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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE THE CASE OF THE NEGRO TEN YEARS AFTER THE WORLD WAR BY KELLEY MILLER The world thinkers are now looking backwards over the past ten years to determine what, if any, benefit the World war has brought to mankind, The New York World recently contained a symposium of American and European publicists. There is no concensus of opinion. No single authority is able to point out in a convincing way the undisputed advantage such as flowed from the French Revolution, the Revolutionary War or the Civil War. Of one thing all must be convinced, and that is, if the statesmen of the world could have foreseen ten years ago the conditions which they now observe, they never would have precipitated this titanic struggle. Mr. Wilson's fourteen points have become the tetradecalogue of ridicule. His high-sounding and sonorous phrases have become the object of sport and jest. His League of Peace has become a piece of a league. The world has been upset, and no one can say, how it will resettle. It may be that we miss the advantage of perspective. We may be too close to the events to give them their proper platement and appraisement. When we confine our attention to the American Negro, however, we have a much easier and simpler task. The Negro as a group, had no immediate concern in the World War. The quarrels between the Germans and the Russians, French and Englishmen were no concern of his. The destruction of autocracy in Germany had absolutely no meaning to the Negroes in Georgia. The Negro follows the flag wherever it leads. His not to reason why; his but to do and die. He responded to his country's call. Whether by voluntary enlistment or conscription, when the general roll was called, he was there. He responded to the call of Woodrow Wilson, four hundred thousand strong. Whatever advantage or disadvantage the race derived from the war, was incidental, and not calculated. He was requisitioned for his manpower alone. No more account of his personal gain was considered than was accorded the Hessian hurling during the Revolutionary War. I called on Secretary Baker, along with the first delegation to urge a training camp for colored officers. We found him keenly sympathetic, though hedged in by the traditional prejudice of the Army and the proscriptive policy of the Democratic party. We had high hopes that the Negro would wrest from the prejudiced and unwilling disposition of the army, recognition as an officer in the federal army by tested fitness and acknowledged capacity to lead his own race according to the requirements of war. Thanks to Secretary Baker, the camp at Des Moines, was established. There was every reason to believe that the Negro was to be given a squarer if not a square deal. I visited the camp and addressed the cadets when their hopes ran highest. Negro officers were shortly to be commissioned within a prescribed rank in the army. But in the meantime Houston had happened. There was a sudden change in public sentiment and a sudden shift in the program of commissions to be awarded. The time of training was prolonged. The race was sorely disappointed. Houston sounded the death knell of the Negro's hope for effectively functioning in the army above the level of a private soldier. The word, I am convinced was passed down from on high: "so far shall thou go and no further." The few Negroes who received commissions as officers were so handicapped and embarassed, that effective functioning was impossible. The Negro came out with a lower level of esteem as a qualifiable officer than he entered. The effect has been far reaching. Negro leadership in Negro affairs has been greatly discredited throughout the whole circle of racial life and activity. The World War created a vacuum 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 tha 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 in the labor market of the North. Southern Negroes rushed in to fill the vancancy. This has shifted from one to two millions of the race from South to North. They have found place in the industrial and economic life. Herein lies the chif indirect benefit which the race has derived from the war. The magnitude of this advantage is hard to calculate. It may be more profitable to consider some of the incidental situations which follow in the train of this Northern movement. By far the most conspicuous of these is residential segregation. In all of our cities, North or South where the Negroes came in great numbers, they soon found themselves in seperate residential areas. The attempt to establish legal boundaries and the effort on the part of the race to combat them is a part of the process. As the general outcome, the Negroes find themselves in possession of homes whose quality, convenience and appointments surpasses their fondest dreams of two decades ago. In most cities the Negroes are better housed than any other minor group of the American people. In the capital of the nation, they have over-run a territory of fully a square mile with as good residential facilities as the city affords. Indeed many of the principle streets and avenues leading to the public buildings and business and business sections of the city traverse the Negro section for as much as a running mile. In New York, they have the better favored residential section. In Chicago, certain of the acquired streets and avenues are simply amazing in their magnificence. There has been material improvement in the condition of the race in the South as a reflex of the Northern migration which in turn is due to the War. In every important community inter-racial committees have been organized devoted to the task of ameliorating the condition of the Negro. The Race has gained tremendous potential political power by virtue of the shift of population. In every great Northern city, the Negro holds the balance of power in closely contested elections. The city of Chicago has just elected a mayor who was largely sponsored by Negro voters. The race is gaining power in city boards of aldermen, in state legislatures, and also some effective voice in guiding the action of national legislators. We might also attribute the new Negro newspaper to the outcome of the war. Prior to that time Negro journalism was but a feeble thermometer of the sentiment and feelings of the race. Their mechanical make-up was miserable, only to be surpassed in wretchedness by their literary features and inartificiality. Even race loving Negroes felt ashamed to be seen reading a Negro journal on the street cars or in public. This was generally characteristic of the colored press baring several well known exceptions. But now the exception has become the rule. Nearly every large center has a Negro paper which in mechanical make-up, (Continued on page 4) WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Apr. 15, 1927. 'THE RIOT' A crost the night, A stifled sob crept out, A amothered groan Wrung from hearts of anguish From bodies bruised and torn: An awful deed was done, But who were they? No one could tell. "Twas dark, No deed of day. Friends gathered round. Hell's doors were opened wide, That peaceful night The guilty ones did hide; While a mad search began In regions where no criminal had been And innocence was "hounded" down And jeopardized, imperiled by the "Visioned" as hanging from a tree, Or tortured, burned, dragged to and fro A sample for th' whole world to know But in th' midst of all the wild regale God sent a warning voice— Thunder and hall; Light'ning rent the very heavens, Stormy winds tore 'round and raved; On their knees in mute entreaty A band of God's own people prayed. "Old Glory" unfurled 'crost the night Failed to quelch the right of might Tho valiantly she waved above the heads Could not the bold passion cool. All saw red A leading banner "Crimson." They followed on Forsook the right, restive slave to wrong God stayed their hands And justice reigned supreme And shattered all The ghastly groundless dreams. —CENITH FINLEY, 810 E. 5th St. Coffeyville, Kansas. Coffeyville, News Items Sunday morning prayer meeting, good at Calvary. The hour has been changed from 6 o'clock to 5:30 a.m. Several were on time; Sister Bradford, leader of this prayer band, is always on time, knowing that somebody is going to meet her there to sing and pray and give God glory. 51 were present. We are hoping and praying to have at least 125 Easter morning. Calvary Choir has a special program and 50 voices to help make this 5:30 morning service, the greatest yet; Pastor Williams will preach. Come early in the morning and rejoice with us. At 11 o'clock, Rev. Dodd, our assistant pastor, preached for us in the way God would have him, filled with the Holy Ghost and aspiration from on high, choosing his text from John 4:35, showing us plainly, the harvest is already white and ready to harvest if we lift our eyes and look upon the fields. At 3 o'clock, the young men of our church held an interesting meeting. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30; lesson good. Ever Loyal section rendered program; each number was good. Lesson reviewed by President. Owing to the stormy weather, we had no service Sunday night. Official Board met Monday night, full staff of officers present. Mrs. Sarah Pennick, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out. Mrs. Myrtle Ward, of Bartlesville, Okla., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Duncan on East 3rd St. Members of Calvary, certainly bought windows for our church; all being about sold, in two days. We are certainly working to go up stairs the first Sunday in May. Phone all news to 2382 Monday.—B. Hudson. 20th Century Club News The club met at the home of Mrs. Cora Webster, 1446 N. Mosley Ave. Business was transacted and also arranged for a Fashion Show to be held, May 6th at 8 o'clock, at the St. Matthew Church 8th and Cleveland. We are asking the public to come out. Admission 15c; refreshments will be served. We also found Mrs. Webster a very excellent hostess and served a delightful luncheon. The club will have an Easter Egg hunt at the home Mrs. Chrisella Graham, Sunday, April 17th. Mrs. J. O. Benson, President Mrs. S. Barghy, Reporter. 'MY MOTHER' Composed by Christine Smith Her hair is black, her eyes are brown her cheeks are like a rose, She wears a smile upon her face, No matter where she goes. My mother's attitude through life is like the glittering sand, No matter who, no matter where, She'll lend a helping hand. My mother toiled so hard for us With her I sympathize, But if she'll only help me through, I'll be her golden prize. Her heart is sometimes weak, But God please spare my mother on For her, pleasures, I wish to seek. My mother dear, I love you true, You are so dear and kind, To you I dedicate this poem, Oh! mother dear, you're mine. MY GIRL FRIENDS Christine Smith, a Senior in W. H. S. dedicates the following poem to her girl friends:—Lois Rentz, Sharon Parish, Myrna Moore and Nannie M. Marsh. There are girls of spirit and girls of knowledge, There are girls whom I really adore, But my girl friends, are the kind of friends That I love forever more. These girls are so full of kindness I find these girls to be true, But my girl friends, are the best friends, No matter what they do. There are friends who are so sarcastic There are friends who stand for the right. But my girl friends are the kind of friends, That shine brightest in the darkest night Dear girls, I hope that all thro' life A bright light before you may shine, No matter when, no matter where You'll forever be friends of mine. Russell Springs Notes REPORT OF LOGANSPORT UNION S. S. CONVENTION The Convention convened with the Mt. Sinal S. S. of Weskan, and Sharon Springs, April 3, 1927. S. S. opened at 9:30 o'clock, and had very good attendance. Glad tidings were brought forth by Rev. M. S. Jones, to the School. Devotional Service was led by Bro. W. E. Ross, with Scripture reading by Bro. B. B. Smith, from Mark 1:1-15. Rev. M. S. Jones of LaJunta, Colo., preached a wonderful sermon; text, John 19:15. Collection taken $35.00. The ladies served a bountiful dinner at the noon hour. The afternoon session opened with business hour, followed by a short literary program. The Convention adjourned to meet with the Mt. Olive S. S., July 3, 1927, at Oakley, Kansas. Abilene Interests Told Our Pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson, preached to us a wonderful sermon. His subject was "Reverence." Rev. E. M. Ellison was in Minneapolis, Kansas, a few days. The King's Messenger B. Y. P. U. Class rendered a beautiful program, Sunday evening. Rev. A. W. Ross, our State Missionary, was with us, Thursday evening and preached a wonderful sermon; subject: "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel." The choir is practicing for their Easter Cantata. Those on the sick list—Miss Goldia Williams, and Mrs. Amos Tyler. The Monita Camp Fire, met at the home of Miss Dora Bell. A group of young people went to the City Park, Sunday morning for a 6:30 breakfast; all enjoyed themselves. Corporal Johnson and Mr. Saulter were in Abilene, Sunday, visiting Sgt. and Mrs. Gibson and family. Mr. O. W. Gary went to Salina, Sunday—Miss Anna Chaves, Rep. M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A. The Girl Reserves of Horace Mann and Central Intermediate Schools, entertained their fathers at the Y. W. C. A., Friday evening. The L'Ouverture Girl Reserves will entertain their fathers, Friday evening, April 16th at 7:30. An Easter Egg Hunt will be given at the Y. W. C. A. 818 N. Water St., Saturday, April 16th from 3 to 4 o'clock. Vesper services will not be held at the Y. W. C. A., Sunday. A program will be given the following Sunday by the Girl Reserves and HI-Y Boys. Miss Marie Brown, Chairman of the Literary Society Program Committee will have charge of the program. This will be the last meeting of the Literary Society until fall. Mrs. Clara Boydston is the new guest at the Y. W. C. A. Building. Mrs. Black, sister to Mrs. Florence Hampton and Mrs. Archie Curtin, were week-end visitors at the Y. W. C. A. Cherryvale News Notes REV. Wm. THOMAS, PASTOR S. S. 9:45 with large attendance. Teachers at their places; review by Pastor Thomas. The ship race is doing fine with the small class raoring the Titanic in lead. 11:15 devotion led by Sisters Metcalf and Walker. Scripture reading by Rev. J. S. King. Pastor Thomas preached a fine sermon from Rev. 4:3; "The Sign of God's Promise." At 3 p. m., the K. of Pa. and C. of Ca., held their regular Thanksgiving Service at the Bethlehem Baptist Ch. assisted by Independence societies. Rev. John Whitmore preached the sermon which was well preached in every angle from start to finish. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30; lesson omitted, song service conducted by Sister Bessie Metcalf. At 7 o'clock Group No. 3 rendered a miscellaneous program which was enjoyed by all present. They received 100% in all respects. 2 visitors present. 8 p. m., in spite of the very disagreeable looking and threatening weather, a very spiritual devotion led by Deacons Metcalf and Burgess. After which Pastor Thomas preached a wonderful sermon from 1st Kings 12:8, subject: "The Wrong Advise." A large crowd of Independence people attended the Thanksgiving services and some stayed for B. Y. P. U., but was forced to return before night services on account of the threatening weather. Rev. Wm. Thomas is in Parson this week, preaching for Rev. A. L. Gardner. Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor of the Topeka Plaindealer, was in our city, on business. Rev. C. W. Brown spent the week end in Parson, visiting relatives and friends. Rev. J. S. King was a business visitor in Sedan, last week. Misses Nellie and Ethel Roberson, and brother Dennis were business visitors in Independence. Mrs. Mary Craig spent Sunday in Oswego and attended the funeral of an old acquaintance. Mr. T. G. Ratcliff spent Sunday in Oswego, visiting relatives and friends and seeing the highwaters. Mrs. Hiram Williamson is able to be out again after an attack of the flu. Mrs. Robt. proved a very charming hosters to the Rose Bud Club on last Tuesday nite. Mr. Jake French, son of Mrs. Mack Burgess is home after being away for quite a while. Mrs. French and son Norman and Mr. Ray Burgess of Independence, visited their mother, Mrs. Burgess, Sunday. B. T. W. Club Notes The Booker T. Washington Hi-Y Club elected the following officers for the year 1927-1928: President.....Montel Parks Vice President.....Fred Banks Secretary.....Russell Brown Assistant Secretary.....Jack Wright Treasurer.....Willis Hockett CHAIRMEN Bible Study.....Ezell Conwell World Outlook.....Jas. Anderson Service.....Edw. Brown Mettings and Programs.W. Hamilton (Continued on page four) Five Cents Per Copy Thursday, April 7, proved to be a great day for the club women of Wichita, honoring the presence of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethume, National President of Colored Women of America. She was the house guest of Mrs. F. C. Helm, the President of the City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, who knows the art of making guests happy and comfortable. The afternoon was spent at the Mary B. Talbert Branch of the Y. W. C. A., where she was entertained with a wonderful program by the following— AFTERNOON TEA—WICHITA Piano Solo ..... Mrs. Gay Violin Solo ..... Mabel Williams Vocal Solo ..... Miss Irene Jackson Piano Solo ..... Clarice Helm Piano Solo ..... Shirley Perry Vocal Solo ..... Miss Irene Woodard Piano Solo Martha Esther Robertson Piano Solo ..... Miss Holder NEWTON Quartette ..... Mrs. G. Payne, Mrs. E. Taylor, Mrs. Underwood, Mrs. Ethridge. Reading ..... Mrs. Payne Solo ..... Miss McWilliams Reading ..... Lenure Giles Piano Solo ..... Felos Wagner HUTCHINSON Solo.....Mrs. Bessie Evans Piano Solo ....Miss Madeline Pluimer Reading.....Mrs. Bernice Reed PRATT Reading.....Geraldine Curtis Vocal Solo.....Ola Tumbleson EVENING Solo ..... Mr. Harry Thomas Quartette ..... From Newton Solo ..... Mrs. T. W. Fines The evening lecture was delivered by Mrs. Bethume at Calvary Baptist Church with Mrs. F. C. Helm, Mistress of Ceremonies. The Meeting was opened with Girls Glee Club and they were at their best, directed by Mrs. T. W. Fines. The audience listened with interest to the two numbers by the quartette from Newton—Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Underwood and Mrs. Ethridge. Hutchinson was represented by two sweet tenor numbers by Mr. Harry Thomas. After the large mixed audience had been prepared by these excellent numbers, Mrs. Helm presented the speaker of the hour, with well selected words. Mrs. Bethume began by saying: "This is a wonderful occasion" and told how she was thrilled with Kansas, where there was no segregation. She told how proud she was to leave the little close part of the car when she reached the border line of Kansas, and the porter enjoyed telling her of free Kansas as he invited and helped her to the beautiful, spacious coach. She claimed that the air of Wichita, seemed to be clean and the buildings substantial. She longed for the time when every State in the Union would catch the spirit of Kansas. She appealed to the women of the city and state for a united effort to carry out the National Motto: "Lifting As We Climb." The organization was begun 34 years ago in Boston, Mass., to seek an opportunity to serve. No women on the face of the earth have faced the handicap of the Negro women, but they are now members of the International Women's Association; five women paid $100 each to represent two million. She told of the efforts to segregate and how the Negro women fought to maintain their place, stating, "unless the Chinese woman, the Japanese woman, the English woman and all other women were seperated, they would not stand for it" and they left the room to prove to them they were not inferior. She stated how proud she was of her color—genuine black. When all the Nations were putting a wreath on the World's War Soldiers, the Negro Woman was there with the others, as it was not the question whether he was white or black, but that he was a soldier. At the time of the laying on of the wreath, Mrs. Bethume did not want the Nations to make a mistake and think the Negro woman was represented by a white woman, so she laid the wreath on herself. She advocat- (Continued on page four) in eT a ' . “The Negro Star—For the good of the People . *, . rn : = Sf ————— re EC CECI NSO IK REORE CONOR . improved Uniform Internatlonat B. Y.P. U. LESSON WI Cc H | T A? S B U S | KN E $ S THE MARSHALL LUMBER 60. : ‘ <a AND aes . 1945 N. Lawrence : SundaySchool DY REV, 2. W. HAYES D E X ' Lesson * |fxifeccmccs PROFESSIONAL ONAL INDEX EVERYTHING FOR THE Or BPG de RADE T™ | eho and eat are mpi, DR. HUGH N. SIMS o, -~ ‘BUILDER . SoS sere ne reat ot me ee to 10134 E, 18th Street . ea | A. W. MARSHALL, Mansger WICHITA, PHONE MAREBT 5004 Leseon for April 17 bring life and to destroy death, De ict tee "Bea PRETER'S GREAT CONFESSION Death Is the tunnel through which} | (OF MAU Miaries is Fae: GOLDEN TEXT—Thos art the Christ, the Bon of the Living God. ppPRIMARY TOPIC—Potor Plensee Je- JUNIOR TOPIC -- Confessing Ont Faith in Jesus. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP- 1C—Confeosing Christ Opealy, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP- TC—What think ye of Christ? ‘The disciples had beem with the Lord for several years. They had heatd Hla wonderful words and wit nessed His mighty works, Various opinions were extant about Him. Since Jesus was soon to go to the cross It ‘was necessary for the diacipies to have @ defalte and true coaception of Him. In order to help them into the right conception, He provoked this confee- ston from Peter as the spokesman of the group of disciples, t. Peter's Confession (vv. 13 16). 1. How provoked. { Two questions of Christ put to the Ateciptes called forth this great con- fession. (1) Whom do men say J, tha Son of Man, am (v, 18), 1, He first inquired for the opinion of the people concerning Him. As a wise teacher He knew that this would help crystallize (he view of the dis- ciples, The people recognized Jesus ag a teacher or a prophet, with morw than human authority and power. To- day, as then, there ta a diversity of opinion among the people as to Jesus Christ, The multitudes today recog- nize Jesus as an unique personality and as having been a great teacher, but that which offends them is His deity. (2) “Whom say ye that I am?” (v.15). ‘This question involved the personal opinion of the disciples concerning Em, To be able to tell what others think of Jesus 1s not enough. There must be definite, correct and peraonal belief In Him, Persobal betlet ts worth Infinitely more than the knowledge of what others think, for upon personal belief hingos character and destiny. 2. What Peter's confesston involved (v. 10). Two vital things, the Messlahshlp and deity of Jesus. That which Jesun called forth from Peter is the burning | Question of today. “What think ye of Christ?” is the question that must be mnswered by everyone, - 8 Christ's commendation of Peter (v17). Ho pronounced him blessed. Truly he was blessed, for he Loth possessed and confessed Christ. J The New Body, the Church, An. nounced by Christ (vv. 18-20). ¢Christ declared Lis Intention of bringing into existence a new body, tv “the members of which He will give eternal life and Into whose handa He would entrust the keys of the King: dom. Peter was to hase a distin. gulshed place th this body, Christ de- clared that Peter shoutd be the founda tion stone in His church. Christ ts the chief corner stone upor, which the church je built. Christ's person and Messtabehip were confessed, by Peter and on thie rock (truth confeseed) 1 tald the foundation of the aposties and prophets (Eph. 2:20). All bellevers are living stones of this house (I Pet. 2:5), The keya entrusted to Peter ‘were used on the day of Pentecost ani! again In the case of Cornelius. IIL, The Cross the Way to the Throne (vv. 21-23), From that time Jesus began to show unto the disciples how,that He musi Bo unto Jerusalem and suffer many things, be killed and raised again the third day, This Indeed startled the Gisciplea, They did not yet realize that redemption was to be accom pilshed through the passion of th: cross, So unwelcome was thts an mouncement that Peter cried: “Thi ebail not be woto thee.” Peter late: waw throughs this darkness to th giory of tHe bilitopa, A pew hope the: filled hls heart {I Pet, 1:3, 4). Man; are yet stumbling over the doctrine of salvation and redemption throug! the auffering of the cross. Salvatlo: by blood fs hated by the devil, 1V. The Coat of Discipteship (v. 24) To follow Christ meaus to suffer, I means te turf one’s back upon th world. 1. There must be dental of sel! There la a wide difference betwee: gelf-denial and the denial of self, 2 Take up Hise cross, This cross is the suffering en shame which He fn the path of loyalt; to God. B.' Follow Otrrist, + This means to have the mind ¢ Christ; to be like Christ, Christ wi! come iB glory to reward all such. —_—— s The Power of God i ge ee ae Many a dattle has been won by th arrival of reinforcements, When | man fe fighting @ battle against hi evil tendenctes, the coming of th power of God oto his soul often mean victory, The homan reinforced b the divine assores ws of heaven.- Herald of Gospel Liberty, _ Nature ‘Nature has @ power to show what { fnaide of a man thet responds to Go on the ovtside—Kchoss, B. Y. P.U. LESSON MOR BSEATe de We EAA ESS 6t5 Wabash Ave, Wichita, Kansas B. Y. P. U. LESSON, SUN. APR. 17, Subjects “Understanding Death.” Text John 20:1-10, Both life and death are mysterious. Jesus is the nource of life and the conqueror of death, He came tc bring life and to destroy death, Death Is the tunnel through which we pass into eternal realities. Death 1: the wages of sin. Death is an ene- my to be conquored. Death {s vindication of justice, Death 4s God's way of colonizing. Death is seperation. Christ came to rob death of its sting and the grave of its victory, “Thanke be un- to God for His unspeakable Gift.” ‘The first day of the week was the time of the conquest. After the bat- tle of more than three days Jesus took the power from death, unlock- | ing her chambers, awoke the captives and bade them rise, Mary Magdalene or Mary of Mag- dalene first found the vacant tomb. She came to anoint a dead Christ but instead the met a living Savlor. She came early but Jesus rose on time. She saw a removed stone and sn open sepulchre, With haste she brought the Disciples word. “They Wave moved our Master to an un- known place, When Peter and John heard this they came with haste to the tomb, John was first to reach the tomb but last to enter. Peter came last but entered first, What did they find? The grave opened, linens folded and in order and Jesus gone. Having loosed the cords of death with which He was bound, He walked away with victo- ry like Samson did with the gates of Gaza. Then the disciples went home, un- doubtedly pondering the Holy Scrip- tures, But Mary waited around the tomb until she saw her risen Lord. We have the knowledge of death, but not the philosophy, As we study death, as best we can, we find it universal in its away, im- partial in its choice, Indefinite as to time (to us.) Inevitable as to cer: tainty, Too mysterious for us pri- mary pupils of the brief school of time but rather presents problems for the curricula in the college of eternity. 7 Thank God, we have Christ whe understands all mysteries. He i: our Interpreter and surely some day He will make it plain. Shall we not wait His time? ATTENTION To the Pastors, Officers and Members that are scattered throughout South- esatern 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 pas- tor, 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 diffi- cult to finance their churches thro’ 'the long winter months, notwith- standing, I am sure the Kind Hand of Providence, has safely brought tt 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 Ist three weeks in April, If every one will decide to do this, our Board Meeting will be a great financial success, The Moderator is request- ing each church, Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. and Home and Foreign Mis- sion 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 forth- coming meeting. Brethren, let us not despalrs if we will only rally our forces, and trust our Great Com- mander; He will certainly Jet success attend our meeting. The Moderator is urging upon the workers, from every section of the District to at- tend this meeting. We hope to make ft a great success, becauso we pate great financial falling off in Oct, 1921 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 avery section of the District, to meet us at Mt, Hebron Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Kansas, Thursday and Triday 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. 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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, Kans. Vice Pres.....Mrs. Battle 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 Officers of the Smoky PROGRE Southeastern Dist. Assoc —TO BE HELD MT. HEBRON BAPT REV. J. T. ELIA Pittsburg, Kansas, THURSDAY PROGRAM A Dist. Association B TO BE HELD WITH RON BAPTIST CHU EV. J. T. ELIAS, PASTOR g, Kansas, April 21, THURSDAY MORNING. Ministers and Deacons' Union. 9.00—Devotional ..... Revs. J. 9:30—Remarks ..... 9:45—Business Hour ..... 10:15—Bible Institute ..... Rev. P. 11:15—Sermon ..... Offering. AFTERNOON Baptist Young P 2:00—Devotional ..... Sisters W 2:30—Remarks ..... 2:45—"How to Deepen and Develop the 3:00—Demonstrotion of Model B. Y. P. lehem, Cherryvale; Maple Stre ville, New Hope, Parson. 3:25—"How to Catch and Hold the Y. Pittsbur Sardis, Coffeyville, 3:45—Special Sermon to B. Y. P. U. V EVENING S 7:30—Devotionals ..... Rev. L. E. T. 8:00—Sermon ..... Offering. FRIDAY MON Sunday School 9:00—Devotional Service ..... 9:30—Theme: "How to Worship God". 9:40—Round Table Discussion: "Place ..... 9:55—Cnild Welfare ..... 10:10—S. S. Question Box ..... 10:20—Business—Closes S. S. Session. Women's Home and Foreign Mission- 10:30—Remarks by President ..... 10:40—Business Hour ..... 11:00—Symposium on Mission:— In the Home..... In the City ..... In the Nation ..... In the World ..... 11:30—Sermon ..... Offering. Revs. J. P. Williams President Rev. P. D. Skinner; A President Rev. AFTERNOON SESSION. Baptist Young People's Union Sisters W. G. Proctor s President and Develop the Spiritual Life of Model B. Y. P. U. by Lo Vale; Maple Street, Independen e, Parson. and Hold the Young People;"H ardis, Coffeyville, Little Flock, to B. Y. P. U. Workers Rev. EVENING SESSION. Rev. L. E. Thompson and Rev. T. T. FRIDAY MORNING. Sunday School Session. Service To Worship God" Discussion: "Place of S. S., in C Led by Box James S. S. Session. Foreign Mission—President, M President Mission:— II King 9.00—Devotional ..... Revs. J. P. Williams and Sam L. Williams 9:30—Remarks ..... President, Rev. J. S. King 9:45—Business Hour 10:15—Bible Institute ..... Rev. P. D. Skinner; Alt. Rev. T. T. Addison 11:15—Sermon ..... Rev. L. J. Brown, Parsons Offering. Benediction. 2:00—Devotional..... Sisters W. G. Proctor and Beaulah Thompson 2:30—Remarks..... President, Rev. Wm. Thomas 2:45—"How to Deepen and Develop the Siritual Life in the B. Y. P. U." 3:00—Demonstrotion of Model B. Y. P. U..... by Local Presidents of Bethlehem, Cherryvale; Maple Street, Independence; Calvary, Coffeyville, New Hope, Parson. 3:25—"How to Catch and Hold the Young People;" ..... by Mt. Hebron of Pittsbur Sardis, Coffeyville, Little Flock of Chetopa. 3:45—Special Sermon to B. Y. P. U. Workers Rev. A. L. Gardner, Parsons 7:30—Devotionals ..... Rev. L. E. Thompson and Rev. Z. H. Hickerson 8:00—Sermon ..... Rev. T. T. Addison, Coffeyville Offering. Benediction. 9:00—Devotional Service ..... by Supt. M. Burgess 9:30—Theme: "How to Worship God" ..... Rev. A. L. Gardner 9:40—Round Table Discussion: "Place of S. S., in Community." .....Led by Sister Bessie Metcalf 9:55—Cnild Welfare ..... Sister Bessie Estes 10:10—S. S. Question Box ...... 10:20—Business—Closes S. S. Session. Women's Home and Foreign Mission—President, Mary Dial, Presiding. 10:30—Remarks by President ...... 10:40—Business Hour ...... 11:00—Symposium on Mission:— AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00—Devotional by ..... 2:30—Opening Remarks by..... 2:45—Business Hour ..... 3:00—Message to Ministers ..... 3:30—Open Forum; "My Opportunity to 4:00—Reports from all sessions Offering. REV. J. T. ELIAS, Moderator M REV. A. L. GARDNER, Pres. S. S. RE NOTE—Our obligation for this quart quested to send in their part. One-fourth the balance due from past quarters. See send anything this year. Has your chu on you Brother Pastor. Reks by.....Modern Ministers My Opportunity to Save the Lo all sessions MRS. MARY D. R. Prea. S. S. REV. Wm. THC on for this quarter is $500.00. or part. One-fourth of the amount cast quarters. Several of the c ear. Has your church failed? 2:00—Devotional by 2:30—Opening Remarks by.....Moderator, Rev. J. T. Elias 2:45—Business Hour 3:00—Message to Ministers .....Rev. S. A. Williams 3:30—Open Forum; "My Opportunity to Save the Lost" led by Rev. C. Teal 4:00—Reports from all sessions Offering. Benediction. REV. J. T. ELIAS, Moderator MRS. MARY DIAL, Pres. M. H. & F. REV. A. L. GARDNER, Pres. S. S. REV. Wm. THOMAS, Pres. B. Y. P.'U. NOTE—Our obligation for this quarter is $500.00. Each Church is requested to send in their part. One-fourth of the amount of your budget plus the balance due from past quarters. Several of the churches have failed to send anything this year. Has your church failed? Please let. God depend on you Brother Pastor. FT. SCOTT NOTES Sunday was a high day at the Shiloh Baptist Church, and the work is --- 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, Salina SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President.....Sister O. E. Jackson 420 S. Cottage Ave. Salina. Vice Pres.....Sister Mauda 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 Grimes 615 W. 19th 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- RAM Association Board Meeting BOLD WITH—— IST CHURCH AS,·PASTOR, G April 21, 22, 1927. MORNING. N. P. Williams and Sam L. Williams President, Rev. J. S. King D. Skinner; Alt. Rev. T. T. Addison Rev. L. J. Brown, Parsons Benediction. SESSION. People's Union. 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. Manhattan, Kansas Monday at 7:30 o'clock p. m., and one hour during the session except, Sunday. Second Day, Tuesday, Sunday School Convention. Third/Day, Wednesday, Baptist Young 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. Nicodemus, Strong City, and Salina. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. Devine, 614 W. 9th St., Junction City, Kansas. Rev. E. L. Nails, Stockton, Kansas 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 Sister Alberta Payne, 519 W. 13th St. Junction City, Kansas B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. Sister S. Hampton, East 7th Street Abilene, Kansas Sister Lois V. Grimes, 615 W. 10th St Junction City, Kansas. 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 1st, has in store for you a wonderful program at the evening services of Easter. You are cordially invited. The B. Y. P. U., partially reorganizez the sections last Sunday and is now ready for real work again. The S. S., is moving on smoothly in its work and will have the Easter Program at the S. S. Hour. 1 p. m. The Shiloh Baptist Church, with her Pastor, and Choir, assisted Rev. E. J. Moore of the M. E. Church in their financial rally. $206.00 were raised in this afternoon service. The teacher of class No. 4 refreshed quite a few pupils with cake and ice cream after Sunday School, in the lower room of the church. Revival opens up Sunday morning at the Shiloh Baptist Church; the preaching will be done by Dr. C. H. Bratton of Mexico, Mo. Dr. Bratton is a graduate of Western Baptist College, Kansas City, Mo., and is worthy of being heard. We have the promise of all the churches of their co-operation in this meeting. The revival at the C. M. E. Church closed Friday evening, Apr. 8th, with one convert and one otherwise. We are asking you to become a regular attendant of the Sunday morning services. The Pastor has in store for you a great message, He is now preaching in the book of Matthew and has delivered three sermons as follows:— 1st Sermon, text Matt. 1:22, 23. Theme: "God's Greatest Promise Fulfilled." 1. God's greatest promise to mankind. 2. The work of Him Who was promised. 3. The fulfilling of the promise. 2nd Sermon, text, Matt. 2:11. Theme: "Wise Men Recognize The Christ." 1. Wise men look for the Christ. 2. Wise men find and worship the Christ. 3. True worshippers make offerings to Christ. 3rd Sermon, text, Matt. 3:1, 2. Theme: "The Mission of John the Baptist." 1. John the Baptist. 2. The Mission of John the Baptist. 3. The Message of John the Baptist. Next Sunday at 11 a.m., our theme will be, "God's Orchard and The Axe." 1. The Planting of the Orchard. 2. What the Orchard Owes the Husbandman. 3. An Axe at Every Tree in the Orchard. 4. The Disposing of the Trees. Our sick—Sister Omedia Saunders and Bro. H. Bassett. A WORD TO THE STATE B. Y. P. U. Every B. Y. P. U., should elect its messengers to be present in Independence, Kansas in the Kansas B. Y. P. U. State Convention, June 15. 16, 1927, next Sunday, and begin raising money to take care of all expenses and make this the banner year for our work. A great program built around "Justification" is in store for you. If the messengers you select play instruments, have 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 SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Moderator.....Rev. J. T. Ellias 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburgh Vice Moderator.....Rev. C. Teal 719 S. 18th St., Independence General Sec'y.....Rev. A. L. Gardner 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Treasurer.....Rev. L. J. Brown 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 before 4th Lord's Day in July; President.....Mrs. Mary Dial 1015 N. Broadway, Pittsburg. Vice President.....Mrs. Clara Brown 106 E. Pine St. Cherokes 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. Bessie Metcalf Cherryvale, Kans. General Sec.....Miss Bertha Robinson Cherryvale, Kans. Treasurer.....Mrs. M. Lytle, Chetopa B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. President.....$Rev. Wm. Thomas 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. them to bring them. Bring a special offering for our Publishing House in Nashville, Tenn. District Supervisor..... S. S. Hester Pittsburg, Kans. 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. 403 S. 14th St. Independence. S. S. Convention, B. Y. P. U., Convention and Young Ladies Convention convenes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Lord's Day in June. Officers of the Northeastern District Missionary Baptist and its Auxiliary Conventions: Northeastern District Missionary Baptist Association and Auxilia lies to be held 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. 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 238 Tonganovie, Kans. Box 236 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer.....Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Auditor.....Rev. W. L. Shook K. V. S. Toneka, Kans. 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LICENSED EMBALMERS IN ATTENDANCE. Arrangements are incomplete unless you are satisfied. THE PERSONAL SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. NEW LOCATION 1 FOR L'OUVERTURE SANDWICH SHOP 908 E. 13th Street WATCH FOR THE OPENING. Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. Pastors, Give the young people a chance and you will be proud of them in the near future. Signed: H. T. SIMS, Pres. M. L. BRADSHAW, Sec. --- Board Members:—Rev. M. J. Stewart, Rev. G. D. Saunders, Rev. M. Fraizer: Life Members:—Rev. J. D. Hump, 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. Attachment, Kansas 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, Topeka, 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 Pratt, Kansas. General Sec'y.....Rev. B. L. Marchaud 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer.....Rev. J. E. Douglass 1206 Cleveland, Wichita. 2nd quarterly board meeting, Feb. 17, 18—Hutchinson. 3rd Quarterly Board Meeting, May 12, 13—Winfield. 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. Union.....Rev. C. E. Woods 902 E. 9TH STREET NG STATION GAS AND OILS SERVICE FREE* for All Kinds of Hauling. we stand with a ray of comfort your beloved ones. 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Water St. Phone M. 1665 Local Editress - Enter as second class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.50 Six Months .90 Three Months .50 One Month .20 The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for, publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. Articles reaching the office later that Wednesday noon will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief and to the point. ST. MARK-M. E. CH. 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. Marchant, Wednesday Evening; Rev. J. E. Douglass, Thursday Evening; and Rev. C. E. Brooks, Friday Evening. Regular Service Sunday. Monday at 8 p. m. April, 25th, Rey. T. B. Oville, Pastor of Grove M. E. Church, Omaha, Nebraska, will arrive and take charge of the meeting. W. C. CONWELL, Pastor. Ottawa News. Bethany Chapel S. S., opened at usual hour with Supt. Miss Clayborne, presiding. Lesson review, by Rev. Favors. At the 11 o'clock service, Rev. Favors gave us a wonderful message from Luke 24:15 and Malachi 3:16; subject: "Christians Converse." B. Y. P. U. at 6:30, during the short business session, final plans were made for B. Y. P. U. Week, May 2-6 inclusive. Group No.3 had charge of program. One feature was a debate, "Resolved that law as a vocation presents the greatest challenge to the Christian young people of today. Rev. Favors chose for the evening service, three subjects: "Think;" "Death Near;" "Friendship." Text 1 Sam. 20:3. Mrs. J. A. Williams and daughter, Mrs. J. R. Rogers entertained Rev. Favors at dinner, Sunday. The N. A. A. C. P., was permanently organized Friday night, Apr. 8th at the A. M. E. Church; Rev. Enyard was elected president. Mr. W. O. Bell will entertain his S. class at breakfast Easter Sunday Morning. The Young People's Choir will furnish the music for the S. S. Program Sunday afternoon. Easter Evening, the Senior Choir will render a Cantata, "The Resurrection Hope." Rev. A. W. Ross preaches at Bethany Chapel, Wednesday evening, April 13th. The Senior Mission Circle was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dora Richardson. A group of junior girls will have an egg hunt at the home of Mrs. Pauline, Wilson, Saturday afternoon. Topeka News Notes CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BROOKLYN, NY Rev. W. H. Young, Pastor. Sunday School was well attended with 178 present. the newly organized Bible Class is growing larger every Sunday. Class No. 9 ladies, took the banner for both attendance and finance last Sunday. Both morning and evening church service proved successful. B. Y. P. U., was well attended; No. 2 group rendered the program and atoed first in everything over all the other groups. No. 2 is to be entertained by the other groups for winning in the balloon race that has been going the past three months. Easter Sunday will be a big day at Calvary; baptizing at 5:30 a.m. followed by pictures of the Life of Christ, shown by Dean Scruggs. Breakfast at 7:00. Special Sermon by Pastor Young. Program by S. S., in the evening. All are invited to attend. The play "Belshazzer" is to be given April 12 by the A. M. E. Ch. The play that was given at Calvary by the Alston Dramatic Club, was a great success. Calvary is expecting to start a Union Revival, Monday nite. Dr. R. M. Cavers of STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. TELEPHONE MARKET $1300 AY AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher: Assistant Editor Q. and D. 3793 Advertising Agent T. Phone M. 1665 Local Editress 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita, 1879. TION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50 .20 Assign name whether or not it is to be er. We reserve the right to reject any at once, when you fail to receive your letter that Wednesday noon will appear the brief and to the point. Little Rock, Ark., in charge. All churches are invited to attend. Mrs. ic by a joint choir. Come one, come all and help save the lost of Topka. B. T. W. Club Notes Social.....Fred'k Banks Athletics.....Leon Walton Reporter.....Jack Wright The installation will be held April 24, at a joint meeting with the High School Girl Reserves. W.L. Hutcherson has returned from Oklahoma, where he went as leader of the Skid Older Boys' Conference. He reports a most successful confe- rence. There were 55 delegates form 8 different high schools in the state. Mr. Hutcherson delivered three form- nal addresses, led one discussion and one devotional. He also add- ressed the student body of Dauglass High School. Because of the high water, the 5 Wichita boys who had planned to drive down, did not go. The one significant feature of the Conference was" the fact that the promoters are all volunteers. There are seven Hi-Y clubs in the state, and not a single organized association with a secretary. St. Paul Notes. There was a good attendance at the 11 a. m., services, Our Pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks selected his text from Rom. 8:22. His theme, "The Christian Hope." That to believe in the salvation of hope. Of the Crucified-Redeemer, Jesus, is the joy of the Christian who bore all for us as sinners; that we can have that blessed assurance of an ever present help. A hope in God's divine love that will never fail us. Rev. Brooks preached again at the evening services. Our Bible School held their regular session, 9:30 a. m., with a splendid attendance. a special Easter program has been arranged to be rendered on Easter Sunday at 3 o'clock. The Palestine Commandry will be present Sunday at 11 a. m. for their Annual Sermon. The Ladies Aid Society held their regular weekly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage. The Cantata, "Jesus Lives" will be reordered Sunday evening at 8 p. m. by the members of the Sr. and Jr. Choirs, Mrs. T. Fines, Chorister. St. Mary Bapt. Church Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor, Sunday was a successful day beginning with S. S. at 9:30, Supt. and staff of officers present. Attendance wonderful. Leson beautifully outlined by teachers; review by Sister Curtis. Evangelism period was conducted by Pastor. More than 60 came forward to expressa a desire to become better children. At 11 o'clock services devotion led by deacons; Scripture reading, Matt. 14:1-3 by Pastor; after which he brought the message from Matt. 14: 27, words; "But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I, be not afraid." The Pastor preached a soul-stirring sermon. Invitation was extended, one came forward. B. Y. P. U., at 5:30 Attendance was very, good. Ever Loyal had charge of program, they also won the banner for finance. During the Union period, Rev. W. B. Cary gave an interesting talk on "Friendship." At 8 o'clock service, devotion was led by Deacons; Scripture reading by Rev. Wm. Thompson, Job. 30:23, words of text, "For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living." The Pastor preached a soul stirring sermon. Total collection for the day $69.81. The President of the Mission Circle wishes to have all sisters present at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Ruble Crane, Reporter. The Negro Star-For the good of the People (Continued from page 1) THE CASE OF THE NEGRO TEN YEARS AFTER THE WORLD WAR literary form and artistic features, rank not unfavorable with white Journalism. The Negro is beginning to pay serious attention to his own press, which after all, is the most effective voice of the people. Strange to say, the war has not made the Negro more progressive and assertive "of his rights as has been the case with "all other suppressed races and classes in all parts of the world. Our militant organizations are, if anything, less radical than their "ante-bellum prototypes. The N. A. A. C. P. while more efficient in method, is perhaps milder in spirit than the Afro-American League which preceded it. The Y. M. C. A. has not accentuated its militancy for racial rights. The Urban League is pursuing the wonted tenor of its way. Negro churches are certainly not more assertive, and in some ways seem more susceptible to the soothing lalm of white overlordship than they were ten years ago. The radical magazines which sprung up like mushrooms just before the war have all but one passed out of existence. The Crisis has remained militant, but not radical. — The Messenger alone holds the edge of radicalism. The Negro politicians are as conservative as Taft and Coolidge: Dr. Locke has tried to convince us that the new Negro has arrived, but when we look for him we find he is mainly prinding, out erotic literary output under sponsorship of the Jew. He does not yet display either the intellectual or volitional vigor to transform conditions or to bring new things to pass. The best proof of the Negro's essentially conservative nature is seen in the fact that he hardly seems aware of the current of movement that is sweeping through the world. The war has brought the race, certain concrete advantages of incalculable value, but it has not touched his spirit nor aroused his imagination. ed race integrity; that her son must marry a Negro girl, and a Negro girl should marry a Negro man. The Negro is not seeking intermarriage, but only wants a chance to be a man. She said, she would rather be herself with an opportunity to serve her people, than to be Mrs. Coolidge. The Negro is yearning for everything that other people want or need. There are many things the Negro can do for himself, and when he lifts himself others will help. Negro sections are usually marked by the way they are kept. Classic education will not prepare you for life. Let your word mean something; your time mean something, be on time and your best. She told how the women of Jackson, Miss, were so anxious for her to have some rest, they purchased two tickets that they could order for her a drawing room. How the Great Southern road had such poor accommodation, that they had the women and the men going to the same toilet and how she had the conditions changed for her people, picturing to the audience that that was for what the National Colored Women's Association stood. She told in what grand style the train loads of delegates went to California to hold the bi-ennial session and how one white man, who seemingly did not know of any other great Negroes but Booker T. Washington, expressed that he thought all these people belonged to B. T. Washington. How the special concert at the Norman Temple was put on for she delegates at Salt Lake City, Utah while they were passing through: How the Mayor of Los Angeles, Cal., had the Siren to blow in her, and her delegates' honor, like they did when they saluted Queen Mary. She entertained us with her acquaintance of the President of Vassar, and her visit to this girl's school in New York. Then she told of how the poor school teacher of South Denver, Colo., had reached down in South Carolina, and made it possible for her to enjoy such distinctions. Again; she admonished the race to buy homes, educate, cultivate, rear worthy children and have a bank account. He is Risen! To the two women, transported in an instant from the . When this wonderful address closed the Girl's Glee Club sang a song to Mrs. Bethune. Then Miss Marie Mayberry made a most pointive talk in presenting her a bouquet for the City Senior and Junior Federations. On account of inclement weather and the restless audience, Mrs. T.-W. Fines, over protests, refused to sing her solo. The occasion had as honored guests; Mesdames Phynola-Cook of Pratt, Alberta-Pennington of Dodge City, Mrs. Patterson of LaJunta, Colo., Charles French, Topeka. After the lecture Mrs. Bethume and many of the noted women of the city spent the time at Mrs. T. W. Fines' enjoying the delicacies of the season. Thus another milestone passed into history of a great occasion. Thursday afternoon the G. L. A. Club met with Mrs. Robt. Hill and Mrs. W. L. Hutcherson as joint hostesses in the home of Mrs. Hill. This was their monthly program day. A splendid review on the book of Elmer Gentry, by Sinclair Lewis, was given by Mrs. F. O. Miller and discussed by he members. A pleasing feature of the afternoon was the entertaining program by a group of the Pal Tau Delta Soriority girls of the Wichita University. Those present were Misses Martha Penn, Pres., Roberta Hill, Vice Pres., Dora Keaton, Sec'y, Dorothy Humphrey, Treas., and Bernice Branum. The numbers included a vocal solo, Roberta Hill; instrumental, Martha Penn; reading, Dora Keaton. It was also a pleasure to have with them Mrs. Chaz. Mahin, Supervisor of the girls who told of the excellent training they were receiving to fit them for their future careers in life. 'A dalty suggestive Easter menu was' served. Among the 'attractive features were little chariots formed with crackers, with lettuce cups filled with salad. They 'will 'meet next' week with Mrs. Ida Gravelly and Mrs. L. C. McCullough in the home of Mrs. Gravelly, depths of despair and melancholy to the heights of ecstasy by the words, it meant far, far more, than the mere restoration of a loved one. They knew, those two women, that it meant a new era for suffering humanity. The old pagan autocracy knew it, too. To them He represented an Ideal which they, would falm crush before it crushed them. Therefore they crucified Him and placed His dead body in a sepulchre with a pair of grim Roman soldiers to watch over it. And when the first Easter morning dawned, and with it the fulfillment of Christ's promise that He would arise again, there dawned a new Power—a Power which eventually reformed civilization, a Power which the Saylor had brought into the world because He knew that it was the greatest single boon He could confer on mankind—the Power of Service. as and Electric "At Your Service" V. L. VAN LEU—REAL 628½ N. Main SERVICES AS A BEST BAR On Sale & For a Comfortable and A Safe Place to SEE ME BEFORE V. L. VAN LEU—REAL ESTATE & RENTALS 6281/2 N. Main Phone Mkt. 3462 SERVICES AS A GUIDE TO THE BEST BARGAINS On Sale & Rental Properties For a Comfortable and Convenient Place A Safe Place to Transact Business. SEE ME BEFORE BUYING! GREAT REVIVAL AT ANTIOCH BAPSTIST CHURCH Dr. S. A. Williams, D. D. of Coffeyville, Kansas, is making himself felt as a power in soul saving. Dr. Williams came to us on Wednesday, April 6. He has been preaching to an overflowing house each evening, giving Bible instructions at 8 p.m., every afternoon to a large number of interested soul-saving workers. At 4 p.m., he speaks to the school children. Up until Sunday evening 39 souls had been reclaimed. Dr. Williams has done the unknown at this Kansas Vocational School. He preached at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon and 12 souls were happily converted. If you want your husbands, wives and children saved, bring them to this soul-saving meeting. Rev. A. L. Branch. Pastor Nannie Ziegler. Reporter. COLBERT, OKLA. LEES CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. E. Seaton, Pastor Sunday, April 10, Lee's Chapel M. E. Church services were fine all day, and fair collection. We have a fine Sunday School, every Sunday with very good attendance. We are putting over the program for God, and expecting to do great things for the King, by the King's aid. TO SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT: I hereby give you our plans of Cooperation for Sacrificial Sunday which is May 29th. 1. Every Pastor is to leave his own church and presach somewhere else - NOTICE! ESTATE & RENTALS Phone Mkt. 3462 GUIDE TO THE GAINS Rental Properties and Convenient Place—Transact Business. ORE BUYING! 2. Each Church in the District is to raise more money on this Sunday than the average amount raised when the Pastor is there. If they fail to do this they are not counted as making a sacrifice. Then, too, each church is to take a missionary collection of 25c or more per member. This missionary money is to be reported at the Association at the hour arranged on program. This plan was agreed on at the last Board and each Pastor promised to stand by it. I am asking all pastorless churches in Southwestern District, to write me that I may have your church supplied with a preacher on the 5th Sunday in May. A special program, will be sent out to all the churches in our district in due time that we may have a uniform missionary program for that day. As the Negro Star is our official organ I am asking that each Church see to it that as many copies be ordered and that one-half of the money be kept at your own organization and the rest be sent to The Negro Star. Write me any suggestion you may have that our plans may be a success. NORRIS J. STOKES, District Missionary. Hardware Radio GRIGSBY'S REPAIR & NOVELTY SHOP Plumbing, Electric Wiring, Etc. WE DO SOLDEIRNG OF ALL KINDS. 1115 K. 12th Street. Wichita Kansas Calvary Baptist News. RDV. J. W. MAIRS, FABIOR "But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves; for the wind was contrary." Matt. 14:24. From this portion of the Holy writ, was expounded to us: the plain truth in a practical way by our pastor, by the outline:— 1. Contrary winds. 2. Charmed by our Mission. 3. The present Christ or the appearance of Christ, when we need Him most. We are studying the Bible by characters this quarter, and in this particular lesson, aside from Christ, Peter is the main character. There had been some agitation that Christ be made King, but Christ determines our motive by what we are and what we do. It was developed that the "contrary winds of life" have caused many souls to fall in life—family contrary, persons with whom we deal contrary, one cannot turn his back to "the contrary winds of life" but one must face them to win. De- spite the storm, the disciples did not give up. Life is an up-stream travel or struggle. Often one gives up to go for honor, or more honor. The disciples, looking thru the storm, saw Jesus. We were admonished to see Jesus in the storm of life. Peter, so long as he looked on Jesus, was all right, but he saw opposition, thus he began going down. One united with the church by letter Sunday morning. On Sunday evening the lesson was brought from 1 Cor. 12:1-12, subject, "My Life's, Work." The question was asked, What is my life's work? Other questions followed. It was developed that all gifts of talent come from the same source: one objective, one body; all eminate from the Holy Spirit; none are manmade. God is rich in His resources so that he does not need to repeat himself. Wisdom, defined as the right use of knowledge, which is of God. There is a difference inrisking God. There is a difference inrisking EVANGELISTIC MEETING AT NEWTON, KANSAS We closed our great soul-saving campaign with the Second Baptist Church at Newton, Wednesday night, April 6th, resulting in about 30 conversions; 36 additions in all, a few of whom went to the Methodist Ch. This proved to be the most remarkable effort ever put forth in Newton, for the salvation of souls. This the sentiment of the people. The Pastor Dr. Hawkins, with his active Christian workers, labored as never before to put over this program for Christ; many of the faithful members of the Methodist Church, lined up with us in the effort, and by the faithful and untiring efforts of the writer to preach the Gospel as the Holy Spirit gave utterance, God shook that town. Sister Jackson served as daily reporter and kept the paper informed about the progress of the meeting. The paper was very kind, fair and impartial in publishing our reports, daily, for which we voted expressions of gratitude and praise to them. The Bible meetings each day from 2 p.m. to 3 tally, was a special feature of our work; these services were well attended throughout the campaign, and proved to be an edification and inspiration to all who woult to take advantage of them, and many of the local evils that had existed in the church and community were corrected to the perfect satisfaction of both Pastor and People. The cottage prayer meetings that were carried on daily, under the supervision of the Pastor, was another remarkable feature of the campaign. Many homes were reached and unsaved souls'brought to Christ through these efforts. They did what they could in a financial way to help the evangelist's contribution, which was $56.00 all told. Dr. Hawkins was very loyal. Yours in Christ, P. D. SKINNER, Evangelist. St. Mark M. E. Church, Monday—Leaders and Stewardess' Meeting. Tuesday—Teachers' Meeting. Wednesday—Prayer Meeting. Thursday—Rehearsal for Easter. Friday—Choir rehearsal and Church Training. Services for Sunday, April 10, 1927, was introduced by splendid att tendance in Sunday School. At 11, Rev. Wright preached a wonderful sermon to a well filled house, text, Isaiah 3:17. The Jr. Pastor also preached to the Jr. Church, text, 2 Kings 2:20, 24. At 8 o'clock Rev. Wright delivered another wonderful sermon to a well filled house, text, St. John 3:3; subject: "Jesus' First Conversation With Any Man." Collection $21.29. One came forward for prayer. There will be an Easter Drama rendered at St. Mark, Sunday, April 17th at daybreak in the morning. Everybody invited. Kev. W. C. Conwell, Pastor, Valma Day, Reporter. 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 5000, 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 borders. 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 Salina News Items The St. John ladies are divided into two groups: Mission Society and St. John Gleaners. Mission met Thursday 24th, with Mrs. Rose Hudson; had a goodly number present. Lesson taught by Pastor Bruce. Many vital thoughts brought out. Mrs. Hudson is an ideal hostess. Mrs. Birdie Garvin, Pres. Mrs. Lizzie Hayes, Sec. The Gleaners met with Mrs. Pearl Payton, 715 Morrison Ave.—Mrs. Lillian Wright, President, Mrs. Lucretia Gordon, Secy. Mrs. Payton, served after business and lesson. The Mission met this week with Mrs. Lucy Green at the home of Mrs. John Hayes, 601 S. 3rd St. The Gleaners served dinner at the home of Mrs. E. G. Rosemond, 332 N. 8th St., quite a goodly number attended considering the inclement weather. There was a down-pour, but the waitresses were kept busy. The committee was complimented on the lovely dinner served on time. Mr. G. W. Curtis' home caught fire last week; an oil stove exploded. Mrs. Curtis was out of town on account of illness. Most of the bedding, linens and clothing were destroyed. Pastor J. H. Bruce has been in Ellsworth, with Rev. Warren Watter in a few days' meeting to win souls for Christ. Pastor Bruce baptized at St. John's Sunday, and their names went on roll as full members. Mrs. Georgia Ware of Topeka, will make her annual visit to Salina, Martha Chapter No. 52, May 14, Sat urday, when every member is expected to be present. Rev. H. Francis McClure has accepted a charge at Sacramento, Cal. as pastor, will leave this week for his new charge. Rev. Bruce announced Sunday, our State Missionary, Rev. A. W. Ross, would be with us soon, date not ye. known. We are always glad to welcome Rev. Ross and look forward to his coming. Mr. Lewis and William Hawkins have opened at their new location or North Santa Fe. Everything immaculate, specializing in ladies' bobs. The Gleaners will serve dinner again Thursday at 332 N. 8th St with Mrs. E. G. Rosemond. Every body invited; come enjoy the noon hour. Mrs. Lillian Wright, Pres Mrs. Lucretia Gordon, Secretary. Mr. J. R. Davis, 320 N. 8th St., i quite ill. Those sick are Miss Mabel Kirtly John Hill, A. O. Murrrell, Edwar Finch, Jackson, N. 7th St., Mar, Green, Samuel Guest, Sister Olev, Jackson has been in with rheuma tism for several weeks, but is conval escing. Mr. James Hudson who has been employed in Topeka, during legisla tive session, is at home. Mrs. Gladys Johnson, 350 N. 8th The Negro Star-For the good of the People Ladies! There is No Better Way to Save than by Buying Your Hats at Wholesale Prices! St., who left for Anthony about two months ago on account of poor health is still indisposed in Anthony with her aunt. Mr. Harry Meckling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meckling, 332 N. 5th St., is in St. John Hospital waiting an operation for appendicitis and quite ill. Mrs. Sarah Goodman N. 3rd St., is reported sick. Mrs. Eather Dennis and son are moving to K. C., St. John S. S., will render an Easter Program services all day; beginning with sunrise prayer meeting. The dime convention is again in operation. The Gleaners met last week with Mrs. O. T. Green, 727 Morrison Ave., had a splendid meeting. After business, lunch was served. All auxillaries are getting down to real work; with the usheretts all finance is facilitated. Mrs. O. A. Murrell is convalescing. Sunday April 3, S. S. had good attendance at 9:45. Being the 1st Sunday had old fashion covenant meeting. The Holy Spirit was prevalent. Members were ready and willing in testifying. Devotion led by Bro. Henry Miller and O T. Green. Sister Ovela Hayes is home from Denver, very sick. Sister Olevia Jackson is out again. This being 3rd quarter, Rev. R. S. Everett, presiding elder, held quarterly conference; good attendance. Rev. Everett preached two wonderful sermons to his people Sunday, from Hosea 10:12; subject: "What Time Is It?" "Time To Seek The Lord." B. Y. P. U. at St. John's is progressing nicely and taking on new life Elmer Brimwell, Pres. Miss Gladys Hill, Sec'y. Pastor Bruce delivered an able min, text Col. 3:15: "Let-the Peace of God Rule in Your Hearts." The world today is crying for peace, the community for peace, the home for peace, the family for peace, the church for peace. The Lord's Supper was administered. Mr. Arthur Green of Great Bend. is in the city visiting mother and friends. B. Y. P. U., rendered an excellent program last Sunday. Beginning Monday night at St. John, preparatory to Installation of Pastor, the week program ending Sunday, Easter Program. The funeral of Mr. Edward Green was held from St. John, Monday 11, 3:00 p. m., Rev. J. H. Bruce officiating. OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH WICHITA, KANSAS. Pastor Hayes of Calvary, Wichita challenges the churches in Missionary (home and abroad) and Educational Work of the Convention. The plan Dr. Hayes is suggesting for his local field is the plan that will surely become the salvation of the program of the work of our State. The responsibility of the State Work is in increasing year by year, and the challenge is louder and greater. First, Because of the great and multiplied prosperity that God has given to the Negroes that make up the congregations of the churches in the larger cities. As the Apostle Paul admonishes the more prosperous churches to lend aid to the less prosperous one, this the responsibility of the State Work today. We pray that none of our churches ALL COLORS AND COMBINATIONS SIZES 2 to 8 STONEWALL BOYS—Plain & Fancy Broadcloth WASH SUITS $1.00 THE TOGGERY 128 N. MAIN. will make the local responsibility so great in building programs that they will not be able at all times to be useful for the only mission, for which the church is in the world. Dr. John Wesley Hayes has at all times been most helpful in his contact and co-operation in the work, which has made his both a force and power in the State and National Work. His approach, even when he disagrees with you, is most gentle, kind and Christ-like. He is truly a colaborer in the work. When we were asked to give the names of 100 (one hundred) of the outstanding men of the race, for the Negro History compilation, we were happy to include Dr. Hayes. He is an eloquent preacher who speaks with force and power, filled with the Holy Ghost. A man with a vision. He has the confidence of all the brotherhood. Dr. Hayes' vision for his church, I pray will become oe of the constitutional provisions on our convention. Especially as he suggests for State Work.— "I am thinking of making monthly payment on our State Budget." This is a step forward. When each church in Kansas will make monthly payments on the State Budget, this should become our program since our obligation must be met monthly—Let us hear other pastors say the same. We thank God for such leadership as Dr. Hayes, and we are proud of him and pray that Calvary will fall in line with his great plans. Already the Sunday School, and Mission Circle of Calvary report their money for Foreign Mission through the office. This also is the practice of the New Hope Church of Chanute, which is pastored by Rev. C. O. Marshall, who is also one of the leading pastors of the Neosho District Association. Then too, the Bethany Chapel of Ottawa, was the first church to lead out in forwarding all Foreign Mission money. Our Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention is our next great State Meeting. It will convene at Independence, Rev. C. Teal, Pastor. Let us all be represented. Yours for the Kingdom of heaven. A. W. ROSS. The best suit value in the city. Millhaubts Clothes lower the cost of dressing well! YOU MUST LOOK - YOUR BEST You can easily attain the height of being a well dressed man for Easter, by coming here, and buying a suit such as we have selected for you for $35 John F. Millhaubt Co. "Everything Worn by the Well Dressed Man - except his shoes" 217 E DOUGLAS A Stock of 300 SILK DRESSES for EASTER AT After Easter Prices Priced Slightly Above Cost At 895 & 1495 EASTERN OUTLET CO. 137 NORTH MAIN ST. We handle only Transplanted Plants Genuine Bermuda Onions 10c per 100 .....75c per 1000 Geraniums and flower plants for your porch boxes. OVER A 100 VARIETIES OF FLOWER SEEDS CHURCHES & AUXILIARIES Church Financial Record Book $1.50 Sunday School Sec. Record Book 1.00 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 Presacher's License .75 # The Negro Star—For the good of the People avn + age Mote cs llectacs, ck ade edtaS 2. nan sbbitedetch varietal Sei. jac Abie Whyte Bitrescoreny c tensak oar ve Cm DT he tobe ee Oklahoma, Mrs, Iron Moccasin Gay was ir the office this week on business; She was also in Newton, some of the week. e Mrs, H. J, James, after severa! months In California, with relatives, ia at home to the delight of her many friends, We seo Mrs. N. Williams back from a visit in Oklahoma, Mrs. Brown, sister of Mr, Goss in the North part of town, was a visi- tor with them last week. She re- aides in other parts of Kansas. Mrs. Patterson of LaJunta, Colo.; was the guests of Mother Clark on Ohio Ave. while attending the lec- ture of Mrs. Bethume, Some of the office guests this week were Ruy. C. H. Glass, Mr. Bob Crawford, Mexdames Jewel Benson, Helen Duke, Misses Alma and Pau- Nne Walters, Meadames Charles French, Tope- ka and Phynola Cook were break- fast guests of Mra. T, W, Fines, Apr. ith. Mesdames Phynola Cook of Pratt, and Alberta Pennington, Dodge City, were house guests of Mrs. T. W. Fines, 401 Belmont Place, The Members met with Mrs. F. C. Helm, 1102 Ohio, Tuesday afternoon, April 12, Devotionals, Members re- sponded t6 roll call with quotations. A very suitable selection of current events were read by Mrs, Goldie Price. Round Table topic for dis cussion was opened by Mrs. Fort. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Price, 1509 Ohio Ave. The Alsbic Club met at the home of Mrs, Helen Duke, 1244 Cleveland. Roll was called and 10 ladies re- sponded with quotations from the Bible. New and old business was then disposed of and the next meet- ing will be with Mrs, Powel 820 Cleveland. The hostess served a very delicious lunch, Afterwhich the club adjourned. | Mra, M. Carr, Reporter. - PROMPT SERVICE _ ° AWAITS — ' YOUINOUR = » RING MKT. 3130 : AND LET US FIGURE ON YOUR NEXT WORK OR WRITE , Negro Star Pub. Co. * 1241 Wabash Ave. ; Wichita, Kansas CITY ITEMS Every one look forward to the coming of “King Solomon Wedding” Who will be the bride?—May 20th at Calvary Baptist Church. There were out-of-town visitors in the city, Thursday of last week to attend the lecture of Mrs. Mary Me- Leod Bethume, President of the Na- ptonsh Woments (Federated Clubs, from LaJunta, Colo. Hutchinson, Newton, Winfield, Dodge City, Ar- kansas City, Pratt, and other sur- rounding towns. s Miss Marie Mayberry has return- ed from a delightful visit where she attended the Kappa Alpha Psi Anni- versary at the Kansas University. Miss Lucille Walters {s helping out with the work at The Negro Star office this week, Are you goirg? Yes! I wouldn't miss hearing “Those Husbands of Ours.” Come and enjoy the best you ever heard—gthose Husbands of Ours" at Calvary Baptist Church, Mrs. Lucille Allen looked In on us yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Al Young, 1335 Cleveland, celebrated their 11th an- niversary on Sunday, Guests were Rev. J. W. Hayes and family, Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wilson. A lovely three course dinner was served and a very pleasant afternoon spent. The guests left wishing Mr. and Mrs. Young many mora happy yeara of this union. “Those Husbands of Oura” will be played at the C. M. Church, Friday, April 22nd... Don't forget the date! of “Those Husbands of Ours.” ff you miss it youll regret it. Comedy Drama— “Those Husbands of Ours.” Misy Anderson’s mother {s still poorly at the home of Bro, King, 14th and Wabash. Mrs. Parks, the mother of Mrs. Lou Hill, /Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Graves, is very ill at the home of Mrs. Hill, News reachedus of the serious ifl- ness of Dr. O. W. Perry of Okla- homa, his many friends are praying for him. 5 Rev, C, W. Conwell is back home} after a well spent week in service in The Mothers’ Club. OBSERVE THE -SEVENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON (Preston News Service) _ LITTLE ROCK, ARK. April 14—- The seventy-Grat birthday of the late Booker T. Washington, distin. ‘guished educator and founder of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, was observed generally in the colleges and schools here last Thursday. Ta most of the schools the tribute to the late leader was paid In con- nection with programs in observance of Negro Health week, instituted by Washington, 13 years ago. At Shorter College, North Little Rock, Dr. J. G. Thornton, college physiclan, spoke on health, and Dean A. O. Wilson, professor of philoso- phy at Shorter, gave a talk on “The Life of Booker T. Washington.” At 10:30 a. m. Dr. Thornton gave a health talk at the Pulaski Training School at McAlmoxt, and W. J, C. Hunter eulogized Washington and his contributions to advancement of the race In America. Similar pro-' grams were carried out at other schools here. | FINDER OF $30000. ‘NECKLACE GETS IT’ FOR KEEPS’ (Preston News Service) NEW YORK, April 14—After a delay of about a year, Miss Ade- laide Forts, working girl, recovered, through legal action, the necklace valued at $30,000 which she picked up near her home, and had trustful- ly taken to a pawnbroker, asking him if It was worth $5.00. The pawnbroker, when he saw its real value, notified pollee. They took the necklace, according te custom. After remaining in the unclaimed bureau department for 6 (six) months, {t was demanded by the finder. Legal technicalities de- layed ite return until Misa Forts’ engaged counsel. The necklace then was turned over on a writ of reple- vin, WHAT THE AD MAN SAW. Aa the Advertising Manager stroll ed from store to store in quest of business, he found Ross Seed Store, Wichita’s busiest place; some were buying seeds and others were buying flowers and schrubs, while others were buying a bird or gold fish or aupplies,—still others were buying poultry tonics, laying foods or equip- ments; all of which are handled by re Sree RASTER AT ST. PAUL A. M. EL Easter will Le observed with ape- cial services Sunday. At 12 a. m,, the Palestine Commendery wilt be present for thelr annual sermon. The choir will render the Hallelujah Chorus and Calvary. In the afternoon st 8 o'clock, a program will be given by the mem- bers of the S. S., with special fea. tures appropriate for the occasion. At 8 o'clock p. m. the, cantata— “Jesus Lives.” by Chas. Gilbert, will be presented by the members of the Sr., and Jr. Choirs with a chorus of 50 voices directed by Mrs, T. W. Fines. Mra. M. Letcher will sing... euemmneef0F the processional which will begin promptly at 8 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend these services. BY CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD April 13, 1927 6th Blk. on Mathewson—5 rooms bath, garage. For quick sale, * | ALL KINDS OF| BACCO PRUNNING : FERTILIZER | SHEARS . Be A LB. | You can find here everything in the line of | tools to make your lawn and garden finer. | Lawn Hose—made of heavy corragated rubber—double | i web body—the best that money can buy 7 i Ve Ach on. ee meeesmrsesarseseneeese 150 2 foot | FA INCH o.ceoscesssesonresnsssenecsennees » 17C 8 foot | i Hose couplings in all the wanted sizes 25¢ a pair | ji Hose Menders—for all sized hose.............15¢ each Hose Washers—Sprinkers—Nozzles—Rakes—Hoses— | Grass Catches, etc., etc, — | | LAWN MOWER ) | | | ~SPECIAL- | : | : 16” inch ball bearing—high | | wheel—4 blades to the cutting | | SS reel—screw driver adjustment— { | fo M 4 REAL Buy { : fr a, E i aie se 4 at Dandelion diggers — weeders — transplanting trowels — - gpades — post hole diggers ete. a an i a a a a a WANTED to Sell the STAR, en HAIR GROWER; a Won- derful Dressing and Grower CAN BE USEO WITH OR WITHOUT IRONS If you lke, we will teach you sd the STAR HAIR GROWER SYSTEM of halr, face and beauty culture by mall. Pere gons finishing our course in halr and beauty culture if will gecelve a certificate r ot proficiency issued by the ¥ BEAUTY CULTURE DE- Br PARTMENT of the Star Hale ia Grower Mfr. After learning our course you will be able to : Open a hairdressing parlor in your own home, ° Proven iia wondcrtal values you will be cuavinced. If you want only coe box send 25 cents, Send one dollar for a full sup- ¥ ply of Hair Grower, at agent's sm price, if you wish to become 5 an agent, so that you may begin selling the grower at once, and with your first ore ger we will send you our R terms for teaching you the A Ps system. a we * 3 Seat all money by money order to aes The Star Hair Grower Mir? Gex 812+ Greensbero, N. CG. $2650.00. Cash $250.00. Per Month $25.00. 6th) Bik. on Mathewson—4 rooms semi-modern. Price $1800.00, Will consider small down payment or au- tomobile on trade. 11th Blk, on New York--@ rooms —semi-modern—-4 lots. Price $2650 Cash $100.00, Per month $25.00. 12th Blk, on Blaine—4 rooms—sem!- Per month $18.00. Seba i on Indiana—4 rooms— mode: Prise $1600.00. Cash $180- seml-modern. Price $1350.00. Cash $100.00. Per month $16.00, 13th Blk, on Cleveland—5 rooms— bath, Price $2000.00. Cash $100.00. Per month $20.00, 16th Blk. on Topeka—5 rooms— strictly modern, Price $2250.00, Cash $200.00. Per month $22.50, | %th Blk, on Cleveland—6 rooma— bath. Price $2500.00. Cash $150.00. Per month $25.00, 8th Blk, on Water—6 rooms— modern. Pike $7507.00, Cash $500.00. Per month $30.00, 9th Blk. on Cleveland—7 rooms—~ modern. Price $2900.00. Cash $500.00 Per month $30.09. 10th Bik. on Cleveland--7 rooms— modern. Price $3250.00. Cash $500.00. Per month $25.00, Zist Blk. on Hydraulic—new 5 room house —tract of land 200 ft. 200, ft, frontage—280 ft, deep. Price $3500.00, Cath $250.00 Per month $25.00, An excellent place for chick- ens and trucking, 8th Blk. on Cleveland—5 rooms— 2 lots—East frontage—for quick sale $2250.00. Cash $25.00. Per month $25.00. 13th Blk. on E. Murdock—6 rooms semi-modern—for quick sale $1700.00 Cash $100.00, Per month $20.00, A number of small properties for sale on rental payment ‘plan, BY CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD April 13, 1927 1957 Cleveland—5 rooms—bath. Per Mo. $20.00. 1705 Topeka—5 rooms—strictly mod- ern, Per Mo. $20.00. | 1018 , Cleveland—3 rooms—seml-mod- ern. Per Mo. $15.00. 1310 £, Murdock—8 rooms—semis modern. Per Mo. $16.00. 1010 N. Washington—6 rooms—seml- modern. Per Mo. $15.00. 1057 N. Meade—4 rooms—electric— water pald. Per Mo. §12.60, 427 N. Water—4 rooms, Per Mo. $12.00. 1061 N, Meade—4 rooms. Per Mo. $12.00. 633 N. Santa Fe—5S rooms. Per Mo. $15.00. . 947 N. Meade—4 rooms, Per Mo. $10.00. 1241 Blaine—6 rooms—gas—electric« ity. Per Mo. $16.00. * 1224 Precio rooms—fenced in ¢hicken-hcuse—75x140 Ft, Per month $15.00. 816 E. 3rd—5 rooms—Water pald. Per Mo. $13.00. Qh, ‘ ss fi (iF > ‘KS Sag: aster Cheer FLOWER for * FASTER 7 We have a profusion of BEAUTIFUL EASTER FLOWERS & “PLANTS. padi f{ucller em ee alae