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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE --- Vol. 20, No. 11, A BLACK MAN'S PROTEST In his speech before the "Congress of Oppressed Nationalities" held at Brussels during the past winter, the Negro delegate from Central Africa, protested bitterly against the treatment his people recieved in Africa from the world's imperialities. As a representative of the Defense Committee of the Negro Race, he brought "a cry of freedom" and a challenge to "the races that pretend to be superior" to his own. This "Defense Committee of the Negro Race" is "a world-wide organization of young Negroes, who are devoting their lives to emancipate their brethren." Very graphically, this young man described the treatment his countrymen recieve from the whites who "have come to us colored people professing to bring civilization." He says, "When the French came countrymen in Africa, it was with this profession (of civilization) on their lips. But instead of teaching us the French tongue and giving us the education that they call 'la lumière universelle' they said, Ah, no. We must not educate the blacks.' This was because, if we were educated they could not use us as they wished. That is the way French imperialists have civilized the Negro." He also accuses the Frenchmen of committing "atrocities that would shi| the worst barbarism of the Middle Ages" and says further. It is a lie that slavery has been abolished. It has only been modernized. "Natives are compelled to work ten hours a day under the burning sun for only a mere pittance." It is against such injustices and other atrocities that these young Negroes have organized to defend themselves. In the concluding words of this address, the speaker referred to a condition that is quitt like that of American Negro. He said, "We have been shown that, when we are needed to be slaughtered or to perform heavy labor, we are Frenchmen. But when it comes to giving us our rights, we are no longer Frenchmen we are Negroes. Truly the black man has been the most oppressed of all the people of the earth." THE LIVING CHRIST 1. Contrary to the assumption of Renan, Jesus did not swoon but really died. 2. The insertion of the nail, the piercing of the sword, the death cry, the careful burial of the body, the watchful guard, all testify that he died. 3. But he killed death itself, as he was particularly antagonistic to the death. 4. He broke up all the funerals he came in touch with, those of the daughter of Jairus, the son of the widow of Nain, the brother of the Bethany sisters. 5. He turned his own funeral into a feast; appearing early in the garden of life he wiped away the tears of the mourners as the rising sun kisses away the tears of the morning roses. 6. He not only surived death but is alive forevermore, and is growing livlier every day. 7. He is in heaven and on earth, and by the mystic power of the Holy Spirit is everywhither at the same time, filling all things with his presence, love and beauty. 8. He is fitting for each one of those who believe in him a mansion that is far finer than any thing earth knows of. 9. He is also perfecting our world civilization; that was his nightly dream and his daily ambition a perfect civilization on this earth. 10. It is, then, for us to work with him in his great task of perfecting humanity, being assured that when work on earth is done for us will belong the abundant entrance to those realms of light into which he has preceded us, light unspeakable and full glory. VIOLIN ONCE PLAYED BY NEGRO ARTIST NOW PROUD POSSESSION OF AMERICAN MILLIONAIRE It is generally conceded that most famous violin maker who ever lived was the great Italian Antonio Stradivarius. This master craftsman was born between 1640 and 1650 and died in 1737. He was a past master of the was a very industrious workman; art of violin making. Stradivarius during his life time it is said that he made as many as three thousand violins although at the present time only about one hundred are accounted for. One of the instruments, the famous "Betts Strad" is now the property of an American who is said to have paid the enormous sum of sixty thousand dollars for it. A year or so ago Redman Wana maker, the American millionaire, returned from Europe with a collection of instruments which includes many of the most famous specimens of the great master makers of string instruments. In this collection was the famous "Swan" Stradivarius, famous as the "Swan Song" or last instrument made by Stradivarius when he was 93 years old. This violin is dated 1737. It was for many years owned and played by Joseph White, a violinist of Negro blood who was born in Mantanaas, Cuba, Dec. 31. 1839. He studied under Alard at the Paris Conservatory where he was awarded first prize. For a number of years he acted as Court Violinist to the Emperor Don Pedro of Brazil. He was an admirable interpreter of the classics. Prior to his death in Paris in 1918, White was a professor at the Paris Conservatory and taught many famous violinists of the present generation. Early in his career he toured Amerididnot achieve the success here as an artist that he did in Europe where he was received with great acclaim. White sold his famous solo instrument in 1913 to a wealthy European Collector from whom it was purchased by Wanamaker and brought to America and reposes now in the strong room of the New York Wanamaker Store. LETTER TO OUR "Y" SECRETARY NEW YORK, N. Y. Mr. W. L. Hutcherson, 502 N. Water Wichita, Kansas. Dear Fellow Secretary:— You could easily infer from accounts of the China situation in the daily press that most of the foreign secretaries of the Y. M. C. A., in China had evacuated their posts, that the Association buildings had been confiscated and the Associations were closed. I am writing this letter to give you the latest news from the field. Not one Association has been closed, not one building has yet been confiscated and out of our total staff of foreign secretaries in China only seven are temporarily kept from their work. The Association was never more alive and, while involved like everything else Chinese in the perils and difficulties are opening new and unexpected doors, especially among the student and laboring classes where the attacks of the radical element are being centered. T. Z. Koo tells me that the National Committee has just placed strong new student secretaries at Yunnanfu, Nanking, Wuchang, Tsinan, Tientsin, Taiyuan, Canton, and Changsha, in response to urgent demands from these centers. A letter from one of the foreign secretaries says: "Red agitators have stood at our front door steps and preached to the thousands in the street against the Y. M. C. A. and Christianity, but so far as we can see, it has done no TWO LYNCHINGS A WEEK ONE ON SUNDAY IN BORDER STATE TERRIBLE RATE OF NMOB MURDERS CALL FOR NATION-WIDE PROTEST ON "SALEM DAY" BOSTON, MASS., June 1, 1927—Last week's continued rate of "two lynchings a week" has aroused fresh interest in the proposal urged by the National Equal Rights League that June 17th, anniversary of Bunker Hill be everywhere publicly celebrated as "Salem Day" in honor of Peter Salem Salem and Salem Poor, Colored hero soldiers on this first regular battle for American Independence, each meeting to send resolutions to Pres. Coolidge with signature of the promoters, for a federal anti-lynching bill. It is realized that a fresh bombardment of the White House must be made and resolutions adopted on anniversary of a day when Colored soldiers helped found the Republic will carry a special weight as well as evidence of a concerted action. To carry out this campaign the League suggests Equal Rights Citizens Committees or Leagues or such sub-committees of existing race bodies or churches. Heads of all national organizations or orders are asked to send a recommendation to every unit to pass a resolution at regular meetings nearest June 17th, and churches on June 19th. It is also asked that a-copy of each resolution with the signatures be sent to the League, so that all these may be presented at the White House together for July 4th, each resolution also to ask abolition of federal segregation as a United Race appeal against 2 lynchings per week. The League supplies the Historical Leaflet postpaid for 6 cents in stamps. LOVE YOUR ENEMY 1. Jesus did not emphasize the natural virtues, such as love of mo- the chief of which was to love our enemies. 3. Everyone has his enemies, and the stronger one's personality, the stronger the enemies. 4. Three chief sources of enemity...our personality, prejudice and principle. 5. We make enemies by our personality, and in that case, we make our enemy our helper by improving our personality. 6. Hate finds abasis in prejudice, and prejudice rests on ignorance. 7. The principles for which we stand are another source of hostility, and there are those to be loved for the enemies they make. 8. If your enemy is made on the basis of your personality, meet it by love expressed in excellence; if by prejudice, meet it by love expressed in patience; if by principle, love expressed in suffering. 9. Meet hate with hate, and hatred hurts the hater more than the hated 10. Meet hatred with love, and it brings strength to the lover, victory community: Therefore put up the over the one loved and peace to the sword of hate and stretch out the hand of love. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 26—Little Lucy Anderson. Aged 7, was operated upon successfully Wednesday night for an open safety pin lodged in her throat. Dr. W. C. Cantrell removed the pin by forcing them into his finger, enabling him to withdraw it before the child had been seriously affected. harm. There are fully twice as many young men coming to our building now as at any time in the past." The upheaval has greatly increased the confidence of the country in the Association and has brought it to the front as an indispensible national institution. The highest English official in China a few months ago called it the only nation-wide agency with a constructive program, and an eminent Chinese has referred (Continued from page four) PROGRAM KANSAS B. Y. P. U. STATE CONVENTION JUNE 14-15. 1927. 9:36 to 9:38 Music 9:35 to 9:55—Christian Culture Course—"The New Testament Churches," Rev. H. B. Bronson, Kansas City. 9:55 to 10:00 Music—Solo 2 10:00 to 10:10—Paper—"The Difference Between Regeneration and Justification." 2:20 to 2:25—Pledge, Object, Aim, Motto and Watchword. 2:25 to 2:45—Round Table Discussion, "How Can the Union Prove That It Is the Church in Training?" conducted by Mrs. Minnie Owens of Fort Scott. 9:30 to 9:35—Music. 9:35 to 10:05—Introductory Sermon, "Justification by Faith in Christ" Rom. 1:16-17; Outlines: (a) All are guilty before God; the Gentiles without the law, the Jews with the law, have failed to attain to righteousness. (b) All need a Savior. (c) Christ died for all. (d) We are all through faith one body in Him, by Rev. J. R. Martin, Eldorado. 10:05 to 10:10—Sectional Rally and Arranging of Reports. (Music) 10:10 to 10:15—Reports by Sections. Call for notes from each Section, Criticisms, Awarding Banners or Credits. Five Cents Per Copy THE PRAYER GOD WILL NOT ANSWER. St. John 9:11—First part, Now we know that God heareth not sinners, but if any man be a worshipper of God and doeth his will him he heareth. Job 27:8-9—For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained when God taketh away his soul. Psalm 18:41—They cried, but there was none to save them even unto the Lord, but he answered them not. Psalm 66:18—If I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not hear me. Prov. 1:24-28—Because I have called and ye refused, I have stretched out my hand and no man regarded. 28 verse—Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me. Prov. 15:29—The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hearth the prayers of the righteous. Isaiah 55:9—For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thought. Isaiah 1:15-16—And when ye spread forth your hands I will hide mine eyes from you yea when ye make many prayers I will not hear, your hands are full of blood. 16 verse—Wash you put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes cease to do evil. Jer. 11:11—There, thus saith the Lord, behold I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape and though they shall cry unto me I will not hearken unto them. Ezek. 8:18—There will I also deal in fury mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice yet will I not hear them. Now, this is the last half of that verse. PRAYERS THAT GOD ANSWERS But, if any man be a worshipper of God and doeth his will him he heareth. Deut. 4:29—But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find Him; if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy scul. Eph. 2:13—But, now in Christ Jesus ye who sometime were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Joel 2:12-13—Therefore also now saith the Lord turn ye even to me with all your heart and with fasting and with weeping and with morning. 13 verse—Rend your heart and not your garments and turn unto the Lord your God for He is gracious and merciful slow to anger and of great kindness and repenteth him of the evil. Mark 16:16—He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned. Rom. 10:9—That, if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved. Psalm 34:17-18—The righteous cry and the Lord heareth and delivereth them out of all their trouble. 18 verse—The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. St. John 15:7—If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you. Eph. 6:6—Not with eye service as men pleasures, but as the servants of Christ doing the will of God from the heart. Prov. 15:19—The Lord is far from the wicked, but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Matt. 7:21—Not every one that saith unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but he that doth the will of my Father, which is in heaven. I. Tim. 2:8—I will therefore that men pray everywhere lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting. I. John 2:17-18 19—seventeen verse says: And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God, abideth forever Chapter 5:4—For whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world and this is the victory that over cometh the world even our faith. Sunday School Lesson (BY REY, P. B. FIJTEWATER, D. D. Dean, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (© 1917, Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for June 5 LESSON TEXT—Acts 10 1-11:18. GOLDEN TEXT—For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him—Rom. 10 18 PRIMARY TOPIC—Peter Tells Foreigner About Jesus. Takes the JUNIOR TOPIC—Peter Takes the Gospel to Gentiles. Gospel to Gentiles. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP- SCHOOL. IN BOSTON. IC—Taking the Gospel to All Races YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Allow the Gospel Overcomes Race Prejudice. The missionary program of the church having broadened to include the Samaritans, we see in this lesson it still widening and embracing the Gentiles. Through the conversion of Cornelius, the "middle wall of partition" was broken down (Eph. 2:4). 1. Cornellus (10:1, 2). 1. His official position (v. 1). He was a Roman officer over a company of 100 soldiers. 2. Ilis character (v. 2). (1) A devout, plious man. (2) He was a praying man. (3) He was charitable. He gave much alms. (4) He was respected by his family. II. The Supernatural Preparation for the Transition of the Gospel to the Gentiles (10:3 33). This was of divine arrangement. No barrier is too great to prevent the coming together of persons whom the Lord desires to meet. In order to bring this about: I. Two visions were given. (1) The vision of Cornellus (vv. 3-8). While engaged in prayer, an angel of God announced that his prayer and alms had come before God as a memorial, and instructed him to send to Joppa for Peter who would tell him what to do. (2) The vision of Peter (vv. 9-10). This took place while Peter was praying (v. 9). He saw a certain vessel containing clean and unclean animals let down from heaven, and heard the command, "Rise, Peter, kill and eat." Peter protected that he had never eaten any unclean thing. God replied, "What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common." 2. A messenger sent from Cornellus (vv. 17-22). Peter was greatly perplexed over what he had seen, but not for long, for messengers from Cornellus made inquiry at the gate for him. The spirit informed Peter of the matter and bade him go, nothing doubting. 3. The meeting of Cornellus and Peter (vv. 23-33). (1) Peter took six witnesses along (v. 23). (2) Cornellus waiting for Peter (v. 24). He called together his kinsmen and near friends. (3) Cornellus about to worship Peter (vv. 25, 20). Peter repudiated his act and protested that he was but a man. (4) The reciprocal explanation (vv. 27-33). III. Peter's Sermon (vv. 34-43). 1. The Introduction (vv. 34, 35). He showed that God is no respecter of persons. This does not mean that Cornellus was already in a state of grace, thereby saved, but that he was eligible to hear the gospel and accept the terms of salvation. 2. His discourse (vv. 36-43). In the discourse he touches briefly upon the mission of Jesus, showing that by means of His baptism and anointing with the Holy Spirit, He was qualified for His work as mediator He then exhibited the work of Christ (1) In His life (vv. 28-39). It was one of beneficence. He went about doing good, even casting out demons as a proof that God was with Him (v. 88). (2) In His death (v. 89). The just suffered for the unjust that He might bing us to God (I Pet. 3:18) (3) In His resurrection (vv. 40, 41) In this discourse is set forth; (a) The basis of salvation—the crucifixion of Christ. (b) The scope of salvation—whoever believer in illm (c) The method of appropriating salvation—believing on Him. IV. The Holy Spirit Poured Out (vv. 44-48). This was a new Pentecost. V. Peter Vindicates His Ministry to the Gentiles (12:118). Being called to account for visiting and eating with Gentiles, Peter rehearsed the whole story in such a way that his narrative took the form of logical argument, and showed how God had set His seal upon the work by the miraculous gift of the Spirit. Closing the Day Says Dr. R. A. Torreys: "No bank over closes its business day until its balance is found to be absolutely correct. And no Christian should close a single day until his accounts with God for that day have been perfectly adjusted alone with Him." The Best Side The habit of looking on the best side, of every event is worth more than a thousand a year.—Doctor Johnson. B.Y.P.U.LESSON BY REV. J. W. HAYES 615 Wabash Ave., Wichita, Kansas. THE FULL MEASURE OF CHRIST Col. 2:8, 18, 19—This Epistle was written by Paul from Rome A. D. 62 The matter concerns the internal state of the Church. Some Jewish philosopher professing Christianity, who was quite superstitious, seemed to have gained ascendency in the church. He was misleading. It is to this our Paul calls attention. Beware of false philosophy, vanity and deceit. Men sometimes live not by the principal of truth, but by tradition; accepting the things men have always done. Perhaps the very fact that men have done it this way is good reason why it should be done otherwise. Christ is the ideal. He is the fullness of the Godhead. We are made complete in Him. The head of the principalities and powers is Christ. "My Soul be on thy Guard" lest we find ourselves worshipping the creature rather than the Creator. There is danger of the church being led into belief in the many doctrine (for a while). The true Church will come to the truth, because its head is the essence of truth. The Head which is Christ, joins the members of the body and gives nourishment. The Church is net together by Him. Net, will not tear apart. "Paul may plant, Appolos may water but the increase comes from God." THOUGHTS: Learning is no substitute for grace We should worship God only. Sometimes the appears as an angel In Christ, we have not only life, but the abundant life. "Christ is all, all and all,"—Song. COCA-COLA BOTTLER ANNOUNCES $30,000 CASH PRIZE CONTEST. An Original Plan to Reward Those Who Notice the Advertising of His Famous Drink Guy Campbell, president of The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Wichita, announced today that his company, in conjunction with the other Coca Cola bottlers in the United States and The Coco-Cola Co., Atlanta, Ga. were going to reward those who keep their eyes open to Coca-Cola adver tising during the next three months with $30,000 in cash prizes. "Of couise," said Mr. Campbell, "we've got to know that they have noticed it, and, of course, we can' reward everybody who notices it with a cash prize. So we hit upon the idea of conducting a contest, and we'll reward those who have been most alert and most discerning. "The contest will be conducted through advertising in magazines newspapers, posters, outdoor signs, show windows, refreshment stands and soda fountain decorations. It starts the 1st. week in May, with a double page spread in The Saturday Evening Post, and will continue for three months. "The idea is to find what we call six keys to the popularity of Coca-Cola. These six keys are really six reasons why people use Coca-Cola. An interesting thing is that the public itself gave us these reasons—through a survey we conducted last year. The 'keys' will be illustrated and presented in Coca-Cola advertising. You find them and answer two simple questions, and the prizes, 635 in all with a first prize of $10,000, will be awarded for best answers. "From the number of people who have already asked me questions about this contest, it seems to me the public is going to get a lot of fur out of it, and some of them are going to get some real cash money." A WORD TO THE STATE B. Y. P. U. Every B. Y. P. 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Wichita St. left for Denver, Col. where he expects to undergo two minor operations in the hospital there. His friends are hoping his speedy recovery and return home soon. Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Rickman of Newton, were visitors in the city Sunday. Mr. Thos. Cox of Kansas City wos in the city during the week with his brother, Mr. Silas Cox and family. Mrs Marie Williams of Tulsa, Okla. has returned to her home after a visit in the city with friends. Mrs. Helen Shepherd, Oretho Rasliff and Florence Glimore have returned homes from school; we are glad they are here. Rev. M. S. Jones will speak at Calvary, Sunday Morning and at St. Mary Sunday Evening Mr. and Mrs. Caron of Chanute, worshipped with Calvary Sunday, Mrs Caron is a friend of Mrs. Jordon. Mrs. L. C. McCollough has returned home from a short visit in Chanute with her mother. Mr. Bowen was in the office Tuesday. Dr. R. Alonza Scott, lecturer singer, a man of varied experience and unusual ability will speak and entertain at Calvary Baptist Church Monday and Tuesday evenings June 6 and 7th. Admission free; an offering will be taken Hear him "The multi-gifted wonder." (Continued from first page) LETTER TO OUR "Y" SECRETARY to it as the rallying point of the sane, moderate, forward-looking people in China. The Association leaders are alert to the demands of the moment and are molding their plans to the situation. All the activities of the Association have been reorganized along three lines of emphasis, namely, character building, citizenship training and promotion of international goodwill. Barnett, our senior American secretary, says: "We are optimistic. In the upheaval and change now going on we see the spirit of God moving in the minds and hearts of men. Needs are revealed of which we were scarcelly aware; and in seeking to meet them, we find new opportunities." I do not mean to minimize difficulties. They are unbelievably great. The communists have avowed their determination to destroy the Association and have declared it the greatest bulwark against their revolution- OUR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OUR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY Six years ago we opened for business in wichita and we heartily appreciate the support our friends have given us. We are now in a position to give up-to-the-minute service at low prices. OUR SPECIAL: A Complete funeral including Ground at $100.00. THE CITIZENS MORTUARY 110 W. ELM STREET Phones: Office, Mkt. 5017 Residence, Doug. 4187. B. W. CRAWFORD, Pres. MRS. E. J. BRIDGEFORTH, Sec. low in a position to give minute service at low OUR SPECIAL: ete funeral including round at $100.00. TIZENS MORTUARY W. ELM STREET Office, Mkt. 5017 Residence, Doug. 4187. RAWFORD, Pres. J. BRIDGEFORTH, Sec. NORTH END MEAT MARKET SPECIALS 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, lb 30s Neck Bones, 2 lb. 15c 1913 N. LAWRENCE AVE. Phone Market 1479 WICHITA, KANSAS. STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. TELEPHONE MARKET $130 AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher Assistant Editor D and D, 8793 Advertising Agent Phone M. 1665 Local Editress 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita, 879. ION RATES: $1.50 .00 .50 .20 Sign 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. ary program. Of course, the financial situation throughout the country is desperate. But persecution, hostile legislation, financial perplexities and other difficulties, instead of destroying the Association are welding it into a new solidarity, deepening the loyalty of its members and drawing forth a new spirit of self sacriace. I see no indication that the Association is to have a smaller place in China, but rather a larger one; nor that American co-operation will be less needed, less welcome, or less effective in the future than in the past. It is in their emergency that the strength of our support will count most. I have no fear that we shall fail them. Faithfully yours, (Signed) FLETCHER S. BROCKMAN, D. D. Kansas/ Ga Decorat "Under the roses the Blue, Under the lilles the Gray—" They fought through the days of their golden youth, for the ideals which each upheld. On the green slopes of Cemetery Ridge, under the grim walls of Richmond, above the clouds on Lookout Mountain, in the dark tangle of the Wilderness, and in hundreds of other places, they shed their warm young blood, dying, oft-times, interlocked in each others arms in an embrace which came in spite of man-made hates, when Death cradled them. In valor the knightly Southerner was equalled by the gallant Yankee: In devotion to a cause, the grim blue hosts were matched by the sturdy gray. Who shall say that they fought in vain? Who in England today condemns him who fought under the Red or the White rose in that bloody civil war? When all petty questions of politics and policies shall have faded into nothingness, the one grand unassallable fact will remain forever before our eyes: The Negro Star—For the good of the People 3:25 to 3:55—"When do the Blessings of Justification Come to a Man?" I. Tim. 4:8; Matt. 6:33 by Rev. A. W. Ross, Executive Secretary, Topeka. 3:55 to 4:00—Music. 4:00 to 4:20—Mission Program with echoes from Home and Foreign Fields by Revs. A. W. Ross, Topeka and Geo. McNeal, Kansas City 4:20 to 4:40—General Summary by Dr. L. T. Brown, Nashville, Tenn. NOTE—Let every B. Y. P. U. in the State bring or send an offering for the Sunday School Publishing House aside from the regular representation. NOTE—Let every Messenger come praying and ready for co-operation. NOTE—There will be Judges to grade each Section for every point. "At Your Service" The boys who fought the American Civil War, be it for the North or for the South, learned the supreme lesson in life Service. "He loveth best who serveth best—" and measured by that standard the last survivors of the brave hosts who contended on each side are entitled to the fullest measure of love and devotion of the nation. They served. They concerned themselves not with the reasons behind the events which marched in those days. It was enough for them that they served. And as an outgrowth of that marvelous spirit of service which actuated all the youth of America—for they were all young Americans after all—a new spirit entered the world of business which is growing to its fruition today. Kansas Gas and Electric Company joins today with the rest of the nation in paying all homage to the survivors of the gallant hosts of '61, and in laying its tribute upon the graves of those who are gone. Members met in the home of Mrs. Henderson, 625 Indian Ave. Meeting was opened in usual way. After quotations, a very brief and pleasant business meeting was held. The following officers were retained for the next club year;-rs. Barbaria Perry, Pres., Mrs. Goldo Price, vice president, Mrs. Pearl Robertson, Secretary, Mrs. Vada Bailey, Repporter, Mrs. Helms, Mrs. Robertson and Bailey program committee and Mrs. Fort, Treasurer. Several members sent needle and art work to the State Federation, which meets in Topeka, next week. The Club will have a social function after close of State meet in the home of Mrs. Perry, 925 Ohio Ave. PERFECT BISCUITS EVRY TIME RED STAR PLANTING V.O. W.C. R RED STAR WICHITA, I. Thousands of housewives depend upon RED STAR FLOUR because they know the unvarying & delicious Red Star results. You'll find it easy and pleasant to bake delicious biscuits because RED SAR never fails. CHOOL & B.Y.P.U. CONGRESS Will Be Held In Nashville, Tennessee 1922-26, 1927 Competent Instructors. Rental Meetings. Hautauqua Features. Of Sunday School Methods. In B. Y. P. U. Work. of Christian Missions. Resting Methods Of Bible Study. Study Of Baptist Doctrines And History. SUNDAY, SCHOOL CONGRESS The Next Meeting Will Be Held JUNE 22- Lectures By Competent Daily Departmental Me Interesting Chautauqu Careful Study Of Su Demonstration In B. Y. Scientific Study of Chr New and Interesting Painstaking Study Of DAY SCHOOL & B.Y. CONGRESS At Meeting Will Be Held In Nashville, Tenn. JUNE 22-26, 1927 Lectures By Competent Instructors. Daily Departmental Meetings. Interesting Chautauqua Features. Careful Study Of Sunday School Methods. Demonstration In B. Y. P. U. Work. Scientific Study of Christian Missions. New and Interesting Methods Of Bible Study. Painstaking Study Of Baptist Doctrines And His SUNDAY SCHOOL & B.Y.P.U. CONGRESS The Next Meeting Will Be Held In Nashville, Tennessee JUNE 22-26,1927 Lectures By Competent Instructors. Daily Departmental Meetings. Interesting Chautauqua Features. Careful Study Of Sunday School Methods. Demonstration In B. Y. P. U. Work. Scientific Study of Christian Missions. New and Interesting Methods Of Bible Study. Painstaking Study Of Baptist Doctrines And History. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS CONGRESS HEADQUARTER GRESS HEADQUARTE HEADQUARTERS CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS DEN WEST BEAUTY SHOP DELLA L. GREER Proprietor & Operator ING, MANICURING, FACIAL, SCALP TREAT OILET PREPARATIONS FOR SALE. E. 13th Street HOURS 9 A. M. UNTIL 8 STAIRS. 1013½ E. 130 RES. Phone D. 1640-W BEST BEAUTY SHOP GREER Proprietor & Operator HURING, FACIAL, SCALP TREATMENT, PARATIONS FOR SALE. HOURS 9 A. M. UNTIL 8 P. M. 1013½ E. 13th St. Phone No. M. 3868 GOLDEN WEST DELLA L. GREER MARCELLING, MANICURING, TOILET PREPARATION 1013½ E. 13th Street H UP STAIRS. DECOURSEY Grade "A" Milk Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. 1205 E. 12TH ST. PHONE DOU. 7312 LEO'S MARKET A Full Line of Groceries & Meats WE APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. WE DELIVER 109 GAY STREET The Widows' Club meeting held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Eliza Crawford, 601 Ohio Ave., with vice president, Mrs. Smith, presiding. Short devotion—We were led in prayer by the Rev. J. W. Hayes. Scripture lesson Acts 8:25-. Some good thoughts were drawn from this lesson. The Widows' Club is fast increasing in numbers. We are hoping to reach the goal. The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. of Mrs. Davenport, 1028 Ohio Ave. at three o'clock. Plans were laid for a program Thursday June 9 at Calvary Baptist Church. The public is invited to witness this program. Refreshments free. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE i —— = S