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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE , 01. 19, NO. 45, ROBESON-BROWN RECITAL A REAL SUCCESS Last Monday evening at the Wichita High School Auditorium, (Jan. 24,) proved to be another chance for Wichita to get a new version of the Negro and the talents which the Heavenly Father has placed in His great souls and minds, when Messrs Paul Robeson and Lawrence Brown entertained with all Negro Spirituals and Negro Folk Songs, words and music by the Negro. They demonstrated from beginning to end, that they were masters with rare abilities to link mind, soul and spirit, and elevate to realms of noble things. The entertainment was high class and should have told the story of a struggling people with hope built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and righteousness. We can't see how any soul could have left the auditorium with even a straw to put in the way of his fellow-man. They began by begging that you "Gimme Your Hand." Every number showed that the race was moving with a determined spirit, and "I Don't Feel No Ways Tired." "Dere's No Hidin' Place" for those who would not help God carry out His purpose and the person or race that is held down, must say, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," while "Little David Play On Your Harp;" shows the soul is encouraged by a tone of heaven that evil doers know nothing about. Then the invitation was extended to "Wadd In De Water." O if the world was filled with the spirit of the Lord, they could sing in their souls, to "By and By," and their souls would long to go down in "Deep River" of God's Love and be a "Witness" for Jesus. "Were You there?" is a question that will be asked every soul, and if I have not made it right with God, "My Way's Cloudy" and "Nobody Knows De Trouble I See" and will then enter into a battle like "Joshua Fit De Battle ob Jericho." Thus you can see that they led us from one musical treat to another, that should have set any soul on fire. Even The Eagle writer who was so anxious to scandalize the Negro Race would have realized that out of one blood, God made all nations to dwell upon the face of the earth, and neither color nor hair make men, but it is a hidden fire in their breasts that make them walk upright, and look upright, and help others to straighten up and prove to the world that all men are their brothers and God is our Father. We hope the Eagle writer was present that he might get it fixed into his heart and mind that Christians and learned people are not afraid of each other; that he might have seen the best class of Wichita citizenry entertained and elevated and side by side and neither changed colors, nor left any whiter nor any blacker. We are afraid that the heart of the writer of that article was the blackest thing there or in Wichita; and, as the song goes, "I Would Not Give My Chance for Yours, in God's Greatlection Day." O what will my Master say when the mist has rolled away? While man is looking on the outward appearance God is looking on the heart. To those who have the best looking heart, He will say: "Come ye blest of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. The last encore (and there were several) brought "Old Black Joe," the full type of obedience and humbleness, sincerity, and trustworthiness, love and meekness, the one who will have every quality of the Saviour and be called Blest. We feel that the Book Lovers' Club assisted by the Mary B. Talbert Branch of Y. W. C. A., the Water Street Branch of the Y. M. G. A., and the Commission on Interracial Good Will of Wichita, Council of Churches have done a full year's work in bringing this great entertainment in our city and community. If the people's hearts are not r stones, they will surely melt before such powerful fires of burning souls. TO THE NEGRO CITIZENS OF WICHITA: An unfortunate, doubtless well meant, statement in a Wichita newspaper says that white and colored people are to be seated separately tonight. It gives the impression that the Council of Churches is managing the Robeson concert dictating where Negroes should sit. This statement is absolutely without authorization, and is contrary to our whole policy. We would rather cancel the whole concert than have such a wrong impression get out. I give my personal assurance that there will be no discrimination in the seating whatsoever. No plan has been devised by which there could be any. The whole purpose of our Commission on Inter-Racial Good Will is to break down these barriers between our two races. I would rather pay the entire bill for this concert myself, were I able to do so, than to give the impression that the Council of Churches is dictating where Negroes should sit. As a matter of fact this concert is by a Negro, its local sponsors are Negroes and we white people are assisting not bossing. In the name of the Council please accept our sincere regret that this newspaper item has so sadly, if innocently, twisted the facts. I am personally in charge of the seating tonight. You will be treated as citizens. WICHITA SHOULD BE ON TRIAL If the article was truly backed up by the police force of this city, then Wichita, should be on trial before the higher courts of Kansas, for over-stepping the laws of Kansas, when the orders were given to 'shoot to kill' any man found tackling a white woman or any woman for that matter, because Kansas does not believe in capital punishment, which shows that God had to do with the old citizens and law-makers, and they expressed it in the laws, giving every man a chance to do better as long as there is life. Now, this is putting too much authority and judgment in the hands of one man, who knows, when this man may have a mind to get even with some man and shoot him down without a chance. Not everything that appears to be black, is black, and nothing is as black as one may think it is, when it is gone into in the right way. There is not an intelligent Negro in Wichita who would not help bring in any Negro or any criminal for a fair trial and they do want to look to the officers of the law and as protectors according to law and not according to the wishes of some outlaws. Any time, any man wants to shoot down any man on the spot without a trial or chance before the law, he is not fit to be an officer. Every citizen of Wichita, should be on duty, bound to protect each other, and officers are simply elected or appointed to cement and carry out their wishes. Wichita, it seems that you are sowing to the winds and you will reap the whirlwind. Your sweet name and great influence on the Christian world will be the thing of the past, if some sane and sound methods are not adhered to. There is a right way to kill a dog, and the Humane Society exacts that rights, but there are some of God's children, at least by creation, who have no society on earth, seemingly to encourage or say one word in their behalf. God has moved, and moved men; suppose this race and the Christian force of Wichita, ask God to move here in Wichita. He can and He will. He can bring peace and settle all difficulties. This city needs a peace angel and not destroying anneels. Change your minds and let it be known and every citizen in this town will stand together to make this place a safe place in which to WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Jan. 28, 1927. Yours very sincerely, Ross W. Sanderson live; and will be too glad for justice to take its course. As citizens, we are only asking that all men be given an equal chance and we feel that there will be no occasion to think of the Negro as a liability, but as an asset. Wichita, should be on trial before the Higher Courts of Kansas for issuing orders for capital punishment, without a trial, when there is no law even for capital punishment with a trial. REMEMBER, THERE IS AN ALL-SEEING EYE, WATCHING YOU! DOUBLE BOARD MEETING In the beautiful Antloch Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, the National Baptist Convention with President L. K. Williams, presiding, and the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Boards with President W. H. Jernagin, presiding, met in their midwintr session. Every song, prayer, speech and sermon was edifying to souls. The financial condition is growing rapidly, they raised almost as much in the Board Meeting as they once raised in the regular session. They have made a wonderful outlay for the future of the work. One of the outstanding things done was the appointing of a committee to make permanent, the home for the sick and broken down ministers, in health, in Colorado, and the regulation of the land in New Jersey by the transferring the deeds for the other lots. A few moments of rejoicing was had by the return of Dr. Logan from the Boyd Convention. It was a treat to have Dr. Woods of the Virginia Theological Seminary, of Lynchburg, Virginia, present, and all enjoyed his response to the Welcome Address. The Boards were largely attended, practically every state in the Union was represented. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress also outlined a very constructive program for next session in June 22-26, 1927, at Nashville, Tenn. Some one has been thinking and have in store for those who will attend, one of the best and most complete programs, we have ever seen in the eleven years we have been with them. It will be a school of methods and information for all. BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE The Negro Civic League of Wichita, which as you know was organized for the purpose of promoting economic industrial, political rights for Negroes of this community do now call a mass meeting in behalf of the Russell Brown case which is now in to be tried, Feb. 9th. This meeting is called for Tuesday, Feb. 1st at New Hope Baptist Church. Come one, Come all. Done by order of the Civic League. J. H. Credic, President; L. J. Baker, Secretary. C. M. E. MOVE INTO NEW HOME Last Sunday marked a great day in the life of the struggling members and pastor of St. Matthew C. M. E. Church, formerly located on 11th and Mosley, when they entered their new home on the corner of 8th and Cleveland. The house was well filled more room could have been used for the waiting number on the outside. The associate pastors of the city and their congregations showed their good wishes by being present. Bishop J. A. Hamlett of Jackson Tenn. was present all day and preached an excellent practical and instructive sermon at 3 p. m. Other out-of-town visitors were Rev. S. M. Graves, P. E: Rev. G. W. Goodall, ex-pastor and his choir of Eldorado, which sang at the evening service which pleased the Bishop so much, he went away praising the beautiful singing. Rev. E. L. Hollis and his choir of Newton, which was to have sung at the morning service, but failed to get there on time owing to such unfavorable weather. Three weeks ago the Stewardess Boards Nos. 1 and 2 were asked raise $50.00 each; and on Sunday morning Board No 2 Mrs. T. M. Burton president, laid on the table their $50.00; and in the evening Board No 1. Mrs. Katherine Gratton, president laid on the table their $50.00. They have in each of these boards a staff of untriring workers. Total amount raised for the day $263.40. Pav C H Close is the proud pastor of this faithful flock of earnest workers. THE EDITOR DR. P. D. SKINNER KANSAS CITY, KANS., Jan. 21 As never before the Religious Forces o' Kansas City, Kansas, have been stirred to action as the result of Union Revival held by ten Baptist churches from January 2nd to the 16th. Upward of one hundred persons were converted to righteousness and many backsliders and negligent Christians were revived and reclaimed. A spirit of unity was aroused, and cemented the churches such as has never been before. People formed acquaintances who had never met before. The Pastors' love for each other was intensified and the entire city made better. The meeting was held in the First Baptist Church, pastored by Dr. W. A. Bowren, President of the Baptist State Convention of Kansas. The Building is capacitated to seat 1,150 and each night standing room was at a premium. As early as 6:30 p. m., people were on their way to be in time to get comfortable seats, and after 7:30 to get a place to stand was comfort. This church building was finished about four years ago, and is admired for its beauty and appointment. It is the pride of its members and will stand for ages to the credit of the building ability of Pastor Bowren and the hearty co operation of its loyal members. The principal factor of the meeting was the State and National Evangelist, Rev. P. D. Skinner, D. D. Coffeyville, Kansas. When the Pastors agreed to combine for the Revival, he was the unanimous choice to the general affair, and his first message convinced all that the choice was a good one. Fortified by fifty-one years' experience in the ministerial activities, well seasoned by the many battles fought against satan and sin, the evangelist was skillful in the art of Soul-winning. His forcefulness of argument and thorough knowledge of the Bible was his armory for the fight. The throng hung on his words from start to finish and at no time were the hearers fired of listening. Knowing it is human to tire, they made themselves satisfied with his conclusion. He is indeed a venerable preacher, and in years of his ripeness should not be permitted to idle. The denomination and Christianity should be eager to gather and eat this ripe fruit,仁ened by years of experience and study—ere he is called to his reward. The writer believes that when ministers have been studious for the.....years of their.....such as the Evangelist—they should not be thrown away but heard and heeded. Brain and Spirit are the need of the hour and not mouth and lungs. Brethren, use this Evangelist. He will do the cause good. Kansas City, will testify to that An evidence of his ability, power and usefulness, the First Baptist Church Amarine, has extended him a returned engagement for the 1st of February. Finishing there he will Five Cents Per Copy St. Paul Notes. The observance of Thrift Week was the subject of an excellent sermon by our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks at 11 a. m. That Thrift and industry was essential to the success and general welfare of mankind. The text was selected from Gen. 13:10. "In the sweat of thy face, shall thou eat thy bread," "To work, belongs the honor of the world's advancement; must practice thrift to keep peace with the natlons as a race. Thrifty Christians are needed to uphold the Christ standards. We were pleased to have with us at the session of our Bible School, 9:45 a. m., Rev. B. R. Ross of Topeka, who is engaged in Evangelistic work. He made a good talk and review of the lesson study. Rev. Ross also preached at the evening services, 8 o'clock and was present in the A. C. E. League meeting held at 7 p. m. The Mite Missionary Society held their meeting on Friday afternoon. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The club met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Mitt Jones, in her home on E. 9th St. Business was transacted and a round table talk, a highly pleasing piano solo was rendered by Miss Ione Work. The hostess served a delicious luncheon. They will meet next week with Mrs. Emanuel Reed, 517½ N. Main. Begin the Year Right RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION open fire at 8th Street Tabernacle. The singing was another inspiring feature. The choirs of the 10 churches combined in a chorus led by Dr. Bronson, made the songs of Zion ring. Singing, when done with the right spirit has its charm for human souls and will inspire men to righteousness. This the chorus did. They had two sessions a day, noon and evening. The noon meeting was divided into three periods, inspirational, preaching, and expression from workers, covering only one hour. Much can be done in one hour when you are organized for your work. The Pastors of the churches preached at this hour in turns and in that way the interest was intensified for the evening service. It afforded the Evangelist opportunity to hear the pastors and thereby receive strength; such as hearing other preacher brings. The evening session was divided into prayer and praise, inspirational sermon and appeal. The baptizing was had Monday night. This was a wonderful scene. The pastors (we) unanimous in election of Dr. Bronson to represent John the Baptist. The beautiful baptistry of the church was filled. The candidates were dressed; Mrs. Ida J. Wood, organist of Metropolitan Temple, presiding at the piano, led the chorus in "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow." This was continued in modulated tones throughout the baptizing. So impressive was it until soon sentiment caught the entire audience and many cried out the words. Pastor Bronson (John the Baptist) at its beginning, appeared on the scene and went "down into the water." Timed by an appointed time-keeper, he baptized 40 candidates in 15 minutes. By this you may have a basis of calculation of the baptism on the day of Pentecost. Churches and Pastors engaged in the meeting follow:-First Baptist, Argentine and Antioch, Rev. Spencer, Pastor; First Baptist, Dr. W. A. Bowren, Pastor; Pleasant Green, Dr. Geo. McNeal, Pastor; King Solomon, Dr. S. Montgomerv, Pastor; Mt. Zion, Dr. H. D. Allen, Pastor; Strangers' Rest, Dr. C. A. Washington, Pastor; Mt. Olive, Dr. E. Z. Mosley, Pastor; Walnut Boulevard, Dr. J. R. Richardson, Pastor; Metropolitan Temple H. B. Bronson, Pastor. Thus ends the report of one of the greatest meetings known in the city. Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson (By REV, P B PITZWATER, D D, Dean of Day and Evening Schools, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (©, 1937, Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for January 30 THE CHRISTIAN OVERCOMING TEMPTATION LESSON TEXT—Luke 4 1:13; 1 Corv. 10 11, 13 GOLDEN TEXT—In that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted PRIMARY TOPIC—Obeying God Always JUNIOR TOPIC—How to Stand Against Temptation INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—How Christ Helps the Tempted YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—How to Overcome Temptation. Christ's temptation was Messianic. No one has ever been tempted just like He was—led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted of the devil (Matt. 4:11). While we are not tempted as He was, the devil uses the same methods on us. This temptation was not: 1. A preparation for His work, but rather its first conflict. In His baptism we have the symbolic act of the dedication of Himself to the work of redemption through the cross—the making full a righteousness. 2. It was not to see if Christ would stand fast, nor to see if He would fall under the most crucial test. He could not have failed. 3. It was to show Christ as an object upon which we may rest our faith with unshaken confidence. He came as the second man, the head of the new race. The temptation therefore was a demonstration of the inseparableness of the divine and human natures in the incarnation. 4. The Temptation of Christ (Luke 4:1-13). 1. The place (v. 1). The wilderness of Judea. The first man, Adam, was tempted in a garden with the most pleasant surroundings. The second man, Jesus Christ, was tempted in a barren wilderness surrounded by wild beasts (Mark 1;13). 2. The method (vv. 2-12). Christ as the world's Redeemer sustained a three-fold relationship—Son of Man, the Messiah and Son of God, therefore Satan made each one a ground of attack. (1) As Son of Man (vv. 2-4). Satan made his first assault upon Him as a man by appealing to the instinct of hunger. Satan urged Him to use His divine power and convert a stone into bread. Hunger is natural and sinless. Real human life experiences hunger. The temptation was in satisfying a right hunger in a wrong way. To have yielded in this case though His hunger was desperate, would have been to renounce the human limitations which He had taken for our sins. In the incarnation He became identified with humanity, so He chose to abide in fellowship with man (2) As Meaglah (vy. 5-8). Here the temptation was to grasp His rightful dominions by false means. The devil offered to surrender unto Him the world if He would adopt his methods—worship him. The force of this temptation was in the fact that the kingdoms of the world are Christ's by God's covenant with Him. God's method by which Jesus was to possess the world was the sacrificial death on the cross. (3) As Son of God (vv. 9-12) Here Satan tries to induce Christ to presume upon God's care. He quotes a Messianic Psalm to induce Him to so act. To do the spectacular thing in order to get notice is to fall into Satan's temptation. For Jesus to have placed Himself in danger in order to get God's special help in delivering Him would have been to sin (4) Christ's defense (vv. 4, 8, 12) It was the Word of God. He met and repulsed the enemy with "It is written." Our defense is God's Word. (5) The issue (vv. 13) (5) The issue (v. 13). Satan was vanquished. II. The Temptation of Bellevers (I Cor. 10:12, 13). 1. Temptation is to be expected (v. 12). From the appearance of Satan in the Garden of Eden on down through the ages men and women have been assailed by the tempter. These facts are God's admonitions unto us upon whom the ends of the world are come. Caution is always necessary. Overweaning self-confidence is most perilous to those who rest in the security of their divine election while neglecting a life of holiness. All temptations which come to us are those which are common to the race. No one should surmise that his temptation is peculiar. God is faithful and will not allow the temptation to go beyond the ability of the one tempted. He will provide a way of escape. Through the Needle's Eye Before the camel passed through the eye of the needle, they took the burdens of his back. King's Business. God's Cross God lays His cross upon those whom · He loves, and those who bear it patiently gain much wisdom.-Luther. Praise Praise is contentment rippling over into gladness, like the music of the brook.—Mark Guy Pearse. B. Y. P. U. LESSON LY REV. J. W. HAYES W. Wacash A. Litta, Kansas H. Y. P. U. LESSON JAN. 30. 1927 Subject: Redeeming the Red Man Text: Matt. 5; and John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotton Son, etc. Here it is shown that a universal plan is made for the world's redemption. Matt. 28:19 shows the universal initiation. It is also shown in the Scriptures that many would reject. "Ye would not come to me," etc. Then it follows:—1. A universal provision; 2. A universal invitation; 3. Many rejectors. The Red man like all men is included in the provision and invitation. He may accept or reject the offer. Christ is making the offer thru the church and He is counting on us to press His claim; teaching by precept and example the Fatherhood of God. the Saviorhood of Christ and the brotherhood of man. Frejudice must die, color lines must be no more, one God, one Savior and one brotherhood. The human soul, its eternal salvation, the eternal glory of God thru human redemption. The Indian is God's image, defaced as other men, but the application of the blood of Christ will restore the lost perfection. All men will finally sing with the angels in bliss or scream with demons in hell. OUR TEXT: Here we are taught:—1. That Christ is watching the multitude. 2 That Christ is eternally interested in the multitudes. 3. That Christ provides for the multitudes. 4. That Christ invites the multitudes. The passage teaches that Christ went up and then came down. If we would bless the world we must go up to God for blessings, and come down to man to bless. Every condition of human suffering is included in the chapter,—physical, mental, social and spiritual. Yet through it all, Jesus, who is the light of the world points His unerring finger to the Star of Hope. It is the state of the soul that determines our happiness. Right relationship with Jesus Christ is the source of all our joy. THOUGHTS: Whatever we suffer for His sake is abundantly rewarded for our sake. We may seem to lose for Him, but we cannot lose by Him. If is better to suffer now than later, in time, rather than in eternity. It is easy to be interested in a friend, but not quite so easy to be interested in the masses. The church must think in world terms, since it alone has the world message. God has given the Red man a right to the blessings of the Gospel. The land the Indian occupies is like the land on which we live; it belongs to God. The world's peace will never come until the world accepts The Prince of Peace. We must learn to say together, with our soul. "Our Father." QUESTIONS: 1. Has the Indian of America had a square deal? 2. How can we convince him that we offer him a message of love and good will? Would it be better if all peoples of America were educated in the same school? What would now suggest to hasten the Indians' Redemption? St. Mark M. E. Church, Monday—Trustee Meeting. Tuesday—Teachers' Meeting. Wednesday—Prayer Meeting. Thursday—Choir Rehearsal. Friday—Church Training. Services for Sunday Jan. 23, was introduced by the well assembled Sunday School. At 11 a. m., the pastor preached a very impressive sermon to a very crowded house. His subject was:— "Holiness." Acts 19:2. Beth Junior and Senior League, well attended. At 7:30 p. m., the Pastor preached another excellent sermon, Type: "Master of Peace." His subject was: "Victory Over The World." Rev. 7.2. Collection $25.15. Rev. W. C. Conwell, Pastor, Velma Day, Reporter. St. Mary Pont. Church Rev. J. E. Douglas, Pastor. Sunday was a successful day be- came with Sunday School at 9:30 with Sunt. Pro Svan and his staff of office present we are doing well under his leader- WIGHITA'S BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INDEX MRS. IDA MAE BALLANCE, NURSE Obstetrical Cases a Specialty 1329 WABASH AVE. REASONABLE CHARGES NEAT WORK PRICES REASONABLE MRS MARTHA E. ROBINSON SEAMSTRESS ```markdown ``` H. T. GEEDER. M. D. Office 1013½ E. 13th Phone M. 3868 DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECIAILY Evening Hours 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. Res. 127 N. Waco Phone D. 4597 WICHITA, KANSAS Office Phone Mkt. 6176 Res. Mkt. 7522-W Practice In All Courts AMBROSE P. WOODARD Attorney and Cousellor at Law 600% N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. Office Phone M. 1537 Res. Phone M. 1763-J Dr. H. H. W I L S O N. Physician and Surgeon 519½ N. Main St. Wichita Kan. FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office Office 628 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3462 Wichita -: - Kansas PHONE D. 669-R MRS. IDA MARTHA NURSE Obstetrical Cas 1329 WABASH AVE. NEAT WORK MRS MARTHA SEAMS cal. At 5:30 Christian Culture Course was opened by Bro. M. J. Jackson. Our Union is growing larger. Old Reliable had charge of Program. They also won the banner for finance. At 8 o'clock service, the Pastor preached from Romans 7:24; words: "O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death." The Pastor preached a soul stirring sermon. Sister Sadie Bagsby is confined at the St. Francis Hospital. The death angel summoned Sister Dunnigan, oome, from the St. Francis Hospital. She has been ailing for quite a while. The President of the Home Mission Circle is welcoming all sisters to be present at the meeting Friday afternoon, at 2:30. Lewis Williams, Reporter. Salina, Kansas News. The P. T. A. Meeting held at Dunbar, Friday night was largely attended. The program rendered was good. Duet by Mr. Jess Davis and Mr. Everett Brown; Solo by Prof. Harris. Prof. Harris and his Boy Scouts entertained the crowd with a few stunts.. Prof. Husner, Supt. of Schools, spoke to Fathers and Sons. Afterwhich dues were paid by members; and public donation from friends and visitors. An elaborate repast was prepared and served by fathers and sons. Quite a few are on the sick list. Mother Nichols has been quite ill DR. HUGH N. 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Things to be Prayed For: Summer School, Student Body, Missions, Faculty, Friends for Institute. New Building, One Hundred acres of land A. W. ROSS, Gen. Missionar REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP Men's Rubber Heals 50c Men's half soles Leather $1.00 Men's half soles Panco $1.00 Ladies' half soles 75c Rubber Heels: Ladies' 35c Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed. I.E. Reddick, 739 N. St Francis "SAY IT WITH MUSIC" The COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 12th and Wabash Learn to sing or play. Surprise Yourself. STUDY MUSIC WITH A SPECIALIST. Study Music At the Largest School of Music in the STATE PIANO VOICE VIOLIN HARMONY LEARN TO COMPOSE Take The Diploma Course.] Get Scholastic Credit. CALL OR WRITE Miss Dorothy L. Sims 1241 WABASH AVF. PHONE M. 3130 WICHITA, KANSAS DAY CALLS, DOUGLAS 1985-J Official State & Districts Kansas Baptist Directory. A Roster of Our Official Family: Neosho Valley District Baptist Association: ASSOCIATION PROPER Moderator.....Rev. J. H. Scott, Osawatomie, Kans. Vice Mod......Rev. W. F. Beatty Ft. Scott, Kans. Secretary.....Rev. C. O. Marshall, Chanute, Kans. Treasurer.....Rev. Jas. 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. Bettle Cooper, Phola, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Lida Crump, Olathe, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Carrie Whitever Fort Scott, Kansas BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION President.....Mrs. M. L. Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Vice Pres.....Mr. Minor Fleming, Fort Scott, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Elsie Lewis Ottawa, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Martha Baker Olathe, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION President.....Rev. J. A. Rucker, Paola, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. F. W. Williamson Hillsdale, Kansas SPECIAL APPEAL! DEAR PASTORS, CHURCHES AND CO-WORKERS:— In prayerful consideration of our present condition of our state and national obligations, which amounts to more than $1500.00, and of our blessed Master's Kingdom, we bring to you as heirs with Him in His Kingdom's interests, the righteous needs of our field at this time. Knowing your joy In the increase of the church and its influence among men of peace and good will, and of your loyalty to Christ in past, we therefore, ASK that you lend us your ears and give the most earnest heed to this appeal. Since you are depending on Christ to bless and support you this year, Can He depend on you to rally and raise the $1500.00 by requesting the following from your church and auxiliaries:—Churches from $10.00 to $20.00, Mission Circles from $5.00 to 10.00, Sunday Schools from $5.00 to $10.00 and B. Y. P. Lg. from $3.00 to $5.00! This money to be sent to our Executive Secretary, Rev. A. W. Ross, 821 Clay St., Topeka, Kansas. We are, your humble servants, Pres. W. A. Bowren, Pres. Emma Gaines, Pres. H. I. Monroe, Pres. H. T. Sims. RESPONSES TO APPEAL Several have responded to the appeal by the presidents of our Conventions, for which we are thankful. Now brethren, this is the last week, Sunday, Jan. 31st; we had hoped to close the appeal, but if we have not raised the $1500.00, we will continue the appeal until every church has responded. Brethren, please present the matter to your church and auxiliaries! Give it a chance! The Churches that have responded: 1. Mt. Zion, Abilene.....$10.00 2. 1st Baptist, Kansas City.....10.00 3. Burlington Baptist.....1.50 4. Fopular Grove, Humboldt .....1.50 5. New Hope, Chanute.....5.00 6. Mt. Zion, East Hill, Topeka.....5.00 7. South E. Dist, B. Y. P. U.....10.00 8. Antioch Baptist, Topeka .....4.50 9. Calvary Baptist, Topeka .....10.08 Now Brethren, if any mistakes appear in this printed list, please notify Secretary and he will be happy to make the correction. It is our prayer and desire that each District and its organizations, also the local churches and auxiliaries, will appear in this list next week. Tell your people about next Sunday Jan. 30th, the 5th Sunday, Rev. Charles Favors of Wathena, has been called to the pastorate of Bethany Chapel, Ottawa, Kannas. Rev. Favors is a strong character; and an able preacher; we look for great things to be done at this historic field. Bethany Chapel is one of the strongest churches of the State; it is indeed a front-line Ch. Both Pastor Favors and Bethany Chapel have our congratulations and prayers for a brighter and a happier journey. Rev. J. H. Bruce of Manhattan, Secretary, Mr. Ike Owens Cort Scott, Kansas Treasurer Kev, 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. Lev. M. T. Waters Salma, Kansas. General Secretary—Lewis N. Grimes 615 W. 10th Junction City. General Treasurer Bro. Frank Tyler 907 N. Linn, Abilene, Kansas. Statistician-Auditor W. F. Warder Ellworth, Kansas UNION CONVENTION. President..... Ero. O. W. Gary Abilene, Kansas BISWORT, KANS. AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION President....Sister Lois Vera Grimes 615 W. 10th St. Junction City. who recently came to our state from the field work of Nebraska, was recently called to the pastorate of the noted St. John Baptist Ch. of Salina. Her, Bruce and his good wife are both alumnus of Western College; well prepared for the work. Both Master Bruce and St. John should smile at each other, that God has spoken and they should say, "What God nath joined together let not man put asunder." Our prayer and best wishes go with them for a most glorious labor together. Rev. C. E. Wilson, one of Kansas, true and tried, preacher has returned to the State, after straying off up in Nebraska. It is good to have Pastor Wilson at home. He was recently called to the pastorate of the Pilgrim Baptist Church of Manhattan. This church is the union of the Mt. Zion and End Baptist churches of that city. They were united, under the pastorate of Rev. Bruce, after 27 years of seperation. Only God can direct such work on earth as the union of two separate fields. We hope that Rev. Wilson will be able to go on with this splendid lead, and build up the very kind of work or church needed at Manhattan. Rev. Wilson is a preacher of Western Kansas, knows the lay of the land and especially fitted for the sacrifice that must be made. We pray God's blessings upon him and the good people of Pilgrim Baptist Church. Calvary Baptist celebrated the installation of its new pipe organ Sunday, Jan. 17th. Pastor W. H. Young and his faithful followers, have labored hard to bring this much needed adjunct to Calvary. The auditorium of the church was filled to capacity and the new Sunday School temple annex was thrown open and still there were several standing about the walls of the church. With the completion of the Sunday School Temple and the installation of the new pipe organ, Calvary will have added thirty-five thousand ($350000.00) to her property holding, giving them a church plant worth about $100,000.00 with which to do business for God and His Kingdom. Pastor Young and his people have our prayers for—"Onward Christian Soldiers." Dr. E. L. Scruggs. Dean of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, is now in full charge of the work at the Seminary and Vocational School. He is also ready for night school class in Theology or special Bible Work. Dr. Scruggs is a ripe scholar and experienced pastor and ab-gospel preacher. Get in touch with him. It looks as if the Kansas Vocational School at Topeka, will be the center of State operation of Educational advantages offered the Negro youths of the State in the future. The chairman of ways and means committee stated that Negroes of Kansas desired, the state would take hands of and give the school back as it formerly was the the Race, under the trustee relation. What do you think about it? The Executive Secy, A. W. Rock will spend the week, Wed. Jan. 20, at Shiloh, Ft. Scott; Thursday 27, New Hope, Parsons; Friday 28, at Bethlehem, Cherryvale and Sunday, New and Second Hand Furniture, Carpets, Matting, Linoleum, Stoves Ranges, window Shades, Etc. In hours of bereavement, we stand with a ray of comfort to handle all details rendered your beloved ones. Rc. Sec. Sister Burna letta 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 Gen. Music Director ..... Sister Geraldine Bryant Hudson, 350 N. 2nd. St. Salina, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS. Main Body Rev. J. W. Johnson, N. Mulberry St. Abilene, 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 Peoples Union Convention. Fourth Day, Thursday, W. H. & F. Mission Convention. Fifth and Seventh Day, Friday and Sunday, The Main Body. Sixth Day, Saturday a. 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, Nicodenus, 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. Fev. E. L. Nails, Stockton, Kansas toves and Furniture Repaired SQUIRE FURNITURE New and Second Hand Furniture, C Ranges, Window SH Phone M.5183 221-223 JACKSON & COMPANY AMBULANCE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered y LICENSED EMBALMED Arrangements are incomplete THE PERSONAL SERIES Abner B. Jac Phone Mkt. 4310 Jan. 30th at Calvary and Sardis Laptists, Coffeyville. IN MEMORIAM Rev. L. G. Farley passed away. Jan. 13th, 1927, at Emporia, Kans. Kev. Farley had been in the state only four months; was called to Emporia, from Corsicana, Texas. The Kansas Baptists showed great honor to the passing of this God man; large delegation attended the funeral from over the State Rev. W. A. Bowren, President of the State Convention, Rev. A. W. Ross, Executive Secretary and Supt., of Mission, Drn. P. D. Skinner, D. D. State Evangelist; S. Montgomery, Kansas City; L. V. Bolton, Topeka; G. T. Ralmey, Moderator, Smoky Hill River Dist. Association; Jas. H. Scott, Moderator of Neosho Valley Dist. Association, Reys. J. W. Johnson, J. H. Bruce, C. E. Wilson, Wm Faxton, Long and others. Scripture Lesson Dr. W. A. Bowren Prayer ..... Dr. G. T. Raimey Oblituary ..... Dr. Jas. H. Scott Rev. Farley as Pastor and National Worker. ..... Dr. L. V. Bolton Rev. Farley as Evangelist and Preacher ..... Dr. P. D. Skinner Rev. Farley and Boy Scouts ..... Mr. T. A. Duffy, white Resolutions ..... by Rev. J. H. Bruce Rev. Perley and relation to City Ministerial Alliance ... Rev. Long Rev. A. W. Ross, Master of Ceremony D= S. Meet ortery preached the funeral sermon; text, Ps. 17:15. "I will be salked when I awake in Rev, Ar G, Mason, Strong City, Kans, WOMAN HOME & FOREIGN MISSION CONVENTION Sister Mary Brown, Russell, Kansas Sister J. E. Johnson, Manhattan, Kansas SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Sister Viola Rokinson, 8th & Yuma Mohachan, Kansas Nathanian, Han. Sister Alma, Han. 519 W. 18th St. Jubilee 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 24th Annual Association and Auxiliaries will meet Monday before the Second Lord's Day in August as follows: Officers of the Southeast ern Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Moderator..... Rev. J. T. Elias 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburg Vice Moderator..... Rev. C. Teal 719 S. 18th St., Independence General Secy. ..... Rev. A. L. Gardner 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Treasurer ..... Rev. L. J. Brown 2414 Morton Ave., Parsons. Time of meeting of Southeastern Association, Thursday before the 4th Lord's Day of July. 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Name Street and Number City State sion Convention convenes Tuesday be- fore 4th Lord's Day in July; President .....Mrs. Mary Dial 1015 N. Broadway, Pittsburgh. Vice President.....Mrs. Clara Brown 106 E. Pine St. Cherokee General Sec. .....Mrs. Millie Anderson 516 E. 5th St. Coffeyville Treasurer .....Mrs. Minus Duncan 221 Park Ave., Baxter Springs. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT S. S. CONVENTION. Cherryvale, Kans. General Sec.... Miss Bertha Robinson Cherryvale, Kans. Treasurer.... Mrs. M. Lyle, 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, Kans. Independence, Kans. Treasurer ..... Miss Marjorie Gunter District Superviser ..... S. S. Hester Pittsburg, Kans. President... Rev. J. S. King 420 W. 3rd St., Cheervale, 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. Auxiliary to S. S. Con.) President ..... Mrs. E. M. Wjatt 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. ONE WEEK Free STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO. Bronze Beauty Foil French process, and Used satisfactorily or complexion soft and velvety Three tins which blend with Bronze Glow and Flesh. Fill low and we will send you a STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO. Name Street and Number City their first child a Christian Education. He attended the public school at Wiemer, because of his early ability to master his subjects, at an early age, he entered the High School rom which he graduated with honors. He was a graduate of the Normal Institute of Texas, and took his Theological course in Industrial and Mechanical College of Houston, Tex. At the age of fourteen under the pastorate of Rev. George Kerr, he was converted and baptized into the church. At his baptism a very unusual and significant thing occurred; as Rev. Farley came up out of the water, he called to his unsaved friends and said, "Come on sinner friends." As a church member he was a useful Christian, having served the position as Sunday School teacher, leader in B. Y. P. U., and deacon in the church. Rev. Farley preached his trial sermon at the age of 19 years in the year 1901, under the pastorate of Rev. Floyd of Welder, Texas. He was ordained to the ministry in 1902, at the age of 20 years. He was married to Miss Alice Bean of Welmer, Texas, in 1903, to which union, one son was born. His service as pastor was spent in San Antonio, Ft. Worth, Commerce, Mexia, Corsacanla, Texas and Erinoria, Kansas. He was known by his brethren as the "Pastor Evangelist." He was used extensively throughout the nation at revival meetings, and was instrumental in the salvation of hundreds of men. He was married to Miss ```markdown ``` Officers of the Northeastern District Missionary Baptist and its Auxiliary Conventions: --- Northeastern District Missionary Baptist Association and Auxilia is to be Tuesday before the 'th 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. Moderator..... Rev, Chas, Favors 1003 Holman, St., Joseph, Mo. 1008 Holman St. Joseph, Mo. Vice Moderator ..... Rev. M. Houston 308 South 9th St. Hiawatha, Kans. Gen. Sec. ..... Cora J. James ```markdown ``` Box 236 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer ..... Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Auditor ..... Rev. W. L. Shook K. V. S. 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State was called to the pastorate of St. James Baptist Church of Emporia, Kansas July, 1926; he took full charge of the work in Sept. Altho' laboring under heavy affliction during the four months' service at Emporia, his work was pleasing and helpful to all. He was loved and honored by all the members of St. James Church and highly respected by all the citizens, white and colored, of Emporia. He was a member of the City Ministerial Alliance, and also a member of the Colored Scout Troupe No. 8. The surviving members of the family are a wife, Mrs. Ella Farley, a son, L. G. Farley, Jr., of Boston, Mass., a mother in Los Angeles, California; five sisters; Mrs. C. M. Johnson, San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Ida Hill, Wetumka, Okla.; Mrs. A. W. Herbert, Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Will Gibson and Elreno Witherspoon of Los Angeles, California; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. NOTICE! The second quarterly board meeting of the Neosho Valley District Missionary Baptist Association meets Feb. 15, 16, 1927, with the Bethany Chapel Baptist Church of Ottawa, Kansas. Every church and auxiliary is expected and requested to bring in its full quota. The State Work is depending upon you, and the district is depending upon you. May we hear from every direction, the chorus: "Count On Me!" Rev. Jas. H. Scott, Moderator. O Marshall, Gen. Sec. THE NEGRO STAR THE NEGRO STAR STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 Y AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher Assistant Editor and D. 3793 Advertising Agent Phone M. 1603 Local Eatress 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita, 879. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHTIFA, KANSAS W. H. Moore Assistant Editor H. H. Neely, 1305 Ohio Ave., M. 6500 and D. 3793 Advertising Agent Miss L. Covington, 501 N. 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SEDGWICK COUNTY In the Probate Court in and for Said County: In the Matter of the Estate Lottie, Nurray, Decased NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Lottie Murray, late of said County, deceased, by the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 20th day of January, A. D., 1927. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they shall be forever barred. B. L. Marchant, Administrator of the Estate of Lottle Murray, Deceased. The students at the C. T. C., are to be honored with Miss Baker, the new teacher. Many new students have already registered for lessons in piano, voice, harmony, expression or art. Don't be too late. Miss Baker will take charge of the work. Monday morning. She has several diplomas and her A. B., degree. She is very competent. Every student at the C. T. C., is able to get scholastic credit for the work done there. Call D. 1085-J. Has been ill for a few days; had a very bad attack of influenza. She is reported well and able to be at work again. Miss Starks has a scientific knowledge of the art and science of massage. She uses the different procedures in massage:— 1. Touch 2. Stroking 3. Friction 4. Kneading 5. Vibration 6. Percussion 7. Joint Movement. Under each of these heads she has several sub-divisions which must be separately considered. All in need of her work. CALL AT—934 N. Water, WICHITA, KANSAS, Phone Market 159-J. E. B. B. Club Notes. The members of the club held their meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Jan. 26, in the home of Mrs. S. Eslinger, 926 N. Wichita St. Devotion was led by Mrs. M. Muller. "Christian Duty," was the subject of an interesting lesson study. Current events were given by Mrs. Fortson. Splendid talks were made by Mrs. Eslinger and Mss. Geo. Jones, who enrolled as members. A dainty luncheon was served. Next week the y will meet with Mrs. J. Calhoun, 411 N. Wichita St. Coffeyvill 's. Services good crowd out to er meeting; a o'clock service. We are having local winter of severe snow-forms, elect and rain which m to walk. The br shue, one of our pr 10 st was destro Rev. H. H. Hoppen is very slick. Official Board and all officers of Calvary, were installed by Faster Williams, Monday nite; afterwhich all were invited into the dining- room and given a reception by the Factor. Ice cream and cake were served. Mrs. Jennie Cullins has returned home from Oklahoma. Mrs. Maud Winfrey is still ill. Mrs. Bessio Rutledge is much improved. Club No. 2 met at the home of Mrs. M. V. Pitts on East 3rd, and made some new plans to begin in this month; after other business members present answered to roll call and paid their dues, pineapple sherbet and cake, served; they closed to meet at home of Mrs. Ella Cartwright, Thursday nite, 115 E. 1st Street. Pastor Williams spoke on "Tarry" at 11 clock service; still preaching his series of sermons on Three-Way Gospel—B. Hudson, Reporter. Cherryvale News Notes. S. S. 9:15 owned by Surt, McPurpus, with a large attendance. Lesson for the day, reviewed by pastor, 11:15 devotion led by Deacon Burpurs, and Metcalf; Scripture lesson read by Rev. J. S. King. Afterwhilen Faustor Thomas brought to us a fine CITY ITEMS. Mr. B. F. Watkins, 915 Cleveland, was in Saturday and paid up balance on his subscription, Thanks. Mrs. Turk who has been ailing for quite a while, was called from labor to reward. The family has our sympathy in this very sad hour. After a pleasant visit in the city with their sister, Mrs. B. F. Woolfolk, Mrs. Wm. Green and little grandson, and Mrs. Chas. Wallace, have returned to their home in St. Joo, Mo. Rev. B. R. Ross of Topeka, Evangelist of the A. M. E. Church, was a visitor in the city, during the week. Mr. F. Roberts made a trip to Wellington. Tuesday, to visit with his parents. Mr. L. Meredith was among the visitors from Eldorado, Sunday, in the city. Mrs. Rosie Monday entertained with a delightful party, Wednesday evening at her home, 501 N. Water, in honor of her son, Rev Chas, Scott. The hostess serverd a varietable feast and was much enjoyed. Mrs. Cora Kershner, State Secretary and Organizer of Kansas W. C. T. U., will explain the work of the W. C. T. U. at the Mary Talbert Branch Y. W. C. A. Feb. 3rd, at 3 o'clock p. m. She will organize a Union shop. All ladies interested in the work are urged to be present. Mrs. Lula Calloway and Son Theodore, of Seattle, Washington, were here last week, visiting her sister, Mrs. B. L. Groomer, 913 Cleveland. Mrs. B. L. Neely was a visitor. Mr. Bowen called to see us during the week; he talks of leaving us for Topeka, soon. Mr. M. Livingston, after spending the farming season at his old home, Duck Hill, Miss., is again in the city. Secretary Hutcherson of Water Street Branch, has gone to St. Louis, where he will address the City Older Boys' Conference. Enroute, he will address the students of Lincoln University at Jefferson, City. Mr. Hutcherson will be the principal speaker at the Conference, where he will speak three times and will address the Sunday Monster Meeting of over 500. He has also been invited to speak in the Central Hi-Y Club, white, on Saturday noon. He is the guest of the Pine Street Department, Y. M. C. A. Mrs. H. B. Bronson enjoyed dinner last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Riden; Tuesday, with Mrs. Mattle White and Wednesday with Atty. and Mrs. F. C. Helm. EMBLEM OF CERTIFICATE Wichita High School This is to certify that ... WILLIES HOCKETT. ..... by successful participation in the required number of athletic events has earned the right to wear the emblem of ..... Wichita High ... School; according to the ruling of the Athletic Authorities. Specific Event ...Football ... date ... January, 1927. January, 1927. Signed L. W. Brooks, Principal, Strong Him Super. of Phys. Ed. man. Coach. Ic and only Negro • Ball Letter from Wight School. May his tribe The Glee Clubs and Orchestra are doing fine. Call Miss Baker D.1085-J for Glee Club engagements and Mr. Ernest Powell for Orchestra. Boost for the C. T. C. for 1927. Mrs. P. F. Keele and son of Caldwell were here this week visiting her daughter, Miss Katie Keele. Mrs. Phynola Cook of Pratt, is in the city. Sewing neatly done at the C. T. C. 1010 E. 12th Street Mrs. H. N. Sims, in charge Many of you know of her excellent Work Begin the Year Right RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION The Negro Star-For the good of the People WHAT EVERY MAN-WOMAN SHOULD KNOW WHAT EVERY MAN-WOMAN SHOULD KNOW The Proper Care of the Hair and Face. You too can have Beautiful Hair and Smooth Clear Skin. 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Daniels of the M. E. Church, with us to hear this wonderful discourse. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m., opening by S. C. Conductor; afterwhich lesson was taught by Rev. J. S. King. At 6:45 President Brown ordered a lively 15 minutes' song service, conducted by Mrs. Metcalf. Group No. 4 continued with a splendid song service, and received highest amount of finance, but not 100%. Night service at 7:45; a very spiritual devotion led by deacons, Kevin, J. S. King read Scripture lesson. Pastor Thomas took the stand all fired up with the Holy Ghost and brought another wonderful sermon from 1 Cor. 3:9, subject: "Serving." He certainly made serving plain and clear and our hearts were made to burn while we listened to the sermon. Considering that there was so much ice and kept some away from church, but not all, service ran high all day starting with Sunday S., and continuing throughout the day. The ice did not stop the Holy Spirit. Mr. E. P. Landis is numbered with the sick. Mrs. Wm. Thomas is able to be out. The ice is causing a considerable amount of fun and lots of falls; none reported as serious yet. Rev. Father Cartwright of Coffeyville was with us last Wednesday nite and preached to us a wonderful sermon that is hard to forget, and long to be remembered. Rev. Cartwright certainly hit hard and based strongly upon the short dresses and bobbed hair. Mrs. Louise Dixon was an Independence, visitor. You may ask: how and why? You may ask now and why? Whenever an ex-service man of the late war does not think enough of the American Legion to familiarize himself with his own organization and in turn familiarize his wife his mother and sisters with it and its functioning, is striking a deathblow to the organization, that when he has hit the crutch or the cane he will wish that he had heard the cry that he is not heeding today. Today while we are in the height of our activities is when the Legion needs you, but when you have become disabled from war, or after the American Legions don't need you any more than an insurance does. We want you for your ability to serve your community, your State and Nation. You need not tell of what a hero you were during the war; but your after activities will prove all that, if you are a dead-head now, you were then—a liability rather than an asset. We solicit today, tomorrow we can refuse. Buddy, will you join today and help us fill our rightful place in the community, and help us prepare to help you when you need help! You know we as an organization can get help for you quicker than you can for yourself. Ask any veteran of any past war and see if he won't envy your opportunity. A word to wives, mothers and sisters—this whole organization is actuated by your wants, your needs, your future and your children's welfare; it may seem easy for you to come down to the Veterans' Bureau and tell them your brother, son or husband needs help, he is sick, or even dead; if you help him or encourage him to stay in the community, hid from his own buddies when he gets in trouble, you need not come running to some Legion else and sav (he was a soldier). If he hid his identity until he needed help let him keep on hiding, for it will be fair to let the dead burn the dead. Our Post meets last and 3rd Wednesdays in each month at 500 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas. Our dues are $150 per year; $95 for your button; the American Legion Monthly comes with each year's dues. Join today. Don't delay. It does not pay. Send your member shin to B I N. Neely, Chairman of Post No 277 American Legion—The Makers of Better Citizens. B. H. Neely, Historian. THE CITIZENS' MORTUARY FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS First Class Equipment REASONABLE PRICES Special attention given FEMALE cases by Mrs. E. J. Bridgeforth a graduate of Williams School of Embalming, Kansas City PROMPT "AMBULANCE SERVICE" DAY OR NIGHT B. W. CRAWFORD & Props. E. J. BRIDGEFORTH 110 West Elm Street Phones: Office Mkt. 5017 Res. Doug. 4187 WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST BUY PEERLESS BUTTER COPLEY'S Ice Cream made by M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A. The Mary B. Talbert Branch of the Y. W. C. A., held their 2nd Annual meeting Monday evening. Dinner was served at 6:30. All members of the Association and the ministers of the city, were invited. The meeting opened by singing The National Negro Anthem. Rev. J. W. Hayes offered prayer. Eugenia Perry played an instrumental solo and the minutes of the last annual meeting were read by Mrs. P. B. Bates, Recording Secretary for the Committee of Management. Short talks were given by Mrs. F. O. Miller, Branch Chairman; Mr. W. L. Hutcherson, Secretary of Water St. Y. M. C. A., Mrs. Charles Kahrs and Miss Edna Louise Redo, President and General Secretary, Central Association. Mrs. K. C. Jackson, Chairman of Religious Education, Central Association, gave the principal address; subject: "Where Religion Comes In. In the Young Women's Christian Association." The Branch Secretaries, Miss Vaughn and Mrs. Brown gave reports of the work done by the Association during the past year, 1926; afterwhich, Miss Gladys Holder played an instrumental solo. A vocal number was given by Mr. Arthur DeGrafenread. A report of the election was given by Mrs. Jessie Perry, Recording Secretary of the Nominating Committee. The following women were elected to the Committee of Management for a term of three years;—Mrs. B. F. Hill, Mrs. Emma Peterson, Mrs. Doris Hardy, Mrs. Mattle Scott Perry and Mrs. Ruby I. Jones. All of these women have served a term of one year very acceptably and the membership showed their appreciation of the work they had done by electing them. Closing remarks were given by Rev. B. L. Marchant, and after singing, "Bleest Be The Tie That Bins," closing prayer was offered by Rev. W. C. Conwell, Mrs. F. O. Miller, presented and Mrs. H. T. Geeder directed the music. A complete report of all Branch activities has been printed in pamphlet form and cach member and WICHITA CREAMERY CO. --- N th NS -50 -50 -50 and ve B AS Phon Hou L CKU If you R large ALL EXPER DOLLIE BEA Manicuring 50c Hours 8 to 8, later by app. L'OUVERTURE S CKUB TROUTT PROP. 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Wade Hamilton gave two readings from Dunbar, Guy Yancy, Chairman of the Program Committee had charge of the program and Joseph Mason, President of the III-Y Club, presided. The January Calendar Club will entertain the Y. W. C. A., membership at the Branch, Monday evening at 7:30. Every member is invited.