Norfolk Journal and Guide

RICHMOND NEGROES PLEDGE LOYALTY NATIONAL MEGRO HEALTH WEEK To Be Observed April 22-28, 1917 VOLUME XVII. NO.26 RICHMOND NORFOLK LONDON PAID SUBSTANTIAL Transportation Companies WILL Service—Men May 1 More Here Continuing its investigation the reasons for the migration o to points in the North and W this week to its data already stantiate its previously stat exodus is due more to the act the money that is in it for the ing classes a sort of hysteria vantages in wages and living CHMOND OLK LONGSHORE SUBSTANTIAL W Non Companies Will Pay Good Wages For Service—Men May Live At Home And Eat More Here Than At North. During its investigation into labor conditions for the migration of a certain class of colo- r the North and West, The Journal and its data already in hand much informa- tions previously stated conclusions that t be more to the activity of hired labor age that is in it for them, have fomented amo- a sort of hysteria for going North, tha- wages and living conditions said to await NORFOLK LONGSHOREMEN PAID SUBSTANTIAL WAGES Transportation Companies Will Pay Good Wages For Efficient Service-Men May Live At Home And Earn More Here Than At North. Continuing its investigation into labor conditions here and the reasons for the migration of a certain class of colored laborers to points in the North and West, The Journal and Guide added this week to its data already in hand much information to substantiate its previously stated conclusions that the so-called exodus is due more to the activity of hired labor agents, who for the money that is in it for them, have fomented among the laboring classes a sort of hysteria for going North, than to any advantages in wages and living conditions said to await them there. WAGES ON THE INCREASE HERE On the question of wages, a representative of one of the here and secured information paid in this port compare more these hired labor agents. Wages in the port of Norw where from sixteen to twenty the skill and efficiency of the upon which he is employed, round, mostly under shelter of weather conditions and who against the inclementies of the WAGES HERE AS COMB We made disclosures in and Guide that showed the position at the North to be twenty ten hours work, with no asses are paid for railroad work. In public works, industrial play survey of conditions industry they affect this class of lab Northern employers demand dollar paid for wages than whose earning capacity in Nor himself out of a job at the North these when there is an unusual the unskilled Negro is being Economically living condition higher, all other commodities city of using the car lines abode to one's work and return laborer go only half as far as Socially, the unskilled South to adjust himself to the sociable unable to do this, the ultimate and death. The wages here average conditions, industrial, economic needs and requirements of the ment of living conditions, the crease of earnings, etc., in the laborer is not restricted and within his control. QUESTION of wages The Journal and Guide relative of one of the largest transportation furniture information that shows conclusively that port compare most favorably with those labor agents. In the port of Norfolk for longshore work sixteen to twenty-five cents per hour, and efficiency of the laborer and the clerk is employed. The work here is regu- ally under shelter where it is not interfe- rious conditions and where the worker is wi- thin inclementies of the weather. HERE AS COMPARED WITH WAGES side disclosures in last week's issue of what showed the pay of the average unskilled to be twenty cents per hour, or $2.00 work, with no assurance of full time. railroad work, labor on piers, docks, fences, industrial plantis, etc. We also gave conditions industrially, economically and this class of laborers at the North. Employers demand a higher standard of care for wages than Southern employers, using capacity in Norfolk is $1.50 per day of a job at the North altogether except where is an unusual demand for unskilled Negro is being used as a temporary living conditions are so different, rent other commodities are so much dearer and the car lines almost wholly in going's work and return makes the dollar of the South unskilled Southern Negro laborer is himself to the social side of Northern life to this, the ultimate result is disease, cri- ages here average $1.50 to $2.50 per day industrial, economic and social, are ad- requirements of the laboring classes. T living conditions, the elevation of stand earnings, etc., in the South are matters not restricted and are shapped by circumst- control. On the question of wages The Journal and Guide interviewed a representative of one of the largest transportation companies here and secured information that shows conclusively that wages paid in this port compare most favorably with those offered by these hired labor agents. Wages in the port of Norfolk for longshore work range anywhere from sixteen to twenty-five cents per hour, according to the skill and efficiency of the laborer and the class of work upon which he is employed. The work here is regular the year round, mostly under shelter where it is not interfered with by weather conditions and where the worker is well protected against the inclementies of the weather. WAGES HERE AS COMPARED WITH WAGES NORTH We made disclosures in last week's issue of The Journal and Guide that showed the pay of the average unskilled laborer at the North to be twenty cents per hour, or $2.00 per day for ten hours work, with no assurance of full time. These wages are paid for railroad work, labor on piers, docks, freight yards, public works, industrial plafits, etc. We also gave a detailed survey of conditions industrially, economically and socially as they affect this class of laborers at the North. Industrially, Northern employers demand a higher standard of efficiency per dollar paid for wages than Southern employers, and the man whose earning capacity in Norfolk is $1.50 per day would find himself out of a job at the North altogether except in times like these when there is an unusual demand for unskilled labor, and the unskilled Negro is being used as a temporary makeshift. Economically living conditions are so different, rent is so much higher, all other commodities are so much dearer and the necessity of using the car lines almost wholly in going from one's abode to one's work and return makes the dollar of the Northern laborer go only half as far as the dollar of the Southern laborer. Socially, the unskilled Southern Negro laborer is not prepared to adjust himself to the social side of Northern life, and being unable to do this, the ultimate result is disease, crime, privation and death. The wages here average $1.50 to $2.50 per day and living conditions, industrial, economic and social, are adjusted to the needs and requirements of the laboring classes. The improvement of living conditions, the elevation of standards, the increase of earnings, etc., in the South are matters in which the laborer is not restricted and are shapped by circumstances largely within his control. A PREMIUM ON GOOD SERVICE. The transportation company the State went dry, a slight workmen, which is responsible of some of the companies to pay of freight handlers on the railway yards is regul the amount the government is to charge for hauling freighttain percentage of what the freight charges upon the ton an hour's time. If the trans per hundred pounds, for inst freight, it can pay only a ceb labor without operating at a transportation companies here have experienced dry, a slight increase in the efficiency which is responsible no doubt, for the companies to increase the pay of the right handlers on the docks, in the holdaway yards is regulated by the freight tax the government allows the transportation for hauling freight. Sixteen cents per hectare of what the transportation company charges upon the tonnage that a laborer has home. If the transportation company is paid pounds, for instance, for hauling a certain pay only a certain percentage of this but operating at a loss. As considerable The laborers themselves are to a great extent, responsible for the fact that wages are not higher than they are in Norfolk. Our greatest industry and the one upon which the colored people are most largely dependent is transportation. Norfolk competes with all the other great transportation centers for a share of the through freights moving between the North and the South and West. Unless this work can be efficiently, expeditiously and economically performed, Norfolk cannot increase the volume of business handled through the port and the transportation com- ages. If the laborers will throw off the stigma of inefficiency and unreliability, that has for long rested upon so many, he will find the employer ready and able to increase the volume of work and make proper recognition of the efforts of the laborer in the wages paid. This has been the experience in the past and there is every reason why it should be repeated in the future. The Journal and Guide NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, APRIL 7, 1917 After the War the Migratory Negro Laborer May Find Himself Out of A Job Both North and South THE SOUTH CLOSED THE NORTH CLOSED SAYS GIVE RACE A MAN'S CHANCE INTERDENOMINATIONAL MINISTERS CONFERENCE PUTS MATTERS UP TO U. S. Negroes' Patriotism Should Be Rewarded With Full Recognition Of Its Worth And Not Merely With Offer Of Employment As Manual Laborers. Last Monday morning a gentleman appeared before the Colored Interdenominational Ministers' Union of this city as the representative of Mr. Norman R. Hamilton, collector of Customs for the district of Norfolk, and stated that the government wanted four hundred colored men to fill laborers' places in the navy yard. The ministers were asked to announce the fact from their pulpits and co-operate with the government in getting the number of men desired. The representative of the government made an elegant appeal to the Negroes' patriotism, stating that this was the time "for all Americans to stand together." The ministers cordially received the visitor and showed a deep interest in his mission, but handed him the following letter directed to Mr. Hamilton, setting forth their views in the matter: We hereby beg to acknowledge receipt of your request through Mr. Holiday that the ministers of our race aid in securing laborers for service in our local navy yard. We are unanimously and heartily in agreement with the proposition offered and will do what we can to impress our people with regard to their patriotic duty in this critical hour, not only to labor for wages but to be ready to sacrifice even their lives for the honor of our common country. It is the sense of this meeting, however, that it is the patriotic duty of all the representatives of the country from the highest to the lowest to correct any evils at this trying time which hinder the fullest and freest enlistment of the talents and strength of all its people. We have therefore requested your representative to bear to you our earnest wish that you use the great influence of your position to have the honorable Secretary of the Navy and others charged with these high duties to do their utmost to break down every barrier in this time of the nation's service, so that the opportunity not only for labor but for promotion and the loftiest patriotic effort may be opened to them according to their several abilities. Our ministry thanks you for the opportunity you have given us to be of service at this time in the matter of securing laborers. And believing sincerely that the highest patriotism on the part of all concerned demands that every man be given a man's chance to offer and to do his best, we feel that the principle for which we are contending will meet your approval, as it did the approval of your representative, and indeed the approval of every fair minded American. We therefore beg of you again to make these representations on our behalf to the Secretary' of the Navy and others in position to help us. Very respectfully, E. H. HUNTER, Chairman, Emanuel A. M. E. Church, Portsmouth, Va. N. D. KING, Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion, Norfolk, Va. R. K. D. GARRETT, St. Luke C. M. E., Norfolk, Va. D. F. WHITE, United Presbyterian, Norfolk, Va. R. H. BOWLING, Secretary, First Baptist Church, Norfolk, Va. Committee COLORED LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY MOVEMENT Sessions Closed Thursday Night—Over Five Hundred Men Registered. What was pronounced by Executive Secretary Aldophus Lewis as one of the most successful conventions of the Laymen's Missionary Movement among Colored Men closed its sessions here Thursday night at the First Baptist Church. Over five hundred men registered as delegates during the convention and the sessions were spiritual and helpful throughout. The opening session occurred Sunday afternoon at the Armory Hall and was attended by more than two thousand people. Among the speakers during the sessions were Judge Thos. H. Wileox, Rev. Stuart Nye Hutchinson, Rev. W. H. Denison and Mr. W. S. Royster of Norfolk; Mr. Laflamme of New York; Hon. John C. Dancy, of Washington, D. C. and Revs. J. A. Cotton and J. C. Staunton of North Carolina. A full report of the convention will be published in next week's issue of The Journal and Guide. Monroe Ward Civic Improvement League. A meeting of the Monroe Ward Civic Improvement League will be held Tuesday night, April 10th, at Wesley Union A. M. E. Zion Church, Johnson Avenue. Business of importance is to be attended to and it is hoped that there will be a large attendance. Norfolk Medical Society. Following are the officers of the Norfolk Medical Society for the ensuing term: Dr. A. B. Green, president; Dr. R. J. Mathews, vice-president; Dr. A. L. Paey, secretary and treasurer. Prof. Jacox To Deliver Address. Prof. D. G. Jacox, principal of Booker T. Washington High School and president of the State Teachers' Association, left Friday of this week for Boydton, Va., where he will deliver the emancipation oration at the Boydton institute under the auspices of the emancipation Association of Mocklen- tunity. MORE ANSWER FROM DR.MORRIS MORE ANSWER FROM DR.MORRIS CONTINUES HIS REPLY TO STATEMENT ISSUED BY BAPTIST PASTORS Says Brethren Violated Every Principal Of Baptist Faith And Practice In Excluding Him From Their Conference—Asks Source Of Their Authority. The following letter is a continuation of Dr. C. S. Morris' reply to the statement issued recently by the Baptist Pastors' Conference and published in The Journal and Guide. Dr. Morris will conclude his reply in next week's issue of this paper. Editor Journal and Guide: In the opening of my reply to my Baptist brethren I was compelled to expose the statement that in putting me out they were actuated by a "high sense of denominational duty" for it must be evident to all that if such a motive moved them they would not allow men who had committed the greatest crimes against all we know as Christian life, to remain in, while I, who according to their own confession had rendered signal service and lived an upright life, was put out. I desire now to leave the personal question to the judgment of fair minded men and the motives of the brethren to the judgment of Him who rends the heart and to consider the great, broad, fundamental question of whether a Baptist has a right to private interpretation of the scriptures, whether it is the policy of the Baptists to persecute for religious belief and whether Baptists stand for the New Testament as their sole rule of faith and practice I claim that my brethren violated every principal of the Baptist faith and practice in excluding me from their conference and in the way they did it. BAPTISTS ALWAYS TRY A MEMBER IN HIS CHURCH OR IN HIS ASSOCIATION. A trial in a ministers' meeting, for hearsay is an unheard of proceeding. You tried me in a ministers' meeting, whose constitution expressly forbids you meddling with the affairs of churches; that is violation of Baptist rule of faith and practice number one. What churches delegates to a Ministers' Meeting the right to try a Baptist member? BAPIST ALWAYS SERVE A MAN WITH WRITTEN CHARGES, confront him with his accusers and give him a full opportunity to make his defense. You brethren who had no right to try me at all, unless I had committed some personal sin, tried me in my absence, heard all any one wanted to say against me and notified me officially through the secretary in October, mark you three months before I accepted the pastorate of Grant Street Church, that you did not care to accept my membership fee for the year. I therefore ceased coming and considered my membership with you at an end. But that was not what you wanted to do, simply get rid of me, for you had done that already. You wanted to injure me. If If you believe in The Journal and Guide Patronize those who use its advertising columns. PRICE FIVE CENTS Injustice Forgotten In Nation's Crisis Men In Every Walk Of Life Offer Services To Government. Ready To Uphold Honor Of American Flag At Home Or Abroad. Great Racial Cooperation In City. (By A. M. Vann.) Richmond, Va.—Richmond, the capital city of the Old Dominion, is wrought up to a high pitch over the war situation, and every colored man I have interviewed stands ready to offer his life upon his country's altar in defense of its flag and what it stands for. The concensus of opinion here is that every colored man will forget the many injustices imposed upon the race in the way of segregation, disfranchisement and discriminations of various kinds and stand by the president in the nation's crisis. Men like President John M. Gandy of the State Normal School at Petersburg, and his entire faculty, Dr. James E. Shepard of the National Training School and others have offered themselves without reservation to the government. Dean Moore Speaks. Dean L. B. Moore of Howard University, Washington, D. C., addressed a large mass meeting at the True Reformers' hall Sunday afternoon. His subject was "Racial Co-operation." Dr. Moore was introduced by Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, who is himself an orator of note. Dr. Moore's address was patriotic in tone. 1.000 Girls Join In Movement. At 3:30 p. m., Sunday, Dr. M. E. Davis spoke to over five hundred boys at the Hippodrome Theatre, and at 5:30-Miss A. F. Ruffin presided over a meeting of 1,000 girls. Mrs. E. L. Dickerson addressed the girls on the subject, "Somebody needs you." These meetings were held under the auspices of the simultaneous evangelistic campaign. The Journal and Guide representative will remain in Richmond several days. Those wishing to see me will kindly call at 217 East Leigh Street. No Pro-German Movement Among Norfolk Negroes A report gained current in Norfolk Thursday, that there was a pro German demonstration among Norfolk colored people Wednesday night. An investigation of the report by the Journal and Guide failed to disclose any ground for the report. If there are any pro-German Negroes in Norfolk they have not announced the fact so far as this paper has been able to learn. RAPID GROWTH OF N.C. M. AND P. ASSOCIATION Dr. A. M. Moore, secretary and medical director of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association of Durham, N. C., arrived in Norfolk Thursday morning and will spend a few days in this section of the State looking after the interests of his company which has recently opened offices in Virginia. Dr. Moore reports that the total volume of the business of the N. C. Mutual and Provident Association for the first three months of this year has greatly exceeded any similar period in the history of the company, and in fact this year's increase has exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the management of the company. Dr. Moore reports that the agents of the company in this State are making gratifying progress writing business on the old line legal reserve basis. 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Plume St. C. H. FERRELL & CO. Law Building PORTSMOUTH Mrs. Edith Martin, Agent 1243 Glasgow St. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. Preceding announcements of concerts, entertainments, etc., where admission fee is charged will be accepted for publication as advertising only, the rate for which is one (1) cent a word pay able in advance. See the Agent and arrange for your publications before sending them to the office. —The Publishers. The Great Laymen's Missionary Conference which was in session in Norfolk during the past week, had a special service at Emanuel A. M. E. Church, Portsmouth, Sunday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m., at which time a very interesting and instructive program was rendered, consisting of songs by the men, and addresses by Rev. J. C. Staunton of Pittsboro, N. C., and Mr. H. F. Laflamme, of New York City. Both addresses were full of thought, while that of Mr. Laflamme was particularly interesting in reference to the movement. He (Mr. Laflamme) is Field Secretary of the movement among white men, and has spent eighteen years as missionary in India. Prof. W. E. Piddick, as master of ceremonies, handled the situation with consummate skill. Rev. and Mrs. David A. Blake spent Monday as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Blake. Mrs. Josephine M. Norcom left the city Saturday for Hampton to fill her place on the Woman's Day program Sunday at the A. M. E. Church, Newport News, in an address to the Women. While there she was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Williams, pastor of Newport News A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Nathaniel Watford of Winton, N. C., is in the city for a few days on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Pearl W. Newbie, who has been quite ill, but now much better. We are glad to note that Mr. Jeffrey T. Wilson of Carroll Street, is very much improved. Dr. W. Porter Norcom, who is at home on a visit and will remain until after the Easter holidays. Mr. Edward Smith, who has been quite sick, left last week for his home in Atlanta, Ga., accompanied by Mr. Arthur Lyman. Mrs. Lizzie Todgers of Stonewall Street, keeps very much indisposed. (Church Notes) Ebenezer Baptist—At 3 p. m. last Sunday a large number received the Holy Communion. A Sacred Drama. On Tuesday night of last week the members of the Mite Missionary Society of Emanuel A. M. E. Church presented a very unique entertainment for the benefit of the society. The entertainment was a Sacred Drama "Beacon Lighth from the Bible Lands." Showing forth the lessons of love and service learned if one studies the female characters of the Bible. Some of the characters presented were Rachel, Deborah, Naomi and her daughters, Rebecca, Esther, Vashti, Priscilla, Dorcas, Mary Magdalen and many others. Mrs. George Colding Paige very beautifully took the part of Priestess of Life and welcomed these women from their far off lands. These in turn told of the life or good service they had done to help make this great world better for the Mast's sake, closing with a panorama of the "Little City." The entertainment was well attended and all thought it a success. Mrs. Josephine M. Norcen, who is the secretary of the Mite Missionary Society, arranged this very beautiful dream and composed all of the original parts. A Gala Day at Corey. The Corry Improvement Day Exercises, which were held on the campus of the Corry Memorial Institute, Friday afternoon, Mares 30th, were well attended and were enjoyed by all. Initiative steps were taken to beautify the grounds around the building and to start the farm work. Trees were set out, flower beds arranged and other features that add to appearance and beauty were installed. The interior of the building was also beautified by the placing of beautiful pictures on the walls and new shades at the windows. A delightful program was rendered by the student body consisting of Negro Plantation Melodies and Recitations. Hon. T. H. Shortzer, City Manager, Portsmouth, delivered a helpful address on the subject, "Little Farms, which he urged the colored population to become more loyal, to feel itself an integral part of the city THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE and to have more civic pride and interest. Dr. C. C. Somerville, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, delivered an address on the subject, "Back to the Farm," and when he had finished making his appeal to go back to nature, all folt that the call had come directly from "Mother Earth" herself. The Metropolitan Band, under the leadership of Prof. Derrick Copeland, rendered several selections which greatly enlivened the occasion. The Principal extends his thanks to all friends who contributed money, plants, seeds or anything to help make the occasion a success, and hopes that all who did not contribute at that time may soon send a contribution for the prosecution of the movement started last Friday afternoon. The Oak City Jubilee Singers appeared in concert last Tuesday night to quite a large and appreciative audience. St. James' P. E. Church. Holy Communion will be celebrated Easter morning at 9 o'clock. Easter exercises of the Sunday school at 10 a.m. At 4 p.m. Sacred Cantata, "Greatest Love," will be rendered by choir, assisted by some of the best talent of the city. An Easter Egg hunt will be held Monday at 12 m. on the church yard. Enamuel A. M. E. Church. At 11 a.m. the pastor, Rev. E. H. Hunter, inspired his hearers by delivering a most interesting sermon on the "Inauguration of the King of Kings," or the "Triumphal Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem." He so beautifully urged his hearers to let the Savior enter their hearts and lives in triumph, as He entered the City of Jerusalem, by coming into true fellowship with God's people by joining His church. Dr. Hunter outlined the program of events for the closing days of the conference, in all the great and inspiring services conducted at Emanuel last Sunday. Great crowds were in attendance and it is thought that they were an index to the greater crowds, who will attend the closing service Sunday next and Monday night. The pastor will preach an Easter Sermon at the morning hour. At 3:30 the Sunday School will give a special Easter program, by the children who have been well drilled, and will present a most attractive program. Their offerings for Missions will also be reported at this service. At night, 7:30, the choir will present a short Easter Song Service and Dr. Hunter will deliver his parting message. The dollar money lists will also be read at this service. On Monday night a get together meeting will be held, following the classes, at 8:30, when the pastor will submit a report of the work of the church during this conference year. Every member of Emanuel is expected to support the standard. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF STATE FEDERATION The Ways and Means Committee of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs met with Mrs. C. E. Jones, Newport News, Va., Saturday, March 24, at 1 p. m. The committee met in session at the Zion Baptist Church, 20th Street. The following members were present: Mesdames J. M. Norcom and Charlotte E. Davis, Hampton; A. V. Clark and C. E. Jones, Newport News. The special business of the committee was to complete the report of the effort of the committee to furnish a teacher for five months at the Girls' Industrial Home School, Peake's. The report of the last meeting was supplemented by reports from various districts. Money previously reported for Teachers' Panel... $78,000 Colleagues reported at this port News Miss Lucy Adelson, Roanoke Through Mrs. Kate T. Boland, Roanoke Total receipts for Teachers' Fund _____ $108.00 Miss Louise Barrett, who was elected teacher in charge of the literary work sent a report of the school work, showing 40 pupils, 20 of whom attend in the forenoon and 20 in the afternoon. Grades 3 to 7. The committee decided to do something to help in fitting up the school room, getting Supplementary Readers, other books and any school room necessities. Many subjects, concerning the State work and the preparations for the next annual meeting of the Federation, were discussed. The Dorcas Missionary Circle of the church served the committee with a very delightful and refreshing lunchcon. Mrs.) J. M. NORCOM, Chairman. M.T. BERMAN. Rev. H. F. Jones, D. D., preached at Mt. Herman Baptist Church Sunday morning, under the auspices of the Church Aid Society. His sermon was spiritual and full of instruction and encouragement. The choir, octette and mixed quartette of the church furnished music for the occasion. The E. Y. P. U. was well attended. The topic was well discussed by Mr. D. E. Wright, Dr. J. E. Ashburn and Rev. Standback. When the Clean-up committee speaks, kindly give your encouragement for the sanitary condition for the benefit of all who live in Mt. Herman. Hugh Terry is soliciting for the Journal and Guide in Mt. Herman. Let us give him our support and encouraging the best newspaper in the country. The Easter Exercises by the children will be held Easter Sunday night. MEMORIAM. In memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Jane Connor, who departed this life April 5, 1916: Day by day we saw her fade, And gently pass away; While deed, so deep, in our hearts we prayed That she might longer stay. Mother, it was so hard to part from you, Oh, so hard to see you die. But we hope some day to meet you Some sweet day by and by, Gone, but not forgotten. Her devoted daughter, Mrs. Maggie Connor Cherry. 270 Cosby Street, Omaha, Neb. Notes From the Field We made a trip last week from Norfolk over the Southern Railway, stopping at Keysville, Drake's Branch and South Boston, during which we met many friends and subscribers of The Journal and Guide. This paper is much admired throughout the sections named, especially in South Boston, where every prominent or business man of the race reads The Guide. South Boston is a live and progressive town and colored men have quite a hold on the business in the town. The largest contractors and builders, are colored men, they hold these positions by real proficiency and ability to give entire satisfaction as to workmanship, style and quality. Among the several first-class contractors and builders they have in South Boston are Messrs. R. R. Hamilton, J. H. Hamilton, J. E. Lopp, R. W. Lewellin, A. Chavis, Jas. H. Collins and others. The men of means who are building up the town are well pleased with these competent colored contractors whom they constantly employ. This speaks well for South Boston and is a guarantee that so long as these colored men are equal to the occasion and can answer all requirements there is no chance for the trouble making unions to get into South Boston. White men who have money to invest should be proud of these conditions and stand by these competent colored builders who have never been in the habit of striking, raising confusion and retarding the progress of business. South Boston has a trio of medical doctors whose skill is said to be the equal of any physicians in the state viz. Drs. L. W. Smith, Jas. M. Mason and H. G. Wood. All doing a lucrative practice and setting an example for other colored physicians who may follow. South Boston has also a number of colored merchants and grocery men who are keeping step with the march of business. Mr. I. C. Claiborne, the leading merchant, a live business man doing business in his own $15,000.00 brick store on Main street. Messrs. Suggs, Jones, and J. W. Walters are also prominent merchants in South Boston. The insurance men all appear to be doing a successful business. Mr. M. D. Logan is manager of a great insurance company and is also president of the Halifax County S. S. Convention. He is one of the most popular men in the city. Mr. M. E. Smith, manager of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company is a most desirable property people buy in Heights ed and of easy access, besides being Deposit Your Rent Money in a Home If You continue to pay rent you will only have "scraps of paper" to replace your hard-earned cash. If you continue off the matter of buying a little home the result will be the same. But if you decide now to begin saving in a home, in a few years you will be free from debt. Phone us for an appointment to talk J. C. BROOKS, Mgr. E. C. BROWN, Inc. Cor. 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COMPERE UNONYMOUS WITH SELF No special invitation is necessary in order for you to become one of our PLEASED CUSTOMERS at FOLK'S IDEAL SANITARY LAKE CLEANING and DYEING PLAN Books Now Open For Subscriptions of Stock A Home Getting Opportunity Money to Lend. Returnable in Rent Like Payments IF YOU own a lot or have the price of a lot, we will lend you the money to build the house and you can pay it back, intercet and principal, a little each month, like rent. IF YOU do not own a lot, or haven't the price of a lot open a savings account here until you have saved this much. Drop in and let us explain all about it. THE NORFOLK HOME BUILDING & LOAN ASS'N OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Samuel L. Tucker, President W. B Mitchell, Vice-President C. C. Dogan, Secretary E. M. Canaday Treasurer Wm. M. Reid, Attorney George R. Moore J. R. W. Perry Thomas Warren C. J. Watkins IS SYNONYMOUS WITH SERVICE Phone No special invitation is necessary Phone 3327 in order for you to become one of our PLEASED CUSTOMERS at 3328 SEND US—BRING US—OR LET US SEND FOR YOUR WORK THERE'S OMPARES WIT PARISIAN IF YOU REALLY WANT YOU IT'S TIME YOU GAVE US A TR The A. & T. Eighteenth A Begins June 25, 1917 and s weeks Institute also. G stronger. Last summer, applications gre therefore should send Registration FOR CATALOGUE OR FURTH James B. Dudley, President, THERE'S NONE IMPARES WITH COMP PARISIAN LAUHDRY REALLY WANT YOUR CLOTHES TO BE YOU GAVE US A TRIAL—OUR WAGON A. & T. Summer Eighteenth Annual Session June 25, 1917 and continues five w institute also. Growing older, mer, applications greatly exceeded capa uld send Registration Fee and secure lodg LOGUE OR FURTHER INFORMATION Dudley, President, Greensboro, N THERE'S NONE OMPARES WITH OMPERES PARISIAN LAUNDRY IF YOU REALLY WANT YOUR CLOTHES TO BE CLEAN. IT'S TIME YOU GAVE US A TRIAL—OUR WAGON'S READY Begins June 25, 1917 and continues five weeks. Two weeks Institute also. Growing older, better and stronger. Last summer, applications greatly exceeded capacity. Teachers therefore should send Registration Fee and secure lodging in advance. FOR CATALOGUE OR FURTHER INFORMATION, ADDRESS James B. Dudley, President, Greensboro, North Carolina man of great business capacity. Besides bringing much success to the company of which he is manager. He has written several poems the equal of Dunbar or Longfellow, which he intends to put into book form. It was a pleasure to visit his office where we heard him repeat a number of his beautiful poems; while doing so we wondered if the people of South Boston knew that they had a Dunbar in the person of Mr. M. E. Smith. Mr. H. C. White is one of the most popular barbers in the city; a man well to do, owns a beautiful mansion on North Main street. Mr. R. E. Hite is the NONE TH OMPERE'S LAUHDRY OUR CLOTHES TO BE CLEAN. SIMILAR—OUR WAGON'S READY Summer School Annual Session continues five weeks. Two growing older, better and entally exceeded capacity. Teachers fee and secure lodging in advance. ER INFORMATION, ADDRESS Greensboro, North Carolina leader in the shoe repairing business. South Boston has a very active, Woman's Home Mission Society of which Mrs. Anna Collins is the president. The result of their rally at the Second Baptist Church Sunday was $25.00, of which they gave $15.00 for the benefit of the church. We visited the home and enjoyed a pleasant interview with Rev. and Mrs. A. Kendrick on our last trip to South Boston. Rev. 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EASTER SHOES $2.50 to $4.00 BURNY'S LINED UP FOR THE EASTER PARADE IN A NEW PARK OF BOOTHES HES ARRAYED $2.50 Oxfords, Pumps and Boots for Ladies Low Quarters and High Shoes For Men Better shoes for less are in the low rent securities from factories. STANDARD "The High Quality Store" shoes for less money because we sell for cash; the low rent section and buy in large quanti- com factories. DARD SHOE STORE High Quality Store in the Low Rent District" 301 High St. PORTSMOUTH Better shoes for less money because we sell for cash; are in the low rent section and buy in large quantities from factories. "The High Quality Store in the Low Rent District" Bedford City is spiritually alive; we are in the midst of a Gospel Campaign in all the churches, both colored and white. The people have a mind for work. Washington Street Baptist Church is at high water mark. Large crowds are in attendance at all services. We are getting ready for the All Jubiles at Lynchburg in July. We 1234 U STREET 239 Church St. NORFOLK BEDFORD CITY, VA. A. The Drier of Morit, Price $1.00 Postage extra. Magic Pomade, price ..... 50cts. Magic Heater, price ..... 50cts. Magic Writer, price for literature. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Mianespools, Minn. WASHINGTON, D. C. 301 High St. PORTSMOUTH will be there in good shape, if the Lord is willing. Mr. Maxwell Metts, son of Rev. L. W. C. Metts, pastor of Washington Street Baptist Church, was with his parents on Sunday and preached. The people were very much impressed with him and want him to come again. He is making good at the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg. He is a student of Latin and Greek. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE YOUR HAIR SHOULD BE PROPERLY TREATED OUR scientific method of treatment keeps it in a luxurious, healthy and growing condition WE SPECIALIZE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN'S HAIR 90c per month is all we charge and behind our price is our guarantee that its improvement will be wonderful. Our Wigs, Pin Waves, Ventilated transformations and Hair Dressings are unexcelled for their excellence of quality. Give us an opportunity to convince you. Mme. Grace V. Law 536 Queen St., Norfolk, Va. Cor. Grant Street Johnsons System of Growing the Hair Rachel Spence, Curator Gent Lorraine Booklet THE HAIR will not stop falling out, nor will it begin to grow unless the SCALP is first cured of all disagreeable diseases as DANDRUFF, ECZEMA, TETTER, SCRUFF, PORRICO, FAVUS, Etc. THE JOHNSON SYSTEM OF TREATING THE SCALP AND GROWING THE HAIR is the most scientific of methods now used, for we first cure the disease and with a clean and healthy SCALP, the HAIR MUST GROW Our remedies, which assist GRAND NATURE in growing the hair, are prepared by JOHNSON MANUFACTURING CO., from Formulas originated by Dr. W. A. Johnson, our Dermatologist and Scalp Specialist and are based upon scientific knowledge and practical experience of over sixteen years. A FOUR WEEKS' TREATMENT will be sent you by Parcel Post for $1.00 or send us the name and address of six of your friends, with five cent stamps for postage. We will send you by return mail. REE a large box of our Wonderful Scalp and Hair Crowing Routine, JOHNSON'S HAIR FO MME. M. L. JOHSON Dept. D, 798 Tremont St., Boston. Mass. Chattanooga, Tenn. Bentleyton, Kana Bentleyton, Kana daughter's p ture to If you see what I see what A. POMADAR has been the fairest male. Three months ago it was short, stoddy and unattractive, with now it has grown long, soft and you can fit in different styles. It stands by the new pomadar and the new grower and the new toucher in the world. Leslie Chaundain Others write that the results are wonderful in a very short time. Don't be fooled by using some fake Kink remover because you can straighten your hair and make it long, that's what KU-HAIR QUININE POMADAR does. Cleans soap, removes dandruff, and grows the hair long, soft and silky. After using for short time you will be in any style you wish, then you can enjoy in any style you wish. If NU HAIR doesn't do us well, we will give you your money back. Try a new look by mail on receipt of samples or cash. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars King Specialty Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. ```markdown ``` Just apply a little Herolin and you see the Kinks in your hair straighten out. All your knappy, course, stubborn, kinky hair made straight, smooth, silky, silky. Herolin Hair Dressing makes hair grow fast, long and beautiful stopping dandruff, itching scalp and falling hair at once. Send 25c(stamps or coin) for a big can of Herolin. Sold on a Money-Back guarantee. HEROLIN MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Gn. AGENTS WANTED Write for Terms Whitens dark or brown skin. Bleaches and clears sallow complexions, removes all blemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See That You Get the Genuine Kingston, Ga., Dec. 4, 1916 Jacob's Pharmacy Co., Atlanta, Ga.: Gentlemen: I have used one box of your Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener and I like it fine. Indeed my skin is much whiter and is clear of pimples. I will ask you to send me another box of it. also send me a bar of soap. Yours very truly. PEARL MOORE Sold by druggists, or sent direct, for 25c, postpaid. Write Jacobe' Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. ROCKY MOUNT ROCKY MOUNT (By O. R. Pope.) Rocky Mount, N. C.—A chapter of the Woman's Federation has been organized here with a competent corps of officers. President, Mrs. L. V. Mebane; vice-president, Mrs. J. B. Harper; secretaries, Mrs. J. W. Bryan, Mrs. Zolla Pitman; treasurer, Mrs. Lillie Smith. The Independent Order of J. R. Giddings and Jolliffe Union hold their eleventh annual exercises at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday. The sermon was preached by the Rev. M. A. Talley. Several prominent officers of the Society were present, among them being Mrs. McCoy of Wilmington, who is the founder of the North Caroline order. Mr. Elwood Sessoms, Rocky Mount's progressive tailor, has moved into up-to-date quarters in the Douglass building. A new cafe, a model for neatness and efficiency, has just been opened on Main street, in the old Fitzgerald Drug Co. stand. Mr. Fred Simpson is proprietor. Mr. Cornelius Battle and Miss Price were united in marriage last Wednesday evening, March 20th, at the home of the bride, Kingsboro. The annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe was preached at the A. M. E. Church last Sunday by the pastor, Rev. P. O. Jones. The District Conference of the Weldon District of the A. M. E. North Carolina Conference in Little Raleigh. Prominent men throughout this section are on the program. Everybody is invited to be present. Mrs. A. M. Whilley of Goldsboro. Grand Secretary of the Knights of Gideon, was a visitor to the city this week. Dr. J. W. Bryan honored the Lincoln School with a very appropriate and instructive address last Friday morning. A parents conference will be held on Easter Monday. April 9th, at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Several prominent speakers will take part. Every parent in the city is asked to be present. A united effort for closer supervision of the boys and girls of the city is the object. Mr. C. C. McIntire is TIDEWATER HOSPITAL NOTES. Donations of linen, groceries, creckeryware are always needed and thankfully received at the hospital, 42nd street and Parker Ave. Phone Norfolk 6385. The Board of Trustees of the Tidewater Hospital have taken over the active management and control of the hospital and will meet every Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock until all details of management have been perfected. This action has been made necessary on account of the rapid growth of the work of the hospital and to allow the surgeon-in-chief to devote more of his time to the professional service. The hospital thanks Mrs. William Gordon for $3.00; Mrs. Robt. Hughes through Mrs. C. A. Bundy for $1.00, and Mrs. A. Johnson of Portsmouth for $2.00. Mr. Edward Johnson of 611 Richmond Ave., Portsmouth, who has been undergoing treatment at the hospital aid for his home much improved. Mr. Probie Parker, who underwent a very delicate operation is able to be out again and is very much improved. Mr. C. H. Oliver, financial secretary of the Board of Trustees, is actively engaged in an effort to wipe out the bonded indebtedness and to interest the public in the institution. During the past month a large number of operations have been successfully performed at the hospital. The surgical record of the institution has won much favorable comment on the efficient service of the hospital. Last week Dr. Drake performed an operation of very great interest, assisted by Drs. Trigg and Webb. The operation was a success in every way and the patient is doing nicely. Dr. Drake has given the hospital a building for the laundry and laboratory purposes. Dr. John Webb has been added to the house staff as anesthetist and ob- DR. FRED PALMER'S steturian. Dr. Webb is a bright young man with a very promising future in the special lines of practice he has chosen. DANVILLE (Mabel G. Oliver.) Danville, Va.—Mrs. Carolyn S. Harrison has returned from Roanoke, where she was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Gaylord. She sang in concerts at Pulaski and Bristol, Tenn., accompanied by Mrs. S. H. Williams, dramatic reader and Prof. C. E. Boiseux, basso of Roanoke, Va. She was the recipient of much social courtesy while in Roanoke. Rev. A. A. Galvin is conducting a revival in Winston-Salem, N. C. Mr. Arthur Dent, president of the Rising Star Literary Society, is having great success. The Pythians held their Anniversary exercises on March 25th at the Ridge Street Tabernacle. Mrs. Mamie Luck has been in a hospital in Washington, D. C., where she underwent an operation, is much improved. Among those on the sick list are: Mrs. O. V. Smith, Mrs. Ethel Wilson and Mr. W. H. Harrison. Miss Bessie L. Adams and Mr. Hobert Jackson were married Wednesday afternoon, March 21st, witnessed by many of their friends. Mrs. Mary Jeffers, who died in Richmond, Va., was buried from the Loyal Street Baptist Church, this city on Sunday afternoon. Rev. A. A. Galvin, officiating. Mrs. Mabel Grasty is ill at her home on Gay street, also Miss Virgie A. Bedford of Gay street. Y. M. C. A. NEWS. Rev. F. W. Williams accompanied Secretary Dogan to Lambert's Point Wednesday and spoke at the noon open air meeting on the subject: "Brotherhood." Over 300 men were present. The Educational Committee at its meeting on Wednesday evening of this week arranged a schedule of practical talks to men. The Association will not have its Men's Meeting at the building this Sunday afternoon, but will join in the big Laymen's Missionary Meeting at the Armory. Notice and Warning To Whom It May Concern: The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, 640 N. West street, Indianapolis, Indiana, has been informed that there is a certain per-leg man who calls himself Charlie Johnson, claiming to represent the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, and to handle the goods of same. This man is an impostor, he does not represent the Company, has no authority to handle the Company's goods, and the Company has every reason to believe that the goods he handles are not genuine, and no contract he may make, or representations he may make to induce others to buy of him, will be binding against the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, and the Company will prosecute him to the full extent of the law as soon as he can be apprehended. Do You Care For Your Fair And Pocket Book? Send for a box of CRUDO CREME and its little talk, "Exposing the Hair Pomade Business." Money refunded if not pleased. Crudo Creme Manufacturing Co., PORTSMOUTH, VA. Burchay-Standard Spring and Summer Styles in Corsets are now ready. Madam Cuthank, 542 Church Street, Norfolk, Va. POLNERS'S SKIN WHITENER A SUPERB LUXURY SUNGLASS CELLAR BAR WASH MILLED BY CIRK SAIN JACOBS FIRM CO. AX 4474.04 KIN TENER brown skin. Bleaches and exions, removes all blem- the skin to grow whiter. You Get the Genuine Kingston, Ga., Dec. 4, 1916 Atlanta, Ga. : Good News to All Who Suffer From Hair and Scalp Troubles It is safe to state that fully one-half the people suffer from scalp trouble of some sort, causing a stunted growth, or falling out of the hair. The great majority of them have tried numerous so-called remedies without getting any results, finally giving up in despair. To all such we extend an urgent invitation to try a sample of Quinade. We know they will never want to use any other hair preparation, once they have used Quinade. We have testimonials from people stating that after one month's treatment their hair grew a full inch. Write to Seeby Drug Co., 79 E. 130th St., New York City, for a free sample, mentioning the name of this paper.—Adv. Kelly's Hair Dressing Parlor and Beauty Room 1367 O'Keefe St., Norfolk, Va. Phone 3433-W Shampooing, Straightening, Dyeing, Manicuring, Massaging. Hair goods made to order. Electrical face and scalp treatment. Manufacturer of Kelly's Hair Grower and Restorer. Price 25c 100 HAIR grows 28 inches long sayabay Gilbert whose picture is shown here. Every one can have nice long hair by using which is a Hair Grower, not a kinky hair remover. It feeds the scalp and roots of hair, cleans dandruff and stops falling hair once, and after using several times you can see the results. Try a box. Price 25c by mail on receipt of scams or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Porticiestra EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., ATLANTA, QA. His Back Hurt When He Stooped Fat Folk May Now Become Sim Quickly Fat Folk May Now Become Sim Quickly Be Moderate in Your Diet, Brenthe Deeply, and Take Tassco. Fat persons, particularly those from 10 to 30 pounds above normal weight will be interested to learn that they may easily reduce their weight without starvation diet or tiresome exercise. This can best be done by being moderate in your diet, so that you will not over-tax your assimilative organs, by getting plenty of fresh air, by breathing deeply and by taking Tassco four times a day. Tassco may be obtained from Burrow-Martin Drug Co. and Stroke Pharmacy in 5-grain tablets, take one after each meal and one before retirement night. They cost little are absolutely invaluable and are pleasant to reduce fat in assimilations in the system wherever allowed. A few days' treatment should show a noticeable reduction in weight, the flesh should become firm, the skin smooth and the general health improved, in fact your footsteps should even become lighter, your work seem easier and a lighter and more buoyant feeling take possession of your whole being. Every person who is 10 or 20 pounds over normal weight should surely give this treatment a trial. You will probably find that it is just what you need.—Adv. Sign of Good Digestion. Mrs. L. T. Robertson The Visiting Hair Beauty Clturist She will call at your residence and give you the most scientific TREATMENT Registered Agent for Mme. C. J Walker's Treatment 1320 Church St. Norfolk, Va. Will be Pleased to have you Call and See Us. AGE FOUR Published Weekly by THE GUIDE PUBLISHING CO., Inc. NORFOLK, VA. 713-15-17 Highland Avenue P. B. Young___President and Editor H. C. Young___Sec. & Associate Editor J. M. Harrison___City Editor A. M. Vann___General Representative Geo. R. Jones___Contributing Editor W. F. Young___Circulation Manager C. H. Oliver_Advertising Representative Managers of Foreign Advertising. New York Office, Frost & Frost, Brunswick Building. Chiphoo Office, Frost & Frost, Advertising Building. Atlanta Office, Frost & Frost, Candler Building. Nashville Office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. Entered as Second-Class matter at the Post Office at Norfolk, Virginia, under Act of March 3d, 1867. Saturday, April 7, 1917 "WASTE IN HOME-KEEPING." For some sort of working people the war in Europe and rumors of war in Continental America have brought more than their share of wealth that has made them independent of the high cost of living; but they are only as a handful to those who have the time of their lives to make ends meet. This condition of affairs will not be changed for the better when we have begun active hostilities ourselves with Germany; it will the rather be changed for the worse. How can the situation be met by those whom the shoe pinches most is a question millions of people are beginning to ask without receiving an answer. Why? Because they look the wrong direction for it; they look beyond the answer and magnify what they see in the distance which ties them to the present. In an address on "Waste in Home-Keeping," delivered before the Woman Wage-Earners' Association, Sunday a week ago, in Washington, T. Thomas Fortune dwelt at length upon the waste in home-keeping now-a-days as contrasted with that of our mothers fifty years ago, and in the multiplication of wants that amounts to luxury in taste and expenditure, and upon the ignorance of young women as to what constitutes proper home-keeping, as they are kept in the kindergarten and public schools and academies from their seventh to their twentieth year of age and have no time to tour how to keep home. There is much truth in this view of the matter. Exports have asserted that there is enough waste in home-keeping to maintain the house. New housekeepers know now to properly buy or to cook and carve and to make over left-over foodstuffs, and all of us eat and drink more than we should, when the wage or income is measured by the side of the expenditure. As it is in the matter or eating and drinking, so it is in the matter of wearing apparel; there is exorganisme and waste in all directions. People never stop to think that the best way to economize is to buy less and eat less and to buy less and wear less of expensive things not justified by their wage or income. Then, the man has his luxurious views of eating and drinking and clothing for misuse, when the children share, and when they all get through wasting on things, they do not really need, the housekeeper becomes impressively demeanorized, in snook. Mr. fortune advised that one of the best and easiest ways to meet the high cost of living is to reduce expenses in necessary things to the lowest point and to make what is necessary go as far as it can be made to. General napoleon Bonaparte, it is said, required his soldiers to take so many minutes to muster their food, as he found that the soldiers ate less and that what they did eat went further than when they ate in a big hurry and bolted their food. COLORED TROOPS HONORED. In war times patriotism is considered the watchword as well as the loadouts of citizenship. Readiness to go to the front and die, if necessary, for the Nation, is considered the highest evidence of love of country and respect. The right to feel and act this way is quite a new thing to the Afro-American people. How more than fifty years ago that they were slaves and not allowed to bear arms in the service of the Republic. It was only after the most persistent efforts that they were allowed to enlist and to fight to save the Union of the States and face the slaves. Since the war, during the past fifty years, they have taken part in all the wars the republic has waged, at home and abroad and winning unusual honors in all of them, but they have never, received the equality of right, as officers or men, that white soldiers receive. This they will have to win, little by little, with the coming and going of the years. In the inauguration parade, March 4, last, a detachment of colored cavalry, from Fort Meyer, were placed near the President's carriage, in a place of high honor and trust, and now, when war is at our doors, the Washington Post of Monday last, says: "First to be called out in the National Capital, as they were the first to be dispatched from the District to the Mexican border during the recent mobilization of the national guard, Washington's colored soldiers today guard this city, the nerve center of the nation. Quick to respond to the call to action, the veterans of the First separate battalion mobilized last night at their armory in L street." The Fifteenth New York Regiment and the famous Illinois Regiment, it is safe to conclude, will be among the first to be called to the colors. Even Senator, Vardaman of Mississippi, it is said, has changed his hostile attitude towards colored soldiers. If the hostiles of them live long enough the most part will have a change of heart. It is an old saying that "all things come to those who wait,"—which is only true, however, of those who can wait long enough. WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED. It is the duty of every citizen to do his duty in what ever walk of life he may be. The Army and Navy cannot be made efficient and operate successfully unless the industrial organization of the country is maintained and properly developed as occasion requires. All cannot fight at the front but every man, no matter how humble his position in life can do his share in carrying on the light by performing cheerfully and efficiently the work he is best fitted to perform. France was seriously handicapped, lost thousands of men, immense areas of territory and millions of property, because her working people were slow to realize the need for industrial solidity and co-operation. England, except for her efficiently organized Navy, was over two years in making preparations that with proper organization and co-operation should have been made in at the most twelve months, because so many of her industrial classes failed to understand the nation's need and the call of her statesmen. The colored race has valiantly stood by this nation in its every crisis, whether upon the field of battle or in support of her great industrial organization in time of war. In prosperity and in adversity the sinewy arms of the black men have fed the arteries of commerce that have sustained the life of this great nation. In all the annals of American history there is not recorded the get of a single Negro traitor, but upon every battlefield is written in Negro blood the achievements of black patriots. The colored race cannot win this war for America, but America cannot win it without the loyal support and co-operation of the colored race. In common with all loyal Americans we have our place—and a very important one it is—and we can do our part. Will our people understand the present need of this, their country; and will they do their share in perfecting and developing the industrial organization so vitally necessary in this crisis? WOMAN'S PART IN THE WAR. The times have so changed from what they used to be when we were boys and girls, there have been wrought such revolutions in man's relations to man and woman's relations to woman, and in the relations of the males and the females, that it is difficult to say and do always the things that will keep peace in the family, the State and the Nation; more especially in the family, the unit of the Christian State and Nation. If a man cannot have peace in his family and his family relations he will seek it in vain somewhere else. How this can continue to be the case when the females everywhere are insisting upon putting themselves in the place of the males has begun to puzzle the wisdom of some of the wisest and best of mankind. Womanhood is an idealism, the highest and best in the life of mankind, or it is a vulgarism, the lowest and most degrading. It was that way in the history of Greece and Rome, and it is fast becoming that way in the history of the Christian nations of Europe and the Americas. As woman appears to have been the architects of their own undoing in ancient times so they appear to be moving towards that climax in our modern times. That is to say, the women of our times appear to have developed a masculine character that insists upon subordinating the feminine character, and of working destruction of the idealism in womanhood with the growth of the vulgarism that always has ultimately demoralized and degraded both sexes and provoked the destruction of the home and State. In Europe the demands of the war, in which the male population has been so largely drawn upon to fill the trenches and to stand up and be shot to death, women have been drawn upon to fill the places in civil life made vacant by the men, with the consequent lowering of the standard of womanhood and destruction of the idealism without which the distinctions between the sexes become as vulgar as those between men and men. A New York dispatch to The Philadelphia Public Ledger says that Nation-wide reports show the women of the country offering to serve in the war as sign painters, factory inspectors, naval stonographers, nurses, drug clerks, cooks, laundresses, "and anything else they are needed for." The dispatch says further that "hundreds of patriotic women have answered the navy's call to the colors, and hundreds of others have answered in other branches without being called." So it goes. Afro-American women also have the war fever. Many of them want to take the places that belong to the men, leaving the places that belong to women vacant, as a matter of course. It is the temper and tendency of the times, from Congressman-elect Jeannette Rankin of Montana to Sophia Smith in the wash-tub. The Journal and Guide has watched the temper and the tendency with all sorts of feelings except those of hopefulness for the well-being of womanhood and of the Nation. We naturally hope that our fears may prove "the baseless fabric of a vision," and that "all will be well that ends well"; because the times are out of joint; for a surety when world-wide war in the home and the factory and the office and on the fields of carmage tends to destroy all the distinctions between the sexes. Insomnia. Indigestion nearly always disturbs the sleep more or less, and is often the cause of insomnia. Eat a night supper with little if any meat, and no milk; also take one of Chamberiair's Tablets immediately after supper, and see if you do not rest much better. For sale by all druggists. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE SRAY THOUGHTLETS. Most dead men get more praise than live ones. Only the fellow worth white gets the criticism. Nebraska was not big enough to hold Roosevelt and Bryan at the same time, so the latter took his grape juice and dove of poace and loft before the strenuous one got there. Senator Lodge showed that despite his age, his right arm possessed forceful American manhood. Those pacifists are taking the right way to bring war upon thoumselves. We opine that Wilhelm's crown is a little wobbly since that Russian affair. From recent events, the filibuster Senators know they are in a hopeless minority. Norfolk is dry, Pauline dear, but only in places. All's not gold that glitters, nor is everything whiskey that has the color. Many a man pays the quoted price for a bottle of tea. A perfectly normal man will depend upon lame excuse. AN EASTER SONG. By James M. Harrison. Sad were the hearts that Easter morning Anxiously watching where the Savior lay; But ere the beautiful sun came dawn- ling. An angel cause and rolled the stone away. Glory, glory, songs of triumph sing Let all rejoice and Easter flowers being. To grave where is thy gictory And death thy bitter sting? Let hearts lift up to Him in heaven And give joyful thanks both night and day. For all the good that He has given Let earth keep silent while her people pray. Glory, glory, songs of triumph sing. Let all rejoice and Buster flowers bring. O. grave where thy victory And death thy bitter al? Let all rejoice and praise our Risen King. MORE ANSWER FROM DR. MORRIS Continued from First Page God had called me to preach the Gospel you wanted to do all you could do to hurt and paralyze my influence. So you again took my case in my absence and tried me again in February, 1917. In this you treated me worse than the criminal law of Virginia treats a murderer; he may not be put in jeopardy for his life but once. He has the fullest opportunity to testify in his own behalf. I was absent when you took my case up. At your next session I was present; members were allowed to say all they wanted to against me, but when one after another rose to protest against the unfairness of the proceedings they were sat down, once with the threat that if they were not careful you would put shom out too. It is always a mark of poor cause that is afraid of free speech. When finally I arose, who have been a member for six years, without a stain upon my reputation, now on trial as to whether I shall be put out like a dog and asked the pitiful privilege of a few words in my own defense. You Baptist brethren supposed to be champions of free speech, and opponents of religious oppression denied me the right to say one mumblink word in my own defense. You in a great denomination that boasts of its freedom from religious persecutions treated me worse than Pharoho trented Moses, for he lot Moses say all he wanted to; you allowed me to say nothing. You treated me worse than Nebuchadzer treated the Hebrew children; worse than Ahab treated Elijah; worse than Herod treated John; worse than Claphus, Annus, Herod and Pilet treated Christ, as to free speech, for each of them adjured Him to speak; worse than the Jews, Felix, Phillipian Magistrates, Agrippa or Nero treated Paul, for in each case Paul was permitted, to speak for himself, while I was dumb as a sheep before her shearers, not allowed to open my mouth. You, not I were the violators of Baptist tradition and practice that had come down from the ages. That is violation of Baptist practice number 2. After you brethren have had your trial without the accused knowing of what he is charged, for even you brethren would not charge that you turned me out in October for taking a church I did not take until January. Without the slightest opportunity to defend myself, not content with my leaving you alone since October, you devise another unheard of agent of oppression and persecution, a committee to publish me to the world and in that way do me all the injury you may. This as you know is utterly contrary to all Baptist usage also; this is violation of Baptist practice number 3. Another fundamental principal of Baptist is majority rule. When you come to vote on whether I was in or out of the conference seven men, afterwards dwindling to four, openly opposed it, twenty old refused to vote at all and I think it only fair to say that twenty did not vote because they did not sympathize with the proceedings, only ten out of a conference of over fifty voted for it. Thus one whom you confess is clean was put out only by the combination of nine men, working desperately together, nine out of fifty. But everybody must see it is a violation of Baptist rule, when a minority combine to work their vengeance on one whose real offense is not his departure from Baptist principals in their purity, but his compromising stand for clean, upright ministry, without which our race, or any race, is doomed for time and eternity. That is violation of Baptist practice No. 4. Now coming to the great, all important question of accepting the New Testament as my sole rule of faith and practice, I and my brethren and sisters of Grant Street Church are truer, more loyal Baptists than you are. We not only accept Baptist and congregational government, but we accept the New Testament teachings with respect to Sin. Sanctification and Holiness, which you brethren reject and see even go to the desperate and soul imperiling length of ridiculing the solemn and stearn command of a Holy God, through Holy men recorded in His Holy Word "Bo Ye Holy, for I am Holy, without Holiness no man shall see the Lord." Take the great vital question of sin, sin that has ruined God's universe and made it necessary for a Holy God to crucify his son to restore for a lost world's sin. We believe when God says "sin not" he means it. The Bible asks again and again shall we continue in sin. Many of our ministers say yes we cannot help it, but Paul answers with an indignant "God Forbid" and says if any one preaches any other Gospel let him be an anathema. CHAS. S. MORRIS. (To be concluded next week.) TOWNSEND NEWS. (By W. P. Jefferson.) After having such an inclement weather, the farmers feel proud of this pleasant weather. Deacon T. L. 'Ames, president of the "Sons and Daughters of the Forest," is in Fairmont, Va., working in the interest of the noble organization. The First Baptist Church of Capeville was well attended on Sunday, April 1, 1917. The pastor, Rev. Enoch Tyler, preached an excellent sermon to the "Young Men," text 2 Chron. 34th chap. 3rd verse. Subject: "Starting on the Right Rail." Collection of the day was $119.22. Rev. G. O. Wing, the zealous pastor of the A. M. E. Church, is gathering his fragments, getting ready to meet his Bishop. We are using every effort to assist him. We are looking forward to a fine Easter program, as the committees of both churches are sparing no time in preparing the same. Miss V. C. Nyanza Ames is visiting her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Spady of Chesnake, Va. We are sorry to relate the illness of Mrs. Ella Brooks, who was hurried to the hospital a few days ago. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. Oscar Joynes, a professional photographer, has returned home, after having lived in Philadelphia for several years. He will open business here soon. Last Sunday evening the public installation of officers at the Little Mission Sunday School. Deacon T. L. Ames, the president of the Sons and Laughters of the Forest, was booked to be the Installation Master. Deacon Ames was called off in the upper end of Accomac County, looking after some very important business, and was impossible for him to be at the installation. Supt. of the Capeville Baptist Sunday School, A. Banks, was present and was called on to officiate. STATE LEAGUE BULLETIN READY: FOR PRESS Second Edition Of State Business League Publication Will Be Out In April The second edition of the Virginia State Negro Business League Bulletin, which is to be issued in April, is ready for the printer. The chairman of the publication committee states that practically all of its contents have been compiled and arrangements made for its publication. The committee has been actively engaged during the past few weeks preparing the Bulletin and their work has been well done. The magazine will contain many interesting features. Among them being articles of vital interest to the Negro business man and woman by writers of broad experience and National reputation. The president of the State League, Mr. W. H. Crocker, of Suffolk, will issue a direct appeal through the Bulletin to the business people of the state for a large attendance at the State League meeting which is to be held in Newport News, Va., July 25-26. He will tell of the purpose of the League and the inspiration and help that may be received by individuals, men and women, who attend the meeting. The Bulletin will also contain an outline of the program for the coming meeting. "Some Essentials In Business Progress" by Mr. William Anthony Aery; of Hampton Normal Institute, is an article that the Bulletin will contain which will be very interesting and helpful to those seeking light upon their business problems. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of the National Negro Business League contributes an inspiring article in which he tells of the history and development of the National League. Mr. C. C. Spaulding, vice-president and general manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association contributes a very interesting treatise upon "The Negro and Insurance." There will also be a section devoted to farming. These are just a few of the features that will illuminate the pages of the publication. The Bulletin's advertising section will be well patronized by substantial business concerns of the State. Conies of the Bulletin may be obtained by application to any member of the Publication Committee, H. C. Young, Norfolk; R. E. Saunders, Petersburg, or the Secretary of the State League, J. T. P. Cross, Norfolk. BOLLING BROOKS (J. T. Williamson). The people of Bolling Brook are engaged in a Religious Service. They are showing a great interest which will be approved by all Christians in Tidewater. They are interested in the community in which they live. Rev. J. H. Burnham is highly pleased to the people. They are planning to erect a church in that community and are holding services every Sunday night. Every body is invited. HEALTH TALKS PREVENTIVE AND REMEDIAL MEASURES for the CONSERVATION of HEALTH. By DR. J. W. PIERCE This is a disease that is altogether too prevalent when we consider the possibilities of prevention. Many a victim could have been saved if proper precautions had been taken at the outset. It is an infectious disease, due to a germ found especially in the earth, certain decayable matter and manure. It finds its way into the human body by means of a wound; particularly of the feet and hands which are brought so directly into contact with the contaminating sources. The beast wounds that offer favorable conditions for development, are punctured wounds, no matter by what substance or object it is produced, and contused or bruised wounds to the extent that a break is made in the continuity of the skin and tissues below it. The common objects which cause punctured wounds are such things as rusty nails, pitch fork, stout pieces of wire, sharp pointed broken glass ware or crockery, etc., which can be found thrown around carelessly where the body comes in contact with it not knowing its presence. Spring has put in its appearance, and along with this, there is a definite increase in human activity in every direction. The agriculturist is fertilizing his land with manure; the ordinary individual is making preparation for his gardening; the thoughtful is trying to put in sanitary condition the premises by moving and clearing up rubbish; everybody is beginning to reduce the heavier winter clothing and many contemplate the discarding of foot wear entirely. As a result there is an increased amount of exposure to conditions that will lead thoughtlessly and carelessly to the production of this serious affection. Because of this exposure there will be many wounds sustained that should not be lightly regarded or treated. Wounds which, in some instances, can be prevented and in some that can not be prevented. It matters not how sus- Asheville, N. C.—All the churches will have special music for Easter Sunday. The choirs have been practicing for some time. At St. Matthias P. E. Church the choir will consist of twenty voices and will be the following program; Processional Anthem (E); Christ, 109 Easter Anthem (E); Christ, 109 Passover" Cramer Gloria Patria (F) Cramer Te Deum, (G) Anon Benedictus (G) Fronttick Hymn 115 Kyria (A flat) Fortay Gloria Tibi (E flat) Brown Sermon Hymn 121 Offertory Anthem, "Jesus Lives" Spinney Sanctus (E flat) Camidge Communion Hymn 228 Gloria in Exleess Old Chant Final A—Men (A) J. H. Hamilton Recessional Hymn. Evening Service—8:00 P. M. Miss Shamery Bryant and Miss Sophia Kennedy, Organist. J. H. Hamilton, Choir Master. Rev. J. T. Kennedy, Priest in charge. Mrs. Alice Steel wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness to her during her long and severe illness. She is now able to be out, but is not entirely well. Mr. L. F. Angel of Philadelphia, Pa., Grand Lecturer of Independent Order of St. Luke, is in the city stopping at P. L. Hendick's, 27 Eloise street. Elizabeth City, N. C.-Mrs. Mary E. Pool was in Snowden last week visiting the Court Calanthe, recently set up there. Special Passion Week services are being held at Mt. Lebanon A. M. E. Zion Church this week. Mrs. Maggie Spelman is reported very sick. Mr. W. H. Irving, Captain of Pea Island Life Saving Station, was in the city Monday. Mrs. Julia Sharp is back home again after a successful operation at the Elizabeth Hospital. All the churches are making preparation to celebrate with appropriate services Sunday. Attorney C. W. Brown went to Edenton on business last week. Dr. C. M. Cartwright, pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church, who has been confined to his home for several days from a severe case of appendicitis was able to be out at his post duty Sunday. Mr. J. D. Lamb, a highly respected farmer, who resided on Brooks street, died last week after a lingering illness of several weeks. His funeral was preached from Corner-Stone Baptist Church of which he was a member. He was also a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges of the city, by whom he was buried. "Triumphant King," by E. S. Lorenzwell, will be rendered by Mt. Lebanon A. M. E. Zion Sunday School Sunday night. Sermon to the order of Elks will be preached by Dr. G. L. White Sunday (Easter) at 3 o'clock p. m. Mr. A. D. Clark left Monday for Rocky Mount, N. G., where he has ac PETER H. TETANUS OR (LOCKJAW). ASHEVILLE ASHEVILLE (Bv J. H. Hamilton.) J. H. Hamilton, Choir Master. ELIZABETH CITY (By F. W. M. Butler.) tained, it is almost positive that the infection, which is possible from such wounds, can be prevented if such wounds are directly and readily taken under scientific management. These so-called trivial wounds of the hands and feet are the ones that give so much trouble when neglected. These wounds at once provide favorable environment for germ life and its activity, and as should be, at the outset, made as germ free as possible. A "hunk" of fat salt meat applied and bandaged snugly can not have any influence on the germs that have entered a wound. Neither can any soot gathered from the upper part of the chimney produce any antiseptic properties to curtail the growth and action of germs; nor is there any advantage in the application of politices made from red oak bark procured from the north side of the tree when the "sap" is up. These and many other methods of treating wounds come within the scope of superstition and ignorance. The germ which is responsible for this dreaded malady is one which requires the abscence of air to do its best work. So when such methods are used, as enumerated, for treatment, you provide him with every advantage to do the mischief that is his nature to do when once he enters a wound. It is his business to manufacture poison (toxins) and he can better do it in concealment and in the dark. Tenatnis is a disease that should be guarded against, and can be prevented in a very large measure if the proper care were given to wounds. The question resolves itself into intelligent management which can be made possible only by the doctor. Putting something on a wound with the hope that some good may come, seems like tempting Providence. When you do get these wounds, don't wait, but present yourself to one who knows just what to do. For there is no better place where the old adage fits in so well, viz: "Procrastination is the thief of time." Indeed it stoals time and take a life. cepted a position. Mrs. O'Kelly of Norfolk, Va., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Leigh, on South Road street. Mr. Frank Towe of Atlantic City, N. J., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Rebecca Overton. Contractor J. H. Perkins is paw engaged in building an eight-room house for Mr. J. D. William, a successful farmer at Shiloh, N. C. CHESAPEAKE, VA. The Northampton County Teachers' Association met Friday, March 30th, at Tidewater Institute, with President V. Brown in the chair, who announced that the main object of the meeting was for the report of the delegate to the State Association. Miss Lizzie Jenkins, State Industrial Supervisor, discussed plans for holding the County Fair April 24th at Tidewater Institute. Supt. E. G. Tankard addressed the meeting urging the teachers to do everything possible to improve their schools. The report of the delegate, Fugh W. Brown was received and adopted. In the evening a program consisting largely of school children was given after which the association was addressed by Prof. D. G. Jacox and Mise Maud Weaver, both of Norfolk. The teachers feel highly honored in having with them Prof. Jacox, newly elected president of the State Teachers' Association. POOR EYES CAUSE MANY HEADACHE Properly Fitted Glasses Invariably Bring Complete and Lasting Relief. It is a well established fact that about nine out of every ten cases of headache are directly traceable to poor eyes—eyes that smart and burn, which generally bring on impaired vision and, in some cases, blindness. Nervousness is another distressing allment that is also very frequently the result of poor eyes. Dr. J. E. Mascrow, the Norfolk eyesight specialist, has thousands of cases of complete and permanent relief from headache and nervousness to his credit, and has hundreds of letters from former patients testifying to the great joy and comfort afforded them by wearing glasses fitted by him. Dr. Mascrow's office is in suite 405, Dickson Building, corner of Granby and Tazewell streets. He makes no charge for consultation and his prices for glasses are moderate. Beware of those fake "Eye Doctors" who travel from town to town or house to house who may tell you they represent so and so, but the men who travel are only slick talking fakers. They get your money, ruin your eyes with cheap glasses and you never see them again. Always consult a specialist with a reputation, who is permanently located and don't travel. Be on the safe side and see Dr. Mascrow in Norfolk. On Easter Monday night of the ensuing week an Easter Egg Hunt will be given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Archer, Jr. of 2517 Hale street, Lindenwood. The entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Langaton Reading Circle and the public is cordially invited to attend. A prize will be given to the one who finds the most eggs. IS YOUR FAMILY PROTECTED AGAINST THE INEVITABLE? IF NOT, YOU SHOULD NOT DELAY IN SECURING THEM. A POLICY WITH The North Carolina Mutual & Provident Association of DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA The Largest and Strongest Old Line, Legal Reserve Negro Insurance Company in the World, Will Give Them Ample Protection. LICENSED IN VIRGINIA WITH OVER EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS INSURANCE IN FORCE Issues Twenty Year Endowment, Whole Life and Twenty-Pay Life-Policies containing Cash and Loan, Paid Up and Term Extension Values First-Class Representatives Wanted. For Terms and Territory write C. C. SPALUDING, Gen. Manager, Durham, N. C. --- THE NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AND PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION Durham North Carolina INDEX ELEMENT OF North Carolina Mutual Provident Association Durham, N.C. 1000 DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 24, 1916. No. 3978 PAY TO THE ORDER OF Margaret Browley $1000.00 DOLLARS THE MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK DURHAM, N.C. THE NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AND PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION Smeary MAINTENGER Town Topics Miss Lomi Segars of Bute street, is confined to her room. Mrs. Mary S. Bowen, who was ill at the Protestant Hospital, has convalesced. Lawyer J. T. Newsome, one of the leading members of the bar, was in the city Tuesday on business. Mrs. Fannie Jones of Gault street, was called to Gloucester County by the severe illness of her father. Mr. Samuel H. Harrison, of Washington Ave., was stricken with a slight stroke of paralysis last Saturday. Certain streets in the colored section look like the pictures the shell swept sectors of the war in Europe. Mrs. J. C. Wilson, who has been indisposed for the past seven weeks, is out again, to delight of her many friends. Miss Lucole Williams, who was con- tained to her home on Ruby street sur- fering an attack of La Gripppe, is much improved. Mrs. Robert Chaney, after visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Reid, accompanied her husband back to their home in Glen Cove, N. Y. Mn. Robert Chaney of Glen Cove, N. Y., made a flying trip to Norfolk last week. While here he was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Rejd. If it is against the law to throw paper, trash, etc., on the sidewalks, why are not some of the merchants in Huntersville.not forced to abide by it? EMPLOYMENT FURNISHED—MRS. C., B. Brinkley, Employment Agency. Wants all kind of help, good wages. Apply 768 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Annie B. Ferrebee and children left Saturday afternoon for Washington, D. C., where they will join Mr. Ferrebee and in the future make their home there. Miss Amanda Williams, of 1115 Ruby street, Lindenwood, left Sunday night for Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., accompanied by her sister ar father. The man's Exchange Art Circle met wrs. J. Chatman on Fremont street's day afternoon, March 27th, and a very profitable and pleasant evening was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Brooks, who were called to the city to attend the General of-Mr. Brooks' mother, Mrs. Julia Brooks, returned to Jersey City Wednesday evening. ANTED—FOR THE SUMMER OF 1917, three middle age waitresses, one laudress, one porter, and a good European cook. Reliable persons only. Address, HOTEL DALE, Cape May, N. J. The Rucilla Art Circle spent a very enjoyable meeting at the residence of Mrs. Martha Coles, Barre street, Lindenwood. Two new members were enrolled: Mrs. Annie Spratley and Miss Annie Garris. The guests were served to a delightful repass, after the work of the evening. ANNUAL, SEMI-ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY PREMIUMS WANTED—A MAN WITH A GOOD moving picture show for two nights in a town of 2,500 inhabitants. Big crowd guaranteed. Address Rev. R. J. Richardson, Waverly, Va. The first sweet music from the horse hide and the bat, takes place this afternoon (Friday) when Pat Moran's Phillies try conclusions with "Fox" Griffith's Senators. FOR SALE—ON EASY TEAMS A beautiful seven-room house, bungalow effect, just completed. Bath, electric lights. Located on God Street, near Church. Phone 3606-J for information. SEWANBE SOCIAL CLUB GIVES FORMAL DANCE The Sewanee Social Club of this city gave their formal dance at the Norfolk Auditorium, Tuesday evening, March 27. The hall was gorgeously decorated with Sewanee colors, American flags, palms and Japanese lanterns and tables with carnations and lilies. The dances were led by Prof. William Brooks and music was furnished by the Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Cornelius H. Turner, the president, delivered the mastery welcome address. Messrs. Boyd, Yancey and Melbron were the caterers. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas, Miss Maggie Scott and Mr. Augusta Temple, Miss Beatrice Farrell and Mr. Robert B. Hassell, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Johnson, Miss Gertrude Tolliver and Mr. Joseph Leary, Miss Leneester Boyd and Mr. Raymond Sawyer, Miss Hattie Johnson and Mr. Ernest Jackson, Miss Jeanette Batts and Mr. Richard Howie, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Johnson, Miss Emma Hawks and Mr. Paul Robinson, Miss Grace Robinson and Mr. James White, Miss Eleora Bell and Mr. William Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. William Brooks, Miss Nonie Hill and Mr. William Harris, Miss Edna Boyd and Mr. John Fuller, Miss Sophronia Hamlin and Mr. George Bray, Mrs. Sarah Wilson and Mr. Abor Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner, Miss Bessie Simmons and Mr. Clarence A. Williams, Miss Isabella Alexander and Mr. Johnnie Little, Miss Alice Robinson and Mr. Clifton Keeling, Miss Vivian Reid and Mr. Johnnie Griffin, Miss Gertrude Miller and Mr. William Tillery, Miss Eloise Jacox and Mr. Walter Rountree, Miss Mary Franklin and Mr. James Norfleet, Miss Beulah Watson and Mr. Bonnie Doyle, Miss Nannie Roberts and Mr. Thomas Vann, Miss Mabel Johnson and Mr. Willie Parker, Miss Marie Russell and Mr. Owens Wilson, Miss Devatta Wilson and Mr. Robert Brown, Miss Louise Cowling and Mr. Hilton Faulks, Miss Mabel Perry and Mr. Harold Johnson, Miss Beatrice Jackson and Mr. Richard Jenkins, Miss Grace Walker and Mr. Fred Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keeling, Miss Marie Hunter and Mr. Richard Holden, Miss Lucie Hunter and Norfleet Taylor, Miss Lillian Simpson and Mr. Cornellus Turner, Miss Mary Rawles and Mr. Nathaniel Morgan, Mr. Luther Parker, Miss Thelina Dunnings and Mr. T. L. Lander THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE ELKS' THANKSGIVING SERVICE. The Eureka Lodge No. 5 and the Creator Norfolk Lodge No. 132, B. P. O. E. of W., will hold their Joint Annual Thanksgiving service at St. John's A. M. E. Church, Sunday, April 5th, at 8 o'clock. Officers of the day are: I. W. H. Guy, exalted ruler; Mr. French, leading knight; J. F. L. Pattie, loyal knight; J. M. Tarence, looturing knight; J. L. E. Williams, chapman; W. Johnson, Nesq., Andrew Porter, Jr., exalted ruler, of Eureka Lodge No. 5, orator of the day; Rev. S. S. Morris, pastor of St. John's A. M. K. Church, will preach the annual sermon. Musle will be furnished by Prof. Hemp's orchestra. Elks' Quartette and two solos will be rendered by two of the best singers in the city of Norfolk and Portsmouth. G. U. O. OF LAMBS HOLD CHAR- TER UNVEILING The G. H. O. of Lambs held their 2 Charter Unveiling on Monday, April 2, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. church. A very creditable program was renedered and the principal address was delivered by Rev. J. A. Ashby, of Shiloh Baptist church. Mr. Simon Jones acted as master of ceremonies. Music by the choir and the Hiwatha Quartette. The presentation to the pastor was made by Mr. Walter Crowell; to the choir by Mr. A. C. Crossen; to the Quartette by Mr. Joe Williams; to the church by Mr. Simon Jones. The committee was composed of Messrs. W. T. Crowell, Joe Williams, H. C. Williams, Jas Rblick, A. C. Crossen, Clarence L. Savage, chairman. CHANGE IN PERSONNEL OF STANDARD SHOE COMPANY Mr. S. S. Land, who for several years has been associated with Mr. J. J. Pitt in the ownership and management of the Standard Shoe Stores in Norfolk and Portsmouth, has retired from the business and is succeeded by Mr. J. E. Harrell, a prominent business man of Norfolk. Mr. Pitt and Mr. Harrell have recently returned from the Northern markets where they purchased a full supply of the latest creations in Spring and Summer footwear for their three stores—one in Norfolk and two in Portsmouth—and they are better prepared than ever to serve satisfactorily their large and increasing number of patrons. Mr. Pitt is well known in Norfolk and Portsmouth and will be remembered for his activities in behalf of the colored citizens while a member of the Norfolk City Council. Spring is looked upon by many as the most delightful season of the year, but this cannot be said of the rheumatic. The cold and damp weather brings on rheumatic pains which are anything but pleasant. They can be relieved, however, by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by all drupees. The accompanying cut is a photograph of a Check for One Thousand Dollars, drawn on a Negro Bank, paid to the widow of Willie Bembory of Scotland Neck, N. C., by The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association. The deceased had paid only one Premium when he was stricken with Pneumonia and Died. WHAT WOULD BE THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF YOUR FAMILY SHOULD YOU DIE TOMORROW? INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT OF NIGHT SCHOOL EGHIBIT The exhibit of the industrial classes of the Armstrong Night School, were held Tuesday evening. The work in each department reflected credit upon the teacher in charge. Many of the students in the night school are men and women who work all day and are anxious to improve themselves. Mrs. Lizzie Rainey Hinton has charge of the fancy needle-work; Mrs. Maggie Lawrence, sewing; Miss Eliza Jordan, cooking; Miss Annie Johnson, millinery; Prof. John Selden, wood-work; Prof. D.J. Jacox, principal. Hundreds of people were out to see the exhibit. Why Constipation Injures. The bowels are the natural sewerage system of the body. When they become obstructed by constipation a part of the poisonous matter which they should carry off is absorbed into the system, making you feel dull and stupid, and interfering with the digestion and assimilation of food. This condition is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale by all druggists. Easter Song Recital. You can't afford to miss the Easter Song Recital at Bank St. Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Admission is free. A silver offering will be taken in the interest of the rally. CAPE CHARLES (By W. P. Jefferson.) Cape Charles, Va.—Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Howard of Nectarine street, made a flying trip to Norfolk, Va. on Monday last. Mrs. Annie Williams of Bay Vieu, Va., who has been indisposed for the past three weeks, is able to be out again, and was in town on special business on Thursday last. Prof. D. G. Jacox, principal of the Booker T. W. Washington High School in Norfolk, was the guest of Mr. Hugh V. Brown. He preached a very instructive sermon Sunday morning, inspiring an appreciative congregation to both imitate and reverence God, taking his text from Matthew 5 chap. and the 48th verse, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect." The Third Monthly Contest of the Public School was held-Monday, April 2. The Washington Club was again returned the winner over the Lincoln Club. Prof. D. W. Peters of the High School, Mr. Jack Moore of the School Board and Misses Doughty and Cooke of t. t. High School were in attendance. The net proceeds were $6.60. Miss Estelle Godwin was given special menton in her declamation. TABLE? THEM. Association insurance on. a photograph of and Dollars, drawn to the widow of and Neck, N. C., Mutual and Provi- deceased had paid he was stricken d. FINANCIAL CONDI- Y SHOULD YOU INCE IN FORCE e-Policies values Manager, Durham, N. C. TE SUMMER SCHOOL ormal and Industrial Institute Petersburg, Virginia June 20th--August 1st. Six weeks courses leading to Professional Co Grammar and Advanced Grades. Four weeks course and Second Grade Industrial Certificates and Req. No Courses will be given preparatory to STATE. The School offers a healthful location, competent environment. uses leading to Professional Certificates—Primary,anced Grades. Four weeks courses leading to First Industrial Certificates and Renewal of Certificates. given preparatory to STATE EXAMINATIONS. healthful location, competent faculty, and pleasant Six weeks courses leading to Professional Certificates—Primary, Grammar and Advanced Grades. Four weeks courses leading to First and Second Grade Industrial Certificates and Renewal of Certificates. No Courses will be given preparatory to STATE EXAMINATIONS. The School offers a healthful location, competent faculty, and pleasant environment. For further information address, JOHN M. GANDY. Conductor. The Ocean View Literary and Social Society will meet with Miss Friman at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Desmond, at Oakwood on Sunday, Apr. 15, at 6 p. m. Regular services were held at Mr. Zion A. M. E. Church, Sewalls Point, last Sunday. Rev. Moore, the pastor, preached an instructive and interesting sermon. The Sabbath School will have an Easter program next Sunday night at 7 p. m. and at 8 p. m., preaching, at which time Rev. Moore will preach his farewell sermon. The Exposition Lodge No. 5, I. B. P. O. E., of Sewall's Point will have their memorial services at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Titus Town. Rev. G. R. Malloy will preach the sermon. The exercises will begin at 2 p. m. In memory of Jas. T. Tanner, Jr., the loving and devoted son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Tanner, who departed this life April 6, 1915. Yet, we know thou hast joined the heavenly Chumbs, where all is well. We miss thee at the table, we miss thee everywhere, Thy clothes and toys are in thy room, vacant is thy chair. We hear thy angel voice calling us to join thee in the sky; Soon, ah, soon we will answer thee, when there'll be no more good-bye. We can not say "good-bye" to thee, only "adieu." For we are swiftly passing away, and soon will be with you; Sickness and sorrow are on our track, we care not here to stay. We long to be with thee, dear, angel Tazewell, where there's one eternal day. OCEAN VIEW IN MEMORIAM PAGE FIVE MRS. PEGGY SMITH Mrs. Peggy Smith, of Scotland Neck, N. C., died March 29th, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Allen Smith and five children; Simon Smith, and Mrs. Emma Rhodes of Scotland Neck, N. C., Peter Smith, of Oak City, N. C.; A. D. Smith, of Norfolk, Va., and Isaac Smith of Philadelphia, Pa. She was about eighty years of age at the time of her death. MRS. JULIA BROOKS Mrs. Julia Brooks, mother of Mr. H. F. Smith, a well known young man of this city, departed this life after a long illness at the Protestant Hospital Sunday, March 11th, at 11:30 A. M. The funeral took place from St. John's A. M. E. Church. Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. The Order of Tents and St. Luke's, of which she was a member, paid funeral honors. Beautiful testimonials of her worth and work were read from the societies of the church of which she was a member. Rev. S. S. Morris, pastor of the church, and Rev. E. H. Hunter, pastor of Emanuel Church, Portsmouth, paid tributes to her character and work as a faithf member of the church. "I'll Get H. He Some Day" was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Miller. The floral design were many and beautiful. The remains were hald to rest in Calvary Cemetery to await the "Final Summons" in the life of the world to come. CARD OF THANKS The Trustees, Auxiliary Board and the Ways and Means Committee of Lokies Old Folks Home, wish to thank the solicitors, schools and the public in general for the splendid manner in which they helped in the raising of $32.67 Tag Day, January first, nineteen hundred and seventeen. We earnestly hope that you may continue to manifest interest in the home. We need your support. Thank you. Mrs. L. M. McRae, chairman of Ways and Means Committee, A. M. Pool, secretary. Cash or Credit! Cash or Credit! See CORDELL and Order EASTER SUIT Now on Easy Payments Your All Work Guaranteed Your Credit is Good 1.00 DOWN $1.00 PER WEEK ```markdown ``` M. S. Sind You This Suit made to your measure, in the latest style, would you be willing to keep wear it, show it, and let them be beautiful samples and dashing new styles. Could you use $5.00 a day for a little spare time I Perhaps I can or you a steady job and me a letter of appreciation and say "Send me your special offer." 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Syrup laxatives are weak, but LAX-FOS combines strength with palatable, aromatic taste and does not gripe or disturb the stomach. One bottle will prove LAX-FOS is invaluable for Constipation, Indigestion or Torpid Liver. Price 50¢ 1930 Rev. C. L. Griffin, General Deputy Organizer for the Supreme Lodge Knights of Gideon, Member Sharon Baptist Association, Agent for the Journal and Guide, and Lecturer, Lock Box 436, Suffolk, Va. THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH Southern Ry. System Southern Ry. System Lv. Norfolk daily 7:45 a.m., daily tor Danville, Asheville, Chattanooga, Charl lotte, Columbia, Augusta, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. Lv. Norfolk daily 7:00 p. m. daily for Danville, Asheville, Chattanooga, Charl lotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, and pointa South and Southwest. Through Pullman Sleeping Car to Asheville, N. C., on night train. Trains arrive Norfolk daily 9:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. only. Ticket office Monticello Hotel Bldg. and foot Jackson St. WM. CULPEPER T. P. A. TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD. Ten Dollars in Gold will be given for the best poem on the Emancipation of the Negro from American slavery. Offer expires April 10. Enclose return postage with manuscript. Address "Praiseworthy Muse". 711 Highland Ave., Norfolk, Va. SUFFOLK NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS This office thanks the McKay, Washington & Co., The Nansenond Development Co., Moore & Howell and Crocker & Boykin for their advertisements for the last two months. They have stopped for only a short time. You are very cordially invited to continue your patronage with them. This page stands ready to serve them, and you, at any time. The Rev. Dr. W. H. Ashburn was a welcome visitor to his many friends in the city and county last week. He preached a very able sermon at the Pine Street Baptist Church Tuesday night. There were many calls at this office for the Journal and Guide last Saturday. It is regretted that we could not supply the demands. Everybody wanted to see Dr. Morris' reply. Why not subscribe for the paper and keep up with what all the Negroes are doing all the time? There is a change in the Moore & Howell advertisement, Crocker & Boykin and Porter'safe begin Directory Ads this week. See our Business Directory. There is a a "Leak" in the efforts of some of our business men, and this reporter has been fortunate in discovering it. If you hear anything about the probability of a Negro bank for this city, just say you saw it in the Journal and Guide. For some of our men are trying to make it possible. Last Saturday one of our most prominent streets was converted into a Farmers' Conference hall, when Farmers' Carnoy, Luke, Edwards, Copeland and Hodges met and informally discussed what is best to raise this year. Farmer Hodges took the position to advise his brother not to depend upon the probable high price of cotton, but to raise home supplies. While these gentlemen were absorbed in their heated discussion, Mrs. Lydia S. Lee and Mrs. Laura Hodges were busily engaged in some of the stores that advertise in this paper, buying spring suits for their boys and girls. Emerson B. Hardy, little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hardy, has been continued to his bed by illness for the last few days. He is improving. Now is a good time to join our Business Directory advertisement column, if you don't want to run a larger one. Those who have taken out policles in the N. C. Mutual and Provident Association and have to be examined, and find it inconvenient to go to Dr. Fuller's office between 8 and 11 p. m. will do the agents quite a favor by making other arrangements with him. He will, and is ready to serve you. You have only to let him know. Have you seen the big ad. of this company in this paper? Mr. J. B. Hardy, of Petersburg, who has been somewhat indisposed, spent a few days with Mrs. Hardy this week. Our city has bought a $19,000 farm. A part of it is to be used for burying its white dead, and the other for the protection of its very bad boys. So we may have a reformatory of our own. IN THE COUNTY. Out, about ten miles from the city, is Lumnis, Va. In that section, one will find many of the most progressive and up to date people of this county. Most everybody lives at home, and boards at the same place. Very much of the success of this community may be attributed to the choirs of the "Zion Christian Church" and its pastor, the Rev. C. A. Harris, who preached a very able and helpful sermon last Sunday. This church recently purchased an "Individual Communion Set" at a cost of $84. Among the visitors there last Sunday were Mrs. J. O. White and Miss Consins, of Whaleville, Va., and M.E. E. A. Boykin, of this city. All made very interesting speeches. The Sunday School will conduct the Easter services. The choir, with Miss Mary V. Copeland as organist, has prepared special music for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Exon Copeland had for guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hodges, Mrs. Sarah Boone, Miss Cornelia Copeland, Mrs Lydia S. Lee; Misses Ruth Hodges Mary V. Copeland, Blanche Goodnair and Mr. T. Joyner. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Field spent Sunday, guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Boykin, Mrs Ella Faulk, of Portsmouth, Va., has concluded a visit to Mr. R. L. Ashe. NEW BAPTIST UNION. It may be remembered that another Baptist Union was effected at Oak Grove Baptist Church on the 30th of ins. December, Rev. Mr. Gomer, pastor. Its name is the Sharon Baptist Union. The Rev. Richard Ashe, of Mt. Vernon, is the very able president; and Rev. J. H. Ricks, of this city, is the very efficient secretary. With these two well experienced ministers at its head, there is no doubt of its long life of great usefulness in this community. And why not? It is comprised of some of the ablest and best preachers and laymen of the city and county. The next meeting, which is expected to be of much interest and helpfulness, will be held April the 28th and 29th, with the Pleasant Union Church, the Rev. W. W. Cobb D. D., pastor. You are most cordially invited and expected to be there. MINISTERS' CONFERENCE The regular weekly meeting of the city and county of the Ministers' Conference, Tuesday, the 20th, of this month, was somewhat of the extraordinary. The fact that the conference is comprised of such broad-minded theologically liberal, co-operative and well prepared men as the Rev. Dr. J. A. Harrell, the president; the Rev. J. H. Ricks, secretary; the Rev. Anderson Boone, Dean of Common-sense Theology; the Rev. Dr. W. A. Cobb, Dean of Pastoral Theology; the Rev. P. L. Boone, Critique, and several others who are literally endowed with THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE C. L. Griffin, Agent for Jericho much natural and acquired ability. Add to this, that any minister, who is a morally-worth-white, is eligible to membership. Whether he be a Baptist, Methodist, Universalist, Unitarian, Episcopalian, or of any denomination. If he is a real man, he is made welcome. For the ministers of this city have learned that to "Lay aside every weight that doth so easily best us." The meeting was an extraordinary one, because of its most distinguished guest. While the brethren were at routine business, the cagle eye of the president, Dr. Harrell, saw coming down the aisle, that embodiment of liberality, preacher, lecturer and one of the best of men, the Rev. Dr. W. R. Ashburn, former pastor at Franklin, Va., and a Christian worker of this State, but now of Chicago, HI. We arose and made him our most welcome. He made "a few remarks," which brought both tears and shouting from every member of the conference. This city has executed its ministerial narrowness. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. PORTER'S CAFE. 119 E. Washington Street Suffolk, Va. The most up-to-date and Sanitary place for the best meals at any time When in the city just ask for PORTER'S CAFE MOORE & HOWELL East Washington Street, Suffolk, Va. Phone 850-J. Gents Furnishings and Up-to-Date Tailoring Cleaning and Pressing A Specialty See US Before You Buy. MOORE & HOWELL CROCKER & BOYKIN Undertakers and Embalmers 123 East Washington St., Suffolk, Va. When Needed, Call Office Phone 234-1-J Residence 401-W We Will Serve You CROCKER & BOYKIN BERKLEY WARD (Mrs. Leiin Hill.) 600 Whitehead Ave. Mrs. Edna Dixon of 1204 Berkley Ave., is on the sick list. Mr. Tinson Hockaday, while playing ball last Wednesday, had the misfortune to be badly hurt and had to be taken to the hospital. Mrs. Lillie Seaborn and daughter of Orringdale, are visiting her sister, Mrs. Menia Jones of Craig street. Mr. Willoughby Wilson of Deep Creek, was in this section Sunday, March 25th, visiting his sister and brother, Mrs. Lelia Hill of 600 Whitehead Ave., and Mr. Louis Wilson of Ave. B., South Norfolk. Mr. Junius Jones was shot and killed on Sunday morning the 25th. Miss Gaynell Clanton, who has been quite sick, is much improved at this writing, also Miss Lillian Simpson. Mr. George W. Simpson has arrived from Cuba, also Mr. Willie Cosin, Isle of Wight. The Rally held at the Union Bethel A. M. E. Church, Isle of Wight County, was quite a success. The sum of $121.18 was raised. Rev. C. R. Sanders, the energetic pastor, will attend the Annual Conference, which meets in Farmville, Va. As many of the Saints as possible of the Church of God and Saints of Christ, corner of Nicholson and Fourth streets, will leave with the pastor for Columbus, Ohio on the eleventh of April, which is Abib, Exodus, 13 chapter, fourth verse, to celebrate the Feast of the Lord's Passover from Abib the 14th (April 1917) to 21st inclusive. Elder Wm. Harggett, pastor in charge; J. M. Grove, Senior Bishop; A. S. Dickerson, Junior Bishop. BELL'S MILL (Rev. J. H. Alexander) Woman's day will be held at Mt Lebanon church on Sunday, followed by the Easter program. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present. Mr. J. H. Blount is erecting an annex to his story. Mrs. Arnette Hollomon of Norfolk spent some time with her sister, Mrs. Roberta Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. James Jones are on the sick list. CAPE CHARLES, VA. (By R. P. Jefferson.) Cape Charles, Va.—Mr. Elias Clark of Madison Ave., has been indisposed for a few days. We hope that he shall be out soon. The annual joint sermon of Lodges 183 and 174 of K. of P., was preached at the First Baptist Church on Sunday last, by Rev. James G. Spady. Subject: "Thou shall not be able to stand before thee all of the days of thy life." Joshun 1.5. The church was filled to its capacity. All seemed to enjoy this most eloquent sermon. Mr. T. D. Jefferson was called to his former home, in Nottoway county, on Tuesday last to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. J. T. Jefferson. Mr. Geo. M. Smith of Capeville, Va., was a pleasant visitor to our town on Sunday last. Mr. Elijah Mitchell of Mason Ave., has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Mr. Jno. G. Goffigan of Jefferson Ave., who has been in Surry County on business for the past two months, has returned to our city, and is now representing the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co. Always read the Journal and Guide. Please don't miss a copy. Knights of Gideon Notes Rev. C. L. Griffin arrived at Home Office today having just returned from a trip of 16 days in Brunswick and Nottoway Counties, Va. He reports at most profitable trip despite the inclemency of the weather during the greater part of his stay. He was with Lodges Nos. 256 and 321, where he held a big Booster Meeting on the 14th of March, there he had a most encouraging and helpful meeting. The members of these two lodges turned out in large numbers. Two sessions were held at which time instructive talks were given by Sir Henry Thompson and Deputy Griffin. Dinner was served by the good sisters of Lodge No. 321. It is interesting to note that many of the lodges throughout the district are building their own halls. Lodge No. 256 is erecting a hall at a cost of $250.00. On the 21st Blackstone Lodge No. 340 held their booster meeting. This was the second Booster Meeting that this lodge has held. They are now in fine shape have taken in many new additions. The following interesting program was rendered: Music—Blest are the sons of peace —Convocation. Scripture Lesson—Rev. C. L. Griffin. Prayer—Sir C. C. Collins. Music. Object of the meeting—Rev. C. L. Griffin. Welcome address—Mr. Thos. Jones. Response—Sir B. W. Fitzgerald. Paper—Mrs. Virginia Bridgeforth. Music. Address—Sir W. B. Bridgeforth. Remarks—Sir G. W. Watkins. Address—Rev. G. L. Gales. Music. Address—Mr. J. S. Fisher. Music. There was much enthusiasm manifested throughout the entire session and the members and friends were made to feel greatly encouraged by the many good things spoken. At the close of the meeting dinner was served which was greatly enjoyed by all. While in Blackstone Rev. Griffin succeeded in organizing two clubs which he expects to initiate in a very short while. On the 26th he wended his way to Alberta, Va., where he met with Lodge No. 339 and found them in good shape and marching forth to victory under the leadership of Sir N. W. Brooks, W. C.; Sir Wm. Seward, W. R. S., and Sister Mabel Seward, D. C. These members are working faithfully to bring this lodge up to a high standard. On the 25th he preached at the White Rock A. M. E. Zion Church, he greatly edified his hearers, and he has been asked to return and preach again. Rev. Griffin is very optimistic as to the future and is now again in line shape physically. REV. C. L. GRIFFIN, G. D. O. ELLEN HAMILIN, Missionary Claremont, Va. R. C. J. L. Maimar, S. C., was with Charlemont Star Lodge on Friday, Mor- tier, and held a public meeting in the First Baptist Church, where he paid the death claim of Mrs. Terry Farmer, deceased. He also had a fi- bernace which was recently enjoyed by all. The funeral of Mr. John Fields was praised Sunday. Sir Fields was a fairly member of the First Baptist Church, and of Charlemont Star Lodge. No. 116 K. of G. He will certainly be missed from among us. Mr. C. H. Simms made a flying trip home to visit his wife and mother. Our lodge is coming on nicely and hopes to make several increases in the near future. RCNNYMEDE, VA. today the services were largely attended at the Cypress Baptist church. The collection amounted to over $39.50. Mrs. Mary K. Davis will close the work after Easter. She was called to Norfolk Saturday on account of the illness of her son George. Lew J. H. Alexander, pastor of Cypress Baptist church for the past years, preached at Mt. Moriah A. M. L church on Sunday night. CAPEVILLE, VA. (By W. P. Jefferson.) Capeville, Va.--Sunday last was a high day at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Lesson reviewed by Superintendent. Banner class in collection. Mr. Geo. M. Smith, teacher. Banner class in attendance, Miss L. B. Dixon, teacher. Class meeting was conducted by Nat Morris and Jas. White. At 11:30 a very instructive sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. G. O. Wing. Collection $10.50. Miss Cherry and Cornelius Spady of Cappohosie, Va., were home visiting friends and relatives for a few days. Mrs. Sophonia Wright has been sick for the past (2) two weeks. Don't forget Easter which will come on April 8th. There will be a grand program on Easter Sunday at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Special music will be rendered by the Senior and Junior choirs. The people of the whole county should witness this Easter program. On Sunday evening last, Rev. W. E. Tyler, preached at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Subject: "The Wheel of Providence," Ezekiel 1:16. Special music was rendered by Rev. Tyler's choir. Collection $21.00. Mr. Samuel C. 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ADMISSION 10 CENTS PETER THE JOURNA AND GUIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES A. L. GARRETT. The Man Who Is Pushing And Putting Into Existence A $50,000 Casket Factory And Embalming School For Negroes. The colored undertakers and business men of North Carolina have incorporated a $50,000 casket factory and embalming school for colored people. The men behind the project are all reputable and successful business men. The stock is divided into 2,000 shares of $25 each. The colored undertakers throughout the country have taken up much of this stock and the company is now offering $10,000 worth of the stock to the public on terms of $5 cash and $2 per month for ten months. The public should know there are on an average of 225,000 deaths among our people in the South alone every year. It means 225,000 caskets and other funeral supplies must be used. It means the colored undertakers and embalmers of the country, at the lowest estimate are expending $3,500,000 yearly with white manufacturers and jobbers for funeral supplies. Why can't we expend some of this amount among our own people to establish institutions of employment and finance for our people. Here is a high class investment and our people should take to it. The day is at hand when we must learn to invest in stocks and bonds like as the other races. The men handling the finances of the company are each bonded by the largest surety company in the United States. Thus the finance of the investor is not only safe guarded by the officials being bonded, but the management of the company is using every precaution to apply only such methods as bring successful results. Bids are now being received for the erection of a three-story brick building which will allow the plant to start operating by June. The product of the plant must be used so long as time goes on. We are urging the wide awake business man to consider this as an investment, make employment for the boys and girls we are turning from our schools, make money like the other race from investments. Men like Sam. Vick, Wilson; Will Scales, Winston; F. M. Fitch, Winston; Thos. McNeill, Fayetteville, who is president of the company; Sam Short, Greenville; A. J. Henderson, N. H. Styron, Andrew Lannair, Fayetteville; A. N. Darden, Wilson; L. L. Battle, Rocky Mount; and others are among the men guiding the destiny of the company. Invest in casket stock write the Fayetteville Coffin & Casket Company, Fayetteville, N. C., for any information. ROANOKE. VA ROANOKE. VA (By W. A. Reed.) Roonoke, Va.—The Club Women of the city consider the Tag Day which was March the 24th, a success. At this writing a large amount has been turned in and several ladies have not made their reports. Mrs. Leen Holland Bailey died Tuesday morning at her home, 112 Wells Ave., N. W. She had been ill for more than a year. The fourth reception of the Priscilla Art Club was given Thursday evening March the 22nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Penticost, 403 Gilmer Ave., N. W. Those who composed the entertaining committee were Mesdames L. Penticost, N. Scheffey, M. Smith, Wester and E. M. Taylor. The decorations were sweetpeas and hyacinths. The evening was spent playing progressive whist and guessing contest. Miss Julia Marable was the fortunate winner of the prize. A buffet lunch was served. The committee had as its guests Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Dudley, Mr. and 'Mrs. F. L. Mccoy, Mrs. H. L. Taylor, Mrs. Eggleton and her daughter, Miss Augusta, Miss Eva Taylor, Mrs. Hallie Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gilliam, Mestrs. Tiffany Toliver, Schley, W. A. Reid, B. S. Penticost, Drs. L. C. and E. D. Downing and J. H. Roberts and Lawyer J. L. Reid. The Mystic Club met with Miss Alice Terry, Progressive whist was played. Miss L. Downing was awarded the prize, having the highest score. Those who played were: L Misses Ruth and Emma Curle, J. Mennis L. Downing, J. Marable. Miss Merry served cocoa from a handsome silver service. The ladies had a most pleasant time. Mrs. Alice Williams of 157 High street, and well known in the city, was quietly married Sunday to Mr. Edwin Hardiman of Cincinnati, Ohio. Rev. G. C. Taylor performed the ceremony. They will live at the bride's home, 157 High street. Mr. Thomas Hackley of 200 Sixth Ave., N. W., who has been ill for the past six weeks, is able to be out again. Rev. Cabell of Lynchburg preached three soul stirring sermons Sunday at the High St. Church, all of which were well enjoyed. The latest addition to the Burrell Memorial Hospital is the beautiful new sign recently painted on the front of the hospital. Those who wish to find the hospital will have no trouble in the future. OUR OFFICERS BENJAMIN MARGOLIUS President G. W. TRUITT. Jr. Vice-President NATHAN METZGER Cashier OUR DIRECTORS J. C. PRINCE Norfolk Warehouse Assoc. CHAS. M. MANSBACH Hub CHAS. H. CONSOLVO Owner Monticello E. H. CUNNINGHAM Pilot Association W. J. COTE Real Estate D. L. MARGOLIUS Southern Bagging Co. J. W. MARTIN Crockery and Glassware E. J. HECHT Attorney A. A. O'BRIEN Contractor SOME OF OUR STOCKHOLDERS P. D. BAIN Pres. American Peanut Co. LOUIS MANSBACH The Hub GEO. McK. BAIN Principal Maury High School LEVI OLD Physician L. SNYDER Merchant JOS. B. HECHT Nor'k Underw'r & Hosty Co. L. L. MARGOLIUS Norfolk Collar Pad Company SYLVAN E. MYERS Norfolk Mattress Company JNO. A. LESNER Postmaster JOHNS CORPORATION Coal Dealers S. S. NOTTINGHAM Member Board of Control L. SHEFSKY The Four Company. C. M. BARRY Commonwealth Realty Co. J. W. LEE Architect M. G. LONG of Parisian Laundry R. L. FORREST Real Estate Booker, Mattie Jordan, Mrs. Lottie Hunter, Mrs. Rilla Banister, Mrs. Lizzie Woolfork. Sunday School at the First Baptist Church, in this city, is a very interesting and beneficial service each Sunday morning. Mr. J. K. Trent and the teachers are doing much uplift work. Last Sunday morning the members of the Home Department were out in full, responding to the special invitation extended them through their superintendent, Miss Marion Bowden. The quarterly review was given by the minister, Rev. Ricks and he, in his own masterly way, gave to his hearers many wonderful thoughts from the lessons illustrating the same on the blackboard.. The music by the orchestra was well rendered; all to the glory of God. This school is one of the largest in Southwest Virginia, and under the leadership of Rev. E. E. Ricks, as minister; Mr. J. K. Trent, as superintendent, and Miss Elln Bowden, as secretary. Many successful battles have been fought and glorious has been the victory. The past year's work was one of the best ever, and many things are expected in Zion. EASTVILLE, VA. (By W. P. Jefferson.) Eastville, Va.—On Sunday last, Women's Day was carried out very successfully at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. G. E. Read, D. D., delivered a very instructive sermon in the afternoon. The members of the African Baptist Church turned out in large numbers. Collection raised $150.00. Rev. E. A. Seaton has been indisposed for a few days. We hope him a speedy recovery. ROANOKE ADVERTISEMENTS Now is the time to buy a home. Houses in all sections of the North- west at prices to suit and on easy teams. Call at any time. W. A. REID Cosmopolitan Bldg. 29 Fourth Avenue Ronoke, Va. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received by the Fayetteville Coffin and Caskel Company, Box 7, Fayetteville, N. C., till noon April 20th, 1917, for the erection of a three-story brick building. Plans and specifications will be furnished on application. Office, Henderson Building. All rights reserved. A. L. GARRETT, Sec'y $ 75 SUIT NO EXTRA CHANGES Made to measure in latest style. Not $17.75, not even $1.00 even on cont. cost in you order our condition. 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