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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.19, No.21, TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL ADDRESS TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL ADDRESS Madam Chairman, Officers and Members of the Woman Home and Foreign Mission and Education Convention Auxiliary to the Neosho Valley Baptist Association with love an deep gratitude to God; for his constant care over us during the past year and permitting us to assemble again in the interest of Missionary achievements and Soul saving. I greet you, I greet you because of the aim and purpose for which we have met; through the Invitation of the Pastor and members of the Shiloh Baptist Church, we have the honor of holding our 22nd annual session. The pastor, Rev. M. J. Smith; who says the church is yours while here; the Earth is the Lord, and the fullness thereof, the world and they that dwell thereon for He hath found ed it upon the seas and established it upon the flood as the Supreme Handiwork of his Creation and heirs of the Redeeming love of blessed Saviour His Son. We are gathered once more in this our annual session; and let us remember Sister Vice President and Sisters, what we are here for that time is precious and our program must be carried out in its Entirety. We are here to get and give information and inspiration for the benefit of our home fields that we may go back and stir the churches from our greater seal for mission work. Your presence here, my sisters means that God intends that we should play a conspicuous part in the great Arena of the world's work, the time has come when women must arise to the full measure of their strength, throw off the mock modiety of the past and surrender her life entirely to Christ, who has exhaled to membership in the New Testament Church, which recognizes males and female alikes as heirs and joint-heirs with Christ. Who is my mother and my brethrens they that do the will of my Father. Each year we look into the new faces of a large number of new delegates who come to represent new Circles and to help in the cause of the redemption of mankind. This means progress in the home church, as well as this auxiliary. The call comes ringing over land and sea to all believers in Christ, come over and help us. This call is a present day redeemed the taste of saving a lost world and is now the immediate taste of Jesus, and it was one to which the Disciples dedicated their lives under His direct training. It is a challenge of our love for Christ. If ye love me keep my commandments; go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. It is a challenge to our Christian pride, which should always stand for truth righteousness and loyalty to Christ. It is a Challenge of our sympathy and love for humanity. Attest of the Christ life in us which lead us to rescue the perishing, lift up the fallen and care for the dying. This unfinished task is before you, my sisters. What will you do with it? Shall we cast it a side? Shall we feel contented with what we are doing or shall we say by the help of God, we will do more to unfurl the banner of Him, who said: "The Foxes have dens, the fowls of the air have nests, but the Son of man hath no place to lay his head. My sister, what has Jesus done for you? He has redeemed us. Count the cost. What has Jesus sacrificed for us? He gave His life for us. Count the cost. What does Jesus promise us? If we trust Him, that He will receive us unto himself. Count the Cost. What will be your reward? Well done thou good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Count the cost. Then let us ask ourselves the question as follows of the Lord: Have we done all that we can for Jesus? Have we counted the cost of what Jesus has done to Redeem the World? If not let us begin to give our best services to Him. For the harvest is great, but the labors are few. We need more workers, men and women, who are well trained and cultured, who are willing to give their services to the Master. We need more faith in God, who bids us to go labor in His vineyard. Faith leads us to Scerri- ```markdown ``` General Secretary, the seventh time of the Neosho Valley Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention 211 N, Malcolm,Chanute, Kansas O. E. S. MEETS. Prince Hall Grand Chapter O. E. S., held its Forty-third Annual Session in Oak Leaf Hall at Hutchinson, Aug. 11th. Mrs. Lulu Gurgull, Worthy Grand Matron, called the session to order at 9:45 Wednesday morning. A wonderful session was held. A reception was held for the public Wednesday evening Mayor F. Jones gave the address of welcome. Thursday evening a splendid program was given by the local chapter of Hutchinson, which was very highly entertaining, consisting of readings and various vocal and instrumental numbers. A number of prominent lodge workers attended the session which is made up of delegates from Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska. Between Thiry and Forty Dollars were raised for the benefit of A. J. Gothard patron of the local chapter through an appeal from Mrs. Lucy Edwards of Wichita, the Phillis Wheatley Children's Home was donated Twenty-five Dollars from Prince Hall Grand Chapter. Some of the newly elected officers are:—Mrs. Georgia Ward of Topeka Grand Worthy Matron; Mrs. Victory Wright of Parsons, Kans., Associate Grand Worthy Matron; Mrs. M. Hickerson, Berry of Topeka, Kans. Grand Secretary; Mrs. Ida Ballance of Wichita, Assistant Grand Secretary; Mrs. Alice Bailey of Kansas City, Grand Treasurer; Mrs. Alma Porter of Salina, Grand Custodian. The Forty-fourth Annual Session of Prince Hall Grand Chapter will be held at Newton, as guest of Almond Chapter No.27 the Second Wednesday in August. ficial services and a willingness to wait patiently for the results of our labor and self abnegation. We may ascend to some mountain top of vision and catch some new idea in this unchained spiritual state which may better fit us for practical services. And may I ask that while you are here that you receive and impart to each other whatever ideas and practical Missionary views that you have that our hopes, alms, and aspirations as a Convention may be woven into a verbal Captain unique and constructive under whose ensign our glorious cause of soul saving may move forward like a victorious army. We want to plan our work and handle our themes in such a manner that we may become definitely wiser by the discussions and Interviews with the Unselfish group of men and women, which is a potent and vital part of righteousness and world peace, A church that does not have a Missionary Society as out line in helping to look after the welfare of the old, the poor and needy of their flock and community and to share with our people on the Home and Foreign Fields. Is like a stagnant pool. So it is with Conventions, As- (Continued on page two) WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Aug.20, 1926. DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED Mrs. Edd Adams delightfully entained at her home 1351 N. Santa Fe Thursday evening at 7:00 o'clock with a four course dinner. The table was beautifully decorated with candies and flowers. The colors were carried out in pink and white. MENU: Mellon Cocktail Fried Chicken Potatoe Cup Pear Corn with Brown Gravy The following guests were entertained:Rev. and Mrs. N. J. Stokes, Pratt; Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson; Miss Dorothy Sims, Mrs. Amanda Hathmon, Miss Nona Johnson, Pratt; Dr. H. B. Bronson, Kansas City; Kansas; Mr. Henry Graves, Pratt; Little Misses Virginia Martin, Pratt; Julia Hathmon. HISTORY OF THE BANANA HISTORY OF THE BANANA This Brief History of the Banana Wen for Mrs. P. H. Walton, the First Prize (a bunch of Banana)s in the Unifruit Contest Conducted by the Wichita Eagle. The banana is a herbaceous plant originally found in the East Indies, now it is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical countries. One peculiar thing about the banana, is its real stem grows under the grown, but it has an apparent stem, which oftimes grows as high as thirty feet, this stem is formed by the closely compacted sheaths of its leaves. Its leaves are six to ten feet long and one or more feet broad, with a very strong mid-rib. These mid-ribs are very useful. They can be used for thatch, that is, covering for buildings or stacks of hay and grain and for basket making. The Manila Hemp is a product of a certain species of banana. The flower of this plant grows nearly four feet long, in large bunches, covered with purple-colored irregular developed leaves. The fruit is four to ten and often twelve inches long and one inch or more in diameter. It grows in large bunches often weighing from forty to eighty pounds. There is no prettier sight than one of these massive bunches hanging in a store window ripe and ready for sale. No fruit stand or store is complete without them. The pulp is soft and of a luscious taste. When there is no green to be seen on the skin, but it is flicked with brown, they are well ripened and ready to eat and one need have no GENERALISSIMO SPEAKS To the Baptist Brotherhood, State of. Kansas Greeting: 1 Just the passing of a few more brief days and we will be called to order by President Williams in our great National Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Secretary Hudson will call the roll and we must account for our stewartship. In keeping with the pride of our fair state and sustaining its past record of loyalty to the Call of the National Convention we must give in a report that, consistent with our Numerical strength, will campare with any state of the Nation. The Publishing House at Nashville is the pride of the Baptist of America and justly so, for there is not another such Publishing House owned by any Negro religious body in America. It bespeaks the business ability of the Negro Baptist in lead of affairs and warrants our unstinted support. Much is being said now-a-days from pulpits, from lecture platforms from forums, schools, and homes about furnishing employment for our young people finishing from the various institutions of learning, all of which is eminently befitting. Our Publishing House is answering this problem in a large way. Many young men and women of ability and brilliant futures are employed by us and from solarise paid them will be self-sustaining, buy and beautify home and lead enviable careers. Our Publishing House is a demonstration of the increasing ability of the Negro to do team work, which lessons, when wholly learned, will make him a giant in business America. Does such enterprise warrant our support? Your answer is Mine—"Yes". Then let us go to our task of raising the quota for Kansas. August has five Sunday's. Let us designate that day for Publishing House Rally for our State. Urge every member to pay something to that end on that day. Whatever you may raise, forward same to Dr. A. M. Townsend, D. D., Nashville, Tenn., with the names of the donors. Mail a copy of the names and amount sent to my office, keep a copy of the names and amount for yourself. This will enable usto make an accurate report at Fort Worth. Brethren, do not fail this time for this is our last chance. Thanking you for your past cooperation and wishing you success on the fifth Sunday inst., I am fear for they are wholesome and easily digested. They have a real food value that many of the common foods do not possess,—who does not enjoy that smooth, creamy sweetness? They can be eaten raw, sliced and fried, used in many different salads and used in many different ways for a desert. They make a beautiful decoration for the dining room table and give the room a fragrant odor. BETTER PREPAR ED TO SERVE The Citizens Mortuary has added to its rolling stock a very beautiful and latest model ambulance, put out by the J. W. Henney Co., Hearse and Ambulance Builders, Free Port, Ill. While 't is not a pleasure to ride in it, but it is pleasure to see our people preparing to do business in a most efficient way. They are prepared to take care of your needs and will take a delight in doing so. Attorney and Cousellor at Law 600½ N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. 23RD. ANNUAL SESSION S. H. R. DISTRICT ASSO'N The Twenty-third Annual Session of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association was held with the Second Baptist Church, Junction City, Kansas, August 2-8. Rev. G. T. Raimey, pastor and moderator. The session opened Monday evening with the Introductory Service, Rev. A. G. Mason, Strong, City, President of the Ministers and Deacons' Union, presiding. Music was furnished by the choir of the First Baptist Church (white) and the Introductory' Sermon was precached by Rev. Wm. Little, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Each morning the Ministers and Deacons' Union held services for one hour during which time Rev. J. W. Johnson, Abilene, conducted a very interesting Bible Institute. The Sunday School Cosvention opened Tuesday morning at 9:00, Sister O. E. Jackson, Salina, presiding. During this Convention many beautiful solos were enjoyed and helpful discussions on the various departments of the Model Sunday School were conducted by Mrs. Maud Curtis, Vera Tyler, J. W. Johnson and Miss Lois Grimes, Mrs. Isabella Walker, Topeka, State Cradle Roll Worker, gave a very helpful Cradle Roll demonstration and also added to the services with her many excellent solos. A very splendid and thoughtful Annual Address was given by Mrs O. E. Jackson. Tuesday evenisg, all delegates and messengers were made to feel welcome, not only to the homes and hearts of the Junction City people, but also to their stores, other churches and to Fort Riley, by the many hearty Wétôme addresses given. Rev. W. F. Warder very ably expressed the thanks and gratitude of the delegation for the welcome extended to them. During the B. Y. P. U. Cosvention presided over by Mr. O. W. Gary, Abilene, many excellent solos were rendered and helpful addresses and papers read. Sermons full of inspiration and instruction were delivered by Revs. J. Moore, J. W. Johnson, and J. R. Richardson. Oypsa That we are awakening to the necessity of training of young people, boys as well as girls in mission was evinced by the very helpful and suggestive paper read by Mrs. J. W. Johnson and the address on Auxiliary Missions by Miss Lois V. Grimes during the services of the W. II. and F. M. Convention presided over by Sister M. D. Jones. An organization of the Auxiliary Mission was perfected at this meeting. A very excellent Annual Address was delivered by the president. Two very wonderful sermons were preached by Rev. Bowen, State President of the Baptist Convention and Rev. A. W. Ross, State Missionary. The Session of the main body of the Association opened Friday morning with Rev. G. T. Ralimey, moderator, presiding. Excellent sermons were preached by Revs. W. F. Warder and J. Price. An excellent session was held by the Children's Band Convention, Saturday morning and evening, Mrs. Eta Morris, presiding. Mrs. O. E. Jackson entertained the children for an hour by telling in a most interesting manner the story of Joseph. A short, but enjoyable Literary program was rendered Saturday evening. A most excellent Annual Address was delivered by Sister Morris. Sunday morning, Rev. J. H. Ralmej, Great Bend, preached a soul-stirring sermon. A mission Mass Meeting was conducted Sunday afternoons by Rev. A. W. Ross and Memorial Services by Sis. G. T. Ralmey for Rev. Robt. Cox and all other deceased workers of our District. Rev. M. T. Waters preached the closing sermon Sunday evening. Sunday School services were conducted by Sis. O. E. Jackson and B. Y.P.U. service were conducted by Prof. H. T. Sims and Bro. O. W. Garr. During the services of this Association, excellent music was rendered by the Salina Junior Choir, Abilene Chir A. M. E. Church and Second Baptist Choir Junction City. Mrs. Geraldine Bryant, Hudson conducted song ser- Five Cents Per Copy SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT IN SESSION. (Continued from last issue.) Thursday morning the session opened with the Bible period conducted by Rev. H. B. Bronson. He gave a black-board talk on the Bible. The Convention went into Departmental Conferences: Children's Division, Mrs. P. H. Walton, presiding. Topics discussed: Beginners, Material and Methods. Mrs. Phynola Cook, Pratt; The Story Telling Method with the Primary Pupils. Mrs. Emma Peterson, Wichita: The Junior; His Characteristics and the opportunity of the Junior Teacher, Mrs. J. E. Douglas, Wichita. Mrs. Peterson gave a story illustrating very beautifully the story telling method of teaching. Young People's Division by Rev. J. E. Douglas, presiding. The Method we use to hold the Teen Ages Boy and Girl in Sunday School, Rev. C. E. Woods, Arkansas City. Youth Organized About a Community's Churches, Rev. B. L. Marchant. School Administration Conference, Rev. N. J. Stokes presiding--The Superintendent and His Development by Miss Geneva Mercomes, Newton, The Pastors' Interest in the Sunday School; In What way Should it be Expressed, Miss Erneste Crowder, Great Bend. The Weekly Teachers' Meeting for School Welfare, Miss Florence Glilmore, Wichita. Adult Division by Rev. C. E. Woods presiding. Problems of the Adult Division and Their Solutions, Rev. Wm. McIlveen. Reaching the Home, Rev. J. R. Martin. Adult Division Objects: Service in School; the Church; Home and Community, Rev. J. W. Hayes. The president, Mrs. Maa Buckner, brings an instructive and constructive program each year, and much benefit is being gotten from same and those conducting these conferences and discussing these topics are giving out their best thought for the development of the work. Thursday afternoon, the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention opened with Mrs. Ida Frazier Bates, presiding. The conventional theme: "Love," I. Cor. 13:1-12 was discussed. The President's Annual Address was a well received. Suitable music was rendered. The Round Table:—What are the Problems confronting our Missionary Societies; How can they be solved? Leaders:—Mesdames Carrie Anderson, Cora Evans, McIveen, Emma Peterson; each talk gave a great vision of the work and much in formation as to the solving of our many problems. Thursday evening, Young People's Department. Young People's devotional them:—The Value of Life—Mark8:36-37. The Value of Life to God—Psalm 8:3-9 was very interestingly discussed by the young people with Miss Gertrude Jones, presiding. "What Shall we do with our Lives," was the rubject of a great paper read by Miss Mildred Griffin. The Glee Chorus of New Hope Church furnished music and Rev. B. L. Marchant brought the message. Friday morning the Bible institute was conducted by Rev. H. B. Bronson D. D. "The Great Physician" was beautifully illustrated. Music—"A Volunteer," was sung with Mrs. N. J. Stokes at the Piano. Symposium: "The Spirit of Womanly Service," (Continued on page four.) vices for each session and Rev. J. R. Richardson, Kansas City, Kansas, gave helpful discussions during the devotional services preceding each session. Truly, this 23rd Annual Session was the greatest session ever held and showed more than ever the progress, which is really being made by those, who have labored so long. Friday, a parade was given by the delegates through the business part of town and Saturday afternoon, the residents of Ruleyville kindly loaned their cars and time to take all visitors sight-seeing. Music for the parade was furnished by the Ninth Cavalry Band. Both spiritually and financially this session was a real success. May next year's session be even a greater success. Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson (B) REV. P. B FITZWATER, DD., Dean of Day and Evening Schools, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (@ 1016 Western Newspaper Union) THE TEN COMMANDMENTS DUTIES TO GOD LESSON TEXT—Probus 20 1.11. GOLDEN TEXT—Ihou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy soul and with all thy strength. PRIMARY TOPIC—The Commandments About God JUNIOR TOPIC—How to Serve God INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Loving and Honoring God YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP- 10-God's Claims to Loving Service The Ten Commandments furnish us with the greatest moral code that the world has ever seen. 1. The Preface to the Decalogue (iv. 1, 2). The Ten Commandments are based upon the truth set forth in the preface. Two great thoughts underlie this What the Lord is and what he old What He is embodied in the name Jehovah-Elohim. The name Jehovah sets forth three great truths, viz.: 1. Its all sufficiency. All that He is and does centers in Himself. 2. His sovereignty. There is no being equal to Him, nor above Him. He is outside of and above every being in the universe. He is immutable and transcendent. 3. His unchangeableness. The "I am that I am" (Ix. 3:14) may be expanded into "I am what I was," "I will be what I am," "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13:8). The name Elohim signifies the strong and mighty one. What He did is asserted to be their deliverance from Egyptian hoodage. 11. The First Commandment (v.3) "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me" means literally, "Thou shalt have no other gods before My face." This commandment requires single-hearted worship and service. Every man has his god. It is either the true God or a false god. Life itself with all its activity is worship. The center around which our activities revolve is our God. This commandment may be broken; 1. By living for one's self. If one's activities gather around himself he worships himself and is therefore an idolater. 2. By making pleasure the goal of our lives and spending our time and money for sensual enjoyment. 3. Ily being covetous (Col. 3-5). Every man who is greedy for gold breaks this commandment. III. The Second Commandment (vv. 4-0). The first commandment is directed against false gods. The second is directed against the worship of the true God with false forms. This commandment may be broken: 1. By resorting to the use of crosses and images in our worship. 2. By putting into the place of Christ the pope and following after priestcraft. It should be observed that this commandment is accompanied with a warning and a promise. The warning is that iniquity will be visited upon the children even to the third and fourth generation. The promise is that He will show mercy to thousands. This means that the workings of the same divine law will pass on God's mercy to thousands of generations. IV. The Third Commandment (V I) The Hebrew word translated "vain" in this prohibition against taking the name of God in vain means lying, deceptive, unreal. Therefore, to take the name of God in vain means to use it in a lying, deceptive and unreal way. The word "gulletless" is from a Hebrew word, the root meaning of which is to be clean, to go unpunished. The meaning, therefore, is that God will not hold such a man to be clean and will not allow him to go unpunished who takes the divine name in a lying and hypocritical way. The third commandment may be broken; 1. Ily profanity. 2. Ily perjury. B. By leisure and frivolity. 4. By hypocrisy, which is professing to live for God when living for self. V. The Fourth Commandment (vv. 8-11). The essential principle embodied in this commandment is work and rest. It enjoins work on six days and forbids work on the seventh. The command to work six days is just as blinding as the rest on the seventh. Only those who have worked can really rest. This commandment may be broken: 1. By living in idleness. 2. By working on the day set apart for the worship of God. 3. By making it a day of feasting. 4. By devoting it to pleasure and games. Trusting in God An individual heart, which worships God alone, and trusts him as it should, is raised above all anxiety for earthly wants—Gelkle. Every sin is a mistake as well as a wrong; and the epitaph for a sinner is: "Thou Fool."—Macleen. Men of Secret Prayer The men whom God uses most are men of secret prayer. Our Pastor, J. W. Johnson and family, have returned from Wichita, after attending the Southwestern Association. Mrs. Elmar Patterson and family, is in Wichita, visiting relatives. Sgt. Gibson, Mr. Lloyd Smith, Misses Esther and Anna Chaves, Mrs S. B. Douglas and two children, motored to Hutchinson, Kansas, to visit relatives. Mr. Solomon Gary, Mr. Bruce Gary are here from South Dakota. Misses Celestine and Persons Lewis are visiting friends in Salina, Kas. Mrs. Sgt. Gibson is suffering with two sprained toes, also she hurt her back. Mr. and Mrs. McRoy were here Sunday, visiting relatives. Mrs. Ed. Veil has return from Canton, Ohio. The Colored Base Ball Players played ball at Industry, The scores were 5-0. Miss Anna Chavis, Rep. TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL ADDRESS TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL ADDRESS (Continued from page one) sociations and Auxiliaries which do not have connected with them the Childrens and Young People's Organizations. Christian Work should not be controlled and studied by the old alone, who must soon give up their implements of warfare. "But the work must be continued by those, who have trained and have had experience from youth to do it, when the call comes for active workers to go to the Foreign fields and to work on the Home fields. They will readily answer, "Here am I send me, send me." We are glad to note that in some of our Churches: the Cradle Roll, Children's Bands, and the Young People's auxiliaries are livewires and have excelled in theor work and are saying to us: move up for we are coming. Recommendation. We believe in Christian Education: We desire to have the head, the heart and the hand well trained for the many duties that await those, who have had the training. We know they cannot receive this training outside of a Christian School; therefore, we recommend that this convention, select, and support the Vocational and Summer Schools located at Topeka, Kansas, by sending one orphan boy or girl. No. 2—I also recommend that all the Junior departments of this Organization be organized into a young people department with an adult as their superintendent to be elected annually by the auxiliary. No. 3-I further recommend, that an hour be set apart in our next annual meeting in 1927 for a round table talb conducted-by some one well informed on Mission so that the women of this Convention may receive instructions that will help them in the Prosecution of their work. No. 4-I wish to recommend, that the art Bazaar or the Garment department managed by Mrs. Pearl Thompson will hereafter be called the Dorcas Department of the Neosho V. D. Woman's Convention. Visitations. We had the privilege of attending the annual session of the National Baptist Woman's Convention held at Baltimore, Maryland. This is an old historical State. It was here over the rampart of Fort Henry; that Francis Scott Keya, patriotism saw the "Star Sprangled Banner in the dawn early morn still waving over the land of the free and the home of the brave." Again, Baltimore is especially interesting an distinguished. As the home of Benjamin Bennaker, a Negro mathematician and Astronomer of the 18th century. He was also the author of an Almanac in 1792, which came to the attention of Thomas Jefferson, who sent a copy of the same to the Secretary of the Academy of Science at Paris; Bennaker also assisted in laying out the city of Washington and a running a boundary line of the District of Columbia at Baltimore in 1950. Look up his life and read it. At this Convention, we met women from every section of the country, for one common good. From all secrets from every walk of life; all united tions came reports of difficult problems to be solved and new heights to attain. This was indeed a great meeting. Our District B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Convention was largely attended by the young people as well as the adults. Each department showed a great improvement over that of last year. Board Meetings. We have attended three very successful board meetings, both spiritual and financial. At our second quarterly board meeting, which was held with the Mt. Zion Church, this city, three young men were happily converted and united with the church. (Continued on page three) The Negro Star—For the good of the people WICHITA'S BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INDEX MRS MARTHA E. ROBINSON SEAMSTRESS New and Second Hand Furniture, Carpets, Matting, Linoleum, Stores Range, Window Shades, Etc. 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GENTRAL TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL ADDRESS TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL ADDRESS (Continued from page two) Our Dead. The voice of love and sorrow today is not that which comes from the lips, but from the heart. We cannot come together on these occasions without the deepest feeling of sadness. When I look around and find vacant, the seats once occupied by our dear brothers, and sisters, who took a great pride in our District, who worked earnestly and faithfully sacrificed their time and means not selfishly, but for the benefit of this great work; their voices are hushed in death. We bow heads in humble submission to Him, who knoweth and doeth all things for the best. During this year loved ones have parsed through the Valley and Shadow of Death into the great beyond and today they are leaning over the Battlements of glory with stacked arms waiting our coming. The Kansas Vocational and Summer School The attendance this year far surpassed, that of last year with girls and boys; men and women, all desiring more knowledge and higher Christian Education. Conclusion. Twenty-two ago, the women Convention and other co-workers called being by members of the old Central Baptist Association at Garnett, Kansas, Feb. 15, 1904. Dr. E. A. Wilson, President of the State Convention and other co-workers called together a group of Christian men and women in attendance upon this Convention and stated the need of a woman organization to assist the brothers in fostering the Kingdom of Christ at home and a broad and especially in Karsas. At the conclusion of his remarks your humble servant was elected President and the Organization was perfected and launched upon denominational stasis and how well she has kept the course through storms and baffling stasis is evident by the host of women, who are now embarked upon her and with sails unfurled to the breezes of Gospel power. These women of faith and prayer to God are saying: 'Sail on Sail, Sail on' and tonight we find ourselves assembled with God's approval of our attempts and efforts to continue the work, which for these twenty-two has become a definite part of duties and cares. But my sister, I have never felt more keenly the responsibility, which it involves. Then, I do at this present time of circumstances and viscissitudes both good and ill, has marked the labors of the years and brought to my rememberance the famous statement "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." Experience has taught us that as the work expands, our problems and difficulties multiply. Two great facts have kept away discouragement; faith in God and the consciousness that we engaged in a great work We therefore, come before you happy and hopeful. Happy, because our Master has led us by day and by night by a pillar of cloud and a pillar of fire. Hopeful, because of your increasing enthusiasm and gracious sacrifice. I therefore, greet you my comrades in the name of the Lord; and stand ready to pledge anew with you fur lives to carry forward the work so well done to the regions yet untouched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. During the past year my sisters, we are very sorry to say that in some of our Circle, little Moles' Hills of Misunderstanding have threatened to rear themselves into mighty mountains of confusion and in some of the cases envy and jealousy have been at the root and the tongue of slander has done the rest. One writer has said: that envy was a row of hooks to hang old grudges upon. The envious grow restless at your success and they hate that excellence they cannot reach and with unspairing zeal they attack your good name; question your integrity and drop poisonous words, where they may cause suspicious with a profuse rocklessness; they adopt any means to dim the splendor of whoever out shines themselves; they unwittingly, tho of the hidden venoms of their hearts. The best antidose for the poison of the slander is the Grace of God, which will permit us to pass up the ugly reflections with silent contempt. Keep busy my sisters doing good and you will have no room in you to store away unpleasantness. Know ye, that all evil thoughts about others are Rods with which we ourselves shall one day be beaten. Don't worry, God will take care of His own. Don't fear, right must and will prevail. For the work in which we are engaged is a dignified enterprise, it 's the work that A world would plainly do; but the opportunity has been given to us. The Angel rolled the stone away from the door, but the women had the honor of telling the story of His resurrection. But be firm my sisters in the faith once delivered to the Saints. Indulge as little as pos- able in connoisseurs over the things that do not profit you, but have the tenacity to read the young people further from God through the stance of tongues. Let me plead for unity among us at home and abroad, for thereon alone his success and victory. We must not let the Bayner trail in the dust for the Master expects every man and woman to do his or her duty that it may be said of us: " thy son shall no more go down neither shall thy moon with draw hiself for the Lord shall be thy everlasting light and the day of thy morning shall be ended. Praise God from whom all blessing flow; for He has and will supply all our needs; praise Him all creatures below, for we are the recipients of His mercy, truth and grace. Praise Him above so heavenly host, for we are sending to Him spirits of the just made perfect through the preaching of His Word. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost for they cooperate as one and we with them in the one big firm of soul saving. We thank each and everyone of you for your loyal support and kindness during the years that I have tried to serve you and with heads up and issues bright us we returned to our homes, let us take up our task of humble services to God with renewed emergency and determination to carry out the great program, which is before us. ARTHUR GOSSETT POST NO 273 The Arthur Gossett Post No. 273, American Legion, is going to send some of our own Misses or Mrs., to the Philadelphia Sesquil Centennial and American Legion, National Con- vention, 11th to 15th of Oct. Help some girl to win this trip; the votes sell for 10c a coupon and each coupon counts 10 votes. CALL HORACE DUKE. Chairman of Contest Committee, D. 5373-W. E. H. NEELY, Advertising Manager, 1303 Ohio Avenue Phones: M. 6500 Sales Dept Res. D. 3793 NOTICE! To Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas: The Transportation Committee of the Convention is arranging the route to the National Baptist Convention at Fort Worth, Texas, in Sept. All those, who desire 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. $500.00 OFFERED BY CAMBRIDGE MASS. FOR GEORGE FARLY WHITE OF NORTH CAROLINA WHO SHOT COLORED MECHAN IC IN BOX FACTORY. Cambridge, Mass, Aug. 20—Another victory, and citizenship recognition for the race was won when the City Council at its regular meeting on Tuesday night voted, at the request of Mayor Edward Quinn to offer a reward for $500.00 for the detection of one George Farley, who on a fellow workman in the Atwood Box factory and made his escape. Farley is white, a native of North Carolina, who ever objected to working near Crawford, colored, out of Southern race prejudice. He deliberately shot Crawford a half hour after he had been given work in another part of the shop following a row between the two. The day before the council meeting pursuant to a motion made by delegate Trotter at the public meeting where he reported the League's White House audience in the Anti-Segregation petition, Rev. E. E. Thompson had conducted an audience with Mayor Quinn as president of the of the Boston Branch of the National Equal Right League, requesting the Mayor to uphold the honor of the city and state and the traditional opposition to Southern race persecution by offering a reward for this Southerner, who enforced sectional race prejudice in industry in Mass even by the murder route. The delegation consisted of Rev. W. D. McClane, R. W. Guild Fam Rev. C C. Soferville, Rev. E. K. Nichols, Miner Hamlin, Wm. Monroo Trotter, Mr. Coston and Mr. Perry. The Mayir was favorable. 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 EMBALMED 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 Two days later the delegation, headed by Rev. McCluse, had a long audience with Governor Fuller to get the state to aid a reward. He is considering the step, but referred the League to the County Attorney, Mr. Reading. The latter began broadcasting the slayer's description over the radio the night the League met Mayor Quinn and is prosecuting the search vigorously. OUTING IN HONOR OF DELEGATES TO THE BOSTON MASONIC CONVENTIONS. BOSTON, MASS., August 20—The urga Guardian Picnic Committee of Boston citizens who annually arrange a Testimonial Summer Benefit for the Old Reliable Guardian, conducted by that race organizer, Monroe Trotter have saged a picnic this year on Saturday, August 21st, the day before the International Shriners and Knights Templar Conventions begin here, is honor of the delegates and that they may witness a regular Boston picnic and sample Boston baked beans and a New England boiled dinner. The Masonic Convention officials have recognized this as the opening preliminary pleasure event for early arrivals by the consent of Nobles M. Walton, chairman on housing, Morton Houston, on automobiles, Herman J. Lee, asst. secretary, Dr. A. P. Russell, reception chairman and Capt. H. J. Tolbert, chairman of citizen's committee, to be Honorary Chairman, vice, secretary, reception chairman and vice respectively of the Guardian Picnic at Caledonian Grove. Ill. Imperial Potente, Ceasar R. Blake is the guest of honor. Transportation from - Masonic Temple is easy by trol leys, autos or buses and delegates are advised of a folly time if they arrive by August 21st. REDUCED RATES. ONE AND ONE-HALF FARE IDENTICATION CERTIFICATE PLAN GRANTED FOR THE 46TH ANNUAL SESSION NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, FORT WORTH, TEXAS; SEPTEMBER 8-13, 1926. Reduced fares for the National Baptist Convention have been secured from the different Passenger Associations thru-out the Country on the identification Certificate Plan. The following letter explains itself. self am fam japizinuaruo noof their and dependent members of their members to ly Selma, Alabama. Dear Sir:—Referring to your application for reduced -fares occasion National Baptist Convention, Ft. Worth, Texas September 8-13; we are announcing reduced fares on balsa fare and one-half for round-trip on the Identification Certificate Plan authorized from all points in South Western Passenger Association territory. There reduced fares will apply only upon presentation to ticket agent of round trip Identification Certificates and will be available on We have tendered these fares to all the other Passenger Associations in the United States. Tickets will be on sals Sept. 4-10, with final return limit to September 18th. J. E. Hannegan. All persons desiring to attend the 46th Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention at Fort Worth Texas, will please write the secretary R. B. Hudson, Selma; Alabama; for Identification Certificates. No round-trip ticket nor rates will be granted except upon presentation of Identification Certificate. --- Phone Mkt. 4310 we stand with a ray of comfort your beloved ones. ERS IN ATTENDANCE. te unless you are satisfied. SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. FOR RENT. CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD REAL ESTATE, INVESTMENTS Phone Dial, 3263 6101; N. Main St WICHITA KANSAS 501 W. Pine, 5 rooms, gas and electricity. $18.00 per month. 600 N. Main, Store room for rent Size 22x40. Best location for colored business on N. Main; will give lease to right party. $10.00 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 Wabasn, 8 rooms, furnished, semi-modern, will give lease for one year. $25.00 per month. 1437 WaLash, 9 rooms. $18.00 per month. 816 E. Sid, 5 rooms—Water paid. $13.50 per month. 920 L. Sid, 5 rooms—Water paid. $13.50 per month. 432 N. Mosley, 4 rooms—newly decorated. $14.00 per month. 233 N. Mosley, 5 rooms—newly decorated—bain 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. 1623 N. Topeka, 5 rooms, semi-modern. $16.00 per month. FOR SALE. 924 Cleveland, 5 rooms, 75 ft. of ground. Price $2500.00. Terms: $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. 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Chandler of Caldwell, as a visitor in the city, during the week. Mrs. Fred Weatherly from Topeka, visiting her sister, Mrs. Reuben Payne. The Ladies' Aid Society of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church will hold a cooked food sale Saturday at the Makln Eye Drug Store No. 1. Mrs. J. Calhounof 411 N. Wichita, is visiting in Detroit, Mich., with her brother, will also visit in Canada, before her return home. Mr. Forrest Williams has returned home from a pleasant visit in Arkansas City. Mrs. Wm. Letcher of Wellington who joined the Wichita delegation that attended the session of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star held in Hutchinson, was a visitor in the City, during the week. The Pastor's Aid Society of St. Paul A. M. E. Church will hold their meeting on next Tuesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. R. A. McMurray, 511 N. Water, have as their guest Mrs. W. E. McMurray of Oklahoma City. Miss Bryant of Oklahoma City, is a visitor in the City with her cousin, Mr. Jas. Bryant and family 1600 Sherwood. Mr. and Mrs. Foster of Alcorn College, Alcorn, Miss., and Mrs. Hubert president's wife of Jackson College, were guests last Sunday morning. It was one of the most agreeable surprises we have had in Kansas. They were returning home after motoring over 7000 miles through the western states. We enter into sympathy with Mrs. Harris, Topeka, in the falling asleep of her husband. They are are old prominent citizens, and the devoted parents of Mrs. Jewel Brown. Mr. Mayberry's funeral was attended at St.-Paul A. M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks. The Citizens Mortuary was in charge. The Fred Douglas Lodge gave the last honors. Mrs. T. W. Works is home from Hot Springs, after spending a few days with her son, who is improving. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson and son of Abilenc, spent several days here last week. Mrs. B. C. Rannavalon, Mrs. Susie Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Skelton of Newton, and Walters girls were officer guests this week. Mrs. J. W. Hayes will leaves hospital for home to day, much improved. Rev. D. G. Franklin, D. D., District Supt., of Topeka District, will hold his Fourth Quarterly Meeting, Sunday, August 22, at St. Marks, 11th and Wabash. This is the last Quarterly Meeting before the meeting of the Annual Conference. At 3:00 p. m. there will be Special Union Service at which time one of the pastors will preach. Walton Brown, Pastor. St. Paul Notes. At the session of our Bible School at 9:45 a.m. We were pleased to have present with us Dr. Adams. Presiding Elder of the Omaha District, who reviewed the lesson study, made an interesting talk, expressed his special pleasure and encouragement to the Boys' Intermediate, Mrs Neva Lrown, teacher as the banner class, and their stand for service. His sons and Mrs. Adams were included as visitors. The attendance at the 11.00 a. m. services was good. Our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks introduced Dr. Adams of the Omaha District, who brought grettings from former pastors of St. Paul. His theme, "Upon this Rock I Build My Church." He strokes of the church as having Christ as their foundation, all opposition will run. The A. C. E. Legue Meeting was held at 7:00 p. m. The subject was discussed with much interest. At the evening services 8.00 p. m. Rev. S. S. Washington preached, his text selected from St. Luke 12:20, "Against the Sins of hypocrisy. The rucked food rule on Saturday at the Makin Eye Drug Store No 1 given by the ladies conducted by Mrs. F. O. Miller, was quite a success $1500 was realired as a result of their efforts. Bishop Sampson P. Brookaville, be present and preach for us next TELEPHONE MARKET $10 DAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS, Editor and Publisher Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Advertising Agent For St. Phone M. 1865 Local Editor Letter June 12th 1919, at the Post for the Act of March 3, 1879. CATION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50 .20 must sign name whether or not it one side of paper. We reserve the ter for publication. Notify us at your paper. Sunday, at 11:00 a.m. There was a good representation from Wichita, who attended the session of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star held in Hutchinson this week. Those included were Mesdames Lucy Edwards, M. Letcher, W. H. Jones, Ella Ewing, F. Wilkins Jeanette Jackson, S. Brazil, Ida Ballance, Emanuel Reed, J. T.Chinneth, Mrs. Wm. Letcher of Wellington. Dishop Sampson P. Brools will preach at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Sundag. By the Colored Delegates, Enroute on Board S. S. Drottingholm, July 20. W. L. Hutcherson, Wichita, Kansas, Chairman. Negro National Anthem led by H. S. Dunbar, Detroit. Prayer, Volunteer, Sentence Prayers. Quartett, Dillingham, Yale; Curry, Wittenburg; Riley, Florida; Corbie, Columbia—College men. Brief Historical Sketch of Y. M. C. A. Work with Colored Men and Boys, Hightower Kealing, Kansas City, Ka. Vocal solo, T. Burton Curry, Spring field, Ohio. Reading, F. Eugene Corbie, New York City. Brief Talk, "What Negro Youth Is Thinking," Kenneth Eldridge, Hartford, Conn. Quartett, Group of Songs. SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT IN SESSION (Continued from page one) "In the Home,"—Mrs. F. Minnis, "In the Church"—Mrs. P. F. Keele, Caldwell. "In the Community"—Mrs M. Strother, Wichita. These all deserve special mentioning. Sermon, Rev. C. E. Woods. A very splendid Literary Program was rendered by the Young People of this Department on Saturday night. The Association proper convened Friday afternoon and continued until Sunday evening. The Convention started off in high Tuesday morning and that spirit characterized the entire session. The topics: "Pastorial Success and how to Achieve it," by Rev. J. F. Green. "Church Disciple," Rev. W. H. Young. "The Order and Character of Divine Worship," Rev. N. J. Stokes were ably discussed. "Our School" was also presented by Rev. W. H. Young. The Annual Reports by Rev. B. L. Marchant, Gen. Sec., Rev. J. E. Douglas, treasure and Rev. N. J. Stokes, District Missionary, were above the average and show the progress of the great Southwestern District. The Moderator's Annual Address was a masterpiece, filled with valuable information and gave us a vision for the futre of our work. The Mass Meeting conducted. Sunday afternoon by the District Missionary, was one of the outstanding features of our program. Adjourned to meet in Pratt. First Quarterly Board Meeting—Grant Bend. Second Quarterly Board Meeting—Hutchinson. Third Quarterly Board Meeting—Winfield. 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. COMMITTEE ON MEAT Brothers, Morris Woods, Walter Kirk, Max Gilmore, George McCulough, N. R. Rentz, John Jackson, Fred Strother. Sisters, Fannie Neely, Maggie No. m. C. Kannavalona, Carrie Anderson. MOONLIGHT .PICNIC-OUTING. Aug. 23, the Calvary Church will give their annual outing, a Moonlight Picnic at Carter's Farm. Trucks will leave Church, Elm and N. Water, and 13th and Wabash at 8.00 p. m. Everyone invited. Everything good to eat. PROGRAM The Negro Star-For the good of the people The success of the pageant of song, "Loyalty's Gift" staged by the colored people a few nights ago, is to be exceeded in plans of constructions and attendance by the tremendous Song Festival arranged under the direction of W. Franklin Ixter. Profes sor Ixter, and his assistants are rehearsing large groups of men and women from various sections of Philadelphia, and it is the purpose to train these groups, which amounts to nearly a thousand voices, for a joint rehearsal which is in preparation for the Song Festival to be held at the Sequil-Centennial International Exposition on August 23rd. In addition to the mass chourses for this Song Festival, which is one of the outstanding events at the Sesquil for the month of August, will be presented on the same evening, some of the leading vocal and instrumental artists of the race. Many of the smaller and larger cities in the East and South have sent in Word that they will train chourses to augment the large chorus being trained here for the occasion. ATHLETIC EVENTS Last Sunday at the Y. M. C. A. Building, a special meeting was held by Tuskegee Club and persons interested in the Tuskegee-Lincoln Game, to be staged in the Stadium of the Sesquil-Centennial International Exposition on October 29th, next. The Stadium seats about one hundred thousand, and the demand for seats has already begun to come in from persons who are interested in viewing the game. The social activities for this Tuskegee-Lincoln game indicates that this game will rival any former football contest ever held in this section of the country. TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL ADDRESS ( Continued from page three) For the Clock of life is wound but once Now is the only time you own Live, Love; Toil with a will For the Clock may then be still. Again I Thank You Delivered by Mrs. J. W. Gordon To the Neosho Valley District Woman's Missionary and Education Convention August 10th., 1926. Shiloh Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas. Strong City News Rev. A. G. Mason was here Sunday at his post. At eleven o'clock, he took for his text Gen. 32:30 and preached a wonderful sermon. Everyone was lifted up in the spirit. Our pastor is preaching better each time. At 8.30 in the evening, he brought to us another message which was food to the soul, Luke 15:17. Tex" "When He came to Himself." Subject: "Think on Your Way." We had good attendance all day. Mrs. Etta Morris, Rev. A. G. Mason, Thomas Turner attended the Association at Junction City, and reported a splendid session. Our State President, Rev. W. A. Bowren of Kansas City, brought to us a wonderful message. Everyone was high in the spirit. We were all glad to greet our President of our District. Our State Missionary brought to us a burning message. He preached as never before. Bro. Henry Moore and family were up to see their uncle and aunt. Bro. and sister Morris. They stayed for church Sunday night. Rev. A. G. Mason and Bro. and Sister Morris were the guests of Rev. and Sister Ragland for dinner, Sunday. Sunday was the closing of the Southwestern District Association at our church. Sunday School was conducted by District President, Mrs. Mae W. Buckner. We had a large attendance. Lesson was reviewed by vice moderator, Rev. N. J. Stokes. He gave us a splendid review. At the 11:00 o'clock service, Rev. N. J. Stokes was in the pulpit. He chose for a subject: "The Reward of the faithful." Rev. Stokes preached awonderful sermon. At 3.00 p. m., Mass Meeting was held, many were present. The chief thought for the afternoon being mission. Seven comes forward to dedicate their lives and expressing their desires to do more work for fallen humanity. At 6.00 p. m., Union was open on time. Willing and Ready section was in charge of program, which was good. We were very much pleased to have our District President Carrie Anderson with us. She left seems very helpful and encouraging. words. We were proud of other visitors. At 8:00 p. m., The moderator, Rev. J. W. Hayes brought the message. He took his text from St. Mark 1:19, subject: "Mending Nets." Rev. J. W. Hayes preached a powerful sermon. Invitation was extended; one came forward. It was reported to be a very successful meeting all week and closed by singing: "God be with You 'Til We Meet Again." Offering for the day $76.74. Cherryvale News Notes Sunday School at 9:45, opening by Supt. McBurges. Lesson taught by Rev. J. S. King and reviewed by Pastor Thomas. Sunday closed the car race with the Ford run by the officers and drive by Pastor Thomas. Morning service 11:15, after a short devotion, Rev. J. S. King read the Scripture lesson. Pastor Thomas preached a strong sermon from Luke 3:22; subject: "The Approval of an Righteous Act," for the benefit of the candidates, after services, the whole church sojourned to East Big Hill to witness the baptizing and enjoyed a very spiritual services on the river side. B. Y. P. U., at 6:45, opening with song service for 15 minutes after which space was allowed for Group No. 3. Group No. 3 rendered song I'm Ready whenever you are, Old Top. Ready never u are, d Top. at "Readiness I'm Ready whenever you are, Old Top. That "Readiness to Serve" Item A great many people apparently do not understand what we mean when we say that such and such part of the cost to the customer of electric service is a "readiness to serve" charge. It should not be difficult to understand. Every man meets it every day in his own establishment. Take your car. For most of the day it stands idle. Yet when you want it you do not begrudge the hundreds of dollars you have tied up in it. THOSE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ARE"READINESSTOSERVE" DOLLARS. Or consider your furnace. Throughout the summer it stands idle. Yet you would not think of taking it out, even though there are more hundreds of dollars tied up in it. When winter comes the furnace is "ready to serve"and you consider the money you had tied up in it well invested. The instances of "readiness to serve" investments in homely, every day life are endless. Your wife's washer, her dishes, your own Sunday - go - to - meetin' suit, even your savings, placed in a bank or invested in securities against a possible emergency—all are instances of "readiness to serve" you. EVEN IF YOU PUT IN YOUR OWN LOWER ALD LIGHT Kansas Gas nsas Gas and E "At You ```markdown ``` service. It also fell below this time as they had to substitute over one half of their officers. They received the banner, but not 100%. Evening services at 8:00 o'clock. Scripture lesson read by Rev. J. S. brought to us another burning message found II. Tim. 2:3; subject: "The Christian Soldier." The right-hand of fellowship was given to the three candidates. Miss Cassie Hill, who has been visiting in Fort Scott, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas, daughter and son, Allen and Irene; Mrs. Joshie Johnson and son, Granvil motored fromd K. C., and visited friends and relatives. Mrs. Louise Dixon and Ruth Wheaton and daughter Helen Louise, visited their uncle Mr. Joe Robinson in Oswago, last week. Mr. Luther Norman of Chanute, visited Miss Zelia Wheaton, Sunday. Miss Beatrice Wheaton took dinner with Mrs. Lillie Reed. TELEPHONE..... FACIAL SCALP TREATMENT RUTH'S BEAUTY SHOPPE MARCELLING MANICURING GIVE US A TRIAL Hours 9:00, a m to 8:00 p. m 507 N. Main St. "At Your Service" FACIAL SCALP TRE TH'S BEAUTY SHO MARCELLING MANICURING GIVE US A TRIAL a m to 8 00 p. m 507 PLANT YOU DO NOT GET AWAY FROM THE "READINESS TO SERVE" COSTS. The "readiness to serve" problem is one of the most important which Kansas Gas and Electric Company has to solve. This must be so because of the peculiar nature of electric service. You, your neighbors, and everybody else wants electricity whenever you press that button or throw that switch. And it chances that all of you usually press your buttons at about the same time—just as dusk falls. Consequently the demand for electric current which has been running along at a steady rate suddenly leaps to a high peak. AND OUR PLANTS AND TRANSMISSIONLINESMUST BE READY TO MEET THAT PEAK WHENEVER IT COMES. For this reason we must keep much equipment in running order which stands idle during much of the day. A sudden storm which darkens the sky, or the approach of nightfall finds this equipment ready to spring into motion. We can not get away from the heavy investment of money in valuable equipment for "readiness to serve." We frankly admit it is an item in your bill. 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