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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE --- Vol. 20. No. 12. FLORIDA NORMAL AND COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE HOLDS COM- MENCEMENT The Florida Normal and Collegiate Institute at St. Augustine held its Annual commencement exercises in the school chapel, Thurs. May 26th, 1927. The chief speaker of the occasion was Rev. W. II. Moses of Nashville, Tenn., who gave the graduates a wealth of instruction during the course of his address. Some of St. Augustine's leading business men were present with their families. The new dormitory for girls was inst. A dormitory for boys is in Inst. Adormitory for boys is in course of construction and will be completed next winter. Prof. N. C. Collier, the president of the school has been at the head of the institution for more than thirty years during which time the school has grown from a very mediocre plant at Jacksonville to one which occupys a tract of 1000 acres, on the east coast R. R. on the suburbs of St. Augustine, having some of the most modern building in the South. The Florida legislature has just passed a bill making the F. N. and C. I. one of the State schools for teachers training. Rev. C. J. Smith, of Bartow Pennsylvania to the Alumni, the Baccalaurate sermon was delivered by Rev. J. T. Brown, S. T. D., of Nashville. Fourteen persons graduated from the Normal department, and two from the Junior College. Page M. Beverley The Colored Students, who graduated from Wichita High School 1927; gave a very pleasing program at the Calvary Baptist Church. Special music by the Girl Reserve Glee Club, directed by Mrs. Kathern T. Geeder. Margerett Van Leu and Bernice Hicks played pipe organ and piano selections. Alma Walters rendered a very beautiful vocal number. The class Poem was given by Christine Smith; the class history by Sharon Proen; class prophecy, Mary Neely; class will by David C. Cooksey; the class oration by Myrna Moore. The members of the class were served very dainty refreshments by the ladies of Calvary Baptist Church. A beautiful floral offering was given by Mr. B. H. Neely. The main address was give by Miss Ruth Marie Brown, graduate of Wichita High School, class 1921, Emporia Teachers College and a Teacher in L'Ouverture School. Her message was very fitting and inspiring. She reminded the graduate of the high privilege and responsibility that was theirs; as they go on to college, and prepare for their life's work. She pleaded for thoroughness, loyalty, and tolerance. She reminded them that they represented, not themselters, Lois Rentz. Those graduating at Mid-Year, Roberta Walton, Marie Mayberry, David C. Cooksey and Walter Jones. The Spring Graduates are: Christine Smith, Jae Mason, Myrna Moore, Guy Yancy, Voncile Walker, Bernice Hicks, Margeret Van Leu, Alma Walters, Rosa Rentz. Those who will graduate at the close of Summer School are: Mary Neely, Sharon Parish and Buregard Horton. This is the largest group of Negro students to graduate in any one year. All of them contemplate going on to college. Several will go to Friends and Wichita University. Others will go the Medical Schools and hospitals. The class officers are Chrystine Smith, President; Joe Mason, Vice President; Myrna Moore. (Continued on page 4) CLASS DAY EXERCISE ARE HELD AT TUSKEGEE TUSKEGEE, ALA., May 26—Senior class day exercises on Monday evening at the high school auditorium opened a series of exercises to be held commencement week. A large appreciative audience greeted the class of 1927. The stage was beautifully decorated with pink and white roses carrying out the class colors and flowers. The program for the evening was as follows: Welcome address, Rbt. Bass; class historian, Joe Braswell; class poet, Miss Hope Norris; class prophet, Noble Randall; musician, Miss Allene Manghumi; testator Harold Yetes; giftorian, Miss Bertha Reynolds; class song, "Farewell to Thee," class. class are: Miss Catherine Craft, Miss Other members of the graduating Edith Hearm, Leslie Johnson, Miss Stella Primmj Miss Jessie Milton Pope, Miss Badle Prim, Miss Ruth Turner and Miss Willie Lee Turner. Topeka News Notes Calvary B. Church Dr. W. H. Young, Pastor The Silver Tone quartett of Kansas City, Mo., rendered a very good program at the Calvary Sunday School Temple to a very appreciative crowd. Clubs no 2 and 3 had two very successful pie sales. S. S. was well attended though the weather was threatening. Pastor Young started on his vacation, we hope for him a very pleasant trip. Dr. Scruggs is out of the City this week. The Calvary B. Y. P. U. Dramatic Club is planning to give their first play in the near future, we hope for them a grand success. The weather is growing warm and our young people are listening to the call of summer and for this cause our B. Y. P. U. is beginning to feel the effects of it but we as young people should not let our interest slack in the work of God at any time. He should be first and our selves last. Those who are ill are some better. Mrs. Wilson, a very aged woman of our Church is very ill. Rev W. Strool was our pastor last Sunday at the absence of our pastor. He brought us two helpful sermons. The Debarah Art and Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. F Goodwin on Golden Ave. The club furnished plans for a two days fair to be given June the 16th and 17th. A program will be given each evening. The club plans a great time for all who attend. The S. S. was well attended, class No. 9 getting the banners in both attendance and offering. We are preparing for our Children's Day program the Second Sunday in June. B. Y. P. U. is still progressing with no 1, 2, and 3 clamering for the banner. The Southern Wonder Jubelce quartett worshipped with us Sunday Morning and rendered a very delightful selection for us at the close of the services, they will give a concert for us Friday evening, June 3 Pastor Young returned the last of last week but will continue his vacation this week taking Mrs. Young with him. Pastor Young, Rev. Burton, Mrs. Young and Geraldine Martin went to Kansas City to the graduation exercises of Western College reported a very fine time. Club No. 2 is planning a pie sale, Thursday. If any one wishes to subscribe for the Star by week or year phone James Markham, 4363. James has been successful in getting two persons to take the Star. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. A. L. Branch, Pastor. (Continued on page 4) WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 10, 1927 HOT SPRINGS, ARK., May. 26— Hon. John L. Webb, Supreme Custodian of the Order of the Woodmen of the Union, left Saturday, o. 's European trip where he will spend three months visiting nine European countries. He is accompanied by Mrs. Webb. They were extended a magnificent reception here Thursday night by their host of friends all wishing them bon voyage. They left here following the reception for Washington, D. C., and from Washington to New York City. Mr. and Mrs Webb will sail from New York Saturday May 28. The office force under leadership of Prof. S. M. Wyatt, office statistician, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Webb to the station, where they posed for a picture standing near the train which bore them away. A PEEP IN ON NEOSHO. The Editor had a chance to peep in on Neosho B. Y. P. U. and S. S. Conventions last week. He was convinced that this is the most live wire B. Y. P. U. Convention in the State. The B. Y. P. U. Stunt Night was really entertaining with short pageants of the Savior, solos, duets, restitations, medleys, etc. They held the audience until after 12:00 o'clock Mrs. Minnie Owens of Fort Scott, Kansas, a wonderful woman heads this Convention. Rev. M. J. Smith of Fort Scott, a thinker and a preacher, heads the Sunday School Convention. This Convention did so real instructive and constructive work in its departmental meetings. We hope to have full details of Convention and the pictures of the two heads next week. One report and cut is in, only waiting for the other. Mt. Zion Church and Pastor Beat- Their entertainment was superb. This ty are exceptional from many points. church sends its minister to school 9 months in the year and pays his salary just the same—can you beat it? ASKS $25000 FOR ACCIDENT IN WHICH HUS BAND LOST LIFE MEMPHIS, TENN., June 9—Mrs. Mattle Olton filed suit against O. J. Tribble for $25,000 for the death of her husband, Ottis Olton, who was killed when Tribble's car struck the motorcycle on which Olton was riding, April 13, 1926. The accident occurred at the corner of N. Seventh and Auction St. M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A The Special Committee of the Y. W.C.A. wishes to take this method to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the success of the Fashion Show at Masonic Hall, Wednesday, May 25. In the Popularity Contest Miss Myrra Hoece told the highest num ber of votes and received the cedar chest filled with twenty or more lovely articles. Her amount was $149.12, Miss Myrtle Hurst re ceived second prize which was a cedar chest, her amount was $48.00. Mrs. Iola Barker came third with $21.70 her prize was a floor lamp. Mrs. Davenport reported $7.80 and Mrs. Jessie Sneed 8.00. The total amount re feed including door receipts was $710.00. Too much credit cannot be given the members of this committee. The Fashion Show idea was advanced by Mrs. Jas. Hicks and Mrs Mamie Moore. The other members of the commit tee are Mrs. Vashti Crutcher, Mrs. Beatrice Sexton and Mrs. F. O. Miller, Chairman. A miscellaneous shower will be given for the Y. W. C. A. Thursday June 9 from Sto 9 p. m. Every (Continued on page 4) while here on earth I trod, Then I .know your spirit dwells within Oh, God; Oh Mighty God! FT. SCOTT NOTES The Shiloh Baptist Church with her force, is still on the firing line. Pastor M. J. Smith has set before us "A we can finish it campaign," which is to net $1000 by or on the Fourth Sunday in Sept. 1927. We plan to finish our Church out and out The building as it stands today, has cost us $15,000. This does not include material of the old structure, that was used in the construction of the new edifice nor the five lots that comprises the church property. The following is our program for June 12th by the Deaconess Board. A. M. 10:45—Praise services by B. Y. P. U. Secretary. 11:00-Sisters assist in services. 11:15-Paper by Sister Roy Dod- 11:15—Paper by Sister Roy Dodson, subject: "Christianity has done for Womanhood." doing lot Worthington. 11:25—Solo by Sister Estheh Terry. 11:30—Song. 11:35—Special Sermon to Women by the Pastor. 12:10—Missionary Offering.. 12:15—Church offering. 12:20—Duet by Thomason and Tomlin 12:25—Report and Announcements. 12:30—Closing Song. P. M. 8:00—Choir march to stand singing. 8:10—Prayer and Scripture Reading 8:15—Song by Choir. 8:20—Paper by Sister T. T. Rosson, subject: "The Condition of Womanhood, where Christ is not known." 9:30—Solo by Sister Rached Turk. 8:35—Sermon by the Pastor. The Neosho Baptist S. S. & B. Y. P. U. Convention held a wonderful session with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Moneys collected from all sources were something like Five Hundred and One Dollars. The Rev. Chas. O. Marshall, pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church at Chanute, Kans., made a record for his Lord, His Church and for himself, in the delivery of that profound sermon, which was full of logic, on "Religious Education." I recommend Rev. Marshall to the Program Committee of any Baptist (Continued on page 4) WHITE HOOD- LUM SHOOTS AGED NEGRO WHOM JURY HAD FREED TALLADIGA, ALA., June 7- Alabama white men must kill a Negro anyhow. The law doesn't mean any thing to them. An aged Negro had been suspected of killing a wealthy white farmer. About two years ago W. D. Smelly, a white farmer was killed and finally Luke Ware an aged Negro was accused of the slaying. Ware was finally tried for the killing of Smelley and was acquitted in Circuit Court here Tuesday. As soon as the jury returned a verdict of acquittal for Ware he was shot and critically a wounded as he left the courthouse by Chum Smelley, brother of the slain man. The jury had just returned the verdict freeing Ware and the aged man was walking down the courthouse steps when Chum Smelley stepped up, fired two shots at Ware then walked into the sheriff's office and surrendered. Smelley is being held without bond pending outcome of Ware's wounds. Physicians at the hospital where Ware was taken hold out little hope for the wounded man's recovery. KANSAS LOOSES TO OKLAHOMA One must plant, another must water and another must gather, but God giveth the increase; these are laws for the development in the Spiritual Kingdom. Mr. B. B. Edworthy, State Boys' Work Secretary, is leaving our State to go to Oklahoma, where the field for sowing spiritual grain seemingly is in more need. We cannot believe Oklahoma will be the same; if this true hearted, unselfish, unprejudice and true representative of Christ, sow the seed of brotherly love and fatherly care irrespectfully of race as he knows how to do and will do. He is one man, who is solid to the bone, on things menat to carry out the Spirit of our Christ in Jno. 17th chapter. Truly a broad hearted, straight forward and lovable man has left the State. Cherryvale News Notes. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH REV. WM. THOMAS. PASTOR Sunday School 9:45, opened by Supt McBurgess; lesson taught by regular teachers and reviewed by Pastor Thomas. Mornig service 11:45, devotions led by Deacon Mc Burgess and Metcalf, afterwhich the meeting was opened to everybody for a good talk meeting. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas and neice, Mae Lett, motored to Independence, Saturday on business. Miss Zelia Wheaton was a business visitor in Parson, Saturday. Mrs. Ruth Wheaton was an Independence, visitor, Saturday. Mr. Levie Jones and Ervin Clay motored to Independence, Saturday on business and pleasure. Mrs. Louise Dixon and Miss Nannie Roberson of independence, spent Sunday evening in Cherryvale. Mrs. Bessie Lett spart Saturday evening in Cherryvale, visiting. Mr. Sam Richardson of Kansas City and brother, Chas. Fields of Chanute, motored down to visit relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd McIntosh of Baxter Springs motored here Sunday to visit relatives and attend to some business. Mr. Edward Stringer The Convention adjourned to convene with the Second Baptist Church at Iola, Kanz., June 1928. Our Sick:—Sisters Maggie Bruce Maggie Mullen, Mary Langford, Omedia Saurilers and Priscilla Johnson. Five Cents Per Copy CLUBS AND CLUB ROOM EVILS WRITTEN BY MRS. OLGA BAKER Reviewed By Rev. J. E. Douglas There are two kinds of clubs, one for elevation and advancement, another for destruction degradation Clubs, if organized right should advocate a strong religious influence to Christianize humanity and bring mankind into a closer fellowship with God. Influence through the right kind of an organization has been a great lever in lifting many from the lowest depth of ignorance. There is a second class of Clubs, its object is to undermine the foundation of Christian civilization The class is known as clubs and clubrooms. This system of clubs has a destructive rather than a constructive influence. The time has come that the people, especially the Christian should use every moral persuasion and effort to lessen the influence of clubrooms for they are the down fall of our young people. Too many husbands and fathers are leading the way to the places of vice, and the young men are following in their footsteps. Not only is the clubroom destroying young men but its doors stand open to destroy the young girls. Many of our girls, some of them from the best families, some from our high schools are influenced to visit these club rooms. One of the greatest causes of our young people falling away from the church is the neglect of the right kind of training in the home and disinterested spirit of the parents and others claiming to be the light of the world. Therefore each of us should be careful and cautious in our habits and practice especially praent and Christians. In conclusion, let me say the club room is a trap baited with pool tables, cards, dice, dance, music, drink and immorality. The club room is a trap that's set, To lure the young man in a net; It takes away all Christ desire; His very soul is set on fire. The pool tables are all fine; The wood work polished to a shine, The cues are tapped so nice and neat To cheer the young men when they meet. The young men, then I am told, Are very anxious to spend their gold And every ball they learn to roll, Is a seal to damn their very soul. As the pool room route that leads There is no route, he likes so well, to hell. One reason he likes this route so well, The time is so swift from the pool room to hell. There's not a curve, there's not a hill; It's all down grade from the pool room to hell. There's not a collision, the devils say The train runs like lightening and all one way. There's not a whistle, there's not a hell, There's not a stop from the pool room to hell. They will not heed God's warning city. The soul that sinneth; soon must die. ANNOUNCEMENTS Topeka District, Missouri and Kansas Annual Conference, C. M. E. Church, July 5-10 at Hutchinson. Kansas Baptist State B. Y. P. U., and Sunday School Convention, June 14-17 at Independence. Golden Jubilee Anniversary of St. Paul A., E. Church, June 12-19. Nation Wide Race Day, June 17. National B. Y. P. U., and Sunday School Congress, June 22-26, at Nashville, Tenn. Howard University, Washington, D. C., is celebrating their program. Commencement events, June 2nd to 11th, 1927, which is be a full week of COOKED FOOD SALE There will be a cooked food sale given by the members of the II. T. Burleigh Music Club, Saturday, June 11th at the Jordan Building, corner of Main at Elm Streets. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m., at 35c per plate. The public is invited to help us in this effort. Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson (By REV. P B. FITEWATER, D.D., Dear Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (8, 1897, Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for June 12 PETER DELIVERED FROM PRISON LESSON TEXT—Acts 18:1-17. GOLDEN TEXT—Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all—Pa. 84:19 PRIMARY TOPIC—God Takes Care of Peter JUNIOR TOPIC — God Answers Prayer for Peter INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—How Does God Deliver Us? YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Power of United Prayer. 1. Peter's imprisonment (vv. 1-4). 1. By whom (v. 1). Herod, the grandson of the wicked Herod who slew the innocent children of Bethlehem. 2. The reason (v. 3). 2. The Reason (V. 3). It was to gain the favor of the Jews. Herod was not a Jew, but an idolomite, therefore knew that his success was dependent upon his having the good will of the Jews. Herod for the sake of popularity manifested a deep sympathy for degenerate Judaism. It was but the sympathy of the politician. Since the church had developed so as to be a successful rival of Judaism, indeed was already displacing it, he saw an opportunity to curry favor with the Jews by putting forth his hands against it. He was arrested, put into prison and guarded by four quaternions of soldiers. A quaternion is a guard of four soldiers. Humanly speaking, it was impossible to escape. They had doubtless heard of Peter's escape from jail before, so they thought they would take no risks this time. However, they made one fatal mistake—they left out God. II. The Church of God In Prayer (v. 5). The church was at a crisis. Her situation was most grave. James, one of the brethren of the church, was dead, and Peter, the most prominent of all, was in prison. In this desperate strait they did the wise thing—they betook themselves to prayer. It was a noteworthy prayer. 1. It was unto God, not unto men, or to be beard of men. This is a very common fault today. All true prayer is unto God. 2. It was united prayer. There is peculiar power in the united prayer of God's people. 3. It was an intensely earnest prayer. It was more than unceasing prayer. It was the earnest desire of the soul as it stretched itself out toward God 4. It was definite prayer. They specifically offered prayer to God for Peter. Their prayer was concentrated, definite and specific. III. Peter Delivered by an Angel (v. 6-11). 1. Peter sleeping (v. 6). This shows that he was not greatly disturbed over the matter. The Lord keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Illim. (Isa. 20:3). 2. Peter leaves the prison (vv. 7 10). A heavenly light shone in the prison. The angel amote Peter on the side; the chains fell off. Peter put on his clothes and passed by one guard after another through the iron gate out into the city. 3. The effect upon Peter (v. 11). Although the matter was so wonderful to Peter, even outside his consciousness, when he came to himself he was assured beyond peradventure that God had miraculously delivered him from Herod's wicked hands. IV. Unconscious Unbelief (vv. 12-10). 1. Behavior of Peter and the church (vv 12.17). Peter went to the house of Mary and knocked. The knock was answered by Rhoda who was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, and ran in and told them that Peter was at the gate. The disciples were not prepared for such good news, and even accused her of madness. She, undaunted, invisted. They ofered as an explanation that perhaps it might be Peter's guardian angel in his likeness. They got more than they expected. Peter rehearsed unto them the Lord's dealing with blim and in structured them to make these things known unto James and the bishop. 2. Behavior of the soldiers (vv. 18.10). There was great agitation among them as to what had become of Peter. This was a serious matter since they were responsible for him. Not being able to account for Peter's escape, Herod commanded that they be put to death. After this Herod went down to Caesarea. Here he was indored as God. Because he arrogated this honor to himself, the Lord smote him Herod died, but the Word of the Lord grew and multiplied. Life and Death It is good when the garden of life and the sepulcher of death are linked with Him who was crucified. He makes the garden tenfold richer and more beautiful. He robs the sepulcher of its terror and gloom.—Itev, Alex Smellie, D. D. Cynicism I hate cynicism a great deal worse than I hate the devil; unless, perhaps, the two were the same thing.—R. L. Stevenson. NOTICE! STATE BOARD MEETING, JUNE 14.17. INDEPENDENCE, KANS. MAPLE STREET CHURCH, REV CHAS. TEAL, PASTOR. Dear Pastor, Co-workers, Leaders of W. H. and F. M. Society, Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. organizations- This is to notify you that the next regular Quarterly Board Meeting of the Executive Board of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas, will be held in connection with State Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Conventions, which meet at Independence, Kansas with the Maple Street Baptist Church, Rev. Chas. Teal, pastor, on June 14-17. All members of the Board and Pastors of Churches are requested to be present. All regular businesses are to be transacted and plans to relieve the present obligation of the Convention. The demands of the Missionary and Educational Work require the prayerful, sober and serious consideration of the leaders of the Convention. At this time, we have a deficit of over $2600.00, which must be raise. This debt must be raised before we can go forward with the great work that challenges the claims of our Christian religion. The Supt. of Missions is and has been urging "The Special Drive" and has out Soliciting Cards for the same. It is our most earnest request that the Pastors push the cards that have been sent them and those given the members; and request that they report at the meeting in Independence. What ever amount raised from the Cards will be on our church debt or State Obligation. The Missionary is sacrificing the National Convention, is a great inspiration to any worker, in order to raise the deficit on our Convention. Let all the Pastors please rally to this effort. Brother Pastor, please give this your special attention. We suggest that a special committee be appointed by the congregation for the purpose of raising money for our State work. All the Districts fell far below their regular amounts at the close of the past quarter. Districts that have $400.00 gave only $100.00; other that have given $200, gave $50.00 and $25. This is the cause of the debt. If the Pastors and Churches do not rally and send larger amounts to the State work, we will be compelled to close out our help to the Mission Field and shut the doors of the Seminary. We have 51 Mission Stations that need our help in Kansas, they are actually perishing for the Gospel. Will we sit still, and not make a fighting effort for these needy field? Our request for this Board Meeting is that the larger churches will send $50.00 or more to this meeting and the smaller churches $20.00 or more. Pastors, please make the effort, begin now, appoint a committee, let them canvass the membership. Ask every member to give. Please make one rally for State Missions as you would for your church debt or building program. It is expected that all pastors will attend the Convention at Independence, a great program of inspiration and information is planned. Brethren, plan, work and pray for the cause of the Kingdom in our State. Meet us at Independence, June 14-17. DR. W. A. BOWREN, Pres. A. W. ROSS, Executive Sec. Kansas City, Kan. News KING SOLOMON INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH S. Montgomery, R. Th. D. D., Pastor The Sunday School forces led by Mrs. Ela Bohanon, Supt. went over the top. The session was well attended. The a. m. services were opened with the officers in their places. The choir was at its best and rendered sweet music. The pastor preached an instructive sermon, sub. "Untroden Path" The sermon was very helpful. Miss Mildrid Jenkins and Miss Gertrude Bradshaw, members of the Calvary Baptist Church of Topeka were among the many visitors with us Sunday. B. Y. P. U. was not so well attended, owing to the fact that so many things were on in and around the city. The pastor preached at 8 o'clock a. m. to the delight of a great congregation. The many clubs are working hard looking forward to the pastors trip to the Congress, at Nashville, tenn. Hear the Special Sermon, Sunday a. m. The First Sunday is the day set aside that we, the King Solomon members may come home. 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Men's Rubber Heals 50c Men's half soles Leather $1.00 Men's hat soles Panco $1.00 Ladies half soles 75c Rubber Heel: Lades' 35c Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed. I. E. Reddick, 739 N. St. Francis Official State & Districts Kansas Baptist Directory. A Roster of Our State Official Family: CONVENTION PROPER President ... W. A. Bowren, D. D. 1060 Washington Blvd, Kansas City. Vice President ... J. T. Elias 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburg. Rec. Sec. ... B. L. Marchant, 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer ... W. H. Young, D. D. 310' Quincy St., Topeka. Statistician ... A. L. Gardner 615 S. 23rd St., Parson Auditor ... G. N. Jackson 901 Missouri St., Lawrence Executive Secretary and Supt of Mission ... A. W. Ross 821 Clay St., Topeka. Evangelist ... P. D. Skinner, D. D. 520 Spring St. Koffeyville. President ... Mrs. Emma Gaines, 1182 Buhanan St. Topeka. Recording Sec. Mrs. Wm. Smothers Atchison. Corresponding Sec. Mrs. I. F. Bates 1713 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer ... Mrs. Millie Anderson 516 E. 5th St. Coffeyville. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President ... H. I. Monroe 1156 Clay St. Topeka. Secretary ... Mrs. Susie Smith Herrington. Treasurer ... A. E. Clark 1508 Clark St. Parsons. B. Y. P. U. President ... H. T. Sims 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Secretary. Miss Mattie O. Bradshaw 1547 Quincy St. Topeka. Treasurer ... Mrs. Pauline Wilson 822 Olive St. Ottawa. Neosho Valley District Baptist Association. and its Auxiliary Conventions: 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 St. Mary Bapt. Church Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor RUBE CRANE, Reporter Sunday was a high day begin ning with Sunday School at its regular hour, 9:30 with Supt. and officers present. A ttendance was wonderful. Lesson was wonderfully reviewed by Sister Mimie White. During the evangelistic period conducted by the pastor, over 45 came forward to be prayed for. At the 11:00 a.m. services after devotion led by the deacons. The Home Mission Sisters had charge of the program which was very good. Rev. Wm. Thompson read for the Scripture reading Matt. 16:11-12 afterwhich the pastor delivered the message. He chose his text and theme from "Rise up and let us be going." The pastor preached a powerful sermon, seemingly everyone enjoyed. Invitations were extended. One came forward. B. Y. P. U. at 5:30. Attendance very good. The Juniors were in charge of the program, they also won the banner for finance. During the program period, Bro. H. T. has gave some interesting remarks. At the close of the Union Sister Myrtle Sanders gave an interesting talk which was very good At the 8 o'clock services, Devotion was led by deacons. Rev. Wm Thompson read for Scripture reading Acts 13: 1-7, arterwhich pastor reached on the subject, "The Man who Bettere Cdconditions in the City." The pastor preached a soul stirring sermon. Invitations were extended. One came forward. The President of the Union would be delighted to have all who can be present at the B. Y. P. U. Every Sunday evening. All who can, be sure and come to Home Mission, Friday afternoon at 2:30. SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT ASSO- CIATION AND AUXILIARIES. My dear Brethren: The time is fast approaching for our Annual Association, which will convene at Pratt, Kansas, August 10 to 21st., Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pastor. I am beginning, now, to remind you of our meeting, and make the follow- Secretary.....Mrs. M. G. Glover, Chanute, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. F. Cohran, Fort Scott, Kansas SUNDAY SCHOOL, CONVENTION. President.....Rev. M. J. Smith, Fort Scott, Kansas Vice Pres.....Mrs. Bettie Cooper, Paola, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Lida Crump, Olathe, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Carrie Whitever Fort Scott, Kansas BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION. President.....Mrs. M. L. Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Vice Pres.....Mr. Minor Fleming, Fort Scott, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Elsie Lewis Ottawa, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Martha Baker Olathe, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION. President.....Rev. J. A. Rucker, Paola, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. F. W. Williamson Hillsdale, Kansas Secretary.....Mr. Ike Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Treasurer.....Rev. James Wilson Ottawa, Kansas Officers of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER: Moderator.....Rev. G. T. Italmey 920 N. Clay, Junction City. Vice Moderator.....Rev. M. T. Waters Salina, Kansas. General Secretary—Lewis N. Grimes 615 W. 10th Junction City General Treasurer.....Bro Frank Tyler 907 N. Elm, Abilene, Kans. Statistician-Auditor.....W. P. Warder Ellsworth, Kansas WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION President .....Sister M. D. Jones 509 W. 13th Junction City Vice Pres. ...Sister Carrie L. Davison Route 9 Box 93, Emporia Rec. Sec. .....Sister Essie D. Bryant 330 N. 2nd, Salina. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President .....Sister O. E. Jackson 490 S. Cottage Ave Salina Vice Pres .....Sister Maude Curtis ing request, first, remember our work daily in your prayers, second, begin now to collect your annual money; third, go carefully over your Church roll, and give us an accurate statistical report that we may know our strength, possibilities, and responsibilities; that is, give us the exact number of members, the exact number added this year, and how. The correct value of property. Moneys raised and paid for education and mission. Have letters made out carefully and adopted by the Church. Only the Church has a right to say what kind of a letter will represent her in these meetings. Our Sunday School State Convention will convene at Independence, Kansas, June 14 to 17. Our state work is much behind. Our District has not met its obligations to the State. I am asking therefore, that you send a special offering from your Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. for the work. Our district should carry up, if possible, its deficit. Letters will reach you speaking of a special offering for our Congress, to which I hope you will also respond Brethren, it is the Lord's work, and He is depending on us to do it. Are we dependable? Yours for the coming Kingdom. REV. J. W. HAYES, MOD 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 14, 15, 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 them to bring them. Bring a special offering for our Publishing House in Nashville, Tenn. Pastors. Give the young people a chance and you will be proud of them in the near future. TO THE BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF KANSAS. This will rail your attention, the Annual session of the Kansas Baptist State Sunday School Convention The Negro Star—For the good of the People AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION President ...Sister Lois Vera Grimes 615 W. 10th St. Junction City. Vice Pres.....Sister Anna Chaves Abilene, Kansas. Rec. Sec. Sister Burnadetta Brummell Saline, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. President ..Rev. A. G. Mason Strong City, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. J. W. Johnson N. Mulberry, Abilene, Kansas 615 W. 10th St. Junction City Gen. Sec.....Lewis N. Grimes Gen. Music Director.....Sister Geraldine Bryant Hudson, 320 N. 2nd. St. Salina, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS. Main Body Rev. J. Moore, Nicodemus, Kansas Rev. J. H. Bruce, 9th and Yuma St. Manhattan, Kansas Monday at 7:30 o'clock p. m., and one hour during the session except, Sunday. Second Day, Tuesday, Sunday School Convention. Third Day, Wednesday, Baptist Young People's Union Convention. Fourth Day, Thursday, W. H. & F. Mission Convention. Fifth and Seventh Day, Friday and Sunday, The Main Body. Sixth Day, Saturday a. m. and Evening Auxiliary Missions, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas. Rev. J. H. Bruce, Pastor. Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. Devine, 614 W. 9th St., Junction City, Kansas. Pcv. E. L. Vails, 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 1000 Agents A $30,000 in cash priz Find pop Col and abou cont THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. WICHITA, KANSAS. of Kansas which will convene with the Siaple Street Baptist Sunday School of Independence, June 16, and 17, 1927, unless a change in date is made on account of the SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS. IN which case you will be notified. This will also call your attention to the election of your program delegate on the first Sunday in May, and send the same to me immediately. We are planning to have as our guest, a special speaker on Religious Sister Alberta Payne, 519 W. 13th St. Alberta Citr, Kansas Junction City, Kansas AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION Secretary W. H. and F. M. Convention Board. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions and the Quarterly Board Meetings: The 24th Annual Association and Auxiliaries will meet Monday before the Second Lord's Day in August as follows: 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. Officers of the Southeast ern Missionary Bartist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions. SOUTH FASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Moderator Rev. J. T. Ellas 211 E. 10th St, Pittsburg 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Treasurer..... Rev. L. J. Brown 2144 Morton Ave. Parsons. Time of meeting of Southeastern Association, Thursday before the 4th Lord's Day of July. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention convenes Tuesday be fore 4th Lord's Day in July: President .....Mrs. Mary Dial 101b N. Broadway, Pittsburg. Vice President .....Mrs. Clara Brown 221 Park Ave., Baxter Springs. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT S. S. CONVENTION. President.....Rev. A. L. Gardner, WANTED to Sell the STAR HAIR GROWER; a Wonderful Dressing and Grower CAN BE USED WITH OR WITHOUT IRONS If you like, we will teach you the STAR HAIR GROWER SYSTEM of hair, face and beauty culture by mail. Persons finishing our course in hair and beauty culture will receive a certificate of proficiency issued by the BEAUTY CULTURE DEPARTMENT of the Star Hair Grower Mfr. After learning our course you will be able to open a hairdressing parlor in your own home. Send one dollar for a full supply of Hair Grower, at agent's price, if you wish to become an agent, so that you may begin selling the grower at once, and with your first order we will send you our terms for teaching you the system. 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General Sec.....Miss Bertha Robinson Cherryvale, Kans. Treasurer.....Mrs. M. Lytle, Chetopa B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. President.....$Rev. Wm. Thomas Cherryvale, Kans. Vice President.....Miss Ruby Meachem 2414 Morton, Parsons District Supervisor.....S. S. Hester Pittsburg, Kans. Gen. Sec. Miss Bonzetta Washington Independence, Kans. Treasurer.....Miss Marjorie Gunter MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION. President.....Rev. J. S. King 420 W. 3rd St., Cherryvale, Kans. Vice President.....Rev. H. Hopkins Pittsburg, Kans. Gen. Sec.....Rev. J. P. Williams, Route 5, Parsons. Treasurer.....S. M. Archile 902 W. 13th St. Coffeyville Instructor...Rev. P. D. Skinner, D. D. Coffeyville, Kans. Convenes Monday before Fourth Lord's Day in July. YOUNG LADIES DISTRICT CON. Auxiliary to S. S. Con.) President.....Mrs. E. M. Wyatt 403 S. 14th St. Independence. S. S. Convention, B. Y. P. U., Convention and Young 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: Northernastern District Missionary Baptist Association and Auxilia ies 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. Moderator ..... Rev. Chas. Favors 1608 Holman St., Joseph, Mo. Vice Moderator ..... Rev. M. Houston MKT. 1774 JONES FILLING FULL SUPPLY ON CRANK CASE S Leave or Phone Your Order JACKSON & COMPANY AMBULANCE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered LICENSED EMBALMER Arrangements are incomple THE PERSONAL SERVICE Abner B. Ja Phone Mkt. 4310 V. L. VAN LEU—REAL 628½ N. Main — SERVICES AS A BEST BARGE On Sale & For a Comfortable and A Safe Place to T SEE ME BEFO USING BEFORE AND AFTER USING Chisolm's Fairy Queen Restorer Hair Dye STOP--Don't use another drug of Hair Dye, just put this ad out and send it with a $1.65 for a trial order of FAIRY QUEEN RE- STORER HAIR DYE. Box of BATING PRESSING OIL, and a box of SAINING SKIN WHITENER. and a box of GUARANTEED or Money payable to Address D. C. Chilimol. HAIR SPECIALIST, Box 1331, Wichita, Kansas. Dept. W 308 South 9th St., Hiawatha, Kans. Gen. Sec. .....Cora J. James Box 226 Tonganoxie, Kans. Box 226 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer.....Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Audito.....L. Shook K. V. S. Taneky Kans. K. V. S. Topea, Kans. ...Board Members—Rev. M. J. Stewart, Rev. G. D. Saunders, Rev. M. Frazier. Life Members—Rev. J. D. Hunt. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hayes, Mrs. L. V. Halm. District Missionary, Rev. G. N. Coway, North 3rd St., Leavenworth President W. H. & F. Mission Con- vention, Mrs. Wm. Smothers, 1016 North 10th, Atticaon, Kent 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. Marchand 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer.....Rev. J. E. Douglas 1204 Cleveland, Wichita. 2nd qtr. terly 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. 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Let your articles be brief and to the point. CITY ITEMS Miss Mattle Dobbs, one of the advance students of Kansas Vocational School at Topeka, is in the city visiting her auntie, Mrs. M. E. Robinson and cousin Mrs. Malissia Layne. Mrs. Helen Shepherd has returned from the Kansas Vocational School, where she has spent a very profitable school year. Mrs. Helen Jamison made a pleasant visit Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan in Arkansas City. Mrs. V. M. Sims has been very sick for the past week, but is a little improved now. We hope she will soon be at herself again. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whitlow, 703 Matthewson are improving after a serious attack of heart trouble. We wish for them health. Mesdames Thos. Fines, F. C. Helm, and others, who are interested in the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs are in Topeka, attending the State Meeting. Mrs. Helen Jamison made a pleasant visit Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan in Arkansas City. Dr. Alonza Scott, a composer, player, poet and reader, who has spent 20 years abroad, has given three very helpful entertainments of his own compositions. Indeed his is wonder ful. Mrs. Jno. Chandler of Caldwell, was a visitor in the city during the week. Mrs. Eliza Payne of Kansas City, is visiting in the city with her mother. Mrs. A. Henderson. A splendid program has been arranged in the celebration of Children's Day the Golden Jubilee Sunday at 3:00 p. m. A special feature will be the Pageant with Miss Hinwatha Brown as Mrs. Children's Day, Miss Dorothy Humphrey Queen of the Golden Jubilee and attendants. Mrs. Ruth Kimble Turner of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Williams, 939 Indiana. Mr. J. R. Greer, Pullman Porter, was called to Chicago, Ill., on business by the Pullman Co., June 1, 1927. The Golden Rule Club gave a picnic May 30, every one enjoyed himself. IS IT RIGHT? Urder an assumed name, I wrote the University Have Association, Inc. and asked for a place on the "Floating University;" I advised that I was colored and they answered: "We are unable to consider your application." I then wrote for a place for one young man, M. T. Fort, to work his way, and was again turned down. These young folks take this trip to learn the world; and they return, ignorant of 12,000,000 of Negroes here in their home land. YMCA The Committee of Management of the Water Street Branch Y. M. C. A. held their regular monthly meeting on June 1. In addition to the regular business, the officers of the committee were elected. Dr. T. G. Perry, Chairman; B. W. Crawford, vice chairman; Alfred Terrell, Secretary; G. L. Scott, Treasurer; J. T. Chinneth, Chairman of Finance Committee. The various committees were appointed. The committees and chairmen are as follows: Finance; J. T. Chinneth. Foreign Work: Dr. T. G. Perry. Memtership: J. T. Chinneth. Boys Work: Dr. C. R. Price. Social Work: Grant Ewing. Physical Health, Recreation: D.. H. N. Sims. Religious; G. L. Scott. POST STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 DAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher Assistant Editor 5500 and D. 3793.....Advertising Agent St. Phone M. 1665.....Local Editress The 14th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita, M. 1879. OPTION RATES: $1.50 .00 .50 .20 First sign name whether or not it is to be paper. We reserve the right to reject any at once, when you fail to receive your re later that Wednesday noon will appear as be brief and to the point. Camp and Conference: Alfred Terrell. House Committee: T. E. Work. Building and Grounds: B. W. Crawford. Employment: T. S. Harwell. Music: Ernest Powell. HE PROVED HIS WORTH Mr. B. V. Edworthy, for six years, State Boys' Work Secretary of the Kansas Young Men's Christian Association, has resigned; to become the State Secretary for Boys' Work, in Oklahoma. Under the leadership of Mr. Eworthy, Kansas was the first State to have Negro Boys at the State Boys' Camp. He has had them for each of the six years he has been in the State; also, because of his influence, Negro boys have enjoyed every privilege of the Older Boys' Conference; and have been elected to office; also, Negro boys have become members of local clubs (III-Y) where the number did not warrant a club of their own. St. Paul Notes. Rev. J. T. Smith, Presiding Elder of the Topeka District, was present at the session of our Bible School at 9:30 a. m. Rev. Smith was our former pastor. He expressed his pleasure of meeting again with us, and finding active and loyal workers in the S. S. At 11:00 a. m., there was a good attendance, Rev. J. T. Smith delivered a wonderful sermon, "What it means to live the Christ life, to serve God in Spirit and in truth and to fird in him our guide, and refuge in every need." The A. C. E. League Meeting was held at 7:00 p. m. A gloom was casted over our church deeply affecting the members and friends, over the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Lulu Johnson, one of our faithful members, and was a Stewardess of Board No. 1 Her funeral was held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, officiating. Rev. Brooks and the delegates are attending the District Conference & S. S. Convention held at Wellington this week. A special and splerid program is arranged for next Sunday by the members of the S. S., at 3.00 p. m., in celebrating Children's Day and the Golden Jubilee Anniversary. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The members of the G. L. A. Club meet Tuesday afternoon, May 31, with Mrs. L. Harris and Mrs. V. Griffin in the home of Mrs. Harris. They were delighted to have present with them a former member, Mrs. Mario Williams of Tulsa, Okla., as a visitor, who expressed her pleasure of being with the Club members again The Club will hold their closing meeting for the season on Friday 11:00 a.m. with Mesdames F. Wilkins, and C. Tillman in the home of Mrs. Wilkins. The election of officers will be held, afterwhich break fast will be served by the hostesses. Toasts will be given and an especially arranged program rendered. GOLDEN JUBILEE PROGRAM GOLDEN JUBILEE PROGRAM ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Sunday, June 12—Program by Junior Choir. Monday, June 13—Program by the Church. Tuesday, June 14—Program by Masons, Shrine, Consistory, Eastern Star, Heroine of Jericho. Wednesday, June 15—Elks. Thursday, June 16—Ladies' Clubs, Y. M. C. A., and Y. W. C. A. Court of Chantine. Sunday, June 19-11 a.m. Preaching. 3.00 p. m. Rally. The Negro Star—For the good of the People Sunday night—Program, Sr. Choir. F. C. Helm, Chair. Jno. Chinneth, Treas. S. F. Flemming, Sec. C. E. Brooks, Pastor. Strong City News Rev. D. H. Marshall, Pastor. As Sunday, May 29th was the Fifth Sunday, the sisters had charge of the services. Attendance at Sunday School was good, Pastor Marshall very beautifully reviewed the lesson beautifully reviewed the lesson. At 11 o'clock he preached a splen did sermon from the last clause of the 4th verse of the 17th chapter of St. John. At 8 o'clock a program was rendered under the auspices of the Mission Sisters, collection for the day $5.00. The Supt and children are preparing a program for Children's Day. Georgia and Claire McCroy are visiting in Manhattan. The T. M. Levis family drove to Dunlap, Decoration Day. Floyd Morris, wife and cousin Jaunita Holt, visited his sister, Bertha Moore and family recently. Mrs A Mc Lan went to Iola last week to see a nephew who is sick Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Levis are sending out invitations for the wedding of their daughter, Mary to Carl Moore of Ocuncil Grove which is to be June 9th. The Mission Circle met last week at Sister Beasley's. The lesson was taught by Rev. Marshall, a de lightful lunch was served. This week the Circle shall meet with Sister Maud Levis. Evelin and Barbara Pennington, Alfred Henry, and Willard Vernon Moore, and Marchellous Lewis are School. attending the Daily Vacation Bible B. Moore, Reporter KING SOLOMON BAPT. CHURCH. S. MONTGOMERY. PASTOR S. S., opened at 9:30 a. m. The session was well attended. At 11:30 a. m., the pastor preached a logical sermon on the subject: "Christian Childhood, and its appropriate nourishment". Text, I. Peter 2:2. The spacious auditorium was crowded and many hearts leaped for joy, as the pastor preached. The Rev. Preston Allen, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church preached at 3:30 p. m., for the Usher Board. The B. Y. P. U., met at usual hour, President U. J. Scott presiding. True and Tried group rendered the program to the delight of all present. Two happy souls were baptized by the pastor at 7:30. The evening services opened by the Choir rendering sweet music. Dr. Montgomery preached on the sub- sect; "Christians, the guests of God." Text Psalms 23:5. Ottawa News. The Senior Mission Circle was entertained Thursday evening by Bro. Ross White. Mrs. Ruth Themmon, vice president, presided. Rev. P. D. Skinner, State Evangelist, preached at Bethany Chapel, Wednesday and Thursday nights. The people always like to hear Rev. Skinner. The people returned from Fort Scott, Saturday, where they attended the Neosho S. S. and B. Y. P. U. convention. 19 Ottawa people were present. Our justor was not with us Sunday as he had to report for duty in Detroit, Monday morning. Rev. A. W. Ross, Supt. of Missions, had charge of the services at Bethany Chapel Sunday. S. S. at 9:45 with a fair attendance. The messengers sent to the District Convention made their reports. At 11 o'clock, Rev. Ross selected as a text I Peter 2:1,2:3; subject, Spiritual Growth. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. Group 3 had charge of the program which was well tendered. Rev. Ross preached an inspiring sermon at 8 o'clock from Matt. 26:36-39. Miss Althea McBrier, who teaches in Topeka has enrolled at O. U. for summer session. The Jr., Mission Circle will be entertained at the home of Miss Mary Elsie Lewis Tuesday afternoon. Among the following are attending the annual meeting of the State Federation of Women's Clubs at Topeka this week; Mesdames Mary B. Allen, Eva Barlow, Winfred Johnson, Emma Armstrong, Harry Johnson Lubell Moore., Madge More, and Miss Martha McBrien. Mr. and Miss. Allen Wash are planning to leave Friday for their new home in California. Mr. Coppage will finish redecorating the interior of Bethany Chapel this week. A. P. Wilson (Continued from page 1) GRADUATION PROGRAM Never before have colored students received so many honors from High School. Myrna Moore was elected to the National Honor Society; while Alma Walters made the Honor Roll for two six weeks' periods. Burnice Hlecks was elected pianist for the Junior-Senior Chorus. The program was sponsored by Mrs. P. M. Bell and Captlan W. L. Hutcherson. Over two hundred people attended. The closing prayer was given by Mr. Hutcherson. Pastor Branch has just returned from the Neosho Valley District Convention and reports a wonderful attendance. Pastor Branch represented Dean Scruggs and he was also a Corresponding Messenger from the Kaw Valley District. He delivered a special address to the Supt. Department and many interesting thoughts and informations were given out. The Busy Bee Club met Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. J. May on Lake St. The president, Mrs. H. Clark, opened the meeting at the above hour. A rice number of members were present. The meeting was enjoyed very much by each one present. The Junior Mission Circle met at the home of Little Windle Bryant on Lake St., Saturday afternoon with the presence of 21 children. Miss Nesteen Graves is president and is a wideawake young woman with Mrs. A, L. Branch, supervisor by her side to encourage her. S. S. opened at 9:30, Supt. J. W. Bryant, all officers and teachers were present. S. S. was well attended with 105 present. 11:00 o'clock, a. m. Pastor Branch preached a wonderful sermon, many hearts rejoiced as they received the message. At 6:30 P. H. Hunter, Supt. of B. Y. P. U., opened the Union with a wide-awake number of young people. True and Tried Section rendered a very interesting program. At 8:00 o'clock, astor Branch delivered another great message. B.Y.P.U.LESSON BY REV. J. W. HAYES 615 Wabash Ave., Wichita, Kansas. LEARNING HOW TO TALK. Ex. 4:10-11, 27-31. Exodus—Going Out. The second book of Moses' covers about 150 years. 430 years mentioned as Israel's sojourn seems to date from God's promise to Abraham recorded Gen. 15:13; Ex. 12:40 Seventeen Israelitish persons went into Egypt, 600,000 came out. In the preceding chapter, we have the call of Moses. In the present chapter we have Moses' answer with excuses. God answered the excuses with miracles as follows: His rod became a serpent; his hands became leprous, then, if needs be water made blood, that Moses might realize the Divine presence and power. The prophet feels inefficient; he had a clumsy tongue. Jehovah reminds him that he who made his tongue can cause it to speak plainly. Hence the marching orders from Egypt, with the promise "I will be with you and teach you." Notwithstanding this assurance Moses resisted. Jehovah is unperced and confess the honor of speaking upon Anon. He commands Moses to speak to Anon and Aaron to the people. Talking is both a gift and an art. Nature it seems has favored some with the gift to talk. We should bear in mind that all of nature's gifts are gifts from God and we are stewards of all our gifts. In learning to talk, to me it seems that our entire being is called into action. The physical, the art of using the tongue; the mental, the culture that has something for which to use the tongue; the Social, the science of a adjusting one's conversation properly in society; the Spiritual, the sincerity, which speaks the truth for God. We have not learned to talk properly until all these elements are NORTH END MEAT MARKET Plate meat, ..... 10c Ib Chuck Steak ..... 15c Ib Chuck Roast ..... 15c Ib Sirloin and Round Steak ..... 25c Ib Porter House Steak ..... 25c Ib 2 for 35c Home made Sausage 18c. nary. This amount is enough to pay all outstanding debts of the Association except the amount owed on the building. MEMBERS, who have not paid their membership for the year are asked to send it in this month if possible. The committee will not meet again until September. Mrs. P. M. Bell was elected as delegate to the Branch Conference, which will be held at Institute, W. Va., July 20-28. OUR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY (Continued from page 1) M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A 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. FIELD IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 1926, 1927 Instructors. Settings. Features. Day School Methods. P. U. Work. Can Mission. Methods Of Bible Study. Baptist Doctrines And History. FORMATION ADDRESS SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONGRESS The Next Meeting Will Be Held In Nash JUNE 22-26, 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL & B.Y.P.U. CONGRESS The Next Meeting Will Be Held In Nashville, Tennessee Lectures By Competent Instructors. Interesting Chautauqua Features. Careful Study Of Sunday School Demonstration In B. Y. P. U. Work. Scientific Study of Christian Missions. New and Interesting Methods Of Painstaking Study Of Baptist Doctrines FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS Careful Study Of Sunday School Methods. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Res. Phone D. 1640-V BEAUTY SHO. proprietor & Operator SOCIAL SCALP TREATMENT FOR SALE. SURS 9 A. M. UNTIL 8 F 1013½ E. 13th St RSEY " Milk home or at your er's. Phone No. M. 3868 Res. P GOLDEN WEST BEAUTY DELLA I. GREER Proprietor & MARCELLING, MANICURING, FACIAL, SCAL TOILET PREPARATIONS FOR SALE 1013½ E. 13th Street HOURS 9 A. M UP STAIRS. 1013 Phone No. M. 3868 Res. Phone D. 1640-V GOLDEN WEST BEAUTY SHO DELLA I. GREER Proprietor & Operator MARCELLING, MANICURING, FACIAL, SCALP TREATMENT TOILET PREPARATIONS FOR SALE. Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. PHONE DOU. 7312 LEO'S MARKET A Full Line of Groceries & Meats WE APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. WE DELIVER MARKET ceries & Meats DE. WE DELIVER A co-operative program is the demand of the hour. God is holding him accountable for his possibilities. In talking we should ask ourselves these questions: (1) Is it true? (2) Is it kind? (3) Is it wise. (4) Is it helpful? friend of the Mary B. Talbert Branch is asked to bring something. Refreshments will be served. The House and Maintenance Committee, Mrs. E. K. Bowers, Chaitman made plans for the shower. The Committee of Management will meet at the Branch, Tuesday evening, June 7. This will be the last meeting until September. The Committee of Management held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. B. F. Hill. The subject discussed was "Negro Women In Industry". The discussion was opened by Mrs. Ruby Jones, Industrial chairman. Plans were completed for a picnic to be given at McKirley Park, July 4. Reports were given by all chairmen, who held committee meetings in May. Mrs F. O. Miller, Chairman of the Special Committee reported $473.42, which has been raised by this committee since its organization in Jan- Daily Departmental Meetings. 109 GAY STREET --- --- rar « s i aa na