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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.19, No.39. SEN. UNDERWOOD PREDICTS TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE KU KLUX KLAN SEN. UNDERWOOD PREDICTS TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE KU KLUX KLAN (Preston News Service) BIRMINGHAM, ALA., Dec. 11 Senator Oscar W. Underwood served notice on his fellow Alabamaans that Governor Smith of New York is the only rope for the Democratic party in 1928. "If the Democrats nominate Al. Smith in 1928, they will have a good chance to win," he said. "The nomination of any other Democraet, in my opinion, would mean defeat. The fact that the Ku Klux Klan opposes Governor Smith will undoubtedly be an asset to him before the campaign opens. The downfall of the Klan is at hand and its days are numbered. Already it ceases to be a controlling factor in the policies of southern states, and pretty soon a candidate charged with having a Klan sympathizer will be at a decided disadvantage." The Senator said he desired his constituents to know that he is strong for Al Smith and that he will support him for the presidential nomination as the "hope of the Democratic party." "Governor Smith could win," he said, "over any candidate the Republicans' name. It may be hard to nominate him, but he is our most available man. He is highly qualified for the presidency and the fact that he is not in sympathy with the eighteenth amendment and is a Catholic should not disqualify him. It is my calm, deliberate judgment that Smith would not lose a single southern state." For the first time the senator expressed why he did not seek re-election last year. "I had served 32 years in Congress and every honor except the presidency has come to me," he said. "When my own people of the South declined to support me for the presidential nomination in 1924, when their support would have meant my nomination, I had to give up my ambition to become president. "Another thing that caused me to retire was that I was not in sympathy with my Democratic colleagues in the Senate. Our views on the Ku Klux Klan differed, and I was against the eighteenth amendment. I have no further political ambitions, but I expect to take an active part in the movement to nominate Al Smith in 1928. CITY ITEMS Mrs. Carnes of 1148 N. Washington, in company with Mrs. S. C. Whitney, called Wednesday. Mrs. Al Young is reported better. Mrs. Peterson is improving. Mr. Jackson, 12th and Cleveland, does not improve as much as his friends desire. Mother Bluitt on North Washington, continues quite ill. Mrs. M. Noland, 1211 N. Washington, has been confined to her bed the past week. Little Alice Wilson, a pupil of Miss Hughes, is doing fine after an operation for Adenoids and Tonsils by Dr. H. H. Wilson. The funeral of Mrs. Carson, mother of Mrs. Newton was attended at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monday afternoon. The remains were brought from Oklahoma. The funeral of Mr. Horton was attended at Calvary Monday afternoon, Mr. Horton resided here in the city. BOOK LOVERS' CLUB The Book Lovers met Saturday, Dec. 11th with Miss Ruth Marie Brown, 937 Indiana. Mrs. P, M. Bell reviewed the lesson which completed the book, "The New Negro." The members responded to roll call with quotations from Langston Hughes. Adjourned to meet Jan. 8, with Miss Josephine Cunningham. CHRISTMAS CARD SALE!! Get your Christmas Cards now and be ready with the Season's Greetings for your friends—The Negro Star. THE PRESIDENT'S CHRISTMAS GREETINGS KANSAS CITY, KANS., Dec. 14—I want to extend to the Missionary Baptist of Kansas, my Xmas Greetings of Peace on earth and good will men, wishing for each and all, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am sure that in our common tasks, our experience has been similar, our burdens have been heavy and the ordeals through which we have marital have been perilous, but the Captain of ones great army has gives strength to carry our burdens and good cheer in the midst of our trying ordeals, so that we can say in the inspired words of King David—"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and staff they comfort me." Now the Good Shepherd has thus brought help and cheer to us that we may give and pass it on to others. He speaks to each and all of us—"Freely ye have received, freely give." Some one has said that the Christians are the channels through which the rivers of Christ's blessings flow, and that we should not retain all toe blessings He pours into our hands for ourselves, but that we should like the rivers do at times, overflow our channels so that the whole earth may receive thh blessings of Christ. At the approaching season when men everywhere will celebrate the event of God's greatest gift and good cheer or good will to men, I am praying that the Holy Spirit will put the heavenly inspiration and love in our hearts to overflow our channels with the blessings of God to the less favored workers in our State and the world. The call of the Missionary Pastor of our great State Convention comes to us; please overflow and let some blessings fall on me. The call of the Missionary in our Foreign fields comes—please overflow and let some blessings fall on me. The call of the American Baptist Seminary at Nashville, Tenn., comes to us, please let some blessings overflow to me. Likewise, the urgent call of our Central Baptist Seminary at Topeka, prays for an overflowing of blessings to fall on it. In Christ's stead, I am urging that each pastor and church of our state heed these calls and overflow the channels of your personal and local needs to the amount of at least Ten Dollars ($10.00,) an after collection between this and the New Year, and send the money to Rev. A. W. Ross our State Missionary, so that the Gospel of peace, good will, and divine help and salvation, may water Kansas' and the whole world. My deer Lrethren, and co-workers with Christ—Let us wipe out the deficit of $200 on last year's missionary pastor's account and meet the present calls of the field by raising a Christmas Cherer Fund of not less than $1500.00 by the first of the New Year. Each Moderator, each President of the State and District Auxiliary Conventions, each Pastor, Church and Church Auxiliary, should heed the call of Xmas Cheer and contribute something to these wothy Gospel enterprizes, fostered by our great State Convention. Pardon the reference please—First Baptist, has already forwarded to the Missionary a contribution of Xmas Cheer for our State Work. Let the noble children follow her example. And now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, thruogh the blood of the overlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do His will, pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever, Amen. With best wishes for each and all of my brethren and sisters in Christ, I am your humble and grateful I am your humble and grateful servant, W. A. BOWREN. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Dec. 17, 1926. WORTHY PRAISE. The Annual Foot-ball Banquet of the University of Wichita, was held in the Crystal Ball Room of Shrirk mere, on December Srd. Among the fine speakers on the program, was Col. Robt. H. Timmons, son of "The New South." Col. Timmons said, among other things: "I was thrilled with the hard playing of Faust. While his skin is dark, he is not yellow. He is a fine player and a good sport." Col. Timmons is a native of Georgia. RUSSELL SPRINGS HEARINGS WEDING ANNIVERSARY WEDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Nevens celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary; last Saturday evening, Nov. 27, at their home. All present enioved the sumptuous repast prepared by Mrs. Nevens and her daughters. The bride and groom of 35 years received many beautiful presents including several silver dollars. All left at a late hour pishing the happy couple much success and happiness. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ross and family; Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Smith and grandson; Mr. H. C. Howard and children; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Clark and family; Mrs. C. H. Matthews and daughter; Misses Ida and Florence Wheeler; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Matthews and daughter Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Marstellar; Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Ward and daughter; Mrs. Nina Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wellington and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Wheeler; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wellington and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Wheeler; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Finley; Mr. Z. T. Fletcher, Abilene Interests Told Tht Monita Camp Fire Girls gave a surprise party for their Guardian at her home on East Seventh St. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Tyler, Mrs. White, motored to Junction City, Sunday. The W. W. Class of B. Y. P. U., received the banner offering and also the Banner attendance Sunday hight. The Abilene Sunshine Mission met at the home of President, Mira Anna Mae Chaves. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wilkins, a daughter. Mrs. Vera Tyler, Misses Marcelle and Imogene Tyler, Edith Bell, Anna Chaves motored to Salina, last Saturday, for Xmas shopping. Mr. Max, Mr. Williams and John Hammons, Clarence Williams, and George Gaston of Junction City, were Abilene, visitors, Sunday. Mrs. G. T. Rainey of Junction City, was here because of the illness of her sister Mrs. Wilkins. The children are preparing for a big Xmas program. Mr. Bernelle Baskerville, Mrs. Grace Lewis, motored to Salina, on Sunday, last, to visit friends and relatives.—Anna Chaves, Reporter. St. Paul Notes. There was a good attendance at session of our Bible School at 9:45 a.m. The banner classes were the boys' Junior, Mrs. Neva Brown, teacher, and the Men's Bible Class. It has been arranged by Supt. F. C. West and teachers to have a Christmas Tree and program on Friday evening. Dec. 24th. At 11 a. m. our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks selected his text from Matt. 26:28: "Terry is here and watch with me," The words spoken by our blessed Master before His crucifixion, sald he, the duty of every Christian is to watch, be on their guard against temptation, and evil. Rev. Brooks also preached a splendid sermon at evening. The A. C. E. League meeting was held at 7 p. m. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening the Ladies Aid Society held their annual holiday bazaar; their program for each evening was good, with a splendid attendance, and was a very successful affair. The Pastor's Aid Society held their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday afternoon. St. Mark M. E. Church Services for Sunday, Dec. 12, were introduced by the splendid attendance of the Sunday School. Total collection $2.15. At 11 a. m., the pastor delivered very soul stirring sermon to a crowded house. Subject from Matt. 23:27 At 7:30, the pastor preached an other wonderful sermon to a well as sembled congregation. Ladies Aid Nos. 1 and 2 are having their kitchen opening Wednesday, UNIQUE PROGRAM The women of New Hope Baptist Church, last Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m., rendered one of the most unique programs that Wichita audience has heard in many years. Mrs. E. T. Fishback played a beautiful prelude. Congregation sang, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." Mrs. Queenie Walton offered prayer. Interlude was fine; Appropriate r emarks by Mrs. I. F. Bates, Mistress of Ceremonies. All enjoyed the sollo by Mrs. Laura Anderson. Symposium: "The New Order and the New Woman," was valuably discussed. Two treats were missed on account of Mrs. Emma Peterson being sick in the hospital and Mrs. F. O. Miller being unavoidably absent. The following subjects well discussed: "Women in Social Life" Mrs. F. C. Helm; "Women and Worship" Mrs. L. C. McCulough; "Women and the Home," Mrs J. L. Douglass; "Women and Devotion to Christ," Mrs. Carrie Anderson; "Women in Christ's an Service," Miss Cora Vaughn; "Women and the Gospel," Mrs. M. L. Ford; Solo, Mrs. T. W. Kines; Duet Misses Griffin and Parks; Prayer, Mrs. M. I. Brandon. Cherryvale News Notes. S. S. 9:45; opening by Supt. McBurgess; lesson taught by Ruth Wheaton, Ethel Roberson (Louise Dixon, assisting.) Review by Pestor Thomas. Morning worship at 11 o'clock, Scripture reading and devotion led by Rev. J. S. King. Afterwhich, Pastor Thomas preached a fine sermon from 1 John 5:4. At 3 p. m. Bible Reading, still doing nicely; subject: "Sin," taught by teacher, Rev. J. S. King. 'At 3 Rev. Broadnax, pastor of the A. M. E. Church of Indoor preached a wonderful and spiritual sermon at the A. M. E. Church, here, from Matt. 11:28: "Seeking Rest." 6 p. m., B. Y. P. U. Opening by Mrs. Metcalf acting as conductress. Lesson taught by Miss Goldena Smith and after lesson, which was very interesting on "Civil Government," Group No. 2 came forward and rendered a very beautiful miscellaneous program. Received the banner but not 100 per cent. Large attendance. Evening worship at 7:40; timely and spiritual devotion led by Rev. C. W. Brown at 8 p. m. Pastor Thomas preached another wonderful sermon from Acts 8:31; subject: "It's Helpful to Seek Good Company." He was at his best and the Spirit circulated the church at large; our hearts rejoiced. Services were well attended all day. Sorry we were unable to assist Rev. Williams and his good people at Coffeyville, in their effort last Sunday, on account of the ball road But we pray for their success and will try in some way to be of service to them later on. Messrs Dennis Roberson and Todd Ratchliff motored to Independence Sunday afternoon, and there joined the crowd for Coffeyville. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wickliff and family and Mr. Frank Roberson motored to Parsons, Sunday afternoon visited relatives and friends; also attended night service at New Hope. Miss Nellie Roberson has been ill with a bad foot for 6 weeks, is better. Dr. Dixon of Chanute, is attending. The Radio concert given by the Happy. Hour and Victoria Club on Monday night made a very big hit with Hoot (Cecil) Bailey and Zech (Wendell) Wheaton as broadcasters, Captains, Mrs. Epima Wheaton and Miss Nannie Robertson. Mesdames Mary Roberson, Bessie Ratcliff, Jennie Hinkston, Bessie Mccalf, and Clara Daniels attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Hattle Parker at Independence, last Thursday, Mrs. Parker died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cleo. Johnson at Humbolt. Mrs. Parker formerly lives in Cherryvale, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neal and Mrs. McBurgess motored to Independence, and attended the funeral, also. Mr. Wm. Bryant visited his wife and family over the week end. Mrs. Wm. Thomas is out again after having been indisposed a week. Mrs. J. S. King has been somewhat indisposed. Pastor Thomas has written Santa Claus a very beautiful letter, we hope Santa will bring all he asked. Dec. 15, 1926, beginning at 6 o'clock at the church. All are invited to attend. Free dinner will be served. Rev. W. C. Conwell, Pastor, Miss Velma Day, Reporter. THE GREAT BIG TOYLAND of Kansas where Santa Claus makes his permanent home F.G. ORR'S BOOK STORE 327 & 2226 E. DOUGLAS We are little enough to know you and Big enough to serve you. NORTH END HARDWARE CO. 1900 North Lawrence Phone Market 1891 M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A. Christmas Vcsper will be held at the Branch, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 19, from 4 to 5 o'clock. Rev. B. I. Marchant will be the speaker. The Y. W. C. A., Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. H. T. Geeder will sing Christmas Carols. The public is normally invited. The Children's Christmas Tree will be held at the Y. W. C. A., Tuesday evening, Dec. 21, at 7 o'clock. The Douglas School Girl Reserves will present a short play "Christmas Dreams." The L'Ouverture Girl Reserves will sing Christmas Carols. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 22, the Baby Clinic will open at 2 p. m., instead of 1 p. m. Mothers are urged to bring their babies on time. The following officers were elected at the Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Monday evenings:—Ethel Brown, President; Illa Marie Crump, Secretary; Bernice Hicks, Pianist; Dorothy Humphrey, Reporter; Mrs. Catherine Geeder, Director. The following members were present: Ethel Brown, Illa M. Crump, Bernice Hicks, Nellie Scott, Ethel Miller, Dorothy Humphrey, Julia Neely, Laulise Forte, Mildred Humphrey, Margaret Bynum, Tereita Garner and Loraine Stevenson. The December Calendar Club of the Y. W. C. A., will entertain the membership of the Y. W. C. A., on Monday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 o'clock. Every Y. W. C. A., Member expected. FIFTH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY Beginning last Monday, Dec. 13 to 21, Calvary Baptist Church, has paused long enough to celebrate Pastor John Wesley Hayes' Fifth Pastoral Anniversary and every evening at 8:15 a new set of Christians renders the 'program with credit to themselves and honor to Rev. Hayes' wonderful service in the city for 5 years. St. Paul A. M. E. and Calvary B. Y. P. U., had the first night and made the mark so high until none has gone above it until this time. They opened with prayer by Rev. J. H. Credie. Anthem by the choir, consisting of Lucia Hill (the smallest organist we know.) Bro. Homer Perry, chorister; Miss La-verne Hall, Mrs. T. W. Fines, Mrs. P. C. Helm, Misses Hex, Mrs. Dixon, Miss Garner; Bros. Walters, Hardy, Landrum and Dr. McGhee. Pros. F. C. West gave a short talk on John Five Cents Per Copy ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Silver Leaf Temple No. 10, held election of officers, Dec. 15, with the Grand Master Dr. F. O. Miller in the chair, as follows:—Mrs. Whitney, 1132 N. Washington, Worthy Princess; Mrs. Minnie King, Vice; Mrs. Bell Perry, Treasurer; Mrs. Lizz Harris, Secretary. We are praying for a great success for the year, looking after the poor and needy and burying the dead. Wesley Hayes as Former Pastorate. He began by asking some very logical questions and answered them in his talk, which proved the Rev. Hayes an exceptional pastor. Rev. C. E. Brooks spoke on Rev. Hayes as an Associate Pastor. He admires him for being so truthful and filled with love. Calvary B. Y. P. U. Quartette consisting of Nellie Scott, Leota Jones, Ed. Johnson, and Arthur De-Grafenread, was fine. Tuesday evening New Hope Baptist Church and Calvary Mission Circle rendered a very instructive program, beginning with prayer by Deacon Whitlow; Anthem by New Hope Choir consisting of Mrs. E. T. Fishback, Pianist; Bro. Howard Jones, Chorister; Misses Neola Parks, Helen McAfee, Mildred Griffin, Mrs. C. Tillman, and Bro. Mitchell. Mrs. Evans, President of the City Wide Mission, spoke well on "What Rev. Hayes has Meant to the City Wide Mission." A sweet Duet by Misses Mildred Griffin and Neola Parks. Rev. B. L. Marchant gave one of the most instructive yet entertaining talks of "Rev. Hayes as a Gospel Minister." The whole church membership of the city should have heard it. All enjoyed the solo by Mr. Howard Jones. Mrs. Carrie Anderson did honor to herself and was on the subject: "Power of Co-operative Mission Work." Wednesday evening. Tabernacle and Calvary S. S., rendered the program with credit. Rev. Wm. McIlveen offered the prayer. Mrs. L. C. McCullough gave food for thought on the subject: "The Sunday School a More Effective Cast Net Under Rev. Hayes." Some very appropriate instruction was given by Rev. Wm. McIlveen in the place of Rev. N. J. Stokes of Pratt. Calvary S. S. Chorus sang the song, "Win Them." Miss Cora Vaughn. Executive Secretary of the Y. W. C. A., expressed in full round terms, Rev. Hayes' Worth to the Y. W. C. A. The only way you can keep from regretting is to be present every night from now on and to hear Rev. E. W. Perry of Oklahoma City at 11 and at 8 Sunday, and enjoy the wonderful address by Dr. Rogers. Tuesday Eve. --- Improved Uniform Internationat vL ) esson ' (By REV Po OW FITPWATER, DD, Dee of Day and Brent « # hows, Mucds B ile ra Fig he eee ewenaner Union | — Lesson for December 19 SAMUEL THE JUST suUccE ~UOLDUN TEXT—Prepare your heart unto the Lord ard serve Him only PRIMARY TOrtC=Uod Uetps the Peoj te at Slapah JUNI YE TOMC—The Victory at Mise MINTIRMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPs 1O—What Eamucl Wid for Ile Peopte YOUNT PLOPLU AND ADULT Tu? tO—How the Lord Helps 1, Samuel Called the People to For ake Their Idote (7:1 0). Under the adiwinistration of EH, the nation rapldly deterlorated Cer their sing, Gel permitted the nation to be bitterly oppressed by the Phillstines Samuel pronised them deliverance or the condition of repentance. 11, Samuel Prayed for the People (B14), Moved by fe ir of the Mniltstines the people bexought Samuel to cry unte God for then, In respones tw ttle prayer God miraculoudy detiveret them from the Phitlstines il, Samuel Judging tarael (7:15 17). Tethel, Gilgal, Mizpah and. Ramah were his circult, to each of which be made unpual visite These centers were for the accommodution of the people, WV. Samuel’a Farewetl Address Oatley When Saul the new bing was crowned, Samuel turned over te hlin hig authority, and gracefully retired 1, Samuel’e challenge to the poople (vv. 15) (1) A reminder of the way the king had heon given (v1). He showed that they were directly recponalite for the chanze In govern ament, Thonzh keenty feeling the re flection upon Miewelf, and thelr tn gratitude to God in thefe demand for # hing, he had not resisted thelr wish @) Leview of bis own adnstni trae tion (vv. 2, 3) a Walk from childhood (¥, 2) Sam uel'a wae A romartable tHe; trem childheed to etd age he had Hved an upright and pure life, b. Career as Jude and ruler (vy. 9). He boldly chiltenged them to shew where and how he hid ever oppressed anyone, (3) The vote of confidence by the people (vy, 4. 5). It was Samuel's right aq he tated down the reins of government to hava his record vindicated and to have his Integrity established beyond a count, fo that no eviiminded man shoud ever be able to cast reproach upon him 2 Rirmot reviews God's dealing from tte Mw of Moses (vv, 0-18), He rensened with them concerning the good twit +f the Lord upon then: from tle time af Mases, ‘Though they with ingratitude turned from the Lord and demanded a king Ike the other nations, Ite hid acceded to thelr request and set a king over them (1) National prosperity conditioned by obedience (vy, 14) Though they hed displeased Gort tn choosing a King If they would fear the Lord and render obedience, na tonal prosperity would atill be given (2) Disobedience to God meant the nation’s ruin {v, 15), It Is folly to ask God's blessing upon a nation while It ta living fm rebellion against Hin 2. Sumuel's own vindication (vs 10:19), This was such a critical hour in the history of the, nation that Samuel sought to Indelibls fmpresa Its mein ing on thelr herrts Thix he did in weans of the thunder and rain ou’ of season. Harvert time was not thr reason for thunder and rain, 80 whet it came at the call of Samuel, the peo ple were affeichted They saw ft nx an example of God's mighty power which If direvted against them, wouls destroy them fn an Instant, , 4, Samvel’s grucious response (vy 2025). (1) “Fear not—rerse the ord with all your heart" (vv 2022), Samuel did not mininilze their ein but assured them that If they would serve the Lord wholeheurtediy T+ would not forsale them The ground of thelr hope sua the fulthfulness ot God fo keeping [He covenant, (2) “God forbid that T should sin against the Lord tn ceasing to pray for you” (v.25) The people had rejected Samuet yet he had such mugnanimity of soul that he did not allow thelr Ingrad tude to cause his Intercession for them to cease, Ie assured them that In spite of thelr sin thelr one concern should be to fear the Lord and serve Him wholeleurtedly, Pleasure The pastor buys; To expect ade quate refresiment for the human spirit from mere pleasure fe the gath cring dewdropa und blowing upon them to keep them iolst.—Jolin Aa dew Holmes, Repentance Repentance Iv a heurty serrow for our past misdeeds, und a sincere res olution und endeavor, to the utuust of our power to conform our actious tu the law of Cod B. Y. PU, LESSON FIBLICAL: Subjectt—The ‘ireasured Word. Losson Text—Deuteronony 11118-25. Gollen Text—Psalms 119:103. Deuteronomy the second law, was written, the most of it, by Exypt B. C. 1451, About forty years after Israel was cut of Ceypt. ‘tha peo- ple ne-ded to be reminded of the di vine precepts. Monta, the venerabla Saint of God, delivered his Valedic- tory, addressed to Israel as He stood in the gate of Heaven, On tae Mount where laid astda His mortal robe afd went to sicep until the transfiguration, The Message—A Command and Promise, 1 Command. a, Rebold the World. b. Know tha Word. ¢. Store the Word. d. ‘teach the Word. M. Ake Promise, a, Long Lite for Self. b. Long life for the children. ¢. Possession, d, Dominion. God always associates with Hi uncaanging command Hts unchang ing promise. We need never remin God if Lis promises, but rather beoy faithtuly Mis commansd, Id. them in our kearws, mot for orna ments but for use. We should love Uod supremely, Walk In his ways continuously, and cleave to Him ten- uuously, Suggestions—We build our earthly treasure by degrees. A little now and a httle tren. So, we store away God's Word. When the heart is fu) of divine truth, only truba can Le ut tered, lt is easy and natural tc speak, the truth when we, live tre truth. Remember if we put nothing into our divine tieasury, we can draw nothing out. No man can study daily God’s word and remain the same, Ii we would use the truth, We must keep it handy. Keep the sword m vur nand, you may not have time to buy nor borrow. The sword of the Spirit ‘is God's word. In the con- quering tread of God's people every blep is a victory. | Questions—Have you a Bible of your own? Do you study each day the word? Do you believe the Bibl ‘Ys a letter from your best friend? \ Do you know what the letter sajs7 What would you think of a friend he would receive but never rea‘ | your letter? What about God's friend who have his letter but never ' read it? Story—A boy went from home tw win his own bread, but being inex perienced he soon came to want, Providentially, among other belong ings, a Bible was found, having been carefully included by his mother, ir which she had concealed several piec es of gold (a fine place to hide money.) The problem of need, foi which he had no solution, brough him to the Booh of God, where al life's problems are solved. As ne searched for the rule of God b3 foun the gold of God. ‘lhe more he search: ed, the more gold he found, for sev- eral pieces tad been concealed, Oh suid he, with raptured joy, I never knew that the word of God waa a wold mine, Truly, the treasurer Word Is a gold mine, and the moe you dig, the more gold you will find. if we go after gold only, we wit miss God, but when we go after God we will get gold. “The silver an gold are mine,” NEW YEAR’S GIFT WASHINGTON, D.C. Dee, 1, 192° To the Superintendent and Officers c each Sunday School and Presiden and Officers of each B. Y, P, Us GREETING:— This Comes to inform you that th | President of the Sunday School an B. Y, P, U, Congress bas under con rideration the reconstruction of ov Congress program, so that It will bv wore helpful and satisfactory to th Rreat army of Christian workerr who will gather in Nashville, Tenn June 22, 1927, But to do this wi! Increase our expenses, however, I te Neve the young people should have th Lest that can be obtained for them | ‘Tnerefore to keep tho best Officer and Gencra] Director from having t | borrow money to berin the work o' the Congress as ye have had to d jeach year; Tam asking every B. Y P, U,, and Sunday School to make ¢ New Yeor’s Gift to the Congress 0° J not Jess than $1.00 each by Jan, 1 ) 1927, Send all donations to the Record Ing Secretary, HI, T. 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Stovall, Humboldt, Kans. WOMAN'S HOME FOREIGN MISSION. President.....Mrs. J. W. Gordon Iola, Kansas Vice Pres......Mrs. I. M. Hughes Ottawa, Kansas Secretary.....Mrs. M. G. Glover, Chanute, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. F. Cohran, Fort Scott, Kansas. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President.....Rev. M. J. Smith, Fort Scott, Kansas Vice Pres.....Mrs. Bettie Cooper, Paola, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Lida Crump, Olathe, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Carrie Whitever Fort Scott, Kansas BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION. President.....Mrs. M. L. Owen Fort Scott, Kans. Vice Pres.....Mr. Minor Fleming. Fort Scott, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Elsie Lewis Ottawa, Kansas Treasurer.....M. Latha Baker Olathe, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION. President.....Rev. J. A. Rucker, Paola, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. F. W. Williamson Hillsdale, Kansas MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. REV. A. W. ROSS Executive Secretary and Superintendent of Missions. 821 Clay Street, Topeka, Kansas. November 12, 1926 Rev. A. W. Ross 821 Clay St. Topeka, Kans. My dear Dr. Ross: TOPEKA, KANSAS, Nov. 27, '26 Pastors, Workers and Churches of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas: The past year of our conventional work did not measure up to the financial standard of the previous year by Fifteen Hundred Dollars. Several reasons have been suggested as to the cause, but we feel that the new program was so far in advance that all the workers were not ready for its newness, and then too the change in not keeping before the people in placard forms the amount that each church was to give, fails to keep the local members informed as to their responsibility and has lessened the interest of the church. We are sure that many of our churches can lead out in a larger way in raising the apportionment that has been given them for the district, state and foreign mission work. It seems to me that it would be a fine thing for some of the pastors of our larger churches to lead in doing for God that which they have planned to do for Him. With some special effort and emphasis placed on our program, it seems possible that at least twenty-five of our larger churches could bring to each board from Fifty to One Hundred Dollars each quarter, and then this would not cover the obligations as have been planned by us for these churches. Is it not possible that some man of God will lead out in this larger way for the work we have planned? We will be able to help our program largely in the future and assist the overburdened pastor if we are permitted to keep before his church and its auxillaries, by use of placards, the responsibility of the church to the state. I am asking that the workers of each district will help us adjust this by starting out the new year, 1927. This appeal comes to you for the purpose of raising Fifteen Hundred Dollars to cover the deficit of our state work and to raise One Hundred Dollars for the American Baptist Theological Seminary at Nashville, complying with the request of Dr. L. K. Williams. The letter of Dr. Williams will follow this appeal and will state for itself the cause. We are asking each church to pledge from Two to Twenty Dollars, to be given between now and the first of the year that is, sometime in the month of December. If this is done it will help us cover our deficit and relieve the embarrassment of educational work at Nashville. Many of the churches and auxilli- Secretary, ..... Mr. Ike Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Treasurer ..... Rev. James Wilson Ottawa, Kansas Officers of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER: Moderator ..... Rev. G. T. Ralmey 920 N. Clay, Junction City. Vice Moderator ...Rev. M. T. Waters Salina, Kansas. General Secretary—Lewis N. Grimes 615 W. 10th Junction City General Treasurer ...Bro. Frank Tyler 907 N. Elm, Abilene, Kans. Statistician-Auditor.....W. F. Warder Ellsworth, Kansas WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION President ..... Sister M. D. Jones 509 W. 13th Junction City Vice Pres. ... Sister Carrie L. Davison Route 9 Box 93, Emporia Rec. Sec. ..... Sister Essie D. Bryant 330 N. 2nd. Salina. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President ..... Sister O. E. Jackson 420 S. Cottage Ave. Salina. Vice Pres. ..... Sister Maude Curtis Abilene, Kansas. Rec. Sec. ..... Sister Emma Tyler 907 N. Elm, Abilene. BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION CONVENTION. President ..... Bro. O. W. Gary Abilene, Kansas Vice Pres. ..... Sister Anna Carter 214 S. East St. Emporia, Kans. Rec. Sec. ..... Sister Bernice Brown Ellsworth, Kans. AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION President .. Slater Lois Vera Grimes 615 W. 10th St. Junction City. aries of the Neosho and Kaw Valley Districts, before whom this appeal was placed, have pledged to the work various sums ranging from Two Twenty Dollars and some few of the churches have already sent in the amount pledged. We are asking that every church in the state will respond to this appeal, for if ever there was a time we needed to do our part, it is now. We are trusting that each pastor will place this appeal before his congregation for we know that the pastor is the keyman with God. It is a great thing to be a co-partner with Jesus Christ in the salvation of the world. This is God's plan; I am sure God can expend on you. I trust that when the first of the year comes and the report is printed in the Negro Star that not one church will have failed to respond and that Fifteen Hundred Dollars will have been raised. I am asking that each pastor will do his part and if he is not able to do so, write us a letter and state the cause. A. W. ROSS. Executive Secretary and Supt. of Mission, Missionary Baptist State Convention, Kansas. I am writing to submit for your consideration a very vital question, which is the condition of the American Baptist Theological Seminary at Nashville. I am writing you because you are a member of the Education Board of the National Baptist Convention which is required to function in all National Baptist Convention educational matters. Sometime shortly after the closing of the recent session of the National Baptist Convention, Dr. Sutton E-qsaid aqp paulzav s2zjid dency of the Seminary. His resignation at this time, increased our problems and produced a new perplexity situation. You can see at once the truth in the above statement when you recall we have been forced to depend very much on the President of the Seminary, through his efforts, to maintain and manage the school. Again, since the resignation, follows immediately the close of the C convention. It is not possible for the Convention to give the relief to and meet the situation as it would have, had the resignation been submitted before or at the Ft. Worth meeting. Another tormenting element is the financial condition of the Seminary. It owes some debts that should have been paid before now. The question of meeting these and its current expenses is rather a disquieting, serious one. The fact that we have consumed in advance some of the credit coming from the Southern Baptist Convention further aggravates the financial status of this institution. What are we to do in the presence of this impending crisis where many tancille and intangible results are involved. Despair, sit down, whine and play the part of children? No gravity to this hour, and faces the never! But let us be embolden by the sue as red blood men. What will you do? I am suggesting the answer: The Board of Directors of the National Pontifex Convention will meet in Cincinnati January 10-23, 1927, and we purpose to make the Seminary the crowning feature of that Rec. Sec. Sister Burnadetta Brummell Saline, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. President ..... Rev. A. G. Mason Strong City, Kansas Vice Pres. ..... Rev. J. W. Johnson N. Mulberry, Abilene, Kansas 615 W. 10th St. Junction City Gen. Sec. ..... Lewis N. Grimes Ger. Music Director ..... Sister Goraldine Bryant Hudson, 320 N. 2nd. St. Salina, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS. Main Body Rev. J. W. Johnson, N. Mulberry St. Abilene, Kansas Rev. J. Moore, Nicodemus, Kansas Rev. J. H. Bruce, 9th and Yuma St. Manhattan, Kansas Monday at 7:30 o'clock p. m., and one hour during the session except, Sunday. Second Day, Tuesday, Sunday School Convention. Third Day, Wednesday, Baptist Young People's Union Convention. Fourth Day, Thursday, W. H. & F. Mission Convention. Fifth and Seventh Day, Friday and Sunday, The Main Body. Sixth Day, Saturday n. m. and Evening Auxiliary Missions, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas, Rev. J. H. Bruce, Pastor. The Executive Boards of this Association and its auxiliary Conventions shall meet Tuesday before the second Lord's Day in November, February, and May, at 7.00 o'clock p. m. and shall close on Thursday Evening. Nicodemus, Strong City, and Salina. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. Devine, 614 W. 9th St., Junction City, Kansas. Rev. E. L. Nails, Stockton, Kansas Stoves and Furniture Repaired SQUIRE FURNITURE New and Second Hand Furniture, C Ranges, Window Sh Phone M. 183 221-223 JACKSON & COMPANY AMBULANCE In hours of bereavement, we to handle a'l details rendered y LICENSED EMBALMER Arrangements are incomplete THE PERSONAL SERVICE Abner B. 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HOLLY, Prop & MARKET 2469-609 N. MAR GEORGE A. HOLLY, Prop & M CALL MARKET 2469-609 N. MAIN ST. GEORGE A. HOLLY, Prop & Mgr. meeting. We plan to raise at this time, sufficient funds for the school to steer it clear of and safely by the financial reefs that are so evident and threatening. I am asking each member of the Education Board, and an empowering them to be the financial agent for their states and that they will collect the amounts apportioned them, and report the same at Cincinnati, where we plan to organize The Board, so it can function more effectively than it now is. Remember my dear Brother, we, the Whole race and denomination, are on trial in this Seminary matter and we must not and shall not fail. Write me at once Rev. A. G. Mason. Strong City, Kana. WOMAN HOME & LOREIGN MUSIC CONVENTION MISSION CONVENTION Sister Mary Brown, Russell, Kansas Sister J. E. Johnson, Manhattan, Kansas SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Sister Viola Robinson, 8th & Yuma Manhattan, Kansas Sister Alberta Payne, 519 W. 13th St. Junction City, Kansas B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. Sister S. Hampton, East 7th Street Abilene, Kansas Sister Lois V. Grimes, 615 W. 10th St Junction City, Kansas Junction City, Kansas. AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION Secretary W. H. and F. M. Convention Board. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions and the Quarterly Board Meetings: The 21th Annual Association and Auxiliaries will meet Monday before the Second Lord's Day in August as follows: Officers of the Southeastern Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions. C C C SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Moderator ..... Rev. J. T. Elias 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburgh Vice Moderator ..... Rev. C. Teal 719 S. 18th St., Independence General Sec'y ..... Rev. A. L. Gardner 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Treasurer ..... Rev. L. J. Brown 2114 Morton Ave., Parsons. Time of meeting of Southeastern Association, Thursday before the 4th Lord's Day of July. Woman's Home and Foreign Mis We Sell on Easy Payments URE COMPANY, Targets, Matting, Linoleum, Stoves and, Etc. N. Main Wichita, KANS ANY UNDERTAKERS — SERVICE we stand with a ray of comfort your beloved ones. RS IN ATTENDANCE. we unless you are satisfied. VICE. YOU DESIRE. Jackson, M'g'r 628 N. Main ATT YOUR DOORS 221-223 N. Main AND NIGHT 69-609 N. MAIN ST. LY, Prop & Mgr. If you will, God helping you, raise from your state, the amount I am requesting, and if you will come to Cincinnati; but before you answer those questions, kindly state what you will personally and what your church will give. Your personal pledge will greatly encourage me and inspire others, as I shall publish the same in the Voice and other papers. I shall write the president of your State Convention to concur with you on this matter. The amount for your state is $100 WRITE ME TODAY! Your President. L. K. WILLIAMS. 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SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT S. S. CONVENTION. President ... Rev. A. L. Gardner, 615 S. 23rd St., Parsons. Vice President.....Mrs. Bessie Metcalf Cherrryvale, Kans. General Sec. ... Miss Pertha Robinson Cherrryvale, Kans. Treasurer..... Mrs. M. Lytle, Chetopa B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. ..... President ..... $Rev. Wm. Thomas Cherryvale, Kans. Vice President .. Miss Ruby Meachem 2414 Morton, Parsons Gen. Sec. Miss Bonzetta Washington Independence, Kana. Independence, Kans. Treasurer ..... Miss Marjorie Gunter District Superviser.....S. S. Hester Pittsburg, Kans. MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION. President ..... Rev. J. S. King 420 W. 3rd St., Cheeryvale, Kans. Vice President ..... Rev. H. Hopkins Pittsburg, Kans. Gen. Sec ..... Rev. J. P. Williams, Route 5, Parsons. Treasurer ..... S. M. Archie 902 W. 13th St. Coffeyville Instructor .. Rev. P. D. Skinner, D. D. Coffeyville, Kans. Convenes Monday before Fourth Lord's Day in July. YOUNG LADIES DISTRICT CON YOUNG LADIES DISTRICT CON. Auxiliary to S. S. Con.) President..... Mrs. E. M. Wyatt 403 S. 14th St. Independence. S. S. Convention, B. Y. P. U., Convention and Young Ladies Convention convenes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Lord's Day in June. Officers of the Northeastern District Missionary Baptist and its Auxiliary Conventions: Northeastern District Missionary Baptist Association and Auxiliaries to be held Tuesday before the 4th Lord's Day in August 1927; First Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, Rev. M. J. Stewart, Pastor. Three Board Meetings: 1st. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in November. 2nd. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in February. February. 3rd. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in May. OFFICERS: Moderator..... Rev. Chas. Favors 1603 Holman St., Joseph, Mo. Box 230 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer ..... Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Auditor ..... Rev. W. L. Shook K. V. S. Topske, Kans. K. V. S. Topeka, Kans. ... Board Members:—Rev. M. J. Stewart, Rev. G. D. Saunders, Rev. M. Fralzer. Life Members:—Rev. J. D. Hunt, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hayes, Mrs. L. V. Halm. District Missionary, Rev. G. N. Conway, North 3rd. St., Leavenworth President W. H. & F., Mission Convention, Mrs. Wm. Smothers, 1016 North 10th, Atchison, Kans. President, Sunday School Convention, Miss Julia Guthrie, 834 Mound St., Atchison, Kans. President B. Y. P. U. Convention Mrs. Charity Smart, 400 M Street, Atchison, Kansas. Ministers & Deacons Union, Rev. W. L. Shook, Kansas Vocational School, Toneka, Kanaas, R. F. D. 27 President of Junior Bands. Miss Naomi Shackleford, Atchison, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE 3130 WHERE EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS W. S. Moore.....Assistant Editor B. H. Necely, 1365 Ohio Ave, M. 6560 and D. 3793.....Advertising Agent Miss L. Covington, L01, N. Water St. Phone M. 1665.....Local Editress Enter as second class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita, kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. 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Main; will give lease to right party. $10 00 per month. 619 Wichita, 6 rooms, gas and electricity. $16 00 per month. 1437 Wabash, 9 rooms. $18 00 per month. 816 E. 3rd, 5 rooms, water paid. $13.00 per month. 920 E. 3rd, 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, barn or garage. $7.00 per month. 1057 N. Mead, 4 rooms, electricity, winter paid. $15.00 per month. 1623 N. Topeka, 5 rooms, semi-moI lern. $16.00 per month. 6th Blk N. Main, 17 room rooming house, completely furnished. $35.00 per month. 609 N. Main, 6 rooms, gas and electricity. $13.00 per month. 1205 N. Washington, 4 rooms, gas and electricity. $15.00 per month. 623 Indiana, 1 rooms, gas and electricity. $16 50 per month. 623 Waba-h, 1 rooms, gas and electricity. $18 00 per month. 1319 Indiana, 5 rooms, modern. $20 00 per month. 1227 N. Meade, 4 rooms, new, elec- tricity. $11 00 per month. 9th Blk Meade, two 3 room apart- ments. $14 00 per month each. 9th Blk Meade, two 2 room apart- 300 Lbs. per minute 216 Tons per Day 1325 Barrels of Oil per Day 3600 Miles per Day WAGES $2.77 per minute $4,000 Daily $1,440,000.00 Annually (in This Territory) TAXES $430,000.00 Annually Oil Oil 32,400,000 BAL DRAIN WATER Every Minute of Every 24 Hours Every minute of every day, Kansas Gas and Electric Company consumes 300 pounds of coal in running its great plants 216 TONS PER 24 HOURS. Every minute of every day, Kansas Gas and Electric Company burns the equivalent of 289.5 pounds of oil in its plants 1,325 BARRELS PER 24 HOURS. Every minute of every day, Kansas Gas and Electric Company's automotive equipment travels 2.5 miles on company business--3,600 MILES PER 24 HOURS. Every minute of every day, Kansas Gas and Electric Company pays 83 cents in taxes to city, county or state---- $430,000 PER YEAR. (Electric only.) Every minute of every day, Kansas Gas and Electric Company pays $2.77 in wages to employees-$4,000.00 IER 24 HOURS-$120,000 PER MONTH-$1,440,000 PER YEAR. Every minute of every day, Kansas Gas and Electric Company produces 473 horsepower of electricity, for the great, growing territory which it serves-681,000HORSEPOWER PER 24 HOURS. These figures are not based on an 8-hour day, BUT ON THE AVERAGE OF 1,440 MINUTES PER DAY OF 24 HOURS. The figures give you some idea of the tremendous size and scope of the Kansas Gas and Electric System, BUT DO THEY GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THE MEANING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OF EVERYTHING DONE BY THE SYSTEM? When Kansas Gas and Electric Company burns 300 pounds of coal every minute, not to mention an equal weight in oil. IT Kansas Ga "What is being done in by the Electric Industry Kansas Gas and I Kansas Gas and Electric Company ```markdown ``` mentg. $7.50 per month each. Water bills paid on all apartments. 605 Ohio, 6 rooms, modern. $20 00 per month. W. Elm St. 8 room rooming house, modern. Rent to right party. $25 00 per month. 902 Wabash, 5 rooms, Gas, Electric. $14.00 per Month. 1012 E. 8th St. 3 rooms, Gas, Electric, $10.50 per Month. 905 Wabash, 5 rooms, Gas, Electric, $14.00 per Month. 1057 N. Mead, 4 rooms, Water. bill paid; per Month $14.00. 1055 N. Mead, 4 rooms, Electric, Water bill paid; per Month, $15.00. 1010 N. Washington, 6 rooms, Gas, 1300 Indiana, 5 Rooms, Gas, Flec- . "At Your Service" Hours 8 to 8, later by app. Electric, Water; per Month $16.00. 1302 Indiana, 5 Rooms, Gas, Electric; per Month, $14.00. Electric; per Month, $12.00. IS TO KEEP THE MIGHTY TURBINESRUNNINGWHICH KEEP YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR NEIGHBORS SUPPLIED WITH ELECTRIC POWER. When Kansas Gas and Electric Company's automotive equipment does its average of two and a half miles of travelling for every minute of the twenty-four hours, it is not travelling for the "company" but on YOUR BUSINESS. When Kansas Gas and Electric Company pays out its large sums in taxes and in wages, it is to keep running the SYSTEM WHICH MEANS PERFECT ELECTRIC SERVICE TO YOU. TODAY YOU ARE PAYING FOR YOUR ELECTRICITY ON A BASIS OF ONLY A TRANCTION OF WHAT YOU WOULD BE PAYING WERE IT NOT FOR THE GREAT SCOPE OF THIS SYSTEM. TODAY YOU ARE RECEIVING PERFECT SERVICE IN PLACE OF A MEDIOCRE SERVICE WHICH YOU WOULD GET IF YOU WERE NOT FAVORED WITH THE LARGE ORGANIZATION WHICH MAKES IT POSSIBLE. Kansas Gas and Electric Company is organized strictly, and for no other reason, than that it may give you a more perfect electric service than would otherwise be possible for you to enjoy. Every increase in size and scope is to your immediate advantage. Remember this—IT IS THE BROADENING OF THE COMPANY'S TERRITORY AND THE INCREASE OF ITS RESOURCES WHICH ENABLES IT TO GIVE YOU ALL THE ELECTRICITY YOU WANT, WHENEVER YOU WANT IT, AND AT LOW COST TO YOU. Kansas is being done very all over the nation" 1316 ing, Manicuring, Facial and Scalp Treatment by Experienced Operators LIE BEAUTY SHOPP Mme. C. J. Walker's Prep. r Month $16.00. 1302 Indiana, 5 Room 4.00. trie; r Month, $12.00.