believeth on me shall never perish." The pastor preached a wonderful and heart stirring sermon. Invitation was extended, five came forward to except Christ. At 6.00 p. m., the Union was opened on time. We had a splendid session. At 8:00 p. m. the pastor took his text from Deut. 6:5: "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might." Subject: "How to Serve God." The Pastor again preached a spendid sermon. Invitation was extended, one came forward. Many visitors were present throut the day. NOTICE! The Transportation Committee of the Convention is arranging the route to the National Baptist Convention at Fort Worth, Texas, in Sept. All in who are information and those who are contemplating the trip please send your names to the office of the Convention at Topeka, 821 Clay St St., and the Secretary will send it to the committee. Also watch The Negro Star for full information as to fare and special arrangement. The Rock Island is the Conventional Route. A. W. Ross, Ex. Sec. SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT IN SESSION. St. Mary's Baptist Church is now the scene of the Southwestern District and its auxiliaries with Rev. J. E. Douglas, the efficient pastor leading the force of the church. The members are putting forth their best to make the messengers comfortable and happy. The Minister and Deacon's Union opened Tuesday morning with the following general objective: "Winning To The Book." A spiritual devotion was conducted by messengers from New Hope, Tabernacle and Calvary Baptist Churches of Wichita. The Bible lessons were extremely helpful by Rev. B. L. Marchant & Rev. J. R. Martin, Eldorado and Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pratt, Rev. J. W. Hayes made the survey. Rev. Alexander of Indiana, preached the morning sermon. Tuesday evening session was in the hands or the B. Y. P. U. with Mrs. Carrie Anderson in the chair. Song: "I Love To Tell The Story." Pledge, object, Aim, Motto, Watchword were repeated and then sang: "The Fight Is On." A wonderful address was delivered by Dr. H. B. Bronson of Kansas City, Kansas, from the subject: "The World's Perpendicular." Rev. J. R. Martin, Eldorado, discussed "Love and Its Source." Mrs. Anderson divided the convention in sections to demonstrate a real union. Mrs. Phynola Cook, Pratt, opened the Junior Department. Especially do we mention the address: "How Shall We Best Preserve the Modesty of Our Girls? by Irs. Ida F. Bates, Wichita. The Junior Program was made a success by the following persons:—Mrs. P. H. Walton, Wichita, Wilber Minnis, Pratt, Miss Brannon, New Hope Messengers from St. Mary' and Newton. An able address: "Are Leaders Born or Made" was delivered by Rev J. W. Hayes. Many new messengers and visitors were introduced. Evening session opened the theme: "Obedience, an Expression of Love," by Rev. C. E. Woods, Arkansas city. The congregational singing was good under the direction of Mrs. Jewel Brown. The Welcome Chorus was inspiring. The solo by Mrs. Jewel Brown was sweetly rendered. Mrs. Carrie Anderson delivered an able Annual Address. The presentation of Pageant "The Lamp," by Senior and Junior Conventions under auspices of Merdames Phynola Cook, and P. II. Walton, J. E. Douglas, Jewel Brown and Mary Mitchell. After the regular opening exercises, Wednesday morning, Rev N. J. Stokes discussed the subject: "Love, A Proof of Discipleship in a Very Able Manner." Mrs. Ora L. Nesby, St. Mary, satisfactory discussed: "What the Group system means to the Organization." Mr. H. T. Sims discussed: Training for Service and Its Value." The audience was charmed with solo by Miss Brannon. Dr. A. W. Ross delivered the Doctrinal Sermon. Wednesday afternoon, the Sunday School Convention opened with Mrs. Mae W. Buckner, presiding. The conventional theme; "Christian Education and Character." Convention Prayer; "Thy Will Be Done." Miss Dorothy Sims delivered an address: "Music as It Should Be Taught In Our Sunday Schools." The President's Address was a masterpiece filled with information and vision of the future. The following departments reported:—Teachers' Training and Cradle Roll. "The Necessity of High Educational Standards" was discussed from 2 phases: "Trained Teacher" by H. T. Sims and Effective Teaching Methods" by Rev. H. B. Bronson. Wednesday night was the young people's night and they very effectively dramatized the Bible Stories, giving forth some wonderful truths in a most solemn manner. Everyone played his part so well—especially The Negro Star-For the good of the people RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WITH THE NEGRO STAR $1.50 A YEAR, 90C 6 MONTHS 50C 3 MONTHS Advertisers NOW IS THE TIME TO Advertise WE HAVE A PLACE LEFT FOR YOU IF YOU WON'T BE LATE. HURRY! THE STAR Is waiting for you friend do we mention Wm. Chas. Price, Dr. H. B. Bronson delivered the inspiration address from the subject: "Give Youth A Chance." Cherryvale News Notes. Sunday School 9:45, opening by Supt. McBurgess, afterwhich the lesson, Subj. "The giving of Manna," was taught and well discussed by pastor Thomas. with the Falge driven by class num- The races are still on, last Sunday ber Cng in lead. This coming Sunday ends it and also tells the story. Morning services at 11:15 after a short devotion pastor Thomas bro't to us a fine sermon, found second Peter third chapter 9th verse, Subj. "Slackness." B. Y. P. U. 6 o'clock, opening by the Study Course lesson taught by pastor Thomas, space and time was allowed for group number two. They recieved the banner but they won't ore hundred percent. Evening services at 8 o'clock. 8:15 Pastor Thomas bro't to us another fine sermon, found St. John 11:00 subject: "The Resurrection." Miss Bertha Brown of Oswego, spent last week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Ratchiff and tending the Old Soldiers' Reunion. Mrs. May Carett and grand sons spent the week visiting her son and childrens father, Mr. Floyd Carett and attended the reunion. Miss Helen Parks of Oswego, spent the week visiting Miss Lillian Toal and attending the reunion. There was a truck load of people from Oswego, on Thursday night at Old Soldiers Reunion. Mrs. T. Bryant of Coffeyville, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Wm Bryant. Mrs. Jane Bryant went to Nowata, Okla., to get her grand mother and brought her to visit with her daughter. Mrs. Clara Daniels is here for an indefinite time. Msr. Mary Roberson and daughter Ethel was called to Paola by the death of Mrs. Roberson's niece. Mrs. Cora Thurman, who spent the week visiting Rev. and Mrs. King returned to Sedan. Missess Clemetine, Iantha, Drhessra Howard of Parsons, spent week visiting their grandmother Mrs. D. H. Hill they also attend services Sun. and returned home Monday evening. Miss Priscella Barnes is visiting Rev. J. S. King has been some what indisposed but is better at this writing. Miss Beatrice Wheaton is visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Wheaton. Mr, Ed Stungo of St. Louis, was in our city forming old acquaintance and visiting at the home of Miss Wheaton. Mrs. Wm Thomas is on the sick list. Mrs. Bessie Ratcliff is also on the sick list. Mr. Arthur Knight of Coffeyville, visited Miss Budalee Smith on last Sunday. The political club for colored people of Cherryvele is doing fine work. Miss Mane Clay is on the sick list. TEN DAYS TENT MEETING The annual grand union meeting of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church will be held August 15th 25th. Two cars of delegates are expected from the South other delegates from Calif., Mo., Iowa, Ohio; and Kansas. Tent will be stretched in twelfth Gospel preaching and gospel singe. M. Business meeting opens at 9:00 block on N. Mosley. Services at 7:30 a.m. daily. every body invited. EVERY BODY WELCOME. Elder M. D. Gorhum, pastor. Miss Birdie Mae Henderson of Sodalia, Mo., is in the city as the guest of Elder and Mrs. M. D. Gorhum. MARY B. TALBERT BRANCH V. W. C. A. A Peanut Party will be given at the Y. W. C. A., Wednesday afternoon, August 18 at 3 o'clock. All girls past six years of age are invited. The Cosmopolitan Club entertained Mr. Wendell H. Van Leu in the Y. W. C. A. Assembly room last Wednesday evening. The class in Shorthand will not meet during the month of August. Young women desiring a good com fortable home are urged to come to the Y. W. C. A. A TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA. Who will go to Philadelphia, as the guest of Arthur Gossett Post American Legion? The contestants todate are:—Miss St. Paul A. M. E. Church; Miss St. Mark M. E., Miss Grant's Memorial, Miss New Hope, Miss American Legion Aux, Miss Excelsior Club, Miss St. Mary's Baptist Church, Miss Calvary Baptist Church, Miss Coleridge Taylor, Miss Elks Lodge. St. Paul Notes. The session of our Bible School held at 9:45 a.m. Rev. C. E. Brooks reviewed the lesson study. Mrs. Neva Brown was welcomed back again after an absence of several weeks, teacher of the boys' intermediate, the outstanding banner class, that was up to their standard for attendance and contribution. Our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks spoke at 11:00 a.m. with a good audience. His theme was selected from Eph. 4:10-11: "Finally my WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST BUY PEERLESS BUTTER COPLEY'S Ice Cream made by WICHITA CREAMERY CO. SMOKY HILL RIVER CLOSES GREAT SESSION. At Junction City, Kansas, the Smoky Hill River Association held 1 of its greatest sessions under the leadership of Rev. G. T. Raimey and his co-workers:—Mrs. M. D. Jones heading the Women's Work, Mrs. Jackson heading the Sunday School, Mr. O. W. Gary heading the B. Y. P. U. This is the best organized and disciplined District in the State and they are really doing things. Every thing works just like clock work. A real constructive program was rendered. Rev. J. R. Richardson spiritually took care of Bible lessons thru out the session. Sunday was a full day, beginning with Sunday School with Mrs. Jackson in the chair. Father G. T. Raimey preached the morning sermon, to the delight of every soul. Dr. A. W. Ross conducted the Missionary Mass Meeting at 3:00 p.m., ending a very solemn Memorial Service of the useful ones, who use to work here with us. Mr. O. W. Gary conducted the B. Y. P. U. Rev. W. T. Waters preached the closing sermon with power and fine reasoning. Editor H. T. Sims spoke in everyone of the Sunday sessions. Thus closed a great annual session of this great family. OUR OWN SON HONORED All good seed sown in good soil will spring forth, bring forth good fruit and ripen at the appointed time, this is well expressed in Mr. Wendell VanLeu, who recently received A. B., from Friends University as first Negro to graduate, and now elected a physical director of the Y M. C. A. at Columbus, Ohio, with liberal opportunities to continue his development. The community headed up in a solid front representing Calvary Baptist Church, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., and every church in the city, in a excellent reception at Calvary Ch., Mon. Evening, Aug. 9, 1926. The following program was rendered: America Congregation Invocation Dr. H. B. Bronson Piano selection Miss D. L. Sims Remarks by H. T. Sams master of Ceremony Solo St. Mary's B. Ch. Miss L. Anderson Speaker for Calvary Ch.-Mr. Edward Johnson Solo-Miss Mildrid Griffin, New director of extension department at Hope Baptist Church. Speaker for Y. W. C. A., Mrs. F. O. Miller. Speakers for Y. M. C. A., Messrs Milburn Fort and Jas. Douglas. Response by Mr. Wendell Van Leu, new elected physical director for the Y. M. C. A., Columbus, Ohio. The Master of Ceremony presented Mr. Van Leu with $3.00 from the Y. W. C. A. as a token of rememberance and encouragement. Hot Shots from the best citizens of the city. Standing, the Congregation sang: "Bless Be the Tie" for the closing. brethren be strong in the Lord. That we should have on the whole Armor to be strong in the faith to uphold the Christian ideals. Communion services were held. Rev. Brooks preached a splendid sermon again at evening. Last Tuesday evening, the Pastor's Aid met, which has just been organized with the following officers: Mrs. Eva Woods, Pres., Mrs. Delilah McAdams, Vice Pres., Mrs. Minnie King, Treas., Mrs. Frank Williams Sec., Mrs. Geo. Boydston, Asst. Sec. Mrs. Joseph E. Ball, Chaplain. Members of club postponed their regular Wednesday meeting this week on account of the association. Next meeting at Mrs. A. L. Anderson 928 N. Wichita. ar = 55 ie = = 4