Pittsburgh Courier

THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. VOL. II. NO. 52. Dr. Ernest Lyon Makes Stirring Plea For Autonomy. CONFERENCE ISSUES STATED. Question of Future Relationship Between White and Colored Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church as a Body Will Be Leading Topic at Next General Conference. By FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. Baltimore—When the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets in Minneapolis next May the question of the status of the colored membership of the denomination may be discussed at length. This discussion may take shape in measures for the increasing of the influence of the colored constituency, autonomy or segregation. Within the past eighteen months three things have been discussed at considerable length by leading white and colored Methodist clergymen. Our race has at present a missionary bishop, Dr. L. B. Scott, for the work in Africa and a number of officials whose work is the partial oversight of the twenty-one conferences among our people in this country. These officials are for the most part products of the schools which the denomination has maintained for the race since the civil war and are not openly committed to either segregation or autonomy, with but one exception. This exception is Bishop Scott, who blithed at possible autonomy in a widely read article in one of the denominal publications some months ago. Since then Bishop David H. Moore has suggested that colored men be elected to the bishopric and given oversight of the colored conferences. He instances the separation of the Freedmen's Aid society from the southern educational board and the employ- KEY, DR. ERNEST LYON. ment of a colored secretary by the former society to look after the work of the society in the conferences in support of his contention. After starting that a member of the race as superintendent would be inspiring to the colored members of the denomination he makes the following plea for autonomy: We have been in the church over two score years, reckoning from the close of the civil war. What have we been doing all this time? In some school, some say, undergoing training. Well, that is a good and noble thing, but when will be graduation day? In our own denomination day? Such a day is always inspiring to parents as well as to professors and pupils. Is there none worthy among the school pupils in training since 1532? What is it that we have no commencement? Was it been the fault of the instructors or of our own resources in the answer. Somebody is responsible for results. Either the instructors have failed to instruct or the pupils have been the public of receiving instruction. In either case it is a reflection on all parties concerned. In my judgment, anything is best that will enable us to stand upon our own feet that will enable us to act and to plan for ourselves as other independent denominations—any condition that will develop race consciousness, self reliance and self dependence. Whether that be autonomy or segregation, it would seem to make very difficult to understand that the desired results. Personally I would prefer autonomy to segregation. By autonomy I mean the plan suggested by the late Bishop Foster—to wit, that we remain exactly as we are in the mother church, but governing ourselves instead of being governed by the annual conferences presided over by white bishops they be presided over by colored bishops who meet with the white bishops in their semiannual gathering to plan for the work among both white and colored people; that we have a missionary, church extension. Sunday school union. Eworth league. Treedmen and animate church conducts exactly like the present ones, with the exception that instead of write secretaries, as we now have, they be colored secretaries. This arrangement would give us full fledged secretaries instead of the annots, as now. This arrangement would open up real opportunities to develop our service, would increase our interest, would be magical in our consignments. Surely no colored man who has the interest of his recent heart would obey a plan that had in it larger opportunities for us. What just reason can be give for not wanting such a plan? As to the master of elections, he would act siggly and alone, voting in his own preference for the bishop according to his own preferences and not, as now proposed. PHILLIPS' CENTENARY IS WIDELY OBSERVED Great Appreciation Is Shown By Benefactors of Fearless Abolitionist RACE ORGANIZATIONS MEET The large number of meetings held by Afro-Americans throughout the country in honor of the centenary of the birth of Wendell Phillips clearly indicates the appreciation of the race for those who paved the way for its freedom from the curse of slavery. Some of the organizations which conducted meetings were the American Negro academy in Washington, the National Independent Political league and the New England Suffrage league in Boston and the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, New York, which held its meeting at Plymouth church in Brooklyn. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis presided at the Brooklyn meeting, which was enthusiastic and largely attended. The speakers were Mr. Charles Edward Russell, the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom and the Rev. Dr. John Haynes Holmes. Each of the speakers paid a glowing tribute to the work, manhood, zeal and personal sacrifices of the great anti-slavery hero and champion of the cause of the oppressed and unjustly afflicted slaves. Significant and timely was the address of the Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom, which was in part as follows: One hundred years ago Nov. 29 Wendell Phillips was born. His unselfish devotion to the cause of humanity has made not only black men, but liberty loving men and women everywhere, his debtors. The surroundings amid which these humorous exercises has right set are significant when reading added inspiration about ours. We are within the walls of Plymouth church, whose pulpit Henry Ward Beecher made famous throughout the English speaking world. At a time when the American pulpit was for the most hard either dumb upon the evils of slavery or threw about that the evils of religion Henry Ward Beecher stood there, a mighty Jove, hurling the hot thunderbolts of his wrath against it. He was one of the best friends the cause of freedom ever had. He has demonstrated the power and influence of the unmuzzled pulpit. He was much more concerned with the acts of the supporters of slavery than he was able to resist. He was the confidant of the captors and the courage to do that for lack of which the church and the unchurched masses are perishing today. He stood on the banks of the Hudson instead of the banks of the Jordan and applied the gospel to the moral, political and social problems of his time. Wendell hulps tabored the confidant's Declaration of Independence. Lincoln's proclamation of emancipation, the victories of Sheridan and Sherman, Meade and Grant, put Jefferson Davis to flight and completely subdued the south's power of armed resistance. The south sued for peace not because it had changed, not because its heptapus fire through four years of bloody war had converted it to Summer's view of the barbarianism of slavery, but because God had made it helpless by pressing the bitter cup of its iniquities to its lips until it had been drained to the dregs. As Wendell Phillips took his oath of surrender, its sanctioned slavery, so today the only impregnable position we can take is to plant our feet upon the constitution as amended and stand there without compromise. OHIO BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE Come Together Through Efforts of Welcome T. Blue, Real Estate Man, of Columbus, O. Special to the Courier: CLEVELAND, O. Dec. 13.—A meeting of about 75 colored business men from every section of Ohio, was held in Columbus, O. on Monday, December 1 at the Lincoln Ohio Industrial school. After talks by several of the delegates, an organization was formed to be known as the Colored Business Men's Association of Ohio. The following officers were chosen: President, Welcome T. Blue, Cleveland, O.; vice presidents, B. F. Stewart, Norwalk, O.; J. H. Finley, Dayton, O.; Alfred A. Alfred, Marietta, O. and G. A. Morgan of Columbus, O.; secretary, Larry Godman, Columbus, O.; correspondent secretary, James M. French, Sandusky, O.; transcriber, B. C. Fisher, Lorain, O.; executive committee, P. W. Chavers, E. A. Spanklin, Thomas Williams and Wheeler Brooks, Columbus. Elwidge Peterson, Unclevilleville; John Williams, Oberlin, and Henry Tucker, Oberlin. This organization was perfected through the efforts of Welcome Blue, a prominent real estate dealer in Cleveland, O. The object of the association is to encourage thrift and industry among colored people. Meetings will be held annually on their Monday in August. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Hosson B. Mews.....Cornpops, Pa. Jujah L. Black.....Cornpops, Pa. Paul C. Mays.....Pittsburgh Elonor Thornton.....Pittsburgh Charles W. Dandridge.....Pittsburgh Alice V. Stewart.....Pittsburgh Henry Howard.....Pittsburgh Mary Jones.....Pittsburgh Henry H. Hart.....Pittsburgh Rosa Sheppard.....Pittsburgh William Allen.....Pittsburgh Julia Christian.....Pittsburgh Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. PITTSBURG, PA., DECEMBER 16, 1911. The Order In West Virginia Unveils Granite Shatt. Interesting Scenes and Imposing Ceremonies at Unveiling of Monument to Late Supreme Grand Chancellor Samuel W. Starks—Governor Glasscock's Tribute to the Fallen Chieftain. Charleston, W. Va.—An event of more than state wide interest was the recent formal unveiling of the granite monument erected to the memory of Samuel W. Starks, who was grand chancellor of the West Virginia Knights of Pythias and supreme chancellor of the order's jurisdiction. Mr. Starks also held the position of state librarian. The parade was formed at the K. of P. hall and was led by the First regiment K. of P. band, which was followed by Brigadier General J. A. Campbell, his staff, two companies of the uniform rank Knights of Pythias, members of the Masonic order, mem- RO bers of the Pythian subordinate lodges and carriages and automobiles containing the speakers. T. G. Nutter acted as master of the unveiling ceremonies and addresses were delivered by Governor William E. Glasscock, former Governor William M. O. Dawson, Secretary of State Stuart F. Reed, R. R. Jackson, Pythian major general; J. R. Jefferson head of the woman's auxiliary of the Knights, and Mr. Jones, grand chancellor of Kentucky. Governor Glasscock's address was an intensely practical one, dealing with the practical side of the life of the man in whose memory the monument was erected. He called attention to those rare characters deserving of such honors and urged his younger hearers, of whom there was a large number, to emulate the traits of Samuel W. Starks, to follow his example of usefulness, for it is only those whose highest ambition it is to serve others who have won their names carved in lasting marble or cast in enduring bronze. The monument, which has a commanding view of the city of Charleston, stands a few feet below the crest on the east side of the hill in Spring Hill cemetery. It is of granite and thirty two feet in height, obelisk shaped and was erected at a cost of about $2,700, which includes the price of the ground. It is the consummation of the resolution in the grand lodge of West Virginia Pythians by J. C. Glimer, who succeeded Mr. Starks as state librarian and editor of the Advocate, at the meeting held in Charleston two years ago last August. The amount raised by this method was $2,645. On its base are carried the dates of Mr. Starks' birth and death, his induction into the offices of grand chancellor of West Virginia and supreme chancellor of the order's jurisdiction and appointment as state librarian. Discrimination Cost Company $500. Mrs. Mirerva Miller of Paterson, N. J., was awarded a judgment of $500 and costs by Judge W. C. Cabell in the Passaic (N. J.) district court on Nov. 24 against a Paterson show house for overcharge in theater tickets because the purchaser happened to be a colored person. Tuskegee as a Convention Town. Tuskegee. Ala., is looming up as a convention town. The national Sunday school congress will hold its session there in June, 1912, and in August the National Medical association will hold its annual convention at the same place. On account of Holiday rush at Post Office, all notes next week must be in office on Tuesday. Paper will go on press Wednesday. GIRL'S TALE OF AUTO HOLDUP BY NEGRO DENIED BY FATHER Damages Paid To Salesman Whose Buggy She Had Wrecked. Deserted by her parents and other members of her family, branded "iar" by her father, who has publicly repudiated her story of being held up and robbed by Negro highwaymen while in her automobile three weeks ago, the pretty little 16-year-old girl, daughter of wealthy John A. Burr, a farmer living five miles east of Washington on the old National pike, still asserts her innocence, and with tears and sobs repeats the story which electrified the whole country three weeks ago, and which set officers of the law and bloodhounds at work to run her alleged assailants to earth. John Burr won't talk on the matter, but he has paid $300 damages to W. H. Adams, a traveling salman for a Philadelphia feed company, who says Miss Burr drove her machine into his rig on the night of the alleged hold-up, killing his horse, smashing his buggy and badly injuring him, as he turned from a sde road onto the National pike. Adams was in a local hospital for some time. He asserts the wrecked condition of the Burr automobile resulted from the collision with his rig. He says the machine was driven by a woman and several witnesses declared the woman was Miss Burr. Girl's Startling Story. The girl caused a big sensation in the county three weeks ago by being found in her automobile in front of her home in a state of almost complete nervous collapse. It was shortly after dusk. November 16. When partially revived Beatrice told her parents that as she had been driving at a slow rate of speed along the plce, near her home, she was stopped by three masked Negro thugs who struck her, riffed her purse and then partially wrecked the car, smashing the windshield with hammers, and threatening her with death and violence if she told of the occurrence. They then started the machine and she went home. Bloodhounds were taken to the scene of the holdup the following morning, but failed to find a scent, and when news of the breaking of Adams' rig was circulated, offices of the law openly stated their unbelief in the girl's story. Police Were Mystified. Witnesses came forward who declared that they had been three Negroes answering Miss Burr's description of her assailants, hurrying from the scene of the alleged hoidup on the night of November 16. The police then got busy in earnest, but say they have been unable to find any substantial clues. When Adams, the traveling salesman, had recovered, in company with officials of his company from Philadelphia, he started an investigation of his wreck. As a result of these investigations demands were made upon John Burr for the payment of damages resulting from the killing of Adams' horse and the demolition of his buggy. Burr at first stoutly refused to consider such a proposition, scouting the claim of Adams that Miss Burr's car had collided with the horse and buggy. This week a lengthy conference was held between Burr and his attorney and Adams and his counsel. Following this conference, announcement was made that Burr had been convinced that his daughter drove her car into Adams' rig and that he had paid $300 to settle damage claims. The editorial comment of the Courier under date of November 18th is as follows, which is confirmed three weeks later in the above article: "A Fish Story "The usual big headline of the local papers <b>cold of a boid hoodup of a pretty white girl who is driving her automobile along the turnpike just out of Washington, Pa. The highwaymen were all Negroes, says the autolist. She said that they did her no bodily harm, but made her stop her auto in the road, and just 'hacked and 'mutilated the car. They said, we'll get even with you" and after they "hacked the car" they cranked it for me and told me to drive on." Following the business story told by the almost exhausted Miss, a farmer came into the town and reported that a man named Adams who was driving on the same pole had been run down by some one driving an automobile. The man Adams was badly hurt, his horse killed, and the buggy to splinter. He was struck from the road and could not see the driver of the auto. He was struck near the same place and about at the same time the Negroes held up theady autolist. "Of course the story of the lady went as genuine bloodhounds put on the trail and detectives and deputies sent out to tower the neighborhood. They saw no one, the hounds struck no trail, and the only thing found was a scared buggy." Weather Negroes held up the lady. NOVEL BY DU BOIS A SPLENDID ACHIEVMENT "Quest of the Silver Fleece" Like Unto "Uncle Tom's Cabin New York.—I propose to put aside my notebook on advertising thoughts for the time being and tell you about "The Quest of the Silver Fleece," the novel by W. E. Du Bols. I first saw Dr. Du Bols when I was a schoolboy. He had come to my little Georgia town to deliver an address and stopped for two days at my home. When he left I accompanied him to the station. in after years I met him at Atlanta university as student and teacher. In the classroom I worshiped his philosophy of life, and from the platform I marveled at his teachings. I took every opportunity to drink deeply from his knowledge of men and things, upper worlds and lower worlds and of 10,000,000 black people, despised, ill treated and misunderstood. Through these years of direct and indirect association I thought I knew the man, but it remained for "The Quest of the Silver Fleece" to open my eyes to the fathomless depths of his knowledge of human nature and his "inner strivings" for justice to his people. As I had always met his written thoughts in a serious, pessimistic vein I feared I might lose him in fiction, and with a feeling of curiosity I began his novel. From curiosity the feeling rapidly changed to interest and bewilderment, and at the finish the 400 pages seemed but a chapter, and I learned for more to read. Unlike many books, it will appeal to all men; it is so human. The puritanic New Englander, the busy, indifferent northerner; the host headed, radical southerner; the patient, thoughtful Afro-American, will find in it some truth he had not known, some thought he had thought and lost awhile and a revelation of real yearning, which is, after all, but a human desire for fair play. You awaken to find yourself in the black belt of Alabama, dense with swamps and underbrush and denser still with ignorance, vice and superstition. Out of these murky depths there come a black boy and a brown girl, whose fortunes you eagerly follow from this blackness to the light of intelligence in Washington and back again to this same blackness to carry this new light. You see the cotton growing in the fields, you hear the hum of the cotton gins, and you peep into the secret council of moneyed men who control prices and corner markets. Every phase of the Negro problem is discussed before your eyes are you are aware what is happening. The hideousness of prejudice, jim-crowism and peonage are vividly and truthfully touched in the author's fascinating style, and every once in awhile one feels like shouting, "Oh, consistency, where art thou?" The book will live, and in after years we will teach our children to read "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a story of slaves, and its remarkable sequel, a story of half slaves, "The Quest of the Silver Fleece." These two great books must live together. Soap Good for the Teeth. Soap is beneficial to the teeth; being an alkali, it counteracts acids, which are injurious to the enamel. A simple way to clean the teeth is to have a piece of curd soap kept for the purpose. Wet the toothbrush, rub lightly on the soap, dip in prepared chalk, and brush the teeth well; rinse with tepid water. Two or three times a week put a few drops of myrrh into the rinsing water. Valuable Literary Find. Some time ago an interesting literary find was made in the archives of the Bible house in London. It consisted of George Borrow's correspondence with the officials of the society during the time that he served as its agent, and comprises more than a hundred autograph letters, which are said to betray Borrow's characteristic style. In the Days of the Flowing Bowl. In the eighteenth century it was regarded as a qualification for a clergyman if he could drink abundantly without showing the effects. The leader of the moderate party of the Church of Scotland in 1751 was Dr. Patrick Cumming, of whom it was admirably written: "He had both learning and sagacity, and a very agreeable conversation, with a constitution able to bear the conviviality of the times." Or not will he be determined when the cruised farmer leaves the hospital. Or Negro; he must be the convenient tool to be used in time of emergence. WORK OF REV. J. C. TAYLOR. Energetic Young Pastor Who Knows 'How to Get Results. Buffalo, N. Y.-Among the successful and capable young pastors of the A. M. M. Zion connection in the Rev. J. C. Taylor, pastor of the St. Luke A. M. E. Zion church in this city. He is one of the best known churchmen in the connection and has before him a brilliant future in the ministry. During his six years' pastorate in Buffalo his church has had a steady growth until today it is one of the leading churches in this section. The increase in the membership of the church and the prominent place it holds in the community are due to the untiring devotion and energy exhibited by the Rev. Mr. Taylor. When he was brought to his present charge six years ago he found a struggling little mission with a membership of fifteen. The place of worship was in a hall which was inadequate to properly conduct the work. The task of increasing REV. J. G. TAYLOR. the membership and the securing of a more convenient place of worship confronted the pastor. Seeing a splendid opportunity for the upholding of the church, he set about to bring the church membership into active service. Within five years the membership had greatly increased, and the congregation has likewise. A splendid church edifice has been erected. The Rev. Mr. Taylor believes that the church should meet the demands of the people. With that and in view he conducts his church on the institutional plan, a feature being the serving of Sunday meals to the congregation. To meet the growing population in the city he hopes to erect a larger and more commodious edifice, to be conducted wholly along the institutional plan. The Rev. J. C. Taylor is a native of Bristol, Tenn. He received his early education in the public schools of his native town, which was afterward supplemented at Knox college in Knoxville, Tenn., from which he graduated with honors in the class of 1893. While at college he made a brilliant record and was one of the honor men of the class. CENTURY OF RELIGIOUS GROWTH AT ABYSSINIAN. Success of Anniversary Exercises Gladdens Heart of Pastor Powell. The celebration of the one hundred and third anniversary of the founding of the Abyssinian Baptist church, New York, which began on Tuesday, Nov. 28, came to a successful close on Sunday evening, Dec. 10. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the church, is doing a most excellent work and feels highly gratified over the outcome of the celebration in every respect. The membership of the church is large, and its groups of workers along special and general lines have made the influence of the church felt for good throughout the city. Among the pastors of Greater New York and vicinity who, with their York and vicint cholars, took part in the religious and literary exercises were the Rev. William P. Hayes. Mount Olivet; Rev. R. C. Ransom, Bethel A. M. E.; Rev. Granville. Hunt of Mount Vernon, Rev. W. M. Moss of Brook lron, Rev. M. B. cholars, took part in the religious and literary exercises were the Rev. William P. Hayes, Mount Olliver; Rev. R. C. Ransom, Bethel A. M. E.; Rev. Granville Hunt of Mount Vernon, Rev. W. M. Moss of Brooklyn, Rev. M. H. Hucless, Rev. R. D. Wynn of Newark, N. J.; Rev. Jacob B. Boddle of New Rochelle, N. Y., and the Rev. William A. Credit of Philadelphia. The church was founded in 1808 and has had an eventful and for the most part a successful career. It has also been fortunate in securing well qualified men as pastors. The Rev. R. D. Wynn, who assisted in the anniversary services, pastored the church for sixteen years while it was located in Waverly place, in the downtown section of the city. He was succeeded by the Rev. C. S. Morris, who was in turn succeeded by the present pastor, the Rev A. Clayton Powell. The church edifice is now located on West Fortish street. Dr. Powell has raised thousands of dollars for the various needs of the church, increased its membership in large numbers and made many improvements along other lines. He is one of the most widely known ministers of the New England Baptist missionary convention. FIVE CENTS A COPY WHO THE FORTUNATE MEN ARE Besides, Approving of the Administration of the Presiding Bishop, Delegates to the General A. M. E. Conference Indered Revs. Anderson, Ransom and Thornton For Offices. Orange, N. J. - At a recent meeting of the delegates from the First Episcopal district to the next, M. E. general conference, held in this town, the administration of Bishop Wesley J. Gaines was indored after some discussion. The Rev. H. P. Anderson, pastor of St. James' A. M. E. church, Atlantic City, N. J. was indored for the disbursure; the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, the eloquent pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, New York, received the vote of the delegates as their choice for editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, and the Rev. Montrose William Thornton, pastor of Bethel church, Philadelphia, the oldest congregation in the denomination, was unanimously indored for manager of the A. M. E. publishing house in Philadelphia. Dr. Thornton was graduated from Drake university, Des Moines, Ia., in 1890 and holds the honor of having been the first man of his race to graduate from that college. He first served in the missionary field Tennessee and was appointed to his first charge by the late Bishop John M. Brown. While serving as president of Campbell college, Jackson, Miss., he succeeded in putting that well known school upon an effective basis, purchased four acres of ground and erected the first building. He enrolled the largest number of students in the history of the school up to the time he became president. While serving as pastor of Bethel church, Wilmington, Del., a colored man charged with a serious crime was REV. DR. M. W. THORNTON. taken from the jail there and lynched. The lynching was said to have been due in a large measure to an inflammatory speech made by white Presbyterian minister in that city. Dr. Thornton received large public notice at that time (1903) by vigorously condemning the lynching, and that in spite of the fact that his life was endangered thereby. He has also successfully pastored in Mississippi and Michigan. During the nearly five years that he has been stationed in Philadelphia he has been most successful financially and spiritually. It was largely through his instrumentality that the first mortgage burning in fifty years was held some months ago at Old Mother Bethel. He has been elected a delegate to the A. M. E. general conference three times in succession from the Philadelphia conference, the oldest one in the denomination. Besides being prominent in various civic and racial movements, he wields a ready-open and has time without number written in defense of the race. He already has received assurances from many sections of the country as to his candidacy for governor of the publishing house. Pension For Fireman W. H. Nicholson. Instances of loyal and efficient service performed by Afro-Americans in the federal state and municipal government are constantly being brought to light. Mueh satisfaction is being expressed by the friends of William H. Nicholson, who was retired from the fire department in Brooklyn on Dec. 8 on a pension of $700 per annum. Mr. Nicholson was appointed to the department Dec. 7, 1890. Ambition of Charles Henry Foster. The ambitions of any race who is bent on lestering his condition and who is willing to make the sacrifices necessary to accomplish his aim will succeed. An example of this kind was recently manifested by Charles Henry Foster, who is said to have walked from Chicago to Eusten, N. H., for the purpose of entering Eusten academy. Monongahela (By Jas. Hilton.) W. J. Hilton, a native of the town and a product of the public schools, is the head of the Hilton Detective Agency, and is widely known throughout the Western part of the State. He is a man of splendid qualities. Highly respected in the police circles and greatly feared by wrongdoers. McPherson and Simmons, brothers, contractors, are doing a splendid business. The lecture was given last Friday night at the A. M. E. church by Madge Wright gave an excellent one. After the lecture the trustees served a beautiful luncheon. A. J. Hilton and D. A. A. McPherson have returned home after a pleasant trip to Philadelphia and New York. On Friday evening, December 11, was given a handsomely appointed dinner by Mrs. D. A. McPheron at her home in Geary street, in home of her husband's birthday anniversary. Covers were laid for seven and Christmas decorations were much in the manner by Mrs. F. B. Simmons. Miss Alverna Simmons and Mildred Smith. Mr. McPheron's friends presented him with a beautiful traveling bag and other articles. The guests departed at a late hour wishing him many happy birthdays. West Newton, Pa December 3 was quarterly meeting. The Rev. Tazgairt of Connel'sville, preach a soul-stirring sermon at morning and afternoon services, morning theme being "God Trying Glideen." At afternoon service was communion. His theme was "God Past Finding Act." The Rev. W. H. Frazier, pastor, is becoming acquainted with his members and a bright and prosperous year is hoped for under his administration. The Sabbath school is preparing for their annual Christmas treat. Howard Washington of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of this place, was a Sunday, visitor on December 3 and attended the quarterly meeting services at the A. M. E. church. Harry Miles of Pittsburgh, is home at this place sick. He has the well wishes of his many friends for his recovery. W. H. Frazier and Master Carol Frazier were calling among the members. Mrs. W. B. Mash of Suter, Pa., was calling on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robinson of this place. Mrs. Walker Robinson has been sick for the past week and her many friends are glad to learn of her recovery. Mrs. Mary Myle and Mrs. E. Green attended the Union Missionary meeting held at the First M. E. church on Friday afternoon. ERIE NOTES ERIE NOTES (By Margaret J. Kittrell). Miss Effie Lawrence spent a delightful week in Cleve.and, O., with friends. Miss Juceille Williams, who has been quite sick, is able to be out. Mrs.C. E. Thomas of Carrol street, North Side, Pittsburgh, who was called to Edle on account of death of her brother Henry Hardy, remained in the city for a week. Mrs. Charles Franklin, who underwent a very serious operation several weeks ago at the Hamot hospital, is now at home and is improving. A subscription party will be given in the near future at Odd Fellows hall by the leading society young men in our city. Willies are issued soon. The club members are Charles Franklin, Charles Lawrence and Robert Baxter, Jr. The St. James A. M. B. Sabbath school students are rehearsing their Xmas music under the direction of Mrs. Rosa Slow. The school is increasing. News reached this city from Mrs. Baker White who is at the bedside of her sister mother that she is still seriously ill. Carleton Franklin of West Eighth street, was surprised by his young friends on Thursday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and dancing, also vocal solos by Carleton Franklin and Harry Beanister and piano solos by Miss Juniata Thompson and Lucie W. Hill. An elaborate luncheon was served and each guest presented with a box of bonbons by Robert Vosberg. Among the guests were Misses Juanita Thompson, Gladys and Violet Scott. Lucill Williams, Leaota Franklin, James Purdy, Elmer Powers, Harry Beanister, Charles, Thomas, Robert Vosberg and Carleton Franklin. The choir of St. James A. M. E. Gamma e.g. musical Thursday evening. A full account will appear in next week's issue. Mrs. Alice Wilson, who underwent a very serious operation at the Hamot hospital, is now able to be about. The waiters at the Feed house hotel are going to give a reception on December 25. FRANKLIN, PA. (By Annie Burke Lawson.) Services at the Hamot M. E. Ettle, preached on Sabbath. Rev. C. P. Hurrington preached an excellent sermon from Isaiah 29: 2. "God's Rubbish Heap." Wednesday evening prayer meetings are largely attended and enjoyed by all. On Wednesday evening, December 14, at 7 o'clock, D. C. Hess, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., will lecture to our boys and their parents. Please see that the boys are out on time. The new Christian endeavor league will give their chicken dinner on Monday the 15th at 6 p.m. The Men and the Religion Forward Movement and the Y. M. C. A. held a special service on Sunday, December 10, at the Orpheum at 4 p.m. for men and boys. This meeting was well attended and we were pleased that so many of our men were present. Miss Arminta Lawson spent a few days last week with friends in New Castle, a. a.. Robert Riley has returned home from Boston. Mike Roberts of Stoneboro, Pa. was the guest of Mrs. E. R. Jackson on Sunday. quite ill for the past week. Joseph M. Jackson of Berlin, Canada, has returned home after a pleasant visit with Mrs. E. Jackson and his wife Allen and James Lawrence and brother, Charles Jackson, of Oil City. BUTLER PA. BUTLER PA. The A. M. E. church on Shore street has made quite a few improvements to their church in the last week. They expect to continue in their efforts to make their church a place of worship with them. The members of the Second Baptist church have purchased church property on American avenue. Rev. Dr. Temple, the new presiding elder, is expected to be with us on the first Sabbath but not on the second. A number of friends and relatives of the C. Marshall gathered at her home for a little social time. Musical selections were rendered by Mr. and Mrs. W. Lorall. Among those present were Mrs. M. Waters, Misses Jean and Georgia Waters, Mrs. Kimbal, Mrs. Holt, and monochromatic David Jones, F. C. Marshall, Fred Turner and George Jones. All report an enjoyable evening. Mrs. James Sutherland was the guest of M. W. M. Hill last week Helen Richardson, aged 15 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson, died at her home on low street on Saturday 25 of pneumonia. Service were Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment in North cemetery. HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD By BlaiseBach Miss Estelle Stainton and Madaline Coles called on her Grace Goggins of Tenth avenue on Sunday afternoon. Miss Jessie Cundiff was a caller on Grace Goggins on Saturday evening. Miss Cundiff has been on the sick list for the past week. W. E. Cole of Twelfth avenue, is on the sick list. Everybody was glad to hear that Miss Queen Synder the wife of Harry Hepburn last Monday night. Mrs. Will Veney was a caller in town on Saturday. The editor would like for all the people that are back with their paper; money to get caught up before the first of the year. P. Jones was caller on his cousin, Mrs. Blaise Dooley of Twentythird Street on Sunday. Misses Jessie Cundiff, Estella Staunton, Grace Goggins, Madeline Cole and Thomas Brown were callers on Miss Blanche Dooley on Sunday. Miss Jessie Cundiff was a Hill Top caller on Monday. Mia Ida Winbush made a short visit to Monongahela on Friday to attend the monthly meeting of the H. H. D. R. of which she is P. M. N. G. G. She was the Sunday guest of M. G. G. Richardson, who entertained at dinner. The table decor were yellow chrysanthemums contoured with green. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Mickey, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Samuel Lynch, Misses Harris, Lynch and Winbush. The Thanksgiving fancies that served harmonized with the general Isaiah Bolin, formerly of Greenwich Borough, spent Sunday at the paragon- It is pleasing to note the revival of spiritual interest in our church. The Sunday morning classes for the three Sundays have been a spiritual feast. Rev. Goggin is gradually working his way into the hearts of his people. On last Sunday he was greeted by large congregations both morning and The young ladies of our church will keep open doors on New Years day. Every one is invited to call. Calvin Black, superintendent of our Sunday school is arranging a beautiful entertainment for Christmas evening. Four new members have been added to the church this month. Let the good work continue. Our trustees election will be held December 19. Let every member be present to cast their ballot. By special request Rev. Goggin will preach a sermon on "Baptism." The sermon will be preached on December 31 instead of December 24, the 24th will be our quarterly meeting. The history of our activity in the last week by leaving a baby boy at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wilson, 1620 McClure street and another at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Veney of Twendtle avenue. Rev. Goggin of Park Place A. M. E. church, preached two sable and impressive sermons on last Sabbath to fair size audiences. The congrega Mr. and Mrs. Abe Dorey spent the weekend with friends and relatives in Jeanneville, Pa. Archel Hayran of the Lawrenceville pharmacy. Thirty-third and Penn avenue, spent Sunday with his brother, Dr. H. M. Margrave. Eighth avenue, Lord Fisher, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, was able to be cut on the station on Sunday. Miss Lottie B. Hargrave of Smithfield. O. spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting friends and relatives in Homestead. O. spent Thursday morning, where she has secured a position in one of the large department stores. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Baker and Will West of Washington. Pa. spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Evan Baker. Miss Katie Grey and Miss Blanche Hill spent Sunday evening visiting friends in theewardss Board of the Glad den A. M. e church has been reorganized by Rev. Goggin. Mrs. Mary Gage has been added to the board, the officers for the year are: Mrs. Dora Jackson, president; Mrs. L Cardwell, vice president; Mrs. secretwell, assistant manager; Mrs. L. Tate, treasurer and Mrs. Sims, chaplain. The out-of-town callers at the paragon this week were the Misses Pace of Pittsburgh and Mrs. W. M. Page and daughter of Mrs. Evan Baker. Mrs. Eighteenth avenue, who fell and broke her hip bone a month ago, is still confined to her bed. Mrs. Elma Veney, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Williamne were calling on friends in South Side, Pittsburgh, Sunday. Thursday evening, December 21, 1911, a moving picture exhibition will be given at the A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Mite Missionary circle. Admission 10 cents. ALTOONA PA. ALTOONA PA. (By Gertrude Dawson.) Services at the Sixteenth Street church were very inspiring on Sunday, Rev. G. E. Omer preschelbing both morning and evening. The Sunday school is preparing for their Xmas entertainment. Frank McGlinny is still seriously ill at home of his sister, Mrs. Charlie Long. Horace L. Taylor, assistant head waiter at the Logan house, who has been confined to his bed for several days is convalescing and is able to be out again. Mrs. Mamie Greene of Bellefonte is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Ormes. Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of Johnston were the guests of Miss Mattie E. Carl on Sunday. Henry Thomas of Bellefonte, is visiting friends in the city. S. B. Aauy has returned after spending several days in Johnstown with his family. Miss Sara Bolyar, one of our popular young ladies, after a pleasant visit of several months with her parents, has returned to Philadelphia. Miss Alice Jackson, has returned Miss Laura Hunter of Huntington, has returned home after a very pleasant visit with friends in this city. Mrs. G. E. Ormes was the hostess of a prettily appointed turkey on Friday at the Great Clock in on the first night, Mrs. M. Greene. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Whiting, Mrs. Cornellia Jones, Mrs. Mary White, Miss Ollie Ormes, Mrs. and Mrs. James Hooper, Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Ormes and Miss Cornellia Hooper. Theodore Beagneridge has accepted attention at the Logan house as nght porter. Walter Sheff has secured a position in the large furniture store of Aarons on Eleventh avenue. We wish him much success. The Morning Star Household of R.R. N. G. O. of O. F., held their annual election on last Wednesday evening. Those who were elected were. Sally Bailey as M. N. G., Minnie Long as N. G., Gertrude Dawson as R. N. G., Lula Dedford as M. N. G., Mattle E. Carl re-elected W. R., Rella Lewis as W. T., Signora W. R., George H. Peck as W. P. George H. Peck as W. P. The lodge is in good condition. Twenth avenue and Eighteenth street is casting shadows for a grand coming event, to which all eyes are turned. News was received here of the death of Mrs. Wm. Seward's father of Richmond, Va. She has the sympathy of a host of friends in her sad bereavement. The fair held under the auspices of the Purity House No. 41. F. A. A. M. was a decided success. It was well attended each evening and everything good. The fortunate ones the price are as follows: Mrs. Waister Sheff, ring; Mrs. Mary Wicks, set of dishes; Mrs. Lula Dedford, Morris chair; Miss Barbara Bolyar, doll. GREENSBURG Misses Elisie Bryant and Myrle Banks of Johnstown, spent Sunday in Greensburg with friends. Mrs. Mathews of East End, Pitts- burgh, was the guest of Mrs. C. Pow- ell on Sunday. Miss Mary Joe Manore of Pitts- burgh, was a Greensburg visitor last week. Mr. E. B. Halley and Miss Mary Stevenson spent Sunday in Penn, Pa. W. Simpson and Mrs. R. Warfield of Manor, spent Friday in Greens- burg. Misses Belva Harris, Katie Brown and Nellie Hackney were the guests of Miss Daisy Swan of Jeanneette on Sunday. Mrs. Glenn of Depot street, return- ed from Harrisburg last week having attended the funeral of her brother, Miss Eva Stevens was the guest of Miss Laura Swan on Sunday. Mrs. Jno Williams entertained at dinner on Sunday for Mrs. Clara Dickson and daughter Martha. Mrs. Turner of Pittsburgh, was the guest of Mrs. Powell on Sunday, December 3. SCOTTDALE PA (By Blanche Moore) (By Blanche Moore.) Mrs. N. Hickman was the guest of Rev. J. T. Moore and family on Sunday. Miss Annie Hill attended the birthday party of Miss N. McKinney of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., last week. Miss Mamie Brown entertained a number of her friends at a birthday party on Saturday evening. The out-of town guests were: Misses Hunter, Horsley, G. Stubblefield, L. Harris and T. Griffith of Union town, Pa. Pa. and T. Griffith of Union town, Pa. They all had pleasant time. Misses 'Blanche Hickman, Stella Harvey and Edith Moore were the guests of the Misses Thompson of Connellsville, Pa. on Sunday. Charlie Ridley of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. attended the poultry show last week. Pevon Patterson, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. spent Monday evening with Rev. J. T. Moore. McKEESPORT Bethlehem. Sunday is a joyful day at our church and every street in the city seemed to have lead to Bethlehem. Services were well attended in the morning and at night we had a packed house. The members of Bethlehem are sparing no pains to make it pleasant for Rev. Saunders and his family. Everybody is welcome at Bethlehem. Our purpose is to help Mckeesport, Pa. The fourth Sunday in December, 1911, will be our last communion for this year, and we invite all to attend and help Bethlehem to praise God. THE COURIER APOLLO, PA. '(By Carroll H. Stevensol)' On Sunday we enjoyed a spiritual feast, it being our last communion in this year. The pastor delivered a delivered intercession sermon from Luke 22: 42. The pastor, with Mr. and Mrs. James, were entertained at dinner on Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Jackson. Rev. and Mrs. Mason were the recipients of a very highly appreciated donation by Walter Cole. Mcdames Tucker, Pucker, Plaidy, and pleasant callers at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Coles, Mrs. C. F. Enty and daughter, Charlotte, attended the Dixie chorus at the Casino theater, Vandergift, Friday evening. They report the entertainers as surpassing any company ever passing through the valley, their object being to show them in the last fifty years. Mutt is requested to crack this one: 'If Boston Harbor refused to bark like a hound would Sheepshead Bay. OIL CITY, PA. OIL CITY, PA. There was an unusually large attendance at the Sunday services and the congregation listened to two excellent sermons by the pastor, Rev. H. Thomas Johnson has returned from Harrisburg where he was called by the death of his mother, Mrs. Anna Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of our church for a number of years and had a large acquaintance of friends who will regret to hear of her death. Mrs. Cora Gant entertained at Thanksgiving dinner Robert Wilson of Franklin. Mrs. Cora William of Brushton, Pa. and Miss Valera Johnson were guests at the Ladies' Embroidery club of Tiville on Thursday, which was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Joseph Rawlins. Mrs. John Gant entertained with a dutch lunch last Friday evening Mrs. Sims, Mrs. A. Butts and Mr. French of Franklin. On Sunday Miss Clara Poe entertained at dinner Mrs. Cora Williams of Brushton, Pa. Mrs. William Galor of Sharon and Miss Bertha and Valera Johnson and on Monday evening Mrs. Harrison Moore entertained these young ladies and John Chamberlain dinner. On Monday, December 4, a son was born to, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collins. Last Monday evening Miss Grace Jackson entertained at dinner ten young ladies in honor of Miss Clara Poe, whose engagement was announced by little Miss Mabel Poley. The dining room was tastefully decorated in green and white and the placement cards were hand-painted slippers upon which the name of each guest's engraving was printed. Little笼袋 filled with rice. Distributed somewhere among the ten bags was a ring, penny and a button. The lady's bag containing the ring indicated the next bride, and the old man's fear of a rivalry, we will not mention the holders of the three articles. (By Julius Smith). For fruit and candy, nuts, postcards, magazines, newpapers, stationery, cigars and pipes, call at 602 Sixth street. Get your Christmas candy here. Julius Smith, Smith, presides. Miss J. Paul, perfumed Miss Mattie and Master William Scales at 6 o'clock dinner on Sunday. Wrm. Wm. E. Pangburn, who has spent the past four weeks here visiting her brother and friends has returned to her home in Side Side, Pittsburgh. Wrm. A. Lucas, who has been sick all summer and has spent the past two months with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Lee in Homewood Pittsburgh, has returned home accompanied by her sister. A good number of the members of the M. E. church attended quarterly meeting in Belle Vernon on Sunday. At the 3 o'clock service our pastor, Rev. H. G. Thomas, preached, also our choir sang. All members of Monsessen Bues baseball team please wort to Los Angeles Samuel Turner or D. R. Scott, before New Year's day. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Bell of chill, December 5 at 1:30 a.m. a boy. Both mother and baby are using nicely. Bell of chill, Bell, former residents of Monessen, Pa. are now living at 27 Wandless street. ELIZABETH. (By Elizabeth F. Scott) Quarterly meeting will be held at Allen chapel on this coming Sunday. The new presiding elder, Rev. N. D. Temple, D. D will preach at 11 a.m. Rev. N. Young of Mckeesport will preach the communion sermon at 3 p.m. The ten days' meeting, which closed this week, greatly revived the membership of the church. Russell Jackson of Pittsburg was the guest of George Addison on last Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Dorsay of Pittsburg was a visitor at the parsonage this week. Mrs. Minnie C. Jones was a Pittsburg visitor on last Thursday. Too much cannot be said in the way of praise and commendation concerning the membership and the well-wishers of Allen chapel of Elizabeth, who on Thursday evening of last week, so unreservedly opened their hearts and their purse and their pastor and their dedication. One hundred usbels of coal were handed out and all that goes to make the dolleies of the table. All of those good things were brought to the parsonage and were highly appreciated by the pastor, Rev. C. Addison, and his family. Ignorance Is Bias "The humane society must be very active in some states," volunteered Miss Prim. "I read where a man in a blind pig." — Judge Modern Ananias. If a man says he can do as good work as usual after belg up most of the night before, it is a sign he may about other things—Achilles Globe. MUST HAVE OUT-OF-TOWN NOTES IN BY TUESDAY. WILL AUDIO POSTOFFICE DELAYS RUE TO HOLIDAY RUSH. MANAGER. Williamsport, Pa. Williamsport, Pa. Sunday morning last the Rev. Mr. Williams delivered a very instructive sermon which was enjoyed by a good sized audience. At the conclusion of the services two more persons were united in the afternoon a consecration meeting was held in the Sunday school. The evening hour of service was given over to the choir, the concert being their own performance. The Williams gave a short talk on "I Am Doing a Great Work and Can Not Come Down," after which a good program was given in which the following persons took part. Mia Brill Johnson, Mrs. G. W. Charles Dooley, Bella Palzavr Charles Dooley, Bella Palzavr Marie Harris. The church was well filled and the program was highly appreciated. The choir deserves great credit for the beautiful music they rendered. The second Sunday night of every month will be filled for a sacred moment by the choir and such persons as desire to assist them. Shiloh Baptist church. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor. Sunday was a very pleasant day at Shiloh, in every respect. The pastor took as his morning theme, "Joshua's Church." Where Art evening the church was nearly filled and they had a glorious time listening to the discussion. The church was nicely represented at the Home for Aged Colored Women, of which Mrs. Mary Slaughter is the faithful founder and owner. They gave the church the imates. Shiloh is moving along on a high spiritual plane under the earnest and faithful leadership of their young, enthusiastic pastor. We are glad to report that Miss Katherine Bryant, having lastly undergone an operation, was able to attend the morning and evening services on Sunday. Mrs. Cora Boykin of Pittsburg is still with her mother, Mrs. Mercy Newark. Mrs. Boykin was called to Williamsport audibly by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Newark is wearing a little better. Mrs. Anne Goings of South Side Williamsport, on Thanksgiving day, entertained Dr. Williams and wife at dinner. Miss Elsie Southers, who was discharged from the Williamsport hospital as incurable, is doing nicely under the care of Dr. Beete, our worthy colored physician. This bespends much for the doctor. At Bethel A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening, was given the Bachelore in the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Cross, which was a success. The Rev. Mr. Williams, the present pastor of the Williamsport charge, is not only a minister of ability and force of character, but he is also a graduate in medicine. BRADFORD, PA. (By Miss Missie Burgess) What's the matter with wedding bells in Bradford? Sunday was rally day at the A. M. E. church for the new carpet. It was a grand success. Miss Julia Johnson entertained the Twilight Chrysanthemum club Thursday evening. A fine luncheon was served. The Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. Martha Butler's Tuesday evening. Luncheon was served. Rev. P. H. Williams' preached a grand sermon Sunday evening on "Why Should the Work Cease?" Miss Alice Burges is visiting Pittsburgh and is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. McKinzie. Pick list is exceedingly large this week and includes Mrs. Anna Alexander, Turman Reed, Mrs. Beat and Mrs. R. M. Brown. We hope for their recovery. Mrs. Lottie Jones spent Thanksgiving in Rochester, N. Y., visiting her brother, Edwin Tyler, and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas. Dr. A. E. Enn, owner and manager of the Orchard bath parlors, is indoressed this week. A grand musicale will be given Thursday night at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. A. J. Enty, Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, Miss Rosa Wood, Frank Enty and Sidney Stives spent Sunday at State Line, N. Y., the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stives. Your subscription for the rally is free for the pastor. Miss Emma Shackles is spending a few days in Kane, Pa., with friends. CONNELLSVILLE. CONNELLSVILLE. (By M. G. Washington) Payne A. M. E. Church Sunday, December 17, is our first quarterly meeting for this conference year. Rev. R. H. Bumy, P. E., will be with us all day and will preach in the morning and at the Mt. Zion church, will preach the communion sermon. Come out and help us make this a high day in Zion. Rev. R. H. Bumy will deliver a lecture to men only in Payne A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening, December 19. No minors admitted. Come out, men, and hear him. Rev. T. T. Taggart was called to Beileen Vernon Wednesday to officiate at the funeral of W. Addridge, mother of W. W. Bolling. He was accompanied home by his daughter, Miss Sadie, who had been spending a few days there, and Miss Mamie. Rev. T. T. Taggart and family wish to thank the friends who so kindly remembered them with a turkey and the trimmings on Thanksgiving: Miss Mamie Duncan is studying the piano and harmonry at the Mt. Pleasance Museum of Music. Rev. T. Taggart and Rev. R. Epps accepted the invitation extended by the Connellsville Chamber of Commerce and attorney of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, honor of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. officials on Friday evening, December 5, 1911. This beeps upon the regard in which these two divines are held by the best man of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Last Sunday morning the covenant and praise services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. D. Epps, and the services will be long remembered by those who were blessed to receive such a visitation of the Holy Spirit, and by the pastor the pastor baptised one candidate. Sunday school was largely attended and the classes took much interest in the lesson. At 3 p. m. the pastor preached an instructive sermon from isaiah 9:6. The Holy Spirit flirted with heavens and the sermons have been inspired by the sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Devines presented their sons to be prayed for. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Flint appeared as sponsors for Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. for Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Devines. These services were very impressive. At 8 p. m. the pastor prescheduled on the theme, "Jesus Is, the Way of Life." George Bennett is smiling all over his face at the arrival of his bouncing boy, boy and the madam is doing well. Mrs. Georgiaanna Payne and daughter are improving. Mrs. Lydia Latney spent several days in Brownville, Pa., last week with her parents, and Mr. Hillo. Mrs. Amy Ciarreton has returned Connellville to make it her future home. The Sdhs of Zion are preparing for their men's day, the first Sunday in January. Come one, come all, and help us. Mrs. Gertrude Mills Johnson of Wivelbright, Pa., spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mills. Mrs. Estella Staunton last week for Toledo to spend the winter, with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Lewis. Coke City lodge, I. B. P. O. E. of W. No. 126, will hold evening, December 17, at Mount Zion Baptist church. Marshall Johnson spent a few days in Connellville last week with his family and friends. Rev. J. H. Pryor of St. Paul church, Vanderbilt, is very sick. J. W. Mills, John Mills, J. W. Mills, Pondexter were summoned to the home of their mother, who is very ill. Nathanial, Jones was in town with friends for a few days. Mrs. Margaret Lewis Strange has returned to her home in Counbus O., after a few weeks' visit here with her mother and friends. Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGee) Mrs. Triphine Patterson, who has been seriously ill at the home of her daughter in Houston, does not improve very rapidly. John Dunlap received word last Monday that his brother Tom had been injured in the mine at West Middleton. Mrs. Lucinda Sluby, who has been in ill health for some time, is slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Wallace were in Charleroi Friday, December 8, attending the funeral of John Webster of that place. Rev. C. A. McGee conducted the funeral services of Nimrod Grayson of Washington last Friday. The pastor, Rev. Butler, was ill and unable to attend. Miss Blanche and Pearl Walls were visitors at the home of Miss Maud Scott of Pittsburgh last Sunday. A number of Canonsburgers attended the Elks' sermon at Washington last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. McClelland of Brownsville, Mrs. Mary Griffin, visited her sister, Mrs. Mary Griffin, returned to her home last Saturday. Wyle Wallace met with a very painful accident last Saturday while about his work at the Taylor and Crawford mill. His right hand, in some way, was caught in the machinery and his forefinger was completely numb and other snares were badly cut. John Walls lost several fine hogs last week on account of the ravages of hog cholera. Miss Elizabeth Beard of Pittsburg spent last Wednesday with her uncle, Peter Wheeler, and family. The Queen Anne Court gave a successful oyster supper at the residence of Mrs. E. Betts last Saturday even- Payne Chapman Payne on last Sunday were interesting and largely attended. At 10:45 the pastor preached from St. Mark 2:3. His subject was "Saved for Service in Soul Winning." There was a large attendance at Sunday school and also at the Christ An Endeavor meeting at 7 p. m. and presenting topic was thoroughly discussed. On Sunday evening Rev. N. S. Lowry, exp pastor of this place and also a former presiding elder of the district, dropped in on his way from Washington to Pittsburgh. He accompanied by Miss Christina Wash- erson. Rev. Lowry kindly consented to preach at the evening service, and his text was Luke 19:50. Mt Olive Baptist Church. The services of last Sunday were well attended. Covenant meeting was held at 1 a.m. and communion served at 1 a.m. Rev. Fletcher Williams preached for Rev. Hoey of Washington Sunday evening. Rev. Williams remained in town the first of the week and visited among his members. Keynote of Success The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between men, between the feeble and the powerful, the great and the insignificant, the energy, invincible determination—a purpose once fired, and then death or victory!—Fowell Burton. Summer Bincerity She—"Then you never told any other girl that you loved her?" He—"No, indeed; the others have got it in writing!!"—Puck SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1911. Midland Hotel Automobiles, Motors, Boulevard-Lafayette and Guerrero's Mining Room, 21 Flames Hotel Sutton FRANK SUTTON, Pretty 111 Flames 811 Spaces Cafe and Bar 518-520 Wylie Avenue Pineburg, Pa. SELLING A SPECIALTY FIRE INSURANCE HONEY LUNCH ON FIRST-CLASS MORTGAGES D. Robert Lewis Real Estate and Insurance- 1317 Wylie Avenue Pineburg, Pa. If you are thinking of buying this summer call and see my list before deciding, and if I haven't what you want I'll get it for you. Bell Phone 3455-W Grant. FIRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE MORTGAGES Phone 4328-J Hiland Good Houses in Good Localities & Specialty. Jacob L. Phillips Homes For Rent, For Sale and RENTS COLLECTED Representing Locustine Realty Co. 6000 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. RAGE ADJUSTMENT DRAFTS ON THE NEGRO IN AMERICA The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Thos. H. Harrison, 1310 Wylie ave. E. K. Thumman, 1400 Wylie ave. Jessie Harris, 909 Wylie ave. Mounts Old Book Store, 602 Wylie ave. Mr. John Peterson, 1613 Franklin st. N. Sa N. N. Miss Blanche Mayhew, 1123 Char- tersen, N. G., City. Clay & Wilson, 10 East Park Way, North Side, City. Miss Gertrude Belt, 563 Francis street, City. Howard Holland, 157 Winslow street, City. Frank Scott, 2529 Mahon street, City. Mr. Ray Berry, 131 Chalfonte at, Beltzhoover. W. Jones, 2642 Wyle ave. Mr. John Woods, 319 Jackson st. N. S. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st. City. Frazier & Brown, Frankstown ave. near Penn. Miss Minnie Harris, 6106 Kirkwood st., city. Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, 7657 Mulford st. city. W. W. Dooley, 20th st., Homestead Pa. Mr. William Ornes, 320 Market st. East Liverpool, 40. Mrs. E. H. Brooks, 226 Burton ave. Washington, Pa. Stewart F. Cook, 20' North Seventh street, Stenbuenville, O. Mrs. Eva Holmes, 709 6th ave., Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss Marie Thornell, 222 Walnut st., Bellevue, Pa. Miss Ella Kennedy, 1033 Chapline st., Wheeling, W. Va. Clarence Johns, 187 Morgantown st. Miss Ruth Aiston, 116 Pulaski st. Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Broady, 40 Hulbert st. Akron, O. Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st. Butler, Pa. Mrs. Kreba T. Tilghman, 116 Sbe nango st. New Castle, Pa. Ethel Rite, 5221 Broad street, East End, City. ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lent with some of our agents they are not settling their accounts promptly. Hereafter it will be necessary for all agents to settle weekly before we will send any more papers. We regret this action is necessary. By order. PITTSBURG COURIER PUB. CO. Everybody who reads magazines keeps newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. Wright Beckett of Pittsburgh called on relatives and friends last week. Services were well attended last Sunday. After the evening services the quarterly report was read. The church is growing, both spiritually and financially. Mrs. Doretta Redman was in Pittsburg Monday, shopping. The oyster supper given by the S. B. C. band on Monday evening at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church was quite a success. The band rendered some assistance. Israel Jones was taken very ill at his home Saturday with acute indigestion. Mrs. Rachel Smith, who has been ill at her home for several months, died on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lydia Latney of Connellsville was the only person with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hilton, on Second street. Mr. Smith, Harrison Freeman and Henry Ankrum of California called on friends to help. The Mier of Connellsville was a Brownville caller last Saturday. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1911. SPARKS AND FLASHES Sparks and Flashes Wedding Bells! Wedding Bells! Dear me, they are ringing. Very pretty invitations are out announcing that Miss Julia Scott of East End, will entertain on Friday, December 15, for Miss Adelaia Harris of North Side, Pittsburgh, who will be the house guest of Mrs. Henry Dandrige on McCormick avenue. Miss Scott will remain in Uniontown during the holidays returning to Clave, Tand O., shortly after. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Everybody is getting very busy at St. Paul. The Sunday school is rehearsing one of the prettiest cantatas for Christmas ever held here, entitled "Getting Ahead of Santa Clus." Miss Nelle Grant is musical director, while Missen Leona Baxter, Jessie Dyson and Helen Curry are training the children. The Junior Stewardess Board will give a grand musical and literary entertainment at St. Paul on Wednesday, December 20. An oyster supper will be served in connection with the program all for the admission. The services were well attended at St. Paul last Sunday and apparently full of spiritual life. Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., the pastor, spoke in the morning on the "Taithful Christian on the Filing Line" and in the evening the on "The Value of a Man." It is thought here the reason why Dr. Anderson is preaching with such great earnestness and telling effect, is to get the church members not only of his church but but of any and all churches to see the great need of standing up for Jesus and the right. The good pastor struck out from the shoulders at each of the services Sunday, which has been favorably commented upon by all classes of people. Since Sunday, which is a healthy sign that much good is being done. This faithful pastor has the undivided support of the officers and members of his church in his strong efforts to get the people to see and do the right. Mrs. Lizzie Collins of McKeesport is the house-guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Duffins on Gallatin avenue, Collins is the mother-in-law and mother. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, P. R. H. Thompson, being pastor of Mt. Olivet church for 24 years, celebrated his twenty-fourth anniversary during the week beginning December and lasting until Friday, December On Tuesday evening one of the tic- tuesst musicales ever held at Mt. Olivet was rendered by the Moon broth- ers and sisters of Vanderbilt. The grand soprano singers are Misses Lestia and Lillie, the latter being the piano player of the family. The alto singers, Misses America and Irena; Lenor, Master Ezekiel; bass, Master Thomas, and the fine cornet and violin player, Jacob T. Moon. Last but not least they have an executionist who is Master Deway Moon. Every- one enjoyed the programs, for each night and on Friday night Rev. McClure and Rev. Ford, in speaking about Rev. Thompson, said we should be proud to have a pastor who has stayed with us so long through trials and tribulation. Rev. Dr. W. B. Anderson, the popular pastor of St. Paul, was to have delivered an address but could not be present. Sunday the members and friends were as usual in their seas to hear what good things Rev. Thompson preached Sunday at 11:15 he took his text from John 11. 21. It was the memorial service that was postponed from Thursday night. At 7:30 his text was taken from Rev. 7:12, taking for his subject, "Impending Judgment." The services were well attended all day. Misses Georgiaiana Stubblefield, Elizabeth Harris, Carrie E. Horsley and Olive Turner and Florence Griffith attended the birthday party gisen in honor of Miss Florence Brown of Scottdale. Miss Cara Hunter of Connellsville, and Frances Moorman, John Smith and John Settle were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Brownfield on Sunday evening. Mt. Rose Baptist Church. There will be a popular lecture, entitled "What's the Matter With Sambo," he used to do that, now he decs this, here is what he will do after a while, given by C. D. Patterson, D. D. Pittsburgh, Pd. at the Mt. Rose Baptist church, Grant street, Monday, December 15, 1911. "What's the Matter With Sambo" as delivered by Dr. Patterson, is the best lecture I have ever heard, says Prof. D. H. Kyle, Clarksburg, W. Va. This is the sentiment of all who hear this great man. You will say the same after you have heard him. Dr. Patterson was a delegate to the World's Missionary convention, Edinburgh, Scotland, and has traveled extensively in this country and Europe. The lecture is given to help the church. F. J. Harris of Leith and A. L. Saulsburry, killed six fine hogs at Mr. Harris' home on December 5 and they will have meat and lard for a long time. Henry Douglass, the famous hunter, together with Wm. Vandever and Thomas Jones, left for Greene county the other day where they will hunt for two or three weeks. SHARON, PA. (By Hazel Flemon.) Miss Willa Gerritude Jones, popular among the valley girls, returned from Pittsburgh to spend the holidays with her aunt, Miss Chestina Jones. Later she will visit New York city and other places of interest. Miss Nora Flannigan of Warren, C. visited her sister, Mrs. Jessl. Danse, on Sunday. Eitworth Brooks of North Side, Pittsburan, visited his brothers, C. and W. Brooks, on Sunday. Miss Willa G. Jones attended the Riks dance in New Castle. Miss Jaura Brown returned home with her to spend the weekend. Mrs. M. Matthews is able to be out her household duties again after a several weeks illness. The Sabbath school is preparing a good program for Christmas. The Senior Stewardess Board will give a sour knott and plus feet supper on Saturday night, December 15. A large number attended the literary. The donor was won by the afternoons. No Fraved Cuffs. Historical note from the Wichita Beacon: "Shirts were unknown until the Crusaders. Gents didn't send anything to the laundry. They simply perfumed what they had on." "It's No Use Talking About Her Any More." The THIRD DEGREE BY CHARLES KLEIN AND ARTHUR HORNBLOW ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAY WALTERS SYNOP818. Howard Jeffries, banker's son, under the evil influence of Robert Underwood, followed a활い 순간의 악화, and was a life of dissatisfaction in the life of his family. In the case of his sister who died in prison, he is disowned by his father. He is out of work and is dependent on his family. Underwood, who had been living in the home of the family, was not much mother, but another. About is apparently in prosperous circumstances. Taking advantage of his intimacy with Alexis, he becomes the son of an old son who has always been the true character. Alexis deals him the house. He sends her a note threatening to call for his son. An female for whom he is committed is the most important thing to the case must make good. Howard calls at the� the� at the time of his�. He is so very important to have up his business, a position under which he is in debt up to his own condition. He has to be a certain one, a condition to be a certain one. He is anamed, and Underwood, as a person around the drunken super, also offers a life of a good place. And Underwood has decided a life to be his life. He refused unless he will to secre her patronage. This she refused, and then he left the house. Underwood's life was the first of all of the time. He made the best work and is the most underwood's life and is the most over the police. Capt. Clinton notorious for his brutal treatment of prisoners, puts Howard through the death of his son, and then was allowed congestion from the harshest men. Underwood's wife, declares her sister, in his husband's innocence, and he has still been the only one of her children. Mr. Brut return to help unless she will consent to a divorce. To save her life, she is not a dependents, but when she is dead, she is a son of a son, except financially, she should be held in the home. Anxiety appeals to Judge H. H. Brut's case. He defends. Alco Lainin Andrew's office. CHAPTER XIV. Continued. "You mean about the Underwood case?" Alicia nodded. "Yes, Mr. Jeffries is terribly upset. As if the coming trial and all the rest of the scandal were not enough. But how we have to face something even worse, something that affects me even more than my husband. Really, I'm frustrate about it." "What's happened now?" asked the lawyer, calmly. "That woman is going on the stage, that's all!" she snapped. "Him," said the lawyer, calmly. "Just think!" she cried, "the name, Mir Howard Jeffries"—my name—paraded before the public! At a time when everything should be done to keep it out of the papers this woman is going to flaunt herself on the stage!" "She fanned herself indignantly, while the lawyer rapped his desk aboard mindedly with a paper cutter. Alice went on: "You know I have never met the woman. What is she like? I understand she's been bothering you to take the case of that worthless husband of hers. Do you know she had the impertinence to come to our house and ask Mr. Jeffries to help them? I asked my husband to describe her, but all I could get from him was that she was impertinent and impossible." She hesitated a moment, then she added: "Is she as pretty as her pictures in the paper? You've seen her, of course?" Judge Brewer frowned. "Yes," he replied. "She comes here every day regularly. She literally compels me to see her and refuses to go till I've told her I haven't changed my decision about taking her case." "What insolence!" exclaimed Alicia. "I should think that you would have her put out of the office." The lawyer was silent and toyed somewhat nervously with the paper cutter, as if not quite decided as to what response to make. He coughed and fumed with the papers on the desk. "Why don't you have her put out of the office?" she repeated. The judge looked up. There was an expression in his face that might have been interpreted as one of annoyance, as if he rather resented this intrusion into his business affairs, but Mrs. Jeffries, Sr., was too important a client to quarrel with, so he merely said: "Frankly, Mrs. Jeffries, if it were not for the fact that Mr. Jeffries has exacted from me a promise not to take up this case, I should be tempted to—consider the matter. In the first place, you know I always liked Howard. I saw a good deal of him before your marriage to Mr. Jeffries. He was always a wild, unmanageable boy, weak in character, but he had many lovable traits. I am very sorry, indeed, to see him in such a terrible position. It was hard for me to realise it and I should never have believed him guilty had he not confessed to the crime." "Yes," she assented. "It is an awful thing and a terrible blow to his father. Of course, he has had nothing to do with Howard for months. As you know, he turned him out of doors long ago, but the disgrace is none the less overwhelming." The lawyer looked out of the window and drummed his fingers on the arm of his chair. Suddenly wheeling round, and facing his client, he said: "You know this girl he married is no ordinary woman." "Oh!" she exclaimed, sarcastically. "She has succeeded in arousing your sympathy." The judge bowed coldly. "No," he replied. "I would hardly say that. But she has aroused my curiosity. She is a very peculiar girl, evidently a creature of impulse and determination. I certainly feel sorry for her. Her position is a very painful one. She has been married only a few months, and now her husband has to face the most awful accusation that can be brought against a man. She is plucky in spite of it all, and is moving heaven and earth in Howard's defense. She believes herself to be in some measure responsible for his misfortune. Apart from that, the case interests me from a purely professional point of view. There are several strange features connected with the case. Sometimes, in spite of Howard's confession, I don't believe he committed that crime." Alicia changed color and, shifting uneasily on her chair, scrutinised the lawyer's face. What was behind that calm, inscrutable mask? What theory had he formed? One newspaper had suggested suicide. She might herself come forward and declare that Robert Underwood had threatened to take his own life, but how could she face the scandal which such a course would involve? She would have to admit visiting Underwood's rooms at midnight alone. That surely would ruin her in the eyes not only of her husband, but of the whole world. If this sacrifice of her good name were necessary to save an innocent man's life, perhaps she might summon up enough courage to make it. But, after all, she was by no means sure herself that Underwood had committed suicide. Howard had confessed, so why should she jeopardize her good name uselessly? "No," repeated the judge, shaking his head, "there's something strange in the whole affair. I don't believe Howard had any hand in it." "But he confessed!" exclaimed Allicia. The judge shook his head. "That's nothing." he said. "There have been many instances of untrue confessions." A famous affair of the kind was the Boorn case in Vermont. Two brothers confessed having killed their brother-in-law and described how they destroyed the body, yet some time afterward the murdered man turned up alive and well. The object of the confession, of course, was to turn the verdict from murder to manslaughter, the circumstantial evidence against them having been so strong. In the days of witchcraft the unfortunate women accused of being witches were often urged by relatives to confess as being the only way of escape open to them. Ann Foster, at Salem, in 1692, confessed that she was a witch. She said the devil appeared to her in the shape of a bird, and that she attended a meeting of witches at Salem village. She was not insane, but the horror of the accusation brought against her had been too much for a weak mind. Howard's confession may possibly be due to some such influence. "I hope for his poor father's sake," said Alice, "that you may be right and that he may be proved innocent, but everything is overwhelming against him. I think you are the only one in New York to express such a doubt." "Don't forget his wife," remarked the judge, dryly. "Ne," she replied. "I really feel sorry for the girl myself. Will you give her some money if I—" The lawyer shook his head. "She won't take it. I tried it. She wants me to defend her husband—I tried to bribe her to go to some other lawyer, but it wouldn't work." "Well, something ought to be done to stop her annoying us!" exclaimed Alicia, indignantly. "Mr. Jeffries suffers terribly. I can hear him pacing up and down the library till three or four in the morning. Poor min, he suffers so keenly and he won't let any one sympathize with him. He won't let me mention his son's name. I feel we ought to do something. Try and persuade him to let me see this girl—and you are his friend as well as his legal adviser." Judge Brewster bowed. "Your husband is a very old friend, Mrs. Jeffries. I can't disregard his wishes entirely—" There was a knuck at the door of the private office. "Come in" called the judge. "Come in," called the judge. The door opened, ushering in Howard clerk entered, ushering in Howard Jeffries, Sr. The banker, still aristocratic and dignified, but looking tired and careworn, advanced into the room and shook hands with the judge, who greeted him with a cordial smile. There was no response on the banker's face. Querulously he demanded: "Brewster, what's that woman doing out there again? It's not the first time I've met her in this office." Alicia looked up eagerly. "Is she out tifera now?" she cried. "What right has she to come here? What's her object?" went on the banker irritatedly. The lawyer shrugged his shoulders. "The same old thing," he replied. "She wants me to take her case." The banker frowned. "Didn't you tell her it was impossible?" "That makes no difference," laughed the judge. "She comes just the same. I've sent her away a dozen times. What am I to do if she insists on coming? We can't have her arrested. She doesn't break the furniture or beat the office boy. She simply sits and waits." "Have you told her that I object to her coming here?" demanded the banker, haughtily. "I have!" replied the judge, calmly, "but she has overruled your objection." With a covert smile he added, "You know we can't use force." Mr. Jeffries shrugged his shoulders impatiently. "You can certainly use moral force," he said. "What do you mean by moral force?" demanded the lawyer. Mr. Jeffries threw up his hands as if utterly disgusted with the whole business. Almost angrily he answered: "Moral force is moral force. I mean persuasion, of course. Good God, why can't people understand these things as I do?" The judge said nothing, but turned to examine some papers on his desk. He hardly liked the inference that he could not see things as plainly as other people, but what was the use of getting irritated? He couldn't afford to quarrel with one of his best clients. Alicia looked at her husband anxiously. Laying her hand on his arm, she said soothingly: "Perhaps if I were to see her—" Mr. Jeffries turned angrily. "How can you think of such a thing? I can't permit my wife to come in contact with a woman of that character." Judge Brewster, who was listening in spite of the fact that he was seemingly engrossed in his papers, pursed his lips. "Oh, come," he said with a forced laugh, "she's not as bad as all that!" "I'm sure she isn't," said Alicia, emphatically. "She must be amenable to reason." The banker's wife was not altogether bad. Excessive vanity and ambition had steeled her heart and stiffed impulses that were naturally good. "No, Brewster!" interrupted Jeffries, explosively. "I'm right! You right! You know it, but you we admit it." The lawyer shrugged his shoulders and turned to his desk again. Locally, he said: "Well, I won't argue the matter with you. You refuse to be advised by me and—" The bahker looked up impatiently. "What is your advice?" The lawyer, without looking from his papers, said quietly: "You know what my feelings in matter are." (TO BE CONTINUED.) Peculiar Vision of Fish Hypothesis That Seems to Explain The medium in which fresh-water fishes live gives them a chance to see a great distance only in the horizontal direction. It seems impossible to explain the constant revolution of the eyeball on any other hypothesis except that the optical axis extends forward instead of sidewise. When a fish wishes to eat anything, either at the bottom of the pond or at the surface of the water, it swims directly toward the object; and in this case the eyes are instantly adjusted in line with the body, so as to bring the image of the particle desired upon the posterior portion of the retina. In this case they lose their horizontal position. If a fish wishes to turn to the right or left in the water, the first movement is that of the eyes in unison in the direction of the turning. This would be entirely unnecessary if the apparent axis was the axis of the most distinct vision, as one of the eyes would see all that was to be seen on the side of the turfing. After this movement of the eyes, the body turns enough to bring the eyes into their normal position, than there is again a but otherwise she was not who wanted void of feeling. *She was really sorry for this poor little woman who was fighting* so bravely to save her husband. No doubt she had invested Howard into marrying her, but she—Alicia had no right to sit in judgment on her for that. If the girl had been ambitious to marry above her in what way was she more guilty than she herself had been in marrying a man she did not leave, simply for his wealth and social position? Besides, Alicia was herself sorely troubled. Her conscience told her that a word from her might set the whole matter right. She might be able to prove that Underwood committed suicide. She knew she was a coward and worse than a coward because she dare not speak that word. The more she saw her husband's anger the less courage she had to do it. In any case, she argued to herself, Howard had confessed. If he shot Underwood there was no suicide, so why should she, incriminate herself needlessly? But there was no reason why she should not show sympathy for the poor girl who, after all, was only doing what any good wife should do. Aloud she repeated: "I'll see the girl and talk to her. She must listen to reason." "Reason!" exploded the banker, angrily. "How can you expect reason from a woman who hounds us, dogs our footsteps, tries to compel us to take her up!" Judge Brewster, who had apparently paid no attention to the banker's remarks, now turned around. Hastitatingly he said: "I think you do her an injustice, Jeffries. She comes every day in the hope that your feelings toward your son have changed. She wishes to give color to the belief that his father's lawyers are championing his cause. She was honest enough to tell me so. You know her movements are closely watched by the newspapers and she takes good care to let the reporters think that she comes here to discuss with me the details of her husband's defense." The banker shifted impatiently on his chair. Contemptuously he said: "The newspapers which I read don't give her the slightest attention. If they did I should refuse to read them." With growing irritation he went on: "It's no use talking about her any more. What are we going to do about this latest scandal? This woman is going on the staggy to be exhibited all over the country and she proposes to use the family name." "There is nothing to prevent her," said the lawyer, dryly. The banker jumped to his feet and exclaimed angrily: "There must be! Good God, Brewster, surely you can obtain an injunction restraining her from using the family name! You must do something. What do you advise?" "I advise patience," replied the judge, calmly. But Mr. Jeffries had no patience. He was a man who was not accustomed to have his wishes thwarted. He did not understand why there should be the slightest difficulty in carrying out his instructions. "Any one can advise patience!" he exclaimed, hotly, "but that's not doing anything." Banging the desk angrily with his fast, he exclaimed: "I want something done!" Judge Brewster looked up at his client with surprise. The judge never lost his temper. Even in the most acrimonious wrangles in the court room he was always the suave, polished gentleman. There was a shade of reproach in his tone as he replied: "Come, come, don't lose your temper! I'll do what I can, but there is nothing to be done in the way you suggest. The most I can do is to remain loyal to you, although—to be quite candid—confess it goes against the grain to keep my hands off this case. As I told your wife, there are certain features about it which interest me keenly. I feel that you are wrong to—" "No, Brewster!" interrupted Mr. Jeffries, explosively. "I'm right! I'm right! You know it, but you won't admit it." The lawyer shrugged his shoulders and turned to his desk again. Locally, he said: "Well, I won't argue the matter with you. You refuse to be advised by me and—" The banker looked up impatiently. "What is your advice?" The lawyer, without looking up from his papers, said quietly: "You know what my feelings in the matter are." (TO BE CONTINUED.) movement of the eyes, and next a movement of the body. This causes a peculiar jerking motion of the eyeballs during the whele time of the turning of the body. Literary Vaudeville A New England admirer of Longfellow proposes that the afternoon of February 27 of each year be set aside in the public schools as a time to give special attention to the poet's life and works. Longfellow was doubtless a great American poet, but he already has sufficient place in the schools by being represented in every reader put forth since he lived and wreasted. And there is already too much foolishness in the schools, and too little reading, writing and arithmetic. Unless this tendency toward holidays and special days in schools comes to an end soon, it will be necessary for teachers to take a course in vaudeville to provide the needed variety, and about all the children will take a vacation.—Abhison Globe. Where They Grow. "What has become of our old land lady?" "She's keeping a boarding house in California now." "Wanted to get near the pruneah." OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DELL PHONE 9073 R. GEART FOR GOOD THINGS STOP AT THE COLONIAL G. M. ROBB, PROP. 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All persons subscribing for the Courier will kindly renew subscription when the same shall have expired without further notice from us. Any agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or discourteous to our subscribers or advertisees will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. NEGRO LABOR IGNORED. The David Williams Company of New York City, publishes a weekly magazine entitled The Iron Age, devoted to the iron and steel industries of the country. Under date of November 2S appears an article written and contributed by Mr. H. P. Bope, one of the leading steel men of our time, and a Pittsburgher. The subject of his article is "Future Development of the Middle West." He begins by taking the steel industry as an example, and applying his conclusions to all others. After showing the remarkable progress made in the steel industry and picturing a most optimistic view as to the future, Mr. Bope presents what he is pleased to call "certain" obstacles" which must be overcome, and "certain dangers which are of tremendous importance." These he classifies under three separate heads as follows: Legislative, Financial and Economic, the last of which he considers "dangerous," and discusses it at length under the head, "Insufficient Supply of Common Labor." The writer states that he has had more than thirty years of actual experience in the steel business, having worked himself up from the provincial ground floor; hence the significance of his opinion. He states that when he first entered the steel business the Irish were the one source of common labor, and he asserts that it was "the best we ever had." He explains that trish labor grew scarce because they, "recognizing the opportunities of this country, sent their children to the public schools," and the children, upon reaching maturity, being fitted for higher positions in life, became foremen instead of common laborers as were their fathers. And the result is that common labor among the Irish is not as available as it was, and he adds, it never will be. The Irish, says Mr. Bope, were succeeded by the Slav and Hun, but they "were never equal to the increasing demand, nor was theirs the best labor, except under certain conditions." Europe can no longer be depended upon to supply us with common labor, and there seems to be an inherent opposition to the use of the Japanese and the Chinese, since yellow and white do not mix," even in such a capacitr. The conclusion of Mr. Bope is that the one great problem now facing the industrial world is that of common labor; and with the supply of the Irish, the Slav, the Hun, exhausted, and the inherent opposition to yellow labor so pronounced, he sees a perplexing situation ahead. That Mr. Bope does not even consider the Negro laborer is too apparent for comment. That he has no intention of considering him in the future is obvious from the picture he paints. He sees the passing of the Irish, the Slav, the Hun, and admits the impossibility of yellow labor, but, even in the last extremity, he neglects to consider the Negro either as a possible resource in time of dire necessity, or as a future agency on which to depend when the Slav and the Hun, like their Irish predecessors, have educated their children for higher positions of life," and have been promoted from the position of common labor to the more refined foremanship. The words of Mr. Bope have more than a common significance. His attitude as pictured in his article spells the elimination of the Negro from the industrial development of this country. That such is the policy of the industrial heads of today can not be denied in the face of the silent rebuke of Mr. Bope. In the face of the past record of the Negro, we ask what has Mr. Bope or the industrial magnates to fear? We take pleasure in calling attention to the fact that the Negro2has at all times when called upon, shown himself efficient and satisfactory. We have but to refer to the Homestead strike for sufficient proof of what the Negro will do when the white man does him the honor to employ him. From strike-breaking to the battlefield the Negro has labored in the interest of this country, and like Mr. Bope, we measure the future by the past to the extent of warranting the industries of the country that when they feel disposed to give the black man a chance, an equal chance, with the Irish, the Slav, the Hun or the European to show his efficiency as a laborer, he will not be found wanting. If the passing of the Irish, Slav and Hun means the creation of a necessity for Negro labor, we pray most ardently for such a consummation; believing as we do in the loyalty of the Negro to his country as well as in his natural fitness for American labor, with neither socialistic nor anarchistic tendencies. Unless Mr. Bope means to eliminate the Negro from the development of the Middle West, there need be no fear of "insufficiency of common labor." WHITE MAN FINED. A white man, representing himself to be a machine agent, entered the home of a colored lady the other day, and after futile efforts to sell her a sewing machine, insulted her daughter, who made information against him at once. When brought before Magistrate Noble Mathews, he was questioned closely, and reprimanded and fined $25, with the option of spending 30 days in the workhouse. NEGRO BOYS IN LEAD Mrs. Catherine Hoyt, probation officer of the Juvenile Court, has made her report of an extended investigation into Juvenile Court cases in the Lawrenceville and Bloomfield districts. Mrs. Hoyt reports that within a period of two years 96 children ranging from 2 years to 20 have been brought into Juvenile Court from the two districts mentioned above. That 77 of that number were white boys, and the remaining 19 were Negro girls, the percentage of white girls and Negro boys being zero. These figures have a special significance when it is remembered that the Lawrenceville district is perhaps the most unfavorable district that could have been chosen for the Negro, as it is the home of the mill and factory belt where sanitary conditions are not always normal. The report is encouraging for us; and the figures give our parents of that district some idea where to direct future correction, persuasive and otherwise. JUST A FEW LEFT. The Colored Protective League sent out notice for a meeting to be held on Monday evening last. The cards sent out read "business of importance" as the purpose of the call. When the meeting had assembled, the "important business" proved to be the election of officers. There were 48 men present. There was a time when the executive committee numbered more than that. The skeleton of what was once a thriving organization presented a pitilable sight. It is a strange thing that we never fully appreciate our own home talent until some foreigner comes along and reminds us. The name of Helen Brown, or Sarah Writt, or Nelson Arter ought to be familiar to us all without the comment of any one from the outside. Just a little more home pride, please. The American Jew has raised an artful howl about Russian discrimination, and it seems that Congress will have to do something for the American citizen of Hebrew blood. Suppose we send a delegation of American Negroes to Russia, and demand some action on her part against American Lynchers. We might get a hearing, at least—a courtesy denied us at home. LOCAL NEWS S. R. Morsell, secretary, touched the button last Saturday evening which sent forth the message to welcome all young men who desire to become identified with the Y. M. C. A. at 1847 Center avenue. The pressure of the button revealed the words "Colored Men's Branch of Y. M. C. A.," in a beautiful electric light display and this light should be the symbol to harbent the young men to join hands in the upbuilding of this grand work. A special appeal has been made to all delinquents to pay up their subscriptions at once in order that the plans and aim of the Board of Management may be carried out. A committee has been appointed to follow up the subscriptions. Do you know there are some people who subscribed to the building fund that have not paid one cent on their subscription. All names of those who have paid their subscriptions will appear in this paper sometime in January. Geo. Smith, proprietor of Cafe Royal, Cambridge Springs, was in the city a few days the last week on business. Miss Jennie A. Jones, daughter of Mrs. A. Billows, is expected to spend her Christmas vacation here with her mother. Mrs. W. H. Jones, after a few weeks visit here among her many friends returned to Philadelphia last week. Her many friends here were glad to see her and sorry to see her leave for home. Shebs Lodge No. 64. F. and A. M. GAS ADMINISTERED Bridge Work a Specialty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office Hours—Daily—9 a. m. to 2 p. m.; 5:30 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. held their annual installation on Thursday, December 7, 1911, at Masonic Temple, Irving and Jackson streets, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. Offices installed: Ira W. Cornelius, W. M.; John E. Reed, S. W.; G. L. Eddhigs, J. W.; R. E. Myers, secretary, and George W. Brown, treasurer. After the election cloths were spread and a reast was enjoyed. The annual election of officers for the Pittsburgh Real Estate and Mercantile Association took place on Saturday, November 25, and resulted as follows: For Board of Directors L. C. Mathews, Clarence Smith, S. A. Jennings I. A. Carter, John H. Smith, Jas. A. Reid and L. W. Sands. S. A. Carter, president; S. A. Jennings, vice president; Jas. A. Reid.ry; L. W. Cands, assistant secretar L. W. Cands, treasurer; J. A. Carter, business manager, Clarence Smith, assistant; John H. Smith, chairman of board of directors. A colored cartoonist of the first water is Prof. C. L. Butler of Rochester, Pa., who was a recent Pittsburgh visitor. Prof. Butler studied under W. L. Evans, one of the greatest living American cartoonists, and his work shows marked artistic merit as well clever ideas. He is a young man 29 years of age, a graduate of the New York State industrial college and has for the past four years been employed as clerk by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Conway, Pa. Recently Prof. Butler visited the public schools of Rochester and gave an exhibition of his penmanship, which subject he teaches. The daily Times of that place pronounced him the "greatest living left hand penman." The goods are tasteful, stylish and reasonably prised. The addition of a special holiday line of neckwear will certainly please all feminine lovers of beautiful creations in lace. It will pay you well, ladies, to visit Mrs. Bessie Hill's hatshop in Center avenue, No. 227, near Kirkpatrick street. To Let—Eight-room house with modern improvements, 30 Junilla street. D. R. Lewis, 1317 Wylie avenue. The only successful colored candidate for the degree of qualified assistant in pharmacy at the recent State Board examination is Leonard Barnhill, a native of Princeton, N. J. Mr. Barnhill is the latest addition to the number of Pittsburgh's professional young men. He is employed at Brown's drug store in Wylie avenue. Neckwear makes a neat Christmas present. See Mrs. Hill's assortment at her store at 2227 Center avenue, near Soho street. Dr. Modeste Abda'lah Guillaume, the eminent baritone, more than fulfilled expectations at his recital at Warren church last Monday evening. He delighted a truly representative gathering of Pittsburgh's lovers of high class entertainment with a repertoire selected from grand operas. Especially well rendered were his French numbers given in his native tongue. This is Dr. Guillaume's first time to appear in concert in Pittsburgh. It can be confidently predicted, however, after the spontaneous hope expressed by practically every one present, that it will by no means be the last appearance. Miss Guillaume who assisted on the program sang, if possible, more dightily than ever. Warren and Miss Pryor both recited well. In fact, the affair in every feature, excelled even Warren's standards. Dr. Virgil and the tireless workers of the Busy 20 club seem to have capped the climax. Joseph H. Stanton, now located in the government service at Detroit, will spend the holidays with his family here, and his many friends will be glad to see him. On account of the holiday rush at the post office next week, all local notes and out of town notes must be in off office by Tuesday, as the paper will go on the press Wednesday morning. Lawrence Rodgers, the popular caterer of Cleveland, Ohio, visited Pittsburg on Wednesday and was the guest of Thomas T. Jackson at West View. If you want to rent a house, buy a home, see Frazier and Brown Real Estate Company, 6231 Penn Avenue. Don't forget they collect rents, place fire insurance, and mortgages, and they are reliable. When a merchant wants an individual trade and wants it badly enough to spend money to invite that person to his store, it is a pretty safe conclusion that he will exert himself to make it profitable for him to become a regular customer. The same is true of a group of individuals. The management of the Household, a large credit furniture house at 908-10 Penn avenue, has broken away from the beaten path. Instead of carrying ads in the daily newspapers alone and trusting to luck that their message will reach you, they now make a special appeal to YOU through YOUR OWN newspaper. Read their advertisement on page eight carefully and when in need of furniture patronize them. An easy solution for the riddle of how and what to give for Christmas presents is this: Visit Wilkins' old established jewelry store, get what you want and pay on their easy terms at your own convenience. They are conveniently located at the corner of Liberty and Market, third floor, Pittsburgh Life building, and are among the oldest patrons of this paper. A safe, responsible firm that is solicitous not only of your trade, but of your custom, is the only one in this line that is worth considering. To assure a Merry Christmas for sweetheart or wife give her jewelry. At Wilkins' you have the advantage of a large selection and can get exactly what your taste and purse dictate, with assurance of the sterling quality of the goods. Don't forget to take advantage of special rate for yearly new subscribers of One Dollar, good until December 15. It will be your only chance. New subscribers can have this paper mailed to them for One Dollar if GIFTS FOR ALL AGES Don't Disappoint Any of Them. Use Your Credit WOULDNT "DEAR OLD MOTHER" GASP with delight to receive a pair of Diamond Ear Screws or a real artistic Lavallier? We sell them from $10.00 up to $500 a pair. NOW THINK OF WHAT FATHER WOULD SAY when he gets the Watch, the Chain, the Cuff Buttons or pretty Scarf Pin. We have them all and the quality is the best. Prices from $1.00 up. SISTER, GOLLY WOULDNT SHE BE PLEASED with a Purse, a Bracelet, a Lavallier, a Ring or a Watch? and we have them in gold, in silver and also gold filled as low as $1.00 and as high as $500.00. In our private salesrooms you can deal in confidence—you escape the publicity as well as the high prices you meet in the high rent ground floor stores. We sell everything with the guarantee that if after one week's wear it is unsatisfactory you can return it and get your money back. Can anyone treat you better? Elevators ALWAYS Running WILKENS Third Floor, Pittsburgh Life Building, Liberty Ave., at Market St., OVER 5c 10c Store THE COURIER GIF Don't Disap WOULDN'T "DEAR delight to receive a pair of artistic Lavallier? We $500 a pair. NOW THINK OF W when he gets the Watch, pretty Scarf Pin. We ha the best. Prices from $1 SISTER, GOLLY WO with a Purse, a Bracelet, and we have them in gold low as $1.00 and as high. In our private sale prices you meet in the hi week's wear it is unsatis Don't Worry A OF Elevators Always Running Third Floor, Pit we receive subscription on or before December 15. Send it to your friends. If you are looking for bargains before Christmas you don't want to miss Bennie Neilman's store on Saturday and next week. See page 3. Our ladies visit this store because they know they get real bargains and if anybody knows real bargains, it's the women of the home. Don't forget the place, 1410-17 Fifth avenue, just above Stevenon street. Prices are right, goods are right and you will be all right if you visit this store Saturday and all next week. Tell Bennie you saw his saw in the Courrier. He is a friend of the colored people and has been very charitably disposed towards the Race on the Hill. He appreciates your trade and deserves it. Remember this store is open every evening until Christmas. Leave your news in the Courrier box at Jones' Wylie and Francis. To Let—Four-room house, bath and toilet, gas and water, hall, stairway, cemented cellar, range already set, front and rear entrance, 614 Howard street, Ra Lewis, 1317 Wylie avenue. The Courier has added another member to the staff in the person of William Hance, Jr., who was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hance on Wednesday at their home in Zara street, Knoxville. The mother and baby are doing well and Big Bill has a smile on his face that is good to look at. Boys go up and get a big fat cigar. In fact he will give you anything in the house except his wife and "little" Bill. If you want real gold brick ice cream get your ice cream at Snigo's. See ad in this paper. Richard Harrison, the noted elocutionist, took dinner on Wednesday evening at the Loendi club as the guest of W. N. Page, a very old acquaintance. He left night over the B. & O. for Chicago. The people of Pittsburgh did not realize that they had in their midst in the person of Richard Harrison, who came here on Tuesday night, to entertain an audience with his recitations at Bethel, one of the brightest and foremost entertainers that the Race can boost of in this country today. There was only a fair audience out to greet him as he was not thoroughly advertised. He will return again in February, and you should not fail to hear him. He has toured the country under lyceum bureaus at a salary per week that was most flattering indeed. Don't forget you have a store of your own on Frankstown avenue The Busy Bee. See ad in this paper and give him a call. We must learn to patronize our own people wherever possible if we want the Race to advance. The trouble with the Race is that they are too inconsistent. Don't go to the other jellows yourself when you want a suit of clothes, groceries, lawyer, doctor or dentist. We knew of instances of this kind where persons were making their living entirely from their own people doing this, and even employing such help to the sacrifice of their own girls. The Bush-Wilson well at Canonsburg is still flowing out oil at the rate of two barrels a day which means many gold dollars for these colored people. Two white men were brought before a police magistrate charged with fighting over two suits of clothes. One was charged with stealing his suit and was fined $10; the other man was discharged when he explained that he got his turn Tisen & Jeffress. Have you ever tried a pair of Levi-son's shoes. Well, if you haven't, get a pair. Remember they make their own shoes and you will find prices right, and you get the goods. Fine line of gentlemen's furnishings for Christmas. Remember the store is only three doors above Thum 6. Every body knows J. Levison on the Hill. Ask Thumm. Advancement: from a department store porter to the proprietorship of a fountainishing medallion and picture training business with offices here and in College O., in three years, is the remarkable accomplishment of Mark King. Mr. King, who is a native Pittsburg, returned last week from a nine month's trip throughout Ohio. He established the King Art Shop in Columbus, where he employs two girls constantly, while on this tour he will go over the Pennsylvania territory within the next two months. Visit Pittsburgh office at 19 Crawford street. The Leng Harris Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of State of Pennsylvania, convened on Monday, 11th at, 50 Arthur street, Masonic hall in a morning session at 10.30 a.m. and afternoon session at 2 p.m. At 5 o'clock a court of Delibration of the Court of Daughters of Sphinx was organized by the most Worthy Matron, Matron Daughter Leng Harris. A most pleasant and instructive grand session was enjoyed by all and much important business was transacted. Six subordinate chapters of O. E. S. were represented by delegates. The Hiram Grand Lodge convened on the same date and visited the Grand Chapter session and addresses were made by Mr. Jackson, Dr. I. S. Lee and others. The occasion closed at 11 p. m. to reconvene in the month of December, 1912, at Pittsburgh. The Royal Grand Matron, Mrs. Lena Harris of Johnstown was re-elected. Noble Kirk, 2510 Wylie avenue. Miss Elizabeth Edwards, Miss Verda Huston, Wm. Crippens, Earl Howard, Mr. Richman and Mr. Hungerford, were visitors of Miss Nellie Douglas on Sunday evening. Dr. Fletcher A. Greene of Boston, and J. Elwood Nicholas of Philadelphia, spent several days in the city last week and were the guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Holloway of the North Side, At an election held last Friday evening by the Excelsior Teachers Training class, recently organized at Bethel church by Rev. P. A. Scott, the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Blanche Bundy; vice president, Mrs. Alice Washington; secretary, Mrs. Daisy Sallice; assistant secretary, Mrs. Julia Calvin; treasurer, Mrs. Julia Wallace. Rev. Scott is the instructor and the work covers an advanced course in Bible teaching and modern methods of religious instruction. Covers a period of seven or eight months and all who complete it will be awarded a diploma from the educational department of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association. The course is offered free to everybody. The class meets at Bethel church every Friday evening from 8 to 9 o'clock. Rev. E. N. Thomas, pastor of Preston Avenue A. M. E. church in Bellevue, visited Currensville this week on business. Among the eminent churchmen who attended the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ, held in this city the past week, were representatives of the Zion and Bethel churches in the person of Bishop A. Walters and George W. Clinton of Zion, and Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of Bethel church. Bishop Walters introduced a resolution denouncing lynch law and mob violence, which was unanimously adopted by the Federal Council. Rev. T. J. Askew, D. D. the new presiding elder of the East Pittsburgh district, A. M. E. church, returned back to Pittsburgh from the eastern part of the state last Monday, and addressed the A. M. E. Preachers' meeting. He will reach his first sermon as presiding elder in Bethel church next Sunday morning, December 17, at 11 o'clock. He will no doubt be greeted by a large congregation. On Friday evening, December 22, there will be a musical given at Warren M. E. church. Watt and Center avenue. The entire program will be rendered by a white company which comprises some of the best talented of the country. Among those who will appear will be Miss Minnie Beck, Pittsburgh's favorite soprano; Mrs. Gertrude Schumant-Thomas, contralto of Christ's church: Earnest Scott and George McCague. They are better known as the blind wonders in mimicry and imitations. Mr. Scott stands at the head of his profession. Mr. McCague, better known as the blind tenor, will appear in Songs of Other Days. His rendition of "Silver Threads Among the Gold," will enthuse all who hear him. The famous Schenley Mandolin orchestra, the Mozart Vocal Quartet and the B. C. D. Trio, will appear in instrumental selections. Given for the benefit WHO WOULD OVERLOOK BROTHER? Surely a Diamond Stud, a Reliable Watch of a good, heavy Gold Ring, Scarf Pin or Cuff Buttons is what he wants. And here you will find either of them at prices within your reach. EVERYBODY HAS A SWEETHEART—and in our stock you will find that magnificent solitaire Diamond Ring, the Toilet Set, Purse, Bracelet, or Lavallier will surely make her eyes snap and the color come to her cheeks. Don't hesitate, we have what you want to give her. Prices right—quality the best—terms the easiest. of Warren M. E. church, Rev. S. A. Virgil, pastor. Admission 25 cents; children, 15 cents. Performance at 8:15. Mrs. Mattie Hawkins Wilson, mistress of ceremonies; J. A. McCloud, assistant. Doors open at 7:30. All the stockholders of the Y. U. O. of Odd Fellows hall association are requested to meet in a special meeting on Friday evening, December 22, 1911. Urgent business. Mrs. A. G. Boykins is visiting her sick mother at Williamsport, Pa. Mrs. Edwards of 2521 Wylie avenue, will take a trip South in the near future. The feature of the literary held at the Calvary Baptist church on last Tuesday, December 12, was a grand free treat donated by G. W. Allston of 2535 Wylie avenue. About 100 perons were served with ice cream and cake, gratis. A smoker will be held at Thompson's hall at 2635 Wylie avenue on December 26. All members of the Fifth Ward Progressive club are expected to be in attendance on the above date. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Bell, on Friday, December 8, at 1:30 a.m., a boy. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr. Bell formerly lived in Monessen, Pa., but now resides at 27 Wandell street, Pittsburgh. G. E. FRAZIER. The most extensive renters and sellers of improved or unimproved real estate in the East End or any other part of the city are represented, are Mergers, Frasier and Brown. M. B. J. W. BROWN. They handle properties which, for condition and location are far in advance of any shown by other firms. They negotiate loans at reasonable interest, and are engaged in fire insurance, projecting our people against loss in the case of fire. They also furnish reliable colored help for reliable positions. Owners, buyers, renters and those seeking employment should give them first consideration. They are located at 6231 Penn avenue. Phone Hilland 5927. On Tuesday evening, December 19, the Allegheny Patriarchie 61, and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1911. AGES OK BROTHER? Surely, a match of a good, heavy Gold coins is what he wants. And them at prices within your SWEETHEART—and in our finicient solitaire Diamond Bracelet, or Lavalier will and the color come to her give what you want to give best—terms the easiest. Fidelity as well as the high guarantee that if after one anyone treat you better? arms to Suit You IAS Elevators Always Running ket St., OVER 5c & 10c Store Pittsburgh Patriarchie No. 39, will give a joint military reception and ball at Odd Fellows hall on the North Side. Music by North Side orchestra. Refreshments. On December 6 the Francis Harper league met at the residence of Mrs. Lucille Lewis in Broad street, East End. The hostess served an excellent luncheon. One number on the program was a solo, well rendered, by Mrs. A. E. Huston. Next meeting on December 20, will be held at the home of Mrs. Chas. McCard, 2227 Webster avenue. All members are requester to bring a donation of groceries or canned goods to the next meeting for the Home for Destitute Colored Children in New Castle, Pa. Among the persons noted present at Associated Charities annual meeting at Trinity church last week at which the famous Jacob Reils of New York spoke; were Mrs. A. B. Stidum, Mrs. L. Young Payne, Rev. Trusty and wife; D. R. Lewis and wife and Wm. N. Page and wife. Mr. Weyman, the well-known political orator, will address the members of the Fifth Ward Progressive club at their regular meeting at Thompson's hall, Wylie and Francis, Tuesday evening. December 26. Though his subject has not yet been announced, we can confidently fortell that a delightful forensic feast will be served to a full house. Emanuel Jackson is in the city and will spend the holidays, with his family. His many friends will be sorry to hear that he was kicked by a horse and is somewhat crippled at present. WILKINSBURG NOTES The mission on Monter street, held very interesting service last Sabath, including a sacred concert in the evening in which many friends took part. Arrangements are being made for a Xmas bazaar on Friday, 22nd, at the People's Mission, 1318 Swissvale avenue. There will be a variety of articles, especially needed for the holiday season. In the evening there will be special a program and some of the best talent of this borough and Pittsburgh will contribute. Some of the names of the readers of the Courier. Mrs. R. C. Martin. Mrs. Wm. Lindsay, Mrs. F. A. Luck. Mrs. Ada Lewis, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. P. N. Hairstown, Mrs. Rameye, Mrs. Crews, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. A. D. Lyth, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Geo Munroe, Mrs. Katie Stewart, Mrs. Currey, Mrs. Vaughn, Tom. Mrs. Yates, John Vaughn. To be continued. Geo. R. Gentry, a confidential employee of the firm of Caldwell and Graham, at Wood and Penn avenue, and a member of the Colored Branch Y. M. C. A. is steadily climbing the ladder of the Y. M. C. A.. Please keep your eye on him. These two graduates of Hampton Institute residing in this borough, Mrs. F. A. Luck on Burns street, and Geo. Munroe on Maple avenue. "Life begets life."—Drummonds. There are six public school buildings in this borough, including the High school, 2,509 pupils, including 452 in the High school. There are about 100 colored children attending school including two in the High school. The Sample school of which Miss F. McComb is the principal, has the largest number, which is 63 per cent of the total attendance of the colored children. The officers of the People's Literary society have determined to make it a success. Let us thank them for the interest they are manifesting. Rev. A. M. Patterson visited some of the schools and officials of this borough, and received some very encouraging and valuable information. He was very courteously received. Mra. William Booker is on the sick list. She has our sympathy. Eiwood Halrast at 1209 Glenn street, one of Wilkinsburg's brightest lads and agent for the Courier, was sent to the Emergency hospital on the 12th inst. to undergo an operation for appendicitis. The parents and relatives have our sympathy and pray for a successful operation and speedy recovery. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1911. Dr. C. V. Butler DENTIST IS NOW LOCATED AT 6258 FRANKSTOWN AVE., E. E. Near Broad Street Bell Phone 1937-R, Righland. Both Phones. 25 years at this Corner. L. E. Hewitt Prescription Druggist PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. Wylie Avenue and Fulton Street. PITTSBURGH, PA. Bell Phone, Court 4602. Union Printing Company J. T. CORT, PROPRIETOR, 428 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. Office Hours Daily—9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. Sunday by appointment only. DR. LOJIS McDOWELL, D. M. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Treatment of Chronic and Nervous Diseases. Bell Phone 2779-J. Grant. 510 Sixth Ave., Corner Webster Ave. PITTSBURGH, PA. John B. Davis FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2154 Wylie Avenue. We give a $125 funeral for 100 dolars, consisting of grave, casket, embalming, shroud, crape and gloves, with four carriages and bearse. First class services guaranteed. Night calls promptly attended to. P. & A. Phone 4771-F. STOP AND LOOK HERE Easy Going and Easy Coming With a Pair of LEVISON'S SHOES Cheapest Place on the Hill Sole Agents For Stetson's Hats, Gents Furnishings. Latest Styles. Their 4 Stores Spell Success. J. G. Levison 1408 Wylie Avenue 3 Doors Above Thum's. D. B. Parker REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE First Class Accomodations For the Traveling Public 437 Bedford Street, Johnstown, Pa. Johnstown City Phone, 1534-B HORMAN P. Socks, Mgr. ... Charles W. Socks P. & A. Phone 1801 F Miles Printing Co. Commercial Work Our specialty Church and Society Work 1229 WYLIE AVE. PITTSBURG, PA. M. W. MOUNTS OLD BOOK EXCHANGE Law, School, Medical, Mechanical and Religious Books Bought, Sold and Exchanged. 602 Wylie Ave., Cor. Sixth, PITTSBURG, PA. Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER Rev.H.W.Edwards Is traveling representative of The Pittsburgh Courier. Any courtesy extended to him will be much appreciated. SOCIETY Elizabeth Jones There Is Gold In Snigo's Ice Cream and Ices On all orders of our Ice Cream of one-half gallon and over there will be given one ticket for each quart purchased. On the run of the reel of every 2000 tickets there will be TWO LUCKY NUMBERS drawn. one calling for FIVE DOLLARS and one calling for TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD. The lucky numbers will be announced in this paper from time to time. Reception. Mrs. W. L. Dickison gave a reception on Thanksgiving afternoon and evening at her home, 522 Pitca rn street, Braddock, Pa., in honor of mr. W. A. Nicholas of Greensburg. Pa. Covers were laid for about 30 guests. Those from out town: Miss Laura Swan of Jeannette, Mrs. Roach and Miss Bally and Mrs. Cox of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Chambers of Homestead, Mrs. Ambrose, Mrs. Buchner, Miss Hattie Homes Rankin, Miss Anna Ross, Miss Nora Ross, Mrs. McGraw, Miss Pogue from Wilkinsburg, Mrs. S. C. Williams and daughters of McKeesport. The aids were Miss Ada Dean and Miss Anna Baker. Thanksgiving a birthday reception was given in honor of Edward Smith at his residence in Glosser street. Covers were laid for 25. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Minor, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bogguess, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Walls, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, r. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, C. H. Homes, Nelson Minor, Mrs. Nancy Robbins, Mrs. Sarah Burford, Mrs. Elizabeth Hackett, J. Simons, N. Smith, Mrs. Mamie Worthington, W. M. Barnett, Mathew Johnson, Miss Della Johnson. Entertain Kansas Guests. Mrs. Mary Taylor, Miss Grace Taylor, Messrs. Noble Taylor, Clarence Taylor of Lyons, Kansas, are being entertained as the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jones of 52nd Craig street, East End. They have been visiting friends and relations in the east since 1922. Among the places they visited are Buffalo, New Jersey City, Richmond and vicinity, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. A dinner was given in their honor on Sunday. Those being present were as follows: Mrs. Mary Taylor, Miss Grace Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Miles, Mrs. Robert Boyd, Misses Amy and Margaret Boyd, Helen Anderson, Marie Turner, Gertrude Miles and Lucy Turner. S. W. Turner, Richard Pleasant, W. Boyd, Noble Taylor and Clarence Birthday Reception. The many friends of Rev. Chas. Trusty of Grace Memorial church, called at his home in Wylie avenue on Tuesday evening, the occasion being the Reverend's birthday. The evening was spent with music and good wishes for many returns of the day. A dainty luncheon was also served by the ladies in charge of the affair. Recital The recital by Richard Harrison on Tuesday evening at Bethel church, was highly appreciated. His work shows careful training, rounded out from years of experience and close observation coupled with uniring zeal. He read several selections from Dunbar, the most touching one "Little Brown Bady," was beautifully rendered. His interpretation of "Shylock," in the scene from the "Merchant of Venice," recalled the old days of Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, so vividly to one that you begin to follow with intense interest, his portrayal of Shakespeare's much despised Jew and his plans for the "pound of flesh," being frustrated by Portia. Mr. Harrison had all his characters well in hand. This selection showed the rare ability of the artist in the reader. Luncheon Misses Pearl and Blanche Walls of Canonsburg, George Collins of Sewickley, Lucilius Jennings, Olof Collins, Hermon P, Socks and Miss Anna Belle Gibson were entertained at 5 o'clock luncheon by Miss Maude Scott at the Bethel parsonage last Sunday afternoon. Wedding Invitations. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Catherine Elnora Grey and Samuel David Cailman of Cincinnati, O., which will take place at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Grey, Camp street, Schenley Heights, December 26, at 7 o'clock. The wedding will be one of the events of the holiday season. The bride to be is one of the most popular members of the younger set. Mr. Cailman is the son of the late Rev. D. P. Cailman, who was a member of Pittsburgh conference for a number of years. Birthday Dinner. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Gibson, in Sylvania avenue, Belzouve, was the scene of a very enjoyable birthday dinner party last Monday, given in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Gibson. The happy event was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Reef, and Mrs. P. A. Scott, Mesdames Josephine Gatewood and Mary Gatewood, Misses Maudt Scott, Cath- erine Easley, Lydia Leftridge, Anna Belle Gibson, Hazel Gibson, William J. Banks, Herman P. Socks, Robert Mahoney, Park Dimmey, Ulysses Walters and Edward F. Gibson. A 8 x course dinner was served at 7 o'clock, after which a fine musical program was enjoyed, the entertainers being Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Socks and Miss Scott. Mrs. Gibson was not only extended hearty congratulations and good wishes, but was the recipient of some beautiful presents. Sacred Concert Grace Memorial church has taken a new life in the past few months in almost every department of the work. The promoters of the sacred concert have been busy, too, hence these song services are becoming more and more popular. The following program will be rendered on Sunday evening, December 17: Paper, A. T. Hall; recitation from his own composition, Edward Ported; violin solo, W. T. Bradford; recitation, Alice Hughes; recitation, Miss Emma Roy; trombone solo, Mrs. Hyson; solo, J. W. Phillips; solo, Mrs. M. E. Shepherd; duet, Mrs. B. Garman and Mrs. C. Thomas; selection, Miss Parthena Russell. Dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Tribute of Anaheim street, entertained with an elaborate turkey dinner last Sunday afternoon. Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Scott and daughter, Miss Maude. Fort Pitt Girls. The Fort Pitt Girls gave a grand surprise party on Tuesday evening, December 12, in honor of Miss Aralesso Glasscoe, assisted by Miss Nellie Douglass and Miss Elizabeth Edwards and Miss Pearl Shivers. Dancing and whist were the amusements. The guests were Misses Ethel Howard, Mary Marshall, May Myers, Pearl Blue, Louise Mitchel, Verda Huston, Lillie Huston, Mary Harrison and Messus. Wimbs Crippens, Howard Golden, Jones Johngin, B. Johnson, E. Johnson, Blue, B. Marshall, W. Marshall, Pandall, G. Johnson, Stocks, Parker, Posey, Brockett, Pane, Ringed, Tucker, Jackson, C. Owens, O. Owens, Richman and Banks, Phillips, Holland and Mr. Freeman. Birthday Party One of the most delightful social events occurred at the Bethel parsonage last Wednesday, when a surprise party was tendered Miss Maude Scott in honor of her twentieth birthday. It was a complete surprise and caught the popular young lady entirely unaware. On returning home from a call at 9 o'clock she found the house filled with merry guests. An attractive program of music was enjoyed until 11 o'clock; when a delightful luncheon was served. Miss Scott was the happy recipient of a number of valuable and beautiful presents, among them being a handsome silver jewel case and a sparkling five-dollar gold piece. The guests were Misses Maude Scott, Arma Belle Gibson, Francina Robinson, Helen Brown, Beatrice Turner, Theodore Primas, Louis Jennings, Olof C. Collins, Herman P. Socks of Pittsburgh, Miss Willie Curre and George Collins of Sewickley, and Ulysses Walters of Washington, Pa. Entertained Mrs. Chas. James. Mr. and Mrs. John Pulpress entertained Mrs. Chas. James of Latrobe, who was in the city on Thursday to attend the Charity club meeting of which club she is a member. A dinner party was given in her honor by the Pulpresses at their beautiful residence on Thursday evening and a few friends outside of the family were present. Charity Club. The club-met at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Stanton, Clayburn street, Thursday afternoon, and all arrangements were made to furnish as many Christmas baskets as possible to deserving poor families. This is a very worthy undertaking and they desire to enlarge on their first effort last Christmas. Any person desiring to help the good cause can leave anything to fill up these baskets at the Courier office by Thursday of next week. The hostess served a very nice luncheon after the business meeting. Elks Banget. Local Elks banquetted at their rest in Fulton street on Monday night in honor of T. Gillis Nutter, attorney, grand esteemed leading knight of Charleston, W. Va., and in memory of their departed brothers. A menu consisting of blue points a la Brown, olives, gherkins, consume in Dickson, ham, current jelly Boswell, potato salad au Hilton, turkey, cranberry jellitime au Hughes, celery, pickles, roquefort cheese, Bent's water crackers toasted, coffee, French rois and cigars. Some of Pittsburgh's leading citizens were among the honored guests. THE COURIER The secretary of the Colored Men's Branch B. M. C. A. wishes to explain that by reason of a clerical oversight several persons, who have already paid their building Fund subscription have received a copy of the recent circular letter intended for those only who have not yet paid. The regular Sunday Men's meeting last Sunday was led by George Gentry of the committee of management. The usual meeting will be held at the building this Sunday at 4 o'clock. All men are invited. Last Sunday night a splendid group of men assembled at the branch and after a light repast listened to string-words from the chairman, H. Anderson, R. L. Vann, L. A. Hamilton, Earl Sams, S. R. Rosemond and others, touching the matter of collecting the balance of unpaid building fund pledges. President Ralph W. Harbison of the Young Men's Christian Association of Pittsburgh, has appointed the following men to the committee of management of the. Colored Men's Branch for the ensuing year: Hezekiah Anderson, P. L. Anderson, Robert H. Logan, Samuel R. Rosemond, Robert L. Vann, George Gentry, W. H. S. Rodgers, John Strocher, D. M. Blair, William Mathers, Louis Alex, Hamilton, C. W. Posey. Hezekiah Anderson was named as chairman to succeed himself. At the meeting of the committee Tuesday night, the following officers were elected: L. A. Hamilton, vice president; R. A. L. treasurer; Sam'l R. Rosemond, recording secretary. The one gigantic task to which the committee of management proposes to address its self at once with all its might is the collection of all pledges due by colored citizens to the building fund. Not even during the recent campaign did a more splendid spirit of determination exist than that which now dominates the 12 men into whose hands are committed the destinies of our branch. If ever the colored citizens stood face to face with a most significant challenge, it is now, to stand back of these mep and pay every outstanding dollar of the 12,766 subscribed, not one-half of which has yet been paid. Every man piedged himself to make the utmost sacrifice in order to help this special campaign to a successful issue. All subscribers will be urged to pay up by February 1, 1912. ELKS CROWD BEHHEL CHURCH ELKS CROWD BEHHEL CHURCH Bethel church, which holds 1,500 people, was packed to the doors last Sunday night with members and friends of the Iron City Lodge of Elks, who held their memorial services. Festoons and bunting of the lodge colors and a profusion of palms, together with the uniforms of the lodgers gave beauty and due impressiveness to the occasion. Hon. T. Gillis Nutter, Grand Esteemed Leading Knight of Charleston, W. Va., was the visiting speaker. Others who spoke were Exalted Ruler C. W. Gant, T. D. Pace, Rev. P. A. Scott and Wm. M. Randolph, assistant city solicitor. The music, also, was a feature. Bethel choir, augmented by the Elks Cornet band, furnished attractive numbers. Three solosists, Miss Mayme Frazier, Edward Parker and Olff Collins of Olean, N. Y., contributed acceptably to the very interesting program of the evening. OBITUARY Died-Harvey Strothers at his late residence, 628 Watt street, at 6 a.m. Monday last. Mr. Strothers' was a member of Warren M. E. church. Mr. Strothers was aged 62 and a member of St. Luke's lodge. Funeral services were held from Warren M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. . Rev. L. A. Virgil officiated. He is survived by a wife, two daughters, a brother and many friends. BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL. Washington A. A. defeated Alen- town A. A. at basketball at the Wash- ington park gymnasium on Thursday, score 1:51. The victors now claim the junior championship of Westeden Pennsylvania. They are the only colored team of that class in this sec- tion. A challenge is issued to all junior teams to meet them. Managers desiring games address Wm. Brad- ley, captain, 1216 Whtcomb street, city or city Grant 2670. Under the sole direction of Manager Walter Carey, the Collins Tigers football team have made a brilliant record the past season. They have met some of the fastest amateur teams in this county. By their performances they lay claim to the colored amateur championship of the county, having suffered no defeats and playing two tie games. Following are the record and players: Collins Tigers 16, Homestead Grays 0; Collins Tigers 32, Columbia A. A. 0; Collins Tigers 6, Bessemer Antlers 6; Collins Tigers 11, Fulton Tigers 0; Collins Tigers 38, Herron A. C. 0; Collins Tigers 10, Delaney Rifles 10; Collins Tigers 11, Homewood A. C. 0; Collins Tigers 36, Fulton Tigers 0; Walter Carey, manager, and Wm Webb, ends; George Bell, "Pretty" Bullett and A. Babbits, tackles; Andrew Keys, "Fant Gant" guards; Richard Jorges, quarterback; C. Posey; Joe Pinnie, hallback; James Dorsey, fullback; Wm. Galos, Christ Dorsey, center. The Y, M, C, A, defeated the Home- stad Independents in their first game of the season on Tuesday evening, by a score of 64 to 24, the first half ending 21 to 1 in favor of the Y, M, C, A, Clark and C Posey made several Cruise shots. Cumbetland Posey's full goal shooting featured. He had 12 goals from the field. Line up: Y, M, C, A. Homestead. C. Posy .....Barner. Summitations—Hall for Lee, Rick man for Clark, Belle for Dorssey, Field goals—C. Posy 4. Clark 2. Lee 2. Hall 4. Rickmond 5. Belle 1. Cumberland Posy 1. Dorssey 2. Havisan 6. Evans 2. Schmidt 3. Whefelt 1. All are invited to see a game between Y. M. C. A. and South Side champions on Friday, December 22, 1911, at Wash- ington park Gym from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission free. Challenge- or games will be received by writing J. R. Mahoney, manager, either at 11 Shetland avenue or Loendil club, city. Tom Granger will go South to get some baseball practice for his next season's work with the Iron City A.C. When on the Hill Top stop in to see Jones & Moyer, 2012 Wylie avenue. A new line of postcards. Courier's always on sale. Drop notes in the news box. F. Steptoe will go behind the bat for Iron City next season. BRADDOCK, PA. (By Mary C. Hamilton.) Bell Phone 201-R. P. and A. Phone 895-1. Mrs. Annie Hughens spent Thanksgiving in Youngstown, returning home on Friday, the 8th. Mrs. Hughens reports a very pleasant trip. Rev. Dr. J. H. Dwelle of the New Hope Baptist church spent two or three days in Donora last week among friends. Thadus Hines has returned to his home at Louisiana county, Virginia, on account of his health and at the request of his mother. The illustrated sermons at the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church last Sunday night was largely attended and appreciated by all who witnessed it. The members and friends of the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church gave Rev. Dr. J. E. Morris a surprising and very agreeable donation on Wednesday evening; the 6th, after prayer meeting. Mrs. Lillian Mitchell of Hawkins avenue is still on the sick list. News has just reached us that Aunt Mahalo Brown departed this life on Tuesday, December 12, at her daughter's home, in Detroit, Mich. Miss Gertrude Gean Miller arrived home from Wilberforce, O., last week. She has returned on account of the afflicted condition of her mother. She immediately did that which all young people ought to do, connect themselves with the Christian church. We trust that this breaking of the gospel we may be the means of many others being gathered into the fold. Lewis Alexander, who has been confined to his bed for some weeks with pneumonia, is out once more and expects to take charge of his barber shop next week. John Nowling of Mill street, who was in an auto wreck some two weeks ago and was badly crippled up, is out again. Owing to the fact that the editor is calling for all communications to be in by noon Tuesday next week. I ask that the notes be handed to me sooner.—Agent All persons being in debt to the Courier will kindly pay up in full on or before the first of the year.—Agent. Rev. S. A. Williams of Sewickley, was in Braddock last Sunday accompanied by Mrs. Lucy Jones. Aunt Tee, the sister of Mrs. Mary Stevenson of Sixth street, will make her home in Braddock with Mrs. Stevason. Aunt Tee has for years lived in Pittsburgh. BANKIN, PA. (By Mrs. Mary C. Hamilton.) Bell Phone 210-R Braddock. P. and A. Phone 951-5, Braddock. Chief S. W. Hall of the Pittsburgh division of the U. O. T. R., paid a debt of long standing to Mrs. Renolds of Center street, Braddock. The payment was a public affair and it took place at the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Fourth street. The amount received by Mrs. Renolds was $75 for a six month's membership. All persons being in debt to the Courier must pay up in full on or before the first of the year.—Agent. The Carantion banquet given at the Mt. Olive Baptist church by the Barton Fountain of St. Luke's of Braddock, was a grand social and financial affair. The house was packed. SEWICKLEY AMATEUR MINSTREL COMPANY TO BE RE-ORGANIZED—MUCH ACTIVITY IN THE LODGES. (By Teddy.) After the holidays it is planned to revive the concert company which was known four years ago as "The Colored Aristocracy Minstrels," composed both male and female performers selected from our local talent. All the old favorites procurable will again be seen on the stage. We lament the death of one, A. Goodman, a comedian. A few others have left the town. There is an abundance of new talent, some with professional experience. There will be original music acts. They will rehearse for several weeks. The jubilee concert held at St. Mathews church on Thursday evening was a grand success in spite of the inclement weather. On Tuesday evening, December 5, three young men were initiated into, and became brave Knights of Pythians of the Sewickley Star No. 40. They were as follows: John Bond, Jas Mathews, Jr., and Marshall Jackson. There were several visiting brethren from lodges in Pittsburgh to help them to understand the mysteries of Knighthood. William H. Brown is C. C. The work on the new St. Mathews A. M. E. Zion church is fast nearing completion and the nearer finished it is the more it discloses the fact that it will be a strictly up-to-date structure with all conveniences. A large dining room, kitchen, reception room, ladies' reclining and cloak room, etc. All will be neatly furnished. This building will be dedicated about the middle or the later part of January. The installation of new officers of the St. John's lodge of Masons took place December 4. Those installed also as follows: Edward Crawford, W. M. John Budding, Sr. W.; Joseph Carrington, Jr. W.; William Mossett, Treasurer; Jas Mathews, Jr. secretary; Albert Brown, Senior Deacon; Frank Whitlock, Jr. Deacon. After the ceremony the lodge was banqueted to a very sumptuous repast by the new officers. Frank Whitlock is receiving congratulations from his friends and they report him an inch or so taller since the stork left a fine twelve-pound boy at his home. Mother and baby are doing well. 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This will be easy Christmas money for somebody. Get busy. AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (Alma) Dr. W. L. Lee returned home from the south last Thursday and reports having a pleasant trip. Miss Mamie Frazier was a visitor at the V. C. E. society Sunday even- ing and gave an interesting report of the international C. E. convention, which convened in Atlantic City. Ar- rangements were made to hold a Union C. E. missionary meeting at Brown's chapel on the third Sunday in February, 1912. The candle light service was impressive. The Little Builders entertained a small audience last Sunday evening with a sacred play. Madam Ella Wright Pleasant, the noted elocutionist, pleased a large audience last Thursday evening. Her rendition of Paul Laurence Dunbar's "Mellissa" and "The Party" was in a style all her own. The "Scottish Martyr, Margaret," was a beautiful and pathetic selection taken from the days of the Reformation. The Y. W. M. society served a chicken supper in the lecture room. Don't forget to wear your white flower when you attend services Sunday. Preaching in the morning, Special program at three o'clock. Brown chapel will be represented by Miss Mary Anderson, paper; Miss Margary Harps, solo. Miss Lavine Harding, the songbird, will be herd at 8 p.m. "Ten Virgins," pautomime, will conclude the evening's exercises. The Howard Female Cadets and Household of Ruth Cadets in competitive drill Thursday evening. December 21. The lady selling the most tickets will receive a gold-headed umbrella. Mrs. Emma Lewis is home and is looking weil. She had undergone an operation at the Mercy hospital several weeks ago. Rambert, son of Dr. Lee, is quite ill at the parsonage. Last Sabbath was a red letter day at Brown Chapel church. The day was observed as "Girl's Day" or white carnation day. All the services were conducted by the girls. In the morning Miss Florence Fairfax was mistress of ceremonies. She filed her position, most charming. Miss Martha Burgess, the little girl evangelist, preached morning and evening, and services were very immersive and touching. Two young girls came forward and knelt at the altar for prayer. The girls, fifty-seven in number, robed in white and wearing white carnations, marched into the church at each service. The girls junior choir furnished the music, singing and evening, and the girls senior choir sang in the afternoon. Mrs. Louise Anderson was mistress of ceremonies in the afternoon and Miss Daisy Peterson in the evening. All the services were largely attended. In the evening there was scarcely standing room in the large auditorium. The church was parked with an appreciative audience. The girls certainly did credit, to themselves. The afternoon program, conducted by Louise Anderson, was excellent. Miss Martha Burgess, the girl evangelist, held the large audience morning, spellbound with her wonderful credit. The people marveled at her. Miss Daisy Peterson deserves credit for the dignified manner in which she discharged her duties as mistress of ceremonies in the evening. The whole day was a grand success, spiritually and financially. The total amount raised was one hundred and forty-seven dollars and thirty-three cents, for which the girls desire to thank all who contributed, the girls from the various churches who assisted them on the program and the Misses. Eda and Marietta Byers from the Taboracle Baptist church, who acted as usher in the afternoon and Misses Zenovia Bush and Willa Boyce, who favored them with such a sweet duet and all the members and friends. The young ladies were representatives of Metropolitan Baptist church. Miss Martha Williams of Avery Mission, acted as usher in the afternoon. Miss Madeline Williams of Avery Mission, acted as assistant secretary to Miss Olive Howard and her kindness shall never be forgotten by the girls and her friends of Brown Chapel. Many thanks to all who assisted. Mrs. R. H. Morris, manager of the girls' day is receiving many thanks and congratulations for the amiable way she conducted the whole affair, Miss Irane Wilson, at the close of the services, made at presentation speed and presented the sum of $144.32 to Joseph Washington, one of the trustees of the church. He accepted it on behalf of the trustees. So the girls' day closed. It will go down upon history as one of the greatest days ever witnessed at Brown Chapel. Mrs. Shorter, Mrs. Frazier, Mrs. Newells and Mrs. Lavada Norris, of Braddock, attended the girls' rally on last. Sabbath at Brown Chapel. Grand concert and musicale given by the Board of Ushers o' Brown Chapel church, North Side, Pittsburgh, Thursday evening, December 21. Some of the best talent of the city has been solicited. Come early and enjoyed a pleasant evening, as a first class program has been arranged. Admission cents. George Howard, president; Marshall Stevenson, secretary; Herbert Crangleton, chairman. Mrs. R. H. Morris of 25 May花街, street E, End, entended the Women's Mite Missionary society on Friday afternoon. Quite a large number were present. Amons them the president, Mrs. Isabelle Tanner Temple, of the Women's Mite Missionary society of the Pittsburgh conference. She delivered an address to the ladies. After the business was completed the hostess served a delicious dinner consisting of chicken and gravy, hot biscuits, mashed potatoes, peas, slaw, fruit, gelatine, nibisco and coffee, candy and fruit. The ladies returned Mrs. Morris a vote of thanks for her hospitality and left for home thinking. of the delightful time they had enjoyed. Rev. Dr. R. H. Morris, pastor of Brown Chapel, made a flying trip to Cleveland. O., on last Wednesday morning to visit his son, returning on Thursday. Mrs. Annie Johnson of 404 West Jefferson street, entertained the Junior Mite Missionary with a very nice lunch the colors being pink and white. Mrs. Temple president of the W. M. M. society, gave a beautiful talk... The society is proproper nicely. Eucld Avenue A. M. E. CHURCH Eucld Avenue A. M. E. CHURCH By Mme Haita. Lost Sabbath was the first quarterly meeting of this conference year. The presiding elder being absent Dr. D. S. Bentley preached in the morning, Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church at 3:30 p. m. and Rev. D. S. Bentley preached again in the evening. The ladies of the Mite Missionary society are requested to be present at their regular meeting on Monday evening, December 18. An excellent program will be rendered by members of the Booker T. Washington Literary society on Tuesday evening, December 19, 1911, before the Arnett Literary and Historical society of Euclid Avenue church. In addition to this the following persons will appear on the program from Euclid; Address; Rev. J. L. Winston; select reading by Miss Pearl Spurock; solo, Miss Ora Hawkins; paper, Miss Sadie Crawford; "string music by the Grant brothers. The public is cordially invited to be present next Tuesday. Mrs. Luther Lawson of Hooveriel street, highly entertained the S. S. F. club at kar residence on Wednesday evening. After the business of the club was transacted a program was rendered. The hostess then served a sumptuous repast. The Violet Art club was very highly entertained at the residence of Mrs. Mayme McWhithers, 2639 Wylie avenue, on Friday, December 8. Covers were laid for twelve. Beside the members of the club Mrs. Trusty, Mrs. McRae and Mrs. Woodruff were also present. Invitations are out for the third reception of the Violet Art club at Frazier and Brown's hall on Thursday evening, December 21, 1911, to entertain the husbands of the members of the club Bethel A. M. E. Church Bethel A. M. E. Church The services last Sabbath were in every way interesting. The pastor, Rev. Scott, delivered an eloquent and instructive sermon in the morning to a large and appreciative audience. At the close of the sermon three persons united with the church, making thirty-five new members received in the brief period. Dr. Scott has had charge of this work here. In the evening the Elks of Pittsburgh held memorial services an account of which appears in the local column, which was an affair long to be remembered. The offerings during the day were nearly one hundred dollars. Dr. John Hurst of Washington, D.C., the financial secretary of the A.M. E. church, paid Rey. C. A. Scott a pleasant car while attending the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ here this week. He was shown through Bethel church and expressed his admiration for the federal and capacious auditorium, disclaring that the only thing now needed to a large pipe organ. The Richard B. Harrison recital at Bethel last Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Adult Bible class was a most delightful affair and was witnessed by a good sized audience. Next Sunday, December 17, is quarterly meeting day at Bethel. Preparations are made for very interesting and profitable services. At 11 a.m. love feast will be conducted by this pastor. At 11 a.m. the new presiding elder, Dr. T. J. Askew, will preach At 3 p.m. the holy communion will be observed with special cermon by Rev. S. A. Virgil of Warren M. E. church. The famous Braddock A. M. E. choir at this service and nearly a dozen visiting ministers with members of their congregations will take part. The pastor will preach on a special subject in the evening, and receive new members into the church. The R. L. Vann Glee club will give a classical recital at this church on Tuesday evening, December 19. when addresses will be delivered by some of Pittsburgh's prominent attorneys. The musical features will include some of the best talent in this city and vicinity. On Sunday evening, December 24, the Young Ladies' Culture club, under the direction of Misses Estelle Wells, and Mary V. Turner, assisted by the church choir and other brilliant talent, will hold a grand sacred concert, appropriate to the season. The indications are that this will be one of the beautiful services ever rendered in this church. Evangelistic meetings will open at this church on Monday evening, January 1, and continue two or three weeks. The pastor will be assisted by several other ministers and Christian workers. Don't forget the annual New Year's dinner to be given at Bethel A. M. E church, corner of Wyle and Elm street, Monday, January 1, 1912. Misses Mary Turner and Estell Wells are in charge of the dining room. Every person knows the ability of these young ladies. Nuf Ced. Come and get your turkey dinner for 25 cents and help us. ALLEN CHAPEL North Side. Quarterly meeting was held last Sunday at the above named church. The presiding elder, Rev. W. D. Temple, D. D., was present all day and probed both morning and evening. Rev. T. E. Wilson from South Side probed at 3 p.m. Quite a number of ministers were present in the afternoon and a great spiritual coast was enjoyed all day. Quarterly conference was held Monday evening. The presiding elder commended the reports and everything moved along nicely. The presiding elder and wife, Mrs. Temple, were present at Sunday school and both made very encouraging remarks. Mrs. Florence Brown, who has been on the sick list for some time has been at her daughter's, Mrs. Elliott, in Lake street since Thanksgiving. Last Sunday being quarterly meeting day at Allen chapel, was a high day in Zion. The attendance was good at three services. The new presiding elder was present and delivered two soul-sounding sermons which were highly enjoyed by all. At 3 p.m. Rev. T. E. Wilson of South Side, preached the communion sermon. He held the audience spacious and the holy spirit visited each heart. Twelve pastors were present, representing their various flocks. It was good to be there. On Monday night the presiding elder, Rev. N. D. Temple, held the quarterly conference and all departments were reported. The quarter was short, yet there was seen progress. The presiding elder commended the work highly, and was greatly pleased with things generated Mrs. Temple worshipped at Allen Chapel on Sunday and was greeted very cordially by all. The Ladies' Ald society meets on Monday evening of each week at the parsonage and all members are expected to be present. Good work being done. The choir is on full on Sunday and rendered some very choice selections quarterly meeting occasion. The presiding elder spoke very commendatory of the choice of selections. Remember that on Monday evening, December 18, Madam E. W. Pleasant of Philadelphia will give a dramatic entertainment at Allen Chapel under the auspices of the Stewardess. Come, see and hear her. Mrs. Brydle Crunkelton and family are much better and she is able to be out to resume her duties at church again. All were pleased to greet her on Sunday. Several ministers were visitors at the parsonage this week. Rev. E. R. Bazier is very popular with all, both ministers and laity. On Monday evening the superintendent and teachers met and arranged the program for the school for Xmas night. A fine time is expected. The pastor has introduced the envelope system of contributing in the church. All seem to be pleased with it. Trinity Baptist Church Our Sunday's worst: ast Sunday was opened by a lively Sunday school lesson, conducted by, Deacon A. Peaks. At 11 o'clock L. E. Hall, the pastor, spoke on the subject, "The Word of God." At 6:30 p. m. Deacon John Taylor opened the B. Y. P. U. service and had an interesting meeting. All regret very much the accident that the president of the B. Y. P. U. Mr. Hundley, met with and we are glad to hear that he is improving nicely. At 8:30 o'clock Dr. Hall again preached on the subject, "I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel." We cordially invite everyone to attend our prayer meeting on each Thursday night of the week, and join us in receiving the benefit of the lectures on the "Psalms." Tuesday, December 19th, we take up the 4th Psalm. All are welcome. St. Paul A.M.E. Church South Side. The Independent Band of Pittsburgh, gave an excellent band concert before a large audience at St. Paul on Thanksgiving night. Many were the compliments and favorable comments of those present. The concert Thanksgiving night was a success. South Side is becoming stirred as it has not been for years by the forceful sermons of Rev. Wilson and the grand music furnished by the choir. Since James E. Jones returned as superintendent of the Sunday school, new life has been infused and the attendance is increasing. Mrs. Bessie Robinson makes a great manager. Her management of the Thanksgiving affair was very successful. Next Sunday, December 17, will be trustees day. Special collection. The Sunday school is preparing for a Christmas cantata. St. Paul is observing 'Girls' day on December 24 under the management of Miss Esther Monroe. The stewards wii act as aids on Girls day. Rev. F. A. Scott, will be present all day, December 17, to aid Rev. Wilson in the trustee rally. Miss Ether Monroe was a caller on Anna Gibson on Sunday. The members of the church gave Rev. Wilson a donation. "Fifty Lucre" in Truth. The English system is to destroy all bills returning to the Bank of England, no matter how brief has been their life in circulation. In this manner they keep their money reasonably clean, but in this country we keep it in circulation until it is in tatters and incrusted with the gods only know what. 8mall Girl's Protest Little Marma's father employed help who spoke Norwegian, which Marma could not understand. One day her mother and mother and were spelling what in their conversation Marma was not to comprehend. With a little sniff she said: "I don't, like spelling; just like Norwegian." Rice Water Wash six ounces of rice, add to it two quarts c boiling water, and three ounces of raisins, boil very gently for half an hour, strain. This will be found a capital drink to give to children when there is any indication of diarrhoea. Vixing Paint. Is there anything more interesting in life than mixing paint, putting in black to darken it, yellow to lighten it, vermilion to make it bright, and green to see what happens?—Atlantic Monthly. Help Yourself If you want to become intelligent you must take your own little pitcher to the well of knowledge and dip it in yourself. Lace Known to the Ancients. Lace was known in Venice at an early period. It was not unknown to the Greeks and Romans. To protect the native article its importation into England was prohibited in 1483. PUTTING ON THE FINKSHING TOUCHES ```markdown ``` First Christmas Observance THE COURIER. PUTT THE FINKSHI Christmas Legends LL around the season of the Cofsing of Love as a little Child there have sprung legends and be lief like blossoms in ALL around the season of the Cofing of Love as a little Child there have sprang legends and beliefs, like blossoms in a gracious clime, which testify with subtlety to the depth of the appeal of the birth of Christ. Here divinely spiritual symbolism and there sweet human tenderness and pathos appear, and, blended, they evidence the world's belief that this was both Son of Man and Son of God. An Irish legend tells that, on Christmas eve, the Christ-Child wanders out in the darkness and cold, and the peasants still put lighted candles in their windows to guide the sacred little feet, that they may not stumble on their way to their homes. And in Hungary the people go yet further in their tenderness for the Child, they spread feasts and leave their doors open that He may enter at His will, while throughout Christendom there is a belief that no evil can touch any child who is born on Christmas eve. The legend which tells how the very hay which lined the manger in which the Holy Babe was laid put forth-living red blossoms at midwinter at the touch of the Babe's body could only have arisen from belief in the renewal of life through the Lord of Life. NOTHER of those spiritual parables is the legend of the Christmas rose, and it tells how good things, fit for giving, spring up ready to the hand which earnestly desires to give to the Child. It is said that a certain maiden of Bethlehem was so poor that she had nothing to give to the Babe to whom kings brought wealth from afar, and, as she stood, longing and mourning, angel appeared to her, saying: "Look at thy feet, beneath the snow," and lo! on obeying the maiden found that a new flower had miraculously spring up and blossomed at her needs. Every since then, runs this story, this exquisite flower, with its snowy petals just touched by suggestions of pinkish bloom, is to be found at this season; and, indeed, its half-opened cups are like challenges of love, and its fully-spread petals are like a happy innocence, fit symbols for the gifts for the Babe of spotless innocence, whose heart was the vessel of love. Christmas Eve Legends. HERE are several exceedingly touching legends concerning bells, which are heard ringing from buried cities and villages at this season. One belongs to a village near Raleigh, in Nottinghamshire, and the story runs that once, where there is now but a valley, there was a village which, with every trace of life and habitation, had been swallowed by an earthquake; but ever since, at Christmas, the bells of the buried church are heard to ring as of old. A similar legend is told of Preston, in Lancashire, and yet another and First Christmas Christmas gets its name from the mass celebrated in; the early days of the Christian church in honor of the birth of Christ, its first solemnization having been ordered by Pope Telesphorus. This was in or before the year 138, for in that year Pope Telesphorus died. Christmas gets its name from the mass celebrated in the early days of the Christian church in honor of the birth of Christ, its first solemnization having been ordered by Pope Telesphorus. This was in or before the year 138, for in that year Pope Telesphorus died. At first Christmas was, what is known as a movable feast, just as Easter is now, and owing to misunderstandings was celebrated as late as April or May. In the fourth century an ecclesiastical investigation was or- more moving one comes from the Netherlands. It is said that the city of Been was notorious for its black and shameless, sins, as well as renowned for its beauty and magnificence. To the Sodom of the middle ages came our Savior on one anniversary of his birth, and went as a beggar from door to door, but not one in all that Christmas keeping city gave the Master of the abundance. Sin he saw rampant on every side, but not a trace of Christmas bounty and good will, and he called to the sea, which, as of old, obeyed his voice, and Been, the city of sin, was buried deep, clean out of sight, beneath the waves. But ever at Christmas up from beneath the covering waters comes the sweet calling of church bells buried in Been. It is a legend which appears to tell in parable that nothing which ever belonged to the Christ, and was dedicated to his service, is ever wholly lost from him and alienated from service; that ever and again something of their inherent beauty and compelling sweetness rises from the depths through all seeming ruin. IT is not so many centuries ago since there was that holy thorn at Glastonbury which blossomed every Christmas, and so ran the legend, had done ever since St. Joseph of Arimathea, having come as apostle to Britain, and, landing at Glastonbury, had stuck his staff of dry hawthorn into the soil, commanding it to put forth leaves and blossoms. This the staff straightway did, and thereby was the king converted to the Christian faith, the faith which preached life from death. The holy thorn of Glastonbury flourished during the centuries until the civil wars. During those it was unrooted; but several persons had had trees growing from cuttings from the original tree, and those continued to bloom at the Christ-season, just as their parent, which had grown from St. Joseph's staff, had bloomed. And about the middle of the 18th century it was recorded in the Gentleman's Magazine how the famous holy thorn would not design to recognize the new style calendar, which had then come into force but would persist in blooming as of old on old Christmas day! In those days the anniversary of the advent of the Babe had certainly meant more to the common people than merely a time for feasting and revelry, for giving and receiving; it had been also a season for holy observances, for they refused to go to church on New Christmas day, the holy thorn not being in blossom. So serious became the trouble that the clergy found it prudent to announce that Old Christmas day should also be kept sacred as before. Only another story of men's weak, superstitious minds? True, perhaps; but they are better who evidence some spiritual weakness than those who wallow in the wholly material, and when we cease to be careful of the cup and the platter, we become not over careful of their contents. "I know. He says things that he doesn't really mean. He got mad at me once and called me a poet." as Observance dered, and upon the authority of the tables of the censors in the Roman archives December 25 was agreed upon as the date of the Savior's nativity. Tradition fixed the hour of birth at about midnight, and this led to the celebration of a midnight mass in all the churches, a second at dawn and a third in the later morning. Making Sure of His Vegetable "Are you going to start a garden next year?" "I am not," replied the luckless amateur. "Next year, instead of burrying good stuff in the ground, I'm going to eat it." CHURCH NOTICES. CHURCH NOTICES. BETHLEHEM, A. M. R. CHURCH former Wylie avenue and Einst street Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 1:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 P. M. Class meeting, Friday, 8 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 287 Grant ST. AUGUSTIN'S MEMORIAL MISSION. 119 Jackson St. N. B. Peg. Sunday services, 10:45 A. M. and 8:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Chur, 40 Arthur Street. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 3 p. m.; Varrick C. B. Society, 6:30 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communion services every first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. EULID AVENUE A. M. R. CHURCH Cormer Bacolid avenue and Harvard street Pittaway Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Sun Say; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Alas Endeavor League, 6:20 p. m.; evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Sunday. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M. lally except Monday. Telephone, 1764-B Highland. BODMAN ST. BAPFIST CHURCH East End, Pittsburgh, Pa. Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m. Pastor's Study at church from 12 to 3 p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 p. m. and 7:45 p. m. REV. O. S. SIMMS, D.D. Pastor, 630 Thompson street Bell Phone, 2897-W Highland. Payne A. M. E. Church Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Ann. Endeavor league, 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. T. Taggart, pastor. Mt. Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion second Sunday in each month. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. Highland Baptist church—Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; communion fourth Sunday in each month; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Rev. C. J. Wells, pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday night; communion every third Sunday in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Young people's Christian Endeavor. 7 p. m. Wednesday night prayer meeting. 8 Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A, M. M. church, Hennlock and Boyle streets North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10:30; Sunday school, 3:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p.m. REV. R. H. MORRIS, Pastor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston Avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday school, 10 p.m. Seats free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. REV. F. A. SOUTT, Palmer 126 Walnut street, Bellevue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. H. A. Virgil, Pastor Telephone: 114S-R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Epworth League, 6 p. m. Evening service, 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Trustees' meeting the second and fourth Monday nights of each month. A. M. E. Zion Church. A. M. E. Zion Church Services every Sunday at 11:30, evening 8:00. Sunday school 12:30, literary every Tuesday at 8:00 p. m. Rev. Ware, pastor. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH North Side, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZIER. Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tioga and Dumfarnell Street. B. P. Cornbash, B. D. Pastor. Services—Sabbath, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. Young People's meeting, 7 p. m. Sabbath school, 2:20 p. m. Prayer meetings, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. UNIONTOWN, Pa Mt. Olivet b Baptist Church—Rev Thompson, pastor—Preaching at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m., and preaching at 7:45 p. m. Zlion A. M. E. church—Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching, 1045 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. R. society, 6:30 p. m.; preaching, 7:45 p. m. Mt. Rose Baptist church—Rev Thomas Ford, pastor—Preaching, 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; preaching, 7:45 p. m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1911. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. M. Anderson, D. D., pastor-prescribing 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; prescribing 7:45 p. m. Waymen A. M. E. Preston avenue Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, No. 126 Bellevue, Pa. Good Hope Baptist Church Services. Fifty-fourth and Penn Avenue. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Prayer meeting, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Wednesday. Official meeting. Thursday, before soon Sunday, 8 p. m. Church meeting. Friday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Communion services every second Sunday at 3 p. m. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sunday, school teachers' meeting every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Messer, D. D. Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church Hours, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., Wednesday and Frid- day. Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services at Baskithem Baptist Church, McKeasport, Pa. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; B. Y. R. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Saunders, pastor. St Paul's A. M. E. Church, McKeasport. Preaching at 2 p. m., sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian endeavor at 6 p. m and preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Young, pastor. The People's Mission, Wilkinsburg order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m. the Javeneh Missionary band at 3:30 p. m. preaching at 7:45 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting. Bell Phone 5927 Highland. 6321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa... If You Want RESULTS You can get them by advertising in this paper. It reaches the best class of people in this community. Use this paper if you want some of their business. Use This Paper The Pittsburgh Courier is the only Afro-American Newspaper published in Greater Pittsburgh Read It. It is your paper. 'Praise, but Don't Practice.' In their admiration for the golden rule some people allow distance to lend enchantment to the view. Daily Reminder. No better day than this on which to follow Walt Whitman's example to loaf and invite your soul, provided your soul will accept the invitation. At least you can loaf. Eviden / He Was salous. A strange plea for divorce was unsuccessfully put forward in the French courts recently, by a man who complained that his wife had allowed her photographs to be used on picture postcards against his will. Of all the canna which are called in this canning world, though the cant of hypocrites may be the worst, the cant of criticism is the most tormenting—Laurence Sterne. Lined N at With Bank Notes. A pair of swallows of Fleberbrunn, in the Tyrol, have stone a number of tenkronen bank notes to lime their nests. Fixing Prices of Diamonds. The prices of polished diamonds are controlled by prices of the rough stones and are really made in London. Everybody who rinks magazines keeps new- papers, but everybody who peels newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the problem to reach the people of this community. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1911. SECRET SOCIETY NOTICES GRAND LODGE OF H. Seventh Masonic district—Brother Morton, M. W. G. W. J. Warden and District Court Grand Master, 61 Miller street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mt. Moriah No. 36—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Frederic B. Lee, W. M., Edward W. Johnson, secretary. St. John's No. 50. Sewickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Matthews, Jr., secretary. Star West No. 62—Stated meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel W. M.; Marion W. Hall, secretary. King Solomon Lodge No. 78, New Brighton — Stated meeting, second Wednesday each month. Alexander Webster, W. M.; James W. Butler, secretary. Prince Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falls—Stated meeting third Saturday each month. Jeremiah Holding, W. M. Lewis Jr., secretary. St. Thomas No. 13—W. A. Morrison, W. M.; Nelson J. Miles, secretary. St.裁持 first Thursday. Monessen No. 79. Monessen-Jullus Smith. W. M.; Ashboy Boyer, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eukka No. 53. Bellevue-Stated communication second Wednesday each month. Elizabeth No. 88. Elizabeth-Joseph Bell. W. M.; Robert A. Batch, secretary. Stated meeting fourth Tuesday. Melt Pleszak No. 91. Uniontown, Pa. A. P. McClure, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Alpha Lodge No. 92. Pittburg- Frank R. Steard, W. M.; Herman secretary. Stated meeting third Tuesday. Progress Lodge, U. D.—W. S. Jenkins, W. M.; Wm. Washington, secretary. Stated meeting second Friday. Auxiliary No. 98 meets third Friday night of each month. Aseph Lodge, Connellville—Meeting night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Sandy McNeal, W. M.; James Strange, sec. Iron City Lodge No. 17, I. B. P. O. E. W.—Meets second and fourth Thursday, Elk Rest, 29 Fulton street. Chas. Gantt. E. R.; H. E. Brooks, F. Sec. North Side Lodge No. 124, I. B. P. O. E. W.—Meets second and fourth Tuesday, Fellows hall, corner Jackson and twin avenue. North Side, Fellows Hardy, E. R.; E. Harris, F. Sec. Greater Fittsburg Lodge 115, I. B. P. O. E. W.—Meets first and third Monday at Elk Rest, 6487 Franke town avenue. East End. Leme Paxton, E. R.; B. L. Rose, F. Sec. Ramesse Lodge 120, I. B. P. O. E. W.—Meets second and fourth Wednesday at Elk Rest, 706 Wood street. Wilkinsburg, F. Sec. Summitt Lodge No. 115, I. B. P. O. E. W. Meets first and third Friday at McClure hall, corner Main and Morgantown avenue, Unlontown, Pa. W. Winstown, E. R.; Geo. Brown, P. Sec. Coke City Lodge No. 126, Connellsville, Pa. Meets first and third Tuesday at Ek Rest, 123 E. Main street. Fenton Jackson, F. Sec. P. Sec. at No. 156, Bradford, Pa. Meets first and third Thursday 15 Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williams, E. R.; E. J. Enty, F. Sec. malta Commandary. Emilian commander, George Cogan; generalissimo, Samuel P. Buckner; captain general, David D. Richard; recoverer, Charles Richardson; treasurer, David W. Wagoner; senior warden, James C. Dews; junior warer charles, Charles Coy; standard bearer, John H. Thornton; sword bearer, Clarence Findley; warder, George Robinson; sentelel, Joshua Lincoln; prelate, Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D.; associate prelate, Rev. J. H. Dandridge ODD FELLOWS Meetings of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows' hall, Irwin avenue and Jackson street, North Side. Union Western Star Lodge, No. 1515, first and third Wednesday evenings. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stesenon, secretary, 54 McNaughter avenue. Allegheny Council, No. 232, fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1837 Irwin avenue. Household of Ruth, No. 56, first and third Friday evenings. Household of Ruth, No. 1784, second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs Byrdie Crankleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. Allegheny Patriarchy, No. 11, fourth Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. News. Items affecting these lodges please mail to The Pittsburgh Courtier. ENIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Smoky City No. 29. Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Fellows hall, North Side. James Mason, C. C. T. A. Wilson, K. of R. R. North Side Lodge, No. 124, L. B. P. O. E. of W. Meets at the Rest, 206 Robinson street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frazier, E. R.; Jesse W. Harris, F. E. Gen. J. B. Sweitzer Camp, No. 98 Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. Meets at morial hall, Fifth avenue, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. New Castle Lodge No. 38, K. of P. meets first and third Friday of each month. Alexander Williams, C. C. Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. Damon Lodge No. 28, K. of P. meets first and third Thursday each month at Odd Fellows hall, Wylie and Benton. Frederick C. Gould, C. C. Jas. A. Baldwin, K. of P. & S.; Jesse Harris, M. of F. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31 A. OF P. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Odd Fellows hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. Q. L. P. JACKSON, V. C. Swickley Star, No. 40, K. of P. meets first and third Tuesdays of each month on Beaver street. N. L. Young, C. C.; C. H. Pryor, K. of R. & S.; J. Alexander, M. of F. Dalton Lodge, No. 28, K. of P. meets first and third Tuesdays of each month at Fallowes Hall, corner Wylie and Benton. Frank R. Stewart, C. C.; James A. Baldwin, K. of R. & S.; Jesse W. Harris, M. of F. Household of Ruth, No. 56—Meets first and third Fridays in each month N. S. Pituzburg, Pa. Mrs. Mattie Sutton, W. R. Glass City lodge, 4322, G. U. of O. F., Charlerel, P. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. of R. 1413, Charlerel, P. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. L O OF 8T. LUKE8 J. K. Minor council, No. 91, I. O. of St. Luke meets first and third Thursday nights at Thirty-sixth and Butler streets. No. 257, Eastern Star council, meets first and third Monday nights, at Thirty-sixth and Butler streets. St. Elizabeth, No. 504, meets first and third Thursday nights at Odd Fellows' hall, corner Wylie avenue and Benton street. Richardson's White Rose, No. 725 meets second and fourth Thursday nights. Zenobia council, No. 766, meets first and third Monday nights. Keystone council, No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights. Homestead council, No. 694, meets second and fourth Tuesday nights. second and third Tuesday nights. Barton council, No. 694, Braddock, meets first and third Tuesday nights. Gen. J. B. Sweltzer camp meets on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers' Memorial hall, Fifth avenue. The Liberty Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, meets on first and third Mondays of each month at their lodge room, Room 142 E. P. Payne, Worthy Mason, 134 Flayel street, East End; Miss Sog, Booker, Worthy Recorder, 115 Lennon street, East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22, Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta hall, Sheraden street, East End. Hour of opening, 8 p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and B. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.—Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.; Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalissimo; Sir David D. Rheard, Gen.; Sir Willi W. Thornton, recorder; Jon W. Thornton, treasurer; Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D., prelate; Rev. J. H. Dandridge, assistant prelate; Sir Herman Socks, organist and musical director—Meets fourth Monday of each month at asylum, 6004 Center avenue, East End. IRON CITY COUNCIL Meets every first Monday at Odd Fellows' hall, Wylie, and Benton street. J. W. Anderson; secretary; J. T. Dorkins, W. M. Ester chapter No. 7. Order of the Eastern Star—Stated meeting third Thursday of each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. M.; Lucille Lewis, secretary. Naomi Tabernacle No. 39, Daughters of Tabor—Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month and Formers' hall, East End, Avenue. End End. Julia Tabb, H. P., 12 Mayflower street, East End; Massie Moore, V. R., 6328 Upland street, East End. NcKegasport, Pa. Glittering Diamond Tabernacle, No. 37, Daughters of Tabor, meets second Tuesday night of each month at 1118 Market street. Lily of the Valley Court of Calla tha, No. 267, meets first Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Market street. ELIZABETH, PA. Wainwright lodge, No. 45, K. of P. Brother A. T. Scott, C. C. Brother French E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Harper, prelate; Brother Wesley H. Stratton, M. of E.; Brother Charles S. Batch, M. of F.; Brother Stanley Sinnimons, K. of R. and S. Brother R. E. Greene, E. C.; Brother Charles H. Henderson, I. G. Brother George E. Saunards, O. G. Brother George E. Saunards, M. W. Brother Charles Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, V. C.; Brother Simmons, trustees; Brother French E. H. Greene was elected delegate to the grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2999 of G. U. of section as follows: Guardian Hiram Simmons; warden; James Bar- ber; noble grand; Oscar Goodrich; vice grand; Frank Sweeny; worthy chaplain; Rev. John Lotterbury; worthy treasurer; R. F. Batch; E. S. Ernest Moore; P. A. T. Freed; P. J. Harper; A. T. Scott; P. N. F. Joshua K. Burges; P. N. F. Jesse E. H. Greene; advocate; Jesse Greene; degree lecturers, Fred R. Batch and French E. H. Greene. WAYNESBURG, PA The most worshipful grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H. E. Workman, G. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. sr. warden; Richard Staples, G. Jr. warden; Jas.Lethwick, G. treasurer; La Royal Wilson, G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford, grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Trus, grand lecturer. The officers of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir Knights Joseph L. Thomas, M. E. grand commander; John W. Fisher, M. E. deputy grand commander; John D. Addison, general generalisings; J. William Walls, M. E. grand captain general; William H. Miller, M. E. grand secretary; Philip H. Edwards, M. E. grand treasurer. Deborah Tabernacle No. 41, I. O. of T. Daughters of Tabor, meet second and fourth Tuesday night in each month at odd Fellows hall, corner Beaver and Broad street, Swickley, Pa. Mrs Mattle F. Bowden, M. Mathieu F. Mrs F. Mrs G. H. Hallard, C. R.; Mrs R. H. Lee, V. R.; Mrs Lucy Blackson, C T. Steubenville, O. (By Stewart F. Cook.) W. T. Howard has sold his home and in the near future will leave for Los Angeles, Cal. The Mercy and help department of the Eworth league meet at the home of Mrs. Leila McCulloch on Monday night in a sewing circle and made aprons sold and made dresses which sold and the money put into the treasury for charity work. The hostess served the ladies with hot coffee and fried oysters and other delicacies. W. K. Braddon spent Sunday with friends in Wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian spent Sunday in Smithfield with Mrs. Edward West. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowman entertained Mrs. Grace Walker and children at Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 30. Mrs. Rhoda Higgins Wilson died at the home of her brother. Howard Higgins, at Columbus, on Tuesday evening, after a short illness. He remains were brought here on Friday for interment at the home of her Johnson John Mathews entertained the Reading club at his home in Deck street on Tuesday evening, December 5 WELLSVILLE The Ladies Sewing Circle gave under the leadership of Mrs. Smith and Johnson, two suppers for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. The First Baptist church is growing very fast. Rev. William Woodson, the pastor, has about 25 members at this writing and the church is hardly a month old. The Xmas dance will be given on Monday evening, December 25, 1911, admission will be the $1 per couple. Uncompanied ladies 50 cents. The music will be rendered by the finest orchestra of the State of Ohio. Come and bring your lady friend. Rev. Tate delivered an eloquent sermon on Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Cotton filled the A. M. E. church pulpit in East Liverpool on Sunday. Miss Olive Lyons spent a couple of her Monday evenings with Mrs. Estelle laecker of 1507 M street. Mr. Coffee had charge of Mr. and Mrs. Richerson's children last week while they visited relatives. Mr. Coffee would make a fine nurse, the old folks think. Youngstown, O. Mrs. Robert Mackey of West Federal street. Mrs. Goins' Williams, Harris Hall and Mrs. Bette Lacey are improving nicely at this writing. Richard Boggess spent Saratoga and Sunday, and Revanna. Oscar Lodge No. 4. K. P. added nine new members to their roil. Oscar Holm and Madame Dewin were in Akron on Sunday. John Clark of East Federal street, entertained a number of friends at their home on Friday. Charles 'Charles' twenty-third birthday. Music and games were the features of the evening. Lunch was served. Mr. Clark received a number of presents. Mrs. Margaret Degree of North Watt street, is able to about the house after the illness. Shepherd died in Erie, Pa. The deceased was a member of Logan Lodge No. 4. K. of P. youngstown. Gains Williams left to look after the remains. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rideau of Akron. O were the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Willey of West Maison last week. Moses Logan, Mrs. Hall of Stevensville, were the guests o. Mrs. K. Fischer last week. Joseph Smith died at his residence. 227 West Wood street, on Saturday morning. The deceased was born in Knoxville, Tenn, and came to Youngs town, about ten years ago. Mrs. Jack McFarland is the queen of her mother, Mrs. Reid of High street, recently. Louisa Edward Court of Calantha, No. 10, K of P, will add a number of New members to their roll on Wednesday evening, and all members are requested to be present at an early hour. Mrs. George Rodgers of Cleveland was the queen of Mrs. and Mrs. Harris's wedding week. A number of social functions were given in her honour. Mrs. Rodgers is a noted pianist. Robert Alexander Kerr of 114 Foster or street, died on Thursday evening at his residence after a short illness. Although in feeable health for a number of years, Mr. Kerr's condition did not become critical until Wednesday. From that time he sank rapidly. He was 57 years of age. He is survived by a widow Mrs. Lois Keer and three nieces Misses Louise, Mannah and Maran, at home, a sister, Mrs. Charles Dixon, a sister, Mrs. Marie and a number of other relatives and friends. Mr. Kerr had lived in Youngstown for 40 years. He was in the tailoring business. Miss Rhode Holmes and Remus Duff are on the sick list. THE COURIER AKRON O AKRON O (By Mary Broady.) Mrs. Wm. Branch, who fell last week and sustained a very painful injury is still confined to her home. Earl Douglas and Jacob Haines has a narrow escape from a very serious accident on Saturday afternoon when the automobile in her home being by a train, Mr. Haines is still confined to his home from the shock. Mr. Barksdale and family, formerly of Pittsburgh, are now pleasantly located in Washington street. Measr, Stewart and Tanner of Cleveland, O., called upon Miss Cordell, Rev. W. H. Pringle, the new presiding elder of the A. M. E. Zon church, held his first quarterly meeting with that congregation on Sunday. The sick amongst us are Mrs. Mary Lewis, Mrs. Mattie Steele, Miss Carrie Hines and Maurice Darnell. Junior B. Barksdale was organized at the Baptist church on Sunday with 21 members. The Senior B. Y. P. U. held their election of officers on Sunday evening and Harry Archer was re-elected president and Mrs. R. Haskins; secretary. New officers elected were; Vice president, Eugene Douglas; assistant secretary, Miss Maud Gross; treasurer, M. J. Wilson. The Negro churches and lodges of this city gave their first entertainment on Monday evening for the benefit of the Tuskegee institute at the Universal church (white). It was well patronised considering the inclementy of the weather and busy seas at the time, and was very interesting and inspiring. The instrumental selection by Miss Eather L. Jones was beautiful and well rendered. The selection by the Bechtel College Glee club (white) and solos by their director, Mr. Agan, were very well received. The addresses by C. A. Powell of Tuskegee, C. A. Coleman and Rev. McKeal of the First Congregational church (white), were also good. Rev. Jones of the Second Baptist church, was chairman of the meeting and at his suggestion seven persons were named to form a plan to give yearly something for the benefit of Tuskegee institute. Persons named are Rev. R. A. Jones, F. Lancaster, W. A. Jones, R. H. Jones, Wm. Archer, Mrs. Williams, as members of this committee. Interest in the Courier is beginning to grow. R. H. Jones, the barber, has kindly consented to sell to those of his customers desiring it at his shop on Saturday and Rev. Jones urges the people from his pulpit to buy the Courier because in his judgment they are not good. Want to hear from Carl Johnson our former agent at once—(Manager) Smithfield. Ohio (By Viola Carter.) Rev. R. R. Cooper filled the pulpit on Sunday night for Rev. S. W. White. Mrs. E. A. Powell was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pearl on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian of (Steubenville, were the guests of his sister, Mrs. Ed. West, of Mill street, on Sunday, Saturday night under the management of the proficient teacher of McIntyre, Mrs. Minnie Beall and the excellent executionist, Mrs. Earnest Jackson, was an unique affair. The talent that assisted them was excellent and the play was enjoyed by all present. A piece sum was realized. Bobby McIntyre was the greatest Christian and children were the guests of Mrs. Rev. D. D. Lewis on Sunday. Miss Alice Faithful of Harriville was the guest of Mrs. Hays Harris on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Odetta-Little and son of Richmond, were the guests of Miss Irene Washington last week. Rev. R. R. Cooper was the guest of Mrs. Hays Harris on Sunday. Miss Geo Davis is convaicing with Mrs. Ros Faithful was the guest of Gerald Blinns on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. C. H. Thomas entertained on Sunday evening at supper. Mrs. G. B. Hargrave and Mr. and Mrs. John Harris. Mrs. E. A. Powell was the guest of Mrs. Hays Harris on Saturday. Hearing Giles of Mrs. Pleasance attended the entertainment here on Saturday, night. Ed. West, Jr. and Joseph Beall and Misses Eiffle the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Smith on Sunday. Misses Minnie Beall this place and Alice Faithful of Harriville, will leave on Saturday. Mrs. E. A. Powell was the guest of Miss Possie Jackson was the guest of Mrs. Miss Alice Harris was the guest of Bradley on Friday and Saturday. Mrs. E. J. Smith entertained at dinner on Wednesday. Rev. Jackson Oakey of McIntyre and Mrs. Jordan Powell, Mrs. Henry Smith of McIntyre, were the guests of Miss Grace Beasley on Friday. It was her thirteenth birthday. Misses Lavina, Anna May and Marsette May were present. Mrs. Tremains of Miss Possie Jackson were brought here from Canton on Monday and buried from the A. M. E. church. Rev. S. W. White officiated. A surprise party was tendered Miss Grace Beasley on Friday. It was her thirteenth birthday. Misses Lavina, Anna May and Marsette May were present. All had a pleasant time. Mrs. Alice Palmer, Mrs. E. A. Powell and Mrs. Lottie Hargrave were the guests of Miss Emma Carter on Sunday afternoon. Lawrence Fields, wife and child. Loman J. Jackson and daughter of Mrs. Pleasant and Claus Jones of Steubenville attended Monday. Miss Brace Bunny left on Sunday for Pittsburgh, where she will make her home. Will have to sell more papers or cut down trees. (Manager.) DAYTON, O. (By Ruth Alston) The colored Y, M, C, A is holding a carnival this week in the Armory hall, which promises to be a very successful affair. The parapage Aid society of Eaker street church met Mrs. Elizabeth Miller at her home in Binns avenue last Thursday. This society will also give a supper at Eaker street church this Saturday evening. The Brotherhood of Eaker street church met last Friday evening at the church. The "Friday Afternoon Culture club met at the home of Mrs. Young at Friday and an enjoyable time was had. Eaker street Sunday school has organized a choir. It is very large and proves that its members have good voices. The charister is Miss Sadie Alston. Mr. Walden died at the hospital last Friday. Funeral was held at Sprague street church on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Morris of Delaware, O., was the guest of her mother. Mrs. Sloan and Mrs. Willis are sick. Mrs. Elizabeth Culph, who has been here attending her mother in the hospital, has returned to her home in Salem, O. Samuel Marin died at his home on Thursday morning. His funeral was held last Sunday morning at Eaker street church. It was conducted by Rev. Alton. The K. of P.'s and Odd Fellows turned out in a body led by the Dayton Mrs. Moses Moore has returned home from Boston. He has寄给 James of Wilberforce O., spent Thanksgiving here with her, Myrtle. Born to Mr. and Mrs. June Reed of Harry street. a pair of twins. Wheeling, W. Va. (By Ella Kennedy.) Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins of the Simpson M. E. church, preached on the Warren Memorial M. E. church last Sunday morning. From the former knowledge of Rev. Jenkins as a speaker we are fully satisfied he will represent the T. F. Fitz of the Wayman A. M. E. church, delivered an excellent sermon on Sunday evening, taking his text from isiah xl. 30. The musical and Literary club of Wheeling will meet at the home of Mrs. Mamle Coffman on Monday evening, December 18. All members please be present an important business to be acted upon. Mrs. Houston Davis entertained the Friday Afternoon club at her home in Morrow street last week. After the regular routine of business a study on the life of Roe was taken up, during which time a paper by biographer Green, based on discussions from various members of the club. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The Ladies' Literary and Bible class was highly entertained by Mrs. Erys Davis at her residence in Morrow street last Friday evening. After the regular study of the lesson a delicious luncheon and refreshments were served. Mrs. E. S. Kennedy entertained at breakfast last Thursday morning Mrs. William Wood, Misses Maude Scott, Alma Lightroom. Flosses Jones, complimentary to Miss Maude Scott, the house guest of Mrs. William Wood, who left at 1 o'clock for Pittsburgh. Mrs. Harry Jennings, who has been to Fairmont spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Walter Scott, has returned. Chas Williams arrived home on Friday from Goshen, Va. Chas. Heymen last week for Washington after receiving the sad news of the death of his father-in-law. Mr. Snead of Cleveland, was a visitor in the city just week, the guest of James Pryor. John Williams, who has been spending a few days in New York city has lived home. Mrs. Mita Rainbow, a well known resident of Wheeling, was taken suddenly on Monday morning. Dr. Kennedy on being called, found her suffering from a severe attack of paralysis. She is writing somewhat about this writing. Thos. Branch, who was taken suddenly ill last Friday morning in the McClure house, is improving very rapidly. Wm. Dixon, a patient in the City hospital, is improving so rapidly that he is expected home soon. Mrs. Clark, who entertained me last Monday evening the members of the Mite Missionary society. After an excellent program, which well manifested the interest taken in the society, the members were invited to the dining room where they were treated so well that an invitation to return is further appreciated. Don't forget the fair to be held by the Social circle of the Simpson M. E. church on December 14 and 15. The Musical and Literary club of Wheeling is making arrangements for a social evening during Xmas week, during which time excellent numbers from some of our best talent will be rendered. Smith, the young son of Mrs. Edna Gardiner, who was operated on some time ago for appendicitis, is very much better. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allinsworth wish to express their thanks and appreciation to the McChure young men, heaped with all their kindness and the beautiful floral tribute during their recent bereavement. Harry, the youngest son of the late Mrs. Alice Grant, one of the old residents of Wheeling, departed this life on Sunday morning at 9:30, at family residence. He to his loss a wife, a sister and two brothers, Bessie, John and Charles, besides a host of friends. LEETSDALE PA (By Rose Howard Lee) The entertainment given by the Sabbath school for the Xmas treat last Friday was well attended and a success generally, the committee clearing $6. Much credit is due Mrs. Jno. Williams for her work and interest. Mr. Elizabeth Lockhart, who has been ill for the past two weeks is somewhat better. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Dickson and sons, Samuel Dickson and Clement Lee, left last Friday night for Hagstown to attend the funeral of Mrs. Dickson's twin sister, Mrs. Elen Key. The Misses Lookhart are preparing the children to present a fine program. The Thursday, December 25, at which time the school will have their Xmas tree and treat. The little ones are getting on fine and those who attend will be well entertained. Golden Opportunity A stranger passed through our show street the other evening and heard our popular youth and beauty in the strenuous warble of gladstone song. He was much impressed, and later, in lauding the town to ye editor, he said that he didn't know of a place on earth where there was such a golden opportunity for a good music teacher.-Hedge Corners Herald. New Castle, Pa. Splendid services at Bethel December 10. Rev. W. H. Truss delivered two splendid sermons, at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. At 3 p. m. Dr. Anderson of the Second Baptist church delivered another eloquent sermon to a full house. Dr. Anderson has been personally and is a good speaker. His chair rendered special music, which was enjoyed by all present. The Sunday school is building up, two more teachers being added. They are L. S. Tighman and Miss Hazel Hull, who have charge of classes two and four. The fair of all nations began December 11 and is drawing large crowds. The beautiful booths are filled with all sorts of Christmas novelties. Mrs. C. H. H. Taunton the Harper Thurman W. C. T. U. on December 8 in a delightful manner. Mrs. A. Terry was the hostess of the Sunshine Kensington on December. All reports delighted her. Mrs. C. H. Taunton delightfully entertained the Magnolia Kensington at her home on North street December 8 with a splendid chicken dinner. The many friends of Miss Jennette and Ida Johnson of Beaver street extend sympathy to them in the death of Miss Louisville, in the Lake Louisville, Ky., who was brought to this city and buried from the Johnson home on December 13 at 3 p.m. She was an exceptionally bright little girl and though but 14 years of age, was read, for high school, she was invited by her mother and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lang, of Lakeville, Ky., and a host of friends. Mrs. B. Dillard and Miss-Carrie Brown visited the A. M. E. Zion church of Youngstown, O., and gave flowers to the Rev. L. M. Upperson was a Franklin visitor last Sunday. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH It is with regret that the many friends of Mrs. Marion Turner learn of her serious illness. She left last Monday for youngtown, where she will undergo surgical treatment in one of the hospitals there. May God grant her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. George Finch visited relatives in Youngtown last week, where she spent a interesting sermon last Sunday morning, using as his subject, "Public Offenses." In the evening Rev. Clay of England prescheduled for us, using as his theme, "Our Neighbor." It was an instructive discourse and Rev. Clay also sang several fine selections very acceptably. Rev. Frey has completed plans for our final rally to be held the fourth Sunday, and the various solicitors are at work. Our young church clerk, Brother C. Stanton, led the prayer service last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lottie Robinson, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Miss Maggie Patelle of Shady avenue is quite ill. Mrs. Marion left last Friday for her home in Fzwewell, Va, where she will spend the holidays. The missionary ladies were entertained by Mrs. Blanche King of Beatite avenue last Thursday afternoon. The ladies have planned to have a bazaar in the near future. It is with pleasure that we announce a candidate for baptism. Mr. Welr has been a faithful member of our congregation for some time and we extend to him a hearty welcome. BEAVER FALLS BEAVER FALLS (By Ella Holmes) Mrs. James Butler of Beaver, who has been quite ill, is much improved. Mrs. Dennis is able to be about the house after several weeks illness. Thanks to our doctor, W. M. Writt, who is kept quite busy. William Roeder and Raymond Jones of Mount Holyoke on friends in Rochester on Sunday. Rev. H. G. Hoe of Washington, preached three very able sermons at Second Baptist church, Rochester, on last Sunday to an attentive and appreciative audience. The supper given at the Second Baptist church last Friday evening was quite a success. Rev. H. E. Newman was the guest of Mrs. Hattie Burgett on Sunday at a well appointed dinner. The entertainment given on last Thursday evening at the Second Chapel by Mrs. Burgett, New Bright by the Sunday school, was well attended. The ladies served fine refreshments. Mrs. Mary Leland of New Brighton, had as her guest for a few days Mrs. Ed. Manshows of Monesen. Mahlen Griffin was the guest of his relatives in Pittsburgh on last Sunday. Word was received here that the reception given by the Inter Collegiate club of Philadelphia, of which Chas. Webster of Rochester is a member, was a decided success. All present voted the "boys" most excellent entertainers and hope they will give another one of their parties in the near future. Robbie Richardson of New Brilton, attended confirmation at St. Augustine Episcopal church, Pittsburgh on Sunday, December 3. Miss Nellie Grant of Uniontown, daughter of Rev. H. A. Grant, was a member of the confirmation class. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robinson and Mrs. Mary Johnson of Rochester, attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, R. A. Kerr, of Youngstown, O. last Monday. His death came as a great shock to family and friends, as he was with pneumonia on y. 24 hours. The entertainment given at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church for the benefit of the Children's Christmas great was a great success and quite a neat sum was realized. The recitals, recitations and tabulations by the children. The training committee composed of Mesdames Maria Matthews, Sarah Boulding, Mary Leland and the Misses Aea Walden and Robbie Richardson. These ladies deserve much credit for the entering efforts that made the concert a success. On January 9, 1912, the Xenofona Mandolin Quintet club of Pittsburgh, will give a musical at St. John's A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater, under the auspices of the Willing Workers' society of the A. M. E. church. They will be assisted by Mas Emma Hewlett and others. This musical club is one of the finest in Western Pennsylvania. The program will be SEVEN MRS. E. JONES Dealer and Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS Switches, Puffs, Transformations. Straightening Combs and Hacksels. Artistic Wig Making a Specialty. 905 WYLIE AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. COLES CO-OPERATIVE CO. An organisation for promoting all race enterprises, including contrast work, company stores, farming, etc. For information write to or call on NOAH COLES, President 6317 Broad Street MR8. M. C. GALLOWAY 2581 WYLIE AVENUE MILLINERY AND NOTIONS Hats made to order, retrimmed and remodeled at lowest possible prices. This Store is Under the Management of MISS EMMA ROY JACKSON Funeral Director Pine Carrington for Oparts Partia 1899 Wylie Avenue, and 1899-1810 Bingham St. S. S. Telephones: Bell, 9015 Hemlock P. & A., 1301-F The oldest undertaker in Pittsburgh and a member of the Undertakers' Association. WANTED Twenty-five young ladies to secure subscriptions for the Courier. Wythe 1200 Wyle avenue or call Page, Ocea 2280, or Hill 609-W. NOTICE WANTED—50 boys from Greene Filibuster, to sell the Courier Friday and Saturday of each week. Come Fri- day evening to 1200 Wyle avenue for papers. FOR RENT ROOING HOUSE Nobly furnished rooms for respect also men. Centrally located. 1888 Wyle avenue. Rates reasonable. G&S established house. Mrs. Ada Palmer, Proprietress Rooming House centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great oroise. lquine at once. 1912 Wyle Avenue. announced later. Mrs. Ida Cross has been quite ill, but is much better at this writing. Pow Useful Hinta Stains made by medicines, and especially indigestible marks, are among the most obstinate of removal and frequently the most unreliable knowledge to the utmost. Iodine marks may, however, be successfully removed by means of liquid ammonia, a little of the spirit being poured into the sancer and the stained garment laid across it and the spot dabbed repeatedly with the fingers until it disappears. It should then be rinsed in tepid water and washed with strong soapseeds in the usual manner. Milton's Forelight Good. John Milton wrote (prophytically, we grant) as follows regarding the teaching of the classics in some modern institutions: "And though a inguisht should pride himself to have all the togues that Babel the clerk in world, yet if he have not studied the solitary things in them, as well as the world's and lexicons, he deemed a learned man, as any yeoman or tradesman competently wise in his mother dialect." --- Good for American Detectives Detectives who discovered a copy of Oliver Wendell Holmes' poems in the suit case left behind by a burglar decided that they had a good clew to the man's identity. They figured out what a man who read Oliver Wendell Holmes' poetry would probably look like, and when they saw a man who answered their mental picture they examined him. Of course, it was the very man. American detectives lead the world. Long Sermons. Of one of the sermons, preached by Dr. Samuel Parr in 1800, the lord mayor for the year is said to have remarked to the preacher that there were four things in the sermon which he had been very sorry to bear. The sermon was delivered doctor anxiously, "what were they?" "Sir," was the reply, "I mean the quarters struck by the church clock." —London Chronicle. Affectation Rehbsd When Alice Jones was 18, she became Miss Alysse Jones. When she went to enter a normal school she was asked her name by the dean. She replied: "Miss E. Alysse Jones—Alysse-e." "Yes," said the dean, "and how you are spelling Jones now!" Gifts in endless array—gifts that give joy every day in the year, and for many years to come. Grand gifts, that cost but little—gorgeous gifts that can be bought for small sums. Come to "The Household" and make your selections for Christmas. "PAY THE EASY WAY"—let the bill run way into 1912. Don't go astray—look for the store with the yellow signs—it's XMAS BUYERS' HEADQUARTERS. 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Aviation licenses are being issued to young women now, but the majority will, no doubt, continue to prefer the marriage License—Washington Her- Where He Is Wrong. In reality anything is good enough for the man who thinks nothing is too good for him. THE COURIER. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mrs. Kess.) Miss Elsie Bryant and Miss Myrtie Banks left for Greensburg where they will be the guests of Miss Zyda Dorsey. Mrs. Mary Johnson, living in the rear of 255 Admas street, came near being burnt out. The loss will probably reach $200. Mrs. Anna Flippo is serenely ill at her home in Yoder street. Mr. Anderson of Banks street, is on the sick list again. The Rev. Edwards was in this city for about three weeks in the interest of the McKenty institute. Mr. Edwards was also here during his stay. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Pool of Sherman street and A. L. Harris of Grant street, were in Pittsburgh attending the grand lodge meeting on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Cora Harris and son Canal, returned home after a two week's visit with her mother, Mrs. Samuel Newman who lives in Ghent, O. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson entertained at their home on Sunday at dinner for John Daward and Mr. and Mrs. Stevews and Mrs. W. H. Pearson. SCRANTON, PA. Rev. and Mrs. Sco. I. Smith are visiting for a few days in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Chas. Smith of James avenue, underwent a serious operation last Sunday. Dr. C. T. Nurse is the attending physician. Miss Aura Dorsey, who has been ill since September, and bedridden since the 9th September, has so far recovered as to be able to sit up two and three hours a day. Mrs. Elisha Johnson, State president of the Woman's Temperature Union, will shortly leave for her home, Ashville, N. C., and other places of interest in the South. On her return home she will lecture in Philadelphia and other cities in the interest of temperance. Mesdames Jefferson and Peace are convalescing. Mrs. Wm. Giles and daughter, Liliian, are on the sick list. Wm. Crampton has returned from a pleasant trip to Towanda. CHARLEROI (By Mabej J. Webster. Mrs. Emma Williams of Avalon, who has been visiting friends and relatives here for more than a fortnight has returned home. Mr. Turrell of Allenport, was a recent Charleroi business caller. Miss Minnie Mason was a Charleroi visitor on Thursday. Miss Mabel J. Webster called on Miss Florence Williams of Belle Vernon on Babbath. The children are practicing for Xmas. Thus far they are doing well. Parents, do not fail to send your children out. Geo. H. Webster of Detroit, Mich., is visiting his mother, Mrs. S. A. Webster. Miss Lucinda Q. Robinson was a recent caller here. Charles Wallace of Pittsburgh, called on relatives here Friday. Mrs Mary Primas, wife of T. S. Primas of Nock No. 4, died early on Monday morning, November 20, in the Memorial hospital at Monongahela. Mrs. Primas was born in Louthe county, Virginia, coming to Pennsylvania in 1910. She was formerly Miss Mary Braxton Branxton. Her husband, father and two brothers survive. Funeral services were held on Thursday at the home of her father. The Courier extends sympathy to its very efficient agent, Miss Mabel J. Webster, in her bereavement. Card of Thanks. We extend our heartfelt thanks to those who assisted and shared with us their sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father, also the Glass City Lodge and Room 5 and grade 5 of High school building for their floral tribute. Mrs. S. A. Webster and Family. Obituary. John Franklin Webster, born June 28, 1860, died December 6, at his home in Wooddawn avenue. Mr. Webster married Miss S. A. Kelley, at Canonsburg, August 2, 1883. To them were born ten children of which seven survive. Mrs. Garnet Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Miss Mabel, Mary, Pearl and Jacob of Charleroi and George of Detroit, Mich. His widow, father, two sisters and two brothers and three grandchildren also survive. Mr. Webster moved to Charleroi more than 13 years ago, coming here from Pittsburgh where he was employed at McJunkins dairy. He was a good citizen and was well respected by all who knew him. MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH (By Mrs. Tobin) The services at Mr. Ararat church were largely attended last Sunday. Dr. Carter preached an oeuvre sermon at 11 a.m., ext John xl.25 subject, Mary, the Master has come and call him for thee. Among the visitors were Prof. J. W. Terry or West Virginia. On Friday night, December 2nd, Prof. Terry will enlist the motion pictures at the a.o. named church. Come and have a beauty lunch. At 9 p.m. the pastor preached from Act xl. 25 subject. We are visitors to each other. We are delighted to have our own cranefish. Mrs. F. Armstead, at a post again. She has rendered services for three years promptly and satisfactorily and the church appreciates her work. FREE OF DEBT, ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION MORT- GAGE BURNED Sunday, December 10th, 1911, was a red letter day in the history of the mission. It was the occasion of the church's annual visitation, and also the sixth anniversary of the mission's life. Bishop Whitehead was at the best. He preached a splendid sermon confirmed a large crowd preached the Rev. Scott Wood and thundered morning, which frees the mission property from all debt. It was a great occasion and the mission was filled with friends and members. The collection for the day was $10 and when the money was consumed the congregation resumed moses and sang "Prince God from Worm All Blessings Flow." The full account of anniversary harvest home dinner will appear in next issue of the Courier. COLORED MAN WINS $15,000. DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST PITTS- BURGH RAILWAYS COMPANY. Wagon Struck in North Side, Pitts- burgh. A jury in the Washington county courts on Tuesday awarded $1,500 damages to Claude F. Tanner, colored, of Pittsburgh, who brought action against the Pittsburgh Railways Comp company for injuries sustained on Wash- ington avenue, North Side, Pittsburgh. Tanner's wagon was struck by a street car and he sustained injuries which he claims are permanent. (Hy E. H. Brooks.) Mrs. Nannie J. Mosebray; the South Main street hair dresser, has returned from Chatham, Canada, where she recently sold a valuable piece of property. Miss Lila Early of Pittsburgh, en route home from Washington, D. C., was the guest last Thursday and Friday of Miss Louise Tanner of South Franklin street. Mrs. I. E. Asbury of North Franklin street, was a Pittsburgh shopper last Thursday. Mrs. John Cordeck of Chartiers street, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Lee, of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Agnes Leech, who was called home from Brownsville last week on account of the death of her father, Nimrod Grayson, returned Saturday to that place where her daughter, Miss Helen, is confined to bed by illness. Mrs. Margaret Kelly of West Middleton, was the guest the past week of her daughters, Mrs. Hayes Thomas and Miss Margaret Kelly. Mrs. T. B. Banks of South College street, attended the entertainment at Warren M. E. church, Pittsburgh, last Monday evening. Rev. T. J. Askew, D. D., Presiding Elder of the East Pittsburgh district, visited his family at this place/the past week. Mrs. A. Griffin of Canonsburg, spent last week at the home of her son, John Griffin, of North College street. Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Mosebay of Oregon street, were business callers in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Robert E. Baker of Forest avenue, who has been a typhoid fever patient at the city hospital for several weeks is so far improved as to be taken home and be about the house. Rev. W. H. H. Butler of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, who has been quite ill is able to be out again. Wm. Thomas of Rupka avenue, a member of Washington, Patriarchie 139, is seriously ill at his home. Misses Bessie Wheeler, Flora and Anna Prall of Canonsburg, were Washington callers last Saturday. Mrs. Emma Charlton was the guest of friends in Canonsburg the past week. Sir Stork made a flying visit to Washington last Wednesday morning, December 13, and left a bouncing baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Anderson of Mill street. Mother and son are doing nicely. Social. Bakers Big Four, a local musical organization with their accompanist, Mrs. Anna Miller, in in much demand these days. Last Friday, December 5, they gave a concert at the North Buffalo church, and Sunday evening. December 19, they sang for the Epworth league of the Jefferson Avenue Methodist church. The local press is loud in its praise of these talented sons of Ham. Mrs. I. E. Asbury was hostess at a dinner given last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Margaret Jones, who will soon leave to spend the winter at Newport News, Va. Wedding Bells. The wedding of Miss Mary McCurdy of Washington and William Beckwith of Bentleyville, occurred last Monday, Rev. W. H. H. Butler officiating. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCurdy of Shannon avenue, and is prominent in church and social affairs. The groom is a native of Waynesburg, but is at present in business at Bentleyville. The Courier extends to them its heartiest congratulations. The Lucy Thurman club held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Francis Gross After the regular order of business the following program was rendered: Piano selection. "Arlequine," Chamade; Mrs. Alive Honesty; paper; Pattence." Mrs. Mattie Walters; song, members of the club; paper. LOOKING FORWARD, Mrs. Eile Brooks, association, "There'll Be Room in Heaven," Mrs. J. C. Asbury; song, "Hatbor of Love," Miss Louise Tanner. A social hour followed at which time the hostess assisted by her daughter, Miss Hazel, served dainty receptions and a general, good time provided that inside the closing session of 1911 one long to be remembered. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Pearl Fields the second Tuesday in January. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev. Robert the pulpit was filled by James H. Dungeon, a general preacher of this church. Mr. Dungeon, who is preparing for the ministry, handed his jesus to a pleasing mannequin in a showed careful thought and preparation. Miss onary day was observed in the Sunday school with our The annual Christmas tree will be on Friday evening, December 21 with appropriate exercises by the little folks. On Monday evening December 28, Santa's Santamams' a pressing cannula will be rendered by the junior members of the school and Tuesday evening the adult members, assisted by the choir, will present the popular day, "Our New Minister." 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On Sunday, the stewards proclaims $15.46 for Mrs. Paul and family are very grateful for a very kind supper from the members and friends of our church who donated many valuable and useful presents a few nights ago at the personaize. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Douglass arrived in this city on Tuesday from Youngstown, Miss. Douglass was formerly Miss Margaret Hemickh of that place. The entire community extends their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Cox in the death of their daughter Florence. The first program of the Literary society was rendered on Tuesday evening and it was quite a success, Mr. Hudson's opening address was a fine effort. He spoke on the line of race politics. Splendid service was rendered by Claudine Chinn. E. E. Brown and Mrs. Charles Valentine. Self-Confidence and Bluff. Self-confidence is usually about 99 per cent. bluff—Aitchison Globe. The Pittsburgh Courier is on file at Carnagle Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW! 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Every Part of Penna. Chambersburg (By Giadys Willis.) Mrs. Brown, the evangelist, closed the meeting on Sunday night at St. James' A. M. E. church. The meeting was not as successful as we had hoped. Mrs. White of E. I. sha., and Mrs. Shadney of Carlsbe, were the abuses of Mrs. Hoziah Anderson on Sunday last. There was no enjoyable and laughable debate at the John Wesley' A. M. E. Zion church on Monday night. Resolved That money has more influence than the mind of man than woman. Affirmative G. W. Johnson and G. H. Hawkins negative G. F. T. and George-Williams. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Sunday will be rain day at the John Wesley' A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. J. Francis Lee. A. B. S. T. B. of Wesley Union. Hirrissburg, will preach at the morning and evening services. Rev. S. G. Horce, D. D. of St. James' A. M. E. church, will preach in the afternoon. There will be communion at the Hopa Postherian church next Sunday. Rev. J. Colbert, A. B. is pastor. 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