Negro Star

THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.21, No.52, LEE THE SPOT LIGHT WHERE?—In the activities of the activities of the black man in America, now in use in the black man, I wish to state a few facts. The history of any people is the history of its greatest men. And I am pleased to say that this race or the has produced a few of that class. You may not see this as I do, but we are still friends. We must live here together, and acknowledge facts. Believing as I do that my race has distinguished itself along this line, proving the fact, I belong to our consideration three men whom I believe you will appreciate the sparks coming from their activities which make history. Toussaint auverture, Frederick Douglass, and Booker T. Washington. They have seen the moral, political, professional, educational and industrial possibilities of the Negro Race. I know that there have been some strokes made upon the above named gentlemen, but no marks, really exist. I ask that you think straight, see straight, and speak straight, and all will be well. You remember that the Negro is not an American by option, but by forced adoption. He was not consulted about coming here, but when he found himself here, he concluded to stay and make the best of it yes and he has obeyed the earliest instructions ever gave to man "To be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth." In 1619 there were just twenty Negroes in America and they lived in one place—Jamestown, Virginia. they were brought over as slaves from Africa in a Dutch Vessel. In two hundred years the twenty had increased to one million and 11 fifty more years to four million, and today there are a little more than twelve million, yes one in every ten persons in the land. Yes and more than that, the evolution of the Negro race, if you please is without a parallel in human history, yes three hundred and fifty years ago just think of it, a chattering savage, hearing commands in an unknown tongue, and responding like a beast in numb obedience; Think sixty-five years ago a commercial cheat to be bought and sold at auction; he looked up and today a preacher of the whole Gospel to the whole people, a lawyer, a banker, a doctor, a teacher, a senator, a poet, a bishop, a college president, find something to match it, in all the records of mankind. The late Booker T. Washington in my opinion was the greatest man of the race. L'Ouverture was a militarist, a liberator, and a dictator of no mean ability. Douglass was an orator, a journalist and a statesman, Washington was an organizer, an educator, and a philanthropist. And success is to be measured by difficulties met and mastered, Booker T. was one of the most successful men of his generation, by sheer force of will, he pushed his way through ignorance and poverty, like a lily pushing its head above the ordure of a cesspool and as he struggled upward, he brought his race up with him. And his method had in it no insistence on political or social equality with the whites; it only insisted as I see it on an equality of worth based on industry, and against the prejudice of one race and the indifference of another, he held hard to his ideals for thirty years and the many thousands of young men and women whom he sent out into useful walks of life, trained in thirty-five or forty trades and industries are living witnesses to his efforts at the betterment of a race. Mr. Washington sought not nor for himself, honors came to him. It was a far cry from a floorless loy cabin, and a meal snatched animal-like from a common dish, to a seat at the president's table, and a guest's place at a queen's tea; a maidess and ignorant boy in a log cabin school house, to a National figure receiving an honorary degree from the oldest University in America; from a bed under a sidewalk in a southern city, to an orator's position at the speaker's stand in that same city, twenty-five years later, before the assembled city council and state senate; from a common lander in a salt mine, to a place on the speakers' program in Paris, with Benjamin Harrison, Archbishop of Ireland, and General Horace Porter, from an obscurity of parentage that lacked even the environing mortality of a family name, to a secure footing of friendship with men like Collis P. Huntington, Morris K. Jessup, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt, but it and send me word. Washington won fame and friends, not because he was a Negro, but because he was a man of no ability. Why he reached so high up was because he stooped so low down. Booker T. Washington was truly a great man as man understands greatness. To close with, may I define great men in my own humble way? A great man is one who has done such orks on none other man has done before him; who has in any way considerably exalted the standard of excellence which he found existing; who has heightened for us our THE MUSICIAN H. T. SIMS, Editor, Negro Star, Selected In a meeting of National Convention Unuerwriters a few days ago, Editor H. I. Sims was selected to represent the S. S. Pub. fishing House; he now has his credentials to put every thinking person and church on record as interested in the freeing of this great institution from all debts in 1930. He is asking every leader to be liberal and teach the followers to be liberal. Every person and nation will be blessed when this great institution is free, with literatue and financial aid. RAKES AMERICAN MARINERS FOR JIM CROWING PEOPLE OF HAITI RAKES AMERICAN MARINERS FOR JIM CROWING PEOPLE OF HAITI NEW YORK, Mar. 15—A raking exposure of the antics of American occupying the black republic of Haiti is contained in "A Jim-Crow Situation in Haiti" published in the Mar. number of Plin Talk and written by E. W. Hutter, himself a white Southerner. In this article, summarized by the N. A. A. C. P., Mr. Hutter declares that marines who rule Haiti, gun in hand, are mainly Southerners, imbu with rabid race prejudice. Received cordially at first by the Haitians, the marines responded by excluding them from their home and club, says Mr. Hutter. The editors of Haitian newspapers, he continues, "spread so much time behind the bers that the street leading to the Haitian penitentiary is known facetiously as Rue des Journalistes." The Americans, both men and women, are described by Mr. Hutter as being inordinate drinkers; "The American Club on Saturday nights resembles a shambles, for when the average American gets drunk he longs for a flight. The American Club is well filled with drunken average Americans. The women keep up with their men in these frequent bouts." As for the Haitians, Mr. Hutter writes; "The Haitians are very modiates drinkers, and the wholesale drunkenness exhibited by the Americans disgusts them healthly. They refuse to consider themselves the social inferiorors of people capable of inferioriors of people capable of such swinishness." Mr. Hutter sees little prospect of improved relations in view of the inveterate cttule of the Americans. idea of the capabilities of our common nature. To see things hither to, invisible to others, and so to embody them, as that, henceforth, others shall see them too; to attempt things heretofore impossible to others, and so to realize them, as that, henceforth, others shall do them too—either of those things in my opinion is a token of a great man. The greatest men have been able to both see and do, they have combined in their characters, equally, insight and energy, elevation of mind and decision of will. Your humble servant, REV. J. E. DOUGLASS, B. S. SHAKE OFF YOUR MENTAL SHACKLES SHAKE OFF YOUR MENTAL SHACKLES (Inter- nal News Bureau ) From "The News," Augusta, Ga. Among the many things that have kept the Negro from enjoying the many blessings of real freedom is his inability to realize the influences which have been exiting his mind in various ways for hundreds, of years. We have been taught too look upon white as an emblem of purity and that all goodness must come from some white source. The pictures in our Bibles and religious literature are all white; for that cause I believe they are Fictitious and misleading, and have done more harm than good. I believe there is something wrong with our religious teaching. We tach that all of God's messengers or angels are white. Some people believe the soul is white. If it were white, it would be visible to the eye. We cannot conceive the idea that angels are of any color. Some songs we sing, with such phrases as "Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow," show that the writer has taken white as an emblem of purity. One of the most deadly poisons we have, which is strychnine, is white. White is not, and never has been, a standard of purity. When the Neo-accepts such teachings he envises himself into the belief that all goodness comes from some white source. It is often that we walk along the street and point with pride upon the signboard at old Santa Claus, a big, good old white man, who has always been good and kind to all children (which is false teaching of course) But the child has never seen a big black Santa Claus, therefore he comes to the conclusion that all good things must come from some white source. The girl who is taught to love white doll, when she is crown and becomes a mother will not be proud of children of her own life now. The lesson taught has been too bitter. Every picture on our walls tells its story and makes some kind of impression on the mind; therefore we should protect only those which would be helpful and avoid all those which teach the lesson of chumiliation. The Newer has accepted false teaching long enough. How long will he be the victim of the intrigue that has made him believe that the was inferior to any people? It is that we must set a new standard of now time for us to realise the first teaching. We must be able to teach race pride without race hatred. We must learn to love others as ourselves, but not better. PROMINENT DIVINE ACCLAIMED HERO OF TRAIN WRECK PROMINENT DIVINE ACCLAIMED HERO OF TRAIN WRECK DR. D. D. CRAWFORD TAKES CHARGE IN CRISIS, RESCUES PASSENGERS AND ADMINISTERS COMFORT. ATLANTA GA, March 25—Rev. D. D. Crawford, of this city, coll. bonding Secretary of the Colle- Baptist Association of Georgia, is being acclaimed today by the Atlanta Constitution and other papers as the hero of a train wreck which took place near Manchester, Georgia, yesterday. "The crash over," says the Constitution's front-page story, "the matacher helped to extricate the conductor from wreckage and recieved instructions from him how to prevent another possible wreck. He sent the flagman to Manchester to give the alarm and summon aid, and then took a red lantern and ran back to place a warning, for other approaching trains. "With three cars and the engine piled into the washout and rain piled down, the preacher began carrying passengers to safety. Drawling down to a spot near the engine he saw that the engineer was in need and just recovering consciousness. To reach the victim he built a rough bridge of timber, snawled over it and with the aid of a tainman carried the engineer across his bridge to safety. Then he helped to bring out more trapped victims and when rescuers from Manchester arrived he aided them in their work. All saved, he gave the injured his blessings and in several cases prayed for them." Brown Harper, Negro, fireman, whose home was in this city, was killed instantly in the wreck and ten passengers and crew were injured. Recent torrential rains were responsible. CLEAN UP!! There is no "sure sign" of spring, but spring should be a "sure sign" of the arrival of that time for the community to clean up. There is no superstition or propheying about this clean-up sign. When warm weather has come to stay (until cold weather returns in autumn) every owner of property and tenant should instinctively feel it his duty to remove the evidences of winter's ravages and to aid and augment nature in her work of rebeautification. Every spring clean-up program should include disposal of winter's accumulation of litter and decayed vegetation, repairing and repainting of buildings, and landscape gardening. Landscape gardening is no longer associated with large estates alone. Cleanliness about the person or the home costs nothing. A community clean-up need involve no expense, except of a moderate amount of labor on the part of the householders. If there ever were excuses for uncleanliness they were removed long ago. What is the compensation of a community-wide clean-up campaign? It improves the general health of the community by removing deposits that are breeding places of disease germs and disease carrying insects. A clean town is a better place in which to live than one that is unsanitary and unlightly. And the best community advertising is the appearance of being "cleaned-up, painted-up and planted-up." HOME MISSION DAY Fourth Sunday, May 26, by order of the Nat. Bapt. Con. of the U. S. A. Dr. L. K. Williams, Pres., Prof. K. B. Hudson, Secretary, Designating fourth Sunday, May 26, as HOME MISSION DAY to be in the churches, S. Ss. and B. Y. P. Us. throughout the bounds of the National Baptist Convention. Pursuant to the above said designation the Corresponding Secretary of the Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, hereby calls the attention of the churches, S. Ss. and B. Y. P. Us. urging upon the Pastors, Supts. and Pres. to a strict observance of the said day. A Missionary program has been arranged, and will be furnished S. Ss. and B. Y. P. Us' which will be mailed in a few days. An urgent request to every one to carry out said program, and to make a liberal contribution to the work of the Home Board and forward same to the headquarters Monday, May 27, Address, 239 Auburn Ave., N. E. Loom 410, Atlanta, Georgia. A. D. WILLIAMS. FIFTY THOUSAND FOR MOREHOUSE FROM ATLANTA COLORFED CITIZENS PLEDGE GENEROUSLY TO ENDOW- MENT CAMPAIGN—C. W. GREEN LEADS, CANVASSERS. ATLANTA, GA. March 29—The Negroes of Atlanta have pledged more than $50,000 to the endowment fund of Morchousse College and the solicitors are still busy in the hope of increasing the total to $75,000. C. W. Greene heads the campaign, which is carried on by fifty canvassers in three teams, led by Dr. C. D. Hubert, A. Bowle and J. B. Blayton, whose teams rank in the order named in the amounts reported. The leaders in individual reports are P. M. Davis, A. C. Curtlight, C. W. Greene and William Driskell. This campaign among Atlanta's colored people is part of the general effort to raise $300,000 for Morehouse, to match the conditional offer of a like amount from the General Education Board of New York. Inaugurating this effort, the Morehouse faculty and students led off some weeks ago with pledges aggregating more than $16,000. The campaign will soon enter upon a national stage, in which the alumni and other friends of the institution throughout the country will be given the opportunity to help. NEGRO BOOKS CONSPICUOUS IN SOUTHERN SHOW NEGRO BOOKS CONSPICUOUS IN SOUTHERN SHOW ATLANTA, GA., March 22—At the Southern Book Exposition in progress all this week at the big department store of M. Rich & Bros. of this city, books about Negroes and books by southern Negro authors have had a very conspicuous place. Among the latter group appear Dr. Booker Washington's classical autobiography, "Up from Slavery"; Dr. Robert R. Moton's life story, "Finding a Way Out," and his latest book, "What: The Negror Thinks," which is just from the press; James Weldon Johnson's God's Trombones;" Walter White's "Fire in the Flint" and "Flight;" the poems of Dunbar, Mrs. Georgia Louglass Johnson, and T. J. Flanegin, local poet; and Negro histories by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Dr. Benjamin Brawley. Most conspicuous among the works of the southern autohr were Dr. Howard W. Odum's "Rainbow Round My Shoulder," and his two volumes of Negro Songs; Dubose Heyward's "Porgy" and "Mamma's Daughters"; Mrs. Julia Peterkin's "Black April" and "Scarlet Sister Mary;" and Dr. E. C. L. Adams' "Congaree Sketches." Of course, "Uncle Remus," as interpreted by Jool Chandler Harris, was present in all the genial glory of his several volumes, some of them in manuscript form. Dr. Odum, Mrs. Peterkin, and Dr. Adams were present in person on successive days, and gave readings which greatly interested the large audiences present. The generous space accorded in the exposition not only to the stories about Negroes, but to the work of Negro authors themselves, is considered significant and has been the occasion of much favorable comment. HOWARD STUDENTS TO HAVE BOOK STORE The Board of Trustees has passed a ruling providing for a book store on the campus on or after September 30, 1929, the same to be established at a place and under conditions to be determined by a Committee of the Board of Trustees. It is contended by students that such a store would not only be a matter of convenience to students and faculty but will provide books at a greatly reduced cost and afford opportunity for employment and experience to students in the Department of Business Administration. LINCOLN MAKES PROGRESS WITH ENDOWMENT FUND HAS RAISED $193,000; NEEDS $57,000 MORE—PREPARATIONS F O R DIAMOND JUBILEE— JUNE 4. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA. SOME TRUTH If women had any sense there would be more bachelors. Some neighbors will borrow everything, including trouble. The best way to find your missing kinsfolk is to get rich. The hard thing about making money last is making it first. Love makes the world go round the bend and park in a lane. Lots of people thinks the world owes them five or six livings. A soft answer doesn't turn away as much wrath as a hard look. Being popular doesn't leave much time for making real friends. When picking your friends be careful not to pick them too much. A man isn't licked until he begins to complain about the rules. Most of the work is done by people who are too nervous to loaf. You don't have to nurse a grouch You don't have to nurse a groun very carefully to make it grow. Most people who have nothing to do make the mistake of doing it. People who talk in their sleep should tell the truth while awake. T. B. DEATH RATE CAN BE HALVED IN TWO YEARS T. B. DEATH RATE CAN BE HALVED IN TWO YEARS CO-OPERATION OF LEADERS TO THAT END ALL THAT IS NECESSARY, SAYS EMINENT AUTHORITY. ATLANTA, GA. March 30—The death rate of Negroes from tuberculosis could be cut in half within two years if Negro Ministers, Doctors, teachers, social workers, and other community leaders would co-operate to that end, said Dr. Phillip P. Jacobs of the National Tuberculosis Association, in a series of addresses just delivered at the Atlanta School of Social Work. "Of all the chronic diseases, tuberculosis is that most easily cured," said Dr. Jacobs, "despite the fact that there are no specific 'cures' for it in the form of medicine. The treatment is very simple, consisting of rest, regulated diet, and plenty of fresh air." Dr. Jacobs pointed out that the tuberculosis death rate of Negroes in the United States is 202 per 100,000, which is several times as high as that of the white group. Since 1911, however, the rate has decreased forty-four per cent and in the last few years has been declining faster than that of the whites. Mortality from this disease is much lower in the rural districts than in the cities. Dr. Jacobs traced the history of tuberculosis from early days, and pointed out that it is contracted mainly in four ways: through breathing dust; from those who cough in our presence; from putting our mouths after contact with the germs; and finally, through milk and food, especially through raw milk from infected cows. The early symptoms of the disease, according to Dr. Jacobs, are unnatural fatigue, loss of weight, impaired appetite, prolonged cough, and blood-streaked sputum. Everybody was warned to be on the lookout for such symptoms and to take immediate corrective steps when they appear. The lectures were attended by about sixty teachers, nurses, physicians, ministers, and social workers, representing the various schools and colleges and many of the social agencies of the city. At a meeting of the Finance Committee of Lincoln University last week it was announced that $193,000 had been raised for the Endowment Fund, of which the Alumni have subscribed $50,000. Only $67,000 now remains to be raised before July 1, in order to secure the $250,000 promised by the general Education Board. On June 4, the institution will unit in a Diamond Jubilee celebration of its seventy-fifth anniversary. The celebration bill be held in connection with the College Commencement and a great occasion is anticipated. The Theological Commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 8. President Wm. Hallock Johnson was a speaker at the dedication of the new administration building at State College, Dover, Delaware, on March 24. Among recent speakers in the chapel have been Dr. Joseph W. Holly, '00 President of the Georgia State College, Albany, Georgia, who was President of the Missionary Conference held in the Congo in September last and Frank T. Wilson, '21, Student Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., who spent several months giving addresses in the schools and colleges of India and was a delegate to the World's Christian Student Federation recently held at Mysorc, India. The campus now presents an animated appearance, with practice by the baseball and track teams in full swing. ‘ The Negro Star—for the Good of the People : be ; - *t ey .., apelin: thas ie anal date ech pode + cred Seno Ct RR bet, oti sie OP toy abt pa chlsnere ts sents £2 5° a?) eer Improved Uniform International " Lesson ' tOLEY, bitte tresitueoet Caicens be aa intd, Western Newopanee Union § —_—«—__—_——_— Lesson for April 7 ’ THE MINISTRY OF ISAIAH ee See ee Der am L send me. PRIMARY TOPIC—Being Gods Helper. JUNIOR TOPIC—Being God's {elp- er, INTERMEDIATE ANY SENIOR TUP- 1C—Finding @ Lite Work. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TUPs Ic—Obedient to the Heavenly Vision « 4, leatah’e Catt (su, 631-15), 1, Isatahs sision of the Lord (vv. 1-4). {1) He saw the Lord on His throne {v. 1), The supreme nee! of uv gery: ant of God fa ta tive a sislon of Him, (2) Ne anw the serophim abuve (ve. 2, 3), Thelr posttlon Indfcuted that they were in readiness to do Ils bidding, The sfx wings showed thelr ability to execute the iivine will, One .balr Veiled the head from the divine glory, one velled the feet which had heen solled In contact with the world, white the third was held fa readiness ‘to depart on the divine errand. Their continued ery was, “Holy, haly, hols.” (3) He saw manifestations of ma} ety Cy, 4). As the seraplim cried, the very door posts moved und the temple was Med with smoke, Smoke symbglizes the divine presence In anger (lived. 10:8; 20318), This Indlented that the selfishness, Idolutry and wichedness of Jsrnel had provoked God's wrath. 2, Isalah's consiction of sin (v, 6). When he saw the vision of the Hoty God, he was smitten with a sense of ain The reason men think well of themselves fs that they have never seen Gad, Pace to fuce with the ford, Isalah saw hiniself as wholly sie. a Isulah cleansed from slo (vv. 2). Having been convicted of sin nnd made confession, a burning coul rent from the aller purged away tls guilt 4. Isalah's call (y. 8). Wis entl from God did not come un- tl after ble cleansing. ‘The purged sout Is ready for the Lord's service. 6 Isaiah's dedication ¢y, 8). As soon as he wna cleansed he re- aponded to the call for rersice, Me did not Inquire as to the fasue, hut freely gave himeelf to that service. ©, Isalah’s commission (vv. #13). Because of the unpromising outlook, Ienlah shrank from hig responsibility. ‘The Lord assured him that the poo ple's blindness,rnd sin would not en- dure forever, They would continue tn ain, be taken Into captivity, and the Jand left desolate. Their life, how- ever, would be ns the onk which sheds Its leaves and {s for a tine apparently {ifelevs, but stilt retains its substance. 1, tealah’s Prophecy Concerning Assaycia and Egypt (Isa. 2:1-6), The increusing power of Aenrin alarmed the Jews who were Inctined to turn to Egypt and Uthtopla for help, Isnfah severely reluked then for turning away from God te Lgipt (31:30). 1, The prophet's action (vv, 1, 2), Ue removed his outer garments and walked about Jerusniem ns a hezsie in order to niake a Weep {mpresxlon upon the peuple. + 2 The signitleance of the sign (vv, 35), For three years he went about In the dress of @ beggar, As he hud wandered whout oaked and hirefost, so would Egypt be led away fu shime by the Asssrinns, % The warning (¥. 0). ‘Ihe people nre made ta sty, “Such Is om expectation, whither we Nee tor help to be dvilvered from the king of Assyria; how shall we escape?” 111, teatah’s Message to Hezekiah (laa, 3931 8), Herehiah had Inclined somewhat toward seeking help from Ugypt, 1. Herebtah’s aichness (¥. 1). For this disloyatty Godt sent sich TRS 8 4 menns of chustieenient, 2 Isulah's first measage (v, 1), “Set thine house in order for thew slut dle and not tye” ‘This duubte lena $6 to he understoad as a propheile warning rather than w positive pre- dict n, 3 Hezebtuh’s praver (vv. 2, 3). Ne plead with God for consldera- tlon on the busts of hie falthfulness 4. Inatah's second meswize (vy, 46), God sent Ieatuh to tell Herehtah That ble prayer had heen heard, bbe fife would be prolonged by tificen yeurs, and that Jerusalem wautd be dletivered out of the hand of the king of Assyrian, $, ‘The algn given (vv. 7, 8), ‘The sisn was the going back of the shadow of the sundiut ten degrees. Overcoming lejury 1 1a more beautiful to overcome fn- Jury by Kktodness thon to oppore to It the obstinacy of hutred. — Valerius Slashwus, To Make Us Comforters God does not coufort us to make us comfortable, but to muke us com forlera—J. LH, Jowett, % Eadurance He that shall endure vato the cod the same shall be saved. B. Y”P. U, LESSON BY REV. J, W. HAYES. 615 Wabash Avcnue USING THE BIBLE AS A DAILY GUIDE, Ps, 19:7-313 Rom, 1514-73 Heb.4112, Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Pa, 119: ‘The path through life is entang- ling, we need # road map, lest we be lost in the wilderness. In order to our satety ‘we must not only have the map but use it with care. The Bible shows the way of life, showing what fs good and what is evil, what is crooked and what is straight, We may find the solution of each problem of life in the word of God, if we only know the Bible and how it applies to everyday life. God gives the Bible, not to narrow our ves but to enlarge them. The largest and best hfe is that life that is guided by the word of God. The Revelation of God is # mirror Into which we should look daily and dress our lives by its precepts, THOUGHTS What would be the condition if we should awake in the morning and the Bible with all its influence in our lives and the world were gone? What would be your standard of morals if you had no Bible? The Bible is a litter from our best Friend, will we take time to read it? Give three reasons why you be- lieve that the Bible came from God. Do you spend any quiet hours with the Word of God? Take time to be alone with Him. Grant Chapel A. M. E. 16th and N, Mosley Ave. REV. J. H. DANIELS, PASTOR BRS. M. V, LOVINGOOD, Reporter. es Sunday School opened at 10 a. m., with the Supt, Mrs. Mary Emeiy, presiding. The lesson was well stud- fed and outlined by the teachers, re- view by Pastor, Rev. J. H. Daniels. 11a. m, devotional services; Scripture lesson was read from 24th chapter of St. Luke. After which, our pastor brought the message. subject, “Resurrection of Christ.’ 8 p. m. Easter Program given by the Sunday School, Union services April 7, 1929, at 2 p.m, at Grant Chapple A. M. E. Ch. opens Coffeyville News Notes ee a eae oe eee eee we | REV. S. A. WILLIAMS, PASTOR | Excellent Easter servies at Calva- ry, given under auspices of the Sun- rise Prayer Band, led by Sister Josie Bradford. At 6 a. m, the Junior and Senior choir entered singing in unison and alternately. Scripture lesson read by Pastor Williams, Matt. 3. Pastor preached an Easter sermon in the Sunrise Prayer Band, Theme::— “Christs Exoneration.” which was | discussed under three heads:—t, Christ's Exoneration by his Enemies, | He pointed out some of Christ's ene- mies in which he included:— Judas, one of his enemies who testified his knowing Christ and how he- planted B kiss on his cheek, betraying Christ for 30 pieces of sliver. Mrs. Pilate, who was disturbed in her plese over Christ's maltreatment. Mr, Pilate, the judge who sat in the court, con- cluded that he found no fault of the just man. Lastly, the Centurion, who declared surely he Is the Son of God. 2, The Fact of His Death. Our salvation hinges on His death, without His death we would have no salvation, 3. The Fact of His Res- urrection and its significance. Be- cause of His powerful preaching the people were held spellbound. On the Reels of the Easter sermon, there were two candidates for Baptism, which was performed by the Pastor in the Sunrise Easter Service. Splendid attendance in the Sunrise Easter Service; approximately 300 Persons were present. 9:45 S. S., opened with Supt, E. H. Briley, presiaing. The teachers, beautifully expressed their version on the lesson and pointed out the significance of Easter and what it symbolizes, Review by the Supt. Remarks by the Pastor, 11 a, m., Devotions led by Senlor Choir; Scripture lesson read by Pastor Walliams, The meeting was then carried into covenant meeting and fellowship was extended to the candidates, 3p. m,, splendid program was ren- eed by all the Senior Mission Cir- cle, 8 p.m. a unique program was rendered under the auspices of the S. S., which proved to be a success, Calvary Baptist Church is begin- ning their revival right on the heels of Easter services, The revival Is to be conducted by Rev. J. W, Hayes, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Wichita, Kansas, We are, looking forwa:d for great success, God being our helper, Many visitors were present and welcome at all times. Miss Leona F, Gunter spent Eas- ter in Wichita, with her uncle, Rev. J. F. Greene and family, also frienda, GENEVIEVE GUNTER, Rep. COFFEYVILLE TATLINGS Please allow space in The Negro Star, the state's swift winged mes- senger which is heralding the news all over this state and country, to say few things about our city and churches, We have’ just closed a very successful revival at Sardis Baptist Church, which ran about ten days. Pastor T, T. Addison acted as the Evangelist, and stood up under the strain preaching with the excep- tlon of two nights, at which times, Rev, J. W. Williams and Rev. B. F, Boggers svoke; Rev, 8. A. Williams preached Sunday at 3 p. m., and Dr. P, D, Skinner, our State Evangelist, preached the Baptismal Sermon at 8 p. m, and Pastor bartired f haznv souls, In the midst of which was Mr. Britton, Sister Ada Britton’s hus- band an old sinner of many years WICHITA’S BUSINESS | Sa AND oe PROFESSIONAL INDEX Se SR aera me ae PHONE D, 9971-W = MRS, IDA MAE BALLANCE i NURSE | "Obsterrical Cases a Specialty") os 1829 WAsASIJAVE, REASONABLE CHARGES gee ceases SERS BREESE RECO EOS SNEORROGK OOO UEOEECOIN TEENS OREOREOIESS cam ea ee ee ea REO DRINK BUDWEISER | NE-dl i | THE WICHITA VINEGAR & B. C. | SEE— DR. HUGH N. SIMS 601% North Main Street For the latest methoas in Removing Teeth, Without Pain, Do not keep infected teeth or roote in your mouth:— ‘They infect your whois system, They give you a bad breath, ‘They give’you stomache trouble, They make you cross and disagree- able to vour friends, Call M. 3868 Home? 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The pastor and some of the mem- bers made a flying trip to Parsons, where he preached the installation sermon of Dr, Miller, new pastor of Macedoma Bantist Church, The City Mgnisterial Alliance held pre-Easter Passion Week services at the C, M. E. Church each night last week with 9 big concluding pro- gram, Friday from 2 to 3 p. m, at which time talks were made on the Seven Last sayings of Christ on the cross, by Revs. J. T, Robertson, 5. L, Daes, J. W, Willams, T, T, Addl- son and Boggera—T, Taylor, Sec. —s—_—_— El Dorado News Notes. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH REV, M. WASHINGTON, PASTOR The Sunday School opened at 9:30 a. m. with Supt, present. The Sunday School presented ms panto- mine, “The Victory Dawn” Sunday, March 31, The school is progressing. Praise service led by Deacon J; L. Dickens. The Pastor has been on the sick list and was not able to preach, Sunday, Rev, Dickens filled the pulpit, Sunday morning, He ad- monishes the Christians to be as the blind man was. He first pulled of his old garments. He said before we approach the Throne, we must pull off the old garments of sin and unrighteousness. At 6:30 the B. Y. P. U., opened with President, Sister E. L. Tomlin, presiding. True and Tried Section was entertained at the home of Pres- ident last Saturday nite at 7:30 p. m., Miss Mary Patterson, hostess and Mrs, Fannie Johnson, Birs. Loe retta Buckner, Mrs, Tomlin, Assis- Office Phone D. 1641 Res-M.7522-W PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS Ambrose P. Woodard Attorney & Counsellor at Law 601% N.Main 8t, WICHITA, KANS, -_—————________ NEEDED HELPS FOR CHURCHES & AUXILIARIES Church Financial Record Book $1.50: Sunday School Sec. Record Book 1.00 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 Preacher's License «75 Local Licens seernrnenensnee 25 Church Letters, per dozen won 35 S. School Class Record Book. 25 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 B, Y. P, U. Sec'y Record Book 1.00 B. Y, P. U. Section Record Book 60 B. Y, P. U. 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The evening devotion was con- ducted by Rev. J, B. Dickens. Se¥- mon by Rev, S. H, Smith, texa, Neh. 4:6, subject: “The Willingness of the church to work.” This was the closing scrmon of the revival. ‘The Pastor's rally was a success. ‘The Annual Thanksgiving Sermon of the Knights of Pythias was preached by Rev. S, M. Graves, Pas- tor of C, M, E. Church. Splendid at- tendance, “The Eldorado Sun” fs a colored paper published in Eldorado, three times w week. It is considered to be the biggest little paper published. Get a copy, it Is issued Monday, Wednesday and Friday, A banquet will be given Wednes- day nite in honor of Mrs, Nora Bloss the winner in the financial contest. A table program will be arranged and & three course luncheon, served. ‘The Mission Circle is in charge. 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Articles reaching the office later than Wednesday morning will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief, to the point and on one side of the paper. MONEY seems to be the major test for man, he will he to get it, he will steal to get it, he will kill to get it; he forgets friends and relations—He must have Money. Usually, he has bad use for it, when he cannot get enough of his own money to meet his desires. Evil desires grow and become very costly, if there is a continued practice. The revival of the heart by the Holy Spirit is the only panacea for this major evil. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Hawkins in the death of one of their small children who got burned in some way. Louis Wendell Taylor, young son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taylor, died Saturday. Mr. James Taylor, a brother spent a few days here, on account of the death, left Tuesday. Mrs. Eugenia Miller, 1700 N. Mosley, passed to her reward, April 3rd. Mrs. L. W. Walters received the THE MOCK CONGRESS at Abilene, was a decided success, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. J. W. Johnson, is a great church and they seek for development. The church was filled every night, and they demonstrated some great talents. Their programs were well arranged and well delivered. They are striving for the Master and this is to the glory of God. IGNORANCE and a desire to do wrong, will co-operate when the intentions are selfish. TRUE RELIGIONS is the only safeguard against the mistreatment of others. Without it, there is no respect for the wishes nor property, nor rights of others. TO THE PUBLIC:— Please be advised that on and after April 8, 1929, all calls given after 7 n. m. will be charged for as night calls, $5.00 each, until 7 a. m. Take due notice and govern yourselves, accordingly (Signed) H. H. WILSON, M. D. President, FRANK O'HARA MILLER, M. D. Sec. Witchita, Medical, Society. PRAYER is the sincere desire of a Christian; the Christians had some sincere desires during the election last Tuesday, and they became as one throut the city—their prayers were answered for the best is the general belief. The following was the results on the winning side: COR COMMISSIONERS Fred Horn ..... 13,078 Herman A. Hill ..... 9,553 SCHOOL BOARD Mrs. Cora Fulton ..... 10,552 Mrs. W. O. Mendenhall ..... 9,982 Bruce Griffith ..... 9,940 Carl H. Davis ..... 9,818 Ross M.Cormick ..... 9,597 Frank A. Neff ..... 9,493 PROPOSITIONS Against Sunday shows ..... 10,157 For new fire stations ..... 11,053 For remodeling Central Fire Station into a police Station ..... 9,123 For Market Place ..... 9,930 Mrs. Josephine Cooper of Kosciusko, Miss, one of our old and reliable subscribers, sends $3.00 to renew her subscription. She is wide-awake, and believes in is knowing what her and believes in knowing what her race is doing, by reading of them. LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS Mr. W. L. Hutcherson. Executive Secretary, Water Street Y. M. C. A. received news of the death of his brother Mr. John B. of Richmond, Va. this week. He has the sympathy of his friends, in this passing. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Payne of Kansas City, motored to the city. Sunday, and made a pleasant visit with her mother Mrs. L. Henderson and Mr. Henderson. Mr. Curtis Nelson spent some of last Thursday evening in the office visiting with us in parts better know, formerly. By the kindness of Rev. Haves. Rev. Buckner of Atchison was in the office, Wednesday. We are told that Roland Hayes is to appear in recital in Topeka, Apr. 10th. SUNDAY MUSIC AT CALVARY 11 a. m. Junior Choir Chorus. At evening The Senior Choir and Chorus. Mr. Ed Triplett will sing a solo. Special mention is made of the Jr. Choir workers for their cantatas, on Friday evening, "The First Easter" under direction of Mrs. Priscilla Williams, assisted by Mrs. Lois Payne and Miss Sims. Mrs. Williams put her heart into the work, and these young people co-operating in an unusual way, seeing just what a failure would mean to one who was laboring so earnestly, they doubled their effort, seemingly, in appreciation to Mrs. Williams, whose labors the past year, as well as for this effort, had been so earnestly spent and the cantatas went over the top in a creditable way. We see in this Junior choir, real Seniors for the near future. We are told—that all the Easter cantatas, programs and services of the city, Sunday were extremely worthwhile affairs, from day-break, sunrise, morning and evening. This shows improvement in directors and workers. Many are the sympathizers with --- STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. Telephone Market $1300 Y AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher. Assistant Editor 193—M. 6500 Advertising Agent M. 1665 Local Editress June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 879. ATION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50 .20 sign name whether or not it is to be er. We reserve the right to reject any once when you fail to receive your later than Wednesday morning will articles be brief, to the point and on Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Hawkins in the death of one of their small children who got burned in some way. Louis Wendell Taylor, young son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taylor, died Saturday. Mr. James Taylor, a brother spent a few days here, on account of the death, left Tuesday. Mrs. Eugenia Miller, 1700 N. Mos- Mrs. Eugenia Miller, 1700 N. Mosley, passed to her leeward, April 3rd. Mr. L. W. Walters received the sad news of the death of his sister in Granby Texas this week. Mrs. Arthur Walters, who has been quite ill for some time, left with her mother for Oklahoma, this week for a change of climate. Mr. O. Edward Johnston of 549 Wabash, was in the office, Wednesday. Mr. Johnston has finished a course in "foot perfection" and really has the goods for foot troubles, and foot comforts. The editor was in Abilene, a few days of last week, conducting a pre-Easter B. Y. P. U. Institute-Congress and reports it a success. The entertainment began Friday evening in the home of Mrs. Warder, Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Harrison, and Sunday a combined committee fed all the visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tyler. This is truly and exceptional set of people at Abilene. Mrs. M. Noland, Miss Lucile Walters, Mr. M. Livingston, Mrs. Sims and son, Calvin, motored to Abilene, Sunday and spent the day there and enjoyed the services of the day. These good people seem to have their door latches on the outside and a cordial, hearty welcome, was the greeting everywhere. Dinner was PROCESS OF Southeastern District A. TO BE HER 2nd Bapt. Church, Oswego REV. J. A. DUNN THURSDAY, Ministers and Deacons' Union 10:00 a. m. Devotionals conducted by 10:30 a. m. Topic—What God and the Rom. 14:16-18 by Deacons of 11:15 a. m. Preaching by Rev. W. N. (The public offering goes to S. S. Convention—Rev. A. 2:00 p. m. Devotionals conducted by 2:20 p. m. The Objective of the S. 2:50 p. m. Bible Subject, Subject: "C Peter 3:17, 18; by Rev. F. W. 3:30 p. m. Presenting of plans for 4:00 p. m. Singing. Offering. Inter 8:00 p. m. Devotionals by Sunday S. 8:30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. T. T. FRIDAY, APRIL 2 B. Y. P. U. Convention—Rev. 9:00 a. m. Devotionals by Rev. C. 9:15 a. m. Bible lesson: The Advance Rev. S. A. Williams. 9:40 a. m. Presentations of Plans for 10:00 a. m. Woman's Home and Forest in charge. Bible lesson: Ever of the Gospel. Eph. 4:11, 12. 10:20 a. m. Presenting of plans for the 12:00 a. m. Offering. Intermission. Executive Board Proper—Rev. J. 2:00 p. m. Devotionals by Rev. L. T. 2:15 p. m. Report of the October 1922 1929 from Churches, Mission Ch. 3:30 p. m. Business Session of the E. REV. J. T. ELIAS, D. D. Mod. REV. J. S. KING. Pres. M. & D. U., Sis. MARY DIAL, Pres. W. Con. REV. A. L. GARDNER, D. D. Pres. S. S. REV. W. M. THOMAS, Pres. B. Y. P. U. N. B.—Each Pastor and worker of this meeting so we can pray and plan to press and plan to go over the top big in mail to come." BAXTER SP To the Pastors and Members of the Chu- district of Kansas Missionary Baptist A. To the President of the Ministers and Woman's Home and Foreign Mission C. School Convention; President of the B. Y. Dear Co. Workers: This comes to notify you that the T Nutrative Boards of our district will conven- ture Oswego, Kansas on Thursday and Fri- d. A. Duncan, pastor. It is urged that en- gages from each Auxiliary be present, sumofope unpaus. Come prepared to ta- have a live meeting. Especially do we side of your obligation; owing to the exte- d the financial claims, but now the Win- ne urge you to your duty. We are in great work. We are depending on you, must be supported by you; especially do budget. Remember we can't carry side of your obligation; owing to the exte- d order that our Annual Meetings may wishing you success in your every 10:00 a. m. Topic—What God and the World Expect of a Church Member. Rom. 14:16-18 by Deacons of New Hope and Macedonia, Parsons. 11:15 a. m. Preaching by Rev. W. M. Coofer. Offering. Intermission, (The public offering goes to the Union.) S. S. Convention—Rev. A. L. Gardner, President. 2:00 p. m. Devotionals conducted by appointees of the President. 2:20 p. m. The Objective of the S. S., by Sardis, Coffeyville. (Remarks) 2:50 p. m. Bible Lesson, Subject: "Growth, the Remedy for Decline." 2nd Peter 3:17, 18; by Rev. F. W. Watkins. 3:30 p. m. Presenting of plans for the Annual Convention by the Pres. 4.00 p. m. Singing. Offering. Intermission. 8:00 p. m. Devotionals by Sunday School Workers. 8:30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. T. T. Addison. Offering. Intermission, FRIDAY, APRIL 26—SECOND DAY. B. Y. P. U. Convention—Rev. W. M. Thomas, President. 9:00 a. m. Devotionals by Rev. C. Teal, District Supervisor in charge. 9:15 a. m. Bible lesson: The Advancing Christian Life. Phil. 1:1-11 by Rev. S. A. Williams. 9:40 a. m. Presentations of Plans for the Annual Convention by President. 10:00 a. m. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission, Sister Mary Dial, Pres. in charge. Bible lesson: Every Member of the Church a Minister of the Gospel. Eph. 4:11, 12, by Sister S. A. Kinnel. 10:20 a. m. Presenting of plans for the Annual Convention. 12:00 m. Offering. Intermission. Executive Board Proper—Rev. J. T. Elias, Moderator, Presiding. 2:00 p. m. Devotionals by Rev. L. T. Thompson and Rev. R. B. Bullock. 2:15 p. m. Report of the October 1928 Board and moneys received in Jan. 1929 from Churches, Mission Circle, Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. Us. 3:30 p. m. Business Session of the Ex. Board, Closing. REV. J. T. ELIAS, D. D. Mod. H. H. CURTIS, General Secretary REV. J. S. KING, Pres. M. & D. U., BRO, J. P, WILLIAMS; Sec: Sis. MARY DIAL, Pres., W. Con., Sis. M. C. ANDERSON, Sec. REV. A. L. GARDNER, D. D., Pres. S. S, Con., MISS L. G. PORTER, Sec: REV. W. M. THOMAS, Pres., B. Y. P. U., BRO, D. ROBINSON, Sec. N. B.—Each Pastor and worker of the Auxiliaries are urged to attend this meeting so we can pray and plan together to make the work a big success and plan to go over the top big in each of the Annual Meeting so don't fail to come." To the Pastors and Members of the Churches comprising the South Eastern District of Kansas Missionary Baptist Association; To the President of the Ministers and Deacons Union; President of the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention; President of the Sunday School Convention; President of the B. Y. P. U. Convention—GREETINGS: Dear Co. Workers; This comes to notify you that the Third Quarterly Meeting of the Executive Boards of our district will convene with the Second Baptist Church of Oswego, Kansas on Thursday and Friday, April 25th and 26th, 1929, Rev. J. A. Duncan, pastor. It is urged that each pastor together with representatives from each Auxiliary be present. Come prepared to stay until the sunnope unasu. Come prepared to take some part in the program, let us have a live meeting. Especially do we call your attention to the financial side of your obligation; owing to the extreme hard Winter, we have not press the financial claims, but now the Winter is passed and Spring is here, let me urge you to your duty. We are in need of money to carry on this great work. We are depending on you. Remember it is your work and and must be supported by you; especially do we call your attention to your yearly budget. Remember we can't carry on this work without the money, side of your obligation; owing to the extreme hard winter, we have not press, order that our Annual Meetings may be a success—Herein, fall us not. Now wishing you success in your every effort, we are praying for you. PROGRAM OF THE Bun District Association & TO BE HELD WITH Church, Oswego, Kans. April REV. J. A. DUNCAN, PASTOR THURSDAY, APRIL 25 and Deacons' Union—Rev. J. S. King, Nationalists conducted by Deacons, present—What God and the World Expect of 16-18 by Deacons of New Hope and Mary thing by Rev. W. M. Coofer, public offering goes to the Union.) Convention—Rev. A. L. Gardner, Pres- Nationalists conducted by appointees of the Objective of the S. S., by Sardus, Coffee Lesson, Subject: "Growth, the Remedy, 18; by Rev. F. W. Watkins. nting of plans for the Annual Conver- ing. Offering. Intermission. Nationalists by Sunday School Workers. Bringing by Rev. T. T. Addison, Offering. FRIDAY, APRIL 26—SECOND DAY. J. Convention—Rev. W. M. Thomas, N Nationalists by Rev. C. Teal, District Sup- Lesson: The Advancing Christian Life Williams. ations of Plans for the Annual Conver- sion's Home and Foreign Mission, Sisters. Bible lesson: Every Member of the C. Ephe. 4:11, 12, by Sister S. A. K. ting of plans for the Annual Conver- sion's Session of the Ex. Board, Closing. D. D. Mod. H. H. CURTIS, C. Pres. M. & D. U., BRO, J. P. Pres. W. Con, Sis. M. C. A. ER. D. D., Pres. S. S, Con, MISS L. AS, Pres. B. Y. P. U. BRO, D. stor and worker of the Auxiliaries are can pray and plan together to make the over the top big in each of the Annual. BAXTER SPRINGS, KANS., A. Members of the Churches comprising the Missionary Baptist Association; of the Ministers and Deacons Union; Foreign Mission Convention; Presider President of the B. Y. P. U. Convention; notify you that the Third Quarterly Meet or district will convene with the Second on Thursday and Friday, April 25th and It is urged that each pastor together, the extreme hard Winter, on owing to the extreme hard Winter, is now the Winter is passed and S dur duty. We are in need of money depending on you. Remember it is you you; especially do we call your attent we can't carry on this work with own to the extreme hard winter. Meetings may be a success—Here success in your every effort, we are pray REV, J. T. ELIAS, D. D. Moderator, II. H. CURTIS, General Secretary. The Negro Star--for the Good of the People served very elaborately at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tyler, lunch of refreshments with Mr. and Mrs. North and Mrs. Curtis at the home of their mother, Mrs. Bell, and at the home of the pastor, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson, also visited in other welcome homes. It will not be hard to get this group back to Abilene, at any time. Rev. O. B. Ware of Wellington, was in the city last week. The Pastor's Aid of St. Mary's Church met at the home of Mrs. J. E. Douglass, 1437 North Mosley at 7:30, song and prayer by president Lesson found Gen. 1:10, taught by Pastor Douglass; 11 present; visitors, two. Short talks by Rev. Johnson. They will meet next week with Mrs. E. White 1015 Cleveland Ave. Abilene Interests Told The H. C. Club met at the home of Miss Persus Lewis, Tuesday evening; lunch was served to 15, visitor was Mr. Olive Lee of Emporia. Miss Goldie Williams left Thursday afternoon for her home in Hunter, to spend Easter with her folk, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warder of Topeka, spent Easter in Abilene, visiting relatives and friends. Those attending the B. Y. P. U. Institute-Congress were, Prof. Sims of Wichita, conducting the meeting; Mrs. Stephen and little Miss Willa Mae, and Mr. Grimes of Junction City, Misses Geraldine Bell, Vivian McKinney, Cordyla Young, Lucile Ross, of Emporia; Mrs. Sims, and son Calvin, Mrs. M. Noland, Miss Lucile Walters and Mr. M. Livingston of Wichita; Miss Mary Golings of Detroit, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Landy's Carnival, also attended the services during the week and Sunday. All the B. Y. P. U. Programs were wonderful. Three honors were given 1st 2nd and 3rd, for attendance, best decoration and most finance raised. The Sunday School rendered an Easter program which was very good. Mr. Cuthis continues indisposed. Mr. Homer Harness is working in Abilene, now. Mr. Slater was here Sunday visiting, Mrs. Phoebe Douglas. Mr. Nathan Helm has gone to Manhattan, to work with the Shell filling station. He was one of the best young men of Abilene. Mrs. R. L. Calvin is on the sick list. The B. Y. P. U. Workers gave a social Friday evening at the home of Mrs. N. A. Warder. TWILIGHT CLUB Mrs. Dorothy Mills was hostess for the club, Thursday evening. A GRAM— THE— Association & Auxiliaries WILD WITH— Jigo, Kans. April 25, 26, '29 MACAN, PASTOR APRIL 25 Rev. J. S. King, President. By Deacons, present. The World Expect of a Church Member. A New Hope and Macedonia, Parsons. M. Coofer. Offering. Intermission, to the Union. L. Gardner, President. By appointees of the President. S., by Sardis, Coffeyville. (Remarks) Growth, the Remedy for Decline." 2nd W. Watkins. The Annual Convention by the Pres. Permission. School Workers. Addison. Offering. Intermission, SECOND DAY. W. M. Thomas, President. Teal, District Supervisor in charge. Caring Christian Life. Phil. 1:1-11 by the Annual Convention by President. Design Mission, Sister Mary Dial, Pres. Member of the Church a Minister by Sister S. A. Kinnel. The Annual Convention. T. Elias, Moderator, Presiding. Thompson and Rev. R. B. Bullock. Board and moneys received in Jan. Circle, Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. Us. Ex. Board. Closing. H. H. CURTIS, General Secretary BRO, J, P, WILLIAMS; Sec. Sis. M. C. ANDERSON, Sec. S. Con., MISS L. G. PORTER, Sec. BRO, D. ROBINSON, Sec. The Auxiliaries are urged to attend together to make the work a big success of the Annual Meeting so don't RINGS, KANS., April 1st, 1929 Burches comprising the South Eastern Association; Deacons Union; President of the Convention; President of the Sunday Y. P. U. Convention; GREETINGS: Third Quarterly Meeting of the Exe- ence with the Second Baptist Church Friday, April 25th and 26th, 1929, Rev. each pastor together with representatives. Come prepared to stay until the take some part in the program, let us call your attention to the financial crime hard Winter, we have not press is passed and Spring is here, let in need of money to carry on this Remember it is your work and and we call your attention to your year- on this work without the money. Some hard winter, we have not press. be a success—Herein, fall us not, effort, we are praying for you. delightful luncheon was served. The prizes were won by Mrs. E. M. Voyl and Mr. James Poindexter. Mrs. Edyth Brown, President, Mrs. F. D. Baker, Reporter. OTTAWA IDEAS Sunday School opened at 10:00 o'clock. Attendance small, due to inclement weather. An Easter program was rendered by the S. S., at three o'clock. In the financial contest, held in connection with the program, William Lewis carried of 1st favors; Cleo Clayborne, 2nd and Robert Allen, 3rd. Mrs. T. L. Barlow departed Wednesday, for Knoxville, Tenn., to be at the bedside of her father, who is seriously ill. The candidates who were converted during the revival were baptized at the beginning of the evening service. 1The Pastor, Rev. Favors, brought the message which was an Easter Sermon. Rev. W. F. Beatty, Fort Scott, preached at Bethany Chapel, Monduring the revival. He returned day, Tuesday and Wednesday nights home, Thursday morning. Rev. Chas. Favors, Misses Eugenia and Elva Roberts, Thaida Stoval', Dorothy Bell, Geneva McBrier and Frances Edwards were guests of Mr. W. O. Bell, at breakfast, Easter. Miss Virginia White is confined to her home with tonsilitis. Mrs. I. M. Hughes is not very well. Others on the sick list in the community, are Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Geo. Lewis and Rev. D. W. Gross. The Crittenden Circle met at the home of Mrs. Ruth Thompson, Monday evening. St. Mark M. E. Church REV. W. C. CONWELL, PASTOR ERNEST NULAN. Reporter The banquet entertainment was a success also. The Sunday School opened at 9:30 with Supt. Mrs. E. G. Hyde and officers in their places; the teachers had the lesson beautifully outlined. Review by our pastor. At 11 a.m., the devotions were led by Rev. Wright. After which, our pastor preached a wonderful Easter Sermon; subject, "The Resurrection of Jesus." Text John 20:21. At 6:30 p. m., Mr. Johnson instructed the Senior League. At 7:30 there was a wonderful program by the small children; afterwhich, our pastor spoke a few words. All visitors have a welcome to attend this church. The Easter Cantatas and programs were very good and well attended. St. Mary Bapt. Church REV. J. E. DOUGLASS, PASTOR MRS. MYKLE SAUNDERS, dep. The Easter morning service began at 6 o'clock; Pastor read for Scripture lesson 148th Psalm and 1st Cor. 15: 5-8. Singing, "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?" Sentence Prayer; the choir rendered an Easter Cantata, which was very good. Sunday School opened at 9:30 with Supt and officers on duty. Lesson review by Rev. J. D. Wilson; who made it very practical in every way. The Evangelism period was conducted by the Pastor; 11 stood for prayer. The morning devotion began at 11 o'clock led by Sister Hutchinson and Sister Minnie Calloway. An interesting program followed; Mission Sisters in charge. Scripture reading by Sister M. N. Johnson, 62nd Ps. Song by the choir, "Lift Him Up." Pledge, led by the President, Solo by Sister Olga Baker: Paper mys s J. E. Douglass, subject: "The Mission of the Lord's Uniform Plan." Duet, by Sisters Helen Williams and Rosie L. Gipson. The Mission Sermon was delivered by the Pastor, from 2nd Kings 2:14; theme, "Where is thy God, where is the Loud God of Elijah!" The Christian Culture Course opened by conductor at the usual hour, with many present. At 6:30 Union opened by Pres., with song service; 25 minutes study period. The children were in charge of the program, which was beautifully rendered. Evening service began at 8 o'clock. After short devotion the Pastor read for Scripture lesson Matt. 13: 1-8; Rev. S. S. Jones of Muskogee, Okla., brought the message from Matt. 10:42. Subject, "Big Pay for Small Deeds." His sermon was very inspiring. We enjoyed a spiritual feast throughout the entire day. Rev, Hall from Kansas City, Mo., took part in the service with us. Invitation extended. After collection, the service closed with prayer by Rev. Hall. Clay Center Locals SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH REV, E. E. WHITE, PASTOR MRS. IRENE FAULKNER, Rep The Pastor of the 2nd Baptist Ch. is out of the city indefinitely. The Easter program at the Methodist churches were excellent. Mr. Emmet Streeter and little Catherine of Kansas City, Mo., spent the week-end with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Streeter. Miss Lorene Faulkner had as her dinner guests, Sunday, Mr. Frank and Mrs. Sylvester Smith and small daughter, Pauline. Miss Rene Lawton and little Vlvian Lawton are visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lawton. They are from Topeka. Mr. Leon Jordan of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Miss Orchid Ramsey, the week-end. The sick is Mrs. H. Rector. The blu is Mrs. I. Hector. Mrs. Bud Ferguson had a return dinner last Sunday. The guests were, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howell, Mrs Minnie Gilbert of Manhattan, and Mrs. Louise Davy, and Mrs. Jennie Wilhite of the city. Fort Scott News Notes. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH REV. WM. THOMAS, PASTOR MARY E. GREER, Reporter. 11 a. m. Devotion led by deacons, Scripture reading by Pastor, song by choir. Pastor chose for his subject, "The Beginning of a new day." Luke 24:6. 1:10 p. m. Sunday School called to order by Supt. Teachers took charge of classes 15 minutes. Some of the pupils were promoted. 3:00 p. m. The Senior Mission Ladies had charge of afternoon program. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. frankenburger of the Baptist Ch. (white) were distinguished guests. The former spoke on Mission; remarks were also made by the latter. A very nice program was rendered. Splendid remarks by Dr. Donaldson. 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., was called to order by Vice President, Miss Pauline Terry. Study course teacher took charge for 15 minutes; being the 5th Sunday, the Juniors rendered the program which was enjoyably all present. 8 p. m. Devotion by Sunday School Chorus. The Sunday School Chorus. The Sunday School rendered a very good program. Remarks by Pastor. Sikh list: Mrs. Hattie Coates, Ams Pilacilla Roston, Mrs. Steward, Mr John Jimerson, Mother Kniht. Talbert Br., Y. W. C. A. Two Finance Committee will give a musicale Tea Sunday Sunday, April 7th. Some of the best musical talent in the city will appear on program and a delicious menu will be served. Program as follows— Piano Solo ... Miss Eugenia Perry Vocal Solo ... Mr. Edward Johnson Reading ... Mrs. Ethel Steemer Solo ... Miss Jewel' Vincent Piano Solo ... Miss Luvina Gunn Solo ... Mrs. Priscla William' Selection ... Miss Sims' Quart t Piano ... Mrs. Monroe Solo ... Ir ne Woodard Solo ... Mrs. Benton Harris Piano ... Miss Margue, ita Van Leu Solo ... Mrs. Jewel Brown Piano Solo ... Mrs. June Jones Solo ... Mrs. Thos. Finne Piano ... Miss Luca Hill Selection ... Mr. Burks' Quartet Solo ... Mrs. N. B. Copeland Piano ... Mrs. Etoile Ballard Solo ... Mr. Arthur DGrafenread Reading ... Mr. Horace Duke Piano ... Mrs. Frank Young Piano ... Miss Neola Parks Duet ... Mrs. Ora Carter and Miss Josephine Cunningham All members and friends of the Association are Invited. Mrs. Carrie Booker Person, Music Supervisor at Booker Washington High School, Tulsa, Okla., was a guest at the Y. W. C. A., three days this week. The Finance Committee met Monday afternoon. The Membership Committee will conduct a Membership Campaign, April 15-25. The committee will meet Wednesday, April 9, to complete plans. Rev. I. K. Hicks will be the speaker at Vesper Service, Sunday, April 14, His subject will be "Constructing a Right Triangle." The public is united: Y. M. C. A. NOTES "Y" BOYS CLUBS LIVELY Monday evening was very lively around Water Street Y. M. C. A. The three boys' clubs: Max Yerman Hi-Y, B. T. W. Hi-Y, and K. R. T. clubs met and discussed the Sunday amusement issue. The boys entered very heartily into the discussion and expressed their honest and frank opinions concurring the issue, this interest grew so intense that after the meeting, Secy Hutcherson was stormed at his desk by boys trying to get him to agree with their side of the question. The boys expressed a desire to continue to discuss the issue next meeting night. The B. T. W. Hi-Y club was glad to welcome again, Jas. Anderson, its president, who has been sick for six or more weeks.-G. B. Winston. DOPE UPSET The 7th Annual basket-ball tournament of the South Central Athletic Association, was sponsored by the Water Street Y. M. C. A. March 28-50 in the Hotte Mann Gym. The Tournament was won by the K. R. T. club of the "Y." The thrill of the whole affair came Saturday night, when the famous K. V. S. team from Topeka, that had swept everything before them, went down in defeat before the masterful plaving of the K. P. T. Team, a team of High School boys. K. V. S., was absolutely sure of victory and every fan expected them to walk-awav. But they were completely out, closed and crushed under the swift rolling machine of K. R. T. Team. Three trophies were presented winning teams by W. L. Hutcherson. Executive Secv of Water Street Y. M. C. A. This makes the 1st year a Wichita team has won 1st place in the tournament. The teams represented were: Salina, Arkansas City, Hammerson, Okla, and K. V. S. Topeka Much enthusiasm was evidenced by the fans in seeing a home team win the tournament cup. Dr. Barnett presented the team with the Boule cup, which is presented to the championship team every year. It is called the challenge cup of the tournament. Wichita, was represented by seven teams: K. R. T. (High School boys) winners: "Live Wire" (working boys) winners of consolation; L'Ouverture (Grade school) To senior finale; University men—R. E. P. S. (9th Grade) Douglass—Grade School; Dunbar—Grade School. NATIONAL NEGRO HEALTH WK. I seebog observed all over the country, March 31 to April 7, Wichita, has entered heartily with the movement. Water Street Branch Y. M. A., is sponsoring this movement. The doctors of the city deserves much credit in that they have taken specific phases of health to discuss before all of the federated women's clubs, parent teacher association, and churches, thereby touching a goodly number of citizens. The schools were not entered because of the fact that all the schools are busy with their music program during this week. Health bulletins have been distributed by the Y. M. C. A. to as many organizations as could be reached. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CH. Thee e was a large attendance at all the services, Easter Sunday, beginning with the session of the Bible School that opened at 9:30 a. m. At 11 a. m., Our Pastor, Rev. J. H. Grant delivered an eloquent sermon on the Resurrection. The choir rendered an inspiring Easter Anthem and other appropriate selections. A splendid program was given by the S. S. in the afternoon. The A. C. E. League held special services at their meeting at 7:30. The crowning feature of the day's program was the cantata, "The Risen Lord," given by the choir at evening, conducted by the chorister, Mrs. T. W. Fines. Monday evening the Young Women's Club met with Miss The Sunshine Club held an inter- esting meeting, Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs. J. W. Thompson. They will meet next week with Mrs. J. A. Turner, 1017 N. Wichita. OPEN LETTER OPEN LETTER To Pastors, Churches and Auxiliaries of the Baptist State Convention of Kansas, GREETINGS:—DEAR CO-WORKERS:— At the January Board meeting of the Missionary Baptist Convention of Kansas, I was elected Executive Secretary and Superintendent of Missions of the State. A position, not of merit, but of great responsibility and one of opportunity to serve the Baptist of the State. A position that calls for the confidence and support of the pastors and churches of our Convention. I am anxious to start right and hope that I am making no mistake in undertaking the task so dear to the Heart of God. My faith in God and my confidence in the Baptists of Kansas, cause me to consider the position; for I verily believe that the pastors and churches with their auxiliaries will do their duty by the Missionary and Educational work of the State when they know the need. Since the State Convention at Lewesworth, in October, our churches have not been informed of the financial obligations of our Missionary and Educational Program; hence, we are many months behind in our work. We are in need of money to aid our Missionary Pastors, who have been laboring in small fields and in rural places during these very hard winter months. We need money to pay the Dean of our Central Theological Seminary, Dr. E. L. Seruggs, who is doing a great work, training young preachers for efficient service as pastors. We are greatly in need of money to pay our loan obligations I am asking therefore, each church and auxiliary of the Baptist Convention to send an offering to the office of the Executive Secretary, to meet these pressing needs. I hope all who read these lines will appreciate the importance of acting now and help finance this work as in the past. If you have been sending your offering monthly or quarterly, start again—NOW, and make up your lost time. If you have not been sending an offering, will you begin? Our duty is clear; can we lose sight of self, for the larger interest of Kingdom Work? Let us thank the Lord for the past and resolve to do better in the future. E. B. B. CLUB NOTES Mrs. A. Anderson was hostess to the club Wednesday afternoon in her home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lessie Scott, The Sabbath and Eden, was the lesson study. Sewing was also engaged in. They will meet next week with Mrs. L. Carter, 909's North Water St. Burleigh Club Notes The club held their weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. M. Livingston. Dr. H. H. Wilson was present and gave the club a very interesting talk an Hygienics which was helpful and instructive. Mrs. Miller, a former Wichitan, but now of Chicago, made a very interesting talk. We adjourned to meet, Monday evening, April 8th at the home of Mrs. D. C. Chisolm, 611 Wabash. Mrs. T. 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