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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 20, No. 3, SUCCESS IS NOT A FREE GIFT Although there is no formula that will turn an office boy into a bank president, every successful man has his own rules of conduct—the creed he has followed in carving out his career. Otto H. Kahn banker and patron of the arts, said recently that "success is not a free gift." It must be earned, and Mr Kahn, remarking that his zeal in "licking" postage stamps won him his first promotion, enumerated "ten points" for the guidance of his listeners, graduates of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Summarized, they are: Eliminate the word "perfunctory." Every task is a test. The most serviceable of all assets is reputation. It works for you automatically. Practice a mental "daily dozen." Use imagination. Be ready, be patient, know how to wait. Be neighborly, be a good sport. Work hard. Take an interest in public affairs. Meet your fellow men with confidence. Exercise self-restraint and consideration. The man at the top knows how he got there; his aspirations and thoughts passed through a process of crystalization as he moved upward into the rarified atmosphere of success. On the way he observed not only from his own experiences, but from the experiences of others, the most valuable rules and methods to pursue, and he has a ready answer for the old question: "What made you a success?" Twelve Things to Remember:— The value of time. The success of perseverance. The pleasure of working. The dignity of simplicity. The worth of character. The power of kindness. The influence of example. The obligation of duty. The wisdom of economy. The virtue of patience. The joy of originating. The profit of experience. Clipping. Topeka News Notes MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH S. S. opened at 9:30 by Supt. Bro. Bills; Teachers present, 6; Introduction explained by Supt. 30 minutes devoted to study of lesson by classes. Lesson reviewed by Bro. Otto Carson a splendid young man who has been on the battlefield a few months; but God is working wonderfully through him. Banner was awarded class No. 3. Sister Bills, teacher. After School, devotion was led by Deacons Bills tnd Mason. Being the 1st Sunday, we had a chance to explain our desires and experiences as Christians. Rev. Lockett was at Coffeyville, in a meeting with Rev. S. A. Williams, and we had with us one of the leading Negro men, of the Baptist Seminary, in the person of Rev. E. L. Scruggs, Dean of the Seminary of the K. V. S., and he brought us a lesson from St. John 15:16; subject: "You have not chosen me but I have chosen you." A wonderful lesson, wonderfully explained. B. Y. P. U. at 6.30, taught in one group by Sister Bills. Rev. Jackson of Shiloh was on the scence at the night service. His subject was, "Keeping the Law." Prov. 28:1. The Lord's Supper was administered by Rev. Jackson. Our pastor returned from Coffeyville Monday. The Lily of the Valley Club was entertained last Monday night at the home of Sister Clark, 834 Long St. Sister Clark is not a member of our church, neither of the club but she furnished all the eats and gave the returns to the Church. We are praying God's choice blessings upon Sister Clark and also raise up more Sister Clarka' to help out these good organizations; attached to God's Ch. Sister Nettle Hood is on the sick PREPARES TO SEEK ALIMONY NEW YORK, April 8-Suits for separation and permanent alimony were under consideration Saturday by Alice.Jones Rhinelander, bride of Leonard Klp Rhinelander, wealthy young aristocrat, defeated in the Court of Appeals Thursday in the last effort for annulment of his marriage. Mrs. Rhinelander and her attorney indicated that papers in a separation suit, charging cruelty and abandonment, would be served on Rhinelander within a few days. The complaint was prepared the day the jury decided against Rhinelander's plea that his wife deceived him as to her part Negro blood, but, her counsel said, the suit was not begun pending settlement of appeals. Mrs. Rhinelander has been receiving $300 monthly as temporary alimony and also has been allowed $6,500 in counsel fees. Legal compulsion for payment of the alimony ceased with Thursday's decision. Whether her husband would continue the payments of his own accord could not be learned. Samuel F. Swinburn, Mrs. Rhinelander's counsel, said that at the start of the court battle for annulment of his marriage Rhinelander announced that no matter which way case went some provision would be made for Mrs. Rhinelander. Seven justices of the Court of Appeals, the state's highest tribunal, unanimously decided that Mrs. Rhinelander, daughter of a Negro coachman, had not deceived her husband as to her color. The decision was the third legal defeat suffered by Rhinelander in a fight that is estimated to have cost him $50,000. Cherryvale News Notes REV. Wm. THOMAS, PASTOR S. S. opened at 9:45, with a large attendance present. The lesson was taught by teachers and reviewed by Pastor Thomas. The ship race just recently started is going at high speed getting ready for the S. S. Convention. Morning sermon 11:10 o'clock. Devotions led by deacons, afterwhich a very spiritual talking meeting was enjoyed. At 3:00 p. m., Pastor Thomas accompanied by the Junior chorus and members rendered services at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. John Whitmore, pastor. Pastor Thomas preached a noble sermon, found Jer. 5:1; subject: "Somebody wanted." The Junior rendered very spiritual song service. B. Y. P. U., 6:00 p. m., opened by Study Course conductor. Lesson taught by Rev. J. S. King. Group No. 1 had a very spiritual covenant meeting, which was enjoyed by all present. They received the banner. 8:00 p. m., devotions led by Deacons Metcalf and Burgess. Song service by the Senior Chorus, afterwhich Pastor Thomas preached another wonderful sermon found John 14:15, subject: "Love," which was very inspiring. The Lord's Supper was administered. Mr. C. W. Landis, proprietor of the Landis Cafe and Grocery on W. Main, is indisposed this week. Mrs. Hiram Williamson has a selge of flu. Mrs. Wm. Thomas is better. Rev. J. S. King is out again. Mr. Roy Burgess of Independence, was a Sunday visitor. Mrs. Louise Dixon and Miss Nannie Roberson, employees, of Independence, were Sunday visitors and attended services. Mrs. Tessie Stranger visited in Independence, last Tuesday and was accompanied on her return by her father, Mr. Joe Wheaton. Mrs. Bessie Lett is visiting for an indefinite time. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, 'Apr. 8, 1927. STUDENTS OF SOUTH SHOW NEW RACE ATTITUDES Secretary Brownlee, whose work in the A. M. A. corresponds to that of Barton in the American Board, has been asked to address the students in six of the leading white schools of the South concerning the educational work of the A. M. A. He is also welcome in many of the Southern white churches—a condition scarcely conceivable twenty years ago. This is an indication of a new attitude on the part of Southern white colleges toward educational work among Negroes. Every year sees more intensive consideration of race problems at the student summer conferences in the South and in the curricula of an increasing number of schools. It's a long day since teachers in A. M. A. institutions had to sleep with the constant fear of a raid by the K. K. K., yet let us not forget that venerable Secretary Augustus F. Beard was a young man of fourteen when the Association was founded. He still comes to his office in New York as a commuter from South Norwalk Ct. The kingdom of brotherhood does come nearer as the years roll on. —The Congregationalist Coffeyville, News Items A high day at Calvary all day Sunday. The Lord blessing us with warm sunshine and a beautiful spring day, beginning with sunrise prayer meeting; 70 present, and showers of blessings were given us from our Heavenly Father. Sunday School good. At 11 o'clock, Pastor Williams took the stand and preached a wonderful sermon to a large audience. Dinner was served in the dining room, after service, by Ruth Circle No. 2. At 3:30 in the afternoon, the contest between the men and women, was held and as usual the men had to take the back seat when it comes to raising finance. Rev. Lockett of Topeka, preached the sermon at this service. The church was filled to hear this divinely called man of God, preach the word. Singing by Calvary Choir. Amounts raised:—by men $130.00; by the women $200.10, total $330.10 in our special effort. Sunday night, Rev. Lockett brot another burning message backed up with inspiration from on high. Many present and every hearer was benefitted; we were all blessed throughout the day; total raised throughout the day total amount raised $404.67. Rev. Lockett has been with us a week, preaching every nite out of his soul to dying men and women, Christians as well, preached his goodbye sermon Monday nite. He and Pastor Williams left Tuesday morning for Topeka, our pastor will there engage in a 12 days' meeting. Calvary and friends, in fact all of Coffeyville, is looking for great times, first Sunday in May, God being our leader, our windows in the auditorium will be in and we will hold our first service up stairs; we plan a parade that day, and to have a number of visitors with us. Mr. and Mrs. Spottsville of Ottawa, were visitors and worshipped with us Sunday. There were other out-of-town guests whose names we did not get. Rev. H. Hopson and Mrs. Bessie Rutledge who have been ill, are much improved. Mr. Bruce Harvey who was seriously hurt by a fall, is better. Messrs Anderson, Ford and Hughes are, all getting along nicely; they were shot during the riot. Too much cannot be done for or said of these men of ours—B. Hudson, Reporter. Mrs. Maggie Reeves was hostess to the members of the club Thursday afternoon, April 12, in her home, 534 N. Wichita St. Needlework was engaged in and a pleasant, social time was enjoyed by the members. GENERAL SURVEY The Wielta Ministerial League is projecting and promoting a general survey of Negro Life and conditions in the city and community. The special emphasis is religious. But an effort is being made to secure some general information. A meeting of the workers was held at New Hope Church, Sunday, April 3, and was attended by over one hundred persons; all of whom signed up to work. Ten teams, of from ten to fifteen workers, have been organized. The survey is to be made between the hours of two and five, on Sunday, April 10th. The following Sunday is Easte and Sunday, April 24, is being designated as "GO TO CHURCH DAY", among the colored churches. An effort is being made to lift the general level of Religious life of the colored Community, at this Easter Season. The survey will embrace such information as: 1. Population, number in family, men, women, children. 2. Home status; renting, buying, owning. 3. Employment; where, if not, how long generally idle; kind of work; approximate income. 4. Church; membership, attendance, inclination, preference, denomination, etc. 5. Recreation; preference, etc. The general plans for this survey were made a year ago. But, some plans miscarried; and it was postponed until the most favorable opportunity for the best results. The Ministerial League is directing, with the assistance of the Y. W. C. A., and the Y. M. C. A., the Council of Churches co-operating. FT. SCOTT NOTES There was a big reception given in honor of the W. & R. Section of the Shiloh B. Y. P; U., by the other sections of the Union, for having reached the highest point in percentage for the first quarter, Saturday evening, April 2nd. Covers were laid for 60 persons. It was an enjoyable occasion. Bro. A. W. Johnson, is Pres. The Sunday School is holding its own, with Sister Grace McLemore, Supt. The "We Mean Business," Club composed of about 25 ladies of the Church, is a very business-like club, and is doing big things for the Ch. On April, 1st Prof. T. W. Langston appeared in song and violin recital at the church under auspices of this club. Mrs. Lou Brown, President The "Friendly Sisters" Club is up and doing and will have a reception in honor of the Ft. Scott High School Whirl-wind Basket Ball Team, that is champion of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, Thursday, April 14th, in the Basement of the church. Sister Arnold is President. The Mission Circle meets every Thursday at 2:00 p. m. under leadership of Mrs. Carrie Whitener. The Crusaders are very busy and meet every Monday. Mrs. Hattle Coats is President. The Deaconess Board is engaged in a good work visiting and praying for the sick, and helping out in the church work. Those sick are Sisters Arnold, and Q. Davis; Bros. H. Bassett, D. Caldwell and C. C. Parks. THE DRAMATIC PLAY "The Prodigal Son" was played at Calvary to an appreciative audience of about fifty persons (owing to inclement weather) Many who had tickets were not there because of the down-pour of rain. Each actor displayed dramatic art in his role. The Oriental music was good, while the settings and costuming was very spectacular. By request the club will dramatize it again in the near future. Don't fall to see it. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The club postponed their meeting from Tuesday afternoon of this week and will meet next week with Mrs. Robt. Hill and Mrs/ L. C. McCullough as joint hostesses in the home of Mrs. Hill. LIMPING JACOB God was with Jacob all the time, but Jacob never got with God until he limped. When he got with God, he received power and a new name. It is *till* true that "Jesus Christ is the same today, yesterday, and forever." The Cross if carried is heavy, and bends us until something breaks —then as we go limping over the brook, the sun rises. Man has too much dignity or something today to pick up his cross. We preach, sing, and even shout (on what, I sometimes wonder,) but the proof of the padding, power, never comes along. Yet we keep on making goo-goo eyes at each other while we try to bribe God, little realizing that we are just turning around in a circle. This is what makes life unbearable, and makes us wonder what is the why and wherefore of all our crying, fussing, and moaning without any real fruit. You must limp. Trying to walk with God while pleasing man will not make you limp. Jacob's thigh hurt but he kept on wrestling for God-power. When the pain comes, we begin a tirade against the system and it ends up in our own systems until we finally jump at God. The system of God must be followed. "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, daily take up his cross, and follow me." Jacob had to limp and so do you. The Kingdom of God has no back door. Every man who limps as a result of spiritual wrestling has power. "And there wrestled with Jacob a man until the breaking of the day." Limp man limp! The power of God goes with it—Clipping. Tabernacle Baptist Rev. Wm. Mcliveen, Pastor Sunday was quite a successful day. S. S. beginning at 9:45 with Assistant Supt., presiding. 30 minutes were given to lesson study; some very helpful things were spoken by the matron of Phyllis Wheatley Children's Home. We were very glad to have this good woman and her children with us in our Sunday School and 11 o'clock services. Supt. Tipps is laboring hard in the interest of the school. At 11 o'clock the Pastor read for morning lesson 13th chapter of Romans; after which, entered into a covenant meeting. The meeting was unusually good, every one seemed to have enjoyed it. At 6 o'clock; B. Y. P. U., was opened in the usual form. Splendid attendance. The President, Sister Givens, is giving her time and her prayers to this organization. At 8 o'clock, the Pastor ascended the rostrum, reading a part of 14th chapter of Matthew; after which Bro. McClain spoke briefly from Matt. 4:20; he chose for his subject: "Straight To The City, It's Dangerous To Be Out Doors." Every one enjoyed this short message. The City-Wide Mission Society holds its regular meeting at 3 o'clock, Sunday April 10th with Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8th and Water. ST. MARK M. E. CH. EASTER PROGRAM The Easter Program, "Title:— "Day Brake," will be rendered at 5 p. m. Sunday April 17th. 11 a. m. Sermon and Baptizing. 8 p. m. Program continued. On Monday night, April 18th, will be the beginning of our three weeks Evangelistic Service. The Ministers of the city will preach the first week Rev. W. B. Johnson will preach on Monday Evening; Rev. C. H. Glass. Tuesday Evening; Rev. B. L. Mar- chant, Wednesday Evening; Rev. J. E. Douglass, Thursday Evening; and Rev. C. E. Brooks, Friday Even- ing. Regular Service Sunday. Monday at 8 p.m. April 25th, Rev. T. B. Oville, Pastor of Grove M. E. Church, Omaha, Nebraska, will arrive and take charge of the meeting. Courage is the man and a man without courage is dead. Five Cents Per Copy MAN SERVING LIFE SENTENCE GETS FURLOUGH LITTLE ROCK, ARK, April 7—An indefinite furlough was granted Friday b Governor Martineau to Emanuel Ellison, Union County man who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1922 on a first degree murder charge. The furlough was granted on recommendation of the sheriff and prosecuting attorney in office, when Ellison was convicted and a further recommendation of penitentiary officials. ADMITS ATTACK ON GIRL (Pacific Coast News Bureau) White Youth Who Jabbers Like a Monkey, Shuns Clothes and Lives in Caves, Admits Crime Invariably Laid to "A Huge Dark Person." LOS ANGELES, GALIF. April 7- Another one of those mysterious asault cases on white girls invariably laid to the hands of "a hugh dark person" has been solved by the confession of Henry Leroy, 27 and white, a "human ape man" who lives more like a monkey than a human being, according to testimony by his defense when arranged recently on trail in Superior Judge Burnell's court charged with attacking a 13 year old girl- Half Man-Half Ape. The father, tears streaming down his cheeks told the jury that his son refused to live in a house, dug caves for himself, would not wear clothes and climbed trees to jabber at people like an ape. His father is James Leroy, cowman and former deputy sheriff of Arizona. His aged aunt Mrs. Francis Wilson, who took care of Henry when he was a child and lived with her on her ranch near Yuma, Arizona, says: "He wouldn't live in the house but insisted in running to the mountain and living in tunnels. He would come down at night when we were all asleep and prowl about the house for food and run back to the hills to eat it." Dr. Parkin, head of the Los Angeles Lunacy Commission is to testify in an effort to save the "ape man" from prison and place him in an Asylum. CONGRESS RATES ATLANTA, GA. MARCH 30, 1927. Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress of The National Baptist Convention (Colored) Hashville, Tenn. June 22-26, 1927. REV. E. W. D. ISAAC, Cor, Sec'y The National B. Y. P. U. Board. 409 Gay Street, Nashville, Tennessee DEAR SIR: Referring to your application for reduced rates account of the above occasion. I take pleasure in advising that reduced rates round trip identification plan, basis fare and one-half for the round trip, minimum excursion fare $1.00, will be authorized from Southeastern territory, tickets to be sold only to delegates and members of their families upon presentation of identification certificates to ticket agents at time of purchase of tickets. Tickets will be sold June 18-24, inclusive with final limit July 1; tickets to be validated by the regular ticket agent at Nashville, before return journey is commenced. Very respectfully, W. H. HOWARD, Chairman, Southeastern Passenger Association. The Mothers' Club The club met with Mrs. Pearlie Robinson, 1061 Ohio Ave., Tuesday afternoon, March E. The meeting was opened with devotionals. A very pleasant business meeting and plans were made for the entertaining of Madam Bethume, with program for the afternoon. The club adjourned to meet again at Mrs. E. C. Helm's, 1102 Ohio Ave. Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson (By REV. F B FITZWATER, D.D. Dean, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (C. 1917 Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for April 10 PETER'S LESSON IN TRUST LESSON TEXT—Matt. 14 22-23. GOLDEN TEXT—Be of good cheer. It is I; be not afraid. PRIMARY TOPIC—Peter Trusts Jo- PRIMARY TOPIC—Peter Trusts Jesus JUNIOR TOPIC—A Helping Bavior. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Why Peter Failed YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Christ the Ever-Present Helper. The storm-tossed disciples on the sea at night are an example of the struggling followers of the Lord in the darkness of the present age, as they are tossed by the tempests of the evil one. 1. The Disciples on the Storm-Tossed Sea (vv. 22 24). 1. They are sent across the sea by Christ (v. 22). "Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a ship." Doubtless His reason for this was to keep them from entanglement in the movement of the people to make Him King, for in John 6:14, 15, it is shown that the people were so excited by the feeding of the 5,000 that they were about to make Him King by force. 2. Christ dismisses the multitudes (v. 22). This may be taken as typical of His rejection by the nation whose rulers had already rejected Him. 3. Christ praying alone in the mountain (v. 23). Temptation to earthly honor and power had come to Illm, therefore He went to the Father in prayer for relief and strength. The need of prayer is greatest at such times. According to Mark 6:48 He saw from the mountain the disciples tolling on the storm-tossed sea. II. Jesus Walking on the Sea (vv. 25-27). I. It was in the fourth watch of the night (v. 25). He did not come to them immediately, but waited till almost dawn. However, it was the darkest part of the night. Their physical danger was great, but no doubt their mental perplexity was greater. They knew that the Lord had sent them, but why should they be in such straits if He sent them? The stormy sea is no evidence that the disciple is not in the Lord's appointed way. 2. The disciples alarmed at His coming (v. 28). At the sight of Him they cried out for fear. They said: "It is a spirit." It was the coming of their best friend to deliver them from danger. 3. Jesus' words of comfort and good cheer (v. 27). In the midst of their distress they heard the Master's words, "Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid." This changed their fear to joy. III. Peter Walking on the Sea (vv. 28, 20). 1. Peter's request. As soon as Peter recognized the voice of Jesus he cried: "Hid me come to thee on the water" (v. 28). 2. Jesus' response (v. 29). At the Lord's "come," Peter left the ship and walked on the water. While he kept his eyes on the Lord he walked on, the waves. His faith linked him with the divine power and was thus upheld. Vital faith in Jesus Christ will enable the disciple to outride the storms of life. IV. Peter Sinking (v. 30). He took his eyes off the Lord and placed them upon the raging sea. This separated him from the divine power. We should learn to fix our eyes upon the Lord instead of upon our circumstances. Failure will surely follow if we give consideration to our circumstances and our own ability to master them. V. Christ Rescuing Peter (v. 81). When Peter began to sink he did the sensible thing. He cried out: "Lord, save me." Immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught him. His salvation from death at the bottom of the sea was the result of the Lord taking hold of him. Jesus Christ in the incarnation was the divine hand reaching forth to rescue a sinking world. The significance of the expression "caught him" is made clear in Hebrews 2:16. It is there declared that Jesus took not upon Himself the nature of angels but took upon Himself the seed of Abraham. The same Greek word occurs in verse 81 of this lesson. We should understand from this that the eternal Son of God did not come in the form of a man in order to show man the way to God, but identified Himself with man through incorporation with Him. He came, not as an example, but as a Savior. Battle and Victory The battle with the powers of darkness may be long and hard but the victory is possible.—Echoes. The Comellest Ornament The gentleness of Christ is the comellest ornament that a Christian can wear.—William Arnot. Be Not Discouraged Let us not be discouraged when the hand of God layeth heavy, woes upon us.—Echoes. B.Y.P.U.LESSON 615 Wabash Ave., Wichita, Kansas. B. Y. P. U. LESSON, SUN. APR. 10. Subj. "My Life's Work." Text 1 Cor. 12:1-12. The city of Corinth was the capital of the Roman Province of Achala. It was a city of commerce, industry and wealth. It was infested with moral corruption. The church was composed of Jews with the tendencies of bigotry and the Gentiles with their worldliness. The object of the letter was, to heal breaks, remove disorder and solve difficulties. It was written by Paul about A. D. 57. Our lesson deals with the spirit's gifts. Ignorance is discouraged, for even the Holy Spirit wants something with which to work. The Apostle reminds the people of what they were before they accepted the Gospel. And now, by Grace they are the recipients of God's love. There are many gifts, each member has his peculiar talent, there are different administrations and operations. Each one has his own office and function. God is rich in His resources and manifestations. He doesn't need to repeat Himself. Some are blest with the gift of knowledge, some wisdom, others faith, etc. All for salvation of the lost and edification of the saved. But what of our subject, "My Life's Work," What is life and what is my task in life? Surely to find my gift or talent and use it for God is an imperative duty. Life's failures are not outside of us but in us. God gives each individual time enough to do his life's work. A moment lost renders impossible our highest possibilities. You are a member of Christ's body. Should you fail to function, you hinder both yours and the church's perfection. Our gifts are holy. What a sin to fail to use them to the honor of God. QUESTIONS: What is life to you? What does it mean to live? Have you any contribution to make to the world? What is your solution of life? Let us live as if we expected to die today and work as if we expected to live forever. Have you begun you life's work? If not, surely the hour has come. ATTENTION To the Pastors, Officers and Members that are scattered throughout Southeastern District:— This comes to remind you that our April Board Meeting will convene with Mt. Hebron Baptist Church of which Rev. J. T. Elias, D. D., is pastor, Pittsburg, Kansas, Thursday and Friday, before the 4th Lord's Day in April. I am sure that the Pastors and Officers have found it very difficult to finance their churches thro' the long winter months, notwithstanding, I am sure the Kind Hand of Providence, has safely brought it all. Dear Co-workers, in the midst of this financial crisis, we cannot afford to let the cause of the Lord suffer. Let every Pastor, Officer and Member in the District give one-tenth of all they earn during the 1st three weeks in April. If every one will decide to do this, our Board Meeting will be a great financial success. The Moderator is requesting each church, Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. and Home and Foreign Mission Circle, to represent in the April Board. I hope that the Pastors and Officers will take the initiative in the way of paying money for this forthcoming meeting. Brethren, let us not despair; if we will only rally our forces, and trust our Great Commander; He will certainly let success attend our meeting. The Moderator is urging upon the workers, from every section of the District to attend this meeting. We hope to make it a great success, because we had a great financial falling off in Oct. 1926 and Jan. 1927. We hope to make up this deficiency in this our last Board Meeting before the Association. We are asking the entire brotherhood to join us in prayer, that great financial success may attend this meeting. We are again asking the workers from every section of the District, to meet us at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Kansas, Thursday and Friday before the 4th Lord's Day in April. Please do not fail us because we are looking for you. REV. J. T. ELIAS, Moderator. A. L. GARDNER, Secretary. Sewing neatly done at the C. T. C. Work Many of you know of her excellent 1010 E. 12th Street Mrs. H. N. 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REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP Men's Rubber Heals 50c Men's half soles Leather $1.00 Men's hat soles Panco $1.00 Ladies half soles 75c Rubber Heel: Lades' 35c Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed. I. E. Reddick, 739 N. St. Francis 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, Kans. Treasurer.....Mrs. F. Cohran, Fort Scott, Kansas SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION, President.....Rev. M. J. Smith, Fort Scott, Kans. 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. Owens Fort Scott, Kans. 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 Secretary.....Mr. Ike Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Treasurer.....Rev. James Wilson Ottawa, Kansas Abilene Interests Told Our Pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson preached a wonderful sermon, Sunday night. Mrs. E. M. Ellison, arrived Sunday morning from Emporia. Mrs. Sayers of Hill City, was in Abilene, visiting friends. A "Candle Sermon" was preached Tuesday evening by Presiding Elder Everett at the A. M. E. Church. Junior Mission met at the home of the President, Miss Anna Chaves. Lesson on "Reverence." Many papers on Reverence Church, Home, S. S., B. Y. P. U., 'ete. Many of the members brought out splendid tho'ts if they will only stick to them. Next meeting will be held Thursday at the home of Miss Alberta Gary. Pilgrim Progress B. Y. P. U. Class rendered a wonderful program Sunday night. Capt. Hurd and Miss Hammond of Junction, were in Abilene, Sunday, visiting Sgt. and Mrs. Gibson and family. Mrs. Curtis of Wichita, is here visiting relatives and friends. A surprise party was given by Misses Dora and Verice Wilkins for Mr. Howard Hammond. There was a wonderful birthday party given Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Jennie Bell; 45 present. A wonderful program was rendered and also beautiful music. Twelve young girls entertained with spiritual songs and instrumental numbers. Mrs. Bell received a great number of presents, which were highly appreciated. There were guests from Wichita, and Emporia. All enjoyed themselves. Messrs John and Robert Hammond from Junction City, were in Abilene, attending the surprise party on their brother, Mr. Howard Hammond, Monday evening. Parsons News Notes. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Services at New Hope Baptist Church were soul-inspiring throughout the day, Sunday. S. S., was opened on schedule time. Much interest was manifested by all classes in the school and a splendid lesson review was conducted by the Pastor, Rev. A. L. Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce of Little Rock, Ark., were visitors in the Sunday School and in the services throughout the day. Morning service hour was spent in sovenant service. Many testified for our Lord and Master and that the Spirit was in the service, was duly manifested. B. Y. P. U., service at 6:30 was filled with enthusiasm. A splendid program was rendered. The evening service was a spiritual climax of a day well spent in workshop. The Pastor, Rev. A. L. Gardner preached from a text found in Jer. 6:16; subject: "The Good Old 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, Kansas. Statistician-Auditor.....W. F. Warder Ellsworth, Kansas WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION President .....Sister M. D. Jones 609 W. 13th Junction City Vice Pres. ...Sister Carrie L. Davison Route 9 Box 93, Emporia Rec. Sec. ...Sister Essie D. Bryant 330 N. 2nd, Salma. 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 ...Sister Lois Vera Grimer 615 W. 10th St. Junction City. Vice Pres.....Sister Anna Chaves Abilene, Kansas. 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 Gen. Music Director.....Sister Geral. Way." The Pator made a strong, and earnest appeal to the people to return to the old way of Christian living. CITY NEWS The ministers of New Hope Ch. served a very splendid dinner, in interest of their club, Sat. Apr. 2nd. The dinner was a financial success. Rev. S. H. Strother left Sunday night for Pine Bluff, Ark. Mr. Strother has a position as tailor in a clothing store in Pine Bluff Mrs. A. H. Diggs, who is teaching in Tulsa, Oklahoma, spent Sunday with her husband, A. H. Diggs of this city. Messrs Carl Borders, Blyden Stewart and Fred Young of Weir City, visited in Parsons, Sunday. The following persons are on the sick list:—Rev. Hill, Mrs. Savannah Davis, Mrs. Gertrude Warner, Mrs. Virginia Rohne, Mr. Robt. Moore, Mrs. Susie Davis. St. Mary Bapt. Church Rev, J. E. Douglass, Pastor. President of the Mission Circle is asking all Sisters to be present at 2:30 Friday afternoon. We were wonderfully blessed with splendid services throughout the day, beginning with S. S., at its regular hour, 9:30, Supt. Bro. C. Swan and his staff of officers at their posts of duty. Lesson wonderfully taught by teachers in the different divisions. Attendance very good. Lesson reviewed by The Evangelism Period was also conducted by the Pastor; at that time 57 came forward to express a desire to become better Christians. At 11 o'clock services devotion was led by Deacon Saunders and Rev. J. D. Wilson read for Scripture lesson, James 8:1-10; after which we entered into covenant meeting. The Holy Spirit ran like wild fire, seemingly, everyone enjoyed a spiritual feast. We also administered the Lord's Supper. Invitation was extended, three came forward. At 5:30 Union was opened by conductor. Attendance very good. True and Tried had charge of program; they also won the banner for finance. At the close of Union Bro. R. L. Williams gave a very interesting talk on the subject; "A True Christian." All enjoyed listening to his talk. At the 8 o'clock services, devotion led by deacons. Scripture reading, Matt. 4:1-8 by Rev. J. D. Wilson. Pastor chose his text and themes from Matt. 4:18, "Follow Me." Great Theme "Fishing." The Pastor preached a soul sitrring sermon, seemingly every one enjoyed same. Invitation extended, two came forward. St. Mark M. E. Church, Monday-Leaders and Stewardess' The Negro Star-For the good of the People dine Bryant Hudson, 330 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. Maphatten, Kansas Second Day, Tuesday, Sunday School 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. Nicodemus, Strong City, and Salinas. 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 Rev. A. 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 Robinson, 8th & Yuma Manhattan, Kansas Mannhattan, 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, $15 W. 10th St 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 Meeting. Tuesday—Teachers' Meeting. Wednesday—Prayer Meeting. Thursday—Rehearsal for Easter. Friday—Choir rehearsal and Church Training. Services for Sunday, April 3, were introduced by the splendid attendance of the Sunday School. At 11 a. m. the pastor delivered a wonderful sermon to a well filled house, Text, Matt. 27:54; subject, "Truly this is the Son of God." The Jr. Pastor also preached to the Junior Church, text, Matt. 25:10; subject: "Some that were too late." At 3 p. m. the Pastor preached at St. Matthew C. M. E. Church, text, Romans 13:7; subject, "Giving." At 8 p. m., the pastor delivered another wonderful sermon to a well filled house. Text, Hebrews 12:4; subject, "Peace With All Mankind." The doors of the church were opened four persons came forward for prayer; one united with the church. Total collection $26.80. The pastor is conducting a two weeks' revival in Ardmore, Okla. Rev. Wright will conduct the service here until the Pastor returns. Rev. W. C. Conwell, Pastor, Velma Day, Reporter. FROM CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS FROM CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS News reaches from Congress Headquarters that every thing is in splendid preparation for the entertainment of this assembly by the citizens of Nashville and the State of Tennessee. The Baptist Minister's Conference has organized its full quota of committees, each of which is hard at work. The Ryman Auditorium, with a seating capacity of 5030, has been engaged for all the sessions of the Congress. The big chorus of 200 voices is now in training. The local Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. U. Societies are planning to make the big parade effectual. All the citizens of Nashville, without regard to denomination, are intruste in the big movement and joining in the extension of a most hearty welcome to the thousands of strangers that are expected to come within her bolders. Judging from the lists of messengers that are being sent in, this will be the largest and best session in the history of the Congress. Messengers and visitors are urgently requested to send in their names promptly to Congress Headquarters at 409 Gay St. Assignment cards will be sent to all who comply with this request. The Director General states that the Congress spirit is abroad throughout the country, and that messengers and visitors are coming from every point to the compass. 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 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. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention convenes Tuesday be- fore 4th Lord's Day in July: President.....Mrs. Mary Dial 1015 N. Broadway, Pittburg. 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. President.....Rev. A. L. Gardner, 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Vice President.....Mrs. Bessle Metcalf Cherryvale, Kans. General Sec......Miss Bertha Robinson Cherryvale, Kans. Treasurer.....Mrs. M. Lyle, Chetopa B. Y. P. U, CONVENTION. President .....$Rev. Wm. Thomas Cherwin, Kana. Vice President ...Miss Ruby Meachem 2414 Morton, Parsons Gen. Sec. Miss Bonzetta Washington Independence, Kans. Treasurer.....Miss Marjorie Gunter 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 NORTH END MEAT MARKET Plate meat, ..... 10c lb Chuck Steak.....15c lb Chuck Roast.....15c lb Sirloin and Round Steak.....25c lb Porter House Steak.....25c lb Home made Sausage 18c, 2 for 35c Lard ..... 15c lb Sliced Bacon 28c lb, 2 lbs for 55c Neck Bones, 2 lbs.....15c Sauer Kraut, 2 lbs .....15c 1913 N. LAWRENCE AVE. Phone Market 1479 WICHITA, KANSAS. WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST BUY PEERLESS BUTTER COPLEY'S Ice Cream made by WICHITA CREAMERY CO. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION --- 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. 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 Ladles 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 Auxilia ties to be held Tuesday before the -7th 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. 3rd. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in May. OFFICERS: Moderator ..... Rev. Chas. Favors 1608 Holman St., Joseph, Mo. Vice Moderator..... Rev. M. Houston 308 South 9th St., Hiawatha, Kans. Gen. Sec. ..... Cora J. James Box 236 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer.....Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Auditor.....Rev. W. L. Shook K. V. S. Tonganoxie, Kans. 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USE ORDER PLAN. 900 N. Water Street. WICHITA, KANSAS MADAME ESLINGER, Please send me .....Boxes ( ) Mark X if you want them mixed PLEASE SEND MONEY ORDERS! JACKSON & COMPANY UNDER AMBULANCE — SERVICE In hours of bereavement, we stand with a m to handle all details rendered your beloved one JACKSON & COMPANY UNDERTAKERS In hours of bereavement, we stand with a ray of comfort to handle all details rendered your beloved ones. LICENSED EMBALMERS IN ATTENDANCE. Arrangements are incomplete unless you are satisfied. THE PERSONAL SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. Board Members:—Rev, M. J. Stewart, Rev, G. D. Saunders, Rev, M. Fraiser. 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, Topaka, Kansas, R. F. D. 27 President of Junior Bands. Miss Naomi Shackleford, Atchison, Kans. OFFICERS OF THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS AND AUXILIARIES Moderator.....Rev. J. W. Hayes Vice Moderator.....Rev. N. J. Stokes Praitt, Kansas. General Sec'y.....Rev. B. L. Marchion 1009 Wabash Ave, Wichita. Treasurer.....Rev. J. E. Douglass 1204 Cleveland, Wichita. 2nd quarterly board meeting, Feb. 17, 18—Hutchinson. 3rd Quarterly Board Meeting, May 12, 13—Eldorado. Association, August, Tuesday 16th; before 3rd Lord's Day at 2nd Baptist Church, Pratt, Kansas Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pastor. AUXILIARIES AND PRESIDENTS S. School.....Mrs. Mae W. Buckner Pratt, Kansas. Sr. B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Carrie Anderson 1214 Mosley, Wichita Jr. B. Y. P. U. Leader Mrs. Phynola Cook, Box 81, Pratt, Kansas. Mission Circle.....Mrs. Ida F. Bates 1713 Wabash, Wichita. M. & D. 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LABORATORIES WICHITA, KANSAS send me Boxes you want them mixed NY UNDERTAKERS — SERVICE e stand with a ray of comfort our beloved ones. _ ; : os . * = “at ee ee %& = . . ‘The Negro Star—For the good of the People . : OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS i, T, SIMS, Editor and Pablisber We So MO0TE ceeeneavneneecnenenymsteernemeennenene nrmvenernnmeeren Assistant Editor B. H. Neely, 1305 Ohio Ave., M. 6500 andD, 3793...u-enAdvertising Agent Miss L. 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Let your artices be brief and to the point. inc Sd —_—eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee—— SS eee A FORCED ACTION NEVER pays} 'Mrs. Olga Baker and Mra, Sadie se a SAN eee: Seen i ce Very seldom in the mind of an in- dividual or a race, is It hard to de- cide between better and best, espec- jally when the future of @ person or race is at stake. Now, forced action never gets the best results, It might win for a while, but it will re-act down the time somewhere, You could see that in the last election. The Negro wanted to vote for clean- est, most religious and the best pre- pared men, but when they began to investigate how far that cleanliness, religion and preparedness went into practice for all, they were between the “Devil and the Deep Blue,” not because the Negro did not know right from wrong, but because, “right would not do right;” although in the hands of clean, religious and prepared men, when ft came to giv- ing the Negro a chance to earn bread as a citizen of this clty—fell short. At the same time, here stands before the Negro a man, not posing as a fine, Christian Gentleman, not tem- perate in all things, but who is wil- ung to give every man a chance to earn bread; can’t you see common reasoning would dictate to stand by the hand that is willing to feed you, while in his heart, if all things were equal, the other man would be the best. If the forced action stopped here, it might not prove so bad, but it goes farther than this, it is driving forces together that should noy be together and making a corrupt sys; tem of politics, that must end in a karrupt goverment. This govern- ment to be safe, should be built on “Trost” and if you can't trust a Christian and are forced to take sides with a more fair person, who does not make a claim on Christiant- ty, ere long the pulsation of right will be so faint when it comes to the time of doing lasting and honorable things, that you cannot hear them beat, The Dollar, Prejudice and Might will have the precedence over right; because the Christians will not act hike Christ, so that other Christians can’t feel safe to TRUST them. The Negro is anxious to save Wichita, and make all men friends and lift as he climbs; he only asks his’more fortunate brother to do hkewise. This can be done and no one hurt. +. CTY ITEMS Tt — The Mock Trial (a breach of promise case) held in Judge Wood: ard's Court, at Calvary Baptist Ch, April 4th, was a grand success, The lawyers, Ed Johnson and G. R. Scott for the plaintiff; M. F. Fort and IL King for the defendant, showed great ability in handling theirchents case, Miss U. R, Mine was suing Mr, Wille B. Left for $50,009 heart balm, Miss Beatrice Smith, charmln, young bride elect of the B. Y. P. U. will be married to King Solomon about the latter part of May. Watct for the date. The Christian Bible Club met at the home of Mrs, Eslinger, 926 N. Wichita St., April 6, Opening les- son 2nd epistle of John. Evening lesson, “The Temptation of Christ.” Matt. 4th chapter, Two new mem- ‘bers added to our number, Encour- aging remarks by Mr, Eslinger, We meet Wednesday, April 13th with Mrs, Mollie Miller, 1939 S. Mosley. Visitors are welcome. Mrs. Mollie Miller, Pres, Mrs, Susie Edmonson, Sec, An April Fool Wedding was the feature of an entertainment giver Friday evening by the Mite Misstor Society of St, Paul A, M. E, Church Mrs, Dora Bailey Jackson, son anc daughter were in the office last week Mra, Mary Jordan of 220 W. Elm fa visiting with friends in Chanute. Mrs, R. P. Garrett of Chicago, §s ¢ visitor in the city. Mra. Mery Parks Ss reported to b quite il, “Mrs. Vernon C, Austin of Topeka was here last week visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robinsor Mrs. B. Winlock waa an office vis itor of the week. «Mrs. Olga Baker and Mrs, Sadie Bagsby were in the office las wéek on business, Mrs. Cumby looked in on us this week in passing. Miss Geneva Mercomes of Newton, was In the city, Monday, Mrs. E. Butler came to see us while in the city Saturday from New- ton, We are glad to see her looking her real self again. Capt. W. L. Hutcherson, James Douglass, James Anderson, Russell Brown and Leon Walters have gone to Oklahoma City, to attend State Older Boys’ Conference. Secretary Hutcherson will be the principal speaker of the Conference—April 8, 9 and 10, Douglass and Anderson will also speak, The men who pledged to make a payment on their membership, Apr. 1, are urged to call by the Associa- tion and do so. The membership outlook Is very encouraging? Every day, some man comes to the building to pay his own membership, or for a friend. The New Officers For Wichita The people decided with their votes on the following new officers: Frank Nighswonger, Charles S. Law- rence and Frank Dunn. These will work two years with C. C. Dehner and A.J. Coombs. The Board of Ed: ucation consists of Lester F. Weath- erwax, A. J. Erickson, Walter Wea- ver, Charles P, Mueller, Sam Wal. lingford and H. B. McKibbin, We are locking for better times in this administration. It is possible, 1 they think in terms of human uplift, i.e, all people up and no person down, St. Paul Notes. | The session of our Buble School opened promptly at 9:30 a.m. Ow- ing to iliness our Supt. Mr. F. F, Flake was absent, We were pleased to have with us Rev. B. R. Ross, who gave a splendid talk and urged loy- alty to the work. “Be ye reconciled to God’ was the subject of a wonderful sermon deliv- ered by Rev. B, R. Ross, the evangel- ist who has been in the city the past two weeks, assisting Rev. Johnso7 . at Grant Memorial Church. Said he, “We must be reconciled to one ant" er, before we can be reconciled to God; and receive the peace that paus- eth all understanding, and our hearts filled with the love of God.” The A. C. E. League held thelr meeting at 7 p.m. The Ladies Aid Society met on Wednesday afternoon. The Pastor's Aid Society holds thelr regular, weekly meetings on Tuesday afternoons, An invitattor is extended to all to come out and at- tend their meetings, M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A. The Friendship Club gave a pea- nut Party at the Y. W. C. A, Thurs- day evening, March 31. Peanuts were used in all the games, and a prize was given to the persons hold- ing the largest number of peanuts at the end of the party, Mr. Jas, Lewis received the first prize, a beau- tiful box of stationery; Mra, Harper recelved the 2nd prize. 35 men and women attended the party, The Girl Reserve Committee met Thursday afternoon. Plans were made for a Mother and Daugh- ter Tea and a closing picnic to be given in May, Mrs, W. L, Hutcherson and Miss Josephine Butler gave health talks at the Literary Soclety Sunday af. ternoon. The Committee of Management held thelr regular monthly meeting at the Branch, Monday, April 4th, a! 8 o'clock, Interesting reports were made by the various chairmen, The following young women ar living at the ¥. W. GC, Aa Mrs Florence Hampton, Mrs, Laveti Brown, Miss Emma DeLoney, Mist ~ @el A ta\° ia 7 ne Gladys Holder and Miss Pearl Spark man. Miss Minnie Ilarper took up her duties as House Secretary, Wed- neaday, April Gth. | A fashion show, promoted by Mrs. 'Jamea L. Hicks and Mrs. Ernes* Moore, members of the ¥. W. C, Aw special committee of which Mrs. Fy O. Miller is chatrman, wilt be given May 22nd. A hope chest now on dis- play at the Court House Pharmacy, will be given on the same night to the contestant securing the largest tumber of votes, 3s ‘Calvary Baptist News. REY, J. W. HAYES, PASTOR Some of the thoughts brought: for our consideration at Sunday morning service were as follows:—Providen- tial walking defined as walking, looking ahead, The life without pupose, goal or objective a poor life. ‘We are not expected to do the same things Paul and the apostles did— raising the dead, healing the sick, etc; because then the foundation for ee church was being laid, and such went into the foundation, The church founded on Christ, the object of Pe- ter'’s faith. Peter followed Christ, mind and body. ‘ Sunday evening the B. Y. P. U., was held with its usual teeming life. The subject for the evening was— “Christ's Imperfect Saints.” 1 Cor. 8:1-8, The program group rendered the program. The Pastor preached from the B. Y. P. U, Lesson for the evening message, Text was well developed. Some of the thoughts presented: We do not read our Bibles enough, thus we become worldly. Knowledge puffeth up. Knowledge alone does not get what we want, nor does it bring happiness. Love builds up. One must have knowledge and love in or- der to serve best. Two persons united with the church by Christian experience, pending. letters. All the church repeated in concert, “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” The Lord’s Supper was ed- ministered, How to Win Basketball Games . }The referee's whistle shrills, some of his eidera Hf they will the ball is tossedinairandtwo _ listen. straining figures leap for it. 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